RENEW Magazine September2016

Revitalize

Educate

Nurture

Empower

Women

SEPTEMBER 2016

ASK

DR. J JANICE JANICE UNDERWOOD

SPRUCE UP YOUR FALL WARDROBE

FOR LESS

No One Told Me I Was An Entrepreneur

3 WAYS BACK TO SCHOOL SEASON CAN BENEFIT YOUR MARRIAGE

The Coaching Spot Bianca Negrรณn

TIFFANY GODFREY

ILLUMINATED

A P.I. IRENE MYSTERY PT 10

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TRACY WAINWRIGHT

Contents

September 2016 2 RENEW SEPTEMBER 2016

3 8 Efficient Organization Tips For Your Busy Life 4 Illuminated - A P.I. Irene Mystery Pt. 10 5 Handcrafted America - Jill Wagner 6 The Coaching Spot - Bianca Negron 7 Transported by Taste 8 Ask Dr. J - Janice Underwood 9 Illuminated - A P.I. Irene Mystery Pt. 9 10 The Coaching Spot - Bianca Negron 11 3 Ways Back To School Can Benefit Your Marriage

RENEW Magazine is a monthly publication designed for and targeted to women. RENEW is an acronym; Revitalize, Educate, Nurture, & Empower Women. RENEW Magazine provides readers with holistic, lifestyle editorial content benefiting women. Placement of advertising herein does not necessarily constitute endorsement.

RENEW Magazine is published by Orchard Business Group.

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EIGHT EFFICIENT ORGANIZATION TIPS FOR YOUR BUSY LIFE

f you run a small business or you manage your family’s household, you know that time is a precious commodity, one that you never seem to have enough of. And despite your best efforts, you can’t create time. So how do you save it and make yourself more efficient?

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Organization is the key.

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Reich offers these tips to help you organize your home or business: • Start small. If your home or office is completely disorganized, don’t try to accomplish everything at once. Start with a single project or location and work forward, building on your successes.

• Group similar things together. It’s the only way you’ll know how much of something you have and when you’ll need more. Having multiple storage locations is a recipe for frustration and breeds a chaotic environment.

• Once you’ve purged your possessions and streamlined the storage space, use an electronic label maker, like a Brother™ P-touch®, to label the shelves, drawers, boxes, and bins; it’s a great way to maintain the organization you’re worked so hard to create.

• Store things where you use them. If you charge your phone by your bed, then that’s where the charger belongs. The printer paper and ink refills should be stored next to the printer and the glasses in the kitchen should be stored next to the refrigerator.

You’ll be most likely to stay organized when convenience dictates the designated storage spaces in your home or office.

• Use one kind of storage container. Having uniform hangers, folders, bins, and boxes eliminates the visual noise. You’ll feel calmer when you can view your possessions without focusing on a mess of mismatched containers.

• Put things back where they belong. Whether you’re talking about toys or tumblers, return them to their rightful place when you’re finished using them. It takes a few minutes a day to stay organized; eliminating clutter build up is the key.

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• Create a landing zone. Daily-use items such as keys, cell phones and wallets are easily lost. Set a basket or a tray near your doorway for an easy location to drop these items when you come in the door. That way, when you need them again, you’ll know where to find them.

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azel poured the steamy water over the teabag in her cup, then did the same in the cup she’d gotten out for Leon. At ninety-eight, he was as sharp mentally as he’d ever been, but his body had betrayed him. He was completely blind and bound to a wheelchair. Decades of hard labor on the farm had all but demolished his back.

Once again, she was reminded to be grateful for both the sharpness of her mind and her maintained physical abilities. Even though every morning she felt her own body was becoming more and more disloyal with the increasing passage of time.

After returning the teapot to the stove, she dipped in the freezer for a couple of ice cubes. She slipped them into Leon’s cup and stirred it.

“I can’t remember, sugar or honey?”

“Honey, please.” His voice, at least, was strong. “There should be a jar from the Munden’s farm on the second shelf on the right in the Part 10 pantry.”

She opened the pantry door. Nothing wrong with his memory, for sure. “One spoonful?”

He grinned. “Let’s make it two. What harm at this point?”

