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Community Love Shout Outs
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Teaching Gratefulness
Are You A Dancing Fool?
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Fur Babies
What Is All This DYW Talk?
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Making a Difference
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You bet cha - move to get that mind & body in shape! Hey hey - a new circle of friends.
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To Love & Be Loved
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Meal prepping for an easy week. Do you have a language barrier?
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Cool wet nose, wagging tails and LOVE...lots of love! Palate & Palette Girls Getaway Weekend
Who said the Emerald Coast is slow this time of year!
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Distinguished Young Woman of Walton County, Mackenzie Brundage (left) and Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County, Skylar Babin, are excited to be representing their counties in the upcoming DYW Florida state competition being held February in Fort Walton Beach! Thanks Emerald Coast Chiropractic for the great background vehicle! Tell them you saw it in ON THE COAST Magazine • 3
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This past year was such a whirlwind! Do I dare say the word “politics”? I have always loved politics but I don't think I've ever heard so much talk about it as I have this past year. We have all been brought front and center to how important our government is to us - the people. It enraged many but the key here is that it engaged many. It doesn't matter which side of the aisle you're on – we have been shown the importance of being educated and informed about issues that are important to us as a nation. Most of all for me, the issues of 2017 have been an eye opener of how honesty and being held above reproach is most important. As parents, we are raising the next generation and in order for our country to continue to be the most amazing country in the world, our children need be good citizens. We need to raise them to be honorable, respectful and contributing citizens for the well-being of all. So on that note, we move into 2018 with great ideals and hope for our country, our states, our communities and our homes. A new year brings new goals, and I have a lot to accomplish this year. One is to get my home in order. Last year we moved from our dream home into one that we would never have even considered. We had sold our home, not thinking there would be no place to rent or buy that would suit our needs. We were down to one week to move out and had no place to land. To add to my panic, I got a call from my mom, whom I had placed in safekeeping just the day before for the week while we were moving, telling me she had fallen and broken her hip! When a
91-year-old breaks her hip, it just doesn't look good and I kept thinking, “This move has now cost my mother her life.” I felt guilty and became even more upset. That's when I received the call that my realtor had found us a place to land! I didn't care where, I just cried with relief. Mom had a full hip replacement the next day and I stayed with her, praying for comfort and complete healing. Her doctor did an amazing job and today she is back at 100%. Adding to our blessings, our new home is ideal. I love it so, so much, even more than the dream home I had lived in! It is perfect for our family. God has placed me exactly where we would never have looked and has given us exactly what we needed. It's peaceful, quaint, and a blessing in every way. We are renovating it inside and out and I'm looking forward to its completion this year! My daughter is nished with school and o on her travels conducting leadership and government classes though out the nation. She is also representing Distinguished Young Women (DYW) of Okaloosa County and singing and writing all kinds of music, college-bound but yet to accept, and excited for her future. My son is doing great in school, on the basketball court and in pole vaulting. My husband is busy building dream homes for his wonderful clients while I continue to bring you, my faithful readers, great local stories, information and contests! Yep - contests every week with our Win Wednesdays on our Facebook page. If you haven't checked it out, please do; you'll be surprised at all the great things you can win! I am so very grateful to all of my clients. To my faithful readers of which there are over 83,000, to my dear friends, to the opportunities that come our way in 2018 and most of all to my family. So this year is going to be great. I wish you all a very Happy New Year and blessings for a great year moving into 2018.
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CONTRIBUTORS Sara Barry
Marissa Rollins Skylar Babin 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.
Skylar Babin is a homeschooled guest student at Niceville Highschool and is the Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County for 2018! She loves singing and collaborating with other artists, travel sta ing with TeenPact Leadership Schools, learning, and spending time with family and friends. Fun facts: Skylar has a pet bird and a pit bull and she can do a 360 on a synthetic surf machine called a Flowrider.
Marissa Rollins is a motivational health coach who empowers women to nd their best selves through nutrition, tness and personal development. She's a mom to a spirited ve year old, loves hunting for the best donuts when she travels and nds joy volunteering in her local community here on the Emerald Coast. She is currently the President of the Junior League of the Emerald Coast. For inspiration and motivation, follow her adventures at facebook.com/ coachmarissarollins.
Sara Barry is a writer from Massachusetts. She sporadically keeps a gratitude journal and regularly shares three good things with her kids. She enjoys being in her garden, the sound of canning jars pinging, early mornings on her porch with a hot co ee mug warming her hands, watching her daughter devour a book, thrown together dinners with a neighbor, the glow of the sun through golden leaves on a gray fall day, the invigorating scent and energy of the ocean.
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ew year, new goals, right? How do you choose your goals O en in the new year, we focus on the physical aspects of our lives. Why not enhance your goals with learning a new skill causing a positive impact on your brain as well? Having graduated from a college whose main focus is the holistic balance between spirit, mind and body, I rather like this idea. As we age, our brains trend towards
processing more slowly meaning how rapidly our brains are able to absorb, assess and respond to new information, slows down. If you are over 40 and reading this, it may be taking you longer to process the world around you. What causes this slowdown has been shown to be a naturally occurring “fraying” of our brain’s wiring or “white matter.” Is this degeneration avoidable or reversible? Maybe, with the right stimulus. There is some good news. Earlier this year there was a study performed by a group of researchers from the University of Illinois, et. al. that explored the link between physical activity and neurological bene ts. What they found was, we may not be doing enough of the best things. Eating well: Drinking water: Walking: Weight Training: Social Dancing: Wait, what? 174 healthy people in their 60s and 70s with no cognitive impairments were recruited to participate in a study whereby they were brought through a series of initial tests to establish a baseline. This baseline testing included markers and university lab esting involving a sophisticated brain scan MRI, processing speeds, aerobic capacity and mental capacities. They were then randomly divided into three groups: 1. Supervised brisk walking program involving 1 hour of walking 3 times weekly. 2. Gentle stretching and balancing 3 times weekly. 3. The Learn to Dance group. Progressively more di icult and intricate country-dance choreography for an hour 3 times weekly. continued on page 10
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continued from page 8 A er six months, the same brain scans and testing from the beginning were repeated. So, what did they discover? Not surprisingly, there was continued thinning of the size and numbers of connections between the neurons in the brain (“white matter degeneration”), subtle, but there, most notably in the oldest volunteers. Wait… What is this? Compared to testing six months prior, in one group there was some actual improvement in areas of the brain containing the white matter. The DANCING group showed an increased density of their white matter even showing improvements in cognitive performance. What is the takeaway from this? Get moving and challenge yourself physically AND mentally. Social dancing places physical demands and encourages social interaction that can improve our daily functioning. Dr. Burzynska, the study’s lead author and professor of human development and neuroscience from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado states “any activities involving moving and socializing” might spruce up mental abilities in our brains as we age. She also found that those who came into the study already exercising showed the least decline in their white matter. Whether this pertains to you or a loved one and you have or have not been “exercising,” it is never too late to start or encourage those around you to do so. Most people know where the local gym is, but how about dancing opportunities? A quick internet search for “dancing instruction near me” brings up over 10 locations for fun and learning the art of dance. Personally, my wife and I have been attending Fred Astaire in Fort Walton Beach for over a year now and I although we have more than a decade to reach our 60s, I can attest to the bene ts of participating in ballroom dancing. Overall, there has been improvements in the area of reaction times, balance, learning and coordination. I have noticed it is not just the learning of the dance moves, style or techniques, but the social interaction of dancing with the group that has bene tted not just me but the other participants. Get out, get moving and… MAKE IT A GREAT DAY!
