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APPY 2016!
I just LOVE the new year. The feeling of a fresh slate- and of new beginnings full of hope and adventure always seems to thrill me more than any of the other holidays combined. I decided to make the January issue one to inspire our families in a way that encourages us all to be our very best selves. Be sure to visit our facebook page where there are daily posts to keep us inspired, entertained and on the right track as parents and individuals. With high-fives, and a sense of community, we can all keep on keepin’ on to create a magical, inspirational year! Salem has some great opportunities for keeping your kiddos off the couch, this winter. Check out our article “Move It!” for some inspired ideas on keeping little bodies in motion. Our calendar has a vast selection of interesting activities in the area that promote learning and growth. Oregon is a great place to raise our kids! Visit our website at www.oregonkidsandfamily.com for an up to date calendar of events throughout the month. Our Cover Kiddo contest was a raving success! The sweet little cover cutie is Parker Belle, of Silverton. Happy 6 month birthday to you! Special thanks to Trisha Moul of Freckled Expressions Photography here in Salem for the gorgeous cover image. She does amazing work! Lastly, check out our current promotion for Clubhouse Adventures, a new indoor playground here in Salem! Find their raccoon mascot on our website and you will be entered to WIN one of three $25 Clubhouse giftcards!
Wishing you the very best start to a most wonderful year!
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FAMILY HEALTH FEATURE
With record rainfall this winter, keeping our Oregon cuties active can be a bit of a challenge. Oregonians are a tough bunch, and a little weather never keeps us down- but on the days you are confined indoors, here are tips to motivate you to get moving and have fun! Follow the leader. What better way to slip in some deep knee bends and jumping jacks than a good game of Follow the Leader? Bonus here: you get moving too! Indoor Bowling. Have some 20 oz soda or water bottles laying around?
Grab a soft ball and bowl indoors. Lots of cheering and high fives ups the active factor even more! Or visit a local bowling alley, for some fun out of the house time, too! Shake your booty! Crank that music high, and enjoy some silly time with your kids. Heart rate goes up, and the endorphins flow. It also ensures a much needed naptime. Win win! Indoor Obstacle Course. Using couch cushions, chairs, broomsticks and more, create an elaborate obstacle course for your child to master.
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Scavenger Hunt. Create a list of things that you have hidden around the house. Set the timer, and the one who finds the most objects in the allotted time, wins! Kid’s Classes. Salem and surrounding areas have a variety of classes to keep your kiddo active. From dance classes to bowling leagues. There’s lots to do! Hoop it Up. Have a hula hoop competition with your older kids. Who can keep it spinning longest? Indoor snowball fight. Crumple up pieces of paper or paired socks and have at it! Lava Pits! Put the couch cushions on the floor and encourage your kids avoid the lava (carpet). Walk the mall. Play I Spy, or count how many of a certain object you see along the way.
