10 People in the U.S. Drown Everyday – and What You Can Do About It!
Thursday, June 30th, 2011Pool Safety Basics;
10 People everyday die from drowning related injuries in the U.S. and it’s the 2nd leading cause of deaths among children 1 to 14 years old. However these causalities are 100% preventable when everyone takes an active role to better understand prevention and share the basics of pool safety with friends and family this summer. Please take note, so the next time your kids go to a next door neighbor’s house to swim or are swimming in your own pool; the chances of downing can be greatly reduced.
Here are a few tips ReliablePoolSolutions.com put together:
HAVE A PLAN:
- ALWAYS Designate a (Responsible) adult & ensure they can swim!
- PLAN your pool breaks (children too).
- NEVER leave swimmers unattended – Not Even For (1) Second!
- NEVER rely on flotation devices.
PREPARE THE POOL AREA:
- Have barriers in place when pool is not being used (i.e. fences)
- Multiple layers of pool safety (pool gates/fence alarms, safety covers, motion detectors)
- Remove objects from around the area that children may use to climb pool barriers.
DROWNING PREVENTION:
- Swim lessons are the best way to Prevent Drowning (Classes can start as early as 6 months)
- Remind kids and their guest of the rules around the pool (no diving, no running, no horse play)
Together we can prevent future water tragities. Please share our message with others and make this another great summer to remember!
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Backyard BBQ tips and ideas for Father’s Day Weekend
Friday, June 17th, 2011A backyard summer BBQ to celebrate Father’s Day Weekend is one of the best ways to kick back and relax this season while enjoying your swimming pool with family and friends. Here at ReliablePoolSolutions.com, we figured we’d switch it up a bit and share some of our favorite BBQ recipes and ideas with you to make this one of the best Father’s Days yet!
They key to any amazing BBQ recipe is all about the sauce! Finding the right mix that is able to bring out the spicy, sweet, and tart flavors is key to a great BBQ’d meal. Here is a sauce recipe that we enjoy:
Easy BBQ Sauce Recipe (great on Chicken or Ribs)
- 1 quart apple cider vinegar
- 1 (20 ounce) bottle ketchup
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 pound dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
Directions
Mix all ingredients together into a large bowl. Mix until smooth. Once mixed, place into a jar or ketchup bottle so it can be easily stored. Recipe can be stored for 1 month. Keep refrigerated. Makes approximately 60 servings.
Not enough time to make your own BBQ sauce? Our favorite store-bought sauce is Stubb’s BBQ sauce, which adds a great kick to any grilled meat. And if you are lucky enough to live down in the San Diego area, we highly recommend checking out Phil’s BBQ sauce, which can be found at the famous Phil’s BBQ Restaurant (beyond amazing grub!) – and we heard, it is sometimes sold at San Diego Costco stores in a 2-pack!
Need a great side dish to go with those ribs and grilled chicken? Here is another favorite:
Grilled Garlic Parmesan Zucchini
- 3 zucchini
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened (we prefer to use smart balance; healthier)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Cut the zucchini in half crosswise, then slice each half into 3 slices lengthwise, making 6 slices per zucchini.
Mix the butter, garlic, and parsley in a bowl, and spread the mixture on both sides of each zucchini slice. Sprinkle one side of each slice with Parmesan cheese, and place the slices, cheese sides up, crosswise on the preheated grill to keep them from falling through.
Grill the zucchini until the cheese has melted and the slices are cooked through, approximately 8 minutes.
And of course no BBQ is complete without a ice cold beverage to cool you off from the sunny day! Of course you can always pour yourself a ice cold beer from your favorite home brew (if you are over 21, of course!)…but here is a new twist on an old favorite non-alcoholic beverage:
Cucumber Sparkling Lemonade
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
- 1 (2 liter) bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
Directions
Place the cucumber slices into a large pitcher. Pour the lemonade concentrate over the cucumber and let stand for 30 minutes. Pour in the lemon-lime soda, pour into glasses and serve over ice.
We wish all you Dad’s have a fantastic Father’s Day! ENJOY!
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