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Today’s Woman We hope you enjoy the seventh 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 Holly Beech, writer Charlotte Wiemerslage, 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

ADVICE

Money matters: Enjoy your holiday debt free, guilt free 4 Family: The greatest gift of all 11

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Guilty pleasures 5 Fashion: Cold weather, hot legs! 12 Things to know 14 DIY diva 22 DECORATING: A peek at new holiday décor 23 RECIPES: Generations of goodies 24 GOT 5? Real women have their own 26

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Cover story: The gift of life 6 The gift of time for yourself 9

HEALTH

Skin care: The gift of supple skin 16 Hair care: The gift of manageable hair 17 Fitness: Five-minute abs: Workout without stressing out 18 Weight: 5 ways to watch your waist this winter 20 Food: Bountiful Baskets — easy, healthy way to eat, cook 21

Other contributors

Machele Hamilton, columnist Jennifer Deroin, Intermountain Bank Marshell Martinez, writer

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Money Matters

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was the night before Christmas and visions of sugar plums are dancing in your head, along with thoughts of credit card bills, buyer’s remorse, and the heavy burden of guilt. This holiday season don’t let social pressures or the standards of years gone by ruin what should be a special time of year. The words “holiday� and “guilt� shouldn’t be in the same sentence, so here are some ways to have a season of blessings without the strain.

First, openly discuss your intentions with your family and friends. Let them know that your focus this year will be on Jennifer Deroin time spent with family, and traditions that don’t necessarily Jennifer Deroin is vice president and senior relationship involve lavish gifts. services officer for IntermounSwap or white elephant exchange — Perhaps suggest a tain Community Bank. Contact holiday swap where families bring items that are still in good her at Jennifer.Deroin@ intermountainbank.com. condition, but no longer of any use. Take turns picking out gifts that you’d like to recycle and repurpose. Good for the wallet and good for the environment.

Consider homemade goods — You don’t need to be a craft master to accomplish this. Personalized photo calendars can be enjoyed year round. Custom stationary is easy to accomplish with digital images and a monogram, personalizing the gift.

Organize group activities instead of gifts — When’s the last time you pulled out a card table and a jigsaw puzzle? Gather the adults around, make a cup of candy cane cocoa*, and enjoy good conversation while you work away. Spread a vinyl table cloth over the coffee table and let kids color or paint while watching some holiday movie classics. Take turns reading a verse or paragraph from your favorite Christmas story.

Draw names and let each person write a letter of appreciation to the person they’ve drawn and let the recipient read it aloud.

Savor and enjoy the gift of a beautiful meal — Ask everyone to bring ingredients. Try new recipes, invite others into the kitchen to be the sous chef, and take your time. It took hours to prepare that meal and it’s a pity when it’s gulped down in 15 minutes, followed by a table exodus. To encourage lengthy conversation, place a small piece of paper with a random or unusual saying under each plate. The person at that place setting tries to work their statement into general conversation without others knowing it’s their wacky sentence.

Don’t be afraid to speak up about your intentions — It’s likely that others will feel the same and be relieved that you brought it up, allowing everyone a season full of true blessings — guilt free! z Search for the candy cane cocoa recipe on allrecipes.com

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Owl jewelry

If you want to be trendy this season, buy someone an owl in any form … except one that’s alive. These little creatures are popping up everywhere. In jewelry, accessories, home décor and even paper goods. We found these at Greenhurst Nursery in Nampa.

Tea time

Take time for tea — black, green and white — this holiday. Share a few sips with special friends or family.

Or find a quiet spot for a book and tea.

Affordable neck wear

Don’t go out with a naked neck. If you can’t afford the expensive stuff, then choose affordable jewelry or scarves that look rich. We found these treasures at Classy Casuals.

Guilt-free treat

This pleasure takes away all the guilt. It’s packed with 90 calories of good-for-you fiber. And it’s chocolate! What more could you wish for?

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Celebrating the New Year with loved ones is generally the manner in which individuals welcome a fresh start to a new year. But for Ashley Marsh, three sounds of “ring, ring, ring,” changed the 2011 year forever. One devastating phone call brought unexpected news to the Marsh family — their new year spinning out of control. Grief and sadness set in ... the 28-year-old’s diagnosis of kidney failure came as a shock to her and her family.

