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’m not a huge fan of social media and I’m not someone who posts much. Perhaps, I should clarify that statement - except for food and vacation pictures! This year has been a bonanza for everyone who enjoys traveling vicariously with their friends. My friends have been especially busy globe-trotting to Switzerland, Greenland, Egypt, France, Portugal, Belgium, Spain, Hawaii, and so many U.S. National Parks I’ve lost count. The pictures and scenery have been spectacular and I now have dozens of places I want to explore in person. It’s nice to know I’m not the only person who enjoys eating (and photographing) beautiful plates of food and dramatic vistas!
What has struck me the most is that many of these trips have been family vacations. The huge smiles and goofy poses show how much fun the whole family was having. I took my children all over the world (literally) when they were young. I am a big believer that travel broadens the mind as novelist Aldous Huxley is reputed to have said. Experiencing different cultures, tasting new foods, and seeing the wonders of this beautiful planet shouldn’t just be an adult thing. Traveling as a family gives you shared experiences that last a lifetime. Many family dinner conversations with my adult children are about the places we have been to and the food we have eaten. But maybe those feelings aren’t just experienced when you travel with your kids. I think family dinners around a table, sharing food, and having good conversations also create indelible memories. So, whether you’re eating ice cream in Paris or tacos in California, post those pictures. And, post a few of those great family dinners while you’re at it. Because family time always creates memories - wherever you are.
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table of contents AMPA Come Dance with Us! ......................................................... 6
Senior Helpers A Helping Hand When You Need It Most ....................... 22
Emerald Therapy Center: Handline ADHD ..................................................................... 9
Cooking with Britt: Canning, Pickling & Preserving ... 23
Get Ready for the New Season with Your Paducah Symphony Orchestra ..................... 10
2022 Local Licks Festival ................................................. 30
Get Vitamin Protected This Fall ..................................... 28
Stay Prepared Seniors (and Families!) ......................... 12
West Kentucky Disc Golf Open 2022 ............................ 33
Empty Bowls 2022: Feed the People!! ........................... 14
Defeat Kid Clutter ............................................................ 37
Meet the McGangsters .................................................... 19
Advertiser's Index ............................................................. 38
Celebrate the History of Fort Massac! .......................... 20 Read online! issuu.com/purchasefamilymag
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Come Dance with Us!
Home of Paducah’s only ELITE competition dance team!
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ur cover this month features Tressa Wilham, AMPA’s director and owner, together with her daughter, Sawyer. AMPA is a premier studio for dance training and offers classes for youth ages 1.5 to 18.
AMPA provides professional dance training, top-of-the-line dance facilities, and exposure to nationally known dance choreographers. At AMPA you can learn tap, jazz, classical ballet, contemporary ballet, hip hop, and lyrical. If your goal is to learn proper techniques in a fun, family atmosphere, the studio is the place to train. Since it first opened in 2009, AMPA has blossomed into a 5,500-square foot, custom-designed studio located in Jordan’s Crossing behind Kentucky Oaks Mall. The school offers three dance rooms, all with full-length mirrors, Bose sound systems, and Marley dance floor surfaces. It is the only studio in the area to offer state - of-the - ar t floating dance floors (the best floors for dancers as they absorb impact and protect the dancer’s joints). The facility also offers a breakroom for study, free Wi-Fi, and video monitoring so that you can watch your dancer while they learn.
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With Change, Comes Strength
Over the past two seasons, AMPA has grown and evolved at every level. AMPA managed a difficult season of shutdowns and virtual teaching because of the pandemic. Most recently the studio has taken on the challenge of Tressa’s relocation from the Paducah area. However, It comes as no surprise that AMPA had one of its strongest seasons of dance. Was it without hiccups? Unfortunately no, but when a dance family works together with shared goals, there is nothing that perseverance, hard work, and passion can’t accomplish. And passion is at the heart of everything AMPA stands for. “AMPA is built on a passion that is honest and true with the basic belief that ‘dance heals’,” said Tressa. “I’m proud to teach my students this, and I know and trust that the entire AMPA faculty feels the same way. Dance at AMPA is more than critically acclaimed choreography and top awards - although the rewards and payoffs are exciting! It is a heartbeat and a lifestyle. It is a group of individuals that become one and learn to work together with full accountability. This past season was filled with challenges and changes, but we grew stronger and more excited for the future.”
Competitive Dance Recreational/Intermediate Level & Elite Level
2022 - 2023 Peewee Company, Junior Rec Company, and Teen Rec Company require no audition
These are offered to dancers ages 4 -18 and additional class times for recreational dancers. Company members meet once a week for 45 minutes to learn jazz and/or hip hop. In the spring, these classes will travel with the competitive company dancers to regional competitions and one regional convention where they will compete at the recreational level. The Peewee, Junior Rec and Teen Rec company classes allow dancers to get more involved without having the full commitment of the competitive company. These classes are a great introduction for
Many Classes to Choose From
AMPA offers a variety of classes and dance styles at many levels. Whether your child is a beginner or a seasoned performer looking for more training, AMPA has a class for you! Itty Bitty (ages 2.5 – 3.5) Intro to Ballet, Tumbling, Creative Movement Pre-K (ages 4 – 5) Ballet, Tap, Tumbling Kinder Dance (grade K) Combo I (Grade 1 & 2) Ballet, Tap, Tumbling Combo II (Grade 3 & 4) Ballet, Tap, Intro to Jazz Intro to Jazz (age 4.5 – 5.5) Jazz/Lyrical I, II, III Hip Hop I, II, III Ballet I, II, III Pre Pointe/Pointe Conditioning for Dancers
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dancers interested in competitive dance. They can also be a good balance for dancers who want more, but not all.
