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hile Shalista Anderson has been a photographer for more than 16 years, some unique requests from clients led her to a career niche she hadn’t imagined for herself. “Doing shoots with families, graduating seniors and weddings made up a big part of my work when I was starting out,” says Shalista, who has a graphic arts degree and worked in advertising agency settings before venturing out on her own as a photographer. “I had some bridal clients ask me to do boudoir shoots with them, and I found that it was much more than just taking pictures in an intimate setting. It was a way to showcase everything that is
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beautiful about a woman, such as strength and confidence.” She pursued additional work in the area and moved her business to Sioux Falls eight years ago, becoming the premier boudoir studio in this region. “My mission is to give any woman confidence in her body and her beauty,” she says. “You can be in your twenties, your fifties or above. Age, size, and shape don’t matter. It’s all about providing an empowering, pampering and uplifting photography experience.” Sessions take place at Shalista’s private studio, which is equipped with a wide array of furniture, backdrops, and even apparel to ensure she creates a one-of-a-
kind experience for her clients. The “closet” includes a wide range of items in sizes 0-4X so there’s something for everyone (every item is laundered after it’s worn). “Everything is the studio is mobile,” she says. “A client can bring in clothing or other items or use what we have here, and then we’ll work together to decide the setting that best complements her look or her style.” Different session packages allow clients to pose with one outfit and backdrop or create a few different looks. Packages like the Bombshell Session also include a complete hair and makeup session with a professional stylist. As she has continued
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her education and training in photography, Shalista has also sought out specific training for boudoir photography. “My work has evolved over the last several years as I have found my own style,” she says. “I take great care to use the colors, the lighting and poses to showcase my clients in a way that ensures they feel beautiful and confident.” She says her style is more of a cross between boudoir and “glam.” While some women choose more intimate apparel, others may choose to wear a little black dress, a formal gown, or even jeans and a t-shirt. “They can wear whatever makes them feel good,” she says. While she does advertise her business, Shalista says she benefits most from word of mouth referrals from clients. “Everyone ends up having such a good time and feeling so good about themselves after the shoot that they tell all of their friends.” She does offer free consultations for individuals to visit the studio and talk about
what the experience might be like for them. “The hardest part of it is just coming through the door that first time,” Shalista says. “And, that’s probably because we women can be so harshly critical of ourselves. I know women might feel scared or vulnerable when they first come in, so that is why I will take time to get to know them and to build trust. Before they know it, they are relaxed and letting their personality shine in the photos.” Once the session is complete, clients have the opportunity to review all their proofs – which can happen as soon as the same day – and then the studio offers a number of products to order, from printed metal or canvas to photo albums and more. Shalista’s website and social media pages are filled with images and testimonials from clients who have given permission for them to be shared. One client said, “Before I got into the room, I thought I was crazy and even slightly embarrassed that I was doing this. Being a heavier-
set woman, I have been conditioned to be embarrassed of exposing my body… Society tells me to shame my body, Shalista helped me learn to love my body. I was definitely not at my thinnest when I did my session, but I knew that I wanted to celebrate my body as it was at that time. I left my session empowered and feeling sexy…I can’t wait to do another session.” Defeating the negative self-talk is an important part of the experience, says Shalista. “I tell women to be mindful of letting negative thoughts in. It really does make a difference in how you feel, and that positive outlook translates into beautiful, powerful photos.” Shalista is a distinguished member of the Association for International Boudoir Photographers, a member of the Professional Photographers of Association of America (PPA) and Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI).
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February Robert Dubac’s The Book of Moron Fri., February 1 • 7:30 p.m. Sat., February 2 • 2 & 7:30 p.m. Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Robert Dubac’s newest OffBroadway solo hit, The Book of Moron, has been described as one of the most “Hilarious” “Intelligent” and “Scorching” satirical attacks on idiocracy since Mark Twain. The New York Times raves, “Riding shotgun with intelligence and absurdity, The Book of Moron crashes head first into the
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Elizabeth Hunstad at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, February 1 12 - 1 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Elizabeth Hunstad will perform in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Lincoln Stars February 1 7:05 p.m. Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Tickets: Single game tickets will go on sale in September. Season tickets are available through the Stampede office by calling (605) 336-6060 or emailing info@sfstampede.com.
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Fleetwood Mac February 2 • 8 p.m. Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Moved From Earlier Date (OCT. 24). Tickets: $199.50, $149.50, $99.50, $69.50, available at the KELOLAND Box Office, online through www.Ticketmaster.com, and charge-by-phone at 1-800745-3000. How to Succeed in Business without Really Dying Murder Mystery at the Pettigrew Home & Museum Saturday, February 2 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30, and 8 p.m. Pettigrew Home & Museum 131 N. Duluth Avenue Please join us at the Pettigrew
Home & Museum for an entertaining, interactive murder mystery where you solve the crime. There will be four nights of public performances, with five show times each. Tickets will be $10 per person can be purchased in advance at the Old Courthouse Museum. MallWalk Sat., February 2 • 8 - 11 a.m. Empire Mall Register yourself or your team at LifeScapeMallwalk.org for MallWalk 25 at the Empire Mall! You can also pre-register Friday, February 1st, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. at LifeScape’s 2501 W. 26th Street location. Turn in your money, get your shirts--and you’re ready for
the walk Saturday morning! Onsite registration is 8:00 to 9:30; walk starts at 9:30. Prize announcements are at 10:30! Join us for our 25th Anniversary event! INFO (605) 444-9800. Dinner’s Going to the Dogs (Spaghetti Supper) Sat., February 2 • 4:30 - 7 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church 3rd & Cliff Ave. Prairie Dogs Search & Rescue, PDSAR, provides trained K9s to EMS, Fire Depts. & Law Enforcement at no cost. Big Paws Canine Foundation trains service dogs, in mobility, PTSD, and breathing disorders for Veterans and former first responders. Tickets available from any PDSAR or Big Paws
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team member or any Sioux Falls Nyberg’s Ace location. 6th Annual In Her Shoes Empowerment Breakfast Thurs., February 7 • 7:30 a.m. Sioux Falls Convention Center 1201 Northwest Ave In Her Shoes Empowerment Breakfast is a morning event that enlightens, enriches and encourages women to be all they can be. This event features inspiring women who share stories of strength and empowerment including keynote speaker Meredith Walker, Co-Founder of Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls. Nearly 1,000 attend this annual event to help raise funds for Dress for Success Sioux Falls, a signature program of EmBe. *Ticket purchase includes breakfast and program. $40 admission. Bill Peterson & Charley Smith at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Fri., February 8 • 12 - 1 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Bill Peterson & Charley Smith will perform traditional fiddle and dance tunes in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch or purchase one from Roll’n Pin Café & Grille. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Chicago Steel February 8 • 7:05 p.m. Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Tickets: Single game tickets will go on sale in September. Season
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tickets are available through the Stampede office by calling (605) 336-6060 or emailing info@sfstampede.com. Sweetheart Dance! Waltzing the Night Away! February 8 • 6:45 – 11 p.m. El Riad Shrine Make Valentine’s date night plans to dance the night away with your sweetheart at a Ballroom Dance featuring a LIVE band along with a waltz dance lesson to get you started, all on the El Riad Shrine’s premier dance floor! Your waltz lesson is 6:457:30 pm with the Sweetheart Dance from 7:30-11:00 pm. Instructors are available for assistance through the night. Semi-formal to business casual attire is requested. Registration fee is per couple, but individuals are also welcome. $29/Couple $19/ person. To register call (605) 367-7999. PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure February 12 - 13 Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Show times: Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets: $112, $58, $43, $37, $31, $23, and $20 available at the KELOLAND Box Office, online through www. Ticketmaster.com, or chargeby-phone at 1-800-745-3000. NOTE: Children who have reached their first birthday will require a ticket for this event. Lee Williams Presents: Lincoln Live! at the Old Courthouse Museum Tues., February 12 • 6:30 p.m.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body Third Floor, Kirby Science Discovery Center Washington Pavilion Sometimes it’s stinky; sometimes it’s crusty and sometimes it’s slimy. Explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk at this fun, temporary exhibition. For more information, call 605367-6000 or visit washingtonpavilion.org
Old Courthouse Museum 200 West 6th Street Celebrate the birthday of one of our founding fathers with historical performer and storyteller Lee Williams brings the story of Abraham Lincoln to life. Free Admission. www.siouxlandmuseums.com Victorian Valentine Tea Party at the Pettigrew Home & Museum Wed., February 13 • 1:30 p.m. Pettigrew Home & Museum 131 N. Duluth Avenue Enjoy a tea in true Victorian fashion at the historic Pettigrew Home & Museum. Learn about the history of tea while enjoying tea and snacks.
