SE Living January 2015

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FREE January 2015

Vol. 4 • No. 11

Southeast Alaska’s Premier Home, Lifestyle, and Real Estate Guide

Photo by Anna Hoke House for Sale, can be found on PAGE 12

RE/MAX OF JUNEAU WELCOMES NEW REAL ESTATE LICENSEE ETHAN BILLINGS!

Ethan Billings

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Letter from the Publisher Photos: Holiday Skating Recital Tips for Decluttering and Organizing Your Home Using Technology to Plan Your Home Projects Southeast Alaska Schedule of Events for January “ A child’s brain is like a house that’s under construction.”

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FEATURED PREMIERE BUSINESSES RE/MAX of Juneau Ethan Billings . . . . . . . . . . 1, 22

Powell Realty Powell Realty Office. . . . 10-11, 24

Latitude 58 Real Estate Group Holly Cerne & Sunshine Hard. . . . . 3

RE/MAX of Juneau Marty McKeown. . . . . . . . 12-13

RE/MAX of Juneau Robyn Long. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 23

Residential Mortgage Vickie Perry & Bethany Woods. 14

Prudential SEAK Real Estate Debbie White. . . . . . . . . . 5, 22

Real Estate Service, Inc. Julie Burns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Prudential SEAK Real Estate Karen Wright & Mara Jennings. 6

True North FCU . . . . . . . . 15, 23

RE/MAX of Juneau JoAnn Birt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Alaska Renovators. . . . . . . . . . . 8 Southeast Furniture. . . . . . . 9, 22

RE/MAX of Juneau Vickie Gartley. . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Coastal Real Estate Group. . 17, 22,23 Stopher Construction. . . . . 19, 23 CoastAlaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Charming waterfront home on Douglas Highway. 3BD/2BA with new flooring throughout.Enjoy views of downtown Juneau, the mountains, and down Gastineau Channel from your living room! $399,000

2982 SIMPSON AVE

Energy efficient 2BR/1.5BA end-unit attached home with a view of downtown, Mt. Juneau, and the channel. Open floor plan. $219,000

6034 GULL WAY

Charming 3BD/2BA home with countless updates! New insulation and siding, new windows, appliances, flooring, and paint.

3240 FOSTER AVENUE

Priced to move! 2BD/1BA home upstairs with a 3BD/1BA apartment downstairs. Fantastic wrap around deck with great sun and a filtered view. $350,000

3320 DOUGLAS HWY

Vintage flair with clean lines and exquisite attention to detail in this 3390 sqft waterfront SF home w/ apartment.

Sweeping views of the Channel and Downtown Juneau. Plenty of room to entertain including the large patio and front lawn. $574,000

Holly Cerne

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10210 HERON WAY

1336 sqft, 3BD/2BA, and 300 sqft garage attached home off Back Loop Road. ALL new flooring and new paint! Huge lot with plenty of room for boat and RV parking. $249,900

LAND: Build your home in a wonderful neighborhood in downtown Douglas on the south side of 5th Street. Potential views of mountains and Gastineau Channel.

215 5th Street Lot 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$95,000 215 5th Street Lot 53 (Lot has been prepped to build) . . . . . . . .. .$105,000 or $214,000 for both of them together

Sunshine Hard Owner • Realtor®

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elcome to 2015 and Happy onto the house.

New Year! I say Happy New Yes, grumble Year, because it is thrilling that we grumble…

So, are in a new year, full of possibilities. during this time Unfortunately I find myself a little of year I try to gloomy during this theoretically focus on positive exciting time. The excitements of thoughts, make the holidays are over yet winter and r e s o u r c e f u l darkness is still here as we grimace at resolutions and get our credit card bills and bank accounts. excited about the The house is likely a disaster zone with future year ahead. wrapping paper and presents scattered If all else fails to about. The leftovers are overflowing brighten my day, I the fridge and making their way to just think of all the the back deck for “refrigeration.” If winter activities I you have kids, you’ve can still probably stepped on a Lego partake in. Then I imagine or a misplaced screw, or that Spring is right around something similar every the corner, after I get my day since Christmas and fill of cross country skiing, it smarts! Oh, and it’s time however long or far that to take all those lights might actually be. After all and decorations down there is an array of outdoor that we so joyfully put sports and activities that can up and nailed or stapled make the short winter days

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Happy New Year! go by even faster.

As the weather has been super mild it’s still nice enough to go on walks and hikes. My favorites are the Wetland Trails and Eagle Beach. And if we ever get “wintry” weather this year, I like to ice skate or even walk around on the ice at the glacier starting at the Skater’s Cabin location. This provides brisk exercise with distractions such as the incredible views of the glacier, but be very careful when getting on the ice as there can be rock slides and glacial caving that can break the ice or leave it weak in places.

As I mentioned earlier, cross-country skiing is an activity that I do all winter and also in the spring. I usually bring a

small pack with some food and hot tea and have a winter picnic. Once we have snow, there are many great locations to ski in Juneau and in Southeast and the same goes for snowshoeing! Sledding is another activity that is fun for the whole family, unless of course you have a little too much excitement and end up with bumps and bruises or find yourself in a creek. There are some great sledding hills and communities here in Southeast. It gets the heart pumping and can lead to some great photo finishes and can end with a cup of hot cocoa. Winter will end, so why not try to enjoy what’s left of it. Pull on those hiking shoes, xtra tuffs, skis, skates, or shoes, dawn a hat, mittens, and go for it!

Anna Hoke is the graphic designer and owner of Southeast Living Magazine. She can be reached at anna@seakliving.com.

JUNEAU 8991 LONG RUN DRIVE Warmth and Light!

This stunning 3 unit modern home has high tech systems that keep it energy efficient yet homey and welcoming. The downstairs unit features heated concrete floors you have to see and feel to appreciate.

Each unit takes full advantage of natural light. The vaulted ceilings of the upstairs units adds even more space and light! The two bedroom unit is very spacious. Each one bedroom unit has very large bedrooms, providing space for an office or home gym. MLS# 13987. . . . . .$399,000

3474 TONGASS BLVD Attached Home with Apartment: 3 bedroom, 4 bath attached home with a 1 bedroom, 1 bath attached apartment.

