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ur “Locally Made” issue introduces you to several local products and their creators. While researching and reaching out to our local crafters and artists, in order to select those to be featured, I found three common threads in their “stories.” First, I learned that most of their businesses started out as hobbies. This is a great reason to encourage others (and yourselves) to explore and participate in hobbies and activities; not only is it healthy to make and spend spare time engaged in an enjoyable activity, but you never know where it will take you. Adventures await!

AUGUST 2015 publisher Denise Sundvold | DSundvold@LifestylePubs.com

editor Elizabeth “Libby” Mullen | LMullen@LifestylePubs.com

contributing writers John Babb, Elizabeth Harris, Derek Martinez, Libby Mullen, Mary Shapiro, Catherine Westbrook

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Secondly, it quickly became apparent that “word-of-mouth” had the largest impact on product demand and growth of these local businesses. In these cases, it was others noticing a product that the creators made and asking where they could get one…or many…This was refreshing for me to learn that even in our world, so driven by technology, good old-fashioned, face-to-face communication is still vital to our lives and to the economy.

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Lastly, our local artisans are generous and charitable people. Whether they are donating their wares to silent auctions for fundraising, donating their time teaching others their crafts, or donating items and portions of proceeds to various charities, our local creators are giving back. Brings to mind, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”—Winston Churchill Here’s to those in the Chesterfield and surrounding areas who make and sell items locally. You have modeled for us some good rules of thumb which also just happen to be attributes of positive, happy people:

• HAVE HOBBIES. • SPEAK POSITIVELY. • GIVE BACK.

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Readers, a great way for us to show appreciation for these great life lessons and to support our local economy is to seek out and purchase locally made products from our very own artisans. Yours in Community,

Elizabeth “Libby” Mullen, Editor LMullen@LifestylePubs.com

ON THE COVER This gorgeous, hand-forged necklace showcases a captivating Australian Boulder Opal, tension set with rivets, in a reticulated sterling silver bezel and was created by local artisan, Kim Fleig. To purchase this one-of-a-kind piece or to place a custom order contact Kim at Kim.Fleig@icloud.com. Discover other locally made jewelry, clothing and accessories on Page 18 PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIM FLEIG 4

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18 Gorgeous Wearable Creations Chesterfield area crafters and artisans create beautiful, wearable designs.

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Good Times

Around Town

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Healthy Lifestyle

Home Matters

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History 101

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30 Lifestyle Calendar 34

20 Decorate Close to Home

Parting Thoughts

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24 History of Our Homegrown Harvests Discover a Chesterfield farm family's way of life during the harvest.

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Good Times

Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Luncheon At the Chamber luncheon held at Wings of Hope,Â Chesterfield Leadership participants graduated from the program, attendees enjoyed networking opportunities and the Chamber inductedÂ new members.

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Signature Healthcare Foundation Presents Dragon Boat Festival The ninth annual event benefitted Operation Family Help, helping parents of children with debilitating orthopedic conditions. Teams included participants from Monsanto, Safety National Casualty, Signature Medical Group, Tarlton Construction, Krilogy Financial and Zimmer.

Thirty-seven teams raced on Creve Couer Lake.

Elements Massage Holds "Unknotting" Ceremony An "Unknotting" ceremony was held at Elements Massage in lieu of a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony; therapeutic massage is a great way to "unknot" tense muscles. Owner Jeff Cox, employees and the Chamber joined to "unknot" the rope.

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Around Town MEDI-WEIGHTLOSS® IS NOW OPEN IN CHESTERFIELD Physician-supervised weight loss brand, Medi-Weightloss® is now open at 16211 Baxter Road. Known as "The One That Works!®," the Medi-Weightloss® program is administered by physicians and medical professionals who provide individualized care based on each patient’s goals, current health status and medical history. The program includes weekly consultations that focus on nutrition, lifestyle and exercise. Education is provided on how to lose weight in the real world using real food without prepackaged meals. Patients learn how to keep weight off through a specialized Wellness Phase. In addition to weight loss programs for adults, Medi-Weightloss offers specialized weight loss programs for adolescents and diabetics. Medi-Weightloss also offers FREE onsite Wellness Workshops to employers. Dr. Tana Settle, medical director at the Chesterfield office, currently specializes in anesthesiology, practices in Saint Louis, and has more than 24 years of experience. She attended medical school at University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and graduated in 1991. In addition, Dr. Settle is affiliated with multiple hospitals in Saint Louis area, including St. Luke’s Hospital. Thelma (T.J.) Sampson, APRN at the Chesterfield office, is a family nurse practitioner certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Sampson has been in healthcare since 1998 and received her master's degree in nursing from Maryville University in 2014. T. J.'s interests include disease prevention, behavior modification, education and promoting a healthy lifestyle. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, running, reading and creating a variety of crafts. The Chesterfield office is welcoming new patients. Medi-Weightloss, 16211 Baxter Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017. 636.536.9679 MediWeightlossClinics.com

DUCKS WALK OUT: FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE Once again, as they have every year since the community's start 40 years ago this summer, North American Wood Ducks nested in a courtyard of the Village Care Center at Friendship Village Chesterfield at 15201 Olive Blvd. After the traditional 32 days of nesting, the eight ducklings hatched; delighted residents 10

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and staff purchased feed and also supplied the mother duck and her ducklings with a makeshift pool. Each year, the ducklings provide amusement, contact with the natural world and a new distraction and activity dubbed "Duck Theater" for the senior living community's residents. But, in a life lesson, everything has its season, according to Anita Martineza, Village Care administrator, so early in July the ducks "walked out" (with the help of 10 community maintenance volunteers) to the larger campus grounds and lake. "We miss them," says Ruth Miller, an assisted living resident who grew up on a farm. Shaun Fegan, “Duck Whisperer” and a seven year community employee as a HVAC technician, demonstrates a special knack with the mother duck and ducklings; his colleagues call him, "Dr. Quack."

ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL: WOMEN’S HEALTH EXCELLENCE AWARD St. Luke’s Hospital is the only Missouri hospital to achieve the Healthgrades® 2015 Women’s Health Excellence Award™. The recognition distinguishes St. Luke’s as a top-performing hospital in women’s health services, including cardiac care, vascular surgery, stroke care, respiratory services, orthopedic surgery and spine surgery. This is the seventh consecutive year that St. Luke’s has received this award (2009-2015). “Improving the quality of life for all of our patients is our mission at St. Luke’s Hospital,” says Jan Hess, St. Luke’s Hospital vice president and executive sponsor of St. Luke’s Spirit of Women program. “And as St. Louis’ exclusive Spirit of Women hospital, St. Luke’s is committed to providing exceptional gender-sensitive healthcare.” To identify the 2015 Women’s Health Excellence Award recipients, Healthgrades examined Medicare hospitalization records from 2011 through 2013 for female patients across the nation. The data is risk-adjusted, which takes into account differing levels of illness severity at different hospitals and allows for hospitals to be compared fairly. “The identification and treatment of medical conditions for women is very different than diagnosing and treating men, therefore it is vitally important that women understand their risks and select a hospital accordingly,” says Evan Marks, Healthgrades chief strategy officer. “The Healthgrades 2015 Women’s

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CHESTERFIELD DAY SCHOOL STUDENTS PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL MAGAZINE Still finalizing last minute travel plans before school starts? Ask a Chesterfield Day School Second or Third Grader for his or her opinion on the best places to visit… Better yet, read all about their top regional picks in the July/August 2015 issue of AAA’s Midwest Traveler magazine. The sixth-annual “Best of the Midwest” feature takes you from the Children’s Zoo in Fort Wayne, Ind. to Exploration Place in Wichita, Kan. The students spent months researching, writing, and even presenting their ideas to AAA management. They focused on destinations that they would be excited to visit as part of a weekend getaway. Deborah Reinhardt, managing editor of Midwest Traveler, worked with the CDS students throughout the project. She visited the school to talk with them about research and writing, and she coordinated student presentations with AAA management. "I was struck by how exceedingly polite and confident these children were,” Reinhardt says. “And they were so well prepared. Nobody referred to any notes; everything had been memorized. They did a fantastic job." AAA also featured the students’ project in a full-page article in the organization’s bi-monthly newsletter. For more than 50 years, CDS has provided a personalized education of unparalleled excellence for students of diverse backgrounds to children--toddlers through sixth graders. Projects like this illustrate the school’s emphasis on growing not only their students’ fundamental skills of reading and writing but also 21st-century executive skills like planning, organization and goal setting; these skills teach students how to collaborate to create unique products that are presented to an authentic and meaningful audiences. ChesterfieldDaySchool.org

POLKA DOT PEONIES: NOW EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE As of August 1st, Polka Dot Peonies’ full line of unique, personalized gift items, stationary, local artisan creations and custom embroidery will be available by visiting their new online gift boutique. Orders can still be placed via: Facebook, Etsy and Pinterest by searching "Polka Dot Peonies." Owner and longtime Chesterfield resident, Ruth Greco, appreciates your continued patronage and encourages new and existing customers to visit the online boutique at PDPGIFTS.com.

YOU GUESSED IT!

July’s Mystery Picture is a close-up of the rocky waterfall fountain that is part of the William F. Dierberg Meditation Park, located at 13701 Olive Blvd--just west of River Valley Drive--in front of Montgomery Bank. A special thanks to all of our readers who took the time to write; keep those guesses coming. Congratulations to the following readers whose names were drawn from the pool of correct guessers: Dustyn Arney, Barbara DeLuca, Laura Houck, Rob Kilo, Pam Morse, Joe Stephens and Diane Williams

MONTHLY MYSTERY PICTURE: WHAT IS IT? Each month a Mystery Picture will be included at the end of Around Town. The Mystery Picture is a photo of something in Chesterfield; the picture may depict a close-up view or be taken from a unique vantage point. The answer to “What is it?” will be included in the next month’s issue of Chesterfield Lifestyle, along with a new Mystery Picture to solve. Readers are encouraged to submit one guess per month to LMullen@LifestylePubs.com. Any reader whom submits an email, correctly identifying the subject of the Mystery Picture, will be given the opportunity to have their name included in the next month’s issue, if their name is drawn from the pool of correct guessers. Chesterfield is home to many hidden treasures, and we want to encourage you to always be exploring and discovering new things around town.

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Parent’s Corner

Make this Academic Year a Success for Your Student

EFFECTIVE GOAL-SETTING STRATEGIES

ARTICLE CATHERINE WESTBROOK, ED.S. | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

hroughout my education career, I have worked with thousands of students and their families. One of the best ways to support a student’s transition from summer to a busy school year is to set realistic expectations and goals for the coming year. Parents can assist with the goal-setting process by ensuring they have all relevant information the family will need to ensure a student is successful throughout the upcoming academic year. • REVIEW any start of year correspondence from teachers, TWICE. Most high school teachers send home a syllabus and many elementary teachers send a back-to-school letter or some other type of initial communication. It is important to read through the material once and review it WITH your child to highlight and discuss tips, strategies and procedures the teacher may have shared. This is your opportunity to teach your child how to navigate each class. If you have to sign the syllabus/letter and return it, check the teacher website to print a copy or request a new copy. If you have a smart phone, consider taking a picture and save to your phone so you can reference it when you’re away from home. • EXPLORE the teacher’s website. Many teachers use their websites to upload items that are frequently requested (such as copies of notes, study guides, calendars, forms, etc.) so they are easily accessible by students and parents. Familiarize yourself with these readily available resources, so teachers can focus their time on lesson planning, grading and connecting with students. • DISCUSS and develop a set of realistic and achievable goals for the school year and review them periodically. It is important that students play an active role in setting their own goals. It is also important that they are not overwhelmed with pursuing too

