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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com NORTH AMERICAN PRECIS SYNDICATE, INC. 350 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10118-0110 PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID North American Address Service Requested NE W Precis Syndicate, Inc. ! #2383 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 Remedies For A Stressed-Out Lawn The Great All-American Salad Mom’s Night Out (NAPSA)—There’s a new twist on an old classic—Tupperwarestyle parties—only this time the focus is babies. This type of direct selling party focuses on expectant and new mom essentials, such as belly creams and diaper bags. Some moms bring the kids along for age-appropriate activities, and others enjoy down time with friends and family. Adding a variety of fruits and vegetables, nuts and cheeses to versatile coleslaw can be a great way to create new side dishes and sandwich toppings. (NAPSA)—There’s more than just a shred of interest in coleslaw these days. The reason may be that it not only makes a great salad, but it’s used as a topping for a number of dishes, including fish tacos and pulled pork sandwiches. It also adds a lot to turkey burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches. Here’s a recipe for a classy coleslaw dish many will warm up to: Classy Coleslaw Ingredients: 1 bag precut cabbage (or 1 head cabbage sliced thin) 1 8-oz. can pineapple chunks, drained 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1 ⁄4 cup grated carrots (optional) 1 jar Litehouse Coleslaw Dressing Directions: Mix all ingredients in bowl. For more pineapple flavor, add the drained juice to the dressing before mixing into the salad. Let sit 10 minutes before serving. Coleslaw fans will be happy to know that this recipe is not carved in cabbage. Among the many ingredients you can add are feta or bleu cheese crumbles, sliced apples or pears, dried cranberries, grapes, shredded veggies (including zucchini, broccoli, carrots and jicama), crushed pineapple and, for the very adventurous, mini marshmallows. For more delicious recipes, visit litehousefoods.com. Baby items for meal time, play time and bath time are a quickly growing category of direct selling products moms enjoy selling. According to the Direct Selling Association (DSA), companies such as Baby Splendor and BabyCrazy are just the latest in a growing category of direct selling products, which also include pet accessories, tools and gardening products. Not only does the flexible nature of the industry appeal to moms who work in it, but home parties provide a comfortable atmosphere in which to work. Nearly 85 percent of the 14 million Americans working as direct sales representatives are women and many are stay-at-home moms. For more information, visit www.dsa.org. by John Buechner (NAPSA)—Good weather is meant for picnics, barbecues and spending time with family and friends outdoors. Life is carefree and it’s time to relax. There’s only one problem: the effect that seasonal stress has on the green lawn that will serve as the backdrop of memories for years to come. Most homeowners cringe at the thought of having a dried-out, dull lawn due to the stress that summer heat puts on grass roots. How are they going to deal with the reality of it come the fall season? There’s only one solution: proactive preparation. This is a stressful time for lawns. Hot days in the early summer set the stage for a relentlessly hot, dry August and stressed-out turf. The high summer temperatures and lack of moisture cause most lawns to go dormant for several weeks, just in time for fall, leaving lawns desiccated and homeowners with a bad return on their investment. Lawn Doctor, whose specialists help homeowners’ lawns recover from stressful summer conditions with periodic inspections and treatments, recommends: Mowing • When mowing, raise the mowing height to no lower than 3 inches. This height helps drive the roots deeper into the soil so they’re able to pick up moisture. And longer grass blades will shade the soil, reducing soil temperatures and heat stress. Water And Aerate • Consistently water the lawn Reaching The Grass Roots—A little lawn care and some good friends can make the grass greener on your side of the fence. with approximately 1 inch of water each week. • Remember to aerate the lawn in the fall so grass roots have a better chance of getting oxygen for good growth. Homeowners should be able to continue enjoying a lush, green lawn all season long. The best way to beat the heat is to maintain your lawn with proper mowing and watering, protecting your investment so your lawn looks beautiful and remains healthy throughout the season. Changing your lawn care practices now is essential for beautifying your lawn and home. Continue to enjoy your time on your yard— without having to worry about summer stress. For more helpful tips, log on t o lawndoctor.com or call 1.800.4.LAWNDR (1.800.452.9637). • Mr. Buechner is the director of technical services for Lawn Doctor, Inc., one of the nation’s leading lawncare service providers.