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The Crisp Fall Days Are Upon Us IT’S THE TIME OF YEAR WE START PREPARING FOR THE COLD WINTER MONTHS. But, in the meantime, now is the time to enjoy the autumn season and all the beauty that abounds during this time of year.

For this month’s Q&A we had the privilege to speak with Mel Santos, owner of United Real Estate - Puget Sound West. He shares with our readers the philosophy behind the business, as well as his commitment to our local community outside of the office.

In this issue you’ll find some great ideas on how to spend the fall months with family and friends. From hiking in nature while taking in the beautiful fall foliage, to picking your own pumpkin from a local pumpkin patch or apples from that local orchard, this time of the year is unlike any other, so take advantage of it.

Any time of year is the perfect time for travel, and our October travel story takes you to Asheville, North Carolina. If you’re looking for a little adventure this season, Asheville is one of the most beautiful places in the country during the autumn months—especially during October. Here you will find the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of the most scenic roads in America, as well as the Biltmore Estate built by George Vanderbilt. Set on 8,000 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it is America’s largest home.

October marks Tacoma Arts Month, when the city comes alive with all mediums of art—from theatre performances, lectures, workshops, art exhibits, an extensive studio tour, readings and film screenings.

And the best part of all is that the community and visitors alike can enjoy all of this for free! We are so fortunate to call Tacoma home.

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Q&A WITH MEL SANTOS: OWNER, UNITED REAL ESTATE PUGET SOUND WEST

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ne of the more common questions I get asked as a designer is how to mix metal finishes. And though it seems like a fairly straightforward question, it doesn’t really have a straightforward answer. The rule is typically to mix no more than three metal finishes in any given room, and even go so far as to say in any given home. However, something I strongly believe is that rules are meant to be broken!

One of the coolest new trends in lighting and hardware is a matte black finish. And while this finish looks great all on its own, it also looks fantastic paired with a cool satin nickel or stainless steel finish, or even with a warmer brass finish. I’ve also paired black with weathered copper to fantastic effect, which looks great in more rustic or industrial interiors.

When choosing new hardware for your kitchen, however, it can be tricky to pair new finishes with existing light fixtures or other elements. For cabinetry, one thing to keep in mind are your hinges. You might switch out your old boring shiny brass drawer pulls for sleek new stainless steel models, but if your hinges are exposed and stay the same shiny brass, the effect is lost and all of a sudden it looks like a bit of a mess instead of the modern new look you wanted. In this case, what I might do is either switch out the hinges too, or, if that’s not an option, replace the old pulls with updated brass pieces for a more modern look that still works with the existing hinges.

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When it comes to lighting, finish is very important. I don’t know if you’ve ever walked into a home and looked up at the ceiling to spy a gold and crystal chandelier proudly declaring that the house was built in 1987, but I sure have! Replacing light fixtures can have a huge impact on how your house looks.

But choosing a finish can be tricky. One thing that might help you choose a finish is your door hardware. If you have satin nickel doorknobs, then you know a satin nickel fixture would look right at home in your house. Should you want to branch out and choose on oil-rubbed-bronze (ORB) fixture, go ahead!

Just make sure that it’s not the only ORB element in the house, so it doesn’t look out of place.

One thing I try to stay away from is specialty finishes. For example, in the early ‘90s there was a textured granite finish that was very popular for light fixtures. This short-lived trend immediately dated any house that included this strange breed of light fixture, and the homeowners were then forced to replace it or simply ignore it once it went out of style.

For that reason, I opt to go for classic metals and finishes.

Oil-rubbed-bronze, patinaed brass and copper, satin nickel, stainless steel and simple black are fairly timeless and will stay up-to-date looking for far longer than their trendier counterparts. You can generally combine any two to three of these in any given room and still have them looking great now and for years to come!

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he leaves are changing to hues of deep reds and golden yellows, and the days and nights have turned cool and crisp.

Fall has arrived here in the Northwest, and with it an abundance of activities that are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces.

The autumn months may be a bit chilly, but these activities are sure to warm the hearts of every family member both young and old.

As the leaves slowly make their way down to the ground, it calls for some yard cleanup.

But instead of just raking up those leaves and throwing the piles into a garbage bag—the festive pumpkin trash bags are most certainly the way to go this time of the year—let the kids have some fun! There’s nothing like jumping into a big pile of leaves, throwing them in the air or at one another, and just lying in them and daydreaming the day away. Who needs snow angels when you can make leaf angels? And this makes for a prime time to snap some great action-packed photos of the kids. And Mom and Dad, don’t forget to join in the fun. All work and no play was never good for anyone.

The many varieties and colors of the leaves can also make for a fun afternoon art project. Have the kids gather a dozen or so of their favorite leaves and let their imaginations soar as they create their own unique fall leaf art projects. I still remember placing a white piece of paper

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Looking for a little adventure? Rather than going to your local supermarket to pick out your pumpkins—whether they be for carving or cooking—plan a trip to a local you-pick pumpkin patch. over the leaf, peeling the wrapper off of the crayon, then rubbing the crayon onto the paper to make the outline of the leaf and all of its veins and stem.

You don’t have to look to your own backyard to enjoy the leaves. As the fall foliage could easily make the season one of the most rich and colorful of the year, take the family out for a walk in nature, or even a drive, to take in the sights that this season blesses us with.

Looking for a little adventure? Rather than going to your local supermarket to pick out your pumpkins—whether they be for carving or cooking—plan a trip to a local you-pick pumpkin patch. Here the kids can roam around outdoors and in the fresh air and choose their very own unique pumpkin to carve just in time for Halloween. In addition, select your own pumpkins and other squash available for purchase to decorate your front porch or create an autumn centerpiece for your dining room table. And don’t forget, grab a few extra for those pumpkin pies, baked pumpkin seeds, squash soups and more. And let the kids help in the

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meal preparation. There’s nothing like preparing meals, farm to table, with your family by your side.

