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Holiday Cheer When I was a child, this was such a magical time of year. My brother, sister and I used to wait, watching out the front door for my aunt, uncle and cousins to arrive on Christmas Eve. That night we would read the nativity story and eat homemade divinity. We would wake up Christmas morning, open presents and spend the day together. There was something thrilling about the anticipation, the ritual of waiting, savoring the prospect of a fabulous Christmas morning. As you can probably tell, it doesn't take much to get me in the holiday spirit. At the first drop in fall temperatures, I start humming Christmas tunes. Thankfully, my co-workers are just as spirited as me. So with Thanksgiving now behind us, it's time we all start gearing up for the hustle and bustle of Christmas and New Year's.

To get you in the Christmas spirit, this issue is very much a guide to the holidays, with several articles intended to spruce up your December. On Page 26 you'll find decorating tips from the talented Drew Parker to last all winter long. His decorations are meant to stay up beyond Christmas and will winterize your home until the snow begins to melt. Katrina Tauchen, our resident "Martha Stewart," teaches us creative ways to wrap our holiday presents in Wrapping 101 on Page 64. Her wrapping ideas are going to wow your recipients and add some extra sparkle underneath the Christmas tree.

Katrina has also come up with step-by-step instructions you won't want to skip over on how to cook the perfect holiday meal, Page 46. She shares what items can be prepared ahead of time so you can spend the evening entertaining your guests.

For me this issue marks one year as publisher. I want to give a special thanks to Dave Baugher and Al Germond for giving me the opportunity to take on this job and trusting me with their fine publication. It has been an exciting, fun-filled year, and I hope for many more to come. I would also like to welcome Lily Dawson to the Columbia Home team. Lily is a Rock Bridge and MU graduate. A small-business owner, she designs, manufactures and sells jewelry with Lily Dawson Designs. Our associate publisher has decided to phase out and explore other opportunities; this leaves Lily with some big shoes to fill, and she is doing a wonderful job. We will miss you dearly, Alfredo, and we wish you the very best in your future endeavors. We send Alfredo off with a peek into his “Spaceship House� on Page 20.

While reading this issue, we also hope to inspire you to shop locally. Columbia is filled with such great locally owned shops, and your patronage supports them and keeps Columbia unique. This is our giving back issue, and we hope it helps you to realize how simple giving back can be. We've included a philanthropy guide, in case service is one of your resolutions in the upcoming year. Whether you choose to give back by volunteering, donating or shopping locally, we at Columbia Home thank you for contributing to the community.

Happy holidays!

Edito r i a l Betsy Bell, Publisher Betsy@ColumbiaHomeMagazine.com Lily Dawson, Assistant to the Publisher Lily@ColumbiaHomeMagazine.com Alfredo Mubarah, Associate Publisher Alfredo@ColumbiaHomeMagazine.com Katrina Tauchen, Copy Editor Katrina@BusinessTimesCompany.com Cons u lta n t Sherry Hockman, Interior Decorating Editor-At-Large MANAG EMENT Chris Harrison, General Manager ChrisH@BusinessTimesCompany.com Renea Sapp, Business Manager ReneaS@BusinessTimesCompany.com Cindy Sheridan, Operations Manager CindyS@BusinessTimesCompany.com DESIGN Kristin Branscom, Art Director Kristin@BusinessTimesCompany.com Beth Snyder, Creative Marketing Director Beth@BusinessTimesCompany.com Rebecca Rademan, Creative Services RebeccaR@BusinessTimesCompany.com MAR KETIN G RE P RESENTATIVES Teresa White TeresaW@BusinessTimesCompany.com Joe Schmitter JoeS@BusinessTimesCompany.com Annie Jarrett Annie@JeffersonCityMag.com CONTRIBUTIN G P HOTOG RA P HERS Taylor Allen, Angelique Hunter, David Owens CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lily Dawson, Kate Smart Harrison, Ellie Hensley, Melanie Lynch, Alfredo Mubarah, Jill Orr, Keija Parssinen, Katrina Tauchen, Kay Wax, Molly Wright, Nancy Yang, Lauren Young Editoria l I n t e r n s Teresa Klassen SUBSCRI P TIONS Subscription rate is $12.95 for 6 issues or $18.95 for 12 issues. Call Cindy Sheridan at (573) 499-1830 ext.1003 to place an order or to inform us of a change of address.

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table of contents

FEATURES

20 The Spaceship House

It’s a beautiful contrast of urban design and rural surroundings in Alfredo Mubarah and Beau Aero’s Columbia home.

26 Dressed for the Season

Do-it-yourself seasonal decorations from decorative painter and muralist Drew Parker that can stay up all winter long.

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59 Welcoming Winter

Greet the cold more fashionably this year.

64 Wrapping 101

With a few simple supplies and a bit of time, these quick and easy ideas are sure to make your gifts stand out beneath that

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70 Seeing the Light

A young woman’s voyage from the darkness of child abuse.

76 ’Tis the Season of Giving

Philanthropies to guide your holiday giving.

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13 Welcome 16 Calendar 34 Expert’s Advice

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36 Design Trend

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38 Designer’s Palette 40 Dear Kate 42 Welcome to the World 44 The Dish 46 Edible Education 52 Shopkeeper’s Story 54 Mommy Chronicles 57 Fashion

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T H E H O L I DAY I S S U E

On the cover

Dazzle your friends and family this holiday season with gifts that look just as special on the outside as they are on the inside.

For easy wrapping ideas, see story on Page 64.

Photo by Angelique Hunter

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World AIDS Awareness Day

Living Windows Festival, The District, 6-8 p.m., free

Hitt Street Harmony, Whitmore Recital Hall, 7 p.m.

Dec. 2-3, She Loves Me, Playhouse Theatre (Stephens) 7:30 p.m., $8-16

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Growing Hope Gala, 2200 I-70 Drive S.W., $75 per ticket

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"We Always Swing" Jazz Series: Nilson Matta & Brazilian Voyage, Murry's, 3:30 and 7 pm, $18-$37

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The Blue Note Presents Borgore, Blue Note, 9:00 p.m., $20

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The Blue Note Presents Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot, Blue Note, 8:30 p.m., $40

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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Friday

Dec. 8-10, She Loves Me (Musical), Playhouse Theatre (Stephens), 7:30 p.m., $8-$16

Mizzou vs.

Northwestern State, Mizzou Arena, 7 p.m.

Kathy Griffin, Jesse Auditorium, 7 p.m., $29-49

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Mizzou vs. William & Mary, Mizzou Arena, 2 p.m.

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St. Louis Symphony Holiday Concert, Jesse Auditorium, 7 p.m., $14-32

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Boonslick Chordbusters Christmas Show, Missouri Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Brandi Carlisle, The Blue Note Dec. 3, 8:30 p.m., $23

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Mizzou vs.

Binghamton, Mizzou Arena, 2 p.m.

Second Saturday Art, Orr Street Studios, noon, free

A Dickens Victorian Christmas, Historic Senior Hall Parlors Dec. 4-6, 7:30 p.m.

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Jerrod Niemann, The Blue Note, 8:30 p.m., $22 Mizzou vs.

Kennesaw State, Mizzou Arena, 7 p.m.

Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound, Central Missouri Humane Society of Columbia, 8, 9 and 10 a.m., $10

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Hanukkah Begins

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New Year's Eve with The Jolly Brothers!, The Blue Note, 9:30 p.m., $15 First Night Columbia, The District, 7 p.m.

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Young Frankenstein, Jesse Auditorium, 7 p.m., $30-40

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Oklahoma, Mizzou Arena, 7 p.m.

Columbia Public Schools Back in Session

Coaches' Meeting, Twin Oaks Sports Complex, 7 p.m.

Harlem Globetrotters, Mizzou Arena, 7 p.m.

Columbia Values Diversity Celebration, Holiday Inn Select Executive Center, 7 a.m., $14

Hickman Invitational Quiz Tournament, Hickman High School

Jan. 12-13, Grant Writing Class, Sponsored by Grant Writing USA, 700 Big Bear Blvd., 9 a.m., $425

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Mizzou vs. Texas A&M, Mizzou Arena, 4:30 p.m.

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Young Frankenstein, Jesse Hall, 8 p.m., $30

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Rascal Flatts, Mizzou Arena, 7:30 p.m.

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Monty Python's Spamalot, Jesse Auditorium, 7 p.m., $19-39

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Chinese New Year

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Jan. 24-25, STOMP, Jesse Auditorium 7 p.m., $17-39

Hickman vs. Rock Bridge Boys Basketball, Hickman High School, 6 p.m. (JV), 7:30 p.m. (Varsity)

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Artrageous Fridays, Downtown Columbia Jan. 20-21 Equine Celebration, Boone County Fairgrounds

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

"We Always Swing" Jazz Series presents Ravi Coltrane, Murry's, 2:30 and 6 p.m., $37

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Early Release Day, Columbia Public Schools

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Adult Prom, ELKS Lodge, 7-11 p.m., $45 per person, $65 per couple, Hosted by Zimmer Radio Group

Rock Bridge Winter Invitational Quiz Bowl Tournament, Rock Bridge High School, $70 per team

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Swan Lake (Moscow Festival Ballet), Jesse Auditorium, 7 p.m., $14-29

Mizzou vs. Texas Tech, Mizzou Arena, 12:30 p.m.

American Heart Association's Heart and Stroke Ball, 5 p.m.

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Sesame St. Live: Elmo Makes Music, Jesse Auditorium, 7 p.m. $12-30

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Hugh E. Stephenson Heart and Stroke Ball Please join us at the Reynolds Alumni Center

January 28, 2012 5 pm Silent and Live Auctions Seated Dinner For more information and tickets please contact the American Heart and Stroke Association (573) 446-3000 ext 3130

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Photo by Angelique Hunter

Exposed beams and an open concept living and dining area make for a spacious feel in Alfredo Mubarah and Beau Aero’s Columbia home.

The wall of windows overlooking the forested surroundings not only provides ample light, but it also brings a touch of nature indoors.

It’s a beautiful contrast of urban design and rural surroundings in Alfredo Mubarah and Beau Aero’s Columbia home.

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By Ellie Hensley | photos by angelique hunter and taylor allen

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When Alfredo Mubarah and Beau Aero moved to Columbia from New York City, each had his own ideas for what their perfect home should look like. Beau wanted to live in a wooded area; Alfredo wanted an ultra-modern house in the center of town. Beau was excited to get back to nature, but Alfredo was apprehensive about leaving the city behind. In the end, they found that the dichotomy created by urban design in rural surroundings made for a beautiful contrast.

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Photo by Angelique Hunter

Looking onto the exposed beams from the home’s second story, viewers gain a bird’s eye view of the ultra-modern design and architectural details.

A change of scene Just last year, the couple was living in a one-bedroom apartment in New York City, where Alfredo worked as a marketing and PR director and Beau ran the company he is still president of today that supplies equipment and infrastructure to build cellular towers. Both loved the city life, and Alfredo was particularly drawn to the arts scene. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, a city of more than 20 million people, he had never lived outside a major metropolitan area. Beau, on the other hand, was born and raised on a farm in Boonville, Mo. He moved to New York for business reasons, and that’s where he met Alfredo.

Although they were happy there, it felt too far away from Beau’s mother, Sandy, whom they have a very close relationship with. “It was always sad to say goodbye to her after our visits together,” Alfredo says.

“She’s the main reason why we chose to move to Columbia.”

In fact, Sandy is the one responsible for finding their house, a 1970s-style place at the end of a woodsy cul-de-sac in the central part of town. The first time Alfredo and Beau looked at it, they decided to pass. “We 22 | december 2011/january 2012

loved the architectural details, the exposed beams, that it has this loft, art gallery feel to it,” Alfredo says, “but the first time we walked in here, it just felt like everything was stuck in the ’70s.”

The outdoor scenery works in harmony with the big city glamour inside: two seemingly disparate entities that strike a perfect balance, just like Alfredo and Beau.

