Today's Woman - Feb. 2013

Nora Carpenter February 2013

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CONTENTS

ADVICE

FAMILY: Raising daughters in today’s world 4 MONEY MATTERS: Charitable gifts, deductions — What you need to know 9 RELATIONSHIPS: Romance requires effort 9

FEATURE

COVER STORY: Make a difference: Nora Carpenter dedicates life to nonprofit work 6

HEALTH

SLEEP: Cutting Zs slicing away your blissful slumber? 12

TRENDS

Guilty pleasures 5 FASHION: A fresh look for spring 8 THINGS TO KNOW: The dirty dozen 10 BEAUTY: Big night out? 11 FOOD: Edible art 14

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ADVICE

Family

Raising daughters in today’s world away until all the fuss has passed. I mean, if you keep them locked in their room until they are 25, who cares when they start wearing makeup or shave their legs? And I am sure most of you have used that threat before.

The reality is we have to navigate these foreign waters and. since everybody is in the same boat, we can feel like we have no direction. The cry “but everyone is doing it” or “you don’t understand” will become the household mantra, and stomping feet and slamming doors the soundtrack of our homes.

As women, we all remember what it was like when we were young. We know how much our daughters want to fit in, or how mean the mean girls can really be. While no one wants their daughter to feel left out or picked on, giving them value and self-worth will help trump the popularity contests. There is a fine line between fitting in and jeopardizing their character or compromising your morals.

The old-fashioned way is still the best. Be involved in their life, know their friends, keep track of their activities and monitor their phones and computers. They have plenty of friends — don’t be another, be a parent. Kids say

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Take heart that no matter how many hormones are flowing, how many tears, or how often “I hate you” is thrown, they will grow out of it. Standing firm in your belief that a 10-year-old should be a 10-year-old — and not a 16-yearold — will only give you both a stronger relationship in the future. You are their No. 1 weapon against our world. Don’t give up, and remember that you are not alone.

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o most women, there is no greater joy than raising children. From the moment you hold that wrinkled, red-faced infant until decades later when you witness wedding vows, your mind, spirit and body will be consumed with the task.

Parenting today brings challenges no one would have imagined just a generation ago. Technology alone has created parental problems that cannot be ignored, and if you are raising a daughter, those challenges become magnified.

Young girls have become an entire industry. From fashion to entertainment, it has been discovered that they have a huge economic impact on our world. But how can a preteen or teen, not old enough to do anything, make any difference whatsoever? Through parental pressure, of course. They may not have any money of their own, but they definitely know how to pull the parental purse strings. And, in turn, businesses have learned to aim directly, manipulating young girls with their advertising.

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Usually when a food item has the word “dirty” in the title, you’ll want to start looking for a health code rating. The “dirty” in this case, though, comes from the shot of espresso added to the drink. Today’s Woman staffer Holly Beech is a big fan.

(Find more “dirty” items in our Dirty Dozen feature.)

Dangly earrings There’s a lot of choices when it comes to earrings. You can go with teeny-tiny studs to gigantic hoops or something in the middle. Right now, we’re big fans of dangly earrings. Stylish and classy, these bits of jewelry can add some easy flair to your wardrobe.

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COVER STORY

Make a difference Nora Carpenter dedicates life to nonprofit work

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ora Carpenter had a sweet introduction to a life of volunteerism and nonprofit work. Growing up with an energetic family dedicated to being active in the community, she sold brightly colored cotton candy at rodeos to help support various organizations. That taste of helping out was in addition to numerous other volunteer and community activities where she learned some of the principles and skills that guide her today.

“One of the things that strikes me is how much I return to the culture of Canyon County, and credit the culture of Canyon County, at least at the time I was growing up, for really helping me forge who I am today,” Carpenter said.

Today, the 51-year-old Caldwell native is the president and CEO of United Way of Treasure Valley — an organization devoted to advancing the common good by focusing on education, income and health. Despite her continued volunteer activities as she grew up, Carpenter’s original career ambitions did not include the nonprofit field.

“I came out of college, like most kids coming out of college, thinking that I was going to set the world on fire with a career in, in my case, marketing and business. (I) spent a few years actually in that arena and found myself continually drawn back to community work in some form or fashion.”

Some form or fashion meant serving on community boards of directors and volunteering her time and resources to the extent that she could.

The University of Idaho graduate said she realized one day that there were a lot of opportunities at the executive

“One of the things that strikes me is how much I return to the culture of Canyon County, and credit the culture of Canyon County, at least at the time I was growing up, for really helping me forge who I am today.”

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level in nonprofits. She sent out her resume to several organizations and the Better Business Bureau hired her. Through that job, she assisted businesses and nonprofits in growing their skill sets.

