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Volume 2, Issue 4 July/August | September 2013

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Save the Date

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Please call ahead to confirm events. Promote your October and November community events by sending information to grandcitieswoman@live.com or by calling Autumn at (701) 261-2692 by August 24.

July 6 - August 31

August 7

Rochelle (Ro) Wetsch: Wearable Folk-Art Velkommen

Carb Loading: Facts, Myths, and Tools

in clothing design, totes, and pewter jewelry. Patterns and design techniques were

Altru Family YMCA

The installation and sale features new small works that are finished and ongoing

adapted to revitalize Norwegian rosemaling and other Scandinavian motifs. For more information, call 701-775-8482.

5:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Class is $10 and presented by Altru dietitians from the Sanny and Jerry Ryan Center

for Prevention and Genetics. For more information or to register, call 701-732-7620.

Check out community events in our Save the Date calendar!

Please call ahead to confirm events. Promote your October and November community events by sending information to grandcitieswoman@live. com or by calling Autumn at (701) 261-2692 by August 24.

Sign up for both “Fuel Your Fitness” and “Carb Loading” classes and pay only $15.

July 23 - 25

August 8

Toad Mountain Ranch Osage, MN

YEEHAW! Join us at Toad Mountain Ranch. Slip on your cowgirl boots and get ready for an amazing three days with horses. This beautiful ranch is located on Big Toad

Lake in Minnesota. At this camp, you will learn how to care for horses, go horse-

Child Passenger Safety Made Simple 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South Washington

This class is for expectant parents or those of newborn babies. If you have already

back riding, sing by the campfire, and more! Open to Brownie, Junior, and Cadette

purchased a car seat, bring it along for hands-on training on how to properly install

Bossman at 701-293-7915 or send an email to mbossman@gsdakotahorizons.org.

780-5179.

Girl Scouts. For more information, contact Program and Learning Specialist, Morgan

the car seat into your vehicle. For more information and to register, please call 701-

July 24

August 8

5:30 to 6:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Discover the best foods to eat before, during, and after exercise. Class is $10 and

Stop by and make sure your children have a safe ride.

Car Seat Checkup

Fuel Your Fitness Choice Health & Fitness Community Room

presented by Altru dietitians at the Sanny and Jerry Ryan Center for Prevention and Genetics. For more information or to register, call 701-732-7620.

July 26

Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South Washington

August 9

Pirate Picnic

Riverside Pool - Grand Forks, ND

Night at the Drive-In

Ahoy, matey, and welcome aboard our Pirate Picnic! Enjoy an afternoon of water

SkyVu Drive in Warren, MN

Register early for the 2014 Girl Scout membership year and enjoy a summer evening

activities and a spirited treasure hunt. You’ll learn about the world’s most precious

natural resource and learn ways to conserve water. Open to Daisy, Brownie, and

at the drive-in! Bring your favorite blanket and curl up under the stars while enjoying

Junior Girl Scouts. For more information, contact Program and Learning Specialist

RSVP to Grand Forks Girl Scouts Office by July 12, 2013. For more information, con-

August 13

the featured movie. This event is open to all ages and family members! Send your tact Membership Specialist, Erin Bacskai at 701-772-6679 or send an email to ebacskai@gsdakotahorizons.org.

Rachel Downs at 701-772-6679 or send an email to rdowns@gsdakotahorizons.org.

Cherished Children Memorial Service

July 30 - August 3 & August 6 - 10

7:00 p.m.

Contents

Altru Hospital

This memorial service is for parents to honor their children who have died as an

Avenue Q: The Musical

infant, child, or adult. Please contact Toni Betting at 701-780-5257 for more informa-

7:30 p.m.

tion.

Empire Arts Center

AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college

grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment on Avenue Q.

There, he meets new friends and other colorful types who help him finally discover his purpose in life!

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Find these items and more through local retailers. When purchasing an item that you’ve seen in our shopping guide, make sure you tell them that you saw it in Grand Cities Woman. Claims that products make in the Grand Cities Woman Shopping Guide are of product manufactures’ and not of Grand Cities Woman or Graber Media.

Look and feel amazing on your special day with an airbrush makeup application. The flawless coverage minimizes imperfections while giving skin a beautiful, natural-looking finish. Truyu Skin Institute aestheticians provide custom-blended colors with a lightweight, long lasting coverage. Appointments include a color match and trial application, in addition to an application on the day of your event. Introductory pricing is $65 ($80 with false eyelash application).

See their ad on page 15.

With Pedi Couture sandals, you’ll walk out of Truyu Skin Institute with style and with your pedicure intact. Our durable, non-skid rubber soles are soft, smooth, non-abrasive, and have hand-sewn toe separators that give chic comfort with every step. They come in bright colors, sequins, and exotic animal prints. See their ad on page 15.

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Stylish, snuggly, navy hoodie with kangaroo pocket, drawstring hood, and banded bottom. Pre-shrunk cotton/polyester fleece. Find your Local Girl Scout Retail Store or shop online at gsdakotahorizons. org/gsdh-shop. See their ad on page 15.

Find great items through local retailers in our Hot Spots to Shop section. When purchasing an item that you’ve seen in our shopping guide, make sure you tell them that you saw it in Grand Cities Woman.

Set your inner diva free with an incredible array of rich, super-blendable, expertly coordinated shades that let you determine just how noticeable you want to be. Endlessly versatile, these dramatic colors are long-lasting, glide on easily, and resist fading.