She returned the smile he couldn’t see. “True.” She removed the teabags, then drizzled two heaping teaspoons into his cup and one into her own.

“It’s awful kind of you to stop by for a visit.”

She guided his hand to his cup and swallowed the guilt that rose with his statement. There was no excuse for letting months pass in between visits to her lifelong neighbor. No legitimate excuse, anyway. Having a hard time sitting still and seeing a good friend’s body wither away didn’t make it okay. “Of course. I’ve let too much time slip away. It seems to go by so fast these days, even though there’s so much less for me to do.”

“I remember that feeling. About a decade ago. Now time seems to drag by as I wait for the Lord to call me home.”

This time she sipped her tea to help the remorse of neglecting her friend go down smoother. “He does seem slow acomin’ some days.

But I guess next to eternity…”

“Well, amen!” He slapped his thigh. “If that ain’t the truth.

Thanks for the reminder. I let myself get bogged down in my desire to see and run and dance again. I need to remember these days are just a mist, shortly to evaporate.”

She needed that reminder most days, too. She’d forgotten how much she enjoyed time with Leon. He was a great encourager and could hold the best conversations, on just about any topic. She resolved right then to start making weekly visits.

His nurse, Carolee, would probably appreciate the regular breaks, too.

That was, if her next question didn’t send their decades old friendship spiraling into a pit. One more sip of tea and she dove in.

“Leon, I was wondering, how’s your great-grandson Jaime doing these days?”

by Tracy Wainwright, Home Manager, Writer, Speaker, Conference Director

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NEW TELEVISION SERIES PAYS HOMAGE TO AMERICA’S ARTISANS (NewsUSA)

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n the ‘50s and ‘60s, certain classes, such as home economics and woodshop, were required in most high schools. Maybe that’s why Americans are so fascinated with handcrafted projects. This new revolution, called the maker movement, is where people create and market products from raw materials, and the movement has given rise to websites such as Kickstarter, Etsy, Pinterest and Maker Faire, which boast millions of followers and billions of dollars. Now a new series on family entertainment television network, INSP, is celebrating artisans and their work.

In Handcrafted America, viewers will meet fascinating people from all across America who are dedicated to their crafts. In every half-hour episode, host Jill Wagner (Teen Wolf, Wipeout, Christmas in the Smokies) meets three gifted artisans (some more than five generations in their field), and takes you on a behind-the-scenes look at how they create their products, from start to finish. Along the way, Wagner will delve into the history and cultural heritage that inspire and influence the design of their handcrafted products. Viewers will become part of these artisans’ lives as they tell the stories of their families, their journeys and their dreams.

“From glass blowing to ornate clock making to blacksmithing, Handcrafted America entertains and informs -- not in a dry, academic way, but with adventure, spirited discovery, fun and authenticity.

America’s passion for making things continues to be strong, and Artisans from coast to coast still create handcrafted treasures. This is the focal point of the series,” says Craig Miller, VP of original “Jill and her bag.” Cambria Harkey with Jill Wagner of Handcrafted America airing on INSP. programming at INSP. Handcrafted America can be seen on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on INSP. For additional information, including information on where to watch in your area, please visit www.insp.com.

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SPRUCE UP YOUR FALL WARDROBE

FOR LESS

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s the temperatures get colder, families start packing up their shorts and sundresses and pulling last year’s warmer garments from boxes. And inevitably, many of last autumn’s clothes no longer fit or are too worn. Replacing entire wardrobes can create unneeded stress, but there are ways to dress the whole family without breaking the bank.

(NewsUSA)

• Look for versatile wardrobe staples. Women and girls should build their wardrobe with a nice skirt or dress, dress pants, jeans, sweaters and a jacket. Men and boys need khaki pants, jeans, sweaters and collared shirts.

• Skip fancy department stores. You’ll save time and money by shopping at your local discount retailer. You’ll find inexpensive basic apparel, often for less than $16 apiece.

• Look for deals on denim. Everyone in your family is going to want several pairs of jeans, and those price tags can add up quickly. There are inexpensive lines available today that still offer quality and value. Dollar General sells Bobbie Brooks 5-pocket stretch denim for women, starting at $12, and Open Trails denim for men, starting at $10.

