Family & Kids Chatt Valley Dec 2017

DECEMBER 2017

Wise Choices for Moms & Families

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HOO’s PARENTING For some kids who have a sensitive or spirited nature, melodramatic performances brought on by even the smallest issues seem to disrupt every step of their routine. Parenting these kids can be a challenge, since they need to be coached on how to manage their emotions without crushing their passionate nature. Here are some tips for channeling your dramatic child’s emotional energy away from over the top performances and into more positive, effective means of communicating how she feels.

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THE SENSITIVE DRAMA QUEEN OR KING

THE SPIRITED DRAMA QUEEN OR KING

For a sensitive child, the drama may be a result of not only being emotionally sensitive but also due to a sensitivity to her surroundings. Drama is produced from social interactions, such as getting upset because she thought someone gave her a mean look. In addition, noisy, busy environments may be overwhelming to her and being able to feel anything slightly out of place, like a bump in her sock, is a drama producing disaster.

The spirited drama queen feels strongly about what she wants or feels is right and uses her displays of drama to try to have things her way. Your parenting goal is to help her channel those strong emotions into more effective forms of communication than over the top dramatic displays, while leaving her passionate spirit intact. Being filled with passion and spirit can actually be a gift, when used properly to motivate and set goals.

First, accept your child is sensitive and embrace it, don’t try to change it. Your goal is to reduce the dramatic outbursts, not make her less sensitive.

Trying to reason with her won’t work very well.

Instead, provide a structured environment, where your expectations are well laid out, and discipline her gently. Harsh discipline will only lead to the type of dramatic display of tears you are trying to prevent.

The first step is let her know that you will not provide an audience for her drama productions.

Leave the room when one starts. When she calms down, try asking her to communicate to you what she wants and why in a more calm and appropriate manner. You may even try role playing, with your child playing the parent and you playing the child, to demonstrate what an appropriate response might be. Ask her to stop and consider if a minor situation really did warrant an over the top display of emotion.

Also, help her see a situation as an opportunity for action and setting goals to improve it, instead of a reaction (like a dramatic outburst).

When your sensitive child has to face a new environment that she might find challenging, such as a busy playground, ease her into it slowly.

One good approach is to pair her up with another sensitive child on a play date. When the environment at home gets too busy for her liking, have a ‘quiet corner’ she can retreat to find some peace. To help your child handle situations where she feels overwhelmed, teach her to use coping skills like breathing exercises, instead of resorting to drama.

On your part, take action to reduce what may be feeding the drama. Give her some control by giving her choices appropriate for her age group, such as what clothes to wear each day. In addition, adults who interact with your child should model good management of emotions and a positive use of all that energy that comes with feeling strongly about an issue.

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SHOPPING GUIDE healthcare

activities Academy Dance..................................29 Chattahoochee Valley Libraries.... 15 Clement Kids....................................... 13 Elite Dance Academy......................... 7 Oasis Child Enrichment Center....27 Performance Dance Centre.............30 Prodigy Dance....................................... 8 Right From The Start Luncheon...22 RiverCenter.......................................... 21 The Columbus Museum................... 10 The Nutcracker...................................24

Childcare/ education TELL THEM Calvary Christian...............................26 First Presbyterian Day School.......26 Grace ChristianSENT School....................26 YOU! Growing Room....................................28 Highland Kids Academy..................27 Kumon...................................................26 Lakewood Child Development ......28 St. Luke Schools.................................26 Sylvan Learning Center...................27

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Columbus Counseling......................20 Comprehensive Women’s Care...... 10 Cook Dental Care.................................. 2 Ctr for Reproductive Services........ 18 Dr. Alberto Lugo, DMD......................20 Pediatric Dentistry of Columbus...23 Pediatrics at Brookstone Centre... 13 Rivertown Pediatrics.......................... 5

Home/ Handy American Painting & More............. 14 Turfscapes............................................20 Warehouse World...............................20

Shopping/ Retail Amy Hess Photography...................30 AutoNation Honda.............................32 Edward Jones, Brad Brooks............20 In this Place with God......................20 Kilwins Columbus............................. 13 Lula and Mae....................................... 19 Mickayla’s Place - Resale................22 Once Upon A Child - Resale........... 25 The Posh Peach....................................9

Chick-fil-A............................................ 10 Chill Yogurt & Pizzeria....................... 8 Zaxby’s..................................................... 2

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REAL OR FAKE?

