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CONTENTS
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REAL MOMS + ADVICE
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4 Editor’s Column 5 On Our Radar 7 Bookshelf 11 Be Well 14 Date Night In 16 Virtual Dinner Party
6 Cherry Blossom Paper Lantern 8 White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread 9 Cherry Hand Pies 10 Cherry Bars
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MOMAHA.COM EDITOR ASHLEE COFFEY Wife to Kevin and mom to Sam and Elliott. Follow her on Twitter: @AshleeCoffeyOWH
VOLUME 12 ISSUE 2 FEBRUARY 2021 editor in chief
SPRINGING INTO FEBRUARY
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s we head into February, I find myself longing for spring. I bet I am not the only one. My kids are especially ready to head outside to play, and I can’t wait to sit on my deck in the warm sunlight and to go for long walks without bundling up. I’m eager for my garden to come back to life, too. We’re doing things around the house to get us into the spring mindset. I bought a couple of houseplants and we painted
paper lanterns to brighten a corner space. The lanterns are so cheery, we can’t help but smile when we look at them. See how to decorate your own on Page 6. In this issue, we also share creative date night suggestions for parents after the kids go to bed and tips for throwing a virtual dinner party with friends or family. February is National Cherry Month, so be sure to check out our recipes for three delectable desserts, beginning on Page 8. Happy almost-spring!
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THINGS TO TRY THIS MONTH
A DELICIOUS GAME
SORE NO MORE
GOODBYE STRESS
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Does your baby have sore gums? The Nuby Soothing Gel with natural ingredients and massaging toothbrush will help provide relief to baby’s delicate gums. The gel is formulated to be benzocaine-free, non-toxic and safe to swallow. $5.49; Target.com
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In this fun game, players ages 7 and older must use magnetic walls and creativity to build a maze that will leave their opponent trying to find their way out. It’s also a race against time because once a player finishes the maze, their opponent has one minute to finish too. $34.95. Amazon.com
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Lantern fest The whole family will have designs on this Chinese New Year craft TEXT, STYLING + PHOTOGRAPHY Ashlee Coffey
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hroughout the ages, Chinese lanterns have symbolized joy, celebration, good fortune and longevity. The Lantern Festival celebrated on the 15th and final day of the traditional Chinese New Year is more than 2,000 years old. Feb. 12 ushers in the Year of the Ox and the new year celebration culminates with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 26. Celebrate by decorating your own paper lanterns. We keep it simple with cherry blossoms — and an easy fingerprinting technique.
CHERRY BLOSSOM PAPER LANTERNS • Paper lanterns in var ying sizes (we used white but pink variations would be pretty too) • Black marker • Acr ylic paint in dark pink, light pink and white • String for suspending lanterns for display 1. Draw branches on the lanterns with the black marker. Be careful to not press too hard or you’ll poke a hole in the lantern. 2. Dip your index finger into a little paint and begin dabbing flower clusters on the branches. Be careful not to smear your design as you work your way around the lantern. Tip: Do the dark pink first and add in bits of light pink and white. Set aside and allow to dry. 3. Attach string (or dental floss or fishing line) to lanterns and hang. Source: laughingkidslearn.com
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BOOKSHELF KILEY CRUSE
Celebrate Presidents’ Day with a good book “GRACE FOR PRESIDENT”
by Kelly DiPucchio and LeUyen Pham When Grace’s teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides to be the first. And she immediately starts off her political career as a candidate in the school’s mock election. But soon, she realizes that she has entered a tough race. Her popular opponent claims to be the “best man for the job” — and seems to have captured all the male votes — but Grace concentrates on being the best person.
“SO YOU WANT TO BE PRESIDENT” by Judith St. George illustrated by David Small This is a lively, quirky book full of brief histories, trivia, anecdotes, successes and failures, and funny facts that show the human side of our presidents (while remaining respectful). The illustrator’s lively caricatures add fun and interest. Extra pages at the end list presidents in order, with a sentence or two about each.
“SPLAT THE CAT FOR PRESIDENT” by Rob Scotton Splat is thrilled to be elected student-body president, until he discovers not everyone likes his plans. So he thinks big. Real big. So big that pretty soon he’s making promises he cannot keep. Can Splat please everyone and also make a difference?