Space is limited for this adult program. Call (605) 367-7097 to register. Free admission. INFO www.siouxlandmuseums.com I Am, He Said--A Celebration of Neil Diamond Thurs., February 14 • 7:30 p.m. Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Join us for the tribute show I Am, He Said--A Celebration of Neil Diamond starring Matt Vee, nephew of 1960s popstar Bobby Vee. With songs like “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song Sung Blue” and “Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records worldwide
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and produced musical hits spanning five decades. A prolific songwriter in the mid 1960s, he penned songs recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Deep Purple and of course, the Monkee’s classic, “I’m A Believer”. INFO (605) 367-6000. Dakota Wind Quintet at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Fri., February 15 • 12 - 1p.m. Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street The Dakota Wind Quintet will perform classical music in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Pickle Barrel. (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Fun and Fit Day Sat. February 16 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Kuehn Community Center 2801 S. Bahnson Ave. FUN AND FIT DAY AGES: 2–6 Ride, run, jump, and jam! Join SFPR and participate in fitness-related activities, all while having fun! Children must be supervised by an individual 16 years of age or older. A 5-to-1 ratio of children to adults must be observed. INFO (605) 367-8222. Blake Shelton Friends and Heroes Tour 2019 February 16 • 8 p.m. Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Tickets: $149; $129; $89.00; $59.00, available at the KELOLAND Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com, or charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000.
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5th Annual Spring Fever Shopping Market Sat., February 16 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sioux Falls Convention Center $5, children under 12 free. The Spring Fever Shopping Market is an event unlike any of it’s kind for the time of year. Get out of the house and come enjoy a day shopping that features crafters, artisans, and small local businesses of the area. Hand selected to bring you a unique shopping experience with a variety of locally found items. Funds raised from admission will benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of Sioux Falls. Sioux Empire Wedding Network February 17 Sioux Falls Convention Center Tickets: $10 - on sale at a later date. Hours: noon to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.siouxempirewedding network.com. Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum Monday, February 18 • 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street Discover the night sky, explore the constellations! Starlab is a program for adults and children over the age of 5. Not recommended for those not comfortable in the dark. Tickets only $2, program begins promptly on the hour with no late entry. Groups of 8 or more, please call ahead. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Flick and Float Monday, February 18 • 2 p.m.
Midco Aquatic Center Looking for a fun afternoon? Come join us at the Midco® Aquatic Center for a floating good time watching a movie in the 50 Meter Pool. Whoever thought an afternoon spent watching a favorite movie could be so fun! Inner tubes provided. Participants will need to have an active swim pass or pay daily admission rates. INFO (605) 367-8222. Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tues., February 19 • 1 - 4 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Eileen Halverson will be demonstrating the Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the second floor hallway of the Old Courthouse Museum from 1-4 p.m. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Behind the Scenes Tour of the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center Tuesday, February 19 • 3 p.m. Irene Hall Museum Resource Center 4300 N. Westport Avenue Take a look behind the closed doors of the new Irene Hall Museum Resource Center and see the artifact storage and work areas. Call (605) 367-4210 to register. www. siouxlandmuseums.com History Happy Hour: at the Pettigrew Home & Museum Thurs., Feb. 21 • 6:30 p.m. Pettigrew Home & Museum 131 N. Duluth Avenue
Learn about area history while enjoying drinks and refreshments. 21 and over. $10 Admission includes program and drink tickets. Space is limited, tickets available at the Old Courthouse Museum. Call (605) 3677097 for information. www. siouxlandmuseums.com Kid’s Activity Day Frosty Fun at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, February 21 9 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 2 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Learn about history and make your own crafts to take home. 15 minute sessions run throughout morning and afternoon times. Call to reserve times. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Bridget Boen at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Fri. February 22 • 12 - 1 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Singer/songwriter Bridget Boen will perform in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Roll’n Pin Café & Grille. (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Family Movie Night Friday, February 22 • 6:30pm Oyate Community Center 2421 W. 15th St. Join us for a family movie night at “our house” as we host free family movie nights. You are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, or pillows to get comfortable while watching
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a movie in the gymnasium. Don’t forget to bring your favorite movie snacks! INFO (605) 367-8222. James Taylor, with special guest Bonnie Raitt Febraury 22 • 7:30 p.m. Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Tickets: $102 and $68, on sale at the KELOLAND Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com, or charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000. Sioux Empire Home Show February 22 - 24 Sioux Falls Convention Center Hours: Friday and Saturday10 a.m. until 8 p.m.; Sunday- 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission: TBA. For information, visit: http:// hbasiouxempire.com/events/ sioux-empire-home-show/ Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Omaha Lancers February 23 • 7:05 p.m. Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Tickets: Single game tickets will go on sale in September. Season tickets are available through the Stampede office by calling 605-336-6060 or emailing info@sfstampede.com.
