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inside this issue COMMUNITY

HOME

PARTNERING WITH A PURPOSE pg 4 local organizations combine forces to help the homeless

GIFT GUIDE

WORKING TOGETHER pg 8 a perspective on local coworking

DI-WHY NOT?

BREWING UP COMMUNITY

pg 12

a local cafe builds relationships

pg 14

NEW YEAR, NEW NOTEBOOK

pg 16

pg 18

AN ARTFUL 2016 pg 19 enjoy our annual calendar filled with local art pg 33

CREATIVE GIFT GIVING LIFE

pg 35

WORKOUT RECOVERY AMOUR BEBE

pg 38

PLAYFUL PARENTING MY OMBRE LIFE PET PONDERINGS

pg 40

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SECONDHAND SMOKE DANGERS

pg 46

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PARTNERING WITH A PURPOSE Central Virginia Orthodontics and WarmStreets

Winter is upon us, and most of us are looking forward to cuddling up inside with a cozy blanket by the fire. Sometimes it’s the little things that make our day, but we forget that little comforts for us are impossibilities for others. We aren’t in a major metropolitan area, so we tend to think that homelessness doesn’t affect those in our community, but, in fact, it does. Just ask Rick Hughes, founder of WarmStreets. Rick has always had a heart sensitive to those in need. He attended a conference, and the speaker talked about a church that gave winter supplies to the homeless. “The little voice [inside my head] said, ‘Do that.’ So, I bought 100 polyester bags, got some FEMA approved winter emergency kits, added some other new supplies and walked the streets of Lynchburg giving the bags to the homeless folks I met,” Rick explained. WarmStreets was born, and it’s been making a difference ever since. WarmStreet’s guiding principle is, “I was cold, and you covered me,” and they partner with other area nonprofits to add to - but not replicate - their services. Word is spreading about the great work they are doing in the community... so much that other businesses are jumping on board to offer aid. One such local business is Central STREETPACK PACKING LIST Combs Cotton Swabs Deodorant

Virginia Orthodontics (CVO). Known for quality orthodontic services, the owners of CVO - Dr. Eric Baugher, DMD and his wife and Practice Manager, Leslie Baugher -

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have hearts that yearn to give back

Gloves

to the community. They support

Hand Lotion

local schools through donations

Hand Towels

to auctions, athletic sponsorships

Knit Hat

and ads in theater playbills. “We

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like to sponsor local efforts like

Nail Clippers

WarmStreets, the Junior League

New Testament

of Lynchburg and the T1DE Type

Note of Encouragement

1 Support Group,” Leslie shared.

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Dr. Baugher also takes an annual missions trip to Haiti to use his dental expertise to aid those in need. Enter the power of social media. Leslie was perusing Facebook when she noticed one of her friends had reposted a need from WarmStreets. Leslie’s interest was piqued, she reached out, and the

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connection between the Baughers and

of the organization. If you are a

WarmStreets was born. Rick recounts,

First Fridays fan, you may have

“They friended us on Facebook and

unknowingly seen WarmStreets in

offered to supply toothbrushes and

action. “Riverviews Artspace allows

toothpaste for our backpacks, and then

us to do pop up art shows, and the

later adopted five backpacks as well.”

money from the sales goes to our

Lighthouse Community Center

Social media is a powerful tool for

work,” explains Rick.

Miriam’s House

raising awareness. An organization

Of course individuals can donate

Rush Homes

- such as Miriam’s House - will ask

financially, but there are plenty of

WarmStreets for help, and the need

other ways to get involved. Items can

will be posted on the WarmStreets

be donated to fill backpacks (see our

Facebook page. News spreads, needs

sample list), or a backpack can be

are met, and the community as a

“adopted” for $50. A donation of $20

whole is better for it.

will provide a welcome basket, and

CVO is not the only one helping

beds - full size with a box spring and

WarmStreets reach out to others in

frame - can be provided for $200.

the community. Several individuals

The holidays turn our attention to

and businesses have sponsored

those in need, and a local shelter

backpacks, donated design work,

approached WarmStreets about

offered huge discounts, and

providing gifts for the children in

contributed financially to the work

the shelter. Rick also contacted other

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local shelters to get the ages and genders of their children. Rick said, “Within 8 hours every kid in every shelter we listed had his/her present adopted. Presents were adopted so fast, I literally just had to sit at the screen so I could delete kids already spoken for and repost the list.” One family’s heart was so touched they decided to make and sell cookies so they could adopt three presents. If you have a desire to help personally

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or as a business, search “Warm Streets” on Facebook or head to www.warmstreets.org to get in touch. It’s the perfect way to do good around the holidays, keep someone warm during the winter season, or resolve to help others in the new year. As Rick perfectly stated, “If someone is down on human nature, he/she should just work with me a day and they’ll meet some wonderful human beings not only happy to help, but thanking ME for giving them a way to help!”

