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In this issue we have tried to
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
inspire you to gather in style!
Shella Baker
From a citrus inspired summer
Hannah Cline
soiree with friends to a casual,
Tea Hadzic
Central VA Orthodontics
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Cleaning Connection
Emily Hedrick
coastal tablescape, we hope you
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Curtains, Blinds and Bath
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Dr. Kristen Kuk
take the time this season to linger
Katie Lane
with friends - and you can do it
Jaclyn Meadows
CoLab
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Fink’s Jewelers
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Joy Niehaus Gladiola Girls
Jennifer Prince Deirdre Serio
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Grand Home Furnishings
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Azalea Smith Hill City Bride
Laura Watts
have a great list of 93 different
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things for you to try - I hope you
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enjoy testing out each and every
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days, aren’t you?
are 93 days of summer? Well, we
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longer nights and breezy, warm
Also, did you realize that there
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Happy summer! I’m thankful for
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one of them throughout these
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warm months. You may even be encouraged to make use of your
The Art Box
local library before you head out
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to the beach or lake. No matter what your summer entails, be sure to live beautifully and thoughtfully, and let us
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inspire you along the way.
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DESIGN HOUSE TIPS FOR YOUR HOME
The Central VA Design House not only provided a plethora of inspiration for tour goers, but funds raised were utilized by the YWCA of Central VA and its programs. It truly is a win-win for the community!
The home was filled with ideas from local designers, and although each room had its own unique voice, here are a few of the trends and ideas we noticed woven throughout.
Photos by Tera Janelle
One of a Kind Art Think beyond heading out to the local big box store for wall decor. Our area has both established and new artists, so why not choose something one-of-a-kind for your walls? On a budget? Vintage art can be picked up at local thrift, consignment and estate shops. Interesting Angles Break out from your comfort zone and place your furniture somewhere other than parallel to your walls. Angling a bed or couch may not be for the faint of heart, so try this approach on a statement chair to incorporate it into your own home. 6
White on White Incorporate white pieces - and even white on white - as long as there is a variance of textures. Tone on tone can be very high impact when there are different surfaces to move the eye around. Texture overall - from soft, faux animal throws and pillows to ornate legs and hard edges - adds interest and variety.
Subtly Repeated Color If you love a color you may not be bold enough to carry it through your entire room, which can be a good thing! Instead, choose art, vases, pillows and maybe even a unique chair in the same hue to carry the eye from item to item without having to commit to a bold color palette.
Dedicated Space We are oh so busy nowadays. I loved that this house had several areas for reclaiming your own moments. Having a dedicated - yet lovely - space for creating, working or reading offers a respite for the soul.
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The Human Form This one surprised me a little, but I noted the variety of uses when I actually saw the forms - mostly cherubs or females - peppered throughout. From statuettes to bold paintings to subtle prints on the walls, celebrating the human form is a great way to add personality to your space. Loose Greenery If you haven’t heard “Greenery” is Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year, but in my opinion it’s always en vogue. After all, have you ever seen a plant that didn’t match its stem? The color goes with everything! Scatter it throughout your space with live plants, loosely arranged stems or botanical prints.
Mirrors Often used to make a space appear larger, mirrors can do double duty when it comes to showcasing the hard work you’ve done decorating your home after all that is what it’s reflecting back! From ornate to repurposed (notice the one made out of shoe molds), these pieces add visual interest.
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Geometrics Geometry gave us fits in high school, yet using geometrics in your space can add clean, unexpected lines. Whether hanging in the air on on the wall (or in a perfectly lined piece of furniture), these shapes offer structure for your room and are often utilized in metallic finishes.
Statement Light Fixtures Updating light fixtures is a good idea (unless your home has fabulous originals!), but choosing the right ones can be a daunting task. Utilizing pieces that make a statement yet don’t overtake a room is key to a cohesive space. Striking Rugs Wood floors and carpet are perfectly acceptable surfaces, yet rugs offer a way to anchor areas with a purpose - such as dining or conversation. Bold colors and patterns definitely come into play with these beautifully designed pieces.
Jennifer Prince recently moved into a 1922 craftsman home and is looking forward to implementing these trends.
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Cool This Summer
There are 93 days of summer. Ninety-three days. Maybe summer calls you to roll down the windows and find an adventure. Or, perhaps, you are just looking for a way to escape the heat and entertain yourself and the kiddos. No matter what summer means to you, here are 93 ways to keep cool this summer. have a nice indoor pool and water slides for rainy days.) 26. Have a moonlight picnic. 27. Make no-bake cookies. 28. Have a giant water gun war. 29. Check out the Roanoke Pinball Museum. 30. Take a class at Rivermont Makery. 1. Make popsicles.
31. Make fresh lemonade.
2. Drive back roads with the windows
32. Drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
down and your favorite music turned
33. Go bowling.
up.
34. Explore Crabtree Falls.
3. Fix a big glass of iced tea or
35. Eat watermelon.
lemonade and sit in front of a fan.
36. Get a banana split at Mr. Goodies.
4. Swing on a porch swing.
37. Make something funky at a paint-
5. Eat frozen grapes.
your-own pottery place.
6. Slide down a water slide.
38. Test your puzzle solving skills in
7. Get ice cream at Sluggos in
16. Go boating.
Madison Heights.
17. Play in the water at Lynchburg’s
8. Go fishing.
Splash Pad by the river.
9. Eat a snow cone.
18. Wash your car.
10. Go down a water slide.
19. Jump in rain puddles.
you and your friends.
11. Visit Smith Mountain Lake.
20. Make milkshakes.
41. Play with water beads. (These
12. Go night swimming (be safe!)
21. Visit your local library.
sensory objects are equally soothing
13. Spend the afternoon at
22. Make root beer floats.
for children and adults.)
Amazement Square.
23. Have a water balloon fight.
42. Go ice skating.
14. Volunteer at your local animal
24. Visit Maylynn’s Creamery.
43. Play flashlight tag.
shelter.
25. Spend the day at Splash Valley
44. Go on a cruise on The Virginia
15. Go roller skating.
Water park in Roanoke (they even
Dare.
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an escape room. 39. Get a Lavender Lemonade from the Bean Tree Café. 40. Host a murder mystery dinner for
home 45. Run through the sprinkler.
64. Burn off some energy at a bounce
46. Have a movie marathon.
house or trampoline park.
47. Check out the Salem Fair June
65. Create your own board game.
28-July 9.
66. Have a glow-in-the-dark dance
48. Go wine tasting at the Peaks of
party in your basement.
Otter Winery.
