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Kids and Pets Edition AUGUST 2020 Can’t Handle the Cuteness! Hello Boca Raton! This issue is quite the treat. (And not just dog treats!) We have rounded up the cutest kids and pets and put them all over these pages for you to enjoy. Brace yourself; they may be too cute to handle! We are delighted to have Author Sharon Caldwell Peddie share with us her families heartwarming story about kids, pets and quarantine. Speaking of kids, it's never too early to teach them about finances. Be sure to checkout "Teaching kids
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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020
FEATURES 10 Cozy Spaces for our Pets Creating a safe space for our furry friends to play and relax
16 Tomato Mania with Chef Laura Todd Summer-time Flat Bread and Tomato Chutney
24 Kids, Pets and Quarantine Our “empty nest” now filled with adult children and a new puppy!
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30 Teaching our kids how to Budget Skills to help set your child up for Financial Succes
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Renovate & Refine
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Culinary Creations
21 DIY 24 Animal Kingdom 26 Travel Destination 30 Financial Buzz 33 Local Limelight 34 Locally Owned
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RENOVATE & REFINE
COZY SPACES FOR OUR PETS CREATING A SAFE SPACE FOR OUR FURRY FRIENDS TO PLAY AND RELAX
ARTICLE ASHLEY TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA PAIGE
WELCOMING YOUR PET INTO YOUR HOME IS SUCH AN EXCITING TIME! These little bundles of love can bring us so much enjoyment with their endless cuddles and appreciation. What pet owner would not want to make sure that their furry family members know how much they are cared for? Fortunately, there are a variety of different designs that you can use to create pet spaces that really go the extra mile. With these ideas, you can offer your pets both cozy and luxury spaces that will create the perfect pet home. Which ones will fit you and your pets best? BUILD A ‘CATIO’! The weather here in Florida certainly encourages many people and their pets to spend as much time outside as possible. Unfortunately, there are also many dangers for your pets that you want to protect them from. A fantastic ‘catio’ may be just the solution!
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RENOVATE & REFINE (CONTINUED) This screened-in porch can be elaborately designed just for your pets. With canopies overhead to provide relief from the hot Florida sun while the screens keep out predators but allow fresh air to stream through, your pets can enjoy the great outdoors, without the danger. As an added bonus, if you build an animal door that connects your main house to this outdoor space, it will allow your pets to enjoy some fresh air whenever they want, even if you have to leave the house for a bit. TAKE THE DOG HOUSE TO THE NEXT LEVEL Dog houses make it easy for you to provide your dog with some shelter while they are outside, but for those who want to make sure their dogs really enjoy life, there are plenty of ways to take the classic structures to the next level. Dog owners let their creative prowess really shine by designing dog houses that look like miniature versions of their own majestic homes, complete with multiple levels and cozy cushions for lounging. You can add a bit of fun to your doghouse through slides and other popular dog toys. If you do create a multilevel doghouse, consider offering them a slide to get down alongside the stairs that would allow them to get right back up again. MAKE IT EASY FOR THE DOG TO ENJOY THEIR GROOMING RIGHT AT HOME Make your pet even more comfortable by building them their own little doggy spa! Complete with a tile or stone bathing area, a dog-sized sprayer, and a pet-friendly space, these small spas will make it easy to keep your dog clean, happy, and smelling fresh. There are a variety of designs to choose from, depending upon the size of your dog. Consider whether you want your pup to be able to walk into the bathing area themselves, or if they should be lifted up into it so that no one has to bend over to give them a good bath. BUILD YOUR DOG’S OWN SPACE RIGHT INTO THE HOME Many pet owners use dog beds and similar cushions to make their dogs feel more cozy and ready to lounge around the house, as their human family members lie on couches. However, with a few simple steps, you can create comfortable dog lounging areas that are built right into the home! Pet spaces can be built into a variety of areas. Carving out space under the stairs that can be trimmed with comfortable dog furniture and blankets to make it a stylish dog space. You can also use storage spaces, such as large cabinets, to design a dog-friendly space. Removing the door and creating a more relaxed space for your pet can help you create a dog-friendly home that does not detract from the decor of the rest of the home. Pets add so much joy to our lives. These furry family members provide their owners with endless love and companionship. If you want to take your pet’s accommodations to the next level and ensure that they live the life of a pampered pet, there are a number of options for making them more comfortable. As you design your pet’s space, see which ones of these ideas might help your furry friends experience a relaxed life of luxury. 12
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CULINARY CREATIONS
SUMMER-TIME FLAT BREAD AND TOMATO CHUTNEY
Tomato Mania with Chef Laura Todd
ARTICLE LAURA TODD | PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEY TAYLOR
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Summer Grilled Margherita Flat Bread
Pizza Appetizer FOR ALL YOU DIE-HARD TOMATO FANS, THESE BABIES ARE NOW IN SEASON! Check out Chef Laura Todd’s recipes celebrating these red gems. Pick some up during your next visit to the farmers’ market and whip up some tomato-licious recipes.
