Florida Women's Law Group - July 2020

Florida Women's Law Group - July 2020

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July 2020

ICE CREAMANDMEMORIES

Making My Own and Ice Cream Parlors

National Ice Cream Day is on July 19, which gives me a great opportunity to talk about my favorite treat. Everyone can enjoy it, no matter what you might be doing. If you’re visiting another city or town, you can always find an ice cream place somewhere. I’ve always loved ice cream, and even though I don’t indulge as much as I used to, I still have a lot of great memories and experiences with this treat. I don’t remember the first type of ice cream I ever had, but I grew up hearing stories of how much I loved it. My dad is also a huge fan of ice cream, and when I was a baby, he would put me in my car seat and drive over to the local Baskin Robbins. As soon as we pulled up into the parking lot, I’d start kicking in my seat because I was so excited to be there. Although I don’t remember my first ice cream flavor, I think it was my dad who helped me find my favorite: mint chocolate chip. Because my family liked it so much, we would make our own ice cream from time to time. One of the clearest recollections I have is that it took forever, probably due to my anticipation. When my girls were little, I bought an ice cream maker so we could make our own soft serve ice cream. Sometimes it would work, and other times it varied from either too watery to nearly frozen. But we always had a great time together regardless of how the ice cream turned out. We’d experiment with different flavors to see which ones we liked best, and the girls loved throwing on toppings afterward.

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bought them their own ice cream maker, which is easier to use than the one I first bought. All they have to do is throw in the ingredients, and it turns all on its own with pretty consistent results. When we go out for ice cream, nothing beats a scoop of ice cream on a cone, though those ice cream parlors are harder to come by. My husband and I searched for good ice cream places, and a few years ago, we discovered a gem: Christy’s Dream is an ice cream parlor in Ponte Vedra Beach with a cute aesthetic. The kids love it; the parlor has a number of old games, like Connect Four and Jenga, that they can play while eating their ice cream. The owners also came up with unique names for their ice cream flavors using popular songs, iconic characters, or famous sayings. There’s “Slim Shady,” the “Flux Capacitor,” “Pooh Bear,” “Dyn-o-mite!” and “More Cowbell,” just to name a few. I hope my kids and I have a chance to visit Christy’s Dream or Baskin Robbins sometime this summer at least once. But if things are still uncertain, I’ll get my girls to make me some with their ice cream maker, just like the old days.

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We still make ice cream today, though admittedly, the girls handle it mostly themselves. My dad

“I’ve always loved ice cream, and even though I don’t indulge as much as I used to, I still have a lot of great memories and experiences with this treat.”

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MYTH: SHAMPOOING EVERY DAY IS BAD FOR YOUR HAIR. According to trichologist Anabel Kingsley, regularly washing your hair isn’t bad for it. Many people say that washing your hair every day will either damage it or cause it to fall out. But a good shampooing could be exactly what your hair needs, as doing so removes oil from your hair and prevents oily buildup, which can cause odor, dandruff, dullness, and limpness. Your hair type and style, as well as your lifestyle, will play a role in how frequently you should wash your hair. A good rule of thumb to follow: Only wash your hair once it starts to feel oily or greasy. For some, this could mean shampooing daily, and for others, it could mean only once or twice a week. MYTH: HAIR GETS USED TO SHAMPOO. When you use the shampoo you’ve always used in the same conditions, you’ll have the same results. If you notice that your shampoo is starting to impact your hair differently, it means the condition of your hair has changed. Your hair can become drier in certain weather, and a recent haircut or color change can also cause changes in your hair. These changes may lead to different results from your regular shampoo. If you are no longer getting the desired effects from your shampoo, then try a different brand that’s tailored to your specific hair needs, such as moisturizing, curl control, or deep repair shampoo. MYTH: CONDITIONING YOUR HAIR IN THE SUMMER MAKES IT OILIER. Conditioning your hair moisturizes it, which adds volumes, reduces frizz, and increases shine. In the summer, your hair is exposed to the elements. High temperatures, pool chlorine, and saltwater can result in hair breakage and brittleness, but using the proper hair conditioner greatly reduces that damage. Hair masks and leave-in conditioners are also great products to use to protect your hair all summer long.

3 Hair Care Myths Proven False

Your hair is just as important as your skin, so it deserves the same level of proper care. Over the years, many misconceptions have arisen in the pursuit of finding the best method of caring for your locks, and some can do more harm than good to your hair. To the right, you’ll find three popular myths and the real actions you can take to improve your style.