Visit our website and pinterest board for more ideas on keeping kids busy and active this winter! www.oregonkidsandfamily.com
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From Earth to the Universe Friday, Jan. 15 7:30pm - 8:30pm Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem 97305Building 2, Room 171 Let’s take a tour of the universe, starting with our solar system and finishing with the distant galaxies. This presentation is made possible through the efforts of the European Space Agency, their telescopes and space probes. Ticket Pricing: $5; $4 students and children. Lego Party - Monthly Saturday, January 16, 2 - 3pm Story Room B Salem Library Kids with their grown-ups are invited on the third Saturday of every month for an hour of unstructured Lego play. Legos are provided. Bring your imaginations! No sign-ups are necessary. Great Train Show - Portland January 16-17, 10am-4pm Portland Expo Center 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland Each show features hundreds of tables of trains, accessories, scale models and collectible toys for sale as well as huge operating exhibits, activities for kids,door prizes, free seminars and educational opportunities. $2 off coupons are available at http://trainshow. com/portland/ Adult Admission is $9.00 Kids 11 and under are admitted free Please say “I saw it in Oregon Kids and Family.” Thanks! 9
Mochitsuki 2016 Sunday, January 31, 11am to 4pm Portland State University’s Smith Memorial Student Union 1825 S.W. Broadway, Portland Join over 2,000 attendees for a New Year celebration of Japanese American traditions! Mochitsuki is, in its strictest sense, the pounding of rice into tasty, sticky rice cakes, or mochi, that symbolizes starting the New Year with a full belly in hopes of abundance in the year ahead. The 20th annual Mochitsuki event is a family-friendly festival offering a feast for the senses, with food, art, performances and many exceptional hands-on cultural experiences for all ages. Adults: $10 advance/$12 day of event. Students (w/ ID) & Seniors (age 62+): $7 advance/$9 day of event. Children (ages 4-12): $4 advance/$3 day of event. Children 3 and under and honored seniors Weather or Not- Disc Golf Tournament Benefit for Jefferson Middle School Saturday, Jan. 23, 8am - 1pm Jefferson Middle School 1344 N Second St., Jefferson Disc golf tournament registration includes a Star Destroyer & more! Bring a can of chili and join in the chili feed that follows! Proceeds benefit Jefferson Library Building fund. Ticket Pricing: $25 Phone: (925) 899-8428
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2016 Mid Willamette Valley Women’s Show Friday, Feb. 5, 4pm - 9pm. Saturday, Feb. 6, 10am - 5pm Salem Convention Center Local vendors specialize in health, beauty, fitness, fashion, interior design, jewelry, creative arts, and lifestyle. Fashion show presented twice daily. Gift and Drawings during the Fashion shows. www.oregonbrickproductions.com Spanish Conversation for Teens Wed- Feb. 3, 4pm - 5pm Salem Public Library 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem Argentina native and teacher Maria Laura Ferro uses games, songs, & other activities to engage middle and high school-aged students in casual conversation. This is a drop-in program. New teens are always welcome. Salem Oregon Paper Folding Addicts Monday, Feb. 8, 4:30pm - 6:30pm Book Bin- 2235 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem Club dedicated to the art of Origami. The Japanese art of paper folding. Bring paper, models, and any questions you have. We will have models to fold, and some sharing and teaching of techniques. Kids 12 & under accompanied by an adult. Community Day at Gilbert House Museum February 15, 10am– 5pm 116 Marion St. NE, Salem Join us for an opportunity for families to explore science and the Museum through hands-on learning for free. Phone: 503.371.3631
Ugo’s Pizza Trivia Night Feb. 16, 7pm - 9pm 190 E Ida St, Stayton Join your hosts, the Stayton Public Library, at Ugo’s Pizza for an evening of friendly competition and trivia. Prizes! Teams of up to 6 encouraged. All ages welcome. Lego Party - Monthly Saturday, February 20, 2-3pm Story Room B Salem Library Kids with their grown-ups are invited on the third Saturday of every month for an hour of unstructured Lego play. Legos are provided. Bring your imaginations! No sign-ups are necessary. Just Walk Salem Downtown Saturday Walk Saturday, February 20, 9:30am First Christian Church 685 Marion St. NE, Salem Start the weekend with a Saturday morning walk in downtown Salem! The group generally goes across the Union St. pedestrian bridge and through Riverfront Park before returning to the church by 9:30 a.m.--a distance of about 2.5 miles. Family Performance: The Curt Show Saturday, Feb. 27 585 Liberty St. SE Salem Loucks Auditorium Ticket Pricing: Free Families are invited to a free performance of The Curt Show: Seriously Funny Juggling. The Curt show is a juggling and vaudeville extravaganza that is unique to every venue and every situation. For more information, please call 503-588-6088.
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FAMILY VALUES FEATURE
You know the saying: Money doesn’t
grow on trees. We all heard it as kids, but how old were we before we REALLY understood where money comes from... and how to spend, save and share it wisely? Experts say that kids as young as three can begin to learn and respect money. Here are some simple ways to prepare your kids for a lifetime of valuable saving and spending habits.