Jennifer believes more is accomplished together rather than separately, and she enjoys exploring new ways to do so.

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WORKING TOGETHER a regional perspective There is a new type of space in town. It is part traditional office, with amenities that help inhabitants get work done. It is part coffee shop, with warmth and ambience that invite you to cozy up to your passion. It is part home office: familiar, personal and safe. It is all these things, and something so much more. It motivates and excites and helps its users find solutions. It is a coworking space, and as we greet the New Year, there are more ways than ever to get

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plugged in to these dynamic spaces. Every coworking space is slightly different, each targeting a segment of their region’s innovators and creators. Some, like TOOLRY in Lynchburg, are suited for the makers and creatives. TOOLRY offers traditional coworking space - desks and plugs - while also offering studio areas for visual artists. “After working from home for about a year and a half, I found out about TOOLRY and have been hooked ever since. Home is great and cozy, but being in an intentional place for work, surrounded by people who are passionate about the things they create has been a tremendous blessing in my professional life,” says Kyle Hotchkiss, member of TOOLRY. Roanoke’s CoLab is a coworking and event space, providing offices and workspace to entrepreneurs, with a focus on technology startups. CoLab features events and programming that bring the community together to share knowledge, ask questions, and explore ideas.

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IS COWORKING RIGHT FOR YOU?

Want more information about these local coworking spaces? Feel free to check here:

Here are some of the types of

TOOLRY

CoLab

people you will find at our

www.toolry.com

www.grandincolab.com

local coworking spaces:

(434) 258-7202

(540) 524-2702

Lynchburg

Roanoke

activists artists business owners creatives designers developers

so everyone is excited to generate

and founder of Project: Real Talk, says

collaborations and help everyone

that the space is “an entrepreneurial

around them achieve their goals,”

microcosm of what ‘community’

says Chase Counts, a CoLab member.

at-large SHOULD be. The culture

entrepreneurs

Their knowledge, their experience,

is innovative and inspirational.”

freelancers

their enthusiasm: all of these

Community, a common theme in

intangible, unpredictable intricacies

nonprofits

coworking, is featured first and

of human nature compile to create

photographers

foremost in both spaces.

an electric atmosphere, one that

remote workers

Coworking spaces charge a fee for use,

motivates and supports innovators

students

which is different depending on their

inherently.

teachers

amenity packages, their proximity

In the end, it is all about the

videographers

to parking and town centers, and

experience. Marcelo Quarantotto,

writers

a number of other variables. When

member at TOOLRY, puts it simply:

asked why they spend hard-earned

“There’s a lot of merit in it that

dollars to join coworking spaces,

can’t be easily expressed through

members will cite various life and

verbal representation. You have

business value-adds, depending on

to experience it for yourself. And

their current situation.

any voice telling you otherwise is

These members not only use the

probably just inner resistance keeping

space; they contribute to it. “CoLabers

you from what you need to do.”

Ariel Lev is the Director of the CoLab and Project Manager for CityWorks (X)po. She loves her rescue mutts and the mountains!

Shawn Spencer, member at CoLab

embody an entrepreneurial spirit

BREWING UP COMMUNITY THE BEAN TREE CAFE Necessity may be the mother of invention, but innovation can also find its roots in a desire to foster community. Such is the case with Bean Tree Cafe. Nestled in the middle of Lynchburg’s bustling Cornerstone*, the area is peppered with lovely

Why “Bean Tree”? Coffee beans are the seed of a fruit that grows on trees. Bean Tree Cafe’s roots run deep in the Cornerstone community.

homes and townhouses. “The idea for this cafe began with a desire to care for people... We also keep this in mind when it comes to our product,” shares Virginia Johnson, manager of Bean Tree Cafe. She adds that they offer patrons a place “that

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serves delicious products - both cafe

Brown Sugar Latte

beverages and food - at an affordable

made with real brown sugar

price.” The concept is both simple

Virginia (manager)

and elegant. Bean Tree Cafe’s motto is “better coffee, less bucks,” and it demonstrates

Cold Brew a 48 hour, in-house recipe Keith (co-owner)

the philosophy that high quality doesn’t always come with a high price.

Chai Latte

At Bean Tree, reasonably priced coffee

traditional or offered with

starts with locally roasted beans,

seasonal flavors

freshly ground and specially prepared

Josh (co-owner)

using a French Press (or Aeropress.) This little neighborhood shop takes its coffee seriously. Beyond quality products and friendly service, Bean Tree Cafe also considers the needs of their clientele. “We take comments, critiques, and ideas that we get from our customers to heart,” Virginia explains. Additions to their menu have been made based on feedback and dietary requests. Their walls are also lined with work from local artisans, all of which is for sale. When asked about their ideal customer Virginia enthuses, “We have so many different kinds of people that come to the cafe; we love 12

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community them all!” From college students and entrepreneurs to mothers with young

WINTER SPECIALTY DRINKS TO TRY

children and businessmen, Bean Tree

Frosty the Snowman Mocha

Cafe exudes energy and excitement

a mocha with a smooth, inviting mint flavor

along with providing an inviting

Spiced Apple Cider

environment for working, meeting, or

handmade and mulled with spices, citrus, and a secret house ingredient

just grabbing a beverage to go.