• Stock up on basics. Fall is the perfect time to assess your undergarments. Toss old or ill-fitting underwear, t-shirts and socks. Replace these pieces inexpensively with value packages of underwear and socks, which can be found at your local discount retailer.

• Find fun, useful accessories. Scarves, hats and gloves allow you to express your personality or embrace the newest trends in colors and patterns without breaking the bank. Better yet, they can help dress up wardrobe staples that will last for years, so you won’t spend money on a jacket or dress that will be unwearable by next fall.

• Sell old clothes. If your children are still growing, chances are there are some gently used, outgrown items taking up closet space. Take old clothes to a consignment store or thrift shop to make a little extra money to put towards updating their wardrobe. For more information on the fashions available at Dollar General, visit www.dollargeneral.com.

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ipe vegetables, fresh herbs and fragrant spices all lend vibrant, bold flavors to mouthwatering meals that are worth lingering over with friends. This is what Mediterranean cooking is all about.

Add some Mediterranean inspiration to your everyday meals with these recipes using Crisco® olive oils to help you turn an ordinary meal into a memorable one.

Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Yield: 4 servings Chicken: 1 1/2 1 1

Crisco® Olive Oil No-Stick Cooking Spray tablespoon Crisco® Pure Olive Oil or Crisco® Light Tasting Olive Oil teaspoon oregano teaspoon minced garlic (4 to 5 pound) whole chicken, rinsed with neck and giblets removed Salt and pepper

Use extra virgin olive oil to add a full-bodied flavor to salads, vegetables and meats. Pure olive oil offers a mild, subtle olive flavor with a hint of fruit to sautés and stir-fries. Light tasting olive oil is ideal as an all-purpose cooking oil that can be used for sautéing, roasting vegetables or in baked goods like muffins, cakes and brownies. For more recipes, visit www.crisco.com.

Gravy: 1/2 1/4 1 1/2 1 1 1/2

cup cold water cup milk (0.87 to 1.2 ounces) package chicken gravy mix teaspoon oregano teaspoon minced garlic teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray a shallow roasting pan with rack with no-stick cooking spray.

2. Mix oil, oregano and garlic. Brush mixture over entire chicken. Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Place in prepared pan, breast side down; let stand 30 minutes. Turn chicken breast side up.

3. Roast 65 to 70 minutes, basting occasionally. Chicken is done when meat thermometer registers 170°F or when juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pricked. Transfer chicken to carving board; tent with aluminum foil. Allow to rest 10 minutes.

4. Skim grease from the pan drippings. Place 1/4 cup skimmed pan drippings into small saucepan. Add water, milk, gravy mix, oregano, garlic and lemon juice to pan. Cook, stirring constantly until gravy thickens.

5. Carve chicken. Place on serving platter. Serve with warm lemon-garlic gravy.

Mediterranean Essentials Fresh and flavorful ingredients are the key to great Mediterranean cooking, so keep some of these essential ingredients on hand: •Vegetables: tomatoes, onions, shallots, peppers, carrots, spinach, eggplant •Grains: pasta, couscous, oats, barley, corn, rice •Dairy: yogurt, unsalted butter •Beans and legumes: chickpeas, cannellini beans, lentils •Fresh herbs and spices: cumin, garlic, rosemary, fennel, oregano, basil •Cheese: Parmigiano-Reggiano, pecorino, ricotta, Manchego, feta •Condiments: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, olives, capers, honey

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ASK

DR. J

This month we have an interesting question that will certainly get all teachers and those considering a career in teaching excited about learning!

Leigh: Hi Dr. Underwood. I am excited to be writing to you because I read your column every chance I get. I am a public school teacher, and any time I read your column I can’t help but to think about how what you are talking about is related to my students, their parents, or me. I have been teaching for about 15 years and I love my job. Not to toot my own horn, but I am a great teacher, who makes a difference in my school and community. I love my students. I have to admit however, that I am getting really exhausted and can’t help but to think that there may be something else I could do. What advice do you have for me?