It’s that time of the year again! Christmas tree extravaganza! What kind of tree will you choose this year?

Real or artificial? Real trees come with upkeep, but have a certain nostalgia to them. Will it be a Blue Spruce or Fir this Christmas? Artificial trees have no maintenance and can be set up within minutes. Artistry can be somewhat painted over the branches. So, here are some pros and cons to both sides of the needles.

FAKE TREES

REAL TREES PROS Tradition Evergreen aroma The essence of “real”

CONS Dries out easily High flammability Consistent watering Falling needles

PROS Easy Setup Pre-Lit Option Creativity Family Bonding No mess

CONS Artificial features Storing hassles No sense of “realness” No aroma

Real trees do come with maintenance, but here are some tips to help. realchristmastrees.org/dnn/All-About-Trees/Care-Tips

Whatever type of tree you choose this year, I’m sure it will be the perfect fit for your family. Don’t forget to make it unforgettable! Make it an all-day event. Pick out a tree, Christmas movie, and pop some popcorn. Find the ornaments and lights (if you need them) and let the festivities begin! The kids will always remember their “pick-a-tree” day.

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HOO’s CRAFTY

WINTER WONDERLAND

SPARKLY ICICLES Whether you want to decorate a window or a nook in your house, or you want to hang these from your tree, these easy little crafts are sure to put a twinkle in your eye.

DIRECTIONS Start by cutting or tearing a piece of aluminum foil a bit longer than you want your icicle to be. Then tear off the lower corners to give a blunt triangle. This helps your icicle craft taper.

Now lay your triangle shiny side down and tie your cord into a knotted loop, and glue it to the top of your currently flat icicle, leaving the top part sticking out, of course.

Then carefully roll your foil into your icicle shape. Once it’s shaped, using a brush or your finger, smear glue on your icicle, and then sprinkle it will glitter and watch it sparkle!

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UNDERSTANDING THE

Yawn!

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WHY DO I YAWN? YAWNING IS A NATURAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE, YET THIS SIMPLE PHENOMENON HAS SOME RATHER CURIOUS AND MYSTERIOUS FEATURES. DR. SUJAY KANSAGRA, DIRECTOR OF DUKE UNIVERSITY’S PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY SLEEP MEDICINE PROGRAM, OFFERS ANSWERS TO SOME OF THE MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

There are a handful of popular theories. For example, yawning may increase the body’s oxygen levels and help get rid of carbon dioxide or it may help cool the brain in situations when it gets too hot. No theory has been proven correct.

DO I YAWN ONLY WHEN I’M SLEEPY?

You may think yawning only happens when bored or tired, yet it is not uncommon to see Olympic athletes yawning just prior to their events. Yawning may trigger the brain to make a change in its state, either from bored to alert, sleepy to awake, etc.

WHY DO I YAWN WHEN I SEE SOMEONE ELSE YAWNING?

You won’t be surprised to hear that this too is a mystery. Even though children begin yawning as early as their first trimester as fetuses, they don’t experience the contagious yawn until closer to 5 years old, around the same time they develop better social understanding and empathy.

WHY AM I YAWNING RIGHT NOW?

Either this article is making you sleepy or you’ve hit on another common trigger for yawns. It’s not only seeing a yawn that can trigger one. Hearing, reading about or thinking about a yawn may also bring one out.

I FREQUENTLY SEE DOGS YAWNING. DO ALL ANIMALS YAWN?

All vertebrate animals yawn. However, only humans, chimpanzees and possibly monkeys will yawn when others yawn. Humans are more likely to mimic the yawn of others when they know them well, a habit that has also been shown by chimps.

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breast pump cleaning guide� lines

Breastfeeding provides your newborn with health advantages, such as an improved immunity to infections and an almost perfect balance of nutrients. The benefits can make all the work that goes into pumping breast worth it. However, every mom who pumps should read the new Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for keeping a breast pump clean.

