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April 2015 | Issue One Hundred Six
Joey Coakley Beck Publisher & Owner
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Spring Events for Your Social Calendar
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Mind. Body. Soul.
Celebrate warm weather by attending one (or all) of these upcoming events
Spring into health and happiness with these helpful tips
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Save This, Buy That
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Recipes for a colorful Easter bar to enjoy with friends and family
Member One reveals the top 3 house hunting myths
Bella Muse
Tales from Stacey Rae
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The latest must-have products for your beauty routine
Stacey spreads the joy of supporting local farmers
Bella Girl D.I.Y.
Bella Loves
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Annual Puppy Love Ball
Kick off the spring season by attending the 14th Annual Puppy Love Ball on May 9. Hosted at the Shenandoah Club, this event will benefit the Roanoke Valley SPCA. With your support, the forever home for a homeless animal in their care could be within reach. In the interim, the funds raised help provide food, shelter, medical care, rehabilitation and companionship for thousands of animals awaiting adoption. Those in attendance will enjoy musical entertainment by The Kings and an elegant dinner. They will also have the opportunity to bid on items in the silent auction, ranging from original pieces of artwork by local artists, jewelry, items for the sports enthusiast, weekend getaways and trips. The Roanoke Valley SPCA operates a no-kill, limited admission adoption and education center. Prior to adoption, all animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Through programs, services and community outreach, the RVSPCA accomplishes its mission to improve the quality of life for animals and the people they touch in the Roanoke Valley. Visit www.rvspca.org for more information about tickets to the Puppy Love Ball, additional services they offer, volunteer opportunities, and to make a donation. april 2015
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The American Heart Association hosts a luncheon to promote awareness and inspire the community.
For the third year, the American Heart Association will be hosting their Go Red for Women Education Expo and Luncheon at the Hotel Roanoke. This year’s event will be chaired by Raquel Rothe and takes place on May 21 at 11:30 a.m. This luncheon gives many women the opportunity to share their stories, increase awareness about heart disease, and demand change. Those who attend this event join the dedicated men and women who have been fighting heart disease individually and together as part of the Go Red for Women movement since 2004. Hear survivor stories, get expert advice, and “Make it Your Mission” to share in the commitment to fight the number one killer of women. Over the last ten years, this movement has worked hard to raise women’s awareness of their risk of heart disease, communicate the simplicity of risk education, and create a compelling call to action that inspires women to take control of their health. They have achieved those goals and then some— providing women with the knowledge and tools to empower them to make positive changes in their lives that help them reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke. Although the disease is largely preventable, almost one woman dies every minute from it. One in three women suffers in silence. Often referred to as, “The Silent Killer,” heart disease has claimed more lives than all forms of cancer combined, but it is no match for our voices! We have the power to change the statistics, and this shines through the more than 627,000 lives that have been saved over the years. The fight is far from over, and the first steps to combating this deadly disease are awareness and education. Visit www.roanokevagoredluncheon.ahaevents.org for more information on the luncheon and www.heart.org for facts about heart disease and stroke.
