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Contents FEATURE STORIES
10 Cover story: Irma Valdivia 13 Women in Business: The ultimate balancing act
BEAUTY & FASHION 5 8 18 22 25
Guilty Pleasures Diva on a Dime: Green Chic Fashion: Headed into the office or out on the town Hair Flair Five beauty picks under 50 dollars!
FOOD & HEALTH 5 8 24 27 28
Guilty Pleasures Diva on a Dime: Green Chic Self defense: A productive way to stay in shape DIY Diva: Treats on a stick Recipes: 5 ingredients, 5 minutes
ADVICE 6 15 16 20 23 26 30
Machele Hamilton: ‘You’ve come a long way baby!’ Rhea Allen: Be a worrywart about online privacy Things to Know Shantel Bugby: 9 ways to be a savvy businesswoman Sandy McDaniel: ‘Quality’ time better than ‘quantity’ Jennifer Deroin: To love, honor … and share a checking account? Got 5 minutes? Make Black Gold in your back yard Treats on a stick, page 27
Today’s Woman We hope you enjoy the sixth edition of Today’s Woman. This quarterly magazine pays tribute to women and all that we do. Send your comments to todayswoman@idahopress.com. Visit us on the web at idahopress.com/todays_woman.com for more stories, ideas and photos. Follow us at Facebook.com/todayswomantreasurevalley To advertise: Angela Sammons at 465-8136 For story ideas: Vickie Holbrook at 465-8110 For copies to display at your business: Shelley Thayer at 465-8185 Today’s Woman is a product of the Idaho Press-Tribune, 1618 N. Midland Blvd., Nampa, ID. Copyright 2011.
We, the women of the Today’s Woman staff, promise that this magazine will:
Foster conversations among Treasure Valley women. Celebrate local “she” power. Embrace community. Ignite, empower and liberate women. Delight in “she” things. And yes, even have a rip-roaring good time!
Today’s Woman staff
Vickie Schaffeld Holbrook, editor Angela Sammons, retail ad manager Trish Usabel Grohs, marketing director Randy Lavorante, news editor and designer Greg Kreller, multi-media editor Tabitha Simenc, writer
Holly Beech, writer Mackenzie Johnson McFadden, designer and contributor Jenessa Farnsworth, designer Shantel Bugby, ad-visr and contributor Melissa Valencia, sales Shelley Thayer, customer service manager and contributor Charlie Litchfield, photographer Adam Eschbach, photographer
Other contributors
Michelle Cork, writer Machele Hamilton, columnist Rhea Allen, Peppershock Media Sandy McDaniel, parenting expert Jennifer Deroin, Intermountain Bank Megan Harringfeld, writer Marshell Martinez, writer
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he Today’s Woman staff had some extra help with this magazine, thanks to two summer interns. Marshell Martinez is nearly done with her communications degree at Boise State University. And Megan Marshell Martinez Harrigfeld, who just graduated from Borah High School, will be starting college this fall. They both produced stories for the daily Idaho Press-Tribune and also each produced a story for this magazine. We were lucky to have them join us this summer.
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Machele Hamilton Machele Hamilton writes a column about painting and home improvement. It is published every other week on Saturdays. She also writes a blog, Don’t Get Me Started, at idahopress.com.
omen in the 1960s broke ground for most of us today when birth control became available to the masses and changed the face of women and families forever. Women were no longer tied to the role of homemaker, and had much more control of their day-to-day lives. With this new freedom, the female migration into the workforce began. Of course opportunities were limited to clerical positions, nurses, teachers, etc. I joined the ranks of working women in the 70s, well aware of the sacrifice and ground breaking of the previous decade. After brief stints in the normal “female” work, I landed a welder’s apprentice job on the Alaskan pipeline. Suddenly my life changed. A new employment law required a certain percentage of union jobs go to women. The percentage was miniscule, something like 2 percent, but it was the law and my employer had to follow it. I will never forget his words as he explained how unhappy he was, and his solution. “If they are going to make me hire women, I am going to make darn sure they are good looking ones. You won’t have to do anything
but look pretty and I will have my quota.” I accepted his offer with the vow in my heart that I might have been hired for my looks, but I would prove a woman could do the job. It was a quite an experience! When the men saw that I didn’t want special favors, they taught me as much as possible, and I really felt I had broken a barrier. Men who had been angry and appalled at a woman on the job now realized that even a “good looking one” could handle the strain of extreme weather and heavy equipment. Because of the pipeline experience, I had no qualms about becoming a contractor. The stigma of a female contractor at that time was pretty intense, but I knew I could handle it. I had successfully stood up to extreme discrimination and had made real-life converts. Without changes in our employment laws, this would never have been possible, and my life might have been so much different. We owe much to the women who come before us — women who fight to change laws, as well as attitudes. Today, almost 10 million women own businesses, employing close to 30 million people.