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The Church Basement Ladies in Rise Up, O Men Sunday, February 24 • 2 p.m. Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. This sidesplitting peek into the lives of the rural Norwegian Lutherans who audiences first fell in love with in the original CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES is in the sixth chapter of the story. RISE UP, O MEN features familiar faces:
Mrs. Mavis Gilmerson, Mrs. Vivian Snustad and Mrs. Karin Engleson who would never leave the basement kitchen unattended, of course (who would make bars for the youth group meeting?). INFO (605) 367-6000. Monty Python’s Spamalot Tues., February 26 • 7:30 p.m. Wed., February 27 • 7:30 p.m. Thurs., February 28 • 7:30 p.m. Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. This outrageous musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award®-Winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences worldwide are eating up Spamalot! INFO (605) 367-6000. Ceili Dance Program Thursday, February 28 6:30 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Learn the Irish social dance Ceili (pronounced KAY-lee) with the Sioux Falls Ceili Band. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, Ceili dancing is a fun and energetic way to spend an evening. Get ready to dance at the Old Courthouse Museum! Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com
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A Gem in McKennan Park – the Debbie Augustad Home BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY
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ebbie Augustad loves the charm of her McKennan Park home, but it was a bittersweet find, because she was moving into the house by herself. Her husband Paul, a 20-year veteran of the Army National Guard, was diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease in 2006, and now resides at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Sioux Falls. Paul had served in Iraq and wrapped up his military career. It
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was about a year later, Debbie says, when they knew something wasn’t right. “He started falling,” she said. “Just out of the blue, he would fall.” Huntington’s disease (HD) is a genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It deteriorates a person’s physical and mental abilities during their prime working
years and has no cure. Every child of a parent with HD has a 50/50 chance of carrying the faulty gene. Today, there are approximately 30,000 symptomatic Americans and more than 200,000 at-risk of inheriting the disease. Many people describe the symptoms of HD as having ALS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s – all at the same time. It was July 2017 when Debbie decided the home she had shared with Paul was too big for her, and she went looking for something
that would be close to the VA or within the McKennan Park neighborhood. The cute 1920s house she found looks like a quaint gingerbread house, with its exterior angled shape, brown trim and shingled roof. It was move-in ready, thanks to updates completed by the previous owners. To make it her own, Debbie called on her friend Sarah Berghorst, an interior designer, to help her pick paint colors
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and a combination of both modern and rustic furnishings to complement the early 20th century character of the house. She went with one shade of gray on the main and upper levels and a slightly different variation for the finished basement. “I wanted to pick one color that would just make everything flow from room to room,” she said. The cozy living room has two love seats piled with throw pillows that just invite you to sink into them. The flooring is a durable laminate but has the perfect look of wood. A scalloped archway opens into the dining room with a large, square hightop table.
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“I wanted to pick one color That would just make everything flow from room to room.”
“I like high top tables,” Debbie says with a laugh. “They make me feel taller.” The table is set at an angle to give the room more dimension, she says. A large mirrored hutch in the corner also makes the space feel larger. Atop the hutch is a canvas print of Paul and Debbie from around 2007, keeping him very present in the home.
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The kitchen has a butcher block countertop over tawny-colored cabinets with a short peninsula and two wooden stools providing a little kitchen seating. It is a galley-style kitchen with its long length, but is also slightly wider than what a typical galley kitchen might be. Windows from the dining room and kitchen look out to the large wood deck and fenced-in yard that offers perfect running
space for Pyper Jayne, their goldendoodle. The second floor has two bedrooms, but Debbie uses one as an office. An old, oak file cabinet stands in one corner, and the other corner is occupied by a tall, oversized desk handcrafted by Debbie’s father. “I saw a desk like this in a popular furniture catalog,” she says,
“and I asked him if he could make one for me. And, he did!” Leaning against one leg of the desk is a hand-drawn picture of Paul in his military fatigues. Her nephew drew the picture with a note thanking Paul for his service and “for protecting us.” Sitting on top of a chest with chalkboard-front drawers is a basket of booklets and papers about Huntington’s Disease. Being part of
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the Huntington’s Disease Society of America is now Debbie’s greatest passion. The master bedroom has a side window with a small built-in seat next to it, and the other windows face west and overlook the front yard. The bed sits on the opposite wall with a grey upholstered
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headboard with a little bit of “bling” in the button tufting. As with many upper stories in older homes, the angled ceilings add to the charm and coziness of the room and create unique storage spaces, with both a regular closet and a “short” closet in the bedroom. You feel like you are walking into a country bed and breakfast in
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the upper bathroom, with the white wainscoting on the walls, the rustic dresser-turned-vanity and the scalloped archway over the claw-foot tub. An old ladder leans against the wall to hold towels. The house has a third bedroom in the basement, which serves as a guest room. It is a sizable room and the bed is filled with throw pillows.
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“I love pillows!” says Debbie. The black-and-white tiled laundry room has a front-load washer and dryer that are set on pallets to raise them up off the ground, providing easier access. The bathroom features the same tile, with a white pedestal sink and a walk-in tiled shower. The family room is a great place to gather with its low-to-the-ground sectional,
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which is perfect since the ceiling is also lower in the room. The spot that Debbie’s niece and nephew fight over, though, is the raised nook cut into the family room wall. An old school desk chair gives you a boost up to the nook, which is deep enough to fit a full-sized mattress, and where you can get lost in the multitude of throw pillows of all shapes, sizes and
textures. Right now, the pillow collection is comprised of peaches, greys and whites. While the circumstances behind finding the house were not what Debbie and Paul had planned, the space is right for her and Pyper Jayne, freeing up their time to spend with Paul at the VA. As spring approaches, Debbie will be working on the HDSA
South Dakota Chapter Team Hope Walk & 5K Run coming up on Saturday, May 4 at Sertoma Park. If you would like more information about the local Huntington’s Disease Society of America South Dakota Chapter and their awareness and support efforts, visit www.siouxvalley.hdsa.org, or find them on Facebook at facebook.com/SDHDSA.
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Sweets for Your Sweets title BY JO MCCLURE
Cream Cheese Brownies with a Swirl 3 eggs 6 Tablespoons margarine 1 cup sugar, divided 3 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup cocoa 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened Separate two eggs and put each white in a separate bowl; discard the yolks. In another bowl, beat the margarine and 3/4 cup of sugar until crumbly. Add one whole egg, one of the egg whites and vanilla and mix well. Combine the flour and cocoa and add to the egg mixture and beat until blended. Pour into a greased 9 inch square baking pan. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in the second egg white and drop by rounded tablespoonfuls over the brownie batter. Cut through the batter with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350˚ for 25-30 minutes or until edges pull away from the pan. Cool and cut.
Macadamia Nut Brownies 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup flour 1/2 cup cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white or vanilla chips 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (or any nuts of your choice) Combine sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients and add to the first mixture. Mix well and add chips and nuts. Pour into a greased 8 inch baking pan and bake at 350˚for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs...don’t overbake. Cool, cut and enjoy!
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The Simple Elegance of
SOUTHERN COOKING BY JIM MATHIS
Boogie and Peanut
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But everywhere you go in the South, you can count on staples like rice, greens, and gravy, and the most important ingredient of all, love.
