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Springtime comes early in the South I’ve especially enjoyed the camellias this winter. They are one of the longest blooming plants we grow in our area. From fall into spring the huge and numerous blooms cover the evergreen shrubs. I’ve been cutting the blooms to bring inside all season. Camellias don’t take up much water through their stems so I float the flower in a glass container to enjoy on my kitchen sink. Spring is a favorite season of many. It brings with it that beautiful fresh springgreen color to the trees and plants, plus colorful blooms appear everywhere. North Florida residents are fortunate to have wonderful weather during most of the year and I’ve always felt lucky to be born here. The harsh winter our northern neighbors have endured is one of the worst I can remember. Be grateful that springtime comes early in the south.

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he weather is warming up, the gloomy, gray skies are giving way to sunshine, its official, spring is definitely in the air. We are shaking off the winter blues in a grand fashion here at Family Magazine for our Spring 2015 edition.

If clothes aren't your thing don't worry, our financial analyst broke down some of the best apps to ditch your wallet and go digital, a tour of Nobles Greenhouse in Live Oak, and an exclusive interview with Michael Garnier, of Out'n'About Treesort, who is currently building a spectacular Speaking of fashion, we Swiss Family Robinson could think of no better style treehouse at the kick-off to the season Spirit of the Suwannee than a spring clothing Music Park. We also photo editorial. take a look back with Partnering with Happy House as they JCPenney, Gegee's celebrate their Studio and Your Hearts Mantha Young, Publisher 50th anniversary helping Desire we wanted to Mantha@lcadv.net children in our offer our readers community and so much affordable options to more. Not to mention, as look their best this spring. always we feature local experienced home More than a dozen local models, nearly cooks sharing their favorite spring recipes, fifty individual pieces of clothing and including my very own recipe for a accessories, and hundreds of poses later raspberry lime cake, that according to we are so proud of our 6 page fashion the staff here was pretty stinkin' good. shoot taking the stage on page 41. A special thanks goes out to Gayle Cruse Sit back, relax with your family, and with JCPenney in Lake City for putting up become a part of ours. Enjoy! with all of our craziness. Big ideas often come with big hurdles and she was ready to jump them right along with us.

Publisher Mantha Young Executive Editor & Creative Director Josh Blackmon Graphic Design Sarah Wortham Advertising Sales James Carter Dana Hall Jim Kennedy Cindy Ricketson Noah Walker Justin Young Contributors Susan Barrow Stephanie Douglas Allison Hancock Grayson Hines Lonnie Johns Peggy Kent Joy Lizotte Shelly Monroe Leanne Peace

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Spring has sprung, and boy are we here at Family Magazine enjoying the beautiful, warm weather. So much so that we decided to take the work party outside for a staff egg hunt and family photo. Some of us were literally head over heels about the idea! Do you have a fun idea for what our gang should be up to in our family photo for the summer issue of the magazine? Let us know on Facebook!

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Table of Contents Easy Entertaining..........................6 Nail'd it..........................8 Easter Sunday in Bloom...................10 Tree House Living..........................12 2015 Trends..........................17 Spring Break Activities.......................18 Spring Cleaning...........................20 Finance Apps.............................23 Inner Peace.........................26 50 Years of Happiness......................29 Sunshine Silkies.......................32

39 Noble's Greenhouse is the embodiment of spring with plants, flowers and butterflies galore

Lake City Church of God celebrates Easter with an impressive array of flowers

Pie, in a jar!? You'll have to taste it to believe it!

Fresh Flavors of Spring.......................34 Easter Events Schedule....................37 Greenhouse Envy...........................39 Spring Fashion..........................41 Egg Dyeing 101.........................47 Weed Eater.........................48 Family Book Club.........................49 Health Watch.........................51 Raspberry Lime Cake Recipe..............55 Inspirational Message..............56

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Gunner Rucker enjoys the extravagant plumage of the Sunshine Silkies during their visit to Happy House Day Care in Lake City. Gunner is the son of Corey and Francesca Rucker, he has attended Happy House for the last 2 years.

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INGREDIENTS

Hard boiled eggs (peeled) 1/2 cup mayonnaise Food color mustard minced chives black pepper ground paprika

Instructions

Cut the eggs in half, separate the egg whites from the yolks and place the yolks in a bowl. Just like dyeing Easter eggs place your food coloring in a cup or bowl with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. 5-10 drops of food coloring produces a nice pastel color. Allow them to drain on a paper towel. Mash the yolks with a fork in the bowl, once they are crumbly add the mayonnaise and mix. At this point you can add the mustard, minced chives, and black pepper to taste. With a spoon fill the eggs with the yolk mixture. Start out with a little at first, then go back and add more later to make sure your eggs all have an even amount. Garnish with a little bit of paprika and serve.

