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Letter from the Editor: Real Estate Rate Shopping Bailey’s first attempt to navigate the great, big world of real estate is as informative as it is endearing. Join in as she learns the market; from shopping listings on her smartphone (on the john), to meeting with agents, lenders, and the like. She’s learning new things and sharing what’s important.

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Staff Feature: Hi, I’m Candice

My Thoughts with Mark Christensen

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Meet Candice, a Graphic Designer and Web Developer at OC. For once, Candice doesn’t shy away from the limelight in this self-penned staff feature on herself... and the dichotomy of right vs. left brain thinking.

In this month’s My Thoughts, Mark tackles the issues surrounding our teens spending too much time on social media and with smartphones, in addition to touching on lobbying and the Wyoming Legislature.

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Life: Live Small Living large means room for all your most (and least) favorite things. But, what if you can’t afford to live large (yet)? For those living the dorm life, the singles in tiny walkup apartments, and the first-time homeowners... Steph gets it: Home is not always house. Here, Steph shares space-saving hacks to make even the smallest of spaces great.

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Mountain Modern

California Cool

Erika Christensen Stephanie Scarcliff

Mark Christensen’s better half and mother of their two young boys, two pedicured dogs, and a sizeable cat, Erika prefers homes which emphasize indooroutdoor connections. “When you’re a parent, it’s nice to come home to simplicity and organization,” she says. “The best mountain modern homes embrace full glass views with unique floor plans and structure designs to expand living space into the great outdoors. In her own home, she’s teamed with professional architects and masons to create the ultimate mountain modern aesthetic, complete with custom hard stone and concrete flooring and elements of exposed wood throughout.

Oahu-born, and raised on the Southern California coast, Marketing Director and Production Editor Stephanie Scarcliff finds inspiration in all things oceanic. Her lofty high plains apartment is peppered with mirrored pieces and wood accents that lend a chic twist to her effortless Cali vibes. “I would describe my style as comfortable modern, with a play on modern and traditional concepts,” she says. Score Steph’s laid-back, beachy look by playing with sandy, medium-toned neutrals mixed with rich, gemstone-toned accents like pomegranate and teal.

Boho Chic

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Bailey Knopp

Kevin Killough

“My home is a reflection of my life and experiences; of my soul.” Born and raised in Wyoming, with an affinity for travel, 82717 Editor Bailey Knopp is bit of a hippie. Her house is home to all things eclectic and unconventional: from guitars and her greatgrandmother’s piano, to masks she’s collected during her travels throughout Latin America, to her favorite old, worn-out couches with Navajo aesthetic. Bailey draws inspiration from culture-rich pieces. Her style is a play on Boho Chic with modern Western influences. Her time at home is spent loving on her furbabies, eating tacos, and experimenting with varying forms of art and music.

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With roughly six years of news reporting experience, County 17 News Content Director and 82717 Contributor Kevin Killough values simplicity and mobility in design. A wanderer by nature, this feature-seeking lone wolf relocated to Gillette from North Dakota, where he spent time reporting in the oil patch during the height of the boom. On average, Kevin moves once every six months. Hence, you won’t find any heavy wooden pieces that a single man can’t move himself. His style preferences speak to his character: the man’s independent, efficient, and resourceful. When he’s not reporting or moving, he’s dominating EVE Online, writing fiction, or flying his drone.

