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contents NOV ‘14
AROUND TOWN 10 Dish up hot meals with a side of hope
style insider 12 Diary of paris fashion week
in focus 14
Lovin’ from the oven at mama resch’s – a gluten-free bakery
style 18 tRENDS 23 Haute Hostess Gifts
in focus 24
Overland park store shows holiday spirit
home & garden 28 Cooking: from must-do to Love-to
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Taking the fear out of lice
HEALTH & BEAUTY 32 Here’s to your health: living with diabetes
finance 34 The great balancing act
parenting 36 The new multigenerational household
OUR WORLD 38 Wind power saves resources and money
mind & body 40 10 reasons you should knock boots tonight
good tastes 42
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7 things 47 happenings 48 where to go / what to do
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welcome from the editor
Doing Good, Giving Back We found the best place. So much so that we go
bottles from hotels we stay at to bring to the
back several times a year now, and this month
shelter because toiletries are so in demand.
my daughter is bringing her entire cheer team
And each time we go, my kids plow through
to serve. It’s the City Union Mission Family
their toys, books, and games to bring a few for
Shelter — a place where families can sleep and
the sitting area at the shelter.
eat while trying to get back on their feet. There are lots of ways to serve there, but our kids like
And Jeff and I are always so humbled to meet
to prepare and serve meals the best. We gather
parents just like us who love their kiddos more
a group of friends or neighbors and meet at
than anything. The only difference is they’ve
the shelter an hour or so before meal time.
hit a stroke of bad luck or haven’t been able to
We help the cook prepare the meal, put up the
build the skills they need. We’ve met some of
tables and chairs, set the tables, and prepare
the best parents at this shelter. They may not
the buffet line. Once the residents arrive, the
have a permanent place to live, but we have
kids become servers — taking drink orders
witnessed their love, laughter, patience, and
As the holidays approach, an alarm bell always
and delivering plates of food to each person.
the general sense that “home’’ is wherever the
rings in my head — what should my family be
When the residents have had their fill, the kids
family is together.
doing to give back during this season of glut-
clear plates and serve dessert. They are able
tony and excess?
to interact with kids their age who are just like them, except going through a transition
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I know, in theory, we should be doing this all
in their lives. But it doesn’t stop them from
year long. And sometimes we are really good
playing together, sharing a dessert, or talking
about it. Other times, it falls down the list
hardcore Minecraft strategy or whether or not
as we muck our way through endless soccer
Taylor Swift lip syncs on TV (totally). It’s such
games, tumbling lessons, general toddler may-
a powerful, hands-on lesson that we are all just
hem, and, you know, life.
people — more the same than different.
A few years ago, I went searching for some-
The City Union Mission does ask you to un-
thing our whole family could do, including our
derwrite the meal you serve — usually about
children — ages 5, and 7 at the time — that
$150 to $200 — or you can bring your own
would be meaningful. While we love doing
food. (The residents love it when you do that!)
adopt-a-family, wish trees, collecting food
We typically serve around 75 people, and we’ve
for Harvesters, etc., I wanted something that
always found them to be kind and grateful.
would bring my kids face to face with the
We’ve gotten a tour of the family shelter before
people we were helping. But I also needed it to
and it was incredibly eye-opening for all of
be a safe place to bring small children to and
us. My kids, who used to complain that they
a place where they could actually do the work
shared a bathroom, never mentioned it again.
required — not just watch Jeff and I do it.
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I think the City Union Mission Family Shelter has given us way more than we’ve given them. If you’re interested in volunteering at the City Union Mission, learn more about it and sign up at cityunionmission.org. And to find several other places to serve around the metro, check out our Around Town section on page 10. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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AROUND TOWN There is no doubt that spending a few hours of your day giving back to the community is a great feeling. But, perhaps surprisingly, many of these community kitchens don’t need you on Thanksgiving. They already have boosted their staff and rely on dedicated groups that help year after year. Instead, the kitchens desperately need volunteers every single day. These organizations need help spreading out that spirit of service — offering hot meals to the homeless and the working poor — year-round. Food insecurity is a huge problem in the U.S., and is on the rise in the metro area. One in seven Kansas City metro residents don’t have enough to eat, according to the Greater Kansas City Food Policy Coalition (FPC). One in seven Kansas City metro residents don’t have enough to eat, according to the Greater Kansas City Food Policy Coalition (FPC). And it’s not just adults who are going hungry. Although Missouri has the fifth-highest rate of child food insecurity in the U.S., 20 percent of Kansas children under the age of five live in food-insecure households. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can get involved and give back to your community. Here are just three of many organizations in the Kansas City metro — from dishing up meals in a kitchen to delivering food to the housebound.
