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HEART ISSUE 64 Fall 2016
BEAT FEATURED FOUNDATION
Storytellers Creative Arts
Kitchen Corner Cheesy Broccoli, Mushroom, & Rice Casserole
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Fall Magic
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CONTENTS Letter from the Editor
Mission - Lifestyle Magazine all about Living with Heart. 2
News, Celebrations, and Giveaways Heart of Fashion
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StylewithLee & Fiammisday.com Heart of Home & Family
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Seasonal Decorating Builds Family
storytellerscreativearts.com
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Traditions Book Reviews
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Book Giveaway Enter Online!
Warriors Wife & With All Due Respect Heart of Health - Walnuts Author: Jared Van Wagner
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Austin Ervin
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The Awards in School & More Kitchen Corner
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Cheesy Broccoli, Mushroom, & Rice
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Casserole Heart of Travel
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Fall Magic Forgiveness
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Author: Shelly Aristizabal Tech Tips & Apps
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Kids Tracking with Tech... & Fall Apps Featured Foundation Storytellers Creative Arts
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HEARTBEAT for Fall Many charitable foundations are making a difference in the world. Our Featured Foundation for this issue is Storytellers Creative Arts, on page 13. Their vision is "transforming lives through the arts." Be sure to visit us at www.heartbeatmag.com.
Letter from the Editor
We celebrated Thanksgiving with our local family and called those who were out of town to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving. The holidays are quickly coming and all the Christmas decor is out. Do you get your holiday decorations out after Thanksgiving day or before? Post a comment on our Facebook page! This month enjoy articles about travel, health, recipes, and more! Please enter our giveaway for this month, "With All Due Respect," from Heartbeat Magazine. Enter online at www.heartbeatmag.com
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CONTRIBUTORS: Managing Editor NICOLE FLOTHE Photographer MELINDA NAGY OTERO Photographer JENNY PLOCINSKI Art Director SUZANNE ERVIN Editor CHERYL FLOTHE Cover - Public Domain Pictures
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IS YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION WORKING? Interestingly, a first impression can be positive, without being exactly right for you.
by LEE HEYWARD opportunity. When he looked at himself and his image relative to the opportunities he was winning, they didn’t match up. www.stylewithlee.com
Many people make a good first impression. They easily convert sales, and, if they’re good at what they do, the opportunities around them start to expand. It’s that very expansion, however, that can be tricky. Your image must keep pace and be in alignment with your ongoing goals.
You can make a great first impression, but if it isn’t congruent with what you’re trying to do, or sell, potential clients can sniff out that there’s something not totally adding up, even if they don’t know quite what it is.
I recently asked a longtime client how he felt before we began working together. He said, at that time, he was confident in his ability to deliver what he offered to people—but knew he was in a significant growth phase that would lead to new arenas of
Each day you have a choice. You can put on garments that simply clothe you. Or you can be strategic about the way you dress and ensure your image will increase your bottom line. The goal for you is to easily present yourself in a way that helps you.
FIAMMISDAY.com Italian Fashion Blogger BLOG Fashion blogger. A world, a passion, a meaning sometimes Blogger Simona from Florence, Italy.
negative, sometimes not fully understood, sometimes not significant. I, in effect, am an Italian fashion blogger, because I talk about fashion. Essentially fashion and the fashion for children and for mothers.
And you know what? I'm also proud. By now you know why, now you know my story, now you know how I got to this. I am proud because this work I wanted to do. I sought it, but I'm a little inventive (when I started there were no Italian fashion bloggers who wrote on the children's fashion.) I have a job that I love. It keeps me alive and gives me the opportunity to find new ideas and new ways of communicating Italian fashion. Thank you then, to you and to all the mothers who read my blog and write to me their wonderful words, who are here with me every day. Oh, and thank you to Il Messaggero for giving me an insert between the best Italian fashion bloggers and for calling me SIMON Mazzei. I don't mind. Not bad, right?
