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Page 10, News, Wednesday, June 22, 198° and the livin' is easy Summertime -- er If you are one of the 60 million North American people setting out for summertime walks this year, here is some advice from the experts at Easy Spirit Shoes to make your walks more enjoyable: 1. Start off slowly. Don't overdo it on your first day or compare yourself with other walkers. 2. Invest in a good pair of walk- ing shoes. If you are a woman, make sure the shoes are designed for women, and aren't just men's shoes with cosmetic changes. Find the right size and width, and make sure you get the best shock protection. 3. Drink extra water before set- ting out. If you start to feel dizzy, find some shade, sit down and drink fluids. 4. If it is over 90°F or 90 per cent humidity, put off the walk for a day. But do go out again as soon as the weather permits. Walking speeds your metabolism, provides aerobic exercise and helps clear the mind. Bevy of cool drinks herald to in the summer There's no doubt about it, pifia coladas and strawberry daiquiris are delicious, and lemonade or iced tea will quench your thirst. Yes, these summer coolers are tried and true. But, this summer, it's time to try some new and different drinks. Exotic, icy concoctions--with alcohol or without -- will bring new life to backyard get- togethers, and might even help the fam- ily kick the soda habit. When it's time to relax and take the heat off, there's no reason not to be crea- tive. If you and your friends are banana daiquiri lovers, here's a punch idea, enti- tled Barbados Bowle, from the Esquire Wine and Liquor Handbook (Avon/An Es- quire Press Book), by David Lashen and the editors of Esquire, that's better than plain daiquiris and easier to make--no one has to man the blender during the party, because the work's done ahead of time. BARBADOS BOWLE Put into blender 6 bananas, | cup lime juice, and | cup sugar. Blend until smooth, Pour over block of ice in punch bowl. Add 12 ounces each light and dark rum, 12 ounces mango nectar. and 44 ounces pineapple juice; stir well. Let mixture stand in refrigerator for an hour. Before serving, garnish with | banana and | lime, sliced thin. Now, if you're feeling really adventur- ous and want to break new ground, then serve Blue Hawaiians to your guests. When mixed correctly, these drinks are a cool, summery blue--they're sure to im- press. This recipe comes from the Gour- met's Guide to Mixed Drinks (William Morrow and Company, Inc.) by Thomas Cowan. Ei BLUE HAWAIIAN 2 oz rum 4 oz blue curacao % oz triple sec 1 oz pineapple juice 1% oz coconut cream or plain heavy cream Shake with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass, or serve over rocks in an old-fash- ioned glass. Spiritless pleasers Non-alcoholic drinks do not have to be boring. In fact. more and more adults are Summer time for kids takes time to plan Now that school's out for summer, children everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief that final exams are over and that they can look forward to two months of fun in the sun. But what happens when their enthusiasm for all the free time turns into boredom from lack of ideas about how to spend it? This year, the National Education Association of New York (NEA/NY), is offering some tips for parents on sum- mertime activities for youngsters. With a little planning, parents can help their children keep profitably occupied, avoid the August doldrums, and get more out of their vacations, says NEA/NY Presi- dent Connie Eno. "For most students, there's nothing better than summer vacation, but nothing worse than being bored. The trick is to make good use of the time by striking a balance between planned family activi- ties and unstructured periods when a child can play with friends, read or just relax," explains Eno. What can a parent do to help make a child's summer both fun and educa- tional? Assuming that parents get some and are finding they don't miss it at all. One thing they're definitely not sacrific- ing is good taste. When drinks are made without that 'kick,' the flavors of the ingredients are more distinct than ever. And, because taste buds aren't being dulled, the last drink tastes as good as the first. In their book, Good Spirits (New American Library), Marie Simmons and Barbara J. Lagowski have compiled rec- ipes for over 100 alcohol-free drinks. While the book includes recipes appro- priate for all four seasons, here are two of the most summery ideas. First, there's the Redesigned Bellini by the Pitcher. (A real Bellini is made with fresh puréed peaches and sparkling white wine. The recipe originated at the famed Harry's Bar in Venice.) To 'redesign' the drink, Simmons and Lagowski substitute seltzer water and sparkling white:grape juice for the wine, and add lime juice. A pitcher or two of this concoction will add just the right amount of swank to any poolside 'cock- tail' hour, even without the wine. REDESIGNED BELLINI BY THE PITCHER 2 cups peeled, sliced, ripe and juicy peaches (reserve 1 peach pit) % cup sugar 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 bottle (1 liter/33.8 ounces) seltzer water, well chilled 1 bottle (750m1/25.4 fluid ounces) sparkling white grape juice, well chilled Fresh raspberries (optional) In a bowl, toss the peaches with sugar and lime juice. Mash the peaches with the back of a spoon or transfer to a food processor or blender and puree. Place peaches in a tall pitcher. Add the re- served pit for flavor. Slowly add the seltzer water and the sparkling white grape juice. Stir with a long-handled spoon. Pour into stemmed glasses, using the spoon to distribute the pulp evenly. Garnish each wine glass with a few raspberries, if desired. Yield: about 2 quarts, or 10 8-ounce servings. Sophisticated mixture It's strawberry and rhubarb season again, and Simmons and Lagowski offer a recipe for combining the two in Clove- Scented Rhubarb Punch with Strawber- ries. The sophisticated flavor of this fare me ew vacation time of their own, they can set aside some of it for a family holiday, a visit to some out-of-town relatives, or day trips to a museum, Zoo or amuse- ment park. Fun, yes. But educational? Sure. "Parents often don't realize how they can turn routine, as well as special occa- sions, into situations where they can rein- force their children's classroom lessons in a