Salted Caramel a rich blend of caramel with just the right amount of salt Tiramisu reminiscent hues of this popular dessert flavor Toasted Marshmallow delicious, warm and perfect for the season Bean Tree Cafe www.thebeantreecafe.com 112 Cornerstone St in Lynchburg (434) 534-3210

Jennifer is most productive at places like Bean Tree - cozy, convenient and a great cup of coﬀee!

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NEW YEAR, NEW NOTEBOOK A fresh year often brings the desire to create new patterns and routines. For many, one of those habits is to document family memories either for themselves or their children. Journaling is one way to collect your thoughts and preserve your history, and you have a wide range of journaling styles to consider for 2016.

Shared Shared journals are a fun way to create a meaningful keepsake while strengthening relationships

Lists

Guided

Although it’s a nontraditional way

Staring at a blank page can be

of journaling, looking back at the

intimidating, but you can avoid

lists you make over the course of a

writer’s block by selecting a guided

year can say a lot about events and

journal. Guided journals come in

their importance at a given time.

many styles, and they’re designed

Reading old lists can help you recall

to get you thinking and writing

a special dinner, a busy weekend, or

without having to develop topics on

even the everyday accomplishments

your own. You can use your journal’s

that fill our lives. If traditional

suggestions as a jumping off point;

journaling isn’t for you, list making

some of them may lead to pages

may be perfect. Keep a journal of your

of writing, while others may only

functional lists (grocery, to do,

prompt a sentence or two. Another

etc.), or search Pinterest, Facebook,

option is to create your own guided

or Instagram for listing challenges

journal. Buy a new notebook and

and inspiration.

print out daily prompts from any number of websites. Whether you choose a traditional guided journal or

at the same time. Journals can be shared between friends, spouses, or family members. You can buy special notebooks designed for shared journaling, or simply pick a favorite notebook to set aside for writing notes and letters back and forth. While it is most convenient to journal with people in your home, it’s in no way necessary. For years, my sisters and I had a journal we mailed among the four of us, each filling a page at a time with our thoughts, daily activities, and snap shots of our lives. The book went back and forth across the country many times before it was filled. One Happy Thought

make your own, what is important is

If time is an issue, the daily thought

getting your thoughts and memories

may be the perfect journal style for

onto the page.

you. Dated journals and planners

home are great for this style of recording your life, and the limited space lets you record your thoughts without requiring a big time commitment. Keep your journal on your nightstand or in your purse, and take a minute or two every day to jot down one thing that made you smile. It can be easy to fall into the habit of recording only big, special occasion moments, but jotting something down every day will help you realize we spend most of our lives stringing together ordinary moments. Recording happiness in your daily life helps you appreciate every day. Gratitude Similar to the Happy Thought concept, gratitude journals can help encourage a positive outlook and help you record the small moments that are easy to forget. If you record three things a day for which you are thankful, you will have over 1,000 happy memories at the end of the year. Gratitude journals are the antidote to pessimism. Morning Pages Sometimes you just need to clear your head. Morning pages aren’t about recording memories or feelings, but simply collecting and Photos by Liz Cook Photography

acknowledging all the things rolling around in your head. Three pages written first thing in the morning,

THREE MORE TIPS Pick a notebook you love. You will be more likely to use your journal if it’s pretty or inspiring and you like writing on the paper. Some people like blank pages, while others need lines. Find what works for you.

morning pages were popularized by Julia Cameron in the The Artist’s Way. According to Cameron, “Morning Pages provoke, clarify, comfort, cajole, prioritize and synchronize the day at

Don’t give up. It doesn’t matter if you skip a day or a week; no one is

hand.” Acknowledging mental clutter

judging you. Keep at it.

is the first step toward making sense of your day’s goals.

Done is better than perfect. It doesn’t matter if you have messy handwriting, horrible spelling, or spill coffee on your pages. It doesn’t matter if you write a sentence or five pages. There is no right or wrong way to journal.

Joy Niehaus is a freelance writer and free time creative. She enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with her husband and daughters.

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Once the tree is down, and the decorations are put away, a home can feel blah. Prolong those festive feelings after the holidays by making a framed winter mitten out of buttons. This crafty celebration of all things winter will look great on your mantel or foyer table.

