Findlay Town Money Saver | March 2024

Spring is one of the most popular seasons of the year. A er several months of chilly temperatures in many regions, spring provides a welcome reprieve from the cold.

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Moderate temperatures makes it much more comfortable and inviting to venture outdoors, particularly for families with children who might not adapt to the cold as well as adults. e following are some family-friendly activities that make the most of spring renewal.

• VISIT BOTANIC GARDENS – If there’s a botanical garden nearby, a visit in spring is a great time to soak in the beauty of nature. at’s because an abundance of owers bloom during the spring, meaning a garden will be in peak form. Visitors can meander through rows of rose bushes or tour the labyrinth of trimmed hedges. Beautiful, owering cherry trees, with their delicate pink or white petals, also are sights to behold in spring.

• PREPARE A HOME GARDEN – Visiting a garden is one thing, creating one at home is another. In addition to planning a vegetable garden to enjoy tasty pickings throughout summer, you can devote some property to owers that will attract wildlife. Check with a garden center about which owers and plants attract butter ies and other bene cial insects. Many garden centers sell butter y and hummingbird mixes to attract wildlife.

• GO ANIMAL WATCHING – Flowers are not the only thing on display come the spring. Many animals, including birds, are born this time of year. Baby animals are not only adorable, they can be entertaining to watch grow. Families can spend time viewing the animals that visit their yards

or surrounding parks, being careful to keep their distance. Adults may be quite protective of their young, so it’s better to watch from the lens of a camera or with binoculars. Always resist the urge to help a baby animal who seems like it was abandoned. e parent may be a short distance away gathering food or trying to avoid drawing attention to the young to deter predators.

• GET OUT ON THE WATER – A bright, warm day is an ideal time to enjoy the open water. Spring is a season when many marinas reopen and avid boaters put their vessels back into the water. You also can venture into streams or lakes aboard kayaks or canoes, getting exercise and seeing the scenery in the process. Bring a shing pole along and cast it into the water for a few hours of recreation.

• MAKE WIND CHIMES – Enhance the garden or decor around the home by making wind chimes or other percussion items that can create beautiful music when spring breezes blow. Commercially available kits are sold, but wind chimes also can be made from items like bamboo or even strung shells.

ese are just a few family-friendly activities to enjoy this spring.

Water can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Few things have the potential to damage a home as much as water. From leaks to flooding to moisture problems like mold, water can wreak havoc on a home..

• According to Seagate Roofing and Foundation Services: Remedying water issues in a home generally breaks down into two methodologies: exterior waterproofing and interior waterproofing. Depending on the cause of the water issue,

one or the other, or even both, may be recommended.

• Exterior

Waterproofing: Exterior waterproofing generally includes the application of a waterproofing agent to the concrete foundation. And it should include excavation so a drainage system can be installed around the footing of the home.

• Interior Waterproofing: When water in a basement or crawl space needs to be remediated indoors, a system to collect, drain and remove water may

be necessary. This can include sump pumps, drains, gravity discharge systems, and more.

• Moisture solutions: While many homeowners have attempted to address water issues on their own, many times it is a job best

left to the professionals. Because water penetration can have multifaceted causes, a professional can best assess the situation and create solutions that fit with homeowners’ budgets and needs.

fresh • natural • healthy Immune Boosting Recipes

Eggs with Greens (Green Shakshuka)

• Extra -virgin olive oil

• 10 oz. frozen spinach, defrosted & drained

• 2 cups (16oz.) salsa verde

• 1 tsp. garlic powder

• 1 small bunch cilantro (or 1 Tbs ground coriander)

• 4-8 eggs

• 1 avocado

Flavor-packed quick green shakshuka with power greens & perfectly poached eggs

Place a large pan or Dutch oven over med-high heat. Drain artichokes. Add a heavy drizzle of oil, spinach, artichokes and dash of salt to pan. Cook down for 1 minute. Add salsa verde and garlic powder. Bring to a heavy simmer. Lightly chop the cilantro and stir in. Create little wells for eggs. Crack eggs into pan, add another dash of salt on top of each egg. Cover until whites have almost set but yolks art still runny, 6-8 min. Top with crumbled feta. Serve hot, topped with avocado.

fill up your cup with a

Turmeric Coconut Milk Latte

Turmeric Paste:

• 1/4 cup turmeric powder

• 3 Tbs coconut oil

• Freshly ground black pepper

Latte:

• 2 cups coconut milk

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 1” piece ginger, peeled & sliced thin

• Honey to taste (optional)

Overnight Carrot Cake Oats

• Honey for drizzling, optional

• ¾ cup nonfat milk

• ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 tsp pack dark brown sugar

• 1/8 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 small carrot, nely grated

• 1 Tbs toasted unsweetened shredded coconut

• 1 Tbs raisins

• 1 Tbs toasted chopped walnuts

The night before you want to eat the oats, combine the milk, oats, brown sugar, vanilla, carrots and a pinch of salt in a glass pint jar or other container with a lid. Secure the lid and shake. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or up to overnight.

In the morning, top the oats with the coconut, raisins, walnuts and cinnamon. To serve, drizzle with honey if using.

For the Turmeric paste: Whisk together the turmeric powder with 1 cup water in a small sauce pan over medim heat. Cook the mixture until it begins to thicken and form a thick, dry paste, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the coconut oil and ¼ tsp pepper. Set aside.

For the Latte: Combine the coconut milk, cinnamon stick, ginger, honey (if using) and 1 Tbs turmeric paste in a medium saucepan. (Let the remaining turmeric paste cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week) Bring the mixture to a slow simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes to allow the ingredients to steep. Remove from the heat and strain, serve immediately.

6 8oz. Strip Steaks

6 10oz. Ribeye Steaks

4 1lb. Amish Bacon

8 Pork Loin Chops

4 Whole Chickens, Quartered

6 8oz. Salmon Filets

2 3lb. Beef Roasts

10 1lb. Ground Chuck

2 1lb. Sliced Miller’s Baked Ham

4 1lb. Chopped Sirloin Patties

BACKYARD GRILLER

2 10oz. Ribeye Delmonico Steaks

2 8oz. Strip Steaks

2 16oz. Sirloin Steaks

2 12oz. T-Bone Steaks

6 1lb. Ground Beef Patties

3 Whole Chickens, Quartered

1 Rack Baby Back Ribs

8 Pork

4 14oz. Rib Steaks

4 10oz. Ribeye Delmonico Steaks

4 16oz. T-Bone Steaks

2 8oz. Bacon Wrapped Beef

Tenderloin Steaks

4 8oz. Boneless Pork Loin Chops

1 Pkg. of 2 Pork Tenderloins

1 Rack Baby Back Ribs

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