By being what she described as “kind of a pain” and putting her money where her mouth is, Carpenter earned a job as a senior vice president for the Council of Better Business Bureaus. She spent four years in the position, commuting between the Treasure Valley and Washington, D.C. During that time she testified on Capitol Hill, consulted with then-Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, sat in on White House briefings and attended President Barack Obama’s first Inauguration.

Carpenter hasn’t neglected her family life while she’s helped others and traveled across the country. She celebrated her 24th wedding anniversary to “local boy” Jim Carpenter Feb. 18. Together, the “rabid outdoors people” care for their two dogs, Scout and Spike. They also employ themselves, as Carpenter described, as “the world’s best aunt and uncle” to numerous nieces and nephews.

By and large though, she focuses on serving others and encouraging others to do the same.

“I think some of the real value of being in the nonprofit community or choosing a career in the nonprofit community, whether you’re a leader or not, is the fact that you really have the privilege of getting up and knowing whatever it is you do all day long made somebody else’s life better.”

Carpenter said one of the great joys of her life has been seeing the impact her work and volunteer efforts have on the people around her. She said one stellar example of that came when she was heading the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho.

“One of the Big Sisters came up to me and she gave me just this remarkable hug,” Carpenter said. “She kind of nudged her Little Sister and said ‘Tell her, tell her.’ And

Nora Carpenter Age: 51 Title: President and CEO, United Way of Treasure Valley Hometown: Caldwell Best advice ever received: “Tell the truth.”

Family: Jim Carpenter, husband of 24 years; lots of extended family Pets: Scout, fox terrier; Spike, a mutt Carpenter described as a “dachseraniug” On nonprofits: “For every dollar you need, there’s an opportunity to meet someone or meet an organization that has the same interests, and create and collaborate. For every challenge, there’s always an opportunity.”

“I would strongly encourage anyone of any age — students to retired folks — and of any ability to know that there’s a volunteer opportunity there for you.” the Little Sister said to me, ‘Thank you for the gift of my Big Sister.’ And just a statement that that’s simple was just incredibly impactful.”

Again and again, Carpenter has turned to her roots and her hometown for support.

“What makes the fabric of the Treasure Valley great is that people are not afraid to help each other. And if we lose that, we lose a lot. Our communities just cannot be as robust as they need to be without volunteers.”

To maintain that vitality, Carpenter suggests that everyone get involved.

“I would strongly encourage anyone of any age — students to retired folks — and of any ability to know that there’s a volunteer opportunity there for you.”

Top: Jim and Nora Carpenter on a snowmobile trip in the Targhee National Forest. “We are Idaho enthusiasts and try to explore as much of the state as possible,” Carpenter said.

Bottom: Nora Carpenter with her two dogs, Spike and Scout, at the North Beach of Payette Lake in McCall.

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fter a particularly chilly and dreary winter, inviting warm spring days and a fresh wardrobe sound especially nice right about now.

Two local upscale consignment stores — Caldwell’s Story and Company and Nampa’s Call Me Beautiful Boutique — put together some pieces that make a seamless transition from winter to spring.

Story and Company owner Ruth Story, along with store manager Jennifer Bowman, styled a casual denim outfit with simple black flats and a pop of a big trendy color for spring — green.

They used a jacket and tall boots to keep the chill off an airy spring dress, modeled by Bowman, perfect for when the temperatures aren’t that toasty yet.

Story and Company has been in Caldwell for more than four years. Story said when the store first opened, people were afraid that the clothes were too expensive. Now she has regular customers and her business continues to grow.

“When you get to know your customers as well as I know mine, you can be their personal shopper. Story and Company patrons love that,” she said.

Call Me Beautiful’s Jennifer Seip and Anne Hardy styled model Mattelyn Harke.

Harke also modeled a classic black-and-white dress with peep toes that can be worn with a sweater or jacket while the thermometer still says winter.

In October 2012, but Seip and Hardy are working to develop their inventory and give customers what they want.

“Our plan for this coming spring is to stay in touch with the current fashions so that our customers can stay current with the latest styles,” Hardy said.

“Emerald green will be a top color for 2013. We’ll probably see a lot of this vibrant green beginning in March, but why wait?”

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ADVICE

Romance requires effort

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hat qualifies me as a romance expert? Not much! Married for almost five years to my dear husband, who is most definitely not romantically inclined, I can only be an expert in my own relationship. What works for some, may not work for others. However, romance does not happen in real life as it does in the movies – you have to make an effort.

Now that Valentine’s Day and the emphasis on love has passed, romance might take a backseat. What about the days, weeks and months following? Do we only put effort into showing our partner how much we love them one day per year? I surely hope not — and if you are in need of inspiration, here are five tips to keep the romance alive in 2013!

1. Schedule time together. Between work, family obligations, friends and hobbies, sometimes it is hard

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to spend quality time together. Designate a “date night” and take turns planning dates.