Another exciting, and tasty, outing is to head to that local apple orchard. Be sure to bring the wagon and get picking.

Many orchards allow you to taste the different apple offerings so you can choose your favorites before picking. The kids are sure to get a workout running about, climbing ladders and picking the apples. As a treat, once you’ve arrived back at home, make caramel apples and let the kids decorate with candy. Make homemade apple chips and applesauce— what kid doesn’t love applesauce? And plan on preparing and canning some of the apples for those warm, delicious homemade Thanksgiving and Christmas pies. Your guests are sure to be impressed.

Fall is the time for corn mazes and haunted houses. Running through a corn maze, getting “lost” or finding oneself at a dead end, offers a thrill for most children. And as long as you go during daylight hours, it’s sure to leave them smiling once they make their way out. Most children love

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excitement, and a haunted house provides just that. Just be sure that the haunted house you enter is age appropriate for your child, as there’s no fun in having your child leave in tears.

Many towns hold fall festivals and carnivals, where you can experience a little bit of everything “fall” including delicious fall foods to warm you up, autumn décor for sale, entertainment, hayrides and more. Get in the spirit and make sure to attend one and support your local community and businesses.

Many think of springtime when it comes to gardening. But the best time of the year to plant bulbs is in the fall, six to eight weeks

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before the first hard frost makes its appearance. Bundle up the kiddos, break out the gardening gloves and tools, and make an afternoon of fun which all will be rewarded in the spring with a yard full of beautiful, colorful tulips and daffodils. The kids are sure to be proud of the part they played when they see the first blooms of spring.

From hayrides and apple picking to playing in the leaves, there is nothing like the fall. Now is the time to fall into fall and take advantage of all of the outdoor opportunities that come but once a year.

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s the leaves begin to fall and the ripe colors of autumn spread across the landscape, we are tempted to cozy up in our homes. But in Tacoma, October summons us from our nest for more than that one spooky day of dress-up. It is a busy month for South Puget Sound art lovers.

The 18-year-old festival known as Tacoma Arts Month celebrates artists alongside the community that supports them with a bundle of free activities including: theatre performances, lectures, workshops, art exhibits, an extensive studio tour, readings and film screenings. Attending all events is free thanks to the generous donations of sponsors.

It all kicks off with the celebratory Kaleidoscope opening party (October 2, 6:30 to 9pm) at the Eastside Community Center where you can sample a wide variety of the local art scene. Along with a visual art display to peruse, there will be live performances, including music by the popular Kareem Kandi World Orchestra, the Lincoln High School Drumline, dancing by both the BareFoot Collective and Ballet Folklórico de Tacoma, and a reading by Tacoma’s Poet Laureate, Abby E. Murray.

The Kaleidoscope party is wheelchair accessible with parking available directly adjacent to the Eastside Community Center.

Limited parking is available in the center’s parking lot, and guests are encouraged to carpool or take public transport.

Chevi Chung, the community programs specialist for the Office of Arts & Cultural Vitality, shared with me what makes the Tacoma art scene so special, pointing out the massive community support for creatives, both emerging and established, with local organizations offering many opportunities for growth. “Tacoma is small enough to get to know the arts beat and big enough where one can find their own arts niche.”

The second weekend of October features the Tacoma Studio Tour (October 12 and 13, 11am to 5pm). It is a family friendly self-guided tour where 96 artists throw open the doors to their workspaces and invite the public in to see how they create. All 56 studios will have demos of the artists’ process or hands-on activities for visitors.

Guests are encouraged to take time to observe, connect and ask questions of the artists.

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is surprisingly affordable and helps sustain the vibrant artist community that this area is known for. Art also makes an excellent, thoughtful gift, and the holidays are just around the corner. When the gift budget is tight, I’ve purchased a handful of small prints, postcards or greeting cards and framed them, as they usually fit into a 4x6 or 5x7 frame, some even signed by the artist.

“I’m especially excited to see the growth in artists participating and collaborating together, the varying assortment of art forms …,” says Chung. “This is exhilarating growth to see both new and returning artists share their work and space with us this year. Twenty-nine new artists are participating on the Studio Tour who work with various media inclusive of book arts, painting, metal work, ceramics, sculpture, stained glass, music, performance art, pottery, risograph, sewing and photography, to name some of their art forms.”

With so much to see, plan ahead and map your tour itinerary at TacomaArtsMonth.com, where you will also find a downloadable Studio Tour Booklet. Printed versions of the booklet can be found at local coffee shops and community organizations. With 56 open studios, it’s important to plot your course ahead of time.

Within the booklet is the Studio Tour Passport, which is your ticket to winning prizes. Pick one up at any studio location during the tour or print it out from the website ahead of time.

Have the passport stamped at each studio you visit. Once you collect seven stamps, mail, email a scan or take a photo of your completed passport and send it in for a chance to win a piece of art from one of the participating artists. Go to the event website to learn more and get a sneak peek of the prizes.

At the Art Stop located within LeRoy Jewelers, pick out a handcrafted pet bowl at the Arfs and Craft exhibit and silent auction.

Proceeds benefit the Prison Pet Partnership program and the Assistance Dog Club of Puget Sound (October 22 through 26).

“Tacoma is small enough to get to know the arts beat and big enough where one can find their own arts niche.”