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A Letter from the Editor S

ince college, I’ve become interested in getting into the real estate market. I’m particularly interested in the prospect of owning and renting properties as a hobby, and perhaps managing vacation properties in various locations around the nation further down the road. While these dreams and aspirations are likely many years out, I’m thinking, “What’s the best way to get started?” So, I’m working with an agent, getting estimates from lenders, asking friends and family for advice, and I’ve really learned a lot so far. But mostly, I’ve learned to do my rate shopping. What’s that you say? You don’t have to settle for the first loan you find? No! Seasoned property buyers may already know this, but for those of us just beginning to enter the complicated process of home and property acquisition, it’s hard to not get sucked into saying “sure” when you’re being overwhelmed by gobs of paperwork, the daunting task of talking to lenders, agents, and insurance carriers, all the while trying to decide who you can trust. When you find the home of your dreams whilst sitting on the john, the first step is to go tour it with an agent. See if you like the layout, if there are any damages you can see, and if it will serve the purposes you need the property for. Then chat with your agent. Did they see anything concerning? Do they think the home is worth what’s listed? If you still love it, now’s the time to get pre-approved for a loan. When it comes to home loans, there are almost too many types to choose from. Since I’m interested in both owning and renting, I’ll need to know whether the lenders will allow for renters, how much of a down payment is required, and decide if it will be my primary residence; among other factors. Additionally, I must understand my obligations as the homeowner should a renter default on a payment. Keep in mind that a lender’s first estimate is just that. You can always shop for better rates and negotiate competitive pricing. After going under contract, you have only a brief window in which to compare pricing on homeowners insurance before the home must

be insured. You’ll want to have each insurer give you an estimate based on your specific property, explain everything it covers, and the associated costs. Evaluate whether all of your priority items are insured, and if there are any extra or unnecessary items they’re charging you to cover. Typically, your standard insurance plan will cover the home, liability, other structures on the home’s property, and personal property. However, let’s say Company A wants to charge you X amount of money to cover the home in natural disasters, but the deductible for flooding is equal to the deductible for wind or hail damage. Depending on the location of the home, you may not be as concerned with flooding as with wind or hail. So, why not work with the insurer to raise the deductible for flooding (theoretically flooding is less likely in certain places), and lower the deductibles for the others so insurance coverage will kick in sooner with damage costs accrued. This is why I recommend you do some rate shopping, to make sure you’re not paying for unnecessary coverages. In the short time I’ve spent delving into real estate and the home buying process, I’d say I’ve learned a lot. However, if any information in this letter is incorrect, that’s not a reflection on those from whom I’ve received council, but of my own misunderstanding. I’m merely trying to share, with you, our readers, what I have learned. But, you should absolutely communicate with agents, lenders, and other experts before buying a home. But why am I sharing this information in my letter? This issue is filled with lots of beautiful and unique ideas for the home space (#InGoodTaste, pg 18), alternative living styles (Where the Heart Is, pg 23), making the most out of smaller spaces (Live Small, pg 30), and a few of our contributors have even shared little insights into their own home decorating styles (Inspired Design, pg 10). I know there are many like me who value having their ‘own space’. I know you must like

the idea of a home base (even a mobile one!), and of the freedom to do what you want. As great as dreams are, sometimes you still have to travel the practical road to attain your desires. So... what do I think is one of the important steps in attaining your very own HGTV-worthy project? Well let me tell you, I think you should do some rate shopping! Bailey I. Knopp, Editor

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Introducing Candice Schlautmann i, I’m Candice Schlautmann, Graphic Designer and Web Developer for Outliers Creative, LLC, a whollyowned subsidiary of The MC Family of Companies, LLC, and publishers of the magazine you’re reading. I’m a Gillette native and a graduate of the CCHS Class of 2000. I recently moved back home to the 82717 after 16 years in Montana, where I earned my BFA in Graphic Design at Montana State University (Go Cats!). Before joining OC, I spent 12 or so years working in the professional services industry – specifically in land development and civil engineering. Then, I was a corporate in-house designer for an award-winning firm in Billings, Montana, where I spent four years crafting brand identities and websites for a variety of businesses, organizations, and causes. What I (and my brain) love most about my job is solving problems. I get to be artistic and creative as

a graphic designer and analytical, logical and strategic as a web developer. I think it’s natural to assign yourself as left-brained (logical) or right-brained (creative). In our society, we have to put everything into a box! For the longest time, I struggled with the fact that I didn’t fit into the left-brain box or the right-brain box – and it turns out there was a good reason. Labeling or assigning individuals as “leftbrained” or “right-brained” is absolute nonsense and not even supported with scientific evidence. Neuroscientist Elizabeth Waters explains it best in her TedEd video The left brain vs. right brain myth. Obviously, physically, your brain has a left region and a right region, and the different sides of the brain control different body functions; but problems arise when you apply this idea to logic and creativity. So where did this idea come from? Let’s take a quick trip to the mid-1800s. Two neurologists, Karl Wernicke and Paul Broca were examining two patients who were having problems communicating due to injuries to the left

