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Read a Lake Region Woman feature about Lisa Zimmerman, curator/ director of the Lake Region Heritage Center. “In a very short period of one year, she has totally transformed [Lake Region Heritage Center] into a Professional Museum where every exhibit tells a story,” George Zink, president, Lake Region Heritage Center.

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Please call ahead to confirm events. Promote your February, March, and April community events by sending information to lakeregionwoman@live.com or calling Autumn at (701) 261-2692 by January 1, 2015.

Open All Year

Nelson County Barn Quilt Trail The quilt trail is a series of 40+ barn quilts that are hung along a highway or country road. A barn quilt is an 8 X 8 or 4 X 4 foot section of quality plywood painted with a quilt block pattern. These quilts are then hung on barns and other buildings for people to view. A map for this self-guided, 40mile driving tour can be found at Elaine’s House of Dreams in Lakota, Heritage Arts in Michigan, and Nettiques in Petersburg; or, you can print the map online from www.michigannd.com.

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Challenging Negative Attitudes Forward Devils Lake and trainND Northeast 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

It’s always the other person, right? Who is the one person you can control? Discover the art of having and maintaining a positive attitude. Examine your self-talk and how to use the EXPEL model (explain, pinpoint, evaluate and link to self-esteem.) Learn to deal with the four types of negative people, understand the nature of change, and how to become successful coping in this fast paced world. Forward Devils Lake Members - $40 per person, non-members - $65 per person. For more information go online at www.lrsc.edu/ workforce. To register, call 701-662-1578.

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Devils Lake Chamber of Commerce Santa Bag Go to www.devilslakend.com for more information.

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Holiday Showcase Memorial Building Devils Lake Area businesses showcase their products and services. This event is free to the public.

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Basic Beginnings 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For more information and/or to register, contact Macine Lukach at 701-256-2560 or send an email to macine.lukach@ndsu.edu.

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Active Parenting for Stepfamilies 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Blooming Prairie Center in Devils Lake For more information and/or to register, contact Macine Lukach at 701-256-2560 or send an email to macine.lukach@ndsu.edu.

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North Dakota Museum of Art Exhibit: A Walk in the Woods Cavalier County Courthouse, Langdon, ND Open during courthouse hours This event is sponsored by Northern Lights Arts Council in Langdon. Contact Carol Hart at 701283-5458 or send an email to cahart@utma.com for more information.

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North Dakota Museum of Art Exhibit: A Walk in the Woods Cavalier County Courthouse, Langdon, ND Open during courthouse hours This event is sponsored by Northern Lights Arts Council in Langdon. Contact Carol Hart at 701283-5458 or send an email to cahart@utma.com for more information.

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Active Parenting for Stepfamilies 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Blooming Prairie Center in Devils Lake For more information and/or to register, contact Macine Lukach at 701-256-2560 or send an email to macine.lukach@ndsu.edu.

Langdon Area Christmas Tour of Homes 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This event is sponsored by Northern Lights Arts Council in Langdon. Contact Carol Hart at 701-283-5458 or send an email to cahart@utma. com for more information. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 on the day of the tour. Advanced tickets are available at Choice Financial Bank and Farmers & Merchants State Bank.

First Annual Christmas Cookie Crawl Downtown Devils Lake 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Christmas Cookie Crawl will be a fun family event in downtown Devils Lake. Crawl business to business to sample delicious Christmas cookies, see Santa, and a few elves. You never know the wonderful magic that can happen in beautiful downtown Devils Lake. Tickets will soon be available for purchase for $5 each. Proceeds going to a local charity.

Active Parenting for Stepfamilies 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Blooming Prairie Center in Devils Lake For more information and/or to register, contact Macine Lukach at 701-256-2560 or send an email to macine.lukach@ndsu.edu.

Basic Beginnings 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For more information and/or to register, contact Macine Lukach at 701-256-2560 or send an email to macine.lukach@ndsu.edu.

Wine and Canvas 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Maple Manor Activity Room, Langdon, ND The Wine & Canvas class with the winter landscape will be taught by Mindi Paulson. The cost for this class is $20. Brushes, paint, and canvas will be supplied. Snacks will be supplied, but bring your own beverage. Enter Maple Manor through the north door of the old portion of the building.

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Wine and Canvas 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Maple Manor Activity Room, Langdon, ND The Wine & Canvas class with the winter landscape will be taught by Mindi Paulson. The cost for this class is $20. Brushes, paint, and canvas will be supplied.