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A Fairytale Production
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Spring Social Calendar
Southwest Virginia Ballet presents Cinderella Southwest Virginia Ballet brings the classic fairytale of Cinderella to life on Saturday, May 2 at 2 pm and 7 pm and Sunday, May 3 at 3 pm in the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre. Watch as Cinderella is transformed from a poor servant girl to a beautiful princess with the help of her fairy godmother, animal friends, glass slippers and a pumpkin carriage. She is then whisked away to the Royal Ball where, despite the humorous antics of her ugly stepmother and hilarious stepsisters, she meets the prince of her dreams. This year marks Southwest Virginia Ballet’s 25th anniversary of bringing the art of dance to life in the Roanoke Valley. Artistic director, Pedro Szalay, has created original choreography to the music by famed composer Sergei Prokofiev. The three-act production of Cinderella will feature 59 dancers as well as magnificent sets and costumes. “When I created this ballet for the first time for Southwest Virginia Ballet, I heard this music and it takes you to a dream place. Creating this ballet was very nice and easy in a way because listening to the music will take you to a different place to create the story,” explains Szalay. There are so many stories out there about Cinderella and so many versions so it is wonderful to see that it brings you back to the essence of the story—which is this young girl who has only the memory of her mother who passed away as she enters a new life with her father, stepmother, and stepsisters.” This production offers another opportunity for Southwest Virginia Ballet to showcase its excellence in classical dance, costuming, and instruction. The pre-professional youth dance company has been a part of Southwest Virginia since 1990, and they are known for providing the highest quality of dance training free of charge, while promoting cultural enrichment and awareness of the art of dance. Their training focuses on the development of technical and performance skills. It also emphasizes the importance of discipline, teamwork, and dedication—qualities that are necessary to be successful in all aspects of life. “The story is a beautiful and unique challenge as a choreographer. It also gives me the opportunity to challenge my dancers and create something new,” says Szalay. “The great thing about this production is that is all local dancers. We have talent here, and we need to utilize them and make them professionals in the future.” Southwest Virginia Ballet gives back to our community in multiple ways. Their mission is to make the performing arts experience available to all ages from all walks of life through fulllength productions of varied repertoire including classical ballet, contemporary, and new works. They are committed to offering outreach opportunities for under-served and at-risk children and adults from across Southwest Virginia. One of these outreach opportunities, Southwest Virginia Ballet Gives Back, will offer free tickets for Cinderella to over 500 clients of area human services organizations. Staff members from area human services organizations can contact Dick.Willis@ svballet.org to apply for tickets for their clients. Visit www.svballet.org for more information on show times. To purchase tickets, go to www.roanokeciviccenter.com. page 10 | bella magazine | april 2015
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Bella Sips
a Colorful easter bar Recipes for the holiday & all month long!
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We love Easter. The candy, the egg hunts, the potlucks—it’s the perfect way to celebrate the return of warm weather by reuniting with friends and family. The only thing that could make it better is a few delicious drinks for the adults to enjoy while little ones fill their baskets with goodies! Try out one of our favorites in this issue and visit our Pinterest page for more great recipes! april 2015
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Carrot Margarita Recipe www.sugarandcharm.com 4 ounces fresh carrot juice 2 ounces jalapeño tequila 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier 1 ounce fresh lime juice 1/2 ounce fresh orange juice If you have a juicer at home, make fresh carrot juice. If not, you can buy freshsqueezed carrot juice from a local grocery store. Add all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until combined. Salt the rim of a glass and add one large ice cube. Strain the cocktail over the ice. Serve with lime if you desire.
Italian Cream Soda www.themerrythought.com 3 tablespoons flavor syrup 1 tablespoon heavy cream Ice Sparkling mineral water Add the syrup to a glass then fill the glass 3/4 full of chopped ice. Slowly pour in the sparkling water until the glass is almost full. Add the heavy cream to the top. Mix to drink.
Charleston Pink Lady Cocktail Recipe www.returntosundaysupper.com 4 ½ ounces gin 2 ¼ ounces heavy cream 1 ½ ounces Applejack 1 teaspoon grenadine Handful of ice Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker or jar with lid. Shake vigorously. Strain into cocktail glasses.
Strawberry Grapefruit Mimosas www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com 2 ounces of tequila Pink moscato champagne 5 strawberries (stems removed) 1 large pink grapefruit 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup of ice In a blender, add strawberries and grapefruit juice. Then, add sugar. Blend until smooth. Use a strainer to remove pulp as you pour strawberry grapefruit juice into the cocktail shaker. Add tequila, then ice and shake until well combined and cold. Strain out ice and fill two champagne glasses half way full of strawberry grapefruit juice. Top off glasses with pink moscato. If you have extra strawberries, use a small one to garnish the rim. (photo on pg. 13)
Caramel Cream Egg Easter Cocktail www.dropdeadgorgeousdaily.com Baileys Irish Cream Caramel sauce or topping Crème de cacao Cream Hollow chocolate bunnies/eggs (for melting/serving/eating). Prepare your chocolate by sawing the tops/ears off. Running the knife under hot water first helps to cut through without the chocolate breaking. Add all ingredients (for 2 medium bunnies use 1 cup cream, ½ cup Baileys, and 2 tablespoons crème de cacao) to a martini shaker and shake vigorously. Pour into eggs/bunnies and add a dollop of caramel topping into each egg/bunny/glass.