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All It
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Something you should know about me: I never ever imagined myself participating in a pageant. I never grew up watching them on TV. I never went through the “cute bow and monogram” phase in elementary and middle school. I was only a cheerleader for a year in 1st grade (or 2nd… I wouldn’t even remember). Instead I played basketball on an all-guys team for years! However, I nd so much joy in trying new activities and experiencing the fullness of life, so this summer I found myself smack-dab in the middle of a stage wearing a sequined dress answering a self-expression question in front of a huge audience and a panel of ve judges. What can I say There I was, eagerly competing for college scholarships with a group of girls I am so proud to call my friends. Distinguished Young Women (DYW) has been such a blessing in my life, and I am so thrilled and thankful to be the DYW representative of Okaloosa County 2018! Participating in the program brought me so close to the other young women I competed with, I learned a plethora of valuable skills, and the title has given me a platform to impact others. For any girls currently in their junior year of high school, please please get involved with DYW, not only for amazing college scholarships (to the college of your choice) but also for personal growth and friendships! continued on page 14 12 • Tell them you saw it in ON THE COAST Magazine
Chelsea Dowd and Meredith Freeman working hard during tness routine. Chelsea won tness
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interview skills and tness, and we spent some time just getting to know each other, eating, and asking questions. One week prior to the program, we participated in DYW boot camp. THIS IS WHERE IT GETS REAL! During boot camp, we met each day to have mock interviews, learned all the choreography for the opening and closing numbers, practiced tness till we felt like champions, and performed our talent on stage to perfect lighting and sound. DYW provided dinner and snacks, and a er boot camp I felt the sister-bond from all my DYW ladies.
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Something you should know about DYW: In the
words of Miss Congeniality, “Hey, hey! It is not a beauty pageant, it is a scholarship program!” DYW is a sixty-year-old leadership honorary that awards signi cant scholarships to college-bound girls who participate in a learning process of interview skills, public speaking, professionalism, life skills, and con dence building. ou may recognize DYW from its previous title, “Junior Miss.”) We compete in ve di erent areas Scholastic Achievement, Talent, Interview Skills, Public Speaking (Self-Expression), and Fitness. Another aspect about DYW that I truly enjoy is its national outreach program called Be Your Best Self (BYBS). We relay the message of the BYBS Program into our communities to spread the life-success message and how to accomplish it: Be healthy, Be ambitious, Be involved, Be responsible, and Be studious. Many girls this past year visited elementary school classes to enrich the younger minds about these great qualities, and I decided to give a speech on the BYBS Program to one of my high school classes because I know these principles are great to carry on into our young adult lives. Not surprisingly, DYW is the only one of its kind in the WHOLE country, and I would seriously recommend freeing your hands for ve seconds right now so you can applaud DYW for this achievement (if you’re reading this in a doctor s o ice, it s okay if people stare .
Kasey Rigby presented with Scholastic Award by 2017 DYW Bailey Propps.
The night of the program was so magical, thrilling, and intense. I remember the exact moment when I was announced as the winner and received the title of Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County 2018 and won over $6,000 dollars in scholarship money! Truly, I am so grateful for Mrs. Marion, Mrs. Mia, Mrs. Carole (the director for the Florida DYW Program), and all our sponsors and volunteers.
Something you should know about each program: We are all unique. Walton County just had their rst program and selected their rst D W, Mackenzie Brundage, to represent them this year! The Walton County Program is led by Julie Stuckey who wanted to give girls in her county the same opportunities that I had in Okaloosa to compete and earn scholarship money.
Meredith and Julia Freeman placed 1st and 2nd runner ups.
How it works: DYW is such an exciting process, and it is as simple as attending the meetings, rehearsing, and competing. When I joined DYW, I went to an introductory meeting where I met Mrs. Marion Taylor and Mrs. Mia Lawson, the directors for Okaloosa County’s DYW program. There I learned all the basics that equipped me for the months to come. Each month, we girls got together to practice
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In fact, Ms. Julie received $3,300 for her girls from sponsors! Over the Christmas holiday, I was able to meet Ms. Julie and see Mackenzie (it had been way to long as we ailed beads and candy to little kiddos and others in the Destin Christmas Parade. continued on page 34
Skylar and Mackenzie Brundage representing DYW in the Destin Parade.
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e’ve all been there: Mom has errands to run, a long to-do list, rushing to get the kids from school, kids are tired and hungry, equally exasperated mom has no plan for dinner and little brain space to gure out something tonight) so McDonald’s it is! As moms, we understand that preparing food at home has more bene ts than eating out at a restaurant or grabbing take-out. Such bene ts include saving money, controlling our nutrition and instilling healthy habits. But because we are also busy, we o en allow the easy choice - fast food - to win out. Meal prep can be your savior on the busiest of days, and it does not have to be complicated or overwhelming. If you are new to meal prepping, start small! You don’t need to plan every single meal for every single day of the entire week. You can begin by having veggies pre-sliced and in the fridge in airtight containers, ready to grab and cook. You can also ease into meal prep by preparing simple lunches or snacks for the week. So what s the rst step A simple framework to follow is to initially plan your meals out for the week, take a look and see what ingredients you already have on hand, and then make
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a list of items you need from the grocery. There’s (almost) nothing worse than when you are in the middle of a meal prep session and discover that you’re missing an important (or must-have) ingredient! Once you’ve purchased everything you need, now it’s time to separate the food into groups on your counter: all of the veggies together, fruit together, meats together. This makes it easier to chop and/or season everything at the same time, and avoid cross-contamination. Next, prepare and begin cooking any meats and grains since they take the longest to cook. Quinoa or rice are simple to prepare, complement many recipes and keep well in bulk in the fridge. (By the way, I encourage eating quinoa since it is one of the healthiest foods on the planet and full of protein.) I like to keep things easy and grill or bake my meats, which is healthier than frying. Finally, once your protein and grains are cooking away, chop your veggies and fruits, then steam, bake, roast or sauté as desired. A time-saving tip is to roast several vegetables at the same time! For example, sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, continued on page 22
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carrots, onions and beets tossed in olive oil with garlic, salt and pepper make a great combination. This is the perfect point to get your kids in the kitchen with you and let them help! Not only will you have quality time together, but you will be setting them up with healthy habits and happy memories! For instance, my daughter loves to help slice veggies and then mix them “by herself” in the bowl with oil and seasonings. Measuring out the di erent ingredients fascinates her too right now! Glass or plastic containers (BPA-free) are the easiest way to store and transport your meals. With containers, you can maximize space in your fridge and easily take food from fridge to microwave to meal in a few minutes. A fun idea for kids’ lunches is to use smaller stackable containers that t in their lunch box and allow them to ll them at the beginning of the week with di erent fruits, veggies and snacks then in the mornings they can choose quickly which ones they want that day! For us, grapes, strawberries, baby carrots, cucumbers, yogurt and cheerios are always on hand. This routine teaches children responsibility, how to make healthy choices, and lets them feel in control (while saving mom time!). Additionally, having fresh fruit washed and sliced in the fridge is a great way to have healthy snacks on hand for you and the kids!