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or the last several years, I’ve spent a few January days in southwest Louisiana hunting ducks, and every time I return, my memories of the food I ate are as vivid as the those of the hunt. There is something special about Southern Cuisine. Southerners have a way of elevating the simplest ingredients to their best possible form, and they often do this by simple methods, perfected over years of trial and error and tradition passed down from generation to generation. The category of Southern Cooking itself is a broad one; many flavors date back to slave and plantation days, mixing with the cultural melting pot that became Cajun and creole. It ranges from the mesquite barbeque pits of Texas to the shrimp and grits of the Carolina lowcountry. But everywhere you go in the South, you can count on staples like rice, greens, and gravy, and the most important ingredient of all, love.
Pass the Gravy When discussing Southern cooking with some friends who had recently returned from a car trip across several Southern states, one of them commented “What I love about the way they eat in the South is the gravy. Gravy is like a beverage; it’s served at every meal.” Indeed, it is. And that is a beautiful thing. The cook at the duck camp I visit goes by the nickname Peanut. He’s a large man with a big bright smile and deep gravely voice and he’s been cooking at the camp for many years. He is assisted by an equally cheery man who goes by the name of Boogie. The meals they fix always include the Southern tradition of “meat and three.” Whether it’s lunch or dinner, you’ll get an ample portion of protein – fried chicken, fried pork chops, Cajun meatloaf or the likes. You’ll also get three side dishes like rice (the duck camp is owned by the same family that owns one of the largest rice mills in the U.S., so every meal has rice), greens (could be collard, mustard, creamed spinach or some combination of leafy greens), beans (perhaps green bean bundles wrapped in bacon, or black-eyed peas or red beans), and another vegetable like sweet potatoes or corn. And there is always gravy. It could be white country-style cream gravy, or one made from the fat and juices of the protein. Or it could be a shrimp creole “gravy” for the rice, red-eye gravy made with coffee and ham juice, or tomato-based red gravy. But there is always gravy. And I love gravy.
Pork-Centric Southern Classics Another thing I love about the South is the prevalence of pork in their food. The country ham we all know and love has its roots in the south (even the stuff made at Smithfield’s down by Falls Park). Beyond that they cook more pork chops (like the fried chops Peanut makes at duck camp) and put various pork products in many of their sides. Like fat-back in the collard greens, Tasso or andouille sausage in the gumbo and jambalaya, or big chunks of ham hocks in the black-eyed peas. Pork is not just a main dish, it’s a seasoning. They sell boudin (pronounced boo-dan) balls at every restaurant, gas station and convenience store along Interstate 10 in Louisiana. Wads of boudin sausage, made with rice and pork, are removed from the casing and formed into balls, which are lightly breaded and deep fried into the perfect porky snack or appetizer. At times they encase a jalapeño and some cheese inside as well. And don’t forget cracklins – fried pork skin and fat. Crispy and crunchy and salty; they go down perfectly with a cocktail. I’ll skip the chitlins though. I’ve tried the boiled and fried swine intestines and to me they are just as unappetizing as they sound. But kudos to the Southern folks who love them and see them as a way of respecting the animal by using every possible part.
Biscuits the Way Grandma Made Them Ask a southern cook about their biscuits and they will tell you a story. It often starts with how they learned from their mother or grandmother, and usually ends with a proclamation about “no one makes better biscuits than….” Most of them are correct; their biscuits are probably better than yours or mine for one simple reason; they make them more often. Practice makes perfect. And since they make them more often, they eat them more often too. Not just as a breakfast staple but with lunch and dinner as well. And the perfect southern breakfast combines the best biscuits with the best gravy. End of discussion.
Fried = Love You may have your favorite fried chicken restaurant, heck, you may even make some good fried chicken yourself, but in my book the best fried chicken comes from south of the Mason-Dixon line. Peanut makes some damned good fried chicken; it’s even better than his
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A Platter of Peanut’s Fried Pork Chops
fried pork chops. Case in point, the big fried chicken chains – KFC, Popeye’s, Church’s – all got their start in the South. Would you order a bucket of Minnesota Fried Chicken? Nope, it’s a Southern thing. Frying food is a part of the DNA of Southern cooks. On a trip to Mobile, Alabama, several years ago, I was looking forward to feasting on the bounty of Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, but I was surprised to discover most of the restaurants specialized in fried seafood. Just about everywhere I went, the shrimp, red fish,
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oysters and crabs were delicately battered and fried. I asked a local why and she told me that “Fried food is love. We’ve got the best seafood, and we make it better by frying it.” It’s hard to argue with that kind of logic. I could go on about collard greens, Memphis barbeque, the tamales of the Mississippi delta or the Caribbean influences found all along the Gulf coast. I could wax poetic on crawfish and gumbo and hushpuppies far beyond what the confines of this column will
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The Art of
NURTURING A RELATIONSHIP BY RICCARDO TARABELSI
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on’t turn the page! You’re in the right section. This is the etc for her wine article, I promise. This is not the relationship advice column; however, there are more similarities between a relationship and wine than one might think. For the wine collector, there are many key factors to nurturing wine so that it will age gracefully and peak at the right moment. Much like a relationship, wines need love and caring too. Below are the keys to nurturing wine (and your relationship) to make this Valentine’s Day a day to remember.
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Key #1 Keep Cool In a budding relationship, it’s important to keep cool and allow the relationship to develop naturally. This is very important to wines too. While wines are aging, they like to be kept at cooler temperatures. Heat is Enemy Number One for wine. Temperatures higher than 70° F will age a wine more quickly than is usually desirable. And if it gets too much hotter, your wine may get “cooked,” resulting in flat aromas and flavors. The ideal temperature range is between 55° F and 65° F, though this isn’t
Horizontal racking is a space-efficient way to store your bottles, and it definitely can’t harm your wines.
an exact science. Don’t fret too much if your storage runs a couple degrees warmer, as long as you’re opening the bottles within a few years from their release.
Key #2 Going Steady Relationships are like roller coasters, but as long as your relationship has a steady goal, it’s going to last for a long time. More important than worrying about achieving a perfect 58°F is avoiding the landmines of rapid, extreme, or frequent
temperature swings. On top of cooked flavors, the expansion and contraction of the liquid inside the bottle might push the cork out or cause seepage. Aim for consistency, but don’t get paranoid about minor temperature fluctuations; wines may see worse in transit from the winery to the store. (Even if heat has caused wine to seep out past the cork, that doesn’t always mean the wine is ruined. There’s no way to know until you open it—it could still be delicious.)
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water in your storage area can improve conditions. Conversely, extremely damp conditions can promote mold. This won’t affect a properly sealed wine, but can damage your labels.
Key #5 Sideways Again, I know what you’re thinking, but get your mind out of the gutter! Traditionally, bottles have been stored on their sides in order to keep the liquid up against the cork, which theoretically should keep the cork from drying out. If you’re planning on drinking these bottles in the near- to mid-term, or if the bottles have alternative closures (screw caps, glass, or plastic corks), this is not necessary. I will say this: Horizontal racking is a space-efficient way to store your bottles, and it definitely can’t harm your wines.
