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CONTENTS

THE LIST 9

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

WHO WHAT WHERE 12 MEET DUANE JOSEPH

BE WELL 14

SEPTEMBER IS OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

AROUND TOWN 18 SMILE, KANSAS CITY

DEAR KACIE 22

HOW TO DEAL WITH VIDEO GAME-OBSESSED KIDS

FASHION 24 LEGENDS OF THE FALL

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INFOCUS 30

MIDWEST MYOFASCIAL RELEASE CENTER: AN INVITATION TO FEEL BETTER

BEAUTY 32

ON POINT: IS COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE ‘THE NEW BOTOX’?

INFOCUS 34 LOCAL BAKER IS PASSIONATE ABOUT ENDING CHILD HUNGER

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FROM FIVE SPICE TO FRUIT SOUP - JESSICA ARMSTRONG OF NOVEL

PARENTING 38

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

SWEET SEPTEMBER There’s something refreshing about this time of the year. For me, September — more than any other month — feels like a fresh start. New school year, new friends, new wardrobe. Cooling temperatures snap us out of our summer stupor. The changing leaves provide a beautiful backdrop in Kansas City.

This month’s issue features articles tied to the theme of renewal, from health to home. If you’re dealing with chronic pain or simply want to increase your sense of well-being, flip to page 30 to learn about the services available to you at Midwest Myofascial Release Center. If you’ve been having trouble sleeping, page 48 offers seven ways you can get a better night’s sleep.

If you’re itching to get your house clean and organized before the chaos of the winter holidays, turn to page 40 for tips from a pro. If you’re looking for a new location for your annual family photoshoot, page 18 provides some places you may not have thought of before. And, if you’re eager to refresh your autumn wardrobe, flip to page 24 for transitional pieces you can find at Mainstream Boutique.

At SIMPLYkc Magazine, we’re welcoming autumn with open arms. We hope you find a sense of renewal this season as well.

Suzanne Steiner, Publisher

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Photo by Jenny Wheat

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Words by Vanessa Zambo / Photos by Adrienne Maples

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PUBLISHER Suzanne Steiner suz@simplykcmag.com MANAGING EDITOR Ashley Puderbaugh PHOTOGRAPHY Adrienne Maples of Adrienne Maples PhotoStudios Jenny Wheat of Wheat Photography Samantha Levi of Samantha Levi Photography Jami Marshall of Electric Imagez CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Julie Burton Ann E. Butenas Rebecca Fischer Stacey Hatton Melanie McDowell Deborah Eakin Osborne Gina Reardon Jackie Woods Vanessa Zambo ART DIRECTOR Julie Faerman ADVERTISING Brandy Barrish, Sales Manager 816.223.9395, brandy@simplykcmag.com INQUIRIES SIMPLYkc Magazine 11730 W. 135th St., Ste. 116, Overland Park, KS 66221 913.209.9394, contact@simplykcmag.com simplykcmag.com

COVER & FASHION IMAGES PHOTOS Adrienne Maples, 913.549.3335, amaples.com, @amaplesphoto MODEL Simone Patrice with Hoffman Modeling, hoffmanmodels.com, 4800 W. 135th St., Ste. 230, Overland Park, KS, 913.642.1060, @hoffmanmodels WARDROBE Mainstream Boutique, 9540 Nall Ave., Overland Park, KS, 913.257.5180, 15056 S. Black Bob Rd., Olathe, KS, 913.768.7467, mainstreamboutique. com, @mainstreamboutiqueolatheks HAIR & MAKEUP Summer Johnson Master Stylist and Makeup Artist with Rumors Salon, 5029 W. 119th St., Overland Park, KS, 913.338.5757, rumorssalonspaop.com, @rumorssalonspaop SPECIAL THANKS TO Jeff Covitz, owner of Houndstooth, for assistance with our fashion shoot. Houndstooth, 507 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO, 816.216.1425

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DUANE JOSEPH OF MARANATHAED LLC Joseph is the president and founder of MaranathaEd LLC, a test prep company he named after his daughter. He has helped countless students in the metro area score high on their ACTs and reach their dreams of attending college. Originally from Seattle, Duane moved to the Midwest in 2007 to work for the Kansas City Public Schools and then the Kauffman Foundation. Duane orchestrated his own Backpack for Teachers drive through his Duane Anthony Joseph Foundation and sits on the board of 100 Black Men of Greater Kansas City. If Duane’s not helping students get into college, you can find him hanging out with his friends. He is a proud father of four children: DeLacey, Duane Jr., Maranatha, and Ayden.

FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT IN KC

There are so many amazing restaurants and places to eat in Kansas City. You can find me at Beer Kitchen grabbing a turkey/turkey sandwich or Gram & Dun for their awesome chicken and waffles or the burnt-ends mac and cheese. For breakfast: Elly’s Brunch & Cafe, First Watch, Happy Gillis, or Eggtc. For my taco fix, I head to Mission Tacos or KC Taco Co. in the Rivermarket. If it’s happy hour with my crew, then Eddie V’s is our spot or Sunday Funday at Brio Tuscan Grille.