PRE-SCHOOL Play Store. Kids ages three to five love to use their imaginations to imitate real life situations. By playing “Store” with your child, you can teach them how purchases are made, and give them a basic understanding of how money works (or doesn’t) in every day situations. Clip Coupons Together. Working on motor skills while preparing for a trip to the store, is a great way to show your child basic money-saving skills. Seeing how much money that was saved at the end of your shopping trip will boost their esteem, and encourage them to know that they helped. The Three Jar Method. This method can be used throughout the growing years to establish healthy money habits, that will benefit your child even into their adult years. By labeling three Please say “I saw it in Oregon Kids and Family.” Thanks! 11
clear glass jars, with SPEND, SAVE and SHARE, your child can learn real-life money management skills. This system encourages kids to be thoughtful about spending, and teaches them to set goals, budget, and learn from money mistakes.
ELEMENTARY Money Mistakes. Elementary aged kids can now understand goal setting, and delaying gratification, by saving for longer term goals, thus achieving a higher payout for their patience. However, they still may have the tendancy to spend as soon as they can, and money mistakes will inevitably happen. As difficult as it may be- standing back and letting your child learn from their mistakes can be the most effective teacher. Helping them realize that the cheap, plastic toy that broke within minutes of purchase will teach them the value of saving to afford a higher quality purchase.
Grocery Shopping. This is a great age to teach the art of comparison shopping. Letting your child experiment with you on the cost and taste difference of generic vs name-brand food items, can go a long way toward awareness and better shopping decisions as adults.
TEENS Family Budget Meetings. By the early teen years, your child is ready to sit down with you to review your monthly budget. Reviewing utility bills or mortgage payments broadens their awareness of the every day cost of surviving. By including them in the process, they witness the tasks and costs of maintaining your household, which gives them a sense of belonging and responsibility. By seeing your disciplined budgeting in action, they can be better prepared for eventually striking out on their own. Investment Fun. There are many online websites that have mock trading modules, where you and your child can invest a little time and pretend money in the stock market. Or do it the old fashioned way with a paper and pen, and see just how quickly your investments can add up. Pre-Paid Debit Cards. Reloadable debit cards are a great way to track spending, and keep your teen on a budget. Management can be taught in a real world fashion, to let them experience freedom, but still allow you to maintain control. Warn your teen about Credit Cards. When your child turns 18, they could be inundated with tons of credit card offers. Warning them of the pitfalls of high interest rates, spending beyond their means, and the vicious cycle that can accompany inexperienced credit card usage, may be the best foundation you can set for their financial future.
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Pinterest is such a blast! Our crazy pinning fools have put together two new boards to encourage kids to stay active this winter, and to keep kids and their parents INSPIRED in the new year. If you’re a twitter fan- follow us to get up-to-minute tweets about what is going on around Salem and Oregon. Informative articles, Calendar events, Facebook fun, contests & more.
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Our Events Calendar on the website is filling up,quickly! We’ve added two new blogsRoselani’s Mommy is a great look at raising babies in a more environmentally green way, and Hiker Mom is a great resource for parents looking to get out and hike with their kiddos. If you blog about parenting, Oregon, or related topics send us an email. We would love to have include you!