67. Visit a pet store.
49. Treat yourself to a movie at Venue
68. Go thrift store shopping for the
Cinemas. (The movies are so cheap
perfect cover up.
you can spring for some popcorn.)
69. Try doing a somersault
50. Wander around Riverviews
underwater.
Artspace for some amazing local
70. Visit used bookstores until you
art. (The first Friday of the month
find the one that feels like home.
is a great time to visit this local art gallery.) 51. Play at the sprayground (or playground!) at Riverside Park in Lynchburg. 52. Cool off while taking in a movie at the historic Grandin Theater. 53. Plan a trip to the Virginia Museum of Transportation. 54. Make a slip-and-slide in your back yard. 55. Go tubing down the James River. 56. Make infused ice water. 57. Play tag in the rain. 58. Watch a movie under the stars.
71. Talk into a fan and laugh at how silly it sounds. 72. Embrace your inner 40’s movie star and wear a big sunglasses and a
84. Make dog friendly ice-cream for
bigger hat.
your favorite canine friend.
73. Make slime.
85. Keep a journal of all your summer
74. See a community theater
adventures.
production.
86. Light sparklers.
75. Create a photo wall collage.
87. Serve sorbet in scooped out
76. Read your favorite book - again.
grapefruits at your next party.
77. Fix mason jar salads for lunch.
88. Press summer flowers in the pages
78. Avoid turning on the oven by
of your favorite winter book for a
making pizzas on the grill.
reminder of the warmth when things
79. Throw some glow sticks into a
feel cold.
cool bath for a fun end-of-the-day
89. Make fruit slice coasters out of
59. Send a message in a bottle.
surprise for the kids.
Perler beads (those plastic beads from
60. Put glow sticks into water bottles
80. Go camping…inside.
and go glow-in-the-dark bowling in your back yard. 61. Have a read-a-thon. 62. Make a splash with bumper boats. 63. Cool off at Pop’s Ice Cream and Soda Bar in Roanoke.
81. Make water bombs out of sponges and zip ties. 82. Perfect your messy bun skills. 83. Munch on some homemade frozen yogurt fruit bark.
summer camp that you melt together with an iron.) 90. Make friendship anklets and wear them till they fall off. 91. Freeze chunks of watermelon to use as ice cubes. 92. Watch your favorite Christmas movie…in July. 93. Make ice-cream pie.
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WHY LIBRARIES STILL (AND ALWAYS WILL) MATTER Photo by Holly Cromer Photography
Take a moment to think about the
Juster. If you haven’t already read
literary criticism courses. Although
place that most inspires you. It may
it, it is the story of an apathetic
I struggled with depression and
be your bedroom or another room
boy named Milo who is perpetually
anxiety during this time in my life, I
in your home, a specific tree in a
bored with his life and the world
always found solace and inspiration
specific park, any beach at sunrise, or
around him. One day, he receives
in that large, beautiful building filled
somewhere no one would ever guess.
a mysterious package that ends up
with books and fellow knowledge-
For me, that place is a threshold
being a tollbooth. With nothing
seekers. By the time I finished college,
between the real and the possible,
else to do, Milo drives his toy car
I had used libraries in many ways and
a place where both knowledge
through the tollbooth and embarks
realized that they were a consistent
and imagination are valued and
on a surreal adventure that changes
bright spot in my life. After working
encouraged: the library. There are
his perspective and thus, his life.
at a bookstore for years, I began to
thousands of libraries around the
I have always associated libraries
apply and interview for library jobs
world, and though they may look
with this book not only because a
before being hired as a youth services
different and offer different materials
librarian recommended it to me, but
library assistant at the Lynchburg
and programs, they are united by
also because I believe libraries, like
Public Library in 2013. Today, as I
their commitment to the individuals
Milo’s tollbooth, can transport and
plan programs for and share my
and communities they serve.
transform us if we let them.
recommendations with young readers
Libraries have always been a big
After elementary school, I frequented
(yes, I do recommend The Phantom
part of my life. We had “library
my local public library often to
Tollbooth quite often), I can’t help
days” in elementary school, and
work on school assignments and
feeling that my story has come full
those were always my favorite days.
check out books; I then volunteered
circle. The joy this gives me is hard to
Our school librarian was kind and
as a shelver and as an assistant for
put into words.
grandmotherly, but she was also
the library’s summer program for
Your library experiences likely differ
witty and unconventional. She
children in high school. In college, I
from mine; just as our imaginations
recommended a book to me that
spent myriad hours at the university
and intellectual pursuits are unique,
remains one of my favorites to this
library researching and working
so too are our experiences at and with
day: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton
on papers for my literature and
libraries. That said, there are 15
certain universal components of
BOOKS TO DISCOVER THIS SUMMER:
libraries which make them abidingly
As someone who reads children’s and young adult literature on the
important institutions.
regular, I am a firm believer that children’s and young adult books don’t have a maximum age limit. That being said, I also love reading books
#1: THEY ENRICH AND BUILD COMMUNITIES
written for adults. Here are some of my favorites! Please share your favorites by tagging me on Instagram @librariem with #clutchinspires and #clutchreads!
In a way, libraries are the front lines of the communities they serve. Through our daily interactions with
Contemporary Fiction
patrons, librarians acquire first-hand
The Circle by Dave Eggers – an absorbing, sometimes terrifying
knowledge about the community’s
cautionary tale about the pervasiveness of social media
needs and interests. This knowledge
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri – a beautiful story about an Indian
allows library staff to plan programs
family adjusting to life in America
and add collection materials that
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer – a heart-
will enrich the community. When
wrenching story about a boy coping with the tragic death of his father
people come together for a library program or meet to talk about books,
Memoir
new communities are built, and
Bossypants by Tina Fey – a heartfelt, laugh-out-loud hilarious, and
the community as a whole benefits
sometimes heartbreaking memoir from an SNL favorite
exponentially.
Yes Please by Amy Poehler – If you love Tina Fey, chances are you also love Amy Poehler (and vice versa). This book is not as autobiographical
#2: THEY ARE FOR EVERYONE When libraries open their doors each day, those doors are open for everyone, and the free resources
as Bossypants, but it’s just as authentic and funny! You’re Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) by Felicia Day – Felicia Day is one of my geeky girl idols, and her memoir is smart, insightful, and poignant.
within are for everyone as well.
Mystery
Furthermore, and more importantly,
In the Woods by Tana French – I love all of Tana French’s books – her
the resources within reflect the
characters are memorable and realistic, her attention to detail is
reality that people are diverse.
exceptional, and she is a master of twist endings!