Snacks will be supplied, but bring your own beverage.

Enter Maple Manor through the north door of the old portion of the building.

Supervisor Communication Skills Forward Devils Lake and trainND Northeast 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Discover how assertive you really are and the styles of assertive communication.

Explore ways to use assertiveness to your benefit, such as: how to establish credibility and trust, use positive language, avoid provoking language, and give workable feedback. Forward Devils Lake Members - $40 per person, non-members - $65 per person. For more information go online at www.lrsc.edu/workforce. To register, call 701-662-1578.

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31st Annual Volunteer Fire Department Fishing Tournament Sign Language for Babies and Toddlers 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For more information and/or to register, contact Macine Lukach at 701-256-2560 or send an email to macine.lukach@ndsu.edu.

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Toughest Supervisor Challenges and How to Overcome Them Forward Devils Lake and trainND Northeast 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Being a supervisor can sometimes seem like an endless roller coaster ride. You’re confronted with varied challenges and issues every day, from discipline problems and personality clashes to conflict and layoffs. Without the proper skills and preparation, you can be left feeling like a rag doll. That’s why you need to arm yourself now—before situations occur—with tools that will help you tackle the unexpected twists and turns of being a good supervisor. Toughest Supervisor Challenges gives both new and experienced managers the supervisory skills, tools, and techniques they need to evaluate the situation at hand and choose the appropriate response. Forward Devils Lake Members - $50 per person, non-members - $75 per person. For more information go online at www.lrsc.edu/workforce. To register, call 701-662-1578.

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System Thinking – How to Solve Problems So They Stay Solved Forward Devils Lake and trainND Northeast 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

From production and marketing to customer service and fulfillment, organizations are made up of a series of interconnected parts. While each function may appear to operate efficiently on its own, a change in just one cog can throw the whole system out of whack, creating a continuous chain reaction of problems.

If your organization is plagued by nagging issues that affect its performance, it’s time for a new approach. Systems Thinking—How to Solve Problems so They Stay Solved helps get your problem-solving approach in gear to find optimal solutions to complex challenges, improve innovation, and increase productivity. Forward Devils Lake Members - $50 per person, Non-members - $75 per person. For more information go online at www.lrsc.edu/workforce. To register call 701-662-1578.

Holiday Open House & Grand Opening Celebrations

Join us as we celebrate the holiday season and the grand opening of our newest branch in Bismarck. We are excited for this new opportunity and want to thank our customers for your continued support.

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Find these items and more through local retailers. When purchasing an item that you’ve seen in our shopping guide, make sure you tell them that you saw it in Lake Region Woman.

Claims that products make in the Lake Region Woman Shopping Guide are of product manufactures’ and not of Lake Region Woman or Girl on Fire Publishing.

LAMOTTE’S PAINT AND GLASS OF DEVILS LAKE Decorative Red Truck See their ad on page 23.

TRUYU IN GRAND FORKS Jane Iredale ® Skin Care Makeup See their ad on page 20.

SLUMBERLAND FURNITURE OF DEVILS LAKE Yorktown Collection TV Console See their ad on page 20.

MODERN CUISINE CATERING OF TOLNA See their ad on page 16.

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QUILT ESSENTIAL OF DEVILS LAKE Tree Ornament See their ad on page 30.

RILOS AND MIMI Children’s Hooded Bath Towel Available at Boots and Heels.

LITTLE COYOTE COFFEE OF DEVILS LAKE NEW Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans See their ad on page 23.

CREATIVE IMPRESSIONS OF DEVILS LAKE Knit Winter Hat See their ad on page 7.

RITTER HUESGEN JEWELRY OF DEVILS LAKE Frederic Duclos Jewelry See their ad on page 15.

SNAPDRAGONS FLORAL OF DEVILS LAKE Christmas Countdown See their ad on page 30.

BOOTS AND HEELS OF DEVILS LAKE Black Pullover See their ad on page 32.

DEVILS LAKE CHAMBER Travel Mugs See their ad on page 11.

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SLUMBERLAND OF DEVILS LAKE Fireplace Console See their ad on page 20.

SLUMBERLAND OF DEVILS LAKE Homecrest Sectional See their ad on page 20.

RITTER HUESGEN JEWELRY OF DEVILS LAKE Sterling Silver Jewelry See their ad on page 15.

