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VOlUME 5 . ISSUE 10 . OCTOBER 2014 editor in chief CHRIS CHRISTEN chris.christen@owh.com 402-444-1094
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t has been a great few months, but I can’t believe it’s October already. The beginning of the school year always seems to fly by. For those of you who have older children, tweens and teens, I bet you’ve started thinking about how to prepare them for college. Middle-schoolers are at the perfect age to explore their interests and hobbies, which could help put them on a fast track to the right career choice. In this issue, you’ll find out how to prepare your child for college and beyond with eight great tips from our own summer intern. We also have some fun Halloween recipes and D.I.Y. pumpkins to try for ghoulish fun. And just in time for Junkstock, we show you some real-life repurposing ideas with items found at the three-day event. Junkstock: The Harvest Edition will be held Oct. 10-12 at the old dairy farm near 192nd Street and West Dodge Road. It will once again feature music, junk and vintage vendors from 10 states. Visit junkstockomaha.com to learn more, and be sure to visit momaha.com by Oct. 5 for a Junkstock ticket giveaway! The grand prize winner, who will be announced Monday, Oct. 6, will receive $100 cash, weekend passes and a VIP backstage pass for two hours of exclusive shopping before the doors open. Cheers!
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Dress up your pumpkins with a little artsy magic. TexT & PhoTograPhy by heidi Thorson
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ot all pumpkin decorating is about pulling the guts out of a giant orange squash. We have a few ideas to decorate for Halloween, sans sharp knives and tools. Besides being less messy, these pumpkins will last longer than the usual jack-o’-lantern. After your candy stash dwindles, put these away and save them for next year.
Puff Paint PumPkin
Makes: 1 pumpkin
what you need 1 ceramic pumpkin Black puff paint or fabric paint Orange puff paint or fabric paint
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what you do 1. With the black or orange paint, squeeze lightly and draw a pattern onto the ceramic pumpkin. 2. Let the paint dry overnight, and display the pumpkins in your home. Note: Real pumpkins will also work, but the orange paint may not show up as well so different colors may be preferred.
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Tac-or-TreaT PumPkin
Makes: 1 pumpkin
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PumPkin Pieces
Makes: 1 treat
whaT you need 2 6x6-inch pieces of orange tulle Reese’s Pieces ½ green pipe cleaner whaT you do 1. Lay out the two pieces of tulle, one on top of the other. 2. Place a small handful of Reese’s Pieces in the middle of the tulle squares. 3. Grab all four corners of the tulle squares and bring them together in the center and twist. 4. Using the pipe cleaner, wrap Ÿ of it around the twisted part of the orange tulle. Twist the pipe cleaner three times to secure the top. 5. Wrap the remainder of the pipe cleaner around a pencil to make a curliecue shape.
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Get out of the candy bowl And celebrate Halloween all day long. TexT by Amy LamAr PhoTogrAPhy by heidi Thorson
Turn Halloween tricks into treats – and a daylong celebration with festive food that can be served first thing in the morning through the wee hours of the oh-so-spooky night. Start the morning off with a fright with cinnamon roll monsters. Then after school, give the kids an eight-legged spooky spider snack. End the evening with a cheese ball that’s perfect for munching in between visits from the little Elsas, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers at your door.
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Makes: 1 spider
WHAt yOU Need 2 Ritz crackers Creamy peanut butter 8 pretzel sticks Black gel icing Orange, black and yellow sprinkles WHAt yOU dO 1. Spread first Ritz cracker with peanut butter. 2. Insert second Ritz cracker on top of the peanut butter. 3. Put four pretzel sticks on each side for the spider’s legs. 4. Draw on the eyes and face with black gel icing. 5. Place sprinkles over the icing where desired.
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Cheesy JaCk-o’-Lantern
Makes: 24 servings (Pumpkin shown makes 12 servings.)
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A new trick for that same old treat Make it healthy, useful or just plain fun. TexT by Amy LamAr ILLusTrATIons by HeIdI THorson
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ure, everyone likes candy. But after all the little ghouls and goblins – and their parents – have eaten their share, what happens to that gooey, slimy, crunchy, sour stash of loot in their trick-or-treat bags? Some parents stick it high on a shelf and make it last throughout the year. Others exchange it for money at the dentist’s office. But the majority of the candy ends up in the trash. Here are some trick-or-treat alternatives that are healthy, useful or just plain fun. Best of all, most don’t have a shelf life, which means you have a head start on next year. So go ahead, try a different trick this year. Everyone will thank you for this treat.