Women are successful as corporate officers, board members and CEO’s. For almost the last three decades, women have outnumbered men enrolled in graduate studies. Companies now understand a workforce is almost evenly split among men and women. (In 2000, 87 women were working for every 100 men.) Accordingly, changes have been made to business routines, policies, benefits packages and even actual work sites. A pregnancy is no longer a career killer, and flexible schedules are commonplace. Another big change in today’s attitudes regards fathers. As more and more women join the workforce, the burden of children and homes can no longer be placed solely on Mom’s shoulders. Dads are now forced to participate more in child rearing, housecleaning, shopping, and those constant commutes to sports and activities, and a more involved father is always a good thing. Today’s women have seen walls torn down, stereotypes destroyed, molds broken. The sky is the limit, and we can all agree it is no longer your momma’s world. As the saying goes, “You’ve come a long way baby!”
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Green Chic Ever wonder how you can be more "green" but still retain your fabulous lifestyle? It's not hard and doesn't have to be expensive. Here's a few tips on how to help the environment without losing your favorite things! — Tabitha Simenc
Eat local
Here in the Treasure Valley we're lucky to be surrounded by great farms, which means there's an abundance of food grown and raised right on our doorstep. Buying something local has a lower environmental impact as it takes less energy to transport the food to you because it travels a shorter distance. So, whether you shop at a grocery stand or local farmer's market, you can still find produce, dairy, meats and more to whip up a fancy meal with a lighter effect on the environment. TW tip: To make it cheap and easy, check out bountifulbaskets. org. They provide weekly baskets of produce from local and regional sources, and work in a co-op so everyone gets an affordable price.
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Limit driving
It's no secret here in Canyon County that cars cause pollution and harm the environment. And while most of us can't eliminate the use of our cars altogether, we can cut down on the amount and time that cars travel on our roads. Carpooling is a great way to take an entire car off the asphalt. So team up with a girlfriend and make your trips to work, the store or your kids' school together. As an added bonus, you'll have a little company and quality time with your friend. For short trips, try to walk or bike. Not only is it cheaper — saving on gas — but the light exercise can help you burn some extra calories. TW tip: You can look super stylish without your car if you shop around for a used, retro bike!
Shop used
While there's something so satisfying about ripping the tag off a brand new shirt, it can be equally fun to discover a unique piece after a stroll past a thrift store rack. Not only is it a lot cheaper to purchases gently used clothes, it is also much better for the environment. Instead of using resources to create a brand new piece of clothing, you're reusing resources and stopping another item from taking up space in a land fill. Elite Repeats in Nampa and Story and Co. in Caldwell are two of many great local thrift stores. TW tip: Don't just limit yourself to used clothes. Find unique furniture, decorations and household items used, too.
Drink local
This follows the eat local concept: if you buy something local, it has a lower environmental impact as it takes less energy to transport the product to you. In Canyon County we have a huge variety of wineries that offer ranges of reds, whites and everything in between, and many have very affordable prices. We also have some options for liquors to make your favorite cocktails. Koenig Distillery and Winery in Caldwell makes vodkas and brandies and Bardenay distills their gin in Eagle and rum in Boise. TW tip: If you're not familiar with our local wines, plan a fun daytrip with some girlfriends and visit some of the local vineyards for some tastings. You're sure to find at least a few wines you enjoy!
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By Marshell M. Martinez • For Today’s Woman rma Valdivia’s life may seem like a modern Cinderella story, but there was no magic wand that helped her survive the rocky dirt road. As a youngster, Valdivia worked along side her mother in the fields, tending crops that would eventually be prepared for eating. Today, Valdivia co-owns two successful Jalapenos Bar & Grill restaurants in the Treasure Valley and feeds hundreds. The restaurants are located in Nampa and Boise, both managed by Valdivia and her sister, Leticia Rabehl. But the journey was not easy. With hardships and sacrifice behind her, the single mother of one credits hard work, perseverance, and the help and support of her loved ones — especially her mother who inspired her children to strive for more. “No matter what she (Carmen) did, she never did it halfway. I think all her kids are like that. She puts 100 percent in everything,” Valdivia said
The values of hard work
Valdivia was born in Mexico and raised in Emmett, where she learned the importance of hard work as child. At the age of 12, Valdivia worked in the fields with her siblings. She woke up at 4 a.m. to harvest cherries and apples and topped onions, beets, and corn. As she worked in the heat and unfavorable conditions, Valdivia knew hard work would lead her to something great. After she graduated high school at the age of 18, Valdivia ventured out of the Treasure Valley to begin something fresh in an unfamiliar land. Valdivia left her family and home, gathered her possessions, and moved to New York to become a nanny. She enjoyed her job and created close relationships with the families she cared for. After several years passed, the eight-month pregnant nanny decided to leave the father-to-be, return to Idaho and raise her child on her own. Once she settled in the Treasure Valley and made it her permanent home, Valdivia became the executive assistant and sales coordinator to the CEO for the Food Service Marketing Co. It was a big stepping-stone from harvesting food to serving food. The lessons gave her the confidence to open a restaurant in Nampa with her family. The first Jalapenos Bar & Grill opened in Nampa in December of 2006. After the restaurant survived nearly four years, Valdivia and her sister and partner opened a new store in Boise for the customers who traveled from distant locations to eat in Nampa.
