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September/October 2019

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VOLUME 17 NUMBER 5

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Publisher's Page

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Contributor's Page

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When Cancer Strikes

22 Party Tips For the Goer or the Thrower.

24 2019 Birthday Party Guide Let the Fun Begin!

36 Making a Difference The Big Give

A Familys Journey.

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Vintage. Alive and Well Fort Waltons Newest Show.

Annual Emerald Coast Duck Regatt

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A Moms Rite

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A Simple Pleasure

It's Hard to Say Good-Bye!

16 Baby It's Cold Inside

Being Cold Has Its Rewards.

18 Embracing the Family Meal 5 Tips & Recipes to Help.

Let's Go Fly A Kite!

40 Events

On the cover: Fall is just around the corner. Get those pumpkins ready for carving and making memories.

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They say the world is small, and there are times in our lives that prove that to be true.

My mom left her family in Burma to come to the United States to be with my dad. The two of them worked hard to buy a passage for her mother to come and live with them, but sadly, it was never meant to be. Her mother passed from ovarian cancer, and my mom never had the chance to be with her again. She prayed daily for her mom to go to heaven, as she was Catholic her mother was Buddhist.

Many years later, in 1967, as a family now with three children, we all went to EXPO 67 - a world fair in Canada. We visited the Burma Hall, and my mother loved seeing all the familiar places from her youth and young adult life. She noticed a Priest and went to speak with him and, as they spoke, she realized he was the Priest from her town in Burma! There in Canada, thousands of miles away, she found the man who was at her mother’s side when she passed, and he confirmed she was given her last rights. To my mom, this meant everything. She was so thankful.

I recently had a similar across-the-miles experience. I lived in Manhattan Beach, CA for many years in a very tiny room that basically had a bed, closet and a bathroom. But it was heaven to me with my three French windows that opened up to the sound of the ocean’s waves. I was three blocks from the strand and lived behind my best friend Yasmine whom I shared so many great times with. She met her future husband there and off she went, but I stayed as rent was great and location, location, location!

Over the years, traveling back there many times, I looked her up but had never been able to find her. On our last trip, on the final day before we were to leave, after a bit of internet research, I located a shop owner named Yasmine and called, and it was her! It had been 17 years since we last spoke and a lot had changed. She had three boys, but I was sad to hear that John, her husband, had died three years ago. She was busy working and owned her own business and was very proud of her boys who had graduated from USC and were all happily living their own lives. She had a granddaughter, too! What fun it was catching up. She was in Rancho Palos Verdes and I was in San Diego, Solana Beach area when we spoke, and I was thinking it sure would be nice to see her but, no time this trip.

That evening, as we drove up to LA, I remember thinking that seeing her was the only thing I missed doing on our trip. We went to Santa Monica to go shopping and ended up in a surf shop. They were getting ready to close and I was on a mission to find a backpack for my son for school. The manager was super sweet, insisting we take our time, and he started to chat with my daughter. We learned he was also in real estate, and he offered to help find a place for my daughter to live when she was ready. I told him I have a place, the same place I lived in Manhattan Beach, and showed him the video of it I had taken earlier that week. In that video, I was talking about how I lived there and my best friend Yasmine lived over there, and he said, “My moms’ name is Yasmine. Yasmine Ryan.” I was stunned. I gave him the biggest hug and texted Yasmine a picture of the two of us. I quickly called her and she was as cheerful as ever, saying hi to me, then Ian spoke up and said "Hi, Mom." She said, “I'm talking to Nancy...what? I said, “Check the picture!”

She kept saying, “What, what?” Then she saw the picture and started to scream and it was just so exciting! I was with her middle son in Santa Monica, in a surf shop, out of the thousands of people I could have been with and the places I could have been. This just made the trip complete. Funny how God works.

He knew my thoughts about missing out on seeing my long lost friend and gave Yasmine and I the surprise of a lifetime instead.

What a memorable way to end my summer vacation!

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CONTRIBUTORS Skylar Babin Throughout her life, Skylar Capri has always been captivated by the wonder of God's creation along the Emerald Coast. As the current Miss Okaloosa as well as the Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa for 2017-2018, Skylar has a love for inspiring others and takes that role seriously.

You can follow her dream pursuits on her Instagram @skylarcaprimusic and YouTube (Skylar Capri) as she works diligently on her music and writing career.

Crystal Tingle

Stacie Hoard

Ben Saltzman

Crystal, along with her husband of 19 years and 3 boys, has been living in the Destin area since 2005. She is Founder of TheFitandHealthyLife. com which is a resource website created to teach and empower women to become the best version of themselves at any age through healthy food and fitness.

Her passion to help women grew from her own transformation from frumpy mom to fit mom when she finally learned to stop comparing herself to others and focus on being the best that she could be… competing only with herself and all of this happened after 40!

Mark and Stacie became vendors in 2009 at Defrance Antiques on a bookshelf and they were hooked. Within months they had two bookshelves and a couple of months later a large booth.

Both having stressful day jobs it became like therapy being in the garage together and taking a discarded, forgotten, unloved piece of furniture and giving it new life.

Ben Saltzman is the Marketing Manager for Kitty Hawk Kites, based in the Outer Banks, North Carolina.

Having started his marketing career in Philadelphia and New York City, he and his wife Patrice, along with their yellow lab Bert, made their collective dream a reality by relocating to the Outer Banks in 2018, in part so Patrice could grow her wedding cake business, Patty Bakes (pattybakesalot.com). Ben enjoys catching waves and wind, and can be found surfing, flying kites, or playing disc golf whenever he isn't enthusiastically talking about Kitty Hawk Kites with others! More about Kitty Hawk Kites at kittyhawk.com.

Denise Gates

Laura Lucy

Denise is a freelance writer and editor, the stay-at-home mother of two teenage boys, and a military wife whose husband’s career takes her all over the country but whose heart remains in Destin, FL.

Laura Lucy works remotely as the grants and marketing manager for Harbor House of Central Florida, owns Beachside Certifications, a CPR and first aid training company, and volunteers at her daughter’s school, her church, and anywhere else that will have her. When she's not working, you can find Laura and her husband Patrick trying to wrangle their crazy redhead, Vivi, who also happens to be the reigning Little Miss Okaloosa County.

As any writer knows, a second set of eyes is essential before submitting an article for publication. Denise is often asked to be that second set of eyes for us – to read over articles and make sure the Is are dotted and the Ts are crossed. Denise reviews articles and restructures them as necessary to make sure the writer’s message shines through. Writers put their passion down on paper, but we run it by Denise first.

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In 2012 they bought Defrance Antiques after much prayer and conversation. Mark and Stacie decided to leave the security of their jobs and buy Defrance. It has been an amazing journey ever since.

Paul Hunter Paul Hunter, B.S., C.S.C.S, lives On the Coast with his wife and three teenagers infusing science with his playful style yielding astonishing results at Grayton Beach Fitness, voted Best Place to Work Out on 30-A.

Jamie Mitchell Jamie Mitchell is a Realtor with ERA American Real Estate and an advocate for Childhood Cancer Awareness. Jamie is a strong supporter of the Rally Foundation, which helps children not only nationally, but here locally.

When not working, spending time with her family is the best part of her day. She lives with her husband Stephen of 14 years, and two beautiful children, Ryan and Katie.

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Katie

by Jamie Mitchell

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ecember 2, 2013 was a turning point for our family….it was the day we were told that our 2-year-old daughter, Katie, may have cancer. Our normally healthy, full-of-life child had been sick for a couple of weeks, and we were told that she had croup and was being treated specifically for that.

We knew this wasn’t the case when on December 2nd, Katie woke up and then fainted into my arms.

As we rushed her to the local ER, the thought of cancer was never in our minds….that was something that happened to other families. At that time, I was following several young local girls who were battling cancer, and it was heartbreaking. How their parents were able to get through this was beyond me… thank goodness our daughter just had a really bad cold.

I can still see the look on the ER doctor’s face when he came into our room to tell us that her blood and platelet counts were dangerously low and she would need to have a transfusion immediately. Still, no talk of cancer. She may have a bacterial infection, one nurse tried to comfort me….Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital will take good care of her. As we rode in the ambulance from Crestview to Pensacola, I stared at Katie’s pale, limp body. I had never been so scared and helpless in my life. How did this happen? WHAT is going to happen?