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The domestic track to
College starts at home TexT by Amy LamAr PhoTogrAPhy by heidi Thorson
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ust as important as college fairs, college tours and financial aid applications is being prepared for the real world of coin laundry, microwave meals and sharing a bathroom. We asked Rachel Cain, our summer intern and a junior at Creighton University, what high school-age kids can do right now to get ready – while Mom and Dad are still in earshot.
1. Write checks.
“My mom always had me fill out checks for camps and piano lessons while growing up,” Rachel said. And the sooner kids have their own checking account and are keeping track of their own money, the better.
2. Make appointMents.
This way, they won’t be afraid to call the health center, student services, etc., when they have questions.
3. Do launDry.
That includes knowing how to sort, fold, start the washer and dryer, read labels and treat stains. “I remember being in the laundry room my freshman year and helping a boy separate his clothes. The poor kid was pretty embarrassed.”
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4. cook.
They should know how to use the stove, microwave and oven. Master a simple meal like mac and cheese. “As much as we try, we can’t get all of our nutrients from Ramen Noodles.”
5. clean.
“Boys and girls need to know how to clean a bathroom – thoroughly. I can’t tell you how many dorm bathrooms I’ve walked in and thought, ‘You brush your teeth in here?’”
6. Be courteous.
They should take the trash out; change the toilet paper roll; turn the lights off when leaving a room; and wash and put away their dishes. “When it comes to roommates, this is what separates the bad from the good.”
7. BuDget.
“You don’t want them to spend all of their paycheck the first week they get it.”
8. car care.
Be sure they know how to fill up the car with gas and check the air pressure in the tires. “Basic car care could save you a trip to the towing company – or a call from your child because he or she ran out of gas.”
9. grocery shopping.
A list allows them to plan meals and snacks, and teaches them to spend money wisely and avoid impulse buys.
10. thank-you notes.
There is nothing better than a handwritten thank-you note, especially for all of those care packages and checks you’ll be sending.
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6. Soup 7. Nachos 8. Mac and cheese 9. Poached eggs (Use a microwave egg poacher) 10. Scrambled eggs 11. Hot dogs 12. Tuna melt (tuna, mayonnaise, cheese, bread or crackers) Source: collegelife.about.com
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ant to make your favorite college student smile? He or she could probably use one now that they’re fully immersed in their class-study-test-repeat schedule. They could also use some supplies. But rather than filling a box with the typical items from the toiletry aisle, why not mix it up with a little fun? These silly, inexpensive gifts are sure to bring a smile to the recipient – and life to his or her dorm room and beyond.
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little love and logic can go a long way to create a peaceful and productive household. One of the Love & Logic series’ main concepts is letting kids experience natural consequences. This can work well when it’s combined with keeping your home and kids organized. By passing on responsibilities to your child, you will free up your time and energy. You will also give him or her a vote of confidence while teaching them life skills in preparation for college. It takes practice to change your mind-set, but the Love & Logic method is completely worth it. I have a college student this year, and I know she is capable of taking care of herself, her space and her finances without our supervision thanks to using the Love & Logic method in our home. Create independenCe. Clothes, clean towels, cereal, drinks, water bottles, hats and gloves. Can your kids reach and use these items without your help? If not, start enabling their independence. Put plastic cups, bowls and water bottles in a lower kitchen drawer. Store their hats and gloves so they have easy access.
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A bin on the closet floor will work. Set their clothes out so they’re able to put them away and get them out on their own. For younger kids, this most likely means no hangers. Homework time. This can become a parent’s biggest time commitment every school night. Starting at a young age, ask your kids questions about their homework and set up a place and time for them to do it. But let them do the work. You accomplish a lot with this tactic. First, you are conveying the message that you think your child is capable. Second, you are letting your child make mistakes, which is OK. Don’t we all learn from our mistakes? Third, you are allowing his teacher to see your child’s work instead of your work, which will help the teacher identify where he needs more help. As an added bonus, you will have time to make dinner and take care of your own “homework.” Lost-and-found basket. This is one of my favorites. Create a lost and found like your kids’ school does for the little stuff they leave around the house. Here’s how it works: Your kids learn to
check the lost and found when they have “misplaced” something. And just like school, all of the items are donated after notifying the child a few days in advance. You may donate (or throw away) quite a bit the first time and maybe the second time, but after that, your kids will learn the drill. be a roLe modeL. You can teach your kids to be organized by what you do daily. Do you take care of your papers and mail, put your laundry away and manage your time well? Before you get on your kids, make sure you’re taking care of your own business. If you struggle with being organized, find a role model for you and your child. It can be a family goal. kids’ CHores. Kids do not do chores well when they first start. But, giving them the responsibility is also giving them your vote of confidence. And remember, practice makes perfect. Learning how to take care of a home is a life skill that kids need to know to be successful adults. Start young. By the time your kids are school-age, you will have your own cleaning crew.
