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Where to find spring decor

Style Hunter

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Laura Schara tracks spring fashion trends.

On the cover: The Macy’s trend correspondent strikes a pretty pose in the downtown Minneapolis department store.

She wears a Bar III blouse, $69, and J. Brand skinny jeans, both available at Macy’s. Jewelry is Laura’s own.

This and cover photo

by Hai Dang

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Letter from the Editor Shopper Sara’s Style featuring perfect pullovers; Junkmarket Under Glass offers a jump on crafty spring shopping.

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Local Finds Clothes, accessories and décor from our advertisers.

10-11 Me Networking in real life; pitching your product to the media; winning products for curly hair.

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Book Review “Girl Hunter” is a memoir of a woman who decided to hunt for her meal.

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Budget Why do high-end fashion designers partner with mainstream retailers?

Publisher | Jennifer Sorenson

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Family “Real Moms Love to Eat” blogger and author offers 5 weight loss tips.

Editor in Chief | Melissa Gilman Graphic Designers | Jennifer Baker, Renee Fette Circulation Manager | Ruby Winings Lead Writer | Sara Glassman

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Contributing Writers | Kristin Holtz

Health What to eat, drink and do to stay healthy.

Photography | Hai Dang, Kristin Holtz, Traci Zellmann Web | Steve Delmont

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Fun Queen of Comedy fi nds the funny in daily mishaps; spend an evening with Gloria Steinem.

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hether it’s a blaze orange hunting jacket or a designer gown Laura Schara wears it well and comfortably. This month’s cover woman, page 12, is an avid angler, hunter and trap shooter who hosts an outdoors TV program on Fox Sports Net. She also is a fashionista who works as a trend specialist for Macy’s and the fashion director for the department store’s annual fashion show, Glamorama. I loved the idea of featuring Laura on the cover because of this duality of interests. During the photo shoot she and I talked about the fact that while appearances do matter, especially in fashion, spending time outdoors has a grounding and positive effect on her. After all, patience, skill and good luck matter more than good hair when out fishing. Her best catch yet was a six foot, 77 pound halibut caught off the coast of Alaska!

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of the Savvy.mn Magazine Facebook “Like” contest. She received the Family Melissa Gilman Fun Package, which Editor in Chief included four passes to the Minnesota Zoo, four movie passes to Five Star Cinemas, four passes to the Sea Life Aquarium at Mall of America and $100 in gift cards for Houlihan’s in Chanhassen.

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By Sara Glassman

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March madness at Junkmarket Under Glass

By Sara Glassman

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hey say one woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure. So now’s your chance to get – or at least feel – rich.

The second annual Junkmarket Under Glass got its name from its location – in the 15,000-square-foot greenhouse at Otten Bros.

Garden and Landscaping in Long Lake.

More than 50 vendors come to offer their goodies, thanks to founder and author Sue Whitney, who founded Junkmarket and junkmarketstyle.com to channel her passion for reusing one-of-a-kind finds. “I wanted to get a jump start on flea market season for everyone who endures these painful winters,” said Sue, an Orono resident. “We heat up the greenhouse and make it look like summer.”

Sue’s love of junk runs deep – she has written three books on the topic covering decorating, remodeling and entertaining, all with vintage and recycled materials. “I do think we’re a throwaway society,” she said. “It’s about reusing and making sure we’re not being wasteful.

Those pieces from the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s are built to last.”

Here are some of her tips for navigating the three-day event: Trust your gut: “I don’t want to create hoarders,” said Sue. She suggests developing a style and letting your instincts guide you.

“When your eye tells you like something, that’s the thing you’re going to buy,” she said. “Don’t buy something you’re on the fence about, because it will end up in your garage.”

Mix textures: Sue urges you to “set yourself free” from searching for matching wood. Instead, you can combine galvanized metal, natural wood and “chippy” white paint. “The more textures you use, the more interesting it becomes,” she said.

Bring in organics: A little nature goes a long way. It’s easy to incorporate linens, burlaps, dead twigs, rocks, sand, moss and grasses.

“Birch is one of my favorite things in the whole world,” she said. She’ll put together a simple arrangement of birch twigs in a vintage urn or use birch twigs as a drapery rod. “You don’t have to go to the florist for these things,” she said.