Newer construction built in 2011. Many extras. Gather the family and friends around the kitchen and dining area with extra living space and room to spare. The spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with a 1 car garage provides rental income to help with the mortgage payments while you build extra equity. MLS#12933. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $429,000

PYBUS BAY

EXCURSION INLET

This gorgeous home in remote Pybus Bay features craftsmanship rarely seen, escape from the world’s distractions to this piece of natural wonder. 4 story home with 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, full kitchen, dock rights, and fabulous outbuildings. Too many amenities to list. Possible lodge or corporate retreat. Access from Petersburg or Juneau.

MLS# 13932 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,050,000

NORTH LYNN CANAL

The unsurpassed beauty of upper Lynn Canal will enchant the lucky buyer of this massive piece of paradise. 163.17 acres! Savor the silence in a private refuge only minutes south of Haines. The rugged beauty of rivers and glaciers to explore and an ocean of fishing, shrimping and crab await you in this pristine and peaceful place. Access only by water or air south of Haines, Glacier Point. MLS# 12241 $650,000

ELFIN COVE

.34 Acres Remote property on Elfin Cove which is on the northern part of Chicgagof Island which is 85 miles west of Juneau. This area has stunning scenery, wildlife, and world-class sport fishing. MLS #12421 $50,000 There is 126’ of waterfront. It goes back 700’. On the bank above the water (20’) there is the large flat building area, on level with the cabin/shed. The cabin has a brand new still in the box Sigmar diesel stove that heats, has a cooktop and oven. Also has a water coil heater. The sleeping loft is 8 x 16’. It is completely wired for electrical. Unfinished walls but plywood is there to finish. Dock permit available. MLS# 13490 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89,000

Salmonrun Lodge in Excursion Inlet: Beautiful lodge at the south end of Excursion Inlet complete with dock, boats and equipment.

Complete commercial kitchen, room for 18 guests and 6-8 staff. The common areas feature a very large stone fireplace. Icy Straight is one of the most productive salmon and halibut fishing areas in all of Southeast Alaska. The lodge property has operated mostly as a private retreat so it would be ideal for a corporate client or a startup wanting to operate a lodge operation. MLS# 13769 $900,000 3 Bd, 2 bath home and guest cabin on 4.41 acre lot in Excursion Inlet This property has a gourmet kitchen with hickory cabinets and Corian countertops.

The 750 sq. ft. deck surrounds the entire home. For more pictures and info go to www. http://glacierbaygetaway. com. MLS# 11344.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $359,000 Cabin has one bedroom and a loft the guest cabin has two bedrooms. The main cabin was re-roofed in 2010. There is a greenhouse, wood shed and large ATV/tool shed. There is internet and phone service. Solar Power with 110 inverter.

300 Gallon water storage tank with water catchment from the roof with pressure pump. Solar or generator power for the electricity. MLS# 13599 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $249,000

GUSTAVUS

CABIN, BOAT AND MANY EXTRAS!

5002 RINK CREEK ROAD - 2 Bedroom secluded cabin on a full acre includes 2 freezers, stove, washer, dryer, satellite tv.

20’ Bayrunner Baia w/90 hp Yamaha and 6hp kicker. Turn key right to the dishes and bedding! MLS #12167 . . . . . . . . . . . $165,000

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281 Silver Spive Road: Multilfamily home 2,800 SQ. FT. with five rental units on 12,004 SQ. FT lot. Many improvments done in the last few years including the roof.

MLS #12655 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$199,000

Debbie White

Broker®, realtor® GrI, aBr, CrS 2011 realtor® of the Year

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CLIFF HOUSE CONDO N e w l y updated, fresh paint, new range, new carpet, and clean. This condo is priced to move!

2 bedroom, 1 bath condo overlooking Treadwell Arena and Sandy Beach. Lovely views, right on the bus line, and perfect if you are looking for low maintenance and easy living.

MLS #13893. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$134,000

TENAKEE SPRINGS

Quaint cabin with outbuildings is awaiting you for your hunting and fishing adventures on this picturesque parcel of property located approximately two miles east of the small village of Tenakee Springs. Comes with furnishings and a boat. 2.70 acres of land. MLS# 13588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $275,000

HAINES 231 ALLEN ROAD Single family 3bd,1 bath home with many energy efficient upgrades, all of the outside walls have been re-insulated and energy efficient windows throughout. MLS# 13914.. . . . . . . . . . . $180,000 Almost 3 acres near Mosquito Lake. Owner will carry contract. Power and phone lines are in to the property line. MLS #11207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500 3.7 Acres of land located near a landing strip in Nelson Subdivision. MLS#13804 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,500 3.7 Acres of land located next to a landing strip in Nelson Subdivision. MLS#13792 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,500 Privately owned dock for commericial use, located next to cruise ship terminal. Includes building and retail/loading area. MLS# 13075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,125,000 1.13 Acre building lot in the highlands area of downtown Haines, just above Nukdik Point. Owner financing possible.

MLS #13394. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60,000 Stow away to the privacy of this 15 acre parcel past the end of Mud Bay Road just past Rustabach Lake. Owner financing available. MLS #13396. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60,000

CHILKAT LAKE

1.42 Acres on the lake with a small cabin. MLS13778 $33,500 1.50 Acres on Chilkat Lake with a cabin furnished with a custom bedframe, table and cabinets. MLS# 11392 $47,500 1.5 Acre lake front lot MLS#12864 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 1.7 Acre lot on the lake this lot is relatively flat compared to other parts of the lake, may possibly still have a small steam running through it. MLS# 13691 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000

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HOLLY’S HALLMARK Holly’s Hallmark Gold Crown Store in the Nugget Mall is for sale! The owner is willing to train you. Sale include the POS System, Fixtures and Inventory.

MLS# 13377.

ART DEPARTMENT No experience necessary the owner is willing to train you! Invest in your future with a successful matting and framing store. Solid revenue and a great location. $136,000 price was just reduced!