Here are some healthy tips and techniques: - Bake or grill meats and roast sweet potatoes instead of frying. - Steam vegetables to maintain their nutrient content. - Use dried or fresh herbs and spices for flavor and lower salt content. - Sauté with coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil instead of butter. - Replace pasta with spaghetti squash or zoodles. My absolute BEST time-saving meal prep tip is to use a slow cooker. What’s better than dinner cooking without being in the kitchen or even at home? You can have all the ingredients prepared the night before and quickly toss them in the slow cooker in the morning or at lunch, depending on the recipe and cooking time. ou will nd that having healthy food ready to go saves time and energy during the week and takes the guesswork out of meals. The whole family will bene t from healthier food options and more quality time together. For me, meal prepping helps keep us on track and saves my sanity during a busy week! 20 • Tell them you saw it in ON THE COAST Magazine
Here’s my favorite slow cooker recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken & Carrot Farro Risotto Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 1 4 cups low-sodium, organic chicken broth * 1 cup whole farro 4 whole carrots, sliced * 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved and sliced * 1 bay leaf * pinch ground nutmeg * kosher salt and black pepper 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 2 large Directions: * Combine the broth, farro, carrots, leeks, bay leaf, nutmeg, 1¼ teaspoons salt, and teaspoon pepper in a 4- to 6- uart slow cooker. Top with the chicken. Cover and cook until the chicken is tender, on low for 4 to 4 hours or on high for 3 to 3 hours this will shorten total recipe time). * Discard the bay leaf. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken into large pieces. * Sprinkle the risotto with the parsley and serve with grated Parmesan if desired. Enjoy!
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Have you ever been to a ne art gallery and appreciated the beauty and originality of what is before you? I have…but admittedly there were some pieces that I immediately loved and admired while there were others that I just didn’t get. But I can still say that I appreciated each, simply because it is what was in the artist’s heart and inspiration to create, whether I understood it completely or not. It’s a one-of-a-kind. A masterpiece that says something special…a message or language all its own. I have even stepped back a few feet to view from a di erent perspective or angle to see more, to understand…to know and hear what it is trying to convey so I could love it as much as the others. Sometimes it worked and sometimes not. But the beauty of the artwork and desire of the artist for it to be truly loved and appreciated are still there, regardless of my perspective. “There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.” George Sand Much like a painting, our hearts have a unique beauty and message…a language all their own. The heart is telling a story to the beholder…a story of who I am and how to love me. A story as uni ue and special as a ne piece of art…ready to be heard and truly loved by the one who holds it in their hand and is willing to listen. I admit I watched a lot of the Hallmark channel at Christmas this year and as I watched, I kept thinking about how fairytale these movies all seemed to be. No couple lives this way. Can you imagine having the Hallmark life? I mean to be in love…AND to be truly loved in return or at least feeling that way? And not just a little or kind of but T L loved like the ne piece of art that is adored, appreciated, highly valued and understood. But it just isn’t real beyond the honeymoon phase! Everyone knows it moves from bliss to blah, doesn’t it? We blame it on lack of communication and understanding and then say, “That’s just how marriage is,” right? Sure there are great moments and occasions, but can anyone really be TRULY loved and understood? I believe the answer is yes! Maybe not quite like Hallmark. Life does happen! But just like the art, each heart is speaking a love language that tells us a story and it is up to us to gure out how to interpret. Have you ever heard the saying, “You are speaking my language”? There is much truth to that. I read a book several years ago that was so eye-opening for me in my own marriage. Yes, much to my family’s chagrin, I generally write from real life and tell stories about them, and in an e ort to always better my relationship with my husband and even my children, I read this book called The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. It will forever stay on my list of highly recommended! What really put everything into perspective for me was when he explained how we communicate best in our own native language. Anyone who has traveled to another country understands how di icult it is to communicate when you don t speak the native dialect. It s the same way with our hearts. He believes that there are ve emotional languages that people speak and conversely, how they receive and express love:
Words of Affirmation – You feel loved when you hear verbal words of encouragement, adoration and kindness.
Acts of Service – You heart is full when your honey takes care of things for you. It could be cooking, doing the lawn, paying the bills or running an errand. The energy, time and planning required by your spouse to do these things speaks volumes of love. Receiving Gifts – You need visual symbols of love. You don’t always need purchased gi s. They can be found or made thoughtfulness, and e ort behind the gi .
you thrive on the love,
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Layla Hardy, a fourth grade student at Destin Elementary, used her 10th Birthday party and money to collect coats for the needy. Her willingness to give is an example to us all!
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Through the end of Jan uary Artists from South Walton High Sch ool will have their art on display at the Coa stal Branch Library. Please come by and tak e a look. Many of their art pieces are availab le for purchase.
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Tropicana Speech Wi nners - WMS applauds its sixth gra de Tropicana winners for their outstanding speeches. Pictured here are the school co mpetition winners with their English Lan guage Arts teachers . (L to R: Ms. Alex Rhod es, Mrs. Emily Kent, 3rd place Aaron Wilmoth, 1st place Mason Nowling , 2nd place Kadin McNaughton, Mrs. Rachel Jones)
Destin Com mons Makes a Contributio to Museum n to The Herit age Museum Northwest Fl of orida during Smoke on th Coast. The m e useum rece ived $4,500.
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How to Start a Family Gratitude Practice by Sara Barry
“Who has three good things?” One of the kids jumps in. “Me! We got to go to the gym during indoor recess. Mom came into my class. Ice cream for dessert!” We ask this question almost every night at dinner. We could also phrase the question, “What are you grateful for?”Studies show that a gratitude practice can be life changing. Gratitude can lower blood pressure and anxiety, reduce aches and pains, and improve sleep. Feel like your kids get sick all the time? Gratitude has been shown to boost the immune system. People who practice gratitude tend to be more optimistic and experience more joy. And if you wish your kids would cooperate more, try a gratitude practice. People who are tuned in to gratitude tend to be more helpful and generous. Focusing on gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring sadness, anger, grief, or struggles. Kids need to know that it’s OK to express negative feelings and challenges too. But learning to feel grateful even when things aren’t going well is powerful. As Brené Brown says, “It’s not joy the makes us grateful, it’s gratitude that makes us joyful.” To take into account this fuller range of experiences, some families use the rose-thorn-bud practice. In this case, you share a positive, a challenge or disappointment, and a hope for the next day. The point is to acknowledge that we all have hard moments and good ones. If you don’t already have a family gratitude practice, it’s easy to start. Ours began simply as a way to head o a pattern of complaints and grumbles (from kids and grown ups alike). Now it’s part of our routine.
