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Brit Roberts is about to burst with picnic excitement. Photo: Jade Lott Photography

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Crafts for the Non-Crafty 33 How to Build a Terrarium 34 Organizing Art + Memories 37 Moore Family Art 41

In Every Issue Adventure Letter from the Publisher 5 Contributors + Team 6 Wall of Fame 9 Share the Love Party 10

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Things We Love 14 Blue Crush 17 A Tisket, A Tasket 20 Ask Ali 22

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New Places to Grub 27 Snacks on the Go 28 For the At-Home Chef 30

When I Grow Up... 46 Butterbean Organics 48 Modern Warfare 51 Little League 56

Wellness Seasonal Allergy Relief 61 Happy, Healthy & Healed 62

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I had so much fun at our Share the Love party that we threw in February (photos on page 10). It was our official launch of the magazine and our way of thanking our readers for their support and feedback. I met so many parents and had several express how reading the magazine not only helped them know what activities were available to their kids, but that it made them feel more connected to each other. What a wonderful thing to hear. Our talented team is working hard to do just that. We have big plans for 2017 and I’m thankful that you are joining us on that journey. I think we can all agree that parenting is a wonderfully hectic job, but when we reach out to others it always seems to help (at least it helps me). So please, consider the magazine, our website and our Facebook and Instagram pages as a forum. Let us know what’s going on with your kids, ask us questions about events and let us know how we’re doing. Oh, and on that note … we are growing! Not only are we distributing through the elementary and private schools now (maybe you discovered us in your child’s backpack?) but we’ve also started to mail directly to families in South Walton and Freeport and have expanded our distribution efforts in South Walton. If there’s a location that you think would be a good fit for our magazine, please let us know and we’ll see what we can do. I want it to be easy for you to find. Now, onto our fun-filled Spring issue: I hope you enjoy Ali Weil’s new Ask Ali, Advice + Etiquette feature. Ali’s going to help solve some of life’s vexing problems. In this issue she tackles setting a festive Easter table. Her solutions are gorgeous. Another great feature is Snacks on the Go on page

28 that Amber Hunter put together. I love how easy she makes it look to eat healthy, because it rarely feels easy. It seems quicker to grab some chips or something pre-packaged. But it’s not. And it is cheaper this way. All it takes is a few minutes of planning and you and the kids will have happier, healthier bellies. I’m taking her advice to heart and am trying to buy less snacks and eat more whole foods. Do you have tricks when you are on the road or on the go with the kids? Is there a cherished family heirloom that you use on your holiday table? Or a holiday decorating tip that saves you time? Share them with us! I love a good lifehack. Goodness knows I need all the help I can get. And speaking of help, please keep the needs of Food for Thought Outreach and the Emerald Coast Advocacy Center in the back of your mind as you go about your day. Maybe there’s a good BOGO at the grocery store? Or your child potty-trained (lucky duck) and now you have three unopened packages of diapers that you can’t use? Both of these wonderful organizations are always in need of donations to help some of the most vulnerable children in Walton and Okaloosa Counties. I’ll even help get the donations to them if it’s too far for you to drive. Just drop me an email or give me a call. Together, we can have an impact and make our world a little better. Thank you,

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1. Zach Giuliano won the 23rd annual

Tom Dorsey Winter Golf Classic. He now heads to the Downing Gray Cup Junior Golf Championship.

2. Famed Chef Emeril Lagasse will be

taking preparing food and posing for photos with guests at the Taste of the Race on March 3 in Seaside. The fundraiser benefits the Seaside Neighborhood School and is held the night before the annual Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K Run. Photo: Sara Essex Bradley

3. Emerald Coast Middle School Principal Jeff Infinger, Grayton Beach Fitness owner Paul Hunter and Coach Willie Parker

stand with gym equipment that Paul generously donated to the school. The equipment is used for strengthening and training.

4. Garrett Shost, of Freeport, was named the 2016-17 Academic Top Scholar for Walton County! He graduated with honors from Seacoast Collegiate High School and is now attending Florida State University where he is studying mathematics and political science.

5. Congratulations Madison Shaver and Cooper Forsgren for being named Bay

Elementary’s January Students of the Month.

6. Publisher Susan Vallee presented Chelsea Fox, event coordinator for the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center, with hearts that were painted by kids

at the Share the Love launch party. The hearts were given to kids at the Center on Valentine’s Day and were also used for holiday decoration at the Niceville location. Have boast-worthy news to share? We want to hear about it! Send your news and image to susan@30akidsclub.com.

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Picnics inspire. Meals compartmentalize and details magnify. Spreading a blanket onto the grass (or sandy beach) connects us with nature and with each other. Take inspiration from our picnic adventure and create your own. Where to Go:

So many choices! We picked a handful of our favorite spots. Cerulean Park WaterColor’s butterfly garden is a sight to behold in Spring. A large lawn borders this colorful garden, which features a long, flowing fountain. It’s a quiet and relaxing spot. The Beach The water still has a bit of a

chill and the days aren’t ridiculously hot. Don’t wait another second, enjoy a sunset picnic on the beach with your favorite people.