They looked at about 40 other houses in their price range, many of which they dismissed as “too cookie cutter.” But after putting in two offers elsewhere and having no luck, the couple decided to revisit the first house, which was still on the market months later. At 4,000 square feet, the place would be a big change

for them; its living area, at roughly 700 square feet, is the same size as their apartment in the city. But they couldn’t deny its potential.

Alfredo and Beau officially bought the house in April 2011, and then the search for the perfect contractor began. They interviewed at least four and brought along pictures of Alfredo’s old loft to use as inspiration. The stark, monochromatic look they were going for was vastly different from what contractors in Columbia were used to seeing, but they finally found someone who understood their vision. “After I showed them what I thought they were talking about and where they were going, we just kind of clicked,” says Jeff White of Midwest Remodeling and Renovation.

After listening patiently to the two and offering a few cost-effective alternatives, Jeff and his crew brought all their ideas to fruition. The house was inspired by places Beau and Alfredo have known and loved: lofts in SoHo, favorite art galleries, Alfredo’s parents’ house in Sao Paulo, the woods Beau enjoyed as a child. But Alfredo makes it clear that their style is a fusion of urban contemporary and nature, not country.

“There’s nothing country about this house; let’s be honest,” he says.

He’s right. In their house, there’s not a blue and yellow kitchen or a roostershaped gravy boat in sight. From the clean lines that dominate the look to photorealist paintings and to-the-minute technology, this place is as modern as it gets.

Take a look around

Photo by Angelique Hunter

The small foyer leads right to the living and dining room, where the forest stares back through two stories worth of windows.

Every window came with the house. All of them are single-panel, most of them are huge, and none of them has curtains because, as Beau explains, “all the windows are actually frames to look out on nature’s beauty.”

On the opposite wall is a stone fireplace, the unexpected centerpiece of the house.

Beau and Alfredo’s initial plan was to cover it up or completely remove it, but friends urged against it. When they heard the house’s builder, George Hulett, had specially commissioned the fireplace, they made up their minds to keep it. “The original

builder put some love and a lot of thought into some architectural details,” Beau says.

“We wanted to find a way to preserve those, build on that, but still make it our own home, too.”

“The original builder put some love and a lot of thought into some architectural details. We wanted to find a way to preserve those, build on that, but still make it our own home, too.”

— Beau Aero They kept the exposed beams above the living room, but they knocked down the second-story wall to create a loft. It

has the effect of making the space seem much more open. So open, in fact, that visitors might expect their voices to echo.

“In keeping with the airy feel, we wanted to have everything floating like this,” says Alfredo, gesturing to the walnut cabinet hovering a foot off the ground that serves as their entertainment center.

Their 65-inch flat-screen TV is mounted above the cabinet and connected to a 5.1 surround sound system, which Pure Audio of Columbia installed in the home along with a distributed audio system. When Alfredo turns a loud movie on, a whopping tidal wave of sound breaks over the living room. It feels as if the house should be shaking — it would be impossible to fall asleep watching a movie here.

Of the many chandeliers Alfredo has in his house, his favorite is the recreated Italian design from the ’50s by Gino Sarfatti, one of his favorite designers, which provides light from 50 lamps set on spidery arms and hangs above the dining room table. “It’s kind of a famous lamp,” Alfredo says.

Large 24-by-24-inch porcelain and glass tiles look sleek and modern in Alfredo and Beau’s galley kitchen.

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Photo by taylor allen

THIS Photo AND BOTTOM LEFT by Angelique Hunter

Alfredo thinks their galley kitchen would be easy to cook in, but he admits they rarely cook for themselves. This room is also spotlessly white, with 24-by-24-inch porcelain and glass tiles that tie the look together seamlessly, though they were no picnic to install. “It was probably my favorite thing once I had it finished, but I hated it when I had to do it,” Jeff says of the tiles.

“It was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life.”

Down the hall in the master bedroom, Alfredo demonstrates how he can control both the thermostat and the music playing throughout the house from his iPhone.

Technological features such as these are one of the reasons Jeff and his crew call it “The Spaceship House.”

Cutting the laundry room space in half allowed for an area to add a walk-in closet in the master bedroom, one thing the house was sorely lacking. Their closet is filled with so many clothes racks, cubbyholes and drawers that it would make disorganization difficult for anyone. Using doors from Alfredo’s parents’ house in Brazil as inspiration, the two had “barn doors” made for their closet and bathroom. The handsome sliding doors saved so much space that Jeff has started recommending them to other clients.

Around the corner, the room opens up to a master bath, though the toilet and shower are hidden behind another barn door. More huge tiles cover the floor and climb the walls. When he’s told that all the white makes it look like an Apple store, Alfredo thinks that’s the best compliment he could receive. The only downside, Alfredo admits, “the white is definitely difficult to keep clean.”

Top Above: An ornate mirror tops the clean-line bathroom vanity. ABOVE: A sculptural detail in its own right, the egg-shaped tub in the master bath adds an especially custom look to the space. LEFT: From the master bedroom, Alfredo and Beau can control the thermostat and music playing throughout the house, thanks to high-tech additions from Pure Audio.

When the plumber came to install their freestanding, egg-shaped tub, he had never seen anything like it. The tub’s tall, complicated-looking faucet is striking enough to pass as metal sculpture. The bathroom vanity, another floating cabinet, has twin sinks and tiny blue tiles set in the walls behind the mounted square mirrors. Like the kitchen, the room is full of straight, clean lines that guide the viewer’s eye to something else worth gazing at.

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the hall, he has a tiny nook with a custommade walnut desk and shelves, which hold art and fashion books. Behind the desk chair hangs one of four photorealist paintings in the house by Doug Weaver, an artist whose work they discovered at a party at Orr Street Studios.

During their waking hours, Alfredo and Beau spend the most time in the lofted room at the end of the hall, the more casual of their sitting rooms. Instead of a wooden railing, they have a glass and chrome banister. Looking over the banister at the exposed beams, it is easy to imagine oneself in a

spaceship, but the forested periphery brings the viewer back to earth. The outdoor scenery works in harmony with the big city glamour inside: two seemingly disparate entities that strike a perfect balance, just like Alfredo and Beau.

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TOP ABOVE: Upstairs, a tiny nook with a custom-made walnut desk and shelves holds art and fashion books.

ABOVE: Beau Aero (left), Alfredo Mubarah and dog André.

Contractor: Jeff White, Midwest Home and Remodeling Audio: Travis Huff, Pure Audio Carpet, kitchen and bathroom backsplash: Busenbark Countertops: DKB and Carved in Stone Cabinets and closets: Stick Man Productions Electric: Stidham Electric Plumbing: Snell Plumbing

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Dressed for the

Season

Decorations from Drew Parker that can stay up all winter long

By Molly Wright | Photos by david owens

e all look forward to decorating our homes for the holidays. Traditions aside, nothing chases away winter’s dark days like the warmth and sparkle of seasonal decorations. But for many of us, the holidays end too soon, and we secretly wish we could wait until after old man winter has truly left the building to pack everything away.

Columbia resident Drew Parker, decorative painter and muralist, says we can avoid the dreaded holiday décor letdown by decorating for the winter season rather than concentrating on the few weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. According to Parker, this way you have “something you can put up way before Thanksgiving and leave until Valentine’s Day or later.”

Follow these step-by-step instructions for three of Parker’s wintry designs, and your home decorations can last from the first whiff of pumpkin spice to the end-of-winter’s welcomed thaw.

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Wintry Chandelier

Materials: • 3 pieces of artificial pine garland, in varying lengths from 2 to 3 feet • artificial wispy pine sprays and artificial juniper sprays • 2 to 3 frosted real tree branches with real pine cones attached • artificial pepperberry and pyracantha sprays • artificial pomegranate branches with fruit • Styrofoam ball covered in allspice • groupings of artificial oranges with cloves

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• bundle of large (16-inch) real cinnamon sticks tied with a ribbon • green pipe cleaners to hold everything in place 1. To build bulk, hang pine garlands upside-down, and tie with pipe cleaners to the chandelier chain where it meets the ceiling. If your chain is exceptionally long, tie the garland closer to the chandelier. Parker prefers using artificial items inside the home. “You have so much more control over the actual piece,” she says, so they last longer and aren’t as messy. Flexible pipe cleaners are easy to manipulate and don’t scratch surfaces.

2. Add layers by tying small amounts of wispy pine and juniper sprays into the garland using pipe cleaners or by twisting the garland around the pieces to hold them in place.

3. Create movement by arranging frosted (flocked) pine

branches throughout the decoration. “This adds a little twinkle without adding anything super shiny,” Parker says. Extending one branch down through the chandelier gives the decoration an outdoorsy, natural look.

4. Add color by scattering pepperberry and pyracantha sprays throughout the base greens. Parker says pay attention to proportion because adding too few of something will be lost, and too much will overwhelm.

5. Add dimension by mixing in pomegranate branches with attached fruit. Today’s artificial fruits look incredibly real.

6. Add fragrance by attaching two or three allspice-covered Styrofoam balls. The fragrance is appealing throughout the winter months, not just during the holidays.

7. To add additional volume, attach two or three groups of cloved oranges and the cinnamon stick bundle.

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Winter Mantel

Materials: • artificial pine garland with white pine cones • artificial wispy pine sprays • 3 vases, various sizes • white/gray ceramic “resting” deer or something similar • 2 decorative platters

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• artificial or real tallow berry • artificial or real juniper • preserved boxwood in rusty urns 1. Drape garland along mantel edge, and allow the extra to flow down the ends. Secure garland with a thin wire connecting it to a couple of screws in wall behind the mantel.

2. Add wispy pine to soften the look and create a sense of movement.

3. Position taller jars on either end of the mantel with the smaller jar on the outside of one. “Use something

from your own personal collection,” Parker suggests.

Repositioning from other areas of the house makes the items seem new but doesn’t cost anything.

4. Place tallow berry and juniper separately in tall jars so they extend several inches above the brims.

5. Center deer on the mantel to add holiday flair.

6. Center and hang the two decorative platters on the mantel wall, with the smaller platter above the larger one.

7. Place boxwood urns at the base of the mantel on each side to frame the space.

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Winter Wreath

Materials: • basic artificial wreath • artificial magnolia sprays • artificial boxwood sprays • artificial juniper sprays • 4-inch, wire-edged champagne white and silvery plaid ribbon • artificial shiny eucalyptus sprays

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• glass Christmas balls, coordinated with ribbon color, in various sizes • additional items such as children’s handmade ornaments (optional) • green pipe cleaners 1. Start with the wreath. Parker says for use outside the home, fresh can be used; however, “a string of warm days can cause the greenery to go brown or dry out faster.”

2. Twist magnolia sprays into the wreath so they don’t look like they are just sitting on the top.

3. Add boxwood sprays with a similar technique.

Fresh boxwood, which is green in the winter, can be substituted.

4. Add volume and a hint of color with juniper sprays.

5. Manipulate ribbon into a simple 3-inch loop bow, proportional to the size of the wreath. For wreaths left up all winter, Parker suggests using ribbons with nontraditional Christmas colors. Thread a pipe cleaner around the bow and through the wreath, and attach it to the back. Tuck ribbon tails into the wreath in a serpentine fashion so they look nestled in the greenery.

6. Add eucalyptus sprays, which can be taken out after Christmas if desired.

7. Use pipe cleaners to attach glass Christmas balls.

Storage: Cover wreath with a dry-cleaning bag, and hang it in the basement until next year to keep dust off and make the decoration last longer.

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Ask the Expert: Yoga Sol Yoga Sol and Wave Flow Yoga founder Polly Sweitzer at year 20. I grew up in Laguna Beach, Calif., and used yoga as a warm-up for ocean sports. I have grown immensely since becoming a teacher six years ago and continue to educate myself. I am off to school again this month for a teacher training with Shiva Rea in Los Angeles and look forward to sharing my experience with Columbia yogis.

What are some common misconceptions about yoga?

What is your most popular yoga class? Intermediate flow and Iyengar classes seem to be the most popular lately, but there is a true ebb and flow at play here. Saturday morning is always great as well as our Sunday class, which benefits True North women’s shelter.