FAVORITE PLACE TO DRINK IN KC

Since I’m not a big drinker, I would say that my Shirley Temples are the absolute best at Gram & Dun, Brio, and the new Savoy at 21c. Oh, and don’t forget the three cherries. I’m also a coffee drinker and I have to go with my local Starbucks, being I’m from Seattle. But I also give kudos to KC locals like Thou Mayest, The Roasterie, Messenger Coffee, Crows Coffee, Mildred’s, and Westport Coffeehouse.

FAVORITE SHOPPING IN KC

I’m always looking for deals and some of my favorites places to find them include Express, Cole Haan, Macy’s, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx. Yes, I am a Maxxinista! I have a bow-tie obsession, so you can always find me at Halls or Nordstrom getting my fix.

FAVORITE HIDDEN GEMS IN KC

I live near the Plaza and have several places around there I love to frequent. The Nelson-Atkins Museum and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art are absolute gems if you’re into art or just want to get out and observe KC. The Crossroads and River Market offers many galleries, locally owned restaurants, and specialty shops. I’m a little hesitant to share my favorite hidden gem but ... The Reserve Restaurant located in the Ambassador Hotel at 11th and Grand is my absolute favorite place in KC. The ambiance is magnificent, the food is delicious, and the jazz on Saturday nights is amazing.

FAVORITE PLACES TO TAKE OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS

I take all my guests to places that are not chains or that they wouldn’t have in their own cities. Shops like Baldwin, Charlie Hustle, The Bunker, or 7th Heaven. Restaurants like Westside Local, Room 39, Gates BBQ, Café Trio, Lidia’s, Trezo Mare, Gram & Dun, and Joe’s Kansas City.

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SEPTEMBER IS OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Shawnee Mission Health Nurse Practitioner Ragan VanLeeuwen, who specializes in gynecologic oncology, works directly with women fighting ovarian cancer.

“Much of what is happening to these women is out of their control,” VanLeeuwen says. “I always encourage patients to focus on what they can control that will lead to better treatment outcomes — stay wellhydrated, eat an adequate amount of protein and calories, and exercise.”

Sharing information is a critical part of how doctors and nurses care for patients, and it’s normal for those enduring a cancer diagnosis to have questions and want to seek information that will help them better manage the days ahead.

“Knowledge really is powerful and I find that sharing what I know with patients and families during this

We’ve heard about the importance

process provides much-needed

of living a healthy lifestyle and do-

comfort,” she explains. “I do caution

ing everything possible to prevent

against patients putting too much

cancer usually comes to

cancer, but despite our best efforts,

emphasis on statistics because each

mind. However, another

many people will be forced to endure

woman is a sample size of one.”

a cancer diagnosis at some point in

When we think about women and cancer, breast

type of cancer that fre-

their lifetime.

Each day, VanLeeuwen strives to

quently impacts women is

According to the American Cancer

attitude during their cancer journey.

ovarian cancer. September

Society, ovarian cancer ranks fifth

Sometimes, it’s easier than expected, as many women are surprised at how

is National Ovarian Cancer

in cancer deaths among women.

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well they handle treatment. For pa-

Awareness Month — and

diagnosed with ovarian cancer now

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compared to 20 years ago, it’s estimated that 22,240 women still will

more about the prevention

be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in

and risks of the disease.

will die from the disease.

the U.S. in 2018 and 14,070 women

encourage patients to keep a positive

“Focusing on one day or week at a time makes the journey feel much more manageable,” VanLeeuwen says.

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nancy plays a large role because risk

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increases in women who’ve never been

warding when I can alleviate someone’s

those who need additional support.”

pregnant or become pregnant for the

stress, even if only for a few minutes.”

first time after age 35. A woman’s risk Post-menopausal women are more

decreases with each full-term pregnan-

Patients seeking treatment for ovarian

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cy. Breastfeeding also can lower your

cancer at the Shawnee Mission Can-

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risk. Finally, women who have had a

cer Center are cared for by an expert

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hysterectomy, use oral contraceptives,

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ize in women’s health. Because SMH

unopposed estrogen (estrogen with-

is Kansas City’s only affiliate of MD

out progesterone), have a lower risk of

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Especially as they age, women should watch for early symptoms including abdominal bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, early satiety, and changes in bladder and bowel function.

When evaluating your risk for ovarian cancer, it’s important to consider factors such as obesity, pregnancy, and

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SMILE, KANSAS CITY September looks good on you, KC. This month is when nature explodes color across KC's landscape. Because autumn is the most popular time of year to take family photos, we chatted with Adrienne Maples, owner of Adrienne Maples Photography (amaples.com), to learn her secret for taking portraits in KC. Put the kids in their best boots, grab a few scarves and a camera. KC has set your beautiful stage to capture a memory or two. A professional photographer will make you look your best but you, too, can take amazing photographs of your family when you follow Maples’ tips.

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Words by Julie Burton / Photos by Adrienne Maples

Look for beautiful light. Hold your palm out in front of your face, turn in a circle, and find the light on your hand without shadows or contrast. When you find it, that’s where you’ll want to stand.