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many goals at once. Set minimum expectations that are realistic, based on your child’s age and current level, then work together to identify no more than 2-3 areas for focused growth. These goals can include academic, social or organizational skills. Remember, once out of school, we are not expected to excel at everything. • RECOGNIZE your changing role as your child ages. The role of a child is to move from dependence to independence. To develop responsibility, a child needs to move from being outwardly motivated to intrinsically motivated. The difficult role of a parent is to support your child as he or she progresses from one stage to the other. Adjust your level of involvement in your student’s day-to-day life and education so that their level of independence and responsibility increases as they age. • TEACH your child to self-advocate, rather than making requests on his or her behalf. First, talk with your child to identify his or her needs. Then, role-play the conversation he or she may have with a teacher, highlighting the need(s) you have identified. Afterwards, discuss with your child how the conversation went and offer suggestions, if needed. The first few times, you may also wish to let the teacher know of the upcoming conversation by voicemail or email to help things go more smoothly. Helping your student feel empowered is a skill that can benefit them for many years to come as they enter college and even the workforce and beyond. Catherine Westbrook is the campus director at Brightmont Academy in Town and Country, a private school that specializes in providing one-to-one instruction for each student. For more information, please visit BrightmontAcademy.com, call 636.237.2702 or email Cathy.Westbrook@brightmontacademy.com.

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Healthy Lifestyle

A Little Shot of Wisdom ADULT IMMUNIZATIONS SAVE LIVES

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mmunizations have saved countless lives and have helped keep children and adults healthy. Infectious diseases controlled in the United States as a result of regular vaccines include: polio, measles, mumps, rubella (German measles), pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus and diphtheria. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, most childhood vaccines are 90 to 99 percent effective in preventing disease, and if a vaccinated child does get the disease, the symptoms are usually much less serious than in a child who hasn’t been vaccinated. People with specific health problems may need to avoid or postpone getting some vaccines; it is best to consult a physician in these rare circumstances.

As adults, we have a tendency to forget about the importance of our own vaccinations. We “forget” due to the demands of our everyday lives or simply because we have an aversion to shots. Unfortunately, for some adults, the only reminders we have are when it is too late and we have already contracted a serious illness or when a loved one unexpectedly succumbs to a preventable condition. Many adults are not informed about to the need to stay current on vaccinations. Even if you were vaccinated as a child, you may still need to get re-vaccinated because some immunizations cease to protect you over time. Other factors such as age and lifestyle can also put you at risk for certain health conditions. The following schedule is a guideline as to what vaccinations you may need at certain points in your adult life.

*Adult Immunization Schedule: Adults in their 20s Seasonal Influenza Vaccine -- Yearly Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis Booster Vaccine – Every 10 years Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine – Up to age 26 Meningococcal Vaccine – Discuss with your doctor or nurse if you are a college student or military recruit. Adults in their 30s Seasonal Influenza Vaccine – Yearly Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis Booster Vaccine – Every 10 years Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine – if series is incomplete Meningococcal Vaccine – Discuss with your doctor or nurse if you are a college student or military recruit. Adults in their 40s Seasonal Influenza Vaccine – Yearly Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis Booster Vaccine – Every 10 years Adults in their 50s Seasonal Influenza Vaccine – Yearly Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis Booster Vaccine – Every 10 years Adults in their 60s Seasonal Influenza Vaccine – Yearly Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis Booster Vaccine – Every 10 years Pneumococcal Vaccine – One time only Herpes Zoster Vaccine – (to prevent shingles) – One time only

Adults in their 70s Seasonal Influenza Vaccine – Yearly Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis Booster Vaccine – Every 10 years Pneumococcal Vaccine – One time only Herpes Zoster vaccine – (to prevent shingles) – One time only Adults in their 80s Seasonal Influenza Vaccine – Yearly Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis Booster Vaccine – Every 10 years Pneumococcal Vaccine – One time only Herpes Zoster Vaccine – (to prevent shingles) – One time only Adults above 90 Check your physician's recommendations

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eeping track of your immunization record is an important step in K making sure you are protected from any unforeseen illnesses down the road. It can also help minimize any hassles should you need access to it at a moment's notice. If you are unsure as to where to obtain your records, it is always best to begin with your physician's office. * Some information provided from the Personal Health Guide and Body/Mind Monthly product copyrighted by Aegis Health Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. For more information on immunizations or to find a physician who can provide them for you and your family, visit StLukes-StL.com.

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Home Matters

Old House In Hog Hollow CELEBRATE A 37-YEAR, LOCAL SHOPPING TRADITION ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN BABB Betty Brandt

Old House In Hog Hollow 14319 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017 314.469.1019 OldHouseInHogHollow.com 2015 marked the 37th year of business for Old House In Hog HolJuly low, in Chesterfield. Since July 1978, Betty Brandt has seen trans-