Kansas City Community Kitchen 750 Paseo, Kansas City, MO 816.472.0744 The Community Kitchen has been serving lunch to hundreds of people every day for more than 25 years. The meals are courtesy of the Episcopal Hunger Relief Network, a volunteer base made up of area Episcopal and other congregations, civic groups, and SIMPLYkc editor Lindsay Weiss’ friends and family serve at the City Union Mission Family Shelter.
businesses. Anyone can volunteer, including kids, as long as they are supervised by an adult, says Rich Conn, kitchen manager. The Community Kitchen serves food from noon to 2 p.m., but shifts
Dish Up Hot Meals With a Side of Hope
can last as long as your schedule allows. And there are plenty of jobs from which to choose. “Our volunteers have served on foodprep teams, as welcoming crew members, as servers and bussers,” he says. “We always need people to volunteer at the Community Kitchen in a variety of positions.” No training is necessary. Visit episcopalcommunity.org/pages/kcck.html to find out more about
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volunteering.
Photo courtesy of Lindsay Weiss
Thanksgiving holds the record for most turkeys consumed, busiest
teering. This autumn holiday tends to be the one that puts people
Family Center: 1310 Wabash, Kansas City, MO Men’s Center: 1108 E. 10th St., Kansas City, MO 816.566.5085
in a giving mood — so much so that community shelters offering
The City Union Mission provides short-term housing to area
Thanksgiving meals typically are overflowing with volunteers.
homeless along with job training, financial assistance, school
travel day of the year, and most reruns of A Christmas Story in a day. But another, lesser known fact about Thanksgiving involves volun-
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supplies, and more. In addition, City Union Mission provides three
community-based senior-nutrition programs in all 50 states. All
daily meals to its clients all year. City Union Mission does not
told, there are more than 5,000 programs across the nation. Some
receive government funding. Instead, the Mission relies on local
programs serve meals at a certain locale, such as a senior center,
support and an active volunteer base.
while some programs deliver meals directly to the homes of seniors
There are two ways to provide meals to the needy at City Union Mission. Groups can pay for and serve a meal through the Share-
experiencing mobility issues and the disabled. But many programs provide both services.
A-Meal program. The organization welcomes volunteer groups (up
Several nonprofit organizations operate the Meals on Wheels
to 18 for the Family Center; up to 25 at the Men’s Center) for each
program across the metro, serving specific neighborhoods. For
meal to prepare food, fill plates, and serve meals to guests. Shifts
example, the Area Agency on Aging Johnson County Human
typically last about two hours. City Union Mission asks that your
Services (JCHS) delivers hot, nutritious meals to all elderly indi-
group underwrite the meal, which typically costs about $200 to
viduals living in Johnson County between 10:45 a.m. and noon
serve 100 people at the Family Center, and $300 for 150 meals at
Monday through Friday. To help the JCHS, call Brandy Hodge at
the Men’s Center. Another option is to participate in the Bring and
913.715.8866. Another organization providing meals is The Shep-
Serve program, in which you prepare, bring, and serve a meal of
herd’s Center Central, which serves individuals living in the Mid-
your choosing. For information about volunteering, visit cityunion-
town, Waldo, Brookside and Plaza areas of Kansas City. Volunteer
mission.org/volunteer.
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Owner Angel Resch, fourth from the left, and the staff at Mama Resch’s Bakery.
Lovin’ From the Oven at Mama Resch’s – A Gluten-Free Bakery By Deborah Eakin Osborne Photos / Carmen Carver
What started as a not-so-simple quest to provide a first-grader with birthday treats that he could safely eat — and that his classmates would actually want to eat — has turned into a story of passion and reinvention for Angela Resch, owner of Mama Resch’s – A Gluten-Free Bakery. Five years ago, Resch’s oldest son, who was in first grade at the time, started having health issues related to numerous foods with a variety of symptoms. After much research and persistence, doctors determined Resch’s son has an extreme intolerance to gluten, the protein found in wheat, as well as about 75 other foods. Because of her son’s other intolerances and allergies, Resch cannot buy commercial gluten-free baked goods or convenience foods.
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Out of desperation, Resch, who by this time had left the corporate world to stay home and care for her three children, started doing extensive research in an effort to find ingredients her son could tolerate. She wanted him to be able to enjoy the same foods other kids were eating so she began developing her own f lour blends and recipes, learning by trial and error, and was pleased with her results. “As it turned out, my blends were really good, unlike many of the store-bought brands, and healthier,” Resch says. After seeing success with cupcakes and cookies, she began asking her kids and their friends what they missed most. “They were my focus group,” she says, proudly. During this journey, Resch says she discovered an entire community that was struggling with the same issues. As she shared her tasty creations with family and friends, she started getting requests to bake for others. Soon, she was getting so many orders that she could not continue to work out of her home. This led to the birth of Mama Resch’s – A Gluten-Free Bakery. Mama Resch’s, which opened for business last December, specializes in hand-crafted small-batch breads and gourmet sweets baked from scratch daily. The breads, buns, pizza
Mama Resch’s is a gluten-free and allergen-friendly bakery. We specialize in hand-crafted small batch breads and gourmet sweets and treats.
crust, cookies, cupcakes, baked donuts, cakes, snacks and specialty items are made from all-natural ingredients that do not include gluten, wheat, corn, soy, casein, dairy, preservatives, peanuts, tree nuts, artificial colors, and artificial f lavors. Although not all items are baked in-store every day, the menu is always available through pre-order for pick-up 48 hours later with the exception of cakes, which have a four- to five-day lead time, Resch says. Vegan options are also available. One of the most unique attributes of the bakery is that “it’s not only a gluten-free facility,” she explains. “Mama Resch’s is a dedicated gluten-, dairy-, soy-, corn-, and nut-free facility, it is allergen-friendly. It’s really about being inclusive of the allergen community.”