ANGOON

3 bedroom, 1 bath single family home with a large open kitchen and living room with wall to wall windows overlooking Favorite Bay, a breathtaking site. MLS# 13873 . . . . . . . . . . $140,000 Waterfront Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 -$25,000 5 bedroom, 2 bath on Killisnoo Rd. Log home, high efficincy heating system and wood stove, new floors/ carpets, fresh paint. Decks and balconies maximize the view. MLS# 13085 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $290,000 Lot 69 Kenasnow Subdivison , .75 acres lot with 178’ beach waterfront with a cabin. MLS# 13176. . .$85,000

PELICAN

Breath taking views from this 2 ba, 1 bath single family home. New flooring, wood stove, Toyo stove, windows, doors, light fixtures, cabinets and counter tops have all been replaced throughout the house. The roof and siding on the lower part of the house has been replaced. The patio is enclosed with a tiled floor and new sliding glass door. The house and deck have all been recently painted. New washer and dryer. MLS# 13793 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175,000

YAKUTAT 2 Acre lot on the road system, about a half mile from the AC store. The upland portion of this 2 acre lot includes a pond. The road system is in, and a minimal amount of site preparation will be necessary. This is well drained soil.. MLS# 12821 $89,000 Yakutat Land - Lot 4 Block 11, .40 acres.

MLS# 13481 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,000

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Taku Valley Lot 21: One lot away from the water in Taku River Recreational Area. 27,442 Square foot lot. MLS# 13963. . . . $5,800

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PYBUS BAY 5 bedroom, 3 bath on one acre in Pybus Bay. MLS# 13932. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,050,000

600 ST. ANN’S UNIT 6 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo overlooking Sandy Beach with spectacular water views. MLS#13893. . . . . . . .$134,000

BUSINESSES OPPORTUNITIES THE ART DEPARTMENT Owner willing to train new buyer for this established matting and framing business. MLS#13585. . . $136,000

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NUKDIK POINT, IN HAINES 1.13 acres on Nukdik Poin in Haines. Waking distance to downtown.. MLS#13394. $58,000 with owner financing, $52,000 for cash

8745 GLACIER HWY SUITE 376 Own your own card, gift and novelty shop. Southeast Alaska’s only Gold Crown. Owner willing to train new buyer.

MLS#13377. . . . . . . .$30,000 plus value of inventory

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RUSTABACH RD, IN HAINES Own a piece of the Alaskan wilderness. 15 acres past the end of Rustabach Road, off the end of Mud Bay Road. MLS#13396. $58,000 with owner financing, $52,000 for cash

RENTALS ALL OWNED BY A LICENSED REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL IN THE STATE OF ALASKA CALL KAREN WRIGHT 907-321-5866 • 1 Bdrm, 1 ba fully furnished includes all utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,350 • 2 Bdrm, 1 ba partialy furnished includes heat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,350 • 2 Bdrm, 1 ba partialy furnished includes heat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,350

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8124 Snipe Ct. • MLS 13791 • $429,000

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2413 Ka-See-Ann • 2411 sq. ft.

Pay part of your mortgage in this lovely home that includes a 2 bedroom apartment. Home has a handicap lift to upstairs unit.

JoAnn Birt Realtor

907 723-0545 cell joannbirt@gci.net www.homesinjuneau.com

• MLS 13871 • $349,900

• 3BR/2.5BA

• 1592 sq. ft.

Well maintained ranch style home in sunny central valley location.

• MLS # 13208 • $149,900

• Waterfront Lot

• 64904 sq. ft.

Just under 1.5 acres. Located between 7800 and 7940 N. Douglas Highway. A flat piece of waterfront property ready to clear and build.

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ne of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is home de-cluttering and organization. An organized home reduces stress, saves time and frees up valuable space.

good, clean condition and used at least once per week.

The key to success is to focus on one room at a time. Begin the de-cluttering process by sorting items into four piles or categories:

DONATE/SELL: Gently used items that are rarely utilized and have no sentimental value. If you donate an item valued at over $50, ask for a receipt from the donation center so that you can deduct the contribution on your tax form.

KEEP: Items that get used on a regular basis. They should be in

TRASH/RECYCLE: Items that are no longer usable due to wear or

By Randi Wilson, C.I.D. Interior Decorator

damage.

STORAGE: Items that hold sentimental value and special memories, but don’t get used on a regular basis.

DISPLAY: Items that have visual appeal. Large items can sit atop tables, counter tops, bookcases or open shelving.

Small objects can be corralled in pretty trays, decorative b o w l s and glass canisters.

Now that you’ve de-cluttered the room, shift your focus to organization. You must decide if you wish to hide or display the items you have decided to keep in the room.

Begin the organization process by sorting these items into two piles or categories: HIDE: Useful, but not beautiful, items.

Storage ottomans and furniture with drawers and cabinets are convenient places to stash items.

You can also use baskets, bins and decorative boxes in a variety of colors and materials to help conceal objects. Pick a color palette and use

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it throughout the room to create a sense of cohesion and order. Label bins with attractive stickers or tags tied with ribbon so that items can be easily found and returned to the proper container.

We’ve all heard that old adage, “a place for everything and everything in its place”. This time-tested idea holds true. De-cluttering and organization increases your ability to accomplish more and enjoy life to its fullest.

Randi Wilson is a Certified Interior Decorator and owner of Wilson Interiors, LLC. She can be reached by phone at (707) 616-4687, or by email at wilsoninteriorsllc@yahoo.com.

Photos of her projects can be viewed at www.facebook.com/RandiWilsonInteriors.

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USING TECHNOLOGY TO PLAN YOUR HOME

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hen I meet with a client, they often state that they’re not sure what they want for finishes, styles or colors. Some clients downplay their ability to know their style, but I say your style is your own and only you know what you like. Cabinet, tile and countertop samples are often too small for people to see what they want in a space when making decisions for a kitchen or bath, for example.

Tile selections are often stuck to a board, countertop samples are just

PROJECTS

a few square inches and cabinet and styles. In fact the samples, while often larger options are overwhelming. are still difficult to envision For now, I’ve been sticking in a completed space. As a to a couple that are simpler contractor, we want you to be to use and available to most happy with everyone, Pinterest and the space we Houzz. There are several create for reasons I’ve settled on these you and we By Greg Stopher two applications or websites want you to Stopher Construction (as both are available). One get what you is access to both of them is expect. easier than other software as they are both available as apps for your phone I’ve found that and easily accessible on the web. They using technology to both offer the ability to collaborate brainstorm ideas is with a client. I can create a board of a great way for us to what I think the client may have in both get on the same mind and the client can add or delete page. There are quite photos of projects that are more in line a few tools and apps with what they envisioned. available nowadays that can be helpful in In case you haven’t used them, here deciding on finishes is a quick synopsis of how they work.