INGREDIENTS + (1) Bag of store bought Raw Pizza Dough (found in bakery section) + 1 oz of All Purpose Flour + 2 oz of Olive Oil + 1 pinch of Course Sea Salt + 1 pinch of Garlic Powder + 1 Ripe Heirloom Beef Steak Tomato (sliced thin and place on paper towel to absorb moisture)
+ 6 oz Ball of Mozzarella Cheese (sliced thin) + 1 pkg of Fresh Basil Leaves
DIRECTIONS Step #1 Roll out your ball of pizza dough on dry and floured surface. Roll out and stretch the dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut the dough into (10) smaller pieces. Step #2 Let the dough rest for 10 min. Brush both sides of dough with Olive Oil & Sea Salt Step #3 Heat Grill --or-- Stove Top Grill Pan to Medium heat Step #4 Place dough on Grill for 1 to 2 min -- Flip and grill the other side 1 to 2 min -- Turn off grill when finished. Step #5 Place the pizza crusts on cutting board to cool and begin to add toppings. Distribute sliced mozzarella all over pizzas and then add your sliced tomatoes on top. Season with sea salt & garlic powder to taste. Step #6 Place pizza back on the warm grill to melt cheese. 2 to 3 min. Step #7 Remove pizza from the grill and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve & enjoy! CONTINUED >
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Easy Sweet & Tangy
Tomato Chutney INGREDIENTS
+ 1 pound ripe tomatoes, *chopped + 1 Tbsp minced garlic + 1/4 cup chopped onions + 1/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup white sugar + 1 cup white balsamic vinegar + 1/4 tablespoon pickling salt + 1 lemon, zested and juiced + 1/2 Tbsp of Parsley + Salt & Pepper to taste
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FUN PAPER CRAFT PROJECTS FOR YOU + YOUR KIDDO ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN
M AT E R I A L S + Cardboard + White crepe paper + Construction paper + Glue + Scissors + Beads, yarn, pom poms, etc.
DIRECTIONS 1. Take your cardboard and cut two pieces into the shape of a llama (we found a stencil online). Then, cut strips of cardboard the depth you want your llama to be. You’ll connect these to either side of the llama cutouts to enclose your piñata. 2. Glue your strip of cardboard all along the edge of one side of your llama, then glue to the other side. (Be sure to leave a hole you can close up later so you can fill it with your favorite candy!)
PIÑLLAMA
3. Starting at the neck, cover the front, back and sides of your llama with white crepe paper, cutting a slit every half inch or so to create the traditional piñata look. 4. Cover all remaining sides the neck and head with white construction paper, cut to fit your design. 5. Using construction paper, beads, pom poms, tassels, buttons, etc., add some flair to the rest of your llama! Bonus points for incorporating different shapes and textures into your final product. CONTINUED >
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DIY (CONTINUED)
M AT E R I A L S + Pink or coral construction paper + White construction paper + Black construction paper + Pink feathers + Glue + Scissors
DIRECTIONS 1. Using a stencil, cut out the pieces you’ll need for your flamingo from construction paper: Pink: 4-6 circles for the body (depending on how “fluffy” you want it), neck and legs White: Outline of the beak Black: Beak 2. Fold the circles in half and glue them all together back-to-back to create a sphere that looks like an accordion. 3. Glue the beak and white stripe to the neck, then glue the neck to a flat side of your inner-most circle. 4. Add the legs, a black dot for an eye and pink feathers for the ultimate flamin-goal.