QUILT ESSENTIAL OF DEVILS LAKE Blue Q Socks See their ad on page 30.

CREATIVE IMPRESSIONS OF DEVILS LAKE Bright Pullovers See their ad on page 7.

LAMOTTE’S PAINT AND GLASS OF DEVILS LAKE Angel See their ad on page 23.

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TRUYU IN GRAND FORKS Novalash After Care Kit and bareSkin Pure Brightening Foundation See their ad on page 20.

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LITTLE COYOTE COFFEE OF DEVILS LAKE Coffee Themed Gift Boxes See their ad on page 23.

Holiday Showcase November 17 Memorial Building

Santa Bag Promotion November 22 - December 24

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BOOTS AND HEELS Bamboo Scarf and Moccasins See their ad on page 32.

SNAPDRAGONS FLORAL OF DEVILS LAKE Mossy Oak Family See their ad on page 24.

Trail maps available at Elaine始s House of Dreams, Heritage Arts, & Nettiques.

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RITTER HUESGEN JEWELRY OF DEVILS LAKE Frederic Duclos Jewelry See their ad on page 15.

MODERN CUISINE CATERING OF TOLNA See their ad on page 16.

SLUMBERLAND OF DEVILS LAKE Tempur-Pedic ® Mattress See their ad on page 20.

BOOTS AND HEELS Fits Socks See their ad on page 32.

CREATIVE IMPRESSIONS OF DEVILS LAKE Pink Pullover See their ad on page 7.

LAMOTTE’S PAINT AND GLASS OF DEVILS LAKE Decorative Bell and Snowman See their ad on page 23.

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RILOS AND MIMI Children’s Hooded Bath Towel Available at Boots and Heels.

SNAPDRAGONS FLORAL OF DEVILS LAKE Santa Candle Pillars and Cookies and Milk Mug See their ad on page 24.

QUILT ESSENTIAL OF DEVILS LAKE Crazy Beautiful Wet Wipes and Dick and Jane Bags See their ad on page 30.

TRUYU IN GRAND FORKS Lash Domination Mascara See their ad on page 20.

Christmas Cookie Crawl Downtown Devils Lake

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Stop by these and more businesses for hot cocoa, Christmas cookies, and recipe cards of featured cookies: Quilt Essential, Boots and Heels, LaMotte's, Ritter Huesgens, Creative Impressions, Gerell's Sports Center, Stitchin' Sisters, Vendor Show at the Memorial Building.

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Written by Christy Remmick During the holidays, it’s fun to do some crafting with your kids; whether you use the items for your own decorations or give them as gifts to friends and family. The following are creative holiday crafts that you can enjoy with your kids.

Christmas Bird Feeder Ornaments Materials Needed • ¾ cup birdseed

Ribbon Christmas Tree

• ¼ cup water

Materials Needed

• 1 small envelope of Knox gelatin

• Sticks (approximately 8-inches long) or popsicle sticks

• Ribbon, twine, or string

• Scissors

• Cooking spray

• Assorted colors of ribbon (approximately 5)

• Wax paper

Directions

1. Cut your ribbon or string to desired length and tie in a loop with a knot.

1. Cut 16 pieces of ribbon in 7-inch strips.

2. Tie the ribbon around the sticks using a basic knot.

• Cookie cutters or Mason jar lids

Directions

2. Mix together the envelope of gelatin with ¼ cup of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the gelatin is dissolved.

3. Once all the ribbon is tied, lay the tree flat on the table and cut the ribbon in a triangle shape for the tree.

3. Remove from heat and let cool for a couple minutes; stir in the birdseed.

4. Cut an additional 9-inch piece of ribbon and tie to the top of the tree for hanging.

5. Fill each cookie cutter half way with the birdseed mixture.

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4. Place the cookie cutters or lids on wax paper; spray with cooking spray.

6. Place your ribbon or string in the center of the cookie cutter.

7. Fill in with remaining birdseed mixture, covering the ribbon.

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8. Push the birdseed mixture evenly into the cookie cutter until it’s full.

• Colored construction paper

9. Allow the bird feeders to dry overnight.

• Clothes pins

10. Carefully push the feeders out of your cookie cutters.

• Glue • Scissors • Small popsicle sticks or markers Directions 1. Create a fun holiday shape with construction paper such as a present, Christmas tree, or stocking.