Eden Gardens State Park There’s something magical about dining beneath Eden’s massive oak trees. For a waterfront view, follow the Bay trail and you’ll discover multiple chairs and picnic tables bordering the Choctawhatchee Bay. Park entry fee applies. Seaside Soak in the sun and enjoy views

of Seaside from the amphitheater green. Kids love to run and play on the stage. Walk over to the new Bud & Alley’s public beach walkover and watch sunset on the custom-made steps.

Your Yard Going on a picnic should be fun, not hard. Keep things simple and surprise the family with a meal outside. You might discover something new out there.

What to Pack:

o Recycle drink bottles or Mason jars to

store food and drinks.

o Splurge on colorful straws. o Keep things tidy by corralling food in

acrylic trays and small containers.

o Finger foods rule! o Use cookie cutters to create small

sandwiches.

A special thank you to Wish by April for designing this moment and TJ's Fabrics for providing our turquoise gingham picnic blanket.

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Images Jade Lott Photography Certified etiquette expert Ali Weil shares tips & advice on parenting and how to enhance life's precious moments.

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How can I set a festive table for our family's Easter meal? >>>>><<<<<

Start out with a theme, style and color scheme. In this case, an Easter tablescape with a clean and romantic feel with pastel colors.

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Add layers to your tablescape with details such as tablecloths, placements, table runners and plate chargers.

Soften the look with a grouping of delicate flowers as your centerpiece. Remember to keep them at an appropriate height for easy eye contact and conversation amongst the guests.

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Help your friends and family feel special by setting place cards with their names. This also avoids confusion as to where everyone should sit. Send guests off with a party favor like a vase with a dainty flower bloom.

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Mi Casita Mexican Grill Have you noticed that bright yellow building in Seagrove Beach? Step inside and order Mexican classics like enchiladas, fajitas and tacos. Everything is cooked fresh and is full of flavor. They have a great kids menu. Even better? Grab the food to go and eat a taco on the beach. Tip:

South of Philly 30A Located off of CR393 by Gulf Place, South of Philly 30A has authentic philly cheesesteaks, hoagies, buffalo chicken wraps and even gyros and pastrami sandwiches. They offer a great lunch menu too. Tip: Kids eat free

Chiringo Located in the heart of Grayton Beach, Chiringo offers fresh and flavorful eats like Gulf shrimp, oysters, organic chicken, burgers and veggie bowls. Great views and breezes from upstairs. Tip: Enjoy the new green space outside of the restaurant.

Freshii This cute little restaurant in 30Avneue makes it easy for everyone to eat healthy. Kids love the food bowls that are filled with yumminess like rice noodles, broccoli, crispy wontons and carrots and moms and dads will appreciate the new meal planning boxes that Freshii is offering (they do everything for you). You can even order fresh juices and smoothies here! Tip: Add energy

on Wednesdays (with purchase of an adult meal). They can enjoy chicken strips, a cheeseburger, quesadilla or grilled cheese sandwich while you sink your teeth into deli-style Heaven on a plate.

bites or soup to your order.

Seagrove Village Market Yes, we know Seagrove Village Market isn’t new … but the building is and that makes it feel different and special. While the Hartley’s are still serving the “deep fried love” that made the Seagrove Beach restaurant famous, they’ve also added some new items, like the chicken and waffles and the farmers market salad. Tip: Order the fried whole

Barbacoa Mexican Grill Rice bowls, tacos, burritos, or order food by the pound (with great gluten-free options). Service is fast at this 30Avneue restaurant and there’s ample space indoors or out to dine. The complete kids meal is only $4.99 and the burrito salad is a nice change of pace.

Elmo’s Grill All you can eat snow crab legs or shrimp. Need we say more? Elmo’s in Dune Allen has new owners, but they're staying focused on the food and not getting fancy. Relax, sit back and stuff yourself until your pants feel tight. Tip: Let

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amici 30A Italian kitchen amici 30A serves real food, prepared with attention. Many items are naturally gluten-free (and they offer gluten-free pasta). Signature pizzas, a delectable selection of small plates and classics like chicken parmigiana will make everyone in your party happy. Tip: Now open for lunch! Order online if you’re in a hurry. The Baytowne Melt Known for its unbelievably delicious sandwiches like the pimento cheese or the banana nut (nutella, mascarpone, cream cheese, honey and banana), Baytowne Melt is now open for breakfast! Tip: Let the kids play on the playground while you enjoy a few more sips of coffee or bites of food. Try these hot spots and let us know what you think. Snap a selfie and post your foodie photos on our Facebook page, 30AKidsClub, or tag us on Instagram @30AKidsClub. 30A Kids Club Magazine

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Waiting patiently in car line at school? Headed to a concert on the lawn? Simply need a quick meal? We have you covered with a double dose of snack and lunch ideas that are just as convenient as they are delicious! Plus, they satisfy moms and kids alike.