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‘Junk’ finds
Purpose Shop furnished for $800 with Junkstock finds.
Story by Amy LamAr PhotogrAPhy by JAmeS r. burnett & ChriS ChriSten
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arie Schroeder and her friends were a curious sight last October at Junkstock: The Harvest Edition. A lamp, two chairs and a picture frame were among the finds that the Norfolk, Neb., boutique owner and her friends collected on a whirlwind day of shopping at the popular Omaha event. And the yellow armoire? Well, that was a job for the “junk hunks,” who will haul your Junkstock purchases to your car or the pick-up zone. Schroeder had purchased enough “junk” to fill her own SUV plus a friend’s truck. She was on a mission to furnish her new women’s clothing boutique in downtown Norfolk with bargain pieces from the semiannual event, which is held on an old dairy farm in west Omaha. Beyond an overall vintage look for the shop – 318 On the Avenue – opening a month later, she had nothing specific in mind. “I bought something if it spoke to me,” she said about her $800 load, which was not only full of bargains, but unique items that Schroeder said she would have never found otherwise. “I got a lot for my money.” Schroeder was trolling online for furnishings for her shop when she stumbled upon the Junkstock website just three days before last October’s event. She spied her first and most expensive purchase of the day: a $600 yellow armoire. Then she found a yellow chair and a purple chair, and she began putting the two colors together. “We carried the chairs around to match things,” she said. “It was fun because we knew we had to get it right away or it (continued on page 24)
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would sell. We even had to split up at one point.” Were their sore arms worth it? Definitely. In the boutique, necklaces now hang on the picture frame. The chairs help create a sitting area near the dressing rooms, while jewelry and other accessories are spread out on a small bookshelf found at Junkstock. And the armoire? Every inch of it is being utilized. The shelves hold leggings, tank-tops and other foldable clothing items, while necklaces, purses and clothing are displayed on the doors. A Junkstock lamp, other decorative items, hand mirrors and bracelets are displayed on top. To think that Schroeder found all of this while eating a corn dog and listening to live music has her eager to return. “There is nothing quite like it,” she said. “It’s such a fun day.”
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Forget Face value ‘Look at what it could become.’ TexT by Amy LamAr PhoTogrAPhy by DAnieL Johnson
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hen it comes to shopping for items that are recycled, reclaimed, repurposed, vintage, antique – or even junk – have an open mind, said Sharron Haas of Textiles. “Don’t just look at what you see – look at what it could become.” The possibilities at salvage shops, flea markets, antique shops and secondhand stores are endless. “You can repurpose practically anything,” Haas said. And it can be done inexpensively. “I never spend more than $20,” said Diane Stormberg, who refurbishes/repurposes items that are given to her by friends, found at thrift shops – and even show up in the back of her son’s truck. Her projects, which she insists are neither artistic or complicated, can be found throughout her Riverfront Place townhome.
Black dresser
Where she found it: A local furniture store that is no longer in business In its former life: Stormberg used it as a dresser in her dorm room at Creighton University 30 years ago. It has been painted at least five times. What it’s used for now: It stores gloves, mittens and hats near the entryway of her home. A decorative table is positioned over the top of the dresser.
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Gold and Black Buffet
Where she found it: A downtown Omaha secondhand store In its former life: It was an unpainted particle board dresser. What it’s used for now: She painted the gold stripes by hand as well as the mirror, which hung in the couple’s former west Omaha home. The buffet stores linens in the dining room, and is used as a serving table when the couple entertains.
Gold chaIr
Where she found it: In the back of her son’s truck on his way to Goodwill after helping a friend move In its former life: It was terribly stained and looked “disgusting,” Stormberg said. What it’s used for now: She painted it a reddish brown, stained it and then smeared gold paint over the top with her fingers. It is now an extra dining room chair.
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an Apple a day... Adds delicious versatility to almost any dish. TexT by Chris ChrisTen and amy Lamar PhoTograPhy by KurT a. KeeLer
jonagold Tangy and sweet; excellent fresh and for cooking.
jonatHan Tangy, tart and perfect for baking and eating.