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FLAMING OA L S
COSMIC PENCIL CUP
M AT E R I A L S + Cardboard + Construction Paper + Glue + Scissors + Markers
DIRECTIONS 1. Cut out the shapes for your rocket ship. You’ll need: (2) rocket bodies for the front and back of your ship, (2) fins, (1) nozzle, (1) nose cone, (3) rectangles for your pencil cup, and any additional cutouts for decorations, like windows. 2. Glue the your rectangular pieces to one side of your rocket ship, then glue the back on. You should have an open spot at the top where your pencils will go. 3. Glue the rest of your pieces to the front of your rocket and add embellishments as desired.
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ANIMAL KINGDOM
K i d s , Pe t s a n d Quarantine OUR “EMPTY NEST” NOW FILLED WITH ADULT CHILDREN AND A NEW PUPPY! ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY SHARON CALDWELL PEDDIE
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Finley Peddie
THE “KIDS AND PETS” CHAPTERS OF MY LIFE HAVE
Just in case it wasn’t chaotic enough: a few weeks into
BEEN SOME OF MY FAVORITES. I have absolutely loved
quarantine, we added a new puppy to the “empty nest”. Let’s
every moment of raising my three (now young adult)
call it a vulnerable Corona purchase. Having everyone around
daughters and a furry labrador retriever daughter too!
and our dinner table full again, we fell prey to the nostalgia
Sure, it’s been as messy and humbling as it’s been beau-
of it all. I’m pretty sure our grown daughters brought back
tiful, but I wouldn’t want to change a thing. It’s been filled
the old, “Please, please, please can we get a puppy?” They
with so much love and important life lessons.
had the same childhood promises to walk her and feed her
My oldest girls reached independence with their own
while they were back home. They even threw in they would
apartments in the last two years and my youngest headed
always help take care of her and dog sit when my hubby and
off to college. In what seemed like a snap of the fingers, we
I wanted to travel. We named her Finley, meaning Sunbeam.
had an empty nest that included losing our 14 year old lab.
She really was and is a warm, bright light we all needed.
The nest was quiet and empty....for a whopping 2 weeks.
In a few shorts weeks of quarantine, we had come full
Coronavirus seemed to pop up out of nowhere, sucker
circle. Kids and pets were in our home. Everything was
punching the world. We barely had time to feel sad about
loud. Everything was messy. Everything was beautiful.
our empty nest before it was suddenly full again. With
Quarantine wasn’t easy but it turned out to be an unex-
a quarantine lockdown, our daughters decided to come
pected, special gift. Weeks under the same roof and very little
back home so we could navigate the pandemic together.
access to the rest of the world, we got through it together.
Life still had to roll on, so we quickly turned our empty
We worked, studied, and exercised. We assured each other
nest into an office building for 4 , college annex and art
through the disappointments of cancelled plans and encour-
studio for one! We were now running our own “WeWork”,
aged each other’s mental fortitude. We had “Quarantine
housing the offices for a sportswear exec., writer, law-
Cuisine Saturday Nights,” learning to cook things we never
yer, dietitian and classrooms for a graphic arts major.
knew how. Falafel anyone? We barbequed and followed it up
Nothing funny about the Corona Pandemic, but all of us
with backyard dance parties. We welcomed and trained a
under the same roof again trying to make it all work was
new furry family member, all having the chance to bond with
very funny! My husband tagged me “the watercooler”
her. We laughed a lot. We shed some tears. We strengthened
because anytime anyone took a break, they seemed to
our family bond more than we ever thought we could.
find me--even on the days I was hiding. I didn’t get a lot
Coronatime showed us our “Kids and Pets” chapters
of writing done on Book #2 as the watercooler, but I got
were anything but over. We will just keep adding more
to know I’ll always have the treasured job of being where
family and more beautiful chapters to them.
they come to share their thoughts and feelings.