For some people, their new year’s resolution is to alter their appearance, whether it is physical beauty, weight, apparel; sacrificing little while hoping to receive the reward of justification they seek. All Marsh wished for was good health and a new kidney.

There were no symptoms or warning of any ailments.

“One day you are just living your life and you think you are invincible. The next minute the whole entire world is upside down. It’s like somebody ripped the carpet from underneath you. You’re just trying to process it all,” Marsh said.

After checking herself into a hospital, Marsh’s daily routine suddenly changed from working in real estate to partaking in dialysis treatments and lab work. Although the challenge that came with kidney failure caused tears and dismay, Marsh continued to stay strong with the help and support of her family. A positive attitude guided her down the road of uncertainty.

Doctors told Marsh it would be months or even years before her health would get better, before the kidney she desperately needed would be available. Little to her surprise, Marsh’s little sister, Chalane Camarillo, would endow the most precious gift of all — life.

Without hesitation or thinking about the possible underlying consequences, Camarillo, 25, took matters into her own hands, offering her kidney to her only sister.

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THE GIFT OF LIFE Continued from page 7 As children, they fought like all siblings do, but it seemed worse because of their three-year age difference. The sisters acquired opposite likes and dislikes. They didn’t get along.

It wasn’t until Marsh moved to Arizona for college when the two finally realized what the bonds of sisterhood truly meant.

Distance and maturation brought the two closer than ever. They talked daily, never missing a day.

“My sister is my rock. I do not know what I would do without her,” Marsh said.

Camarillo, a mother of four, was the most healthy among family members and able

Could you be a donor?

You may be a match for a loved one in need. Or, you can become a “good Samaritan” and make a selfless donation of a kidney or marrow without knowing the recipient.

Many people decide that when they die, their organs, eyes and tissue will be donated. Yesidaho.org provides the basic information about being an organ donor.

There’s a great demand for blood donations as well. There are 11 blood drives in Nampa and Caldwell through the end of December. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800733-2767) to schedule an appointment.

to make the sacrifice to help her sister in need.

Camarillo’s life changed as well.

“I wanted her to experience what I have experienced. I want my sister to have a second chance at life,” she said.

As soon as Camarillo volunteered to donate her organ, the transplant process began; the two traveled to Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.

After multiple doctor visits and medical tests, the transplant was set for May 2 of this year. Family members supported the girls, praying, visiting and helping them during their recovery process.

A fresh start, a new outlook on life

A successful surgery gave Marsh the second chance at life she had prayed for.

“I’m one of the luckiest girls in the world.

Most people don’t learn their lesson and when they do, it is often too late. If I had to do it again … I would!” Marsh said.

The approaching holidays remind Marsh of the day she received the most frightening call of her life. But she’s looking forward to the new year.

“I will be glad to see 2011 go. It has definitely been a rollercoaster ride. But I am looking forward to enjoying the second chance that I have. God will not give you anything you cannot handle,” Marsh said.

The Marsh family added a new holiday to their calendars: May 2 marks the day they will celebrate life and a new beginning.

One rarely understands life’s obstacles, but the lessons help people to grow strong.

“I believe if you are headed in the right direction, you are on the right path, you have the right intentions, it’ll happen.

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rish Grohs recently turned 40 and realized that she rarely took time for herself. So when asked why she was suddenly playing league soccer, Trish said it was gift of time for herself.

“From the day my son was born 11 years ago, I have been busy doing everything everyone else needs or wants me to do!”

She’s worked her personal schedule around an ex-husband, her new husband and her son. The marketing director at the Idaho Press-Tribune doesn’t regret a minute of that time. But as she looks back, especially when her son needed a lot of medical attention and was in and out of the hospital the first two years of his life and another couple of years feeding him through a tube, and a subsequent divorce, she realizes those years took a toll on her mind and body.

“Life took over and it was work full-time, back and forth to the daycare, homework and house cleaning and hopefully a good glass of wine to end the night,” Trish said.

“I have always wanted to be able to schedule some time with a trainer, take that 5:30 kick-boxing class after work, plan a shopping day with the girls, or have a much needed day with my sister. But my life is so busy and I always put everyone and everything else first.”

A couple of years ago Trish remarried and just recently cut a day out of her workweek.

“I decided I want to start taking care of me and I want to do things that I never thought I would ever do. And my family is going to have to just be OK, which honestly, they were glad to have me out of the house for a while.”