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Local businesswoman tells of her journey that started in the fields 25 years ago
“Never give up! You might struggle along the way, and you might feel lost or hopeless, but those hardships will shape you along the way." — Irma Opposite page: Irma Valdivia and her daughter, Deja. Top left: Irma is a guest on a live radio show at the Boise location of Jalapenos. Bottom left: This Boise Jalapenos restaurant is one of the two in the Treasure Valley. Top right: Irma Valdivia with the restaurant's "funny man." Her sister, Leticia Rabehl, brought him to the restaurant a few years ago. Now he is a famous landmark. Bottom right: Deja, Irma's daughter, with Laura and Isabell Rabehl, Irma's sister Leticia's daughters. The girls are best friends. Sunday, August 7, 2011 | Today’s Woman
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The restaurants have passed the test of time. They survived and flourished even during the nation’s toughest economic times. The Valdivia sisters are part of a changing business landscape in Idaho. According to the Idaho Small Business Profile website, the number of both women and minority business owners has grown. In particular, minority-owned businesses numbered 6,793 in 2007, a 29.7 percent increase since 2002. You can tell that the 35-year-old business woman enjoys her job, and makes it a point to personally greet her customers and make sure their experience at the restaurant is pleasurable. Customers aren’t just clients — they are friends. The friendships and close bonds are vital ingredients that make Jalapenos a welcoming place to visit. Because there are many Mexican restaurants in the Treasure Valley, Valdivia finds it necessary to offer something more than the usual. “Anything we (Valdivia family) do, we put everything we can into it. I say that to my staff all the time. Anyone can take an order or any Mexican restaurant can make an enchilada. It’s about going beyond that and putting your heart into it,” Valdivia said. She practices the same work ethic and values her mother taught and encourages her employees as well as her daughter to apply the same lessons at work. With her dream of owning and managing a restaurant accomplished, Valdivia’s list goes much further.
She gives back to the community Valdivia is a strong member of the Treasure Valley community and likes to help children in her spare time. She encourages them to seek an education and strive to become something great. Valdivia speaks to Parma High School and Nampa High School students and motivates them to do their best, work hard, and go to college. A
Irma Valdivia poses with younger brother Mike Valdivia, both big BSU fans. group of Parma High School students created the Jalapenos website. "I like to help kids in general If I can help one kid of those kids, it makes a world of a difference. I think everyone should do something along that line at one point. It's important," she said. Although accomplishment finally came her way, Valdivia strives to stay humble and gives back to community when she can. “I think she is a great motivator. She’s someone you can always count on and always makes time for anyone,” Rabehl said. Valdivia’s advice to others? “Never give up! You might struggle along the way, and you might feel lost or hopeless, but those hardships will shape you along the way."
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By HOLLY BEECH • Today's Woman omen pursuing careers may have been a progressive idea for our grandparents, but now, as you know, it's not uncommon. But even with the rising rates of working women, along with legislation that strives to make the workplace fair for both genders, gender discrimination persists. Almost 30 percent of cases reported to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission last year were based on sex discrimination, including sex bias, glass ceiling issues, harassment, wage bias and pregnancy discrimination, spokeswoman Christine Saah Nazer said. In 2009, the Department of Labor reported that women on average make 20 percent less than men — a gap that cannot be explained by differences in experience, education or work performance, Saah Nazer said. In fields typically dominated by men, women feel even more pressure to prove themselves, Nicole DovelMoore, project manager for CTA Architects Engineers, said. This pressure can carry over to women's home lives as well. “As a working woman you still usually carry the responsibilities of running the household,” Jennifer Deroin, vice president and branch president for Intermountain Community Bank, said. Some men come home from work feeling like their day is over, she said, leaving jobs like making dinner, helping with homework and doing laundry up to the women. One job that can fall primarily on the woman is arranging childcare, Denay Moles, president of Idadiv Credit Union, said. “Men are better about helping out or staying with sick children, but it’s still Mom who carries the primary burden.” But the trend is shifting, Deroin said, and now more husbands and wives split household duties than in the past.