Key #6 Good Vibrations No, no, no, don’t even go there! There is nothing good about vibrations when it comes to your wine storage. There are theories that vibration could damage wine in the long term by speeding up the chemical reactions in the liquid. Some serious collectors worry about even the subtle vibrations caused by electronic appliances, though there’s little evidence documenting the impacts of this. Significant vibrations could possibly disturb the sediment in older wines and keep them from settling, potentially making them unpleasantly gritty. Unless you live above a train station or are hosting rock concerts, is this likely to be a problem for your shortterm storage? No.
Key #7 Location. Location. Location.
Key #3 Turn the Lights Off Okay, keep calm. We all know what this means in a relationship, but to wine, light, especially sunlight, can pose a potential problem for long-term storage. The sun’s UV rays can degrade and prematurely age wine. One of the reasons why vintners use colored glass bottles? They’re like sunglasses for wine. Light from household bulbs probably won’t damage the wine itself, but can fade your labels in the long run. Incandescent bulbs may be a bit safer than fluorescent bulbs, which do emit very small amounts of ultraviolet light.
Key #4 Don’t Let Them See You Sweat Remember the butterflies you felt when you were first dating your loved one? Did you ever let them see you sweat? Conventional wisdom says that wines should be stored at an ideal humidity level of 70 percent. The theory goes that dry air will dry out the corks, which would let air into the bottle and spoil the wine. Yes, this does happen, but unless you live in a desert or in arctic conditions, it probably won’t happen to you. Anywhere between 50 percent and 80 percent humidity is considered safe, and placing a pan of
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I don’t know how this pertains to love (maybe being in the right place at the right time?) For wine storage, it’s finding a cool, not-too-damp space in the basement that can double as a cellar. Rule out your kitchen, laundry room, or boiler room, where hot temperatures could affect your wines, and look for a location not directly in line with light pouring in from a window. You could also buy a small wine cooler and follow the same guidelines: If you keep your wine fridge in a cool place, it won’t have to work so hard, keeping your energy bill down. Hopefully I’ve been able to give you some vital pieces to the romantic puzzle of your relationship. Probably not; however, I do hope you now have enough information to get started on your wine collection. It’s an exciting adventure that demands attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and a patient soul. Sounds a lot like a relationship to me… Buon Valentino and Carpe Vino! Riccardo will be spending his Valentine’s Day with Marybeth, his wife of almost 22 years. Their children, Dante, Berent, and Jaxon, can be seen most weekends at R Wine Bar. Riccardo and Marybeth are the owners of R Wine Bar located on the East Bank of Downtown Sioux Falls. For all your fermentation questions, contact Riccardo at riccardo@rwinebar.com.
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Books. My Love Story. BY LURA ROTI
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nne of Green Gables has been the book of choice recently. Our 8-year-old daughter, Parker and I have spent story time giggling and crying as we enjoy getting to know the long-winded, red-headed orphan girl and following her on adventures. When I complete a chapter and begin to close the book, Parker implores – “Mom, keep reading!” Her love for reading makes my heart happy. Because, there is little I love more than reading a book I can’t put down. There were many times as a tween, I’d go to bed with an Agatha Christie mystery and not close my eyes until 3 a.m. because I was too scared to stop reading. To ward off nightmares, I needed to know ‘who done it.’ I know my love of books was inspired by my mom who loved sharing her passion for good books with us. For as long as I can remember, our bedtime routine included mom reading several chapters from a good book. Chronicles of Narnia is the first series I remember her reading to my older brother and me. However, my romance with reading was not love at first sight.
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As a 6-year-old, I thought reading was like a fairytale. You meet the prince one day and get married the next. In my naive brain, I thought once I was old enough to attend school, I would know how to read. I didn’t learn to read in Kindergarten. A few weeks into first grade, my teacher, decided keeping me in at recess so I could practice reading by myself would help. So, as my classmates ran outside to play, I was kept in. I would sit at my desk, while she graded papers at her desk. The letters on the pages of my reading book blurred with tears. Not only did keeping me in at recess, with no assistance, not improve my ability to read, it ostracized me from my peers. I came home from school crying. My mom called my Aunt Jenny, a Kindergarten teacher for advice. Aunt Jenny didn’t hesitate to suggest that my mom pull me out of the classroom and try homeschooling. Mrs. Brown, my second-grade teacher’s intervention was much more productive. She suggested a tutor. By Thanksgiving, I was
reading in the top reading circle. And, that same year I made my first friend, Lydia Hand. It’s amazing what having a best friend can do to make life wonderful! Because of my struggle learning to read, I introduced phonetics to Parker about the time she set off for preschool. My mind was put at ease when she began reading before Kindergarten. Once I figured out how to read, it became a favorite pastime. And, finding something good to read was not an issue. Our home’s bookcases were filled with books my mom had collected over the years; many beautiful volumes purchased at estate sales. Each week, she took the five of us kids to the local library. The library is a wonderful place. I can roam the bookshelves, select any books I want and take them home to enjoy. At no cost! Someone once suggested to me that in the day of technology, there is no need for libraries. It was like someone saying there is no need for air or grocery stores. I didn’t argue. He clearly felt strong in his beliefs. As far as I’m concerned, libraries are among the many reasons I have no
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problem paying taxes. Reading Anne to Parker reminded me of my L.M. Montgomery kick. After discovering the Anne of Green Gables series in fifth or sixth grade, it became my goal to read every one of her books on the library shelf. That’s how I ended up reading Blue Castle, a romance so clever, that nearly 30 years later, I can recall its plot vividly. A while back, I found a 1915 edition of Anne of Green Gables. It now sits on our parlor bookshelf beside an antique collection of Louisa May Alcott’s books. I don’t remember where I found Anne, but I do remember the day. My husband, Shon, and I were exploring an antique shop in Canton and I found the beautiful series of small, embossed 1909 Alcott novels – for only $2 each. Their spines embellished with matching gold shamrocks. I couldn’t believe it! The only thing I could figure, was whomever was selling the books, didn’t see any value in a collection that was missing Little Women. I was on a mission to find the missing volume. A few years later, we walked into a Brookings antique store and there she was. A bit more expensive though. I think I paid $25. But now my collection is complete. Shon also appreciates books. When we married, at 27 and 34, we joined two mismatch households and several tubs, boxes and milkcrates full of books. We eventually donated most of the random dishes and silverware, but the books remain.