But why a women’s soccer league? “Trust me, I had second thoughts!

One of her best friends, Brandy Schmidt, Facebooked for two years about indoor soccer. She’s 43, has five children, and still goes strong!

“Brandy talks smack about every soccer game and it sounded so fun,” Trish said. “So I decided, I’m doing this. I can do this.

What could possibly happen? I can run, I’m semiathletic, and I have a great personality. Those girls won’t be able to be rough with me. I’ll just smile at them.”

The Mama’s Got to Score soccer team didn’t win a game this season, but the women find great satisfaction in the physical challenge and the fact that they are doing something for themselves.

Trish Grohs is on the far left.

Friend Brandy Schmidt (bottom-right photo), who plays goalie, convinced Trish to play.

But once on the soccer field reality hit.

“I had never played soccer before. I do not know one rule about soccer. I played against business owners, grandmothers, mothers, college students and even middle school kids. They all kicked my butt!”

Sprawled out at the end of the field after the first scrimmage, Trish was ready to quit.

“I’ll never forget my husband telling me that night that I CANNOT quit! He said ‘how embarrassing Trish.’

You can’t quit before the league even starts!’ That was enough to get me to my first game, and then my second, and honestly I will probably join again.”

She was pushed against the wall, stepped on, and she begged for a substitute because she couldn’t breathe.

“And trust me, they don’t care if you have a good personality out there. They just want to play, and you are in their way. But, I have loved it! I finally did something I never thought I would do!”

And it was all “me” time.

The team, “Mama’s Got To Score!” lost every game. The other women told her where to go on the field and what to do. But Trish learned some of the rules and even scored a point.

“My son says it wasn’t really my point. I kicked it and it bounced off a woman’s leg and rolled in. I own that point.”

But it was a good experience and great exercise.

“It’s great! It’s for me! It’s something I can’t believe I’m doing!”

It was a valuable lesson and Trish urges girl friends and other women — who never do anything for themselves — to find that something for their mental and physical wellbeing.

For Trish it was soccer and the team Mama’s Got To Score.

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Celebrating “The Greatest Gift of All,” the birth of the Baby Jesus, can bring people and families together, creating a giving heart in even the most cantankerous soul.

This holiday season, however, will be an unusual one for our family. My husband and I will have the opportunity to give our only daughter, our youngest no less, to a wonderful man in marriage. We have prepared for months, and no matter whether we are truly ready for it or not, it is going to happen.

Since the moment you give birth to a daughter, there are Machele Hamilton certain things you know are inevitable. While you are agonizMachele Hamilton writes a column about painting and ing over every moment of her upbringing, in the back of your home improvement. It is mind you know that some day a man will come into her life published every other week and change it forever. on Saturdays. She also writes a blog, Don’t Get Me Started, at I always saw my daughter as a gift, a beautiful, sweet, loving idahopress.com. gift that just kept on giving. She was an easy child to raise, and even though there are always bumps in the road, nothing major ever brought problems to our family or relationships.

Throughout her childhood we nurtured her little heart, making sure she had spiritual guidance and a positive educational focus. We worried about what movies or TV programs were appropriate; was she reading enough, were all her friends positive influences? Did she show a giving and sweet spirit? In other words, we were full-time, devoted parents who took our jobs seriously, knowing that decisions we made could have lasting consequences.

My husband made a point of always doting on her, knowing that a loving daddy can give a young woman confidence and self-esteem. When you have a man in your life who loves and adores you for simply being you, you are less likely to allow disrespect in a dating situation. They had their own special bond, and each one treasured it.

Like most parents, we put our life’s work into raising our children, knowing that there will be no more important job in our lifetime. We put in the time, the energy, the love, the financial hardships, and the joy, to help our children become well-adjusted and joyful adults. Was it always easy? Any parent reading this knows better. Was it worth it? You know the answer to that one as well.

So the Hamilton family will reach a milestone this Christmas season. Our precious little girl, all grown up now, will marry a man whom I prayed for before ever even meeting him — a kind, compassionate, Christian man that would love her and care for her as much as we do. A man with a family who loved and nurtured him in the same way.

When my husband walks our daughter down the aisle, I realize it will be a bittersweet moment. And when the pastor says “Who gives this woman in marriage?” and my husband answers “Her mother and I” it will truly be the greatest gift we have ever given. Our life’s work, our precious daughter.

