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the girl’s guide to everything essential

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Inside this issue clutch goes culinary pg 5 take on your fears of firing up the grill with these tips and simple recipes

women making a difference pg 14 learn about three women who are influencing others around the world

outside the box pg 28 meet local college students who yearn to inspire other men through fashion

Summer of love pg 35 take a peek into summer love with this styled photo shoot

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the girl’s guide to everything essential Publisher/Editor Jennifer L Prince

Vendors Academy Travel

Creative Director Sabrena Deal Photo by Stone Blue Productions Editorial Assistants Joy L Niehaus Michelle Wood

Dear Friend, Maybe it stems from my school days, but I always adore the entrance of summer. From seemingly longer days to looser daily schedules and warmer temperatures, all are so welcomed in my book! This issue was meant to encourage you to get out and explore different things. Whether you decide to help your guy spruce up his wardrobe (in time for Father’s Day), head out to do something new (peek at our calendars) or decide to finally fire up the grill for the first time (yes, you!), we hope that you are inspired along your life’s journey through the pages that are ahead.

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inside this issue planning an outdoor living space pg 9 making the most of your yard

Vintage Diaries pg 11 reflections on life and love

the murse pg 13 profile of a local coffee roaster

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The Embellished Life pg 17 a lesson on fabrics

DI-Why not? pg 19 make a lounge chair cover

minding her business pg 20 the story of an area businesswoman

staycation pg 22 explore The Homestead

places, please! pg 26 profile of a local theater company

urbane folklore pg 30 a creative summer playlist

off the beaten path pg 32 a guide to adventure races

Natural beauty pg 34 experience a chocolate face mask

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Backpack Chronicles pg 38

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Bliss & Makeup pg 39

children’s nonfiction recommendations

new look for an area teacher

Mise en Place pg 40 ideas for summer fun

Amour BÉbÉ pg 44 advice from local MOPS moms

playful parenting pg 45 activities to do with your preschooler

flourish pg 47 summer skin care tips

Calendar 23 Snap Happy 48

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The Girl’s Guide

to Grilling Summer is a time to enjoy all that the outdoors has to offer, and that includes cooking! Often thought of as a man’s turf, we teamed up with Marisa Jones of Catalano’s to tempt your taste buds and alleviate misconceptions of utilizing the grill. We also consulted Chris Templeton of CLC Landscaping to find out how to get the most out of an outdoor living space. So, ladies, grab your spatulas, uncover that grill, and get ready to learn some new techniques with our fun recipes.

Photography by Stone Blue Productions

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Grilling tips Techniques

Marisa Jones is the owner of Catalano’s Delicatessen in downtown Lynchburg. When not preparing delectable dishes, she is at home spending time with her husband and twins.

Grilled foods are cooked by radiant heat from a source

another zone. If using a grill pan across burners on your

below the food. The goal is to achieve a smoky, slightly

stove, one burner can be set at a higher temperature than

charred flavor resulting from the juices and fats being

the other to create dual zones. This enables cooking of

reduced directly on the food’s surface. This creates an

different foods at their proper temperature or gives an

intensely flavored exterior of what you are grilling.

area to put items that are cooked but want to keep warm

When using an outdoor grill, woods and herbs can be

until serving.

added to the fire to lend flavor. Herbs can be bundled and

Begin by placing the food “presentation side” down first.

used as a “brush” to baste foods and impart flavor.

This means that the prettier side of the item that will be

To prepare your grill, make sure that any burned-on particles are removed using a stiff bristled brush.

facing the diner on the plate should be put down first, and then once the item is turned it will be right side up.

While heating, brush the grill with a small amount of

To achieve crosswise grill marks, move the item a quarter

vegetable oil.

turn on each side to create hatching. Turn the item

If grilling different items at the same time, create temperature zones for accurate cooking. With an outdoor grill, by building the fire on one side you can create a “hot”

only once to finish cooking and use standard degrees of doneness (see sidebar on pg 20) before removing. If necessary, allow the item to rest before serving.

side and a “cool” side as well as utilize the upper rack as

summer vegetables

Ingredients

serves 4

1 summer squash, sliced

Place the vegetables down on the grill, and place the lemons cut side down. Cook for 5-6 minutes. Rotate

1 zucchini, sliced

each piece a quarter turn if cross

1 Vidalia onion, quartered

marks are desired.