Start Your Own Gratitude Practice To start your own family gratitude practice, simply ask everyone to say three good things from their day (or a rose, thorn, and bud). Take turns sharing and listening to each other. The good things can be anything—a favorite food for dinner or knowing there’s going to be dessert, a fun activity at school, seeing a friend, getting a compliment, nding something you lost, a relative coming home from the hospital. Everyone should participate. Some days will be harder than others. If you need to, help each other think through the day. Were you really excited on the way to school? Did somebody do something nice for you? Was it your day for art? How did soccer go? Some nights, the kids ask if they can say their three good things or argue over who gets to go rst. Other nights, there is a long silence in response to the question. Even on nights when our kids are slow to share three good things, continued on page 46
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FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS By Laura Lucy
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his Valentine’s Day while everyone is gushing over chocolates and roses, I will be cuddled up with the newest love of my life. Now don’t go getting excited and tattling on me to my husband. He already knows and is equally smitten with the same girl. Her name is Pippa and she is a lemon hound/pit bull puppy we rescued back in September. I love this girl so much, but it took me a long time to prepare my heart for another dog. You see, I have always been a dog girl and grew up in a dog family. My rst dog, ascal, was adopted from some kids in my parents’ neighborhood. My parents were praying for human children and struggled for a few years, but ascal lled the gap beautifully until my brother was born and then me. ascal wasn t the family dog. He was my big brother. A er ascal, we adopted Prissy. Now Prissy was not as easy to love. She was like an ornery old lady even when she was young. As a Corgi mix, she felt it was her duty to herd everyone every single time they tried to walk anywhere. Carrying a big pile of laundry or getting a hot pan out of the oven? Prissy was right there to bump your leg and tell you exactly where she thought you ought to go. I think she held on her last couple of years just because she thought we’d be lost without her. She didn’t always 28 • Tell them you saw it in ON THE COAST Magazine
make it easy on us in her 15 years, but Prissy was family and we loved her. Then came the love my life. I was fresh out of college and working my rst real job. I wandered into a pet store one day to look at puppies because puppies are cute and make me happy. I would never dream of buying a “manufactured” dog from a pet store but just wanted to look. That’s when I spotted her – a sweet little eight-pound u ball with a pink and brown speckled belly. The salesperson asked if I wanted to hold her. Uh, yeah! I walked all around the store with that sweetheart and instantly fell in love. I went back to the clerk and asked how much. She told me someone had been too lazy to drive to the pound and had just dropped the puppy there. They couldn’t sell her, but I could take her for free. I still faced one more hurdle. I was struggling to pay bills, and my apartment was directly across from the management o ice. There was no hiding a new puppy and getting out of the pet deposit. I went out to the car and pored over my checkbook before guring out that I could take the puppy and just barely squeak by that month. It was the best decision I ever made.
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Piper was the product of forbidden love - the love child of a farmer's prize hunting beagle and the neighbor's rogue escapee pit bull. She turned many heads, and I o en had to answer the uestion, "What kind of dog IS that?!" Piper didn't know if she should howl like a beagle or bark like a pit bull, so she kind of did both, but not o en. She wasn't the fastest or smartest dog, but she was sweet and cuddly and soulful. She lived with me for more than 14 years in six homes and snuggled with me through many tears and celebrated many triumphs with me.
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When I met my husband Patrick, Piper loved him instantly. She even tolerated the crazy cat he brought into the relationship. The cat was less tolerant of Piper…and me. He terrorized both of us incessantly. A er ve years together, he was nally starting to calm down and realize that having a mom is a good thing. And then he ran away on my birthday. Hence, me=dog person for life. Piper’s health declined in her last couple of years, which coincided with the birth of my daughter, Vivi. She was too old to play by the time Vivi came along, but she accepted her and let her pet her and feed her and point at her. That's as much as you can ask from someone who was an only child for 13 years. My heart was completely broken when I said goodbye to her. I think I still hold the record at the vet s o ice for crying the loudest and the longest. I knew I wanted another dog someday, one for Vivi to grow up with, but it hurt so much to let Piper go that I knew it would be a while. More than three years a er Piper passed, I started following several rescue organizations on Facebook. I would oooh and aaah over all the cute faces, but I just couldn’t make a move. And then came Pippa. Sunshine State Animal escue posted pictures of a tiny little puppy that was struggling to stay alive. She had Parvo and was vomiting worms. The vet guessed she had less than 12 hours to
live when her former owner brought her in. They planned to euthanize her, but the rescue stepped in when the woman dropping her o said she could not a ord the $15 to have it done. Thank God they did!
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RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS
This is a very small sample of the great rescue organizations on the Emerald Coast. A quick internet search will turn up many more where you can nd your own sweetheart. Sunshine State Animal Rescue - Navarre www.sunshinestateanimalrescue.com Alaqua Animal Refuge - Freeport www.alaqua.org Heartland Rescue Ranch - Panama City www.heartlandrescueranch.org L&R Rescue - Navarre www.lnrrescue.com Saving with Soul Pet Rescue of NW Florida - Crestview www.savewithsoul.com Save Underdogs - Mary Esther www.saveunderdogs.com Dog Harmony - Santa osa Beach www.dog-harmony.org Seaside Animal Rescue - Freeport www.seasideanimalrescue.com The Southern Dog - Fort Walton Beach www.thesoutherndog.com
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In her rst month as part of our family, Pippa put on 12 pounds, more than doubling in size. She is now a happy, healthy, rapidly growing puppy. She escorts her ve-year-old big sister to the bus stop every morning and crawls in bed with the whole family each night for story time. She gets to play with her cousin, a 100-pound service dog named Otto who very sweetly tolerates her puppy-ness. She mostly looks like a pit bull but gets her coloring from the lemon hound side. People even comment that she and my strawberry blonde daughter “look related because of their hair color. She just ts. As happy as I am to have Pippa and as much as she loves her sister, this dog is 100% a daddy’s girl. It makes me happy to see Patrick so happy with Pippa. He still talks about his beloved Sandy, a dog his family had for only one month when he was a boy before his mom’s allergies forced her out. Bless his heart. He loved Piper, but Pippa is like his own child. Pippa has brought us all so much joy. Sure, there have been a few puddles, missing toys and stolen socks, but we wouldn’t trade it for anything. So, this Valentine’s Day, Pippa the rescue puppy who is so loving her nose looks like a heart, will be our sweetheart. If you are feeling lonely, go get yourself a rescue dog. No person will ever listen to you more intently, judge you less or snuggle with you more than a dog. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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What you can look forward to: Because both Mackenzie and I won the DYW title in our respective counties, we will be competing in the State DYW Program on February 24th alongside twenty- ve other girls from di erent counties all over Florida. I am particularly excited to give the Jacksonville and Miami representatives a giant bear hug because we are already friends through our middle school and early high school homeschool years. B T HE E S THE BEST PA T For the rst time in D W history, the Florida Program will not be held in south Florida but IGHT HE E at the Fort Walton Beach City Auditorium This is a wonderful opportunity for us and I hope to see all of you there!
Our opening dance routine was so much fun!
What you should know about the State Program: With Mrs. Carole and Betsy, her daughter, taking over the State Program, the State Program will be permanently held in Okaloosa and will be such a great boost for the economy. This year, all the girls (selected to represent their cities and counties) and many of their families will meet Mackenzie and I on February 18th for an arrival ceremony, and the week will continue during State Week with special appearances, service projects, and showcase rehearsals. Another event that I am thrilled about is Community Night on February 20th at The Gulf. Please come and join us A er all the preparation and activities, the girls and I will compete to represent the entire state of Florida at the prestigious global Nationals in Mobile in June. Destin and Niceville each have had a state DYW in recent years (Natalie Lawson in 2014 and Mimi Taylor in 2016), which is an incredible accomplishment for our area!
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Past & present D W FL local and state representatives Lydia Clark, Bailey Propps, Skylar Babin, Mimi Taylor, Natalie Lawson. Before I sign o , I want to take this opportunity to thank the State Board and Committee. They are so vibrant and passionate and are working tirelessly every day to make this inaugural year in our location a complete success. In addition, I want to thank our generous sponsors Eglin Federal Credit nion, T Motors, Cox Media Communications, Destin Commons, and Gulf Power.