2022 - 2023 AMPA Elite Competition Teams – audition required
In addition to recreational level classes, AMPA offers more intensive level training for the more serious dancers. AMPA also is home to five nationally award-winning competition teams. These are Mini Company (ages 5 – 8), Junior Company (ages 8 – 11), Pre-Teen Company (ages 11 - 13), Teen Company (ages 13 – 15), and Senior Company (ages 16 and up). With auditions every fall, the AMPA competitive company trains several days a week in the studio and travels regionally to competitions and conventions each season. Every other summer, the team attends a national dance competition. For more information please visit myampa.com
AMPA Faculty
AMPA offers some of the most enthusiastic, educated staff members in the area. “We try to be so much more than just a teacher in the kids’ lives,“ says Tressa. “We want to help our students grow with self-esteem; we can’t think of a better way to build their confidence than to educate them with the gift of dance and music. There is no greater feeling as a teacher than to see your students up on the stage having the time of their life.”
New this season...
AMPA takes great pride in the fact that their teachers are experienced, educated, and inspiring to the young dancers they work with. This season, AMPA is adding new instructors who cannot wait to share their inspiration with the students. Two of the new faculty are from Nashville, Tennessee. They will be AMPA's primary ballet and hip-hop teachers. The addition of new teaching staff will allow AMPA to offer more class options for young dancers who are interested in technical ballet training and/or in learning
The Dancer ALWAYS Comes First
“At AMPA, we pride ourselves on helping the students get one step closer to their dreams,” says Tressa. “AMPA is the only studio in the area to have separate competition teams for all levels of dancers (beginner, intermediate, and elite). Additionally, every dancer has the opportunity to perform at the spring recital held at the Carson Center in downtown Paducah. The dancers feel like stars when they perform at this professional venue. They get a dressing room assigned to them, backstage access to an amazing performing arts center, and the ability to say they have performed on the big stage. It’s truly a magical, fun experience for everyone involved.”
Pre-Registration is ongoing for Fall Dance 2022
With the flexibility of online registration, don’t fret if you cannot attend the in-person registration date. Please visit myampa.com. Registration is ongoing, not just that one weekend. If you wish to register in person or have questions or concerns come and visit the studio on Sunday, August 7 from 1 – 4pm.
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For a complete list of classes offered at AMPA go to myampa.com **Military & law enforcement receive a special discount!
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AMPA myampa.com | 451 Jordan Drive | Paducah, KY | 270.415.5647
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Handling ADHD By Emerald Therapy Center with Cassie Johnson
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ttention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, affects an estimated 6.1 million children in the United States. Surveys show 388,000 cases are children from ages two to five and 2.4 million are ages six through 11. Case numbers are continuously on the rise each year. ADHD can cause school days and life at home to be more intense. Having a planned schedule for homework will help children, teachers, and parents. Routines are essential for children with ADHD. “At least two weeks before school starts, establish your child’s routine,” suggests Olivia Carter, TSS. “Knowing what is coming next helps calm their mind. It is helpful to keep a routine year-round.” When it comes to homework, let your child set the pace. Their body language will tell you when they need to take a break. Try spending 20 minutes on the assignment and take a five-minute break. Move on to something else instead of continuing to let their frustration build inside.
Set a time frame goal so your child knows when homework needs to be finished. This helps them understand they have to finish what they started, even though they took a break from it. Communication between parents and teachers is vital to the success of a child with ADHD. Don’t wait until later in the school year, talk with their teacher now. “Children can struggle at home, school, or both,” Martin advises. “Talk to your child’s teacher from the start of the school year and agree to email, talk via phone, or schedule face-to-face meetings.” Having ADHD doesn’t mean students can’t excel in their education. Make an appointment with a counselor or therapist who specializes in helping your child be the best student they can be.
“The brain of a child with ADHD runs 90 to nothing the majority of the time,” Kendal Martin, CSW, told me. “As with all children, having some time to unwind makes a huge difference. Adults who have been at work like to take a minute to breathe before diving into daily responsibilities. Our kids are the same way.” Martin is a mother of two children with ADHD and also a clinician who assesses ADHD. Despite frustration at times, all homework needs to be completed.
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Get Ready for the New Season! With Your Paducah
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he past couple of years have been a scheduling nightmare for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. The pandemic closed concert venues and made it hard for musicians to travel. Thankfully, that’s all largely behind us and symphony lovers are excited about the upcoming 2022/23 Season. There are seven concerts at the Carson Center beginning in September and three encore choral series performances to look forward to.
Sheherazade
Opening night is on September 17 and will feature nationallyacclaimed cellist Julian Schwarz. He’ll be joining the orchestra for Elgar’s iconic Cello Concerto. The highlight of the evening will be Sheherazade – a Rimsky-Korsakov audience favorite. This will be a fantastic evening and the perfect way to start the season.
Beethoven & Tchaikovsky
The October 15 concert will showcase two classical composers. Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony opens a diverse program from old to new. Living composer Jennifer Higdon’s To The Point begins the second half, with Tchaikovsky’s lesser-played Second Symphony serving as a dramatic finale.
Songs of a Wayfarer
Paducah native and Tilghman graduate Blake Denson will join the orchestra on November 12 for Mahler’s Songs of a Wayfarer, which shares recognizable themes with his famous Symphony No. 1. Denson has a magnificent baritone voice. This is not to be missed!
A Christmas Celebration
Get ready for the best Christmas party in town! This Purchase Area holiday tradition will take place on December 10 and feature baritone Corey Crider, the Paducah Symphony Orchestra and Choruses, the Paducah Singers, and guest choirs. Reserve your tickets ASAP, because it sells out every year!