A couple of hours later, we were told they suspected Katie had Leukemia, and a bone marrow aspiration would need to be done to confirm. The very next day, we were told what no parent wants to hear: “Your child has cancer.” continued on page 10

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KATIE continued from page 8 Fast forward five and a half years later, and Katie is healthy and full of life. She is a bright, energetic 8-year-old who just wants to sing, dance and be with her friends. We are thankful to be at this point, but it did not come without lots of bumps in the road. Katie’s treatment for her cancer (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) was two and a half years, and for the first year the hospital was our second home. My child has been given so much chemotherapy (IV and oral) and steroids, I have lost track. She has had over 20 lumbar punctures where chemotherapy was injected into her spine, countless IV injections where some chemotherapies went as long as 24 hours straight, dozens upon dozens of blood, platelet, and IVIG transfusions, months of hospitals stays…along with a very scary time when her liver shut down due to one of the chemotherapies. She developed VOD (Venous Occlusive Disease), and we spent some of the scariest days of our lives in PICU. The treatment that was meant to save her life almost killed her.

Did you know that pediatric cancer receives only 4% funding from the National Cancer Institute? There are 12 major types of pediatric cancer and over 100 sub-types. This includes all forms of Leukemia, bone cancer, Retinoblastoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Lymphoma (including both Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin), Wilms tumor, Neuroblastoma, Brain and spinal cord cancers, and DIPG - which currently has no cure whatsoever. Cancer is the #1 cause of death by disease for children.

Most of these children will suffer long-term effects, develop secondary cancers, and have a shortened life span. Yet for all of these pediatric cancers, with an average age of diagnosis of 8 years, NCI funds only 4%, while adult cancers, with an average age of diagnosis of 66 years, receives more research funding.

September is an important month not only for our family, but for many locally and worldwide. It is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (GO GOLD!), and we honor our children by being a voice and advocate as much as possible. Our children just want to play and be normal, but instead are fighting for their lives. You will never meet a stronger human being than a child fighting a life-threatening disease, and I remember fondly holding Katie’s IV line as she and her fellow friend/ cancer patient, Carolyn, played Twister in the hospital hallway. Both girls were hooked up to IV poles, receiving meds and wearing face masks on their cute little bald heads. They didn’t have time to be sick, they didn’t feel sorry for themselves….they just wanted to have fun.

There are so many great organizations that help our children, and one locally is the Pensacola Rally Foundation. Ninety-three cents out of every dollar goes towards research for childhood cancer and towards the children and families. Donating to amazing causes like this helps not only our children here in Northwest Florida, but throughout the country. Foundations like this also focus on the whole picture - what happens to the families and siblings during treatment as well. You can learn more about this foundation by visiting https://rallyfoundation.org/our-team/rally-pensacola/.

This September, please show your support for these amazing children by helping bring awareness or researching and donating to charities that help children specifically. We are incredibly thankful that we have Katie with us today and can help be a voice for those currently in treatment or have lost their fight.

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by Stacie Hoard

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or well over 50 years, there was an antique show in Fort Walton Beach, but sadly it ended in 2018.

Mark and Stacie Hoard, owners of Defrance Antiques, have taken on the task of starting a new show, A Vintage Street Market. With all the larger shows being held in Mobile, Pensacola and Tallahassee, Fort Walton Beach will have its own once again.

A Vintage Street Market will be held at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds on October 11-13, 2019, and will be similar to the model used for Defrance Antiques.

Mark and Stacie will incorporate not just antiques but retro, vintage, farmhouse, shabby chic, coins, jewelry, man items and local artist. Quality vendors will be driving in from all over the southeast, and a whole shipment of antique furniture, art, lighting and accessories are being shipped from France.

Annie Omar, owner and founder of Maison Blanche Vintage Paint Company, will be at the show with two painting demonstrations on Saturday and two on Sunday. She will show different techniques and finishes that can be used to refinish furniture pieces, and will hold a Q&A session at the end of each demonstration. (The complete line of Maison Blanche Vintage Paint Company products can be found at Defrance Antiques located at 230 Eglin Parkway SE in Fort Walton Beach.)

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Ron Beeman of Fort Walton Beach will be at the show as well, with examples of his work restoring cast iron pieces. He will display pieces in each stage of the restoration process. The possibility of a cooking demonstration is being discussed!

Dave Harding will be at the show with his hand-carved wooden spoons and cutting boards. He will be working on several pieces during the show and loves to talk to people about the art of carving.

Angela Boudreaux of Antique Restoration Studio by Angela will be at the show all three days doing onsite glass and crystal repair. Angela will also be taking fine porcelain and ceramic pieces to be repaired at her studio later.

Donnie Morgan will be performing at the show all three days. Donnie performs a wide variety of music from many genres.

Welcome antique shows back to Fort Walton Beach by bringing your friends and family to A Vintage Street Market, October 11-13, 2019, at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds. There will be an entry fee of $5.00 and food available from the fairgrounds each day. A portion of the proceeds from the show will be donated to Opportunity Place, Inc., a local housing facility helping families and women who are homeless become self-sufficient. If you are interested in vendor information, please contact Stacie Hoard at 850-5434579 or defranceantiques@gmail.com.

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a LIFE to LIVE Who's Rite Is It? NI

by Crystal Tingle

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all used to be my favorite. So many things to love! The colors, the days that my face doesn’t melt off of my head from humidity and my hair stays nice and calm. Ladies will get what I’m saying. But this year, it’s not my first love. It’s a season of another kind of change and I don’t like it! I will have two instead of three in my home, kids that is. I will have two instead of three to cook breakfast for five days a week…weekends are for sleep-ins and early lunches. And, really, I will have only one left to shop for school supplies and backpacks because the other is “finishing-up” a few classes before he heads off next fall as well. And then there will be one!

Yes… I am referring to the old Rite of Passage thing that many moms are walking through now, others have already been through and the rest…well, your time is coming! Technically, this is my first to leave the nest and live away from home. It is my first for spending the entire summer hunting and gathering “dorm life” essentials which I do not remember needing so much of when I was in college!

Whew! It’s a lot! But through it all…I have loved it…all the shopping and planning. Why? It still makes me feel like I have purpose in his life. I am still “Mom.” Only those who have been there understand the bittersweet feeling of this kind of “nesting.” It feels really weird, surreal.

But it’s surreal in other ways also. For example, my son was out with friends recently for a last hoorah before they all head off to school. It was getting super late on this Friday night, like 10 pm (don’t judge, lol) and, as I was about to go to bed, I caught myself calling to see when he would be home. When he answered, he said without me even asking the question that he was headed home and my response was awkward as I stumbled over my words to reassure him that all was good and there was no hurry and that I was just wondering. As I thought about that brief conversation, it occurred to me what we were both feeling - a transition about to take place.

In that moment, it was just instinct, second nature for me to call as I

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always have and hover…to the point of forgetting that he is 18 years old and no longer a child.

I am actually tearing up thinking about this interaction. He is an adult! A man-child. My son. What mother doesn’t relate to these feelings? Adult or not, I would still jump in front of a bullet for him… for any of my three children! I would still want to maul anything or anybody that hurt him. I would still…but now I have to learn to “be still.”

So, the quandary of it all for moms is what do we do with this? How do we navigate these emotions and feelings of loss and yes, even control? It’s overwhelming! I know it’s a Rite of Passage but that doesn’t make it feel better. It is a most difficult transition knowing that I cannot hover and protect or know his every whereabout. Yes, his father and I are still paying the bills for him while in school, but he has a life to live…. a Rite to live…a Rite to pass through.

So, what is a mom’s Rite in all of this Passage stuff? Because this side of the ceremony feels more like a funeral. I needed to sort through these emotions. I needed to literally write it out. Things just always make more sense to me that way. It allows me to see what my heart is feeling. So here are my notes to self…my vows or “Rites,” if you will, from the heart of a mother for our children, because I have “Rites” also:

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have the Rite to keep loving him as intensely and unconditionally as the first day I held him in my arms. have the Rite to pray for him…not only for protection but for every desire of his heart to be granted, for every dream he’s dreamed to continued on page 19

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COLD EXPOSURE RECOVERY

by Paul Hunter

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hile athletes have long known the importance of recovery as a part of their training, it’s recently become a hot topic in the fitness community. Recovery is important for the body to adequately rest, reset and recuperate after intense exercise.

It gives the body time to address delayed muscle onset soreness (DOMS), repair and rebuild damaged tissue, and gain the rest time needed to replenish expended energy. Many trainers believe recovery is just as important as the workout.