How long does it usually take for people to notice the effects of yoga? Yoga stretches not only your muscles but also the

That you need to be young and healthy and are expected to bend like a gymnast. The truth is you’re never too old or unfit to participate. Another big misconception is that yoga is religious. A spiritual practice, yes. Church, no.

If you are close to your faith, yoga will only serve to heighten that connection.

soft tissues of your body. That includes ligaments, tendons and the fascia sheath that surrounds your muscles. All styles of yoga will provide benefits in a very short period of time. In one study, practitioners had up to 35 percent improvement in flexibility after only eight weeks. Mental benefits such as clarity and calmness will be achieved immediately.

How does yoga compare to other forms of exercise? I’m a big fan of many sports: surfing,

How many forms of yoga are there? Is there a simple way to keep them all straight? There are so many forms of yoga

skiing, hiking. It’s the mind/body connection that is so unique to yoga. Yoga prepares your mind, body and soul so you may confidently chase your dreams and gracefully deal with your failures.

that it can be baffling. My advice would be to explore the classes in your area at a reputable studio, and find a teacher whom you connect with. Keep in mind that all forms of yoga are descendants of the ancient lineages. With 5,000 years of practice history and more than 11 million American yogis, this is much more than a trend.

What are some of the biggest benefits of yoga? A sense of ease and fluidity throughout your body and being part of a like-minded community.

What sort of health/physical benefits do people experience through yoga? Every person takes something different with them from each class, but all enjoy myriad benefits. You can expect to lower your blood pressure and increase your stamina, flexibility, strength and balance while enjoying the purifying power of sweat and the stillness that comes with meditation.

How is yoga used in healing? There is irrefutable healing power when you link your body, mind and soul. Many students use yoga to help overcome trauma, addiction, frustration and disease. It’s the science of the subtle energy body that transforms people. In fact, the success of so many has spawned a new school of yoga called Yoga Therapy, which focuses on psychological as well as physical blocks.

How can yoga be used for meditating? Most classes will include some form of meditation or breathing techniques along with the physical postures. This is when the magic happens.

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What is Wave Flow Yoga? Many of my students asked me what kind of yoga I practice. My years on the ocean and surfing make my style more fluid, so I decided to call it Wave Flow, which is a blend of ancient Hatha and Vinyasa flow.

The energy in your body also moves in waves, which you can learn to harness in your yoga practice.

Which class is best for beginners? I recommend starting with a gentle flow class, Atma-Jayam or Intro to Lyengar. All of our teachers are highly trained and can modify any pose to different body types and capability levels. Simply make the teacher aware of any concerns or conditions that you might have.

I’m a star on Wii Fit. Does that mean I’m ready for intermediate yoga? Caution: You are unsupervised with Wii or videos, and that is how people get injured. In the safety of a studio, you will get sound adjustments by qualified teachers and a practice specifically customized to fit your needs.

How large are classes? We have a lovely and large yoga community. Class sizes fluctuate with the seasons, but we enjoy an average of eight people per class.

How affordable is this? Can you put a price on health and happiness? Our price structure is very affordable at $15 for a drop-in and $10 per class for a 10-class pass, which never expires.

Photos by taylor allen

How long have you been practicing yoga? I stopped counting

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design trend | bring in the heat Valli Giambattista 2011 r Fall/Winte

Bring in the Heat Red hot hues sizzled on the runway this year with full-length red gowns and rouge-colored lipstick. Garnish your home in garnet and rose to pump up the heat factor and accentuate tired neutrals. Find these crimson accessories at local retailers such as Tallulah's and S. Stewart Home.

Product Information (counterclockwise from upper left): Red Enamel Plate, McAdams' Ltd., $42; Embroidered Pillow, Ashley Furniture, $42; Ceramic Buddha Head, I.O. Metro, $29; Waterford Flute, Dillard's, $160 for pair; Large Vintage-finish Clock, S. Stewart Home, $99.95; Printed Potholder and Mitt Set, Tallulah's, $16; Square Bamboo Bowl, McAdams' Ltd., $25; Mikasa Crystal Bowl, Dillard's, $34; Glass Candle Holder, Ashley Furniture, $22; Decorative Glass Swirl, Pier 1 Imports, $45; Snowflake Taper Candles, Tallulah's, $20 for pair; Black Beaded Candleholders, Tallulah's, $15.50 for pair; Ceramic Urn, S. Stewart Home, $39.95; Wallpaper Samples, Johnston Paint & Decorating.

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designer's palette | designs by priya

Growing Room Priya Batchu, owner of Innovative Designs by Priya in Columbia, shows how to create a girl’s bedroom that ages gracefully.

By Ellie Hensley | photos by taylor allen

Sure, your daughter knows exactly what her ideal bedroom would look like right now, but how do you know what she’ll want five years down the road? Such is the dilemma when redecorating any child’s room, but Priya Batchu, owner of Innovative Designs by Priya, was up to the challenge.

“Kids grow up so fast, and you spend so much money, but you want a room you can convert easily when they’re in that middle stage,” she says. “Then, when they get older and move away, you can convert it again without spending too much.”

Batchu selected her bedroom with girls ages 9 to 12 in mind, but you can easily keep these pieces as accents as your child grows well into her teens. Batchu notes that furniture for teens is typically expensive and in a few years will no longer fit the room.

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“Buy versatile pieces that will work for your teen and your young child alike,” she says.

With mature brights and fun accent pieces, Batchu’s collection is the perfect level of adventurous. She says eclectic décor transitions easily as the years go by. Shades of purple are in right now, but she also chose the color for its versatility. Her younger daughter, now 26, grew up in a purple room, and she still loves sleeping in it when she visits. “It’s still the way she left it, but it’s not a baby room anymore,” she says. “And I still have the memory of when she was young.”

Wallpaper samples provided by Johnston Paint and Decorating; Framed picture, curtain rods, pillows and mirror by Innovative Designs; Lamp by Ashley Furniture; Bench from Grace; Piggy bank and painting from Poppy.

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dear kate Life, love, family and more.

Your questions answered.

dear kate,

I have four children ranging in age from 10 to 18; two are biological, and two are my step-children. My husband and I have been married for five years, and we do our best to maintain equality and fairness in our blended family, from privileges to expectations to gift giving. Although we’ve found a comfortable way of managing this within our immediate family, my husband’s mother has not. This is especially evident when it comes to gift giving. I understand if my mother-in-law wants to bestow greater gifts on her biological grandchildren but have asked when Christmas comes around that she not lavish her biological grandchildren with multiple expensive gifts (iPhones, laptops, gaming systems) while her step-grandchildren receive ill-fitting cable-knit sweaters. Christmas is looming, and I don’t want to witness another gift exchange where my kids sit silently by feeling neglected. K.M. Dear k.m.

Combining two households is not for the faint of heart, but it sounds like you and your husband have put a lot of effort into creating a singular, equitable new home for your family. Because your request has not been honored, I suggest it’s time for another conversation, one that does not leave room for this to happen again. If your husband was not a part of your earlier attempts, I suggest that he join you in your request for equal treatment.

Address your concerns frankly with Grandma. Let her know how hard the two of you have worked to create a unified family and how her behavior simply serves as an opportunity for resentment and division. Share some options of what the two of you find acceptable, and leave it to her to determine how she wants to proceed.

You could request that she select a monetary value and spend equally on all of your children; ask that she not do gifts at all; or acknowledge that it may be important to her to gift the way she deems appropriate, but she is not welcome to give those gifts during your family holiday time. Come up with a few alternatives that you and your husband can live with, and let grandma decide, all the while making it abundantly clear that if she chooses to continue disparate gift giving during the holidays, she has to do it on her own time.

dear kate,

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for a bailout. My husband and I have continued to ante up for fear of what would happen to him if we didn’t and because we want the best for him. He called recently asking for more financial assistance as he is three car payments behind and his vehicle is about to be repossessed. If he doesn’t have his car, then he can’t get to work, and he needs this job to support himself. How do we help him help himself? B.K.

Dear b.k.

Not to sound overly harsh, but perhaps it’s time for your son to learn the bus schedule. From the limited information provided, it sounds as if you have given him every opportunity to succeed, and instead of taking ownership of that success, he continually looks to his parents to ensure it for him. My first thought is, why wouldn’t he call you? Historically speaking, a phone call home has been the answer to all of his troubles. His concept of self-reliance consists of relying on the two of you.

Loving someone and wanting the best for him or her does not equate to sheltering him or her from reality.

As hard as it is to see someone you love struggle, that struggle is often what helps people become independent and self-reliant. It doesn’t sound as if your son has ever had to face the consequences of his decisions, so if his poor choices don’t have negative outcomes, why would he change his behavior?

Could you and your husband have a loving but honest conversation with your son that basically outlines what you shared in your letter? Share your concerns and the pattern you have seen over the years, both in his behavior and your response to it. Acknowledge the great gifts and abilities he has while also acknowledging your role in not allowing him to fully rely on those. Let him know you believe the permanent safety net you have provided has not necessarily been in his best interests, and it’s time to do things differently.

Yes, he will probably be unhappy with your new stance and might even stop communication indefinitely. But if success is what you desire for him, then this seems like a good way to achieve it. Eventually, it’s likely you all will end up with a relationship based on trust, honesty, love and reciprocity, not just on money and security.

Have a question for Kate?

Email kate.smart@gmail.com Kate Smart Harrison holds a B.A. in psychology from Loyola University, New Orleans and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri. Kate also attended a graduate program in Austria for peace studies and conflict transformation.

Disclaimer: The advice provided in this column is for general informational and educational purposes only; it is not offered as, and does not constitute, a therapeutic relationship or psychotherapeutic advice. None of the information presented is intended as a substitute for professional consultation by a qualified practitioner.

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So many CUSTOMIZABLE OPTIONS, it won’t fit on this page!

Welcome to the World Avery L. Bruns Pa r e n t s : Matt and Rachel B i rt h w e i g h t: 8 pounds

The most memorable thing that has happened since becoming a parent: I think the most memorable moment for us has been seeing our two older boys’ reactions when they came to the hospital to meet their sister, Avery, for the first time.

Easton A. Branscom Pa r e n t s : Jeff and Kristin B i rt h w e i g h t: 6 pounds, 10.5 ounces

What is the best thing about being a mother? The fact that I can just hold him and stare at him any time I want puts a huge smile on my face.

What has surprised you most about being parents? You really don’t get any sleep!

Grady J. Houin

YOUR LIFE. YOUR HOME. YOUR STYLE.

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What did you not expect that happened? I didn't expect to have such a natural instinct to be a mom. For nine months I was so worried about how to be the best mom, but you immediately bond with your child and it's like you know everything they need and want. Being a mom came way more naturally than I ever imagined.

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the dish | world harvest foods

Global Influence Enjoy ingredients from around the world with this tasty dish from World Harvest Foods and Chef Grant Bartle Goat Tikka Masala • 1 pound bone-in goat from Australia • 1 cup yogurt from Lebanon • 1 ¼ cup tikka marinade from India • ½ cup olive oil from Italy

• 2 cups basmati rice from Turkey • 6 piquanté peppers from South Africa • 4 ounces feta from France • 2 tablespoons dried rosemary • 3 tablespoons sugar

Photo by taylor allen

preparation Slow roast the goat at 375 degrees until thawed. Baste individual goat pieces with rosemary and ¼ cup of olive oil. Allow goat to cook for at least two more hours or until inside temperature reaches 145 degrees.

While the goat is cooking, mix the tikka marinade and yogurt in a small mixing bowl.

When the goat is almost complete, heat sugar in skillet with remaining olive oil until the sugar is dissolved. Add the tikka and yogurt mixture to the skillet to heat, and save a small portion to baste the goat with before removing it from the grill or oven.

Also while the goat is cooking, prepare the basmati rice according to instructions.

Use the remaining tikka and yogurt to baste the goat. Plate the rice, then goat, then sauce. Stuff the piquanté peppers with the feta, and place around the plate as garnish. CH All ingredients are available at World Harvest Foods in Columbia, with whom Bartle partnered for this issue’s The Dish. Ingredients provided by World Harvest Foods, worldsfoods.com.