2. Cut the shape in two pieces.

3. Glue the shape’s bottom piece to the front bottom of the clothes pin (on the fastener end, just below the joint).

4. On the same side of the clothes pin, glue the shape’s top piece to the front top of the clothes pin (on the open end, just above the joint).

5. Decorate a small piece of construction paper for the inside of the shape with stickers or markers.

6. Glue the inside piece if the back bottom of the clothes pin.

7. Let the piece completely dry before opening and closing the clothes pin.

Christy Remmick | Writer Christy is a stay-at-home mom with three children: Hunter (6) and twin daughters Riley and Emersyn (3). Christy also runs a blog and online shop called Rilos & MiMi (rilosandmimi.com), which are the nicknames that her son Hunter gave her twins daughters when they were babies. Christy graduated from the University of North Dakota with a bachelor’s degree in Communications. She grew up in Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada and first came to Devils Lake to play volleyball at Lake Region State College. Christy married Robert, who grew up in Devils Lake, and 11 years after meeting each other, they moved back to Devils Lake to raise their family. Christy keeps busy by thinking of fun, creative ways to spend time with the kids and with sewing and writing for her online shop and blog. To keep sane, she also enjoys gardening, running, and travelling.

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Written by Betsy Waldo Christmas is just around the corner, and soon it will be time to start your winter decorating. I love Do-It-Yourself projects and sharing them with others. The following is a quick and easy Christmas decoration for creating a Christmas rag ball.

Supplies: Styrofoam balls Cotton Fabric (a one-quarter yard piece will cover at least 5 balls) Scissors Glue Instructions: 1. Cut strips that measure approximately 12 inches long by a ½ inch wide.

2. Glue the end of the first strip to the ball and wrap the fabric around the ball; then, grab a new fabric strip, apply glue to the end, and wrap. Continue wrapping strips until the ball is completely covered in fabric.

You have now succeeded in covering your first decorative ball!

Writer | Betsy Waldo Betsey Waldo is all about home dĂŠcor, interior redesign, and furniture repurposing. She specializes in refurbishing furniture, re-purposing vintagefound items, taking on do-it-yourself projects, and interior decorating on a budget. Betsey owns Truly Yours, a home-based business in Devils Lake.

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Mini Mentorship

12 Secrets to Getting

the Most Out of Your Day Written by Ashley Rae Ever had a busy day, yet felt like you didn’t accomplish anything? Does it seem like you’re constantly trying to keep up with domestic duties, errands, relationships, and even your health? Most of us have had those days, but not every day has to be that way. Whatever your obligations, you can get the most out of your day by applying a few simple tips that will also give you more time to do the things that are important to you.

#12 – What to Wear

Don’t waste time trying on different outfits in the morning. Determine what you’re going to wear the night before and then set your clothes out so they’re ready to go.

#11 – The Snooze Button

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That snooze button can cut precious minutes off your morning. Decide what time you absolutely need to be up by and then set the alarm for 10 minutes earlier than that time.

That way, you don’t oversleep, and you can still hit snooze once.

#10 – Morning Routine

To start the day off right, create a morning routine to help you stay focused and on schedule.

#9 – Multitask During Down Hours

Multitask to maximize the down hours during your day. Use your lunch break to run errands. Combine your trips to the gym with a significant other or friend to catch up on your social life.

#8 – Organize Your Errands

Combine as many errands as possible into one outing, grouping them by location to reduce travel time. Also, if your significant other, relative, or friend is headed to the same place, don’t be afraid to ask them to run the errand for you.

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When you absolutely need to complete a task, eliminate interruptions and distractions. Avoid responding to email, taking phone calls, and allowing others to drop in for impromptu meetings because these interruptions and distractions can slow your productivity. Set certain timeframes during the day to complete high priority tasks and then stay focused during that time.

#6 – Use Online Services

Though seemingly simple, many people don’t take advantage of online services. Sign up for free automatic bill-paying services for all of your recurring bills. Not only will it save time, but it will also save postage and gas, creating one less thing you need to remember to do.

#5 – Review Your Day & Plan Ahead

At the end of every day, spend a few minutes looking back on what you accomplished and what still needs to be done tomorrow. Then, create your to-do list for the next day while your tasks are fresh in mind. This is a great finish to your work day and lets you get off to a great start tomorrow.

#4 – Prioritize

It’s crucial that you identify your most important tasks and projects and make it a priority to accomplish them before the end of the day. Avoid getting sidetracked by the smaller, less important tasks that come up. Instead, set specific time aside throughout the day to complete the less important tasks, thus keeping your important tasks as a priority.