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red rome Crisp and sweet; best when picked in mid-October. golden delicious Sweet, easy to bite; good for cooking.
ny way you slice, chop, sauté or bake it, it’s hard to beat an apple’s versatility. Working well in both savory and sweet dishes – or all by itself – this red, green or yellow fruit adds a slightly different flavor to a dish depending on the type you choose. Here is a helpful cheat sheet for your next trip to the produce aisle. Better yet, bring it along to an apple orchard this season! Each autumn, Gary Small, a longtime fruit grower in Mondamin, Iowa, mans a roadside stand for the Mondamin Fruit Farm along Iowa Scenic Byway 183.
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red delicious Sweeter from an orchard than the grocery store. arkansas Black Tart and very hard. Good for baking and making applesauce.
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MOMAHA.COM BlOgger // AMY grACe Amy Grace writes on Fridays at momaha.com.
Fashion Trends Recycled Dig out those jelly shoes!
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veryone knows fashion is cyclical, but several trends that were popular in my mom’s day have returned not once, but twice in my lifetime. Here’s the short list of do’s that have been on and off the don’t list a time or two.
Acid wAsh jeAns Yep, they’re back with a vengeance, and I just can’t get my head around it. But recycling an old pair of jeans that you don’t wear anymore is a perfect way to get them on the cheap. What’s more is the acid wash is being paired with the distressed (read “torn”) look, which has been back in for a few years already.
jelly shoes Remember how you loved these even though they took half the summer to break in? Well, stock up on Band-Aids because jelly shoes have returned. Most of the time, you’ll find them in the flip-flop variety, but the “gladiator” and ballet flat styles are also available in your beloved PVC plastic.
BAckpAcks I couldn’t be happier about this as a mother to a toddler. But backpacks aren’t just used for diaper bags these days. They actually come in everything from quilted nylon to fine leather. You’ll also find them with very reasonable price tags – or you can spend a small fortune. Even Europe’s biggest fashion houses have backpacks in their couture lineups.
Birkenstocks I’m guessing there are some serious groans and eye rolls going on. But these sandals have made a serious comeback. They were big in the ‘60s and returned in the ‘90s. Now popular brands like J.Crew and Boden have their own versions. While they’ve been updated with some cute styles, I doubt this trend is something I will revisit.
cropped tops & highwAisted Bottoms This is one of the most popular looks that I’ve seen on the pages of every fashion magazine. This Gidget look started in early spring when all the cruise wear was being shown, and it continues right into the fall. You’ll see longer sleeves and autumn-appropriate colors. Plus-sized women can pull off a crop top by pairing it with high-waisted bottoms. It’s a cute look for almost anyone!
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Advice // dAnielle Herzog Sassy Housewife Danielle Herzog is a married mother of two and a former middle and high school teacher. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in counseling.
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Dear Sassy Housewife, I’m thinking of making a change in my career. It means taking a big pay cut, and my husband doesn’t agree. We have one child and we aren’t planning to move. But I’m unhappy with my job, and I think it’s time to have my own business to see if I can do it. I’ve always wanted to work for myself. I have a big interest in fitness, so I’d like to pursue becoming a personal trainer. My husband thinks I’m crazy and that we’ll be poor and in financial trouble if I do this. How can I convince him that it’s worth the risk? Signed, Career Conundrum Dear Conundrum, Here’s the hard part of parenting and being a grown-up: You don’t always have the right to be selfish. I wish I could jump up and down and say, “Yes! Follow your dreams!” But the truth is, that’s not always the best plan. If your family can’t afford to do it financially you shouldn’t do it. It’s as simple as that. You have a child to take care of and provide for. If your salary is necessary to do that, then you have to keep working. But that doesn’t mean you have to stay at your current job. You are interested in fitness. Perhaps there are a few steps you can take before going out on your own. There are jobs that involve working at gyms and physical fitness facilities. There are jobs working with personal trainers to learn the ropes. You can get paid while you learn. Many people get frustrated with a job and think it would be easier to just be their own boss. But that means you don’t have benefits and you have to figure out where the money is going to come from. Listen, I’m all for following your dreams. But do it smartly and when the time is right. Do some research on the jobs available in the field you are looking to work in. Apply for those jobs, and then talk to your husband when a real offer and opportunity presents itself. Keep your dream and strive for it, but make sure you are fitting it into your current life. Good luck!
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