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CONTENTS FEB ‘15

AROUND TOWN 10 GET SCHOOLED ON KANSAS CITY’S HISTORY

APP OF THE MONTH 12 A PERSONAL TRAINER AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

IN FOCUS 14

SURGERY AND SPA NEEDS COMBINED AT OVERLAND PARK-BASED OFFICE

STYLE 18 IN FOCUS 24

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HOME & GARDEN 28 HOW TO DESIGN CHILDREN’S ROOMS THAT MATURE AS THEY DO

IN FOCUS 30

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HEALTH & BEAUTY 32 HIDDEN HEART DISEASE BREAKS APART AREA FAMILY

FINANCE 34 THE NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO BUYING APPLIANCES

PARENTING 36 THINK OUTSIDE THE (LUNCH) BOX

OUR WORLD 38 REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT WITHOUT HASSLE

MIND & BODY 40 CAN A NIGHT OWL BECOME A MORNING PERSON?

GOOD TASTES 42

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TRENDS 44 HOW SWEET IT IS: STYLISH VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS

7 THINGS 47 HAPPENINGS 48 WHERE TO GO / WHAT TO DO

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WELCOME FROM THE EDITOR

HERE’S TO YOUR HEART HEALTH A heart is the universal symbol for February.

Gina and her family share their story in

Love, chocolate, valentines … Everything

our Health & Beauty section (page 32) this

comes in a heart-shaped package this month.

month. Please take a moment to read it. Because Mark had no other classic signs or

Here at SIMPLYkc Magazine, we took a

symptoms of heart disease, a CardioScan

slightly different approach. We’re hoping

test is the one thing that could have saved

you use this month to take a long, hard look

his life.

at your own heart. And that’s a pretty literal request — we’re really asking you to get pic-

It is our sincere hope that every time you

tures taken of your heart so you (and your

see a heart shape this month, there will be a

doctor) can really see it.

little voice in your head that shouts, “Hey! Go get your own heart looked at!”

It’s a simple, inexpensive task that takes 15 minutes and can save your life.

May your February be filled with (healthy) hearts!

Just ask my dear friend Gina, who lost her husband Mark about 18 months ago. Mark was a 46-year-old in near-perfect health. A

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P.S. I can’t let February close without saying goodbye to our amazing photographer, Carmen Carver. She has worked tirelessly to make our photos, especially our fashion spreads, artistic and amazing. She’s shot at the crack of dawn, the crack of midnight, and everywhere in between. She has perched herself in the craziest positions to make every shot the perfect shot. And she’s made all her subjects feel beautiful, inside and out. That’s because she’s the same — so beautiful on the outside that she belongs on the other side of the camera, but so beautiful on the inside that you want to be her friend always and forever. She’s moving on to greener pastures in Arkansas and we will miss her more than words can convey. Photo / Jamie Miller

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AROUND TOWN

GET SCHOOLED ON KANSAS CITY’S HISTORY BY ASHLEY PUDERBAUGH

The Kansas City metro is a haven for history lovers. From the Oregon Trail to the Civil War battle sites to our Prohibition legacy, our history is sure to impress even the most disinterested of us.

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For starters, get the lay of the land as it was centuries ago by visiting the starting points of the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe trails in present-day Independence. The Frontier Trails Museum is situated on the very spot where emigrants congregated and stocked up on supplies before heading westward. You can still see the trail swales — ruts left in the ground from wagon wheels — across the street from the museum. Because both Missouri and Kansas saw a tremendous amount of fighting during the American Civil War, you have plenty of sites to visit in the metro area. The self-guided Battle of Westport auto tour, will lead you to the 25 major sites of the Civil War battle that took place Oct. 21–23, 1864. The tour route covers 32 miles. It starts at the corner of Westport Road and Pennsylvania Avenue, where the largest battle west of the Mississippi took place. In the battle of Westport, 25,000 Federals held their ground against 12,000 Confederate soldiers for four hours, eventually forcing the troops to retreat across present-day Loose Park. The tour features battle markers and also takes you to the Forest Hill Cemetery, where many Confederates were buried. Civil War buffs also should check out the John Wornall House Museum, which was used by both sides as an emergency hospital. Today, you can take guided tours of the home. Finally, take a short trip to downtown Liberty, Mo., to visit the James Country Mercantile, which offers all kinds of historically accurate goods and clothing for 19th-century re-enactments. Just a couple blocks south of that store is Bratcher’s Cooperage, where you can watch Doug Bratcher craft barrels, buckets, kegs, and churns by hand. And down the street, you’ll find Corbin Mill, which was built in 1889 as a flour mill, but is today used as a retail center. Get an even more in-depth view of pioneer life by visiting 1855 Missouri Town in Lee’s Summit, Shoal Creek Living History Museum in Kansas City, and Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm in Olathe.