Little Designer on the Prairie and OC’s resident “unicorn” design/dev. When I’m not sketching logo concepts, polishing color palettes, or geeking out over all things WordPress, you can find me throwing back copious amounts of coffee while helping on my husband’s family’s cattle ranch just south of town off Highway 50.

sides of their brains. This led them to hypothesize that language was controlled by the left side. This hypothesis caught the attention and imagination of author Robert Lewis Stevenson, who introduced the idea of a logical left hemisphere at odds with an emotional right hemisphere represented by ‘two characters in one’. He put pen to paper on this theory in a book you may have heard of, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. So, how does this idea hold up for a person who is missing part of their brain?

ANSWER: IT DOESN’T. The patients showed a range of behaviors, from logical to creative, despite missing that “part” of their brain. Furthermore, there is zero evidence suggesting that a person has a “dominant” side of the brain, or that there is even a “left/right split” between logic and creativity. Of course, a person may tend to be more logical or more creative, but that doesn’t make them “left-brained” or “right-brained”, nor does it mean that they aren’t creative if logical or vice-versa. Creativity and logic are not mutually exclusive nor “competing” with each other. It’s quite the opposite. Complex, logical frameworks can be found within works of art. Additionally, it takes a ton of creativity and the ability to “think outside the box” when solving complex mathematical equations. “Being creative doesn’t equate only with creating fine art, such as painting a landscape or writing a symphony. There are many ways to be creative, and creating works of art is just one way. Creativity includes many things, for example, cooking, programming, interface design, and problem solving.” – Susan Weinschenk Ph.D. Moral of this story: Everyone has the capacity to be creative and logical; you are limiting yourself by allowing yourself to be in a box that doesn’t exist. If you feel trapped in a box, I hope this inspires you to climb out of it! Be sure to check out 82717life.com/creativitytools where I share tools to improve both your artistic and technical creativity. By: Candice E. Schlautmann for 82717 Sources: Waters, Elizabeth (2017, July 24). “The left brain vs. right brain myth” [Video file]. Retrieved from https://ed.ted.com/ lessons/the-left-brain-vs-right-brain-myth-elizabeth-waters Weinschenk, Susa (2013, June 23) “Myths About Creativity.” Psychology Today, Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday. com/blog/brain-wise/201606/myths-about-creativity