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osemary Beach Foundation invites all ladies to the 13th Annual Girls Getaway on Thursday, February 1 through Sunday, February 4th. We ve planned a fun- lled, stress-free weekend with activities and entertainment designed for and in celebration of women, says Malayne DeMars, executive director of the osemary Beach Foundation. This 4-day event includes a songwriters’ concert featuring Nashville artists, Sara Haze, Alex Kline, and Jenn Schott; interior designer’s talk with Ashley Gilbreath (HGTV pilot – “Sweet Home enovation , ShardWorx Art Class with Mary Hong, osemary Beach Tour of Homes Saturday evening bash and silent auction, Sunday Brunch and MO E Held each year during Super Bowl weekend, Girls Getaway has become a time that many women cherish. It’s a time to create special memories with friends (old and new). Tickets may be purchased at www.rbfgirlsgetaway.com. Space is limited. The 2018 Girls Getaway bene ts osemary Beach Foundation & our charitable partner, the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast Family Birth Place Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) expansion. The Family Birth Place now delivers over 1,200 babies per year and the new 10-bed Level II NICU will bring specialized care to our smallest patients. The new unit is projected to open in early 2018. About osemary Beach Foundation osemary Beach Foundation, a 501 c 3 non-pro t charitable organization, o ers and supports community events, cultural programs, educational projects, and charitable activities. Our annual programs are Girls Getaway, Music in Pictures, osemary Beach nleashed , Walk Her Way , 30A Cornhole and Fall Bocce Tournaments. Through these e orts, osemary Beach Foundation has donated over $600,000. www.rosemarybeachfoundation.org
Tickets are on sale now for Shelter House’s 2nd Annual Palate & Palette Five-Course Wine Dinner and Live Painting on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the Legendary Marine showroom by the Mid Bay Bridge in Destin. This magical evening begins at 6 00 p.m. and features a live painting and performance by Jon Moody, an award-winning multi-medium artist from New Orleans. Moody’s work has been featured on FOX’s hit show, Empire, as well as in the White House. He has also commissioned paintings for the likes of famous photographer Christopher Anderson, and numerous A-list musicians including Mary J. Blige. His painting was auctioned o for over $5,000 at last year s event. Palate & Palette, which raised $18,000 in 2017, will feature the area s top chefs each presenting one course. The lineup of culinary talent this year includes • Tim Creehan, owner and Executive Chef of Cuvee 30A • Jack McGuckin, Executive Chef at Bijoux • Dan Pettis, Executive Chef of Fuel estaurant and One20 A Modern Bistro • Nikhil Abuvala, owner and Executive Chef at oux 30a • Wesley True, the new Executive Culinary Director at The Gulf Okaloosa Island and contestant on Season 13 of B AVO TV s Top Chef
• Giovanni Fillippone, Executive Chef at the Vue on 30a, recently featured on Hell’s Kitchen All-Stars on FOX Each of the chef’s unique courses will be perfectly paired with hand selected wines, and the food and ingredients for the dishes will be graciously donated by Whole Foods in Destin. Timber Creek Distillery and Grayton Beer Company will be serving cra cocktails and beers all night in addition to the wine served with each course at dinner. The event this year will feature an expansive silent auction featuring trips, dining experiences, gi cards, wine, art and more. B-Boy Productions returns this year for the entertainment, with a DJ to command the modern, edgy vibe of the event. Following dinner, there will be a live auction for guests to bid on the piece Moody created before their eyes. Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased via Eventbrite. All proceeds bene t Shelter House, the state-certi ed domestic and sexual violence center serving both Okaloosa and Walton counties. Ticket pricing will increase to $140 per person on January 16th. Special thanks to sponsors, SVP Events and B-Boy Productions. For information on sponsorship, contact Whitney Lee at 850-974-2002 or email sponsors shelterhousenfwl.org. On the Coast Magazine is a proud media sponsor of local charitable events. For sponsorship information, e-mail OTC@OntheCoastMag.com
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JANUARY 17, 19 Niceville Public Library Storytime Class Ages 3+ 10 30am F EE 850-279-4863 x1500 JANUARY 18 Destin Library Storytime 9 30am F EE 850-837-8572 FWB Emerald Coast Science Center Planetarium Nights 5-8pm $7-$9 850-664-1261 Niceville Public Library Lapsit Storytime 9 30am Baby Bookworms Toddlers 10 30am F EE 850-279-4863 x1500 JANUARY 18-28 SanDestin Grand Boulevard Emerald Coast Theatre Company The Amish Project 7 30pm Ages 13+ $18-26 850-684-0323 Seaside EP Theatre The Honey Dewdrops Live 7 30pm $25 850-231-0733 JANUARY 19 Crestview Library Ages 0-2 Library Class Feathered Friends 9 15am Teen Time 2-4pm F EE 850-682-4432 Crestview Community Center Health Fair 8am-2pm F EE 850-682-3212 Destin Snowbirds Club Hurricane Lanes 11 30am $9 218-230-3212 Destin Tops l esort Coastal Fashion Week 2018 7-10pm $30 www.coastalfashionweek.com Miramar Beach oyal Palm Grille Beach Bon re 5-8pm F EE 850-424-7300 Niceville Public Library Butter ies & Dragons Book Club 4-5pm 4th-6th Grades F EE 850-279-4863 x1500
Sandestin Marina Bar & Grill Live Music Friday 5-8pm F EE 850-267-7778 Sandestin Marketshops Winter Concert Series 1-3pm F EE 850-837-3077 JANUARY 20 Defuniak Springs Pleasant idge 11am-2pm $5-10 Class, F EE Spectator 850-892-5398 MK Cultural Arts Center Original Stars of American Bandstand 7 30pm $45 850-650-2226 Niceville Public Library Family Movie 10 30am F EE 850-279-4863 x1500 Okaloosa Island Mardi Gras Parade On The Island 1-3pm F EE 850-387-1300 PCB WonderWorks Sensory Night 4-8pm $10 850-249-7000 PCB Marina Civic Center ILuminate 7 30-9 30pm $35-$50 850-763-4965 Pensacola Saenger Theatre Travis Tritt Concert 7-10pm $36-$57 850-595-3880 Sandestin Beach House Destin Desserts 4pm $25-$50 850-625-8882 Sandestin Grand Blvd. Farmers Market 9am-1pm F EE 850-99-4697 Seaside EP Theatre yanhood Live 12pm $25 850-231-0733 S B Coastal Branch Library Public Training Opportunity CE T 8am-5pm F EE 850-267-2809
JANUARY 21 Destin HarborWalk Winter Guest Concert Series Boukou Groove 2-4pm F EE 800-676-0097 PCB Marina Civic Center Stars & Guitars Bene t Concert 5 30pm $20-$100 850-763-4696 osemary Beach 30A Farmers Market 9am-1pm F EE 850-899-4697
FWB Salvation Army School of Music Baby Beats 10am $2 850-243-4531
Seaside EP Theatre Caroline Cotter/Michael Howard 7 30pm $25 850-231-0733
Niceville Public Library Family Movie 5 30pm F EE 850-279-4863 x1500