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If you’re enamored with the legend of Jesse James, check out the Jesse James Bank Museum, also located in downtown Liberty. This is where the James’ gang carried out its first daylight bank robbery, and today, the museum is set up to look as it did in 1866.

A quick, 10-minute jaunt north takes you to James’ childhood home in Kearney, Mo. The Jesse James Farm and Museum boasts the largest collection of James family artifacts in the nation. In the yard of the family home is the famous criminal’s original burial site. Of course, 100-year-old Union Station has plenty of historical significance. (It celebrated its centennial last fall.) When the elaborate train station opened, it was bigger than any other west of New York. It was more than just a train terminal — it became the center of civic life, offering a bookstore, specialty grocer, drugstore, and several restaurants. But Union Station soon became famous for a much more insidious act — the Union Station Massacre, in which convicted mobster Frank Nash and four law-enforcement officers were shot and killed outside the station. (Learn more about Kansas City’s mob history on the Gangster Tour, thekctours.com.) This didn’t scare away travelers, though. It wasn’t until the mid-1980s that Union Station saw enough of a decline in passengers that it was forced to close. Fortunately, in 1999, the Union Station we love today was restored to its former glory, housing shops, restaurants, theaters, exhibits, an interactive science center, Amtrak service, and a gallery that hosts traveling exhibitions.

Another infamous neighborhood is the 18th & Vine District, which, in the early 1900s, encompassed a number of city blocks surrounding that intersection. African-American Kansas Citians began settling in this area in the late 1800s, and by the 1920s, it had become a thriving community. It also became known for its rocking nightlife and legendary jazz during the Prohibition era. In recent years, the area has been redeveloped as a historic district and is now home to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the American Jazz Museum, and the restored Gem Theater.

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“It’s great for patients,” she says. “You can do surgery, but if you’re on a good skincare line — that’s ultimately what’s going to help your skin.” Joseph C. Camarata, MD, DMD, founded the doctor’s office/spa concept eight years ago. The concept was such a hit that Dr. Camarata, a board-certified oral and plastic surgeon, has since opened a second oral surgery location in Kansas City. The business idea received Batenhorst’s excitement from day one. In fact, she moved to the metro area alongside Dr. Camarata in order to help build (and

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It’s this ability to help others feel better about themselves or overcome dental issues and pain that, Batenhorst says, keeps patients coming back time and again. “We’ve got a great work of people working for us,” she shares. “We make everyone feel at home.”

The long list of services offered at the all-in-one Overland Park center ranges from wisdom teeth removal and jaw reconstruction to tummy tucks and breast enlargement to a host of skincare services and plastic surgery. Contact the staff at Aesthetic Surgical Arts, located at 12541 Foster St., at 913.851.7447, or visit aestheticsurgicalarts-kc.com. Find more information about services and treatments available at Mia Bella Donna Medspa at miabelladonnamedspa.com.

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With the center and spa combined, the company hosts a number of workers, from Dr. Camarata himself, to Batenhorst, to assistants who help in the surgical center and during consultations. This further expands the family mantra. Their familiar faces and attempts to really get to know patients, Batenhorst says, is something the staff strives for to help set themselves apart. PHOTOS By AngelA C. BOnD

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pregnant. You could probably call him a miracle worker. Infertility affects approximately 11 percent of the reproductive-age population, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. A couple is considered infertile after one year of having unprotected intercourse without getting pregnant.

Couples should have a conversation about when they would like to conceive even if they do not plan on having children immediately. It has been a trend for couples to delay children until later in life. Until they plan on conceiving, Dr. Gehlbach recommends taking care of any underlying medical issues such as endometriosis, cysts, or fibroids. He also recommends everyone take a multivitamin every day and follow a healthy lifestyle. “Technology is always improving. We can make things happen,” he explains. “As long as you know the chances of getting pregnant, we will give you the opportunity to have a baby. But the sooner we see a couple, the greater the chances of getting pregnant.” In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is still king of the reproduction world. IVF involves removing eggs from a

and patients are always encouraged to check with their health insurance to see what is covered.)

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Most anyone who has spent a small fortune creating the perfect nursery knows shortly thereafter how quickly that newborn grew out of her crib and then just as quickly grew out of her toddler bed. Though diaper duty seems as though it lasts a lifetime, it’s but a couple turns of the calendar. Out goes the changing table and Diaper Genie. Then your child learns how to put herself to sleep, and down to the basement goes your rocking chair. As the saying goes, “The days are long but the years are short,” which is a truism for

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That said, it can still be a hassle to move out furniture, tape off doors and windows, and pull out the roller brushes. Instead of painting your nursery a typical “baby color,” perhaps orange, apple green, navy, or eggplant would have a longer run. When Hawes’ first daughter turned 7 years old, she wanted an aqua-colored, nature-themed room. When her second daughter turned 7, she requested a rainbow-colored room, which Tess created for her by painting a Marimekko-like scene of red poppies on the wall paired with a turquoise bed. Her third daughter will be getting a new room that the three of them will share in an enormous attic space in a new house. The unifying element will be a huge gallery wall of merged pictures that reflect each girl’s personality.