After seeing success with cupcakes and cookies, she began asking her kids and their friends what they missed most.
Mama Resch’s Bakery is a dedicated gluten, dairy, soy, corn & nut free facility! We bake from scratch daily!
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Resch has made it her mission to serve the gluten-free and allergen community by providing the best-tasting, most high-quality products. “Being able to create the convenience I didn’t have is also important to me,” she says. She also aims to educate and bring awareness to the greater community. Resch is passionate about making sure no child or adult ever feels left out by not having the same foods as everyone else. She aspires to work with schools, daycares, hospitals, and corporations to introduce gluten-free and allergen-friendly foods to their menus.
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Mama Resch’s is located in Overland Park at 12635 Metcalf Ave. near the corner of 127th and Metcalf. The bakery is open 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tuesday–Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, and is closed Sundays and Mondays. Call 913.213.5355 to order baked goods or view complete menu selections and place an online order at mamareschs.com. Makes sure to look for Mama Resch’s on Facebook.
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Overland park store shows holiday spirit By Mary Edwards Photos / Carmen Carver
The holiday season tends to bring out the best in people, and that’s no exception for The French Maker Vintage Boutique’s owner Kathy Allen. This year marks the second annual Harvester’s Food Drive that Allen will be hosting out of her Overland Park store, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to share her sense of giving with the community and her customers. “Running the food drive means that I can do my little part, with the help of others, to feed people in our community who don’t have enough to eat,” Allen says. “It makes me feel like I have helped, which is always a good feeling.”
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The food drive, to take place from Dec. 12 to 13, will allow customers to bring in at least three items for the Kansas City community food network, Harvesters, to receive 20 percent off any one regular-priced item in the store. Acceptable items to bring in for the drive include: canned vegetables, fruit and meat, boxed meals, peanut butter, canned soup, and cereal, as well as various household items like soap, deodorant, and toilet paper. Last year’s drive was a thriving success, with customers bringing in more than the three items. Allen is hoping this year’s drive will bring in even more donators and customers. “Participation in the food drive says our customers are aware of the problem of hunger in our community, and they are willing to be generous and help out,” Allen says. “I’m looking forward to doing this on an annual basis.” Allen’s holiday season doesn’t end with the food drive, however. She also will be stocking her shelves with an assortment of new and vintage Thanksgiving and Christmas items. Last year, some of her favorite Christmas items included a plethora of 1950s figurines, she says. Late winter is one of Allen’s favorite times of the year.
“I love the holiday season because there’s excitement in the air and energy all about,” she explains. “People are busy getting ready for the season, but seem to be happy about that kind of busy. The decorations are always lovely to look at as well.” Since the store’s inception in 2012, Allen has used her keen sense of style to pick out new and vintage items that either have a French f lair, or are authentic pieces from France. Allen often plans trips to France to explore and purchase these items, and will be traveling to France in January. “I don’t go to France with something particular in mind,” Allen says. “I simply go, and if I find something I like, I will buy it.”
The French Maker Vintage Boutique is located at 7393 W. 97th St. Make sure to stop by for an open house from Nov. 14 to 15 and again Dec. 12 to 13. For more information on the events or the store, call 913.648.2788. Look for French Maker on Facebook.
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Cooking: From Must-Do to Love-To By Andrea Darr
What to make for dinner has plagued many time-crunched individuals in this busy, modern era, but preparing a meal for yourself, family, and friends shouldn’t have to be looked upon as simply another task. It can be an enjoyable, communal event in which everyone works together to bring nourishment to the body and soul. Cooking a meal with others is a great way to not only cut down on your own work, but converse and learn from others. Cooking clubs provide an opportunity to educate yourself and make new friends. Several cooking clubs have already been organized. Which one you join — or start — depends on what interests you. Do you want to save money? Learn new cuisines or techniques? Or delve into a specialty? Amy Bates, organizer of the Overland Park Gluten-Free and Paleo Lifestyle, was waiting for something like it to start up when she realized she would have to be the one to put out the invitation. “We had quite a few people join the group right away, as they were like me, waiting for a group to start,” she says. Now with 129 members, she alternates teaching a Paleo 101 class for beginners and organizing a potluck meeting using
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a public Google document for members to post what they are bringing and link to the recipe. The group typically meets at Optimal Health Center in Overland Park, where Bates is a chiropractor and internal health specialist, but it also has participated in a demo at a paleo catering company, picnicked in the park, and barbecued at Bates’ house. “I am hoping to plan a ‘shop and chop’ day, when we get together and prep Crockpot meals,” she adds. You typically can find cooking clubs through your work, school, and church circles. Another resource through which to meet new people is MeetUp, where Bates and numerous other groups advertise themselves. If your cooking goal is to simply get a meal on the table during a busy week, your dinnertime solution might be found at
a meal-prep store such as Dream Dinners (dreamdinners.com), located at 119th and Metcalf in Overland Park, where recipe ingredients are chopped and ready for you to assemble and cook at home or freeze. Jana and Dan Day opened the national franchise nine years ago to help people of all ages, from moms to empty-nesters, prepare healthful meals to serve at home. “We’re not here just to help you solve what’s for dinner tonight, but what’s for dinner next week?” Jana says. Most people make 6 to 12 meals at a time in about 45 to 75 minutes. You can sign up with a group of girlfriends and take your time or whip up everything yourself and get on home.