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Planning the

Perfect Holiday

Meal Story and Photos By Katrina Tauchen

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Amid all the hustle and bustle of the season, it’s easy to let the stress of planning, shopping and preparing for the perfect meal inhibit our ability to sit back and enjoy the holiday. Between the multiple dishes, the varying cook times and the never-ending list of prep work, even experienced home cooks find themselves overwhelmed with the notion of getting everything assembled, prepared and on the table by the time guests arrive. This year, rather than resign yourself to another stress-filled holiday, let Columbia Home relieve the pressure with a relaxed, easy-toprepare meal plan that will wow your family and friends. With time-saving tips and an organized schedule, you’ll be putting your feet up in no time.

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The Game Plan ✦

✦

Easy-to-follow play-by-play for a holiday meal for eight

➲Menu➲

Cranberry orange scones (breakfast) Mini Brie and apple quiche (appetizer) Spinach, roasted pear and Parmesan salad Roast turkey (main course) Cranberry chutney (side) Roast parsnips (side) Ginger spice cookies (dessert)

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➲ • Finalize your menu and shop for ingredients.

• Prepare dough for cranberry orange scones. Store in the freezer until next week.

four days before: • If you’re cooking a frozen turkey, begin thawing it in the refrigerator.

two days before:

• Prepare cranberry chutney, and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

• Slice parsnips for side dish, and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

the day before:

• Bake ginger spice cookies, and store in an airtight container once they’re cool.

• Whisk together dressing for salad. Keep covered in the refrigerator.

the day of:

• Early morning: Bake cranberry orange scones (20 to 25 minutes).

• Late morning: Chop apples for quiche appetizer; brush with lemon juice to keep them from browning, and place in the refrigerator until ready to use. Also, slice Brie for quiche, then return to the refrigerator.

• Afternoon: Remove turkey from the refrigerator, and let it rest on kitchen counter for 1 to 1 ½ hours. Calculate the expected cook time for your turkey based on its weight, and add one total hour (to account for the time it will take to get it prepped and 30 minutes of resting after it’s cooked). Adjust your start time for cooking the turkey accordingly. Preheat oven well in advance to ensure you’ll be ready on time.

• Late afternoon: Remove cranberry chutney from refrigerator if you’re planning to serve it at room temperature. Also at this time, shave the Parmesan for the salad, and roast the pears. Once pears are cool, assemble salad, but don’t add the dressing until just before serving.

• Hour and a half before meal: Assemble and bake the mini quiche, and serve warm once all guests have arrived.

• Half hour before meal: Remove turkey from the oven, and allow it to rest for 30 minutes before carving. Now that the oven is free, roast the parsnips. Also, slice good bread from a local bakery to serve with the meal.

• Just before serving: Fill drinks, dress salad, place everything in serving dishes and bring to the table. Bon appétit!

Roast turkey

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the week before:

➲ Recipes • frozen or fresh whole turkey (about 15 pounds) • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted • 1 red apple, sliced • 1 yellow onion, sliced • 1 cinnamon stick • 4 sprigs rosemary • 6 leaves sage • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • ½ teaspoon black pepper

➲ Directions:

Heat oven to 500 degrees.

Remove giblets from turkey, rinse the turkey inside and out, and pat it dry with paper towels.

Combine the apple, onion, cinnamon and 1 cup of water in a heavy pot, and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, until ingredients become fragrant.

Add the mixture, along with the rosemary and sage, to the turkey’s cavity. Transfer the turkey to the wire rack of a roasting pan, tuck the wings underneath, and coat the skin liberally with melted butter. Season with the salt and pepper.

Roast the turkey, uncovered, on lowest rack of the oven until browned, about 30 minutes. Add 1 cup of cold water to pan, and cover the turkey loosely with foil. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees, and continue roasting until a thermometer inserted in one of the turkey’s thighs reads 180 degrees, which should take about 2 to 2 ½ hours. Let the turkey rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. Serves 10–15.

• Recipe adapted from Alton Brown’s roast turkey (foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/ good-eats-roast-turkey-recipe/index.html) and Real Simple’s basic roast turkey (realsimple.com/ food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/basic-roastturkey-10000001549022/index.html) columbiahomemagazine.com | 49

➲

Cranberry orange scones

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour • ¼ cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling on tops of scones • 1 tablespoon baking powder • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest • 6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small cubes • 1 cup dried cranberries • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed orange juice • 1 scant cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing on tops of scones • 1 large egg • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

➲ Time-saving tip:

A fancy breakfast doesn’t have to take hours. Up to a few weeks before the holiday, follow this recipe until just before the baking point, then store frozen scones in a plastic freezer bag until Christmas morning.

➲ Directions: Place the dry

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• 8 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried • 2 Bosc pears, cored and cut in half • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar • 2 ounces Parmesan, shaved • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • 1 teaspoon sugar • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

➲ Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place pear

halves cut side down in a glass baking dish, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and 3 tablespoons of water.

Bake, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until pears are tender.

Remove from oven, and allow pears to cool in the liquid. Once cooled, transfer pear halves to a cutting board, and discard liquid. Cut each pear half lengthwise into thin slices, and place in a large bowl.

Toss spinach and Parmesan with the roasted pears in the large bowl. To make dressing, whisk together 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Whisk in oil, then drizzle lightly on salad (don’t overdress). Serve remaining dressing on table. Serves 8. * Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens, bhg. com (bhg.com/recipe/salads/spinach-pear-and-shavedparmesan-salad)

Roasted parsnips

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ingredients and orange zest in the large bowl of a food processor (fitted with the chopping blade) and pulse to combine. Add the butter, and pulse 10 or so times (you should retain some small pieces of butter).

Transfer flour mixture to a large mixing bowl. Fold cranberries into mixture.

In a large measuring cup place heavy cream, egg, orange juice and vanilla. Mix well, then pour into flour mixture.

Using a fork, fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture while gradually turning the bowl (you’re aiming for a folding motion, not stirring). When dough begins to come together, gently knead dough into a ball shape.

Transfer dough ball to floured board, and gently pat it into a 6- or 7-inch circle. Use a pastry scraper or large chef’s knife to cut it into 8 triangles.

Place the scones on a wax-paper-lined sheet pan, and freeze until solid.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place frozen scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Brush tops with cream, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning pan halfway through. Scones are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Yields 8. * Recipe adapted from mrslarkin’s blueberry scones on Food52.com (food52.com/recipes/11455_royal_wedding_

➲

Spinach, roasted pear and Parmesan salad

• 1 pound parsnips, peeled • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

➲ Directions:

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place parsnips on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix ingredients on the baking sheet until oil, salt and pepper are evenly dispersed over the parsnips.

Spread parsnips in an even layer, dot with butter, and bake until they’re tender, about 25 minutes. Serves 8.

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• ¾ cup unsalted butter • 1 cup sugar • 1 egg • ¼ cup molasses (overflowing a bit) • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking soda • 3 heaping teaspoons cinnamon • 2 heaping teaspoons ginger • ½ heaping teaspoon cloves • ½ teaspoon salt

Cranberry chutney

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Ginger spice cookies

• 12 ounces fresh cranberries, cleaned and dried • 1 ¼ cup sugar • 2 teaspoons orange zest

➲ Directions: Using the paddle attachment in a standing mixer, combine

cranberries, sugar and orange zest.

Mix at a very low speed for about 1 hour 20 minutes (to keep cranberries from flying out of the mixer before they start breaking down, cover mixer loosely with a kitchen towel. Do keep an eye on it, though). After a while, cranberries will begin to break down and macerate. Serves 8–10. * Recipe adapted from newyorktimes.com (well.blogs. nytimes.com/2010/11/16/an-awardwinning-chef-reinvents-the-classics)

➲ Time-saving tip:

➲ Directions: Cream butter and sugar in an electric mixer, then add egg and molasses and mix together. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt in a separate bowl, then add slowly to butter/sugar mixture. Mix until just combined.

Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls, roll in sugar, and place on a parchmentlined cookie sheet (about 1 ½ inches apart). Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees, until firm on the outside but still soft on the inside. Yields 40.

[Note: To freeze dough before baking, use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to make dough balls, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Put baking sheet in freezer until dough is firm. Transfer dough to a freezer-safe container, and store for up to three months. To bake the cookies, just add 1 or 2 minutes to the recipe’s normal bake time.]

Mini Brie and apple quiche

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These homemade cookies are not only delicious, but they also can be made up to three months in advance and kept in the freezer until ready to bake. It’s also helpful to bake them a day or two in advance; chewy, molasses-filled cookies typically taste best on day two or three.

• 30 mini phyllo shells (two 1.9-ounce packages) • 1/2 apple, peeled and diced • 5 eggs • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard • 1/4 teaspoon salt • pinch of ground black pepper • pinch of ground nutmeg • 4 ounces Brie (about half of a small wheel), cut into 30 pieces

➲ Time-saving tip:

Although these mini quiches should be assembled right before baking, you can cut down on prep time by cutting your apples earlier in the day and brushing them with lemon juice to keep them from browning.

➲ Directions:

Place phyllo shells on parchment-lined baking sheet, and divide apples among shells.

Whisk together eggs, mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a large bowl or measuring cup (something that can be used for pouring). Pour mixture over the apple in phyllo shells, and dot with Brie squares.

Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 15 minutes, or until egg is set, Brie is melted and phyllo shells begin turning golden brown on edges. Cool slightly before serving. Yields 30. * Recipe from newyorktimes.com (well.blogs. nytimes.com/2010/11/15/savory-pastries-to-wowholiday-guests) columbiahomemagazine.com | 51

shopkeeper's story | s. stewart

Feels Like Home

Beverly Reid, owner of S. Stewart Home in the Broadway Shops, welcomes customers to her cozy store and invites them to browse, relax and stay awhile.

by Molly Wright | photos by taylor allen

C

ustomers meander through S. Stewart Home, Beverly Reid’s cozy store in the Broadway Shops. Her wide variety of holiday items, glassware, jewelry, clocks and furniture certainly makes it easy. But for Reid, making customers feel at home is more than just a sales tactic; it’s a philosophy she learned from her grandmother, a woman who Reid believes knew the true meaning of welcoming and whose name graces the front of Reid’s store.

Reid was born in Corona, Calif., the second of four children to John and Velma Wolfe. Reid’s father grew up in the tiny town of Milan, Mo., and her mother, to whom Reid attributes her workaholic tendencies — “My mom never sat down,” she says — hails from Mountain Grove, Mo. Because Reid’s father was in the Air Force, her family moved every two to three years. “You make friends, and then you move,” Reid says. But she adds that the frequent pulling up stakes and traveling actually strengthened her family and widened her global view.

“It was good to experience the different cultures; we got to meet a lot of neat people,” she says, adding that she learned tolerance and respect for others as well.

A taste of retail

When Reid was in junior high, her father retired from the military and moved the family to Lebanon, Mo. There, Reid connected with her maternal grandmother, Sally Stewart Casey, whose welcoming presence had a profound effect on her. “She loved everybody; everybody was treated the same,” Reid says. “Whenever you came by, she sat down and spent time with you. She created an atmosphere that made everyone feel comfortable and at home.”

While in Lebanon, Reid also met her future husband, Randy Reid, whose family owned the Shepherd Hills Factory Outlet. Reid began working at the store and got her first taste of the retail business. In the mid ’70s, the couple left Lebanon to attend the University of Missouri in Columbia, and they married during the two years they lived there. Returning to Lebanon, Reid enrolled in what is now Missouri State and received her B.S. in business management in 1979. Additionally, she became the senior buyer and merchandise manager at the Lebanon store, where, remembering the coziness of her grandmother’s home, she began adding more home décor items to the shelves. “At the very beginning we had 52 | december 2011/january 2012

more souvenir-y types of things, like walnut bowls, a lot of wood products,” Reid says.

Over time, Reid worked with many vendors and discovered the benefits in maintaining those contacts. For instance, she forged relationships with the owners of Pink House Jewelry and Justice Furniture, two product lines featured at S. Stewart, during her Shepherd Hills days. “Vendors know I’m going to push their product, so we work on getting the best prices that we can,” which benefits everyone, she says.