The new guidelines for breast pump care were prompted by a case of an infant becoming sick after consuming breast milk that was contaminated with Cronobacter bacteria. The CDC investigated this case to see how the infant contracted this serious infection and found that it resulted from a contamination of breast pump parts. After finding that there was little or no scientific documentation on how to keep breast pump parts clean and free of contamination, the CDC has written a new set of cleaning guidelines for breast pumps. These guidelines add some time onto your daily routine, but are intended to prevent the type of tragedy that was investigated.

Wash your hands well before using your pump, handling •pumped milk or pump parts to avoid introducing bacteria.

Before using your pump, clean the exterior with •sanitizing wipes. Inspect the kit and tubing to see if it has become moldy or soiled while it was stored. sink.

•AfterDon’teacheveruseputof thebreastpump,pumptakepartsapartinthethepartskitchenand rinse them under running water. As soon as possible after each use, wash the breast pump parts with hot, soapy water in a wash basin and a brush solely dedicated for cleaning the breast pump parts. parts with fresh, running water or in a separate •basinRinsecontaining fresh water. This rinse basin should only be used to rinse breast pump parts, nothing else. Place the pump parts on a clean kitchen towel to air dry. Do not dry them with a towel, to avoid contamination.

If you choose to use the dishwasher instead of hand •washing the parts in basins, use a hot wash/heated dry cycle or the sanitizing cycle. Put small parts in the closed

top basket so that they do not end up in the dishwasher filter. After the cycle completes, wash your hands before taking the parts out of the dishwasher and allow them to air dry on a clean kitchen towel.

Once pump parts have air dried, stored them in a clean, •protected area. the wash basin, rinse basin, and the brush clean •by Keep washing them thoroughly every few days either in the dishwasher or with hot soapy water. are hand washing your pump parts, you may •wantIf youto sanitize your pump parts once a day after they have been washed. Take apart the pump parts and place those that can be boiled in a pot and cover with water. Boil them for 5 minutes, then remove them with tongs and put them on a dish towel to air dry. Do not dry them with a dish towel. After they are dry, store them in a clean, protected place, such as a new, sealed food storage bag. Sanitizing pump parts is especially important if your infant is under 3 months or has a weakened immune system.

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Dining Deals

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MONDAY

wednesDAY

Barberitoes

Applebee’s

Cafe La Rue

Kids’ meals are half off with the purchase of an adult entrée. Limit: 4 kids per adult

Chick-fil-A, Phenix City

thursday

Free kid’s meal with adult entrée after 4pm 5-9p: Free kid’s meal with adult entrée 5-7:30p: Free kid’s meal with regular priced combo

Chill Yogurt Cafe & Pizzeria

Kids 12 & under eat free (1 topping 8” pizza & drink) with adult entrée (11” pizza and a drink). Limit 1 per adult. Dine in only.

Zaxby’s

MOE’s Southwest Grill

5-9pm: Free kid’s meal per $5 minimum adult entrée

sunday

5-8pm: Free kid’s meal with adult entrée

Pita Pit

Tuesday

Stevi B’s Pizza

Free kids pita, cookie & juice box with a purchase of regular size pita combo Kids eat for $.99 after 4pm

Chill Yogurt Cafe & Pizzeria

Buy one regular 11” pizza, get one of equal or less value at 50% off with valid school ID. Limit 1.

Denny’s

Texas Roadhouse

Sundays: Kids 12 & under get Jr. Kids Meal for $1.99 with adult entrée (certain holidays are excluded)

4-10pm: Up to two free kids’ entrées with adult entrée. For kids 10 and under

Monday-Friday

Ruby Tuesday

Steak & Shake

5-10pm: 2 kids under 13 eat free with adult entrée

TGI Friday’s

Happy Hour, 1/2 price shakes or drinks from 2-5pm

3-10pm: Kids under 13 eat free with adult entrée

every day

All locations are Columbus, GA unless noted. All specials are subject to change without notice, so please verify them directly before dining. If you know of a kid’s special not listed here, contact Tammy@FamilyAndKidsGA.com.

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APPS to LOVE elf yourself The annual holiday tradition allows you to “elf” yourself and become the star of a personalized video featuring your photos on holiday dancing elves. Simply upload up to five photos of you, your friends, family and more from your camera roll or Facebook

baby milestones live Baby Milestones Live is the very first App of its kind! Select from over 500 pieces of Animated Artwork to add to your photos.