Offering books and programs that
Night Film by Marisha Pessl – an utterly absorbing, eerie story about
represent and celebrate various
a detective searching for the cause of an acclaimed horror film’s
points of view is an essential and
daughter’s untimely death; Pessl uses mixed media (photos, emails, text
central role of all libraries, and it is a
messages, etc.) to bring the story to life.
role that is sometimes controversial. One of my favorite displays to put together at my library is the “Banned Book Week” display; it features titles that have been challenged or banned in certain schools, libraries, and bookstores (often for arguably absurd
The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith – This is the second of three mysteries written by J.K. Rowling (under pen name Galbraith) about London-based private detective Cormoran Strike. Rowling’s trademark biting wit and knack for believable settings, characters, and dialogue pair delectably with a grisly, twisted murder mystery plot. Sci-Fi/Fantasy
reasons). These displays represent
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel – a gorgeous but heartbreaking
our freedom to read, and you may
imagining of a post-apocalyptic Earth centered on the experiences (both
be surprised by how many of your
pre and post-apocalypse) of members of a traveling Shakespeare troupe
favorite books are on the banned or
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss – an epic coming-of-age
challenged book list (you can check
fantasy tale about a young man named Kvothe who rises to unbelievable
out the list at http://www.ala.org/
heights after a tragic childhood
bbooks/).
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline – This post-apocalyptic tale is essentially a love letter to video games and ‘80s pop culture, and you
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won’t be able to put it down!
community veritable passports to other worlds.
making that big an improvement, and
At my library, we have done many
without books that remind us where
The importance of literacy in a
programs themed around fandoms
we started and how far we’ve come,
person’s life cannot be overstated.
like Harry Potter, Doctor Who,
the role of technology itself becomes
The ability to read is tied to nearly
and Star Wars. Talk about a geek’s
dubious. I believe the best thing
everything we do, especially how
paradise!
about libraries is their paradoxical
#3: THEY PROMOTE LITERACY
we communicate with others. Libraries promote literacy by offering
ability to both honor the past and
#5: THEY HONOR THE PAST WHILE BUILDING THE FUTURE
build the future, to stay relevant and
programs for children that use
The question “Do libraries still
values.
reading, singing, talking, writing, and
matter?” is often posed alongside
playing to foster early literacy skills
assertions that improving technology
such as phonological awareness, print
renders libraries obsolete. In my
awareness, letter knowledge, and
opinion, however, libraries and
vocabulary.
technology go hand in hand. STEM
books that teach and strengthen pre-reading skills and by offering
and STEAM initiatives – especially
#4: THEY FOSTER FUN AND IMAGINATION
technology-intensive subjects like coding and robotics – have gathered
even innovative without abandoning their rich histories and humanitarian
Whether you go to the library to check out history books for your child’s school project or to try out new technology (or hopefully both,) know that you are in a place where you are accepted and valued – and that, unlike technology, will never change.
enormous momentum and are now
In addition to encouraging literacy,
prevalent in library programming,
libraries encourage fun! Most
and libraries remain the only public
libraries offer programs for different
places that offer completely free
age groups about a variety of
access to computers and other
different topics, and all libraries have
technologies. Without accessibility,
collections filled with books that are
improving technology isn’t really
Emily Hedrick is a youth services librarian and enjoys being with her husband and family, singing, and geeking out as often as possible.
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Living Beautifully
A Coastal Inspired Event Ready to see the beauty in the everyday? Why not try grilling out in style? Just a few added touches can create a relaxing ambience for you and your guests. After all, with all of our connectivity using technology nowadays, sometimes it’s nice to have an excuse to get together face to face.
Set the Stage. The warm summer evening air will beckon you to get outdoors and entice you to invite over a few friends. Set your cell phone on Bluetooth and put on your favorite Pandora station to set the mood and welcome your guests. Your table will look beautiful covered in a natural runner. Dress the table with décor inspired by the coast – rich aquas and blues along with eclectic pieces that have hints of the shore. Coral, shells and other elements found in the sea add a spark of fun! If you venture outside, you can use lanterns or seashells, each with a citronella candle inside to create a warm and inviting atmosphere while keeping the bugs at bay! Farm fresh flowers add a pop of color to finish the look. Bust out the good china, cloth napkins and silverware - forget the paper plates and plastic forks. We all have serving pieces that never see the light of day. Why not dust them off and put them to use? Use the good glasses too, or opt for upscale plastic drinkware (the glasses you see aren’t glass). Your special touches will be happily received and remembered. Throw on a long summer dress or Photos by Melissa Batman Photography
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home pair an off-the-shoulder blouse
alongside. Honey and jam can be
simply dress them with a bit of olive
with skinny jeans and sandals to
put in small bowls beside the cheese
oil and salt and pepper and then wrap
match the scene. Your hair can be let
board or spooned directly on the
them in foil and place on grill until
down loose or tied up in a ponytail
board. Place the crackers or baguette
browned. For corn, I like to roast with
depending on the heat. Set off the
in a larger bowl or small basket
a pat of butter, salt, pepper, cilantro
look with fun, dangly earrings.
nearby.
and parmesan cheese. Sweet potato
Prepping and cooking together lets
Salad - I love a simple butter lettuce,
fries are another fabulous side dish
you create something as a group.
cherry tomato and avocado salad.
in case anyone craves a starch. They
You can have a drink, converse, catch
You can mix up an easy olive oil and
can be cooked in the oven, placed in a
up and listen to the day’s events, all
balsamic vinegar dressing, crack
basket and dressed in sea salt.
while working together to prepare a
a little salt and pepper over it and
Dessert - A small scoop of walnut
delicious meal.
you’re done. Adding a touch of dijon
gelato or vanilla ice cream would be
mustard to the dressing adds a bit
the perfect touch. Pair with a drizzle
more character.
of chocolate fudge and a dollop of
Main - Prep burgers by using ground
whipping cream and you’ve made a
lamb instead of beef for a nice twist
summertime favorite - the sundae,
on a classic. Add salt, pepper, a drizzle
perfectly portioned. Add a warm
of olive oil, balsamic vinegar and
brownie or cookie to it, and you’ve
rosemary to the lamb and mix it all
got a crowd pleaser. A sweet sorbet
up. Shape into patties, grill, and
paired with a fresh fruit topping
top with goat or feta cheese. Serve
would also be delightful.