Buy a selfie stick. Yes, really. If you want the family in the same shot, a selfie stick will give you a wide angle and include the background too. There are even tripods on the market for selfie sticks. “Some of the best family shots are when you're in tight and making goofy faces,” Maples says. “Selfie sticks are the way to go.”

Watch the clock. Pay attention to that big ball in the sky. Photographers call the hour before sunset “the golden hour.” The sun is at a lower angle in the sky, which casts a pleasing color around faces. Arrive about an hour before sunset to allow enough time to take the perfect shots.

Another tip: Cloudy days or right after a rain shower automatically put a soft focus on your pictures.

Bring the littles. You have a short period of time to get your shot with little kids. The trick to photographing children is getting on their level and being prepared to run with them. “This is really what photography's all about — making memories,” Maples explains.

“Kids don’t want to sit and smile for hours. It’s OK to move around and explore the world around you while getting a few shots in. Pictures are memories being captured. It’s not just about a beautiful backdrop.”

Wear neutrals. Neutrals look best in the fall. Wear two to three different neutrals and one that pops. Don’t wear warm colors that blend into your background.

Be a local. Wherever you decide to take photos, make a day of it.

Eat and shop local. “You can do a photo session, but don’t forget to give back to the local stores,” Maples explains.

Ready? Here are some local spots: Before going anywhere, make sure you read and respect the rules for taking photos, Maples notes. Many popular hotspots in KC have rules about photography. A few places require a permit to bring in a professional photographer, such as Union Station, the Nelson-Atkins Museum, and Loose Park. continued on page 20

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Don’t “set up shop” without knowing photography policies. “Really, the best spots are the places that are meaningful to your family. And that could be anywhere in the city,” Maples explains. “Just go where your family has a special connection.”

Grinter Farms Sunflowers

24154 Stillwell Rd., Lawrence, KS Grinter Farms is a working family farm that predominantly grows soybeans, corn, and sunflowers — a lot of sunflowers. Grinter Farms does not charge admission although the family does ask for donations based on an honor system. The family encourages you to visit the neighboring city of Tonganoxie, which is hosting familyfriendly events to coincide with the blooms on Labor Day weekend.

Red Door Barn

16300 Wilkerson Rd., Weston, MO

Opening Labor Day weekend, Red Door Barn is a working farm that has everything you picture during the fall — apple picking, a hayride to the pumpkin patch, farm animals, a country store with a farmers market, and a red-door barn, of course.

There isn’t a charge for admission, but you will need to pay for the activities.

Liberty Memorial: National WWI Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Dr., KCMO

If you want that great KC skyline shot, Liberty Memorial is the place to do it. Learn about this national treasure while getting in a few shots that show a panorama of Union Station and downtown KC in the background. Make sure to visit the glass bridge inside the memorial for a unique shot.

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KACIE HOW TO DEAL WITH VIDEO GAME-OBSESSED KIDS

My teenager is obsessed with the game fortnight. He's an active kid and is involved in a lot of sports but he plays for hours when he could be doing other things. How do I approach this? He said that all his friends play together.

Since your kid does not seem to be one to sit around all the time, has a well-rounded life and will turn it off when you ask, then I say let him enjoy it with his friends. It’s probably just a phase, and I’m sure a new hit thing will appear soon. Remember fidget spinners? I wouldn’t give it too much worry!

If you have any questions you’d like Kacie to answer, submit them to our managing editor at: ashley@simplykcmag.com.

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Laura Christine (at left) and Midwest Myofascial Releases Center owner Jan Kelly, OTR/L, LMT, strive to help you eliminate pain and restore motion.

MIDWEST MYOFASCIAL RELEASE CENTER: AN INVITATION TO FEEL BETTER Words by Ann E. Butenas / Photos by Jami Marshall

Chronic pain tends to be a universal condition. At some point in our lives, we all will deal with pain to some degree or another. Some people may turn to medicinal measures. Others may just live with it, assuming there is no alternative. But why should you live with something that's not natural?

If you truly want to feel better and experience a genuine sense of overall health and well-being, perhaps you should look into the integrative services offered at Midwest Myofascial Release Center in Overland Park.

Not to be confused with massage therapy, myofascial release is an effective and safe technique that

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involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.

Established by Jan Kelly, Midwest Myofascial Release Center has a focus on empowering individuals to heal at their own pace with the goal of returning to a pain-free and active lifestyle. With myofascial release therapy at the foundation of the center’s treatment approach, you also can choose from several modalities to achieve alignment in mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Services include far-infrared sauna sessions, therapeutic massage, NeuroOptimalŽ neurofeed-

back, neuro-linguistic programming, scar tissue release, Reiki healing, and juice cleanses that detox your body and releases any restrictions that may prohibit your body from experiencing a pain-free existence. The center offers comprehensive, individualized programs provided in a safe and nurturing environment.

Office Manager Laura Christine initially came to Kelly as a client about seven years ago with certain autoimmune issues. As a result of her work with Kelly and the other practitioners in the clinic, Christine says today, she is about 95% pain-free. Thanks to her great experience, Christine has devel-

oped a passion for helping others and currently focuses on detoxification as a means to healing.