Contemporary is possible: To create her daughter’s urban loft space, Sue used a new Ikea bed and added touches such as an old galvanized metal bin from a dry cleaner. She’s also a fan of taking a new bed and covering it with vintage linens. “That juxtaposition is what makes it beautiful,” she said.

Junkmarket Under Glass “March Madness,” 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, March 1 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 2 & 3, Otten Bros. Garden Center and Landscaping, 2350 West Wayzata Blvd., Long Lake. Regular admission is $5. Early bird shopping on Thursday (8 to 10 a.m.) for $20.

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I wanted to get a jump start on flea market season for everyone who endures these painful winters. We heat up the greenhouse and make it look like summer.”

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Online scouting If you’re looking for bargains, it’s a good idea to sign up for flash sale websites. Here’s a cheat sheet: For the Fashionista: Gilt (gilt.com) provides instant insider access to today’s top designer labels, at up to 60 percent off retail.

Sweet sweaters

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Add some springtime to your wardrobe with Garnet Hill’s signature merino cardigans ($88, garnethill.com) with a whimsical pattern. It will pair with your jeans and turtlenecks now and transition dresses to spring as a lightweight outer layer.

According to Real Simple, March is the best time to buy a TV. That’s because new models are introduced at an electronics show in January and “retailers clear out old inventory to make way for the latest items, which ship in March.”

Sleeve smarts

For the Home Décor Connoisseur: The Foundary (thefoundary.com) is a home goods flash sales site that offers everything from towels to outdoor furniture to kitchen appliances and more at up to 70 percent off regular prices.

Give yourself a warm foundation with a new long-sleeve T-shirt. Gap’s version is supersoft 100 percent cotton, available in basic V-neck and crewneck or in more fashion silhouettes. They’ll mesh seamlessly with everything in your closet.

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Down to business Blazers are one of the most useful items – thanks to the ability to make almost any outfit work-appropriate and make weekend outfits look more polished. Try a rich pastel in mint green, lemon or cotton-candy pink such as this one from Forever 21 ($28, forever21.com).

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The two found themselves looking for connection beyond their computers. Since 2009, they’ve been hosting the monthly event at various local restaurants, where they offer appetizers and a cash bar. “People get really into it,” said Jennie. “It’s nice to put a face to a name.”

Here are some of her tips for face-to-face networking:

 Don’t be intimidated: It happens a lot, but if you’re at an event such as IPN, they’re friendly and open, so there’s nothing to be worried about. Everybody is there for the purpose of networking and meeting other people.

 Avoid the hard sell: There’s nothing worse in a network setting than someone who is too pushy.

Manage your expectations of a networking group – not every deal is going to happen. You can hand out cards, but be friendly and subtle.

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 Keep in touch: Find a group that works for you and go regularly – you have to show up to make it work.

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Taught by Heather Champine, vice president of media production and media relations, you’ll learn all about the world of publicity and how to get attention from the media.

She gave us a preview of how to get started.

 What’s different?: Find the most unique or different aspect about your product or service, especially if it’s something we haven’t heard about. Also, be prepared to tell the media what makes it unique and how it stacks up against the competition.

 Tie it into a bigger story: Typically products and services are out there to help people and make their lives better, so what’s the problem your target audience is working with? If you have a supplement that can reduce cholesterol, find statistics for people who are struggling. Look for a problem/solution storyline. You might also connect it to something seasonal, such as a special month.

 Find a spokesperson: Look for a reputable expert who can truly represent the product in the media. If it’s in the health industry, find a doctor or a nurse or a technician for something technical.

 Call to action: It always helps when you can tell media members to go to a website, visit your store or call a number.

How to make your product a celebrity in the news!: 7:30-9:30 a.m., March 21, Kocina Branding & Marketing Companies, 350 West Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, 612-798-7200, mediarelations.com.

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Style

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Laura Schara tracks spring fashion trends.

Story by Sara Glassman Photos by Hai Dang

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People don’t believe me when I say I live in both worlds, but I think there are more women out there who are like me and can embrace both worlds equally.”

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aura Schara is always dressed impeccably – from her shiny, perfectly styled hair to her on-trend but easy-going style that includes everything from chic cocktail dresses to fitted blouses tucked into perfectly hemmed jeans.