Discover how drama can be beautiful by adding a little—or a lot—to your look. BeautiControl Intense Mineral Shadow is available through BeautiControl Representative, Yolanda Cox, at www.beautipage.com/yolandacox. See their ad on page 22. $20.00 Not your ordinary cat-eye! The 3114 is a playful new twist on a classic design and can be found exclusively at Lifetime Vision Center. See their ad on page 11. $209

For baking the Norwegian kransekake (celebration/wedding cake), you’ll love the easy cleanup with the six graduated, non-stick forms. Boxed recipes and instructions included from the area’s Scandinavian resource Velkommen, downtown Grand Forks. See their ad on page 17. $39.95

“A smile is forever.” Sublime offers “The First and Only Professional Whitening Pen.” Liquid Smile is a powerful paint-on gel that contains 12% hydrogen peroxide, the most powerful paint-on formulation on the market. Liquid Smile is a pain-free experience. Apply once each night for two weeks and you can experience dramatic whitening. This product is available at Sublime Aesthetic Professionals. See their ad on page 20. $129

Take advantage of craftsmanship from generations past, dating back to a time of sole dependence on hand tools when craftsmen carefully planned and fitted their furniture. This six-drawer lingerie chest is available, along with other selections from The Empire Mission Collection, at the Amish Gallery at Home of Economy. See their ad on page 19.

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I have learned to look at aged accessories and worn furniture in a whole new way, always considering the possibilities for bringing new life to something.

Optic + Vision, featuring the Ogi Kids frames, can be found exclusively at Lifetime Vision Center. These bright, bold colors are sure to brighten up any child’s day! See their ad on page 11. $159 Bubble necklaces are all the rage this season and you can get yours from True Colors in downtown Grand Forks. Choose from the many colors available, along with matching earrings. See their ad on page 16. $16.00 Necklace $6.00 Earrings

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By Shannon Teigen

“Pack tight, kids, we are taking the convertible.” Breezing in the car down Highway 2, I smile as I remember the phrase I used to guide our children.

Even though the advice was intended to give them direction on how to pack for the family vacation to a Minnesota cabin, it held a double meaning. It meant liberation for me.

I am taking a huge step out of my comfort zone. I feel free, yet a bit anxious. I am going somewhere miles away with my entire family and I have packed only the necessities. I am going to trust that we will have what we need when we reach our destination; or at the very least, be able to purchase what we need, provided there is a decent store within a reasonable distance. This is a stretch for me!

As “mom,” I have always felt it’s my responsibility to cover everyone’s needs: bug spray, sunscreen, antacid, bandages, fingernail clippers, etc. If I don’t provide for my family’s needs, the “mom

guilt” digs her stiletto heels into my subconscious and makes herself way too comfortable. Although I have never been told I have to meet everyone’s needs, I have always felt responsible, and over the years have made myself the go-to person for the family; it’s more of a self-inflicted standard I have set. There is no one to blame but myself. Well, not this weekend.

I force those worries of preparedness from my mind. Instead, I focus on the sun warming the top of my head, listen to my girls laugh about the wind doing a “slutty” number on their hair, and quietly pray that I can pass the semi loaded with pigs before something flies out of the trailer and lands on my son in the passenger seat.

As “mom,” I have always felt it’s my responsibility to cover everyone’s needs: bug spray, sunscreen, antacid, bandages, fingernail clippers, etc. If worries, and he would be packing far less I don’t provide for my family’s than I was. He was my inspiration to let go of the responsibility and enjoy the vacation. If he can do it, I can too. needs, the “mom guilt” digs her

The vacation has since come and stiletto heels into my subcongone. It was a welcomed five days of rest and relaxation. I read my book, had scious and makes a massage, and went on walks. I met a herself way family with two little girls who uncannily resembled our girls when they were too comfortable. ages 4 and 2. I took a lengthy trip buck-

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ing the wind in a pontoon powered by a 25-hp motor (no wonder there were no other boats on the lake that day), while laughing at our kids as they were pulled in tubes on a beautiful sunny day.

Yes, we did have what we needed. Did we go without? Yes, we did. If the little store at the resort didn’t have what we needed, we improvised; and I’ll add that those improvising moments created some interesting memories to treasure as well. I am actually entertaining the idea of packing less on next year’s trip!

We will soon be entering the bustling months of summer; a season when we try to accomplish a lot and get worn out just trying to keep up with family activities. I encourage you to try to let go of some of the self-inflicted standards that stand boldly in your way of enjoying the meaningful moments. Whether those moments are a summer vacation or a holiday reunion—let go and relax. Remember on this day you will always have what you need when you need it. [GCW]

Create a privacy screen or mask a bad view.

Use an arbor or other support for hanging baskets and then

No “mom guilt” here. This week- place a few containers below end is going to be a vacation for this mom. I’m off duty…well, maybe. I have my for an attractive screen. doubts, but I’m willing to try.

I marvel at how quickly my husband made the decision to take his motorcycle. He had no second thoughts, no

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Shannon Teigen | Writer Shannon writes from her rural hobby ranch that is nestled in the peace and quiet of the North Dakota countryside. Her family, consisting of her husband, two teenage daughters, and one son, is the farthest thing from being peaceful and quiet, but she wouldn’t trade it for anything. After graduating from UND, Shannon established her career with foundation blocks of marketing, sales, customer service, human relations, and communications.

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What happens in Vegas doesn’t have to stay in Vegas—especially when there are photos to prove it.

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Read about how the right dynamic can make for a successful partnership.

Sports are a great way to stay active and learn lessons about teamwork. However, concussions are a reality of sports and a topic that adults and athletes need to be cognizant of.

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Save the Date Please call ahead to confirm events. Promote your October and November community events by sending information to grandcitieswoman@live.com or by calling Autumn at (701) 261-2692 by August 24.