Peanut Butter Snack Jar

- peanut butter - carrots - celery - pretzels Southwest Jar

- shredded chicken - edamame - zucchini noodles (or whole wheat noodles) - corn - bell peppers - lime - guacamole dressing Guacamole Dressing

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- 1/2 tsp chili powder - 1 tsp cumin - 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro leaves and stems - 1/2 lime squeezed Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth consistency. Refrigerate for up for 3 days. 2-3 servings Poppyseed Lemon Tahini Salad Jar

- poppyseed lemon tahini dressing (or favorite dressing) - kale and arugula mix - black rice (or brown rice) - red cabbage, chopped - carrots, shredded - roasted chickpeas Lemon Tahini Dressing

- 1/4 cup Tahini

- 4 tbsp water - 1 tbsp maple syrup - 1 tsp poppy seeds - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar - 1 clove of garlic - 1/2 fresh lemon, squeezed - 3/4 tsp salt - 1-2 tbsp of olive oil (for consistency) Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until consistency is smooth. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. 2-3 servings. -Parfait Jar

- Greek yogurt - granola - blueberries - strawberries - raspberries

meal prep hacks - When packing jars, always put liquids on the bottom. This makes the jars less messy and prevents sogginess. - Batch cook on Sunday. Our favorites are: Boiled eggs, shredded chicken breasts, brown rice and black beans. - Prep your veggies and fruit by washing and cutting them. This makes afternoon snack or packing lunches easier! - Make a large salad at the beginning of the week. This makes grab and go easy when you are in a rush.

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Making a Meatball: amici 30A Italian Kitchen Shares Pro Tips Are you ready to make the most delicious meatball in the whole world? Chef Lock shares his recipe and tips:

ingredients: • 1 pound pork / beef mix (80/20)

• 8 cloves of garlic finely chopped

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Pecorino Romano Flat leaf parsley 1 egg Salt/pepper Day old bread (Baguette is ideal)

instructions: 1: Tear out pieces of

baguette and soak in milk.

2: Mix all other

ingredients together (don’t overwork). 3: Form meatballs and place on parchment paper. Do not oil the parchment. 4: Bake at 375-400 degrees for 15-20 minutes

By Susan Vallée to serve:

Spoon sauce around meatball. Garnish with fresh rosemary, fresh ricotta and add shaved Romano.

There are additional photos and cooking tips from Chef Lock on 30akidsclub.com.

Once you’ve cooked your own masterpiece, snap a photo and send it to susan@30akidsclub.com or post it on our Instagram @30akidsclub or Facebook page. We’ll be giving away a prize! Photos by Paul Johnson Photography 30

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Rainbow Eggs: Colorful fun in time for Spring.

Materials: • paper doilies • colored cardstock • washable markers • glue • scissors • paint brush

By Erin Bakker Step-by-step instructions: 1: Add color with markers to doily. 2: Carefully add light moisture with a brush to diffuse marker colors (small kids may want to skip this since doilies are fragile).

3: When doily is dry, cut cardstock and colored doily into egg shapes of equal size. 4: Glue doily and cardstock together. 5: Display your beautiful eggs! Try grouping them in a basket or in a line down the center of

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terrarium How to Build a

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• Clear glass container with widemouth or removable lid • Potting soil • Plants such as succulents, air plants, etc. • Shells

• Sand or Vermiculite • Moss (optional) • Ornaments & decorative items (optional) • Rocks, wood chips, pebbles (optional)

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step four Plant your succulents and other plants on top of the soil.

Use light soil that does not hold too much water. Spray succulents once a week or as needed. Do not over water. Do not place terrarium in direct sunlight Add decorative items to your terrariums to give them a personalized touch. All materials available at Clay Garden & Gifts. 30A Kids Club Magazine

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"Carefully curated" and "kid art" may not seem like an obvious match when it comes to styling a shelfie, but we put interior designer (and mother of twins) Bess Pooler of Interiors by Bess to task to help us achieve art and style harmony.

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Style Your Shelves Like an Expert, Kid Art & All!

get creative! Children's art & family pictures don't always have to be displayed in frames. Services like Chatbooks offer easy Instagram prints and books at the tap of a finger.

When mixing in children's art have fun with color & textures.

3 Combinations of old and new items that reflect your family's hobbies & interest give a more natural, collected feel. 4 Toys & books make great, unexpected risers & shelf fillers. Find Bess on Instagram at @interiorsbybess or online at interiorsbybess.com

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moore family By Susan Vallée // Photos by Alan Moore Have you ever gone on vacation and bought a souvenir to remember the experience? Maybe a T-shirt that the kids outgrew within a few months or a Christmas ornament that you only get to see once a year? Here’s an idea: make art together. For the past three years Moore Family Folk Art assembles a work area in front of The Blue Giraffe art gallery and invites kids and families to make their own art using recycled materials. Called “upcycled folk art,” the Moore’s encourage kids to peruse a vast collection of tiles, vintage bottle caps, buttons, scrabble pieces, slices of soda cans (and other materials) and think about how they can use those colors and shapes to create guitars, turtles or, maybe even a bouquet of flowers. The experience may make you look at the things you discard a little differently. Alan works in construction when he’s not busy crafting works of art. It’s a true family business, with his two daughters, Emma and Isabella, often creating and selling works of their own. “The boys help more with sorting items by color and getting the supplies together. The girls though … wherever I sell, they are also selling.”

