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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 #2577 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 , New York, NY 10174 • 1-800-222-5551 Your Ice Cream Dreams Fulfilled Enjoy Wood’s Timelessness— Without The Hassles Keeping Kids Clean (NAPSA)—According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, clean hands save lives by stopping the spread of germs. Here are the CDC’s hints on how your youngsters should wash: • Wet hands with clean running water and apply soap. Use warm water if possible. • Rub hands together to make a lather and scrub all surfaces. • Continue rubbing hands for 15 to 20 seconds—about the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice. • Rinse hands well under running water. A delightful deck may be easier to maintain than many realize. (NAPSA)—Homeowners have long admired the timeless appeal of wood on their homes, but feared the required maintenance associated with it—fortunately, that doesn’t have to be overwhelming. The Problem Ongoing upkeep such as staining, painting or resealing is time consuming. Warping and rotting over time is a risk. Termite or carpenter bee infestations can be a threat. A Solution Many homeowners are turning to wood alternatives such as wood plastic composite (WPC) or vinyl, which offer authentic wood grain textures in long-lasting, easy-care materials. What To Do Here are some great options to help homeowners boost curb appeal and spruce up outdoor living areas: • Make a statement with siding. It is important to choose a siding material that suits your lifestyle and the style of your home. Vinyl is an excellent alternative to wood, since it won’t splinter, peel or rot. CertainTeed Cedar Impressions Naturals feature wood tone blends that showcase the realistic beauty of wood without the maintenance. • Let the details make a difference. A wide array of exterior trim shapes and styles can be used around windows and in accent areas to create a dramatic effect. CertainTeed Restoration Millwork is made from cellular PVC and looks and feels like wood. Choose the TrueTexture finish, molded from real cedar boards, for an authentic wood grain texture. • Create a relaxing outdoor room. The ongoing maintenance requirements of wood can cause a f ami l y t o spend mo re time w orki ng o n thei r d e ck than enjoying it. CertainTeed EverNew vinyl decking is low maintenance and features a wood grain appearance that is so authentic your neighbors and passersby will not know the difference. Learn More For more information on easyto-maintain building products, visit www.certainteed.com or call (800) 233-8990. Children may be more inclined to wash when the soap is soft and gentle on their tender skin. One soap that many parents prefer is vegetable based and contains fresh goat’s milk, a natural product that’s a highly effective skin moisturizer. The soap is pH balanced to be gentle enough for supersensitive baby skin and contains allantoin to naturally and gently heal rashes and dry spots. It has no strong, irritating fragrances, plus this Li’l Goat’s Milk from Canus is recommended by health practitioners for children of all ages. Learn more at www.canus goatsmilk.com and (866) 4962527. For a sweetly simple but sophisticated dessert, try ice cream topped with raspberry sauce. (NAPSA)—Here’s the scoop— Amercians really love ice cream and novelties. People living in the United States indulge more than those in any other nation in the world, averaging a whopping 48 pints of ice cream per person, per year. Some additional “cool” facts: • The first ice cream parlor in America opened in New York City in 1776. • It takes 12 gallons of milk to make one gallon of ice cream. • The most popular flavors are vanilla, chocolate, butter pecan, strawberry and Neapolitan, followed closely by chocolate chip and French vanilla. • Cherry is the No. 1 popsicle flavor. Twin popsicles were invented during the Depression so two children could share one treat. Remember to make the ice cream aisle your last stop, keep your frozen purchases in a separate section of the cart and pack your ice cream in an additional brown paper bag for the ride home. To make an easy, elegant dessert for family and friends, try a simple sauce over ice cream. Ice Cream with Raspberry Sauce ⁄2 gallon vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt 12 oz. (1 cups) frozen raspberries 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 ⁄3 cup sugar Fresh raspberries and mint (for garnish) 1 For sauce, combine raspberries, cornstarch, lemon juice and sugar in small saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Cook until berries have broken down (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and cool. To serve, place three large scoops of ice cream in each dish and top with raspberry Sauce, a few fresh raspberries and mint leaf. Serves 6. Find special deals in the frozen aisles during the annual Summer Favorites Ice Cream and Novelties celebration of the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association. Visit www.EasyHomeMeals.com or the Easy Home Meals Facebook page for recipes and prizes.