“IF I RAN FOR PRESIDENT”
by Catherine Stier and Lynne Avril A step above the usual election books, both in content and entertainment value. Six children take turns explaining the election process as if they were running for president — discussing their decision to run, campaigning, primaries and conventions, debating, being interviewed, meeting the public, voting, and being sworn in on Inauguration Day. The author does a good job of explaining election details, both in an introductory note about electoral votes and in the text itself.
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here are three main ingredients in shortbread cookies: Butter, sugar and flour. Each is imperative for the perfect structure, texture and taste. This version of the classic cookie recipe is dressed up with maraschino cherries and white chocolate.
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TEXT, STYLING + PHOTOGRAPHY Kiley Cruse
WHITE CHOCOLATECHERRY SHORTBREAD • ⅔ cup maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped • 2½ cups all-purpose f lour • ½ cup sugar • 1 cup frozen butter • 12 ounces white chocolate chips, chopped • 1 teaspoon almond extract • 2 drops red food coloring (optional) • White nonpareils, red edible glitter or other holiday sprinkles (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Finely chop cherries and spread bits on paper towels to drain. 2. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Using a cheese grater, grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture. Mix with a spoon or your hands until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in drained cherries and 2⁄3 cup of the white chocolate chips. Add almond extract. Knead with your hands until the dough is smooth and forms into a ball (using a mixer will make the cookies tough). 3. Shape dough into ¾-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Using the bottom of a drinking glass dipped in sugar, flatten balls into 1½-inch rounds. 4. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until centers are set. Cool for 1 minute on cookie sheet. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool. 5. Put the remaining white chocolate chips in a microwavesafe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir until all chips are melted. If you need to warm the chips more, do so in 10-second increments to prevent burning. 6. Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. If desired, decorate by either rolling the dipped edge in nonpareils and/or edible glitter or sprinkling decorations over the top. Place cookies on parchment or waxed paper until chocolate is set. Adapted from bhg.com
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and pies are an easy grab-and-go dessert — no utensils or plates required. They taste great served warm, at room temperature or cold and can’t be beat for portion control. Traditional hand pies are round but add your own flair by making them square or rectangle or any other shape. We used a large heart cookie cutter for ours.
CHERRY HAND PIES FOR THE CRUST • 2 cups all-purpose f lour • ½ teaspoon salt • ¾ teaspoon baking powder • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar • 2 sticks (8 ounces) ver y cold, unsalted butter, cut into cubes • ½ cup cold full fat sour cream FOR THE FILLING • 2½ cups pitted sweet cherries, fresh or frozen • ¼ cup granulated sugar • 1½ tablespoons cornstarch • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice FOR THE TOPPING • 1 large egg , beaten • Turbinado sugar, optional
1. To make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar.
Add the butter, working it in with your hands or a pastry cutter until it’s a coarse meal. The butter should still be in large, pea-sized pieces. Using a rubber spatula, stir in the sour cream. The dough will be very shaggy at this point. Turn out the
dough onto a well-floured work surface, and bring it together with a few quick kneads. 2. Pat the dough into a 10-inch log, then roll it out into a 10-inch-by-12-inch rectangle. Lightly dust both sides of the dough with flour, then starting with the shorter end, fold the dough in thirds — like a letter. Flip the dough over, and roll it again into a 10-inch-by-12-inch rectangle. Fold it in thirds again. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour. 3. To make the cherry filling: Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer, stirring almost constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken — about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook for another 2 minutes before removing from the heat. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and cool to room temperature. 4. Assembly and cooking: Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside. 5. Roll the dough into a large square that’s about 1⁄8-inch thick. Using a straight edge and pastry wheel or large cookie cutter, cut out 16 3-inch pieces of dough. Place eight of the pieces on the prepared baking sheet and top each with 2 tablespoons of cherry filling. 6. Using a small knife, make two or three tiny slashes across the remaining eight dough pieces. Match these up with the filling-topped pieces. Lightly brush the edges and tops of each pie with the egg wash and crimp the sides together using a small fork. 7. Bake on middle rack for 20 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven, and cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Notes: Don’t skip the egg wash. This is what creates the gorgeous golden brown hue. Canned pie filling can be substituted for homemade. Source: bakerbynature.com
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Cherry bars as special as great-grandma TEXT Ashlee Coffey STYLING + PHOTOGRAPHY Kiley Cruse
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hen I think about special family recipes, my great-grandma’s cherry bars are at the top of the list. They have just the right amount of sweet from the cherries and icing, combined with the buttery goodness of the crust. My mom fondly remembers learning how to make them in my greatgrandma’s kitchen. Today, the bars are a family favorite for the Fourth of July, but I love them any time of year.