– A Dream Come True –

Honey Bee Anderson Broker (907) 723-4233 honeybee@buzzhoneybee.com

Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: …Awaits you at the end of this cul-de-sac, sitting peacefully on the Mendenhall River. Experience a quiet tranquil get-a-way yet close to hiking trails, schools, shopping & boat docks.

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath single family w/1786 sf of GLA is situated on a large 14,284 sf lot among beautifully landscape gardens w/fire pit. Hot tub & sauna are canopied by a gazebo with views of Thunder Mountain & the Mendenhall River. The interior captures the essence of a forever-vacation experience. MLS#13808 $474,000

Historic Style

Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: This early 20th century craftsman home surveys the historic Juneau Townsite. The main house currently rents 3 bedrooms individually w/shared living space. Additional income is derived from a 1 bedroom apartment & an efficiency apartment w/private entrance from the street level. Conveniently located 2 blocks from the Capital Building & steps to the Russian Orthodox Church, this home is surrounded by the richness of its history blended w/the bustle of the Capital City. 2,718SF MLS#13648 $415,000

On Pinterest, you can “pin” project photos from around the web to a board that you can name, let’s call this one “Dream Kitchen.” You can pin images from within Pinterest using the search function or you can pin from any website that has images you’d like to share with your builder. On Houzz it’s much the same but you can only save projects from within Houzz, but believe me there are enough projects within Houzz to give you and your builder an idea of what you want.

When you pin or add to a Houzz Board you can comment on what you like in the photo. If you pin to your “Dream Kitchen” board, you can say “sink” or “backsplash” or whatever it is you are drawn to in a space.

It works really well for us to not have to

Spacious Ranch!

Offered by Honey Bee Anderson: This custom 5* energy rated ranch was built in 1993

by Gary Ogden and includes 4bd/3ba plus a large family solarium with skylights, all in 2,197 sf GLA. Uniquely designed with handicap accessibility inside and out. Features include infloor heating in the Solarium addition and the efficiently designed Tulikivi Wood-Fired Masonry Heater, which burns much hotter and cleaner than normal wood stoves. Lots of parking available with driveway “pavers” and additional parking on the side. MLS#13967. $439,000

Renovation Opportunity

Offered by Honey Bee: This is an “AS IS” “WHERE IS” sale. Cash or AHFC Renovation Loan. This single family has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath upstairs with 870 sf.

The downstairs with 672 sf is partially finished and has 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath. Lot size is 7800 sf, zoned D-15. The kitchen has newer counter tops with wall to ceiling cabinets and tile flooring. There is a large garage with attached storage shed at the back of the property.

Great opportunity awaits you. MLS#13820 $195,500

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meet face-to-face to discuss each concept and keeps the project moving forward despite busy schedules on both sides. For a house I recently built in downtown Juneau, the client had two small children and lived on Star Hill. Let’s just say meeting times were varied and it was difficult to haul samples to their home on too regular a basis, let alone find the time to meet too regularly with nap schedules and work schedules as she also worked from home. But we made it work using Pinterest and Houzz for concepts and ideas before we looked at final samples in person, it helped us to have a better idea of what to expect from each other and decisions were made much easier. Many of the

finishes for the entire home were selected this way. It was also good to see the home come together on Pinterest.

From lighting to tile, to house numbers to mirrors and everything in between, Pinterest was a helpful tool to get the house completed in a way that

incorporated our homeowner’s sense of style while also being functional for their busy family.

I’ve been working on a bathroom with a client and she works nights so meeting in person has been a challenge.

Magnificently Maintained

Offered by Cheryl Holloway: There are no attached homes that compare to this well maintained home. You would think that it was a single family home if Cheryl Holloway you see from street. Very private, corner lot, Sales Associate great garden area, huge green house, large (907) 209-6602 two car garage, vaulted ceilings and sunny cheryljh@gci.net location are only a few of the amenities in this great home. Sparkly clean and ready for its new owner. Engineer inspection will be done soon. Attached at garage only. Three sources of heat: monitor , electric baseboard and pellet stove. MLS#13895 $375,000

She told me, “I don’t know what I want, I’m not good at designing things.” I hear this a lot so I guided the conversation to determine what works and what doesn’t work in the bathroom, we made some decisions based on these needs and moved onto style. I told her I’d send her a link to a board on Pinterest. And it turns out she knew EXACTLY what she wanted. When we met again, I had removed all of the photos she hadn’t “liked” on the page and her bathroom design came alive. She wanted something blue and calm and beautiful and a little bit glamorous, she just didn’t know it until she saw it.

Incredible View

Helen Troutt

Sales Associate (907) 723-5228 helentroutt@jtroutt.com

Offered by Helen Trout: I n c r e d i b l e, beautiful view of the water, mountain and town and cruise ships! Convenient location is just moments from downtown.

Ground level unit, no stairs! Nice condition, move-in ready! Features walk-in closet, nice built in and open floor plan. GREAT PRICE, won’t last!

Appealing units are not on the market very often. 1BD/1BA MLS#13505 $119,500 PRICE REDUCED

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SINGLE FAMILY

ATTACHED HOME

1361 GLACIER HWY

8296 COUNTERPANE LANE

Single Family on the Slough! This quaint 1 bed 1 bath home located on Norway Point, just North of the Breakwater on Old Glacier Highway. Completely remodeled/rebuilt in 1997 with the following features: off street parking, Metal roof, city water/sewer, dual heat monitor/electric, wood siding, large deck, laminate flooring, all appliances stay etc. Fantastic views of mountains and wonderful waterfront at high tide! Call today for more info. MLS 13950 Asking $249,900

Sweet affordable attached home near Mendenhall Glacier! This one owner, well maintained 2 bed, 1 bath home sits on a large lot close to the Dredge Lake trial system. South facing with flower garden and nice open porch! Features include: new roof, newer carpet, lots of storage, 1 car garage, 2 heat sources, sunshine and more! Call today for a showing! MLS #13617 Asking $229,900

CONDO

DUPLEX

NORTH POINT CONDO

3454 KANT CT

Beautifully maintained Duplex in the Mendenhall Valley!