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an interview by Ariday Garcia
When this magazine was just a vision,
with a goal of benefitting the Salem community, everyone I met told me, “You have GOT to talk to the IKE Box. Get to know the IKE Box!“ It was more than obvious that the IKE Box knows a thing or two about community. I wondered, “What on earth, is the IKE Box?”. By visiting their website, I found a wealth of information about the comprehensive program that they have to offer. Through sharing their own personal story, Mark and Tiffany Bulgin outline what drives them to make a difference for the youth of Oregon. The umbrella organization, Isaac’s Room, meets the needs of local youth through IKE Quest, which is currently located downtown at the IKE Box coffee shop. With a mission statement of, “Isaac’s Room helps divested youth build the capacity to rise to the challenges of life.” it is clear that the IKE Box is definitely more than just great coffee. Recently our young marketing intern, Ariday Garcia, had an opportunity to sit down with Larry Linebaugh, who is the Program Please say “I saw it in Oregon Kids and Family.” Thanks! 15
Director for IKE Quest, which caters to young people (age 14-19) who want to make [life] better for themselves and others. She asked him pertinent questions about what drives him, and IKE to make a difference in Salem. Here is a synopsis of their enlightening and inspiring conversation. OKFM: What inspires and drives you to keep these young adults motivated? IB: I get inspiration from looking back at the people who made a difference in my life. I was blessed with a loving family who met my needs and more. People like Mark and Tiffany Bulgin, Gary and Cathi White, and Karen Morrison weren’t family, but looked out for me like I was. I want to be that for the young people who come through IKE. OKFM: IKE Quest kids take a trip to San Francisco every Summer, what’s the main purpose behind this trip? IB: It’s meant to be a life expanding trip to broaden horizons for the kids. I love that trip because there are so many first
time experiences for the kids; leaving the state for the first time, visiting a beach, having a Double-Double at In-N-Out Burger, or spending the night away from home. We always visit Delancey Street to hear stories of other people’s transformations which is eye-opening and inspiring. OKFM: What is the legacy that both yourself as the program director, and the program would like to leave behind? IB: The transformation of our young adults and the creation of Salem community is the legacy we are leaving behind. My hope is that our participants build the character, confidence, skills, and community to overcome the challenges we all inevitably face in life. OKFM: What are your hopes for the future of the program? IB: We hope to increase our capacity to serve young people through expansion of our social enterprise. In other words, we want another IKE Box in town! The simple reason is so we can serve more young people with internships and apprenticeships in the coffee shop. OKFM: I would like to end our conversation with asking what your favorite book and quote is? IB: My favorite book is “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey and my favorite quote is one our founder uses by Coach John Wooden, “Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” OKFM: I think I’m going to steal that from you, I love it and it rings very true. Thank you so much for taking the time to speak to me, it’s definitely clear that the IKE Box and IKE Quest care for the Salem community. Organizations like the IKE Box, show our Oregon kids and families that they matter. Every one of them.
How the IKE Box is serving the Salem Community: The IKE BoxCoffee • Music • Space Social Enterprise Introduction to the IKE Community Invitation to IKE Quest IKE QuestInvest • Inspire • Impact Challenge Pre-Employment Training Personal Wellness Service-Learning InternshipGeneral Work Skills Business-Specific Growing Responsibilities Goals and Teamwork Isaac’s Room Non-Profit Divested Youth Family Extended IKE House
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Now
that the intensity of the holiday season has quieted down, we turn the corner with a fresh start for 2016. Maybe you’re starting the year energized by the hope of a new chance, with goals in the areas of work/career, well-being, and relationships. Have you ever found yourself, as the days pass, running out of steam and back in your old habits? This is not another article about setting goals. Following these suggestions doesn’t guarantee you will be the perfect parent, or get it “right” every time. They are meant to serve as guideposts to inspire you, to help you stay energized in your parenting, to remind you of the path when you feel lost. If you could use a little of that, please, read on.
Give yourself permission to follow what is joyful and light. Many of us were taught to believe that worthwhile causes are won through struggle and hard work. This doesn’t have to be true in our parenting. Please say “I saw it in Oregon Kids and Family.” Thanks! 19
Here’s an example: parents often believe that behavior has to be addressed in the moment it occurs for the teaching to be effective. Actually, in the heat of the moment, regions of the brain are activated which make new learning nearly impossible. The auditory pathways also shut down, which is why kiddos can hear that you’re speaking but don’t actually seem to listen and make sense of the words. It’s actually more effective to make sure everyone is physically safe, help them cool down, then address the behavior.