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1 cup margarine 1¾ cup sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups f lour 1½ tablespoon baking powder ½ tablespoon salt 21-ounce can cherr y pie filling
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease an 11-by-17-inch jellyroll pan. 2. Cream margarine thoroughly. Add the sugar and beat well. 3. Add 4 eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla. 4. In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add the dry ingredients slowly into the wet ingredients, mixing well. 5. Reserve one cup of the mixture. Spread the remaining batter onto the prepared jellyroll pan. Spread the cherry pie filling to within a ½-inch of the edge of the pan. Place the remaining dough by spoonfuls onto the filling. 6. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until crust is set and golden brown. 7. Once the bars are cool, drizzle with powdered sugar icing. Note: To finish, you’ll need powdered sugar icing (any recipe will do; just make sure you decrease the amount of powdered sugar to keep the icing thin enough to use in a piping bag). Recipe courtesy of Traci Schuette
BE WELL MARJIE DUCEY
SPURTS THAT COUNT Kids get it; limited social encounters are best we can do right now
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hose days of shooing your children outside to play with the neighborhood kids or letting them invite friends over after school will be on hold for a few more months. The fact that an end is in sight, though, is a relief for parents worried about their youngsters’ social development during the pandemic. We learn a lot from others from a very early age. Things like how to share, how to tolerate different people and how to accomplish something as a group. That’s been missing for children not going to daycare, preschool or regular classes because of the coronavirus. “It definitely threw a curve into what kids were used to,’’ says Dr. Mike Vance, a psychologist and the director of behavioral health at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center. Vance says parents shouldn’t worry that kids have been ruined by the pandemic. The most important thing is how parents approach the situation. Avoid the “Gosh, it’s horrible, you aren’t getting any socialization,’’ which magnifies what has been lost. Instead, emphasize the positive, Vance says. The tone for that Zoom play date should be, “This is going to be so cool,” rather than making it a poor substitution for how you would have done things pre-virus. Each family will have to determine what activities they consider safe. For some, that might be creating a bubble with a few other families who are following the same safety practices as your household. Interaction with one or two other kids is just enough for your child to reach some developmental milestones. Activities can range from a hike or fishing outing if the weather permits to a cooking class or even a movie night. Ask the kids what they’d like to do, Vance suggests. “Make sure you have their buy in. Allow them to participate in the planning.’’
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Following safe practices, with masks, social distancing and hand washing, should always be part of the routine. If a hike is on the schedule, maybe the kids can decorate a mask with an animal they’ll see in the woods, Vance says. If a Zoom call is all you feel safe arranging, don’t think it has to be a twohour session. For toddlers or preschoolers, 20 minutes of show-and-tell is enough. “Think of skills they would get in regular social actions and try to recreate that online,’’ Vance says. Socialization is key at every age, but the amount and type of it is dependent on the child’s personality and the environment they are in. Kids living in the country might not get as much time with friends as someone going to after-school care. Parents know their kids and can usually tell if they are missing time with their buddies. If they seem different and are moping around, Vance says, talk to them about it. “Ask what is going on. ‘You seem down, what can you tell me about that.’ Then, listen. Don’t start firing out solutions. Ask
and then listen and then ask again.’’ Try to come up with solutions together, staying within what you deem to be safe. If their answers worry you, talk to the school counselor, a pediatrician or a psychologist. Don’t apologize for the situation. You are making decisions to keep them safe as well as grandma and grandpa, Vance says. Both kids and parents like predictability. The pandemic has taken away a lot of our normal routines but it has also created some good ones. If your children aren’t rushing from activity to activity, that leaves time for family dinners and game nights. Use this time to enrich your family life, and your child’s confidence and selfsoothing abilities. Family activities are just as important as time with friends, and good to continue when things get back to a more normal time, Vance says. “My bottom line: This year is what it is,’’ he says. “You don’t always have to have friends. It’s OK to sit around and read a book or color or help around the house.’’