woman last November who brought several beers to drink while she put together Thanksgiving sides to feed 30 dinner guests. Jana says she’s got comfort food and holiday recipes ready for this season, too: mashed potatoes, meatloaf, and green bean casserole, to name a few.
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If you’ve got the nightly routine down but want to take your cooking to another level, The Culinary Center of Kansas City (kcculinary.com) offers more than 600 classes for all ages and interests — even for kids. Most classes have a hands-on component so you can practice under a chef ’s watchful eye rather than your mother-in-law’s. Improve your knife skills, learn how to make basic sauces, or bake bread. You can elect to take a private cooking class in your own home or take your whole office to the Center for a teambuilding experience.
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That homemade quality helps those in charge of dinner feel as though they’re doing something bigger for their loved ones other than just feeding them. “It’s revolutionized my family,” she says. “We linger around the table now, talking about our days and making precious memories.”
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Taking the Fear Out of Lice By Julie Burton Photos / Carmen Carver
Head lice. Did you scratch your head? The mere thought of the harmless parasite tends to send most people into panic mode. Cherie Parker and Susan Truluck of Olathe-based Heartland Healthy Heads don’t want you scratching your head at the thought of head lice. Their mission is to decrease the stigma of head lice to the public through education. The education they provide is priceless. They want to help everyone get past head lice safely. “We don’t want to instill panic in people,” Truluck says. “We joke around that our 24-hour hotline is there to talk the parents off the ledge at 4 in the morning.” Lice have been lining parents along the ledge for a long time — since before the black plague. And they are not going away anytime soon. There is a growing concern that the bugs are becoming genetically resistant to the chemicals in products sold over the counter and prescriptions.
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What are these blood-sucking parasites? Parker and Truluck want to make sure you know the facts of head lice. Lice are not a health hazard or a sign of poor hygiene. They do not spread disease. They only feed on the human scalp. Lice cannot jump or f ly. They typically are spread by hair-to-hair contact — a hug or children playing closely together. Clothing or a couch can spread lice, too, but it’s rare. Lice cannot live off the human head for more than 24 hours. That is something to keep in mind when you clean your home. Even though the bugs are not harmful to your health, you still need to get rid of them. Some of the worst cases Parker and Truluck have seen are from middle-school girls, who are at an age when they start doing their own hair. Because moms are not brushing and styling their daughters’ hair anymore, lice tends to go unnoticed. By the time the girl notices the itching, she has had lice for two weeks or longer. “It’s our mission to decrease the stigma,” Parker says. “Check often and treat early. Be aware of your child’s head whenever they change social circles.” It is best to check for lice once a week, as this can keep heavy infestations from happening. The only 100-percent effective way to remove lice is to shave the head, but it shouldn’t have to be this drastic. Heartland Healthy Heads is Kansas City’s exclusive providers for AirAllé (pronounced air-a-lay), a clinically tested, FDA-cleared medical device that is 99.2-percent effective in dehydrating nits. The device is similar in
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hatch thanks to the treatment. With each service, clients also receive a three-day guarantee and rechecks to ensure the lice’s demise. The team is adamant about participating in continuing education. In fact, Parker and Truluck recently came back from the International Conference of Phthiraptera (a fancy word for lice) in Utah, where they had access to resources from all around the world. So when you walk in the door for a head check or treatment from the professionals, you know for certain you will be sent back home panic-free, and nowhere near the ledge. “We are willing to help everybody,” Parker explains. “We hope to bring a new standard to lice removal by providing treatment options that are safe, effective, and tailored to each family’s needs. Our focus is on helping families, even if they wish to treat themselves.” Are you still scratching your head? You shouldn’t be.