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Felt sheet for the background

2 Take the frame apart and glue the felt to either the cardboard insert, if your

Buttons in shades of white Decorative snowflake buttons (optional) Craft glue White paint Paint brush

frame has one, or to the frame back if there is no insert. Position mitten template in the center of the frame and trace around it with a marker. 3 To apply the mitten cuff, glue one edge of the sweater cuff at the mitten top; fold over and glue into place. 4 Using the template as a guide, glue buttons into place to form the outline of the mitten. 5 Continue gluing buttons until the mitten is filled in. Add decorative snowflake buttons to the cuff, if desired. 6 To give a black frame a whitewashed appearance, put a small amount of white paint onto a paint brush and tap against a paper towel until almost all of the paint is off of the brush. Lightly brush the frame until the desired whitewashed appearance is achieved. 7 Place the button mitten in the frame and enjoy in a winter display.

OTHER IDEAS Make a button snowman with a hat, facial features and a snowy background created from felt. Create a snowflake out of buttons. Use a different color scheme of buttons, such as red or blue. â&#x20AC;¨â&#x20AC;¨ Paula Skulina is a teacher by day and in her free time enjoys biking, decorating and cooking. Visit her DIY filled blog at www.virginiasweetpea.com.

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2016 AN ANNUAL CALENDAR We are welcoming 2016 in a big way! Clutch teamed up with the artists at Art on 12th and Liz Cook Photography to create a calendar to inspire you throughout the year. Enjoy our gift to you!

Art work by Purnel

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As the owner of The Art Box and Creative Framing, Anne Novakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art features things that are important to her, such as her husband, landscapes and a rooster named Harvey.

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Rosalie Day White is drawn to painting small scale figures and landscapes. Her small, quiet art gives a visual voice to the realm of daily life that surrounds her.

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David Eakin has been painting for over 30 years. He strives to learn new things during the creative process and currently enjoys working in oils and gouache.

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Cheryl Hawkins enjoys learning and experiencing new methods. Her first love is acrylics, and she often paints the family cows or sheep from her recent trip to Ireland.

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Lynchburg native, Duane Nelligan retired from Randolph College. She has been painting for decades, and finds joy in her “second career” of creating with watercolors, oils and pastels.

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A lover of nature and former zookeeper, Amanda Sandos works as a freelance artist and writer. She accepts commissions for pet portraits and enjoys working with various media.

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Although his first artwork was on the wallpaper in his parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home, Dave Keebler now focuses on painting landscapes, barns, artifacts and interesting newspaper images.

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Trained at CVCC, RMWC and various workshops, Terri Miller is inspired by both recognized masters and newly emerging young artists, and she enjoys the freedom to create.

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Julia Dean enjoys art as a hobby and stress release. She has always had a love for watercolor and considers it a good day when she can paint or spend time with other artists.

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There was no need to travel. The cancer experts were right here. Lee Perry thought about her grandchildren first. An aggressive breast cancer diagnosis came as a shock. With her husband, Mike, by her side, she met the challenge head on, knowing the chance to watch her grandchildren grow hung in the balance. She put her trust in Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center, relying on a team of oncology experts to carefully examine her case and develop a personal treatment plan. Lee received radiation and chemotherapy treatments a short drive from her home.

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CREATIVE GIFT GIVING The season of gift giving is upon us! Maybe you’re dreading the flood of toys and knick-knacks about to enter your home, or perhaps you simply want to give a gift that shows thought and originality. Either way, we have a host of gift ideas that show you care without cluttering up the homes of your friends and family.

MEMBERSHIPS A membership to a local museum or other local entertainment site can make a great family gift. Consider places like Amazement Square, Science Museum of Western Virginia, Green Ridge Recreation Center or any of our other fantastic local nonprofits. Not only are you supporting a local treasure, but you’re sharing the gift of your enthusiasm with someone you love. EXPERIENCES If a membership isn’t feasible, a one-time visit may be perfect. Check out local colleges, high school, or theater groups for upcoming performances. Virginia is full of fine art opportunities for every age and taste, whether it’s a gallery opening or a special concert. Be sure to consider expiration dates when purchasing tickets. SUBSCRIPTIONS Magazines aren’t the only kind of subscriptions you can purchase. Craft kits, cleaning supplies, diapers, and Photo by Liz Cook Photography

all sorts of items can be purchased for regular delivery to a loved one’s home. Think about science or craft kits for kids, makeup samples for teenage girls, snack or bath products for busy friends, and stationery for distant family. And yes, magazine subscriptions are fun and can fit a variety of interests.

CLASSES Does your niece love to paint? Does your nephew want to learn to skateboard? Has your sister-in-law always talked about learning to knit? Many counties and cities offer a wide variety of classes through their recreation departments. Similarly, a number of local business offer classes on everything from cooking to using your camera. Maybe you are the expert and can offer to teach your friends. Think about gifting a few simple supplies and a card offering to host a gathering and teach your friends a new hobby.