#3 – Don’t Procrastinate

Give yourself deadlines and don’t wait until the last minute to get something done.

Procrastinating can result in feeling overwhelmed and rushed; you’ll stress more about what you didn’t get done rather than feeling accomplished for what you did.

#2 – Be Productive During TV Time

When watching your favorite TV show, use commercial breaks to work on tomorrow’s presentation or squeeze in some of your end-of-day chores. Record your favorite show so you can skip commercials and save on the overall amount of time you spend watching TV each day.

#1 – Schedule a Meeting for Yourself

The most important tip for making the most of your day is making time for yourself. When you schedule a meeting with someone else, you block that time off so no other tasks can interrupt it. Do the same for yourself. Schedule a block of time for yourself and then don’t allow that meeting to be violated by anything else. Allow yourself time to shut down and unwind some time during the day.

This will allow you to refocus, which in turn will help you be more productive. You need to take care of yourself before you can take care of others.

These tips are simple notions that most of us don’t think about yet can have a huge impact on the quality of our day. Try these suggestions for one week and see if you notice a difference.

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Ashley Rae | Writer Ashley Rae, owner of Brand Logic and founder of HBDG, is a dynamic combination of brand visionary, marketing strategist, and professional business consultant. Her experience, along with her true desire to empower and mentor women to reach their full potential, has provided her with a unique ability to help today’s independent business woman experience success professionally and personally.

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Written by Sheri Hatten When thinking back to the gifts I have received during the holidays, I often recall the homemade gifts, especially ones that involved food. One year, a neighbor gave my family a homemade soup mix that not only looked nice in its decorated jar, but was a wonderful treat on a cold night a few weeks later. I also remember a friend’s gift of homemade vanilla extract—what a wonderful and unique gift. This got me to thinking of other great ideas for homemade gifts such as cookie, bar, or brownie mixes in a jar. Homemade liqueurs, vinegars, seasonings, home canning, homemade bread, or other goodies are also fantastic gift ideas. About 10 years ago, I received two books for my birthday, both called “Gifts in a Jar,” that have many recipes for homemade gifts. I looked on Amazon.com recently and noticed that the site features many gifts as such for sale. You can also type the phrase “gifts in a jar” in your search engine, and you will find many ideas on different websites. The website, Allrecipes.com, has videos on how to make these homemade gifts as well.

In the past, when I’ve made gifts in a jar, I lined up everything on my table in an assembly line so I could make several simultaneously to give to family, neighbors, and teachers. My kids even helped with measuring and pouring, which made them feel like they were contributing in the gift giving, too.

These gifts are fun to make and enjoyed by the receiver. You can add special touches such as ribbon and a tag. I have used a cookie cutter to trace a holiday design onto colored paper to make a special tag.

Just use your imagination and have fun making a special gift for that special person. Happy Holidays!

2 bay leaves ½ cup dry split peas 1/3 cup beef bouillon granules ¼ cup pearl barley ½ cup dry lentils ¼ cup dried minced onion 2 tsp. Italian seasoning ½ cup uncooked long grain rice ½ cup alphabet macaroni or other small macaroni (uncooked and sealed in a plastic sandwich bag or plastic wrap to make it easier to remove from the jar) Directions: 1. In a 1 ½ pint jar, layer all the ingredients except macaroni. Place the wrapped macaroni on the top. Seal lid.

2. Attach a label (you can handwrite or type in a fancy font and cut out in the shape of a tree or something festive), and then add the following (either to the label or on a decorative tag):

Instructions: “Add these ingredients to make Friendship Soup. Thanks for being my friend” 1 pound lean ground beef Black pepper to taste ½ tsp. garlic powder 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes (undrained) 1 (6 oz.) can of tomato paste Optional: 2 Tbsp. parsley To make the soup: remove the pasta from the jar and set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the pepper and garlic powder. Drain in a colander to remove the excess fat; rinse with hot water to remove more fat, if needed. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, 12 cups of water, and the soup mix. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in pasta; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until pasta, lentils, and peas are tender. Makes 10-12 servings.

1 egg white 1/3 cup sugar ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. ground cumin ½ tsp. ground red pepper (Cayenne) ½ tsp. black pepper 2 cups mixed nuts

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325° F. 2. Beat the egg white in a bowl with a wire whisk until foamy. Add sugar and seasonings; mix until well blended. Add the nuts and stir until evenly coated.

3. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Spread the nuts in a single layer onto the cookie sheet.

4. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

This is spicy, so if you want less spice, cut down on the red pepper. Serve at a party or put in a decorative covered bowl for a gift.

2 cups nondairy coffee creamer 1 ½ cups hot cocoa mix 1 ½ cups instant coffee (regular or decaffeinated) 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. ground nutmeg

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and stir well. Store in an airtight container or divide into small jars for gifts. If making this for a gift, attach a note for directions on how to mix: To make 1 serving, add 2 ½ Tbsp. of mix to a coffee mug. Add 1 cup of hot water and stir to blend.

Sheri Hatten, Licensed, Registered Dietitian and Certified Lactation Counselor | Writer Sheri graduated from NDSU with a BS in Food and Nutrition and a BS in Corporate/Community Fitness. Sheri has been a Licensed Registered Dietitian for 20 years. She is married to Bob Hatten and has two children: Stephanie and Kendall. Sheri loves to be outdoors walking, biking, and fishing. She also enjoys baking, cooking, and scrapbooking.

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Enjoy the Race Written by Shannon Teigen Life moves fast—very fast. We mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, and friends are constantly trying to stay ahead of the most recent schedules, keep up with calendar events, and stay in touch with everyone. This is not just during the holiday season; it’s a year-round race. The extra sprinkle of holiday glitter almost acts like a tinseldraped, turbo charger accelerating the speed in which our lives move.

It’s no wonder we hear ourselves and others say, “I wish I had more energy,” or “I am so tired all the time,” or “Why do even the tiniest things irritate me lately?”

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One minute, you can be enjoying an exciting life, a full plate, and thriving on all the activity, when suddenly, you don’t anymore. This is when it sets in—that uncontrollable feeling of wanting to wipe everything off the schedule, the ache of unending fatigue, and frustration at your noticeable irritability. Too much stress for too long can have detrimental effects.

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In today’s world, we juggle so many different tasks that we begin to feel overwhelmed, which eventually leads to feeling unfulfilled and as if you’re buried underneath a mountain of stress. These feelings are your body’s way of telling you to slow down and rest. It’s the fight or flight response that is built into our bodies to protect us from the threat of primal danger. Once the danger is over, our bodies return to their normal state. It’s the natural healthy rhythm our bodies have used to combat stress for thousands of years.

The natural tendency, then, is to remove those activities that cause us stress; but, that isn’t always realistic. Rather, we need to find our own individual way of slowing down, pressing the reset button, or pausing.

The trick is to find the coping tools that work best for you, such as: •

Breathing deeper and slower

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Doing yoga or meditation

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Taking a long walk in nature

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Getting a massage or exercising

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Curling up with a pet or a good book

I encourage you to discover ways to conquer your stress so you can continue to live your amazing full life and, on this day, enjoy the race.

[LRW] Shannon Teigen | Writer Shannon writes from her rural Devils Lake hobby ranch that is nestled in the peace and quiet of the North Dakota countryside. Her family, consisting of her husband, two daughters, and one son, is the farthest thing from being peaceful and quiet, but she wouldn’t trade it for anything. After graduating from UND, Shannon established her career with foundation blocks of marketing, sales, customer service, human relations, and communications.

When Shannon’s not focusing on family or roasting coffee for Little Coyote Coffee—a hobby turned small business—she is passionate about sharing her life’s experiences and motivating others. Whether writing an article for Lake Region Woman or conducting a training session on marketing, Shannon truly believes that you should do what you love and love what you do. You can reach Shannon at thisdaylrw@yahoo.com.

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The countdown to Christmas is on! Do you know what gifts you are giving the kids on your Christmas list? Each year, many parents ask themselves the same questions: What should I give my children for Christmas? What gift will be the most meaningful? What type of gift will bring lasting enjoyment? What will not get broken?

If you believe the commercials and ads, there are a wide variety of toys and gifts that promise to provide lasting pleasure. But, finding that perfect gift is a challenge. Many kids have so much “stuff” that coming up with unique gift ideas that provide meaning and lasting memories has become a challenge for many parents.

I mean, how many of us actually remember every Christmas gift we received as kids?

Sometimes, it’s the gifts not usually found on a child’s wish list that can provide real meaning and lasting memories. These special gifts that come from the heart are the ones, after all, that a person will later admit to have cherished and remembered most.