JANUARY 26 Crestview Library Ages 0-2 Library Class 9 15am Teen Time 2-4pm F EE 850-682-4432
JANUARY 24 Destin Community Center Open Volleyball 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184
JANUARY 22, 24, 26 Destin Community Center Table Tennis 9am-12pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184
Destin Library What Is Computer Overdrive 1 15pm Snowbird Movie 2pm F EE 850-837-8572
JANUARY 22 Destin Community Center Dodgeball (Ages 8-14) 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184
Destin Snowbird Club Quilting 1 30pm F EE donmary rogers.com
Destin Library Tai Chi 9 30am F EE 850-837-8572 MK Cultural Arts Center Four Score and Seven Years Ago 9 45am & 11 30am $6 850-650-2226 Walton Cty Snowbirds Club Cra Group 12 30-2 30pm F EE 573-999-4973 JANUARY 22-MARCH 2 Niceville MK Arts Center America The Dream of an Artist s Life Mon-Fri 10am-4pm F EE 850-650-2226 JANUARY 23 Crestview Library Andrew McKnight Concert 6 30-7 15pm F EE 850-682-4432 Destin Community Center Open Basketball (Ages 9-16) 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 Destin Snowbirds Club Bridge 7pm F EE 724-816-4552 Destin Snowbirds Club Computer Club 6 30-8 30pm $10 Season 850-654-5184
S B Coastal Branch Library Tail Waggin’ Tutors 2 30pm F EE 850-267-2809 S B The Bay Wednesday Night Bon re 6-9pm F EE 850-622-2291 JANUARY 24, 26, 31 Niceville Public Library Storytime Class 10 30am Ages 3+ F EE 850-279-4863 x1500
Destin Snowbirds Club Hurricane Lanes 11 30am $9 218-230-3212 Miramar Beach oyal Palm Grille Beach Bon re 5-8pm F EE 850-424-7300 Sandestin Marina Bar & Grill Live Music Friday 5-8pm F EE 850-267-7778 JANUARY 27 Destin Community Center Gumbo Contest 11am-2pm $12 850-654-5184 Destin Legendary Marine Shelter House Palate & Palette 6-10pm $125 888-881-6313 Destin Snowbirds Club Computer Tech 2018 8am-4pm F EE 850-502-2188
JANUARY 25 Destin Library Storytime 9 30am F EE 850-837-8572
Niceville Public Library Lego Club 11am-12pm F EE Ages 7-12 850-279-4863 x1500
Niceville Public Library Lapsit Storytime 9 30am Baby Bookworms Toddlers 10 30am F EE 850-279-4863 x1500
PCB Marina Civic Center AME ICA 7 30pm $25-$80 850-763-4696
Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Bubbly Baytowne 5-7pm F EE - 21 and up 850-267-8186 JANUARY 26, 28 Saenger Theatre Pensacola Opera Madama Butter y 7 30pm & 2pm $15-$115 850-433-6737
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continued from page 41 FWB EC Convention Center Gulf Coast Bridal Faire 1-5pm $10 Adults, F EE nder Age 5 850-609-3800 Destin Snowbirds Club 2018 Caribbean Cruise January 28-February 4 Inquire for Pricing 850-243-3809 osemary Beach 30A Farmers Market 9am-1pm F EE 850-99-4697 JANUARY 29 Destin Community Center Table Tennis 9am-12pm Dodgeball (Ages 8-14) 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 Destin Community Center $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 Destin Library Tai Chi 9 30am F EE 850-837-8572 Destin Snowbird Club Harbour Cruise 3 30-5 30pm $17 850-368-1097 Niceville MK Arts Center Charlotte’s Web 9 45am & 11am $6 850-650-2226 Walton Cty Snowbirds Club Cra Group 12 30-2 30pm F EE 573-999-4973 JANUARY 30 Crestview Library Ages 3-5 Library Class Tales From China 10am F EE 850-682-4432 Destin Community Center Open Basketball (Ages 9-16) 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 Destin Snowbirds Club Bridge 7pm F EE 724-816-4552 FWB Salvation Army School of Music Baby Beats 10am $2 850-243-4531
JANUARY 31 Destin Community Center Open Volleyball 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184
Miramar Beach oyal Palm Grille Beach Bon re 5-8pm F EE 850-424-7300
Destin Library What Is Computer Snapchat 1 15pm Snowbird Movie 2pm F EE 850-837-8572
Niceville Public Library Storytime Class 10 30am Ages 3+ F EE 850-279-4863 x1500
Destin Snowbird Club Quilting 1 30pm F EE donmary rogers.com S B Coastal Branch Library Tail Waggin’ Tutors 2 30pm F EE 850-267-2809
Sandestin Marina Bar & Grill Live Music Friday 5-8pm F EE 850-267-7778 FEBRUARY 1-4 osemary Beach Girls Getaway $195 - $205 850-231-7382
S B The Bay Wednesday Night Bon re 6-9pm F EE 850-622-2291
FEBRUARY 3 30A Art Walk Gulf Place 4pm F EE 850-267-2202
FEBRUARY 1 Destin Library Storytime 9 30am F EE 850-837-8572
Crestview Community Center Mr. & Miss Crestview Valentine’s Pageant 2-5pm $10 850-682-0647
FW EC Science Center Planetarium Nights 5-8pm $7-$9 850-664-1261
Crestview Library eading to Dozer 10-11am F EE 850-682-4432
Niceville Public Library Lapsit Storytime 9 30am Baby Bookworms Toddlers 10 30am F EE 850-279-4863 x1500
Freeport Hammock Bay Apple Classic 5k & 10k 9-11 30am $35 850-692-9961
FEBRUARY 2 Crestview Library Baby Love 9 15am Teen Time 2-4pm F EE 850-682-4432 Destin Community Center Table Tennis 9am-12pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 Destin Library Concert Hungrytown Musicians 2pm F EE 850-837-8572 Destin Snowbirds Club Hurricane Lanes 11 30am $9 218-230-3212 SanDestin Hilton Tasting of Champions 6-8pm $50 850-559-1805
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FWB EC Convention Center Island Dance Party 6-11 30pm $10 877-574-5123 Navarre Mardi Gras Parade Gulf Boulevard 1-4pm F EE 850-939-3267 Niceville MK Arts Center Grease Sing-A-Long 7 30pm $15 850-650-2226 Niceville Farmers Market Partin Dr. 7am-2pm F EE 850-729-2120 Sandestin Grand Blvd. Farmers Market 9am-1pm F EE 850-99-4697
Sandestin Marketshops Winter Concert Series 1-3pm F EE 850-837-3077 FEBRUARY 4-5 Destin Snowbirds Club Mardis Gras 2018 Bus Trip $99-$129 904-334-1613 FEBRUARY 4 Destin HarborWalk Winter Guest Concert Series 2-4pm F EE 800-676-0097 osemary Beach 30A Farmers Market 9am-1pm F EE 850-99-4697 Sandestin Marina Bar & Grill Big Game at Fat Tuesday 6-9pm F EE 850-267-7778 FEBRUARY 5, 7, 9 Destin Community Center Table Tennis 9am-12pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 FEBRUARY 5 Destin Community Center Dodgeball (Ages 8-14) 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 Destin Library Tai Chi 9 30am F EE 850-837-8572 Destin HarborWalk Cooking W/ The Chef 12-2pm F EE 800-676-0097 Destin Snowbird Club Harbour Cruise 3 30-5 30pm $17 850-368-1097 S B Coastal Branch Library Art Group for Adults 9am-12pm F EE 850-267-2809 Walton Cty Snowbirds Club Cra Group 12 30-2 30pm F EE 573-999-4973 FEBRUARY 6 Crestview Library Ages 3-5 Library Class Valentines 10am F EE 850-682-4432
Destin Community Center Open Basketball (Ages 9-16) 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184
S B Coastal Branch Library Tail Waggin’ Tutors 2 30pm F EE 850-267-2809
Destin Snowbirds Club Bridge 7pm F EE 724-816-4552
S B The Bay Wednesday Night Bon re 6-9pm F EE 850-622-2291
FWB Salvation Army School of Music Baby Beats 10am $2 850-243-4531