TREAT OF THE MONTH

Whatever you choose to do,

Similar to a subscription service, a

remember it really is the thought that

treat of the month is a gift that keeps

counts. Take time to think about the

on giving. While there are plenty of

people you are giving to and what

companies that will deliver goodies,

they would love. No matter what you

if baking or cooking is something you

do, it is sure to be a hit if you take the

enjoy, you can provide the surprise

time to give something that shows

yourself. Make a batch of cookies,

you truly know and care about the

a casserole, or loaf of bread once a

people in your life.

month for three months to deliver to neighbors, teachers, friends, or college kids. You could even give your children a gift certificate to pick out their favorite goody from the store

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WORKOUT RECOVERY refueling after exercise

WATER Water is the best choice after most activities like a neighborhood walk,

For decades, electrolyte-promoting sports drinks have been the drink of choice

jog, or yoga session. In fact, water is

on team sidelines and after races. But are they really the best thing to drink

a smart choice as your go-to drink

after your workout?

throughout the day, even if you don’t

Sometimes they are, according to Jonathan Maher, M.D., a board-certified

find time to get your workout in.

orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine subspecialist with Carilion Clinic, but

Dr. Maher suggests drinking

it’s not that simple. “The right post-workout drink depends on your activity,” he

throughout the day whether you

says. Dr. Maher recently returned to the area after serving as a surgeon in the

feel thirsty or not. Water fills you

U.S. Marines 1st Medical Battalion in Afghanistan, as a physician for Harvard

up, rehydrates your cells, and helps

University’s athletics department, and as a team physician to the Boston Celtics.

your kidneys and bowels to function

“I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to return home to the New River

properly, all without caffeine or

Valley to take care of my neighbors and enjoy the abundance of sports and

sweeteners.

physical activities available here,” says Dr. Maher. Dr. Maher was an Academic

Light exercise conveys many health

All-American basketball player at Roanoke College, and explains, “My

benefits but it doesn’t burn a lot of

experience as a competitive athlete gives me a unique perspective in caring for

energy, so the sweeteners found in

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SPORTS DRINKS

PROTEIN DRINKS

START WITH A FULL TANK

Sports drinks, known by brand names

Protein-rich drinks—like chocolate

Perhaps more important than

like Gatorade and Powerade, are an

milk—can be an excellent choice

refueling after exercise is “pre-

appropriate choice for rehydrating

after intense weight training or high

fueling,” so you are hydrated before

following more prolonged and

muscle-stress activities like CrossFit.

you begin. Dr. Maher emphasizes

intense aerobic activity, such as

Protein helps muscles heal following

the importance of hydration prior

running, basketball or soccer—

exertion, and ingesting protein in

to exercise. “Staying well hydrated is

typically any exercise that lasts 60

liquid form gets those nutrients to

very important for daily life and for

minutes or longer and is particularly

your muscles with minimal delay in

demanding, producing prolonged

athletic performance.”

your digestive system.

and intense sweating. Sports drinks contain minerals such as sodium and potassium that are depleted through vigorous exercise. “We lose electrolytes when we sweat,” says Dr. Maher. “The theory behind sports drinks is to replenish essential minerals faster than our body can restore them on its own.” Other sports drinks have recently come on the market that replenish electrolytes, but skip the added sugars

Dr. Maher says it’s not unusual for

“A protein drink or snack following

athletes to start hydrating only after

an intense muscle stress can be

initiating exercise. “When the feeling

very beneficial for strength gains

of thirst kicks in, you are already

and workout recovery,” says Dr.

operating at a fluid deficit. You can

Maher. When you add chocolate to

improve your athletic performance

protein-rich milk, you add additional

by drinking water throughout your

carbohydrates in the form of sugars

normal daily routine and increasing

that are converted to glycogen and

your fluid intake before the initiation

directly support muscle protein

of exercise.”

repair and growth, and avoid muscle breakdown for energy metabolism.

And that goes for refueling afterward as well. The simplest and least costly

and calories. These include drinks

Milk drinks and many commercial

option—water—is the best choice

such as vitamin waters, coconut water

protein drinks may contain potential

for most people and following most

and other “enhanced” water drinks.

allergens, so it’s important to read

workouts. “Water has been the

Dr. Maher cautions against the use

labels and consult your health

ultimate sports drink for thousands

of sports drinks following casual

provider if you have concerns or an

of years and except in select

exercise. “The electrolytes contained

allergy history.

situations remains your best choice,”

in sports drinks can improve muscle

says Dr. Maher.

function and help our body resorb the fluids that we drink back into our bloodstream,” explains Dr. Maher. “Nevertheless, they are not always the best choice if you are doing anything but a prolonged, intense workout. The additional sodium content can actually be harmful to your body if you have not depleted your reserves during the workout. The typical American diet is already very high in sodium content, and regularly consuming sports drinks can push those levels higher, increasing your risk for high blood pressure and heart disease, among other issues.” Laura Mitchell writes about health and lifestyle topics for Carilion Clinic’s Marketing, Research & Communications group. She spends her weekends hiking familiar trails and searching out new ones.