Parker and Truluck also are nationally certified in the Shepherd Method, a strand-by-strand lice-removal technique, and are licensed to use the dry, heated air device to force the lice and nits to dry out and die. The combination of these treatment options ensures the most effective one-and-done treatment available. Once the 30-minute AirAllé treatment is complete, clients receive a post-treatment combout. Heartland Healthy Heads guarantees getting rid of lice. Even if an egg is missed in the comb-out, the egg is dehydrated and will never
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Here’s to Your Health: Living With Diabetes By Deborah Eakin Osborne
With diabetes being the leading cause of blindness and kidney failure as well as a critical risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and foot or leg amputations, knowing how to manage and or prevent this disease goes a long way toward increasing the odds of a healthier life for ourselves and our children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 10 percent of the American population over the age of 20 has some form of diabetes. The two most common forms are type 1, previously called juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes, and type 2, previously called adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent diabetes.
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Between 5 percent and 10 percent of people with diabetes have type 1, in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Without insulin, cells cannot absorb sugar (glucose), which is needed to produce energy. For this reason, type 1 diabetics will always need to take insulin, either through injections or through an insulin pump. The remaining 90 percent to 95 percent of those with diabetes have type 2, in which the pancreas is either unable to use insulin correctly (insulin insufficiency) or does not produce enough insulin to maintain a normal blood glucose level (insulin deficiency). Type 2 diabetes most commonly appears during adulthood, although the CDC reports an increasing number of
children and adolescents have been diagnosed over the past 20 years. Many people with type 2 diabetes are able to control their blood glucose levels with healthy eating, staying active, and losing excess weight. For others, a healthy diet and exercise may not be enough. In such cases, oral or injectable medications may be needed to lower blood sugar level to a satisfactory range. Many people with diabetes also need to take medications to control their blood pressure and their cholesterol. Reducing tobacco use is another crucial component of diabetes management.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) suggests that eating well with diabetes means simply applying the basic principles of healthful eating for all Americans. Need ideas on how to get started? Try some of these: • Divide and conquer. Fill half your plate with vegetables, a quarter with starch or grain, and the remaining quarter with a lean protein source. Include a serving of fruit and low-fat milk or yogurt with most of your meals, and choose whole grains instead of refined varieties. • Less is more. Practice portion control. A smaller plate can make smaller servings look bigger. • Get the skinny on fats. Research shows that eating more monounsaturated and polyunsaturated sources is more important than eating less total fat. Limit unhealthful saturated fats (including trans fats), which is known to increase insulin resistance. • Find a new, guilt-free sweet spot. Swap the added sugars found in regular sodas, fruit drinks, sports beverages,
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pastries, and other sweet treats for a small square of dark chocolate daily. • Eat in instead of dining out. Eating healthful meals at home more often than dining in restaurants increases your chances for success. When you do venture out, choose your main dish from sides, soups, salads, or small appetizers. Another alternative is to split and share a full-size entrée, or take half home to enjoy another day. Making the effort Finding motivation and then making time for regular exercise can be tough. But the payoff is definitely worth it since exercise is one of the most powerful antidotes for insulin resistance. In fact, regular exercise coupled with healthful eating can quickly improve insulin sensitivity. This change produces additional health benefits such as lower blood-glucose levels, lower blood pressure, and satisfactory lipid levels. Keep things interesting by trying a variety of activities. And don’t feel as though you need an elaborate plan for your efforts to be effective; just 30 minutes of walking most
days is not only recommended, but one of the easiest activities to incorporate into your daily routine. When a healthy diet and exercise are not enough to lower your blood sugar to satisfactory levels, you may need an oral or injectable medication. Thanks to the advances in medicine, medications specifically for type 2 diabetes target insulin resistance or post-meal high blood glucose. Both the ADA and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists suggest that these medications are usually more appropriate for patients at the time of diagnosis rather than dietary modifications alone to bring glucose levels under control. Most importantly, the associations recommend that you partner with your health care provider to determine your best course of action in managing your type 2 diabetes, whether through diet and exercise alone, or with appropriate medications and blood glucose testing.
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THE GREAT BALANCING ACT
By Bridget Mason Hess
There is no “right answer” for how to do it all. Most of us achieve a balance and accomplish what we need to through trial and error and constant re-prioritizing. Because I get my best ideas from sharing notes with other people, I wanted to know some of my friends’ secrets of success. And now I’m sharing with you! I chatted with several savvy, successful working moms — these ladies have challenging careers, active kids, and super-hectic lives — and they do it in style. Note to readers: I believe that working inside the home as a mom and running a household is challenging and important, but for this article I was specifically interested in how women strike a balance between a career outside the home along with being a mom. (Let’s all support each other, ladies!) So, here is some insider
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advice from real metro-area moms for how they create balance and make it all work:
Accept help Almost everyone I spoke with mentioned that accepting help from others is a must, whether that be carpools with friends to get kids where they need to be or relying on help from family if you’re lucky enough to have in-town relatives.
Housekeeping help Some of the moms I talked with mentioned that, if you can afford it, hiring a cleaning service can be helpful. “One of the best things we did is hire a cleaning lady,” says Kristen Worden, a pharmaceutical research project data manager. “So much of our weekend was spent cleaning and not hanging out with family. I know that is not always an option for all, but we made it work.”
