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My name is Kim Greene. I was diagnosed with Sjogrens Syndrome in 2001. Since then I have been seen by at least 5 Rheumatologist’s who all basically told me that Sjogrens is an incurable disease that can only be monitored through regular blood work and treated systematically with prednisone and a few other equally unattractive drugs. After years of no real relief from the inflammation associated with the disease which causes fatigue, general malaise, and weight gain. I decided to try an alternative, more natural approach. I had been seen by a few Chiropractor’s through the years for low back pain but never for nutritional based medicine. Even though my first experience with Dr. Gravante was when my Mother was undergoing chemotherapy and I wasn’t able to follow the regime fully I still gained a lot of benefit from it. Unfortunately my Mother got sicker and I stopped seeing Dr. Gravante for at least a year and fell back into the Band-Aid approach. Sadly, I lost my Mother in November 2011. Needless to say then my health was very poor, my energy level was zero, and my weight was at an all time high. I knew that I couldn’t go on like this and I also knew that the only real relief I had ever had was when I was receiving chiropractic and nutritional care from Dr. G, so I made an appointment. I was so glad to see her. She laughed with me, cried with me, and knew that I was truly ready to dig in and start taking care of my body the way God intended me to. After the first week I was already feeling much better. I had been addicted to diet cola’s and coffee and quit cold turkey, which wasn’t pleasant but the benefits outweighed the day or two of withdrawal symptoms. The program is awesome, it allowed me to see what was healthy for my body and what wasn’t. We truly are what we eat.

I can honestly say since receiving chiropractic and nutritional care that I am in a much healthier, less painful state. I haven’t had to resort back to prednisone to get over a hump. I actually have enough energy now to begin exercising so I can reach my healthy goal weight.

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SEPTEMBER 2012 IN THIS ISSUE…

Magazine The Gwinnett Area’s Family Lifestyle News

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About the Cover....................................................................5 Calendar of Events.................................................................7, 15 Fitness:

What’s m issing ...........................................................8

Finance: Off a fiscal Cliff.....................................................9 Counselor’s Corner:

Saying NO.........................................10

Education: Concentration .......................................................11 Health & Your: Wellness:

Nutriction.............................................12

Is age an obstacle.................................................13

Sept Crossword...........................................................................8

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ABOUT THE COVER

Meet Jennifer Hite

What comes to mind when you see a Girl Scout? Cookies!

Thin mints, Samoa’s and Shortbreads…oh my; we all look forward to the cookie stands and door to door sales. But the Girl Scout organization is so much more than cookies. Their mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. No one exemplifies more courage, confidence and character than Jennifer Hite a thirteen year Girl Scout veteran. Her drive and commitment towards her community make her one smart cookie.

Jennifer grew up in Grayson Georgia; along side her parents Steve and Pam Hite. Throughout her life she bustled between Girl Scouts and ballet class; apparently a disharmonious coupling but later proving to be the perfect recipe.

As the years progressed, she later became a part of the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, residing there for nine years, all the while advancing through the Girl Scout ranks. Jennifer attended Grayson High school and recently became a graduate of Grayson’s class of 2012. This fall a new journey begins, rewarded with a dance/academic scholarship to Butler University in Indiana and recipient of the Girls scout “Gold Award”. Jennifer’s hard work and dedication have paid off. But that wasn’t enough for this young avant-garde; a need in the community sparked her spirit and set her in motion.

The special needs community has always had a special place in Jennifer’s heart. She has been blessed with a little ray of sunshine called Elizabeth Hampton, her cousin. “My cousin was born with Down Syndrome. Every time we hang out we have a blast”, says Jennifer with a smile. Every year Elizabeth participates in the Henry County Special Needs Pageant, a pageant not offered in Gwinnett County. Jennifer quickly became aware of the need, jumped into action and decided to use the opportunity as her Gold Award project. This

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to fill the need. Her one desire is to inspire other teens to get involved in the community and go for it.

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Article by Shayla Ortiz award is the highest achievement for a girl scout. As part of the Gold Award, Jennifer was required to dedicate eighty hours of work towards planning and executing an event benefiting a charity. Realizing the daunting task at hand she decided to call in reinforcements, collaborating with Gwinnett Master’s Special Olympics she made it happen.