Changing out art in the same frames is a great way to inexpensively update a room. Hawes has proven this before when she designed a nursery for a client years ago in a tone-on-tone harlequin pattern and hung alphabet prints from books on the walls. As her client’s daughter aged, the prints changed to fairies. Now that the child is a middle-schooler, the prints will change again to suit her new interests. Additionally, Hawes likes to incorporate a chair into each child’s room for reading, playing, displaying pillows, and laying out clothes. Make that chair work from a nursery through college with a slipcover. “It’s not necessarily cheaper, but you don’t need to buy all-new furniture,” she shares. And when it comes to beds, Hawes has found the functionality of convertible cribs to be disappointing. “Cribs are not that expensive, and by the time the child

needs to convert the bed, no one likes it anymore,” she says. “If you’ve got the space, do twin beds that you can use for sleepovers or for a future sibling.” Hawes also recommends trundle beds for their space-saving quality. “You can always use an extra bed,” she adds. Good storage is also a necessity, Hawes stresses. “Baskets are really your friends. They cover up a multitude of sins, and are inexpensive and clean-looking,” she says. Try Ikea’s cube shelves turned on their sides. You can put trinkets in the canvas boxes and use the top for display. Her final advice: “It doesn’t have to be perfect.” Your kids and their preferences are going to change every day over 18 years. You can’t keep them little forever, but you can slow the pace of their room redesigns as they progress through each phase of their lives.

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So she moved to a new community that would not only provide the warehouse she needed but also the space that would enable her to open a storefront. Redman says she has always reinvested her earnings and never took out a loan for the storefront, explaining that her online business actually funded the storefront. Because she did not incur any additional overhead, she has been able to maintain online pricing even after the storefront opened.

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Monica Redman, owner of TeaElla, the Comfy Chic Boutique, possesses that deadly combination of an artistic eye and a mind for business — and her customers couldn’t be happier. Redman, whose father was a photographer, grew up with an entrepreneurial attitude. She tried her hand at a few other careers before launching a clothing resale business selling used clothes on various online auction sites. Eventually, Redman progressed to buying and selling new clothes. Her growing inventory made it necessary for her to obtain warehouse space and, as a result, the TeaElla website was born. Over the years, however, Redman received many requests for a brick-and-mortar store that people who lived locally could visit.

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The boutique specializes in what Redman refers to as “comfy chic” casual basics, such as tunics, yoga pants, leggings, and active wear. Everyday looks, such as sweatshirts, are available as well as styles found in trendier boutiques. Prices for most items fall in the $20 to $40 range, although the boutique’s offerings also have expanded to include some higher-priced special-occasion pieces. “TeaElla is your one-stop shop for finding all the cozy comfort you long for while looking chic at the same time,” Redman says. “We specialize in soft, cozy fabrics and styles that are not only on-trend and slimming, but that are first — and most importantly — comfortable.” Because she also understands that every woman is unique, Redman strives to carry as many styles as possible in sizes XS to 3X. And because customer service is her No. 1 priority, Redman focuses

on creating a welcome, homey environment in her store. “We provide our ‘niche’ customers with lots of on-on-one shopping to help them identify and ref lect their own style,” she explains. This is why, Redman believes, her customers continue to come back. Redman confesses that going to market every year to buy clothes is one of her favorite aspects of the business. Rather than looking for and only purchasing specific brands, Redman seeks out the best quality for the most reasonable price. She says she searches for pants and jeans that lift and “hold everything in” as well as clothes that are slimming and will look f lattering on all figure types — whether that be more form-fitting clothing or oversized, loose-fitting pieces typically worn with leggings. The biggest challenge with this business, Redman says, is getting everything that is in the storefront on to the website. “It’s almost like having two separate businesses,” she explains. “As we grow, I would love to find someone who specializes in managing the online and social media aspects of the business.” Redman invites you to shop the large selection of sale items available at TeaElla. In addition, mention the ad in SIMPLYkc Magazine and receive 20 percent off the highest priced item in your purchase. Find TeaElla in Olathe at 14122 W. 135th St., between Pf lumm and Blackbob. The store is tucked among the other businesses in this area, so for the exact location, refer to the map in the TeaElla ad. Visit TeaElla’s Facebook page for current hours, and be sure to check out the extensive catalog online at teaella.com. For any additional information, call 913.440.9203 or email info@teaella.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

BY JULIE BURTON

The CardioScan at St. Luke’s reveals how much coronary calcification is in your arteries.