John Williams: From Stage to Screen
A fantastic way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart will be the February 11 concert. Matt Hightower joins the orchestra for Williams’ popular tuba concerto. This is an all John Williams program with both classical works and some of the composer’s most famous film scores.
Appalachian Spring
Spring will definitely be in the air on March 11 when the PSO presents Copland’s perennial favorite orchestral suite. Sirena Huang joins the orchestra for Dvořák’s violin masterpiece.
Beethoven’s Ninth
On April 15, experience the euphoric Beethoven 9. Easily one of the most powerful and influential pieces of classical music, the
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ninth symphony was composed by a completely deaf, frustrated, and depressed Beethoven. Despite this, the famous Ode to Joy in his final symphony is understood as a call for hope, peace, and goodwill across cultures everywhere. This concert features guest soloists Maribeth Crawford, Kate Tombaugh, Gregory Turay, and David Dillard, as well as the PSO Chorus, Paducah Singers, and guest choirs. Longtime PSO Conductor Raffaele Ponti will lead each performance with his trademark passion and creativity. Ponti has been with the orchestra since 2010.
Get Your Season Tickets Today!
Attending the symphony is easy and affordable. New subscribers receive a 50% discount and can purchase season tickets for as little as $85. Students through grade 12 are eligible for free tickets (subject to availability) to each concert except for A Christmas Celebration. College students receive a $ 10 flat-rate ticket but must present their student ID. This phenomenal lineup of performances is just a call or click away. Subscribe today at paducahsymphony.org or call 270.444.0065. Single tickets for fall concerts go on sale on August 1. Tickets can also be purchased at the box office on the day of the show.
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Stay Prepared Seniors (and Families)! with health seniors and families in mind, this article is sponsored by Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation
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or many people, difficult times are few and far between. Still, challenges will arise no matter who you are or what you do. While you can’t eradicate all misfortune from your life, you can take certain steps to fortify and protect yourself. Below are four important ways you can become better prepared for life’s biggest curve balls. A little planning can take you from worrier to warrior!
Master your medications
If you have a medical condition, you may assume that the medication you need will always be within reach. But natural disasters, illnesses, or injuries could hinder your ability to replenish or refill necessary medications when you need them. It’s important to refill your prescriptions regularly and to make sure your medicine cabinets have the right meds for any occasion. Doing so can help you and
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your family brave an unforeseen challenge comfortably and safely.
Rock your stock
We’re not talking about the stock market, though rocking that can help too. What we are talking about is keeping food and water provisions should some disaster or accident disrupt utilities or transportation. Make sure your pantry contains at least a week’s worth of nutritious nonperishable foods. These should include canned beans, fruits, canned or fresh veggies, meats, peanut butter, nuts, and MREs (mealsready-to-eat). Build a store of water that will also last you at least a week. Experts recommend keeping one gallon of water per person per day. It’s best to store the water in durable, BPA-free containers.
premium, you can give yourself or your loved ones the power to cover all costs and even living expenses should the time come. Though we’re sure that time is a long way out, it’s always good to prepare now! Take time to assess all of your insurance policies and determine which ones you need to acquire or adjust to make sure you and your family are protected. And, it's always smart to build an emergency fund of at least $1,000 if you can. While challenges are inevitable, preparedness can turn mountains into foothills. Keep the above tips in mind and enjoy your beautiful, unpredictable life with assurance and confidence!
Stay supplied
You and your family may not need to go full survivalist, but keeping a few utility items can give you the upper hand in a difficult situation. Some items to store in your hard-times arsenal include: •
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Toolbox containing basic tools
Most of these items are at your local Walmart or sporting goods store. You can check out gearhungry.com for more supplies and suggestions.
Ensure that you’re insured
An unexpected event could put your assets at risk and leave you or a loved one with a financial burden. Insurance, whether it’s automotive, home, or personal possession, is a relatively affordable way to protect the things you worked hard for. An important kind of insurance is one that people often neglect - life insurance. For a small monthly
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Empty Bowls 2022
Feed The People!
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mpty Bowls is a grassroots movement by artists and craftspeople in cities and towns around the world. The events raise money for food-related charities to care for and feed the hungry in their communities. Paducah has held an Empty Bowls event since 2010. This year’s Empty Bowls is being held on Saturday, August 27 from 11:30am to 2pm at the Paducah Convention and Expo Center, 415 Park St, Paducah. Doors downstairs open for ticket sales at 11am and the doors upstairs open at 11:30am. Purchase your ticket at the door and head upstairs to select your favorite handmade ceramic bowl from the bowl gallery. Fill your bowl with various yummy foods from your favorite local restaurants. The ticket price is $18 or more if you care to round it up and make a bigger donation. Cash, checks, or credit cards (processing fee applies) are all accepted. Be sure to bring $1’s and $5’s to participate in the People’s Choice Award and vote for your favorite restaurant. The winner gets to keep the cup at their business for the year!
New Time of The Year in 2022
I spoke to Michael Terra, local artist and owner of Terra Cottage Ceramics Studio about the event and why the organizers decided to move it from the wintertime. Terra was the driving force behind bringing Empty Bowls to Paducah. As one of the first events of its kind in western Kentucky, Empty Bowls has been able to shine a light on the problem of food insecurity that exists in the area. The Paducah Empty Bowls Project supports the work of the Community Kitchen which is currently serving 500 meals a day.