The pageant took place on August 3 at the Snellville United Methodist Church. Three excited contestants took center stage for a Q&A round and then sashayed and rocked their evening gowns. When asked who won, Jennifer replied proudly, “there were no losers, they all received crowns. We wanted them all to feel like winners.” The pageant was such a success the Gwinnett Master’s Special Olympics have agreed to make it an annual event.

Jennifer was finally awarded the Girls Scout Gold Award for achieving the challenging task and was showered with community gratitude. The leadership skills cultivated through years of Girl Scout enriching experiences and the self discipline acquired through strict ballet regimen created a force to be reckoned with.

At only 18 years of age, Jennifer saw a challenge and decided to do something about it, not allowing her age to hinder her ability

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FITNESS What’s Missing From Your Workout Routine?

by Kelly Farris

I’m in the gym almost every day training clients, teaching a class or just doing my own personal workouts.

I feel like a mama bear looking out for the ladies at the gym, making sure everyone is safe and the doing their exercises with the right form.

Many times, I notice two things missing from most of their workout routines: stretching and pushing themselves.

Did you know that stretching increases flexibility and decreases the risk of injury? And, it just feels good and relaxing! As we age, we lose flexibility. It’s the first thing, along with our eyesight, that’s the first to go.

Adding stretches to your exercise routine is easy. Join a yoga or Pilates class, or go online for some great exercises you can do at home. You can always hire a trainer to help you design a quality stretching program.

I see the same people doing the same exercises week after week, sometimes for years. They do the same size weights, same repetitions and same speed on a treadmill.

After about six weeks, our bodies start to acclimate to the same form of exercise. Although doing the same is better than doing nothing, you won’t see much progress without switching it up a little. Doing the same keeps us the same! Try a new class or use a different cardio machine. Create your own cardio workout by doing some interval training. Google it! The desk or floor people at your gym usually know the latest exercises as well.

Get a little sweat going and push yourself a little more. You’ll see big changes.

Kelly Farris is an A.C.S.M certified personal trainer and owner of Ladies Workout in Snellville.

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FINANCE

Off A Fiscal Cliff ?

By Glenton Ashby

In the news we are hearing about a “fiscal cliff ” situation for the country if the U.S. Congress does not address some tax issues and some potential federal spending cut issues by the end of this year.

What does it mean? It means that tax rates could increase for all of us, some of us or none of us. It means that there could be automatic federal spending cuts at the beginning of next year.

People who have insight into these things, or at least handicap these things, believe it is unlikely Congress will allow tax rates to rise. This is mainly because higher tax rates at the present time would hurt rather than help our current economic situation. The real debate, and sticking point, however, is about whether tax rates should be raised for only taxpayers above a certain income level: $200,000 for individuals and $250,000 for households. Congress also wants to avoid many, if not all, of the automatic spending cuts scheduled to go into effect at the beginning of 2013. Those cuts would affect many businesses that have contracts with the federal government or whose business is directly tied to federal government spending in some way.

So what? What difference will it really make at a personal or individual level? If tax rates are allowed to rise, the general effect on most people who pay taxes will be an increase in their tax liability for the year (duh!). If there is an impact on employer withholding tables then some folks will see a decrease in take-home pay (after taxes) and, as a result, may have to do a little belt tightening.

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The real concern is for those taxpayers who earn $250,000 or more a year. The result of an increase in taxes for people in that category may potentially be job losses among employees of small businesses. Why? If an employer’s taxes go up, the employer may have to reduce some of his or her business expenses. One way of accomplishing that is to reduce employee expenses, i.e. reduce the number of individuals the business employs. That would be bad news for employees of small businesses and bad news for the economy. Of course, if the federal government is forced to make automatic spending cuts, job losses will also result for companies doing business with, or for, the federal government.

A good possibility at the moment is that Congress may allow some of these events to occur and then make corrections and adjustments early next year. Unfortunately, that does not help taxpayer uncertainty.

What to do, what to do? Uncertainty could remain for several months. If you already have your act together, or mostly together, you are being financially conservative regardless of what the federal government is doing. You’re spending wisely and saving money where and when you can. Stay the course.

If you don’t already have your act together, you need to keep working toward saving money and spending wisely and under control. This is a marathon, not a sprint.

There are always adjustments to be made. Even though there are signs that things are improving in various parts of the economy and the housing market there are still many problem areas and potential problem areas, both here in the U.S. as well as overseas. We all have to be prepared to ride out the storms that will come and go over the next months and years.

