Baton Rouge Parents Magazine—May 2025

Directions 1. Slice the red and yellow bell peppers into thin strips. These will be the petals for two of your flowers. 2. Place three small bowls of dip in the center of your board. This can be hummus or ranch, whichever you prefer! 3. Around each bowl, arrange the veggie petals in a circular shape. The baby carrots can remain whole. 4. Place green onion or chive stems extending downward from each bowl to create the flower stems. 5. Arrange the snap peas along the bottom of the board to resemble grass. FLOWER SKEWERS Materials ■Green grapes ■Pineapple ■Blueberries ■Honey ■Wooden skewers ■Small flower-shaped cookie cutter Directions 1. Slice the pineapple into thin rounds, about 1/2 inch thick. 2. Use a small flower-shaped cookie cutter to cut the pineapple slices into flower shapes. 3. With a dab of honey, “glue” a blueberry in the center of each pineapple flower. 4. Thread 5–6 green grapes onto each wooden skewer, leaving about 1 inch at the top. 5. Add the pineapple flower at the top of the skewer.

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What’s the big deal? Stuttering affects only 1% of the world population. (that’s 80 million people)

THE S TUTTERING F OUNDATION A Nonprofit Organization Since 1947—Helping Those Who Stutter ®

Every day, 80 million people around the world have difficulty ordering a meal, talking on the telephone, or just saying their name. Maybe you’re one of them. Since 1947, the Foundation has sought to help those who stutter. Let us help you.

800-992-9392 www.StutteringHelp.org

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