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“When we initially proposed the Community Kitchen as our charity for Empty Bowls, they were a younger organization and funding was tough for them, “ explained Terra. “We timed the Empty Bowls Project to provide the much-needed support when the funds raised during the Christmas season ran out.” “Over the years we have struggled with that time of the year- it seems that there was always a weather issue - floods, ice storms, and tornadoes! Now 12 years later, the community kitchen is a much more robust organization. We talked and decided to move it to the end of August. People are back from the lake and vacation. School has just started but families are not fully involved in extracurricular stuff yet. Now we can give the Community Kitchen a check at any time of the year and it will do a lot of good. And, no ice storms in August! This is our first year in August and if this works well, we’ll probably stay at this time of the year.”
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The restaurants are excited to participate again – between 20-22 local eateries will be serving soups, gumbo, salads, and a whole range of delicious, yummy food. “2021 was a drive-through event and obviously not as engaging as everyone meeting and sitting down together to eat a meal as a community,” said Terra. “At the end of the 2021 event, we took all the leftover bowls and donated them to other Empty Bowls projects in the area. So, this year we started with zero bowls! It’s going to be fun to have all new shapes and sizes and styles of bowls for 2022.” “We have such a fantastic production team,” Terra continued. “There
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will be several groups of acoustic musicians that will play for those waiting in line. There will once again be a silent auction.”
Thousands of Bowls
“It takes many generous people to make this event happen,” Terra told me. “On the day of the event over 60 volunteers come out and the organizing committee consists of about 12 people. It takes all
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year to organize Empty Bowls. As usual, we held a few throw-a-thons and glaze-a-thons at the Paducah School of Art and Design. I wasn’t traveling around the country to art shows as much this year, so we have had less contribution from those artists but more from local artists and volunteers. 53 ceramic artists have contributed to the event this year."
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Help To Underwrite This Event
Terra Cottage Ceramic Studio underwrites between $3-4K in production costs every year. Clay, electricity for the firing of the kiln, and glazes which are very expensive. The cost of clay has risen 63% in one year. The cost of the venue has literally more than doubled. Corporate sponsorship is going to be a lifeline this year and Empty Bowls is grateful for any local businesses who can help underwrite the event. “One of the many things that really moves me each year is how inclusive our community of supporters are who come out for the Empty Bowls Project,” said Terra. “When you look around the room, you see young, old, and disabled and everyone is together at the tables. The significant restaurant contribution that we get is incredible. I am honestly in awe at how generous this community is.” Find out more about Empty Bowls (in general) by visiting emptybowls.com. The local event has information at facebook.com/ emptybowlspaducah.
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Meet The McGangsters By Cassie Johnson
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“The initial plan was to safely relocate the raccoons and get medical attention for the cats,” Gatlin told me. “We thought that spaying and neutering would at least stabilize the population and prevent the cats from growing in number.”
The organization was founded in 2011 by Jim Gatlin and Kevin Headrick. They noticed a colony of cats and raccoons behind a Paducah McDonald’s and Five Star. Not wanting the animals to starve, they began feeding them. Local residents noticed them feeding the cats and shared locations of other colonies. Gatlin and Headrick are compassionate feline fans – how could they say no! Since they started at McDonald’s, Jim named the organization The McGangsters!
In 2015, they began feeding cats in an additional five sites, but the need continues to grow. Currently, they are up to about fourteen locations feeding twice a day. Gatlin and Headrick feed the cats before sunup and after sundown. They set humane live traps to catch cats who require medical care or need to be spayed or neutered. Due to the overwhelming demand, they can only work with colonies in McCracken County.
eral cat colonies heavily populate our community. While some cats are born into their feral lifestyle, others are domestic cats who were disowned or dumped by their owners and released to fend for themselves. Meet The McGangsters, a local non-profit that’s serious when it comes to catting around.
The men were shocked at how quickly the original colony they fed grew. Within a few months, they knew more action was needed. Their goal is simple – to spay, neuter, and feed all the feral cats in McCracken County. With their trap, neuter/spay, and release policy, The McGangsters have reduced the population of feral cats while By Cassie Johnson helping to maintain their health and welfare.
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“Over the years, we have spayed and neutered hundreds of cats. Some are released back to their colony and others find loving homes,” Gatlin told me. “Our goal is for zero
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McGangster's Food Drop Off Locations Jim Gatlin’s TV 203 North 8th Street, Paducah 270.443.6229 Kevin Headrick Pittsburgh Paints 701 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah
population growth in every colony that we take care of. The more community support we have, the better the feral cat situation will become. Gatlin and Headrick would like to say a special thank you to the doctors and staff at Lone Oak Animal Clinic. They perform the necessary surgeries as well as provide medical care for the cats brought in by The McGangsters. Volunteers help feed the cat colonies, adding up to around 100 cats daily. As you can imagine, feeding that many cats take a lot of cat food! “The cats will eat any kind of wet food, but Meow Mix is the dry food they prefer,” said Gatlin. “They are used to it and eat it right away. They tend to nibble on other brands and move on. What the cats don’t eat, the raccoons step up to finish the job. Obviously, we would rather feed the cats than the raccoons.” Donations are always needed to keep The McGangsters up and running. You can purchase wet or dry cat food to help feed the felines. They have an account at Lone Oak Animal Clinic with multiple ways to donate. You can call the clinic at 270.554.0385 and let them know what the donation is for. Payments can be mailed to 125 Augusta Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003. Donate online through PayPal for themcgangstersfund@gmail.com using the option for “friends and family”. Donate through Cash App using $themcgangsters. Follow them on social media for updates on the cats and their medical progress.