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ou’ve combed the website, talked to friends and family, toured the school, and your child can’t wait to enroll. If you have decided that a private school is right for your child, you may be wondering how you are going to pay for it. Particularly for high school, private school is a major investment. To make private schools affordable to all, tuition assistance is available. Depending on the school, anywhere from 20 to 50% of the students receive some type of aid. As a parent, you need to know what’s available and how to access it.
TUITION ASSISTANCE 101 Begin planning early. Contact the business office for information about tuition and fees, payment plans and the tuition assistance program. Request an estimate of your potential tuition reduction. Private schools welcome your call, even if your child is years away from beginning high school. Once you have confirmed the application process, fill out all forms completely before the deadline. Many of the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Omaha use the FACTS: Grant and Aid Assessment. FACTS is an online application process that is designed to take into consideration all factors that may determine the tuition assistance award. Family income is the base factor for the aid award. In addition, the number of children in the family, number in Catholic schools, number in college and special circumstances, such as health issues or debt, are also considered. Applications and links are available via the school website. Check out all options for tuition assistance, such as: • Academic scholarships - Incoming freshmen who take the placement exam at their school of choice in January are eligible for the nontransferable scholarships. Omaha Catholic high schools
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award academic scholarships to eighthgraders who score the highest on the placement exam taken at their school. • Work-study program – Many schools offer a tuition credit for work completed at school. Students typically apply to work during the summer or before or after school. The work is typically light housekeeping or secretarial and is intended to fit the student’s schedule. • Your church – Many area parishes offer scholarships or other kinds of tuition assistance that can be applied to your high school tuition. Contact your pastor for more information. • Omaha Archdiocesan Educational Foundation – The Archdiocese of Omaha offers tuition grants to low-income families who send their children to Catholic schools. With your consent, your high school will forward your FACTS application to the Omaha Archdiocesan Educational Foundation, provided your income falls within the guidelines. • Research how to find grants specifically for private high school tuition. The internet, book stores and some public libraries are good resources. Once you receive your tuition assistance award, if you find it is not manageable for you, follow up immediately and set an appointment to discuss an acceptable award. Many schools refer to this process
as “negotiated tuition.” Many factors are considered when determining the amount of aid distributed to each family. Schools are eager to partner with families, but your participation in the process is essential.
ABOUT MARIAN When the Servants of Mary founded Marian in 1955, they made the promise that no girl would be turned away for financial reasons. Today, Marian works with each family to ensure that financial need does not prevent a girl from attending Marian. This year, 50% of the student body received tuition assistance, totaling $1.8 million. To learn more about tuition assistance at Marian, please contact Shari Reynolds, assistant to the vice president for finance, at 402-571-2618 ext. 1135. To learn more, take a virtual tour whenever it’s convenient for you. We’ve developed a series of videos covering the topics families most want to know about: financial aid, athletics, arts, academics and online learning. You can even sample an online class. View the complete series at marianhighschool.net/virtual-tour. To schedule a guided tour or a shadow visit, please contact Director of Admissions Molly Adams Woodman ‘97 at 402-5712618 ext. 1161.
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TIME These date nights start after the kids are tucked in STORY Ashlee Coffey
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h, winter. People either love it or hate it. I’m more in the “hate it” camp, but this year I’m trying to change my attitude. We talk a lot on Momaha.com about things to do with kids during the winter months. But what about parents who need a break from all those kid games, songs and movies? Here’s how to have a date night without leaving home.
PLAY A BOARD GAME
My husband and I love old-school games such as “Clue,” “Scrabble,” “Battleship” and “Life.” But we also enjoy trying out new ones. Kevin is a big Dungeons & Dragons fan and, while I am not, I still give some role-playing games a try. Three winners: “Gloomhaven,” “Descent” and “Ghostbusters: The Board Game.” I’m a big fan of party games like “Apples to Apples,” “Star Wars: Trivial Pursuit” and “Cards Against Humanity.” These games are better with a handful of people, though, so invite friends via Zoom for a virtual game night.