Childcare There are many childcare options available. Consider what makes the most sense for your family’s schedule and your children’s ages. “Hiring a nanny versus doing after-school care has been a lifesaver,” says Cheryl Skram, a marketing executive. “It’s only a few extra dollars a day but has cut down on my stress tremendously, eliminating
the time it takes to race out of work and pick kids up from two different schools. It also allows the kids to get home, unwind, do homework, and relax.”
Planning ahead Chalita Middleton, an assistant principal, has a great system for prepping each week’s meals — she makes grocery shopping and cooking her Sunday-afternoon ritual, cooking the main course for three weeknight dinners ahead of time to make for easy prep on busy nights. She also is a stickler for consistent routines and having everything in its place, including in the pantry where her sons know where to find their lunch-making supplies each morning. Other friends stress that having laundry done, the house picked up, carpools organized, and clothes laid out on Sundays make the week go much more smoothly.
Calendars Kate McKinney, an attorney, says a shared
Google calendar with her husband is important for staying on the same page. Middleton opts for white boards hanging on the wall for current and upcoming months. Either way, finding a good calendar system for your family will help keep everyone in the loop as to what is going on each day.
out of picking up the house and is mindful of carving out time for fun together so as not to let task lists take over their weekends. For example, they may decide to work on a house or yard project for a set period of time, but when the timer goes off, they turn their focus to doing something they all enjoy.
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Jenni Behymer, a marketing executive who recently returned to the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom for several years, stresses the necessity of talking through the daily schedule with her husband. She believes this ritual has made them better communicators with each other and has strengthened her husband’s relationship with their kids as he has become “Mr. Mom” when she travels or works late.
Everyone I talked with mentioned they make a point of setting work aside and focusing on their kids as often as they can in the evenings, even if that means finishing a project after bedtime. My friends also stress that it’s healthy for their kids to understand they have commitments outside of their family life.
Family time and relaxing time Skram’s family makes a “beat the clock” game
“My kids are involved in a lot and I get to be around for much of it, but they also know there are times I can’t because I am committed to other responsibilities,” says Mandie Aadland, an event planner. “I want them to see there is some juggling in that, but also understand they are the priority.”
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The New Multigenerational Household By Andrea Darr
Sandwiches. We moms make them for our children and some of us also find ourselves in one, stuck like peanut butter, hugged on one side by our young children and the other by our aging parents. The term “sandwich generation” is real enough that, in 2006, Merriam Webster officially added it to the dictionary. Carol Abaya, a leading expert and publisher, of The Sandwich Generation magazine, also coined a “club sandwich,” for those in their 50s or 60s sandwiched between aging parents, adult children, and grandchildren; or those in their 30s and 40s with young children, aging parents, and grandparents. Anyone else involved in elder
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care would fall under “open-faced,” according to Abaya. The sticky part arises when the healthy and able family members who are already working outside the home, overseeing homework, and chauffeuring kids around are then leaned on for help remembering to take medications, fixing meals, or driving someone to a doctor’s appointment. To those already strained for time, such a situation quickly can become overwhelming. With many people living into their 80s and older, the chances are high that most of us will become “a parent to our parents,”
Abaya says. A quarter of Americans are already experiencing this. And the dependency will become greater and more complicated as medical, legal, and financial issues arise. Of course, emotional issues are a category unto themselves for both the caregiver as well as the recipient, who may rightfully feel frustrated with what life has dealt them. While there is no simple solution to reducing everyone’s stress, there are options. First is extending an invitation for your parents to move in with you. The average assisted-living home is now $42,600 a year. If you or your parents do not have the money to cover that kind of expense, it may be time to become a multigenerational household. The number of Americans living this way is rising, while other cultures have had it embedded into their ways of life for centuries. The benefits include having extra eyes on your kids, reducing living and childcare costs, and fostering closeness among family members. Many new homes in the area consider this type of living arrangement, with dual first-floor master suites or separate mother-in-law quarters. Of course, a bedroom in an existing home would suffice, along with rules and boundaries for privacy and peace. Having proximity can help a caregiver immensely on evenings and weekends, but what about when you need to go to work? Consider taking mom or dad to adult day care. There are many facilities around town that provide meals, activities, and companionship during the day so you can do what you need to. The Human Services department at jocogov.org generates a lengthy list of area providers. When things get tough and you need extra advice, try contacting The Caregiver Institute at Shepherd’s Center Central, a free, coordinated response program. The caregiver support line (816.444.1122) offers referrals to resources, care planning, practical advice, and guidance on stress relief and balancing responsibilities. Education and group support also can help you navigate the process. The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Department of Aging Services makes this available through Equipping the Caregiver, a regularly scheduled educational session in conjunction with Shepherd Centers of America (mentioned above); and Breakfast Club, a group of caregivers caring for victims of Alzheimer’s Disease, in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association (816.361.6604). By exploring the best ways to take care of not only your extended family, but you, the caregiver to all, you can all live as one big, happy family.