The Eats. Let your guests in on your vision for the menu in advance, and make it interactive by asking guests to bring something to share. Whether it’s a cheese spread or a bottle of wine, each contribution makes your gathering unique and helps with the cost of your dinner.
with avocado, lettuce and tomato on a toasted potato roll or ciabatta,
Appetizer - Set up a tantalizing
and you’re about to enjoy one good
cheese plate on a board or platter
burger. Caramelized onion would
with offerings like brie, stilton,
make a nice relish on top too, and
manchego, cheddar and blue. I like
if you’re entertaining vegetarians,
to include both sweet and savory
they’ll appreciate a veggie burger or
cheeses to appeal to everyone’s
two.
tastes. Accompaniments can include: honeycomb, fig or blueberry jam, macadamia nuts, pistachios, assorted berries and dried fruits, all with water crackers or a crusty baguette served
You can also cook vegetables like carrots, turnips, brussels sprouts and sweet summer corn or squash on the grill or in the oven as your side -
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The Drinks. Serve your meal with a variety of wines, like a chilled pinot grigio or rosÊ, along with a red or two to complement your lamb burgers -pinot noir or cabernet sauvignon are both lovely choices. Your guests will choose the wine that best suits their palate, so it’s nice to have a variety. For those that prefer something nonalcoholic, grab a bottle or two of the beautiful Belvoir Fruit Farms Organic Lemonades. My personal favorites are the Elderflower PressÊ Lemonade and the Elderflower & Rose Lemonade. You can find them in the Health Food section of your local grocery.
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Extra Tip. Serve plenty of water to keep everyone refreshed throughout the evening. Drink dispensers or pitchers of cool water infused with cucumber slices will add elegance and style as well as much needed hydration for you and your guests. I also find it fun to add a tea or coffee course nearing the end of the evening to perk guests up for their ride home. Tea and coffee can be served with or after dessert. After dinner, gather over a game, cards or a movie to keep the fun going and simply enjoy the breath of summer as much as you can. It’s a fun time of year. Get outside and enjoy it. Have fun grilling and remember to eat, drink and be merry! Jaclyn Meadows is a local artist and traveler with an enthusiasm for living life beautifully! Follow her journeys on Instagram @twiggyjacqua and her blog at chezjacqua.com.
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DI-WHY NOT?
Split Pea Wreath To make this gorgeously green split pea wreath, get outside and have some fun!! Set up your work station, use a picnic table or create on a blanket on your front porch. Then gather your supplies: • 1 green foam floral ring • 1 pound bag of split peas • chip brush • Mod Podge (Don’t use regular glue. It doesn’t dry as fast, and Mod Podge seals as it dries.) • ribbon to hang or add a bow (optional) Now you are ready to make!
• Use your chip brush to apply a thick, generous coating of Mod Podge to your foam ring. • Grab a handful of peas and press them onto the wreath where you have the Mod Podge (I did mine in quarter sections and started with the inside sections). • Cover the entire wreath and allow 3045 minutes to dry. • Once dry, apply another coat of Mod Podge and split peas in the same way, and fill in any gaps. • Allow this second layer to dry 30-45 minutes. • Lastly, apply one more coat of Mod Podge to act as a sealer around the whole wreath. Voilà! You now have your very own summer split pea wreath. Add ribbon or a bow to top it all off. Happy handmaking!
Laura Watts splits her time between instructing, pinning on Pinterest, and watching Netflix with her film making husband and their puppy, Ellie. Photos by Woody Watts
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MAY SUNDAY
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14 Mother’s Day Tea 11am–4pm Treat mom to Kathleen O’Byrne’s
21 Monacan Indian Powwow 10am–6pm Experience culture at this annual event
WEDNESDAY
Hillcats VS Carolina 6:30pm Take in a local game
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Salem Sox VS Frederick 7:05pm Take the family to a game
22 National Maritime Day 10am–5pm Head to the D-day Memorial
West End Farmer’s Market 3–6pm Shop for local food
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Moonlight & Magnolias 7:30pm Mill Mountain Theatre hosts this fun comedy
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Jesus Christ Superstar 8pm Head to Renaissance Theatre for this musical
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Green Market Wednesdays 10am–2pm Shop at Lynchburg’s Community Market
17 Disco Mountain Bike Race 6pm Head to Mill Mountain and ride!
FRIDAY
Art Talks 5:30–6:30pm Hear from local artist at the Academy
SATURDAY 6
First Friday & Art by Night 5–8pm Explore art in Roanoke and Lynchburg
Madagascar 7:30pm This fun musical is at Timberlake Christian
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LPL Comic Con 1–4pm Have fun at Lynchburg’s Public Library
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A Raisin in the Sun 7:30pm The Academy presents this poignant drama
The Mousetrap 7:30pm Attic Productions presents this mystery
Lynchburg Food Fest 11am–6pm Eat at Riverfront Park
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Miriam’s House Luncheon 12–1:30pm Support a local cause
Lend Me a Tenor 7pm See a show at EC Glass
Rooftop Riot 6–10pm Enjoy an after hours party in Roanoke
Bluegrass & BBQ Festival 12noon–11pm Head to Floyd for a fun time
Movies in the Park 7pm See a movie at Riverside Park
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The Powhatan Arrow 7am–12:30pm
Memorial Day 11am Head to the
Take a round trip from Roanoke to Lynchburg
D-day Memorial
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For more information check out these websites: 2nd: roanokepotterfest.com 3rd: millmountain.org 4th: renaissancetheatrelynchburg.org 5th: downtownlynchburg.com & roanokeartbynight.com
7th: presbyteriancemeteryva.com 9th: lynchburg-hillcats.com 10th: lynchburgcommunitymarket.com 11th: academycenter.org/gallery 12th: salemva.gov 13th: lynchburgpubliclibrary.org 15th: salemsox.com
16th: leapforlocalfood.org 17th: playroanoke.com 18th: academycenter.org 19th: atticproductions.info 20th: lyhfoodfest.com 21st: monacannation.com 22nd: dday.org
23rd: miriamhouseprogram.org 24th: ecglasstheatre.org 25th: centerinthesquare.org 26th: chantillyfarm.com 27th: lynchburgparksandrec.com 28th: fireup611.org 29th: dday.org
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JUNE SUNDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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1 Food Truck Thursday 11am–2pm Head to Miller Park for lunch
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Sidewalk Art Show 10am–5pm Enjoy art near the Taubman
11 Promises, Promises 3pm See a musical in Bedford!
18 Father’s Day Brunch 11:30am–3:30pm Take dad to Peaks of Otter Lodge
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D-Day Anniversary 11am Head to the Memorial today
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Sci-Fi Camp 9am–3pm It’s fun all week at Amazement Square!
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Open Mic 7–9:30pm Baines in Appomattox hosts this event
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West End Farmer’s Market 3–6pm Shop for local food
Dino Days 9am–3pm Send the kids to Amazement Square
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Green Market Wednesdays 10am–2pm Shop at Lynchburg’s Community Market
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Hillcats VS Wilmington 6:30pm Go out to the ballgame!