Also happening during Tacoma Arts Month is the fifth annual Creative Colloquy Crawl, known as C3 (October 1, 6 to 9pm). This arts organization, led by Tacoma’s literary matriarch and maven, Jackie Casella, meets once a month for readings by featured authors and open mic. Their annual Crawl is something to behold with its genre-bending performances. The community is invited to attend these free literary-based events hosted at six locations, from bars to bookstores.

Once again, C3 offers a variety of acts: screening films at the Grand Cinema, a baseball-themed reading at Doyle’s Public House that invites participation, multiple poetry readings exploring race and justice, a dance/theatre/storytelling mashup at Anthem Coffee and a storytelling showdown at King’s Books. These eclectic live performances never fail to energize and bestow a sense of connection within the community. Join in the wrap party at King’s Books to rub elbows with local authors and fellow literary lovers.

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October is a good time to duck inside out of the blustery weather and visit the local museums. Washington State History Museum is curating a show titled Little Black Dress: A Fashion Evolution (August 31 through November 24). It illustrates how social values can dictate design, from Victorian mourning gowns to contemporary cocktail dresses. Each dress is paired with work by women artists.

The museum is also hosting A New Moon Rises (August 31 through December 1), showcasing 51 stunning images of our moon taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera. The photographs feature Apollo landing sites, mountain ranges cloaked in darkness and impact craters alongside evidence of recent volcanic activity.

Gaze at moon rocks gathered by “Buzz” Aldrin and Neil Armstrong whilst learning about what it was like to visit the moon with 3-D models of its surface.

Just down the street is the Tacoma Art Museum with a lineup of family friendly activities so extensive you’ve got to visit their site and take notes. Neighborhood Nights features evenings full of art demos and art making, especially appealing to children. Happy hour specials on food and drink are available in the TAM café to keep you fueled.

Metro Parks Tacoma is offering a host of workshops and educational experiences, from audio engineering, like learning how to DJ, to classes on portraiture and how to become more confident in the kitchen with chef classes. (Sneaky tip: I’ve discovered that when kids help prepare their meals, they are much more apt to eat them—even if it involves food outside their comfort zone!)

If there was anything beyond Halloween to coax me from my warm, cozy nest, it would have to be Tacoma Arts Month. As Chung says, “It’s a great time to be energized about the arts and reignite one’s passion for the arts.”

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Q. Can you tell our readers a little bit about your experience with the Rotary Club’s Women’s Reentry Program where you were one of the original organizers?

A. I was chairperson of the Vocational Service Committee back in 2012 when a fellow Rotarian had the idea of starting a reentry program for the women at Purdy Prison. At that time our committee approved seed money to get the program off the ground. I personally had the honor of being the first instructor, along with another Rotarian, of the first class back in 2013. The classes are for a six-week period. As you can see, not a lot of time to change an attitude, personality, etc. for a woman incarcerated for years now reentering society. However, I feel we did make a difference and did change a few lives.

Rotary has afforded me the opportunity to do great things in my community! I value that very much, as I love helping people and knowing something I have done individually or with others can and will help improve and or change a life in a very positive way. The Rotary Women’s Program definitely holds a top spot in my heart. I will never forget the gratification I received personally for my participation in the creation and later teaching in this program.

Q. This area has a very competitive real estate market. Why is it important to have a real estate professional help you find your dream home?

A. What I strive for in building my company is recruiting good-quality God-loving persons that are ethical and strive to be the best at what they do.

I offer my 35-plus years in the real estate industry to all my associated brokers. As we all really know experience and expertise more than not helps to create the best opportunity for a successful real estate transaction. A seller or a buyer can entrust a United Real Estate Puget Sound West broker to be ready, willing and able to deal with all necessary parts of the transaction to guarantee a successful closing. So, for the average individual or couple that may only experience a sale or purchase of a home only three to five times in a lifetime, makes it imperative to entrust a qualified broker representing them.

Q. You have lived in the South Sound area since 2004. What are some of your favorite ways to enjoy the stunning outdoors we have in this area?

A. Being born in California and relocating here in Gig Harbor, Washington, in 2004, I have found this area to be absolutely magnificent! I love the great outdoors, and the beauty here is endless

regardless of the season. When I’m not in the office or with clients, I spend my spare time with family when I can (Jason and Katrina, my daughter, and also Gwen, my granddaughter, all live in Austin, Texas.), playing golf, fishing, discovering the beauty of the Puget Sound, just being anywhere on the water or just being outdoors in general.

Q. With mortgage rates at a near-historic low, many homeowners are considering refinancing their home. As a real estate professional, what are some things they should consider before refinancing their home?

A. The current interest rate environment being at unbelievably low rates affords many opportunities.

One may elect to refinance, sell or even purchase a new or larger home. All of those options can be very beneficial depending on the goals and dreams of the client. Also, things such as income, credit worthiness, property value all play a part in the process. All of us here at United Real Estate Puget Sound West continually counsel our clients on what’s best for them. We take pride in providing all necessary facts needed to make the right decision.

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Health FA L L B AC K I N TO H E A LT H A N D W E L L N E S S T I P S O N H O W T O M A K E T H E N E W S E A S O N A H E A LT H Y O N E !

BY MINDY MURRAY, OTR/L

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t’s time to welcome back the short days, crisp air and colorful leaves of fall. Though the season is beautiful, it does require a bit more of an effort to keep yourself healthy and happy than summertime. When you factor in less daylight and the upcoming seasonal gatherings, it’s easy to fall short of healthy living.

Fall brings time for change. Come 2am Sunday, November 3, we’ll have to turn our clocks back an hour, which means it will be getting dark earlier. Getting darker earlier brings safety issues with being outside. In our little town we have the gift of easy access to walking and biking. Stay safer by crossing the roadway at lit intersections.

Carry a flashlight when walking or a bike light and reflectors when biking. Despite the law requiring drivers to stop at all intersection crosswalks, marked or not, some still do not follow those rules.