variety of areas from language to so- cial studies to.math and science," said Eno. "For example, even a trip to a shop- ping mall can teach a child about these subjects in some very practical ways if you get the child involved in reading the labels, selecting items to be purchased, paying at the cash register and checking change." While some families may find it diffi- cult or even impossible to be so orga- nized about the matter, it's not a bad idea for the family to take time on a weekend to talk about the coming week and what general activities might ,be planned, she said. "It's really important to give your youngsters some guidance concerning how to spend their time," said Eno. "We need to help them to be productive, whether by encouraging them to read newspapers and books, assigning them chores that teach them skills, or helping them get involved in volunteer work or a summer job. "One of the worst things --for the par- ent as well as the child--is to have a bored kid sitting around the house watching TV all day." This does not mean, however, that par- ents should make an effort to fill their child's vacation to the hilt with planned activities. Children, including teenagers, need a certain amount of leisure time just to relax or to take part in some activities for the pure sake of amusement. "We recommend, for instance, that parents require their children --espe- cially those in elementary grades --to read a book every week or two. At the same time, we recommend that parents also allow their kids opportunities to par- ticipate in activities such as swimming, tennis, painting, hiking or other things they enjoy doing," Eno said. Children can be encouraged to start by investigating different activities, she con- tinued. If just takes a little creativity. "Parents can sit down with their chil- dren and ask some questions that can help give their summer vacation some focus. If the child could do anything this summer, what would it be? What is the child good at? What would he or she like to be better at? "Given a child's imagination, chances are some things will be impossible now if not unaffordable," said Eno. "But you may find out that your child would really like to help you bake a cake or just go jogging with you in the morning. And those kinds of things can bring you closer together." Here are some other ideas from NEA/ "NY about how to help your child get the most out of summer vacation: Keep on reading e Summer is a good time to acquaint children with the enjoyment of using a library. Point out sections of the library where appropriate books are located. Ob- tain a library card and encourage young- sters to use it. Develop a sense of respon- sibility in children by having the books returned on time. e Children like to receive mail ad- dressed especially to them. An inexpens- ive subscription to a learning publication will provide many hours of activity. e Encourage reading by having young- sters make a scrapbook of favorite sports -teams or-athletics, using the daily news- ae ne ae ee ne ee On the road e Make summer vacations a learning experience. Keep children busy learning about where you will be going and what you will be seeing. ¢ Make plans to stop at historical or geographic points of interest while on a trip. Look for places that are covered in school textbooks. ¢ Encourage children to learn how to use road maps to sharpen skills on direc- tions, scales and distances. e Point out changes in agricultural pat- terns while traveling. Note the kinds of crops being planted. Describe how culti- vation is done to prevent erosion in hilly terrain. Point out growth patterns of crops and discuss when material will be harvested. ¢ Determine in advance if industrial tours are available in cities being visited. Tours are an inexpensive way to learn about commerce, mass production and working habits. Check age limits. Many factories do not allow small children. e When visiting area locations, ask if your child has been to the place as part of a school field trip. If so, have them take you on the tour, e While traveling, have children keep a list of automobile mileage, gasoline fill- ups and money spent on fuel. Not only will it allow your youngsters an opportu- nity to compute miles per gallon, it will also help them better understand family travel expenses. ¢ Books, games and magazines are helpful for keeping children occupied in the car while. on a trip. Find a special book or game and hide it until later in the trip. Something new and different will hold their interest longer. At home ¢ Encourage individual responsibility by giving the child a task that must be completed daily or weekly without hav- ing to be reminded. ¢ Encourage children to follow through on simple chores at home. Good study habits in school often are established through good habits at home. e Allow older children to help with household responsibilities such as menu and budget planning. Explain how check- ing account balancing is done. e Put your children to work as volun- teer "energy consultants" in the home. Ask them to find potential waste in your household energy utilization. Have thent suggest ways to save on utilities and help with installation of energy-saving de- vices. e Encourage your youngsters to assist with home and auto maintenance tasks, such as cleaning and simple repairs. Au- tomobile and home maintenance man- uals are available through bookstores and the public library. ¢ Teach children basic cooking skills. Assign a meal, or portion of a meal, to a youngster. Encourage the child to consult grocery ads or cookbooks to plan the menu. Have your youngster be responsi- ble for shopping, preparing and serving the family meal. Just for fun e Have a "time out" quiet time for things that can be done alone, such as reading, drawing or simple crafts. e Encourage the habit of vigorous daily activity. Active play builds strong muscles which are basic to good health and posture. Join with your children in active games, Take walks together. Ride bicycles together. e Limit television viewing; encourage critical viewing skills. ¢ Develop a positive attitude during the summer about the opening of the school term in the fall. Help the children get off on the right foot by. building anticipation for a successful year. ¢ Do not overschedule children with organized activities. Give them time to relax. play, be alone and think.