Salsa Night 8–11pm Dance at Lynchburg’s The Glass House
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North VS South 7:05pm Watch an All Star Game in Salem
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Romeo & Juliet 8–10:30pm See a show in Appomattox
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10 Family Fun Night 4–7pm Enjoy Amazement Square!
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Amazement Square’s camps!
9 Pottery Date Night 7–9pm Take your beau to the Academy
3 Uncle Billy’s Day 9am–11pm Altavista hosts a fun festival
Spelling Bee 7pm Mill Mountain puts on this musical
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2 King Lear 7:30pm See an outdoor show at Popular Forest
SATURDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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10 Minute Plays 6:30pm Watch young adult dramas at Hollins
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Green Market Wednesdays 10am–2pm Shop at Lynchburg’s Community Market
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SML Pirate Days 9am–9pm Visit sites at this family event
20 Food Truck Thursday 11am–2pm Have lunch at Miller Park
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7 Art by Night & First Fridays 5–8pm Explore art in Roanoke & Lynchburg
21 Aladdin, Jr. 7pm See this fun show at the Academy
Kids Make Art 1–3pm Get creative at Hollins University
8 Horse & Hound Festival 11am–6pm Have fun at Peaks of Otter Winery
15 Breakfast with the Animals 8:30–10am Eat at Mill Mountain Zoo!
22 Historic Roanoke City Market 8am–5pm Shop local downtown
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1st: hollins.edu 2nd: presbyteriancemeteryva.com 6th: hollins.edu 7th: downtownlynchburg.com & roanokeartbynight.com 8th: peaksofotterwinery.com 9th: academycenter.org
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Kiss Me Kate 7:30pm See a show at Attic Productions
Touch a Truck 10am–3pm Head to Salem for fun
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20th: lynchburgparksandrec.com 21st: academycenter.org 22nd: downtownroanoke.org 27th: floydfest.com 28th: atticproductions.info 29th: roanokecountyparks.com 31st: amazementsquare.org
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WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE packing tips Adjusting to an empty nest can be hard at times. You miss your kids, you miss the chaos, and you miss cooking for a small crowd of young people. But once you realize how much free time you have, you start to fill it with new hobbies or revisit old hobbies you didn’t have time for before. And your bank account! You’ve raised responsible adults – now you get to spend your money on yourselves. Between graduation and grandkids, there’s a precious window of opportunity (and expendable income) to knock out a few of those bucket-list travel destinations. We’ve been traveling more, so I’ve learned a few lessons along the way. Here are a few packing tips: • Make a list! I hate forgetting some crucial item. A (male) friend forgot to pack pants, so he had to wear jeans to the first day of an important conference. I started a list several years ago and still refer to it, sometimes adding a thing or two. • Bubble wrap: It holds space in your suitcase for your purchases along the way. You can throw out what doesn’t fit, or use what’s there to protect valuables. • Extra day bag: Pack a small, empty bag in your suitcase that can be used as a carry-on to hold the goodies you buy on the trip. • Roll, roll, roll your clothes: Fold your clothes like you would to put them away in a chest of drawers, then roll. You can fit a lot more in your suitcase. Better yet, wrap a whole outfit together – undergarments and socks in the middle, shirt in the next layer, then pants on the outside. • Colorful handle or tassel: I thought I was smart to buy a red suitcase. On one trip, there were four nearly identical red suitcases on the baggage carousel. A flight attendant walked off with my husband’s suitcase once. He caught up with her and thankfully it had a luggage tag with his name on it. • Index card with your name, address, and telephone number INSIDE the suitcase: Name tags fall off. Suitcases get mis-directed. If you have
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life
no identifying info in your suitcase, it
• AC adapter for other countries:
shoulders, fit neatly under the
can end up in the vast storehouse of
Don’t assume you can buy one when
seat in front of you, and can carry
lost luggage.
you get there. My husband spent
an assortment of snacks, reading
• Shoes as storage: Put fragile
two days in Finland without a phone
materials, small blanket and pillow,
items like a shaver, which can get
charger. The airport stores were
etc.
accidentally turned on, inside your
closed when his flight arrived, and
• Garbage bag: To keep your clean
shoes. Put all your socks inside your
he had to travel another hour to his
and dirty clothes separated, especially
shoes – it’s wasted space.
destination in a small town.
if you’ll be moving from hotel to
• Scarf: A great multi-use carry-on –
• Eyeglass/contacts prescription:
hotel.
it can be used as a pillow, a shawl, or
I lost a pair of glasses at the start of
a sarong.
a vacation. I went for a romantic, moonlit walk along the beach and
• Baggies: I once had a bottle of
Here’s to embracing that empty nest
put my glasses in my pocket. The tide
cough syrup leak all over a shawl I
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came and went before I realized it
brought home from Ireland. Baggies
and had to spend the next ten days
are also perfect for leftovers in
without my glasses.
countries that don’t encourage “doggy bags” and for liquids you may
• Carry-on: Consider a backpack.
carry home.
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When to Seek Immediate Medical Attention We adore our pets and know their normal routines, and we understand that any worrisome, unusual behavior probably deserves a mention at the next vet appointment. But some instances require immediate attention. The problem? We’re not always sure which is which. Take a peek at our list of signs, behaviors and incidents that require immediate medical attention. • Trauma - This may include a fall,
poison), please call the Pet Poison
gunshot wound, being hit by car
Helpline 1-855–764-7661 or ASPCA
or animal fight wounds. Signs can
animal poison control 1-888-426-4435.
include excessive swelling with
A quick phone call can answer any
suspected fractures, severe lameness
questions you may have.
or inability to move the legs. Be
• Neurologic Issues - Any pronounced
especially cautious if your pet shows
change in your pet’s mental status,
signs of pain such as whining, pacing,
such as tremors, severe lethargy,
agitation, panting, aggression or
incoordination, staggering,
shaking.
disoriented, head tilt, circling or
• Bleeding - Bleeding from the nose,
unconsciousness need to be dealt
mouth or rectum or coughing up
with. Seizures also require immediate
blood or blood in the urine requires
attention, especially if they last
attention. This also includes severe
longer than a couple of minutes or
bleeding or bleeding that doesn’t stop
there are multiple occurrences within
within five minutes. Pale or blue gum
a 24 hour period.
color can also indicate problems with
• Heat Stoke or Stress - Severe panting,
blood flow.
having non-productive gagging or
elevated temperature and collapse
vomiting.