July 6 - August 31

Rochelle (Ro) Wetsch: Wearable Folk-Art

August 7

Velkommen

Carb Loading: Facts, Myths, and Tools

in clothing design, totes, and pewter jewelry. Patterns and design techniques were

Altru Family YMCA

The installation and sale features new small works that are finished and ongoing

adapted to revitalize Norwegian rosemaling and other Scandinavian motifs. For more information, call 701-775-8482.

July 23 - 25

Toad Mountain Ranch

5:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Class is $10 and presented by Altru dietitians from the Sanny and Jerry Ryan Center

for Prevention and Genetics. For more information or to register, call 701-732-7620.

Sign up for both “Fuel Your Fitness” and “Carb Loading” classes and pay only $15.

August 8

Osage, MN

Child Passenger Safety Made Simple

for an amazing three days with horses. This beautiful ranch is located on Big Toad

Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South Washington

YEEHAW! Join us at Toad Mountain Ranch. Slip on your cowgirl boots and get ready Lake in Minnesota. At this camp, you will learn how to care for horses, go horseback riding, sing by the campfire, and more! Open to Brownie, Junior, and Cadette

Girl Scouts. For more information, contact Program and Learning Specialist, Morgan Bossman at 701-293-7915 or send an email to mbossman@gsdakotahorizons.org.

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This class is for expectant parents or those of newborn babies. If you have already purchased a car seat, bring it along for hands-on training on how to properly install

the car seat into your vehicle. For more information and to register, please call 701780-5179.

July 24

August 8

5:30 to 6:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Fuel Your Fitness Choice Health & Fitness Community Room

Discover the best foods to eat before, during, and after exercise. Class is $10 and presented by Altru dietitians at the Sanny and Jerry Ryan Center for Prevention and Genetics. For more information or to register, call 701-732-7620.

July 26

Night at the Drive-In SkyVu Drive in Warren, MN

Register early for the 2014 Girl Scout membership year and enjoy a summer evening

at the drive-in! Bring your favorite blanket and curl up under the stars while enjoying the featured movie. This event is open to all ages and family members! Send your RSVP to Grand Forks Girl Scouts Office by July 12, 2013. For more information, con-

tact Membership Specialist, Erin Bacskai at 701-772-6679 or send an email to ebacskai@gsdakotahorizons.org.

July 30 - August 3 & August 6 - 10 Avenue Q: The Musical 7:30 p.m.

Empire Arts Center

AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college

grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment on Avenue Q.

There, he meets new friends and other colorful types who help him finally discover his purpose in life!

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Car Seat Checkup Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South Washington

Stop by and make sure your children have a safe ride.

August 9

Pirate Picnic

Riverside Pool - Grand Forks, ND

Ahoy, matey, and welcome aboard our Pirate Picnic! Enjoy an afternoon of water activities and a spirited treasure hunt. You’ll learn about the world’s most precious

natural resource and learn ways to conserve water. Open to Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts. For more information, contact Program and Learning Specialist Rachel Downs at 701-772-6679 or send an email to rdowns@gsdakotahorizons.org.

August 13

Cherished Children Memorial Service 7:00 p.m.

Altru Hospital

This memorial service is for parents to honor their children who have died as an infant, child, or adult. Please contact Toni Betting at 701-780-5257 for more information.

August 17

September 7

September 21 - October 29

8:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Velkommen

The Backstage Project: Fancy That Empire Arts Center

Enjoy a unique, downtown space that is perfect for

music and conversation with friends. The Backstage

Project offers a venue unlike anything else in Grand Forks. A bar will be provided by Rhombus Guys and

coffee by Urban Stampede. There will be a $5 cover charge at the door only. Use the back door.

Admission at the gate is $5.00. See the article about JunkFest on page 14.

September 9

5:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Choice Health & Fitness Community Room

Class is $10 and presented by Altru dietitians from the

Sanny and Jerry Ryan Center for Prevention and Genetics. For more information or to register, call 701-7327620. Sign up for both “Fuel Your Fitness” and “Carb Loading” classes and pay only $15.

The Center for Prevention and Genetics

This class uses a modified sequence of Pilates exercises for pregnant women. For more information or to register, call 701-732-7620.

September 5 through October 10 Applying the Basics of Clean Eating 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursdays

Choice Health & Fitness Community Room

This six-week program introduces you to a clean eating diet. Sessions will include a grocery store tour, cooking

demonstrations, and more. Cost for all six sessions is $60. Call 701-732-7620 to register.

cy. For more information or to register, call 701-7327620.

September 12

Child Passenger Safety Made Simple

babies. If you have already purchased a car seat, bring it

along for hands-on training on how to properly install the car seat into your vehicle. For more information and to register, please call 701-780-5179.

September 12

Car Seat Checkup 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South Washington

Stop by and make sure your children have a safe ride.

September 15

This year’s

theme is “Exploring our Creativity”. From ceramics to outdoor cooking, to engineering to nature photography, we will be exploring our creativity through various avenues. Camp is open to Daisy, Brownie, Junior,

Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts. For more

information, send an email to Sarah Krogfoss at smar-

Angel Nail and Spa - 2475 32nd Ave S, Grand Forks

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Please bring a friend! No products will be sold at this event. For additional important disclosure information, please visit Thrivent.com/disclosures. Call 218-7731181 or send an email to Karen.grainger@thrivent.com.

Please send your RSVP at least three days prior to the

event so the salon can prepare for adequate staffing needs.

September 23

Sublime Fall Beauty Expo 6:00 p.m.

Sanders 1907, Grand Forks

Don’t miss this exclusive event with the area’s leading aesthetic professionals. Join us at Sanders in down-

town Grand Forks and enjoy delicious food, cocktails, live music, and great giveaways. Purchase tickets in advance at Sublime for $10 or $20 at the door. Space is limited. For more information, contact Sublime at 701757-3300.