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T Celebrate the History of Fort Massac
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he upcoming fall season means cooler days, beautiful fall trees, and the highly anticipated annual Fort Massac Encampment. This is the third largest event hosted by the Illinois Department of Natural resources (IDNR) and southern Illinois’ premier event. Between 80,000 and 100,000 visitors have made this a yearly tradition. Join the festivities on October 15 and 16 as this funfilled Ohio River town brings history to life. Prepare to take a step back in time because everything on the grounds must prove to be something that was, or could have been available during the early 1700s. Get ready for the blasts from the cannons, the beat of the drums, and tasty authentic treats. Stroll the paths to find blanket and fur traders, craftsmen, and merchants with unique goods and trinkets of all sorts. Children’s activities, military camps, historical reenactors, and live music will transform the grounds of Fort Massac into exciting realistic scenes of the yesteryear.
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The Fort Massac Battle
One of the biggest attractions of the Encampment is the battle. At 3pm on both days, observe military tactics and maneuvers that would have been used by the soldiers during that time. Reenactors spend countless hours honing their skills to ensure everything from their actions to uniforms is true to the era. Their realistic portrayal of the battles makes spectators feel as if they are truly on the battlefield. Whether this is your first or tenth visit, the battle is a must-see event! “The tradition of this entire event keeps people coming back year after year,” said Trish Steckenrider, Director of Tourism for Metropolis. “It’s always the same weekend with fantastic events and delicious, amazing food. The Encampment is part of the rhythm of the seasons in southern Illinois” Pets are allowed, but they must be on a leash at all times. Any deposits left behind by pets need to be immediately picked up by the owner. Keep in mind there will be a huge crowd as well as very loud noises. If your pet isn’t accustomed to cannon and muzzleloader booms, it may be best to leave them safely at home. Not only is the Encampment a lot of fun, but it is also the primary fundraiser for many of the local non-profit organizations represented as food vendors. Bring your appetite and cash! Some of the vendors accept credit cards, but not all. Parking on the Fort Massac property is free and a shuttle service will bring you directly to the event. Visit metropolistourism.com/fortmassacencampment or call 618.524.5025 for more information.
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Senior Helpers
A Helping Hand When You Need It Most
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here are few responsibilities as great as providing quality care for those you love. Even caregivers need help and support. When it comes to caring for your loved one, you want to ensure they receive top quality care. You may ask “Will they love them? Will they be treated with dignity? Can I trust this person?” Senior Helpers of West Kentucky is the treasure you are hoping to find. Senior Helpers is the only in-home care company combining technology with compassionate care to develop the most accurate, thorough, and comprehensive care plans. Whether you need help with simple tasks like daily hygiene or round-the-clock care, the team at Senior Helpers will design a plan just for you.
The Senior Helpers Difference
No two people are exactly the same, and neither are their care plans. With 14 years of expertise, Senior Helpers of West Kentucky perform a Life Profile Assessment which is far more in-depth than traditional assessment methods. The result is a tailored care plan that makes it easier for families and loved ones to implement a safe, successful system for aging at home. “When helping a client, our focus is to improve their quality of life,” says Leslie Rhone, Owner. “By being attentive to things such as safety risks around the home, we are able to create an environment where they can perform daily activities safely and effectively manage their medical condition.” Experience a team who will be attentive to your concerns and address items immediately. Call Senior Helpers today and schedule your consultation.
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Canning, Pickling & Preserving By Britt Allgood
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ummer is the time of growing and harvesting the bounty that nature provides. That garden is full of fruits and vegetables all at their peak of flavor and freshness. This usually means they are less expensive to buy at the farm stand or the store. It’s time to preserve some of that bounty so you can still have a taste of summer freshness later in the year. All my life, my family have been gardeners - both vegetables and flowers. My grandparents would plant well over an acre of beans, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, and on and on. This continued after their children had grown up and it was just the two of them. My parents also followed the tradition and shared their love of gardening with me and my brother. I’m overjoyed to see my brother and sister-in-law, are doing the same with their children. But you are only getting half the story. What do you do with all that fresh produce? Many vegetables can be used as they ripen but there are plenty more that should be harvested immediately. The cornucopia of deliciousness must be preserved. Today, you can vacuum seal and freeze many things but not all. Neither tomatoes or cucumbers survive freezing very well. They need to be turned into something that can be stored such as tomato sauce, tomato juice, or pickles. I can remember the marathon canning sessions at my grandparents and my parent’s house when the gardens “came in”. It was all hands on deck with people cleaning and chopping, boiling, and canning. The kitchen took on humidity and heat like a sauna as we processed the finished products.
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Processing
What do I mean by processing? If you have never tried canning it basically means you put the lid on the filled jar loosely and lower the jar into boiling water for several minutes. The time varies depending on the food you are storing. The processing pasteurizes the food and helps ensure a good seal on your canned goods minimalizing microbial growth. I continue our family tradition but not on such a grand scale. My wife and I like to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and a large variety of herbs which includes a healthy crop of basil. We will eat these morsels fresh out of the garden but more importantly, we make things we like to eat during the winter using our preserved and canned goodies. Homemade Marinara sauce or pasta served with basil pesto will warm up any winter night. Ginger Gherkins are a bright snap of summer all year long!
Canning Essentials
A few helpful hints before you start canning. Get the right equipment including ladles, funnels, and a large pot to sterilize your jars and process your finished goodies. Some foods like pickles and tomatobased products are naturally acidic and help prevent microbial contamination. Things like jams and jellies should be processed (boiled) while making and then canned to help keep them safe to eat. If you have friends or relatives that still practice this form of food preservation, ask them if you can help with their canning and turn it into a little party. I’ve included some of our favorite recipes to help you turn that summer bounty into delicious food for the rest of the year. Live, Laugh, Love, and Eat Well…..