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Rain boots, leather boots, soft boots, ankle boots, knee high boots, boots with heels, flat boots ... Shall I go on? If you’re wearing boots with skinny jeans, opt for knee high socks so they don’t keep sliding beneath your ankle all day. (The nice thing about this is you can wear your dorkiest pair of socks and no one will ever know!) Boots paired with leggings will keep your feet warm and out of the snow and will round off a cute outfit, even for work.

4. Boots

I feel like I’m supposed to make some kind of ‘80s joke now that we’re talking about leg warmers. But like many other retro fashions, leg warmers have crept back into our closets. When I started writing this, I thought leg warmers were only for really causal outfits. But after doing some searching online, I found that leg warmers can look polished even with a cotton dress, leggings and ankle boots, or a skirt with leggings and flats.

3. 1980-something

“Is it hot in here?” I ask my co-worker anytime I wear these knit stockings to work. They’re thicker than most tights, which means my legs stay toasty even in the coldest weather. I like to wear them under my jeans during a football game or other outdoor events.

2. Add a little something extra

Tights don’t have to make you feel boring. This variety will cover you up while adding a spicy flair to your outfit. I still haven’t tested out the warm factor yet. Maybe save this pair for a sunnier winter day.

1. Take a little risk

n junior high, my mom would get on my case about wearing flip-flops in cold weather.

“Why don’t you wear some tights?” she would ask.

Ah, the dreaded word of winter. Tights.

Sure, my legs would be warmer, but tights meant one thing: itchy discomfort. Well, that, and feeling stupid in front of all my friends.

Now that I’m older, I agree with my mom. It does look a little silly to have bare toes in the cold. But luckily we’re not limited to beige tights that will rip in the behind if you bend down to pick something up.

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he hottest accessory this season isn’t a coveted handbag or pair of boots — it’s soft, beautiful skin. But keeping skin hydrated through Idaho’s cold, dry winter is easier said than done.

Applying moisturizer regularly is an obvious must, but do you know which seemingly harmless parts of your daily routine are negating all your hard work?

1. Applying moisturizer to dry skin It seems like a no-brainer: your skin looks a little scaly, so you slick on a healthy palmful of moisturizer. But applying lotion after a shower is far more effective — it traps the moisture in your skin, meaning you won’t need to apply as often throughout the day.

2. Long, hot baths As tempting as it is to soak away your winter blues in a

steamy tub, hot water actually strips the natural oils from your skin. Taking short, lukewarm showers may not sound like fun, but your skin will thank you in the long-run.

3. Wool sweaters Warm and comfy? Sure. Itchy? Absolutely. And prolonged exposure to this fabric can irritate already dry skin. Opt for cashmere or more affordable cotton blends whenever possible.

4. Excessive exfoliation Sloughing off dead skin is one of the primary rules of skin care, but many go overboard with abrasive loofahs and brushes. Just like hot baths, too much exfoliation can strip away your skins natural oils.

5. Soap Unless you’re a pig farmer or a diesel mechanic, chances are your skin isn’t getting that dirty on a day-to-day basis. Opt for mild, fragrance-free soaps and limit scrubbing to your face, hands, feet, underarms and private areas.

Charlotte’s gift ideas n Aveeno Bath Treatment — I know I just said don’t take baths, but this product is soap- and fragrance-free and soothes dry skin like nothing else out there. $3, most drugstores. n Smith’s Rosebud Salve — I use this 116-year-old product on my lips, hands, elbows and feet. I’ve even used it to smooth flyaway hair in a pinch. $6, Sephora. n Coppertone Gradual Tan — This was the original “gradual” sunless tanner. Great texture. Use once or twice weekly if you’re fair like me. $11, most drugstores. n Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment — A Sephora best-seller, this lip balm comes in several flattering shades, but without any icky dyes or chemicals. $22.50, Sephora. n Isotoner Gloves — They’re not exactly trend-setting, but they are ridiculously warm. Now available in suede, leather, knit, fleece, you name it. $25-$55, Macy’s.

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Idaho Press-Tribune local editor Charlotte Wiemerslage turned to Shannon Hugi, owner of Studio 19 salon in Nampa, for answers to some common winter hair woes.

IPT: Aside from moisturizing, what else can we do to combat dry hair?