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Bella Muse
coconut oil
Why it should be a staple in your beauty regimen Written by
Krista Knauer
If you want healthier hair and skin, try picking up coconut oil next time you’re out instead of conditioner and moisturizer. Coconut oil is made from the milk and meat of a mature coconut, and has been used for centuries in the Pacific and South Asia. It does not take long to find half a dozen ways to use coconut oil on Pinterest. One of our personal favorites is using it as a mask prior to washing your hair. The mask works by protecting the cuticle, the outside layer of the hair, from breaking and chipping. To make the most out of oiling your hair, apply the oil before going to sleep and leave it in overnight. Start at the ends of your hair and use sparingly towards the scalp. Remember that too much can make your hair feel greasy, so it is best to start with about half of a tablespoon. Wrap your hair in a towel—not only does this keep the oil from staining your linens, it also keeps heat close to your hair, allowing you to get the most out of the treatment. Wash your hair in the morning—no conditioner needed. Coconut oil is also great for your skin. For the greatest benefit, try applying it to dry areas no more than twice daily. Additionally, studies have shown that it has some antibacterial and antimicrobial effects. However, you should still consult your doctor before trying to treat fungal and other infections with it. Recently oil pulling, or swishing oil around in your mouth, has become popular. Many people use coconut oil rather than other oils because of the antimicrobial benefits and because it tastes better. There is little evidence to suggest it can get rid of plaque or whiten teeth like some claim. However, it does help remove bacteria from your mouth—and that alone is a good reason to give it a try. If you are interested in trying oil pulling, put about a tablespoon of oil in your mouth and swish for 15 to 20 minutes. The oil is a solid until it gets warm, so it will not be a liquid until you chew and swish for a few minutes. When you are finished, spit the oil out in a trash can. As it cools, it will return to a more solid consistency, so it is not safe to spit in your sink. Next, brush and floss your teeth— oil pulling should not replace your normal routine dental care. Coconut oil is edible, but you should limit how much you consume due to the high levels of saturated fat it contains. We recommend keeping one jar for the kitchen and one jar for the bathroom. Once you develop a routine of using it, you may find yourself wondering how you ever lived without it!
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Bella Girl D.I.Y.
D.I.Y. Organization
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Organizing your necklaces can be a daunting task. Placing them in a drawer is definitely NOT the answer, but dealing with the mess of ten other necklaces on the same hook in a jewelry armoire every morning is also not ideal. We love this D.I.Y. Necklace organizer from the Visibly Moved blog because it allows you to pick a few of your favorite pieces and display them in a unique and beautiful fashion.
For this project, you will need:
A drill A flat piece of wood (Visibily Moved used an old piece of driftwood found at the beach.)
Five knobs (You can find these at yard sales, Goodwill,
and other secondhand shops. They can all be different!)
1. Measure and drill the holes for your knobs. 2. Attach your knobs to the board using the already drilled holes. 3. Attach the finished project to the wall and hang your necklaces. Visit www.visiblymoved.blogspot.com for more great projects and stay tuned to our Pinterest page for additional DIY ideas to help you get organized this spring! page 18 | bella magazine | april 2015
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Mind. Body. Soul.
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Tips for avoiding heart disease
Spring is a season for new things—new planting, new decorating and just maybe, new lifestyle choices. The timing is right to take new steps towards better heart health. The weather is warming up, local produce is ripening and outdoor activity is everywhere. Heart disease statistics are alarming. The leading killer in America, heart disease claims 600,000 people each year. In the United States, one in four deaths are caused by heart disease, according to the Center for Disease Control. Each year, 720,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. Cardiovascular disease includes a wide range of problems, including coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, heart failure, high blood pressure or cholesterol, rheumatic heart disease, and arrhythmia. It is imperative to understand heart disease risk factors and make positive changes to avoid them. Heart disease can affect all ages, but major risk factors include: Personal or family history of heart disease; smoking or using tobacco; high blood pressure; diabetes; high cholesterol; obesity; sedentary lifestyle or lack of exercise; depression; and stress. Cigarette smokers are at a high risk and secondhand smoke can be just as dangerous, boosting heart disease and lung cancer risks. In fact, cigarette smokers are two to four times more likely to develop coronary heart disease than nonsmokers. Smoking also doubles a person’s risk for stroke. Many of the risk factors are linked directly to obesity, making the need for a balanced and healthy diet essential. A diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables and chicken improves heart health. Fish, including sardines, salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring
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and trout, offer the highest concentration of Omega 3—a protective fat—in protein. Consume very little red meat and always prepare the leanest cuts possible. Limiting salt intake is also important to a healthy heart. Attempting to modify all your risk factors at once can be discouraging, but even losing five pounds can lower your blood pressure. Set attainable goals and work towards positive changes, adding more as you go. Exercise and movement are vital to your health. Thirty to 60 minutes a day is ideal, but exercise can be divided into 10 minute increments throughout the day. Plan so exercise happens naturally. Simple ideas include parking further away from the office, getting up to stretch every 30 minutes or enjoying outdoor activities with family instead of television. Those suffering with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes should take their medications, keep up with routine screenings and take extra steps to eat healthy. Anyone with risk factors for heart disease should talk with their primary care doctor or cardiologist about prevention steps. Catching heart disease early can make all the difference. Heart disease is often cyclical with poor habits passed on through generations. Changing eating and exercise patterns will have an impact on families for years to come. Working together to make healthy choices is so much easier than going it alone. A healthy heart is worth the effort. april 2015
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Written by
To Eat or Not to Eat?