For those who actively engage with their representatives and senators in Washington D.C. you might ask them to do what’s right and best for the country, and do it sooner rather than later. The edge of a cliff is not where we need to be as individuals or as a country.

Feedback and topic suggestions are welcome – email HalcyonTimes@HalcyonFP.com, or comment at www.HalcyonFP.com/halcyon-times. Tweet @halcyonplanning.

Glenton Ashby is the founder and owner of Halcyon Financial Planning, LLC, a fee-only financial planning and Registered Investment Advisor firm. Visit HalcyonFP.com.

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Counselor’s Corner Saying No is Saying Yes To… “Honor your top priorities. If it’s not an absolute yes, then it’s a no.” Cheryl Richardson I had just returned from a long weekend vacation and was following up on voice mails and emails; responding to appointment requests, networking invitations, article deadlines, and a board meeting. I went from stress free to overwhelm very quickly. In the midst of this seeming chaos with my schedule, I stopped to notice what I was saying yes to. I asked the question on each item: does this support my priorities? This process forced me to say no to people and activities and it allowed me to become calm and centered again.

Saying the word “no” can bring up feelings such as guilt, shame, fear or thinking you are being selfish. So why all the feelings associated with one small word? For many people saying no means disappointing another person. And here is some hard truth around this idea; when you say yes in order to not disappoint another, you are not really protecting them; you are protecting yourself from feeling your feelings about saying no. Disappointment is part of life, and sitting with this feeling will not end someone’s world, they will get through it.

Saying yes and not meaning it puts you out of integrity with yourself, and usually the other person can feel this.

Many people feel guilty or selfish if they say no. This idea can stem from a belief system learned in childhood. Perhaps you grew up with self-centered or neglectful parents and you vowed to never be like them so you behave in an opposite manner by giving and over caring to others. Or you may have heard a family message to “not be selfish”. These messages survive in our subconscious and can run the show of our lives if we do not bring awareness, truth and balance around them.

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If you are feeling overwhelmed, resentful, or angry about the busyness in your life, it’s time to take stock of your priorities. Create a quick list of the top 5 priorities and compare this list to how you spend your time. Does it match up? When you say no, you say yes to you and the life you want to be living!

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EDUCATION Corner

Concentration: An Important Component of Study

Concentration is the ability for someone to control attention. It is critical for optimum learning to take place! There are many causes of poor concentration; such as distracting noises, boredom, daydreaming, hunger, worry, dislike of a subject, television, computer, technology, social media, feeling overwhelmed with an assignment, lack of commitment, constant interruptions, lack of sleep, fatigue, and poor diet.

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Know yourself and take advantage of your learning style. Use study techniques which will enable you to compensate for your learning style weaknesses and capitalize on your strengths.

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Set specific and realistic goals. Know what you are supposed to learn, focus on the material, and then create a brief outline of the information presented. For example, take time out every few paragraphs and write down what the author has said so far. If you are at a loss for words, then you probably need to reread the section and try again to write a brief outline. The fact that you are actively reading, rather than passively reading, will likely improve your concentration!

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Use a timer or stopwatch and set it for a specific amount of study time, such as for 50 minutes. Do not check your watch during this period and spend the entire amount of time intensely concentrating on just one assignment or studying for only one class. Then, when the timer goes off, reward yourself with a 10 - 15 minute study break. In other words, intend to concentrate and accomplish a certain amount of learning in a specific amount of time.

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Eliminate daydreaming from your study time. Make a check mark on a piece of paper every time you catch yourself daydreaming. Then, continually try to reduce the number of check marks from one study period to the next. You should find the number of check marks will reduce over time and with practice.

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Vary your routine within the study session. Change subjects if you become bored. Take a 5-10 minute break for every 30-50 minute period of concentration. This will allow your brain to rest and refocus before beginning new material in a new study session.

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Reward yourself for focused, sustained concentration. Start with reasonable expectations and short blocks of time to focus. Continually attempt to lengthen the duration of your study sessions. Be positive and tell yourself, “Job well done!”

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Health and you

Nutrition Being in my line of work, the wellness industry, I am often asked about nutrition and healthy eating. I have clients that are fighting arthritis, fibromyalgia, cancer and diabetes. Diet and lifestyle are very important when faced with these issues. I also have clients that are in chronic pain and do not know why.

Many times it is due to poor diet choices and the body reacting to a deficiency of vital nutrients. Once they make a change to healthier eating, most of their issues are resolved.