4 Roma tomatoes, halved 2 lemons, halved extra virgin olive oil sea salt

Turn and finish cooking, again rotating if desired. Remove the vegetables to a platter, and squeeze with grilled lemon

fresh ground black pepper

juice as they come off the grill. Once

basil leaves

all the vegetables have been added to the platter, scatter basil leaves

Method

on top.

Heat the grill over medium heat.

Over medium-high heat, place the

Cut the vegetables at least 1 ½ inches

burgers on the grill and allow to

thick on a bias. Drizzle them and

cook for 7-8 minutes per side. Use

the lemon halves with olive oil, and

quarter turns to achieve grill marks.

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Blue Cheese Stuffed Bison Burgers with Tomato, Avocado and Herb Mayo serves 4

Ingredients 1 lb ground bison 2 t salt 10 grinds fresh black pepper 2 t smoked paprika 4 oz blue cheese

Method Combine the bison, salt, pepper and paprika. Mix well and divide into eight portions. Gently press out each portion to a disk: be careful not to over mix the meat during this process. Place 1 oz of blue cheese in the middle of each of four disks and then place another disk to cover and form the patty. Firmly pinch the edges closed and hold until ready to grill. Over medium-high heat, place the burgers on the grill and allow to cook for 7-8 minutes per side. Use quarter turns to achieve grill marks.

wait, there’s more!

We have a whole slew of recipes to add to this stash, check our blog for more!

Rubs Marinades Lobster Tail

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Mayo Ingredients 3 egg yolks 2 T white wine vinegar 2 T lemon juice 2 t dry mustard 3 c vegetable oil 1 t salt 6-7 grinds fresh black pepper

cream

assorted chopped herbs

2 c heavy cream

Method

2 T powdered sugar

Combine the yolks, vinegar,

mint, to taste, chopped

juice and mustard in the bowl of a food processor and pulse 5-6 times to combine. With the blade running, add the oil in a thin stream through the opening in the lid. The mixture will thicken. Remove to a bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Mix in the herbs; if necessary adjust the consistency and flavor with water and lemon juice.

Grilled Strawberry Trifle with Grilled Pound Cake and Minted Cream Serves 6-8 vegetable oil

chopped mint. Hold for assembly.

grilled strawberries

1 lb strawberries, hulled, halved

Method Oil the grates of the grill well before

1 sliced avocado

cooking. Combine the sugar and

sea salt

cinnamon. Dip the strawberry halves,

minted cream

Method

cut side down, into the mixture

and avocado, spread the mayo on

to medium-stiff peaks. Fold in the

1 pound cake, cut 1 1/2” thick slices

2 sliced vine ripe tomatoes

side of the bun, top with tomato

the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip

assembly

2 T sugar

4 buns or rolls

Place the burger on the bottom

Combine the cream and sugar in

strawberries

1 t cinnamon

build it

Method

and place on the grill. Allow the strawberries to cook until the sugar

the top side of the bun, season

has caramelized and they start to

with sea salt and serve.

soften, 3-4 minutes depending on size. Remove and cool then cut into pieces and hold them in a mixing

Grill each slice of pound cake until marked and slightly charred. Remove and cut into bite-sized pieces. In a trifle dish or individual serving dishes, start layering the trifle with pound cake. Next add a layer of strawberries including any liquid that has collected, top with cream. Repeat with another layer using remaining ingredients.

bowl for assembly.

Degrees for Doneness Ground Turkey and Chicken 165° F

Pork 160° F (medium) 170° F (well done)

Ground Beef, Lamb, Pork 160° F

Chicken 170° F (breast), 180° F (whole or thigh)

Beef 145° F (medium mare) 160° F (medium), 170° F (well done)

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Turkey Whole

180° F

Remember that the temperature will rise 3-5 degrees once removed from the heat. Removing the item and letting it rest will ensure that the item is cooked properly rather than over cooked.


