Blog Post, DUE April 15th!!

As we enter Spring, when school will soon be wrapping up (sniffle, going to miss you all), I wanted to do a writing prompt that was different than our previous options. This will focus on life skills:)

I wanted to give you a WIDE list of options, so please choose 1 prompt from the following chart and write at least 2 paragraphs or a bullet-list with substantial information about your prompt. Your response must be prompt specific. Bonus points given for well-written posts/comments within the first 5 days of the month. Due to past performance, anything posted past the 15th will NOT be accepted. I'm giving you 16 days of notice, so please practice being on time;)

These are outside-of-the-box and FUN!! Enjoy! Remember, to get credit this month, you must submit by April 15th and leave meaningful comments on 3 other posts. We should get a lot of different types of responses: so enjoy! 

Please see under the graphic for the one I chose...

Safe Knives Matter

As I was pondering which types of life skills are necessary, I've got to say, learning how to use knives

never occurred to me...however, this really is a great topic! Much to my embarrassment, this is NOT a skill I went into adult life with an I learned quite a bit. So, to save you a cut or two, please read on for the following helpful information:

1. Use only sharp knives--buying a knife sharpener is not a bad idea. Dull blades are more likely to slip off of whatever you are trying to cut, and possibly cut you, so be safe.
2. Pay attention! Slice away from your hand and keep your fingers far away from the approaching blade. This one is pretty self-explanatory. As an avid multi-tasking, it's not a good idea to do multiple things when you're cutting anything.
3. Safe and sanitary go together like peanut butter and jelly! Use a safe cutting board (not your kitchen counter or the palm of your hand)--preferably one that isn't wood (bacteria/food can get stuck in the crannies). Make sure it's stable and made of plastic, marble or granite that can easily be washed off. Always clean the knife and cutting board right away. Don't decide to freestyle and slice things over the kitchen sink. You will regret it. A "friend" told me cutting yourself and getting stitches is really embarrassing.
4. If you get all chef-y and you're mincing (like onions or garlic), make sure you pump your wrist up and down in small, controlled movement and watch your fingers.
5. Don't lick things off the knife. Again, that same "friend" mentioned it's rather uncomfortable and painful when you lick something off and your tongue is cut. Plus, it's gross.

All in all, using a knife is a good way to start adulting, show common sense and develop cooking skills! So...go safely use a knife today!