Make sure to make eye contact with the driver prior to crossing the road by bike or foot.

Keep motivated: It is easy to stay a bit longer under the warm covers when the weather starts to get a bit cooler. It is important to find your motivation. What fall sports get you moving? Choose something you’ll enjoy doing and will be likely to keep up, whether it’s jogging, skiing, hiking with a friend, working with a trainer, walking your dog or taking part in a yoga class. Creating a challenge for yourself will motivate you, as will encouragement and accountability.

Injury prevention: I am just as excited as the rest of you when it comes to the holidays. I love the decorations, the traditions, the big meals and more. I see an increase in the number of injuries associated with the season. I have come to find out that most of these seasonal injuries can be prevented, so here are some tips.

While you are cleaning up leaves, use the power of your legs by pulling the rake toward your body. You want to avoid bending and straining your lower back. Do not twist and bend together, as this is likely to cause injury. Save your lower back by lifting with the larger muscles of the legs, and avoid using the smaller muscles of the low back. When picking up large, heavy or bulky items (like the Christmas tree), bend your legs in a squat-like fashion and then straighten them to lift. It is important to keep the object as close to your body as possible, and avoid holding objects at arm’s length.

Eat wisely: It is easy to overindulge with food and drink during the holidays. Here are a few good eating habits to carry you through the season. Before a holiday party, eat a small protein-packed snack, like a boiled egg or apple slices with peanut butter, which will help you not to overindulge. Distance yourself from the food table; that will make it harder for you to mindlessly take from the table. I also find that putting a piece of gum in my mouth helps me to stop eating.

With these tips we can enjoy what really matters: being healthy and happy with our family and friends all season long.

Distance yourself from the food table; that will make it harder for you to mindlessly take from the table.

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hat is your lymphatic system? The simple definition is that it is the clear liquid, which surrounds all of the cells in your body. With the exception of your nails, hair, brain and cartilage, everything else is covered in lymph. And, it is your secondary circulatory system.

It is colorless, and its primary purpose is to move cellular waste such as lactic acid, acetic acid, carbon dioxide, ammonia and urea from your body. It is made up of 90 percent water and 10 percent protein, hormones and cellular waste. Here are some other interesting and important facts about lymph and your lymphatic system: • You have more than 10 liters of lymphatic fluid in your body.

• It maintains the balance of fluid between blood and tissues.

• One third of the lymph nodes in your body are located in your neck, and you have over 600 lymph nodes throughout your body.

• It is connected to your immune system via your gut. Did you know that 70 percent of your immune system comes from your gut? Lymph plays a crucial role in your body’s ability to fight infections from bacteria.

• It promotes the absorption of fats and fat-soluble nutrients in your digestive system.

• The thymus, spleen, tonsils and adenoids are part of your lymphatic system.

There are numerous reasons why your lymphatic system may not function at its optimum. You can be born with a lymphatic problem that causes lymphedema; this is referred to as hereditary or primary lymphedema. It may also result from a variety of complex genetic conditions.

You can also develop lymphedema from complications related to a disease or injury. This is called secondary lymphedema and is a common side effect of cancer treatment.

Autoimmune and inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, edema, fibromyalgia, MS, IBS and Crohn’s disease, certain skin conditions and allergies as well as chronic fatigue are also affected by your lymphatic system.

And since your lymphatic system is connected to your immune system, anything that affects your immune system may also affect your lymphatic system.

Lymphatic dysfunction is a chronic condition for most people; there are many options available to help you manage those affects and find relief.

Some of those are exercise, compression stockings or sleeves, skin care, lymphatic massage and lymphatic reflexology.

A trained and licensed reflexologist will perform a very specific reflexology lymphatic drainage or RLD technique on your feet or hands by using gentle manipulation. He or she will work all of the reflex points for your lymphatic and its supporting systems located within your feet and hands by encouraging the flow of lymph fluid. Results are often seen by the end of your session.

Don’t give up; options are available to help you manage your symptoms. You may wish to try one or more to find a system that works best for you.

Don’t give up; options are available to help you manage your symptoms.

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Making a Financial World of Difference ONE WOMAN’S JOURNEY TO HELP OTHERS, ONE BUDGET AT A TIME

BY ALISON HENSLEE | PHOTOS COURTESY OF KUMIKO LOVE

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hen a person goes to college and gets a degree, they typically learn a great deal about their chosen field, hoping to find a good job, make a lot of money and live the perfect dream life. For one Spokane, Washington, woman though, going from point A to point B has already happened in her 30-some years, but with a fascinating, and life-changing, twist.

Kumiko Love, an accredited financial counselor and the creator of The Budget Mom, was raised on a farm in Chewelah, Washington, and lived a normal farm-girl life.

She grew up, went off to college where she obtained a business administration degree—majoring in finance and accounting and minoring in economics. She got a job right out of college with an independent financial company in Spokane and worked for seven years as an administrative assistant and accredited financial counselor, helping other people wisely spend and save their money.

She also did traditional life things: got married and had a child. And then the not-so-planned life things: got a divorce and became sole financial provider for her then 2-year-old son, which was a challenge in itself, and then factor in substantial student loan debt, credit card debt and a new vehicle loan, all adding to her single mom level of stress.

Miko found herself going to work feeling embarrassed because, as she puts it, “How am I supposed to tell these people how to manage their money when I can’t even manage my own?!” She had the knowledge, she knew the steps, but a long-time struggle with self-esteem issues made retail therapy a thing in her life, and it served as an antidote for her feeling of no self-worth. The more she struggled with that issue, the deeper in debt she went.

