Have Fun and Stay Safe Around the Pool This Summer
Swim in designated supervised swimming zones.
Never jump in to aid a drowning swimmer.
In the heat of summer, there’s nothing better than jumping into a cool body of water and splashing around. Whether it’s the local pool, a water park, a lake, or the ocean, splashing around with the kids is one of the best ways to beat the heat. Despite all the enjoyment we get from it, though, water does pose some risks. It’s best to practice caution and always swim with a group. Follow these other safety tips set out by the American Red Cross to help your family stay safe while you’re enjoying your fun in the sun. Use the buddy system. Your child should know this rule by heart. Teach them to never swim alone and always have a buddy with them when they enter a body of water. In addition, they should tell an adult where they are going.
Hidden swimming holes can be fun but dangerous. In the ocean, unsupervised zones can leave you vulnerable to undertow and other dangerous swimming conditions. Enroll your children in swimming lessons, like those offered by the Red Cross. They’ll learn to swim from certified instructors and be taught important safety rules surrounding water. Adult swim classes are available as well. It’s never too late to learn! Use life jackets in moving bodies of water. This is a good rule of thumb for activities like boating and water skiing. Life jackets are especially important for inexperienced swimmers, but everyone should wear them when possible.
If your child or another person appears to be struggling in the water, do not jump in to save them. Look for a flotation device or object you can throw to them so they can grab on. You can’t help anyone if you jump in and get pulled under by a panicked swimmer. Keep your children away from drains and suction fittings. Every year, children get trapped in drains or other suction areas. Keep them away from these areas and inform them of the dangers they pose. If you’re involved in an accident this summer, call the law offices of Pérez Halpern. We are here to help you get through this with the compensation you deserve.
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Coquito Cupcakes
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Ingredients • 2 1/2 cups cake flour • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 stick butter, at room temperature • 1 1/2 cups sugar Directions 1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda into bowl. 3. In a separate bowl, combine butter, sugar, vanilla extract, coconut extract, milk, and eggs (one egg at a time) and whisk until fluffy. 4. Fold in flour mixture. Do not over mix. 5. Evenly distribute the mixed batter into cupcake pan.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 1/4 cups milk • 1 teaspoon coconut extract • 3 eggs • Coquito drink
6. Place cupcake pan in oven and bake for 20 minutes. 7. Remove cupcakes and let cool for about 30 minutes. 8. Once cupcakes have cooled, inject each cake with about 2 ounces of the coquito drink. 9. Allow cupcakes to sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
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