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Planning an outdoor living space A well-planned outdoor living area

How many people are going to be

like plants, appliances and which

can enrich your life and greatly

participating? This will determine

materials you would like in

increase how much enjoyment you

the size of the area and also whom

your space.

get from being home. Just think of

the area is geared towards (adults

all the entertaining you can do and

and/or children) and whether or

the family memories you will create!

not you want the space divided into

We know that planning can be an

separate areas.

overwhelming process, and the sheer magnitude of these types of projects can be a huge investment – both emotionally and financially. Knowing the right type of questions to ask can assuage much of the intimidation and ensure your project becomes an investment in your property. Ask yoursef the following:

So, maybe this season is the chance to extend your living and entertaining space into the great outdoors. Whether you choose to

If the area is for food-based

add a grill and pepper your back

entertaining, what type of cooking

deck with plants and lounge chairs

will be done most often (grilling,

or take the time to build out a truly

fire pit, pizza oven)?

unique space with a professional,

Taking the time to think through these questions will help develop

we wish you many happy times in the warm days ahead.

a well thought out design and also enables a professional to present a project to you that is a perfect fit.

What is the primary use going to be

Once an overall design is established

for this area? Think things such as

to suit your needs, then you can

relaxation, food-based entertaining

get more specific about additions

Chris Templeton is the owner of CLC Landscaping, a landscape and design firm. He enjoys grilling and spending lazy Sunday afternoons with his wife.

or even an outdoor TV.

Photography provided by CLC Landscaping

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A family legacy

The story of Marie Wheeler Advice from Marie on being single:

Vintage Diaries Ref lections from Yesteryear

Marie Wheeler was born and raised

being allowed in the room when her

in Pennsylvania near Philadelphia. As

Brazilian family spoke in Portuguese

the oldest of three, she had a close-

after that.

knit family, and was also lovingly

Traveling to Brazil was especially

I would encourage them to be honest and truthful, and to follow the “golden rule”… do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Marie stayed close to home most

remembers being able to get away

of her life, but that didn’t keep her

with “anything” as she and her

imagination from traveling back

siblings were the only children on the

on dating:

to her grandmother’s homeland. “I

ship. She also remembers a bystander

Be careful, and just don’t jump into things too quickly.

used to love to hear her tell stories

rescuing her mother and younger

about Ireland. I used to crawl into

brother from blowing over the side of

to young mothers:

bed with my grandmother at night

the ship one particularly windy day.

If at all possible, try to stay at home with your children until they get into school.

to listen to her stories,” she reflects.

to older mothers: Be there for them, but don’t tell them what to do unless they ask.

to empty nesters: I have SO many things, and after all of these years it is unbelievable what one collects. When we didn’t know what to do with something we would say, “Just put it up in the attic.” Well, we are going through things in the attic right now… it’s a lot to deal with!

given the nickname “Dolly”.

Marie recalls hearing stories of her grandmother’s childhood and folk tales about leprechauns.

memorable. It took 12 days, and she

After coming back to the states and graduating from North Wales High School, Marie was married at age 17 to Charles “Dick” Richardson Wheeler.

Marie describes herself as “a very

She met Dick at a miniature golf

grown up child,” even learning to

course when he and his friend offered

translate from Portuguese to English

her and her friend a ride home. She

at a young age, a skill that got her

refused at first, knowing her mother

in a bit of trouble the year she spent

wouldn’t approve but eventually gave

in Brazil with her grandmother and

in. Dick used to purposefully walk his

aunts. She offers, “I would overhear

dog in front of her house, but when

conversations from my Brazilian

he finally got up the courage, the

family members, and then I would

couple went on their first date.

tell my mother what they were saying. They couldn’t figure out how my mother was finding out such things!” She remembers not

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“ I feel that the world

today is entirely different from when I was growing up. In a way we need to get back to simpler times where family, people and values are at the core of who were are. I definitely had an interesting life, but I feel that is because I made it so. I have done different things and kept my mind busy.

joined them. Four years later their

passed away at the age of 50 from a

daughter, Nancy, joined the family

massive heart attack.

soon after Dick served in Panama for two years during WWII.