Mason Jar Lemon Meringue INGREDIENTS

1/2 pint mason jars 1 pack of graham crackers 1/3 cup sugar 4 Tablespoons of softened butter 1 – 3oz box Jell-O lemon pudding mix (Cook and serve variety, not instant) 4 egg whites 1/2 cup sugar

iNSTRUCTIONS

Crust Crumble the graham crackers in a plastic bag, then added in the sugar and softened butter. Mix it by hand and press into the bottom of the mason jar. Bake at 350º for 10 minutes. Lemon pudding and Meringue Follow the instructions on the box for the pudding. Once the pudding is complete scoop the pudding into the mason jars on top of the pie crust. For the meringue beat together 4 egg whites and 1/2 cup of sugar. Beat until peaks form. Layer on the top of the jars and place in the oven at 350º for 10 minutes. To prevent jars from breaking or cracking turn off the oven and let jars cool before removing. Once removed from the oven refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Shelly Monroe has had a fondness for cooking since she can remember. In fact the love of cooking may be in her blood. Shelly grew up watching her grandmother, a caterer, put the care and attention into every detail of the foods that she served. This inspired a life-long

passion in the kitchen. Shelly took it the extra mile, enrolling and excelling in culinary art classes at the collegiate level, perfecting her techniques and expanding her knowledge. For full on, over-the-top spring treats Shelly suggests some of these amazingly adorable dishes.

"Easy Entertaining" Easy-to-Make Recipes from Shelly Monroe

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Bird nest cookies

INGREDIENTS

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 1 cup packed light brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup mini chocolate chips Egg candy

Instructions

To make the cookie cups - preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Generously spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter and both kinds of sugar. Beat on medium speed until well combined. Add in the egg, egg yolk and vanilla. Beat until combined. Add in the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Remove the bowl from the mixer and fold in the chocolate chips. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the dough into each muffin tin. Gently press the dough into the tin, so it covers the bottom and goes up the sides a little. Bake for about 12 to 14 minutes, until golden brown. Once you remove the pans from the oven, take a small spoon and gently press down a little in the center of each cup (if needed), so the candy eggs will have a place to sit. The centers will still likely be a little gooey. Take a butter knife and gently run it around the edge of each cup (so they pop out easily later). Transfer the pans to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before removing the cookie cups. Place the candy eggs and enjoy.

Easy Grape Salad INGREDIENTS

2 lbs green seedless grapes 2lbs. red seedless grapes 8 oz. sour cream 8 oz. cream cheese, softened ½ c. white sugar 1 t. vanilla extract topping: 1 c. brown sugar, packed 1c. chopped pecans

Were these fun spring and Easter dishes right up your ally? Check out our Facebook for more recipes and dishes from our spring food shoot with Shelly Monroe.

Instructions

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Wash and stem grapes, set aside. Mix sour cream, cream chess, white sugar and vanilla by hand until blended. Stir grapes into mixture and pour into large serving bowl. For topping: combine brown sugar and pecans, sprinkle over top of grapes to cover completely. Chill overnight or before serving.

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Nail'd it! Spring is just around the corner, and one of the best ways to celebrating the season is with a little nail art! With the changing of the season, color and design inspiration is everywhere. For years, nail art was something that only happened in beauty salons. However, if you’ve browsed through Pinterest or Instagram lately you’ve seen that everyone is trying their hand at it. Nail art can seem intimidating, but don’t worry! It can be as easy or as difficult as you want it to be. Today I’m sharing a nail look for beginners. Before we get started, make sure your hands are clean, your nails are trimmed and filed to your liking. Be sure your cuticles are moisturized. To recreate this look you will need: - 3 - 4 colors of nail polish - I used a light pink, medium pink, purple, and green - clear top coat polish - a dotting tool, toothpick, bobby pin or very small paint brush - anything you can use to make small dots on the nail - a clean makeup sponge

