Summer Cardigan with Lattice Back

Summer is coming to a close. This cute cardigan is on sale and comes in more than one color. Just look how cute this is with the lattice style open face cardigan. Isn't it just awesome! I love cardigans and am always looking for a new one to add to my closet. This a long sleeve cardigan in the colors of nude, ivory, yellow, burgundy and olive and is made from acrylic/nylon materials.

Whether going to out to eat, to a movie or any place that might be chilly, this is the perfect cardigan to wear over a tank top or shirt as it lays delicately over your shorts or jeans. Just think of all the complements you will receive for wearing this beautiful lattice back cardigan. The ribbed cardigan body is something I like as well. This is a cardigan that can be worn for years to come, which comes is sizes XS to XL.   

Why is it important for teenagers to begin a summer internship?

Whether teenagers have two or three months off for the summer, there is no reason for a teenager to be bored, at home, if they have no plans for going places with their family. Instead of being bored during the summer months, teenagers can earn some skills in the workplace. There are several places for teenagers to work where they can ‘get their feet wet’ so to speak. So places for teenagers to earn some internships credits, paid or unpaid, might be i

1. An office environment: Not all teenagers have to work in fast food, which is usually a paid job if a teenager is 16 or over. Working in an office environment, especially in a place a teenager might want to pursue a career in the future, is a great way to learn a little bit about that company, before deciding if this is the career for them.
2. Provide employer with things from checklist below:A summer intern will want to provide their potential summer employer with:
• References (family, friends or past/current employer)
• Research potential job before any interview
• Make sure your Facebook page, or any other social media sites, look professional
• Provide possible employer with a professional looking email address and finally
• Provide employer with some personal networks where student might already know professionals.
3. Teenagers will develop interview skills: The best way for a teenager to learn about a job internship is through interviewing. Teenagers will have to write up a resume and cover letter for their potential internship offer. Regardless of how may interviews a teenager sits through, they will develop interview skills along the way and learn what needs to be changed in order to acquire that intern job they desire.
4. Benefits of doing an internship: It is important for any teenager doing an internship to impress their employer by following directions and when in doubt, ask questions about a certain task that is needed right away. In fact, going above and beyond, what is required of an intern will put the intern in a good light for a future internship or possible hire.

 Finally, when teenagers decide they want to apply for an internship, the best time for them to begin their search is in the winter or spring months, as this is when other teenagers will begin applying for internships as well. Stay ahead of the game and apply to more than one job for a better chance of being hired.

For teenagers looking for fun summer job, they will want to begin searching for jobs at summer camps in your city or state. So teenagers, do your best research on summer camps  right now, before the summer months begin. Working at a summer camp is fun, especially if you like to be outdoors. Right now is the best time to get an interview, and possibly hired. Learn more about summer camps and how to choose a summer camp for you child as well.

Twins and Playing in Sprinklers

The weather was somewhat nice today, but it was not nice enough to run through the backyard and front yard sprinklers...in their tankini's. Daddy said if the temp got to 75 degrees, they could run in the sprinklers.

I think Daddy said this around 3ish. It seemed every minute my twins were asking what the temp was and when could they run in the sprinklers. Oh goodness, it became very annoying. Twin "A" kept coming into the home to see what the temp was. I had to tell her the temp inside really had nothing to do with the temp outside right now. It could be 75 inside and 70 outside. In fact,this is what it was like yesterday.

Then, Twin "B" was sitting on top the swings and over and over again asking what the temp was. When Daddy finally it will not get to 70 degrees today, she came in the house and crawled under her bed..Yeah, under her bed as if this was going to make the temp go higher or I could change the temp some how. When Twin "B" went under her bed, Twin "A" put on her Winter jacket, gloves and scarf. Yeah, they were not happy campers..

I had to tell both Twins "A" and "B" that I do not control the weather and it is in God's hands, as far as I know. Then I looked on my Kindle Fire on the weather.com app for the 10 day forecast. Well, it is only going to get to 70 degrees, at most, this weekend to. My twins are so ready for Spring and Summer. Well, they are not alone as I am so tired of this cold weather.

The sun is wonderful I tell my twins, but just because the sun is out does not mean it is warm outside.
If it were up to my twins, they would be in Summer clothes year round.

 

Beating Summer Colds: Power Fighting Vitamin C Smoothie

Summer colds are the absolute worst. There's nothing more heartbreaking than seeing your child miss out on summer fun with friends and family because he or she is trapped in the house with a runny nose. Not to mention that experts say summer colds typically last longer than their winter counter parts and even have a higher chance of reoccurring—that's because the virus that make most people sick in the summer, enterovirus, is a lot more potent than rhino and corona viruses which cause upper respiratory issues in the winter.

To make sure that your little one(s) don't get sick this summer or at the very least keep infections at bay, it's important that you help boost up your child's immunity and natural defense system. One of the easiest ways to do this is to load him or her up with the recommended amount of antioxidants and vitamin c: 15 mg/day for children ages 1 to 3; 25 mg/day for children 4 to 8; and 54 mg/day for children ages 9 to 13. To help you on your mission, below is a vitamin-c packed smoothie delicious enough to enjoy for breakfast or as a midday snack—they're also great at keeping your child cool in the summer heat. 

This recipe yields two, perfect for twins.  

Ingredients

½ cup of low fat plain yogurt (my kids prefer Greek yogurt)

½ cup of frozen strawberries

1 orange, peeled, de-seeded and quartered

1 banana, peeled and chopped

1 kiwi, peeled and chopped

½ cup of Apple Juice

6 ice cups

In a blender, combine all of the "solid ingredients" including the yogurt, strawberries, orange, banana, and kiwi until a smooth mixtures develops. Then add the liquid ingredients— the apple juice and ice cups. Continue blending until well mixed. If your child would like it more thick, you can add a dollop more of yogurt. Or if your child would like it colder, place the smoothies in the refrigerator until it reaches the desired temperature.

Does anyone else have some great smoothie recipes loaded with vitamin c and other antioxidants to help to battle colds and other illnesses?

Amelia Wood, a blogger and freelance writer, lives to offer medical billing and coding advice to the curious job-seeker as well as diet and nutrition tips for the average consumer. Direct any questions or comments to amelia1612@gmail.com.