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Heart of Home & Family by Cheryl Flothe
SEASONAL DECORATING BUILDS FAMILY TRADITIONS Decorating for the season creates memorable family traditions and makes special occasions fun for your family and friends. To keep the memories alive, involve them in the decorating process. I always looked forward to my mom’s elaborate Christmas decorations from the time I was a child. Even inexpensive crepe paper streamers in holiday colors, twisted and draped (like my mom used to do), can add a festive touch. Simple fall decorations with leaves, pine cones, wreathes, garland, pumpkins, white light strings, and candles can extend from early fall through New Years--just add a few Halloween themed decorations in October and cornucopias and pilgrims for Thanksgiving. You can use the pine cones, white light strings, and candles through New Years, just add sparkly balls and other Christmas themed items. You don’t have to break the bank to decorate your home. Keep supplies on hand for making seasonal crafts with the kids. Good Will and second hand shops, as well as the Dollar Store and other discount places have great prices for seasonal decorations including paper plates and napkins, invitations, cards, and more. Stock up after each season’s over for amazing sales and you can save your decorations from year to year, adding to them when something new comes along at a good price. I love collecting Christmas mugs so everyone can share in the fun of drinking hot cocoa or apple cider together. Last year I picked up a cute ceramic pilgrim salt and pepper set for more than half price after
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Thanksgiving and we were given a ceramic Santa and Mrs. Claus set before Christmas. I keep all my decorations in separate storage containters and love bringing them out each year. It’s a wonderful family tradition to decorate your home with the family. Have an amazing fall and winter season from September through January!
Decorate a side entry for the season---kids will love it This fall-themed décor by Ellen Eenhuis - Seattle, WA
Save money and have fun with the kids creating decorations for your home. – Photo by Cheryl Flothe
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A SPORTING LIFE Should serious student athletes focus on one sport---or go out for more? By: Kathy A. Feinstein, M.S. Playing multiple sports versus specializing in a single sport is currently a hot topic among high school athletics. Over the past few decades, there has been a sharp rise in the number of athletes choosing to specialize in a single sport. The trend, experts say, is driven by the coveted college scholarship. Interestingly, though, college coaches say they prefer recruiting student athletes who play more than one sport. Take Urban Meyer, for instance, head football coach at Ohio State. He recruits far more multisport athletes than athletes who have spent their formative years playing only football. The decision, however, of how many sports to play is a personal one. Consider the following advantages and disadvantages of each path. PROS OF SPECIALIZATION Focusing on one sport fuels passion. This is true for the athlete who is passionate about one, and only one, sport. This athlete prefers to sacrifice having a social life, vacations, and parties for the sport. Specialization supports this kind of passion. Specialization also accelerates specific skills development. The single-sport athlete has time to focus on learning and developing expertise and provides opportunities for leadership within the sport. And, one-sport athletes often experience stronger bonds with coaches. The increased skill level in single-sport athletes results in greater confidence and contributes to an overall higher level of competition in high school. Playing a single sport year-round also provides exposure to college coaches and---the carrot many seek---opportunities for scholarships. CONS OF SPECIALIZATION Intense training, practice, and competition
IISSUE 64 Fall 2016 schedules require repetitive muscle movement and can lead to overuse injuries and injuries later in life. Most common are knees, elbows, and the effects of head trauma. “The total number of high schoolers coming to see me now outnumbers the college group and the professional group,” says Dr. James Andrews, a renowned orthopedic surgeon, quoted in The Fan Varsity Sports Network, national high school sports network. Andrews attributes the increase to early specialization. Further, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, overuse injuries are responsible for nearly half of all sports injuries in middle and high school students. This intense schedule can also lead to burnout. “I think there are a lot of kids that elect to not even go to the college ranks because they’re just too tired of playing basketball all of the time,” says Mike Lightfoot, head basketball coach for Bethel College in Indiana. In addition to these drawbacks, specialization is expensive. Consider the top-of the-line equipment, private coaching, training, travel, and team fees. Specialization also limits a student’s interaction (and advice) from coaches in other sports. Both paths are valid, with many advantages and disadvantages. The decision is personal for each athlete and many factors have to be considered in the decision-making process. It’s important for students to sit down with parents and trusted coaches and review all of the pros and cons to determine their personal best path.