Basil Pesto
6 cups Sweet Basil leaves, washed and removed from stems ½ cup pine nuts (roasted or raw) ½ cup garlic, minced ½ cup parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste ½ to ¾ cup of virgin olive oil
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Place the washed leaves in a food processor with chopper blades. Add the pine nuts, garlic, cheese, salt and pepper. Add about ¼ cup of oil. Put on the lid and turn the processor on high. Add oil to the pesto until an emulsion forms. Transfer to a bowl if making multiple batches. When all the leaves have been processed, stir the pesto and check for seasoning. Transfer the pesto to sanitized jars and tap to remove air bubbles. Place a layer of olive oil on top and cap the jar. Be sure to label and date your pesto jars especially if you plan on giving any away as gifts.
John Fox’s Ginger Gherkins
2 LBS of 1 to 2 inch pickling cucumbers, blossom ends removed
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Wash your cucumbers and place them in bowl (metal or glass) and cover them with 2 quarts of boiling water. Let them stand for 6 to 8 hours. I cover with aluminum foil during each step.
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Drain the water from the cucumbers. Dissolve all but 1 teaspoon of the salt into the remaining 2 quarts of boiling water and pour this over the cucumbers. Let them stand at room temperature for 6 to 12 hours.
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Drain the water from the cucumbers and pierce each once or twice with a fork. In a nonreactive pot, combine 1 2/3 cups of the vinegar with 1 2/3 cups of sugar and the remaining 1
4 quarts of boiling water 3 TBSP pickling salt (non-iodized) 2 cups distilled white vinegar 2 2/3 cups sugar 2 TBSP chopped fresh ginger 1 cinnamon stick about 3 inches long
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teaspoon of salt. Add the ginger and cinnamon stick. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour the syrup over the cucumbers. Let them stand at room temperature for 6 to 12 hours. 4.
Drain the syrup, with the spices, back into the pot. Add 2/3 cup of sugar the 1/3 cup vinegar to the pot and bring the syrup to a boil. Pour the syrup over the cucumbers and let them stand for another 6 to 12 hours.
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Pour the syrup through a strainer into the pot. Pack the cucumbers into pint or half pint mason jars, discarding the cinnamon stick. Add the remaining 1/3 cup sugar to the syrup and bring to a boil. Cover the pickles with the boiling syrup, dividing the ginger among the jars and leaving about ½ inch
headspace in each. Close the jars with two piece lids. Process the jars for 5 minutes in a boiling water bath, or pasteurize them by immersing in water heated to 180 to 185 degrees F for 30 minutes. 6.
Store the cooled jars in a cool, dry, dark place for at least 3 weeks before eating the pickles.
Note: I generally use small whole cucumbers, but my latest batch included some sliced pickles at the actual canning step. The cucumbers shrink in size as they are processed so don’t be surprised. Due to the time needed to process, I typically start these pickles in the morning and am capping the jars about 48 hours later.
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Marinara Sauce (makes about 6 cups)
½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 carrot chopped 64 oz of fresh tomatoes diced with juices 4 to 6 basil leaves, chopped fine 2 dry bay leaves Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional) In a large stock pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft and translucent about 2 minutes. Add the celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for at least 1 hour or until thick. Remove the bay leaves and taste for seasoning. If sauce is too acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 TBSP at a time, to round out the flavor. Process the sauce with a food processor, blender or immersion mixer until smooth. You may have to do this in batches. If not using the sauce right away, allow to cool completely and store in refrigerator
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for a few days, can it in glass jars, or freeze for up to 6 months. Personally I like to can it so the sauce doesn’t separate and you can make quart or pint jars depending on your needs.
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Get Vitamin Protected This Fall
By Cassie Johnson
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erms will join our students as they go back to school this month. A plethora of bacteria-carrying viruses including strep, influenza, stomach bugs, colds, and COVID-19 will surround schools like great whites around chum on Shark Week! All kidding aside, it’s a good time to protect yourself and your family by boosting your immunity with quality vitamins. According to maxliving.com, 92% of Americans are deficient in at least one essential vitamin or mineral. Nearly 80% are deficient in vitamin
D while over 99% are deficient in essential omega-3 fatty acids. Vitamins are not regulated like prescription medicine. It’s important to know what to look for on the label. There may be unfamiliar terms such as certified, GMO or vegan, or organic. Take a closer look to ensure your purchase fits your needs. A Certified Family Herbalist is the most beneficial person to help you find quality vitamins and the correct dosage. “An herbalist needs to know all of your health conditions. Anything from diabetes to high cholesterol can make a difference in supplements that are safe for you. For example, tumeric is used for arthritis, but it can lower iron. If you struggle with anemia, another anti-inflammatory would be healthier. Omega-3s are encouraged for heart health, but some filler oils in the vitamin can be harmful. In that case, fish oils can have the opposite effect by raising your cholesterol and hurting your heart,” Geoff Speed, Certified Family Herbalist and owner of The Golden Carrot in Paducah.
Look For the Certification
The FDA does not need to approve vitamins. Supplements are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure any disease. Rest assured that good, quality vitamins are safe products to take regardless of FDA approval. There are a couple of certifications to look for on labels. NSF (National Sanitation Foundation International) is an independent third-party organization that verifies the purity and safety of each batch of supplements. USP (United States Pharmacopoeia) assures purity and potency. One key factor is that USP certifies that the
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product contains each ingredient listed on the label and has been made according to FDA Good Manufacturing Practices. The USDA certifies organic products including vitamins.
What’s on the Label?
GMO stands for genetically modified organism and they are often used to help create vitamins. Using genetic engineering, the DNA of the organism is altered to make it more resistant to viruses. Vitamins A, B-2, B-12, vitamin C, and vitamin D may have unlisted GMOs, so look for a GMO-free certification. Vitamins labeled vegan are made without any animal byproducts. Watch for hidden byproducts like gelatin or beeswax. “Most all soft gel capsules contain gelatin, which is an animal byproduct. To find a true vegan form, look for HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) or veggie soft gels which are made with tapioca starch, glycerin, and purified water,” Speed advises.