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Nearly every birthday and Christmas, we gift books to each other, expanding our joint collection. Ironically enough, it was around the seven-year mark that we finally made a home for most of our beloved books. We asked contractor, Joe Meier, to build custom, built-in bookcases for our parlor and living room. He did an incredible job. They look original to our brick, 1888 Folk Victorian home. You can check the bookcases out on page 32 of the June 2018 issue of this magazine. Simply visit etcsiouxfalls.com. Need some
good books to read? Check out a list of 100 American favorites from PBS Great American Read at www.pbs.org. An active preservationist and agriculture journalist, Lura Roti lives in an 1888 Folk Victorian home near the Cathedral Historic District. She shares her passion for all things antique, vintage and awesome with her husband, Shon and their 8-year-old daughter, Parker. Read more on her blog, Knick Knacks of Life at www. LRFReelance.com.
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Love Is In the Air Love is in the air with this dazzling diamond ring! Price will vary. Available at The Diamond Room, 3501 W. 57th St., (605) 362-0008.
Love Valentine’s Day Treat your Valentine, a special friend — or yourself — to a Valentine’s Day treat from Beautique. 513 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD. (605) 582-2882.
Delight Your Dancer Delight your little dancer with these darling handmade keychains or bag pulls. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day gift. The Dance Line. 2115 S. Minnesota Ave. (605) 335-8242.
Style, Thick & Quick! Patterns, yarn, needles, and classes! Available at Athena Fibers, 3915 S. Hawthorne, 271-0741, www. athenafibers.com.
Good Advice Looking for a little inspiration for 2019? Look no further. Find unique gifts and home décor galore at Gypsy Trading Co. 515 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD. (605) 582-7889.
Check Out Our Events February events include daddy/ daughter night, daughter/son night, gal-entine’s night and so much more! There is something for everyone! Color Me Mine. 3709 W. 41st Street, (605) 362-6055. Siouxfalls. colormemine.com
Warm, Soft & Playful Make your winter outerwear a little more stylish and fun with these mini critter mittens. Incredibly soft interior keeps hands warm and cozy. Choose from a variety of adorable styles and colors. Heidi’s Décor & More. 2101 W. 41st St. (on the east side of Scheel’s). (605) 271-9339.
Designer Watches Always wanted a Michael Kors watch? Shop Style Encore’s selection of designer watches including Michael Kors. Featuring brand-name casual & business apparel, footwear & accessories for women. Style Encore. 2608 S. Louise Ave. (605) 275-5592.
Smokin’ Hot! This graphic tee and hot rod red pair of jeans are smokin’ hot and about to raise a little hell!! Pair it with a denim jacket and you are ready to rock and roll. All new arrivals from MOTHER denim. Juliana’s Boutique. 196 E. 6th St. (605) 271-1824.
Buy 3 Get One Free Buy any three bottles of wine form our wine wall and receive a select bottle of wine free. Blue Mound Liquor. 319 W. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 449-5052.
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Original Floral Arrangements Choose from Forget Me Not’s gorgeous selection of original floral arrangements or have one personally made to your specifications. Forget Me Not Gift Boutique. 57th & Western. (605) 335-9878.
Sealed with a Kiss Check out our wide selection of unique gifts for Valentine’s Day. You will simply love this cashmere sweater with embroidered lips. RUST & Co. 57th and Western. 605-271-5356. www.shoprustandco.com
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Carnaval! Dinner, wine, dessert and live music from Chris Champion. What could be better? Carnaval Brazilian Grill. 2401 S. Carolyn Ave. (605) 361-6328.
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Be Proud to Call Luverne Your Home! Find a perfect spot to build your new home. Residential lots available as low as $2500! There’s lots to love in Luverne! www.cityofluverne.org/housing. (507) 449-5033.
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Unique Décor You may be too cool for school, but that’s no excuse for avoiding decorating with great vintage globes. Shop the Nauti Nice booth at I-29 Antiques for a large selection of unique décor items. Set yourself apart from the rest. Nauti Nice. I-29 Antiques. I-29, Tea exit 73, west 1/4 mile. Open 7 days a week. (605) 368-5810.
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Sweets for Your Sweet! Beautifully-boxed delicious gourmet truffles for your special someone this Valentine’s Day! Have us deliver them with flowers and let them know how much you love them. Young and Richard’s. Downtown 222 S. Phillips Ave. (605) 336-2815 or youngandrichards.com
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Your Oasis Moe’s truly believes that your home should be your oasis. A place that reflects your personality and great sense of style. Our promise to you is that we will always take great care in designing products, giving you customer curated collections with simple design for the everyday home. Visit Moe’s to start creating your oasis today. Lake Lorraine. 2512 S. Lorraine Place, (605) 275-6637.
The End Depends on the Beginning This talisman reads “The end depends on the beginning” in French! Shop our Pyrrha collection with hand stamped talismans with different meanings. Available in sterling silver, brass, and 14K gold. Prices starting at $160 at You’ve Been Framed. 57th & Western. (605) 361-9229.
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t can be difficult to find time to get away as a couple for a romantic Valentine’s Day together. Sometimes it’s easier to just take the whole family. Here are some exciting, family-friendly getaways that not only offer fun things for the kids to enjoy, but also opportunities for romance for the grown-ups.
Houston, Texas The culinary capital of the south, Houston offers more than 8,000 restaurants to choose from, many of which offer special menus for Valentine’s Day. Have your cake and eat it too at the Dessert Gallery, where adults and kids alike can choose from soups, salads, wraps, and sandwiches, including kid-friendly foods like mac and cheese and peanut butter and jelly. Design your own cookie platter with the kids, or enjoy the S’mores Pupu Platter as a family. There are also board games on hand to play as well! The Downtown Aquarium complex in Houston boasts a Ferris wheel, an aquatic carousel, a white tiger exhibit, a restaurant, and more. Bring the entire family to Houston’s Best Hot Air Balloon Festival, held on a large field just west of Downtown. Dozens of vendors, local musicians, artists, chefs with cooking demonstrations, and pop-up art galleries join together here as well, with a Wine Tasting Tent, a Battle of the Chefs Tasting Competition, Polo Matches, and a kids play area.
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San Diego, California The Grand Del Mar Resort in San Diego, California, offers the Explorer’s Club for Kids, filled with fun programs with four and eighthour kids-only explorations. It serves dinner to the kids on Fridays and Saturdays, and operates until 10 pm. With all of this time separated from your kids, you can relax in the adults-only pool, visit the state-of-the-art spa, or have a romantic meal together.
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Hershey, Pennsylvania Just two hours from New York City, you will find the beautiful town of Hershey, Pennsylvania. Nestled in rolling hills, one of the most popular places to go is Hotel Hershey, where they nickname the month of love “Chocolate Covered February”. Here you can dance with the characters in the Hershey Park Chocolate Parade, have a Rain Forest Adventure, make your own truffles, see the animals at ZooAmerica, and more. Parents have the option to drop their children over the age of 5 off at Kids’ Cocoa Clubhouse, where they will be engaged and entertained for a full or half day. For the smaller children, there is also a babysitting service available so the grown-ups can escape for a romantic meal, or to be pampered in the spa offering cocoa and chocolate beauty treatments.