Create visual reminders. What are your parenting intentions and dreams for 2016? To spend more time as a family, or one on one with each of your children? To be more present? Make more memories? Get your crafty hats on, mom and dad, (C’mon, you can do it!) and make a visual display that will remind and inspire you all year. You can tear photos and words out of a magazine and create a collage from them, or paint or draw something. You can involve your kids in the project too. It’s easier for your brain to process non-verbal infor-
mation in moments of need, when you find yourself back in old patterns or feel like you’ve got nothing left to give. Children often do better with visual anchors than auditory ones, too.
Check your level of self-care. Local Wellness Expert Sharon Roemmel says “Self-care is at the heart of a life well lived.” What does this mean for parents? Anytime you notice your energy dropping, your anxiety or irritability cropping up, or you find yourself in the midst of a stressful situation, up your level of self-care. Check your eating habits, your level of aerobic exercise, your spiritual practice, your balance of down-time - all of that. It’s much easier and more effective to have a positive impact on your family unit when you’re coming from a balanced place. Your brain works better too, allowing you to have more flexible and creative ideas about how to approach family and parenting challenges.
Gather your support team. Choose uplifting people to remind you of your big picture when the going gets tough. Create a non-verbal signal your partner or other support folks can give you - try a squeeze on the hand or a hug - to give you an encouraging boost when there’s no time to spill the whole story. Connecting with others also helps our brains work better, creating a win on all levels.
Jenifer Trivelli is a Salem mom with a graduate degree in counseling and over a decade of experience working with families. She helps couples, parents, and kids understand each other better to create happier, more connected relationships. Connect on Facebook.com/JeniferTrivelliMS
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OK&F | oh by the way...
Work from Home Options a note from the editor
As
a single mom who has worked from home for the better part of twenty years, I thought I would take a moment to share with you some legitimate resources for additional income that I have discovered. This is not a paid advertisement. Nor is it a get-rich quick scheme, or a chance to quit your job tomorrow and buy a yacht. Working from home has its pros and cons as I am sure you can imagine. Working in my pajamas is always a plus, but constantly looking for freelance gigs can require a special kind of patience. If you are looking for extra income for your family, here are a few websites that I know to be legitimate forms of freelance, gig-based income. FOR COMPUTER GEEKS- www.upwork.com This freelance site is populated with available jobs in catagories such as Web, Mobile & Software Development, IT & Networking, Data Science & Analytics, Engineering & Architecture, Design & Creative, Writing, Translation Admin Support and more. As with most freelance sites, it takes a while to work your way up to the higher paying jobs, but it’s a great way to earn extra income and polish your skills along the way. FOR CRAZY CREATIVE TYPES- www.fivver.comI could spend hours on this site. People can do the most amazing (and insane) things possible for $5! From voiceovers to makeup tutorials, relationship advice, psychic readings, app development, caricatures, SEO, music, advertising and just about anything else you can imagine, Fiverr is a great place to establish working relationships with clients that expand your horizons and put extra money in your pocket at the same time. FOR SHOPAHOLICS- www.jobslinger.com This site is a hub for mystery shop type jobs. I just did a search for my zip code in south Salem and 26 jobs came up, ranging from shopping at Winco for $20 extra, to banking, dinner
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and hotel audits. My sister has done this for years for extra income. FOR CHEFS & BAKERS- www.oregon.gov Search for “domestic kitchen” and read up on the requirements for catering and baking in your home. I know a few moms who bake for $. YouTube is an amazing resource for learning new things, and improving yourself in ways that promote growth for work from home opportunities. Visit SCORE.org to set an appointment with a counselor who will help you get started on building your business plan to start your own business. Stop by our website www.oregonkidsandfamily. com where I’ve listed even more work from home ideas for you. 2016 is your year!!
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