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My thoughts

with

Mark Christensen

My monthly take on Our Community, Our State, Local Events & Politics When one sits down each month to write a piece like a principal at San Lorenzo High School in California, this, it’s a good time to reflect upon the past month and the grades have gone up and discipline problems have gone world in general. Though it seems corny, I think to myself down since the school began requiring students to use the about how quickly time seems to move. The world in which Yondr pouches. The principal, Allison Silvestri, told The we live is just quicker… In business, the unwritten rule used Washington Post that, “referrals for defiance and disrespect to be to return phone calls within twenty-four hours. I are down 82 percent”, mostly because a lot of the arguments always figured a half-day was acceptable for email, but even I between teachers and students revolved around students seem to find myself wanting even quicker responses – though using their phones in class. I hope those with whom I do business realize that if you get The rabbit-hole I started down – when looking at an email back in twenty-four hours from me, you’re doing technology use – took me to a recently published study in pretty good. the journal Emotion titled “Decreases In the office, I’ll Jabber one of my in Psychological Well-Being Among staff members and think to myself, “why American Adolescents After 2012 is it taking them so long to respond?” and Links to Screen Time During the Same goes for when you send a text Rise of Smartphone Technology”. The message… Apple’s Messages platform study, conducted by Jean M. Twenge, is especially addictive, letting us know Gabrielle N. Martin, and W. Keith that the message has been delivered and Campbell, includes results that are likely whether it has been read. I literally find unsurprising to most of us, though the myself sometimes asking the question, level of correlation between increased “what could you possibly be doing time using social media and the Internet instead of writing me back?” was shocking, even to me. Which brings me to something The authors utilized Monitoring I want each of us to consider over the the Future, which is a survey that next month. The question is simple, has been administered to students in has all of this technology, intended to 8th, 10th, and 12th grades every year connect us, made us any better, any since 1991. Their study included 1.1 more efficient, or any happier? Has it million students (N = 1.1 million) and improved our lives? the survey utilized measures, “several I love technology. I love to aspects of psychological well-being implement new things. But, even I am including happiness, life satisfaction, Photo: Jenny Lee Lorenz/Jenny Lee’s Photography beginning to question the proper role of domain satisfaction, self-esteem, and technology in our daily lives, and in my own life specifically. self-satisfaction.” The authors were specifically looking at This past month, I came across a piece in The Washington the “Influence of Electronic Communication”, but they Post by Tara Bahrampour titled, “This simple solution to also included a lot of data related to economic factors smartphone addiction is now used in over 600 schools”. The including the Great Recession, changes in the Dow piece talks about the founder of a company called Yondr, who Jones Industrial Average, unemployment rates, income makes small pouches that hold smartphones and “lock them inequality, and many other potential influencers on away from the fingers and eyes of their addicted owners”. adolescent psychological well-being. When people enter a building or event, they are asked to put We all remember the introduction of the iPhone in their phone in a Yondr pouch and then given the phone in 2007. What we may not realize is how quickly the iPhone the pouch back. The individual keeps the phone on their and its imitators were adopted by U.S. citizens, which the person the entire time and at the end of the event the pouch study notes was 50 percent of Americans in 2012 and 77 is unlocked and returned to the venue, and the person leaves percent by 2016. Usage by teens was at 37 percent in 2012 with their phone. and 73 percent by 2015. The benefits of the pouches have been seen at According to the study, “After staying steady or rising concerts, weddings, schools, and gatherings of all types. between 1991 and 2011, adolescents’ psychological It is actually quite simple, when you separate people from well-being dropped noticeably between 2012 and 2016. their smartphones, they spend time socializing with other Self-esteem declined after 2012, as did measures of selfpeople. Within schools, the results have been especially satisfaction, life satisfaction, and domain satisfaction. After noticeable. According to the article which interviewed rising since the early 1990s, adolescents’ happiness fell.” FEBRUARY / MARCH 2018

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leads me to believe that traditional newspapers and printed publications still do a better job of portraying real news. I realize that we offer an online news stream that is very popular and followed by a number of people – but I also think that there is something good about putting something in print. For example, it is easy for anybody to say something inappropriate or wholly inaccurate online – though your name may be associated with it, there is a general feeling that because it’s online, it’s “anonymous” and that you can “hide behind your keyboard”. With regard to our own news on County 17 and Dally, though both are published exclusively online, we work very hard to make sure we deliver news and not opinions. We have trained journalists on staff, not public relations professionals and social media manipulators. Also, I stay out of the content and selection of the news. Often, I don’t know what County 17 is running until I get my email blast with that day’s top seven stories. That is why this column has always run in 82717 (and its predecessor magazines) as opposed to on County 17. County 17 and Dally are about news – not opinions. 82717 and 82801, and their online counterparts, are about lifestyle – and any good lifestyle magazine includes a good editorial piece. Part of my charge is to make you think – you may not always agree with My Thoughts, but if I have done my job, I am going to make you think. When you put something in print, it is there forever, and you want to make sure you’re associated with something accurate. Which brings me back to my initial question in this piece, “is all of this technology really good for us?” One of Apple’s largest shareholders recently sent a letter to the company asking if they were doing enough to deal with the addictive tendencies of smartphone use, especially with young people. This technology that has connected us and made communication instantaneous triggers many of the same reactions in our brains as gambling. Facebook and other social media providers are unlikely to address this, however, because their goal is ultimately for you to spend time on their platform – allowing you the opportunity to see advertisements that pay their bills and reward shareholders. It is therefore, ultimately, our own responsibility to look out for our kids, and for ourselves. Something similar can be said about politics, even at our own statewide level. We each have a responsibility to get involved and to make sure that our representatives are serving our interests, as opposed to their own and those of lobbyists. Given my elected position, I spend quite a bit of time in Cheyenne during the annual session of the Wyoming Legislature. All I can say, is that with the exception of a few great remaining public servants, the Wyoming we all grew up in and love, at least at the political level, is gone. I see it in discussions online and in the bills which are presented. Wyoming used to be about keeping government out of people’s lives. We were truly the state where people were free to be free. We are still that place with regard to taxation, paying less in taxes than anywhere else. What is