Many of the recovery methods are well-known and you probably do them without giving them a second thought: replace lost fluids, stretch, get a massage. But there are recovery methods you may not have considered, such as taking a nice, freezing cold ice bath.

It may not sound relaxing, but cold exposure is an age-old recovery concept used to expedite the body’s natural healing process. Some take cold showers, some immerse into ice baths, and in colder regions some even roll around in the snow. Why? To quickly lower the surface temperature and force the blood to the core. The theory behind this method is that constricting and dilating blood vessels helps remove (or flush out) waste products in the tissues.

Afterwards, as the body warms, fresh, re-oxygenated, nutrient- and enzymerich blood rushes back to the extremities.

Toxins and lactic acid are flushed out and inflammation is reduced. The process also activates the lymphatic system and sets the metabolism into overdrive, increasing energy and burning calories. In a nutshell, short exposure to extremely low temperatures allows the body to manage inflammation, recover faster and enhance both physical and mental states of well-being.

Enter cryotherapy. What’s cool about cryo chamber therapy (pun intended) is it allows for a whole-body experience in a very short period of time! Cyro chambers are simple walk-in chambers that allow your body to be exposed to cold air. After all, rolling around in the snow isn’t exactly an option here On the Coast.

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Consider these additional benefits as well: • Migraine symptoms: Cryotherapy can help treat migraines by

cooling and numbing nerves in the neck area.

• Mood disorders: The ultra cold temperatures in whole-body

cryo therapy can cause physiological hormonal responses.

This includes the release of endorphins, noradrenaline and adrenaline. This can lead to the positive effect for those experiencing mood disorders such as anxiety and depression.

• Has Arthur(itis) been hanging around? Let’s reduce some of

those painful visits! Localized cryotherapy isn’t the only thing that’s effective at treating serious conditions; one study found whole-body cryotherapy significantly reduced pain for people with arthritis.

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How about preventing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Yes. More research is needed; however, it is theorized that whole body cryotherapy could help prevent Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia because the anti-oxidative and antiinflammatory effects.

So where do you find a place that offers cyrotherapy? There is a little gem here in Destin called CRYO850.

They offer a full body chamber and localized cyrotherapy. This means you can gain both physical and psychological benefits to include improved sleep, mental clarity and help with anxiety and depression without having to plunge into the Arctic Ocean or book a trip to the North Pole. They also offer Red Light, compression and Pangani therapy as well as massage. Call them to find out more at 850-279-4145 or visit their website at cyro850.com.

So, regardless of how you are staying fit, it’s imperative to schedule recovery as a part of your routine to keep your body healthy, rested and replenished. Do take the time to recover and I’ll see you at the gym! Make it a Great Day!

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Family Features

Family Meals Matter F

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or busy families, finding time to eat together isn’t always easy, but coming together around the dinner table regularly isn’t just about keeping hungry bellies full. Family meals nourish the spirit, brain and overall health.

Children who grow up sharing family meals are also more likely to exhibit prosocial behavior as adults, such as sharing, fairness and respect.

Research has also shown that with each additional family meal shared during the week, adolescents are less likely to show symptoms of violence, depression and suicide; less likely to use or abuse drugs or run away; and less likely to engage in risky behavior or delinquent acts.

In addition, adults and children who eat at home more regularly are less likely to suffer from obesity, and increased family meals are associated with greater intake of fruits and vegetables.

If you struggle to make family meal time happen, try these tips from the experts at the Food Marketing Institute Foundation, creators of the National Family Meals Movement, which aims to help families reap the benefits of enjoying more meals together at home. Or you can find inspiration to make one extra family meal happen each week with recipes like Barbecue St. Louis Ribs, Meatballs or Turkey Pot Pie from the family-focused cookbook “Family Table by Robert Irvine.”

Plan ahead. Prepare staples or extras of your favorite recipes that you can refrigerate or freeze to use when you’re rushed for time.

Mix and match. Challenge yourself to see how many different ways you can use a grocery item until it’s gone.

Embrace convenience. Grocery stores have many time-saving solutions, and frozen and canned produce can be quick additions to many recipes.

Incorporate the kids. Involve your children in shopping, meal planning and meal preparation whenever possible.

Make nutritional balance easy. Plan your family’s plates by making sure you are getting all the food groups over the course of the day.

“By quieting the noise and being truly present with the people around us, simple tasks you might normally take for granted – like putting a good meal on the table – take on a deeper meaning,” Irvine writes in his book. “The meal ceases to be a time for physical nourishment and becomes something that feeds your family’s soul. It’s not possible to forge that kind of a connection if you’ve got one eye fixed on your smartphone at the dinner table.”

Look for more tips and meal planning resources at your favorite grocery store.

Photo courtesy of “Family Table by Robert Irvine”

Meatballs

Recipe courtesy of “Family Table by Robert Irvine” on behalf of the Food Marketing Institute Foundation Serves: 6 1 Spanish white onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups diced bread (such as baguette) water 2 large eggs 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 pound ground pork 1 pound ground veal 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 3 cups basic tomato sauce In small saucepan over medium heat, sweat onion and garlic.

In large bowl, soak bread in water 1-2 minutes. Strain excess liquid.

In separate large bowl, add eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and onion-garlic mixture. Combine then add ground meat, soaked bread, extra-virgin olive oil, parsley and oregano. Mix thoroughly.

Divide mixture evenly to form 10-12 meatballs and use hands to roll into shape.

In large saute pan over high heat, brown meatballs in grapeseed oil on all sides.

Place browned meatballs in separate saucepot with basic tomato sauce. Bring to simmer and finish cooking, about 1 hour. continued on page 46

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A LIFE TO LIVE continued from page 14

become a reality and for success to greet him around every corner.

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have the Rite to trust in him that what we have poured into his life for the last 18 years will be remembered and acted upon by good decisions and choices he makes. have the Rite to be proud of his every achievement and accomplishment. have the Rite to be there if he needs me for those days when sometimes life disappoints… and it will. have the Rite to hope that one day love will capture his heart.

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have the Rite to miss cooking for him, miss hugging him every morning, miss him being little again. have the Rite for my heart to ache.

I have the Rite… because you see even after writing all of this down, it is crystal clear to me that one thing is constant regardless of the season of life our children find themselves in - a mother’s fierce love for her kids. And because of this love and all the joy and pain that comes with it, I have the Rite to always be called Mom even after college is done, jobs are obtained, marriage is had and grandbabies are born.

I have the Rite…we have the Rite… to never stop feeling these things for them, wanting these things for them, and loving them through all the aches…because we are forever and for all-time, their MOM! It is our Rite!

have the Rite to hope that he will always remember who he is and Whose he is…and where he can always call home.

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by Laura Lucy

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’m a sucker for a good party. And by “good party” I mean any event, big or small, where cake, cupcakes, ice cream cake, or cookie cake is served. When I go to a kid birthday party, all the other moms pass up the sweets in favor of intermittent fasting.

Meanwhile, I’m subtly angling for a corner piece with extra frosting.

My daughter, Vivi, is a seven-year-old social butterfly with the worst case of FOMO (fear of missing out) you’ve ever seen. That means we go to A LOT of birthday parties. And since she is an only child and an only grandchild, we’ve been known to throw some epic parties ourselves. My vast experience as a kid birthday party goer and party thrower has equipped me with knowledge that could benefit others.

Here are a few party tips I hope you’ll find useful, whether you’re a goer or a thrower.

CAKE

As you’ve probably already guessed, cake is a priority for me. If you are hosting a party, you better have enough cake for everyone in attendance. That means parents too. It’s our reward for spending two hours among a noisy, sticky mass of children. I once attended a kid party where they had exactly the number of cupcakes as children at the party. Say what?! I managed to make it through the party without openly weeping in front of the host mom, but what would’ve happened if one of the kids dropped their cupcake? I guess that’s one of those painful life lessons we all have to learn at some point.

If you are a guest, we all know parents have to wait until all the kids are served to get our piece. It’s the right thing to do.

Here’s the important part: you better get your own piece. Adults are always trying to watch what we eat and make healthy choices.

You think you can just have a bite or two of your kid’s piece. You’re wrong. In the history of the world, no child has ever left anything other than a soggy cupcake with all the icing licked off for their mother.

FOOD

Be sure your food offerings are appropriate for the time of day you throw the party. Breakfast and brunch parties are super fun and yummy. Lunch and dinner parties provide plenty of dining options.