AMOUR BEBE OUR 2016 BUCKET LIST

This year, I’m starting a new tradition: Instead of making New Year’s resolutions, I’m making a bucket list for our family. If 2016 goes half as fast as 2015, we’ll blink and it’ll be over. I want to make sure we get the most –and have the most fun—out of this year. Feel free to use our ideas when you and your family make your own bucket list! 1) Grow our relationship with God. This will be a hard one to check off and will probably take us all year, but I can’t think of anything more important. We already go to church. We (almost always) pray before meals as a family. We pray before bed. But this year we want our family to grow our relationship with God and be more intentional about bringing Him into daily life. 2) Grow a garden. This will be the fifth year we’ve lived in our house, and I’ve been talking about planting a garden since year one. What a great way to teach our children about the vegetables they (actually enjoy!) eating than to have them help plant and watch the produce grow. Picking vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, green peppers and tender lettuce and incorporating our garden’s bounty in the family meal will be the best part. The savings on the grocery bill won’t hurt, either! 3) Give back. I remember one instance in the last year where our kids helped pick out gently used toys to give to others. Once they got on board, the kids actually enjoyed picking out items they’d loved and hoped would mean as much to other children. We need to make generosity a habit. But we’re not just going to give away stuff – we’re also going to be deliberate about giving back in other ways,

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too, like donating our time and

life volunteering. Serving a meal at The

camping spot or just pitch a tent in

So in 2016, we’re going to make

Daily Bread? Visiting residents at a

the backyard, this will be a must-do

sure we’re doing our part to spread

nursing home? Playing with animals

activity when the warmer weather

kindness to those around us. We’ll

at the humane society? Check.

rolls in. Lightning bugs, scary stories,

send thank you notes, share kind

Check. Check!

and s’mores ... activities every family

words, provide encouragement

4) Go sledding.

should share.

to neighbors and friends, bring

Hopefully Mother Nature cooperates

6) Spread kindness.

meals when someone encounters a

again this year and brings us a good

We often hear the saying “Be kind, for

snowfall or two. Fresh snow and a day

everyone you meet is fighting a hard

off school for the kids is the perfect

battle.” While I’ve always believed

opportunity to spend some time

this to be true, this past year these

together. This year our youngest is

words really held so much meaning.

I hope it’s a great year, not just for

finally old enough to enjoy playing

If we can all be a little kinder, this

our family, but for yours, too. Happy

in the snow, and we can’t wait for the

world will become a better place ...

holidays and Happy New Year!

whole family to share some laughs and

one good deed at a time. For that to

enjoy a few runs down a snowy slope.

happen, every single one of us needs

5) Sleep outside.

to contribute to our little corner of

significant life event and we’ll offer to lend a hand more often. We’ll not just preach the golden rule, we’ll put it into action.

the world. I want my children to be

My son gets credit for this one.

kind, and I know it’s not enough to

He’s been asking for a while about sleeping outside and going camping. Why not? Whether we find a great

want this for them – we have to lead

In addition to writing, Kimberly Feldcamp loves spending time with family and friends, laughing, shopping and being outdoors in the sunshine.

by example.

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THE WONDER OF THE SEASON

“In the eyes of children we ﬁnd the joy of Christmas. In their hearts we ﬁnd its meaning.” - Leland Thomas If you are a mother to young children,

recreate for our own children.

A few years ago, I overheard a

you may not recall the last time you

Now that we are adults, the feelings

conversation between some

read an entire book cover to cover or

that accompany the holiday season

relatives. My husband’s grandmother

enjoyed a quiet and uninterrupted

may have starkly changed. You see,

was grumbling that she had to buy

dinner. Some days it’s difficult

the obligations of adulthood often

presents for 28 grandchildren. I

enough to remember the last time

translate into December burdens. The

immediately thought to myself, “I’m

you showered. Yet as adults, many

joy gets drowned out by the realities

sure glad I’m not in her shoes!” My

of us can still clearly recall the eager

of the holiday season: crowded

mother-in-law, however, looked to

joy and anticipation we experienced

stores, busy schedules, intrusive

her and simply responded, “That

as children many Christmas

company, traveling, unending lines,

just shows that you are very blessed.”

mornings ago.

overindulgence, to-do lists, events,

So how do we maintain the feelings

The nostalgia is inescapable, filling

and money that seems to disappear

of joy and appreciation in our hearts

our minds with precious memories

quicker than you can even count it.

in the midst of the unpleasant

completely unique to the innocence

It is so easy to be overwhelmed that

realities of the holiday season? It’s

that only accompanies childhood. It’s

we often forget the very reasons we’re

all about perspective.

this whimsy that we strive so hard to

doing any of it.