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“I’m fortunate because my husband is a wonderful helper both inside and outside at the house and with the kids,â€? she said. Even with the sharing of family responsibilities, women can still feel guilty and pressured to maintain a perfect home and family life. “I think women have more guilt about not being there for the kids and getting everything done (or not getting it done) at home,â€? Moles said. Women can feel torn between doing the best they can for the company while not missing out on part of their children's lives. “When my son was young, I was program director for Idaho Special Olympics and I traveled a lot,â€? Susan Ness, outreach director for XL Hospice, said. “I missed school stuff, I missed football games. And your heart is torn because most of the women ‌ are not
“I think women have more guilt about not being there for the kids and getting everything done (or not getting it done) at home.� only doing what they're doing because they need the money, but they're doing it because they love what they do. They're focused, they're good at what they do and it's even not so much a job as it is a mission.� But that time with the family, she said, is something you can't get back.
Some women have found these tips helpful in balancing work and family: n Make 'me' time “I think what men do better ... is creating time for themselves — either with a sport, hunting, or whatever their interest is. Women often take that time and fill it with other 'duties' and are left feeling overwhelmed.â€? — Jennifer Deroin, Intermountain Community Bank n Enlist support “There are more educated women in the marketplace, so there is a larger support and mentor network to grow from.â€? — Nicole Dovel-Moore, CTA Architects Engineers. “Involve husbands, (friends and family members) that can help out.â€? — Susan Ness, XL Hospice n Plan your schedule “A good balance I believe requires a lot of planning – taking a look at the week ahead and figuring out where you’re going to fit in family, kids, and yourself. ‌ If I don’t schedule time at the gym, it won’t happen because other things
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always come up.â€? — Deroin n Know your limit “Society seems to espouse the idea that we must be the best parent, community advocate and an expert in our field. ... I think it’s key to remember 'energy management' rather than 'time management.'â€? — Dovel-Moore “I try to guard my evening and weekend time for my family and not make commitments beyond what I must so that the time I do have with them is not interrupted.â€? — Deroin n Don't beat yourself up “You feel guilty when you're away from your kids, you feel guilty when you're away from your job, you feel guilty when you don't spend time with your husband. Women are the queen of guilt. ‌ We to learn to stop making ourselves feel guilty.â€? — Ness “Remember that as women we are valuable and bring a unique skill set to our professions. Work to overcome the natural tendency to internalize conflict.â€? — Dovel-Moore
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Headed into the office ... Feeling bored wearing the same type of outfit to work everyday? Try mixing it up, with formal, casual and spunky business outfits.
Day to Night Have a date or outing after work? With this outfit, you can look professional at work, and make just a few tweaks for a sexy night out on the town (see next page). Gray blouse: $26.50, Bella Blue Sequined tank-top: $28.50, Bella Blue Necklace: $6 (includes earrings), Story & Co. Red wedges: $8.95, Story and Co.
Formal Business For days when you have an important meeting, this black pin-striped pencil skirt and white blazer will have you looking your best, with a touch of pink flair to add some fun. Blazer: $11.95 (includes pants), Story & Co. Skirt: $17.99, Raffinata Under shirt: $31.99, Classy Casuals Purse: $59.99, Classy Casuals Necklace: $6 (includes earrings), Story and Co. Heels: $66, Idaho Bag Ladies
Business Casual Maybe it's a Friday or you have a laid-back day at the office. This colorful, breezy outfit is perfect for comfortable business wear in the spring, summer and fall. Add a fun flower to your hair to spruce it up. Blouse: $11.95, Story & Co. Under shirt: $7.50, Elite Repeats Skirt: $29.99, Raffinata Kitten heels: $5.95, Story & Co. Purse: $19.95, Story & Co. Hair piece: $3.99, Story & Co.
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Dressing for n Is your clothing too tight? Are you spilling out of your clothes? n Do you dress to gain attention? Or do you dress to blend in? n Are your shoes too sexy for the office? Or too casual? Flip flops belong at home and on the beach.
A Night Out Mix and match with the same outfit you wear to work to get two different evening looks.
