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DO YOU SMELL THAT, HENDERSON? It’s the fresh, spring scent after a cleansing rain. Ah, April. What a wonderful month to reconnect with the Earth and spend

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While you’re out, take a moment to appreciate the gifts our planet gives us each day.

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FEATURES 10 Jetta SEL Findlay Volkswagen Henderson

14 Spa Mio The M Resort Spa and Casino

20 Eye Care 4 Kids Nevada Giving the Gift of Sight

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34 Spring Cleaning For Your Finances 2020

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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK

Jetta SEL FINDLAY VOLKSWAGEN HENDERSON

ARTICLE ZAK LODHI

THE 2020 VOLKSWAGON JETTA SEL IS A MODERN REDESIGN

sophisticated personal chauffeur, is quite the workhorse. The incred-

OF A CLASSIC COMPACT. This car is a dream to drive with smooth

ible fuel economy was already mentioned. However, the trunk space

handling, and gas mileage of 30 city 40 highway it consistently out-

and legroom afforded to back seat passengers are second to none

paces its competitors. You can also choose to upgrade to the cold

and earned itself a 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic

package, allowing heated seating, steering wheel, and windshield

Safety Administration. One of the acclaimed safety features is mirrors.

wipers. Indeed not a necessity here in Nevada; however, if you plan

Rearview mirrors that can be heated to prevent fogging up, powered,

to travel up north, it certainly is worth it. The vehicle has a serene

and illuminated for better viewing. Blindspot monitoring and position

energy that not many other companies can capture. It’s 17-inch steer-

memory are also reasons the Jetta got such a high safety rating. The

ing wheel effortlessly glides across as your dashboard navigation and

Jetta is a brilliant update on this beloved car. Previously Voltwagon’s

mood lighting accompany you on your everyday commute to work,

best selling model, the 2020 Jetta SEL, is looking to take that title back

or a special out of town visit. Tech is something the Jetta SEL has

with a bang. A bold new take on a compact, 2020 Voltwagon Jetta

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SEL is a sophisticated car with value beyond its price. Stop by Findlay

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DIY

DIY COMPOSTING AT HOME ARTICLE ZAK LODHI

WHETHER YOU’RE INTO GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD OR NOT, COMPOSTING IS A GREAT WAY TO GIVE BACK TO THE EARTH, AND REDUCE YOUR WASTE. When organic waste is dumped in the trash, it will end up taking excessive room up in a landfill, as well as breaking down and releasing harmful greenhouse gases. Composting not only get’s rid of these downsides but can turn your coffee grounds and vegetable peels into a remarkably strong fertilizer for any plants you grow.

Compost is better for your plants than chemical fertilizer, as it enriches the soil, and studies find that fruit grown in compost ends up being much sweeter. It can, in fact, suppress the diseases that often rack house plants, as well as numerous pests that often harm your plants.

Composting can provide nutrient-rich food for any of your plants, as well as reducing methane emission and your carbon footprint.

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5 TIPS FOR COMPOSTING

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COMPOST THINGS LIKE: Brown and Green compost. Compost comes in two different types, brown and green compost. Brown compost are things like sticks, dead leaves, small

branches; these are usually more substantial pieces.

Green compost is softer rubbish, such as vegetable

scraps, coffee grounds, rotten fruit, or grass clippings.

Layer your compost. When composting, you should

alternate layers of Brown and Green compost; this will provide a structure within your container, as well

as making the breaking down of larger pieces easier.

Keep your compost pile moist. Adding water and mois-

ture to your compost pile is a must. Whenever you add something dry into the pile, you must moisten it so that your compost pile is always being broken down.

Keep your compost pile dark. Another essential tip

when making a compost pile, it has to be kept dark.

Cover your container with a tarp, or purchase a specialty container with a closing lid. Either way, after keeping it

moist and covered for about two months, your compost should be ready, in the form of rich black dirt.

Add some decomposer critters. You can add some little critters to help along your composting dreams.

Nightcrawlers are obvious, but another alternative are Isopods. Remember those Pillbugs/rollie pollies

you saw in your yard as a kid? Those little guys are great for breaking down organic matter.

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THIS TRULY IS THE SEASON TO TREAT YOURSELF. I had the pleasure of visiting the M Resort Spa and Casino for a perfect spa day. Stepping foot in Spa Mio, you can feel the beginning of your treatment already starting. Even the waiting room is intimate, more of a luxurious concierge than a waiting room.