This side-by-side Ranch Style Duplex sits on a large lot at the end of a Cul de sac. Each side has 3 beds and 2 baths, dual heat, nice kitchen, family room, private fenced yards and lots of parking! Located in Lakewood Subdivision, just off of Riverside Dr, this property is close to shopping, schools, pool, Field house, trails etc. Great investment or live in one half and have the other side help with the mortgage! Call Marty today for a showing! MLS #13997 Asking $429,900

WATERFRONT

Amazing Views from this top floor Unit A-5 at North Point Condos! This 2 bed, 2 bath condo is the best of the best...top floor, corner unit! Built in 2004, North Point is a contemporary building with the following features: In floor radiant heat, tiled entry, solid surface counter, stainless appliances, laundry room, aluminum siding, covered deck and amazing views of Gastineau Channel and Downtown Juneau. Call today for a showing! Asking $279,900 MLS 13798

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9191 JAMES BLVD #19

NHN PT LENA LP RD

Beautiful Waterfront lot on Sunny Lena Point! This almost 1/2 Acre (20522 sq ft) lot is one of the last undeveloped Waterfront Lena properties left. Lot has been partially cleared and has the start to driveway. Building area for your new dream home is clear and ready to go! Located just before the NOAA Facility on old Lena Loop Road. Call Marty McKeown for a showing today! MLS # 12777 Asking $299,900

COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT AUKE BAY 3.44 COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT

Great condo one James Blvd in the Mendenhall Valley!

This 2 bed, 1 bath condo has had the following updates in the past 5 years: new laminate and tile flooring, kitchen cabinets, counters, appliances, windows, doors, lighting, bathroom, closet organizers and more! Condo dues only $325 a month and include heat! This is one of the best managed Condo Associations in town! Call today for a showing! MLS#13861 Asking $159,900

LOTS

N DOUGLAS LOT: Nearly 1.6 acre North Douglas building lot available with some improvements, including gravel driveway, clearing, and building pad. Seller has stamped blueprints for a home included with sale. Lot is located on the uphill side of North Douglas Highway at about 7.5 mile. There is a view of mountains and forest which will only improve with a second story home. Call Marty McKeown for more information. MLS 13466 Asking $119,900

NEW PRICE

Rare find...3.44 Acres Commercial Waterfront in Auke Bay! This 3 lot parcel is a one of a kind property in the Auke Bay area.

The best zoning in Juneau for new development including: Hotels, Condominium project, Mixed Use Buildings...the possibilities are endless! Lots being sold together. Amazing views of all of the action in Auke Bay Harbor and the rest of the Bay! Call Marty McKeown today for more information!

Asking price: $3,490,000.00

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LOTS OUT-OF-TOWN LOTS

PELICAN:

Beautiful views of the harbor from this .33 Acre Lot in Pelican Alaska! Located above the Cannery Just one block from City Hall and 2 blocks from the airplane float dock.

Great location for a Summer home, cabin rental or your own dream home in one of Southeast Alaska’s best kept secrets! Call Marty McKeown for more info. Asking price: $49,900.00

ANGOON

3.14 ACRE LOT!

Two story home in great secluded NHN MENDENHALL LP RD location within walking distance of Beautiful 3.14 Acre lot off the Back Loop Road, just past Lee the boat harbor! House built in 1996, Drive and below UAS Housing. Possible views of Auke Lake city water, septic sewer, monitor heat, and great potential for subdividing into smaller lots. Call gas range, two storage sheds, covered today for more information. MLS #13532 Asking $579,900 porch and deck. Nearly a half acre lot with plenty of boat/RV parking on site. MLS #13908. Asking Price $119,900

PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND:

4.13 Acres on beautiful Setter Lake, Prince of Wales Island. Build your dream home or a cabin getaway on this large waterfront lot located at the end of a quiet road. Call Marty McKeown for more info.

Asking price: $49,900.00

ANGOON

909 5TH STREET: Fantastic Douglas Building Lot on 5th St. Water views possible on this relatively flat 5000 sqr f lot. Call Marty McKeown for more details today! MLS# 12110. Asking price: $79,900 REMOTE

SHELTER ISLAND WATERFRONT

Over 2 acres...2 cabins!!! Waterfront on Shelter Island!!!

Directly across from NOAA Facility on Lena. Nice flat beach with decent moorage. Cabins are connected with a boardwalk and are in good shape. Tool shed, water tanks, heating fuel tanks, wired for generator power... power connected to both cabins...its all there! Both cabins need some TLC. Great place for that weekend retreat! MLS #13905. Asking $129,900

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

RAINWAY TOUCHLESS CARWASH

Juneau’s one and only “Rainway Touchless Carwash” located across from Costco! Great opportunity, property and business are included in sale. Two bay building, vending equipment, video security system, vacuums station etc. Large paved and landscaped corner lot. Financials available to serious prequalified Buyers. Call Marty McKeown today for more information. Asking price: $795,000.00

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Let RE/MAX and Lowpete Construction take the stress away with these easy steps:

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8165 KEEGAN AVE 8153 KEEGAN AVE 8145 KEEGAN AVE 8149 KEEGAN AVE

“To be built” Another beautiful Single Family Home built by Lowpete Construction! This large 3 bed, 2.5 bath home will be on the recently finished Keegan Ave, next to Easy St. High quality features include: 50 year roof, Laminate, vinyl, carpet, vaulted ceiling, open kitchen floor plan with huge living room, 2 car garage, home warranty and much more. Still time to pick colors and flooring options. Call today for more info! Picture is of similar previously built home. MLS #13920 Asking $414,900.00

“To be built” Another beautiful Single Family Home built by Lowpete Construction! This large 3 bed, 2.5 bath home will be on the recently finished Keegan Ave, next to Easy St. High quality features include: 50 year roof, Laminate, vinyl, carpet, vaulted ceiling, Duel Heat, Toyo, electric, open kitchen floor plan with huge living room, 2 car garage, home warranty and much more.

Still time to pick colors and flooring options. Call today for more info! Picture is of similar previously built home. MLS #13922 Asking $384,900.00

Your BRAND NEW Home “To be built” beautiful Single Family Home built

by Lowpete Construction!

