Labor Day Celebrations

I was looking for information for the upcoming holiday celebrations. The best information I found was at about.com. The information includes several celebrations. So look it up for yourself and plan out your fun!

Mahi Mahi Squares

I'm keeping it really simple with this recipe! The reason you'll love it is because it's fast, delicious and easily altered. You'll also like that we're eye balling it instead of using exact measurements.  

You'll need small nicely cut pieces of mahi mahi. FYI, I prefer small portions because each piece of fish is for an individual serving. Also required are gourmet tortillas, baby romaine salad, extra virgin olive oil, Pam butter spray, lemon juice, thousand island dressing and the following spices: pepper, seasoning salt, marjoram, thyme, bay leaves and garlic powder. 

Cooking Directions

Cover the bottom of a skillet with extra virgin olive oil and warm on low. Once warmed, place mahi mahi inside pan and season. When seasoning, I like to completely cover the top with each spice, except the salt and garlic. I'm light with them because salt is a health no-no and garlic can over power the collective taste.

Sprinkle spices and let fish cook for approximately six minutes. Spray Pam and then flip fish over. Repeat cooking instructions again, but instead of turning fish over, pour a little bit of lemon juice on it. Heat gourmet tortilla then put baby romaine salad in the middle of it.

Next, place fish on top of salad and pour thousand island dressing onto fish. Fold the circle tortilla into a square; fold bottom up, fold top down and both sides into the middle. When you have finished folding it, turn it over onto a plate to serve.

Voila!  Mahi Mahi Squares!

Idle Children

Suddenly, children of all ages are everywhere.  It's time to actively occupy their time.  If you haven't already found a summer camp or solution, it's long over due.  Idle children have been known to get into trouble, which of course you don't want.

Now that the school year has come to an end, parents are looking for activities for their children.  There are many programs available, but price versus distance can rule some things out.  What do you when your options are limited?  The answer will be different for every mom and/or dad.

New York City offers a directory for summer programs.  You can find countless programs by typing in summer programs online, but you should stick with trusted organizations when dealing with your kids.  Also, the Beacon Program is a free program that deals with various topics including academics, sports, etc.


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Summer Hair

The onset of heat due to the fast approaching summertime has many of us thinking about hair.  There are people who rock the same due all year around, while others do not. Summer has been known inspire a haircut or two.  It also sends many rushing to get braids or a weave.

The reason for change varies.  One person does it because the heat is too much.  Another decides the summer wardrobe deserves new tresses.  Others are forced because of the summer rituals brought on by the season.

Regardless of your personal reasoning, I'd like to know what summer hair adorns your head.  Typically, I wear cornrows during the hot months because of constant beach or pool activities. How about you? Let me know what you prefer.


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Count Down To Summer

The first full day of summer is June, 21st, and it is fast approaching. That's why there is no time to waste in making your summer plans. Use the days ahead determining what you want the season to bring. Careers, vacations and plain old fun need planning too.

Careers are a personal decision.  Vacations depend of where you want to go and money.  Fun is a little different.  There are things you can do that cost, but there are also freebies.  There are outdoor movies, as well as Shakespeare in the Park.  Some good resources with affordable suggestions include Time Out Magazine, nycgo.com, and websites like Kaboose.

Count down to summer wisely!


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