FEBRUARY 7, 9 Niceville Public Library Storytime Class 10 30am F EE 850-279-4863 x1500 Ages 3+
FWB Emerald Coast Science Center Maker Days 9am-12pm $20-$25 850-664-1261 FEBRUARY 7 Destin Community Center Open Volleyball 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 Destin Library What Is Computer Instagram 1 15pm Snowbird Movie 2pm F EE 850-837-8572 Destin Snowbird Club Quilting 1 30pm F EE donmary rogers.com
FEBRUARY 7 Niceville MK Arts Center Nugget & Fang 9 45am & 11am $6 850-650-2226 FEBRUARY 8-10 Destin Life Center Pickleball Tournament 8am F EE 850-837-2021 FEBRUARY 8 Destin Library Storytime 9 30am F EE 850-837-8572
Niceville Public Library Lapsit Storytime 9 30am Baby Bookworms Toddlers 10 30am Lego Club Ages 7-12 4-5pm F EE 850-279-4863 x1500 FEBRUARY 9 Crestview Library Ages 0-2 Library Class Baby Love 9 15am Teen Time 2-4pm F EE 850-682-4432
Sandestin Marina Bar & Grill Live Music Friday 5-8pm F EE 850-267-7778 FEBRUARY 10 Destin HarborWalk Mardi Gras Parade 2-5pm F EE 850-424-0600 Destin Life Center Chocolate Fare & Jewelry Show 9-1pm Admission F EE 850-837-2021
Destin Commons Mardi Gras Masquerade Parade 6-8pm F EE 850-337-8700
Niceville MK Arts Center Tzu- in Huang ecital 7 30pm $20 850-650-2226
Destin HarborWalk Mardi Gras Pub Crawl 6pm-12am Varies 850-424-0600
Niceville Public Library Book Club Girl s Edition 10am-12pm Ages 9+ F EE 850-279-4863 x1500
Destin Snowbirds Club Hurricane Lanes 11 30am $9 218-230-3212
Sandestin Grand Blvd. Farmers Market 9am-1pm F EE 850-99-4697
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continued from page 43 Shalimar Pointe Golf Club Mardi Gras Golf Scramble 9am $70 Player 850-651-1416 FEBRUARY 11 Destin HarborWalk Winter Guest Concert Series David Hall Duo 2-4pm F EE 800-676-0097 Destin HarborWalk Superbowl Tailgate Party 5-8pm F EE 800-676-0097 Destin HarborWalk Mardi Gras Dog Parade 2pm F EE 850-267-8117 Pensacola Bay Center Jim Ga igan The Fixer pper 7 30pm $32.75 850-432-0800 PCB Marina Civic Center Madama Butter y 4pm $35-$50 850-763-4696 osemary Beach 30A Farmers Market 9am-1pm F EE 850-499-4697 FEBRUARY 12, 14, 16 Destin Community Center Table Tennis 9am-12pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 FEBRUARY 12 Destin Community Center Dodgeball (Ages 8-14) 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 Destin Library Tai Chi 9 30am F EE 850-837-8572 Destin Snowbird Club Harbour Cruise 3 30-5 30pm $17 850-368-1097 S B Coastal Branch Library Art Group for Adults 9am-12pm F EE 850-267-2809 Walton Cty Snowbirds Club Cra Group 12 30-2 30pm F EE 573-999-4973
FEBRUARY 13 Crestview Library Ages 3-5 Library Class Valentines 10am F EE 850-682-4432 Destin Community Center Open Basketball (Ages 9-16) 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 Destin HarborWalk Fat Tuesday Celebration 5-8pm $10 800-676-0097 Destin Library Friends Program 2pm F EE 850-837-8572 Destin Snowbirds Club Bridge 7pm F EE 724-816-4552 Destin Snowbirds Club Computer Club 6 30-8 30pm $10 Season www.destinsnowbirds.org FWB Salvation Army School of Music Baby Beats 10am $2 850-243-4531 Niceville Public Library Magic School Bus 4 15-5 30pm F EE 850-279-4863 x1500 Ages 6-12 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade 5pm F EE 850-267-8000 FEBRUARY 14 Destin Community Center Open Volleyball 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 Destin Library What Is Computer 1 15pm Snowbird Movie 2pm F EE 850-837-8572
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S B The Bay Wednesday Night Bon re 6-9pm F EE 850-622-2291 FEBRUARY 14, 16 Niceville Public Library Storytime Class Ages 3+ 10 30am F EE 850-279-4863 x1500 FEBRUARY 15 Destin Library Storytime 9 30am F EE 850-837-8572 FWB EC Science Center Planetarium Nights 5-8pm $7-$9 850-664-1261 Niceville Public Library Lapsit Storytime 9 30am Baby Bookworms Toddlers 10 30am F EE 850-279-4863 x1500 FEBRUARY 15-MARCH 4 SanDestin Grand Boulevard Emerald Coast Theatre Company Sylvia 7 30pm $18-26 850-684-0323 Sandestin Marina Bar & Grill Live Music Friday 5-8pm F EE 850-267-7778 FEBRUARY 16-17 Destin Community Center Spring Cra Show F EE 850-654-5184 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Gumbo Festival (16) 4pm Start (17) 12-4pm $30 850-267-8186 O Island Holiday Inn esort Stitchers uest Super SP EE 9am-3pm Embroidery Class $135 850-864-4555 FEBRUARY 16 Crestview Library Ages 0-2 Library Class Food Adventures 9 15am Teen Time 2-4pm F EE 850-682-4432 Destin Snowbirds Club Hurricane Lanes 11 30am $9 218-230-3212
Miramar Beach oyal Palm Grille Beach Bon re 5-8pm F EE 850-424-7300 Niceville MK Arts Center Fine & Performing Arts ecital 3pm F EE 850-650-2226 Niceville Public Library Butter ies & Dragons Book Club 4-5pm F EE 4th-6th Grades 850-279-4863 x1500 FEBRUARY 17 Destin Snowbirds Club Valentine’s Dinner Dance 5-9pm $25 865-336-0421 Defuniak Springs Pleasant idge 11am-2pm $5-10 Class, F EE Spectator 850-892-5398 Destin Baytowne Wharf SanDestin Gumbo Festival 12-4pm $25 850-267-8186 Niceville MK Arts Center MJ Live A Tribute To Michael Jackson 7 30pm $35 850-650-2226 Niceville Public Library Family Movie 10 30am F EE 850-279-4863 x1500 Sandestin Grand Blvd. Farmers Market 9am-1pm F EE 850-99-4697 Sandestin Marketshops Winter Concert Series 1-3pm F EE 850-837-3077 FEBRUARY 17-19 Hilton SanDestin Golf esort & Spa Wine, Women & Shoes Sat. 4-6pm, Sun. 2-5pm Varies by Event 850-267-9500 FEBRUARY 18 Destin HarborWalk Winter Guest Concert Series Bobby D Duo 2-4pm F EE 800-676-0097 osemary Beach 30A Farmers Market 9am-1pm F EE 850-499-4697 continued on page 47
Destin Snowbirds Club Fashion Show & Luncheon 11am $25 309-824-0626
S B The Bay Wednesday Night Bon re 6-9pm F EE 850-622-2291
Niceville MK Arts Center NFSO’s Cirque de la Symphonie 7 30pm $37 850-650-2226
Pensacola Bay Center The Original Harlem Globetrotters 2pm $28.50-$110 800-745-3000
FEBRUARY 21, 23 Niceville Public Library Storytime Class 10 30am Ages 3+ F EE 850-279-4863 x1500
Niceville Public Library Lego Club 11am-12pm F EE 850-279-4863 x1500 Ages 7-12
S B Coastal Branch Library Art Group for Adults 9am-12pm F EE 850-267-2809
FEBRAURY 22 Destin Library Storytime 9 30am F EE 850-837-8572
PCB Marina Civic Center Crystal Blue Band 7 30pm $30-$60 850-763-4696
FEBRUARY 20 Crestview Library Ages 3-5 Library Class African Tales 10am F EE 850-682-4432 Destin Community Center Open Basketball (Ages 9-16) 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 Destin Library Independent Film Brooklyn 2pm F EE 850-837-8572 Destin Snowbirds Club Bridge 7pm F EE 724-816-4552 FWB Salvation Army School of Music Baby Beats 10am $2 850-243-4531 Niceville Public Library Family Movie 5 30pm .E.A.D. 4-6pm F EE 850-279-4863 x1500 FEBRUARY 21 Destin Community Center Table Tennis 9am-12pm Open Volleyball 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 Destin Library What Is Computer Twitter 1 15pm Snowbird Movie 2pm F EE 850-837-8572