JANICE UNDERWOOD

Dr. J: Leigh, I am grateful for you and your question. First, thank you for your dedicated service to the young people and their families at your school. Teaching is one of the most difficult careers a person can pursue…it is definitely not for everyone. As you already know, it is both a rewarding and exhausting career field for those who do it right and at the highest level of excellence. I can hear your commitment and passion for the profession in your question. So, to keep from burning out and leaving the profession, I suggest you and all dedicated teachers to seek professional development opportunities that allow them to positively affect the profession by applying their skills out of the classroom. For example, explore possibilities for service on school division or statewide committees, such as potential volunteer positions that will help you shape the local educational landscape. Secondly, all teachers should regularly check the state and national web sites for the departments of education to discover new initiatives and stay apprised of upcoming changes. So, contact the Virginia Department of Education or the US Department of Education to find out what projects or positions exist for classroom teachers. Often times there are part time and full time fellowships you can apply for or advisory boards on which you can serve that will help you rediscover and recommit your purpose in public education. Also, you might like to investigate the possibility of presenting at or attending a local or national conference. For example, the Virginia Education Research Association is always looking to partner with classroom teachers and administrators for their annual conference. Contact their website and at the very least register for news and updates. Lastly, you might like to consider going back to school to pursue further education or other endorsements that will help you apply your talent and expertise to a different student population.

On a final note, the teaching profession and the children of Hampton Roads in particular need more dedicated and committed professionals much like Leigh. So, if any of our readers are interested in exploring a career in teaching, consider contacting a local university or college to pursue certification. Many of the local institutions of higher education in Hampton Roads have many fellowships, grants, and scholarships available to help you.

For more information about some of the agencies mentioned above, please contact: Virginia Department of Education - http://www.doe.virginia.gov/ US Department of Education - http://www.ed.gov/ Virginia Education Research Association - https://sites.google.com/site/vaedresearch/ Thank you to everyone who submitted a question or comment. If you would like to submit a question, you can email me directly and confidentially at janicebellunderwood@gmail.com and your question could be featured in an upcoming issue of RENEW Magazine. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Dr. Janice Underwood teaches at Old Dominion University, where she trains preservice teachers to engage diverse learners in K-12 science classrooms.

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hen building or renovating a home, the use of interior finishings can help create a finished and unique look . Interior finishings can include trim or moulding, wall treatments, interior doors, posts and columns, stairway systems, and ceiling treatments. Here are some tips and tricks from interior design experts at Metrie to help you choose the best interior finishings based on your style and home:

HOW TO SELECT INTERIOR FINISHINGS

FOR YOUR HOME

• STYLE: There are endless options when it comes to moulding profiles. It’s important to consider the style of your home, both inside and out when selecting the right moulding, along with the lifestyle, personalities and design preferences of those living in the home. Metrie has a fantastic online resource at Metrie.com called Room Styler to help guide the selection process.

• TYPE: Primary trim is used in most home installations and includes baseboard, casings and crown mouldings. They are the most functional (NewsUSA) trim elements and help set the tone of a room. Design enhancing trim such as chair rail, panel moulding and architraves add extra dimension and flair to any room. Ornamental trim, a decorative trim, helps warm up a space; corner blocks, plinth blocks, rosettes and Ikons are part of this category. To help ease the chaos of choice, Metrie has designed the Then & Now Finishing Collections, the industry’s first coordinated finishing elements consisting of moulding, trim and interior doors sized and proportioned to fit together with ease and precision.

• MATERIAL: Choose a material based on application and the finished result desired -- options can range from solid wood species, to MDF to faux wood and flexible moulding options.

• SIZE: The choice should be based largely on the ceiling height of the room. In many cases, there are complementary profiles that can be used in a home with varying ceiling heights. The size may vary, but the style should remain consistent room to room.

• APPLICATION: Trim can be used in a number of non-traditional ways, such as creating door headers, wall treatments or frames, and can be layered or built-up for a unique or custom look. Planning the design in advance can ensure that all of the necessary products are ordered at one time, reducing down time in the project. For additional design inspiration and tips, please visit www.metrie.com.