Being a mom was so meaningful to her, Miko knew she had to take steps to work on her personal self-development so she could be the best parent to her son. The pivotal financial turning point happened when she finally faced her debt. Writing it all out on paper and seeing her real debt numbers—almost $78,000!—in black and white was all the motivation she needed.

Pulling from every bit of knowledge she had, Miko became her own best client. Debt reduction became her number

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She sold belongings that she didn’t need or use and scraped together every penny she could to go toward lowering those balances. one focus, and she challenged herself to try different budgets but was unable to find one that completely worked for her.

Her solution? Dig through all the budgets that she had tried and pick out the pieces in each of them that had worked for her. Then Miko carefully compiled those pieces and rolled them together until she created a budget worksheet that finally worked for her. Her paycheck system allowed Miko to outline her spending based on the money she was going to earn, and then she always knew exactly where her money was going ahead of time.

Miko found the new budget worked and did everything she could to stay on course, using tools like a vision board and colorful debt payoff trackers to keep track of every single dollar she put toward paying down her debt. Every line she colored in on her payoff trackers represented not only another goal met but also a lot of hard work.

She whole-heartedly advocates using a visioning board to track one’s financial goals. Her first board, started way back in 2011, simply had a photo of a really nice backpack that she wanted to save up for. Now, literally every single piece of her financial life is on multiple visioning boards above her desk, and she marvels at how many financial “wishes” have already become realities—starting with that long-ago backpack!

Another thing that worked for Miko was following her own advice, “If you can’t reduce spending, you need to increase income.” After combing through and cutting out as much unnecessary spending from her monthly budget as she could and still coming up short, Miko then considered her options. She could go find an additional job, but then she would be putting her son in additional daycare, so there would be an extra expense. She weighed out that option and decided it wouldn’t be worth the money or time away from her son.

So then Miko looked at her favorite hobbies, wondering if there was something that she loved to do that could bring in additional money. And so she decided to fine-tune her love of photography. After watching countless hours of YouTube videos and reading on the subject, she used that talent and found work as a real estate photographer to supplement her income. It was perfect because it was something she could do on her time off and take her son with her. She worked hard, stayed focused and scraped together every penny she could to go toward lowering those balances.

She began to see progress but, deep down inside, she was bursting at the seams with what she was learning and with every accomplishment, every bill paid, every line colored in—Miko just wanted to shout her knowledge out to other single moms. She knew there were other moms out there who understood exactly where she was coming from and knew what it felt like to be in her shoes; women who could benefit from what she was learning to do the same thing: get out from under those mountains of debt. She wanted to share it with everyone!

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typing. Her first post flowed into a steady stream of posts; she began sharing the tools she was using: the colorful tracking charts, cash envelope system and her paycheck budget binder.

Though her blog, newsletter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, even Amazon accounts, Miko shares her best tips, ideas and tools that have worked for her, and dedicates herself to holding true to the purpose that she believes she was put on earth—to do something great. Helping people is her passion, and Miko throws herself at it with all of her heart. Every bit of communication is answered personally by her and, now, her assistant. They have posted a video on Instagram every single day for a year-and-a-half now.

“Everything we do here, every single day, is we want to inspire hope,” Miko shares. She believes the most effective motivation for anyone is to invoke feeling, adding that “… every article we share or video we post is done with the thought, ‘Is this going to invoke feeling?’ Because without provoking feeling, there’s not going to be action, and people take action because they feel something.”

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planners and her Budget by Paycheck workbooks that are now being sold around the world.

Miko was shocked when she went viral. Her fan base is growing rapidly—she adds about 1,000 followers per day, and she has nearly 65,000 subscribers on YouTube. Google “The Budget Mom” and you’ll find her story goes on for pages. She’s been featured on “Good Morning America” and other talk shows, her story told in endless articles, and currently she’s planning her first speaking event in Spokane Valley (October 23 at the CenterPlace Regional Event Center).

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“I had no idea The Budget Mom would ever be this big, that so many people wanted to change their financial lives,” Miko says of her newfound status as a financial influencer, “but it helps me pursue my passion of helping people every day, which makes me happy!”

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surprised when she responds to their correspondence, but that’s her way of making an impact, which she feels also keeps her relatable. Miko especially loves hearing how her advice helps people find their way out of debt, saving relationships and lives—because her advice works.

Remember that $78,000 in debt she was buried under?

Miko paid it off in full four years later, the bulk of it in eight months after her Budget Mom business started growing. As of last year, she and her business are 100 percent debt-free. Her current goal? Saving enough money to buy her first home with cash. And yes, that means she’s still practicing what she preaches and living very frugally!

Sometimes it’s challenging to make that sacrifice when you want something now, but Miko advocates the rewards that come from being a patient spender. Her goal of paying cash for a home will hopefully then allow her to travel and spend more time with her son, and without a mortgage to deal with, Miko can entertain the thought of retiring early.

Miko’s biggest message to those struggling under a mountain of debt is to take that first small step and the next one and just continue to stick with it. She encourages people to keep their motivation in front of them, to not lose heart at having to do without, especially because this isn’t going to be their permanent way of living.

Per Miko’s own experience, the sacrifice you’re making today is going to be worth it when you are finally getting to live the life you really want and be able to do whatever you would like.

She might be small in stature but Miko Love is making a really big impact in the world, generously dispensing her budgeting and living frugally knowledge so that others can live debt-free lives also, one carefully saved (and spent) penny at a time.

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lways in search for inspiration, we traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where art is literally everywhere and the high-desert landscape is a mesmerizing experience. Our executive director, Stefano Catalani, had the pleasure to visit Anthony (Tony) Ryder’s studio and immerse himself in the deep appreciation of his work. Between 1983 and 1985, Tony studied painting and drawing under Ted Jacobs and anatomy and drawing as well as perspective under our own Gary Faigin, co-founder of Gage Academy of Art, at the Art Students League in New York City. Since then he has taught at many schools in the United States, as well as in France and the Netherlands.