Decca Knight
parent in training Emotional Overload
We have all been there with our kids. We have watched them have a complete mental breakdown because the color of their Sippy cup is wrong or because they have lost THE MOST important Matchbox car. We stand there in abject horror as our child loses control and flails on the floor. We wonder how they could be so upset about a stupid toy? It is not the end of the world. Right? To them it might be. Their broken toy might be the equivalent of our dented car. Not being able to find the right color crayon might be the equivalent of us losing an important document on our computer. I cannot tell you how many times my young son has become upset over not being able to find his black crayon. In his sweet little mind, there is no hope. No hope of creating his masterpiece without the said implement. All seems lost. Though it is hard to comprehend, our children’s emotions, over minor issues, are authentic to them. Their emotions are as real as ours. We may feel that they are overblown, erroneous, or unreasonable, but for a child, they aren’t. Their growing brains are not the same as ours. Therefore, the perspective through which they see the world is drastically different than ours. As adults, we can rationally convince ourselves that there are other toys or crayons that might suffice. We can regulate our emotions with logical reasoning. But many kids are not equipped to do this. They need us, as parents, to help them move through the storm of emotions instead of merely avoiding the chaos. As parents, we often say, “You are being dramatic” or “It’s not that big of a deal, calm down.” When you do this you are essentially saying that the child’s feelings are not valid. So, instead of chastising, empathize and join with your child. If a child loses some critical toy say, “Buddy, I know that it is tough when you lose things that are really important to you. Let’s come up with some ideas about how we might handle this.” If a child is crying over a friendship/relationship issue say, “I can tell that this is really frustrating and overwhelming for you, and I want to help you figure out what to do.” We don’t ever want our kids to learn that their emotions are wrong, misplaced, or invalid. Their sadness, anger, or anxious moments are real. Kids whose feelings are validated become adults who can identify, understand, and evaluate their feelings. They don’t hide from uncomfortable emotions. They integrate and cope with them.
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Stressful. Frustrating. Annoying.
Start Fresh! Thinking of starting fresh in a new home this spring? The search can be overwhelming—and the internet is flooded information that makes the search seem impossible. Fortunately, the team at Member One is here to help by dispelling a few rumors to make your journey to finding a home a little more manageable.
If these are your thoughts when you think of buying a home— fear no more. House hunting should be exciting and exhilarating and definitely nothing short of memorable. If you have a ton of questions about how to stay on your house hunting game, our Real Estate Team definitely has your back! Our skilled team busted these Top 3 House Hunting Myths:
1. The ‘Impossible’ Loans: Getting a loan isn’t
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your busy lifestyle, we know that finding time to do one more task can be challenging, but we have your back to help make your loan process smooth and efficient. Getting a loan has a bad rep, but our team is here to prove that wrong. Pay them a visit—they’re always willing to help!
2. The Full Piggy Bank: Many of us
have heard that having money saved up is a major-mortgage-must. Yes, it’s a great way to prepare for your dream home; however, it’s not necessarily a must-must-have. Depending on your credit score, our Real Estate team can help you tackle your home financing. Think of them like your handy, dandy portable piggy bank—they have your back at all times.
