Shrimp
Sausage Skewers
These shrimp skewers are a quick way to add some surf and turf to your cookout. Pair them with a vinaigrette salad for a side dish that compliments without overwhelming the main event. INGREDIENTS: •1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined •1/2 lb cooked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces •2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes •2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil •Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
SAY WHAT?
3 TIPS FOR COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY WITH YOUR FORMER SPOUSE Divorce is never easy, especially when it feels like you’re hitting a brick wall when it comes to communicating with your former spouse. Whether you have to stay in touch to coordinate your children’s schedules or communicate over a shared asset, establishing a basis of civil communication is necessary for moving forward. First, establish a good foundation of communication by outlining clear expectations for your continued relationship. What do you want this relationship to look like in the next decade or at your child’s major milestone events? Will communication be done via phone immediately after something happens, through a text, or when one parent drops off the child at the other parent’s home? It’s vital that you come to a common understanding by asking these questions and more before moving forward. A third-party mediator or an attorney can help you establish ground rules for continued communication, too. Next, set this new relationship up for success with shared platforms. Apps like 2Houses, The Family Core, and even Google Calendar combine your schedules and responsibilities into one hub. This is perfect for parents with active children. You can even set up communication directly through these apps, placing all your connections to your ex in one convenient place.
CREOLE SEASONING: •2 tbsp paprika
•1/2 tbsp garlic powder •1/2 tbsp onion powder •1/2 tbsp cayenne or chili powder
•1/4 tbsp dried oregano •1/4 tbsp dried thyme
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat your grill to medium-high. 2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients for creole seasoning. 3. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, zucchini pieces, and sausage pieces and cover them with the olive oil. 4. Add creole seasoning and mix well until all ingredients are covered. 5. Load up skewers with alternating pieces of shrimp, sausage, and zucchini until they’re full. 6. Grill skewers until shrimp are well cooked (6–8 minutes). Inspired by PaleoLeap.com INSPIRATION “Though no one can go back and make a
If an app isn’t your family’s style, look to your attorney or mediators to help you establish the ground rules and platforms that best suit the communication you must engage with.
Finally, as you communicate, be mindful of what you say and how you say it. Frustrations from your divorce and relationship can boil over into other aspects of your life, and this can make your former spouse’s 15-minute tardiness when dropping off your child seem larger than it is. Keep an open mind in every conversation and maintain a cordial relationship as best you can. Professional counselors and communication experts can help you navigate any troubled waters you cannot seem to overcome, and this form of intervention can be done on your own or with your former partner. At Douglass & Runger, our team wants to provide you and your family with the support and resources you need during your divorce, and we offer guidance through other legal situations, too. Learn more about our practice areas and how we can help you at DouglassRunger.com.
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