“Vendors know I’m going to push their product, so we work on getting the best prices that we can…” — Beverly Reid Launching the business Reid has two sons, Chris and Casey, who both attended MU. Although Casey moved on to Springfield after graduation, Chris stayed in Columbia and married his wife, Rebecca. When Reid divorced recently, she decided to leave Lebanon and relocate to Columbia as well, where within a year she launched a new business to honor the grandmother she admired so much. S. Stewart opened in November of 2010.

At S. Stewart Home, located in the Broadway Shops, making customers feel at home is more than just a sales tactic; it’s a philosophy owner Beverly Reid learned from her grandmother, a woman who Reid believes knew the true meaning of welcoming.

S. Stewart Home carries a wide variety of merchandise inside the cozy shop, including holiday items, glassware, jewelry, clocks, furniture and more.

Today, Reid loves her new hometown, and as a self-proclaimed foodie, she says she especially enjoys the diversity of restaurants. As a businesswoman, she finds the community friendly and her store a welcomed addition. She currently sits on the Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee.

In her free time, Reid likes to travel, read, walk, do yard work and snow ski when she can get away. She also fishes but admits with a smile: “I don’t really like to put the worms on. I might be a girlie fisherman.” She worships at Woodcrest and helps in the 2-year-old Sunday school class twice a month.

Her grandmother’s welcoming spirit continues to motivate Reid and is reflected in her personal attention to customers. “My store is about helping you create your own self-expression and develop your home so it feels right for you, affordably,” she says. The variety and quality of her merchandise provides customers a distinctive shopping experience.

As for the future of S. Stewart, Reid says, “We enjoy learning and seeing what direction it needs to go by what customers tell us.” Of course, one thing will always stay the same: Reid will continue to make sure everyone feels at home. columbiahomemagazine.com | 53

the mommy chronicles | fun police

You Can’t Have Two Fun Parents By jill orr

I

n every two-parent home, there is the “fun” parent and the one who makes sure things gets done.

Sadly, these roles are almost always mutually exclusive. The parent who makes a fort in the basement with 47 blankets and every chair in the house is usually not the one who nags the kids for three days to clean it up. And the parent who allows the double scoop with sprinkles in a waffle cone after dinner is almost never the one to warn of the bellyaches that may soon follow.

In perhaps the best pearl of wisdom ever to come from network television, mom Claire Dunphy on ABC’s Modern Family describes the chaos that comes with having two fun parents. “It’s a carnival,” she says. “You know that kid Liam who wears pajama pants to school and pays for everything with $100 bills? Two fun parents.” And she’s right. Someone has to be the one to say it’s time to go home. Someone has to reapply the sunscreen and get the tangles out. And someone has to be willing to take flack for doing all these things.

Enter the fun police

If you are the fun parent, you likely live by the code, “What the heck?” You live in the moment. You don’t think too far ahead. You have a fairly high tolerance for noise, and you don’t mind being late. You probably have low blood pressure.

If you are the un-fun parent, your motto is, “Not on my watch.” You are a planner. Your brain is 10 steps ahead and can smell a meltdown hours be-

fore it happens. You look at most situations through the lens of, “How likely is this to end in the ER?” You are often referred to as “the fun police.”

In my family, I’m the fun police.

If you met my husband, you would understand why. He is naturally irreverent, silly and loud and was often compared to Jim Carrey (when Jim Carrey was funny). Obviously, I never stood a chance. But I’m OK with that.

I’m OK with saying it’s time for bed in the middle of a movie, with refusing their requests for a fourth cookie and with kicking them out of my bed in the hopes of sleeping more than four consecutive hours. Because the thing no one tells you about being the unfun parent is you also get to be the gatekeeper. The gatekeeper might not be a sexy role, but the gatekeeper has something the fun parent does not — power. Dark, delicious power.

Power of the gatekeeper You know you’ve achieved gatekeeper status when your daughter asks you if she can have an Oreo when you just heard your spouse say she can. Or when your son says he can’t just hop into the front seat “because Mom wouldn’t like that very much.”

That is power, my friends. And if you are a benevolent gatekeeper, you use your power wisely. You back up your spouse. You present a united front.

You show your children that you and your partner are a team. Then, you privately rejoice in your small victory of being the one the kids fear more.

Jill Orr is a stay-at-home mom of two (an odd title because she is rarely ever at home). In her pre-Mommy days, she graduated from the University of Missouri with an undergraduate degree in journalism and a master's in social work, with an emphasis on children and family studies. But she wishes she would have gotten a Ph.D. in What's For Dinner and How to Get Bubblegum Out of the Carpet. That would have served her better. Read her blog at jillsorr.com.

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A Twist of Texture

Winter is upon us, and that means layering is a must to stay warm while still turning heads.

Adding texture to those layers cleans up a sloppy look and gives outfits a focal point. Start with sequins or wool, add fur, lace or leather, and you’re on your way to becoming a cold-weather queen. by alfredo Mubarah | photos by taylor allen

Dorfman felt hat, $29; Linea Domani sweaterdress, $160; LouLou black jacket, $69; Quartz locket, $30; Vila bracelet, $18; Contempo snakeskin handbag, $39.98; Spanx leggings, $62; Piccadilly booties, $76.

Sharagano cowl neck dress, $99; Outdoor Edition by Parkhurst faux fur vest, $224; Brighton Messenger clutch, $165; Paparazzi Spike bracelet, $18; J House Silver Spike necklace, $15.

Long red earrings, $8.98; Paparazzi bracelet, $18; Maggy London colorblock dress, $128; MM Couture jacket, $325; Jackie Buddha white handbag, $88.

Kut from the Kloth faux leather bomber, $84; Karen Kane sequin top, $138; Karen Kane wide-leg pant, $118; Maxvision sunglasses, $9.98; Rhinestone World Trading necklace, $24; Wona bracelet, $18; Hobo Metallic clutch, $104; Onex Showgirl heels, $109.

MM Couture lace overlay shrug, $54; Miss Me cream top, $21; KUT trouser-cut jeans, $64; Bamboo red suede pumps, $27.98; Faux cheetah handbag, $68; Cameo necklace, $16; Red scarf, $11.98; Round sunglasses, $9.98; Cocktail ring, $9.98.

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Dr. Willett and his staff will make your smile beautiful.

Dr. Kent Willett, D.D.S. Dr. Kent Willett, D.D.S., is a General Dentist practicing in Columbia, since 1981.

He is well known for his talents in both sedation dentistry and cosmetic dentistry, while being a long-time member of the prestigious Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida, where he has completed studies in restoring difficult dental cases. He sees referrals from all over the United States seeking high quality dental care.

• American Dental Association • Academy of General Dentistry • Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation • Missouri Dental Association Dr Willett is not a specialist, he practices general dentistry. Dr. Willett has completed an American Dental Association approved one year residency program in which Conscious Sedation is taught. Cosmetic dentistry is a non-specialty interest area that requires no specific educational training to advertise this service.

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Today’s dentistry lets us have the smile we choose, not just the smile we were born with. Learn how Cosmetic Dentistry can help dramatically improve your smile, without a care in the world. Oral sedation gives you the peace of mind you’ve always wanted and makes for a totally comfortable dental experience.

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Middle Right: Blue Agate Ring, Lily Dawson Designs, $25. Bottom Right: Single Braid Watch, Lily Dawson Designs, $45.

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Four easy ways to make your holiday gifts just as special on the outside as they are on the inside

By Katrina Tauchen | Wrapping by Beth Snyder | photos by angelique hunter

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t a time when few, if any, of our holiday gifts arrive without the help of a computer or department

store, there’s something to be said for the beauty of handmade details. When it comes to holiday wrapping, it’s easy to go for the readymade rolls, particularly as the presents pile up and the days before Christmas disappear, but adding a personalized touch in lieu of store-bought coverings doesn’t have to mean hours of work or tons of dollars spent. With a few simple supplies and a bit of time, these quick and easy ideas are sure to make your gifts stand out beneath that sparkling tree. Yes, it’s what’s on the inside that counts — but there’s still something to be said for a beautiful package.

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Fun for the Kids

This idea is so simple but looks elegant and personalized when all is complete. It’s a great option, too, for those tiny wrappers who are eager to get in on the fun. Put them to work punching out paper while you assemble the finished products.

MATERIALS: white craft paper or brown butcher paper, holiday-themed craft punch (snowflakes, trees and stars are great options), colored cardstock, glue or tape, twine or ribbon DIRECTIONS: Punch out a holiday shape from the plain wrapping paper in the pattern of your choosing. Before wrapping the gift, attach a colored piece of cardstock behind the cutout shapes in the wrapping paper using glue or tape. Wrap gift as usual, keeping in mind where the stamped detail will appear on the completed package. To finish, tie a bow from twine or wire ribbon.

Buttons and Twine

Simple buttons and a ball of twine are all you need for this quick wrapping embellishment.

Keep it classic with a row of matching buttons in varying sizes, or add quirky shapes and a blend of colors to suit a more adventurous giftee.

MATERIALS: buttons, twine DIRECTIONS: String buttons on a thin piece of twine, tie the twine around a wrapped present, and slide button embellishment to desired position on the package.

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Easy Monogramming

We monogram towels, robes, even our kids’ lunchboxes, so why not our holiday gifts, too? Place stencil on top corner of the package and use paint to fill in the letter. You could also use a letter stamp and pad of ink or a premade sticker instead of paint if you’re really pressed for time.

MATERIALS: alphabet stencils, craft paint, paintbrush, white craft paper or brown butcher paper, ribbon or twine DIRECTIONS: Wrap gift in plain white or brown paper. Place stencil on top corner of the package and use paint to fill in the letter. Once paint dries, finish the look with twine or thin ribbon.

Magazine Bows

With four strips of newsprint and piece of tape to hold it all together, these elegant gift-toppers are the perfect use for those stacks of magazines and newspapers that haven’t quite made it to the recycling bin. Try swapping the buttons atop the bows for antique brooches if you’d prefer a bit more glitz.

MATERIALS: leftover magazines or newspapers, glue or tape, buttons DIRECTIONS: Cut four even strips of magazine paper or newsprint, each roughly ¾-inch thick. Holding one strip at a time, fold outer edges in, and secure in center with glue or tape. Repeat with remaining three strips of paper, then stack the four looped paper pieces in a staggered order and tape in place to form the bow. Using another piece of tape, secure button on top of the bow. Tie it onto the wrapped package with ribbon or twine.

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A young woman’s voyage from the darkness of child abuse

by Nancy Yang | photos by angelique hunter

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t’s nightfall, and a group of teenage girls is throwing pieces of handmade totem poles into a bonfire.

Flames leap at their offerings and give the girls a rush of release and empowerment. They’re letting go. The fears and barriers that have crushed their hopes and dreams are going up in smoke.

The girls are attending a retreat called Changing Prisms, a therapeutic mentoring program offered by Boys & Girls Town of Missouri that’s designed to help young women overcome trauma. On this particular evening, the ritual at the bonfire will affect one of them profoundly.

Her name is Samantha Leak, and she first attended Changing Prisms in 2006 when she was a resident of Boys & Girls Town. Thanks to this agency, her adoptive parents and her own courage, Samantha has come to terms with her past and turned her life around.

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Taking back childhood

As far back as she can remember, Samantha was beaten and emotionally abused by her biological parents. Now 23, she supports herself with a fulltime job that she’s held for five years.

As a childcare worker, she finally has a shot at taking back the joy and wonder of her youth.

“I love to be a big little kid,” she says. “You grow up so fast when things like this happen to you. You see that some kids have such a great childhood, and you say, ‘Wow, I wish I had that.’ It’s kind of why I work with the kids I work with. I can be a big kid with them.”

She says she can sense when young children are struggling with her old demons. Certain expressions and cues that go unnoticed by others can summon memories of a childhood dominated by uncertainty and fear.