The world has changed immensely in Marie’s lifetime, but she is still

“Things were different during the war

the glue that holds her family

for sure. While my husband, Dick, was

together. She offers, “I have been

at war, the government gave me $100

purposeful about keeping up with

a month for support,” she remembers.

them and being invested in their lives

She supplemented this income by

even though they live miles apart

using a tractor to mow the lawn at a

from me.” She attributes modern

golf course. Dick came home in 1946,

technology for making it so easy to

and daughter, Trudie, soon joined the

keep up with family. They may not

family. Dick and Marie raised their

live close, but with phones and the

children in a family home that they

Internet it’s easy to keep connected

purchased in 1942, and 71 years later

and aware of each other’s goings on.

Dolly is still in that home filled with happy memories. Their secret for a happy home? “As a family, we never

Thanksgiving dinner, and his

went to bed without kissing each

grandmother came in from the

other goodnight no matter how upset

kitchen… I was reading, and she came

we may have been at each other,”

to me and said, ‘I just had to see what

she suggests.

As the matriarch of a growing family (9 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren), we wish Marie many more years of happiness and love at her house, which is affectionately known as “44”.

kind of girl Richard was going with.’ Evidently, she approved of me!”

Time went on, and Dolly went back to work in 1962 working at Grand View

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Marie and Dick lived with his parents

Hospital in the business office. The

during their first year of marriage

job lead to various different positions

until their oldest child, Charles,

until Dolly retired in 1990. Sadly, Dick

Marie in 1928

Marie in 1932

In addition to writing, Joy enjoys crafting (including her handmade Waldorf dolls!) along with being a creative wife to Josh and mom to her two sweet little girls.

Marie, her husband, Dick, and sister, Sis, in 1946


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Murse (mûrs) n. a man’s handbag

Billy Trager Name: Billy Trager Age: 47 Occupation: President of Trager Brothers Coffee, a 100–percent organic, micro–roastery in Lovingston; vice president of Higher Grounds, a small chain of coffee shops located at the UVA Health System in Charlottesville. Status: Married to Toya. Kids: Olivia, Naomi Lee, and Billy. Hometown: Seattle. Where can we find you most often? I’m all over the place— Charlottesville, Richmond, the

What did you want to be when you grew up? I always wanted to do my own thing. I always looked to self–create. Later, I wanted to be a soccer player. Since I was 15 or 16, I wanted to have my own coffee business. What were your first paying jobs? A paper route, getting golf balls out of the water hazards and creeks [at the local golf course] and cleaning them and selling them back to golfers. That morphed into washing dishes, the hardest job of my life. What book is on your nightstand?

Five reasons I do what I do:

roastery. I travel a lot, doing product

[Trager reluctantly admitted,] “The

•The pursuit of quality.

demonstrations and brand building.

Game: Penetrating the Secret Society

•To build a community.

Motto or life philosophy?

of Pickup Artists,” by Neil Strauss. It’s creepy. My friend, an executive in

•To act sustainably.

“You got to have a feel for what’s

Silicon Valley, gave it to me because it deals with the art of negotiation.

•To embrace a method.

going on inside the bean,” [Trager Brothers’ mission] “Quality, community, and sustainability,” and

Latest adventure?

“I believe you should move through

I went to Amsterdam to buy new

the world and touch things lightly...

equipment and got a boat and went

I just don’t believe in leaving a large

down the canals. What a trip—

wake in this world.”

900 year–old canals.

What might people be surprised to know

Guilty pleasure?

about you? I was a soccer player in a former life.

Salty French fries.

•To make people’s day.

When she’s not daydreaming about her next trip to New Mexico, Suzanne Ramsey writes, runs, reads, cooks, gardens, and spends time with husband, John, and cats, Hector and Edna. Photography by Jennifer Prince

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Women Making

a Difference: Locally unto the World The women in our area are doing amazing things. They are business owners, teachers, artisans, mothers, and visionaries. This summer we would like to introduce you to three women who are changing the world through their mission based organizations.