In 1998 he wrote and illustrated “The Artist’s Complete Guide to Figure Drawing.” In his studio, Tony spoke with passion of his Form Painting method as a “direct” method of painting “wet into wet.” We also talked about his meticulous process for drawing the human figure for which he is admired as an artist and teacher: from the block-in, which is the foundation upon which the drawing will be built, to the contour, to the tonal progression. In his block-in approach, “conventional shapes, such as eggs, cylinders and cones, are not used as building blocks since they introduce a mechanical quality into the drawing.

“Our interest,” Tony says, “is to develop a drawing with character: the specific, undiluted character of the model.”

For Tony, gesture is also fundamental: “Gesture is life and movement. It is the energy inherent in the form of the model … This isn’t called life drawing for nothing. We must

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literally and figuratively draw upon our own living energy, and that of the model, when we draw the figure.” We are super excited to share that Tony Ryder will be teaching two weeklong workshops at Gage this December: Figure Drawing in Pencil: From Block-in to Expressing the Fullness of Forms, and Portrait Drawing in Pencil: Block-in Boot Camp Drawing. Do not miss the opportunity to learn from a master and an amazing human being: GageAcademy.org/weeklong.

Santa Fe means Georgia O’Keeffe. As expected, our visit to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum did not disappoint. O’Keeffe (1887-1986), recognized as the Mother of American Modernism, is best known for her paintings of flowers, New York skyscrapers and New Mexico landscapes. There is an undeniable emotional intensity that transpires from her work: The vibrant colors and the simplified images deliver a sense of soothing awe. Her loyalty and dedication to the American landscape spoke to me from the gallery walls with pieces such as the luscious Trees in Autumn, 1920/1921; Black Mesa Landscape, New Mexico/Out Back of Marie’s, 1930; and Machu Pichu I, 1957.

One of our favorite paintings was In the Patio VIII, 1950. The picture exists at the threshold of interior and landscape painting, figuration and abstraction and yet, despite ambitious in its goal, it appears so effortless! Stefano was also very pleased to see in person one of her early works: Untitled - vase of flowers, 190305, watercolor on paper as it provided context for her passion for color as well as a visual point of departure for her future work.

Watercolor, with its exacting nature, is also one of the most rewarding media.

Arts & Entertainment

Life Size Drawing Exhibition, featuring large works by the students of Gage Atelier Instructor Geoff Flack Saturday, October 5 | 1 to 5pm Steele Gallery, Gage Capitol Hill 1501 10th Avenue East, Suite 101 Seattle, Washington 98102 (Exhibition opening during the Gage Fall Arts Festival) Students of the Flack Core Drawing Atelier at Gage Academy of Art, under the instruction of master artist Geoff Flack, are showcasing “larger than life” drawings from a live model class session they completed last spring. Standing at over 6 feet tall, these pieces display the fine artistry and impressive talent of Flack’s core drawing students. As you walk through the gallery, you will meet the gaze of the same tall gentleman, drawn from contrasting angles and perceived through various views. Each drawing focuses on the same subject, but you will notice just how different each canvas looks artist by artist.

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If you feel inspired by O’Keeffe, Gage offers the opportunity to study with three Pacific Northwest master instructors: Tom Hoffmann’s Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor classes are almost full, so make sure you register/call today if you want to study with one of the most dedicated instructors I know.

Botanical Watercolor: Autumn Cornucopia with Kathleen McKeehen is one of the most rewarding classes you could possibly take. Kathleen’s ability to “unpack” the elements of botanical watercolor is legendary. Hamid Zavareei’s Watercolor Landscape will introduce students to the exhilarating process of painting sky, landmasses, trees, etc. by using washes, glazes, spatters and other techniques.

Treat yourself to the conversation orchestrated within the galleries of the O’Keeffe Museum by curator Ariel Plotek between O’Keeffe’s work and the work of sculptor and accomplished graphic artist Ken Price (1935-2012).

The spectacular topography of the high-desert hills and cliffs surrounding his New Mexico studio found expression in his sculptures as well as his small works in acrylic and ink. Works such as The Hermit’s Cave, 2008, or Desert Architecture, 2005, combine the exactness and flatness of illustration with the atmospheric depth of the New Mexico’s sky captured in ink, leaving me with an uncanny and otherworldly feeling. These pieces are all about the cloud formations and the hues of the sky at different times of day. For all those of you who are interested in learning illustration, the Illustration Program with Brian Snoddy is a perfect way to be introduced to such a versatile art form.

Finally, Gage Academy of Art is opening their doors on October 5 for a fall arts community event! It is our “Gage Season Arts StARTer”! Bring your families, friends and artists in the making! We will have fun kid activities such as face painting and a bouncy house, then mug decorating to put some pumpkin spice latte into for fall! We also have a big works exhibition by Geoff Flack and his atelier, plus our instructors will be available to give you a tour of the school and membership opportunities will also be available!

For additional information about Gage Academy of Art, visit GageAcademy.org, Facebook.com/GageAcademy, instagram @gageacademy, email info@gageacademy. org or call 206.323.4243.

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Gage is an innovative and accessible contemporary art school, based in personal mentorship and skills-based studio instruction. Whether you are a curious newcomer or a professional artist, a working creative or a retired passion-seeker, Gage is open to anyone interested in learning. Gage gives both adults and kids hands-on art experience working with a studios. We talented instructors in fully-equipped art provide scholarships and financial aid to families and youth that need it most. Gage is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to building a vibrant creative community.