As Macy’s trend expert and stylist for the annual highend runway show Glamorama, Laura’s radar is honed in on what’s hot in fashion and she represents it to a tee. Yet, in her Minneapolis condo, sharing closet space with the high heels and designer denim is a substantial collection of camouflage and hunting boots. As a recent pheasant hunting trip proves, Laura balances her life of high style with another as an outdoors woman. “Fashion and fishing, are like yin and yang – one is high energy and high stress at times and the other one is balancing, relaxing and refreshing,” she said. “That’s how I stay balanced.”

In addition to her Macy’s gig, she hosts “Due North Outdoors” on Fox Sports, which seems a lot more natural when you discover that her Dad is Ron Schara of “Minnesota Bound” fame.

Laura hasn’t always found such harmony between her two passions. Though her mother has always been a fashionista and “total city girl,” Laura started out more interested in playing around with the family dog and

Laura Schara

worked at the men’s store Structure, where she enjoyed guiding customers. “I found it fun to style guys because they didn’t have so much of a sense of what they wanted,” she said.

At the University of Wisconsin – Madison, she initially planned to become a veterinarian, but that changed after she failed her first chemistry exam. So she switched to fashion.

During college, she had an internship at Marshall Fields, where she worked in every part of the store for a few weeks, including unloading trucks at 5 a.m. When she graduated, she decided to go back to the company, then based in Minneapolis, as a business analyst in juniors dresses.

Early on, she had the opportunity to be in the audience for the flashy fashion and music show, now known as Glamorama. “I remember sitting in the theater thinking, I want this job,” she said. Nearly a decade ago, the job became available and she jumped at it. Since she had been doing some TV with her Dad, that experience helped her segue into hosting in-store fashion events and acting as company spokesperson. Since Marshall Fields became part of Macy’s, Laura’s role has gone national – you can watch her on the Web wardrobing contestants from NBC’s “The Voice.”

riding horses than in runways.

As a young tomboy in Anoka, Laura eschewed dresses in favor of cowboy boots like her father and a pair of red jeans with a banana on the pocket. Since Laura hated having her hair brushed, her mother chopped it off.

That all changed by the time Laura graduated from Coon Rapids High School and she was voted best dressed. “I look back on the picture for my photo in the yearbook and I’m completely embarrassed,” she said of the 90s-grunge short shorts, sweater and boots. Through high school, she

“People don’t believe me when I say I live in both worlds, but I think there are more women out there who are like me and can embrace both worlds equally,” said Laura.

There are similarities. “When I’m doing Glamorama, I will hunt and hunt and hunt until I find what I’m looking for.”

She hopes to someday design clothing for the outdoor world for women who want function and fashion. In the meantime, she’ll keep up her glamorous life in the world of fashion as she also pursues her quest to catch a Muskie.

Designer Doo.Ri Chung created a capsule collection for Macy’s “Impulse” department including this ladylike black and white geometric print dress with belt from doo.ri for Impuse, $ 65. Macy’s trend correspondent Laura Schara said the tailored look is perfect for spring. Plus, the bright belt adds a colorful punch similar to the 2012 Pantone Color of the Year – Tangerine Tango. Jewelry is Laura’s own. savvy.mn | March 2012

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What to wear for spring

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aving good style is more important than being the trendiest person out there,” said Laura Schara, Macy’s trend correspondent. To jump start your own look, she suggests tearing out magazine pages with things you like and figure out if your style is modern, classic or whimsical and then using that as a guide when you’re Try on the color block look shopping. “I always say your with a Bar III’s cuff bracelet, $38, new for spring 2012, body is a blank canvas,” she macys.com. Bold, contrasting said. “When you put your colors in red and teal create clothes on every day, you’re an eye-popping effect. creating a piece of art on your body.” Here’s her short list for trends you might want to try for spring:

Ladylike trend: The looks are very tailored with peplum skirts and jackets, sheer chiffon fabrics that are light and delicate. It’s related to the roaring 20s and Great Gatsby.

Pastels: We actually haven’t seen them in a long time.

Look for mint green and pale blush pink.

Floral prints: There are head-to-toe florals with the

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same feminine tops and skirts. You can also match your accessories.