ly moved and placed onto a new foundation; instead, she took the opportunity to relocate the business to its current location, in the formational changes happen in the world. Some things don’t change Queatham House of 1859. Brandt chose to have the “new” building – at the Old House, you will experience a genuine love for customers, painted, using classic, historic colors; several major restoration projservice excellence and an unyielding desire to satisfy with a smile. In ects were performed to welcome customers to step back in time and addition to the area’s most unique shopping experience, Old House of- experience shopping the way it was meant to be. fers beautiful furniture, collectibles, primitives, folk art, pewter, lamps, I personally visit Old House In Hog Hollow every month; each time, I Americana and seasonal items. You will experience timeless and clas- discover new, unique items and collections I have never seen anywhere sic customer service; Betty and her team dedicate themselves to mak- else. Betty and her team continuously infuse new items into the mix and ing friends and serving customers every day. “Customers have become apply their considerable decorating skills to celebrate into the seasons. friends, and those friends have become mothers and grandmothers,” One of Betty’s favorite locally made collections is ASL Pewter; every says Brandt. Betty fondly shared a comment from a customer who told piece is hand made by Thomas and Patricia Hooper in Ste. Genevieve, her, “I remember going to Old House Mo. The designs of the beautiful in Hog Hollow with my mother every pewter are based on historical lines weekend as a child.” or are original creations, and accordIn 1978, Old House In Hog Hollow ing to Betty, ASL Pewter produces was located just down the street from “the best pewter in the country.” Old the current location at 14319 Olive House In Hog Hollow carries a large Blvd. Within the home’s 12 rooms selection of ASL Pewter products, were rented spaces with antiques for which are as beautiful to look at as sale by individual businesswomen. they are functional. Betty converted one of the rooms to Locally Made ASL Pewter Collection Betty has business ownership in unique and new gifts, and the new her family DNA – her family owned business model began. Over the next decade, as the spaces became grocery stores, nightclubs, and even a laundromat. For almost 40 years, available, Betty focused her creativity on theme rooms; each themed Betty has been personally attending to her customers at Old House In room sang the praises of Betty’s classic and beautiful decorative Hog Hollow. “I love being of service to my customers and I feel great touch. Floral. Stencil. Knitting. Lamps and shades. Antiques. All about the relationships that I have with my customers,” says Brandt. of the rooms provided Betty the opportunity to connect with her cus- One of her hallmark service skills is drawing upon her deep network tomers, serve their needs and build friendships. and extensive knowledge to get customers exactly what they want. BetIn 1993, as Chesterfield was rapidly expanding, the original home ty says that customers would tell her frequently that Old House In Hog of Old House In Hog Hollow was to be lost during the widening of Hollow was the first place to find the specific gift they wanted; now, they Olive Boulevard. Betty considered having the structure physical- don’t ask, Betty, “Can you get it?” – Customers know Betty CAN! 16

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Locally Made: Jewelry, Clothing and Accessories

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he talents of local craftspeople are visible in home boutiques and retail locations throughout Chesterfield. Locally made jewelry, clothing and accessories are available for purchase. These local artisans put their hearts and souls into making unique goods that Chesterfield residents can enjoy. De sig ne

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Joanne Safron Feissle is owner and designer with Designer Linx Jewelry. Designer Linx custom handcrafted artisan jewelry includes earrings, bracelets and necklaces made of pearls, gem stones, crystals, mixed metals, leather and silk. Feissle calls the pieces “wearable works of art.” Feissle says “My interest in jewelry design began years ago when I disassembled purchased jewelry to create an original design; I’ve always been artistic.” In 2002, the jewelry design process expanded. “I purchased wire, a variety of tools, findings and semi-precious gemstone beads to take my creativity to a new level,” Feissle says. “As I began wearing my creations, I received compliments and requests to make and sell my jewelry.” Today, she hosts office parties, home parties, fundraisers and holiday boutiques. “My passion for design has evolved, and I find myself in a constant state of learning new techniques to create that unique, one-of-a-kind design for others." In December 2008, she left a 21-year corporate career in retail sales and consumer marketing management to become a full-time artist. Feissle is an area resident, a regular at Chesterfield restaurants, parks and stores as well as at the Chesterfield amphitheater. “I have had the pleasure of participating as a vendor in the Chesterfield Earth Day event,” Feissle says. Her collection is available at Jeans Jackets & Jewels at Hilltown Village Center in Chesterfield. Joanne@DesignerLinxJewelry.com.

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Laurie Roethemeyer calls her line Design522. Roethemeyer started making jewelry 11 years ago as a hobby while working full-time for a commercial real estate company in St. Louis. “I started to sell Southern Living about 10 years ago for extra fun money and would give my jewelry away as attendance prizes but my customers would rather purchase my jewelry versus the product I was there to sell,” she says. “Since I enjoyed designing jewelry and found it was very therapeutic, I decided to start hosting home parties.” She’s been fortunate to have business owners approach her about designing jewelry for their retail locations. “I am now in four boutiques or studios - the Chesterfield location is at Jeans Jackets and

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Jewels in Hilltown Village,” Roethemeyer says. “I create unique designs in every price and age range and specialize in custom designs including birthstones on loved ones.” Her latest best seller is a hand stamped "Go Cards" Tiffany-style necklace or bracelet including a Swarovski crystal baseball. She has donated several of these for silent auctions, and they usually command a higher bid than the retail value. She can get a Swarovski football in any team color which can be used as a fundraiser for any high school. Roethemeyer named her business "Design522" because her birthday is May 22 (5/22). “I have been very blessed as I am doing something I love and have met some wonderful people during my journey,” she says. Roethemeyer created one-of-a-kind designs for all of the coaches wives, cheerleaders and previous owner, Georgia Frontiere, of the St. Louis Rams while Steve Spagnuolo was the coach. “Maria Spagnuolo discovered my jewelry at The Looking Glass in Lafayette Square and she hired me to create Swarovski crystal bracelets for all of the coaches’ wives,” she explains. “I created necklaces for all of the cheerleaders and a wire wrapped pendant for Georgia Frontiere - all in the Ram's colors.” Design522.com

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Km2 Accessories are designed by the firm’s founders, the three Gelber sisters: Megan Perry, Katelyn Meyer and Mattison Gelber. They custom-design crystal belts, headbands, bracelets and hats, and a percentage of the proceeds benefits sex trafficking victims. Katelyn says their styles are all their own but combine to create a fashion adventure to enhance your wardrobe, specializing in accessories assembled in the U.S. “At Km2, we are all about helping you find the right look to bring out your unique own style with just the right amount of cutting edge and class to help you be you,” she says. The sisters grew up in Chesterfield and their line launched in Los Angeles while they were living there for six years studying fashion and entertainment. “When we moved home, we continued to make our products in our home town and hire women in the Chesterfield area to produce our line,” Katelyn says.They currently work in the Ladue area. They sell in various boutiques across the St. Louis area and on their website. Their entire collection is available in Chesterfield at Jeans Jackets and Jewels and the Face and Body Salon. For sales and updates on Km2 Accessories, find them on Facebook.com/Km2Shoes-and-Accessories. ShopKm2.com