3. Only One Mortgage Loan: You
might think that there’s only one mortgage loan out there, but there’s actually a variety of options. We not only offer a variety of mortgage loans, but we make sure you’re getting the best fit for you! A few of our options are conventional loans, FHA loans, USDA loans, VA loans and more! april 2015
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Tales From Stacey Rae
Supporting Local Farmers Written by
Stacey Brugh
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Shop local this spring
I said it last spring, and I’ll say it again this year: gardeners are souls to the earth. The legacy they leave is important—not just to their immediate descendants, but to the generations that come after them. I feel a connection to people who grow things in their spare time and provide people with fresh fruits and vegetables for a living. Farm to table nourishment has always been a part of my life. From my dad’s masterpiece garden, to my grandfather’s seed store, to my grandmother’s friends—women who spent half of their days on the farm and then the other part of their day in the kitchen preserving their harvest for the rest of the year—I’ve discovered that growing your food is definitely better than buying it. Believe it or not, there are still people who choose to cultivate plants as their career. One such case is Walter’s Green House. It began as a solution of a mom, Rosalin, to pay for her daughter’s college education. Then, the short term project blossomed into nine greenhouses with over 2000 varieties of annuals, perennials, herbs, succulents, and vegetables. Following in their mother’s footsteps, Rosalin’s daughters, Evelyn and Janet, are now integral parts of the operation. Evelyn runs the greenhouse location and you can find Janet at Roanoke City Farmer’s Market from March until June. They also make beautiful wreaths in the winter months that they sell at the market. This year marks thirty years that customers have flocked to their greenhouse, in search of the newest and latest trends in plants, some of the “tried and true”, or just some of the “weird” ones they know they can find there. Although they have expanded tremendously since their early days, they remain true to their growing methods. “We grow each and every plant ourselves on location, at the foot of Lynnville Mountain in Franklin County,” explains Evelyn. “The latest revival of the farm to table ideology is one that we have always valued. We truly believe that local grown is best.” I have been friends with this family for several years, and the thing I admire most about them is the pride they take in each and every plant— not only getting them to grow, but presenting the end result after months of nurturing them to life by their own hands. Evelyn believes that there are many benefits to take away from gardening, not just the production of beautiful (and sometimes edible) plants. “Gardening offers us a form of exercise with a tangible accomplishment,” she says. “Connecting to nature can also be calming and therapeutic.” For these girls, gardening is more than a career. It is a way of life. They love being outdoors, and having their hands in the dirt. More importantly, they understand the reward of patience and hard work. It is a trait that resides in every gardener I have ever met, and it spills over into their daily interactions with people— creating a calming force that comforts everyone they meet. In the fast-paced world in which we live, it can be hard to find a reprieve from all of the stressful events of life. Even if you do not have a green thumb, or the inclination to garden, I encourage you to visit a few greenhouses this spring. Take a trip to the Roanoke City Farmer’s Market, and visit with my friend Janet and the other souls to the earth. Jan will help you make your home, apartment, or landscape into the masterpiece you want it to be and the farmers are there to keep you fed. It’s a win/win shopping experience!
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bella loves Warm weather is here! Whether that means gardening, traveling, or going to festivals—we hope you will be spending more time outside enjoying it. Declutter and organize— surround yourself with things that are beautiful but also make life easier! Here are a few of our favorite ideas to get you started:
Keep it Simple
Soul Carrier’s mission is to design products that inspire people to come alive and put their soul in alignment. They create beautiful accessories and you can choose your own, unique to your journey. Our favorite is the Kelly Beth, a genuine leather carry-on with a gorgeous micro-suede interior liner. It is the perfect bag for a weekend getaway! Visit www.soulcarrier.com for more information and to purchase one of your own! w w w. l o v e l y b e l l a . c o m
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bella loves Along with their gorgeous candles, Skeem Designes offers these pretty safety matches too! www.skeemdesign.com
Red Large Clay Bracelet from Simbi Haiti. (Each hairbracelet sold keeps Haitians employed and helps raise money to install water filtration systems throughout their country.) www.simbihaiti.com
Modern Country: Inspiring interiors for contemporary country living by Caroline Clifton-Mogg
Be Nice or Leave Throw Pillow from Alexandra Ferguson. www.alexandraferguson.com
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