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Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis has several kid-friendly options for Valentine’s Day, including the Fishers Parks and Rec Two Times The Fun program, where two-year-olds and a guardian are invited to make crafts, sing songs, and join in some fun activities like Valentine-themed games and sensory bin. Preschoolers through age 10 are welcome to take part in Cookies and Canvas with Little Green Bean Boutique, learning step-by-step how to paint their very own Valentine’s Day inspired canvas. Bring your sweethearts to watch a Valentine’s Day marionette show as a family at Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio. This charming, old-world style puppet theatre has 65 seats and is located in downtown Indianapolis in the Indiana State Museum.
Loveland, Colorado In Loveland, Valentine’s Day lasts for an entire month. There are many festivals and activities for families to enjoy. The Loveland Fire and Ice Festival is free and runs from February 9 to 11, with live entertainment, food trucks, craft beer, horse-drawn carriage rides, ice sculptures, and fireworks. There are even heartshaped love notes hanging from the city’s lampposts, making for a fun drive for little scavenger hunt. The little ones are sure to enjoy the kids’ zone with a carousel and fire trucks.
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Woodinville, Washington The Willows Lodge in Woodinville, Washington can be a romantic getaway as well as a fun family vacation. Just 30 minutes northeast of Seattle, it’s the perfect escape to the heart of Washington’s Woodinville Wine Country and provides a Northwest vibe with luxurious beds, a giant fireplace, and 5 acres of beautiful gardens. Enjoy a 9-course, wine-paired, farm-to-table dining experience at The Herbfarm, an award-winning restaurant. Another more family-friendly dining option is The Barking Frog, providing seasonal menus, including a kids’ menu, as well as an extensive wine list. Willows Lodge puts on an extensive scavenger
hunt around the grounds for the kids, and offers delicious homemade cookies once the hunt is complete. Take a swim in the relaxation pool, or escape to the fullservice Willows Lodge Spa for a treatment such as the Thai Herbal Massage. There are over 100 wineries, distilleries, and breweries in the region, with the awardwinning Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery located directly across the street from The Willows Lodge.
Stay-Cation That’s right, you can stay right here in Sioux Falls! Book a night at a nice hotel and enjoy the swimming pool and amenities away from home. Take a trip to
the ice skating rink together and sip some hot cocoa while you make memories of a lifetime. Get all dressed up and dine at a fancy restaurant, and discover new favorite foods and flavors. Teach the kids about etiquette and prepare them for their future dates while you are at it. Go bowling and get competitive with the whole family, rewarding the winner with some local ice cream or baked goods. Let your kids choose what they think would be a good family date, and be open to trying things you never knew they wanted to do. The February activities are endless in this wonderful city, so why not start planning your itinerary for a local family adventure?
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alcohol or drugs, but also their loved ones. Recognizing how addiction happens and why professionals who treat it call it the “Family Disease” can help anyone better understand their own use of alcohol or drugs and how a family member who drinks or uses has a problem, not just a habit or craving.
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“Addiction is a family disease, because the emotional issues the addict faces are reflected in the family around him or her,” said Malia Holbeck, LCSW, LAC, outpatient manager with Avera’s Addiction Recovery Program. “There are many parallels between the addict’s actions and those of the family.”
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“Addiction is a family disease, because the emotional issues the addict faces are reflected in the family around him or her,” said Malia Holbeck, LCSW, LAC
Some of these common parallels: • Addicts will try to hide their alcohol or drug abuse from everyone; families also will try to hide this problem, once they know about it, from the outside world. • Addicts may isolate themselves to avoid someone catching them use, or because of the shame of their behaviors; families will do the same thing, as they see themselves as partially responsible for the family member who faces the disease. • Long-term users of drugs and alcohol will develop a tolerance and need more of their addictive substance in order to reach the same level of intoxication; their families will develop a form of tolerance
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as well, drawing lines and seeing them crossed time after time. • Addicts will rationalize their drug use or drinking, in some cases lying to themselves about its impact on their life; families will also minimize the consequences, as they feel they need to go along with the addict. “Like many diseases, education can go a long way toward helping not only the patient but their support system as well,” Holbeck said. “Anger and resentment toward the addict is common, along with sadness. That’s why an assessment and treatment can be so effective.” When a loved one is ready to involve a professional, the outcome is likely to
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improve. Family members of an addict can express their concern honestly, especially when the person facing this challenge is sober, and steer the conversation to the impact drugs or alcohol are having in the life they share. “Recovery is difficult, and the social nature of alcohol abuse can make it especially challenging,” said Holbeck. “Realize, if you have an addict in your family, that you cannot change them. Even we as professionals cannot change a person – but we can find methods to motivate them to seek their own changes. That’s how we can address this family disease and help not only those supporting a person who faces addiction, but those individuals as well.”
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Fingerprint Love Bugs Materials: Craft paint, black marker, and white construction paper. Instructions: Pour a little bit of each paint color you’d like to use onto a paper plate. Have your child dip their fingertips into one color at a time, and press down onto a piece of white construction paper in a horizontal row, side by side. It should now resemble a caterpillar or ant. Once dry, draw on some legs, antenna, and a face with a black marker. Decorate the rest of the paper however you’d like, using hearts or other symbols of love, and you have an adorable piece of “love bug” art!
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Paper Roll Heart Garland Materials: Paper roll from paper towels or gift wrap, hole puncher, old steak knife or scissors (depending on the thickness of your paper roll), and ribbon or twine. Instructions: Using a paper roll, cut 1 inch pieces from it using an old steak knife or a pair of scissors, depending on the thickness of your paper roll. Gift wrap rolls will be thicker than paper towel rolls, so use your cutting tool accordingly and safely. Once all of the pieces are cut, turn each one into a heart by pressing down on one side to form the top of the heart, and folding out on the opposite side to form the bottom point of the heart. Next, use a hole puncher to make a hole on each side of the hearts. Thread a piece of twine or ribbon through all of the hearts, then hang somewhere to celebrate the month of love!
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Heart Wreath Materials: Paper plate, red and pink construction paper, scissors, glue, and a black marker. Instructions: Carefully use scissors to cut out the middle of a paper plate. Next, draw some hearts on red and pink construction paper, big enough to cover the rim of the paper plate. Cut out the hearts from the construction paper. Place them how you want them to look around the rim of the paper plate, then glue them in place and let dry. Hang or use as a centerpiece for Valentine’s Day!
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Megan’s Worst-Case Worries ‘That’s not normal’ is something I hear pretty regularly from doctors,” says Megan. Obviously, this is not something anyone wants to hear, but Megan frequently finds she gets the very unusual or rare side effect when taking medication. Hearing
‘that’s not normal’ leads to another day of trying to find medications that will work for her. Megan finds herself worrying unnecessarily about anything and everything health-related. If she has stomach pain, she convinces herself it’s cancer. If she has a headache, an aneurysm is sure to strike soon. “There’s lots of things in the world that could go wrong and cause me anxiety. They all make me nervous, and most of these things are out of my control,”
explains Megan. “But when I can take control of something, that’s a step in the right direction.”