November 7 p.m.

suicide prevention activities. The third-annual Walk for

Join Girl Scouts from all over the Dakota Horizons

Sponsored by Karen Grainger and Thrivent Financial for

TEARS - Suicide Prevention Project and Altru Health to support community programming directed toward

Turtle River State Park

September 21 and December 7

Mission of Hope Banquet & Silent Auction

System will host a 5k memorial walk. Help raise funds

Camp LOL

way.

Altru’s 3rd Annual Walk for Suicide Prevention 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Lincoln Park

September 6 through 8

and drawn threads by Else Hjelmstad of Bergen, Nor-

Lutherans

Learn how to stay properly nourished during pregnan-

This class is for expectant parents or those of newborn

5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

showcasing old world and new techniques with cut

Altru dietitians will host this class for soon-to-be moms.

Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South Washington

Healthy Beginnings - Prenatal Pilates

A Norwegian folk art embroidery series and art sale

Money, Mani, & Mimosas

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays in September

Part II Fiber Arts: Hardanger Style

5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Choice Health & Fitness Community Room

Carb Loading: Facts, Myths, and Tools

tin@polarcomm.com.

Foster County Fairgrounds, Carrington, ND

Healthy Beginnings - Prenatal Nutrition

August 21

council for the 3nd annual Camp LOL.

JunkFest

Suicide Prevention will also provide a forum for family

and friends to remember those who have died by suicide. All participants are encouraged to donate or seek donations. Learn more at altru.org/suicideprevention.

September 18

Alerus Center 1200 S 42nd St, Grand Forks

Silent Auction begins at 5:00 p.m.; the Dinner is at 7:00 Plan now to attend the 2013 Mission of Hope Banquet

and Silent Auction to benefit Northlands Rescue Mission’s programs and services for the homeless and poor. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, warm fellowship,

and an inspiring message from Christian musician and motivational speaker Grant Norsworthy. Go to www.

northlandsrescuemission.org for information about reservations, sponsorship opportunities, and donating gift baskets for the silent auction.

Truyu Skin Institute | Laser Hair Removal 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Choice Health & Fitness Sterling Room

Embarrassed by unsightly facial or body hair? Join

Mandy Iverson, RN and laser technician, to learn more about laser hair removal options at Truyu Aesthetic Center.

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Find these items and more through local retailers. When purchasing an item that you’ve seen in our shopping guide, make sure you tell them that you saw it in Grand Cities Woman. Claims that products make in the Grand Cities Woman Shopping Guide are of product manufactures’ and not of Grand Cities Woman or Graber Media.

Look and feel amazing on your special day with an airbrush makeup application. The flawless coverage minimizes imperfections while giving skin a beautiful, natural-looking finish. Truyu Skin Institute aestheticians provide custom-blended colors with a lightweight, long lasting coverage. Appointments include a color match and trial application, in addition to an application on the day of your event. Introductory pricing is $65 ($80 with false eyelash application).

See their ad on page 15.

With Pedi Couture sandals, you’ll walk out of Truyu Skin Institute with style and with your pedicure intact. Our durable, non-skid rubber soles are soft, smooth, non-abrasive, and have hand-sewn toe separators that give chic comfort with every step. They come in bright colors, sequins, and exotic animal prints. See their ad on page 15.

Stylish, snuggly, navy hoodie with kangaroo pocket, drawstring hood, and banded bottom. Pre-shrunk cotton/polyester fleece. Find your Local Girl Scout Retail Store or shop online at gsdakotahorizons. org/gsdh-shop. See their ad on page 15.

Set your inner diva free with an incredible array of rich, super-blendable, expertly coordinated shades that let you determine just how noticeable you want to be. Endlessly versatile, these dramatic colors are long-lasting, glide on easily, and resist fading.

Discover how drama can be beautiful by adding a little—or a lot—to your look. BeautiControl Intense Mineral Shadow is available through BeautiControl Representative, Yolanda Cox, at www.beautipage.com/yolandacox. See their ad on page 22. $20.00 Not your ordinary cat-eye! The 3114 is a playful new twist on a classic design and can be found exclusively at Lifetime Vision Center. See their ad on page 11. $209

For baking the Norwegian kransekake (celebration/wedding cake), you’ll love the easy cleanup with the six graduated, non-stick forms. Boxed recipes and instructions included from the area’s Scandinavian resource Velkommen, downtown Grand Forks. See their ad on page 17. $39.95

“A smile is forever.” Sublime offers “The First and Only Professional Whitening Pen.” Liquid Smile is a powerful paint-on gel that contains 12% hydrogen peroxide, the most powerful paint-on formulation on the market. Liquid Smile is a pain-free experience. Apply once each night for two weeks and you can experience dramatic whitening. This product is available at Sublime Aesthetic Professionals. See their ad on page 20. $129

Optic + Vision, featuring the Ogi Kids frames, can be found exclusively at Lifetime Vision Center. These bright, bold colors are sure to brighten up any child’s day! See their ad on page 11. $159 Bubble necklaces are all the rage this season and you can get yours from True Colors in downtown Grand Forks. Choose from the many colors available, along with matching earrings. See their ad on page 16. $16.00 Necklace $6.00 Earrings 6 Grand Cities Woman Volume 2, Issue 4

Take advantage of craftsmanship from generations past, dating back to a time of sole dependence on hand tools when craftsmen carefully planned and fitted their furniture. This six-drawer lingerie chest is available, along with other selections from The Empire Mission Collection, at the Amish Gallery at Home of Economy. See their ad on page 19.