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SILLY ME DESIGNS Shannon Delhougne lives in Chesterfield and started Silly Me Designs after her third son was born. “I have been an avid crafter for many years,” she says. She also loves sewing, crafting and creating. “I was tired of not finding cute clothes for my boys so I started to make my own. I had owned a sewing machine since I was a teenager but it was now time for an embroidery machine. I was constantly stopped and asked where I bought these outfits. I explained that I had made them and then was immediately asked if I could make their child a one of a kind cre-

ation.” After more people were asking for her creations, Silly Me Designs was born. “I chose the name because my initials are SMD,” Delhougne says. “I began to branch out and make other custom items; baby gifts, purses, etc. My business was growing just by word of mouth.” She works out of a studio in her home which works out perfectly since she now has four sons. Her creations are only sold out of her home; her items are not sold in any boutique or online store. “Clients enjoy coming to my studio and picking out fabrics, colors, trims and fonts,” she says. “They get to use their imagination and help create their personalized item.” She has a Facebook page that she uses to show her latest creations. Facebook.com/SillyMeDesigns

KIM FLEIG JEWELRY DESIGNS Kim Fleig is a part time metalsmith; she’s lived in the area for more than 25 years. Fleig began her love of metal many years ago, with her dad making a spoon ring for her. “He’s a retired tool and die inspector from Boeing,” she says. “He still has the most awesome, messy workshop in a giant barn, and I’ve always enjoyed hanging around with him talking shop.” A few years ago as a birthday gift, her mom purchased a metals class for her at Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design. It was during Fleig’s many classes at Craft Alliance that she discovered her passion for the process of planning, collaborating, and forging that blossomed into this creative outlet. Fleig uses traditional metalworking techniques in her jewelry, such as piercing, soldering and hand fabrication of settings. She frequents many mineral and gem shows and rock shops throughout Missouri and the mountains of Colorado, always in search of an inspiring stone, for a unique setting. Examples of Kim’s jewelry and contact information can be found on her website and items can be purchased at the new Chesterfield Antique Mall at 16635 Old Chesterfield Road. She also always welcomes the opportunity to commission custom pieces and keeps a variety of beautiful stones on hand. KimFleig.Wordpress.com August 2015 | Chesterfield Lifestyle

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rtisan products to beautify Chesterfield homes are the specialty of various local crafters. THE QUEENS’ JEWELS

Candice Cherry, was born and raised in Chesterfield. She calls herself the “chief jeweled officer (CJO)” of The Queens’ Jewels, a collection of jeweled wine glasses. Cherry Don Janine Vires & Canice is aided by her mother-inCherry na Lovett Designs law, Janine Vires, a 30-year Chesterfield resident and the “chief jeweled financial officer (CJFO).” Candice and Janine opened The Queens’ Jewels in November of 2014. Candice is a stay-at-home mom and Janine is retired after owning several businesses. The Queen’s Jewels “The Queens’ Jewels was founded on the idea that wine glasses should not be plain and boring, but beautiful and full of sparkle to compliment life’s beauty,” Cherry says. “These glasses are created to represent individual personalities, moments in time, and serve as great conversation pieces.” Each piece is branded with their wine charm logo. They also customize their jewels to fit the glass accordingly. “Our five-year plan is to have expanded across the 50 states and possibly tap into the international market,” Cherry explains. At present, they have customers in 24 states and Canada. The pair says it’s important to give back to the local community, and they’re proud to support Friends of Kids with Cancer, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. They can be followed on Facebook at Facebook.com/ TheQueensJewels and on Instagram@The_Queens_Jewels for their upcoming event schedule. Their jeweled wine glass collection can be purchased in Chesterfield at The Tack Trunk and Polka Dot Peonies, (online only) and in Ellisville at Veritas Gateway 20

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to Food & Wine, as well as Country Outfitter (a national online site). Their products are available via phone at 314.616.1904 or by email at JeweledWineglasses@gmail.com. The collection can also be viewed at Etsy.com/Shop/JeweledWineglasses. Local shoppers can save on shipping by calling or emailing an order. PALE PINEAPPLE DESIGN & ACCESSORIES

Amanda Tamme lives in Chesterfield and is owner of Pale Pineapple Design & Accessories, a home décor/interior design firm. “I went to college to study interior design and have always enjoyed hunting for cute home accessories,” she says. “Now that I am a stay-at-home mom with young kids, I wanted to find a way to still do something creative in the design field that might one day become a full time job and that’s how Pale Pineapple began.” Pale Pineapple is about sharing ideas to help people design at home and offering accessory kits that can be added to any home decor. “On my Facebook page, I offer design tips, explaining photos of decor and what goes into creating that parAmanda Tamme ticular look,” Tamme says. Anyone can click on the photos tab at the top of the Facebook page to see albums that show the accessory kits that are for sale. “I shop at resale stores mostly and find great decorative items Pale Pineapple that I then put together into a design kit. What I love is the originality of each kit. There’s only one and no one else will have one like it.” For more information, shoppers can send her a message through Facebook. com/PalePineappleD e sign &Accessories.