These gifts will not be found on the Internet, in stores, or in catalogs.

The gift of time. Most of us, regardless of age, cherish the time we have spent with the significant adults in our lives. Every child needs to feel individually special and that they are important.

The gift of listening. In today’s busy world, many of us might find ourselves too distracted, forgetting to take the time to listen to our children. Really listening to your children is incredibly important; if you don’t, you’ll miss those golden opportunities to be there for your child in the moment, to hear what they are telling you. Few of life’s many pleasures are greater than knowing that someone is giving you their full attention.

The gift of laughter. Everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from a good belly laugh at least once each day. Humor makes the down parts of life that we all experience more palatable.

The gift of a talent to share. A child with a talent to share has a greater chance of being accepted into wholesome friendship groups. Self-esteem is enhanced when a child can share his or her talents. The added benefit is the time you can enjoy together while learning the talent.

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back, verbal praise, and handholds. Let these small actions and words demonstrate the love you have for family and friends. We all survive better if we know, and are often told and shown that we are loved.

The gift of family traditions. Family traditions set the stage for your family’s celebrations, family mealtimes, and what your children will use as a benchmark to continue with their families in the future. Family traditions are best seen through significant memorable moments.

The gift of values to guide behavior. Parents who demonstrate values—such as a healthy balance between work and play, honesty, charity toward others, respect for the elderly, love of God, love of country, and appreciation of self— give children guidelines that bring people happiness. Remember that actions often speak louder than words. Parents are children’s first teachers. Children watch closely, so keep in mind the words and actions you demonstrate.

The gift of a violence-free home. Home does not need to be a violent place.

Worthwhile life lessons should not be taught with violence. Lasting changes in behavior come with love, praise, and consistent parental guidance.

The gift of responsible use of substances. Irresponsible use of the substances— such as alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs—is all around us. What greater gift can a parent give a child than to show them responsible, healthy living?

The following poem has a powerful message that serves as a reminder of what children need most during the holiday season and all year round.

The gift I remember most is the time together as a family, enjoying each other’s companionship, feeling loved, and experiencing the fun. Favorite gifts of mine were games; what mattered wasn’t the actual game, but the memories I have of playing them as a child. Then, as our sons were growing up, I passed these childhood games of mine to them, allowing us the opportunity to create new memories and continue the tradition whenever we are together.

By choosing meaningful, free gifts to share, it is possible to add more value to the Christmas season than any price can measure. What gifts do you want your children to cherish? [LRW]

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What Shall We Give the Children? ~ Author unknown

What shall we give the children?

The holidays are almost here.

Toys and games and playthings, As we do every year?

Yes, for the magic of Toyland Is part of the holiday lore To gladden the heart of childhood.

But I shall give something more.

I shall give them more patience, A more sympathetic ear, A little more time for laughter Or to tenderly dry a tear.

I shall take time to teach them The joy of doing some task.

I’ll try to find time to answer More of the questions they ask.

Time to read books together And take long walks in the sun.

Time for a bedtime story After the day is done.

I shall give these to my children, Weaving a closer time, Knitting our lives together With the gifts money can’t buy.

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Macine Lukach | Writer Macine is the coordinator for the Region 3 Parent Resource Center and the Family and Consumer Sciences extension agent for the NDSU Extension Service, Cavalier County office. To stay updated on events hosted by Region 3 Parent Resource Center, “like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ParentResourceCenterRegion3.

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In a very short period of one year, she has totally transformed [Lake Region Heritage Center] into a professional museum where every exhibit tells a story,” George Zink, president, Lake Region Heritage Center.

Lisa Zimmerman Written by Autumn Graber How often does your mind wander to a simple time when you were younger? Perhaps these memories flip through your mind like images from a black and white film strip, or play like a faded and warbling image from a VHS tape. Or, maybe you find yourself smiling when noticing something as simple as a rock that you and your sister used to pose on for family pictures, or chuckle when passing by your old neighborhood street where you played “Ditch’em” with the other kids on your block.

Depending on your age, most of Devils Lake’s life-long residents can remember a time when they loaded up the station wagon with their military-issue tent and trekked out to Lakewood for the weekend. People lined the beach, visiting with friends while they looked out over the water to watch sail boats drifting on the water. The water levels were lower at that time—so low that even the so-so swimmers would have no trouble getting across to the opposite side. That was during the late 70s. Or, maybe you remember when President Franklin D. Roosevelt traveled through a downtown parade in 1934, where he spoke to a sea of men sporting white and grey fedoras and a sprinkling of women with upswept buns and crosscut bias style dresses in front of the Great Northern Building.