Susan Cook Allow The Children www.allowthechildren.org sue@allowthechildren.org

Getting started: Susan graduated with a nursing

pastors, evangelists and widows with the intent of providing education and meeting basic needs. Training is provided through pastor’s conferences, children’s Bible programs and women’s conferences, and outreach through medical clinics.

degree with the hope of doing

Ways to get involved locally:

missions work... a desire that

• Support a child.

remained active throughout her

• Write letters to children.

child rearing years. She had the

• Collect clothing and vitamins

opportunity to take a few short– term trips, and through those

to send to partners. • Volunteer in the office.

experiences she saw a variety of needs, which prompted Susan and her husband, Michael, to found Allow the Children in 2003.

Looking to travel? Allow the Children provides a limited number of short term missions trips involving everything from preaching,

Photos are of the women and the people they serve.

Her role:

teaching, medical work, physical

As the Ministry Director, Susan’s

labor, music, and sponsorship photos.

duties include screening children for the sponsorship program, planning trips and setting/handling budgets (and many other things!). When Sue is not visiting Guatemala, Nepal, Nicaragua, or Bangladesh, she and Michael are stateside visiting churches to raise awareness and funds. Organization focus: Allow the Children focuses on supporting orphaned and abandoned children as well as the children of

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Susan’s greatest challenge: “Finding new sponsors. Every time I return from a trip, I have new children who need tremendous help. Some of them just cannot wait for food or basic survival needs to be met. They cannot be enrolled in school without a sponsor.” Susan’s greatest triumph: “When I see a child leave our program who is strong, educated and faithfully serving.”


enjoy Bárbara N. Hubbard Living Bread Ministries www.livingbread.org info@livingbread.org

Getting started: Bárbara and her husband, Patrick, have had a burden for the poor since the early 90’s when they

build up leadership and support from

vulnerable to abuse, violence, and

were traveling in Brazil visiting

within the communities themselves.

human trafficking. Young men are

Bárbara’s family. A few years later they felt a desire to help the needy

Ways to get involved locally:

there, and Living Bread Ministries

• Help raise awareness.

was founded in 2004.

• Follow Living Bread Ministries

Her role: Bárbara serves as the Director of Administration and Short Term Missions, which means she is

especially vulnerable to drug and alcohol addiction, drug trafficking and gang violence. “

through their various social

Bárbara’s greatest triumph:

media outlets.

“In the big picture we have established two national led

• Blog to help share the word

ministries among the poor. It is a

about their work.

great blessing to see those without

• Volunteer to help in the office

responsible for the day–to–day

or host various events to help

hope find it. I think one of the most

operations of the home office and

with networking.

tangible triumphs is the number

also leading and planning the short

of marriages performed in our

• Financial assistance is welcome.

term missions trips. Bárbara’s greatest challenge: Organization focus:

“Our greatest challenge is poverty

Living Bread Ministries plants

and all that it entails. Poverty is far

churches and strives to equip them

more severe than the lack of financial

to minister to their communities in

resources. The family unit, as well as

a comprehensive way. Their goal of

the community structure, has broken

interdependence means working to

down leaving women and children

church plants. Prostitution and the breakdown of the home being replaced by husbands and wives faithfully loving one another and raising their kids is indeed a great triumph.”

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Getting started: Melinda was raised in St. Thomas by her missionary parents. After a short–term trip to Aruba, Melinda was struck by the lack of resources for children’s programs in churches in

provides leadership training for

Melinda’s greatest challenge:

youth and children’s directors in

“Staying focused on one project at

local churches. The ministry is

a time. My heart’s desire is to create

also working to fight poverty

hope and share love to everyone. I see

through vision care.

all the hurt, the parentless children,

the Caribbean. HIS Ministries started in 2010 as a Vacation Bible School

Ways to get involved locally:

type program, entitled Bible Boot

• Host an eyeglass drive to collect

Camp for Children.

glasses for HIS Vision in Haiti. • Share the work of HIS Ministries

Her role: Melinda serves as CEO and provides overall direction and vision casting. Networking, communicating

the poor, and it’s difficult for me to be patient with the slow process of establishing programs and waiting on necessary funds.”

through word of mouth, social

Melinda’s greatest triumph:

media and blogs.

”The Lord has directed every step.

• Contact them for a more extensive list of ways to be involved.