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PLAY A VIDEO GAME
Some of the best ones are single-player (like “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time”), but there are plenty meant for multiple people. Our favorites: “Mario Kart,”“Super Mario Bros.,”“Ultimate Chicken Horse,”“Smash Bros.,”“Overcooked” and “Call of Duty.” Play for fun or set up a challenge. Whoever wins five rounds of Mario Kart doesn’t have to clean the bathroom for a week!
DO A CRAFT TOGETHER
Have your own paint-and-sip party. Gather your painting supplies, cue up a YouTube video of Bob Ross and paint along with him. You might surprise yourselves. Another night, take turns showing each other your favorite craft. Do a small project together.
ORDER TAKEOUT
This pandemic has given us a lot of time to be home and we know that Takeout Tuesdays is an awesome thing. But take it up a notch and order from a restaurant that’s new to you. Or take turns choosing the takeout spot. Set the table, pour some wine and maybe even light a couple of candles. Make it fancy and have zero interruptions while you dine.
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BAKE A DESSERT TOGETHER
I’ll never forget the Christmas my husband and I baked four different kinds of treats together. We turned on music and had so much fun talking while we baked delicious food.
HAVE A BEER OR WINE TASTING NIGHT
Going to a brewery isn’t really an option right now but that doesn’t mean you can’t pick up some fun options at the store and try them out at home together. Many brands offer variety packs but many retailers also let you build your own six-pack to go.
HAVE A MOVIE NIGHT AT HOME
Rent a movie neither of you have seen, set out some snacks and turn off your phones. No interruptions or talking — just like in a real movie theater.
GO OUTSIDE
Bundle up and head out on a walk around your neighborhood, or get in the car and head to the Loess Hills or Fontenelle Forest for a lengthier hike. You’d be surprised at the beauty you can find in the dead of winter.
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Missing diner with friends? Invite everyone into your virtual party room TEXT Molly Cavanaugh
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ince my family and I started staying home last year, we have gotten creative keeping in touch with family and friends. The kids have had virtual play dates with school buddies, and I’ve enjoyed my fair share of Facetime and Zoom cocktail hours. I even attended a virtual “Tiger King”themed birthday party. But even with all of these inventive ways to hang out, I had surrendered any hope of attending a dinner party anytime soon until my friend, Maya, went virtual with hers. She and her husband, Rich, have a flair for entertaining and never shy away from an opportunity to get people together. So it came as little surprise that they found a way to host a night of festive dining during a time when households are advised to remain separate. The silver lining to sheltering in place is that it has never been easier to get
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a bunch of friends to agree on a date. Social calendars are wide open. So after compiling the virtual guest list, your next decision is the style of dinner party you want to throw. Here are a three possibilities.
THE VIRTUAL POT LUCK
This was the dinner my friends put together. Ours included a theme — TexMex — with each participating couple picking a course to contribute. On the evening of the party, each household portions out their dish and drops off the food at the host’s home. From there, the host packages all the courses and delivers a complete meal to everyone’s doorstep. At the appointed time, everyone logs into the virtual party room and begins the shared meal. We even raised our glasses in a toast! Not only was the meal delicious, but it was fun being part of a grown-up dinner once again.
THE DISTANCE DINNER CLUB
For this dinner party, the group chooses a recipe — whether it’s a tried-and-true meal, a family specialty or something new — and then everyone cooks it. That way, you have the shared experience of eating the same dish while you’re virtually connected.
TAKE-OUT TOGETHER
This is a fun idea that doesn’t require any heavy lifting. To start, everyone agrees on a restaurant and then, on the appointed night, everyone orders at the same time, brings the food home and eats together in a virtual room. Whether the people you seek to gather live right around the corner or halfway across the world, a virtual meal helps make the space melt away and the shared connection of good food and good friends shine through. Molly Cavanaugh of Channel 94.1 FM’s “Big Party Show” in Omaha is a mom to two children living in Chicago. She writes weekly for Momaha.com.
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