• Respiratory Distress - This can be
can be signs of heat stress. Be
caused by foreign bodies, allergic
especially careful in brachycephalic
Be prepared and know your
reactions, heart disease or pulmonary
breeds (short nose/flat face). DO
veterinarian’s phone number
disease. Signs including choking,
NOT LEAVE YOUR PET IN THE CAR
and hours of operation. If your
difficulty breathing, nonstop
UNATTENDED - no matter how long
veterinarian refers evening and
coughing or gagging. Allergic
you will be inside. Please.
weekend emergencies elsewhere,
reactions can cause facial swelling,
• Eye Injuries - Eye problems can
know the phone number and
hives and itchiness.
deteriorate quickly and should be
location of the emergency clinic.
• Inability to Urinate or Defecate -
addressed promptly, especially if you
Locally we have the Animal
Signs include pain or vocalization
notice irritation or injury to the eyes
Emergency and Critical Care of
associated with having a bowel
or if your pet becomes acutely blind.
Lynchburg (434) 846-1504.
movement or trying to urinate. These
Other concerns are an abnormal
signs are especially important to
discharge, bulging, squinting or
watch for in male cats since stones
rubbing the eyes.
can become lodged in the urethra.
• Gastrointestinal Issues - Refusal to
• Toxicity - If you suspect your pet
eat or drink for 24 hours or severe
has ingested anything toxic (such
vomiting or diarrhea (more than 2
as chocolate, xylitol, antifreeze, rat
episodes in 24 hours) are reasons for
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concern. Other signs to watch for are if your pet’s abdomen is swollen and hard to the touch and/or your pet is
Shella Baker is a veterinarian at Lynchburg Humane Society and Peaksview Animal Hospital. She enjoys beekeeping, crafting, gardening and spending time with her family and fur kids.
life
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FLOURISH
FINDING MINDFULNESS I am a planner, a list maker and a sticky note addict. If I have a thought buzzing around, I will not feel at ease until it is penned down and captured in ink. As soon as my fiancé and I got engaged, you can imagine that I instantly went into planning mode. It didn’t take long to realize, however, that organizing an affordable wedding on top of a full-time job and all of my other responsibilities would quickly fill my plate. With each item checked off of the to-do list, I feel a little calmer and that much more excited for the day itself. But until then, there will always be lingering thoughts about the ceremony, the venue, my dress…. Many of us live fast-paced lives. We juggle work, family and other time commitments. Whether we are planning a wedding or just dealing with day-to-day activities, being constantly on the move is often followed by burnout. Burnout that, according to Laurie Seidel, a Carilion Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine nurse educator, can affect our relationships, the quality of our work and our general well-being. A solution to that? Embracing mindfulness. “Mindfulness is the ability to be fully aware of what is happening in the present moment without judgment and with a sense of curiosity,” explained Seidel. “In other words, intentionally paying attention to whatever you are doing, rather than being lost in thought about 30
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life better care for one another.
to take ownership of his or her own
When a busy day seems
time, ultimately improving quality
overwhelming, Seidel explains that
of life. Best said by Seidel, “Taking
pausing to consciously take three
ownership of your present moments–
deep breaths in and out allows you to
moments that would otherwise rush
slow down for a moment, essentially
by and be forgotten–is a powerful
anchoring yourself to the present
thing.”
moment. “And when you notice you
This is a refreshing concept for
are stressed, a mindful moment
me. Mentally focusing on the now,
can be to simply pause, breathe
enjoying the fun of each step of
naturally and check in by observing
planning and not getting hung up
your experience,” said Seidel. “What
on expectations that I set for myself
thoughts are going through your
feels a little liberating. For many,
mind? What are you feeling? What
mindfulness could be the difference
physical sensations are present?
between Zen and bridezilla.
Spend a few moments checking something that has already happened
in. Knowing that you are directly
(rehashing) or something that will
contributing to your health and well-
occur in the future (rehearsing or
being, you can move forward with a
worrying).” Mindfulness can allow
lighter step.”
us to listen better, to make decisions
In sum, mindfulness gives power back
with greater clarity and provide
to the individual by allowing one
Hannah Cline is a public relations specialist with Carilion Clinic. Out of the office, she loves sprucing up antiques with sandpaper, paint and lots of love.
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CRUNCHY LIVING HOMESCHOOL, THE ADVENTURE THAT AWAITS When I first moved to Lynchburg the number of people who casually asked me if I was going to homeschool the children stunned me. My kids were not yet school-aged, and I had been planning on educating them myself since before my second child was even born. How could these strangers know that? What was it about us that screamed homeschool? In our prior residence of Richmond, not so far away, I had never run across a homeschool family...certainly they do exist, but I had never met any of them. A few months post-move I found the answer to my question. Nothing about us screams home education, but this type of schooling is common
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and has a large community in our area. I just happened to be a stay-at-
Charlotte Mason, Montessori,
curiosities and impulses, though you
home mom, so asking if I was going
classical education, unit studies and
certainly may lay experiences and
to homeschool the children was just
unschooling, among others. The
learning opportunities in their path.
part of the conversation. There might
common thread for all families and
In most cases, children are naturally
have been a few more hints. There
styles of home education is that
drawn to read, write, and count in a
are a lot of places that homeschoolers
families have a heightened interest
home where books have been read as
love to frequent - pretty much any
in finding what works for them
a form of entertainment. Once you
place or event that occurs between
and tailoring the education to the
can read and write, then all topics are
9-5 on a weekday is bound to have
individuals. I’ve personally changed
just waiting for you to discover them.
at least one homeschooling family
the direction of my research a couple
Writing may be learned in the
present. We zoned in on those
of times, and I’m completely open
woods with a stick in the dirt, not
resources as soon as we moved here,
to switching directions to find what
only behind a desk in a classroom
which probably added to the air
works - or even canning the whole
in a time designated for writing.
surrounding us.
thing and packing them off to a
Trips can be taken freely when there
There are more styles, schools of
traditional school if all else fails.
is no schedule to maintain. New
thought, and curriculum programs
For us, unschooling is the umbrella
world experiences can be enhanced
for homeschooling than could
we most likely fit under. With
and expanded upon with reading
possibly be listed in a readable
unschooling there is no separate
material, experiential projects or
article. To name a few styles of
school time or schooling curriculum.
experiments. Being open to the
home education, there is Waldorf,
You follow your children’s natural
unknown direction that your children
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for children of all ages. There are
or at the library, not to mention
also many resources in the arts. Art
at a homeschool co-op. This is a
classes and theater productions are
treasured benefit of home education
abundant through many different
in this particular area. Regardless of
venues.
your method of homeschooling or
will find and that you will nurture
Despite all of the options, the best
your personal reasons for choosing
makes every day an adventure for
resource for the homeschooled is
this path, you live in an especially
them and for you.
other homeschooled children. A
awesome place to pursue the
Our area has tons of resources for
responsible adult can provide a child
adventure of homeschooling.
homeschoolers. Virginia is ripe with
with an education, a curriculum,
Enjoy the journey!
history and nature any way you turn.
or other learning resources. Other
There are homeschooling co-ops that
children to run and play with can’t
offer learning for the home educated
be bought from a bookstore, ordered
in a group setting. The local parks
online, or imagined up by the
departments have a ton of activities
home educator. On any given day
for children, and the libraries are
school-aged children can be found
absolutely hopping with events
on the playgrounds, in the parks,
Azalea blogs about her crunchy lifestyle at waycrunchy.com, and she enjoys motherhood, all things natural and bright colors.