Ashley’s Quest for Knowledge If you sat down with Ashley, you would discover she has a love of knowledge and wants to control everything she can. And for her, the more information she can find out about something, the more in control she feels. “I am a collector of information and skills just in case I need them — because
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you never know what the future will hold. If there’s a way for me to have some sort of handle on the situation, I can feel confident,” says Ashley.
Piecing Together Their Puzzle When Megan and Ashley heard there was a genetic test that could provide insights into inherited genetic conditions and how the body reacts to medications, both jumped to sign up. “My family does not have a ton of health concerns,” says Ashley. “But is this partially because of genetics or due to environmental exposures? This Sanford Chip DNA test won’t give me every answer, but it will give me a little more insight than I currently have.” Megan adds, “It’s not just information for information’s sake. It is information you can use to take charge of your health and make a plan with your doctors.”
The Sanford Chip DNA test looks at two health-related areas: • Inherited disease risk: specific genetic changes passed down through a family increasing the risk of developing a condition • Pharmacogenetics: how someone responds to and metabolizes medications due to genetics “My doctors will have access to details about how my body will likely handle medications,” explains Megan. “Knowing how my body may process or react to a medication before doctors even prescribe it is a big sigh of relief to me.” Ashley concludes, “You are able to take the results and turn them into a care plan: proactive lifestyle changes, increased screenings, and insight into future medication needs.”
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Dreamland by Noah Klocek Amelie loves everything about bedtime: wrapping up in her favorite blanket, listening to bedtime stories, and most of all, dreaming. But finding her dreams is not always easy, and she often has to set out in search of them. As Amelie ventures into the surreal world that lingers behind her closed eyes, she overcomes cold toes, too-bright moonshine, tangled blankets, hidden shadows, and ticking clocks to finally uncover her favorite dreams. From illustrator and production designer Noah Klocek comes a breathtaking depiction of a half-asleep landscape sure to lure readers into a dreamland of their own. Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs candlewickpress.com
There’s a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor by Wade Bradford Will Mr. Snore ever get some shut-eye at the busy Sharemore Hotel? The room on the first floor is too noisy. The room on the second floor is too crowded. The room on the third floor is too damp. Everywhere Mr. Snore goes, with a dutiful bellhop leading the way, he encounters something that’s bound to keep him awake. Why is it so hard to find some peace and quiet? Perhaps Mr. Snore will have better luck on the thirteenth floor. Ages 4 yrs - 8 yrs candlewickpress.com
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The Boy Who Went to Mars by Simon James On the day that Stanley’s mom takes a work trip overnight, Stanley decides to leave planet Earth. But when his spaceship touches down again in the backyard, a young martian crawls out, proclaiming to Stanley’s dad that residents of Mars don’t wash before dinner, eat their vegetables, or brush their teeth. It just so happens that martians tend to act out in school, too. . . . With whimsy and sympathy for a familiar dilemma, Simon James ushers us into the coping fantasies of an imaginative, sensitive kid — and shares the pleasure of his sheepish reunion with a most accepting family. Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs candlewickpress.com
Violet Rose and the Summer Campout School’s out for the summer, and Violet Rose and her friends are going camping! After setting up their campsite in Sunnyville Valley, it’s time to hit the beach for some fun in the sun. As the week goes by, you can help Violet make decorations for their tents, explore nature on a woodland walk, and even rescue a lost puppy. As the last night falls, there’s time for songs around the campfire and a shadow-puppet show. What a fantastic summer vacation! Ages 4 yrs - 8 yrs candlewickpress.com
I Love You, Little One by Holly Surplice Two guinea pigs spend a fun-filled day together, painting, reading, baking, and sharing a picnic. Through it all, they find lots of different ways to show the very special love between them. This sweetly illustrated story from Holly Surplice is perfect for mothers to share with their little ones at bedtime—or anytime! Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs candlewickpress.com
Digby O’Day Up, Up, and Away by Shirley Hughes Digby O’Day and his best friend, Percy, are headed to the air show to see gliders, helicopters, and hot-air balloons. Ariel, the new pet parrot of insufferable neighbor Lou Ella, sneaks out to tag along. But when the friends get to the air show, they notice that Lou Ella has followed them. They hide, but unfortunately, they’re crouched in the basket of a hot-air balloon, and one big gust of wind sets the balloon flying. Between Digby’s fear of heights and Percy’s hungry tummy, they’ve got problems—and then a big storm rumbles in. Can the trio find a way to land the balloon safely? And if they do, will Ariel have to return to his perch at Lou Ella’s house, or is there a better option? Daring readers will love soaring into the wild blue yonder with these clever characters, and when they’ve finished reading, they can engage in the included games and activities featuring Digby and his friends. Ages 5 yrs - 8 yrs candlewickpress.com
Press Out and Color: Butterflies This book of beautiful butterflies is full of press-out designs intricately decorated with foil and perfect for all ages to color in. Featuring ten unique designs, the press-out pieces can be slotted together to create bright and cheerful ornaments. These gorgeous butterflies are perfect to hang around the home and add sparkle to any setting. Ages 10 yrs and up candlewickpress.com
Do You Believe in Unicorns? by Bethanie Deeney Murguia Is that a horse wearing a hat? It’s definitely not a unicorn in disguise — that would be ridiculous, right? It’s probably just a horse that’s having a bad hair day. Or trying to keep the sun out of its eyes. Or perhaps this horse just really likes hats! If you follow it long enough, maybe it will take off its hat and you’ll finally know for sure. Or will you? It’s all a matter of perspective in this cheerful, cheeky story about seeing magic in the everyday. Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs candlewickpress.com
Hello, Horse by Vivian French I have a friend named Catherine, and she has a horse named Shannon. “Come and meet her,” Catherine says. A little boy isn’t sure if he likes horses, but his friend Catherine assures him that her horse will like him. Shannon is very big, but she’s beautiful, throwing her head up and looking at him with her dark eyes as if she knows everything there is to know. Catherine patiently teaches the boy how to talk to a horse quietly, how to feed her carrots, how to lead her across a field, even how to blow at her softly to show that he likes her. But is he really ready to climb up on Shannon’s back and take a ride? Facts about horses are sprinkled throughout to satisfy inquisitive readers. Ages 5 yrs - 8 yrs candlewickpress.com
Josie’s Lost Tooth by Jennifer K. Mann Josie is the monkey-bars champion, the first one to read a whole book by herself, and the second-fastest runner in her class. But she’s the worst at losing teeth —the only kid in her class who still has all her baby teeth! One night, Josie finally feels a tooth wiggle, just a little, and she can’t wait to show her best friend, Richard. But nothing makes the tooth fall out — not hanging upside down, chomping on an apple, or even pulling on the tooth with a string — until Josie trips and goes splat and the tooth is lost for good. Now what can she leave under her pillow for the tooth fairy? Ages 5 yrs - 8 yrs candlewickpress.com
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