Sherry Devine SIMPLY DEVINE

Sherry Devine is designer for her Simply Devine decorating company. She’s lived in the area for 40 years, graduating from Rockwood School District, as did her husband, his parents and her children. “I started making deco-mesh, grapevine and other wreaths about a year ago after I was asked to donate some auction items for a couple of charities,” Devine Simply Devine says. “I would make a seasonal wreath whenever I was asked to donate and also started making gifts for family and friends. Before I knew it, I was being asked to make wreaths for charities and also individuals who had become familiar with my designs through word of mouth. I then decided to open Simply Devine and it has been non-stop since then.” Devine also creates custom party décor, including custom banners, party favors, hats and centerpieces. “I made 50 centerpieces for the St. Louis County Police Association and just completed Fourth of July party decorations for a Chesterfield resident," she says. "The majority of my work involves the residents of Chesterfield, Ballwin and Wildwood, but I also have some as far away as Imperial." Devine also works a full-time job in Chesterfield. She has recently started shipping creations to out-of-state locations. “I mostly sell through the Chesterfield/Ballwin/Eureka Swap site, my Facebook page Facebook.com/SimpleeDevyn and by word of mouth from repeat customers,” she says. “This fall, I will be doing several area craft shows, including Marquette High School on Oct. 17. I am in negotiations with two area consignment shops to feature my work in their stores.” Devine says her most popular wreaths are any with a monogram, a Fourth of July Uncle Sam hat and a St. Louis Cardinal theme. She also has conducted three classes on wreath-making, donating her time and some materials to teach others. “I think part of my success is the fact that I have never forgotten that my business started by being charitable and I have tried to remember that, conduct my business fairly and responsibly, and continue to donate many homemade items whenever I am called to do so,” Devine says.

painting techniques that she uses when she re-purposes furniture and designs wall art and other home decor items. Additionally, Lovett encourages other artists through her painting classes offered through Wood Icing located in Chesterfield Mall. The paint brush is not her only art form as she uses her power saw to cut out letters and symbols from old Readers Digest books and wood. Donna sells her work at Fleur de Chic and Chesterfield Antique Mall located respectively at 16636 and 16635 Old Chesterfield Road in Chesterfield. “Every piece of furniture tells a story and I like to be part of the story,” Lovett says.

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Derrick and Sheila Spalt are the owners/operators of Barn Again Reclaimed Furniture based in Chesterfield. They specialize in creating rustic tables and decorative pieces from reclaimed barn wood. It all started when they were sitting in their favorite Chesterfield restaurant, Babbo's Spaghetteria, admiring the rustic tables and atmosphere, contemplating what to do with their spare time after recently becoming empty nesters. Explains Derrick, “Sheila said, 'Why don’t you make us one of those cool tables?'” With family and friends living in historic Ste. Genevieve, they had access to plenty of old reclaimed wood and began experimenting making tables and giving them away. Once requests started coming in, they decided to turn it into a part-time business, and Barn Again was born. “I have always been very adamant about not wasting or throwing things away, whether it’s food, old wood, or anything,” Derrick says. “So using old barn wood to make tables that people love is very fulfilling for me.” The most challenging part, at first, was every time Derrick would make a table to sell, Sheila would find a place for it in their home and not want to part with it. Word of mouth quickly created a lot of business for Barn Again and even secured tables in several Dierberg’s MarBarn Again kets f loral departments as display pieces. Barn Again tables are featured at Chesterfield Antique Mall at 16635 Old Chesterfield Road.

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Parkway School District graduate Donna Lovett says she thrives on creativity and has spent many years in the West County area sharing her artistic talent. Her skills are best displayed with her surface

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HISTORY OF FARMING AND THE HARVEST IN CHESTERFIELD ARTICLE AIMEE PELLET | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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’m not normally the type of person who adorns my car with bumper stickers. I do have one, though. It simply asks, “Who’s your farmer?” Many of us spend a great deal of time thinking about food. We anxiously anticipate a meal at a gourmet restaurant. We run to the grocery store to grab a last minute dinner or we might opt for carryout when we’ve had a long day. But how many of us truly stop to think about where our food comes from? Chesterfield’s literal and figurative roots are in farming, but with the growth of the city, many of those farms have slowly disappeared over time. Some do remain though and now, during the harvest season, is the best time to take a look around and think about locally grown food. During the earliest years of the Chesterfield community, there were some large farms with hired workers. But most were family farms that operated on a subsistence level. That is, farms were very small and the family used much of the farm’s yield for their own needs, with little left over to sell. By the turn of the century, some aspects of farming had become more mechanized thanks to the Industrial Revolution. Of course, even family farms expanded in size somewhat during this period—albeit still small compared to most farms today—as more food was needed for an expanding population, many of whom were moving to cities and no longer growing their own provisions. Corn, wheat and soybeans, as well as numerous varieties of fruits and vegetables, were (and still are) the primary crops of Chesterfield. Many farms dotted the bluffs of Chesterfield. In fact, the home you are sitting in right now may once have been the field of a local farmer.

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Since the soil in the river bottoms tends to be the most fertile, thanks to the restorative effects of occasional flooding from the nutrient rich river water, many farms were also located in these areas. Families put in the most hours and hardest work during the harvest season. Two primary activities this time of year were threshing and shelling. Threshing, which referred to wheat and shelling, which pertained to corn, were the processes of removing the grain from the shaft and stalk or cob respectively. Early threshing was achieved by beating wheat on the ground. Eventually horse-powered threshing machines were invented and later gasoline powered threshers took over. However, even those required a lot of human work. My great-aunt, Lois, described the process to me. “During big farm events such as shelling corn or threshing wheat, the community would share the use of expensive equipment needed for the job. Neighbors and perhaps some hired workers would gather with the equipment at one farm, work there until they were finished and then move on to the next farm. These were large gatherings that people often looked forward to. Even though they involved a lot of work, it also allowed the opportunity to socialize with neighbors.” Men were not the only ones who put in long hours. My great-aunt, Lil, wrote the following in a postcard to my grandmother in 1940. “I got to bed at midnight last night. Then I had to get up early this morning and come out and help Aunt Rosie thresh all day. I’m about ready for bed now at 7 o’clock. I’m waiting to see what Bing Crosby will sing.” Of course, someone had to feed all of the hungry workers throughout the day. In an oral history interview, my great-grand-