My Ombre Life
GIRLS KNOW SPORTS (AND AREN’T AFRAID TO PROVE IT)
Photo by Melissa Batman Photography
While some sports are still considered fairly male-dominated (unfortunately,)
blogs, post status updates, and more.
there’s still room for women in sports and sports-related conversations. So,
Plus, a lot of them share their own
why not write a sports-related article for a women’s magazine? Perhaps this
opinions and talk to fans, answering
will encourage you ladies to join sports conversations.
their questions.
I grew up being the only child and
I do wish more women wouldn’t
spent a lot of time with my dad,
hesitate to talk about sports with
who has been an athlete all of his
guys, which is why I am writing on
life. He played lots of sports, mainly
this subject (and clearly begging
soccer, and the sports he didn’t play,
you) to ease you into how to hold
he watched. And he talked about
conversations about sports with
them. A lot. Thanks to him, I’m never
men. So, ladies, if you truly don’t
really afraid to join a conversation
know sports (like you only watch the
based on sports, especially basketball.
Super Bowl because of the half-time
Especially the NBA. And especially
show or the awesome commercials,)
when the conversation is held mainly
make a change. It’s never too late to
by men.
start cheering on a team and start
The reason why I love talking sports
watching sports. Here’s how!
with guys is because most of the time
• Stay up-to-date with sports and
my opinion doesn’t get attention at
start following professional athletes
first. I’m not an athlete whatsoever,
and teams on social media. Your fave
and I am pretty feminine (lipstick,
team will have an Instagram account,
high heels, cute purse–I rock all of
which stays current with rosters,
that.) Now, once I start building my
breaking news, upcoming games,
argument based on legit sports facts
highlights and more.
and using sports terminology (i.e.:
• Besides following teams, athletes
“Kyrie’s got handles,” “LeBron had a
and the top sports channels, start
triple double,” “in the paint,” etc.,)
checking in with credible sports
I turn a lot of heads and earn my
journalists. Most teams have
respect. I’ve also made a couple of
designated journalists who interview
jaws drop.
athletes. These journalists also write
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• If your budget isn’t too tight, go to a professional game. Stay off of your phone and truly indulge in the presence of incredible athletes and play makers. Plus, being surrounded by other fans will make you feel right at home. Don’t forget to post your picture, possibly in fan gear, on Facebook for extra points. • You can also involve yourself in sports, and it doesn’t have to be the sport you’re following. Since I’m only 5’2” (like barely,) I’m not quite the one to dunk or shoot hoops. However, I do enjoy swimming and playing soccer. So, next time I see some of you girls, besides telling me about your cute shoes, let me know which game you’re going to see and who your favorite team beat the night before. And I hope we have this conversation in front of men! Tea Hadzic is a social media expert and fashion stylist. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking and keeping up with the latest fashions.
life Growing Readers
FINGER PUPPET FUN Book Summary: Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle Teaching children to read others’ emotions is a skill that can start at any age. The extremely creative and Caldecott winning children’s book, Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle, uses interactive flaps to showcase the emotions of each character. Follow the gorgeous illustrations that highlight the dance between the flamingo and her two-legged friend. Use every opportunity to talk about the displayed body language of hurt feelings, a helpful hand, and simple delight. This tranquil book teaches a great lesson about friendship and compassion...all without any words!
Flamingo Finger Puppet: Create your own finger puppet to mimic the flamingo’s dance! Feel free to create a puppet to look like you or any creature you would like. 1. Find paper that can be cut up to make your puppet. The colors and creature are up to you. 2. Draw your flamingo/creature of your choice on the paper. 3. Cut out the shape and then cut
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holes big enough for your fingers to fit in. 4. Add feathers, glitter, sequins or anything you would like to make your puppet come to life! 5. Add your fingers (aka the puppet’s legs) and let your creature dance.
Katie McQuain Lane is the Children’s Program Manager for the Campbell County Public Library System, and her loves include her husband and her three rescue dogs.
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Beautiful You
Summer Self Confidence Boosters Ok, ladies, let’s admit...summer is here, and we are thinking about our appearance. It’s great that we live in an age where self acceptance is key, yet sometimes there are things here and there that we wish we could tweak and fix. With challenges like the environment, aging and other factors, it’s natural that things aren’t exactly how (or even where!) they used to be. Fortunately, there are a variety of options available to help combat these effects. Laser treatments, noninvasive fat reduction, as well as injectable products are only a few of the services available to improve appearance and self-confidence. Tired of unwanted hair? This is a common problem for men and women alike and affects people of all ages. From the feet to the face, removing hair can have benefits that range from simply eliminating the annoying task of shaving to banishing facial hair. Laser treatment can be done on most any part of the body and any skin type, and it can also be used to treat broken blood vessels and brown spots caused by sun damage. Have a muffin top or other stubborn area you want to fix quickly? Coolscultping has become increasingly popular. With age, it can be increasingly difficult to lose weight, particularly after childbirth. Coolscultping is a non-surgical method of fat removal that is an effective treatment for stubborn Photo by Andrea Caresse Lewis Photography
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style areas of fat that can be difficult to
are accompanied by a significant
can make skin look and feel more
reduce with diet and exercise alone.
reduction in underarm hair.
youthful. Sunscreen is certainly
These “problem areas” are different
Need to combat laugh lines? Facial
the most important product to use,
for everyone – thighs, abdomen or
lines and wrinkles are inevitable
to protect skin from further sun
upper arms, just to name a few. The
for almost everyone. They are the
damage. Knowledge of the products’
results can help people to fit into
result of aging skin with decreased
ingredients and efficacy can help
their clothes more comfortably and
elasticity and loss of facial bone and
determine which products are best
also inspire them to continue their
fat. Some wrinkles, particularly those
for certain skin types and in what
efforts in eating a healthy diet and
between the brows and around the
order to use them. For this reason,
exercising regularly.