Mid-afternoon is the easiest option if you are looking to keep food costs down. If the food you are serving doesn’t match the time of day (i.e. cake only at lunch time or a full buffet at 3 p.m.), let your guests know before the party so they can plan accordingly.

Enlist help if you need it. The food at Vivi’s parties is a family affair with my dad smoking a couple of huge pork butts, me washing and cutting piles of fruits and vegetables, and my mom spending a week rounding up everything else we need.

THEME

If you have the time and money to go all out on a party theme, go for it. Otherwise, kids really won’t notice if you keep it simple.

The cake can incorporate the theme or just color coordinate. Add in some character plates or napkins and you’re done. Fretting over weaving the theme into every tiny detail makes for one crazy and stressed-out mama.

Dressing the birthday girl or boy up is the easiest way to make a big impact on the theme and ensure you get cute, memorable pictures. Having a grandma who is a sewing expert definitely helps! Vivi was transformed into a mermaid for her fourth birthday and became Moana when she turned five thanks to Mammi. Amazon and Party City have plenty of great options if you don’t continued on page 22

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IT'S PARTY TIME! continued from page 20 have your own personal seamstress on speed dial.

GIFTS

The best party idea I have come across in years is the fiver party concept. In lieu of toys, guests put a $5 bill in a card. It’s up to parents to set the rules for how the birthday kid can spend it. Some parents put the money toward one big birthday gift.

Others require their kids to save some and donate some. We did this for Vivi’s most recent birthday and allowed her to take part of it on the vacation we were taking a few weeks after her party. That way we didn’t have to tell her “no” every time she wanted something from a museum or amusement park gift shop, and it helped her learn about the value of money and making spending decisions.

It can be fun, even for the parents, for the child to receive tons of toys for their birthday. But the older the kids get, you just want less stuff. Now, if anyone asks me what they should buy Vivi for her birthday (assuming they aren’t participating in the fiver), I ask for something consumable – gift cards or crafty kits.

PINATAS

Did you know that more children are killed by pinata sticks each year than car accidents and drownings combined? OK, so that’s not technically true, but it sure feels like it every time you see little kids wildly swinging a stick as they make a frenzied attempt to get at the candy. I beg of you, if you must have a pinata at your party, get the kids in a line that begins very far back from where the swinging action will take place. Another option is a pull-string pinata. It doesn’t pack the same punch as a traditional pinata, but there will be candy nonetheless. Another pro tip: limit how much candy the big kids can get. Redistribute the wealth if you must.

I’ve seen so many tears when big kids have big handfuls of candy and little kids have only a piece or two. There should be no crying at birthday parties.

You should all be ready to throw a rager now. I’ll be looking for my invitation in the mail. And be sure to save me a piece of cake that no one has licked.

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very year they manage to sneak upon us. That’s right, we’re talking about birthdays! Time flies when you’re in aroutine and birthdays remind us to take a deep breath and simply be grateful for the gift of life, regardless of age. Whether you’re celebrating your children, your best friend, a family member or yourself, On The Coast Magazine has the insider guide to some of the best places and activities to make your party memorable.

Sometimes the hardest part about birthdays is the stress of planning everything – especially as the date quickly approaches! Lucky for you, On The Coast is here to make the planning super simple and easy by providing you with a list of all things birthday related! We’ve got everything from animal encounters to spa days, Go-Carts to art galore, and all the little details we know you love. Most of these businesses offer a “just show up” option, so you don’t even have to come close to the stress zone. So check out the list and call your favorite venue to set up a birthday party you won’t forget.

Whatever you choose, have an amazing time and make the kind of memories that last! continued on page 26

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continued from page 24 The Track Birthday parties are a blast at The Track! Drive, ride and play on your special day. Enjoy go-karts, blaster boats, mini golf, bumper cars, Kids Country rides and more. Top off the event by playing games in the arcade.

The Wild Woody and Family Track feature single and double karts for family racing. Kids take the wheel in Kids Country with Kiddie Karts (3’6” to drive) and Rookie Karts (4’0” to drive). Kids can fly high on the Airplanes, take a spin on the Carousel, drive the Beach Cruisers and hop to the top of the Jungle Jumper.

Ready to cool down? Bump and splash on the Blaster Boats! Kids 3’8” and taller can drive, and kids 3’6” and taller can ride. Watch out while riding… cannons located along the perimeter can splash you too!

After riding several rides, enjoy 18 holes of mini golf. Kids 5 and under play for free with an adult. Enjoy the Mountain Course or the Island Course and snap the perfect pic by a waterfall or life size jungle animal. Be sure to capture the iconic group pic by the Gorilla!

Take advantage of The Track’s 500 point card to receive a whopping 40% discount! Points can be divided evenly on several cards, and more than one person can share a card. The flexibility of the card system allows guests to choose which activities to enjoy, and parents and siblings can get in on the fun as well. Points are used on all rides and arcade games.

A party room is available as well. For more information or to book a birthday party, visit www.funatthetrack.com.

Fat Daddy’s Arcade Games, prizes and bonus points for the birthday kid – yes please! Book your next birthday party at Fat Daddy’s Arcade in Destin, the area’s largest family-friendly arcade with awesome games and prizes.

Fat Daddy’s Arcade is home to interactive arcade games like The Walking Dead, Jurassic Park, Pac-Man Smash Line, Fruit Ninja, Jumping Jackpot, Big Buck Hunter Open Season, Terminator Salvation and The Fast and The Furious, to name a few. Guests can also test their skills and press their luck with coin pusher games, prize claws, Monster Drop Chaos, Barber Cut, The Wizard of Oz, DC Super Heroes, Deal or No Deal, and many more.

More traditional arcade enthusiasts also enjoy Skee Ball, Hoops, the big wheel and more.

Hosting a party is so easy at Fat Daddy’s Arcade! Parents are welcome to bring in all food, birthday cakes, non-alcoholic drinks and table decorations. You can reserve tables for a two-hour period at 10am, 1pm or 4pm. The arcade features seating for 26 guests.

Birthday bonus! The birthday kid receives 500 free tickets on his or her play card, which provides a great start to securing an awesome prize at the end of the party!

For more information or to book a birthday party, visit www.fatdaddysarcade.com.

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continued from page 26 gulfarium Ever wanted to celebrate your birthday under the sea? Have a splash-tastic day at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park and celebrate your birthday surrounded by tropical fish in our Living Sea area! The Gulfarium’s birthday party package has everything you’ll need to make your party a success. From the delicious ice cream cake to the goody bags for each child, it’s sure to be a day you’ll never forget. Don’t worry - plates, napkins, cups and tablecloths are all supplied.

To add to the fun, each party will receive a special visit from one of their mascots! Choose between Dougie the Dolphin or Tommy the Sea Turtle to join in the birthday fun before you and your guests enjoy lunch alongside a blacktip reef shark, sea horses and sea stars!

Birthday party packages at the Gulfarium include park admission for all birthday party guests so the fun can continue all day long! Packages start at $300 for 12 guests and additional guests are $19 each, up to a maximum number of 35 guests.

The Gulfarium provides exciting opportunities to see marine life up close while providing educational chats throughout the day. Don’t forget to check out the daily dolphin and sea lions shows while you are there! You’ll be truly amazed by these incredible animals. Special animal encounters are available, too! Get the chance to meet your favorite animals… snorkel with stingrays, meet a dolphin or feed a penguin! These are just a few of the amazing encounters available for an additional cost at the Gulfarium.

No matter how you spend your day at the Gulfarium, you’re sure to leave with memories that will last a lifetime! The Gulfarium is dedicated to educating, entertaining, and inspiring guests to respect and preserve wildlife by providing unique and memorable experiences for visitors of all ages to connect with marine life. There is no better place to celebrate your birthday than at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park!

Visit www.gulfarium.com/birthday_party for more information on how to make your next birthday your most memorable yet.

CREATE Birthdays are a time for celebration, and the goal of Big Orange

House Designs is to help you CREATE wonderful memories with your family and friends through a personalized art party!

Would you like to accomplish a painting? Dye a shirt or scarf? Build a super cool jellybean machine? Make some fashionable leather and pearl jewelry or even design your own glass art masterpiece? Big Orange House Designs has an amazing teaching studio called Create, with artistic experts in all these mediums ready to help you plan the perfect event for your special day. Art projects are easily adapted to any and all age groups and are fun for both children and parents alike! Create can accommodate a small group of 10 or manage a large party of 30. All the materials for your project are included and will be set up on-site so you won’t have the hassle of trying to track down supplies or purchase “one-time use” equipment.

