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EASY PAD THAI MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES By Monica Sinclair One of my all-time favorite Thai dishes is Pad Thai. I like other dishes, but I have such a hard time order- ing anything other than Pad Thai when I go out to eat at a Thai restaurant. I have always avoided attempting to make it at home because it seemed so daunting. Howev- er, the recipe I found this week makes it sound much eas- ier, so I think I'm going to have to try it. It calls for pork, but I like my Pad Thai with chicken, so I might swap that ingredient. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS • 4 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles • 1/2 pound pork tender- loin or chicken, cut into thin strips • 2 teaspoons canola oil • 2 shallots, thinly sliced • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 large egg, lightly beaten • 3 cups coleslaw mix • 4 green onions, thin- ly sliced • 1/3 cup rice vinegar • 1/4 cup sugar • 3 tablespoons re- duced-sodium soy sauce • 2 tablespoons fish sauce or additional re- duced-sodium soy sauce • 1 tablespoon chili gar- lic sauce • 1 tablespoon lime juice • 2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts • Chopped fresh cilant- ro leaves, lime wedges and fresh bean sprouts DIRECTIONS 1. Cook noodles according to package directions. 2. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork or chicken in oil over high heat until lightly browned; remove and set aside. 3. Add shallot to pan and cook until tender, about 1 min- ute; add garlic and cook 30 seconds. 4. Make a well in the center of the onion mixture; add egg. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until egg is com- pletely set. 5. Add the coleslaw mix, green onions, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, lime juice and peanuts; heat through. 6. Return pork to pan and heat through. Drain noodles; toss with pork mixture. Garnish with cilantro, addi- tional peanuts, lime wedges and bean sprouts. Source: tasteof home.com YOUTH FIRST TODAY By Keisha Jackson Youth First, Inc. One of the most important things we can do for ourselves is ensure we are tak- ing good care of our body, mind, and soul each and every day. Self-care is a hab- it we need to develop and use daily, not just when we are sick or feel it's most con- venient. Learning how to eat right, reduce stress, exercise regularly, and take a time-out when you need it are big com- ponents of self-care. Making a point to in- corporate these habits into your life can help you stay healthy, happy, and resil- ient. Practicing self-care isn't always easy. In fact, it's an ongoing battle I fight with year in and year out. Most of us are cra- zy busy. There are extracurricular activ- ities to juggle, sporting events to attend, and of course our jobs to work around. Having a full and fast-paced life can be rewarding, but can also become burden- some from time to time. As the pandemic continues to impact our daily lives, now is a good time to re- flect on the past year and remind our- selves about the importance of self-care. Below you'll find several different tips, ideas, and reminders to help you man- age your mental health through self-care. Create a plan. Creating a self-care plan can make managing self-care easi- er. When life gets busy, it's easy to forget to take care of yourself. Making a plan and sticking to it helps release the stress of managing another "task" on your to- do list. Say "no" to others. Saying "no" is a hard thing to do for some people. How- ever, saying "no" when you're feeling overwhelmed or when you need a day to yourself can be a powerful way to care for yourself. Do things that spark joy. Self-care is all about doing something specifical- ly for you. Do one thing daily that sparks joy in your life. Examples of this could be a simple coffee run, getting up to go for a walk around the block, or even watching an episode of your "guilty pleasure" show. Soak up the sun. As the days are beginning to lengthen as summer ap- proaches, we have more time to enjoy the sunlight after school or work. Just getting 10 minutes of sunlight or hav- ing those blinds in your bedroom win- dow open can spunk up your mood and provide you with much-needed Vitamin D. Be sure to wear sunscreen if you'll be outside for extended periods of time! Don't skip out on the basics. Contin- ue to eat healthy, exercise regularly, and get