This large 3 bed, 2 bath home will be on the recently finished Keegan Ave, next to Easy St. High quality features include: 50 year roof, Laminate, vinyl, carpet, vaulted ceiling, Dual Heat, Toyo, electric, open kitchen floor plan with huge living room, 2 car garage, home warranty and much more. Still time to pick colors and flooring options. Call today for more info! Picture is of similar previously built home. MLS #13923 Asking $384,900

New Construction “To be built” Unique Single Family Home built by Lowpete Construction! This large 4 bed, 2 bath home will be on the recently finished Keegan Ave, next to Easy St. High quality features include: 50 year roof, Laminate, vinyl, carpet, vaulted ceiling, Dual Heat, Toyo, electric, open kitchen floor plan with huge living room, 2 car garage, home warranty and much more.

Still time to pick colors and flooring options. Call today for more info! Picture is of similar previously built home.MLS #13924 Asking $409,900.00

• Meet with Lowpete Contractor to choose available lots, schedule the build, pick colors and you are on your way!

8157 KEEGAN AVE

“To be built” You pick the colors of this beautiful Single Family Home built

by Lowpete Construction! This large 4 bed, 2.5 bath home will be on the recently finished Keegan Ave, next to Easy St. High quality features include: Den, 50 year roof, Laminate, vinyl, carpet, vaulted ceiling, open kitchen floor plan with huge living room, 2 car garage, home warranty and much more.

Still time to pick colors and flooring options. Call today for more info! Photo is of similar previously built home .MLS #13921 Asking 429,900.00

NHN MAYA

Duplex on half an acre to be built by Lowpete Construction! This quality home makes a great investment, each side has an impressive 1626 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath plus a one car garage. Live in one half and have tenant cover large portion of your payment, or buy it as an investment only and have positive cash flow from the beginning! 5 star energy rated, 50 yr roof, vaulted ceilings, open kitchen, family room etc.

Call today for details on just how easy it is to build a new home with Lowpete Construction! $549,900 HOUSE/BOAT CONDO COMBO

NHN MAYA

House/Boat Condo all in one! This Brand New Floor Plan by Lowpete Construction is the perfect combination for keeping your boat, cars, toys and living space all under one roof!

This is a 1927 sqr ft Single family 3 bed 2 bath home on top of a 1604 sqr ft shop, large enough for a 28 ft boat, a truck and a car...with plenty of shop space to spare! Nice deck with views of Auke Lake on over a half an acre lot! 5 star energy rated, vaulted ceilings, open kitchen, covered porch etc. Call today for more details! MLS 13098 $499,900

GREAT NEW BUILDING PLANS AND NEW LOCATIONS! CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO BUILD YOUR BRAND NEW HOME WITH LOWPETE CONSTRUCTION!

Submitted By Amanda Pilley

Southeast Alaska Schedule of Events for January If you’re traveling through Southeast Alaska this month, we invite you to join us for the many events held throughout the region.

January 1st | Juneau 23rd Annual Polar Bear Dip www.jahc.org January 1st | Haines Polar Bear Swim www.haines.ak.us

January 7th | Sitka Russian Christmas & Starring www.sitka.org

January 1st | Wrangell 15th Annual Polar Bear Swim www.wrangell.com

January 16th – 18th | Haines Alcan 200 International Snow Machine Race www.haines.ak.us

January 1st | Petersburg Polar Dip www.petersburg.org

Have an event you’d like to see advertised? Contact Southeast Living Magazine at info@seakliving.com.

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Contact Southeast Living Magazine and tell us about it! Info@seakliving.com Amanda Pilley has lived in Southeast Alaska for most of her adult life and recently moved back to Juneau for the third time. She is a graduate of Albertson College of Idaho with a degree in Creative Writing. To reach Amanda, please feel free to email her at amanda_pilley@hotmail.com.

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Happy New Years!

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Honest, Professional Service . . . Building dreams one home at a time!

Using Technology to Plan Your Home Projects I’ve only recently started using Houzz for clients and I’ll have more feedback after a current project I’m working on is complete, but so far there are so many amazing and beautiful projects on there, that it seems to me like it’s going to be as good as Pinterest if not better. Houzz offers connections to builders and suppliers and tries to build a sense of community so I see it developing into something more for my clients in the future but I’m not letting go of Pinterest just yet.

Some people can make decisions when surrounded by a sea of tile and from little samples but let’s be honest, it is overwhelming for most of us. But seeing real photos of a kitchen that makes us feel comfortable and fits in our life from colors to finishes to functionality can help us determine our “sense of style,” which many of us forgot we had. In our hearts, we know what we like and as a builder I can walk in your home and see that there is a sense of cohesiveness. Some people like patterns a lot, some people prefer simple clean

lines and that’s where I’ll start with sending you ideas and inspiration for creating your new space. If I know that the home is new (to you), I can still see a sense of style from the items you’ve brought into the space. We should give ourselves more credit about our sense of style and taste and using Houzz and Pinterest makes all of that much easier.

I’m looking forward to attending the National Association of Home Builders Show in Las Vegas this month to share more tools and technology with you.

Greg Stopher has over 16 years of experience in the construction field and earned a degree in Construction Technologies from the University of Alaska – Southeast. His company, Stopher Construction, LLC, is a general contracting company specializing in remodeling, custom finishes, additions and new home construction projects. He can be reached at 907-321-2350.

Vickie Gartley Realtor®

CRS®, ABR®, SFR®

RE/MAX OF JUNEAU

3031 Clinton Drive, Juneau Alaska (907) 209-3123 • (907) 789-4794 vgartley@gci.net www.juneau-ak-homes.com

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3377 MEANDER WAY

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eautiful 5BR/3BA home located on the scenic Mendenhall River. Enjoy the spacious 2660sq ft of living space...

Livingroom w/ fireplace, large family room, Updated kitchen opening to deck overlooking the River, generous utility room with new washer and dryer. All newer windows, trim and interior doors. Fenced yard and dog run with doggie door from heated 2 car garage. MLS# 13977 $479,000

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A well designed Condo located on Douglas Island.