for the last five to six years. The family recently had to move to Denver, Colo., but Alan said he loves the spring and summer art camps because it helps keep them connected to the community that they love. “We have many families that visit us each year and actually make it a part of their vacation experience,” Alan said. “It has been fun to watch their art progress over the years.” One of those repeat families is the Crew family, who visit 30A each year during Spring Break. “Our 9-year-old son has so much fun and is always extremely proud of his creations,” Mike Crew said. “He can’t wait to find the perfect spot to hang his masterpiece when we get back home. We look forward to seeing what our oldest son designs this year.” The idea of a personal gallery that expands with each beach adventure is pretty special and would seem to carry more memories than a more conventional keepsake. Have you created a work of art while on vacation? What does it mean to you? Please share your story with us on our Facebook page. Moore Family Folk Art will have a gallery showing from June 25-Sept. 5 at Amavida Coffee & Tea in Rosemary Beach. For the full spring and summer class schedule, please see our calendar of events on page 65.

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When I Grow Up... I Wanna be a

fishing guide! Do you love spending time outdoors? Are you happiest with a fishing rod in hand? Captain hunter ray of Florida Boy Adventures shares how he turned a lifelong hobby into a day job. Have you always wanted to be a fishing guide? Absolutely,

100 percent. I am a true local born and raised in South Walton. My childhood home was on the corner of 331 and Chat Holley Road and the woods and water were our playground. We used to get off the school bus and go straight to the Bay to fish until dinner. If we went to the beach, we'd take ladders and fishing poles to see what we could catch. My dad taught me to throw a cast net and I learned how to drive a boat before I could drive a car. It was always fun, but since I was around 10, I knew I wanted to make it my job and become a captain.

Why is your business called Florida Boy Adventures?

When I was thinking about the name, I really wanted the business to represent the Florida lifestyle, and my born-andbred experience. My job is an adventure for me, but also a true Florida adventure for my clients.

What is your favorite part of the job? I love helping kids catch fish. Watching their reactions as they learn new things is priceless. 46

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The parents' expressions are sometimes even better. I like being part of a memory and sharing my "office" with people experiencing it for the first time.

What special skills do you use at work? Fishermen love to talk!

A strong memory helps me recall details from almost every fishing story I've ever heard, even those passed down through my family. I remember patterns and places where I've had success in different conditions or seasons. I also have to be skilled at tying special knots, driving the boat, casting over 100 times to a precise target and measuring the fish we catch.

Have you ever gotten hooked?

I've only been hooked once and it was while I was fishing with my dad. It was a huge treble hook and I had to have it cut out.

What is your best advice for kids who want to learn to fish? Get out there and do it. Ask

a lot of questions and always try new things. Just because one thing works doesn't mean there isn't a better or more fun way to do it. -SV

finding an interest in fishing is the first step. Here are a few more tips from the captain: l Go fishing as often as you can. Logging hours on a boat is not only part of the education and training process, but also lots of fun. l Explore other types of fishing. I specialize in inshore "skinny" fishing, but you can also try beach fishing, dock fishing, deep sea fishing or even practice casting in your backyard. l Spend time learning your area and soak up information. l If you want to become a captain, attend a US-Coast-Guard-certified Sea School and get licensed. l Never ever bring a banana on the boat. It's considered bad luck and isn't just an old fisherman's tale!

Are you ready to go fishing? Learn more and book a charter with Captain Hunter at floridaboyadventures.com

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This Page: Summer applies sunblock to her daughter's face. Opposite Page: The family combines beach time fun with product shots for the website.

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utterbean Organics sunscreen, which earned a #1 ranking with the Environmental Working Group (the best score possible) was created, and is managed by, local mom Summer Brown. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, she’s also mother to five (and expecting her sixth), and homeschools four out of those five children (the oldest attends Seacoast High School). I feel like we should all pause from reading and give her a nice, slow clap of approval. Like a lot of mompreneurs, Summer invented her line of sunscreen out of necessity. She wasn’t satisfied with the natural sunscreen products available to her, so she decided to get creative in her kitchen. Her homemade concoction worked great and she started sharing it with other moms who were looking for a safer alternative to commercial sunscreens. Her friends began encouraging her to package and sell the sunscreen at

farmers markets near Athens, Ga. She did and the response was so great that she created a website for Butterbean Organics. That’s when her business took off. “I used to make everything myself,” she said. “It would be time to cook dinner and my kitchen counters would be covered with sunscreen ingredients.” With orders coming in quicker than she could make the sunscreen, she began looking for a manufacturer to make and package the sunscreen and bug sprays. She now uses a packer in North Carolina, but still sources all of the ingredients herself and processes the orders herself. When I asked Summer how she manages to accomplish all of this, and do it well, she laughed. “Honestly, I don’t know. It happens gradually,” she said. “We work together and the kids help me a lot. The kids are 15, 13, 10, 5 and 2 years old. Some days we will have 40 or more orders come in. I’ll put on music and we make it a team effort.”