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mother, Lena Hoefer, recounted how much work women put in, particularly during the late summer and early autumn months. “Usually a farm wife would rise early, her husband providing the wood for the cookstove, and ready her dough for the day’s baking. If it was a busy time of year, such as a harvest, when extra men might be working, she would be baking bread and pies in quantity. A large breakfast of: eggs, bread, homemade jellies, fried potatoes with onions, bacon, ham or sausage and possibly oatmeal along with coffee and fresh milk was served. At mid-morning a ‘snack’ was taken to the fields (often by the children), of sandwiches or pies.” These were popular and an early form of fast food that could be eaten on the go, as daylight hours were precious and halting work was not an option. If you think the stream of homemade food ended there, think again. Lena continued, “A large lunch-dinner was served at noon and another snack in mid-afternoon. Supper was a lighter meal, possibly some leftover meat from the day, with more fried potatoes, vegetables, tomatoes, onions, etc.” If that seems like a lot of food, take a look at the photos of the men, women and children taking part in this process. It gives an idea of the caloric expenditure required for such work, as no one really seemed overweight, despite large quantities of food throughout the day. The work that went into preparing a day’s meals must have been exhaustive to say the least, considering that the women made everything from scratch. Can you imagine facing the pile of dishes that needed to be washed after preparing a day-long meal such as that without a dishwasher? I’m sure that’s where the children came into the picture. Also, women weren’t cooking in an air-conditioned

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kitchen, but often a “summer” kitchen, a separate building away from the main house, designed to keep the living quarters cooler and away from the heat of the wood cookstove. And, of course, the entire cooking process would begin again the following morning. When harvest was finished, there was still more work to be done as men took surplus crops to area markets, sometimes as far away as Soulard. They also began making straw bales from the leftover wheat shafts, which provided winter bedding for their livestock. And since not all of the fruits and vegetables could be consumed during harvest, despite the lengthy days’ menus, women turned to canning and preserving all of that produce! I’m proud that my dad was a farmer and that I grew up on a farm. It instilled in me a sense that everything we eat comes from somewhere, whether it is real food from a farm or processed food from a factory. Farming and farmers are important, not only to our history, but to our everyday lives today. Where we get our food and who provides it is essential to keep in mind. In an age of industrial food processing, sometimes it is healthier for both our bodies and our economy to look closer to home to find our food. We have the luxury of not needing to thresh our own wheat; that doesn’t mean we can’t take the time to explore some of the local farms that are still in the area. Two nearby farms, open to the public on a regular basis, are Thies Farms--ThiesFarm.com and Rombach Farms--RombachFarms.com or check out the seasonal farmers' markets--AmericanTowns.com/Mo/Chesterfield-Local-Food for a listing. August 2015 | Chesterfield Lifestyle

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Westhampton

$459,000

$445,000

97%

3/3

Nooning Tree

$495,000

$482,000

97%

3/1

Picardy

$495,000

$490,000

99%

3/1

Westchester Place

$500,000

$495,000

99%

3/1

Paddington Hill

$530,000

$506,000

95%

3/1

Westmeade Villas

$514,900

100%

2/1

Wildhorse Village

$549,000

$540,000

98%

2/2

Forest Hills Club Estates

$635,000

$610,000

96%

119

3/1

Kehrs Mill Trails

$689,000

$657,750

95%

3/1

Oaks at Forest Hills

$675,000

$660,000

98%

250

5/1

Pine Creek

$750,000

$730,000

97%

5/1

Pine Creek

$779,900

$765,000

98%

4/1

Pine Creek

$789,000

$770,500

98%

5/1

Brook Hill Estates

$829,000

$840,000

101%

4/1

This data is a sampling of sold properties from 6-1-2015 through 6-30-2015. Source: MLS system.

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AUGUST 4

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES--TRILOGY

AUGUST 12

FAUST PARK

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce wants you to get ready for a fastpaced evening of dancing and toe-tapping as you are greeted with songs from all genres as the band Trilogy performs. Admission is FREE. Bring your chairs, blankets and your dancing shoes! Cuisine from various food trucks available for purchase starting at 5 p.m. ChesterfieldMoChamber.com.

PARKWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOLS

AUGUST 11

AUGUST 12

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES--BILLY PEEK

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Billy Peek is one of St. Louis' greatest music treasures. Admission is FREE. Bring your chairs and blankets. Cuisine from various food trucks available for purchase starting at 5 p.m. come early and enjoy the sounds of Jack Nations of "The Sleepers" at 5:15 p.m. ChesterfieldMoChamber.com.

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AUGUST 13 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

AUGUST 22

ROCKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOLS

SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES--7 BRIDGES BAND

The first day of school is just a short time away; it's time to make sure you have needed immunization records and physicals required for participation in sports activities. To confirm start/dismissal times for specific schools visit: Rockwood.K12.mo.us.

