Silver Sands State Park
Milford, CT 06460

1. Turn up the heat in your house, pick up some tropical and beach-themed decorations, and have a winter beach party. Serve tropical drinks and use a stovetop grill pan to make hamburgers and hot dogs or grilled fish for tacos.
2. Have a hot drink party – make several flavors of hot cocoa, mulled wine and cider, and hot teas. Accompany the drinks with all the fixings – flavored syrups, marshmallows, whipped cream, and sprinkles. Keep the theme going with sweet and savory fondues.
3. Celebrate February holidays and events – host a Super Bowl party with a football theme, have a sweetheart party for Valentine’s Day, or hold a movie-themed bash for Oscar night. You could even have a patriotic party for President’s Day.
4. Of course you can always have a plain old winter themed party. Decorate the house with snowflakes and white twinkle lights, and set out a hearty feast on a snow-white tablecloth. Encourage guests to bring a winter item, anything from a hat and scarf set to a winter mix CD, to swap!

Twin Pines Diner
34 Main Street
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-6887

Avoid Tailgating
Tailgating is something you want to avoid under any circumstances but especially during icy or snowy road conditions. When a road is even just lightly covered in ice or snow, the traction becomes significantly reduced, and this means that your car will take longer to stop.

Don't Use Cruise Control
If your car hydroplanes or skids on an icy road while you’re using cruise control, the wheels can start to rapidly spin – and this will increase the chances of you losing command of your vehicle.

Be Prepared
You’ll want to be sure that your car is stocked with the necessities of safe winter driving – antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, flashlight, first aid kid, blanket, and so on. Also make sure that the car itself has been checked so that the battery works, the headlights are clean and functional, and the tires are in good condition.

Handle Skids With Skill
Knowing how to recover from skids is a key feature of effective winter driving. When you brake on a slippery road, make sure you don’t lock up your wheels by braking too hard. Instead, if you begin skidding, turn the vehicle gently in the direction you want the vehicle to go and avoid heavy pressure on the brakes. Click here for helpful details about skid recovery.

Stay in Your Vehicle
If you get stuck in the snow or your vehicle becomes unable to move for any reason, stay warm in your vehicle and wait for help. Make sure that your exhaust pipe is clear of any obstructions (snow and ice included) so that carbon monoxide doesn’t build up in the car.

Ward-Heitmann House Museum
277 Elm Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-9823

Keep Viruses Away

Anti-virus software scans your files and computer memory for patterns that may indicate an infection and then eradicates any problems. Because virus authors are continually creating updated bugs, it’s important to make sure you always have the latest version of your chosen anti-virus software.

Keep Modern with your Browser

When it comes to internet shopping, your browser is a key source of defense against online attacks. Newer browsers have the latest cutting-edge security offerings while older ones are more vulnerable to mayhem, so make sure to upgrade your browser regularly in order to stay as protected as possible.

Look for the Lock

To keep hackers away from your personal information, make sure to secure your connection to the online shopping venue. To do that, when you type in a web address, make sure it begins with “https” (hot “http”) and look for an image of a lock to appear in the address bar.

Be Careful With Email

Hackers, phishers, and other cyber criminals view your email inbox as a major target. Make sure you never open attachments from unknown sources, never share personal identification information over e-mail, change your password frequently, and use updated spam filters.

Protect your Wireless Network

If you leave your wireless network unprotected, it can compromise your safety in significant ways. Always make sure that your home wireless network is locked to others via a password protected security system. In addition, avoid connecting to a wireless network that isn’t yours since hackers can access your valuable materials through any public network.

Zaroka’s atmosphere is pleasant and interesting—don’t hesitate to ask for dinner recommendations, as the staff is happy to steer you in the right direction. Zaroka also has a good bar and an array of interesting beverages that will add a touch of celebration to your meal.

Zaroka Bar & Restaurant
148 York Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 776-8644
www.zaroka.com

• Celery is top on the list of vegetables that should be purchased organic whenever possible. The unique shape of the celery stalk makes it very vulnerable to contamination from pesticides, and because the majority of the plant grows above-ground, it has a lot of exposure.
• Spinach is a great leafy green that packs a load of nutrients, but the nature of the leaves makes it very good at absorbing chemicals from the air. No matter how many times it is washed, it still retains traces of pesticides.
• Lettuce, as well, should be purchased organically-grown whenever you can. Most leafy greens are particularly vulnerable to chemical contamination because of their large cell structures and exposed surface area.
• Kale is one of the best vegetables in terms of nutritional value, but much like spinach and lettuce, the shape of its leaves make it dangerous in terms of absorbing pesticides.
• You wouldn’t think that potatoes would benefit from organic growing, but not only are organic potatoes better for you, they almost always taste better too. Many large-scale potato farmers keep a side crop of organic spuds growing away from their main crop to feed friends and family.

The Shore Line Trolley Museum
17 River Street
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 467-6927