Hidden Heart Disease Breaks Apart Area Family There was no warning. Mark Weddle walked into his house on July 27, 2013, but never walked out. Gina Weddle was sitting in her car, waiting for her husband to change his shoes. He had just returned from a bike ride with his twin brother, Paul. After a long wait, Gina went inside to check on Mark and found him unconscious on the floor without a pulse. Terror-stricken, she called 911 and started CPR immediately. Sadly, her husband passed away.

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It was a heart attack at the age of just 46. The loss was devastating to family and friends. But his sudden death also serves as a warning — heart disease can strike anyone. Mark was the perfect picture of health. He was a golfer. He played recreational sports with his friends. He would go for 20-mile bike rides with his brother or friends. You often would find him and Gina taking a five-mile walk. No one would have guessed he had heart disease. But the classic markers did not apply to him. Mark was a nonsmoker and rarely drank alcohol. His blood pressure

was normal. There was no family history of heart disease. He did not have diabetes. He never complained about chest pain. Although he did have high cholesterol, Mark tried to control it with medication and diet. He did everything right. But the one thing that could have saved his life was one simple test — a CardioScan at St. Luke’s. Jay Jackson, MD, FACC, says one in four people have heart disease; nearly everyone is affected by it. “Half of all people learn of heart disease when they’re already dying of it — by sudden death or a heart attack,” says Dr. Jackson, a cardiologist at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. “The hardest part is

getting people through the door before that.” Some people do have symptoms but most get ignored. You may experience the classic severe crushing chest pain. But some symptoms are subtle, especially in women — think shortness of breath, elbow pain or discomfort, or pain in one arm. “Don’t assume discomforts are muscular,” Dr. Jackson explains. “People who do the best are the ones that prevent.” A diet low in cholesterol and fat is ideal for heart health. Another form of preventative medicine is aerobic exercise at least four times a week. While diet and exercise play a role in heart health, not smoking trumps them all. “If I could wave a magic wand, cigarettes would be gone tomorrow,” Dr. Jackson says. “We would lose the amount of patients we see and that would be just fine.” But even if you do the right things — as Mark did — heart attacks are still silent killers. The easiest way to find out if you have a heart problem is by getting a CardioScan at St.

Luke’s (saintlukeshealthsystem.org/cardiovascular-imaging-cardioscan). This painless scan takes fewer than 10 minutes, and you and your doctor will have the results immediately. The scan tells you how much coronary calcification is in your arteries. Insurance does not cover the scan, but it costs just $50. If he’d had the scan, it would have shown a significant amount of calcification. Mark then would have been referred to a cardiologist for further testing. “I would think Mark would say it is the best $50 you could ever spend,” Paul says. “I know he wouldn’t want anyone to go through what our family has gone through.”

estimated the impact death has on a family. I never thought this would happen to our family. Never. It’s something I don’t wish on anybody. It’s devastating.” There was no warning when Mark passed away. But if Mark’s story encourages just one person to get tested, his family knows Mark is helping to make heart disease not so silent.

Since Mark’s death, the Weddle family has encouraged everyone they know to get a CardioScan. His high cholesterol may have played a role in leading up to his death. Because Mark’s brother, sister, and daughter also have tested for high cholesterol, they are all being treated with medicine. “I work in health care,” Gina shares. “I under-

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Where to shop In its “best places to buy appliances” article, published last spring, Consumer Reports mentions that Best Buy and Costco had some of the lowest prices for large appliances, and suggests Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohl’s as good places to buy small appliances. Kansas City, of course, has all of these shopping options and more, including some locally owned appliance stores. Consumer Reports notes that while the big stores are often the first that come to mind for appliance purchases, online appliance sales are on the rise. The magazine suggests checking with locally owned stores, as well, as they might offer the best customer service and most knowledgeable staff. Before you go shop, take a little time to peruse the advertisements and do some online research so you will be armed with some good information about what you are looking for and

have a price point in mind — many retailers often are willing to match a competitor’s sale price. Finally, don’t forget that second-hand shopping is always an option, too. While the inventory on websites such as Craigslist or at estate sales and second-hand shops is hitor-miss, you never know when someone else might need to unload a gently used treasure. You just might be one of those lucky ones to find excellent second-hand deals on highquality appliances and furniture. It’s worth a look!

When to shop Huge caveat here: Most of us make major appliance purchases only when the old one goes kaput or when we move to a new house. But if you do have some wiggle room on when to buy or are able to plan ahead (sometimes you just know the dishwasher

you’ve had for 15 years is on its last leg!), here are some things to keep in mind: Generally, you can get the best price on a large appliance when the new models arrive by purchasing last year’s style. This means that the beginning of the year is often a good time to buy appliances. Stores often run sales on holidays such as President’s Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. If you want to increase your odds of getting more time and attention from a salesperson and don’t want to deal with big crowds and long lines, try to shop on a weekday. Consider buying appliances at the end of their season — for example, buy your snow blower when it goes on end-of-winter sale, or buy your new grill in the fall to get the close-out price.