When I walked in, I was greeted by a welcoming and friendly employee, who led me back to a comfortable changing and sitting room.

Complementary fresh fruit, cranberry spritzer, and lemon cucumber water were provided while I waited. I would recommend the cranberry spritzer as it refreshed me before the spa treatments. One thing that keeps Spa Mio a part of the community, is the 25% discount they give all locals, that provided a valid local ID. When you decide to stop by for your services, you will instantly have access to all the amenities as well, the fitness room, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and pool are nothing to scoff off.

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some time with Jill, my massage therapist for the Mio Signature Massage. The Mio Signature Massage is offered in 50 & 80 minutes. You can completely indulge with this massage, by including customized pressure, reflexology, and cranial-sacral techniques to provide complete relaxation to the body, accompanied by their signature fragrance. (current oil fragrance is calendula and orange myrtle) Speaking of their products, I know for myself skin care and moisturizing is a must in our dry arid climate. And one of the products Spa Mio uses is Osmosis + Beauty. They are all-natural, bio-identical, and holistic. Almost all products are patented and involve exclusive ingredients. Can I just say Jill was a fantastic massage therapist? She immediately made me feel at ease. The room was very cozy and relaxing.

I walked in a knotted up pretzel and walked out human again. My second adventure for the day was receiving the Youth Defense Facial from Daisy, my esthetician.

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GIVING BACK

GIVING THE GIFT OF SIGHT

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nevada EYES ARE THE WINDOWS TO THE SOUL, A CLASSIC IDIOM THAT IS PASSED ON FROM A TIME LONG FORGOTTEN. Beyond being a spiritual porthole, your eyes, are incredibly important. They are a cornerstone to, almost everything we do. They should be taken care of and taken into account when living your life. Unfortunately, eye problems

just to see and read. And while it may be simple for some

affect many different demographics, hitting kids the hardest,

lucky families who can afford their kids optometrists and

a staggering 35%, or 26 million children in the US alone need

glasses, many families are not so fortunate.

some sort of eye correction. This is a crucial point in every-

One charity is putting an end to this epidemic one pair of

body’s life; schools are meant for kids to learn, not to struggle

glasses at a time; Eye Care 4 Kids was founded in 2001 by Joseph Carbone, ABOC, NCLEC, FNAO. With the vision of

providing every low-income child access to professional eye care, whether they can afford it or not. Eye Care 4 Kids provides professional eyecare, at no charge, to low-income K-12 qualified students attending school in the Clark County School District. Joseph says, “I believe that everyone has the responsibility to take what they have learned in their careers, or from their hobbies, and bless the lives in their communities. Poor vision is a stumbling block. If you cannot see, you cannot read. And if you cannot read, you will not learn,” Eye Care 4 Kids has dedicated themselves to providing every child, with the ability to see their future.

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Generous individuals, companies, and organizations, like the Leadership Henderson Class 2020 make this vision a reality. Who through their philanthropic work, hopes to give back to the community.

Leadership Henderson is an exciting organization under the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation. This program accepts only the highest achieving individuals into its eight-month course. A devotion to educating and empowering civic-minded professionals is what Leadership is all about. And it is this devotion that drives the 2020 Leadership class to help these kids see 20/20.

The 2020 Leadership class is committed to building and maintaining a strong network of effective community leaders, that will last far beyond just eight months. You too are part of that community, and you can donate to Eye Care 4 Kids by going to https://www.mightycause.com/story/ Nicklodhi. A cause like this is worth every penny, and if you have any questions about this cause, or how to donate, our publisher Nick Lodhi, member of the 2020 Leadership class offers to help with any inquiries, at 702-900-2773, or email nick.lodhi@lifestylepubs.com. Donate today to help children see 20/20, in 2020.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

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UNDERSTAND WHAT’S IN YOUR FOOD FOR MINDFUL EATING

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T H I N K O U T S I D E T H E S C A L E . T R Y TA K I N G N O T E OF HOW YOUR FOOD MAKES YOU FEEL AFTER Y O U E AT I T. I T ’ S E A S I E R T O M A K E H E A LT H Y CHOICES WHEN YOU CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!

nutrition MINDFUL EATING MEANS KNOWING WHAT IS IN YOUR FOOD, HOW IT IS AFFECTING YOUR BODY AND TAKING THE TIME TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE NUTRIENTS AND FLAVORS YOU ARE TAKING IN. Whether or not you are trying to lose, gain or maintain weight, reading labels and understanding nutrition facts will help you make better choices for your body and ultimately feel better in your day-to-day.