Read more on her Blog! Kathy A. Feinstein, M.S., is a licensed mental health counselor and certified sport performance consultant in Naples, FL, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
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Warrior Wife & With All Due Respect Book Reviews by Nicole Flothe
It's such a pleasure to find books to review on BookLookBloggers and this month I went with a family theme. Warrior Wife, Overcoming the Unique Struggles of a Military Marriage by Hillary Sigrist is a book about the unique way the military will change you, your husband, and your marriage. In the book she shares about the “new normal” lifestyle that challenges even the strongest foundations. When you hold the hand of a warrior, you’re joining him on a quest—one that traverses glory and pain. It’s a journey traveled by few, and fewer make it through till completion. Extraordinary men have run our colors across the battlefields of history, but behind them have been the women who have held vigil as they go. But what doesn’t break you will make you stronger if you let it! This book will illustrate the courage, support, and faith it takes to overcome the challenges of military marriages, as well as the tools, understanding, and insight to enter into the rewarding experience of being a warrior wife.
Visit www.hillarysigrist.com for more information
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With All Due Respect by Nina Roesner & Debbie Hitchcock is a handbook for parents navigating the difficulties of the tween and teen years. Roesner and Hitchcock help parents identify what successful relationships look like and give easy-to-follow lessons in enforcing rules, communicating lovingly, resetting relationships, overcoming fears and exhaustion, and handling rebellion. Each day features a story every mom can relate to, down-to-earth questions to think about, and a prayer to launch an action plan. As a result, the reader gains new skills and perspective, greater strength, and an ability to live out faith daily as never before. With All Due Respect is for all parents seeking not only to connect more deeply with and positively impact their teens and tweens, but also to grow more deeply in faith through the process. I enjoyed the chapters as at the beginning there was a dare to take action and then a Bible verse to start the intro. I also liked the highlighted sections that they called Bottom line. Here are a few of my favorite bottom lines. Bottom line: If we take a second look at our childhoods, we can learn a lot about our current parenting. Bottom line: By actively choosing to grow toward the vision God has for us parents, we assist God in the vision He has for our kids. Bottom line: When consequences fail, push the reset button and work out a better solution. Bottom line: Ditch the sarcasm. Your kids will feel more respected, and in turn, they'll treat you with more respect.
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Heart of Health
Walnuts - Superfood of the month
by Jared Van Wagner D.C.
No aspect of walnuts has been better evaluated in the research than their benefits for the heart and circulatory system. According to the CDC, About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year. That’s one in every four deaths. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. More than half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2009 were in men. Walnuts are the perfect food when it comes to cardiovascular disease prevention. The reason they are perfect is because they address four main disease characteristics when it comes to cardiovascular risk. Walnuts have a significant effect on the following: 1. Blood lipids (fats) Decreases LDL cholesterol; decreases total cholesterol; increased gamma-tocopherol; increased omega-3 fatty acids in red blood cells (alpha-linolenic acid). This is helpful because LDLs are the fats that, in excess, can cause plaque formation. While the others are necessary for fighting against excessive LDL plaque formation. Blood lipids need to be in carefully controlled ratios to discourage plaque formation. Eating walnuts is a great way to get your blood lipids in the correct ratios. 2. Endothelium ("skin" inside arteries) Decreased aortic endothelin; improved endothelial cell function. What this means for you is two-fold. The first is lowered blood pressure. When endothelins are expressed they cause constriction of the arteries, raising the blood pressure. In addition, decreasing this will protect the endothelium, or the "skin" from damage reducing the ability for plaque to form.
3. Platelets Decreases maximum platelet aggregation rate; decreased platelet activation. Heart attacks happen when a clot forms and gets lodged in a narrowed part of a coronary artery. Platelets need to be activated in order to cause a clot. So with all of the aforementioned characteristics, walnuts also prevent the clots to form. 4. Inflammation Decreases C reactive protein (CRP); decreases tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFa). What this means for you is decreased inflammation inside the arteries. When plaques form, they do so in response to inflammation. So decreasing inflammation will also decrease the ability to form plaques, which narrow the vessel diameter. Essentially, walnuts have the potential to eliminate heart disease on four different fronts. If doctors prescribed walnuts instead of Lipitor, this country would be in much better shape. Lipitor and other statin medications lower cholesterol, and that's the only thing they do. These drugs do nothing to prevent damage to the artery wall, and they are surely not lacking in side effects. Side-effects like liver damage, and muscle destruction are the most common. Do yourself a favor. Prescribe yourself some walnuts today, and remember to make sure they are raw, non-salted, and non-roasted, with the skin still on. Your body will thank you.