different, however, is that we have a lot of legislators who regularly make statements decrying the federal government and their overreach into Wyoming, while at the same time putting forward bills for consideration by the Legislature that do the same thing to the citizens over whom they “preside” and local government. Don’t believe me? Visit the Legislature’s website (legisweb.state.wy.us) and look at all of the bills put forward this year, in a budget session no less, when the budget should have been the ultimate focus. There are a number of bills that defy logic, and a few that are just inappropriate, if not also unconstitutional. Lobbyists and extremists have ruined Wyoming politics. My own social media feed includes paid ads from Wyoming lobbying groups that look like they borrowed a playbook directly from the Russians who attempted to influence our own national elections. Can we get the Wyoming we used to have back? I think we can. Part of it requires us to fact-check and stay away from a lot of the filth on social media. Part of it requires that we make statewide elected officials and senators and representatives pre-disclose their conflicts. Part of it also requires that we make groups that lobby file proper documents showing who funds their activities. And part of it, requires that we just hold ourselves to a higher standard. The average person often has no idea what bills their local legislators put forward. Fortunately, a lot of the really stupid bills didn’t pass the 2/3 threshold for consideration during a budget year, and others weren’t considered because the House ran out of time to hear them within the first week. As we head into August, remember that everybody in the Wyoming House of Representatives is up for reelection and a large number of Senators are too. Take the time to get familiar with the bills they are bringing. Do your own research… Just because somebody says they are for smaller government, doesn’t mean they aren’t putting forward bills that would likely offend you or infringe upon your own liberties. A representative democracy requires educated and involved citizenry. When citizens get their news from untrustworthy sources and don’t hold their politicians accountable, that is when you have problems. Get involved. Get educated. And then get out this August and vote. And, most importantly, cut back on your smartphone and social media usage. You’ll like yourself better! Mr. Christensen is a Gillette real estate developer, owner of a holding company which owns this publication, and member of the Campbell County Board of Commissioners. Mr. Christensen is married with two children and lives in Gillette. He has a B.S. in Finance from the University of Wyoming and M.S. in Real Estate and Construction Management from the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. Mr. Christensen’s opinions do not reflect the opinions of this publication, the boards upon which he sits, or any organizations or agencies referenced within his comments. FEBRUARY / MARCH 2018

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MADE IN AMERICA CHEST, patriotic meets hickory wood in this custom-designed wood chest featuring hand-forged hinges and brackets, created for those who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces in mind, 31”(w) x 21”(t) x 19” (d), $399, call (307) 686-7022 for a quote, Huber Farms, @huberfarms

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TITAN LIGHTING MIDNIGHT MARBLE DECORATIVE BOTTLE IN BLUE, handcrafted from earthenware for

PELHAM WALL CLOCK, black roman numerals on a white face and an antique silvertone finish, $200, 32.25”(h) x 32.5”(w), Trends Furniture, trendsfurniturewyoming.com

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Light Stalking & The Coolest Little Spaces rue Confession: I’ve been keeping something – a deep, dark decorating secret – from all of you. But, I’m finally ready to come clean. Because, the best things in life are truly meant to be shared.

complete and total stranger. Yup, I’ve never even met the gal. But don’t judge me all at once now, people. Need I remind you... it was just last year when pop megastar Adele openly and rather publically fangirled all over Beyoncé at the Grammys.

My secret? For the better part of 2018, I’ve been drawing gobs of design inspiration from a

This is a lot like that, in a way. In fact, it’s felt a bit like “Christmas in July” for me. Except it’s

“Probably the best part about living in 250-square feet is that it only takes about half an hour to clean my house (from) top to bottom.”