a healthy amount of sleep. Some of these tips may sound silly or obvious, but it can often be hard to prior- itize that extra time to ourselves. It's im- portant to create time in your day to be alone with yourself, no matter how busy you are. Time alone can help you ponder the best way to move forward in life and keep you grounded, healthy, and happy. Keisha Jackson, MSW, is the PRN Youth First Social Worker at Annunciation and St. John the Baptist schools in Vanderburgh County. Youth First, Inc., a nonprofit dedi- cated to strengthening youth and families, provides 64 Master's level social work- ers to 92 schools in 11 Indiana counties. Over 60,000 youth and families per year are served by Youth First's school social work and after school programs that pre- vent substance abuse, promote healthy be- haviors and maximize student success. To learn more about Youth First, visit youth- firstinc.org or call 812-421-8336. SELF-CARE IS ESSENTIAL The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, April 14, 2021 D-1 HOME LIFE TO ADVERTISE: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: ads@pressdispatch.net Visit: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Deadline: 5 p.m. on Monday This home has a lot to offer for the price. It has a new deck, shingles and soffi t were replaced 2 years ago. New back porch and stairs were installed to access basement. Original hardwood fl oors refi nished in family room and dining room. The kitchen has a separate pantry area that is impressive. Craftsmanship construction of display cabinets in the family room area. Enclosed front porch with new siding, entrance door and windows. MLS# 202046811 Looking for a 4 bedroom home with open concept design. This home has a full basement that has a half bath with a large bedroom, great rec room area with lot of storage areas. Above ground pool with an area to entertain friends and family. MLS# 202111953 Cozy three bedroom home that has had a lot of interior renovations. Located on a corner lot with attached garage. This home still needs a few upgrades, but for the price, it is very reasonable. Move in ready. MLS# 202046809 Very charming craftsman style home on a large lot with a carport. It has an additional lot with the property and a detached garage. This home features some original woodwork throughout each fl oor. This is a must see! MLS#202102684 SALE PENDING! NEW LISTING! PRICE REDUCED! This commercial building was erected in 1987 and was used as a retail hardware store up until 2018. The build consists of approximately 4,448 square feet. The building is all open and has free span trusses that make the area open to any kind of use. There is an open fenced-in area in the rear, with a 24'x86' open three-sided storage building. The main building had a new roof installed in 2016, along with new gutter and new metal siding on the east and west gable ends. MLS# 202046722 This property features a 1-acre lot with a very spacious home and a detached two-car garage. This house was very well- maintained and includes some great updates like a metal roof and newer A/C unit. The screened-in porch is a great place to relax and the area is very quiet. MLS# 202108408 Looking for a nice home with a few acres in the country? Here is a three bedroom located 5 minutes from town with 4.1 acres. Great location for a garden spot. Back of property wooded full of wildlife. MLS202103989 SOLD! NEW LISTING! SALE PENDING! SOLD! NEW LISTING! SALE PENDING! SALE PENDING! NEW LISTING! Great location to build a house or place a modular home. Here is 2+ country acres located on State Hwy 64 west of the Arthur Junction. Property is priced to be sold "AS IS". MLS#202105572 Eddie Boyd, Principal Broker Kay Helfen Associate Broker 812-582-1145 Addey Boyd Associate Broker 812-354-5599 Keith Shoultz Associate Broker 812-664-6640 Adam Boyd Associate Broker 812-582-2486 Kathy Kixmiller Associate Broker 812-354-5508 602 E. Main, Petersburg | www.BoydRealtyCo.com | Phone: 812-354-8893 SIAR REALTY & DEVELOPMENT LLC SIAR BOYD For peronal service, ch se NEW LISTING! Great location with 2 acres located 3/4 miles from Union. Property has a pole barn, shed and poultry house. Three-bedroom, 2-full-baths single-wide trailer. Trailer needs some repairs. MLS# 202037056 Great hunting area located in a fairly isolated location. Mostly agricultural property surrounding the 16.83 acre parcel. Approximately 11 acres tillable. MLS#202039248 SOLD! SOLD!