So what sets her product apart? "I don’t use refined products,” she explained. “I keep it pure. This year we’re going to be using beeswax from a local apiary. His beeswax smells wonderful and works well. I’m super excited about it.” Her other ingredients include nonnano sized particle zinc oxide, organic neem oil, meadow foam seed oil, sunflower seed oil, vitamin E and shea butter. “We named the business Butterbean because it's one of our nicknames for the kids,” she said. “We’re Southern and in the South that is a term of endearment. My hope is that everyone loves the products as much as we do.” Find Summer's products locally at For the Health of It and Modica Market.

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layers get to the field just in time for the violet haze of twilight to blanket the sky. The lights on the field sleepily blink to life and for the next 60 minutes, it's war, or more accurately, the little brother of war.

This is lacrosse. Sixty minutes, ten players per team, one objective: to win. When I first heard of 30A Lacrosse from a local middle school student, who wagered it was the most challenging sport to play, I wasn't aware South Walton had a lacrosse club. To the untrained eye, lacrosse, with its helmets, sticks, and narrow goals, shares a kinship with hockey, had hockey been birthed in the summer heat. Indeed there is an indoor version of lacrosse known as box lacrosse that is colloquially termed “hockey without ice.” Field lacrosse, which is played in Southern states, has its roots in Native American stick-ball games spanning back centuries, when it earned the moniker "the little brother of war" because it was often used to resolve conflicts between tribes. With newly established high school

teams, and 14U, 12U, and 10U club teams, 30A Lacrosse Founder Jamie Hansen took a minute to explain the sport's success in South Walton. 30AKCM: What sparked your interest in lacrosse? JH: My son started playing [when we lived in Colorado] and one of the dads decided to start a lacrosse league for beginners. We had a good mix of experienced and beginning [players], and I fell in love with the sport. Not only was it fun to watch, it was even more fun to play. 30AKCM: After moving to South Walton in 2014, what led you to start 30A Lacrosse? JH: We started the 30A Lacrosse Club in the summer of 2015. Another dad [and I] from the Destin Rockets decided to give it a go because many of the kids in South Walton wanted to play, but their parents did not want to drive into Destin for the practices all the time. Not to mention, South Walton was missing out on a great spring sport...I knew with the athletes in Walton County, lacrosse would be a very successful addition. 30AKCM: What was the initial reaction? JH: The sport is so unknown to this area that some people actually thought it was cricket. I had to assist nearly everyone who registered with equipment and the rules of the

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game. However, once their kids played, and they got to see how exciting the game [was], the parents and kids loved it. The club did not take off right away, but we did double in size in just one year.

Alabama, [and] I imagine a trip to Tallahassee is in our future as the club grows.

30AKCM: What was that first year like?

JH: I saw the enormous growth of lacrosse in Colorado. When my son started playing in second grade, only a few of the high schools had lacrosse. When we left Denver in 2014, every high school had lacrosse, there were youth organizations everywhere, and the town had two professional lacrosse teams—the Denver Outlaws and Colorado Mammoth... Next year, we are going to see real growth in this county because there are now two high schools with lacrosse teams, Seacoast and South Walton.

JH: The first summer, we had only boys showing up to our shoot-arounds and clinics. We were not able to get the girls' program off the ground. We would have a couple girls show up and then never see them again. In the spring of 2016, we had just 20 boys registered, so we rolled back in with the Destin Rockets for the spring season. 30AKCM: How did you gain momentum for a sport so few people recognized? JH: The response from the kids was overwhelmingly positive, so I kept at it, and ran clinics all summer, and had free shootarounds. This past fall we ran a Fall Ball league and had 62 kids registered. The 30A Club played in their first-ever tournament. It was exciting to see! Almost every one of those kids came back and registered for the spring season. We will have our own teams this spring, and I have nine girls registered right now. 30AKCM: How long does the season last? JH: The season in Florida runs from January through April. In the northern states, it starts in February and ends in May. We try not to play year-round because kids need to go out there and play other sports...Once April comes around, our season ends and we take a few months off. I will run some shoot-arounds for fun, and possibly a clinic or two in the summer, but nothing more. In the fall, we do a short four-week Fall Ball season followed by a seven-versus-seven tournament. Fall is a great time for beginners to come out and give it a try because we keep it low-cost. 30AKCM: What is the cost to play? JH: This year, spring registration [was] $199; we run Fall Ball for $50. 30AKCM: What is the travel range for club games? JH: This year, our farthest trip is to Mobile,

30AKCM: Do you expect to see lacrosse's popularity expand along 30A?