As the oldest of three children, Samantha began protecting her younger brothers by trying to follow her parents’ rigid expectations. She taught them never to look her parents in the face or talk to them. She taught them to hide.

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As they got older, I’d tell them what not to do.”

Life for these children was a blur, with no distinction between love and rage, anger and fear, trust and vulnerability. Once, for no apparent reason, Samantha was shoved so hard that she fell onto a coffee table and split her lip.

“I thought I was being bad; I thought that’s how people get punished,” she says.

“Sometimes you just couldn’t help it.

They’d just do it whenever they wanted to.”

When Samantha was 8, the police and a social worker arrived at the door, and all three children were taken to a foster home.

But the very place that was meant to offer protection became another battleground.

“I kept telling the case worker something was going on,” she says. “Their 17-yearold son was molesting me. I tried to tell his parents, but you don’t believe a young child. You just don’t.”

Eventually his parents caught the boy, and Samantha moved to another foster home. There she met the couple who would adopt her along with her two brothers. Life in a stable home was a turning point, but it also marked the beginning of a new set of problems. An uncontrollable rage had welled up inside her.

Power of building relationships Samantha recalls an adolescence of continual fighting, running away and thoughts of suicide. After hospitalization, therapy and other interventions, she was still acting out. With nowhere else to turn, her mother suggested she spend some time away from the family.

In 2005, Samantha was admitted to Boys & Girls Town in St. James, Mo. At first, her aggressive behavior got her into all kinds of trouble. It landed her every now and then in a safe physical intervention to prevent

her from harming herself. During one of them, a staff member whom she especially disliked came by.

“All she did was look at me and say, ‘Are you done?’” she says. “After that, if I needed to talk to somebody, I wanted to talk to her. I got really close to her, and I started respecting the staff more and more. I started seeing they were only there to help me.”

One of the guiding principles of Boys & Girls Town is that building relationships affects change. This is why staff members stay with residents for as long as it takes rather than putting them in seclusion or isolation. The goal is to remain connected.

Youth care specialists are trained in crisis management so they can safely de-escalate crisis behaviors.

“Sometimes you just have to ride it out,” says Marissa Peterson, clinical services manager at Boys and Girls Town in Columbia. “When youth specialists are down with kids in crisis, they know what their kids need, and they really respond to this with caring and support. It’s about meeting them on their level and treating them with dignity.”

After a year at the St. James campus, Samantha was transferred to the new campus in Columbia. But she missed the people and relationships she had forged in St. James. She was about to turn 17 and in danger of slipping backward.

Life for these children was a blur, with no distinction between love and rage, anger and fear, trust and vulnerability.

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Shortly after moving to Columbia, she attended Changing Prisms, the weekend retreat with the totem poles and bonfire.

She had come there begrudgingly. During the first day, she shut down and refused to engage. Then she met Judy Hillyer.

“Judy came over to me and just listened and listened and listened — and let me talk,” Samantha says. “She didn’t care what I said. I think that’s what helped me a lot. A lot of staff members [at Boys & Girls Town] do that. That’s what makes them so great at what they do. They don’t make you feel smaller than they are.”

It’s all about giving kids such as Samantha layers of positive experiences, says

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Hillyer, who created Changing Prisms and has directed the program for the past nine years.

The ultimate goal is to make a positive imprint.

Hillyer is director of advancement for Great Circle, an organization that includes Edgewood Children’s Center in St. Louis and Boys & Girls Town of Missouri. (The Columbia campus is one of four across the state.)

“The whole experience at Changing Prisms is designed to be extraordinary,” she says. “It’s a voyage of self-discovery. We offer a series of activities with one core principle: We can be one in the same. All these superficial barriers that scare us and keep us from dreaming what we want to be aren’t important.”

Boys & Girls Town in Columbia For Samantha, Changing Prisms was the catalyst that allowed her to tap into the people and resources that had been there all along. Back at Boys & Girls Town in Columbia, she began working her program, went to family therapy and attended Hickman High School. In six months she moved home.

“I realized I could do anything I wanted to do,” she says. “It might take some work, but I can do it. I still go back to Changing Prisms as an alum every June. I see myself in those girls.”

She says she knows she will always carry her past with her, and recently, parts of it resurfaced. “When we move through our 20s, we have times when we second-guess ourselves,” Hillyer says. “Sam had a needy year, and I think it surprised her. We talked a little on Facebook.

Sometimes kids need to jump back in our laps.”

Since Samantha was a resident, the Columbia campus of Boys and Girls Town has grown.

Its newest additions include a dining hall, which doubles as a meeting room, and an outdoor sports pavilion. It can accommodate 50 residents, who all receive 24-hour supervision, a 1:4 staff-to-child ratio and aftercare.

“We’re so blessed to be in this community that has tucked Boys & Girls Town under its wings,” says Julie Dorn, director of advancement. “We have kids who have lots of needs, and we do whatever it takes to meet them. And we’re doing it. I believe in the agency, which makes it really easy to get out of bed in the morning and do what I do.”

On a recent autumn afternoon, Dorn stepped out of her office to show a visitor the Columbia campus. A school bus roared by, and several girls bounced along the sidewalk that leads to some tidy brick buildings. One of the girls was holding a large envelope.

“Ms. Dorn, look at my school picture,” she said beaming. “It’s the best I’ve ever taken!”

From behind the envelope’s plastic window smiled a girl with flowing dark hair and a sparkle in her eyes.

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'Tis the

Season of

Giving

A list of philanthropies to guide your holiday giving

By Lauren Young | photo by david owens

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t’s that time of year again: the time for holiday parties, family gatherings, much deserved breaks from school and work, tasty food and presents.

However, the holidays can be a difficult time for many in the community.

This holiday season, consider giving a little back to Columbia. Whether you choose to donate time or money, there are many opportunities to give back to the community including volunteering with children, spending time with animals or building a house. But remember, the need for volunteers and donations does not end with the holiday season. Clip this list out, put it on your refrigerator, and continue making Columbia a wonderful place to live all year long. columbiahomemagazine.com | 77

American Heart Association

(573) 446-3000 104 Corporate Lake Drive heart.org

With a mission of “Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke,” the American Heart Association battles against heart disease and stroke through education and fundraising.

➤ How to help: To donate money online, first click on

“Giving” and then “Donate Now” at heart.org. For other donation opportunities, such as vehicle donations or fundraisers, click “For Individuals” and then “Other Ways to Give.” Contact the Columbia chapter of the American Heart Association for more information about volunteering.

Boys and Girls Town of Missouri – Columbia Campus

(573) 874-8686 • 4304 Bearfield Road columbiaadmissions@great-circle.org • bgtm.org

The Boys and Girls Town located in Columbia is a part of Great Circle based out of St. Louis, which helps abused and neglected children. The Columbia campus provides residential treatment for children from birth to 21 years old, in-home services and foster care case management.

➤ How to help: For information on how to donate money or items found on the Boys and Girls Town wish list, go to bgtm.org/donate.

American Red Cross

(573) 445-9411 805 W. Worley St. redcross-midmo.org

The American Red Cross helps provide services to victims of disasters and helps communities and people prepare for emergencies through educational courses.

➤ How to help: Donate online at redcross-midmo.org/

donate. To learn about volunteering for the Red Cross, go to redcross-midmo. org/volunteer.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri

(573) 874-3677 • 800 N. Providence Road, Suite 110 bigs@bigsofcentralmo.org • bigsofcentralmo.org Big Brothers Big Sisters is a nationwide youth mentoring program. The organization strives to positively impact the lives of hundreds of youth through close relationships with mentors.

➤ How to help: To donate money to the Central Missouri chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters, go to bigsofcentralmo.org and click “Donate.” Inquire about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister by applying at bigsofcentralmo.org or bbbs.org.

Boys and Girls Club of the Columbia Area (573) 874-1697 • 1002 Fay St. bgc-columbia.org

The Boys and Girls Club of the Columbia Area is a place for children to go after school. The club provides supervision and programs for children who would be otherwise left on their own after school.

➤ How to help: To donate money or items, go to the “How You Can Help” page on bgc-columbia.org. Call the Boys and Girls’ Club of the Columbia Area using the phone number above for more information about volunteering.

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Coyote Hill

(573) 874-0179 • P.O. Box 1, 9501 Coyote Hill Road office@coyotehill.org • coyotehill.org

Coyote Hill provides a traditional home environment for abused and neglected children. During their stay at Coyote Hill, the children live with full-time “home parents” and licensed counselors with a focus on providing physical, emotional and spiritual support.

➤ How to help: To donate money, visit coyotehill.org/

donate or go to coyotehill.org/donate/needs-list to see what items are currently needed by Coyote Hill. Volunteers are greatly appreciated at Coyote Hill for a variety of activities including group projects and individual mentoring. Go to coyotehill.org/get-involved/volunteer for more information.

Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri (573) 474-1020• 2101 Vandiver Drive sharefoodbringhope.org

The Food Bank collects and distributes food to programs across central and northeast Missouri including soup kitchens, emergency food pantries, shelters, programs for low-income children and senior citizens and rehabilitation centers at no cost.

➤ How to help: To donate money, visit sharefoodbringhope. org/give-money. A complete list of food needed can be found at sharefoodbringhope.org/give-food. Donated food can be dropped off at the address above. Call the phone number listed above for more information about volunteering. Volunteers must be 18 or older or accompanied and adult. Please wear closed-toe shoes.

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Granny’s House

(573) 442-5683 • 302 and 304 Trinity Place

pam@grannyshouse.org • grannyshouse.org Granny’s House is a place for public housing children to go after school. The program provides a place to play and do homework as well as a warm meal every day from 4 to 6 p.m.

➤ How to help: To donate money, visit grannyshouse.org/ donate. For non-monetary donations, first check the wish list on the Granny’s House website or contact Pam Ingram, (573) 881-5894. For information, please contact Angie Azzanni at angie@grannyshouse.org.

Love INC

(573) 256-7662 • 1516 Business 70 W. columbialoveinc.org

Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ) helps match those in need to programs in churches around the area through a “clearing house” process. Volunteers screen phone calls from individuals asking for help and work to identify the correct program to address their needs.

➤ How to help: Donations can be made through PayPal, or

checks made payable to Love INC of Columbia can be sent to 1516 Business 70 W., Columbia, MO 65202. Call the number above for more information about volunteering.

Meals on Wheels

(573) 886-7554 • 800 Hospital Drive mowheels@gmail.com• mealsonwheelscolumbia.org Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals to those in the community who are not able to purchase or prepare their own meals.

➤ How to help: Donate online through PayPal, or go to mealsonwheelscolumbia.org/donate for more information. Contact Executive Director Marcia Walker at the phone number or email address listed above for more information about volunteering.

Rainbow House

(573) 474-6600 • 1611 Towne Drive info@rainbowhousecolumbia.org rainbowhousecolumbia.org

Habitat for Humanity

(573) 449-1202 1906 Monroe St. showmehabitat@yahoo.com showmehabitat.org

Habitat for Humanity, with the help of many volunteers, builds homes for lowincome families that are not able to purchase a home on their own.

➤ How to help: To donate money online, go to

showmehabitat.org. Groups of volunteers are scheduled by email (showmehabitat@ yahoo.com); individuals are welcome Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Current building sites are listed on volunteer page of the website.

Heart of Missouri United Way (573) 443-4523 1700 E. Pointe Drive, Suite 201 uwheartmo.org

United Way works with charitable organizations to pool fundraising and support.

The major areas United Way focuses on are education, income and health.

➤ How to help: Donate online by going to the website above and clicking on “Give.” For volunteer information, please go to uwheartmo.org.

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Rainbow House encompasses three programs: Rainbow House Children’s Emergency Center, Rainbow House Regional Child Advocacy Center and Rainbow House Homeless Youth Program. Rainbow House strives to protect children and support families in crisis.