Find the Fillers
Fillers ensure the size of the supplement is filled correctly and keep it stable. There are good fillers such as cellulose, olive oil, and stearic acid. Bad fillers include magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, simethicone, or starch. “Some people are allergic to the lower quality fillers. If you have gluten or dairy sensitivities, it’s an extra important step to know what fillers are binding your vitamins together,” said Speed.
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Do Your Research
You can Google anything, but remember not all information is accurate. Visit sites such as bluebonnetnutrition.com or gardenoflife. com. Find a Certified Family Herbalist you are comfortable with to help you find the right products that will safely boost your immune system and keep your family healthy.
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2022
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hat’s better than a music festival? A FREE music festival! Everyone is invited to the Local Licks Festival 2022 - an all-day live music event benefiting the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 10. The festival runs from Noon to 11:00pm at Paducah Beer Werks, (PBW) 301 N. 4th Street. Monroe will be closed to traffic between 4th and 5th Streets. There are no tickets to purchase or fees to attend, but your generous donations will help support the outstanding programming at the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah. There will be a Family Fun Zone at the festival with safe, entertaining activities for kids including games, activities, and a mobile putt-putt unit provided by Unplugged Events. In conjunction with the festival, you will find food trucks, all kinds of refreshments, and of course, craft beer by PBW. Come down and get some delicious grub! Last year about 1000 people attended Local Licks and organizers want to triple that number in 2022. Nathan Brown, who loves Paducah, is a well-known local artist and musician. He is also a member of the board running the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club in Paducah. I spoke with him about Local Licks which he has helped plan.
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“Oscar Cross exists to create a safe, wholesome, inclusive environment for kids to spend after-school time being mentored, tutored, and just relaxing,” Brown told me. “The Paducah facility serves up to 200 kids per day. We are one of the most important youth organizations in Paducah and community support is invaluable. Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club creates the community leaders of tomorrow.” “I got deeply involved with this project as I have a passion for the club, a love of community events, and a musical background,” Brown explained. “This year the club has been even more involved in planning Local Licks than in 2021. Our main goals were to have a family-friendly event that included a diverse local music lineup featuring a variety of different styles and genres. We are ecstatic to announce that the band headlining this year is the international Hip-Hop sensation Nappy Roots – and they were formed in western Kentucky! There will be live music all day featuring great local bands, Broken Record, Jaelon Harris, Soul Dog, A Different Sound, and Groove Lane.”
The Festival helps to support the Club
This is the second year for the festival which was the brainchild of local businessman and philanthropist, Bruce Brockenborough. He
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wanted to start a music festival in Paducah and was also looking for a way to help the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah raise funds and awareness of their programs. The two ideas were a natural fit. His family has always been a big supporter of the club and this is a wonderful extension of a long association. “Local Licks Festival 2022 is presented by Banterra Bank, who has proven to be such a valuable partner in our region,” said Brown. “I also want to give a special thank-you to Nappy Roots, Paducah Beer Werks, the hard-working staff of Oscar Cross, and the many other community sponsors who’ve made this event possible. PBW is a major partner and they are constantly looking for ways to serve this community. Another person we need to thank is music promoter and PBW booking agent, Foster Stacy. His assistance in connecting with Nappy Roots has been a tremendous advantage. Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Kentucky, in particular, is an organization that the band wants to support. They have been amazing, and we are all looking forward to seeing them live on our stage! If you haven’t seen this group live, get ready to have your mind blown!”
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BECOME A SPONSOR It’s not too late for you or your business to be a sponsor of Local Licks. If you would like to offer support to the festival or Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah just contact them at 270.444.9124
Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club
Its mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need them the most, to be all that they can be as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Oscar Cross’s programs focus on character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, as well as arts and recreation. It was the vision of Paducah resident, and probation officer, Mr. Oscar Cross, to open a Boys and Girls Club. The Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah has been a vital force in the McCracken County, community for over 60 years. The heart of the club will always be our youth. Oscar Cross develops strategies and solutions for today’s kids and teens and the problems they face. It provides life-shaping programs in a safe, nurturing environment. The Club’s dues are low so that all children can have access to our programs regardless of their circumstances. Your support helps them to continue to welcome and inspire more and more children who need help. Your support helps the Club be their home away from home. For more information about the Club and its programs please visit, www.ocbg.club
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West Kentucky Disc Golf Open 2022 By Karen Hammond
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n the past 15 years, disc golf has really taken off in western Kentucky. The West Kentucky Disc Golf Club got started in 2006 when Paducah Parks Services had a course designed and built at Stuart Nelson Park. What began as a few guys playing turned into a large club with chapters in Paducah, Mayfield, Marshall, and Calloway. For the past seven years, the Club has hosted an annual tournament, the West Kentucky Disc Golf Open. 2022 is its eighth year and it’s bigger than ever. I spoke to Tournament Director and Club President, Justin Taraba. “The West Kentucky Disc Golf Open 2022 will be held at the Stuart Nelson Park course in Paducah on August 20, “ said Taraba. “Play
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starts at 9am and usually finishes between 4pm and 5pm. Registration for the event began in May and the slots filled up in record time. Please note there is already a waitlist, but if you’d like your name added just contact me. Closer to the tournament day I may be able to finagle a few people in to fill up cards and make the groups on each hole an even number. The fee is $60. We plan for a field of 72 but we can usually take a few more players depending on their division.” “Each player gets a Player Pack which this year includes a club t-shirt, a custom stamped disc, custom resin mini discs with names and numbers, as well as a disc dot (putting aide). Our sponsor, Trilogy, has provided some great swag and there’s a raffle at the end of the day. We have bags, games, and more! At the end of the tournament, the
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winners are announced and awards handed out. Top players win cash and there’s usually some grilling and a few beverages consumed. It’s a lot of fun.” If you’re planning to come out to play or watch the 2022 West Kentucky Disc Golf Open please be aware that parking is limited. Most people park on the gravel lot near Stuart Nelson baseball fields. This is the perfect event to attend by bike as the course is right on the Greenway Trail.