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n Do I put on too much perfume? Or too strong? Think about your co-workers. What you love may be too much for your seat mates. More and more people have allergies. n Would you pass the dress code test? Or do you push the envelope? Is it appropriate for the office? If you’d wear it to a party, it probably isn’t right for the office. n If a man stands above you, what can he see? If you lean forward, how much are you exposing? Just because we see plunging necklines and low-riding pants on television and in magazines, doesn’t mean it’s right for the office.
n Special thanks to our model: Colleen Yellen, an Idaho PressTribune customer service representative; and the local apparel stores that provided clothing for the fashion shoot: Story & Co., Caldwell; Classy Casuals, Nampa; Idaho Bag Ladies, Nampa; Bella Blue, Nampa; Elite Repeats, Nampa; and Raffinata, Nampa, for loaning items for this fashion shoot.
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Women in action
9 ways to be a savvy businesswoman 1.
Be smart right from the start: Pick a profitable niche. Make sure there is a demand for your business. If you can’t resist, find at least one factor that really differentiates you from your competitors (making you special and profitable).
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Meet with others for motivation: Supportive friends and spouses can be helpful, but finding connections with other entrepreneurs is critical. Only they can truly empathize and give advice through the day-to-day issues of running your own business. Meeting with them will not only provide a support system, but also an essential business network. Keep in mind that networking is about being genuine and authentic, building relationships and trust and seeing how you can help others. Ask opened ended questions and be a powerful resource yourself. Follow through quickly and efficiently.
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Keep your life balanced: Burying your head in your business operations may
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Follow your plan: Make sure you are aware of your beliefs and dance to the beat of your own drum. That will make your business unique.
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Headbands
When shopping for headbands, be aware of a couple things: If the head band is too tight, you'll be itching to take it off within an hour, or your head will start throbbing. But if it's too loose, it'll slide off your head all day and drive you crazy. Hair clips are an easier route, because you don't have to worry about them slipping or hurting your head. But if you do go the headband route, soft bands like this one are generally better because they're less likely to pinch. Flower headband: The White Pine Boutique, $10
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he most difficult job in the world is parenting. What other work entails sculpting a human being? How does one responsibly become the architect of a human being’s life and immensely increase the level of difficulty by being a working parent? Here are some tips for working parents: 1. If a child does not mind, the chaos level increases in your home. If you need to scream, bargain or threaten to motivate a child to do anything that is asked, it’s too much energy out, and the child learns (on a daily basis) to misuse power. A discipline system needs to teach a child to make better choices, to take responsibility for all choices and to simply mind. 2. Don’t feel guilty about needing to work. Survival is a parent’s responsibility. Guilt can cause you to compromise in creating boundaries and serving consequences with your children; you let things slide because you feel bad that you are gone so much. Big
mistake! Your child needs to learn to respect power, to use power well and to help create a less chaotic home. I didn’t plan to have my children experience a divorce, and we learned how to become a team to weather that storm. 3. Don’t bring work home. When you walk in the door from work, no matter how tired you might be, connect with your
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children. Listen to them talk about their day, let them help you with dinner (set the table), if age appropriate give them a bath to continue connection time, play a game or read a book. Quality time where a parent is connected to a child is more important than quantity time. 4. Have your children do chores to help relieve the stress of keeping the house clean. Children help for the right to live in your home, not for money. Less work for you — more time with them! Forget one chore? Just volunteered for two extra chores at an inconvenient time. Leave TV and computers off until all chores are done. 5. You teach most by what you model. If you complain about work all the time, your children will avoid going to work. Learning to make the most out of difficult situations is best taught by what you model for your children. Children need boundaries, consequences and parents who are emotionally involved with them on a consistent basis.
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Self defense: A productive way to stay in shape
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By Megan Harrigfeld • Today's Woman s a woman adds certain skills to her arsenal of feminine powers, self defense may be placed on the back burner. But now, there are two reasons to get in touch with your inner Charlie’s Angel. Not only is self defense a skill that can put your mind at ease, but it’s also a fun way to keep your health in check. “Women should see the power and peace of mind that learning to defend themselves gives them,” said Master Casey Pharis at Synergy Muay Thai
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Training Center. “It makes you a strong person in many ways.” Staying sans-sweat is not an option when working with Pharis. He knows when effort is not being put out there and constantly pushes to let out full potential. In the Muay Thai technique that Pharis teaches, all nine limbs are used. Those nine limbs being hands, elbows, knees and head. Pharis keeps his training to the basics, and says when moves get fancy, someone gets hurt. However, the moves that seem to be classic are twisted to be more effective — such as when an attacker grabs the wrist or punching with an elbow instead of a fist. The curriculum starts out with basic technique, and then it’s up to the student to get comfortable with the moves. When the student is confident with the technique, real life simulations occur to test the skills. “To leave Synergy you have to earn it,” Pharis said. Awareness is the most important technique when defending yourself. Stance and balance are stressed more than anything in the training at Synergy. “Mentally, you have to learn to not be the victim,” Pharis said. The mentality of self
defense sometimes hits a soft spot with students. “I have women that have been attacked before,” he said, “it can be emotional revisiting that.” Pharis takes his students to any level they desire. Although most of his classes run six weeks, one day boot camps are also available at the training center. The progression of the curriculum is also a stress reliever. Contact goes from a
“Mentally, you have to learn to not be the victim.” Large: Idaho Press-Tribune Intern Megan Harrigfeld performs basic self defense moves on Michael Dunlap at Synergy Muay Thai Training Center in Nampa. Small: Casey Pharis, instructor at Synergy Dojo in Nampa, teaches Megan Harrigfeld Muay Thai moves on a punching bag.