Can you haggle on price? It would not occur to many of us to question the sticker price on an appliance, but expert shoppers will tell you that prices on many large-ticket items often are negotiable. Be polite, and simply ask, “Is this the best price you can offer?” You may be surprised that the sales associate is willing to come down a little in price if they are trying to meet a monthend quota or make room for new inventory. Always do your research before you buy so you have an idea of what a good price is. And don’t forget to ask for a price match if another retailer is running a better deal — it might help to bring the sale ad along.

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ties, money spent on a service plan likely will be money down the drain. This is because appliances don’t typically break within the time period of an extended warranty, and if they do, they already might be covered by the standard manufacturer’s warranty, by the store where you purchased it, or might not cost much to repair. It is a good idea to hang onto copies of paperwork, such as the manufacturer’s warranty and the store receipt, when you make a major appliance purchase. A simple three-ring binder with clear plastic pockets or page protectors works great for organizing appliance warranties and other pertinent household paperwork.

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These days, we think about food differently for our kids. With the rise of food allergies, packing the school lunch is not as easy as it used to be. Some classrooms now require every student to pack a “nut-free” lunch. Many families have gone gluten- or dairy-free, which also makes packing a lunch more difficult. The classic peanut butter and jelly with a bag of chips has been replaced with more healthful and well-rounded options for our kids. But if you find yourself in a lunch-bag slump, here are some ideas to help you think outside of the classic lunch box.

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throughout Japan, including convenience stores, bento shops, railway stations, and department stores. However, Japanese homemakers often carefully prepare the lunch box for their spouse, child, or themselves. So, of course, some innovative parent out there took this idea and created a more “Americanized” bento box for children’s lunches. Most of the time, these boxes include a mix of fruits and vegetables, nuts, and uniquely shaped sandwiches or sandwich alternatives, such as meat and cheese rollups or salads. To create your own bento box, use little containers to store fruits, nuts, or veggies. Make sandwiches pretty by using cookie cut-

ters in the shape of a flower, heart, or star. The Alphamom blog (alphamom.com) suggests using silicone baking cups to keep small food items neatly stored. You can find bento boxes everywhere these days, from Target to Pottery Barn Kids. Some already come with the small containers, which take out the guess work for you. Yumbox (yumboxlunch.com) makes adorable boxes that don’t use separate containers. Instead they have spaces for each item — meaning fewer dishes for you to wash.

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Beef jerky: A solid source of protein. Nut butter: Great for peanut-free classrooms. It works well on celery, if you are a gluten-free family.

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MIND & BODY

BY ASHLEY PUDERBAUGH

Can a Night Owl Become a Morning Person? I admit it — I am not a morning person. I tend to kick into high gear in the evenings, and have completed many impressive house-cleaning sessions after midnight.

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those hours of sleep debt? A conversation with two area sleep experts — Jason Graff, MD, and Bob Whitman, PhD, ABSM — revealed that you can change your sleeping patterns. But it’s a lot of work. “It is possible, but difficult,” says Dr. Graff, a medical director for sleep disorders at St. Luke’s. “For the majority of patients, bad sleep habits (such as excessive caffeine, or too many stimulating activities at night like TV and playing on a smartphone) are the main reasons why ‘night owls’ have a difficult time shifting their sleep schedules.” So, if you’re determined to welcome the first light of day with open arms, you first need to make sure you’re getting the right amount of sleep. Shoot for seven to nine hours, says Dr. Whitman, who is

fect our body clocks and control them as best as we can. So I’ve wondered: Is it possible for a night-owl to become a morning person? A way that doesn’t involve copious amounts of caffeine

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lier wake-up time,” he says. “This then shifts during the teen years and early 20s to a later bedtime, partly due to social pressures, but also to a shift in the circadian clock to a later time. As we age, there tends to be a progression back to an earlier bedtime.” So despite being a night owl now, it is quite possible I’ll finally become an early riser when I’m older. Still, that does me no good right now. So another rule to finally become a morning person, in addition to getting enough hours of shut-eye, is making sure you wake up at the same time every day. That means no sleeping in on the weekends. (But … but my bed is so comfortable and warm!) “Keeping strict bedtimes and wake times is very important,” Dr. Graff explains. “This holds true even after a bad night of sleep. ‘Sleeping in’ can entrain your circadian body clock to later sleep and wake times, perpetuating the problem.” Finally, don’t try to force yourself to get less sleep than what your body needs, he notes. “What people really want is their body clocks to be more in tune with the demands of their lives,” Dr. Graff says. But very few people can actually function on just five or six hours of sleep. Consequences of getting inadequate sleep, he says, include a higher risk for depression and anxiety, decreased sex drive, weight gain, and increased risk of diabetes and heart problems. So don’t