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with Allison Hancock 1. Paint all nails a light base color. I chose a soft pink. 2. I chose to add flowers to my thumb, middle, and pinky nails. First, use your dotting tool (or toothpick or paint brush) with purple polish to make small clusters of dots on the nail. Don’t worry if it looks messy. 3. After the dots dry, add another layer of dots in medium pink to add contrast and depth. 4. Once the flowers have dried, add green leaves to the sides. Do this by dotting green polish on the nail and slightly dragging your dotting tool to create a leaf shape. 5. Moving on to the pointer and ring fingers. Paint light pink, medium pink, and purple in horizontal lines on a clean makeup sponge. Gently sponge the colors on to the nails creating an ombre effect. 6. Use a clear top coat polish on all nails to give a finished look. This nail look can be recreated using any combination of colors. Spring is the perfect time to experiment with nail colors and designs, so what are you waiting for?

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Strawberry Lemonade INGREDIENTS • 6 Cups Quartered Strawberries • 3-4 Fresh Lemons (wedged or sliced) • 1 Cup Cold Water • 1 Tablespoon Sugar • 1 (6-ounce) Can Frozen Lemonade Concentrate, Undiluted • 2 Cups Sparkling Water, Chilled • 1-2 Mint Sprigs (garnish)

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Also, Try This Delicious Family Magazine Exclusive Recipe Hoppin’ Jalapeño INGREDIENTS • 12 Large Eggs, Hard Boiled & Peeled • Mayonnaise (add to taste) • Yellow mustard (add to taste) • 2 Jalapenos, Seeded & Chopped • 12 Pieces Bacon, Crisply Cooked & Crumbled • Fresh Chives • Salt • Pepper

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The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) is home to a treehouse built by Garnier 17 years ago, long before he was a televised sensation. While working on that initial house two decades ago he chose an oak on the banks of the river for a future project; it commenced in January 2015. "It's good to be back on the Suwannee." Garnier says, as he stares up at the oak he has been dreaming about for all these years. "It's easy to find a great tree for a treehouse in an empty field or on a farm. It's harder to find one in the forest. You look for a tree that is well balanced with branches that spread out." Garnier explains, that in the forest the trees tend to grow in a curve or hook shape as they are competing for sunlight with the rest of the fauna in the area.

This particular live oak tree which has been on the bank of the river for more than a hundred years is something special, as it has developed perfectly for a treehouse.

This tree had to undergo an immense rigorous stress test prior to construction. This was to ensure it could safely accommodate the structure. Portions of the stress test involved the tree being subjected to 32,000 lbs of water and riggings. No small feat for any tree. Live oaks are no stranger to putting up with intense pressure, however. Garnier shares that live oaks, like this one were used by the Spanish Armada in construction of their ships. The sturdy hardwood and natural curves made an excellent keel. Another fascinating aspect of this treehouse is the use of local resources. Local crews and suppliers were utilized whenever possible, and surprisingly, over half of the wood used on the treehouse is from the park itself. In past years when trees had to be removed for construction purposes,

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for a unique lodging experience. When asked if Garnier had selected a tree at the park for his next project, he coyly smiles, "I have my eye on a couple, but none will be like this. This one is something special." The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is located at 3076 95th Drive, in Live Oak. www.musicliveshere.com

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and top out at somewhere upwards of 300 sq ft. Complete with living area, bedroom, and bathroom, making it the magical retreat of childhood days, with all the comforts of home including hot/cold running water and electricity. The tree house will also feature special tributes to the late Jean Cornett, a pioneer of the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and

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Straight from 2015 Redken Symposium in Las Vegas Hair color is the primary detail that matters in the creation of a successful look and a spectacular hairstyle trend. In 2015 a lot of importance is given to natural hair tones. Let your natural hair color shine bright this season, whether it's jet black, a warm auburn shade, or any type of brown and blonde hair color. They are all super trendy this

spring! The fans of the blonde hair colors can opt for honey ash blonde, strawberry blonde, platinum blonde, golden blonde. Those loving the mixture of the blonde with brown accents can try stylish reddish golden brown, light ash brown, chestnut brown hues, and other variations of the classic brown hair tone. To add warmth try your favorite shades of auburn and red hair tones. Black is the best way to look mysterious and classy. Make sure they match your skin tone and eye color. If you are guided by the common rule of choosing the most

flattering hair color for you, the result is always going to be something ultra-natural, which happens to be on trend for 2015. Hair styles are not only about long. Vegas highlighted lots of short hairdos on the runway, targeting the bold & self-confident. Bobs were everywhere â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wet look bobs, raw & edgy bobs with bangs, rock & roll bobs, and loose faux bobs. Along with organic looks and straight short pixie cuts. High & low ponytails were shown to be sleek & glossy along with the many braids and updos.