“I am thankful for many things, but mostly for good wine and my exquisite taste in friends.” This card by Curly Girl Designs is one of many available at True Colors in downtown Grand Forks. See their ad on page 16. $3.50

For indoor or outdoor use, here’s a wonderful gathering of assorted Scandinavian “greeting signs.”

We spotted simple and grand folk-art motifs for Swedes, Norwegians, Danes, and Finns. Each design is on a 15-inch screenprinted hard board panel, with a pre-drilled hole for mounting. See the entire collection at Velkommen, downtown Grand Forks. See their ad on page 17. $59.00 each blinc invented a technology breakthrough in mascara that allows for the easy application of water-resistant “tubes” around your lashes. Once applied, the tubes encase your lashes and will not run, smudge, clump, or flake—even if you cry or rub your eyes. blinc mascara will add volume and length to your lashes, giving you a radiant, natural look that lasts all day. This product is available at Sublime Aesthetic Professionals. See their ad on page 20. $26.00

Visualize it with the Personal Color Viewer®. Available through www.sterlingcarpetonepaint.com, this viewer lets you experiment with color before you even pick up a paintbrush. Preview color selections—even specialty finishes—on an interior or exterior home image chosen from a pictorial library, or import images of your own home. See their ad on page 11.

Take advantage of craftsmanship from generations past, dating back to a time of sole dependence on hand tools when craftsmen carefully planned and fitted their furniture. This chest on chest is available along with other selections from The Dutchess Collection at the Amish Gallery at Home of Economy. See their ad on page 19 for more information.

Now is the time to update the color of your home. Benjamin Moore Aura exterior paint offers the most advanced way to bring color to your world with the next generation of paint that simplifies your life. Our patented breakthrough paint technology, called Color Lock, is the only one of its kind in the industry, bringing you a discernibly richer, truer color, paired with incomparable performance. This product is available at Sterling Carpet One. See their ad on page 11.

Slip into a hot, invigorating bath that opens your pores to help your skin release toxins and receive essential nutrients. Spa Detox Bath Soak is available through BeautiControl Representative, Yolanda Cox, at www.beautipage.com/yolandacox. See their ad on page 22. $34.00

Light weight, comfy, heather gray, long sleeve t-shirt with hood.

Pre-shrunk cotton/ polyester fabric.

Find your Local Girl Scout Retail Store or shop online at gsdakotahorizons. org/gsdh-shop.

See their ad on page 15.

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worries, and he would be packing far less than I was. He was my inspiration to let go of the responsibility and enjoy the vacation. If he can do it, I can too.

By Shannon Teigen

“Pack tight, kids, we are taking the convertible.” Breezing in the car down Highway 2, I smile as I remember the phrase I used to guide our children.

Even though the advice was intended to give them direction on how to pack for the family vacation to a Minnesota cabin, it held a double meaning. It meant liberation for me.

I am taking a huge step out of my comfort zone. I feel free, yet a bit anxious. I am going somewhere miles away with my entire family and I have packed only the necessities. I am going to trust that we will have what we need when we reach our destination; or at the very least, be able to purchase what we need, provided there is a decent store within a reasonable distance. This is a stretch for me!

As “mom,” I have always felt it’s my responsibility to cover everyone’s needs: bug spray, sunscreen, antacid, bandages, fingernail clippers, etc. If I don’t provide for my family’s needs, the “mom

guilt” digs her stiletto heels into my subconscious and makes herself way too comfortable. Although I have never been told I have to meet everyone’s needs, I have always felt responsible, and over the years have made myself the go-to person for the family; it’s more of a self-inflicted standard I have set. There is no one to blame but myself. Well, not this weekend.

I force those worries of preparedness from my mind. Instead, I focus on the sun warming the top of my head, listen to my girls laugh about the wind doing a “slutty” number on their hair, and quietly pray that I can pass the semi loaded with pigs before something flies out of the trailer and lands on my son in the passenger seat.

No “mom guilt” here. This weekend is going to be a vacation for this mom. I’m off duty…well, maybe. I have my doubts, but I’m willing to try.

I marvel at how quickly my husband made the decision to take his motorcycle. He had no second thoughts, no

The vacation has since come and gone. It was a welcomed five days of rest and relaxation. I read my book, had a massage, and went on walks. I met a family with two little girls who uncannily resembled our girls when they were ages 4 and 2. I took a lengthy trip bucking the wind in a pontoon powered by a 25-hp motor (no wonder there were no other boats on the lake that day), while laughing at our kids as they were pulled in tubes on a beautiful sunny day.

Yes, we did have what we needed. Did we go without? Yes, we did. If the little store at the resort didn’t have what we needed, we improvised; and I’ll add that those improvising moments created some interesting memories to treasure as well. I am actually entertaining the idea of packing less on next year’s trip!

We will soon be entering the bustling months of summer; a season when we try to accomplish a lot and get worn out just trying to keep up with family activities. I encourage you to try to let go of some of the self-inflicted standards that stand boldly in your way of enjoying the meaningful moments. Whether those moments are a summer vacation or a holiday reunion—let go and relax. Remember on this day you will always have what you need when you need it. [GCW]

Shannon Teigen | Writer Shannon writes from her rural hobby ranch that is nestled in the peace and quiet of the North Dakota countryside. Her family, consisting of her husband, two teenage daughters, and one son, is the farthest thing from being peaceful and quiet, but she wouldn’t trade it for anything. After graduating from UND, Shannon established her career with foundation blocks of marketing, sales, customer service, human relations, and communications.

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5 Creative Ways

to Use Containers in Your Landscape Written by gardening expert, TV/radio host, and columnist Melinda Myers

Container gardens have long been used to add a spot of color by a front entrance or to expand planting space in city lots, balconies, and decks. Don’t let past experience and tradition limit your vision. Try one or more of these attractive, fun, and functional ways to include containers in your landscape, whether it is large or small.