March. And, no one else is celebrating (yet). So, who’s my new, top secret, super-talented design muse? A sexy lil mamacita named Caiti. And, Caiti is killing it right now... at the ripe age of 29.

IT’S STUPID FUN TO WATCH. Meet Caiti Jackson a Gillette-based entrepreneur, professional photographer, and photography blogger who’s recently relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Caiti is also the founder of a social media community called Memoirs of Motherhood, a support system of mothers for mothers; a content creator for apps and platforms endorsed by health and fitness lifestyle coach, fitness model, and Fitmark Ambassador Lais DeLeon; a loving wife (hubby: Jake), and mother of two (big brother: Isaac, age 4; and wild child: Tyler, age 3), among a host of other things. Jake & Caiti This happily married couple’s home is under 250 square-feet and on wheels. Together,

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the adventure-seeking duo is hitting the streets in a 20-year-old bus (more or less) with two toddlers, and one shared dream: to live life “in this van down by the river...” (so-to-speak) “... for as long as we can,” says Caiti. Although originally based locally, the flexibility of her work as a photographer and Jake’s work in insurance — accompanied by the perfect and compact travel size ages of their two young children — is what made it possible for the Jackson fam to answer when the open road came calling. Most recently, this fun family has been “camping out” in the Midwest’s warmer weather states like New Mexico and Arizona, as well as the sandy beaches of Puerto Peñasco, or “Rocky Point”, Mexico, a fishing and resort city on the Gulf of California.

WHERE ARE THEY HEADING NEXT?

Who knows!? The truth is, it doesn’t matter

which direction their heading, because Caiti’s online content is the shining star of this story. She posts on everything from children’s health and qualms to downsizing and cleaning, making time for what’s most important in life (family), as well as

the importance of remembering to stop and share a moment – or a cup of java – with your partner. Her sleek, snazzy content includes impeccably curated moments shared between her and their children -- somehow caught on film -- to hilarious, candid banter on their transition into RV life, first-hand accounts of their journey, insightful self-reflection, and more. But, it’s not so much what she’s saying, or talking about, or even what their family is doing that make her pages so effortlessly appealing and engaging... It’s her perspective and framing, of both the images and their comments, on whatever’s being said and done... that will completely hook you.

SHE’S MESMERIZING. As a mother, wife, businesswomen, and artist... Caiti knows what’s up. I love her wildly unassuming beauty and overall plucky attitude; embracing a healthy, realistic, and positive way to approach (and appreciate) life, family, and an entirely neo-traditional “home” construct (that works). Truthfully, it’d be hard for anyone not to love her. Allow me to explain.

FULL-TIME RV FAMILY. Caiti says the main reasons why she and her family decided to sell their house and live in an RV are pretty simple: more time together, ease of travel (the ability to roam), the opportunity for financial gains (pay off debt, save money), to live the less is more mentality the believe in, reduce their carbon footprint (she’s truly a devout mother-lover in more ways than one), and to offer their children an expanse of world schooling opportunities.

“Luckily, Jake is the handiest dude I know.” it’s nobody’s business — I’m willing to bet big money that you’ve thought about doing one or more of the following at least once: living tiny, making your house more Airbnb-able, installing the DIY barn door (or hanging porch swing)

of your dreams, going completely off the grid, profiting from the purchase and (incredibly easy and affordable) self-renovation of a crazy cheap “fixer upper”, and/or actually winning the HGTV Dream Home.

Caiti shares she’s even surprised by how much of a difference the little cosmetic changes (they’re making) can make, and stresses the importance of working to make any space feel more and more your own. Now, if you’re anything like me – frequent HGTV and binge-watch DIY Network like FEBRUARY / MARCH 2018

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FFFL Why do we enjoy living vicariously through the lives of others on social media? Perhaps, that’s a question for another day. Today, I’ll share instead why I’m of the opinion that Caiti’s life’s journeys add value to the lives of her followers, myself included. Peppered throughout the posts of her feed are special thoughts and engagements for those “friends” she doesn’t actually know (like me), giving her page a gritty accessibility, which is as unexpected as it is enjoyable. Her family, photography, and In reality, though, who does that? I mean, c’mon. Let’s be real. If given the time, means, and abilities necessary to travel the nation with your family in a two-decade-old RV for an indefinite amount of time, would you have the grit and audacity to even attempt it? For me, the jury’s still out.