➤ How to help: For information about how to donate to or

volunteer with Rainbow House, go to rainbowhousecolumbia.org and click on “How You Can Help.” Volunteers must be 18 or older.

le, Live-in For Affordab t an Childcare Hos Pair! u A International

Quality: Carefully screened and trained loving au pairs Flexible: Up to 45 hours of at-home childcare per week Affordable: Approximately $343 per week per family Educational: US Govt. approved cultural exchange program Advantage: Introduce another language to children in your home Experience: Bringing people of the world together for thirty years International: Au Pairs of European and Asian decent

Ronald McDonald House

(573) 443-7666 • 1001 E. Stadium Blvd. mhccolumbia.org

The Ronald McDonald House provides a place for families to stay while their children are undergoing medical treatment.

➤ How to help: For information on

how to donate or to donate online, go to rmhcmidmo.org/ donate. Contact volunteer coordinator Jennifer Miller at the phone number listed above, or email her at Jennifer@ rmhcmidmo.org for information about volunteering.

Salvation Army

(573) 442-3229 • 1108 W. Ash St. usc.salvationarmy.org The Salvation Army does more than raise money during the holidays with red buckets and bells. The organization runs a family and homeless shelter and thrift store in Columbia as well.

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➤ How to help: Visit the website

above for information on how to donate and volunteer.

Second Chance

(Voicemail only) (573) 445-5598 24687 Highway 179 columbiasecondchance@hotmail.com columbia2ndchance.org Second Chance is a privately funded animal shelter that strives to find permanent or long-term homes for animals in its care. Animals are accepted on a space-available basis and are not euthanized due to lack of space.

➤ How to help: For more information on how to donate money or items, visit the website listed above. For information about volunteer opportunities, please visit Second Chance’s website or contact them by phone or email.

Voluntary Action Center

(573) 874-2273 403A Vandiver Drive • vacmo.org The Voluntary Action Center provides a place for local agencies to connect with volunteers to meet needs in the community.

➤ How to help: Donate online

at JustGive.org, search Voluntary Action Center, or call (573) 874-2273. For volunteer options in the community, please visit vacmo.org and click on “Volunteerism.”

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book club | Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand

Echoes of Austen and Eliot Review of Helen Simonson’s Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand

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ritish author Helen Simonson’s debut novel, Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, has single-handedly simplified my gift list this year. Come Christmas morning (spoiler alert!), everyone’s going to find a copy of this book under his or her tree. Giving books as gifts can be tricky, but this novel is so witty, charming and full of heart, I’m confident that friends and relatives will enjoy it as much as I did.

My litmus test? I gave it to my mother for her birthday; she finished it in a weekend and raved about it for days afterward.

The titular Major (retired) is a gentleman from a lost era of good manners and refinement, and he’s regularly horrified, to great comic effect, by his materialistic son, his boorish neighbors and the loud, shallow ladies of his local golf club. But Simonson keeps him from being anachronistic by introducing into his life Mrs. Jasmina Ali, the British-born Pakistani shopkeeper with whom the Major becomes smitten over discussions of, pertinently, the works of Rudyard Kipling, that quintessential writer of British colonialism, whose ripple effects are felt in the novel’s central love story. Simonson hints at the complexity of ethnic and national identities when she reveals the Major spent his childhood in India, the son of a petty bureaucrat diligently serving Queen and country from a distant outpost, while Jasmina grew up in England, where she honed her posh accent and exquisite literary taste.

Shakespearean romance, imperial prejudice What could be more English than Jasmina’s upbringing? Simon-

By Keija Parssinen

son knows the answer is complicated and spends many chapters exploring what it means to be English and where Britons stand in this supposedly post-racial era of multiculturalism. When the pair’s relationship comes to light, it scandalizes the small town of Edgecomb St. Mary, where they live. But the Anglo-Brits aren’t the only prejudiced ones; Jasmina’s Pakistani relatives do everything within their power to keep the couple apart, which sets up a pleasingly Shakespearian romance of star-crossed lovers fated to love each other despite societal and familial pressures.

It all sounds terribly serious, but the writer handles the material with such deftness and humor, readers remain riveted. Moments of high romance and sensuality abound, woven in with moments of absurdity and heroism, and the gallant Major keeps you laughing as he wryly narrates it all.

The pleasures of this book are many: It is a comedy of manners whose sharp dialogue and brilliant social truths contain echoes of Austen and Eliot. The Major, with his blisteringly funny and astute worldview, makes you long for an earlier era of good conduct, albeit one free from the kind of small-minded and imperial prejudice that still mars the picturesque English countryside.

Keija Parssinen received an M.F.A. in fiction from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where she was a Truman Capote fellow. Her debut novel, The Ruins of Us, will be published by Harper Perennial in Jan. 17, 2012. Keija directs the Quarry Heights Writers' Workshop, a community for Columbia's creative writers. To find out more about the workshop, please visit the QHWW website, quarryheightsworkshop. blogspot.com.

Fe atu r ed Bo o k C lu b : G r asslan ds Bo ok Club II Grasslands Book Club II, formed in 1998 by Linda Dunscombe and Lisa Kayser, was a kind of expansion team, a club that came into being because the first Grasslands book club was at capacity. Dunscombe chose the first book, J.D. Salinger’s iconic The Catcher in the Rye, and Kayser publicized the first meeting and hosted it at her home. Twelve women attended, officially launching the second neighborhood club.

Now, they read a new book each month and meet to discuss it. In December, they do a holiday book exchange, where members bring books to trade with one another.

Grasslands Book Club II has hosted local authors of selected books, including Elizabeth Douglass Windmiller and Ibtisam Barakat. Occasionally, the two neighborhood clubs call joint meetings so all the literary neighbors can gather and socialize.

“It's interesting and rewarding to visit each other’s homes when we have our meetings,” says member and artist Tootie Burns. “It allows me a glimpse into people’s lives and lets me know them better.”

Do you belong to a book club you’d like to see featured in Columbia Home?

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Save the Date

Take a frame, some fabric and a touch of creativity to create this DIY calendar that will last you all year long.

S t o r y an d p h o t o s b y K a t r ina Ta u c h e n

Keeping track of doctors’ appointments, soccer practice and ballet recitals is a never-ending job, and 2012 promises to be just as eventful as 2011. But before you run to the store for next year’s trusty calendar, try your

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To begin, cut your fabric 1 inch longer and 1 inch wider than the size of the opening in your frame (the extra length will allow the fabric to stay taut once the frame is put back together). For my 12-by-16-inch frame, I cut my fabric to 13-by-17 inches.

hand at this do-it-yourself project, guaranteed to help organize your family’s busy schedules.

H e r e ’ s wh at yo u ’ l l n e e d to g e t s tarted: • frame with glass front

• thin permanent marker

• ½ yard of burlap, twill or other heavy

• ruler

textured fabric

• dry-erase marker

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With the fabric turned vertically and starting at least 2 inches down from the top edge, use your ruler and marker to make a calendar grid that’s seven boxes wide and six boxes tall. If you would prefer to draw your grid in pencil and then trace over it with the permanent marker, that’s fine, too. Also keep in mind how you’ll want the grid to appear within the frame. If you’d like it centered with the name of the month written above, adjust where you draw your grid accordingly. [Note: This might take a little bit of unwelcome math to get a uniform look. To keep things simple, I went with 1-½-by-2-inch boxes, which meant I started by tracing one large box that was 10 ½ by 12 inches, then marked one row every 2 inches down and finally one column every 1 ½ inches across.]

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Use the marker to write the corresponding days of the week above each column. You can also use the ruler and marker to add a larger box above the grid that will serve as a place to write the changing name of the month.

Put the frame back together with the gridmarked piece of fabric lined up behind the glass opening.

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Using the dry-erase marker, write the name of the month in the space above the grid, and number the boxes to match.

Hang it up on the wall, and start filling those boxes with your busy schedule. Now if only the calendar came with an organized-life guarantee.

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8 Things

You must do This Holiday Season

By Teresa Klassen

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St. Louis Ballet’s The Nutcracker

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Living windows festival

Columbia is a city rich in tradition, with numerous events and festivals occurring throughout the year.

Amid all the celebration, there are certain events that have become fast favorites in our city, particularly those that are fun for the whole family. The Living Windows Festival, an annual event that features elaborate living window displays in many of Columbia’s downtown businesses, has quickly become a local tradition that officially rings in the holiday season.

Let the merchants in The District bring some magic to your holidays. For one night, windows all over downtown will be filled with live performances of popular holiday scenes, and this year’s event promises to be even better than the last. While strolling through streets filled with gorgeous holiday lights, visitors can enjoy shopkeepers’ performances, step into open houses, hear plenty of holiday carols and nosh delicious homemade treats. And don’t forget to bring the kids; visits from Santa Claus are sure to help spread the cheer.

Set against the lively, historic and stylish backdrop of The District, the Living Windows Festival is a fun event for all ages. Make the night a date with you and your significant other, a group of friends or the whole family. Start with dinner at one of The District’s best restaurants, enjoy the main event with a casual walk through the decorated businesses, and end the evening with a cup of hot chocolate at your favorite downtown coffee shop.

The shops will be open during this year’s event, so it’s the perfect time to finish all that holiday shopping. And, by finish, we mean start. This year’s Living Windows Festival will take place on Dec. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m.

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One of the most famous ballets of all time, The Nutcracker has always been linked to the holidays. This production by the St. Louis Ballet returns to the University Concert Series by popular demand. Introduce your kids to a holiday classic!

Get in the Christmas spirit by joining young Clara on her magical adventures with her nutcracker prince as they battle the rat king and explore the Land of Snow and Land of Sweets, all set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score. With scenes such as the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and the “Russian Dance,” the music is sure to be recognizable. The Nutcracker will bound onstage at Jesse Auditorium on Dec. 3, with performances at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets range between $14 and $29.

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Columbia Values Diversity Celebration

Join your fellow Columbians and the Division of Human Services in celebrating diversity and cultural understanding in our city. This annual celebration incorporates a big breakfast, diversity awards, live performances and a student writings program and is always one of January’s most important events in Columbia. This year’s theme is “One Community, Many Stories.”

Pique your children’s interest in celebrating other cultures, and encourage them to submit essays and poems to be published in the Columbia Values Diversity Student Writings Booklet, distributed to hundreds of readers each year.

The 2012 Columbia Values Diversity Celebration will be held at the Holiday Inn Select Expo Center on the morning of Jan. 12. Pre-registration is required and can be done between Nov. 11 and Jan. 6. The cost is $14 per person.

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STOMP

Is it a concert? Is it a dance show? Maybe it’s a little of both. STOMP, the internationally renowned show, is making its way to the University of Missouri campus this winter. After its start in England 20 years ago, STOMP has danced its way across stages on Broadway, San Francisco and London’s West End. STOMP performers are skilled dancers and percussionists selected from around the world to create a unique blend of movement and music using everyday objects such as brooms, boots and trashcans. This show is renowned for consistently bringing exuberant energy to audiences.

STOMP will dance at Jesse Auditorium in two performances on Jan. 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices range between $17 and $39.

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Monty Python’s Spamalot Monty Python and the Holy Grail is one of the most well-

known cult classic movies of all time. Lovingly developed from the movie, Monty Python's Spamalot “raises silliness to an art form” (The Sunday Times) and is a relatively new musical with an entirely new score created by Eric Idle and John Du Prez. Sharing the legendary tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, Spamalot also includes showgirls, cows, killer rabbits 9 2 . n and other staples of Ja Arthurian lore.

The original 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards and received 14 Tony Award nominations.

During its initial run of 15,000 performances, it was seen by more than two million people and grossed more $175 million. Rest assured, it’s a fan favorite.

Monty Python's Spamalot will take place at Jesse Auditorium on Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices range from $19 to $39.

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Heart & Stroke Ball

Heart disease kills more people in the U.S. than any other cause. Help decrease this statistic by staying active and getting educated about cardiovascular illness. The American Heart Association will be holding its annual Heart and Stroke Ball at the Reynolds Alumni Center on MU's campus Jan. 28. The ball will feature a dinner and auction to raise money to support cardiovascular research and education. Attendees will hear from heart disease survivors and become more aware of warning signs and prevention of the fatal illness. Wear your red the entire month of February to celebrate the cause and show your support for the American Heart Association's mission to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke by attending this year's Heart and Stroke Ball.