Add vertical interest to any garden or garden space.

Select a large attractive container filled with tall plants like papyrus and canna, or elevate a small pot on steppers or an overturned pot for added height. Create height with smaller pots and plants by strategically stacking and planting them into a creative planter. Try setting any of these planters right in the garden to create a dramatic focal point.

Create a privacy screen or mask a bad view. Use an arbor or other support for hanging baskets and then place a few containers below for an attractive screen. You can also create a garden of containers to provide seasonal interest by using a variety of plants. Use trees, shrubs, and ornamental grasses for height. Save money by purchasing smaller plants. Elevate these on overturned pots for added height and impact. Mask the mechanics by wrapping the pots in burlap, and then add a few colorful self-watering pots in the foreground for added color and beauty. Fill these with annuals or perennials for additional seasonal interest.

Bring the garden right to your back door for ease of harvest and added entertainment. A self-watering patio planter, window box, or rail planter reduces maintenance and makes harvesting herbs as easy as reaching out the window or back door. Plus, guests will have fun harvesting their own fresh mint for mojitos or greens for their salads.

Define outdoor living spaces within your landscape.

Use containers as walls and dividers to separate entertaining and play areas from quiet reflective spaces. In addition, consider using pots with built-in casters or set them on moveable saucers to make moving these pots easier. This way, you can expand and shrink individual spaces as needed simply by moving the pots.

Create your own vacation paradise. Use planters filled with cannas, bananas, palms, and New Zealand flax for a tropical flare. Add some wicker furniture to complete the scene, or fill vertical gardens, an old child’s wagon, metal colander, or wooden and concrete planters with cacti and succulents. Add some old branches and large stones and you’ll feel as though you’ve hiked into the desert.

All you need is a bit of space and creativity to find fun new ways to put containers to work for you in the garden this season. [GCW]

Writer | Melinda Myers Nationally known gardening expert, TV/radio host, author, and columnist Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Can’t Miss Small Space Gardening.

She hosts the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment segments which air on over 115 TV and radio stations throughout the U.S. She is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and writes the twice monthly “Gardeners’ Questions” newspaper column. Melinda also has a column in Gardening How-to magazine.

Melinda hosted “The Plant Doctor” radio program for over 20 years as well as seven seasons of Great Lakes Gardener on PBS. She has written articles for Better Homes and Gardens and Fine Gardening and was a columnist and contributing editor for Backyard Living magazine. Melinda has a master’s degree in horticulture, is a certified arborist, and was a horticulture instructor with tenure.

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SAFE KIDS CORNER Staying In the Game: Concussion Awareness Written by Carma Hanson, MS, RN Coordinator – Safe Kids Grand Forks/Altru Health System

Sports are a way of life for folks in our part of the country. Whether we are watching a soccer game from the sidelines, coaching kids as they run bases in a game of softball, scoring goals in hockey, or taking brutal tackles in an intense game of football, keeping kids “in the game” is important to parents, athletes, and coaches alike. While kids are typically competitive by nature and want to be on the court or field, assuring that they are safe and free of injuries is a critical part of a winning strategy. Sports are a great way to stay active and learn lessons about teamwork. However, concussions are a reality of sports and a topic that adults and athletes need to be cognizant of.

A concussion is a brain injury that is caused by a bump or blow to the head. Even those hits that seem less serious—such as those jokingly referred to as a “ding” or “getting your bell rung”— they are still a brain injury and need to be treated as such to avoid serious, life altering consequences.

You can’t see a concussion. Signs and symptoms of a concussion can show up right after the injury or might not appear until days or weeks afterward. If an athlete experiences some type of an impact in a game or practice, parents must be informed so they can watch for the potentially delayed signs and symptoms of a concussion. Signs of a concussion that the coach, parents, or other players might notice include: appearing dazed or stunned, confusion about assignment or position, forgetting an instruction, being unsure of the score or opponent, 10 Grand Cities Woman Volume 2, Issue 4

moving in a clumsy fashion, answering questions slowly, showing behavior or personality changes, or the inability to remember events before or after the hit.

Athletes that have suffered from a concussion might relate any of the following symptoms: headache or “pressure” in the head, nausea or vomiting, balance problems or dizziness, double or blurry vision, sensitivity to light or noise, feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy, concentration or memory problems, confusion, or simply stating that they “just don’t feel right.”

When hit, athletes can suffer from a concussion without losing consciousness. Therefore, when an athlete experiences a blow to the head or neck, an assessment of the athlete should be made.

While it is ideal to have a certified athletic trainer at sporting events to help with this assessment, it is not always feasible. Therefore, this responsibility falls upon the coach and/or parents. Other athletes on the team or field might also notice indications that would prove helpful in suspecting a concussion.

Once suspicion exists of a potential concussion, the athlete must be taken out of play. The mantra “when in doubt, sit them out” should be followed to avoid further injury, potentially resulting in what is known as “second impact syndrome,” which occurs when the brain is already injured and it takes another hit. This can result in life-altering brain damage or even death.

If a concussion is suspected, an athlete should seek medical care to determine if and when he or she can return to play and if “brain rest” is necessary. This can include limiting television or screen time or avoiding loud noises, light, and other sensory stimulating behaviors. The severity of a concussion and the recovery time can vary considerably from one athlete to another. Therefore, coaches and medical providers must treat each athlete individually.

The following are a few steps that athletes can take to protect themselves from injuries and concussions.

• Follow the coach’s rules for safety and the rules of the sport.

• Practice good sportsmanship at all times.

