TAKE A BREAK
It’s always better to be prepared than surprised or caught off guard when it comes to pruning your trees! Likewise, back-to-school season is sneaking up on us (don’t worry, we still have a large chunk of summer left). So, it’s time to start preparing for school buses on the roads, activity in school zones, and back-to-school shopping and planning. If you’re a parent, here’s a checklist to get your family back on track and into a school routine! Start a Sleep Routine Start getting your kids’ sleep schedule back on track a few weeks before that first school bell rings. In the summer months, most children have a more relaxed sleep routine. Establish earlier bedtime routines as well as wake-up and morning schedules, and stick to them! This will make that first day and week of school much easier and less hectic. Shop for Supplies When it comes to back-to-school shopping, start early before the rush, and don’t forget to take advantage of Connecticut’s Tax-Free Week from Aug. 20–26! Check with your child’s school and teacher for a list of all necessary supplies and uniforms for the upcoming 2023–24 school year! Promote Healthy Eating Studies show a strong link between healthy eating and optimal learning. For your child to learn at their best throughout the school year, get started now on implementing healthier eating. By having breakfast, lunch, and dinner during regular meal hours and allowing your child to help pick out their favorite healthy snacks for their school lunch, you’ll be well on your way to enhancing their learning. Back-to-school season is an exciting time for children and families. It’s always amazing to see how much children learn, develop, and change over the course of a few months during the school year. From us here at Trout Brook Landscaping, we wish everyone a great 2023–24 school season! Back-to-School Will Soon Be Here IT’S JUST AROUND THE CORNER …
Raspberry and Fig Oat Bars Inspired by Delicious.com.au
Ingredients
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup cornstarch • 1 tsp baking powder • 1 cup and 1 tbsp rolled oats, divided • 2 sticks chilled unsalted butter, diced
• 2/3 cup caster sugar (superfine granulated) • 2 eggs, beaten • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1/4 cup raspberry jam • 1 1/3 cups raspberries • 3 figs, quartered • 1 tbsp turbinado or brown sugar
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and line an 8x12-inch pan with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and 1 cup oats. Using your fingertips, rub in butter until crumbly. Stir in caster sugar, then add egg and vanilla. Stir until clumpy. 3. In the pan, smooth three-quarters of the mixture evenly. Spread jam over the top, then add fruit. Mix leftover oat mixture with turbinado sugar and remaining oats, then sprinkle over the fruit. 4. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
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