Peggy Kent is a 35 year stylist and owner of Hair Graphics, celebrating its 30th year this June. Peggy is a Redken educator, certified hair colorist, and serves on Redken advisory panels counseling salon owners. Photos taken on location in Las Vegas by Peggy Kent.

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You can't say spring break, without places like the Ichetucknee and Ginny Springs immediately popping into mind. This region is known for its fresh water treasures, but how many of us are guilty of saying we are going to go, but always letting other things get in the way. Take a trip to the springs! As we all know, Florida weather can be fickle. You might get blazing hot summer temps and enjoy the springs' constant 72º water or if its a little cooler – rent a canoe or kayak to simply enjoy the view.

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Spring has certainly sprung, but so have the embarrassing dust bunnies, the greenish grime on the windows, and the ever-surmounting clutter.

While the time of year for spring cleaning has arrived, so has a new notion: this cleaning we save for March, April and May could really already be done. “Spring cleaning” no longer needs to haunt us through the winter months, nor remain a daunting task that we dread. “I don’t spring clean,” says Stephanie Linton, 31, of Live Oak, founder and owner of Orderly Manners, her own professional organizing business. Linton is also a wife and mom of two young children. “I have my routines that I do every day, and there are things that I keep up daily,” she says. “I’m always picking up after our daily activities.” Before writing Linton off as Superwoman, consider how relieving it’d be to work toward getting rid of spring cleaning, when you gradually start by giving your home 15 minutes per day. “Anything more than 15 minutes is overwhelming, “ Linton says. “And anyone can do 15 minutes. Set a timer, and go and get out of there when the timer buzzes.” Setting a small, timed goal for cleaning each day is a doable place to start, Linton says. Work on tasks like sweeping the floors, making beds, cleaning up after a meal, sorting and starting a load of laundry, or emptying the dishwasher. Bigger projects, like decluttering, can be broken down into daily 15-minute increments,

she says. “It keeps you in control of your cleaning and your clutter,” Linton says. “Your home will never get to the point where it overwhelms. “It’s always ready for company,” she says. “If someone asks you randomly, “Can we come over?”, or if you need to open your house up last minute, you are more hospitable at that point. And most people are never ready for company, when you really think about it. When they are ready it’s because the maid was there that day.” Another way to use that 15 minutes is to grab a laundry basket right before bedtime, going throughout all the rooms and putting everything in your basket that doesn’t belong where it is, Linton said. Then, go back through and put the items away. “That helps me tremendously,” she says. Eventually, that 15 minutes can grow into 30 for more time-consuming tasks like dusting blinds or washing windows. Try to focus on hot spots -- places that are most prone to clutter or that get dirty consistently, like kitchens and bathrooms, Linton says. “It’s taking your 30 minutes and applying that to one area of your house that you want to focus on,” she says. “If you’re feeling extra energetic, take advantage of it.” Linton says self-discipline has to factor in. “You have to will yourself. Don’t base anything on feelings,” she says. “Base it on you know it has to get done. Sometimes I don’t feel like

brushing my teeth at night because I’m super tired, but I don’t want a cavity, so I know it needs to get done.” Linton also suggests creating a time budget with cleaning built in and making lists for daily tasks. “It’s etching out time every day and saying okay, when I have that free [time], I’m going to do this, and being really intentional with your time and saying no to the distraction that might pop up. “Those daily schedules help me stay on top of things and stay on track with things,” she says. A messy, cluttered house can cause emotional distress, but keeping a clean, decluttered environment can be relieving and calming, helping you feel prepared for the next day instead of behind. “I get overwhelmed when things are built up,” Linton says. “Even emotional junk in my life. I can hold on to emotional baggage just like I can hold on to clutter. I’m terrified to let it build up. What I’ve noticed personally, when I neglect something even by a day, I noticed that if I let it stay there, I was okay with it. I had to will myself to put it away. “I don’t want to wake up to yesterday’s mess,” she says. “I want it to be a fresh, new day to start over again, just like the Lord allows us to start fresh every day. That’s just a top discipline of mine.” So, give it a try, and by this time next year -- or even next month! -- spring cleaning will be a task of the past.