• Learn the signs and symptoms of a concussion and notify the coach if they suspect that another player might have one.

• Wear the correct protective equipment for the activity (such as helmets, padding, shin guards, and eye and mouth guards).

Protective equip¬ment should fit properly, be well maintained, and be worn consistently and correctly. It is important to note, however, that helmets and mouth guards do not prevent concussions; they are used to prevent skull fractures and dental injury. No helmet can stop the movement of the brain inside the skull, which is the cause of a concussion.

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Parents and coaches need to speak to athletes about concussions and the importance of reporting concussion-like symptoms. Young athletes are often inclined to withhold this information or will state, “I’m fine” because they want to be kept in the game. However, it is better to miss one game than an entire season.

Competing and winning is a part of human nature. But, points on the scoreboard are trivial when it comes to a young athlete’s future. Let’s all do our part in helping athletes to stay safe and stay in the game.

For more information on concussions, go to www.safekidsgf.com or www.safekids.org. Altru Health System is proud to serve as the lead agency for Safe Kids Grand Forks. To contact us for more help or information on childhood injury prevention topics, send an email to safekids@altru.org. [GCW]

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The JunkFest Girls Imagining the Possibilities

By Laurie Dietz

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JunkFest was the brainstorm of four Carrington women who were getting to know each other through their jobs and children’s school activities. It wasn’t long before they discovered their mutual love of antiquing, flea marketing, and treasure hunting. Rarely using the pieces as they found them, each had a desire to make the castoffs that they gathered beautiful and useful once again—to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Having dabbled in various outlets—from flea markets to antique stores—to sell their transformed treasures, they made a decision to team up and bring the junk revival to their hometown. The first Autumn JunkFest was held in 2005, in the two-stall garage of

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Cassie Smith’s rural home. It took months of preparation and a lot of nervous energy wondering if anyone would attend. To their delight, a crowd had formed before the doors opened and their creations were well-received. JunkFest has long since outgrown that garage, now encompassing the entire Foster County Fairgrounds and including over 80 flea market vendors. In its eighth year, the festival is still run by Cassie Smith, Melissa (Missy) Hafner, and Lynette Caylor, who still continue to hunt for, restore, and provide at least 600 items for the JunkFest portion of the show.

Webster’s Dictionary might define “junk” as worthless or rubbish, but the JunkFest girls define it differently. To

them, “junk” can be any number of things: a well-worn antique dress form, a vintage suitcase, a box of old mismatched doorknobs, something as simple as an old ladder (think pot rack above your kitchen island), or a rusty piece of metal whose original use is unknown. Not categorized as a precious antique, the junk usually needs a good cleaning, and if you had to dig for it in an attic or basement, it sometimes needs repair. The “junk” that they are referring to can be extremely varied, but it all has one thing in common: It has lots of potential!

“Going through an old house or barn together, before it is torn down, is quite an experience. We are giddy as we discover the next awesome find, taking pictures and talking a mile a minute...all the while the people are just shaking their heads, wondering why we would want an old garden windmill base or something else we deem ‘valuable.’ Usually though, most folks are quite impressed with our ability to pack a trailer and Cassie’s ability to back it up,” Lynette muses.

Cassie says that her favorite part of the junk business is truly the thrill of the hunt. “Finding the treasures is such a rush, but making the memories with my friends and feeding off of each other’s creative energy is good for the soul. What fun is it to go junking alone, if you have no one to squeal in delight with over the most incredible find?”

The girls marvel at how JunkFest and the flea market have grown; it now draws shoppers and vendors from several states. “We made JunkFest and the flea market into the kind of event that we would like to attend...we are all about road trips, cool junk, shopping, food, fun, and charity,” Lynette said.

In the organized chaos of preparing for JunkFest and running the event, the girls feel that they are blessed to have the priceless support of family and friends. Cassie’s mom is a familiar face each year; she has earned the spot of resident sweetheart and coffee brewer. The kids have even taken on some projects of their own. Lynette’s son has created unique wine racks out of rusted metal gears, and her daughter has made and sold hundreds of delicious pies over the years. Missy’s sons have put in lots of time in the barn, helping to repair or dismantle many different projects, and Cassie’s young daughter has followed her mother’s creative lead, reinventing hardware and pop tops into colorful jewelry and magnets. Not to mention the family and friends who volunteer to work at JunkFest. “We couldn’t do it without all of the wonderful help we receive,” said Missy.

From running the festival, to running the JunkFest blog and Facebook page, to committing time to hunt and create pieces for the sale—all while raising families and volunteering or managing their “big girl” full time jobs—it might seem crazy to put so much effort into junk.

Missy summed it up for all of the girls when she says, “JunkFest has been an enormous accomplishment in my life. I would have never guessed that eight years after starting it, the junk phenomenon would be at an alltime high. I have learned to look at aged accessories and worn furniture in a whole new way, always considering the possibilities for bringing new life to something. The friendships I’ve made with my junk partners on our junking road trips and in the blog-world are priceless and will be one of the many things that I take with me, even after this stage of my life is behind me”.

Check out the 9th Annual Autumn JunkFest on September 7, at the Foster County Fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You can find more information in our Save the Date calendar. [GCW]

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What happens in Vegas doesn’t have to stay in Vegas—especially when there are photos to prove it. Las Vegas is not only a popular destination for those seeking the excitement of gambling and entertainment, but it is also for those wanting to tie the knot. Area photographer Katie Brockpahler recently got in on the action. “It all started with a Facebook post,” said Katie, owner of Katie Brock Photography. “That night I had a bride ready to book.”