WOULD YOU? The truth is, it’s easier to think about doing something like this than it is to actually try and do it. Still, we like the idea of it so much that we become more and more drawn to it, oftentimes inexplicably -- like a moth to a flame. Subsequently, we sometimes cling to the unlikely prospect – that maybe, eventually we’ll do it. It follows, that we would take a unique interest in (and rally behind) those brave souls who are really doing those things that (we like to think) we wish we could be doing, but likely will never do (or even attempt to).

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GET THE LOOK Take home Caiti & Jake’s cool, rustic style and make it your own with these fresh and affordable picks inspired by the wandering duo’s own curated design choices.

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RV can be described in just 5 Words: Adorable. Relatable. Beautiful. Genuine. Inspired. And, every life can use a little more of some of that. Consider adding and following Caiti on any of her various personal or professional profiles and pages from across multiple social platforms such as IG, Fb, and Pinterest, etc. We’ve included how you too can find, friend, and join in on her family’s adventures below (from afar and in a non-creepy way, people). I’m pretty sure Caiti’s Gillette/New Mexico/ the world’s next micro-influencer in the making – or at least she should be. You could always take my word for it, but you might as well find out for yourself. Join me (and, presumably, oodles and oodles of other likeminded, light stalkers/inspiration-finders) in adding and following the beauty that is Caiti’s life, family, and work. In the market for a Facebook friend that doubles as and interior design inspiration?

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There’s so much to love about the reclaimed style and effortlessly chic design of this beautifully crafted Thornton 1 Light (indoor) Wall Sconce in aged bronze finish with antique clear glass by Craftmade. ($62 craftmade.com)

PUNCHY PATTERNS Add some desert vibes with this Cactus Mural wallpaper print by Anewall. Details include punchy and vibrant, green cactus pattern design and smooth, matte finish. 150” x 108”. Set includes six panels. Accent walls speak volumes. ($419 anewall.com)

SIMPLE SPLASH Affordable, simple, and striking White Thassos Marble Tile backsplash in Big Brick Pattern with polish finish give any kitchen a high-end sophistication and timeless look. Sheet size: 12” x 12”. ($20 tilebar.com)

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Live Small Get organized and maximize your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s potential with these quick and easy space-saving hacks. By: Stephanie Scarcliff

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LIVING LARGE HAS ITS ADVANTAGES. ou don’t have to live in a motorhome or a tiny house to know that living small has its disadvantages. Although living in a wee place can be a challenge, it’s made easy with a few fresh ideas and a creative outlook. Now, anyone can make the most out of even the tiniest space.

Get organized and maximize your home’s true potential with a whopping handful of quick and easy space-saving hacks from 82717.

Ready to get started, but don’t know where to begin? You lucky dog... We’re here to help!

Here are 5 Smart Organizing Ideas to help you make the most of your small spaces:

Get excited! You’re just five tricks away from creating a stress-free, clutter-free living space, and with very little work at all (after all, that’s how we like it – am I right?).

THE HOOK UP. Use hooks on the side wall of a closet to hang your belts, toggle necklaces, and assorted miscellaneous items. Or, place hooks inside of a coat closet to hang loose, bottom of the coat closettype items like hats, bags, scarves, mittens, umbrellas, etc. Bonus: Hang oven mitts and lightweight cutting boards on hooks strategically placed on the inside of kitchen cabinet doors. FEBRUARY / MARCH 2018

FILE AWAY. File away, file away. Use a file sorter (extra points for not stealing this from the office) to store and display wallets, clutches, and other, smaller slouch satchels and crossbody handbags. Place your adorable and organized clutch-filled file sorter on a beautiful built-in for all to see or in plain sight on an accessible closet shelf. Bonus: A friendly file sorter can also be used as a pretty makeup palette organizer!

