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Giving Thanks, Giving Back This time of year, we like to find ways to express gratitude for all we have. We’re especially grateful that we have enough to eat as we sit down to Thanksgiving feasts and enjoy other indulgences throughout the holidays. With so many in our country, and right here in our community, going hungry on a regular basis, it’s good to know we have a local organization dedicated to distributing food to those in need. Our Daily Bread supports 26 local food pantries from Kentwood to Ponchatoula, and they deliver hot meals to residents twice a week, adding up to approximately 30,000 meals in a typical year. Volunteers are needed to help unload truckloads of donated food at the warehouse, distribute food at the various pantries, and deliver the aforementioned hot meals. In addition to donating and helping to sort food, people can also organize their own food drives, or
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NOVEMBER 1 BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS
New challenges face under-appreciated and overburdened moms Amy, Kiki and Carla (Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn) when their moms come to town for the holidays.
NOVEMBER 3 THOR: RAGNAROK
The God of Thunder (Chris Hemsworth) is pitted against the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) in a deadly gladiatorial contest, and also must prevent the all-powerful Hela (Cate Blanchett) from destroying his home planet.
THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER
An unsettling teen insinuates himself into the lives of a renowned doctor and his family, eventually revealing something that shatters their domestic bliss. Nicole Kidman, Alicia Silverstone, and Colin Farrell are among the stars.
NOVEMBER 10 MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
A superstar cast (including Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley, and Kenneth Branagh) brings the famous Agatha Christie novel to the big screen. One man must solve a murder during a lavish train ride before the murderer strikes again.
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Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad (Will Ferrell)’s newfound dad-stepdad partnership is tested
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NOVEMBER 17 LADY BIRD
Laurie Metcalf and Saoirse Ronan star in this comedy-drama about a California nurse who struggles to maintain a turbulent bond with her strong-willed teenage daughter, while trying to keep her family afloat.
JUSTICE LEAGUE
Batman (Ben Affleck) enlists the help of his newfound ally, Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), to recruit Aquaman, Cyborg, and The Flash to form the Justice League, and save the planet from destruction.
NOVEMBER 22 MOLLY’S GAME
In this true story, a beautiful Olympic-class skier (Jessica Chastain) runs the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game until her dramatic arrest, after which many intriguing truths are revealed. (Idris Elba and Kevin Costner also star.)
NOVEMBER 24 NOVITIATE
A 17-year-old trains to become a nun, and struggles with faith and sexuality, as the Roman Catholic Church undergoes radical changes in the early 1960s.
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November 3 & 4 BACK THE BLUE QUE
Presented by the Fraternal Order of Police Hammond Lodge #34, this fun day in downtown Hammond for the whole family, will feature team competitions on hot wings, barbecue, and pulled/chopped pork. All proceeds from this event go directly back to local law enforcement officers who are members of the local Fraternal Order of Police. Hours are Friday from 4pm - 10pm & Saturday 8am - 4pm. www.backtheblueque.com
November 3-5 ANTIQUE TRADE DAYS
This arts & crafts fair is held bi-annually in Historic Downtown Ponchatoula on the first full weekend of March and November. It’s an outdoor free festival featuring antique & collectibles, arts & crafts, local cuisine, a petting zoo, and family activities. 9am - 5pm. www.ponchatoulachamber.com
November 4, 5; 11, 12; 18, 19; 24-26 LOUISIANA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
This festival, theme park, theatre, holiday shopping destination, and educational experience happens every autumn in Hammond. A 16th century English village is filled with more than 600 artisans, entertainers, and educational demonstrators. Visitors can choose from dozens of professional performers, more than 50 shows, and a plethora of demonstrations every day on a dozen stages. 9:45am - 5pm. www.larf.net
November 18 & 19
CAMP MOORE LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT
In addition to encampments, this historical event in Kentwood will feature daily battles, vendors, and food booths. Gates will open at 9am and close at 5pm Admission cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Children under 6 are free. (985) 229-2438. www.campmoorela.com
November 25
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Every year, Historic Downtown Ponchatoula embraces Small Business Saturday as part of the holiday shopping tradition. Shoppers are encouraged to visit participating small businesses for fabulous gifts and deals, and to get their passports stamped. 10am 5pm. www.ponchatoulachamber.com Check out the full event calendar
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Don’t Judge a Squash by Its Cover MIRLITON. WEIRD WORD, WEIRD-LOOKING FOOD. If you weren’t born and raised in South Louisiana, you may not recognize this odd little squash in writing or in person. And forget trying to pronounce it. If you’re not familiar, it’s typically pronounced, “mehli-tawn.” Native to Mexico, it’s also known as chayote, or the vegetable pear, which very aptly describes its appearance. Like a lot of our best regional cuisine, it’s thought to have made its way into these parts via the Caribbean around the mid-1800s, and has become quite ubiquitous, due to its versatility. What’s it taste like? As food writer Sara Roahen describes in her book, Gumbo Tales: Finding My Place at the New Orleans Table:
“A raw mirliton crunches like a potato; it tastes like very green cucumber, and a little like zucchini. Sautéed, it tastes like starchy apples; boiled and fried,” Mirlitons are harvested in the fall, so you can find them at farmer’s markets, roadside stands, and grocery stores, like Rouse’s, that stock lots of local produce. Many people enjoy them pickled, fried, and stuffed with shrimp, but there are a multitude of recipes out there. If you’re looking for a way to diversify your Thanksgiving dinner a little, consider adding it to the traditional cornbread dressing.