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Pick a BBQ Sauce , Any Sauce Barbeque is to Kansas City as country music is to Nashville. You can’t help but think about all of our wonderful barbeque restaurants and sauces born right here in Kansas City when you hear someone speak three little letters — BBQ. Whether you like a 1976 original sauce featuring 27 spices and ingredients, a killer sauce to wake up your taste buds, a tangy and smoky sauce with a hint of sweetness, or the instant classic that is thick and rich, there is a sauce out there for everyone. This is a simple way to enjoy a fantastic KC barbeque meal with your family and friends and never leave the comfort of home. Simply change your sauce and keep them guessing! 42

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Ingredients 5-pound pork butt, trimmed of visible fat 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions Combine spices in a small bowl, mix well. Massage spice mix into pork and place in crockpot. Pour soda over pork. Cook on low 5 to 7 hours, until pork is tender and pulls apart easily. Drain completely, shred pork using 2 forks, add 2 cups of barbeque sauce and cook on low for 1 hour. Serve on a toasted bun with pickle slice and more of the remaining 1 cup barbeque sauce.

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She will love this buttery-soft leather clutch, which also can be a cross-body bag. Sisters Faith Farrar, from Kansas City, and Hannah Williams, from New York City, sell these colorful bags through their online store, Sorella Studios (sorella-studios.com). $120 without chain/$140 with

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There is nothing more alluring than a wonderful fragrance. Atkinsons is a London-based perfume house that has been creating beautiful scents for more than 200 years. The Rose in Wonderland is unlike anything you have smelled before. Find it at Standard Style (standardstyle.com). $225

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to Valentine’s dinners 1 Hit the ice.

Lace up some skates at rinks in Leawood or Kansas City, Mo., and spend the evening holding hands and clinging to each other to stay on two feet. Then warm up with some (spiked) hot cocoa.

2 Learn all about love in the animal world.

The Kansas City Zoo will be hosting its annual “Kiss & Tail” this Valentine’s Day from 5 to 8 p.m. The presentation, featuring Ron Magill from Zoo Miami, promises to be entertaining. Plus, you’ll be treated to live music, a silent auction, great snacks, and refreshing beverages.

3 Introduce a little friendly competition.

Heat things up with your sweetheart at Jaegers Subsurface Paintball and/or Jaegerz Laser Tag. The arenas are situated in a Kansas City, Mo., cave. In both games, opponents open fire on one another as they take cover behind obstacles. This activity is sure to get your heart rate up.

4 Strip down to your skivvies …

… And go for an outdoor run! Cupid’s Undie Run starts at 1 p.m. Feb. 14 at McFadden’s in the Power & Light District. You really do strip down and take to the streets to jog with hundreds of other half-naked runners. The run benefits the Children’s Tumor Foundation to aid in ending neurofibromatosis through research.

5 Celebrate an anti-Valentine’s Day.

Weston Wine Co. is hosting its “Just Say No to V.D. Party,” which includes wine tastings, savory junk food, and a viewing of the movie, So I Married an AxeMurderer in the winery’s cellar. Reserve your spot at westonwinecompany.com/ upcoming-events-2.

Donate blood together. This Valentine’s Day, give someone else a gift that’s truly from the heart. The supply usually dwindles in the winter months, according to the American Red Cross, because winter storms force blood-drive cancellations nationwide. Visit redcross.org/mo/kansas-city to find one near you.

Skip the V-Day celebration altogether. Instead, celebrate Mardi Gras. First, hit the Masquerade Party on Feb. 13 at The Gallery & Kill Devil Club, then head back to Power & Light the next day for the street festival, which features a 5K, live music, Cajun cook-off, eating contests, bar crawl, and more. Visit mardigraskc.com for all the details.

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FEB 1 Sunday Fundays at Grapes & Paints Grapes & Paints, 7175 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 913.314.2650 / grapesandpaints.com 10 am–noon Freestyle painting — pick your palette and create your own masterpiece.

FEB 1 Harriman-Jewell Series: 50th Season Gala Concert Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO kauffmancenter.org 2 pm For the 50th season gala concert, friends of the Harriman-Jewell Series and opera luminaries Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Flórez will sing their duo recital debut.

FEB 2 At Ease With Opera: Silent Night Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO kcopera.org 7 pm The Lyric Opera Guild sponsors At Ease With Opera, an award-winning program featuring speakers who appear at local venues in four series of presentations a year. The programs revolve around a particular upcoming Lyric Opera of Kansas City production, but may also deal with general topics in the field of opera.