High Level of Play
“The West Kentucky Disc Golf Club is a member of the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA). They have a ranking system that we use for the tournaments. Since 2002, PDGA Player Ratings have been used to group amateur players in competition divisions to prevent players from entering divisions below their rating. A player can play at a higher level if they want to but not lower than their rating. For instance, I usually score 5 to 6 under par which put me in the highest division as an amateur.” “We would love to have spectators and it’s a great event for families to come along and watch. I guarantee you’ll see some top-notch disc golf. We have the highest-ranked advanced player field we’ve ever had in this year’s tournament - it’s very exciting!”
West Kentucky Disc Golf Club
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participate in. Although it takes skill to be an expert, you can start with no skills at all. It’s a great sport for multiple age groups, families, and even seniors. You can play at any level of fitness and even from a wheelchair! It’s a nice leisurely walk in the outdoors and a great way to get some exercise. It’s quite a thrill when the disc flies into the cage at the end of the hole!
Local Courses
The West Kentucky Disc Golf Club has several chapters, some more active than others. Players usually travel to different local courses each week. The Paducah chapter plays on Tuesday night at Stuart Nelson. Marshall County is Thursday and they rotate play between the three courses they have. Mayfield chapter plays on Sunday afternoons.
Benton 18-hole course at Mike Miller Park
“The Paducah Club has officially 105 bag tags out this year, “ said Taraba. “Tags are the way most clubs make play more interesting and competitive for our members. The tags have the club logo on them and are used as the prize for winning. If you have Tag 10 and the player with Tag 20 beats you, you swap tags. Everyone is playing for that number one tag. We see a couple of hundred players annually. We have members who travel from southern Illinois and central Kentucky, even northern Tennessee.” The club holds an annual picnic where they hand out awards for the year and name a club champion. There are also several fundraising events. There are some great prizes awarded each year. For more information about the West Kentucky Disc Golf Club contact Justin Taraba at 270.205.5654. Learn how to play at discgolf. com/how-to-play-disc-golf.
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Paducah (2) 18-hole course at Stuart Nelson Park & 9-hole course in Mid-town.
Murray 27-Hole at Central Park - most have two baskets! Metropolis, Illinois 18-hole, lovely, wooded course at Fort Massac Oak Grove 18- Hole Veterans Memorial course in Veterans Park Madisonville (2) Bowling Green (8) Marion, Hopkinsville, & Paris, Tennessee
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Defeat Kid Clutter!
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o you get exhausted just thinking about how much clutter kids generate? Clothes, shoes, diapers, wipes, bottles, toys, stuffed animals, books, paperwork, and on and on! It only seems to get worse as they grow up and start to participate in activities outside the home – I’m thinking dance gear, sporting equipment, musical instruments, and video games. Sure, you can tell your kid to clean their room, but chances are they won’t even know where to start. Before you get overwhelmed give a few of these tips a try and help your household defeat the clutter!
Don’t Get Overwhelmed
Start by going through what your kids already have for just 30-minutes a day. Start with storage areas. Then move on to shared spaces like the living room and kitchen, and finish with their bedrooms. Clothing/shoes first, then toys, books, papers, miscellaneous, and lastly mementos.
Declutter Mindfully
Separate items into piles, bins, or bags – throw away, give away or sell at a consignment store or in a garage sale; and save as important, special, or as a keepsake. Then group like items. For example shoes, sports equipment, books, and toys. Sort each group into sub-groups i.e. tops, pants, socks, underwear, bags, and accessories. If your child hasn’t worn or used it in a year maybe it’s time to let it go?
Storage
Find and assign storage making sure to place similar items together so you can quickly figure out what you are missing or have too much of. Underbed boxes and/or plastic storage tubs are nice for storing things like stuffed animals and out-of-season clothes, depending on the height of your child’s bed frame. Consider buying a bed frame that has a storage area built in.
Colored Bins
This works well with younger kids. You can either have your child put everything in the bins however they like or try to get them to sort by bin (e.g., trains in the large yellow bin, books in the small blue bin, stuffed animals in the small red bin.). This method works well for many things - trains, Lego, and Barbies.
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Fast Tidy-Up
Consider buying a storage ottoman for a main living area. One that hides toys and is also sturdy enough to serve as a seat for two. Kids can do a fast pick-up daily or when company is on the way, and then close the lid on the whole mess.
Shoes!
Never search for shoes again! Place a medium-size basket by the door you normally enter and leave the house from – this is for seasonal shoes. Out-of-season shoes can be stored in their closet in a tub or bin, or a plastic tub in the basement, or under the bed.
Gift Less Things
Let your family and friends know that you are trying to reduce clutter. Ask them to give birthday and holiday gifts that are experiences or educational rather than another game or toy. Grandma would probably be thrilled to get the kids a movie theater gift card – endless movies and popcorn all year! What kid doesn’t like an all-summer pass to the pool or trampoline park?
Make It A Habit
To maintain your newfound order, have the kids pick up daily, either before dinner or bedtime. Remember to emphasize that it’s easier to clean up small messes instead of letting things get out of hand. Best clutter tip – everything should have a place where it lives. Teach your kids to put things back where they belong in your newly decluttered home.
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