LIMIT IT. If you limited (your clutter and) home purchases to those items that you actually used and needed, the possibilities for storage in your open living spaces could potentially be limitless! So, skip the full set purchases, already. Seriously. Quit over-buying, period. Because, who actually uses all the knives in an 18-piece block set... pots and pans in a 15-piece cookware set... or 51-pieces of flatware from a 51-piece flatware set? Spend the same amount of time and money on the few key pieces you do use. Hassle (and an excess of things to store) averted!

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STAIR SPACE. Sometimes necessity inspires both opportunity and originality. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re short on space in your living space, make every last nook and cranny count! In order to make the most out of the extremely limited space in a modern Brooklyn loft, HGTV decorator Brian Flynn added a custom workstation to that little-utilized, often awkward, leftover space underneath a staircase.

RECYCLE CHIC. Repurpose and reuse whenever and wherever possible. Make a game out of finding the most ingenuous and unlikely reuses for random household items. Loser does the dishes! Hint: Try reusing the glass from that fancy candle your Aunt gave you at Christmas and refill it with various, smaller items like make-up brushes or Q-Tips inside the medicine cabinet.

Smart organizing ideas help you to make the most of your small spaces and get back to living (and drinking, ayo) in them. Have a nifty organizing hack to share? At 82717, we care! Tell us all your space-saving secrets at 82717Life.com or @82717LifeMag on IG, Twitter, and Fb. And, they may be included in a future issue. By: Stephanie L. Scarcliff for 82717 FEBRUARY / MARCH 2018

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car accident, extended illness or extensive surgery and just need a little extra work in order to return home and be self-sufficient. The Legacy therapy team works closely with individuals to help them get stronger and be safer as they prepare to go home. They work on some targeted exercises to help patients gain strength but they also work on smaller details that will help them function better and safely when they go home. “Their goal is to return home as quickly, safely and independently as possible,” Christie said. “The Legacy is a really great facility with so many opportunities for people.” Some of those opportunities include working out in the state-of-the-art gym. Specialized equipment like a gait trainer with an overhead harness enables patients to walk and move with the added security of the harness that prevents them from falling. The Legacy’s occupational suite is equipped with a replica of a home to help patients practice their day-to-day tasks like washing dishes, switching laundry and cooking. The mock apartment helps them practice for independent living again.

“It’s really very helpful to work on retaining of functional tasks in order for people to go home,” Christie said. And before patients get the all clear to return home, therapists visit the patient's home to check on safety. They often identify tripping hazards or areas where safety handrails could be installed. “We take the residents to their house to see how they do functionally in their home,” Christie said. Before his stay at The Legacy was complete, a therapist went to Leland’s house. The staff identified some rugs that could be tripping hazards and areas where handrails could add additional support and help prevent potential falls. Now that he’s home and back to work as owner of Chemical Consultation, Inc., Leland is still working to get stronger, using the exercises recommended by the therapists at The Legacy. “I get a little bit better every day,” Leland said. Learn more about the services offered at Short Term Rehabilitation in The Legacy at www.cchwyo.org/str. By: Kim Phagan-Hansel, Wyoming freelance writer for CCH

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Laura Chapman Artist Reception

Powder River Symphony

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4-H Trail Endorsement Clinic

The Magic of Bill Blagg Live

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Book a Fun-on-the-Go Birthday

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Ducks Unlimited Banquet

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Feb. 15 • 4 – 6 p.m. Primrose of Gillette Contact: 307.682.3673

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Feb. 16 • 7 – 9 p.m. CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater Ticket Office: 307.682.8802 Feb. 17 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CAM-PLEX Barn 3 Extension Office: 307.682.7281 Feb. 17 • 1 – 3 p.m. CAM-PLEX Central Pavilion Office: 307.682.0552 Feb. 17 • 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. CAM-PLEX Equality Hall Contact: 307.689.1111

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Little League Baseball Tryouts Mar. 12 • 5 – 10 p.m. CAM-PLEX Central Pavilion Contact: 307.257.2364

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