The Create studio is adorned with festive and fun lighting, metallic streamers and balloons that make the perfect backdrop for capturing great photos. Arrange to come in early to have a mini photo shoot prior to your guest’s arrival! Want your big day documented on video? An amazing videographer can create a montage of your day at Create!

In addition to birthdays, Create does Girls’ Night Outs, baby and bridal showers, office parties, team bonding activities, and special projects for family reunions. The sky is the limit and the atmosphere is so open and inviting, making it a fun place to hang out and be creative. Pricing varies for parties as they are so individualized so give Ang a call at 334-320-6658 to Create your dream party. Create is located at 4652 Hwy 20E, Suite 102 in Pineapple Plaza in Niceville. continued on page 30

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continued from page 28 the art bus Have you seen the graffiti-painted Art Bus? Owned and created by Katlyn Arnold and her husband Ryan, this bus is the Imagination Machine and it brings a Uniquely Clever art experience to you!

The Imagination Machine holds up to 18 guests - kids and adults alike for all occasions and is fully powered with AC/heat and lights. On board you will experience seats with backs, a studio-style workspace, art materials, and artist Katlyn to instruct you through some art fun! Kids can enjoy drawing, paintings, clay, mixed media artworks, and different types of crafts. Adults like to “Arty Hard” on the Imagination Machine too! Enjoy sipping your beverage as Katlyn guides you step-by-step in your own canvas painting. Painting not your thing?

The artist is versatile and creative; she can come up with all kinds of interesting artworks for you to try out. She customizes the art project to your party theme, and each project is sure to “WoW” all the party guests!

The hardest part about planning a party is the set up and clean up. On the Imagination Machine, the party is all on board and you don’t have to worry about any of the mess! Uniquely Clever can be hired for individual parties, business events, team-building, festivals, and fundraising. PTO members can rest easy knowing Uniquely Clever is creating an art event to help raise money for their school and watch everyone have fun learning new art techniques! When the holidays come around, call Uniquely Clever for an art party to inspire your guests to get into the holiday spirit. From Halloween wreaths and Thanksgiving pallet signs to Christmas ornaments, the fun never stops!

Want to add a little more pizazz to your party? Uniquely Clever provides add-ons such as face painting, invitations, party décor, goody bags, party games, and more! To top it off, Katlyn works hard to find ways to recycle and create projects using recycled items. In addition to art parties, Katlyn hosts local classes throughout Bay, Walton, and Okaloosa counties. Kids and adults can try out many of her art classes including After School Art Class, Homeschool Session, Sip & Paint, Mommy and Me, Cookies & Canvas, and more. Katlyn loves meeting and teaming up with local businesses, so feel free to reach out with ideas for collaboration.

With a B.A in Art Education and five years of experience teaching art using different medias and styles including middle school art for three years, Katlyn prides herself in being the “Creative Consultant.” You may see her drive up to an event with Ryan and their son Hayden Arnold by her side helping spread the art love! Whether you want to have a party, learn a new skill, enjoy a new experience with your friends, own an original artwork by Katlyn, or partner up with the creative consultant, Uniquely Clever is your go-to for the next awesome Art Experience!

Visit www.uniquelyclever.com or call 850-307-8907 for more information or to book a party! escapology Would you be up to solving a mystery with your friends for your birthday? To be able to boast that you’ve survived a deadly plague? Or maybe you just love solving clues like Sherlock Holmes and John Watson or an FBI agent tracking down a security threat. You can be all these things at Escapology in Miramar Beach! Step into the escape room and travel around the world to Cuba, Budapest, or Shanghai, solve a clue hunt during WWII, or outlive a fatal plague consuming the planet! Escapology escape rooms set you up as a detective deciphering the clues present in a room. This birthday venue is open, rain or shine, and is a great activity for family or friends, allowing up to six people to play at once Head over to their website, www.escapology.com , to find the perfect scenario.

You can check out a description of the escape room and even view difficulty ratings to ensure that you pick the right room for your crew to make that party extra special, as each room is created with attention to every detail to make the scenario as life-like as possible. Book online and use code ESCAPE2018 for a discount and to pick which game and time you want to attend, and then head cover for your reservation for an hour of fast-paced, critical thinking fun!

You have 60 minutes. The clues are there. You just have to find them.

Succeed, and your legacy will live on in the Hall of Fame. Fail, and you will not survive. Do you have what it takes to escape? Birthday parties for a group of six run $174. Use Code OTC2019 for an additional discount. You can bring in your own food, drinks and cake and celebrate in the big comfy lobby adorned with Escapology memorabilia and extra-large leather couches, right here in the Market Shops of Sandestin. Call 850-842-4885 for more infoor visit https://www. escapology.com/en/destin-fl/.

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continued from page 30 BIRTHDAY BALLOON TREND Winnie the Pooh said, “Nobody can be uncheered by a balloon”.

It’s not surprising, then, that balloons have been a long time favorite for birthday parties. But, the latest balloon birthday trend is a far cry from the typical few helium filled floaters from years past. Those have been replaced with spectacular, organic balloon displays bringing a little lavish to any festivity. Tru Kardashian’s first birthday extravaganza, planned by famous event planner, Mindy Weiss, included thousands of pastel balloons beautifully displayed for the butterfly themed occasion. The photos have gone viral. The modern take on birthday balloons adds a lavish feel to any birthday bash as balloons flow throughout the party like a wave of happiness, bringing a big dose of whimsy, excitement and well, just general joy. This hot trend is going strong and one local company is making a hit along the coast with their beautiful organic birthday balloons.

Cindy White Balloon Design has been ballooning up parties for over a year with unique designs using 100% biodegradable balloons. Cindy’s organic balloon sculptures are inherently joyful and bring big delight to not only the honoree, but attendees and anyone else who happens to pass by the party. You may choose a bright rainbow garland flowing around the cake station, tropical themed balloons billowing over the party entrance, pastel balloons flowing into your pool, or just a couple clusters donning the front door lanterns as if to say “the party is here!” The sky is the limit. Cindy is sure to bring something special, big or small, that will create memories for a lifetime.

Give Cindy a call to balloon up your next birthday bonanza! 850.687.9992 or email Cindy.white@mac.com You designs on Instagram @cindywhiteballoondesign.

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emerald coast gymnastics

Is someone special having a birthday? Emerald City Gymnastics puts the "happy” in your child’s birthday! They provide the fun, entertainment and help serve cake, too! Their parties are filled with gymnastics-type obstacle courses, parachutes and tons of games!

Emerald City offers two different types of party packages. The King/Queen party is $250 for up to 15 guests including your special birthday person.

Provided are the invitations with a liability form for each guest, two coaches, a ¼ sheet cake with gymnastics colors (purple and teal), ice cream and drinks. They supply all paper goods in gym colors and a helium balloon for every guest, and parents provide the goody bags. (You may request a specialty party with your choice of themed paper goods and colors for an additional $25.) Coaches set up, entertain and clean up. But of course, parental help or involvement would not be turned away!

There is also a smaller package, the Princess/Prince, which is $200 for up to 15 guests including your special birthday person. Emerald City provides the invitations and liability forms, two coaches, table,chairs and fun! They also help parents set up their decorations, entertain and clean up. The difference is parents provide the paper goods and refreshments.

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Parties are held on Saturdays; call (850) 863-3991 for specific party times. The first hour of each party involves gymnastics activity in the gym facility, and the last half hour we all wash up and gather at the table for cake, ice cream and presents. After the opening of presents and the “thank-yous” have been distributed, everyone puts on their shoes and goes home with a big smile and a great memory! Please visit http://www.emeraldcitygymnastics.com/ and click on Birthdays to get all the details about contracts and deposits. Come burn off some birthday energy and have tons of fun, too! continued on page 34 32 • Tell them you saw it in ON THE COAST Magazine

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continued from page 32 just jump Looking for the perfect spot for your next birthday party or celebration? Look no further! Just Jump Trampoline Park has something for jumpers of all ages to enjoy!

Our party packages are designed to take the stress out of party

planning and make sure everyone has a great time. We handle everything from set up and clean up, to ordering food for your event.

All you have to do is arrive ready to jump and havea great time!