2. Say “yes.” Oftentimes, people have differing

interests than their partners and when asked to join in their particular brand of fun, they say no. Instead, say “yes” and have a positive attitude about it. You never know, you might love it and your partner will love you for trying!

3. Show your appreciation for your partner — even the smallest things can be encouraging in your relationship.

4. Be spontaneous. Surprise your partner with a small gift or note letting them know you are thinking of them.

Slipping their favorite snack in their luggage before a trip, or a note of encouragement before a big presentation, can get big results!

5. Learn something new together — take lessons for cooking or dancing, or even tour your local community together. New activities and learning as a couple will bring you closer and may result in a new hobby.

Charitable gifts, deductions — What you need to know

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t’s likely that you helped a local nonprofit this past year with some donated canned goods, coins dropped in a red bucket, volunteered time, or with a contribution. Idahoans are a generous lot. We ranked No. 2 nationally regarding volunteerism hours in the annual “Volunteering and Civic Life in America” report. If you made a monetary gift to a charity, there are some financial benefits beyond the emotional fulfillment of your generosity — a tax deduction for your contribution.

Tax season is coming upon us (April 15 for individuals) and to ensure your donation is tax deductible, you’ll want to have your documentation in order. To claim a charitable donation on your tax form, the IRS requires you to do the following: • Must have a bank record or written communication from a charity for any monetary contribution showing the name of the charity, the date of the contribution and

the amount.

• A written acknowledgement from the charity for any single donation of $250 or more including the name of the charity, amount, description (if non-cash) and the following statement: “No goods or services were provided JENNIFER DEROIN by the organization in return for this contribution.” The receipt Jennifer Deroin is director of Business Development, must be received and dated The Nichols Accounting Group P.C. prior to the filing date of the tax return.

• If you receive goods or services in exchange for your donation — such as at a charity auction event — the charity needs to inform you as to what portion of the contribution is deductible (some small dollar exceptions do apply).

Example of Silent Auction Item: Bid Amount $250 Item’s Value $ 50 Tax-Deductible Portion $200 • Don’t forget that mileage driven in service of a charitable organization for 2012 is $0.14 per mile driven. That rate stays the same for 2013.

How do these deductions benefit you in dollars?

Here’s an example to explain how it would impact your itemized federal tax return.

Your Total Annual Contributions: $500 Your Federal Income Tax Bracket: 28% 500 x .28 = 140 You will save $140 on your tax bill or that amount will be added to your refund if you receive one.

Contrary to popular belief, tax deductions are not the No. 1 reason people give a charitable gift. According to Larry Johnson, author of “The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising,” the No. 1 reason people give to a charity is because they were asked to by someone they care about.

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By CHARLOTTE WIEMERSLAGE • Today’s Woman For many couples, Valentine’s Day comes and goes and the only date night left for the year is your anniversary. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Any weekend can be an occasion to dust off your sequined clutch, get your Little Black Dress out of storage and choose style over comfort. We ventured over to the Milan Institute and asked students Santana Reyna and Chelcie Bethel to show us an easy, feminine look for a romantic night out.

THE BRAIDED CHIGNON Artist: Santana Reyna, 22 Model: Chelcie Bethel, 21 Prep: It helps to start with hair that has some texture. Second-day hair is best, but curling naturally straight hair will also help.

Step 1: Take the section of hair from your temple to behind your ear and divide it into three sections. Begin a French braid by taking the front-most section and tucking it under the middle section (not over, as you would in most braids).

Step 2: French braid at a downward angle around the back of your head until you get

to just behind the opposite ear. Stop braiding and form a ponytail with the remaining hair. Secure with an elastic.

Step 3: Make a messy bun by taking pieces of hair from the ponytail and fastening them against your head with bobby pins until all your hair has been secured. Mist with a shine spray.

Santana’s tip: Dress up the look by weaving a ribbon into your braid or adding jewels to the chignon. “I like doing hairstyles,” Santana STILL CONFUSED? explained, “(because) it’s fun and Santana can walk you through it! Go to idahopress.com/multimedia for a video tutorial. it’s something everyone can do.”

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o you or your partner snore - loudly? Have you stopped breathing during sleep? Are you over 50 or overweight?

These are all risk factors for a sleep disorder called Obstructive Sleep Apnea. People with sleep apnea stop breathing for at least 10 seconds several times during the night.

“There are dozens, if not hundreds, of sleep disorders, but sleep apnea is the most common, along with insomnia,” said the medical director of Idaho Sleep Health, Dr. Mark Rasmus. Rasmus said more men than women are diagnosed with sleep apnea, but the number of female patients increases after menopause.

According to Dr. Cary Jackson, who specializes in sleep disorders at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, patients with severe sleep apnea stop breathing for at least 10 seconds 30 times or more an hour. Even people with a mild case stop breathing five to 15 times each hour. Many don’t fully wake up during those interruptions, but they aren’t getting a full night’s rest.

