Jason A.Schermer May 2018

READY FOR FUN? St a r t t he Vaca t i on Wi t h t he Pr e - Summe r Check l i s t

2. Prep the Medicine Cabinet You don’t want to arrive at the beach and realize you forgot sunscreen. And being in the woods without bug spray is asking for trouble. Take inventory of all the essentials right now. This is also a great time to restock the first-aid kit in preparation for summertime scrapes and bruises. 3. Create a Summer Bucket List Though kids eagerly await summer vacation, by day 76, even school starts to sound appealing. Avoid the summer burnout by creating a list of fun things to do all summer long, like trips to the zoo, camping in the backyard, or building a cardboard robot. If the kids say, “I’m bored!” come August, you can direct them to cross something off the list.

4. Schedule Your Dentist Appointments

There are around 104 days of summer vacation, and every year, families have to find the best way to spend them. The possibilities are endless, but before your family jumps into summer fun, there are four things you should do first. 1. Talk to the Teachers Before the bell rings on the last day of school, make time to chat with your kids’ teachers. Schedule an in-office meeting or send an email asking for suggestions to help your kids maintain their academic progress over the summer. Being aware of the areas where your kids need improvement can empower you to make sure they don’t struggle when school starts again in three months.

Summer is a great time to schedule checkups because you don’t have to work around school hours or worry about kids missing assignments. Unfortunately, every other family has the same idea, which means the waitlist to see your dentist can get long. Don’t wait until the last minute to take your family in for their checkups. The last thing you want to do is try fitting in a dentist appointment between family vacation and your own work hours. Summer vacation is a wonderful opportunity to make lasting memories with your family. This list can help you make sure those meaningful memories are as fun as possible.

Sautéed Zucchini and Squash With Feta

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Zucchini and summer squash are arriving on grocery store shelves. Here is a great way to take these humble, delicious vegetables to the next level. This easy dish is perfect for early summer.

INCISOR TRADING

Ingredients •

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1 zucchini

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

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1 summer squash

1/2 medium red onion

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Salt and pepper to taste

Directions 1. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick semicircles. Dice onion.

2. Heat a large skillet to medium high. Add olive oil, onion, and thyme. 3. Once onion is soft (about 2 minutes), add zucchini and squash. Season with salt and pepper; cook 4–5 minutes until squash barely begins to caramelize. 4. Place in serving bowl and top with feta.

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