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Austin Ervin by Aunt Nicole Flothe
The Awards in School & More Here are a few posts from Tina, Austin's mom:
Austin had his school science fair. He loves exploring stuff. His favorite subjects are math and science. We had fun experimenting with the project. Austin's Science Fair Project was on How Airplanes Fly. It was really exciting to learn the different ways of lift. We spent time surfing the Internet and YouTube. Austin loves being on his computer playing games. It's nice to focus some computer time for schoolwork and educational projects and researching scientific ideas. A science fair project is awesome, it really gets kids involved in researching, reading, logical thinking, writing, math, statistics and data analysis. Also it helped Austin practice public speaking, and learn how to explain the experiment in front of other students and judges.
Yeahđ&#x;Ž‰ we finally got Austin's ribbons and his $HII check from the JIHK Alaska State Fair Parade. Thank you all again for all the help with the float and being part of the festivities. The float got Lrd overall and best of show. Austin also recently got school recognition for the walking club, Hst place in fundraising and many Academic Excellence awards.
To learn more about Austin and his journey visit Facebook.com/ austinervinhealing. He continues to progress with his nursing care, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and schooling. We all thank you for your prayers, support, and belief in his recovery.
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Kitchen Corner Cheesy Broccoli, Mushroom, & Rice Casserole by Cheryl Flothe I’m always on the lookout for a new side dish for the holidays. Sure I love the traditional mashed potatoes, rice, sweet potatoes, and such; but this cheesy broccoli, rice, and mushroom casserole topped with gooey melted cheese will complement your usual fare. Plus there’s the bonus of putting a healthy vegetable on the table in an unusual and scrumptious fashion. You won’t have to say, “Eat your veggies!” with this dish! It’s almost like mac & cheese. Ingredients • 3 tablespoons butter, plus a little more for the casserole dish (or spray with cooking spray) • 2 tablespoons flour • ½ pound sliced mushrooms • ¼ cup chopped onions • 2 cloves finely chopped garlic • ½ teaspoon garlic powder • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1-1/2 cups heavy cream • ½ cup chicken stock • 1-10 ounce box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained, or 1-1/4 cups thawed, chopped broccoli parts • 2 cups shredded Monterey-Cheddar cheese (or cheese of your choice) • 3 cups cooked rice • Salt & pepper
Directions • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. • Butter 1-1/8 quart casserole dish. • In a large pot, melt 3 tablespoons butter and flour over medium heat until golden in color to form a roux (almost the color of peanut butter). • Stir in mushrooms, onion, garlic, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, heavy cream and chicken stock. • Add brocolli, 1 cup cheese, and rice. • Season with salt and pepper, as desired. • Pour into buttered dish, topping with remaining cup of shredded cheese. • Bake until cheese is melted and golden---about 20 minutes. Note: Vary seasonings, cheeses, and additions to suit your taste. Add chopped ham, chicken, turkey, or beef to make it a meal.
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Heart of Travel: FALL MAGIC
by Cheryl Flothe
Fall is the end of summer, but it brings a welcome change of seasons. In many places where it’s cooler, leaves change from green to red and gold. In southern climes, foliage might turn drier with some leaves dropping and grasses browning until spring rains return. Migratory birds fly south in big flocks---you can hear them calling to each other high in the sky. It’s a treat to see birds from the north such as Northern Cardinals overwinter in the south. We humans bundle up for winter in the north and adapt to cooler temps or other seasonal changes in the south. In areas where there are four seasons, we enjoy the beautiful fall leaves and anticipate possible snow or frost. The last of our gardens, nuts, and fall fruits are harvested. Some places tap tree sap for syrup. Each area has its own fall traditions that are looked forward to with eager anticipation. It’s a time people travel to new areas to witness those changes and traditions. And fall marks the beginning of the exciting holiday season!
Snow often comes before the leaves fall. Brilliant red and gold fall leaves brighten the landscape. Cooper Landing, AK
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Country road near Rosman, NC---Opportunities abound for fall foliage drives across the country. (Photo by Teresa Beck.)