Rasmus said sleep apnea occurs when the airway collapses at night. It’s more common as people get older because the muscles in the back of the throat have a harder time keeping the airway open. Alcohol and some medications (pain relievers and muscle relaxants as examples) also make it worse.

The lack of quality sleep manifests itself throughout the day in different ways: Rasmus said men get excessively sleepy, kids act hyperactive or can’t focus and women feel fatigued.

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Learn more For more information on sleep apnea and other sleep disorders, Dr. Mark Rasmus recommends the National Sleep Foundation web site at sleepfoundation.org.

easier to lose weight — which is an important component of managing sleep apnea.

If untreated, sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack and stroke.

Before being diagnosed with sleep apnea just over a year ago, Vickie Becvar of Caldwell snored and fell asleep in front of the TV some evenings as early as 6. Becvar chalked it up to long days teaching high-energy 3- to 5-year-olds in the preschool at Wilson Elementary, and caring for her mom.

A doctor who’d been treating her for chronic sinus infections recommended she have a sleep study. Becvar thought she was only getting six or seven hours of sleep each night.

The study at a sleep lab in Nampa showed Becvar was actually sleeping longer, but stopped breathing so many times a night she wasn’t waking rested. Now, she uses a CPAP, or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine, which is connected to a pump that sends air into the nasal passages to keep the airway open.

“Within a month of being on the machine faithfully, the results were dramatic,” Becvar said. “I think I’m getting more quality sleep. ... I’m not nearly as tired. I wake up before the alarm.”

Nampa resident Jennifer Mettz’s recent sleep study showed she was waking about 16 times an hour. Mettz said she always suspected she had a sleep disorder.

“Even as a teenager, I was not able to fall asleep quickly enough at night to feel rested,” Mettz recalled. Now, as a

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divorced mom, Mettz said it’s tough to establish an earlier bedtime because she wants time to decompress after her kids have gone to sleep. Mettz was diagnosed with sleep apnea when she took a physical required to drive a school bus for the Brown Bus Co. At the time of this story, Mettz had only had her nasal pillow — one of dozens of types of CPAP masks or dental devices on the market — for a few days. The process of getting accustomed to her new CPAP was waking Mettz during the night, but she said she had already noticed a difference.

“I don’t feel like I’m yawning as much during the day,” she said.

Jackson said a period of adjustment to the CPAP is not unusual.

“Commonly, a person has to go through one or two or three or four masks to find one they’re comfortable with,” he said.

While many people envision what Becvar describes as a “fighter pilot-type mask,” Jackson said most patients use a dental device — something that pulls the jaw forward, opening the airway. There are some available on the Internet, but he recommends working with a dentist to get a correct fit.

Both doctors agreed the more you use the CPAP, the better the results. Jackson said he knows of patients who take their machines camping using deep cycle marine batteries, which last for three nights before needing a charge.

CPAP machines come with parts such as masks, filters and hoses, some of which need to be routinely replaced.

Becvar said her insurance entitles her to a certain number of replacement supplies. But Mettz of Nampa works part time and said she doesn’t know how she’ll pay for tests and parts not covered by Medicaid.

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Patients check in about 8:30-9 p.m. A speciallytrained technologist will place about two dozen electrodes on her head, neck, chest and legs. The electrodes record biological functions — oxygen level, air flow, limb movements — during sleep.

Doesn’t sound sleep-inducing?

While a mild sleep aid may be offered in some cases, both sleep specialists Dr. Cary Jackson of Saint Alphonsus and Dr. Mark Rasmus of Idaho Sleep Health say for sleep sufferers, it’s not as bad as it sounds.

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Dr. Mark Rasmus of Idaho Sleep Health says sleep apnea and insomnia are the two most common sleep disorders. Others include restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy and parasomnia — an umbrella term which refers to disorders such as sleep walking, acting out dreams and bed wetting.

Suspected sleep apnea patients may try a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP machine. Those with particularly severe cases usually find immediate relief and, as a result, get the best night’s sleep they’ve had in a while.

Rasmus added, “Patients who are doing really well want to wear it all the time. ... They want to wear it all night.”

Sleep studies are typically over by 6 a.m. the following day. The results are recorded for the doctor, who recommends how to proceed. The doctor should also review a patient’s medications, subscribed and over-the-counter, to see if they interfere with a good night’s rest. Some, such as muscle relaxants and pain relievers, may exacerbate sleep apnea.

For the mildest cases of sleep apnea, Rasmus said sleeping on your side may offer relief. Lying on your back helps gravity close up the airway and interrupt sleep. Also, avoid alcohol before bed and elevate your head.

Left: Vickie Becvar demonstrates how she uses her CPAP machine at her home in Caldwell. (Aaric Bryan/TW) Wednesday, February 27, 2013

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