mouth, can give the face an unhappy
seeking professional advice on which
Want to curb sweating? Another
or even angry expression. There
products are best can often help
common problem that can
are a number of treatments that
achieve optimum results.
cause anxiety or discomfort is
can improve the appearance of fine
In today’s world, there are both
excessive sweating, also known as
lines and wrinkles. Chemical peels
external and internal pressures to
hyperhydrosis. For some, it can mean
and microneedling will freshen the
maintain our appearance. While
only wearing dark colored shirts or
entire face, leaving the skin with a
confidence should ideally come
avoiding certain fabrics. It can be
smoother texture and softening the
from within, it is often impossible
particularly problematic for those
appearance of wrinkles and scars.
to avoid feeling self-conscious.
with jobs that involve public speaking
Botox and dermal fillers are better
Everyone deserves to feel good about
or giving presentations. There are
options for targeting deeper wrinkles.
their appearance and sometimes an
several options for treatment of this
The goal of treatment is always to
aesthetic treatment can help to boost
issue, which include over-the-counter
subtly enhance the skin’s appearance
self-confidence.
clinical strength antiperspirants,
without changing a person’s features
prescription antiperspirants, botox
or natural beauty.
Looking for skincare solutions?
injections of the underarms and
Seeking overall healthy skin? A
Be sure to check out Aesthetics
MiraDry, which is a procedure that
good skincare regimen can improve
by RidgeView Dermatology at
uses microwave energy to destroy
both the health and appearance
ridgeviewdermatology.com.
the sweat and odor-producing
of skin. From cleansing and
glands in the underarms. Unlike
moisturizing the skin, to treating
other treatment options, the results
hyperpigmentation (dark spots)
of MiraDry are long lasting and
and acne, quality skincare products
Dr. Kristen Kuk is a physician at Aesthetics by RidgeView Dermatology. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four daughters.
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A Summer Soiree A CITRUSY OUTDOOR EVENT
Summer is the perfect time to gather with friends after work or on a balmy evening. With daylight staying longer it’s easy to linger over a lovely tablescape. Add in fabulous fashions, and you have an event to remember.
TABLESCAPE TIPS With a theme of fruit and flowers, we paired citrusy hues to give a summer flair while adding hints of fun.
• First impressions are important - send an invitation to give a hint of the theme itself and add excitement! • Flowers add drama and interest. Splurge on (or construct) an eyecatching creation that adds panache as a centerpiece. • A nearly naked cake flavored - and decorated with - blood orange gives your guests something to feast upon as a treat. • Scour yard sales and thrift shops for pieces to add an eclectic flair to your table. • Don’t be afraid to use your good glasses! These gold rimmed beauties add elegance while coordinating with the other metallic elements. • Use good candles. We recommend natural candles, such as beeswax. Light them at dusk to add ambience. • Pull a rug and pillows outside and give your guests the option of posh, vintage seating or to relax on the ground comfortably.
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LOOK ONE
LOOK THREE
Feminine and free flowing, the light color palette of
Again, an off the shoulder blouse takes center stage
this look is right on trend. A long, translucent skirt
- this time in chambray. Soft pink, cropped, skinny
with a short underlay adds a fun, unexpected twist
jeans with a slight open hem, wedges and a long,
topped off by a fashionable off-the-shoulder blouse.
geode necklace complete the look.
LOOK TWO
LOOK FOUR
Leg hugging jeans continue to be en vogue, and
This long, flowing dress in soft green gives comfort
white is the perfect color for summer. Add a
on a breezy, summer night. Chokers and an updated
breezy tunic in an eye-catching color scheme with
gladiator sandal add fun touches while giving nods
feminine detailing, and you’re good to go!
to timeless trends.
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SIGNATURE DRINK We had a signature drink crafted specially for the event - with a sign to boot! Our Lilett Furlough contained Lillet wine, champagne, blood orange Italian soda and fresh fruit. Such a refreshing combination!
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Vendors Creative Director - Hill City Bride The Setting Photography - Melissa Batman Photography and Sterling Life Photography Setting - Southern Provisions Vintage Rentals - Happily Ever After Event Rental Florals - The Arrangement Company Cake - Love Is in the Air Candles - Beeswax Candle Company Hand Lettering - r.e.written Invitations - Invitations by Caitlin Signature Drink - Andrew Borsay White Napkins – Southern Provisions Company The Guests Models - Amber, Brittany, Cailynn, Keshia Hair - Mitchell’s Salon on 7th Makeup - Julie Witcher, Mary Kay Clothing, Jewelry & Shoes - Gladiola Girls
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ATHLEISURE FOOTWEAR Sport is no longer just for athletes; it’s a way of life. Stay casual-cool this summer in one of this season’s hottest looks - athleisure. Perfect for summer, this trend includes sport casuals and comfortable walking shoes. Celebrate motion and an
We’ve discovered OTBT’s Travel Lite footwear collection is doing it right. These selected styles feature a light sport bottom designed for premium comfort, sporty style and ultimate functionality for all of us girls on the go!
everyday active and comfortable lifestyle for women. Shop yours at Consolidated Shoe Store on Timberlake Road in Lynchburg! #TravelLite
“Be it on the school run, in the line for morning coffee, over a business lunch, or even drinks, performancewear as everydaywear for women of all ages is becoming de rigueur.” RACHEL MARLOWE in VOGUE
Style: Cosmos
Style: Lunar
Function is its own trend, ranging
A spin-off of 90’s androgynous
from styles that feature elasticity
styling, comfort sneaks can be paired
for a comfortable fit and lightweight
with everything. Unstructured
soles for an easy wear that keeps you
materials offer versatile styling, so
on the move everyday. Wedge sandals
sneaks like this can be worn as a
give you stability while staying light
jogger, or, with the heel folded down,
and casual for spring and summer
worn like a slide.
weather.
Style: Khora
Style: Nova
Style: Star Dust
Sneakers are the new flat! Pair them
Whether you’re hitting up yard sales
Athleisure is THE trend. Super casual,
casually everyday in your athleisure
or running errands, a platform sandal
you can wear it with everything from
attire. Design elements like prints
is the perfect combination of height
a slip dress to high-waisted Levi’s.
and perforations elevate joggers for a
and easy summer style. Don’t let the
It’s relaxed and effortlessly cool, with
function + fashion lifestyle.
platform fool you - this style is nearly
design elements like perforations and
weightless, making it just right for
cutouts that offer fashion-forward
your everyday on-the-go schedule.
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