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g in ne ! Start by t teaching and t yo ed e showing them how. G er lv “Teach them how to v o fish!” Linton says, whose kids E v are 3 years old and 10 months n i old. “Don’t just give them that fish,

because it will wear you out.” Set parameters for what they can pull out and play with, and how to clean up. Linton suggests

Linton is a professional organizer and etiquette coach for her business, Orderly Manners. Call (904)-351-NEAT (6328), e-mail OrderlyManners@ gmail.com or follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/OrderlyManners.

How to Encourage Kids to Clean! a rule of if you’re 1 year old, you get one toy, if you’re 2 years old, you get 2 toys, and so on. “Kids want to bring out every little thing, so it helps them not feel overwhelmed and it helps them know that they can manage their mess,” Linton says, “that they don’t need Mommy to come pick up after them.” Create a sticker chart as an incentive, and once they get so many stickers, they can choose a reward. “That’s simple and doesn’t cost a dime to do that,” Linton says. “Choose things that your kid needs to work on, things

that you’re always getting frustrated about, put that on there. It helps them to earn stars, and you can see that they really are learning and listening. It’s encouraging for both them and you as a mom. Doing it for them does not help.” Give them age-appropriate “jobs” to do that they can manage, like helping with small, safe tasks in the kitchen or feeding the family pet. “That in itself makes them feel satisfied,” Linton says. “They love having jobs to do.”

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Financial Advice from a Trusted Source. By Joy Lizotte

Finance

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Smart phones are the new personal pocket banker. Using a smart phone has made my financial life a lot simpler. I can check account balances, transfer money between accounts, and pay bills with my bank’s app. But it actually gets better than that. Instead of using apps just to look at transactions you can use them to send money to friends or family. Just the other day I was doing business with a web designer. She sent me an email with the amount I owed and I told her I was mailing her a check, even though

she recommended Paypal. As life goes, I deleted the email, got distracted at my desk, and never mailed the check. Two weeks later she contacted me to see what was going on, and shamefully I admitted to completely forgetting about her. Within 5 minutes she had the money in her Paypal account. Easy peasy! Here’s what you need to know: Mobile transactions are generally more secure than credit cards or checks, because your credit card or bank info doesn't change hands. Here’s how it works: You link a bank account or credit card as the payment source, then tell the app where to send the money.

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Google Wallet. Google has made our lives much easier with search, emails, and scheduling. Why not sending money? They let anyone with a Google account send money to anyone with an email account. It really is that easy. However the down fall of using Wallet is getting cash out. In fact, it may just be impossible. This could be a good option only if you’re using the money for online transactions.

Venmo. This service connects to your major based bank account and debit card. It’s typically used for paying friends back for a dinner tab, splitting up the rent check, or paying a babysitter at the end of the night. The service is entirely free, and they intend to keep it that way. Venmo is replacing you handing over a $20 bill to your friend. It’s electronic and instant. And with this service you don’t have to feel bad about never carrying cash. Here’s where Venmo is different: it has built a social element into the app. You can go and see where your friends have been, and who paid who back for dinner at which restaurant. Relax though, because that feature can be turned off if you don’t want to share.

Paypal. They must be pretty good at sending money electronically, they’ve only been around for fifteen years. And actually, yes, they are good at it! Paypal will allow you to not only send money using an email address, you can also send it using a phone number. Simply go to www.paypal.com and setup your account by linking it with your bank account and credit card. You can now shop online by using Paypal instead of directly using a debit card, which is not as safe. If someone pays you through your Paypal account the money can be spent online or transferred to a bank account. Square Cash. These guys are the maker of the little white plastic swiper that allows you to use a debit card at art festivals or with small businesses that probably wouldn’t be able to process credit cards without it. Square Cash is so new it’s still in an invite-only mode. In order to try it out you must know

Apple Pay. As if we didn’t need another way for Apple to rule our life, they have come out with their electronic payment system, Pay, for iPhone 6 users. Apple has designed more of an electronic wallet by allowing you to store your debit and credit card info in Passbook (this app is already on your phone). Simply open Passbook and take a photo of your card or manually enter the card info. This will make online shopping much easier.