30AKCM: Do kids have a future in lacrosse beyond club teams? JH: I talk to college coaches at least once a week. Just this week I was contacted by a... university lacrosse coach. She wanted a copy of the schedule so she could come see a game. All you have to do is a Google search for "new college lacrosse" programs and check out the website called "The Growth Blog." The person who runs the site does a great job keeping up with new programs. 30AKCM: Wow, you talk to recruiters once a week? What are they looking for in an athlete? JH: When I talk to these coaches, they all tell me the same thing: they want a kid who has contacted them to play lacrosse at their school. A motivated kid who reaches out to them is much more intriguing than a coach calling them. Ultimately, the students control their own destiny. If they like the kid enough, they will call me and ask me about their on-the-field habits and practice habits. 30AKCM: Where can we catch a 30A Lacrosse game? JH: There will be a tournament in Destin at Morgans Sports Center on April 8th and 9th. Our 30A club teams will be participating in that tournament. Want to know more about the sport the Iroquois nations called “the Creator’s game?” Follow 30A Lacrosse Club at facebook.com/30ALacrosseClub, or visit www. eclightning.com.

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Spring Brings Little League to South Walton By Sarah Murphy Robertson

Let's play ball! The South Walton recreation baseball program is growing by hops and bounds. New league President Dan Matacchiero is enthusiastic about all the excitement being generated for the Spring 2017 season. The program currently has more than 350 kids signed up for baseball and softball. This will be the first year baseball and softball are combined within the same league. As South Walton's population grows, so do the recreational opportunities for our kids. This year, the league has transitioned from Dixie Youth to Little League. The need for the change came in part from the rapid growth. With this new Little League affiliation comes the chance for South Walton teams to play against bigger communities like Destin, Niceville, and DeFuniak Springs. This will strengthen our program by providing even more competition. Matacchiero explained â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dixie Youth is shrinking and Freeport, Paxton, and Shalimar programs are making the shift too.â&#x20AC;? Making the switch to Little League also provides the coaches with more tools for player development. Little League offers great resources for these volunteer coaches, including a database with week by week training drills for each level of play. The South Walton Little League baseball program includes kids as young as five years old and every skill level and ability is welcomed to participate. Teaching the fundamentals of baseball is key, but good sportsmanship and working together as a team are important areas of instruction too. Home games will be held on Saturdays beginning in early March at Helen McCall Park. The public is always invited to come cheer on these local kids as they embrace America's favorite past time and heroically leave it all out on the field.

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Wellness

A Natural Approach to

SEASONAL ALLERGY RELIEF By Rob and Katie Truax

pring is here along 30A, and so are the sniffles, sneezes, watery eyes and runny noses.

Seasonal allergies cause so many children, and adults for that matter, to suffer this time of year. Allergies can drain our energy, dampen our mood, and strain our bodies, making spring a time we dread rather than enjoy. But that doesn’t have to be the case! Believe it or not, a few simple dietary changes can make a huge impact on how you and your family feel this allergy season. . . Top Dietary Changes

Minimize Sugars, Processed Grains and Pasteurized Dairy

Though popular, these foods all create an inflammatory reaction in the body, which in turn disrupts the delicate balance of beneficial and non-beneficial bacteria in our intestinal tracts and weakens our immune system. Allergies are an immune reaction, and so this is a key time of year to be keeping our immune functioning strong! While it’s always a good idea, spring is especially a time to be avoiding cookies, cakes, candies, ice cream, breads, white pastas, milk and cheese. Deprivation is never fun, however, and food is meant to be enjoyed, so try and find healthier replacements to some of these yummies. There

are some amazing gluten-free pastas and grains on the shelves these days, milks and yogurts made from almond or coconut milk, and fruits can always be offered as a yummy sweet treat.

Load Up on Antioxidants

Apples, grapes, red onions, and capers in particular are powerful sources of the antioxidant Quercetin. This little superpower is a natural antihistamine and supports healthy immune functioning. No wonder they say, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away!”

Add in Anti-Inflammatory Powerhouses

Fish, nuts, seeds, coconut oil, cinnamon, and turmeric are awesome additions to any healthy diet. These foods have a protective effect on our gut health and immune function. Mix up a healthy blend of nuts and seeds with a little local raw honey, coconut oil, cinnamon, and a tiny touch of turmeric for a yummy treat by itself or a topping for dairy free yogurts or steel cut oatmeal.

Drink Plenty of Water!

A good rule of thumb is to drink half your bodyweight in ounces of water, and skip the excess sugar found in juices and sodas. Dr. Rob and Katie Truax are licensed health practitioners and full-time life coaches.