“You should strive to do a major detox about about once every quarter,” she says. “Some of the primary benefits of detox include increased energy, clearer thinking, enhanced taste, better skin, improved digestion, and just an overall feeling of wellness.”

A juice cleanse essentially kickstarts you into a healthy lifestyle. The center partners with Simple Science Juices, which creates cold-pressed organic juices. “With each bottle, you receive the vitamins and minerals of 2.5 pounds of fresh organic fruits and veggies,” she explains. The juices provide a plantbased energy source that gives your body what it needs.

The sauna and juice cleanse provides a “simple detox” — drinking juice and sitting in the sauna is much easier than taking pills or powders, or following a restricted diet. Plus, the infrared light

works at a cellular level, aiding in pain relief, improved circulation, lowered blood pressure, and reduced inflammation. “It really works,” Christine shares, smiling. “You just feel better.”

“Some of the benefits of detox include increased energy, clearer thinking, better skin, improved digestion, and just an overall feeling of wellness.”

And, clients completely agree. “I love using the infrared sauna in combination with another treatment, especially before a myofascial release session,” says Debbie S. “I emerge feeling cleansed,

clear, and with rosy cheeks.”

A pressure-free environment, the experts at Midwest Myofascial Release Center give clients the opportunity to determine their individual needs.

“It is all up to the client and how that person feels,” Christine says. “You can come in for one or a few services or you can establish an on-going relationship with the practice.”

If pain, injury, or illness has left a debilitating effect on you, then consider the specialties at Midwest Myofascial Release Center. Your body is a wise instrument, and sometimes you have to really tune into it to understand what it is telling you.

Contact Christine at 913.548.8546 or 913.706.2204, or visit midwestmyofascialrelease.com to learn more. The Midwest Myofascial Release Center is located at 7270 W. 98th Terrace, Suite 220, in Overland Park.

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ON POINT: IS COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE ‘THE NEW BOTOX’?

Words by Deborah Eakin Osborne

mental doctrinal source for Chinese medicine for more than two millennia.

Bear Don’t Walk points out that while most traditional Chinese medicine schools have a Mei Rong or Chinese medical cosmetology department, the terms cosmetic, facial revitalization (as it is known as in Europe), and facial rejuvenation acupuncture (as it is sometimes called in the United States) are relatively new, having mostly emerged in the past 20 to 30 years. She attributes the flourishing of this technique and method to the economic growth in China in the 1990s, which boosted the cultural desire for beauty.

“People want to be beautiful,” Bear Don’t Walk concedes. “It’s part of our nature.” She adds that many people who wouldn’t normally consider acupuncture will seek out cosmetic acupuncture. And with the cultural trend toward a more organic, sustainable, holistic approach to life and beauty, she says the popularity of cosmetic acupuncture is definitely growing.

”Cross my heart and hope to die, stick a needle in my ... eyelid?” Well, not exactly. But close. Perhaps you, like me, are at least somewhat familiar with acupuncture as a therapy. But I have to admit, the idea of acupuncture being used as an antiaging treatment was completely new to me. So what is cosmetic acupuncture, and how does it stack up to Botox?

Licensed acupuncturist and integrative health practitioner Julie Bear Don’t Walk, owner and director of Julie Bear Don’t Walk Acupuncture + Integrative Health Clinic in Lawrence, Kansas, explains that cosmetic acupuncture includes whole-body acupuncture because it’s a system that treats your entire self. This allows your inner beauty to shine forth from the deepest levels of health. Cosmetic acupuncture has been around as long as wholebody acupuncture, she says. Cosmetic approaches were referenced in the Huang Di Nei Jing, an ancient Chinese medical text recognized as the funda-

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How it works

Botox is a brand name of an injectable neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Other brand names include Dysport and Xeomin.

Used cosmetically to reduce the appearance of facial fine lines and wrinkles, Botox temporarily paralyzes the underlying muscles, causing the wrinkles to relax and soften. The effects may last three to four months. But, as the paralysis wears off, the lines and wrinkles gradually reappear, requiring follow-up treatments in order to maintain the desired outcome. Temporary bruising is the most common side effect of Botox. Headaches, which are rare, also can occur and usually last no more than 24 to 48 hours.

Bear Don’t Walk says many of her patients are previous Botox-users.

Some say they were dissatisfied with its superficial nature. For example, Botox can soften fine lines and wrinkles but doesn’t really “lift” your face or enhance your beauty from within.

She finds that most of her clients now prefer a longer term, more sustainable model of beauty and health.

Extremely tiny, hair-thin needles are gently placed into specific areas of your body, head, and face, causing local changes that increase blood flow and stimulate collagen production.

This combination increases elasticity, muscle tone, and vitality, which nourishes and repairs your skin, resulting in a dewy glow and more youthful appearance.

“They want something more natural,” she explains, “that addresses and enhances the root of beauty: great health, aging gracefully, and radiating that inner glow.” For Bear Don’t Walk, the greatest difference between cosmetic acupuncture and Botox is that “Botox works locally, for a period of time, while cosmetic acupuncture works systemically, for the long term.”