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Striving for inner peace during the highs and the lows. What a beautiful season – a time to celebrate rebirth, new beginnings, the love of our Heavenly Father and the miracles that continue to occur over the generations. Easter is a fitting time to reflect on our lives and a time to count our blessings. One of the barometers of personal reflection is inner peace, loosely defined as a state of being mentally and spiritually at

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peace while possessing the knowledge and understanding to stay strong in the face of discord or stress. Inner peace brings balance and harmony to our lives; with it, our resistance is strong and our heartache low. We should ask ourselves, have we evaluated our purposes in life? Are we journeying with happiness while striving to find joy in every minute, or falling into the dysfunctional routines that produce guilt and regret? When we are in the middle of trying times, it may feel as though we are on an island that no family or friends have ever, or will ever visit. However, the truth is, we are not alone; all of us experience personal difficulties. The question is, are we prepared? Someone once said, “If you are not currently experiencing a trial in your life, get on your knees and pray in thanks, for one is right around the corner.” How do we prepare for future ordeals? Understanding and

be calm. striving for inner peace will guide us along our ways.

troubles, we should not be ashamed to seek out a counselor, a friend or a close relative. We should never hesitate to ask for help, strength, and compassion to help us through our journeys.

1. Simplify. Set time limits. Keep everything uncomplicated. 2. Accept. Recognize there will be things in our lives that we wish were not, but that we must accept in order to lessen our anger and angst. 3. Forgive. Let go of the past. Most importantly, learn to forgive ourselves. 4. Enjoy what we do. If we are happy in what we are doing, we will like ourselves. In doing what we enjoy, a natural peace arises. 5. Monitor our hurriedness. Replace it with calmness.

Perhaps we have hit bottom and it seems impossible to claw our way back to light. Our faith is shattered. We’ve ridden waves of guilt and wonder if God is still there for us. We’re carrying many burdens. However, once we make the decision to get help, we’ve surrendered ourselves to a higher power, and physical, mental and spiritual cleansing can begin.

You may have heard the song “It Takes All Kinds of Kinds” by Miranda Lambert. We have all seen all kinds of kinds, and all need someone in our lives as we experience trials and tribulations.

There is scientific evidence that people of faith may live longer and healthier lives. Faith-based therapy, built on inner strength, peace, love, tolerance and a sense of purpose, can connect us back to God.

We may be dealing with an ungovernable youth. A marriage in distress. A person who sidetracked into heroin. Someone with depression, overwhelmed with the complexities of life. A misguided adult caught by law enforcement. A friend unable to manage his or her anxiety. An acquaintance struggling with being a victim of sexual abuse. All are in need of peace within themselves, as are we all at some point. If we need to speak of our

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• A diagnosable disorder will affect one of every four adults in any given year. • Although 80 to 90 percent of mental disorders are treatable using medication and other therapies, fewer than half of the millions of affected Americans seek help. • Woman, although more likely to suffer from specific mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety than men, are 50 percent less likely to use mental health services.

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Happy House was founded in 1967 as a kindergarten for socio-economically disadvantaged children in the Lake City area. A group of woman in an inter-denominational prayer group saw the need, there were no outside resources and they said, “All right then. We’ll do it ourselves.”

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And that they did. Hard Work Yields A Bountiful Harvest Happy House’s former Executive Director Marilyn Rossborough has been involved with the school for nearly 45 years, also serving on its board and volunteering. Two grandchildren now attend. She states, “The first 11 years of classes were held in space provided by the First Methodist and First

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The World As A Teaching Tool Though celebrating its 50-year anniversary, the school stays young, and its methods of teaching are forward thinking. Current Happy House Executive Director Sheryl Walker speaks of the school with an enthusiasm that belies her 17-year tenure and knowledge that goes far beyond. According to her, experience and daily life often serve as tool for learning. She explains, “We use things in students’ lives to teach. For instance, our garden, planted and maintained by students, leads to colors, texture, and nutrition and food preparation, depending on the age. Cooking lends itself to socialization, measurements, reading

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Apple and Pineapple Cheese Salad 3 Unpeeled Apples, diced (about 3 cups) 1 Cup Chopped Fresh Pineapple 1/2 Cup Walnuts 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1/3 Cup Seedless Raisins 1/4 Tsp Salt 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise

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Spring Strawberry Salad Ingredients Two 3 ounce packages Compliments of Jell-O to the chef.... Two cups boiling water One 16 ounce frozen or fresh strawberries (frozen helps the salad to jell faster) One 20 ounce can crushed pineapple Two chopped bananas One half pint sour cream or large container of Cool Whip Sue Lamb Directions Dissolve Jell-O in two cups boiling water. Add strawberries, bananas, pineapple and its juice. Pour half the mixture into a medium size glass bowl (to show off the pretty salad within and draw ooohs and aaahs for you!) or pretty individual stemmed dessert dishes and refrigerate until mixture is jelled. Leave remaining mixture unrefrigerated until first mixture jells. Spread Kool Whip or sour cream over the top of the jelled mixture. Pour remaining liquid mixture over the top and refrigerate until jelled. When jelled, spread more topping over the top and sprinkle with chopped pecans or slices of fresh strawberries and a sprig of mint. This recipe is a big hit at church gatherings and perfect for a ladies only luncheon! Happy eating!