White: Try the favorite spring hue as a monochromatic look. There are suited pieces, more embellished or embroidered pieces or a sporty look such as a white anorak.

 Color blocking: Try blocking with primary colors.

However, when you’re color blocking, don’t wear more than three different colors. You could do a hot pink blouse with a green skirt, but make sure the strongest color of the garment is a good hue for you.

Also, keep pieces minimalist, not romantic. It’s a clean and modern look.

Classic pointy-toe pumps: They elongate your leg by keeping the line going beyond the break of the pant.

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here did last night’s delicious dinner come f rom? Your answer may change after you’ve read “Girl Hunter” by Georgia Pellegrini.

Pelleg r ini left her f i na nc e ca r e er w it h a Wa l l S t r e e t f i r m , determined to “nourish [her] soul again.” She set out to become a chef but even t hat occupation was marred by pretension, emphasis on presentation over nutrition and food waste.

experience opened her eyes to a part of her that she never knew existed and sent her on a journey far away from the meat aisle in the grocery store.

rancher in Wyoming who wasn’t who he said he was. She traveled to England for a “social hunt,” to New Orleans for ducks and to upstate New York to hunt squirrel.

“Is it possible to eat only the meat that you kill?” she asked.

With a poet’s eye toward a conscious dinner, Pellegrini takes her readers on a search, not just for wild game but for what she calls a “primal part” of one’s being. I couldn’t stop reading as Pellegrini dug into this foray with gusto and blood, which gives her book an occasional “Lord of the Flies” feel that’s almost always abutted by thoughts so beautiful you almost want to weep.

Pellegrini’s first answer came in the Arkansas Delta where she joined silverhaired men at a hunting camp they called the Village. They were out for turkeys then, and after a quick tutorial on guns, Pellegrini bagged two gobblers with one shot. Later, she hunted there for doves, deer, and wild boar.

In Texas, she shot a javelina and then had to explain to airport security why she was toting “frozen animal parts” in her luggage. She hunted for grouse in Montana and spent an edgy week with a

Then the head chef gave her an “unusual order:” she was told to slaughter five turkeys for the evening’s dinner. The

Because of that, and because of the easyto-follow gourmet recipes included, this memoir will firmly ensnare hunters and eaters alike. If that describes you, then, “Girl Hunter” is a book to shoot for.

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Jason Wu for Target, Versace for H&M, Vera Wang for Kohl’s: Clothes and accessories by these high-end designers are showing up at mainstream retailers but their price tags are dramatically lower. Everything in the Jason Wu for Target collection is reportedly under $60. Are designers taking a cut by creating a shirt that sells for $25 instead of $500? Hardly. According to a Feb. 3 National Public Radio (NPR) report which quoted Steven Kolb, head of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, designers make money because the retailer pays them to create a unique collection. The payment can be anywhere from

$200,000 up to $1 million, plus royalties. The designer gets paid and receives plenty of free publicity, often garnering new followers along the way. The mainstream retailer gains cachet by affiliating with a high-end designer and it sees added sales. Not everyone is a fan. According to the NPR report, Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana were reported to have described the clothes from one of these high-end/mainstream partnerships as cheap and trashy and lacking the quality of high-priced fashion. We’ll let shoppers make the final call. ~ Melissa Gilman

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On the job stress Have trouble sleeping? It could be your job.

CNBC has broken out the 10 most stressful jobs: 1) enlisted military serviceman; 2) firefighter; 3) airline pilot; 4) military general; 5) police officer; 6) event coordinator; 7) public relations executive; 8) senior corporate executive; 9) photojournalist; and 10) taxi driver.

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weight loss tips from ‘Real Moms Love to Eat’ blogger & author

Beth Aldrich personal appearance: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, The Bookcase in Wayzata, 607 Lake St., E., Wayzata.

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Manage your stress: This is key to losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight.”

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them in a dry paper towel and poke a few holes in the produce bag so they stay fresher longer.

Place a bowl of apples near sunlight because they’ll stay fresher longer.

Author and blogger Beth Aldrich of “Real Moms Love to Eat” (realmomslovetoeat. com) is coming to help.