The average course of treatment consists of either two treatments per week for six weeks or one treatment per week for 12 weeks. While everyone responds differently, you might notice subtle changes after just the first treatment. You will see longer-lasting results after the fifth or sixth treatment. Deep wrinkles begin diminishing after six to eight treatments. After 12 treatments, you’ll see an improvement in your skin tone, skin texture, overall complexion, and muscle toning and tightness. Periodic follow-up treatments are encouraged to maintain results.

In short, cosmetic acupuncture is a natural investment in your health and wellbeing as well as your beauty.

Other than occasional bruising, which Bear Don’t Walk says is rare, the risks are minimal and there are no negative side effects while the long-term effects — better sleep, more energy, less depression and anxiety, more confidence, and a sense of inner peace that comes from a body and life in balance — are cumulative and positive.

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Recent studies show people right here in Johnson County face hunger every day. Although government-funded programs are in place to help feed our communities (like SNAP, formerly called food stamps), talk to anyone close to the issue and they’ll tell you the money doesn’t go far enough.

Local caterer Gina Reardon has been fundraising for No Kid Hungry since 2014.

LOCAL BAKER IS PASSIONATE ABOUT ENDING CHILD HUNGER We all know the nagging pain of hunger — some of us may even know the feeling of starvation.

How hard it is to concentrate.

The lightheadedness and weakness of the body. The difficulty falling asleep. The lack of sleep that exacerbates our unease and distractedness.

But how many of us truly have been hungry, day in and day out?

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A concern for those suffering from hunger, especially kids, inspired local caterer Gina Reardon to start doing something about it. In 2014, when scrolling through Facebook, she saw a post by a friend in L.A. who was holding a bake sale to raise funds to support Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. She researched the cause and knew she wanted to get involved.

“Their website is full of statistics about our country’s food insecurities that impact children, and it’s staggering,” Reardon says.

Some of those statistics?

• 1 3 million children face food insecurity in the U.S., or one in six.

• F or the first time in history, over half of public school students are from low-income families.

• T hree out of four public school teachers say that students regularly come to school hungry, with 81% saying it happens every week.

Culinary philanthropist and No Kid Hungry KC chapter founder Gina Reardon takes a break from a baking session with her grandsons and neighborhood kids.

Studies show that kids who are hungry have a harder time learning than their peers, are sick more often, and struggle to keep up in class.

When Reardon learned that the average bake sale for No Kid Hungry raised $1,000, she knew she could reach that goal. In her first year, she raised $7,000, but she wanted to do more.

To date, Reardon’s Kansas City team has raised over $230,000 for No Kid Hungry and has been recognized as the No. 1 bake sale and independent fundraising team in the country. It was the top spot not only for individual organizers but also for corporate teams.

Part of the fundraising success came through her idea to add a second event to the bake sale: The Country Brunch.

Nancy Smith, wife of Chef Michael Smith and general manager of Michael Smith Restaurant, came on as co-chair in 2016, followed in 2017 by Jenny Vergara, contributing editor for Feast Magazine Midwest, food critic and founder of The Test Kitchen. Some of the hottest chefs in KC have participated in the brunch, and local bartenders have battled it out to create the best bloody Mary.

“The bake sale is like a community fair with a variety of delicious sweet and savory treats, where there is something for everyone,” Reardon says. “It’s warm and friendly. The positive vibe is contagious. We even serve our own Roasterie signature blend coffee.”

The bake sale rose to celebrity status, too — even Mayor Sly James participated, along with some of the best bakers and culinary pros in the area.

And of the 60 culinary professional and community bakers, a handful were kids themselves, part of the “Next Generation” division of bakers.

This year, thanks to a partnership with the American Society of Baking, the Bake Sale for No Kid Hungry will be held in two locations simultaneously: Brookside and Prairiefire in Overland Park.

Besides the bake sale this month and brunch in October, anyone can get involved anytime by holding their own bake sale. Connect with Reardon at kcteam4nokidhungry.com to learn more.

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Words & photos by Melanie McDowell

FROM FIVE SPICE TO FRUIT SOUP

JESSICA ARMSTRONG OF NOVEL

Pastry chef Jessica Armstrong met Ryan Brazeal during the first year that his restaurant Novel was open.

They’ve collaborated and grown together, both as a family and as a restaurant, having recently relocated to a larger, more casual space on the edge of the Crossroads Arts District in KCMO. We sat down there this summer to talk about all the little things that keep life interesting.

What’s your guilty-pleasure food?

Ice cream. Cake and ice cream.

Cherry chocolate chip is probably my favorite.

What do you think sets your restaurant apart from others? This is a hard question. Ryan worked for David Chang in New York, so that’s where a lot of the Asian influences come from, but it’s mostly in the sauces. My menu is more playful. It’s definitely New American, but I do use some Asian flavors. For instance, there’s five spice in the carrot cake.

How do you spend your free time?

I like being outside. I have a 2-yearold and I’m 20 weeks pregnant, so my daughter and I play outside a lot. It’s important for kids. Summer’s my favorite season. It’s really got the most exciting produce. I’m mostly excited about the dessert menu right now. I have chamomile cheesecake with grilled peaches, and grasshopper ice cream cake with fresh chocolate mint ice cream. I use local chocolate mint and I steep it overnight into the cream and milk.