While it may be slow, it has been perfect in every way.”

the organization’s mission, and brainstorming goal–completion

Looking to travel?

strategies also fall under her

HIS Ministries does provide short

supervision.

term trips for those interested in work in the field. The HIS Kids

Organization focus: HIS Ministries provides an outreach to children through HIS Kids, a two week summer camp. The venture

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project helps to run the camp, while HIS Vision provides eye care to needy individuals. Experience in eye care is a plus but not required.

In addition to writing, Joy enjoys crafting (including her handmade Waldorf dolls!) along with being a creative wife to Josh and mom to her two sweet little girls. Photography provided by the ministries profiled


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The Embellished Life

Inspiration in Textiles For me, sunny summer days invoke a spirit of opening the curtains, throwing up the sash (ok... maybe just the blinds and bump down the AC), and starting a fresh decorating project! Most of my decor projects start from one or two inspirations. More often than not, that inspiration is a fabric! You can go online and consult “Professor Google” and find THE colors of the season and follow the rules, OR you can follow my lead and read those articles, close the computer, and do what you want to do no matter what the rules say. You have undoubtedly noticed that personality in me. It’s not that I don’t want to follow the norm or

suzanis, and plain linens or cottons swarm around me until I am drunk with happiness from their fun colors and prints. Sometimes it’s a vintage bauble or trim that spins the wheels in my mind.

conform to the trends, it’s simply

Since I am blessed to work with these

that I like to get my inspiration and

fabrics and embellishments on a

then make my own way. I look for

daily basis, I am very lucky to have

inspiration, but I don’t let it cause

a little at my disposal. I don’t need

me to over think the situation or

to explain further as photos (thanks

“beat myself up” if Traditional Home

to my husband!) really do speak

Magazine doesn’t want to feature a

volumes. I color-blocked the fabrics

room I’ve finished.

and included all fabric colors that

The fabrics that are out right now are nothing short of drool-worthy! Ikats, damask, matelasse, chevrons,

cause me to gasp a bit in glee. They may not fit what it is necessarily “in” right now, but they are pleasing to the eye. Enjoy! Photography by David Duncan

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threads. To me, ikat fabrics look

(especially tulips, carnations, and

Simply put... zig-zag print.

like they’ve been printed and then

irises), leaves and vines, fruits

Seriously, it’s zig zag, but it’s more

scratched downward by a cat. That’s

(especially pomegranates), and

“in” to call it Chevron.

not a technical description!

occasional fish and birds. A lot of

Damask (dam-uh sk)

Matelasse (må`lå`sã´)

This is a reversible fabric of

Ornamented by means of an

linen, silk, cotton, or wool,

imitation or suggestion of quilting,

woven with patterns.

the surface is marked by depressed

Ikat (ee-kaht) Ikat is a manual weaving style that involves resist dyeing the

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the popular suzanis on the market are a series of lots of circles and swirls and a lot of times the repeat is in “boxed” groupings.

lines which form squares or lozenges

Trellis (trel-is)

in relief. Matelasse is commonly used

The easy way to think of trellis

for bedspreads and throws.

is a gate pattern or pattern of

warp or weft threads before the

Suzani (soo-sani)

fabric is created. Originating in

Suzanis usually have a cotton

Southeast Asia, ikat fabrics can

(sometimes silk) fabric base, which

be extremely ornate and intricate,

is embroidered in silk or cotton

often featuring detailed designs or

thread. Chain, satin, and buttonhole

larger pictures. The more difficult

stitches are the primary stitches

method of double ikat involves the

used. Popular design motifs include

dyeing of both the warp and weft

sun and moon disks, flowers

intersecting lines like lattice that you may see vine growing on. When Michelle isn’t planning and creating handbags for her company elle & anne, she enjoys decorating her own home where she spends time with her husband, David, and their three dogs.


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DI-Why Not? Lounge chair covers SUPPLIES NEEDED • 2 Bath Towels (30” x 54”) • 1 Hand Towel (16” x 26”) • Thread • Ruler • Sewing Machine

Pool and beach time are nearly here! Draping a towel over the chair is a common practice, but isn’t it annoying when the wind blows the towel off? Solve that problem by making a chair cover with a back pocket to hold the cover in place. An additional side pocket for sunscreen and a magazine or book is an added bonus. If you can sew a straight line, this simple project is for you.