I have learned so much during my own journey with my late husband having cancer and helping him create a better quality of life. We were able to achieve this with a whole food diet and lifestyle change. I would like to share some of the things I have learned about nutrition along the way.

One of the biggest factors contributing to the development of disease is malnutrition. Americans are some of the most overfed, yet malnourished, people on the planet! The typical American diet is nutrient-deficient. We eat processed, fried, overcooked, refined, and denatured foods. Fruits and vegetables are either canned or cooked to death or even microwaved.

Hamburgers, fries, hot dogs, chicken fingers, and mac and cheese are typical. Where is the live food in that type of diet?

Where are the protective antioxidants?

If we don’t give the cells what they need to work correctly, they malfunction and weaken the body’s ability to fight disease.

Unfortunately, our thought processes go something like this...

• If it doesn’t make me feel bad after I eat it, then it’s okay.

• If it is on the shelf it must be safe.

• I’m doing well as long as I feed the family and have warm food on the table.

• Why would manufacturers make it if it wasn’t okay to eat?

• I have been eating like this all my life so I don’t have to change.

Then you have a heart attack and blame it all on the family genes! Did you know that genes only account for about 5% of the disease! The rest is purely due to diet and lifestyle. We are a society of affluence. We drive rather than walk wherever we want to go. We buy processed, packaged foods instead of growing our own. We eat at restaurants instead of cooking at home. We have the money, so we think nothing of spending it on convenience.

Take responsibility for what you become. Stop blaming everything else. It truly does make a difference what you eat and how you live your life.

Nutrition gives the cells what they need to do the job they are supposed to do. A variety of fruits and vegetables are important because the body has a variety of functions. Did you know that the human body is comprised of over 210 different types of cells? They are all busy doing their own thing – for example immune system, hormones, heart, lungs, and colon - they all have to work in synergy. If we don’t give them what they need to work correctly, they become sluggish and are not able to

work efficiently. They can then become dysfunctional and weaken the body’s ability to fight disease.

The opposite of malnutrition is super-nutrition, or putting the most densely nutritious foods possible into the body each and every day. Some foods are more nutrient-dense than others. Nutrient-dense foods include green tea (rich in antioxidants), brewer’s yeast (great source of B vitamins), wheat grass (rich in antioxidants), sprouts (blueprint of the whole plant), freshly ground flax seed (great source of omega 3), dark fruits and veggies (the darker the more nutritious), colorful produce (each color represents different phytonutrients), walnuts, almonds, and sunflower seeds, and the list goes on. A wonderful supplement to get 17 fruits, vegetables, and grains is Juice Plus. It is literally whole food in capsules! Do the research and get the most nutrition out of every bite. If you eat only two or three times a day, wouldn’t it make sense to consume as many nutrients as you can rather than giving your body empty, destructive foods?

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Is Age an Obstacle?

In my favorite self-help book, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, author Deepak Chopra describes the difference between real and perceived obstacles to succeeding. He writes most of the reasons we give to others and ourselves for not being able to accomplish a goal is often what we’ve negatively been taught or told over the years. Sometimes we talk ourselves out of attempting our dreams and desires due to our perceptions about what we cannot do before we even try.

When it comes to fitness and wellness, I hear a lot of different reasons why people believe they aren’t able to participate in a program. Time and money restrictions are the biggest culprits, but, more recently, I am hearing a concern about age. Are you too old to start a physically challenging activity?

In determining if age is a “perceived” obstacle or a real one, I looked at the research.

Data indicates that the brain changes chemically and physically over time, which may cause some cognitive changes as we age. Additionally, ligaments, tendons and joints go through levels of deterioration with age based on our activity level. These physical changes affect how we feel during a workout and how quickly we can recover. But does this mean that it’s too late to start a new exercise class if we’ve passed the age of 40?

The same research detailing changes taking place in the body also highlights a test group of people over age 70 that have full cognitive reasoning, as well as the physical strength to perform daily activities and many forms of exercise from Tai Chi and Yoga to swimming and jogging.

Olympians like Dara Torres, the 41-year old silver medalist in swimming in 2008, and Hiroshi Hoketsu, the oldest competitor in the 2012 London games at the age of 71, demonstrate the ability of the human body to remain strong after our so-called “prime.” Just

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ask 2012 Olympic torch-bearer Diana Gould who, at 100 years old, still teaches aerobics at her community center in England.