She’ll be at The Bookcase in Wayzata March 6 with her new book “Real Moms Love to Eat: How to Conduct a Love Affair with Food, Lose Weight and Feel Fabulous.” The Illinoisbased mom and Certified Healthy Lifestyle-Green Living Expert has a 10-step approach and 21 days of meal plans for eating, looking and feeling fabulous. You can start with Beth’s five easy weight loss tips women commonly overlook:

3. Manage your stress: This is key to losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight. When you are stressed your body releases cortisol which can increase your appetite making you crave sweets and simple carbs like chips and cookies.

Next thing you know you are up 10 pounds. Consider doing yoga, exercising more, and incorporating deep breathing exercises daily.

1. Hide nourishing ingredients: Put healthy foods that you might not normally eat into a smoothie. Try adding kale, spinach, or beet chard.

If you don’t like the taste, don’t worry – the potent taste mellows out when you add the fruit. It’s a sort of bait-and-switch dietary trick you play on yourself—and the perfect way to introduce more greens into your diet. The more you make these, the more fiber you’re taking in, making you feel more full longer.

Eventually, you’ll even start craving the taste of those greens!

2. Accessibility: Keep crunchy fruits and veggies at hand. The easier they are to grab, the more likely you are to eat them. If you pre-cut carrots cut a bunch so you have them all week long; store them in a glass container so it stays BPA free. To avoid having limp veggies (especially lettuce and celery), wrap

4. Drink wisely: Calories can really add up in drinks, but Beth says don’t give up anything you love! If you love soda, think about how much lighter, better, more energetic, and classier you will feel if you swap even one of your daily sodas for club soda with a splash of fresh juice. Or lighten up your morning OJ with club soda and a wedge of fresh orange. Really try to avoid diet sodas, too. Studies have shown that aspartame can be linked to headaches, brain tumors and diabetes.

5. Avoid processed foods and sodium: Try to remember to get most of your foods from the outer isles of the grocery store. This is where the most natural, nonprocessed foods are. Stay away from those frozen microwavable “diet” meals as they are a sodium trap, don’t taste good and will leave you wanting more food. Excess sodium makes you retain water, keeping extra pounds on. ~ Sara Glassman savvy.mn | March 2012

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Pirate’s Life What was life really like for a pirate? “Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship” at the Science Museum of Minnesota tells the story of pirate life during the 18th century in an unforgettable way, through real artifacts last touched by real pirates. Visitors can don a pirate hat and climb aboard a recreation of a pirate ship. Learn to tie knots and hoist a pirate flag. Meet members of the Whydah’s crew and explore what life was like on a real pirate ship.

And see more than 200 artifacts from North America’s only authenticated pirate shipwreck. (120 Kellogg Blvd W., St. Paul, smm.org/pirate, 651-221-9444).

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Lemon power Could lemon be the new super fruit? Well, when it comes to another glass of your six-to-eight a day, lemons are a great way to jazz up that boring old H2O. Lemon water can help rid the body of acidity, according to healthywomen. org. It might even diminish acne symptoms.

Tip: Keep your lemons at room temperature for biggest health benefits.

Pour a pint Don a shamrock and raise a pint of Guinness for St. Patrick’s Day. Guinness estimates more than 13 million pints of the famous Irish stout are consumed on St. Patrick’s Day. That’s double the daily average of 5.5 million, according to National Geographic News.

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Queen of Comedy Stories by Sara Glassman

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ill they need a translator for my accent?” said Jeanne Robertson about her thick southern drawl.

humorous,” said Jeanne, who has been known to follow people around if she thinks they might do something that she could use for material. She recalled being at the Atlanta airport during delay-causing weather. “The body language of the other passengers showed me that they were all angry, but I wasn’t angry,” she said.

“That made me realize, when we make it a priority to look for humor, we affect our own sense of humor.”

Indeed you might have to adjust your soundtrack when the humorist comes to Burnsville on March 9, but it will be worth it.

As part of her “Looking for Humor” tour, the nationally known speaker will bring her stories about the cast of characters in her life, including “Left Brain” (her husband), her “bestest friend” Norma Rose and her assistant Toni.

The 6’2”, 68-year-old one-time Miss North Carolina will focus on her insightful observations on the world around her as heard on her recent DVD release and SiriusXM broadcast.

“I’ve gone viral,” she said of the millions of hits she has on Youtube videos, like “Don’t bungee jump naked.”