Shannon: Besides the dry, cold air, a major culprit is the furnace or wood stove. Remember to put some humidity back in the air in your home. Your hair will thank you. It can be a simple as a kettle of water on the stove. Throw in some cinnamon and cloves and enjoy the smells as you help your skin and hair!

Watch your skin. If your legs need lotion, your hair needs moisturizer.

IPT: What about the other winter villain: split ends?

Shannon: Hair splits for a couple of reasons. Dryness and abuse. Blowing, brushing, pony tails, pretty much anything and everything can mess with our hair. Conditioning every time you shampoo is a must. A big weapon against dry hair is a once-a-week deep conditioning treatment. During a nice long soak in the tub, a treatment will keep you and your hair feeling better. Consider this favorite: a cocktail of a moisturizer and a reconstructor.

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Charlotte’s gift ideas for haute coiffure: Shannon: Remember, everyone’s hair demands a trim at different intervals. The most important thing to look for is n John Frieda Frizz Ease – A veteran in the hair product hall-of-fame, use sparingly to avoid greasiness. $4, most drugstores. the split ends. The first few you see is when you should be n Goody Ouchless Flex headband – I swear by headbands any time of year, but especially on blustery winter days. And these heading for a trim. Don’t want to see splits at all? Trimming flexible rubber tips leave you headache-free. $4.50, Walgreens. n Hairuwear Freestyle Collection Stylemaker – OK, so, it’s fake hair. But if you have thin hair like mine, a ponytail wrap-around your hair every six to eight weeks will keep them in check. piece like this is a godsend. $15, six shades, ULTA. IPT: If we absolutely have to blow dry our hair, what n Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo – Absorbs oil and smells like lemons. Rub powder in your hands and then through hair for a can we do to protect it from heat damage? natural look. $19, Sephora and ULTA. Shannon: Cold weather means we tend to blow dry n Scarves from Nest – This new Meridian boutique carries mainly home décor, but it features a gorgeous selection of scarves. And more often. Turn down the heat and remember to always nothing says Grace Kelly like a tasteful head wrap. $20-$40, Nest, 4195 Eagle Road, Meridian. blow your hair in the direction of the cuticle. Using a thermal protective spray, such as Liquid Luxe Luxury Mist Shannon: Since moisture is the issue, having a condishake out the hair, pin it up loosely and transform almost

by Sudzz fx, prior to blow drying will not only help with tioning spray around will help you to not only moisturize, anything. If you have short hair, a spritz of gel or some hair tangles but create a barrier from the heat.

IPT: Most winter sports require a head covering of some but get the kinks out of your hair without starting all over. paste, such as Marmalade Jazz by Sudzz fx, can reshape A few bobby pins and a purse size pomade can be used to the hat hair. kind — any tips for hat hair?

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Five-minute abs: Workout without stressing out

By Holly Beech

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on’t let your abs turn to flab this winter. This short work-out doesn’t require a gym or any equipment. Put on some music and set a timer for five minutes. Every 30 seconds, switch to a new move. Switch up the order of the moves each day you do the work out to add some variety. You’ll be surprised by how quickly five minutes goes by when you’re focused on short, 30-second intervals. This will only be effective, though, if you push hard and work up a sweat. So let’s get started!

The moves

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For each move, start out lying on your back.

1. Crunch. Bend your knees at a 90-degree angle so your shins are parallel to the ceiling. Cross your ankles and cross your hands over your chest or place them behind your head with elbows out. Lift your shoulders off the ground toward your knees. Repeat quickly. Keep your eyes looking up at the ceiling.

2. Scissors. Extend your right leg straight up into the air, with your left leg straight out, hovering over the ground. Either at your ankle or calf, pull your right leg toward you while you lift your shoulders off the ground.

Quickly switch legs back and forth.

3. Bicycle. Fully extend your legs at a 45-degree angle in front of you. Put your hands behind your head, elbows out. Bring your right knee up to your chest, and twist your torso so the left elbow touches the knee. Keep the left leg extended. Quickly switch to the next side, with your left knee bending in toward the chest, extend the right leg and bring the right elbow in toward the bent knee.

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5. Toe-touchers. Put your feet straight in the air, heels facing the ceiling. Quickly touch your toes (or get as close as possible) with your fingertips, causing your shoulders to leave the ground. Repeat.

6. Left oblique crunch. Bend your right knee toward the ceiling, foot flat on the ground or slightly in the air. Rest your left ankle on your right knee. With hands behind your head, bring your right elbow up toward your left knee. Quickly repeat, keeping your legs in place but moving your elbow back and forth.