30,000-square-foot facility is packedfull of family fun with a large open jump area with a tumble track, Soc-Air courts, ninja course, dodgeball, basketball, a double trapeze and Gladiator Pit. All party packages include jump time and use of our party space, jump socks and a drink for all jumpers, all paper products, set up, clean-up, a party attendant, and a gift for the guest of honor! Plan an extra special event during blacklights or Junior Jump!

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Give us a call at 844-344-JUMP to get set up and the rest will be taken care of for you. Learn more at www.JustJump.com.

Want to jump FREE for the rest of 2019? Book your Fall birthday party today! All September, October and November birthday parties are $50 off, and the guest of honor gets to jump free 1 hour per day for the rest of 2019! Plus, all party jumpers get a coupon for their next visit!

EMERALD COAST SCIENCE CENTER Come celebrate your child’s birthday with the Emerald Coast Science Center! We're positive the best birthday parties are a science. We offer birthday party packages on Saturdays from 11AM-1PM or 1:30PM-3:30PM. Check out our NEW birthday party themes: The STEM Princess party is sure to be a hit between making Princess Plasma (slime), learning the science behind Moana's disappearing water, and tiara engineering so each princess can take home their own crown to mark the celebration.

Our Mad Scientist theme is perfect for the Einstein of the family. This package includes a spectacular visual Chem Demo showcasing elephant toothpaste, making science slime, and creating bouncing polymers to take home.

Is your child wild about animals? Our Animal Safari package includes a Creature Feature—our live animal presentation showcasing a few of the Science Center’s amazing animals. Your child will get to learn about and safely interact with these creatures, make slug slime, and watch as our party host creates elephant toothpaste.

Want something completely cutting edge? Our Robots party is definitely for the techie at heart. Aside from making robot grease (slime), party goers can be amazed by our Ozobots, Dash, or Cubelets.*Please inquire about SMALLab availability on your selected birthday party date*Party Packages are $250 with a nonrefundable $75 deposit made at the time of booking. Members can book parties for just $215! All parties include: Admission to the museum for up to 25 children and adults, 2-3 science activities, party favors for each guest, a free Science Center t-shirt for the birthday honoree, themed decorations, paper products, drinks, and the use of a private party room and a party host to assist with set up, clean up, and party details.

Call us TODAY at 850-664-1261 to plan your party! Most themes can be tooled to accommodate ages 5-12.

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The Big Give Join us for the Annual Children's Volunteer Health Network Big Give on September 27th from 6-10pm at Bud & Alley's in Seaside!

The CVHN Big Give is a Carribean-themed evening featuring live music, dancing, and a delicious buffet dinner. This annual event raises money that directly impacts CVHN programs serving children in need. Tickets to the event are $100 each. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to www.cvhnkids.org/thebig-give.

The event will include an array of live and silent auction items, which will be available for preview and bidding in the coming weeks.This year’s live auction items such as a week long trip to Bali and a trip to Anguilla are two of the items sure to cause a bidding frenzy. The silent auction is also packed full with tickets to local events, staycations, and exclusive items and packages from local businesses.

All proceeds from the event go to CVHN, which spends 94 cents of every dollar on its programs. CVHN provides kids in Walton and Okaloosa Counties with access to health care through its three major programs: the Mobile Dental Clinic that visits elementary schools and other local charities, a network of volunteer providers, and the CVHN Dental Clinic located in Santa Rosa Beach. CVHN provides dental and vision care to underserved children throughout Walton and Okaloosa Counties. Visit www.cvhnkids.org for more information about the mission of CVHN.

Annual Emerald Coast Duck Regatta Join us for a day of family fun at the 9th Annual Emerald Coast Duck Regatta on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the Village of Baytowne Wharf and support Sacred Heart Rehab Center. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. we will kick off some fun kid activities including a scavenger hunt and more. At 1:00 p.m. we will race over 3,000 rubber ducks across the Baytowne Wharf Lagoon.

Here's how it works! M ​ ake a donation of $10 or more to the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast Guild to adopt a ducks. You will receive an adoption certificate that has a registration number corresponding to your duck number(s). Winners will be determined based on the first qualifying ducks to finish the race and be gathered in the duck trap.

Duck adopters need not be present to win. Winners not present at the event will be notified by mail or phone by Oct. 21, 2019.

An UNLIMITED number of ducks will be available for "adoption" up until 12:30 p.m. the day of the event. Adopt ducks as early as 8:00 a.m. ​1 Duck – $10

3 Ducks – $27

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Ducks will also be available for adoption at the Sacred Heart Hospital Gift Shop Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Call 850-376-0684 for details.

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There's Never Been a Better Time To Fly a Kite Than Now! I haven't always been a "wind enthusiast." In fact, I only began flying kites a few years ago. I was visiting the Outer Banks with family on vacation, and my soon-to-be-mother-in-law mentioned that she was heading over to Kitty Hawk Kites to pick up a t-shirt and some toys for the kids in our group. I had seen stunt kites in action only a few times before, but considering the windy conditions of the OBX in late summer, picking up a two-line kite seemed like an excellent idea for an activity I could enjoy the whole week.

I settled on a Prism Nexus--a red, orange, and yellow stunner, which is ideally suited for beginner to intermediate flying and is optimallysized for travel. The perfect kite for me! I headed straight to the beach and was flying in no time. I can remember the feeling when the kite first caught a strong gust of wind that sent it streaming skyward. It was exciting to discover how to maneuver the kite in the air, first from side-to-side, then dipping it toward the ground and turning it back toward the sky.

The following week, my fiancée and I traveled to Western Ireland for a friend's wedding with our new stunt kite in tow. The coastal conditions were similar to the Outer Banks, and we had a blast flying our kite on a different continent!

We have since married and relocated to the Outer Banks where I now work for Kitty Hawk Kites. The company was founded in 1974 by John Harris, first as a hang-gliding school and shop that sold and repaired hang gliders. Over the past 45 years, the company has grown to include more than 25 retail locations along the east coast offering kites, toys, games, apparel, footwear, and more.

The mission from the very beginning was simple and clear: "To teach the world to fly." That mission remains our driving force today,

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and Kitty Hawk Kites either operates, sponsors, or participates in ten or more kite festivals every year.

The Fly Into Fall event in Fort Walton Beach is one of the most exciting festivals we hold each year. There are giant inflatable kites coloring the sky including a giant panda, cow, octopus, cat, dog and two giant fish, free stunt kite lessons and demonstrations, free kite-building lessons for the kids, and more, making this is a special event that is fun for the entire family. There is always excitement inside our stores in Fort Walton Beach and Destin.

Leonardo Da Vinci said, “For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.” I can say from personal experience that I will never forget the first time I set a kite into the wind, and it has deeply impacted the course of my life. If flying a kite is something you have always wanted to do, or even if you haven’t considered it until just now…there has never been a better time to take to the sky!

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FWB Mathis Martial Arts Women’s Self Defense Seminar 10-11:30am FREE 850-621-3868 Valpariso Heritage Museum Night at the Museum 7-10pm $40 850-678-2615 September 8 Destin Barnes & Nobles Hey Grandude Storytime 11-Noon FREE 850-837-3229 September 9 PCB Just Jump Family Night 4-8pm $30 Family an Hour 844-344-5867 September 10 Alys Beach NEAT Wine & Song 5-7pm $15 Per Person 850-213-5711

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Students $5, Adults $12 850-664-1261 September 13 Destin HarborWalk Village Arts & Drafts 6-9pm FREE Tokens for Drafts - $9 & up 850-424-0600 September 14 Destin Barnes & Nobles Pete the Cat Storytime 11-Noon FREE 850-837-3229 PCB Just Jump

Toddler Time 8-9am $12 844-344-5867

EVERY SATURDAY September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16 Crestview Industrial Dr Farmers Market 8-1pm FREE Crestview Urban Farm Farmers Market 2734 Hugo Lane 10-2pm 850-612-3126 Niceville Palm Plaza Farmers Market 9-1pm FREE 850-499-4697 Sandestin Grande Blvd Farmers Market 9-1pm FREE 850-499-4697 Seaside Farmers Market 8-12pm FREE 850-231-5424 SUNDAYS September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20, 27 November 3, 10 Rosemary Bch Barrett Park 30a Farmers Market 9-1pm FREE 850-499-4697 EVERY OTHER SATURDAY September 8, 22 October 13, 27 November 10 FWB The Landing Farmers Market 8-1pm FREE 850-218-0812

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Sept 21-Nov 3 Milton Holland Farms Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Sand Box, Swings, Horse Tire Swings, Pedal Tractor Cart Racing, Slides, Petting Zoo, Corn Box, Zip Lines, Rat Racers, Knocker Balls, Corn Maze Spider Web Activity, and More!