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TRAVEL DESTINATION
chill, relax , indulge! SLS RESORT BAHAMAS, A PLAYGROUND FOR PARENTS
ARTICLE AMANDA PAIGE PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEY TAYLOR
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SLS Resor t Bahamas ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN UNDERSTANDS THAT YOU ARE A BETTER PARENT IF YOU TAKE TIME OFF ONCE IN A WHILE. One way to take time off is to plan a get-away to SLS Resort Bahamas. The SLS Resort Bahamas offers a variety of ways to relax in a luxurious setting that will allow you to pamper yourself during your stay. BEAUTIFUL SCENERY The SLS Resort Bahamas has beautiful scenery for guest to enjoy. You can enjoy the scenery from your room balcony or spend a day outdoors browsing or playing. All 299 rooms at the resort include beautiful SLS signature bedding and Bahamian-designed furniture with walk-in rainfall showers. FIVE-STAR DINING The SLS Resort Bahamas offers guests a range of dining choices to tempt your palate and satisfy your taste buds. Choose from four different dining experiences that include: + Carna—A contemporary steakhouse concept helmed by the legendary butcher, Dario Cecchini. + Katsuya—A pairing of master sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi’s fresh takes on Japanese classics with design icon Philippe Starck’s sleek and sultry interior in a unique sushi restaurant. + Cleo Mediterráneo—Award-winning Chef Danny Elmaleh adapts his original Cleo menu with local ingredients to create delicious shareable plates, mezzes, flatbreads and handcrafted cocktails. + Fi'lia—Discover honest Italian food featuring fresh ingredients from the hearth and simplicity of handmade artisanal breads and pasta. AMENITIES You can spend your days at poolside, grabbing lunch from the Bungalow Bar & Grill. If you need a break from the sun, come indoors and spend time at the Monkey Bar or the rooftop Sky Bar. At night, visit Bond, a luxurious nightclub with a DJ and state-of-the-art sound system. Other amentias include unlimited golf, seven beautifully designed Baha Mar pools, on-site shopping, Baha Mar Casino, ESPA Spa, racket club and water activities.
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TRAVEL DESTINATION (CONTINUED)
DESTRESS IN BODY AND MIND If you travel to the SLS Resort Bahamas to destress, you are definitely in the right place. You can relax on the beach or participate in Bahamian excursions. You can even swim with the dolphins. Work out your stress playing tennis or by enjoying a day of golf. For pampering your mind and body, ESPA offers a full range of massage options as well as facials, tension release, serenity treatments, and nail care. You can select the spa treatments personalized to your needs. Guests can also enjoy artwork from the Permanent Art Collection or participate in authentic art classes for a change of pace. Or visit the Sanctuary, a home for stingrays, sea turtles, and other wildlife. RETURN HOME REJUVENATED After your stay at the SLS Resort Bahamas, you will return home rejuvenated and reconnected with your spouse. And you will bring that new energy home to share with your family.
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teaching our kids how to budget
FINANCIAL BUZZ
SKILLS TO HELP SET YOUR CHILD UP FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS
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HAPPILY, IT'S EASIER THAN YOU THINK TO TEACH YOUR KIDS
CHORES FOR CHILDREN AGES 10 AND UP
ABOUT BUDGETING. Even children as young as 5 years old can
+ Making simple meals
learn which toys they can afford and which ones require an informal
+ Sweeping and mopping floors
savings account. And household and community chores can help
+ Taking trashcans to the curb
older kids learn how to manage their earnings. Just like it does for
+ Helping with lawn and garden chores
adults, budgeting for kids begins with landing an initial job. In your
+ Cleaning an entire room
role as parent, you will become their first employer. Here’s what we suggest in the way of chores for younger children:
COMMUNITY JOBS FOR OLDER CHILDREN Once children move into their middle-school and early teen years,
CHORES FOR 4- AND 5-YEAR-OLDS Young kids can take on more responsibility than you think.
they’re capable of taking on much more responsibility, including completing simple community projects and jobs outside the home.
Assigning paid chores like the ones listed below will help set them
+ Shoveling snow or mowing grass for neighbors
on the path to financial awareness:
+ Petsitting
+ Picking up toys
+ Housesitting
+ Sorting toys into bins
+ Caring for mail or newspapers when a neighbor is away
+ Scooping dry food into a pet dish
+ Delivering newspapers
+ Emptying a small wastebasket + Stacking storybooks on a shelf
TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT BUDGETING You can help your child tweak their money skills by teaching
CHORES FOR KIDS AGES 6 TO 9 + Folding laundry + Setting or clearing a table + Hanging up their own clothes
sound financial strategies. Mastering this skill at a young age will prove immensely helpful in adulthood. . If you teach your kids about budgeting while they’re still young, you’ll set them up for financial success in later life!
+ Making toast or preparing cold cereal
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W E L CO M E T O, M Y C O R P O R AT E J E T ARTICLE MARTI SCHNURR WITH ERIKA LORENZO | PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEY TAYLOR WHO IS MY CORPORATE JET?
WHY USE MY CORPORATE JET?
