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NOW HERE’S A TIP! pressure. Or, some cars have a stick-
er in the door well or glove box with
that information.
By JoAnn Derson Kids clamoring about whose turn it

“ Potluck parties and fresh over the summer, we are play- is? No fear. You’ve got the solution in
ing sight word bingo practically every
leftovers: Is there
your desk drawer. Simply write each
too much food left at
day now. It was really easy to make
child’s name on a self-stick note,
the end of the party?
When throwing a and laminate bingo cards. And I use and stack them. The kid on top takes
the flash cards we got from school to
potluck, make sure you remind your “call” the words. Bingo is a win-win! the first turn, and then peels his or
guest to bring some take-home con- her name off and moves it to the
tainers. Have them fix a few contain- Going on a road trip this summer? bottom. Easy peasy.
ers of “seconds” and store them in a Check your tire pressure to save
big cooler by the front door. Hang a money. Maintaining the correct tire “In my house, we love straws. Be-
few take-out bags on the doorknob pressure can have a direct effect cause we’re into recycling, we make
and your pals won’t forget to take on how many miles you get to the sure to get the most out of each one.
their goodies home!” gallon. It can save you in everyday Keep a small jar at the sink, where
-- M.W. in Florida driving, but it really adds up when we rinse straws before setting them
traveling longer distances. Check in the jar to dry. Reuse at will.”
To keep the kids’ sight word skills your car’s manual for the correct -- F.O. in Pennsylvania

DID YOU KNOW?

An arrest and subsequent
conviction for driving under the
influence (DUI) can have a ripple
effect that impacts a person’s
personal and professional
life. A DUI arrest also can do a
number on a person’s finances.
According to Addiction Center,
the average cost of a DUI varies
widely depending on where a
person is charged, ranging from
$11,000 to $30,000. The costs for an ignition interlock device
associated with a DUI arrest (IID), which may cost as much
include fines and penalties once as $1,500. Even individuals who
a case makes its way through the have their charges dropped or
courts, legal representation and who win an acquittal upon going
increased insurance premiums, to trial are likely to pay a steep
which Addiction Center estimates price, as Addiction Center reports
could be between $4,500 and that first-time DUI defendants
$10,000. Individuals arrested with who earned an acquittal or whose
a blood alcohol concentration charges were dropped still spend
(BAC) well above the legal limit an average of $3,700 on attorney’s
of .08 also might be forced to pay fees.