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Wellness

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e parents take comfort in the fact that we are doing everything we can for our children. And we try, my goodness, do we try. On any given day, we carry our concerns to friends and experts, we read parenting articles, we continually place our children's best interest above our own. Yet there’s this thing called life, and no matter how we try to pin it down on our calendars or tame it with afterschool activities and well-balanced meals, it simply does not give up its wild, unpredictable ways. Life drops in suddenly, forcefully—like an unexpected visit from an out-of-town relative—and delivers things like death, divorce, and disease as nonchalantly as if it were dropping off a bag of laundry. Then, as always, we do everything we can to protect our children, to ease the grief of their loss or anxiety. But how do we know if our efforts are enough? Especially when children are too young to verbalize such abstract notions as feelings, how do we know that our attempts of support or consolation are working at all? The fact is we don’t. Enter Bay Elementary School Counselor Pam Warren. She leads small, weekly support groups for students to “develop positive feelings toward family changes.” These changes could include losing a parent, dealing with divorce or separation, coping with the absence of a parent (in situations such as military deployments or remote

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job assignments), living with extended family, or having difficulty adjusting. When kids arrive for their weekly group chat with Pam, they pick up a personalized folder—that they decorated— and grab a feelings journal. Feelings cards, specifically “Onionheads” feelings cards, allow kids to identify their feelings through images of emoting, animated onions, and are used for games that teach “what to do with what you feel.” They record recent feelings in their journals then take turns sharing. “There is healing in the sense of universality,” Pam explains. Each child gains a sense of peace and comfort from knowing “I’m not alone.” After sharing, kids connect through playtime; they read stories or play games, then host an interactive puppetshow. Each student chooses a hand puppet, then the puppet tells the group what it learned that day. “Through group support and bonding," Pam notes, "they are able to express feelings and relate to each other. Students seem to really look forward to the meetings and sharing with each other.” The outcome? “Positive changes in happy children,” she beams. Do you think your child could benefit from the Wellness Program? If your child attends Bay Elementary, ask Ms. Cindy at the front desk or speak to your child's teacher.

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Touch A Truck

Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl April 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come see, touch and learn about a wide variety of vehicles and how they service our community. Family-friendly entertainment. Suggested donation will be $2/per person or $5 per family.

Easter Egg Hunt

Lulu's April 16, 2 p.m. Lulu's in Destin hosts a fun egg hunt on Lulu's beach. Meet the Easter Bunny too!

Sandestin Sunday Cinema

Enjoy a movie in the Events Plaza at 7:15 p.m. March 19-April 6

HydroFlight Mondays

What Ben Merrell “fly” over the lagoon in his amazing hydroflight suit. The kids will be amazed. Shows are at 6:30 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. March 19-April 6. Free.

Doll Fashion Show

Tuesdays Dress dolls for a “walk” down the runway at Coconut Kidz on in the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Winners will receive a fun prize! Every Tuesday from March 14 - April 11 from 2:303:30 p.m.

Boomin’ Tuesdays

Tuesdays From March 14- April 4 enjoy lawn games and inflatables in the Village of Baytowne Wharf ’s events plaza. At 8:30 fireworks light up the lagoon.

Family Fishing Tournament

Every Wednesday from March 15 - April 5, from noon - 1:30 p.m. at the Baytowne Marina. Stop by the Marina Bait Shop to

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pick up a rod and reel (limited one per family) and a map of available fishing ponds. Fish are catch and release. Share a picture of your catch at the bait shop and receive a prize!

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Enjoy live music on the green each Wednesday from 7 - 9 p.m. in The Village of Baytowne Wharf. March 19-April 6

Magical Thursdays

Captain Davy puts on a fantastical magic show at 7 and 8 p.m. Free. March 19-April 6 in the events plaza.

Marina Bar & Grill Fridays Enjoy live music each Friday night from 5-8 p.m. through Aug. 25. The fun begins at 8 p.m.

St. Patty’s Day

Celebrate the luck of the Irish in the Events Plaza from 6-9 p.m. Live music from The Blenders, performances by the Drake School of Irish Dance and more.

Vettes in the Village

Area corvette clubs show off these iconic cars in the events plaza. April 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vote on your favorite!

Easter Celebration

April 15 from noon - 3 p.m. A free celebration for the whole family. Visit with the Easter bunny, make crafts, bounce in the inflatable fun zone, get your face painted and more.

Sandestin Summer Luau Every Tuesday from MayAugust from 6-8:30 p.m. Reservations and a fee are required. Dine on Hawaiian cuisine, enjoy a bonfire on the beach by the Bay, play games and cap off the evening with fireworks.

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Discover natural products and delicious things to eat at the Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Doggie Eggstravaganza

April 13, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dog-Harmony and Ground Boulevard invite you to bring your furry friends out for a doggie Easter egg hunt in the Grand Park. Eggs contain prizes for the humans and the pups. Refreshments will be served. Cost is $5 per dog and includes a basket.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Cantina Laredo presents a free Cinco de Mayo celebration in the Grand Park. Enjoy live music, dancing, children’s face painting, arts and crafts and more.

Velveteen Rabbit

April 1, 8 & 15th at 9:30 a.m. The Emerald Coast Theatre presents Theatre for Young Audiences. Tickets $10, kids 2 and younger are free.

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Events are free with park admission

Geocaching Around Topsail

Every Wednesday and Saturday - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. -- Explore Topsail Hill Preserve State Park with our special 10 station geocache program. Check in at the camp store for coordinates. Upon completion return to the camp store for a prize.