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punching bag, to a mannequin, then to a real person covered in protective padding. The men under the padding aren’t shy about the effect 30 women hitting them over and over causes. Nausea and soreness are common side effects the day after a self defense class at Synergy for the men simulating attacks. Prices vary for self defense classes, and Pharis is also willing to do free sessions for those who are in need.
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MONEY MATTERS
To love, honor … and share a checking account?
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is and her towels — check. His and her matching robes — check. His and her checking accounts … we’ll see. Deciding if and how to mingle funds in marriage is a very personal decision, and there’s no right or wrong answer. It’s simply a matter of personal preferences and perhaps how much wiggle room your budget allows. People often assume if you’re managing a tight budget, it’s simpler to keep all the money in one bucket. The reverse can actually be true, especially if you have two people who use debit cards or write checks. When balances get close to zero and a debit card is used or a check is written that isn’t expected, it can cause more damage in a relationship than overdraft fees. Marriage is difficult enough to balance the nuances between Mars and Venus, so why add one more potentially contentious ingre-
dient to the pot? Additionally, if one partner is controlling about money and always has to be the heavy, they often resents the other person’s “irresponsibility,” and the other resents the “control.” Couples may want to create “his” and “hers” funds for small personal expenses and a third account for household expenses. Activity for the separate accounts can be viewed online, so it’s not a matter of keeping secrets — it’s simply a matter of a small amount of financial freedom for each partner — guilt free. What about the costs? If your bank offers free checking, it’s not a worry. If it charges a service fee of $8, you need to consider your overdraft history. That $8 fee seems more attractive when you compare it to just one non-sufficient-funds fee. The other side of that coin is that the partners have the time and ability to com-
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Treats on a Stick Let’s face it, there’s something fun about eating off a stick — hotdogs, marshmallows and frozen treats. You can buy delicious — and fattening — treats, or you can make healthier versions. Cake balls are a big rage now. Bake a cake, let it cool, crumble it and mix with a can of frosting. Think what flavors would work best. For uniform balls, use a small scoop. Freeze the balls (add sticks if you want) and then dip them into melted chocolate. Google cake balls for detailed recipes, directions and ideas. Twist up frozen keylime pie by dipping it into melted chocolate. I found this idea in FOOD Network Magazine. Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe in Key West, Fla., serves this divine treat. Buy a frozen pie, (cut off extra whipped topping) and insert popsicle sticks at even intervals around the sides of the pie. Freeze solid before cutting and dipping in melted chocolate. Freeze until you serve it. For details, see the July-August edition. Or search for key lime pops at foodnetwork.com. Love smoothies? Whip up your favorite and turn it into popsicles. Small paper cups and a stick work, or try nifty shaped forms for making your own frozen pops. Scour your local culinary shops or search for “popsicle molds.� — Vickie Schaffeld Holbrook z Look for links for all these ideas at facebook.com/DIYDiva.
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Food
Recipes: 5 ingredients, 5 minutes The mission: Submit a favorite recipe that includes five ingredients and takes five minutes of prep time. Five busy women in politics, higher education and business accepted the challenge, submitting recipes that in some cases were passed down from families or
friends decades ago. They may not all fit the criteria - maybe too few ingredients or too many minutes to prep them - but they're all tried and true favorites. And here's our chance to try them.
Laurie Henberg
Whether Laurie Henberg makes her Broccoli Raisin Salad for herself and her husband Marvin, who's been president of The College of Idaho for two years, or for a potluck, it's a favorite. "It's very flexible," Henberg says. "If there are things you like more than others, put more in. ... I know there are people who don't like onion, uncooked onion, but if you don't like it, don't put it in." Henberg got the recipe from a friend many years ago. She usually makes the salad in advance so the flavors have time to blend in the fridge. And the good news: The salad keeps well for leftovers. "It still tastes good after a day or so in the fridge," Henberg says.