SERVING THE PEOPLE OF FLORIDA Our Legal Administrator, Hilliary Gupton Hilliary Gupton joined our team three years ago, and at the time, she wasn’t certain where this path would lead her. When Hilliary joined our team, she had never been involved in the legal industry before, but she has always had a passion for helping people. In the past, she worked in public relations, and she brought this skill set to our firm. With such dedication to and affection for everyone she met, Hilliary proved to us how much she truly cared for people. “I’ve always had a heart for service,” Hilliary says. “Everything I’ve been interested in has always had a greater purpose of helping people. Working in this position with Florida Women’s Law Group allows me to do that. We really come into our clients’ lives at such a pivotal time, where their lives are completely turned upside down. And having the ability to help them navigate through that time and come out the other side of it, to get them in a better spot afterward, that’s what really brings joy into my work.” But, Hilliary says, without the rest of our team, she would be unable to do so. “We have a good team here and a great work environment. We’re helping people through their divorces and other circumstances that cause a lot of emotional strain. All our staff is really top notch, not just professionally but personally, too. I really enjoy being able to work with the team here, which shows so much care and attention to our clients and team members alike.”

When she’s not in the office helping our clients, Hilliary enjoys spending as much of her free time as she can outdoors. You can usually find her relaxing next to a body of water — whether it’s a pool, a river, or the ocean — with a group of friends. It’s people like Hilliary who allow us to help our clients, no matter what troubles they encounter on their journey. Our clients can rest assured that their needs will be taken care of with such dedicated individuals working side by side with us.

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Women Speaking Wisely

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s

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about learning how to dance in the rain.” –Vivian Greene

THE STRUGGLE OF REDUCED OR NO INCOME

Among the many struggles COVID-19 imposed on people across the country, grappling with income reduction was one of the most serious. People faced reduced hours or were laid off with little to no pay due to stay-at-home orders. As the country and world begin a slow recovery, we will continue to feel those financial setbacks in the months to come, especially divorced or single parents. One of the biggest concerns of parents during the pandemic has been providing or receiving child support. By the second week of April, MSNBC reported that over 16 million Americans had filed for unemployment within a three-week period. This left many parents in difficult situations where they had to ask themselves, “How am I going to support my child?” Throughout March, the government passed several acts to provide federal relief to help parents. One of those, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, is a $2 trillion relief package to help both individuals and businesses cope with the virus. Each person

across the country based on their situation. Individuals received $1,200, couples received $2,400, and children under 17 received $500 each. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) required employers with less than 500 employees to give their full-time team members 80 hours of paid sick leave. This act was to help support any working individual who became sick, was quarantined, or had to care for another family member who became sick. However, despite these efforts to help, for some people, it may not be enough. Many parents may need to modify their child support orders, particularly if they are unable to pay child support. There are several ways to start this process: A parent may discuss adapting the order to accommodate their income change with their ex or the court, or they can reach out to a local child support agency. If you’re still uncertain about which step to take or have other concerns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, talking to an experienced attorney can help. Call Florida Women’s Law Group at 904-579-6553 today.

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The Best Treat in July

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CELEBRATE NATIONAL ICE CREAMDAY By Making Your Own Sweet Treat!

MAKE IT HOW YOU WANT IT.

Whether you’re a fan of mint chocolate chip or just plain vanilla, nothing cools you down on a hot summer day quite like ice cream. It’s only fitting then that National Ice Cream Day lands on July 19 — right in the middle of the hottest month in the U.S. Ice cream’s history stretches as far back as 500 B.C. when Middle Eastern royalty combined sweet flavors with ice for a cool treat. Ice cream made its way to North America in the 1700s, and it remained a dessert for the wealthy and famous for years. George Washington even spent $200 on ice cream throughout the summer of 1790. (That would be $5,611.20 in today’s dollars!) Thankfully, these days you don’t have to be rich to enjoy ice cream. In fact, you can even save money by making it yourself ! Celebrate National Ice Cream Day by creating this everyday treat using these tips.

Healthy Alternatives: Use bananas or almond milk for dairy-free ice cream. For vegan ice cream, use agar powder instead of gelatin and eggs. For those looking to avoid sugar, honey is a naturally sweet substitute.

You can flavor your ice cream however you’d like, but

there are a few basic ingredients that are necessary for most batches: milk, sugar, gelatin, and eggs.

GET TO WORK!

You’ll need to heat your ingredients on the stove prior to churning and cooling your ice cream. An ice-cream churner is the easiest way to create a perfectly smooth texture, but if you’re looking for an activity to wear out the kids, then have them shake their own ice cream! Simply place all your ingredients in a small baggie, close it up, and place that baggie in a larger one with ice cubes. Shake firmly for at least 15 minutes for homemade creamy goodness.

Dairy-based products like milk are the most

common foundation for ice cream. Sugar adds the sweet, scrumptious flavor we all love, and gelatin aids in thickening the mixture. The eggs happen to be

one of the most important ingredients because they give ice cream its classic texture while reducing the rate at which it melts. This ensures your ice cream remains in near “mint” condition as you enjoy it.

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