Or, you can also create still photos using over 1000 pieces of our traditional artwork. This app makes every photo a work of art!

pump log An app for the moms who are exclusively pumping, and it’s great! Keep track of milk production, set reminders to pump, tracks trends, and you can swap between ounces and milliliters. You can even export your data to an excel spreadsheet. It breaks pumping down to a science.

In Mibi Surprise Eggs Animals your little ones will open an egg and get a surprise each time. With up to 24 animals and 4 habitats, kids get to practice colors, the names of the animals, and their sounds and watch them dance! And all with custom designed music, graphics and sound effects!

mibi surprise egg animals

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PEPPERMINT

FUDGE SQUARES These delicious, minty squares from lilluna.com are sure to be a hit with the whole family! Not only that, they are gorgeous to look at.

DIRECTIONS Peeling the wrappers off the kisses and cut them into fours and line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper. Now put the white chocolate chips and the marshmallow fluff into a big bowl and set aside. In a pan melt the sugar, heavy cream, salt and butter on medium heat until it starts to boil. Cook for 5 minutes. Then pour into the bowl of chocolate chips and mix with the mixer until it’s smooth and soft. Mix in ¾ of the Kisses and pour into your lined pan. Sprinkle the rest of the Kisses on the top along with the Andes Bits. Press down a bit. Put in the fridge for 3-5 hours to let it set. Hope you enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 bag Candy Cane Kisses (about 30 pieces) • ½ cup Andes peppermint baking chips • 1 cup sugar • ½ cup heavy cream • ½ tsp. salt • ½ cup butter • 1 bag white chocolate chips • 1 small tub Marshmallow Fluff

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December PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

1 Broadway Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting.

6:30-8:30pm. Free. RiverCenter lawn; uptowncolumbusga.com

2 “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Sto-

9 Breakfast with Santa. 9am and 11am.

Living historians and vintage crafts. RSVP. National Infantry Museum; 706-685-5814.

1 MOPS and MOMSnext meeting. 9:15am.

Wynnbrook Baptist, 500 River Knoll Way, Columbus; 706-323-4374

2-3 Victorian Christmas Open House. Sat 10am-5pm. Sun 12:30-5pm. Free. Visit with Civil War Santa; portcolumbus.org

1 Winter Holiday Extravaganza. 4-5pm. Co-

3 Holiday Tour of Homes. 1-5pm. $25. Up-

9 Day Out with Kelly’s Zeroes. 10am-4pm.

Equipment displays, demos, historians, National Infantry Museum WWII Company Street; 706-685-5814

lumbus Library. 706-243-2669.

1 Gingerbread Storytime. 4:30-5:30pm. Mildred L. Terry Library. 706-243-2782.

1 The Polar Express Pajama Storytime. 7pm.

Free. Barnes & Noble, 5555 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus; 706-653-7880

1-2 Papa’s Angels. 7:30pm. Family Theatre, 2100 Hamilton Rd, Columbus; familytheatre.org

1-3 Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas.

Fri 7:30pm, Sat 10am, Sun 2pm. $5-$10. CSU Riverside Theatre, 901 Front Ave, Columbus; theatre.columbusstate.edu

1-3 Disney’s Newsies. Fri & Sat. 7:30pm. Sunday 2:30pm. $20-$45. springeroperathouse.com

2 Country’s Reindeer Run. 9am. Country’s on Broadway; runsignup.com 2 Bi-City Christmas Parade. 10am. Begins Colin Powell Pkwy in Phenix City; 334-2914719

2 Home Depot Kids Workshop. 9am-Noon.

Free. Ages 5-12. Columbus store; 706-3229240. Phenix City store; 334-297-2045

rytime. 11am. Free. Barnes & Noble, 5555 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus; 706-653-7880

town Historic District; 706-322-0756 or historiccolumbus.com

9 The Columbus Ballet presents The Nut-

cracker. Sat 7:30pm. Sun 2:30pm. $20-$40.

900 Broadway, Columbus; rivercenter.org

3 Christmas in the Garden. 4-8pm. Free.

Music, refreshments & Santa; Columbusbotanicalgarden.com

9 Carnival at Moon Lake. 3-9pm. Free. Idle Hour Park, Phenix City.

5 Science Says: Catapult Marshmallows.

4-5pm. North Columbus Library. 706-748-2855.