7. Right oblique crunch. Same as left oblique crunch, just switch sides.

8. Leg raises. Put your legs straight into the air with heels facing the ceiling.

Place your hands behind your head. Slowly lower your legs until they are hovering a few inches off the ground, keeping the legs straight. Slowly bring them back up

to the starting position. Repeat.

9. Russian twist. Sit up, leaning slightly back toward the ground, and bring your knees up to your chest so that the only part of you touching the ground is your butt. Clutch your hands together at your stomach then swing your upper body from side to side, touching the ground by your hip. Quickly repeat.

10. Heels to the sky. Bend your knees at a 90-degree angle so that your shins are parallel to the ceiling. Cross one ankle over the over. Slightly bring your butt off the ground, moving your knees closer in toward your chest. Repeat.

11. Plank. Turn over like you are going to do a push-up. Bend your arms in front of you, clutching your hands together and resting on your forearms.

Straighten your back so that you are resting on your toes. Hold for the full 30 seconds (you can do it!).

12. Rolling like a ball. To finish it off, do your back a favor. Sit up and bend your legs in toward your body, clutching your ankles so that you look like a ball.

Roll back onto your spine, still holding your ankles, then roll back up. Repeat.

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1. Take a walk — It’s easy to eat a big meal and then sit around for a chat or watch TV. Instead, get your family or friends to wrap up and go for a short walk. You’ll burn off a few of those calories in no time.

2. One-a-day limit — It’s hard to say “no” to holiday treats but if you set a limit of one a day, you’ll hopefully be able to stave off a lot of unnecessary eating. If you know you have a holiday party that evening, save your treat for then.

3. Fill up — Because it’s hard to resist all the goodies of the holidays, especially at a party, make an effort to fill up on healthy foods like yogurt, fruit or vegetables beforehand. Then you’ll be less likely to eat up all the unhealthy foods.

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Bring a healthy dish to a party — that way you can be assured there will be something to eat that’s friendly to your waistline.

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I’ve gone out to the nursery for more than 30 years, looking for inspiration, ideas and product and each year it’s overwhelming.

There’s so much to absorb.

Erin Blickenstaff-Ramirez and the crew at Greenhurst Nursery take eight weeks to create the newest looks of Christmas by the second week of November.

A week before the annual open house, I dropped in to see what’s new in colors and decorations for the upcoming holiday season.

Erin is owner Mike Blickenstaff’s daughter and she oversees the holiday decorations.

Displays started going up weeks ago, but she started shopping and ordering in January.

Tree after tree offers the inspiration to give your home the holiday looks you see in magazines. Here’s just a sampling of what’s there: 1. The beautiful marriage of rich chocolate browns and turquoises on a bronze-needle tree says “Cowboy Christmas” in a very subtle way.

2. A white-flocked tree with bright green, white and silver garden-like ornaments brings the beauty of the outdoors inside.

3. Dashes of red, burlap and jewels jazz up white, gold and silver for a very vintage scene.

4. Some trees should be decorated for the men in your life.

Black stuffed waders and ornaments geared for fishing gives new meaning to the holidays.

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A Family Tradition of Love and Baking

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y Grandmother Kindsvater, affectionately called “Grandma K” was the most amazing cook and baker I knew. Although she lived 400 miles away in North Idaho, and we only saw her once a year, I can vividly recall our trips. Her home was full of all of the sweetest smells; a bone in ham slow cooking in the roaster, hand-rolled German noodles with cream sauce, fresh-picked huckleberries bubbling up through the center of a flaky pie crust, fresh-baked cookies, butter-topped rolls, and so much more. Every one of her meals screamed LOVE. The kitchen was her haven in the home and the smiles around the dinner table were her sweet reward. She passed down her love of cooking to her two twin daughters, Karen and Karla. My mother Karla would become a tremendous cook, an exceptional baker, and mother of six.

Our home was always filled with wonderful meals and goodies year-round, but especially throughout the holidays. In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas, the ovens seemed to be baking non-stop. When Mom would whip up one of Grandma’s special recipes, it felt like Grandma was in our kitchen. As I sat on a stool in the kitchen, Mom would tell me stories about Grandma while she filled pan after pan of delicious treats.