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Youth programs for kids at Gage inspire young artists with challenging and fun opportunities for creative expression.

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SPICY RED THAI CURRY Recipe Courtesy of Jennifer Johnson, Happy Belly YIELD: 4 HEARTY ENTRÉE SERVINGS 4-STAR HEAT, GLUTEN-FREE NOTE: CONTAINS SHRIMP PASTE/SHELLFISH IN THAI RED CURRY PASTE

INGREDIENTS: Liquids and Spices: 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, canned. Shake can well before opening.

3/4 cup water 2 tsp. powdered veggie stock 1/4 cup peanut butter (Adam’s Organic preferred) 1 tbsp. red curry paste (Thai curry paste contains shrimp paste.)

2 tsp. garlic puree (from a jar) 1 tsp. ginger paste (from a jar) 3 tsp. curry powder 2 tsp. sea salt 1/4 cup chopped raw unsalted peanuts Vegetables: 2 ½ cups raw carrots, sliced on bias 1/8-inch thick by 1 ½-inch long (peeling carrots is unnecessary, but if desired, use peels in blender) 1/4 cup jalapeños, fine dice (fresh preferred or canned) 1 cup water chestnuts, roughly cut 1 cup white or yellow onion, ½-inch square dice 1/2 cup green onion, white part, cut on bias 1-inch long. Retain green part of onion for garnish.

4 cup red bell pepper (green cap/stem/core removed), cut into 1-inch squares (2 cups reserved for blending)

METHOD: • Mix together all liquids and spices. Add vegetables to the liquid/spice blend.

• Stir well, frequently, while cooking for 1 to 1 1/2 hours on medium to medium-high heat, or until white onion and carrot are al dente. (A crock pot can also be used.)

• Scrape walls of pan with rubber spatula throughout cooking process.

• Once curry is cooked, use a slotted spoon and put 2 cups of curry veggie chunks into blender and reserved 2 cups raw red bell pepper and any vegetable trimmings (onion bits, carrot peels, etc.) with 1 cup liquid curry sauce. Blend until semi-smooth (30 to 60 seconds).

• Add blended matter back to curry pot and stir well to incorporate.

• Serve over fresh spinach and one 8-ounce scoop of brown rice or preferred cooked grain.

• Garnish with peanuts and green onion or your desired garnish

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS October

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NORTH PEARL WINE WALK RETURNS

BY JILLIAN CHANDLER | PHOTO BY LILT

019 marks the second annual North Pearl Wine Walk, and it’s an event you most definitely do not want to miss.

“The goal of the North Pearl Wine Walk is all about getting the community out to talk with local businesses and each other,” according to Juel Lugo, event committee chair. “Most of the business owners that support the wine walk live locally and want to see the area grow in vitality. The Ruston-Pt. Defiance Business District, which is an independent nonprofit, officially organizes the event.”

They are excited to be able to offer local ciders from Dragon’s Head and Cockrell this year, along with the local wines for tasting. Having expanded this year’s Wine Walk to include North 46th to North 51st streets, as well as increasing the number of ticket sales, they will be bringing some new features such as a bike bus courtesy of Party Cycle, which fits approximately 20 people.

As October is Tacoma’s Arts Month, local artists will also be displaying their art throughout the district, and there will be entertainers as well. “The Wine Walk also partnered with the Tacoma Arts Collective as part of the Tacoma Creates, Art at Work month,” says Juel. “The art will be on display and for sale as part of the event.”

Additional funds raised beyond costs will go back into funding next year’s Wine Walk and for the beautification of the business district.

The fun takes place Saturday, October 19, 2 to 6pm. To purchase tickets, which are $25 in advance ($30 day of), visit ExploreNorthPearl.com/Wine-Walk or find the event at EventBrite.com.

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37th Annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival

Get an early start on your holiday shopping at the Tacoma Dome Thursday, October 17 through Sunday, October 20. 2019 marks its 37th year with more than 550 exhibits in two buildings, including more than 250 new displays with unique one-of-a-kind gifts and specialty foods, handmade arts and crafts, seasonal decorations and gourmet foods.

There will be specialty performances by Tacoma Baptist High School Choir, Susan Burke Celtic Trio, Sonor Women’s Choir and pianist Ken Young, as well as Tacoma’s Cooking for the Holidays program, where you will find many of your South Sound’s finest restaurants! To find out more and purchase tickets, visit HolidayGiftShows.com.

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Looking for a fun evening out? Dress in your best Halloween attire and come support The Zoo Society in an evening of fun, great sips and bites 6 to 9pm at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Delight your senses with unlimited signature bites from local restaurants, plus wine, whiskey and beer tastings. Live music, games, raffles and more round out the evening to make this autumn event at the zoo a night you’ll never forget. This event is for ages 21 and older. Don’t wait! You can purchase your ticket online today at PDZA.org.

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LADY 12 FASHION SHOW: GLITZ & GLAM OCTOBER 05 6:30 to 10:30pm Mercedes Benz of Tacoma Purchase tickets at EventBrite.com

35TH ANNUAL TACOMA RV SHOW OCTOBER 11 - 14 Doors open 11:00am each day Tacoma Dome TacomdaDome.org

THE DEFIANCE 50K, 30K, 15K & RELAY OCTOBER 12 8:00am to 4:00pm Owen’s Beach, Point Defiance Defiance50k.com

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OCTOBER 26 1:00 to 6:00pm Cheney Stadium EventBrite.com

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JET CITY COMIC SHOW OCTOBER 26 & 27 10:00am to 6:00pm / 10:00am to 5:00pm Tacoma Convention & Trade Center JetCityComicShow.com

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Asheville

GILDED AGE CULTURE AND FALL FOLIAGE ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

BY MARGUERITE CLEVELAND PHOTOS COURTESY OF EXPLORE ASHEVILLE AND THE BILTMORE COMPANY

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ot many people realize that one of the founders of modern forestry in the United States was a Vanderbilt. The Biltmore Estate was cobbled together from George Vanderbilt’s land purchases in the Asheville area. Many were farms where the land was considered worn out.