Breakfast With a Ranger

Second Saturday, 9am Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Clubhouse and ask the Ranger any questions you may have about the park. Suggested donation $5/ adult and $3/ per child. All funds received support programs, events and

improvements in Topsail Hill Preserve State Park.

Family Challenge

Every Saturday - 9am - 2pm A fun challenge for you and your family to complete together. Different choices each month whether it is geocaching, photo scavenger hunt, a beach scavenger hunt, an art challenge or..... Check in at the camp store between 9am and 2pm for your family challenge packet. Upon completion, return the packet to the camp store for your treat.

Dirty Friday

First Friday, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Help with beautification projects in the park. Check in at the Ranger Station for location. Wear weather appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes. Bring water bottle, hat, sunscreen and work gloves.

Reading with a Ranger

First Thursday, 10 a.m. This program is at the Walton County Coastal Branch Library (437 Greenway Trail) A fun story time for children to learn about nature with a Park Ranger.

Coastal Branch Library

Saturdays, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The South Walton County Coastal Branch Library now has LEGO club with all ages are welcome.

Seaside Seaside Farmers Market

Every Tuesday and Saturday morning. Introduce kids to the farmers who grow the food and maybe they’ll be more enthusiastic about trying a new vegetable. Special cooking demos and more. From 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Huck & Lilly

Don’t miss this talented duo. Their lyrics might be aimed at kids, but parents will have just as much fun listening to these tunes. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Seaside amphitheater.

Make Thursday family movie night at Seaside. Movies begin at 7 p.m. in the Seaside amphitheater. Remember to take a blanket or low chair to sit in.

Seaside Dance Festival Weekend The Merchants of Seaside host professional dancers from around the country for a weekend of dance performances. More details coming soon. May 6-8.

Local’s Improv Bootcamp

Give improv a try every Tuesday at The REP. Classes held at 2 and 3:45 p.m. Cost is $50 per student. A great way for kids to release creative energy.

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Join The REP for a silly tale told improv style. You’ll never know what’s going to happen next. Every Monday and Wednesday from 10-11 a.m.

Spring Concerts

All shows in the Alys Beach amphitheater, from 6-8 p.m. Henry’s Pizza Truck will be on site. The Forrest Williams band on March 8 The Panhandlers on March 15 The Fearless Heights on March 22 Into the Wide on March 29 The Blue Ribbon Healers on April 5 Mike Whitty Band on April 12

WaterSound Origins The International Ocean Film Tour

April 1, 7-10 p.m. presents six or seven films that are shown outdoors, similar to the beloved MountainFilm on Tour at the WaterColor Inn & Resort. Cost is $15 for adults, $5 for kids. Buy tickets at xorbia. com

Rosemary Beach Listen to the sounds of the Caravan Jazz Band, from 5:30 7:30 p.m. in the Town Center. Caravan brings the sounds and atmosphere of 1930’s Paris with a touch of Disney! Sundays.

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Mondays through April 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a different musical performance each week on the East Long Green. March 13 - “Like Totally Awesome” 80’s! March 20 - Bubble Gum Machine March 27 - The Hep Cats (50’s & 60’s) April 3 - One Hit Wonders April 10 - British Invasion (Beatles, Stones)

Art on the Green

Tuesdays March 7-April 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy a variety of three different art projects and activities

and explore different mediums of art

“The Tales of King Arthur” Children’s Theatre

Wednesdays March 15 - April 12 at 6 p.m. in North Barrett Square. Presented by the Seaside REP, a troupe of traveling players revel in creating onstage merriment by presenting, The Tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Blankets and Lawn Chairs Welcome. (Town Hall if raining)

Moonlight Movies & Face Painting

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night under the stars. Face painting, popcorn and hot dogs available for purchase. Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. on the Western Green. March 16: The Secret Life of Pets (PG) March 23 Pete’s Dragon (PG) March 30 Finding Dory (PG) April 6 Moana (PG) April 13 Rouge One-A Star Wars Story (PG-13)

“Amazing Rosemary Race”

Fridays A massive scavenger hunt every Friday March 17-April 14. Partner with family or friends and get ready to explore all Rosemary Beach has to offer. You will be given a series of clues,

tasks and instructions that will take you through an “amazing” race around town. Much like a scavenger hunt but with a few twists and turns thrown into the mix!

INLET BEACH/ Kindermusik with Katie

Thursdays Wiggle & Grow at 10 a.m. Toddlers and their siblings will love this music-filled class. Cuddle & Bounce at 12:30 p.m. Babies and non-walkers will enjoy music and visual stimulation during this sweet class. Call (850) 598-5349 for class information and pricing.

Special thanks to everyone who supported hannah martin's party, la Lumière and helped raise funds for the Special Olympics of Walton County. What a magical night! As the magazine went to press, the local organization was still receiving checks from the fundraiser. It looks like the party raised more than $60,000! Photos: J. Conley Images.

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Lasting Moments

Picnic in the Park Celebration inspiration to help make everyday moments a little more magical.

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