Monday thru Saturday -8-6pm Sundays 9-6pm $6 Pumpkin $12 Wristband for All Activities $8 General Admission includes Hayride, Maze and Playground Kids under 2 are FREE Season Passes Available https://www. hollandfarmsonline.com 850-675-6876 Sept 27 - Nov 3rd Baker Hallows Hill 5899 Buckward Rd. Baker Corn Maze, Flashlight Corn Maze, Hallows Hill Hayride Nightmare on the Old Spanish Trail Both Haunted and Non Haunted Attractions $30 Triple Threat - Old Spanish Trail, Hallows Hill Haunted Hayride, Flashlight Corn Maze $30 Saturday Combo - Corn Maze, Old Spanish Trail, Hallows Hill Haunted Hayride $22 Night Combo - Old Spanish Trail, Hallows Hill Haunted Hayride $10-15 per activity www.gumcreekentertainment. com 850-803-2367

Sept 28-Nov 3 Milton Sweet Seasons Farms Corn Maze, Hayride, Playground, Corn Popper, Sunflower Speedway, Hop-A-Long Rodeo, Country Carousel, Cow Train, Beeline, Farm Games, Sunflower Paths, Animal Barn and More!

Fridays 6-10pm Saturdays 9-5pm Sundays 11-5pm $11.50 plus tax per person ages 3 & up $28.50 Season Passes Military Discount Every Weekend October 5 Grandparents Day October 12 Scout Day October 19 Canned Food Drive October 26 Trick or Treat in the Maze https://www. sweetseasonfarms.com 850-675-3573 Sept 29-Nov 4 Milton Sonshine Farms Horse & Pony Rides, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hayride, Monster Maze Saturdays 9-9pm Sundays 9-6pm Military, Law Enforcement FREE Opening Day October 6 Pumpkin Patch Open October 6 Feed The Hungry Day $1.00 off with Canned Food October 13 Breast Cancer Awareness Day Small Pumpkins $4.

10-15lbs-$9 $8.50 Ages 3 and Up for Activities https://www. sonshinefamilyfarms.com 850-418-5897 October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 Gulf Breeze Zoo Boo at the Zoo 10-5pm 850-932-2229

October 18 Alys beach Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade 4-6pm $5 Entry FREE to watch 850-213-5500 October 24 Sandestin Grand Boulevard Sandestin Barktoberfest 5-7pm FREE 850-267-6136 October 24 Emerald Grande Savor the Season 6:30-9pm $100 online 850-424-0600 October 24 FWB De’france Indoor Flea Market Halloween Ladies Night FREE 6-8:30pm 850-314-7500 October 24-26 Watercolor Harvest Wine Festival 6pm $150 & up 850-650-3732 October 25 Niceville Cafe’ Liquid Masquerade Wine Tasting 6:30-9:30pm 850-842-4460 October 25 Destin Commons Halloween Haunt 2019 6-8pm FREE 850-337-8700 October 26 Seaside Halloweener Derby 10-2pm $25 Entry FREE to Watch 850-231-1551

October 26 Destin LuLu’s BooLus 11-3pm 850-751- 5858 October 26 Crestview Main Street Downtown Fall Festival 1-6pm FREE 850-628-1560 October 27 Valparaiso Heritage Museum Haunted Heritage Day 10-4pm FREE 850-678-2615 October 28 Destin Community Center Fall Festival 5-8pm $1 for 4 Tickets 850-837-4242 October 29 Crestview Library Trunk or Treat FREE 5-7pm 850-682-4432 October 31 FWB Tennis Club Dink or Treat Social 5-8pm $10 per player 850-344-0230 October 31 Crestview Library Crestview Halloween Family Movie Marathon Noon - 5:45pm FREE 850-682-8077 October 31 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Trick or Treat Street 6-8pm FREE 850-267-8180 continued on page 42

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continued from page 40 September 15 Destin Barnes & Nobles Baby & Me Storytime 11-Noon FREE 850-837-3229 September 17 Alys Beach NEAT Wine & Song 5-7pm $15 Per Person 850-213-5711 Watersound The Hub Live Music 6pm FREE 850-213-0782 September 18 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Wed. Night Concert Series Forrest Willams Band 7-9pm FREE 850-267-8000 Watersound The Hub Family Movie Night 7pm FREE 850-213-0782 September 19 Destin Mattie Kelly Arts Concert Casey Kearney Concert 6-9pm $15 - Kids under 12 FREE 850-650-2226 FWB Belles & Whistle Southern Market Ladies Night 6:30-8:30pm FREE 850-737-2120 FWB EC Science Center Planetarium Nights 6pm and 7pm Adults $9, Seniors $8, Children $7 850-664-1261 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Bubbly Baytowne 5-7pm FREE 850-267-8180 September 20 Miramar Beach Sacred Heart Golf Classic 8am $500 Per Player 850-278-3702

September 21 Destin Barnes & Nobles Batman Day Event 2pm FREE 850-837-3229 Destin Mattie Kelly Arts Concert Triggerproof Concert 6-9pm $15 - Kids under 12 FREE 850-650-2226 FWB Buddhist Market 741 Mayflower Ave. 9-2:30pm FREE 850-863-2906 Niceville NWFL St COllege ONE Run 5K 7am - 11am $30 850-279-3000 Santa Rosa Beach Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Coastal Cleanup 9:15-11:30am FREE 850-267-8330 September 21-22 Destin Big Kahunas Water Park Oktoberfest 10am - 5pm Entry Charge 850-837-4061 Okaloosa Island Kitty Hawk Kite Festival 10-4pm FREE 850-796-0102 September 22 Seaside REP Darden Smith 7:30pm $30 or $24 REP Members 850-231-0733 September 24 Alys Beach NEAT Wine & Song 5-7pm $15 Per Person 850-213-5711 Watersound The Hub Live Music 6pm FREE 850-213-0782 September 25 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Wednesday Night Concert Series 7pm FREE 850-267-8000

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Watersound The Hub Family Movie Night 7pm FREE 850-213-0782

FWB Buddhist Market 741 Mayfl ower Ave. 9-2:30pm FREE 850-863-2906

September 26 Destin Mattie Kelly Arts Concert Emerald Coast Blue Brothers 6-9pm $15 - Kids under 12 FREE 850-650-2226

Grayton Beach Brewpub Oktoberfest 12-4pm FREE 850-213-4000

FWB EC Science Center Sordid Secrets of the Stars (Ages 18 and up) 6pm and 7pm Nonmembers $9, Members $7 850-664-1261 Miramar Beach Seagars Sinfonia Performance by Gavin Creel 5:30-7:30pm $225 Includes 4 course meal, wine reception all gratuities and performance 850-460-8800 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Throwback Movie - Tarzan 7-8:30pm FREE 850-267-8180 Sandestin Grand Boulevard Emerald Coast Theatre Company The Fantasticks 7:30pm $30 & Up 850-684-0323 Seaside REP TOWNE 7:30pm $30 or $24 REP Members 850-231-0733 September 27 Destin HarborWalk Village Arts & Drafts 6-9pm FREE Tokens for Drafts - $9 and up 850-424-0600 Santa Rosa Golf Beach Club FORE Her Golf Tourney 9am Tee Off $125 Per Golfer 267-2229 Seaside Bud & Alleys CVHN The Big Give 6-10pm $100 850-622-3200 September 28 Freeport EO Wilson Biofilia Fallapalooza 9-2pm $8 Adults, $5 Children FREE for Members 850-835-1824

Miramar Beach Seascape Resort Eggs on the Beach EggFest 10am-1:30pm $32.50 Taster 850-269-4666 September 28-29 Destin Big Kahunas Water Park Oktoberfest 10am - 5pm 850-837-4061 September 29 Destin Barnes & Nobles Baby and Me Storytime 11-Noon FREE 850-837-3229 Destin Commons Charity Cornhole Tournament Noon-5pm $30 & up 850-833-9237 FWB Liza Jackson Dog Park Small Paws Rescue Charity 11-5pm $15 Includes Lunch $12 kids under 12 smallpawsrescue.com October 1 Crestview Library Adults ONLY Spooky Movie Night Pet Sematary 6-7:45pm FREE 850-682-4432 October 2 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Wed. Night Concert Series Chris Alvarado 7pm FREE 850-267-8180 Watersound The Hub Family Movie Night 7pm FREE 850-213-0782 October 3 Destin Mattie Kelly Arts Concert Deja Vu 6-9pm $15 - Kids under 12 FREE 850-650-2226