Cassandra Brauch, a bride planning her destination wedding in Las Vegas for the early part of March, contacted Katie after a mutual friend on Facebook notified her that the photographer was looking to book a Las Vegas wedding. Katie came to find out on this cold January evening while talking to Cassandra that the wedding was being planned for early March—a month away. “It was a little bit stressful because I’m a planner,” said Katie. Just two months previous, Katie and her husband Josh welcomed their second child, Tatum, to their family. “I was expecting a fall wedding or maybe one a year from then.” Katie was a little bit hesitant to leave her newborn for a long weekend in Las Vegas, but was excited to experience photographing a destination wedding.

And so the preparation began. “It was a lot of last minute things, but she was ready and I was ready,” said Katie. A benefit to bringing along your own photographer to your destination wedding is that you have the opportunity to sit down with them and talk about what you’d like to see in your photos. “[With] some destination weddings, you just get what they have and you don’t really talk to them, and whatever happens that day happens.” Katie and her husband Josh stayed in the same hotel as the bride and were available to talk about the wedding at a moment’s notice the night before. “I think that helped to ease her nerves, knowing I was there.”

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The day of the wedding, Katie gave her back-up camera to her husband Josh so he could capture a different perspective and also document Katie’s first experience as a destination wedding photographer. “I set [the camera’s] settings, but [Josh] really impressed me with what he got. He has a good eye now and he [has] started to have an idea of what I’m looking for.”

Knowing your photographer and being comfortable with him or her can make a big difference in the result of your wedding photos. “I encourage engagement sessions because it gives me a chance to meet my couple and see how they interact with each other, and you definitely wouldn’t get that with a destination photographer.” Katie is always trying to advise her clients on the importance of their photographs. “You never look back and say, ‘I wish I would have spent a little more money on my cake.’ I have heard people say, ‘I wish I would have done more with my photographer.’ After the wedding day and the cake has been eaten and dress is packed away, this is what lasts,” said Katie.

When asked if she would do it again, Katie responded with a smile, “Yes!” She chuckled as she recalls a comment her husband made. “My husband said, ‘Next year, let’s put on Facebook that we want to photograph a wedding in Fort Myers during spring training.’” [GCW]

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Abbott and Costello, Laurel and Hardy, Martin and Lewis—all great partnerships have one thing in common: a great dynamic. In the world of real estate, there is now Laurie and Katie. For Laurie, a former seventh grade health teacher, and Katie, a former daycare provider, each year in real estate gets better and better because they are a team.

“What made me absolutely fall in love with working with this person was her ability to verbalize what I was thinking when I was unable to find the words” said Laurie Tweten, Broker/Agent and co-owner of Coldwell Banker in Grand Forks. “She would say it and I would say, ‘That was exactly what I was going to say.’” Katie credits her ability with words to her father.

last 6 months, the now 28-agent office is quickly outgrowing its new space on Columbia Road. “Since we moved in, we’ve doubled this company,” said Katie. “That is tremendous growth.”

Another factor that has most likely contributed to the agency’s success is their ability to gain their clients’ trust so quickly. “That first contact with a person is so important because they have to walk away trusting you,” said Katie.

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When Katie decided to make a career change and enter the world of real estate, she knew she wanted Laurie as her mentor. “When I got in this business I told Laurie, ‘I want to learn from you so let’s do this together,’” said Katie Marcotte, Agent and co-owner at Coldwell Banker in Grand Forks. “’You are just going to make me better.’ She is a leader.” Laurie has been a topproducing Agent in the Grand Forks Area since 2006.

Laurie also credits their newfound success as owners of Coldwell Banker to the pair’s longevity in the area. “Katie is a lifetime resident of Grand Forks, and I have lived here for 23 years. Our sphere of influence runs deep, and is far-reaching.”

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With the colors of Blue, Gold, Green, and Orange—True Colors distills the elaborate concepts of personality theory into a user-friendly, practical tool to help foster healthy, productive relationships. Laurie, an “orange” according to the True Color concept, uses the tool daily. “I’m always color categorizing people in my head,” said Laurie. “Not only do I do that with my staff, but I do it with my clients.”

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A misconception about the real estate business is that it’s always positive and joyful. Some of their business deals with real estate transactions that involve divorces, deaths, foreclosures, or short sales. It takes an empathetic tactful approach when handling these situations.

However, much of the business involves making dreams come true. “I have a woman who texted me at Christmas to tell me ‘Thank you for helping us get our house.

It made this holiday so much better,’” said Katie. “I really love the first-time home buyers. When they get into those houses and it’s their first house, they can barely see straight. I love it.”

me,” said Laurie. They welcome people who are interested in entering the real estate industry to contact them for the opportunity to see what it’s really like. When Laurie first started out in real estate, she learned quickly that it was a demanding career and the idea of being a part-time realtor doesn’t exist. “When I started in real estate, I was still teaching. With my first listing, when the school bell rang at three o’clock, I had 62 voice mails on my phone,” said Laurie. “I had a little $80,000 listing on Oak Street and the demand for that price point was high. Buyers and Agents were calling me all day and I couldn’t answer my phone.”

Laurie and Katie believe that if you work really hard and are kind, amazing things will happen. In fact, that statement is encased in a glass frame in their office as a daily reminder of that foundation. One of their goals is to multiply the company in the near future. “We want to be in business for a long time,” said Laurie. “We have every intention of servicing people the best we know how and they can trust that if they come to Coldwell Banker, all of our agents are servicing people to the best of their ability. We are going to do the best we can with the knowledge we have, with the experience we have, with every utility we have. Our team is solid because we like each other.”

The real estate industry isn’t an easy life and it takes a self-starter with drive and determination to handle all the aspects, but Laurie keeps a saying in the back of her mind that helps keep her going. “My dad used to say, ‘Anything worth having isn’t easy.’” [GCW]

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