Butter Pecan Cake 1 box Butter Pecan Cake Mix by Betty Crocker® (Do not use directions on box) 1 can coconut pecan frosting 5 large eggs 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans

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Peanut Butter Easter Eggs 3 sticks unsalted butter 1 cup crunchy natural peanut butter 1 1/2 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 to 2 - 32oz bags of powdered sugar 2- 15oz bags of semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon Crisco shortening Decorator frosting Eggs Combine the butter, peanut butter, corn syrup, and vanilla extract; mix at low speed of electric mixer until smooth and well blended. Gradually add the powdered sugar until the mixture is stiff enough to handle easily but still soft enough to stick together when you roll it into eggs. Roll into small egg shapes (the size should be enough for about two bites.)

bring the water in the lower pan to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chips and shortening melt – stiff until smooth. Carefully dip the eggs in the chocolate and place on waxed paper; refrigerate until chocolate is set. Decorate with buttercream frosting. Buttercream Frosting; 1 stick unsalted butter 16 oz. powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Approximately 2 tablespoons milk A pinch of Kosher salt Cream butter, add vanilla extract, and salt. Gradually add powdered sugar. Add milk until desired consistency. Tint the frosting in beautiful spring colors, and decorate the eggs.

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Just off the main road, resting in the unassuming tranquility of Live Oak, sets a hidden treasure. Dare, I say a Garden of Eden. Noble’s Greenhouse, first opened in 1976 has been an area treasure ever since. Owners, Kim Carter, and her husband Chris purchased the business in 1986 and never looked back. For the past three decades they have taken their love and passion for gardening and plants and have made it their life’s mission to share it with everyone they can. “I love potted plants.” Kim smiles and says as she is trying to narrow down her answer to the question of what are her favorite plants. “I probably have thirty on my front porch. I remember years ago my grandmother had a hundred pots on her porch all

of different clippings she had gotten from friends and neighbors.” Kim went on to explain that back when her grandmother was involved in gardening, this was how you were able to get new plants. Greenhouses and nurseries didn’t exist like they do today. Neighbors and friends would share and swap clippings. It is easy to see that the love of sharing plants with friends and neighbors hasn’t fallen far from the tree. Kim, finally closing in on flowering plants as her favorite, strikes a contrast with her husband Chris, who is all about vegetables. Chris, like Kim, has great memories of plants attached to his grandparents, helping his grandfather with a vegetable garden. In fact he has been tending a vegetable garden in one form or fashion since he

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was a toddler. A life long passion for plants is evident, but what many people may not know about Noble’s Greenhouse is that it is also has the distinction by the National Wildlife Federation as a Certified Wildlife Habitat, which means the property provides the four basic habitat elements for wildlife to thrive: food, water, cover, and places to raise young. Whether you are in the mood to start your garden or just want to take a walk through the immaculately manicured property, Noble’s Greenhouse is worth the trip. Noble’s Greenhouse is located at 9248 129th Road in Live Oak. For more information about them you can call them at 386-362-2233 or visit them online at www.noblesgreenhouse.com.

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New to dyeing eggs or been a while? There are numerous kits and sets available in most stores this time of year, but chances are you have everything you need for egg-xeptionally colored eggs already in your kitchen.

What you need:

• Hard Boiled Eggs (for added variety use white and brown) • Water • Vinegar • Food coloring • Tongs • Newspaper or paper towels • Jar, cup, or bowl (deep enough to fully submerge an egg without the water running over)

In a jar combine 1 cup of warm water, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, and 20 drops of food coloring. (For richer colors use more food coloring) Using the tongs slowly submerge the egg completely (Don’t just drop the eggs in or you risk a bright, multi-color mess) Let the eggs rest in the water for a few minutes. 5 minutes or less: This will produce a light shade of whatever dye you have

10 minutes or less: This will produce mid range to dark color More than 10 minutes: This will give you the richest colors The longer you let the eggs stay in the dye water, the better the color will be. This holds true to mixing the colors as well. Once you have achieved the desired color, using the tongs, place the

eggs on the newspaper or paper towels to dry. (To be safe double up on the newspaper/paper towel to make sure that the dye water does not seep through to your table or counter).