9-10 Performance Dance presents The

6 Make Your Own Christmas Ornaments.

4pm-5pm. North Columbus Library.

706-748-2855.

11 Hanukkah Celebration. 4:30 – 5:30pm.

Mildred L. Terry Public Library. 706-243-2782

7 VIP Time for kids with special needs.

6-8pm. $10. Launch Trampoline, Columbus; launchcolumbus.com

11 Multicultural Monday: Russia. 5-6pm.

Columbus Library. 706-243-2679.

7 Santa Visits Riverside. 5:30-8:30pm. Music.

South Columbus Library. 706-683-8805.

Tree lighting ceremony. Santa. Fort Benning; benningmwr.com

Nutcracker Showcase. Brookstone School. Sat 7pm. Sun 4pm. Performancedancega.com.

12 Blockheads LEGO Challenge. 3:30pm.

8-9 Papa’s Angels. 7:30pm. Family Theatre,

13 La Leche League Morning meeting.

10:30am. Columbus Library; lllofga.org/ columbus.html

8-10 Disney’s Newsies. Fri & Sat. 7:30pm.

13 Space Case: Galaxy Jars. 4-5pm. North Columbus Library. 706-748-2855.

2100 Hamilton Rd, Columbus; familytheatre.org

Sunday 2:30pm. $20-$45. Springeroperahouse.com

9 Fore Kids Junior Golf Tournament. 10am.

$10-$20. Ages 8-15. Godwin Creek; forekidscolumbus.com

14 A Story for You, Un Cuento Para Mi: Bilingual Storytime. 11:45am-12noon. North Columbus Library. 706-748-2855.

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r Events 14 I Saw the Sign: ASL for Kids. 4-5pm.

North Columbus Library. 706-748-2855.

15 SafeKids Columbus Bike Helmet Giveaway. All day. Free. Columbus Library.

15-16 Papa’s Angels. 7:30pm. Family The-

26 A Story for You, Un Cuento Para Mi:

Bilingual Storytime. 11:45am-noon. North Columbus Library. 706-748-2855.

27 Kwanzaa Celebration. 2-3pm. Mildred L. Terry Library. 706-243-2782

Kids Night Out. $10. 6pm practice. 7pm competition. Ages 5-18. Bows not provided.

Archery Connection; 334-480-9997 or archeryconnection.net

SATURDAY

atre, 2100 Hamilton Rd, Columbus; familytheatre.org

28 I Saw the Sign: ASL for Kids. 4-5pm. North

Michael’s Kids Club Classes. 10am-Noon. $2.

Ages 3+. See store for details.

15-17 Disney’s Newsies. Fri & Sat. 7:30pm. Sun

28 La Leche League Evening meeting. 6pm.

Toddler Time. 10am-Noon. $10. Launch Trampoline Park; launchcolumbus.com

16 Holiday Mini-Camp. 2-6pm. $10. Ages 5-11.

29 Happy Noon Year Celebration. 11am-

Saturday Storytimes at Barnes & Noble.

11am. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd. 706-653-7880

2:30pm. $20-$45. Springeroperahouse.com National Infantry Museum; 706-653-9234

16-17 Babes in Toyland. Sat at 7:30pm. Sun

at 2:30pm. $15. RiverCenter for Performing Arts; academydancecenter.com

Columbus Library. 706-748-2855.

Iron Bank Coffee Co; lllofga.org/columbus.html

12:30pm. Columbus Library & Mildred L. Terry Library.

30 Young Eagles Day at Flightways Colum-

bus. 8:30-11:30am. Free. Ages 8-17. Columbus Airport; 706-323-6565 or youngeagles. com/flightplan/flight.asp

Preschool Story Hour. 11am. Phenix City-Russell County Library; phenixcitylibrary.com

EVERY DAY

30 Winter Kids Movie Series. 10am & 2pm.

Ludy’s Christmas Light Spectacular. Over 140,000 lights sequenced to music. 5784 Ironstone Drive, Cottonwood Subdivision, Columbus; ludychristmas.com

20 Tween Art Class: Negative Space Art. 4-5pm. N. Columbus Library. 706-748-2855.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Fantasy in Lights. Travel through five miles of lighted scenes on either the Jolly Trolley or your vehicle; Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain; callawaygardens.com

21 Christmas Celebration. 4:30-5:30pm. Mil-

THURSDAY

18 A Charlie Brown Christmas Live! 6:30pm.

$39. RiverCenter; rivercenter.org

20 Frosty’s Frosting Party. 4:30pm. South

Columbus Public Library. 706-683-8805.

dred L. Terry Library. 706-243-2782.