Since I’m always promoting the benefit of challenging the mind and body with new activities, I decided to practice what I preach. For my 41st birthday, I gave myself a gift. I started taking martial arts at Sajido Academy on Five Forks Trickum in Stone Mountain.

Being the only white belt in the adult class didn’t deter me. Towering above the 7 and 10-year olds in my white-to-yellow belt test didn’t stop me either. I wanted the mental and physical challenge of doing something different than my normal workout that could also benefit me in real life.

One of the real motivations for me in the class is Ms. Teresa Vickery. Like me, she started taking Sajido after watching her youngest child participate in class. When she made the decision to take her first class, she was 37 and had existing lower back issues. Ms. Vickery could easily have used the excuses of being the only woman, having a physical challenge or being older than many of the other students to quit, but none of that stopped her from spending 15-20 years becoming one of the best black belt instructors at the school and a motivation for students like me.

Your age may be a factor, but it doesn’t have to be an obstacle. Take a chance and try something new.

Althea is the owner of Aerobics, Yoga & More Studios in Lilburn and producer of the Altheatized video series. Email your fitness or wellness comment or question to her at Althea@AYMFitness.com..

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In today’s economy people are looking for ways to save and that’s why clip-in extensions may make sense for some. The extensions themselves can last for up to six months or more if you take good care of them.

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You’ll damage the extensions and your hair as well. There’s a process that takes a little practice every morning to using clip-ins, but the good thing is you can fix your extensions before you put them in. I recommend real hair extensions and not synthetic ones.

Real hair is much more versatile than synthetic. You can curl and flat iron them to get various looks to complement your style. You can also color or have them highlighted to complement your natural color. Anything you can do to your hair you can do to real hair extensions. You’ll know it’s time to throw them out when they start looking less dense than when you started or they get tangled and matted. Most beauty supply stores sell clip-in extensions but I suggest shopping around. You’ll find a variety in pricing and occasional in store specials.

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25th Anniversary Ball September 12, 2012 Bethesda Park 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville www.gwinnettcounty.com Dress in your best and celebrate the silver anniversary of Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation as a countywide park system with live music and light refreshments. Age 50-up

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Amazing Animal (Pit Bull) Heroes Animals are known for saving other animals from predators, but they are also known for saving humans from danger. We are so used to hearing negative stories about Pit Bull Terriers attacking or biting people that I thought it might be refreshing to hear some positive stories that are often swept under the rug because we seem to be a society that values drama, sensationalism, blood and gore over positive happy endings.

Four-year-old Chief, a Pit Bull Terrier, dashed in front of a venomous snake which was poised to strike at an 87-year-old woman and her granddaughter. Chief dashed between the cobra and the two women, using himself as a shield against the cobra’s attacks. Chief then seized the cobra by the neck and slammed it into the floor, killing it. Chief saved them but died minutes later from the snake’s bite.

I am not a Pit Bull fanatic who feels they can do no wrong, however ANY breed of dog that is powerful, athletic and full of energy and is not getting what it needs in terms of exercise, discipline, training and yes affection is very dangerous indeed. Being a dog trainer I encounter many families with dogs who have run amuck because they were lacking just such necessities in life. But that is a whole different subject.

Our dog Cole is a Pit Bull Hero because she works alongside me tirelessly helping to rehabilitate dogs that are afraid of or aggressive towards other dogs. She is a calm influence and role model who shows them and their owners that there is a better way to live. That of a joyful, calm, happy dog.

So I thought I would share with you some heroes of the Pit Bull variety that hopefully will give you the opportunity to realize that heroes come in all shapes, sizes and breeds.

A Pit Bull in Massachusetts saved its owners life by pulling her off the tracks of an oncoming train. Lilly managed to drag her owner off the tracks just before the train rumbled through. The conductor was unable to stop the locomotive in time, and the wheels wound up slicing through the dog’s right foot, fracturing her pelvis and causing other internal injuries, but her owner was uninjured.

Otis, an eight-month-old Pit Bull loves everybody he meets. Recently he proved just how much he loved his family. Chuck Thompson and his wife fell asleep watching television. About 2:30am, Otis let them know something was wrong. “The dog came through the house barking and growling” said Thompson. “He wouldn’t leave me alone.” Otis was relentless, running back and forth between the living room and the bedroom where the children were asleep. “Once I woke up, all of a sudden I could smell it,” said Thompson. “It was a surge protector in our twin girls’ bedroom and it was just about to catch on fire.”