Jeanne loves when audience members tell her “it’s like you’ve been living in my house” since the funny stories seem to be so universal. “I don’t tell jokes, but it’s very funny,” she said.

Her one-woman show is part of her overall philosophy. “If we look for humor around us every day, we find it,” she said. Here are some of her tips on how you can do the same: 1.

Change your mindset: Make it a priority to find humor. “Every time I’m with people, my ears are attuned to finding something

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Imagine yourself on TV: “Anything that happens to you, especially if it is stressful, step back and say ‘how would this look in a sitcom?’” said Jeanne. “At the time you’re getting upset, this would be the same thing you’d laugh at if it were to play out on a television screen.”

Learn to have a sense of humor: It can be taught! “I’m not referring to comedic talent, but a sense of humor is an attitude and approach to how we live our lives,” said Jeanne, who suggests putting the antenna up. With kids, you might ask them what funny thing happened at school and they’ll be excited to come home and tell you.

Jeanne Robertson’s tour, 8 p.m. Friday, March 9, Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, 952-895-4685, www.jeannerobertson. com, $35 tickets at ticketmaster.com.

An Evening with Gloria Steinem

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eminist activist Gloria Steinem is known for spreading her wisdom through writing, producing, lecturing and as one-time editor of Ms. Magazine.

Lucky for Minnesotans, Beth El Synagogue invited her to speak as part of their Inspiring Minds series, which has previously featured Jane Goodall and Deepak Chopra.

Steinem will share her reflections on “Feminism: the Longest Revolution,” which will provide a perspective on the meaning of equality and how to enhance our collective commitment to tolerance, love and peace.

“If people of all walks of life can spend an evening learning about how to truly get in touch with themselves, then perhaps the world around us will be a place where harmony and not discord resonates, a place where we can finally do away with the avarice and materialistic frame of reference in the world today,” said Rabbi Avi Olitzky. “We can all finally wake up. We can all finally be tolerant of one another. And our children will see us as role models.”

To prepare for Steinem’s visit, you might want to pick up one of her books, such as a “Revolution from Within,” or one of the biographies about her, such as Carolyn Heilbrun’s “The Education of a Woman.”

7:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, Beth El Synagogue, 5224 West 26th St., St. Louis Park, $60 general admission tickets available at bethelsynagogue.org/gloria. Savvy.mn Magazine is a promotional sponsor of this event.

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ASK the Expert OUR E X PERT S C A N A N S W ER YOU R QUES T I O N S Submit your questions to our experts at asktheexperts@savvy.mn I just cracked my tooth in half eating toast! How does that happen?

A person can go for years without any dental mishaps but suddenly go through a period of cracking multiple teeth and fillings. Teeth are the strongest substance in the body but years of excessive grinding or clenching forces create great havoc on the teeth, ultimately leading to cracking and fracturing. Excessive forces cause a small crack, which over time deepens, ultimately breaking the tooth or even worse cracking right to the nerve of the tooth.

Clenching your teeth while asleep and sometimes during the day can cause morning and tension headaches, sore jaw, stiff neck, sensitive teeth, chewing difficulties, and damage surrounding joints, teeth, and other muscles. In fact, one type of headache, tension headache, is by far the most common.

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CLENCHING YOUR TEETH WHILE ASLEEP IS ESTIMATED BY SOME TO BE THE CAUSE OF AS MUCH AS 90% OF ALL HEADACHES.

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Stretching properly involves a slow, steady elongation of the muscles and tendons to the point of tightness—never pain—and holding the stretch for several seconds. (Avoid all bouncing or ballistic-type stretches). Always stretch muscles that have been warmed up internally from exercise as opposed to cold muscles. In fact, stretching cold muscles can actually increase risk of injury, as a cold muscle is more prone to strains!

Stretching is different than warming up for exercise. For a well-rounded fitness routine, warm-up with low intensity exercise, followed by a series of brief stretches, then perform your exercise routine, slow down and end with another series of stretches.

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“Hairspray” actors Julianne Mundal (Velma Von Tussle) and Michael Gruber (Corny Collins) also spoke about the show. Attendees enjoyed appetizers, drinks, door prizes and many stuck around to see “Hairspray” live on stage afterward.

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