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We should keep at the forefront of our minds that we want to do all we can to foster a season of amazement and awe in our children. The bonus of nurturing a sense of wonder in our children is that wonder is contagious. If we strive to see things through our children’s eyes, the joys of the season begin to come back to us, and they’re more precious because we know these years full of innocence will be over all too soon. Reflecting on what the holidays can mean to our children helps us begin to view our commitments and our people as blessings rather than burdens. This holiday season, let’s work to create and encourage wonderful memories that will be sure to last a lifetime. Start a family tradition. Be thankful. Make gifts by hand. Volunteer together. Don’t break the bank. Practice giving more than you receive. Count your blessings. Spend time with family. Limit your commitments. Don’t complain. These are simple ideas that will surely make the holidays meaningful and memorable.

memories created through witnessing

they once felt. And one day, when

When my husband’s grandmother

the joy of our biggest blessings – our

your little girl is a sleep deprived

heard my mother-in-law’s response,

children. When you have this grateful

mom herself, she may not remember

her entire attitude was changed in

perspective, you will once again sense

the last shower she took, but she’ll

an instant. She pondered the words

the excitement and magic of this

definitely remember these wonderful

for a moment and said, “You’re

beautiful season.

holiday memories.

right. I am blessed.” She gained the proper perspective with just a few words of truth spoken in love. Let this story encourage you not to do anything this holiday season out of any sort of begrudging obligation. Instead, do it with a happy heart, remembering there will be new

Let this season be one where we cherish and give thanks for all we’ve been given. And we can have confidence that even after our little

Katelyn loves her little family, her dear friends, and life in Lynchburg.

ones are grown and their innocence is long gone, they will easily recall these days, reminiscing about the wonder

My Ombre Life

6 EASY BUDGETING TIPS Here we go. Another year is creeping up on us. We’ve been so busy with our jobs, our personal lives, and yes, enjoying ourselves as well (you know “time flies when you’re having fun”), that we haven’t even noticed we’re sliding into a new year. With new years come new resolutions. We all get motivated about something we want to change or improve. The one thing that motivates me -- not just at the beginning of each year, but throughout every season -- is money. Whether it’s money to save or money

track of your income, expenses, and

SHOP SMARTER.

to blow, who doesn’t like having it?

bills in one simple location is with

Since we are talking shopping, start

Budgeting can be hard, though.

Mint.com. Mint can help you get a

collecting coupons. You can find

I can’t say I’m a winner in this

clear view of your financial life by

them everywhere! I usually shop

category, but I always look for ways to

creating budgets and sending alerts.

around a store, and once I’m ready

help me improve my budget and my

The best part? It’s secure and free.

to check out, I’ll grab my phone and

savings. Here’s my list of resolutions

GO GENERIC.

browse the store’s website to see if

for a more thrifty, profitable 2016:

When shopping, learn the difference

an in-store coupon is available. Most stores offer savings cards or even

SIMPLIFY BILLS.

between generic brands vs. the

Paying multiple bills in different

brand-names. Generics lack a widely

ways can be a hassle. You have to

recognized name or logo since they

keep up with all those online logins

aren’t advertised like brand-names,

and passwords, remember which

but depending on the product,

automatic debits you’ve set up, and

generic might be the way to go. Do

heaven forbid you misplace your

your homework and figure out which

MAKE SAVING A HABIT.

checkbook! (Yes ... checks do still

generic brands are just as good (or

Most employers offer direct deposit,

come in handy!) An easy way to keep

even better) than their brand-name

and most of the time, you can

equivalents. Never pass up a chance

customize how your pay is allocated.

to save a couple bucks!

For example, each pay period direct

mobile savings apps, and some also give special discounts to students or federal employees. Be ready to take advantage of the offers you find. Some are right in front of you.

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85% of your paycheck into your

JUST SAY NO.

checking account and 15% into your

Last but not least, will power! If you

savings. It might seem like a little

don’t need it, don’t buy it. Creating a

at a time, but trust me, it adds up.

simple, sensible budget and learning

Moving money to a savings account

to live within it sets you up to achieve

automatically is one of the easiest

your long-term goals.

ways to build your savings. You simply can’t get your hands on it! BANK SMARTER.

So here’s to a happy, healthy, wealthy (or at least on your way to it) 2016!

Speaking of bank accounts, take the time to make sure you’re not paying excessive charges and fees. Talk to your institution to figure out which account fits you and your lifestyle. Some banks can set up monthly

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course of a year!

PET PONDERINGS The beginning of a new year is the perfect

veterinarypartner.com

time to get organized, establish new

This site is a great source of reliable information from veterinarians and

routines, and make yourself more efficient.

experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). It allows you to search

When it comes to taking care of our pets, we

by species (dogs, cats, reptiles, small mammals and horses) and covers topics

all know thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a mountain of information

such as health care, pharmacy, nutrition, behavior, dental care, first aid, and

available, but some of it is definitely better

pet connection.

than others. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a shortlist of helpful websites full of sound pet advice and resources for researching conditions in your

catvets.com

pet that may have you worried.