Fredrick Law Olmsted (design Central Park), who was hired to landscape the property, was not impressed with the 125,000 acres which were in a deplorable condition. Vanderbilt hired Gifford Pinchot to manage the forests on the estate, and he later became the first Chief of the United States Forest Service. Later on, the first school of forestry in North America, The Biltmore School of Forestry, was operated on the estate by Dr. Carl A. Schenck. After Vanderbilt’s death, around 86,000 acres of the estate were sold to the United State Forest Service to establish the Pisgah National Forest, one of the first in the Eastern United States.

Most fall foliage destinations tend to have a peak week when hordes of people descend upon the area to see autumn flora at its best. The wooded areas surrounding Asheville, North Carolina, and the forests observed from the Blue Ridge Parkway have one of the longest and most diverse fall foliage seasons in the world.

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The wooded areas surrounding Asheville, North Carolina, and the forests observed from the Blue Ridge Parkway have one of the longest and most diverse fall foliage seasons in the world.

The Biltmore Estate

Blue Ridge Parkway

With its history of forestry, the Biltmore Estate is the perfect destination for a fall foliage trip, and you can stay right on the estate. The Village Hotel provides a casual-style stay and is close to the winery and other shopping and dining activities. But for a true Biltmore experience you need to step it up and stay at the Inn on Biltmore Estate. It is luxurious with interiors that make you feel like you are a guest in the Biltmore House. Enjoy rooms decorated like Gilded Age visitors enjoyed. The staff is outstanding and provides warm Southern hospitality without any stuffiness. There are a variety of dining options on the estate with the ingredients for many dishes grown or produced right on the estate.

The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the most scenic roads in America. With fall foliage peaking in October, the parkway is a wonder to behold. It meanders for a total of 469 miles following the ridge of the Blue Ridge Mountains leading to stunning views. The parkway utilizes a milepost system which makes it easier to track where you are on the parkway. Before heading out to the parkway, grab a picnic lunch from the Well-Bred Bakery & Café, which prides itself on fresh sandwiches, salads and bakery treats.

During your stay in Asheville, make sure to allow plenty of time to tour and experience all the estate has to offer. Your admission includes a self-guided tour of the historic Biltmore House and access to the grounds. There are a variety of optional add-on tours. The Audio Guide to Biltmore is well worth the $15 extra cost with its music and description of what life was like when the home was first built. The Legacy of the Land Tour gets you behind the scenes on the estate while you learn more about the history of the land. Visit the Outdoor Adventure Center to book fun outside activities, many you won’t see anywhere else. Enjoy a ride with Belgian draft horses pulling an elegant carriage, or try your hand at falconry and learn how to interact with a hawk or falcon. You may have been to many wineries before, but the Biltmore Winery is really special with its self-guided tour and many tasting options. The winery is the most visited in the country and produces about 150,000 cases annually.

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Heading south from Asheville on the parkway, stop at milepost 382 and tour the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center for information, maps and a movie about the area. Here you’ll also find the Folk Art Center for demonstrations and eclectic local folk art.

Plan to hike Mount Pisgah while exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoying the views from the loggia at Biltmore House you can see Mount Pisgah in the distance. The estate once stretched all the way to this peak. The 5,721-foot summit can be accessed from milepost 407.6 on the parkway. The moderate 2.6-mile round-trip trail will take you to an observation platform which affords stunning views of the mountains and, on a clear day, Asheville is visible.

Asheville Allow a day to spend time exploring Asheville, a funky mountain city with a rich architectural history. Its many Art Deco, Beaux Arts and Neoclassical buildings are now home to locally owned shops, more than 30 art galleries and

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an exciting culinary scene. Throw in some live music and you have a special destination which will draw you back again and again.

foraged. Three days before the tour you will receive an email with your meeting location based on the weather and what foods are available to forage.

A fun way to tour the city is to experience the Urban Trail, which is essentially the city’s outdoor history museum. The tour is 1.7-miles long and has 30 stations that highlight the city’s historic and cultural stories. At each stop you will find a bronze plaque and a piece of art. Learn about notable characters, many whom you may recognize such as Thomas Wolfe, F. Scott Fitzgerald and O. Henry.

Start at the front of Pack Place on Asheville’s Park Square for Plaque #1, “Walk Into History.” Set aside a couple of hours to complete the tour while allowing plenty of time to have lunch and shop.

For a truly spectacular meal, dine at Vue 1913 in the historic Omni Grove Park Inn. This is a AAA Four Diamond Restaurant and consistent winner of the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. The menu is a haute cuisine take on Southern favorites with plenty of rustic, local ingredients. With beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this Art-Deco dining room is stunning. It is well worth the splurge.

Another unique Asheville activity is to book a foraging tour with No Taste Like Home. This interesting tour will take you out into the forests near Asheville to forage 12 to15 edibles. It also includes a cooking demonstration and tasting.

Later head to a local restaurant to enjoy an appetizer made from what you

Fall is a peak time to visit the Asheville area, so plan accordingly and book reservations not only for lodging but also for restaurants and activities. If possible, plan to visit on weekdays when you will experience less people. The Explore Asheville website is an excellent tool to plan your visit. There are many posts that highlight local small businesses and the people that make Asheville such a great place to visit. It also has an interactive fall color map and fall leaves schedule to help you plan the perfect time to visit.

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