Growing up, what was your favorite dish and who cooked it? My grandma cooked a lot. She was from Norway, so I baked a lot with her. We’d make pumpkin pie and Norwegian cookies. She made this thing called fruit soup. It was tapioca with preserved fruits and cream and it was really good. Every once in a while I’ll make it, sometimes for the holidays.

In your opinion, what is an indispensable tool in the kitchen? For pastry, definitely a strainer. It’s important for things to be smooth and the textures to be right in desserts.

Is there an ingredient you could never live without? Vanilla beans.

Madagascar vanilla beans.

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Do you have a go-to cocktail? I used to drink gin martinis, that was a big go-to. Or mezcal Negroni. Caitlin, when she worked at Port Fonda, would make me the best mezcal Negroni.

What’s your favorite thing about KC? The creative community. Just how diverse it is. It’s a very positive community. Everyone seems to help each other. I have a lot of friends who are jazz musicians so I see live music a lot. I used to, back when I wasn’t a mom, go to The Phoenix, The Green Lady Lounge, The Blue Room, Ça Va. I’m really good friends with Caitlin Corcoran [co-owner of Ça Va], and she has bands play every week there. My friend, Ebony, sings at Affäre for Sunday brunch.

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Words by Stacey Hatton

SHOPPING FOR A NEW BABYSITTER? The first time leaving your infant with a babysitter, how well did you fare? Comfort levels tend to wax and wane depending on how many referrals you have, age and experience of the sitter, or whether a sitter has taken a babysitting course.

However, there are many factors allowing you to have a pleasant evening away from the kiddos, as opposed to checking your phone every 30 minutes or your mind playing out various scenarios ... like your children tying up the sitter and destroying the custommade drapes with your new zigzag scissors.

FINDING A SITTER Given that you will want to find someone mature, oozing with common

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sense yet confident and someone who truly loves kids, word-of-mouth is usually a good place to start. Get recommendations from friends, coworkers, neighbors, or staff at your child’s pediatrician’s office or school.

Here are some categories of sitters you may consider.

MOTHER’S HELPER For the reason that “tweens” aren’t developmentally ready for watching children solely by themselves, this job is a perfect warm-up opportunity for them. You can mold your helper into a babysitter who will be perfect for you future needs. A parent should be present in the home while the helper assists with responsibilities of caring for the children and household duties.

Pay rates nationally start anywhere from minimum wage ($7.25/hour in Kansas and $7.85/hour in Missouri), closer to a regular babysitter rate. But

many parents in the metro pay far less than this since you will be present while the helper is assisting. Rates vary based on the responsibilities, experience, number of children to be cared for, and region of the country.

TRADITIONAL BABYSITTER Finding a babysitter who thoroughly enjoys playing with kids and not just texting friends important. Look for someone who has taken a babysitting course as this is usually an indicator he or she is serious about the job.

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City hosts Safe Sitter Courses for kids aged 11 to 14. Aspiring babysitters will learn safety skills, such as what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies; child-care skills and the ages and stages of child development; first-aid and rescue

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4 PRO TIPS FOR A CLEAN HOUSE We all have that friend or relative whose house always seems to be immaculate, without even a touch of dust or clutter.

Maybe she has more free time or more energy, we might think. Maybe she just really likes to clean.

The fact is, there are simple things you can do to make your space — home, office, etc. — easier to clean and keep that way, says Helen Austen, a counselor-turned-professional organizer who now operates her own business (organizedbyhelen.com).

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Words by Rebecca Fischer

Like any skill, being organized may not come as naturally to you. Or, maybe you are a skillful organizer, but age or an illness has made it challenging to keep your space tidy. Either way, Austen’s four tips will help you stay focused.

1. D evelop a system and stick to it. Most tasks take way less time to complete than we think, Austen says, especially if we’re tired or feeling stressed. Her rule is that if it takes less than a couple of minutes to do something, do it now.

2. G ive everything a “home,” which usually means somewhere put away. Austen recommends things like drawer organizers and a label maker to help you get started. “If you don’t put everything in its place right away, take a few minutes at the end of the day to tidy up and do so,” she says. “You’ll always know where your bag is and where your keys are, and your space will look better.”

We all have limited amounts of willpower, and creative types can tend to get hung up on weighing the pros and cons of even simple decisions, which can zap willpower, Austen says. Having a place for everything seems super simple, but it goes a long way in limiting the number of decisions.

3. S et a timer, especially when facing larger tasks. If you’re cleaning a room or (eek!) the entire basement, giving yourself a set amount of time in which to work will help you stay on task. “We want to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and if we have 20 boxes in the basement, there’s just seemingly no end in sight,” Austen explains. “Allotting a certain amount of time for the task is all about staying motivated.”

4. N ot everybody can do it alone. Asking a friend or relative to help can backfire if that person becomes critical or insists things be done his or her way. This is where it can be helpful to call on a professional organizer. “I want to know what my clients’ true goals are,” Austen says. “Usually, it’s not ‘I want a clean kitchen,’ but rather, ‘I want to have people over more, and my kitchen is a disaster.’”