If cats are your passion, you can find valuable information here. The cat owner section includes information on care, diseases, and behavior. Check out the educational section which contains fantastic brochures covering house soiling, environmental needs, vaccinations, nursing care, veterinary care, and care of older cats.

ACVS.org The American College of Veterinary Surgeons website contains excellent animal health topics with a comprehensive look at both large and small animal surgical procedures. Topics are broken down into an overview, signs and symptoms, diagnostics, treatment, and aftercare/outcome.

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lapoflove.com Unfortunately, part of loving pets is having to make difficult quality of life decisions and managing our pets’ pain as they get older. This website offers resources including a free printable pet quality of life scale and a daily diary to help you through the process. Another good article is “How to Say Goodbye”

Don’t forget to consult your own

by Dr. Andy Roark, which you can find on the next website on our list.

veterinarians about important topics and ask them what websites they recommend.

vetstreet.com Offering a vast array of topics and articles for dog and cat owners, this site houses an impressive and comprehensive overview of the different dog and cat breeds, which can aid in the pet selection process.

petsandparasites.org

Here’s to a safe, fun-filled 2016 for you and your pet! 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.

Learn about the different pests that can affect dogs and cats. This website has great information and excellent prevalence maps for tick-borne diseases, intestinal parasites, and heartworms.

extension.org This site is agriculturally oriented, with a resource area that includes information on goats, chickens, horses, cattle, bees, and so much more.

avdc.org The American Veterinary Dental College website offers information on pet dental disease, which is an important and often overlooked aspect of pet health. Here you can learn the stages of dental disease in your pet, discover what is involved in veterinary dental cleanings, and watch great informational videos.

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SECONDHAND SMOKE DANGERS Sometimes people are unintentionally

are two types of cigarette smoke:

Many types of cancer have champion

harmed by those closest to them. No

sidestream -- smoke coming from a lit

organizations and movements that

one should have to suffer through

cigarette -- and mainstream -- smoke

bring attention and support to cancer

the heartbreak of dealing with the

exhaled by the user. Although both

survivors. Lung cancer — the leading

serious illnesses caused by smoking,

types are dangerous, research shows

cause of cancer related deaths in

but the health effects of secondhand

a higher rate of cancer-causing

the United States — remains often

smoke can be even more devastating.

chemicals in sidestream smoke

overlooked. Lung cancer is the most

Education is the answer.

because it is unfiltered. Mainstream

preventable form of cancer. Tobacco

Secondhand smoke is a killer. Though

smoke is inhaled through a cigarette

use accounts for at least 30 percent of

the number of smokers is declining,

filter, absorbed by the user’s body

all cancer deaths and 80 percent of all

smoking remains devastatingly

and exhaled.

lung cancer deaths.

harmful -- not just to the user, but

When someone smokes indoors

The statistics are alarming. According

also to those sitting nearby. Modern

or in a car, the risks are amplified.

to the American Cancer Society,

research links tobacco use to cancer,

Chemicals settle in dust, carpet,

physicians will diagnose an estimated

heart disease and stroke. Those who

and clothes, and these dangerous

221,200 new lung cancer cases in

continue to smoke assume the health

chemicals are absorbed by everyone

2015. The cancer society estimates

risks, and they also pass those risks

who spends time in the smoker’s

158,000 deaths from lung cancer

on to others around them. In some

environment. Oncologists often find

this year. The United States Surgeon

cases, the effects of secondhand

cancerous tumors in the lungs of

General’s Office has identified 20

smoke can be more harmful than the

patients who never smoked, but lived

million smoking-related deaths since

risks assumed by a smoker.

with parents or spouses who did.

1964. Over two million deaths were

Take cigarettes, for instance. There

Those are tough conversations.

attributed to secondhand smoke.

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Because smoking is such a huge risk

Children have little, if any, influence

factor, smokers and those living

on their environment. They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

around secondhand smoke should

avoid secondhand smoke or move

watch for warning signs of lung

to another place. While society is

cancer, including a new or different

making strides in requiring smoke-

cough that does not go away or gets

free environments and raising

worse, coughing up blood, changes in

awareness, the work is far from over.

voice, unintentional weight loss, and

Two of the best tactics for

chest pain with deep breathing.

eliminating the devastating effects

In children, secondhand smoke

of secondhand smoke are to lead

exposure may be linked to lymphoma,

by example and encourage others

leukemia and brain cancer, in

to be mindful of smoking dangers.

addition to bronchitis, asthma,

The most important step is a family

and higher rates of hospitalization.

decision for all smokers in the

Smoking among pregnant women

household to quit. Long-term health

is linked to low birth weight,

is worth the effort.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

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