The American Heart Association Heart and Stroke Ball is on Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. at the Reynold's Alumni Center. Tickets are available by calling (573) 446-3000.

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First Night Columbia

Start off 2012 in the best way possible — surrounded by your fellow Columbians! Columbia First Night is an annual New Year’s Eve festival that takes place throughout 10 venues downtown. The four pillars of First Night are community, celebration, the arts and the New Year. Accordingly, the night includes a 5K walk/ run, various family and children’s activities and live performances. There will be music, theater, a resolution sculpture, art displays and an area to create your own festive art. For the kids, the festival features an early procession and a finale with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. at the City Building. For those without bedtimes, a grand finale and procession begins at the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts at 11:15 p.m. and ends with midnight fireworks at the Courthouse Square.

First Night Columbia is one of more than 150 First Night celebrations that occur around the world on New Year’s Eve each year as members of the national First Night organization. A tradition that stems all the way back to the 1976 First Night celebration in the Boston area, the event began as a family-friendly way to ring in the New Year through a celebration of art and music that united the community and reinforced an appreciation for the city’s various performing and visual arts.

Last year, Columbia First Night festival organizers moved the event back into downtown venues, to a positive community response that included an increase in venue sales. This year, the festival is focusing completely on the Columbia's arts community. Although the event typically includes regional and national performers, First Night 2012 will spotlight Columbia’s local performance scene, with current and past local artists and many first-time First Night acts taking to the stages and sharing their talents.

First Night is a great way to celebrate the New Year at a non-alcoholic event with activities for the whole family. Instead of watching the year begin in New York City on TV, head to The District and experience the first hours of 2012 with local flair.

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Breakfast with Santa

Santa’s going back to school — for breakfast, at least.

Mr. Claus himself will be feasting the morning away at Rock Bridge High School on Dec. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. Start your December with crafts, music, storytelling, a picture with Santa and a small gift, all included with your $5 ticket.

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New Year, New You Healthy living blogs to guide you and inspire you b y K a t r ina Ta u c h e n

The Great Fitness Experiment thegreatfitnessexperiment.com Charlotte Hilton Anderson, the mind behind The Great Fitness Experiment, tackles health and exercise with the same fun and enthusiasm that she uses to raise her four young children. Although she’s quick to point out that she’s no expert on the subject, she’s tested and written about enough workout methods to give readers perspective on how various fitness fads work for real gym-going folks. The blog’s tone is high energy and a good source of motivation for aspiring exercisers who are ready to take the plunge.

Cynergy Nutrition mycynergynutrition.blogspot.com Columbia-based registered dietitian Leah Newmark shares tons of helpful tips, weight-loss advice and dining suggestions on Cynergy Nutrition’s blog. Whether it’s seasonal recipes, recent studies or the “Healthy Highlights” posts that feature good-for-you products on sale at local grocery stores during a particular week, Newmark posts useful, usable information that shows readers how easy it is to start making healthy choices now.

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Eating Bird Food | eatingbirdfood.com The phrase “bird food” takes on entirely new meaning on Brittany Mullins’ blog, where simple recipes made with local, natural ingredients show that eating healthfully doesn’t have to be difficult or depressing. Mullins started Eating Bird Food to document her weight-loss journey during college (she lost 20 pounds) and now uses the site as a platform to share recipes, personal stories and fitness tips that have helped her on the road to healthy living.

Cranky Fitness | crankyfitness.com For those who enjoy a touch of snarkiness with their morning workout, Cranky Fitness is the place to be, where post topics cover everything from general health, fitness and nutrition to personal development and aging. Life and wellness coach Jan Graham started the site in 2007 and has since then, with the help of guest bloggers, added nearly 1,000 posts to the site’s archives, perusable through an extensive list of categories. As the blog’s name implies, Cranky Fitness is a tells-it-like-it-is site and approaches the truths of exercise and healthy living with tongue-in-cheek humor and brutal honesty. Amid all the sarcasm (and occasional complaining), however, Graham offers plenty of workout tips and health-related research to fill in the gaps.

Runkeeper Runkeeper’s GPS feature makes tracking walks, runs, bike rides and more as easy as clicking “start.” Available for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone 7 Lose It! With hundreds of food and drink items in its growing database, Lose It! keeps tabs on caloric intake and total exercise burn and uses your personal weight goals to determine daily targets. Available for iPhone and Android Fooducate Curious about a prepackaged food at the grocery store?

Fooducate scans the product’s barcode and offers you nutrition facts, interesting info and alternative products to help you weigh your decision. Available for iPhone and Android

Katrina Tauchen is an avid blogger and Google Reader devotee. You can read about her latest home and kitchen adventures at splashofsomething.com.

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city scene | citizen jane film festival

Citizen Jane Film Festival

Lisa Carl and Marvin Fourroux

Kerri Yost Hannah Clay, Polly and Sadie Sweitzer

PaulaElias, Emily Thoroughman and Carole Lanham

Kelly Ferguson, Meredith Morrow and Steve Struemph

Tracy Greaver-Rice and Glen Rice

Melinda Thiedig and Michelle Niawald

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The Citizen Jane Film Festival kicked off with an opening night reception at Stephens College. The fest celebrates women filmmakers from around the world. This year’s theme was Cirque Du Cinema.

Mary Makley and Kathy Conk Wright

city scene | susan g. komen race for the cure

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Lilli and Alisha Moreland

Laura Miller, Susan Sappington and Angie Fennewald

Cassie and Patricia Magee

Counterclockwise from left: David, Lisa, Lesley and Daniel Gale; Danny Schwab Kate Watkins and Jane Klick

Counterclockwise from left: Carrie and Crystal Kampschmidt, Brianna Roche, Katherine Cox, Kyle Samples and Karen Curtis

Rodney and Janet Swope

Sue Cunningham and Libby Robinson

Walkers and runners alike came out in droves to support breast cancer awareness and raise money for the Susan G. Komen foundation.

Activities were held at Faurot Field for attendees to enjoy the day of the event.

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city scene | AhA wine tasting

American Heart Association Wine Tasting

Jennifer Bashears and Becky Fuller

Matt and Brandy Padberg

Dr. Sanjeev Ravipudi and Dr. Fay

Dr. Sanjeev Ravipudi

Shelley Ravipudi, Julia Norregaard

Beau Aero, Karen Grundy, Alfredo Mubarah, Becky McHugh and Barb Glenn

Dr. Scott Litossky, Mary Beth Litossky and Priya Batchu

Supporters of the American Heart Association gathered for a night of wine sampling and heart healthy discussion. Featured speakers were Dr. Fay and Dr. Ravipudi. Special thanks to Glazer’s Wine Distributing, Hermanhoff Winery, Golden Barrel, Adam Puchta and Cooper’s Oak.

Dr. Fay, Dr. Rumi Faizer and Dr. Archana Ramaswamy

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city scene | best dads and boo-tox

Columbia Home’s Best Dad Awards Party

Heather and Andrew Ottinger

Betsy Bell and Noah Ottinger

Friends and families gathered to celebrate Columbia’s best dads.

Mid City Lumber sponsored and Room 38 hosted the party to honor these phenomenal fathers.

Jon, Gwyneth and Sophia Korte Judy and Bill Harper

Angelique and Mark Hunter

Concannon Plastic Surgery Boo-Tox Party

Christian Van der Reit and Tara Ledford Concannon Plastic Surgery Staff

Concannon Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa hosted its first annual Boo-tox party in style on Oct. 27 at its office at 3115 Falling Leaf Court. The sold-out event featured Botox, Juvederm treatments, spa services and the staff decked out in their best Halloween costumes. Guests enjoyed music, conversation and festive décor while sampling food and drink provided

by Columbia Catering Company.

Dr. Matthew and Kathy Concannon

Chaeleigh Concannon and Mitchell Drinkard

Elisabeth Trumbower and Christian Van de Riet

Dr. Concannon, Mitchell Drinkard, Rachael Rowden and Angie Wooden

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Missouri Contemporary Ballet Fundraiser

Betsy BellKingsley, and Noah Ottinger Connie Priya Batchu and Carin Croll

Columbians came together to raise funds for the Missouri Contemporary Ballet. The party was hosted at the home of Mrs. Lesley Crane in support of the artistic mission of the ballet.

Sanjeev and Shelley Ravipudi, Pauline Gier-Sullinger and Traci Best

Cheryl Stansberry and Wendy Howe

Becky McHugh, Sanjeev Ravipudi and Karen Grundy

Fernando Rodriguez and Lisa Dresner

Teresa Jacobs and Tracy Barnes

Pink Pumpkin Painting Party at Tallulah’s

Alisha Moreland Lindsay Clifton and Betsy Bell

Alisha Moreland encourages women to schedule their yearly mammograms by presenting them with pink-painted pumpkins. This event, hosted by Tallulah’s, raised money for the Susan G. Komen foundation, and 15 percent of Tallulah’s nightly sales were donated to the cause.

Kelly Barnes, Wendy Swetz,Todd Hague and Tracy Barnes

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Mary Stauffer and Emily Burnham

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the last word | Kay Wax

Supporting Local Business This holiday season, consider how keeping your dollars in mid-Missouri not only benefits our economy but also our sense of community.

By Kay Wax, Local business woman for 15 years and owner of Mary Moss Furniture and Bright City Lights

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id-Missourians take pride in making wise consumer decisions. We’re thrifty. We think before we spend. But each of us is also a member of a community and responsible for making decisions that help our community. In this season of giving, I hope you will consider thinking closely about the choices you make as a consumer and member of the mid-Missouri community.

Locally owned mid-Missouri businesses have little in common with the businesses listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It’s possible there are Columbia business owners who own corporate jets and take home multi-million-dollar bonuses, but most of us drive cars to work — cars we purchased from other local businesses. Our customers and clients aren’t strangers; they’re our neighbors. Local business owners pay taxes that directly benefit all of us by funding our excellent schools, our fantastic library and our local government services. If I buy something that is produced or sold by a non-local corporation, my money leaves mid-Missouri and heads out of town, out of state or even out of the country. I’d much prefer that my money stays here and gets reinvested. Economists say that for every dollar spent at a local business, 45 cents is reinvested in the community, versus 15 cents for chain stores.

Connecting to our neighbors

I have owned businesses in Columbia for about 15 years. Like everyone else who owns and operates a local business, I am a part of this community. I have a sincere appreciation for the life we share in mid-Missouri. I try to contribute to that quality of life by creating a positive experience for my customers. Have you ever tried to resolve a problem with a national or international company that hides from you behind a 1-800 number and automated voice mail? Those of us who own local businesses can’t (and don’t want to) hide from the people who have chosen to be our customers or clients.

I feel lucky to live in a community that supports a sane and sustainable way of life, but luck is not much of a foundation for a strong economy. We can help shape our community and our lives with our purchasing decisions. When you skip shopping online, you can get out of your house, meet with real people, touch and feel new merchandise and talk to salespeople whose jobs depend on being able to help you.

Retail businesses are more than just brick-and-mortar stores where you can buy things. Each locally owned business is an expression of the owner’s values and aspirations. One of my businesses, Bright City Lights, has invested in solar panels to produce clean energy for the citizens of Columbia. I may not produce giant quantities, but I do what I can. Another of my businesses, Mary Moss Earth-friendly Furniture, showcases and sells furniture made in Missouri. Whenever I can, I buy local and, in turn, provide customers a chance to do the same. By promoting Missouri products, I am supporting others in our state who depend on the market to earn their livelihood.

We’ve heard the phrase “job creators” bandied about, as if only a select group of Americans is responsible for creating jobs. When you think about it, each and every one of us is a job creator. Where you spend your money determines who will keep a job. Spend your money shopping on the Internet, and you could be supporting jobs anywhere in the world. Spend your money here in mid-Missouri, and you are creating jobs in your own community.

I would lead an impoverished life if, after all these years in business, my only goal were profit. I am a proud Columbian, and if it is in my power to strengthen my community while making a living, then I am glad to live by that responsibility. We are either all in this together as neighbors, or we are nothing but a conglomeration of consumers and profitcenters. The choice is ours.

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