Fall fishing for trout is traditional in rivers where salmon run and spawn before winter. Kenai River near Cooper Landing, AK (Above Alaska Photos by Glenn Flothe)
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Are you haunted by something that happened in your past? Whether someone wronged you or you made a decision you regret, maybe you have unresolved anger or resentment. What you may not realize is that powerful, selfdestructive emotions like anger, hate, and resentment can cause you to pay an incredibly high price. Forgiveness is the way to get your power back. We can learn alot from observing how others handle the process of choosing to forgive or not to forgive. My sweet grandmother had an issue with forgiveness and regret. She was one of the most loving and giving people I've known. But I could see how her inability to release and let go and forgive - a couple of issues from her childhood and early in her adult life - caused her to be somewhat imprisoned by those thoughts and feelings. She would frequently talk about things she regretted in her life. This was actually a gift from her to me - I saw how it affected her, and decided that I would live a life of no regrets... There is power in forgiveness. Forgiving the people who have hurt you (including yourself), even if they don't ask for it, is what you do for yourself. Â
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When you forgive, it doesn't mean that you approve of what's happened. Rather, it means that you're giving yourself permission to move on with your life. Generally, forgiveness is a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. The act that hurt or offended you may always remain a part of your life, but forgiveness can lessen its grip on you and help you focus on other, positive parts of your life. Forgiveness doesn't mean that you deny the other person's responsibility for hurting you, and it doesn't minimize or justify the wrong. You can forgive the person without excusing the act. Forgiveness brings a kind of peace that helps you go on with life. Much love.... XOXO Shelly Aristizabal.com
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Tech Tips & Apps Fall Online... by Beth
Fall APPS
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Fall is here and you can get in the mood by heading online. There are places you can visit to see the Fall leaves and scenery without even leaving your house. Online webcams like Leaf Cam in Indiana, Great Smoky Mountains and Red River offer great views right from their sites. You can also look at beautiful pictures of the season at places including National Geographic, Travel & Leisure and Weather.com Many people love to decorate and make special projects for the Fall and there is no shortage of ideas thanks to places like Better Homes and Gardens, Midwest Living, Houzz and Front Porch Ideas.
With the holidays upon us I found that I use the Canva app to help me create easy social media image posts. I also added Shazam as it's quick and easy to scan that holiday song on the radio and add it to my playlist. A fun game that Disney came out with is Emoji Blitz. You can earn emoji's by playing and then use them in your text messages. Prisma is a photo editing app that makes art designs out of your photos. Very creative! Move and Iron Tribe are both exercise apps, one tracks my miles and the other is my workout gym. Gotta get moving to work off those extra holiday pounds. Audible is great to listen to books on my way around town. Yummly is a perfect app to provide recipes and The Weather Channel has been important for notifications during hurricane season.
Lots of kid activities available like the activities, lessons and games from BrainPop, Activity Village, Kids Activities Blog, Teachnology, and so many more sites you can search for. For some fun facts and information on the season check out Good Reads and take a visit to Slate to find out why the Season has two names. And who doesn’t love snacks? There are plenty of yummy healthy ones from Greatist, Organic Authority, Parenting, and Country Living. There is even a site that will tell you what Fruits and Veggies are in season so you can enjoy the freshest choices. And don’t forget to check with us “Into Tomorrow” as we share with you the freshest in consumer tech.
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Featured Foundation by Nicole Flothe
WHAT IS STORYTELLERS CREATIVE ARTS? Located in Southwest Florida, Storytellers
Outreach to the underprivileged, Creative
Creative Arts, Inc. was born out of a
Expression Groups for local artists and
conviction that the arts and media can
Events that connect, inspire and equip
make a positive impact in culture. It was
creatives.
conceived and founded in 2002 by Bill Barnett, Executive Director. Storytellers Creative Arts believes that there is a generation of rising artists who will have a cultural impact using all areas
Storytellers Creative Arts, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that develops communities of connection, celebration and creating art that expresses faith, transforms life and elevates culture.
of the arts. The vision of “transforming lives through the arts” guides the mission of developing communities of connection, celebration and creating art that expresses faith, elevates culture and transforms lives. Three initiatives enable us to accomplish the mission: Arts
For more information please visit their website at storytellerscreativearts.com or facebook.com/storytellerscreativearts/