21-23 Disney’s Newsies. 7:30pm. Sunday 2:30pm. $20-$45. Springeroperahouse.com

26-28 Winter Kids Movie Series. 10am &

2pm. Free. National Infantry Museum; nationalinfantrymuseum.org/nim-kids

Free. National Infantry Museum; nationalinfantrymuseum.org/nim-kids

Toddler Tales at Barnes & Noble. 10am. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd. 706-653-7880 Public Ice Skating. 5-7pm. $3 admission and skate rental. Columbus Ice Rink; columbusicerink.org

FRIDAY

Make & Take. 4pm. Free. Phenix City-Russell County Library; phenixcitylibrary.com

Please call ahead to confirm event dates, times and age appropriateness, in case changes were made after the info was obtained.

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HOO knew?

Breakfast Menus In America, a kid’s breakfast can be full meals like pancakes, eggs, and bacon, or simple things, like Pop Tarts, yogurt, or cereal. Here’s what kids around the world eat: l l l l l l France: 1 scoopable kiwi, a baguette with butter and blackberry jam, cereal with milk, and a glass of OJ.

Japan: A bowl of fermented soybeans, miso soup, white rice, a rolled omelette called tomagoyaki, grilled salmon and pickled cucumber.

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l l l Malawi: Sweet corn cake called chikondamoyo made in an aluminum pot over a fire, boiled potatoes and black tea with a heaping spoonful or two of sugar.

Istanbul: Toasted bread with honey and “clotted cream,” green and black olives, fresh veggies like tomatoes and radishes, hard boiled eggs and a glass of OJ and milk.

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l l l l l l l l l l l l l Brazil: A cup of coffee (Yes! coffee for kids!), paired with ham and cheese roll ups and a slice of bread with butter..

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This Month In

History DECEMBER

1 England was connected to Europe when the railway tunnel under the English Channel was complete (1990).

Relationships Matter

Celebrate 2018...

Right from the Start!

JANUARY 17 11:45 A.M. Join us for our annual luncheon and learn more about why Relationships Matter!

Visit our website to learn more about this event and our other relationship-building opportunities. www.RightFromTheStart.org

5 Haiti was discovered by Christopher Columbus (1492).

7 Japanese aircraft attacked US Naval base at Pearl Harbor (1941).

14 George Washington died at Mount Vernon, Virginia (1799).

16 The Boston Tea Party occured when 342 containers of expensive tea were dumped into Boston Harbor (1773).

17 The Wright Brothers achieved the first powered airplane flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina (1903).

30 US flag was raised over New Orleans after the Louisiana Purchase from France which doubled the size of the US (1803).

31 Thomas Edison provides the first public demonstration of his electric lamp (1879).

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1. Chop, eat, repeat. Not into cooking? Simply buy whatever looks good, wash it, cut into slices and enjoy, perhaps dipping it into salad dressing or a yogurt dip.

2. Shop the frozen-food aisle. Delicious and easy-toprepare frozen foods can provide wholesome meals without requiring lengthy prep time. Simply pair with tasty side dishes made with fruits and vegetables for a balanced meal.

3. Divide and conquer. Each Sunday night mix your favorite veggies into a big salad bowl with a cover, combining Romaine and iceberg lettuce with darker green varieties and throwing in other tasty ingredients that will motivate you to want more; consider slices of grilled meat or shrimp, boiled eggs, or small amounts of nuts, cheeses, dried fruit, etc. Then divide the mix into individual plastic containers for the week’s lunches.

4. Top it off. As soon as your favorite frozen pizza comes out of the oven, boost its nutrient punch by adding pieces of fresh tomato, basil, pineapple, spinach or arugula.

5. Stir it in. Add complementary veggies to your favorite comfort food, like mac & cheese. Suggested stir-ins: roasted broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, carrots or butternut squash.

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