This unit features a spectacular Downtown Juneau view and Gastineau Channel and Mountain views which you can enjoy from the comfort of your home or from your own balcony. You will find this to be a great value with this quality of a view. This exceptional home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, open floor plan, radiant in floor heat, custom oak cabinets and more. MLS# 13382 $267,900 730 4TH STREET

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MLS# 13380 $334,900

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s usual, New Year gets us all thinking about how we want to do and be better…. AGAIN! At least the “again” part is true for me. I’ve always believed- or at least hoped- that when people know better, they do better. Self included.Yet I still struggle to really be that much better each year at those lofty goals that are important enough to keep reaching for year after new year, after new year. A friend recommended a book by author David McRaney, called You Are Now Less Dumb. I haven’t read it (yet) but his premise is that we cling to our beliefs and biases even when presented with overwhelming evidence against them. When I read the cliff notes on this book, I knew it applied to me. It applies in my work life and for sure in my personal life…. So be prepared, I’ll likely review this book next month! The idea of it fits with the idea of change and prompted me to again think about how have I been changing over the last year in the area of my life that is the absolutely most important - that of a parent. Not as well as I would hope, which is why I need to read the above book. It’s nearly impossible to hold onto a belief or bias and expect our actions to change.

mentally, emotionally.

The intention was that if I understood this phenomenon better, I could change the way I interact with my children in order to support optimal growth and development of their whole selves. It shouldn’t be so astounding. It should be common sense. Yet, the more I learn, the more amazed I am to see how all of the pieces weave together to determine thought and action, behavior and belief. Character is created and personality solidified. Each part (physical, mental, emotional) depends on the progress in one area to lay the foundation for growth in another. Author, Daniel Siegel, M.D. says “ A child’s brain is like a house that’s under

For example why not just start with one of the most controversial topics I come across: training an Infant to self soothe to sleep. This tactic goes by lots of names and modifications of the basic “cry it out” method, but it’s basically all the same. A baby is left alone to cry until they at some point learn that when you put them in bed they are to just be quiet - no one is going to come get them. Any parent will tell you, no matter how attached you are to your new bundle of pure miracle, at some point exhaustion rules and all you want is for that baby to just lay down and go to sleep.

Having a new baby and entering a new phase of parenting with our 5 year old was certainly a catalyst to focus my studies and reading this past year on improving my knowledge base about how children develop physically,

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construction.” Great! I’m guessing guess. As parents, if we make a most of you read this magazine mistake early on, chances are because you have a vested that unless it’s a truly substantial interest in the quality of the mistake, we get the chance to home you live in. So the idea of do better. In fact all day and approaching the way you raise every day we get the chance your children with the same to pay attention; to walk away forethought, study, design and from thoughts, and actions that expertise should be a are not fostering perfect paradigm. The healthy development problem is: it still doesn’t and the meaningful make it easy. Building a relationships that we brand new home from want with our children. the ground up is one of The foundational the most daunting tasks theme I’m seeing people take on (or so in the books and I’ve been told repeatedly articles I’ve been - I’ve yet to tackle that reading is this: respect project myself). Good By Dr. Summer Beattie, ND and empathy.

A friends have sworn they baby, a toddler, a don’t know how their marriage child, an adolescent, an adult survived construction of a new son or daughter - all are equally home - it’s as stressful as it is deserving of the same respect rewarding. So is raising a child. and empathy at every stage To continue the analogy, just like of their lives. Their degree of a home, the work is never really development does not determine completed.

Once the child is their worth any more than your’s “built”, they continue to need does you as you move through maintenance and remodeling adulthood. The problems we face projects begin! But in reaching or understanding our that’s also the child are likely rooted in a lack g o o d of being able to see the world news through their eyes and react to too I their thoughts and behaviors in a way that is respectful of their current development. We must be able to exercise respect and empathy if we hope to set realistic expectations and boundaries for them.

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ew year’s is a time eating a non-organic of renewal, making diet laden with healthier commitments pesticides and and we could all use herbicides. a little detox after the Ingredients have been holidays, and for that, I carefully selected love to use NYR Organic for maximum help.

Greens. After the holidays Chlorophyll is the is a great time to get ready blood of the plant for a healthy food, detox world and will help of fatty foods and heavy balance PH naturally, sugary foods. Produce, also used to fight especially organic dark inflammation and green leafy vegetables, restore your vitality including sea vegetables after the high sugar are always urged to and fatty foods of the increase consumption for holidays. health and wellness.

It is always best to use As far as a supplements Contributed by Amber King organic supplements go this really packs a with foods that are wallop of health and goodness into your consumed with complete meal, so adding routine. It has all the healing beneficial nuts or a little coconut meat or oil if needed detoxing properties of Spirulina, Parsley, will help your body metabolize the nutrients Chlorella, Barley and Wheatgrass blended with to the fullest. Spinach is a great source of the Antioxidant Green Tea and Acerola. It’s calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, amazing for healing the gut, brain and muscle potassium, vitamins A, C, E and folic acid; it building from the Green Tea, Spirulina, Sea has also been traditionally used after winter to Greens, Chlorella, Oat Grass and Spinach, replace lost nutrients. Antioxidants protect the it’s a wonderful addition to juices, (I love brain as we age as well as ensure blood vessel adding to my kombucha) baked goods or health. Parsley helps as a diuretic, as it flushes protein nuggets, smoothies and soups. This uric acid from the joints. is especially important if you know someone Spirulina is one of the oldest life forms on earth with a chronic medical condition, are pregnant (3.5 billion years, a single celled micro alga or nursing to please consult your doctor before found in fresh and saltwater. It is a nutrient use. I personally have found amazing results powerhouse containing up to 71% pure protein on my auto immune condition, and in healing and 18 essential amino acids. In Mexico City the body from it was traditionally the main source of protein for thousands of years and was first documented in 1524 when explorer Fray Torbo de Bonavente observed the Aztecs eating a blue-green substance called “tecuitlatl”. In Central Africa the Kanembu people near Lake Chad have been consuming spirulina since the beginning of human inhabitation of the area and was once their main source of protein. Thru photosynthesis spirulina converts sunlight into pure protein, fatty acids, carbohydrates and nearly every other essential nutrient in life. Its name comes from the Latin word “spiral” because of its shape. The source of NYR Organic Greens Spirulina is Southwest China from a certified organic farm, far away from large cities and is heavily tested for any contamination. Spirulina is grown in the alkaline based Cheng Hai Lake of Yongsheng County in Yunnan; in pollution free environment spirulina grows rapidly.