FEB 4 Wine Wednesdays Public Paint Grapes & Paints, 7175 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 913.314.2650 / grapesandpaints.com 6:30 pm

FEB 8 Sunday Fundays at Grapes & Paints Grapes & Paints, 7175 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 913.314.2650 / grapesandpaints.com 10 am–noon

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Freestyle painting — pick your palette and create your own masterpiece.

Valentine’s Week Paint Parties Grapes & Paints, 7175 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 913.314.2650 / grapesandpaints.com Grab that special someone and paint a masterpiece. Each person will a paint their own canvas, which can be displayed together or separately.

Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO kauffmancenter.org Mahler’s epic Fifth Symphony ranges from darkly sonorous and lamenting to the enduring brightness and complete triumph of the human spirit. Nestled between movements is the indescribably beautiful “Adagietto.” Some say this was Mahler’s declaration of love for his wife Alma, presented to her without a word of explanation.

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Sunday Fundays at Grapes & Paints Grapes & Paints, 7175 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 913.314.2650 / grapesandpaints.com 10 am–noon Freestyle painting — pick your palette and create your own masterpiece.

FEB 6 First Friday Opera Preview: Silent Night Lyric Opera of Kansas City, 1725 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO kcopera.org 6–8:30 pm This free event remembers World War I with Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s Silent Night opera preview. Guests will enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers.

FEB 6–7 Harriman-Jewell Series: Acis & Galatea Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO kauffmancenter.org 7:30pm The Harriman-Jewell Series is a proud commissioner of this new production of Handel’s opera, Acis & Galatea. Director/choreographer Mark Morris will direct the Mark Morris Dance Group and four principal singers in this epic tale set along the banks of the Mediterranean Sea.

FEB 6–8 KC Symphony Classical: Mahler and Haydn

KC Ballet: New Moves Michael and Ginger Frost Studio Theater, Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity, 500 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 816.931.2232 / kcballet.org New Moves is a chance for audiences to see the next big choreographer. Come see our Kansas City Ballet artists and emerging choreographers together discover bold new ways of expression.

FEB 9 At Ease With Opera: Silent Night Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO kcopera.org 7 pm The Lyric Opera Guild sponsors At Ease With Opera, an award-winning program featuring speakers who appear at local venues in four series of presentations a year. The programs revolve around a particular upcoming Lyric Opera of Kansas City production, but may also deal with general topics in the field of opera.

FEB 10–15 50 Shades! The Musical Parody Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Rd, Kansas City, MO 816.363.7827 / 50shadesthemusical. com 50 Shades! The Musical Parody is the hilariously naughty satire that explores the steamy relationship between Christian Grey and Anastasia Steel, as seen through the eyes of a trio of girlfriends at a book club meeting.

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FEB 11 KC Symphony Happy Hour Chamber Music of the Early 20th Century Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 6 pm kauffmancenter.org This program includes Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro, Erwin Schulhoff’s Concertino, Richard Strauss’ String Sextet from Capriccio and selections from Ma mére l’oye.

FEB 13 The Germania Club’s 48th Karneval Season: Narrenabend (Fools’ Night) American Legion Hall, 7500 W 75th St, Overland Park, KS 913.396.3586 / germaniakc.org 6 pm

FEB 13 Jowler Creek Winery’s Wine & Chocolate Tasting Jowler Creek Winery, 16905 Jowler Creek Rd, Platte City, MO 816.858.5528 / jowlercreek.com 6–9 pm Nothing says Valentine’s Day like chocolate and wine. Pair each of Jowler Creek’s nine wines with piece of chocolate or small bite of chocolate dessert designed for each wine. No reservations are required — just come on out to indulge.

Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO kauffmancenter.org Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling pianist and songwriter Jim Brickman brings entertaining and romantic music to Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for Valentine’s Day.

FEB 14 Mardi Gras Street Festival Power & Light District, Kansas City, MO mardigraskc.com Noon–8 pm Visit the Power & Light District for a Mardi Gras street festival, 5K, Cajun cook-off, pub crawl, and performances by burlesque dancers, fire breathers, and students from the Quixotic School of Performing Arts.

FEB 14 Gerald Albright: Jammin’ at the Gem Concert Series Gem Theater, 1615 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 816-474-8463 / americankazzmuseum. org 8 pm The American Jazz Museum’s 2015 “Jammin’ at the Gem” concert series continues Valentine’s Day with 2015 Grammy nominee, Gerald Albright. The saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader is one of today’s most accomplished contemporary/traditional jazz artists.

FEB 13 Mardi Gras Masquerade Party The Gallery Event Space and Kill Devil Club, 31st E 14th St, Kansas City, MO mardigraskc.com/events/masqueradeparty 7–11 pm Dress up in your finest Mardi Gras attire, bring a Masquerade Mask, and come ready to dance. All proceeds go to Quixotic School of Performing Arts.