We are family owned and operated. The Director of
My Corporate Jet owns our aircraft and therefore
Operations has 40 years in the aviation industry as a pilot,
their is no owner approval required, which means
mechanic and aircraft owner. We make it a point to hire
we can take off much faster. Being a small company
pilots with thousands of hours in flight hours.
allows our service to be personable and flexible with cancellations. We train our pilots thoroughly and
WHAT DOES MY CORPORATE JET DO?
update training regularly. We are constantly refurbish-
We are an air charter operator with three mid-size jets,
ing the interior of all the airplanes. All flights include
which we own, ready to take off at a moments notice. We
standard catering, beverages and on board snacks at
provide passenger, cargo and emergency transport services.
no extra charge.
We can also manage any aircraft. Our flights include standard catering, beverages and snacks at no extra charge.
HOW DOES YOUR BUSINESS WORK? PROGRAMS, MEMBERSHIPS, PAYMENT
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED / WHO ARE YOUR CUSTOMERS?
OPTIONS SUCH AS FINANCING? We do not offer memberships at the moment but we
We are located in Fort Lauderdale but we can hop over
have considered fractional ownership with some of the
to any South Florida airport easily. We fly anywhere within
aircraft. We accept CC to hold a flight and wire transfers
the Americas (North & South) and the Caribbean. We work
to pay for the flight, in full, prior to departure. However
mostly with brokers but our target market is everyone over the
we are flexible with established customers and in some
age of 18 with an annual income of $1 million, who either loves
cases we do offer payment terms.
to travel or travels for work, as well as corporate travelers. CityLifestyle.com/BocaStyle
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LOCALLY OWNED
VIBROACOUSTIC T H E R A PY
ARTICLE TRACY MCDONOUGH, MSW, LMT
VIBROACOUSTIC THERAPY HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR MANY
of vibrational therapy on children with disabilities and in 1997 The
YEARS AS BEING A NON-INVASIVE, HOLISTIC APPROACH
National Institute of Health published their study on the use of vibro-
TO REDUCING STRESS AND ANXIETY USING LOW LEVEL
acoustic therapy to reduce pain.
FREQUENCIES AND THERAPEUTIC MUSIC. Music is delivered
As the founder/owner of a holistic wellness center as well as a
through a transducer that is inside of a cushion or mattress. When a
cancer survivor, it has been my passion to find more natural healing
person sits or lies down, the frequencies in the music help align the
modalities to assist clients in reducing stress and anxiety and prevent-
body through vibration. Children love the experience of the vibration
ing other dis-ease of the body. I have over 25 years of experience
and the music is soothing. This combination stimulates the nervous
with over 5000 clients in the fields of social work, massage therapy
system which effects the spine, brain stem and activate the limbic
and vibrational medicine with the most amazing results. Music and
system. It creates an entrainment between the mind and body which
instruments have been a part of my life since I was 4 and has always
takes the body out of sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) into
been very healing to me so when I learned about Vibroacoustic
parasympathetic nervous system (chill.) The nervous system calms,
Sound Therapy it was a natural path to journey on. As a Certified
muscles and tissue relax, blood vessels dilate, and the lymphatic path-
Vibroacoustic Sound Therapist, I use a sound lounge and cushion
ways open. These reactions allow the body to relax, flood the brain
in my therapies. Children especially love and respond to this healing
with feel good chemicals, stimulate the immune system, and increase
modality. For more info please text HEALING to 55312 or call Healing
the body’s ability to heal. The benefits that result from these treat-
Moments Integrative & Holistic Wellness Boutique 561.931.2187
ments can include feelings of peace, lower blood pressure, reduction of pain, increased circulation, shortened healing time from surgeries
References: Wellmes, Deb. 7 Health Benefits of Vibroacoustic (Sound
and injuries, better quality of sleep and less depression and anxiety.
& Vibration) Therapy. Brewer, C. and Coope, V. Effectiveness of Vibro-
Using sound for healing is an ancient modality. In 2500 BC
acoustic Music for Pain and Symptom Management in Outpatient Che-
Pyramids were built with sound properties and people were known
motherapy Treatment. Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 2000.
to experience deep healing when going in them. In 1969 Olay Skille
Patrick, G. The effects of vibroacoustic music on symptom reduction:
developed equipment and musical software to study the effects
inducing the relaxation response through good vibrations.
CALMING AND REDUCING STRESS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
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