Broccoli Raisin Salad
From the kitchen of College of Idaho's Laurie Henberg 1 large bunch broccoli (Henberg uses it raw, and just the florets, not the stalks.) 1/2 cup-1 cup raisins 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced and chopped 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped (That's what the original recipe calls for, but Henberg usually uses about a 1/4 cup of Bac-Os. That dramatically speeds up prep and clean-up time.) 1/2 cup-1 cup sunflower seeds Dressing: 1 cup mayo. Stir in teaspoon of sugar and 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Pour over salad ingredients. Refrigerate approximately 2 hours before serving. Recipe serves 6-8.
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Patti Anne Lodge
District 13 Sen. Patti Anne Lodge's Cow Camp Corn and Circle Bar Ranch Onions were made after long days of working the ranch, which her husband Edward's family owned for about 60 years. Lodge says she's never had the written recipes for these "buckaroo" dishes, which were "served after a full day’s work rounding up cattle and branding calves on the Lodge Circle Bar Ranch in Jordan Valley." Because all that hard work preceded the meal, she adds calories were not an issue. "Since the family no longer owns the big ranch," Lodge continues, "these two dishes are still served at the annual Lodge Family Roundup and on the smaller summer range mountain ranch. We have kept the tradition alive and still receive requests for these easy outdoor favorites." Lodge serves the dishes with tri-tips and a salad. "You can't really mess it up, unless you burn it," she says. "It's easy to expand — just add more corn or bacon or onions."
Cow Camp Corn
From the kitchen of Sen. Patti Anne Lodge 1 lb. very cold bacon cut in small pieces (When the bacon is cold, Lodge says it's easier to cut really thin.) 1 large onion, chopped
3 cans corn — 1 can whole corn, 2 creamed Salt and pepper to taste Cook bacon in a large skillet, drain off excess grease and save. Brown chopped onion in bacon drippings. Drain. (If you're looking to save time, Lodge says you can use already-cooked or pre-chopped bacon. You could also use frozen chopped onion. But she believes that letting the seasonings and ingredients meld is important for flavor.) Add corn and salt and pepper. Keep warm for serving. Cow Camp Corn can also be prepared in a casserole dish or slow cooker.
Circle Bar Ranch Onions
3 onions Peel and quarter onions. Place on foil square large enough to cover entire onion. Place 1 teaspoon butter in center of onion. Sprinkle with seasoning salt. Fold foil over onion and make a tight seal. Place on barbecue and cook 20-30 minutes until onions are clear. The onions can also be done in a casserole dish or slow cooker. Serves 12.
Lori Otter
Gov. Butch Otter is said to be a fan of Lodge's Circle Bar Ranch Onions. He no doubt also likes his wife First Lady Lori Otter's recipe for Sunday’s Best Idaho Roast Beef and Brown Gravy. The versatile recipe can also be made as a stew just by cooking with small chunks rather than an entire roast. "I love to serve these dishes for Sunday afternoon guests or when family and friends get together for dinner," Lori Otter says. "Enjoy!"
Sunday's Best Idaho Roast Beef and Brown Gravy
From the kitchen of First Lady Lori Otter 1 – 4-5 lb. rolled rump roast 1 can Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 pkg. Lipton’s Dry Onion Soup Mix 1/2 cup red wine (Any kind will work. Otter says she just uses a cheap wine.) Season rolled roast with seasoning (Otter uses Mrs. Dash, salt, pepper, and garlic salt or powder.) Place seasoned roast in a roasting pan. Mix together cream of mushroom soup, dry
Pam White Heidi Thompson
Heidi Thompson, co-owner and president of Scentsy, the quickly-expanding wickless candle company, likes to prepare her recipe for Shredded Pork Ribs because it can be made in the Crock-Pot. And that gives her more time with her family at the end of a busy day. "I like this recipe because it is a quick and simple way to prepare shredded pork that is perfect in tacos or as a salad topper," Thompson says. "Because I cook the pork in a Crock-Pot, it is ready when I get home."
Shredded Pork Ribs
From the kitchen of Scentsy Co-Owner and President Heidi Thompson
1 pack boneless pork ribs (usually you’ll get 6-8 in a pack) 1 teaspoon pepper (optional) 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon garlic salt 2 cloves garlic Place the ribs in a Crock-Pot. Chop garlic cloves and add to slow cooker. Add bay leaves, and sprinkle pepper (optional) and garlic salt over the ribs. Set the Crock-Pot on low heat and let cook for eight hours. When the eight hours are up, remove the pork, which should shred easily. Use the pork in tacos or on top of a salad.