So next time you see a person walking a Pit Bull don’t judge on appearances or breed alone rather take a moment to get to know the individual inside the skin. Chances are you’ll be glad you did. Want to hear more?

Visit http://bslnews.org/pit-bull-heroes-hall-of-fame/ for more great articles about Pit Bull heroes!

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A Fort Collins family’s pit bull saved a 9-year-old from being abducted from his backyard. “Destiny” came to the aid of the boy Monday night as a stranger was pulling him over the fence. The dog charged the assailant, who let go of the child and fled, according to the family. “I got her to protect my kids,” Wayne Myers, the boy’s father, said of his 2-year-old dog. “I love pit bulls to death.” www.mansbestfriend.com

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Recipe Labor Day: Summer’s Last Hooray!!

Original recipe by Chef Jennifer Booker

No Work on Labor Day! Get out and enjoy summer’s last blast! Labor Day is a holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September in many countries around the world, including the United States and Canada. Its origins go back to 1882 in New York City, when the Central Labor Union declared the day a holiday. This holiday is designed to recognize the achievements of workers and their accomplishments. This day traditionally marks the end of the summer season as well. Planning the last party of the summer can be a fun way to connect with friends and serve up some new foods.

Plan to celebrate your Labor Day with a party full of festive decorations, great food and drinks, and a dessert that’s bound to be a crowd pleaser!

1/3 cup water 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Pinch kosher salt One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 prepared Sara Lee pound cake (about 12 ounces), cut into 2inch cubes

Like the 4th of July, patriotic decorations dominate for Labor Day, but in addition to the stars and stripes, the promise of cooler weather means that you can also decorate in warm fall colors like rich oranges, golds and yellows. Although it’s the end of summer, Tiki torches, twinkle fairy lights and candles in hurricane lamps are still acceptable party décor.

Directions: Combine the blueberries, blackberries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup water, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt in a medium saucepot.

Bring to a simmer over medium heat and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the sauce thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove from the heat and cool.

The traditional Labor Day cookouts usually include, baked beans, hot dogs, burgers, and grilled steaks. These old standards can be updated to make for a totally different Labor Day experience.

Place the cream cheese, 1/4 cup cream, the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the vanilla extract in a large bowl and beat on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.

Traditional baked beans are full of sugar! Slim them down by adding Agave, diced onion, and smoked paprika to canned low-sodium black beans or pinto beans. The sweetness of the Agave balances the smoky heat of the paprika and the diced onion adds a nice little kick to these baked beans. You won’t even miss the excess sugar.

In a second large bowl, whip the remaining cream with one-quarter of the whipped cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy. Fold in the remaining whipped cream cheese mixture.

Recipe provided by: Chef Jennifer Hill Booker Please free to contact Chef Jennifer at: www.yourResidentgourmet.com www.ChefJenniferBooker@gmail.com

Slice a hot dog lengthwise and stuff with diced jalapeno peppers, fresh corn, and cheddar cheese for a spicy delight. Split the dog lengthwise, almost in half and lay open on the grill with some red onion and serve with chilled tomato salsa for a fresh new taste.

Give your burgers a face-lift by adding Chipotle sauce, spicy mustard, grilled onions, or crumbled bacon into the ground meat prior to making the patties. And don’t get stuck in a rut when it comes to your bread choices. Try onion or sourdough rolls, slices of focaccia bread, or even a pita pocket for a twist.

Instead of spending your Labor Day behind the bar all day, serve a punch cocktail. It’s a great way to serve a large crowd inexpensively and with little effort on your part. A Beer Margarita is one of my favorite twists on the traditional margarita. So rinse out that drink carafe for one last hooray and add 1-12 ounce can of limeade concentrate, 1-12 can of lemonade concentrate, 12 ounces of cold water, 24 ounces of your favorite beer, a lemon and lime cut into wedges, and lots of ice. Stir well and enjoy!

The most important part of any outdoor barbeque is the dessert and this is doubly important when it comes to a Labor Day cookout since it may be the last chance to enjoy those great summer fruits like melons, peaches, and berries. Try this simple Red, White, and Blue Trifle. It’s quick, easy, and tastes like summer.

Red, White, and Blue Trifle Ingredients: 4 cups strawberries, sliced 2 cups blueberries 1 cup blackberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar Page 18

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