Volume 2, Number 7 July, 2004
Monthly Quote
“The most important work you and I will ever do will be within the walls of our own homes.”
-Harold B. Lee (1899-1973), American clergyman

Tip of the Month

When is it time to get a new refrigerator? Or a new oven? The average life span of a washer is 11 years, while a dryer lasts an average of 10 years. An oven lasts an average of 14 years, a dishwasher lasts an average of 8 years and a refrigerator lasts an average of 10 years. If your appliances are older, you may want to consider scrapping them for newer, more efficient models!

(In: “Household Appliances: Repair or Replace?”, Jean Chatzky, USA Weekend, June 18-20, 2004)

Seasonal Suggestion

When the weather is hot, and you’re itching to entertain, try serving this delicious punch, sure to let your guests chill out.

Luscious Slush Punch
(Yields 50 4-ounce servings)

2 ½ cups white sugar
6 cups water
2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry-flavored gelatin mix
1 (46 fluid ounces) can pineapple juice
2/3 cup lemon juice
1 quart orange juice
2 (2-liter) bottles lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, water and strawberry-flavored gelatin. Boil for 3 minutes. Stir in pineapple juice, lemon juice and orange juice. Divide mixture in half, and freeze in 2 separate containers.

2. When ready to serve, place the frozen contents of one container in a punch bowl, and stir in 1 bottle of lemon-lime soda until slushy.

(Source: Recipe provided by www.Allrecipes.com, the world’s favorite recipe web site. Recipe submitted by Valerie.)