Although she’s no longer a counselor, Austen has realized she is still helping people in a tangible way as a professional organizer. “I’ve found that when my clients get their physical stuff in order, they feel empowered to tackle other goals.”

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INGREDIENTS 3/4 pound lightly salted butter (3 sticks), not quite room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup raw green pistachios, very coarsely chopped 2/3 cup dried cranberries 1 egg white beaten until frothy with 1 teaspoon of water coarse sugar for coating

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DIRECTIONS Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl or stand mixer using the paddle attachment. Add the salt and vanilla and combine. Add the flour one cup at a time, followed by the pistachios and cranberries after the first cup or two of flour. Gradually add the remaining flour and mix until combined and the mixture has formed a stiff dough.

Divide the dough in half and shape the first half of the dough into a cylinder on parchment or waxed paper, rolling the dough with the palms of your hands to form a roll about 2 inches wide. Roll up in parchment, place on the baking sheet, repeat with the second half of the dough, and chill for a few hours.

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.

When you’re ready to bake the cookies, whisk an egg white with 1 teaspoon of water until slightly frothy. Using a pastry brush, evenly brush each roll of dough with the egg white mixture and roll in the coarse sugar. Slice the cookies into rounds about 3/8-inch to 1/2-inch thick. Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake them for 12 to 15 minutes until the cookies are set and firm to the touch, but not brown.

Gina Reardon, owner of Catering by Design and culinary philanthropist, leads the KC team for No Kid Hungry, culinary professionals, and community members focused on supporting Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. Funds raised help connect the nation’s 16 million low-income children with more school breakfast, lunch, and summer meals.

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BECAUSE I SAID SO ...

Words by Julie Burton / Photo by Samantha Levi

• I t’s been six days since you and your husband had relations. Continue?

•S top comparing yourself to a fashion blogger.

•T he fashion blogger is wearing sunglasses indoors because she has a fake sun shining on her.

•A nother month not getting pregnant. OUTSTANDING, Julie! You’re on a roll! Keep up the good work.

• Your milk is expired.

•Y ou’re a good wife. Remember that.

•W hile on car mode, you said a four-letter word in front of the kids.

• I t’s been over two years since you’ve seen an ocean. Searching cheapest flights now.

•Y our settings have been updated to: “I don’t believe in cold vacations.”

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•H ey, pooch stomach — add fiber and water to your diet.

The smartwatch is a computer on your wrist. It’s synced to your smartphone so you can check text messages or phone calls. It aids in calculating calories burned or steps taken. It also can sense your heart rate throughout the day. This watch knows when to tell you to relax and breathe for a few moments. It can ping a lost phone.

And, some models can even change the TV channel for you.

• Stop looking at your watch.

Smartwatches can tell you a lot of things because they are smart.

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•S HY ALERT! Say something to the people around you. Try asking where they got their shirt.

•P heromone levels high in the home. Speak to middle-schooler with caution.

•Y ou’re a good person. Remember that.

•A nd stop looking at your phone.

We’re synced.

•Y our children have logged 20 hours on YouTube this week. Continue?

•2 59 days left to make the kids’ cold lunch.

•Q uit asking me to put the kids to bed. I cannot do that, Julie.

•Y ou were a good mom today. Remember that.

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1 S tick to a schedule. Yes, even on the weekends. This

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2 R econdsider your bedroom. Your room should

free from any noise and light that can disturb your sleep. It also should be cool, between 60 and 67 degrees.

3 P ractice a relaxing bedtime ritual. Having a

relaxing routine, away from bright lights, helps separate your sleep time from your daily activities, which can cause excitement, stress, or anxiety that might make it more difficult to fall asleep or remain asleep.

4 E xercise daily. Vigorous exercise is best, but even

light exercise is better than no activity at all. Work out any time of the day, but not at the expense of your sleep.

5 Avoid naps if you have trouble sleeping.

Some studies reveal that power naps may help you get through the day. But, if you find you can’t fall asleep at bedtime, don’t take one.

6 S leep comfortably. It goes without saying, but we’re saying it anyway: Make sure your mattress is comfortable and supportive. Is it time to replace it? Most mattresses last between seven and 10 years.

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HAPPENINGS

SEP 6 Bike Night: Hudson Drive, Worth Harley-Davidson® 9400 NW Prairie View Rd, KCMO 816.420.9000 6–9 pm SEP 6–9 Quarter Horse Show Hale Arena, American Royal Complex, 1701 American Royal Ct, KCMO 816.221.9800 8 am–5 pm SEP 7 1st Friday in the Crossroads KCMO kccrossroads.org/this-firstfriday SEP 7–9 West Bottoms First Festival Weekend 12th Street Bridge, KCMO westbottoms.com 9 am–5 pm Friday–Sunday SEP 7–9 39th Annual Art Westport Westport, KCMO 1–9 pm Friday, 10 am–9 pm Saturday, 11 am–5 pm Sunday SEP 8 Dippin’ Dogs Swim Party: The Springs The Springs Aquatic Center, 9400 N Congress Ave, KCMO kcparks.org/event/dogsswim-springs18 10 am–noon small and senior dogs, noon–2 pm large dogs, 2–4 pm large dogs SEP 8 The 6th Annual Independence Uncorked Wine Festival Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W Pacific Ave, Independence, MO 816.461.3491 / independenceuncorked.com 1–6 pm SEP 8–9 5th Annual Fall Chick Event Legends Outlet, 1843 Village West Pkwy, KCK, 10 am–6 pm Saturday, 11 am–4 pm Sunday 816.772.7601 / chickevents. com/events SEP 8–9 Haskell Indian Art Market Haskell Indian Nations University, 155 Indian Ave, Lawrence, KS 785.749.8467 / haskell.edu 10 am–6 pm Saturday, 10 am–5 pm Sunday SEP 9

