Brain Break!
Remove any trash you may have stashed inside of it and vacuum up dirt and sand. Dust your dashboard and radio and remove any items you no longer need. For example, you likely don’t need that ice scraper in June. (Let’s hope.) Add What You Need
As life changes, so do your needs. Consider the emergency supplies you have stashed in your vehicle. If you don’t already have one, create a preparedness kit to help you in the event that you become stranded. Store blankets, water bottles, granola bars, extra socks,
chargers, maps, road flares, a flashlight, jumper cables, a tire changing kit, and small tools to use in case of an emergency. This kit may look different depending on your situation. For example, parents may want to add small toys and diapers for their kids. Regardless, you should examine your kit at least twice a year to add or remove items.
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Rhubarb Oat Bars
Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped 1 cup packed brown sugar, divided 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
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1 cup old-fashioned oats 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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1/2 tsp salt
4 tbsp water, divided
1/3 cup butter, melted
tricky outdoor patches might benefit from a push-broom scrubbing or even a pressure washing.
4 tsp cornstarch
Directions
If someone does track mud inside onto a hard surface, such as a finished hardwood floor, you have two options to clean it up. The first is to wipe it up immediately with a paper towel, which you’ll have to do if it’s bad enough. But if the mud isn’t caked on too thick you might want to let it dry and then hit it with a dampened towel or scrubber. In either case, you’ll want to follow up with a cleaning product designed for use on that surface, whether it’s wood, stone, or linoleum. Of all surfaces, carpet presents the biggest challenge. Mud stains on carpet should always be left to dry completely — hard as it might be to look at! Once it’s dried, hit it with the vacuum then blot the area with a 1-to-2 mixture of laundry detergent and water. Repeat until the stain is gone, and flush with cold water to finish. You can follow a similar process for upholstery. Now you’re a mud cleanup master!
1. Preheat oven to 350 F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish. 2. In a medium saucepan, bring rhubarb, 1/2 cup brown sugar, lemon juice, and 3 tbsp water to a boil. 3. Reduce heat to medium and cook until rhubarb is tender (about 5 minutes). 4. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining water, stirring until smooth. 5. Gradually add to the rhubarb mixture, return to a boil, and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside. 6. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, coconut, salt, and remaining brown sugar. Stir in butter until mixture is crumbly. 7. Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish, spread rhubarb mixture on top, then sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. 8. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before enjoying!
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