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By Julie Combe

Today’s Woman guest contributor

and a wide variety of cookies. Every neighbor, family member, friend, and co-worker would receive a huge plate containing a minimum of nine different kinds of goodies! Snickerdoodles, milk chocolate fudge, snowflakes, mint surprises, Philly thins, peanut butter kisses, Russian tea cakes, peanut butter butterscotch fudge, turtles, mint chocolate chip cookies, baklava, and white chocolate cranberry pecan cookies would adorn each plate. Oftentimes bags filled with caramel corn, candies nuts, and pecan caramel bars would accompany the plates.

Mom let me help her deliver goodies and I noticed how excited she was to go from house to house. She loved to see the smiles on the faces of those she cared about. On these delivery trips my mom taught me about the joy of sharing your time, talent, and love with others. With each passing year my mom let me become more involved with the baking and distributing of the holiday goodies. I cherished this time in the kitchen with my mom. She shared stories of her childhood, where recipes had come from, and stories of how my Grandma K had learned to cook for her family. I learned as much about my family’s history as I did about baking during this time.

My dear Grandma K passed the winter before I married. My mom and her sister Karen had the heart-wrenching task of cleaning out her home. Cherished memories came flooding back

Julie Combe (far right) is a working mother of three girls and wife to Shane.

They live in Nampa. Pictured with Julie is (left to right) Julie’s mother, Karla Vail, and two of her daughters Kayla Ann and Hayley Kay (Kaytyln Lou not pictured).

Ingredients 3 cups sifted flour 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt 1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 Tbsp. water 1 tsp. vanilla Walnut or pecan halves Chocolate or meltaway mints

as they started to clean out my grandma’s kitchen. A memory was associated with nearly every dish or pan and every handwritten recipe card had a story. Upon returning home, my mom presented me with my grandma’s bundt cake pan, wooden rolling pin, and several holiday cookie cutters and candy molds. Although I didn’t have a family of my own at the time, I knew that I wanted to pass on my grandma’s love of baking to my children.

My husband and are were blessed with three sweet daughters. Each of their names contains a “Kay” in memory of my grandma.

I was determined to teach them how to bake with a hands-on approach.

I decided that in order to do this I would need to select age-appro-

priate recipes, be okay with having a messy kitchen for a little while, and remember that I was making memories with my girls. Kayla first became interested at the age of three and began frosting cupcakes, adding chocolate chips to cookie dough, and taste testing. She loved to spend time with her mom and especially loved to present her dad with his favorite sugar cookies. When Hayley Kay was old enough to help we started making special cut out cookies for all of the holidays. They would help me roll out the dough and I told them how Grandma K used this same rolling pin

Cream 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup oil 1 cup white flour 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs

to create her buttery and flaky pie crusts.

ADD My girls took pride 4 ½ cups flour 1 tsp. salt in being able to select 1 tsp. baking soda their favorite cookie cutters from my grandma’s collection.

We would wonder how many holiday cookies had been made with these same cookie cutters and talk about all the lucky recipients. It was a wonderful opportunity to share stories about my mom and other family members.

After our baking was done, we would carefully pile cookies on plates, label them and plan out our delivery route. Kayla and Hayley would take turns ringing the doorbell and presenting their homemade treats. Their smiles and excitement would grow as they let everyone know that they

Directions Mix flour, soda and salt. Cream butter/margarine, sugar, eggs, water, and vanilla. Add flour mixture. Chill dough thoroughly. Wrap dough around chocolate or meltaway mint. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and pres s walnut or pecan half on top. Bake at 375 degrees until lightly browned; approximately 10 minutes.

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had made the holiday goodies this year.

With each passing year (and an increase in attention span and skills) we add new treats to the holiday plates. Kayla and Hayley love being a special part of this holiday tradition. They also help with our other holiday tradition: baking pecan sticky buns in Grandma K’s bundt cake pan. Our Christmas mornings wouldn’t be complete without yet another reminder to share our time, talent, and love with others.

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I got that and a big box of drill bits. Then I started gathering other handy devices — a Phillips screwdriver (although the drill works well if you have more than one screw), a retractable measuring tape, a Tsquare, heavy-duty wire cutters, utility knife, glue gun and a Liquid Nails dispenser.

I didn’t want a fancy toolbox. I knew I would outgrow it. I opted for a 5-gallon bucket with an apron of pockets — less than $10 at most tool stores.

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