Nampa City Councilwoman Pam White's Flickeys could be considered crepes. However, "we've never called them that, ever, ever, ever," the four-year veteran of the council says with a laugh, adding, "It may look like a breakfast burrito, but nothing resembles the taste." White got the recipe for Flickeys from her husband Steve's mother, Evelyn White, 89. It was, Pam says, Evelyn's "fabulous and fancy breakfast for out-of-town guests." When Pam and Steve were married 37 years ago, Pam says she "'casualed' it out," making Flickeys for breakfast, lunch or dinner with a variety of fillings. You can serve it rolled with scrambled eggs, sausage and hollandaise sauce. Or with fresh strawberries, blueberries and real whipped cream (Cool Whip is a last resort.). Or try bananas and cream. White's grandson Kaiden's favorite is filled with butter and drizzled with syrup. Peanut butter and syrup are also good. Her granddaughter, Lexi, likes strawberries in them with bacon on the side. White typically serves Flickeys with a side of ham, sausage links or bacon.
onion soup mix and red wine. Stir until blended. Pour mixture over seasoned roast, cover and bake at 350 degrees for four hours. When roast is finished baking, let cool for 15 minutes, then carve for dinner. The remaining drippings are your “already prepared” brown gravy to be used over rice or mashed potatoes. Alternative Dish: "Sin" Stew (dubbed that because it's made with wine) In a large roasting pan add 3-4 lbs. cut up stew meat Season with seasoning as above Mix the ingredients as in above recipe, pour over stew meat, cover and bake at 350 degrees for three hours. When you remove the dish from oven, have a large plate of rice prepared. Make a “well” in the middle of the rice, pour meat and gravy mixture over the top and serve with your favorite vegetables and summer fruit. Serves up to 8-10 guests.
Flickeys
From the kitchen of Nampa City Councilwoman Pam White 4 eggs 1 cup flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 tablespoon sugar 1/2 tablespoon oil (White uses olive oil.) Mix well using an electric mixer, whisk or hand egg beater (When she's camping, White uses her great-grandmother's egg beater.). Lightly butter any non-stick pan. White uses a 12-inch round electric skillet set at 350 degrees. Pour the mixture — a thin liquid — into the center of the pan and roll the skillet until the mixture covers the bottom. Watch for bubbles in the liquid and edges that are lightly browned. Flip the Flickey and cook for a short time. Use a spatula to roll the Flickey (as you would a crepe) in the pan and put it on a serving platter. The recipe makes six, with two being a typical serving. Flickeys can be double-wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen for as long as six months, although in the White house, they never stay in the freezer that long.
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Make Black Gold in your back yard Compost is a mixture made mainly from decayed organic material such as food scraps, grass clippings and sometimes even animal waste. Not pleasant to think about — and if not made with the proper balance of ingredients — even nastier to smell. But compost is black gold to gardeners, who love it for its abilities to: Enhance the health of your soil, suppress diseases and pests, reduce the need for chemicals and easily get rid of food and yard waste.
So what should go into a compost pile?
Sanitary Services Co. in Meridian suggests a mixture of what it calls Greens: fruit, vegetables, lawn and garden trimmings, hay, and manure from cows, goats, horses, rabbits and sheep. Browns: dry leaves and grass, tea bags, woodchips, coffee grounds, straw. Other: dryer lint, newspaper, hair, cardboard, paper towels, eggshells. DO NOT: Put in fish scraps, meat, fat, grease, oils, bones, large branches, dairy products, weeds, or manure from cats, dogs and humans. Many of these items attract pests such as rodents and insects, and create odor. Keep the compost pile moist — but not overly wet — and turn the mixture at least once a month. The finished product is dark and crumbly with an earthy smell.
Getting started
At www.alliedwasteidaho.com, Allied Waste says gardeners who don't want to mix and turn can try "passive" composting by making a pile in the yard and letting rain, worms and Nature's process of decay do its thing. The idea is that if you don't disturb the pile, you won't smell it. Most passive compost piles use a bin of some type. Burpee, the gardening company, suggests in its book "The Complete Vegetable & Herb Gardener" that Do-It-Yourselfers can make a composter from a plastic trash can by removing the bottom (to attract earthworms) and drilling aeration holes in the sides and lid. Most hardware and garden supply stores sell compost bins. So does Sanitary Services Co. You can purchase 80-gallon "Earth Machine" bins for $40 (about half of its retail cost) at the company's location, 2130 W. Franklin Road (between Linder and Ten Mile). Call 888-3999 for more information.
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