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Wind Power Saves Resources and Money By Mary Edwards
The answer to our world’s energy crisis could be something we feel every day, yet never see. It moves our trees, and provides us with a nice cool-down on a hot summer day.
Kansas is ranked as the second best wind resource across the nation, according to the AWEA, the wind power is capable of meeting more than 90 times the state’s current electricity needs.
Wind has become a renewable resource that so many different energy companies are putting research and time into developing — especially Kansas. According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Kansas has the second highest wind potential in the U.S.
This wind power is spreading over the state line and into Missouri. Kansas City Power & Light is making leaps towards harnessing this wind power by purchasing 400 megawatts of power from two new wind-turbine projects. One of these projects will be built in Holt County, Mo., and the other in Coffey County, Kan.
Kansas has 1,729 wind turbines that are putting out astounding amounts of energy. Because
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10 Reasons You Should Knock Boots Tonight By Chelsea Brimer
Physical and mental well-being is not usually what’s on your mind when you decide to have sex, but perhaps it should be. The perks of steaming up the sheets extend well beyond the bedroom: “Having sex regularly can do more than make you feel closer to your partner — it can actually make you physically healthier,” says Hilda Hutcherson, MD, a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University and author of Pleasure: A Woman’s Guide to Getting the Sex You Want, Need, and Deserve. According to Women’s Health Magazine and WebMD, here are 10 surprising perks women could reap from a regular roll in the hay.
1. Less stress. Sex can boost your self-esteem, happiness, en-
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dorphins, and oxytocin, the body’s natural “feel-good hormones,” which activate pleasure centers in the brain and create feelings of intimacy and relaxation. This can help stave off anxiety and depression, even if you don’t have an orgasm. (Though you’ll get the most buck for your bang if you do!)
2. Better sleep. The same endorphins that help you de-stress also can prepare you for bed. “After orgasm, the hormone prolactin is released, which is responsible for the feelings of relaxation and sleepiness” after sex, says Sheenie Ambardar, MD, a psychiatrist in West Hollywood, Calif. But beware: Highly active sex can have the opposite effect, leaving you feeling more energized than sleepy. 3. Minimized pain. The Headache Clinic at Southern Illinois University recently found that half of female migraine sufferers reported headache relief after climaxing. “The endorphins that are released during an orgasm closely resemble morphine, and they effectively relieve pain,” says Cindy M. Meston, PhD, director of
the Sexual Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin. Additionally, Barry R. Komisaruk, PhD, a professor at Rutgers, says that while “orgasm can block pain” by releasing a hormone that helps raise your pain threshold, stimulation without orgasm and masturbation can accomplish pain relief, too. “Vaginal stimulation can block chronic back and leg pain, and many women have told us that genital self-stimulation can reduce menstrual cramps and arthritic pain.”
4. Fewer colds. Researchers at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania found that college students who had sex once or twice a week had higher levels of an antibody called immunoblobulin A (IgA), compared to students who had sex less often. Conclusion: Sexually active people take fewer sick days.
5. Boosted libido. “Having sex will make sex better and will improve your libido,” says Lauren Streicher, MD, assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. For women, having sex increases vaginal lubrication, elasticity, and blood flow, she says, all of which makes it feel better and help you crave more of it.
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6. Improved bladder control for women. Good sex is like an aerobic workout for your pelvic floor. When you orgasm, pelvic floor muscles contract, which strengthens them. A strong pelvic floor is important for avoiding incontinence as you age.
7. A shorter, lighter period. Orgasms cause the uterus to contract, and increasing the number of uterine contractions during your menstrual period can help expel blood and tissue more quickly, helping to end your period faster. Additionally, researchers at Yale University School of Medicine found that having sex while menstruating also helps decrease the risk for endometriosis. 8. Lower blood pressure. Joseph J. Pinzone, MD, CEO, and medical director of Santa Monica, Calif.-based Amai Wellness, says there is a good amount of research that suggests a link between sex and lower blood pressure. “One landmark study,” he says, “found that sexual intercourse specifically (not masturbation) lowered systolic blood pressure,” which is the first number on your bloodpressure test.
9. A youthful glow. Regular sex promotes the release of testosterone and estrogen, in addition to other hormones, which can keep the body looking young and promote desirable attributes like soft skin and shiny hair. The Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Scotland conducted an interesting study with this idea in mind: They had a panel of judges view participants through a one-way mirror and guess their ages. The participants who had sex frequently — four times a week, on average — were uniformly perceived to be seven to 12 years younger than their actual ages.
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10. A more toned body. Cardiologists consider sexual activity comparable to a modest treadmill workout. It won’t replace your daily routine, but it burns about five calories per minute, which is four more calories per minute than you burn watching TV. Not only will you be giving your heart some cardio, but you’ll also be sculpting muscle. “Your abs and the muscles in your back, butt, and thighs get a good workout as you thrust during sex,” Hutcherson says.