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Bianca Negrón Certified Leadership, Life & Instructional Coach Certified Business Image Consultant & Personal Shopper Certified Mindsonar Professional

NO ONE TOLD ME I WAS AN ENTREPRENEUR

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remember my first “entrepreneur venture” I was class president of my ninth grade class and we needed to raise money for our graduation and celebration activities. I being the proactive person that I was evaluated many fundraising activities (I was tired of selling chocolates) I wanted to do something different; easy to sell, and which would give us more revenue (well, in that time I did not know the term revenue, I just knew we needed to get a lot of money).

After much research, I decided our class venture would be selling donuts. But, I didn’t want any kind of donuts, I felt they needed to be special if we were going to sell them. Back then we did not have Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Donuts, so I started making some calls and asking friends to recommend their favorite donut shops. (Mind you, I didn’t know that calling contacts and meeting new people was called networking).

Through my “network” I found a local place that made fresh donuts, it was not a bakery – it was a baker that did everything from scratch in his home. What amazed me was that his son, almost my same age (around 14-15 years old) was the one who helped him bake and the donuts taste really good too. Because of all those reasons, I chose him (To me this was about a good product and supporting a local business owner, a detail that no one explained or encouraged me to do) My mom was the one who took me to meet and arrange the contract (which at my age I did not have the skills to do, so it was just a verbal contract and trusting each part). To ensure that the project would flow correctly and because classes started at 8am, my mom and I would wake up early every Friday or Monday (I don’t remember the exact day) around 6:30am to go and pick up the donuts, so I could be at school by 7:30am. (Mind you, at that time I didn’t realize that I was doing good project management and logistics!). I had my team (leadership- managementsupervision) who already knew how many donuts they needed to deliver around the school (we had made an inventory on how many people were willing to buy our donuts). The school was pretty big it went from Kindergarten to 9th grade. My team was responsible for delivering the donuts and collecting the money. In the afternoon we would meet and count the money (accounting). It was a great experience for us all!

Did I know that I was an entrepreneur? No! No one told me, instead they told me I was a leader. During that time the concept of entrepreneurship was not discussed or incentivized in the education system or even through the media. Did I know that I was able to accomplish great things in life? Yes, I always had the feeling of being that person that innovated in order to make things better, simpler and bolder. Sometimes we don’t need for others to tell us that we are great at something, sometimes we have to take charge of what we know we are capable of, create our plan and work to execute it.

Joseph Schumpeter states that “Entrepreneurs are innovators who seek to destroy the status quo of existing products and services to create new products and services.”

Well, I guess he is right, entrepreneurs are innovators that will break with the norms in order to have a better life, a better world.

Are you an entrepreneur? I would love to hear your story!

You can reach Bianca at: coaching@bianca-negron.com

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3 WAYS BACK TO SCHOOL CAN BENEFIT YOUR MARRIAGE

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t’s back to school time and the kids are back to their daily routines!

As much as I love my kids, I’m excited because I’m also getting back to my normal schedule of writing and coaching. And, I get my husband back!

Tiffany Godfrey - Relationship Coach Relationship Missionaries

Summer is a great time to be with family, but it can also take time from your relationships, including marriage.

I get to spend more time with my husband when the kids are in school.

And if you spend your time wisely, you can do the same thing, even if you need to take some days off from work to do it.

Here are some creative suggestions for reconnecting in your marriage during the back to school season: 1) Spend time together. Just to sit together, lay in bed together, watch a movie, or do breakfast or lunch.

2) Communicate. This will give you some time to talk about each other, your dreams, the bills, and even the kids. I recommend you talk about one topic per. day so it won’t become overwhelming or stressful.

3) Make love. This is what married folks do!

A lot of times as women we get so tired during the day and fall asleep at night. If you have sex during the daytime, you’ll have more energy, a greater desire for your husband, and your husband will be happy too.

If you’re serious about strengthening your marriage, you can use this back to school season to reconnect and get closer to your husband. It only takes a little time and creativity!

Tiffany Godfrey is a relationship coach for women, an author, a wife, and a mother. She’s been married for over 16 years and she wants to equip and empower women to experience a strong relationship with God first and then in their primary relationships. She can be reached at: info@RelationshipMissonaries.com. Her website is wwwRelationshipMissionaries.com.

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