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full nutritional value without stabilizers or chemical additives.

Chlorella, another single celled fresh water micro alga. It is milled to break the tough cellulose wall to make it digestible. It has 3-5% more chlorophyll than any other plant, also has 60% protein and used to eliminate toxins, including alcohol and environmental toxins like Dioxin. It also protects immunity by aiding in the recovery of a depleted immune system and resistance to viral and bacterial infections.

Chlorella Growth Factor increase tissue repair including the nervous system and brain. It is the highest source of RND and DNA, and is complete with all amino acids in the spectrum of nutrition. By aiding in digestion, chlorella increases good beneficial gut flora and boosts enzyme digestion, constipation and bad breath.

Sea greens are certified Organic by the Soil Association and is harvested in the Hebridean Sea in Northern Atlantic it is a rich source of minerals and vitamins including iodine and selenium, essential for thyroid hormone production. Fucoxanthin boosts the metabolism and helps you burn fat (thermogenesis) as well as this Alginate attracts toxins and transforms them into simple salts to be eliminated. High potassium levels help maintains blood pressure as well, also promoting lymphatic drainage and reduce cellulite.

Oat grass, Barley Grass and Wheatgrass, are all synergistically blended to, sprouted cereal have traces of gluten but this product has less than 20ppm, which is classified gluten free. By adding important dietary fiber it will aid in digestion.

Green Tea, unfermented with tons of antioxidants, calms the mind with thenaline, slows the breakdown of joint cartilage and lowers cholesterol.

Recipes

Acerola, or West Indian Cherry is the natural form of Vitamin C and also Vitamin A to support immunity, antioxidant supporting your body to fight off free radicals and also aids in collagen synthesis to improve health of the skin, bones, teeth and eye health.

90 trace minerals, antioxidants protect us from chronic inflammatory disease and reduce sugar cravings by balancing the blood sugar to help stop snacking. So if I haven’t convinced you yet that this should be in your kitchen and that you should find a way to sneak a serving into your healthy new year! Please email me if you have any questions or would like more recipes for this awesome superfood!

From my table to yours, bottoms up!

Find me on Twitter @NYROrganicAmber Amber King can be emailed at accereek@gmail. com NYR Organic Greens Complex Mint Chip Smoothie • 2 cups spinach, organic • 2 cups frozen bananas, organic • 1⁄4 cup raw unsalted cashews, almonds or coconut meat, organic • 3 Tbsp. cacao nibs • 2 Tbsp. (packed) fresh mint leaves, minced • 1 tsp vanilla extract, organic • 2 cups rice milk, organic • 1⁄2 cup coconut water • sweetener, to taste (optional, agave, maple syrup, organic sugar, stevia) • 2 Servings NYR Organic Greens Complex 1. Blend all the ingredients together (I use a Vitamix) until smooth.

2. Taste, and sweeten as desired with organic Stevia, dash of honey or maple syrup.

“ A child’s brain is like a house that’s under construction.”

You do not have to be an expert in neurodevelopment or understand the details of how the brain stem with the cerebellum, the limbic system and the neocortex work to see why a basic understanding of their function and development fit into the argument against self-soothing sleep training. Here are the cliff notes: • Brain stem and cerebellum are responsible for auto-pilot survival and are the most developed at birth, continuing to develop most quickly over the next 12-18 months.

• Limbic system is responsible for emotions, habits, memories and decisions; it primarily develops over about a 3 year span.

• Neocortex is the most complex part of the brain and is responsible for consciousness, reason, imagination, language and much more. It is the last to really develop

and continues to do so well into early adulthood.

The limbic and neocortex parts of the brain obviously stand out as being necessary for emotional self regulation. Understanding that these are not developed, even into young toddler years, then it becomes reasonable to expect that babies and toddlers are not truly even capable of self-soothing.

Or are they? After all we all know parents who swear “cry it out” worked for them. Maybe you are a parent who used that method and it worked for you. The interesting thing about an underdeveloped brain is that the basic survival functions kick in and babies who can not rely on “fight or flight” instead“freeze”. Salivary tests for the stress hormone, cortisol, have been shown in at least one published study on infant self-soothing to be significantly elevated despite the

infant being quiet. This means baby is stressed not soothed. (See the PubMed article: Early Hum Dev. 2012 Apr;88(4):227-32. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2011.08.010.

Epub 2011 Sep 23.) A lay article that goes into much more detail while being and easy read is: “Self Settling-What Really Happens When You Teach a Baby to Self Soothe to Sleep” by Sarah Ockwell-Smith Understanding that my infant and toddler are not capable of consistent complex rational regulation of emotion means I have to adapt my expectations and techniques in order to meet them at a place they are actually developmentally capable of complying with.

Does that mean if you used sleep training and cry it out methods you are a terrible parent and should

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be ashamed and laden with guilt.

I’m not saying that at all… Please, don’t misunderstand me. I know most parents are doing their very, very best with their children. This was just one example of how when we know better, we can do better.

So if you are building a new home or taking on a remodel project, maybe ask a contractor or architect or even experienced DIYer - do they know a better way?

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Ethan is a current member of the Alaska Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABC) and Vice-President of the Juneau/Lynn Canal Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant and Retailer’s Association (CHARR). He has been very active in local sports since junior high and currently coaches his two daughters in softball and basketball.

Ethan has owned and operated several service-oriented businesses in Juneau during the past 20 years. In making the career switch to real estate, he brings a strong work-ethic, outstanding communication skills, attention

to detail, and superior customer service from his successful business background.

Ethan says, “I have always been interested in real estate.

This is a natural transfer of my business abilities.”

Since Ethan is a lifelong Juneauite, he maintains personal and professional relationships throughout the Juneau market. State and city government, the Juneau School District, small businesses, local banks, contractors, developers, military, mining, native corporations, and local sports organizations all know Ethan’s integrity and his drive to make things happen.

As a Realtor specializing in residential properties, Ethan understands that to earn and maintain each client’s business you must adapt to their needs.

Ethan can be contacted by email at ethanbjuneau@gmail.com or phone, 321-5725.

2014 Annual Realtor Dinner

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Offered by Darlene Donohue In the sought after Mendenhall Peninsula Rd. neighborhood.

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