No matter what era you remember best, you can relive it once stepping into the Lake Region Heritage Center in downtown Devils Lake. As you push open the large blue door into the foyer, you can’t help but notice the new attention paid to the old museum. For a little over a year now, the new curator has been busy cataloging, photographing, labeling, and rehousing precious items from our history.

Lisa Zimmerman arrived in Devils Lake after finishing her work in a Milwaukee poplar cemetery, where she excavated unmarked graves and prepared them for relocation.

A recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Lisa earned a master’s degree in archeology with a certificate in museum studies.

Zimmerman accepted the position and started at the Heritage Center in July of 2013. Lisa is a goal setter, her first order of business was to revamp the entire first and second floor. “I set very strict deadlines for myself,” she said. “When I first came, it was summer and we were a little busy because we get a lot of foot traffic from tourists. So I learned with them what was in the building.”

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The Lake Region Heritage Center had a problem that many museums face—it was just open storage. There were a lot of items in cases, but with no interpretation or history explained. “The way I was trained was to step away from that and tell the stories.” One question that continued to crop up while giving tours was “what is the deal with the lake?”

“That was the biggest learning curve for me to decide what the lake was doing and what it meant for the people here. You just don’t get it until you dive into the deeper stories. As these visitors were asking these questions, I knew I needed to figure that out. That was when we decided to take everything down and now the first floor is mainly a lake exhibit.”

The permanent exhibit portrays not only the flood, but also starts with what the lake was like when people first settled here and why Devils Lake was chosen as a site to build a town. The exhibit features the homesteaders and the Native American population that came here because of the lake. “It was a good place to stop because you had water, land, and bison.” The exhibit also covers the revival, drought, and lake life culture that once existed.

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------------------------------------The second floor of the museum is dedicated to another permanent exhibit called “Memories of a Boomtown.” You have the opportunity to discover the beautiful federal courtroom, Skrede’s Barbershop, and McLean’s Dentist Office.

Now that Lisa’s first two goals to revamp the first and second floor are complete, she will focus on her next set of goals to clean out the third floor to open up space for a temporary exhibit. A childhood and play exhibit will show for a year, or up to a year and a half, and will then be replaced with a World War I exhibit.

In April of 2014, the museum hosted its first annual gala to the theme of the roaring twenties. Funds from the gala went to assist in completing the Discovery Center in the basement level of the museum. “It’s important to draw in all different ages,” she said. “We just got a grant from the Devils Lake Community Foundation for 400 students to come in for free during the school year. We have developed some lesson plans and we will divide them into groups and do a scavenger hunt and go downstairs into the Discovery Center to do a hands-on activity. People just have to call to reserve for those 400 spots.”

Lisa plans to earmark funds from the upcoming gala in April 2015, themed as “Old West,” for a general preservation fund to help cover costs to properly preserve and display items yet to be showcased. “It’s a lot of money to rehouse everything. It’s about preserving our collections for future generations. I’m not able to do that in the capacity that I want to.” She would also like to see the museum add an elevator for students who need wheelchair access so they can go down to the Discovery Center and for older members that are unable to climb stairs to the second and third floor exhibits.

Lisa feels that having a younger curator will help bring in a younger generation of members that might not otherwise set foot in the museum. “There is an older crowd that has supported the museum since it’s opened, so it is important to keep them involved. Including the Pioneer Daughters—they have been a great help. We are really missing a younger—kid’s age—and also, people my age. There is nothing connecting them to the museum.”

Lisa is tapping into that younger crowd by using social media to create an interest. From blog posts about a mysterious elephant head buried in town to snippets of Lillian Wineman on the museum’s Facebook and Twitter feed, she has figured out how to create a new interest in our old history. “There are some great stories here, and I feel like sometimes the same stories are told over and over again. But, there are so many other stories here that we want to draw out. Social media is a way for us to draw in that younger crowd and to get some of that information out.

I don’t have a space to do an exhibit on this elephant, but it’s a great story we want to share with the community, so we do that through social media.”

The next time you feel like walking down memory lane or cranking up that old film reel in your mind, take a step into the past and visit Lisa Zimmerman at the Lake Region Heritage Center.

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