PROTEINS Protein makes you feel full longer. If you eat a meal with little protein, you’ll feel hungry again pretty quickly, and it can be discouraging. But you don’t have to eat a huge steak to get enough protein. You can find it in cheese, nuts, seeds, spinach, eggs, avocados, broccoli, hummus, lentils—the list goes on and on! Mindful eating means taking note of how hungry you feel and eating enough protein to satisfy that hunger in a way that will last.

C A R B O H Y D R AT E S Carbohydrates are not your enemy. But, it is important to pay attention to how you feel when you eat them. If you eat a lot of carbs in one sitting, it can cause your blood sugar to spike, and when it drops back down, you can feel lethargic and maybe even irritable.

By spreading your carbohydrate intake throughout your day and always pairing it with a protein, you can help your body regulate your blood sugar more effectively and feel more alert all day long.

F AT S Fats also help slow carbohydrates down so they don’t instantly turn into sugar in your bloodstream. Fats are important for energy, and it’s especially important to eat the right kinds of fats for your brain. For better concentration and memory, try to incorporate foods like salmon, avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED) While nutritionists can recommend average nutrient intake percentages for a population, those might not be entirely accurate for your body and what you need. If you don’t enjoy calculating and counting

read

labels

every single gram you eat, you can just start with the recommended guidelines and make adjustments based on how you feel each day. If you are groggy and sluggish mid-day, look at how many carbohydrates you had in your lunch and see if you want to change anything about your lunch tomorrow. Here’s how to read nutrition labels so you can better keep track and know what you are eating.

Serving sizes can be confusing if you don’t know what an ounce of that food looks like. Look at “Servings Per

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You need a variety of vitamins in your day, so check the percentages and make sure you are getting lots of different nutrients. Vitamin C is great, but it is possible to have too much Vitamin C and neglect Vitamin A. Calcium and iron are important for strength and to avoid injuries, so make sure you get enough of those each day as well. An easy trick is to try eating a vegetable of every color each day.

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Light and Satisfying A PLAY ON VIETNAMESE PHO ARTICLE KRIS LODHI

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THIS RECIPE IS AN EFFORTLESS VERSION FOR PHO. The thing I like most about Pho soup is all the fresh leafy greens that get added into the bowl of piping hot soup. Also, the fact that you can customize your flavors.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

refreshing spring rolls A SALAD YOU CAN HOLD IN YOUR HANDS

ARTICLE KRIS LODHI WHO DOESN’T LIKE A NICE REFRESHING SALAD? Am I right. This recipe is a fun take on Vietnamese Spring Rolls. I love that I can change up the fresh ingredients and dipping sauce to get a different flavor every time. I personally love shrimp, but you can easily substitute your protein with chicken, tempeh, or tofu.

spring rolls INGREDIENTS + cup shredded carrots + 1 cup cilantro leaves + 1/2 cup mint leaves + 2 cups shredded lettuce + 2 cups shredded cabbage + 2 cups bean sprouts + 1 package rice paper wrappers 8.5 diameter + 12 XL cooked shrimp - peeled, deveined and cut in half longways (optional) + 1/2 cup Thai Basil + 2 ounces rice vermicelli noodles You can use a sweet and spicy dipping sauce, Hoisin Sauce, or Ponzu Sauce.

DIRECTIONS Start by soaking your rice noodles in enough warm water to cover them for 20 min. to soften.

Have all your shredded veggies, greens, and noodles in an assembly line set up.

Also, have a pie dish with warm water to place your rice paper wrappers in to make them bendable. You will want to put them in one at a time.

Now you are to start assembling!

1st place a rice wrapper in the water. It takes roughly 30 sec. for it to become pliable. Don't leave them in to long or the wraps will get too soft.

2nd take the rice wrapper out of the water. You will want to add your protein 1st. In this case, your cooked halved shrimp. I like to add 3 per roll.

Last comes the veggies, and then you roll it like you would an eggroll. Roll and tucking in the sides.

Repeat steps 1-3 till all your veggies and shrimp are used up.

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