CHESTERFIELD AMPHITHEATER

AUGUST 15

The City of Chesterfield welcomes 7 Bridges Band is performing a remarkable tribute to The Police at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. This family friendly concert is FREE to the public as part of our Sounds of Summer Concert Series, presented by Renewal by Anderson. Chesterfield.mo.us

SUMMER DANCE CAMP FOR ADULTS

SEPTEMBER 4

PRESTIGE BALLROOM DANCING

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Learn the techniques to transform good dancers into GREAT dancers. This fun, amazing Summer Dance Camp for Adults features: Introduction to International Style, technique and figures. Cost $50/ person. For more information and to register, call 314.596.2188. Prestige-Ballroom.com

THE MIZZOU STORE CHESTERFIELD VALLEY

AUGUST 19

SEPTEMBER 11

Football games are the best time to paint Faurot Field black & gold. Come visit The Mizzou Store the Friday before Mizzou's home game vs Southeast Missouri (game on Saturday, Sept. 5) to celebrate 25 percent off your in-store purchase of Mizzou gear and gifts. 636.730.3100 TheMizzouStore.com

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING--CHESTERFIELD CHAMBER

CONGE FESTIVAL

ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE--WILDWOOD

BARAT ACADEMY

Join the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce members and guests for the August General Membership Meeting. Guest speaker St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger. 11 a.m. - New Member Networking, 11:15 a.m. - Networking & Registration, 12 p.m. - Lunch: Members $25; Guests $30. ChesterfieldMoChamber.com

Food Trucks, Carnival Game Booths with Prizes, Inflatables, Music, Raffles and more. American Red Cross Blood Drive (sponsored by the Barat NHS) 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Middle School Mixer (grades 6, 7, 8 only) All are invited. Festival is open to the public; FREE. BaratAcademy.org

AUGUST 21

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The Chesterfield Alliance for Positive Youth (CAPY) event is open to all Chesterfield area middle school students (6th, 7th and 8th grade). Parents are also welcome to stay and enjoy watching the kids have fun. Admission, pizza, soda, water and cookies are provided at no charge.

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St Louis Motorcars (636) 449-0000 stlmotorcars.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS Taste of St Louis (314) 614-5653 tastestl.com

DANCE

Prestige Ballroom (314) 596-2188 prestige-ballroom.com

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS

Chesterfield Valley Dental (636) 537-5240 chesterfieldvalleydental.com

M & J Fitness Inc (636) 552-9910 jazzercise.com Medi-Weightloss Clinics (636) 536-9679 mediweightloss.com

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS Henry Plumbing Kitchen & Bath Galleries (636) 532-3303 henryplumbing.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS ATA Academy- Chesterfield (636) 532-4282 stlata.com

Kays-Anderson Realty LLC (314) 775-2050 ChooseKim.com

The Bug Lady (314) 494-9726 thebugladystl.com

SPECIALTY SHOPS

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES

AMG Corporate Offices (636) 532-1900 amgcorporateoffices.com

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Old House in Hog Hollow (314) 469-1019 oldhouseinhoghollow.com

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HOME DESIGN & FINANCIAL SERVICES & FURNISHINGS PLANNING Dau Home Furnishings Moneta Group (636) 787-4700 monetagroup.com

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everal years back, when First, after supplying my teens were younger them with a cell-phone and kids, they wanted spending going over safety rules, they money. Don't get me wrong, took to the streets...in our they still want spending monneighborhood. The beautiful ey, but they have more choices glass bead bracelets--30-40 and opportunities to make their at a time--were all arranged on own money as teens that they a long, hand-carved walking stick; didn't have available to them as the kids looked like they were acting elementary school kids. I found myout a scene, from Peter and the Wolf, self in a pickle. I didn't like the idea of an with one kid on each end of the stick and WOR allowance for household chores because my the others leading the way. The children had DS LIBBY MULLEN thought was everyone contributes to the load just practiced their sales pitches, and decided they would because...not because they were paid to do so. Also, having sev- take turns doing the talking. eral children, coming up with allowance money, just for the sake of The first day of selling--which was actually two hours--the kids came them having allowances, would have been a real challenge. running back home with $125.00! They had stars in their eyes and were I knew though, that the kids needed to have experience with so pumped! Talking at the same time and in feverish pitches, they teamed their own money to learn how to budget and spend and when to tell the tales of their selling adventures. After the hoopla died down not to spend...from this quandary is where their "Bead Brace- a bit, I explained it was time for them to pay for the materials so that I lets" business was born. could purchase more to keep the business running and well-stocked with I purchased a slew of beautiful, recycled glass beads and reels of wa- inventory. I had them figure out the math on the cost of making the 25 terproof, elastic cord and we began experimenting to find the best bracelets they sold. They paid me, and divided the profits among the four method of bracelet construction to be quick to produce--easy enough of them...$25.00 each. You would have thought they'd won the lottery. for the kids to make them-- and to be sturdy and marketable as well. They had "the bug" now, after experiencing the fruits of their This process allowed the kids to learn the process of trial and error, labors...they couldn't wait to get back out selling. This time they the importance of producing quality products and the art of placing the worked their way through the other side of the neighborhood, inright sizes, colors and bead types together, in a pleasing order. Once we cluding their grandparents' house. They sold many before getting got our methods down pat, the kids and I would sit around a card table to Nana's and Gaga's house, and of course sold a few to them. and spend two evenings each week making the bracelets. Each new I received a phone call from my mother before the kids even bracelet turned out even more beautiful than the next. They enjoyed made it home. "You are raising a family of little peddlers, I see." I sharing their ideas and showing their siblings their bracelet creations. laughed and explained what we were doing and why we were doing The kids always looked forward to the planned bracelet making times it, and also that the kids preferred to be called "entrepreneurs." and often chose to make additional ones outside of the group times. Such valuable, lasting lessons came from our time running "Bead I acted as the business manager and the quality control supervisor. I Bracelets." The older kids have outgrown it now, but I still have a supplied the materials and guidance. I helped them understand why stock of beads and elastic cord for the younger ones to start up we set our pricing as we did--to cover materials and have some profits soon...So, if you see several kids skipping through our Chesterfield to share between them. I tied and sealed the bracelets to ensure quali- neighborhoods while balancing a long stick wrapped in beautifully ty and repeat business. The children did the bulk of the actual creation colored glass bead bracelets...those would be my "litttle peddlers." and construction. They also did ALL of the selling. Just remember, today's "little peddlers" are tomorrow's entrepreneurs. 34

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