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continued from page 42 FWB EC Science Center Planetarium Nights 6pm and 7pm Adults $9, Seniors $8, Child $7 850-664-1261 October 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 Destin Big Kahunas Halloween Horrors 5:30-11pm Day Pass Price 850-837-4061 October 4-6 Destin HarborWalk Village Destin Seafood Festival 4-10pm Fri, 10-10pm Sat, 116pm Sun FREE Admission 850-424-0600 October 5 Seaside REP The Talbott Brothers 7:30pm $30 or $24 REP Members 850-231-0733 October 5, 12, 19, 26 FWB Buddhist Market 741 Mayflower Ave. 9-2:30pm FREE 850-863-2906 October 7-12 DeFuniak Springs Walton County Fair Times Vary $5 Adults, $3 Child $18 Armbands 850-892-5261

October 10 Destin Mattie Kelly Arts Concert Forrest Williams Band 6-9pm $15 - Kids under 12 FREE 850-650-2226

October 17 Destin Henderson Beach Resort Fisher House Helping Heros Gala 5:30-7:30pm $100 and up 850-259-4956

October 11 Seaside REP Charlie Mars 7:30pm $30 or $24 REP Members 850-231-0733

FWB Belles & Whistle Southern Market Ladies Night 6:30-8:30pm FREE 850-737-2120

October 11-12 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival 7-9pm FREE 850-267-8180

FWB EC Science Center Planetarium Nights 6pm and 7pm Adults $9, Seniors $8, Child $7 850-664-1261

October 11-13 FW NWFL Fairgrounds A Vintage Street Market $5 850-543-4579 October 12 Destin HarkborWalk Village Rocktober Nights Scenic Heights Concert 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600 FWB EC Science Center Sip & Science: Mystery at the Museum (Ages 21 and up) 6-9 p.m.

Nonmembers $25, members $20 850-664-1261 Pensacola Bayview Park 6th Annual Dragon Boat Festival 8-5pm FREE to Watch 850-572-5849

October 13 October 8 FWB De Niceville Public Library Santa Rosa Bch - Gulf Place NWFL Read-A-Thon 30A Half Marathon - 5K 1-6pm 7am - 1pm FREE $55 and up 850-279-6436 850-267-1107

October 9 October 16 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Wed. Night Concert Series Wed. Night Concert Series Luke Langford Band Boukou Groove 7pm 7pm FREE FREE 850-267-8180 850-267-8180 Watersound The Hub Family Movie Night 7pm FREE 850-213-0782

Watersound The Hub Family Movie Night 7pm FREE 850-213-0782

October 17-27 Pensacola Interstate Fair Times Vary $6-$12 850-944-4500 October 19 Destin HarkborWalk Village Rocktober Nights The HooDoos Concert 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600 Freeport Live Oak Landing Explore the Outdoors 10-2pm FREE 850-267-2064 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Emerald Coast Duck Regatta 10-1:30pm FREE Event Ducks $10-$100 850-267-8186 Seaside REP Peter Bradley Adams 7:30pm $30 or $24 REP Members 850-231-0733 Seaside REP Revival The Sam Bush Story 7:30pm $12.50 or $10 REP Members 850-231-0733 October 20 Destin Henderson Beach Resort Pumpkins & Primrose 1-4pm COST 855-741-2777

October 20-21 Destin Coastline Calvary Chapel Answers in Genesis with Dr. Tommy Mitchell FREE Sunday 9:30am, 5pm, 6:30pm Monday 9, 10:30am, 6:30pm 8pm SEE AD ON PAGE 45 FOR DETAILS 850-837-0080 October 23 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Wednesday Night Concert Series 7pm FREE 850-267-8000 Watersound The Hub Family Movie Night 7pm FREE 850-213-0782 October 26 Destin HarkborWalk Village Rocktober Nights Tyler Livingston Concert 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600 Seaside REP Jeff Black 7:30pm $30 or $24 REP Members 850-231-0733 October 26-27 Destin Mattie Kelly Arts Festival of the Arts Sat 9-5pm Sun 10-4pm 850-650-2226 October 29 Crestview Bob Sikes Library Trunk or Treat 5-7pm FREE 850-689-7268 October 30 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Wed. Night Concert Series Selwyn Birchwood 7pm FREE 850-267-8180 Watersound The Hub Family Movie Night 7pm FREE 850-213-0782

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COME AND GET EQUIPPED SPEAKING SCHEDULE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 9:30 a.m. Genesis and the Authority of Scripture 5:00 p.m. Why Can’t a Day Mean a Day? 6:30 p.m. Noah’s Ark and the Global Flood

An Answers in Genesis FREE LIVE Event

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

October 20–21, 2019 AnswersOutreach.org/destin19

with Dr. Tommy Mitchell

9:00 a.m. Grades K–6 Were There Dinosaurs on Noah’s Ark? 10:30 a.m. Grades 7–12 After Their Kind 6:30 p.m. Dinosaurs and the Gospel 8:00 p.m. Worshipping the Creator God

Come attend an event that will challenge you to think biblically, teach you how to defend your faith, and help you confidently communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Coastline Calvary Chapel Destin 310 Mountain Drive Destin, FL 32541 • (850) 837-0080

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 6:30PM - 9:00PM Live Music, Complimentary Food and Drinks, Raffle Prizes

Grayton Beer Company Taproom 217 Serenoa Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Live Theatre, Concerts and Films at The REP

Seaside Meeting Hall Theatre • 216 Quincy Circle, Seaside, FL 32459

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FAMILY MEALS MATTER

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Turkey Pot Pie

Recipe courtesy of “Family Table by Robert Irvine” on behalf of the Food Marketing Institute Foundation Serves: 4 2 tablespoons butter 1 Spanish white onion, chopped 2 celery ribs, medium diced 3 carrots, small diced 3 cups cooked, shredded turkey (dark meat preferred) 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups turkey stock (or leftover gravy) 2 potatoes, peeled and medium diced 1 square prepared puff pastry 1 egg, beaten Heat oven to 375 F. In medium saucepot, melt butter; add onion and sweat 4 minutes. Add celery and carrots; cook 4-5 minutes.

Add turkey and cook 4 minutes. Add tarragon, parsley and all-purpose flour; cook 4 minutes. Add stock and bring to simmer. Add potatoes and simmer until fork tender.

Pour filling into pie pan and top with pastry. Brush pastry with egg.

Bake pie 20-30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

Barbecue St. Louis Ribs

Recipe courtesy of “Family Table by Robert Irvine” on behalf of the Food Marketing Institute Foundation Serves: 12 Barbecue Sauce: 2 cups ketchup 2 cups apple cider vinegar 1 cup Dijon mustard 1 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper Spice Rub: 1/2 cup kosher salt 1/4 cup ground mustard 1/4 cup paprika 1/4 cup black pepper 1/4 cup cayenne pepper 1/4 cup ground white pepper 1/4 cup seafood seasoning 2 tablespoons ground cumin

Photo courtesy of “Family Table by Robert Irvine”

Photo courtesy of “Family Table by Robert Irvine”

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4 full racks St. Louis-style ribs To make Barbecue Sauce: In bowl, mix ketchup, vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Transfer to thickbottomed saucepot over medium-low heat. Allow sauce to warm and mix over heat 10-15 minutes, stirring continuously. Remove and cool.

To make Spice Rub: In bowl, mix salt, ground mustard, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, white pepper, seafood seasoning and cumin. Keep dry and covered until ready to use.

Remove silver skin from bottom side of ribs. Evenly rub each rack with 1/4 cup Spice Rub on top and bottom.

Wrap each in plastic wrap and keep overnight in refrigerator or cooler.

Heat smoker with pecan or other fruit wood to 165 F and maintain temperature. Remove plastic and place ribs in smoker 4 hours then check doneness. Ribs should be cooked but not falling off bone.

Remove ribs from smoker and glaze each rack with 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce. Return to smoker 30-40 minutes. Remove and glaze again with 1/2 cup sauce for each rack and cook 20 minutes.

Remove ribs from smoker. Allow to rest 5 minutes then cut into single or double bone sections and serve.

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