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Make this a day ahead (minus the whipped cream) and refrigerate overnight. Add fresh whipped cream on top just before serving. Don’t be tempted to add more sugar to the whipped cream. The caramel is very sweet, so the cream should be not as sweet.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar. Add the melted butter and stir until the crumbs are moistened. Press the crumbs evenly into a 9-inch glass or metal pie plate. Bake for about 10 minutes, just until lightly browned. Let the crust cool. Increase the oven temperature to 425°.
Makes 1 pie
Ingredients 1-1/4 c ups graham cracker crumbs (about 5 ounces) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 (14- o unce) cans of sweetened condensed milk Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon 2 cups of heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons of confectioners’ sugar
Pour the condensed milk into a 9-by-13inch glass baking dish and sprinkle with a 1/2 teaspoon of flaky sea salt. Cover the dish with foil (don’t forget this or it will be ruined) and place the dish in a larger roasting pan. Add enough hot water to the roasting pan to reach one-third of the way up the side of the baking dish. Bake, lifting the foil to stir 2 or 3 times, until the condensed milk is golden and thickened, about 2 hours; add more water to the
roasting pan as necessary. (Don’t forget to check the water level several times because it will decrease. I usually have to add 1 or 2 times.) The consistency of the caramel should be thick and creamy. Don’t worry if it is lumpy; it will smooth out as it chills. Scrape the caramel filling into the pie crust, smoothing the top. Spray a sheet of plastic wrap with vegetable oil spray and cover the pie. Refrigerate until the filling is chilled and set, at least 4 hours. In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the cream with the confectioners’ sugar until firm. Remove the plastic. Mound the whipped cream on top of the pie and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Cut into wedges and serve.
Adapted from Food and Wine.
About the author: Lindsay Weiss cooks from her home on the range in the outskirts of Kansas City. She’s won more than $100,000 in recipe contests, but still struggles to please her picky taste-testers Kate, Carter, and baby Cash. You can find her kid-tested, hubby-approved recipes at sugarmamacooks.com.
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new ideas of what her future agency would look like. Through his vast knowledge of design and architecture, Mr. Lau was able to take Hoffman’s vision and turn it into a stunning reality. “Our new space inspires all of us to be our best and give back to our community,” Hoffman says. The architecture and decor of the new space is a perfect combination of boldness and elegance. With a modern design that exudes minimalism and clean lines, the overall look makes a
Within an industry that is forever evolving, Kim Hoffman, owner and president of Hoffman International Model & Talent Agency, knew it was time to advance her business to ensure her modeling agency remained Kansas City’s best.
pronounced statement. The agency showcases a contemporary design, yet is warm and inviting due to the rich texture and palette of the overall architecture. The open space allows people to simultaneously notice both the impressive reception area and the fashion show runway upon entrance. The formal reception
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It doesn’t always have to be about money — sometimes giving your time and energy matters more. Flip to page 10 to discover just a few of the many volunteer opportunities in the metro.
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Clean these regularly during the fall and winter. Also check that they’re solidly attached to the house and draining properly.
4 Immerse yourself in Kansas City history.
On the 90-minute Kansas City Gangster Tour, “Johnny Holiday” shares stories about “Boss Tom” Pendergast and points out where speakeasies and gambling halls once operated, where mobsters once lived and worked, and where major turf wars and infamous crimes took place.
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• Back & Neck Pain • Joint, Hip, Sacroiliac, Shoulder, Knee & Ankle Pain • Post-Injury Pain • Fibromyalgia/Myofascial Pain • Diabetic Neuropathy Pain • Shingles Pain • Migraine Headache Pain
• Epidural Steroid Injections • Facet Joint Injection • Joint Injections • Radiofrequency Ablation • Percutaneous Disc Decompression • Spinal Cord Stimulation • Discography • Medication Management
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Hair color to dye for! We specialize in color & highlighting, call us today! 25% off any service! (new clients only) STylISTS frOM Our 151ST & MeTCAlf lOCATION
Shelby
Brock
Briana
Caitlyn
Natalie
Nancy
Brittany
Witney
As the manager of our salon, Shelby comes to us with a wealth of cutting training & expertise. She does the most beautiful highlights and blowouts too.
Our Assistant Manager, who has been with the salon for over 14 years, specializing in both men’s and boys haircuts.
A veteran, with over 21 years of experience, she loves highlighting as well as haircutting and brow shaping.
She has attended numerous classes with Jo Blackwell, learning many cutting and styling techniques. If you are looking for a new style, come see Caitlyn.
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Blue Valley Hospital
12850 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS Lee’s Summit Medical Center • North Kansas City
Is a product of Vidal Sassoon haircutting training. She enjoys working with the whole family.
The owner of the salon & a stylist for over 28 years, who loves highlighting and coloring hair as well as haircutting for the entire family.
Brittany is in the salon Saturdays and Monday evenings and does the most beautiful highlights and ombré color.
Witney loves all things color! She has taken advanced foiling classes & would enjoy giving you a new look for fall.
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