FEB 13–14 KC Symphony Pops: Jim Brickman with the Kansas City Symphony

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FEB 14 The Germania Club’s 48th Karneval Season: Maskenball (Costume Ball) Holiday Inn, 8787 Reeder Rd, Overland Park, Kansas 913.888.8440 / germaniakc.org The scepter will be in the hands of Seiner Tollität John III and Ihrer Lieblichkeit Marie I (John and Marie Driscoll)

FEB 14 Voice — If Music Be the Food of Love Polsky Theatre, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd,

Overland Park, KS 913.469.4445 / jccc.edu/performingarts-series Love, in all its forms, has inspired human beings for centuries, and it is brought to life through the immediacy and resonance of the human voice.

FEB 15 Jowler Creek Winery’s Vineyard & Winery Tour with Wine Tasting Jowler Creek Winery, 16905 Jowler Creek Rd, Platte City, MO 816.858.5528 / jowlercreek.com 1 pm Ever wonder how grapes make their way from the vine into wine? With this hourlong tour you can see for yourself.

FEB 16 At Ease With Opera: Silent Night Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO kcopera.org 7 pm The Lyric Opera Guild sponsors At Ease With Opera, an award-winning program featuring speakers who appear at local venues in four series of presentations a year. The programs revolve around a particular upcoming Lyric Opera of Kansas City production, but may also deal with general topics in the field of opera.

FEB 18 Wine Wednesdays Public Paint Grapes & Paints, 7175 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 913.314.2650 / grapesandpaints.com 6:30 pm

FEB 19–22 2015 Folk Alliance Music Fair Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, 2345 McGee St, Kansas City, MO folkalliance.org

FEB 20 – MAR 29 Angels in America, Part I: Millenium Approaches, and Part II

Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Copaken Stage, 1 H&R Block Way (13th and Walnut), Kansas City, MO 816.235.2700 / kcrep.org

FEB 21 – MAR 1 Lyric Opera: Silent Night Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO Silent Night is a story based on real events that took place during World War I, when the Scottish, French, and Germans came together in agreement to a ceasefire, truce, and brotherhood on Christmas Eve.

extreme environments with photographer and filmmaker Carsten Peter. Obsessed with devising innovative photographic techniques that allow him to capture dramatic, never-before-seen images of places few humans have ever dared to go, Carsten has rappelled into active volcanoes in the South Pacific and chased monster storms in Tornado Alley.

816.235.6222 / jccc.edu/performingarts-series This American stage classic takes place in the Mississippi household of the Magrath sisters. With warm-hearted laughs, three sisters learn to forgive the past, face the present, and embrace the future in this award-winning Broadway comedy.

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KCFAA Setting the Stage The Gem Theater, 1601 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO kcfaa.org 7–8:30 pm Setting the Stage is an exciting celebration during Black History Month of the contributions of African Americans to the arts through the telling of music and dance history.

FEB 22 KC Symphony Family: Peter and the Wolf, Live! Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO kauffmancenter.org 2:30 pm Prokofiev’s timeless musical tale of boy versus wolf comes to life through music and comedy in this unique production featuring mascots from local professional sports teams and universities. Wear your favorite team gear and cheer on your favorite “character” — the wolf, the bird, the tiger.

FEB 24 National Geographic Live Photographer Carsten Peter, Extreme Planet Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City kauffmancenter.org 7:30 pm Journey into some of our planet’s most

FEB 26 KC Symphony Uncorked: Bach to the Future Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO kauffmancenter.org 7 pm The music of Johann Sebastian Bach is pure magic — there is no music more timeless, moving, and vibrant. This program celebrates the music of Bach including his Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, Concerto for Oboe, and Violin and Orchestral Suite No. 4.

FEB 26 – MAR 8 Kansas City Actors Theatre’s 10th Season: Crimes of the Heart Polsky Theatre in the Carlsen Center at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS

MET 10th Anniversary Season: Jitney Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main St, Kansas City, MO 816.569.3226 / metkc.org Set in 1970 in the Hill District of Pittsburgh that is served by a makeshift taxi company, Jitney is a beautiful addition to the author’s decade-by-decade cycle of plays about the black American experience in the 20th century.

FEB 27 KC Critical Mass Bicycle Ride Sunfresh Market in Westport, 4001 Mill St, Kansas City, MO kccriticalmass.com 6 pm Critical Mass is a bicycling event held the last Friday of every month in hundreds of cities around the world. The point is to enjoying the city. There is no set route; you will visit popular areas in urban Kansas City.

FEB 27 Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Presents As Time Goes By Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO kauffmancenter.org 8 pm You’ll find yourself “Over The Rainbow” in Helzberg Hall when The KCJO performs new arrangements of the best music written for motion pictures over the past nine decades, since movies began talking in 1927 with Al Jolson’s “The Jazz Singer.”

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