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6 Ways to Ward off Colds & Flu As you’re probably well aware, cold and flu season is well under way. Getting a flu shot (link to blog) is a great first step in protecting yourself, or at least lessening the severity of the flu virus, but there are other proactive measures you can take to boost your immune system this fall and winter. Here are 6 helpful tips in warding off sickness, courtesy of Health.com. • Eat a nutrient-packed, well-rounded diet This diet should be rich in fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins.
• Wash your hands with soap and water Plain soap and water is really all you need. Antibacterial soap isn’t necessary or good for us in the long run. • Use hand sanitizer If you don’t have access to soap and water to scrub, hand sanitizer is the next best thing. •Try probiotics Bacteria in your gut may affect your body’s ability to fend off infections, so it’s beneficial to eat foods with live and active cultures.
• Exercise regularly As a general rule, the Mayo Clinic suggests at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. People who live more sedentary lifestyles are far more likely to get colds or other infectious diseases. • Get enough sleep Getting fewer than 7-9 hours of sleep nightly results in a higher risk of not only getting an infectious illnesses, but also reactivation of a past disease.
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Curb Your Consumption: How to Avoid Holiday Binging Regret. It’s the one gift you really don’t want from the holiday season. Much like setting a spending budget to avoid racking up credit card bills, it’s good to enter the holiday season with a strategy for maintaining reasonable calorie intake, so you don’t rack up the pounds. There’s no reason you can’t enjoy all those parties and dinners, though. EatingWell. com offers up some tips on how to curb your consumption.
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A recent study found that after a poor night’s sleep, adults ate about an extra 300 calories and tended to choose higher-fat, highercalorie foods.
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Research suggests that you’ll consume the largest quantity of the foods you eat first, so try fresh veggies and hummus over chips and creamy dip to save 120 calories per serving.
POUR WISELY
Count 1-2-3 when pouring yourself a glass of wine, to get an estimated 5-ounce serving. Many glasses are half full with 10 ounces, which quickly turns 125 calories into a 250.
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Downsize your plate to trick your brain into thinking you are eating more. An appetizer or salad plate instead of a dinner plate can result in eating 40 percent less, cutting 1,200 calories.
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Take smaller sips and bites to trick your brain into eating 30 percent fewer calories. Studies find that when you take nibbles, chew your food longer and eat slower, your brain thinks you’ve eaten more. If you could use a little extra help figuring out how to regulate your holiday eating, or if you need someone to consult on matters of food and nutrition impacts on health, here are some local nutritionists.
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Ho Ho Holiday Budgeting One of the best parts of the holiday season is buying gifts for other people. Yes, it’s delightful to watch their reactions and bask in the spirit of giving -- but there’s also something to be said for guilt-free, sanctioned shopping sprees! It’s so much easier to spend lavishly if you apply the magnanimous qualities of generosity and selflessness, right? Yikes. This kind of thinking can wreak havoc on your finances before you know it, though. To help maintain some spending sanity, here are 5 helpful tips on holiday budgeting, courtesy of the American Bankers Association. Make a list of who you’re buying for, what you want to get them, and how much you want to spend per person. Shop for bargains. Lots of retailers offer special deals throughout the holiday season, and buying online items together can cut down on shipping costs. Curb impulse shopping and spending by sticking to your list. If you’ve forgotten someone, add them to your holiday budget and, if necessary, adjust the amounts you spend on others so you keep the same total. Plan for other expenses, like Christmas cards, postage for cards, shipping for gifts, gift bags and/or gift wrap, decorations, food and drink for holiday meals, and travel expenses. Beware of credit cards. Be sure to apply your spending limits when paying with credit, and check your credit card statements carefully for any unauthorized charges. If you need one-on-one help with budgeting on a broader scale, or if you need guidance on other money-topics like investments, insurance, estate planning, retirement planning, saving for college, tax planning/prep, consider meeting with a financial advisor. Here are a few local ones to get your started.
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Discord at Dinner: Dealing with Holiday Family Feuds Most of us have been there. You’re attending a family Thanksgiving celebration, and you’re a little concerned about how it’s going to play out. It could be extended family, or even immediate family that’s maybe experiencing some minor tension or major dissent. You cross your fingers and hope that the magic of the holiday will miraculously result in smooth sailing. The only goal is to come together and enjoy one lovely meal. How hard can that be, right? As people arrive, pleasantries are exchanged, wine is poured, dinner is served, and then it happens. One troublemaker hurls out an opinion or inflammatory statement that sparks a powderkeg. Voices are raised, things get ugly, and maybe personal. Feelings are hurt, the spirit of the holiday is killed, and dinner is ruined. Even worse, people walk away without any resolution, and it may even cause future estrangement, and a major rift in the family. It doesn’t have to be like this. For one day, people can set their differences aside and get through -and maybe even appreciate -- a little family togetherness. But, it may take some effort. According to Psychology Today, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of World War III breaking out. Eliminate tensions at the source. The participants most likely to create tensions over Thanksgiving are those who have already done so on previous occasions. Approach the key players ahead of time and ask them to put their squabble aside for the holiday. Have reasonable expectations. If your family’s Thanksgiving is usually boring or annoying, it would be unwise to hope this year will be different. Reflect on years past, the good and the bad, and anticipate elements of both. Create a positive Thanksgiving mood. Complaints and negativity are contagious. One way to set the tone is to send participants an advance email asking them to each prepare a list of three things for which they are especially grateful this year. And share them at dinner. Set ground rules. Create a list of topics you want people to avoid discussing and send it to them beforehand. Topics should include politics, religion, or any specific personal or hot-button issues that are likely to create tensions between guests. Some family rifts go way beyond politics and religion, however. If the dissent is so bad that it requires mediation or legal resolutions, here are some local attorneys who can advise you.
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