Destin Snowbirds Club Hurricane Lanes 11 30am $9 218-230-3212 Niceville Public Library Lapsit Storytime 9 30am Baby Bookworms Toddlers 10 30am F EE 850-279-4863 x1500 FEBRUARY 23 Crestview Library Teen Time 2-4pm Bear Hunt 6pm F EE 850-682-4432 Seaside EP Theatre Amy Black Live 7 30pm $25 850-231-0733 FEBRUARY 23-25 Pensacola Bay Center Pensacon Fri. 1-8pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-10pm $65-$80 Weekend Pass 850-432-0800 FEBRUARY 24 Alys Beach 30A Wine Festival 3 30-6 30pm $365 and up 850-213-5500 Destin Brewery ock The oad 5k & 10k 8am $30 850-842-4757 Destin Club L.A. Of Mice & Men 6-11pm $19.50 850-654-5251
Destin Snowbird Club Quilting 1 30pm F EE donmary rogers.com
Destin HarborWalk Parrot Head Chili Cook-O 11am-4pm $15 850-424-0600
S B Coastal Branch Library Tail Waggin’ Tutors 2 30pm F EE 850-267-2809
Destin Snowbird Club Ladies Golf Scramble 8 30am Inquire For Pricing
Sandestin Grand Blvd. Farmers Market 9am-1pm F EE 850-99-4697 Sandestin Marketshops Winter Concert Series 1-3pm F EE 850-837-3077 FEBRUARY 25 Destin HarborWalk Destin Mardi Gras Parade 2pm F EE 850-424-0600 MK Cultural Arts Center But Not For Me 7 30pm F EE 850-650-2226 Pensacola Hillcrest Church Big Daddy Weave 7-10pm $20-$75 850-476-2233 osemary Beach 30A Farmers Market 9am-1pm F EE 850-99-4697 FEBRUARY 26, 28 Destin Community Center Table Tennis 9am-12pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 FEBRUARY 26 Destin Community Center Dodgeball (Ages 8-14) 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 Destin Library Tai Chi 9 30am F EE 850-837-8572 Destin Snowbirds Club Snowbird Cup Destin vs. Walton Cty 9am $40 813-766-8561
Walton Cty Snowbirds Club Cra Group 12 30-2 30pm F EE 573-999-4973 FEBRUARY 27 Crestview Library Ages 3-5 Library Class African Tales 10am F EE 850-682-4432 Destin Community Center Open Basketball (Ages 9-16) 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 Destin Snowbirds Club Bridge 7pm F EE 724-816-4552 Destin Snowbirds Club Computer Club 6 30-8 30pm $10 Season www.destinsnowbirds.org FWB Salvation Army School of Music Baby Beats 10am $2 850-243-4531 FEBRUARY 28 Destin Community Center Open Volleyball 6-8pm $3 Non-Members, $2 Members 850-654-5184 Destin Library What Is Computer Email 1 15pm F EE 850-837-8572 Destin Library Snowbird Movie 2pm F EE 850-837-8572 Destin Snowbird Club Quilting 1 30pm F EE donmary rogers.com S B Coastal Branch Library Tail Waggin’ Tutors 2 30pm F EE 850-267-2809 S B The Bay Wednesday Night Bon re 6-9pm F EE 850-622-2291
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Quality Time – This is not simply being around your spouse. You desire focused, undistracted attention from them whether you are on a date, doing an activity together or simply having a conversation.
Physical Touch - More than words or gi hands in public, you need their gentle touch to know that you are loved.
s, you just need to literally feel your spouse is there. From a back rub to a hug to holding
This is of course a very abbreviated explanation of each language and some people may speak more than one, but each person has a distinct primary language that we must not only interpret but also learn to speak for a successful shot at truly loving one another. But o en, just like with our native language, we try to speak “our” primary love language to our spouse instead of theirs. Thus, communication breaks down… bliss seems like it’s turning to blah…when in fact that isn’t the case at all. It’s simply a language barrier. It means stepping back a few feet, seeing this masterpiece from a di erent angle and trying to understand what this ne art is saying. Learning each other’s love language, learning how to speak it and recognizing when your spouse is inadvertently speaking to you in their own instead of yours and extending grace in the moment will be key to unlocking the potential masterpiece of experiencing truly loving one another the way each receives it best. I am not saying to you, “Do this, learn that,” and then promising you the Hallmark life… but I do believe that only when you give your best to something, can you expect to get the best out! Happy translating!
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part way through somebody else’s turn, we’ll hear, “Oh, I have another one. As you get used to sharing gratitude, you nd more of it. ere are ve ot er family.
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Speak Your Gratitude If sitting down together for dinner is a challenge, look for other points in the day to speak your gratitude. Try making gratitude part of your bedtime routine. Or make it a habit to say three good things in the car on the way home at the end of the day. Take the lead to get the habit started, but once you’ve done it for a while, you may nd your kids asking if they can say their three good things without prompting. Keep a Family Gratitude Journal Have you ever kept a gratitude journal? What if you kept one as a family? Create a ritual around writing in the gratitude journal. Have kids write something when they rst get home from school, or ask a child to jot down family ideas while you cook dinner. The key is to make it a regular habit. Daily is ideal, but if you can’t do that, create a pattern that does work. For example, start each family meeting with a gratitude list or do a gratitude check in every Sunday night. 46 • Tell them you saw it in ON THE COAST Magazine
Make a Gratitude Jar Some families write down what they are grateful for on small slips of paper and tuck them into a jar. At the end of the year, they pull them out and read through them. It’s a reminder of the many good things that happen throughout the year, the many moments when they felt thankful. Plus you get to feel good when the thing happens, when you write it down, and again when you read through them. Create a Gratitude Wall Do you have a chalkboard wall or a white board in your house? Use it to write something you are grateful for every day. Encourage all your family members to do the same. Help younger children write or let them draw a picture. Take a moment to look at the board to remind yourself of your own gratitude or to open to others’. Text Your Thanks You can even text three good things or quick moments of gratitude throughout the day with older kids. This shouldn’t replace face-to-face communication, but texting is a great tool to share positive thoughts on hectic days or when communicating is hard. Developing a gratitude practice helps build resiliency and joy, which is great for our kids and for us. And in the moment, it just feels good to nd something positive when you are having a grumpy, grumbly day.
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