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Grandparents Day Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr, KCMO kansascityzoo.org 9:30 am–5 pm SEP 9 The Centennial of World War I Day in the Life: Eastern Front 1918 National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, 2 Memorial Dr, KC MO 10 am–5 pm SEP 9 Art of the Machine: Drive Electric KC The City Market, 20 E 5th St, KCMO 816.842.1271 / thecitymarket. org 10 am–2 pm SEP 9 Dippin’ Dogs Swim Party: The Bay The Bay Water Park, 7101 Longview Rd, KCMO kcparks.org/event/dogsswim-bay-2 Noon–2 pm small dogs, 2–4 pm large dogs SEP 9–10 Zootastik Learning Fest: Butterfly Bonanza Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr, KCMO kansascityzoo.org SEP 12 Bark at the Park Kauffman Stadium, 1 Royal Way, KCMO mlb.com/royals/tickets/specials/bark-at-the-park 5:30 pm (game time 7:15 pm) SEP 13–30 My Fair Lady Musical Theater Heritage, 2450 Grand Blvd, KCMO 816.221.6987 / musicaltheaterheritage.com SEP 13 – Oct 21 The Spitfire Grill Chestnut Fine Arts Center, 234 N Chestnut, Olathe, KS 913.764.2121 / chestnutfinearts.com 7:30 pm Thursday–Saturday, 2 pm Sunday and select Saturdays, 7:30 pm select Wednesdays SEP 14–16 Brush Creek Art Walk Banks of Brush Creek from The Plaza to Elmwood Loose Park kcparks.org/event/brushcreek-art-walk-2018

SEP 15–16 First Responders Appreciation Weekend Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr, KCMO kansascityzoo.org/events/ first-responders-appreciation-day 9:30 am–5 pm

penguin-march 11–11:15 am

SEP 15–16 Cheetah Run Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr, KCMO kansascityzoo.org/events/ cheetah-run 10:30–10:45 am

SEP 23 Art of the Machine: Plain Ol' A's Model A Ford Club The City Market, 20 E 5th St, KCMO 816.842.1271 / thecitymarket. org 10 am–2 pm

SEP 16 Volunteer Open House Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr, KCMO kansascityzoo.org/work-atthe-zoo/volunteer SEP 16 Speak Up Walk Garmin Pavilion, 1200 E 151st St, Olathe, KS facebook.com/speakup.us 8 a.m.

SEP 18–19 Ensemble Iberica Fado Flamenco Musical Theater Heritage, 2450 Grand Blvd, KCMO musicaltheaterheritage.com 816.221.6987 SEP 18 – OCT 21 Becoming Martin The Coterie Theatre, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO thecoterie.org SEP 20 Celebrate Friends: A Musical Celebration with Opera Tenor Ben Gulley 6635 151st St, OPKS 6 pm SEP 20 Bike Night: The Bullhaulers, Worth Harley-Davidson® 9400 NW Prairie View Rd, KCMO 816.420.9000 6–9 pm SEP 22 Run for the Giraffes Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr, KCMO kansascityzoo.org/events/ run-for-the-giraffes 8:30 am–noon SEP 22–23 Humboldt Penguin March Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr, KCMO kansascityzoo.org/events/

SEP 23 Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run Zona Rosa, 8640 N Dixson Ave, KC MO getyourrearingear.com 7:30 am–11 am

SEP 25–28 Youth Rodeo Hale Arena, American Royal Complex, 1701 American Royal Ct, KCMO 816.221.9800 / americanroyal. com SEP 27 Bike Night: The Kaopectones, Worth Harley-Davidson® 9400 NW Prairie View Rd, KCMO 816.420.9000 6–9 pm SEP 28 Kansas City Zoo Blood Drive kansascityzoo.org/events/kczoo-blood-drive-cbc 9:30 am–4 pm SEP 28 KC Critical Mass Bicycle Ride Sunfresh Market in Westport, 4001 Mill St, KCMO kccriticalmass.com 6:30 pm SEP 28–30 The Illusionists Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Rd, KCMO 816.363.7827 / kcstarlight.com 7 pm SEP 29 Fountain City Roller Derby Championship Games B&D Skating Rink, 13903 E Noland Ct, Independence, MO fountaincityrollerderby.com 6 pm SEP 29–30 KC Zoo Teacher Appreciation Day Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr, KCMO kansascityzoo.org/events/ teacher-appreciation-day 9:30 am–5 pm

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