Whether you’re an art scholar or can’t manage a stick figure, below is an easy to follow chart to achieve almost any color you desire using only primary colors as your base. The method below is best when dipping the eggs into multiple colors rather than mixing the dyes in your bowl. (Example: Place your egg in the red food coloing, allow it to set the recommended time, then remove. Allow to drip dry then place in the yellow food coloring. When you remove the egg you will have a vibrant orange.)

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Why not? Food cost continues to rise, weeds are free, abundant, have nutritional value and may grow in our backyards. Millions of dollars are spent on herbicides and pesticides to get rid of weeds. Millions more are spent on nutritional supplements, when right in our back yards grow Dandelion. All parts of this plant are edible. The leaves and flowers are wonderful in salads. Leaves are good cooked like spinach, flowers may be fried – like fritters or used to make wine. Leaves of this plants are more nutritional than the produce you buy and high in vitamins and minerals. My favorite weed is Chickweed. The Indians called Chickweed the joint oilier. The leaves

and flowers make a lovely addition to spring salad. Cook leaves like spinach or make a tasty pesto. It is also a good source of vitamin C and minerals. Plantain common – The leaves are edible in salads, added to pesto or cooked. In some cultures this plant is known as a medicine for many things, but that is a another story. The focus here is on food sources. The leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals. Sheep sorrel is found along side of the roads, in pastures and in yards. As children we would pick this red stemmed plant and suck the sour stem. The young leaves are great added to salads, soups and sauces. This plant is rich in Vitamin C and more. Woods Sorrel(Oxalis) leaves. The flowers are pretty and good in salads. The leaves can be chopped and used in soups, sauces or added to

pesto. Fragrant woods violets. The leaves are high in vitamin C and great in salads and soups. The flowers make delightful jams and jellies. Another tasty weed, roots of the Florida Betony ( Rattlesnake weed.) Most gardeners hate this weed but the mature roots are delicious raw in salads or pickled. DON’T eat plants you can not positively identify DON’T eat plants where herbicides or pesticides are uses or where animal dropping are found or side of the road where exhaust fumes from automobiles are adsorbed by the plants. DON’T over harvest leave enough of the plants so it will continue too exist. Do wash you plants thoroughly. WEEDS, if you can’t beat them the eat them!

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Quinoa Egg Bake with garlic, spinach, Chickweed, Wood sorrel leaves and Violet leaves. Ingredients: • ½ C uncooked quinoa. • 8 eggs • 1 ¼ C milk. I use whole milk but you can use nonfat. • 1 T garlic minced • ½ t salt • ½ t. ground black pepper • Splash of hot sauce to your taste. • 1 C. packed baby spinach, roughly chopped • 1 C. mixed weeds, equal parts of Chickweed, Wood sorrel leaves and Violet leaves. Make sure these are clean and dry. Chop roughly. • 1 C finely shredded parmesan cheese. Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F spray container 8X8 glass or metal baking dish with nonstick spray. I prefer glass this is a nicer presentation. Set aside. If using glass I place on a baking sheet. Put quinoa in strainer and rinse under cold water. Drain well. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk garlic salt, pepper hot sauce and quinoa, then stir in greens. Pour mixture into baking container. Cover tightly with foil and move dish around gently from side to side so the quinoa settles on the bottom in even layer this is the crust of the dish. Bake until well set about 45 min. but I check it at 30 M to turn dish and make sure it is baking even. Remove foil and sprinkle evenly with the cheese. Return to oven and bake uncovered until golden brown and crisp. 10 to 15 min.more check at 10 to make sure it is browning. Set aside and let cool briefly then slice and serve.

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We began our trip in Jordan by journeying to Mount Nebo, to the very peak where God took Moses so he could view the expanse of the promise land, the land flowing with milk and honey. The breathtaking view from this windy peak took us all back thousands of years as Canaan stretched out before Moses, the land of promise for the Jewish people. From there it just grew more amazing each day. We traveled to Petra one of the wonders of the world as well as Bethany beyond Jordan the actual place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. We stayed the night at the Dead Sea and went to the cave where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered. We spent time in the Oasis of Ein Gedi where David hid out from King Saul. With stops at Jericho the oldest occupied city in the world and Bethlehem, the

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