PROCEDURE 1. Place a bath towel on a work surface wrong side up. Fold down the top edge 16.5”, and pin into place. 2. Sew the side edges. This forms the pocket that will go over the back of the lounge chair. 3. Match the ends of the two bath towels together overlapping the edges by .25”. Pin in place and sew. 4. Put the cover on the lounge chair and decide on the best location for the magazine pocket. This will vary according to the lounge chair design. Mark the pocket location with a few pins.

Pin, and sew the long edge. 6. Turn the hand towel over and pin 1.5” from the main towel edge. Stitch into place on the three sides that overlap. 7. Form the magazine pocket by folding the hand towel up so that the edges match on all sides. Pin into place and stitch the two sides. This forms a handy pocket for your sunscreen or book! 8. Put your new cover on your chair and relax!

Paula Skulina is a teacher by day and in free time enjoys biking, decorating and cooking. Visit her blog at virginiasweetpea.com.

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MINDING HER

BUSINESS: Tina Miller

About Tina - Tina has been an independent entrepreneur since the age of 23, and is a loving wife and mother to two boys: Alex, 5, and Finnegan, 3. She and her husband, Kirk, own and operate Ladles & Linens and Walkabout Outfitter. They have stores in Lexington, Downtown Roanoke and Valley View Mall, and they have a new store in Harrisonburg.

Christy: Tell me about the two businesses you own and operate and why you started them. Tina: I opened Ladles & Linens when

Photo by Jennifer Prince

I was 23 years old. I lived in Lexington at the time and just wanted to open

Kirk was a civil engineer in Charlotte,

this group’s enthusiasm and energy.

my own business. My entrepreneurial

and after 12 years, he decided that

My husband is a huge source of

beginnings were rooted in the

he didn’t want to be confined to an

encouragement, too. He is extremely

local farmers market where I sold

unfulfilling cubicle job for the rest

creative and motivated, and he also is

the baked goods, jams, and herbal

of his life, so he sold most of his

excellent at marketing.

vinegars that I had made. I was

belongings and set off to hike the

seventeen when I started the markets

Appalachian Trail. After Kirk came

and did it through college, and I

into Ladles & Linens that fateful day,

really became hooked on having my

he decided to stay in Lexington but

own business. I figured that I might

wasn’t sure what to do in the area.

Tina’s Kitchen Picks

because I was building my business

to open an outfitter in Lexington.

• A good set of knives. We carry the Wusthof brand, which, even though they are expensive, they will absolutely last a lifetime. Good quality tools are worth every penny!

but was a combination of self—

It is because of his inspiration and

• All-Clad 3 quart sauté pan.

motivation and ignorant bliss! I think

hard work that we opened our first

one reason that Ladles & Linens

Walkabout Outfitter in 2005.

became successful is simply because

Christy: Where do you find

I wasn’t aware of how many small

your inspiration?

as well open my own kitchen shop!

Kirk loved the Appalachian Trail

The first few years were difficult

experience so much that he decided

businesses fail. Tina: Honestly, I really like the As to Walkabout, well one day

challenge. Also, it’s very rejuvenating

this man named Kirk came into

for me to be around other female

Ladles & Linens to buy a coffee maker.

entrepreneurs. I’ve recently joined a

I had to order it, which meant that

buying group… it’s basically a group

he stopped by the store a few times

of independent kitchen stores that

to see if it had come in. We went

are a support system for each other.

on a date shortly after that, and the

I find a lot of motivation through

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• A nice set of mixing bowls. • An 8 quart All-Clad stock pot. Good for cooking stews, soups, and pastas. • A 10 inch Swiss Diamond fry pan. This is the best non-stick pan on the market!

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4 LOCATIONS. 5 HOURS. 1 AMAZING EVENT.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2013 1:00PM until 6:00 PM

Join us as we present to you 4 unique venues in a progressive show format. Tour the venues while mingling with our area’s finest event vendors.

DOOR PRIZES ∙ REFRESHMENTS ∙ IDEAS ∙ GIFT BAGS COST

all 4 venues: $12 one venue: $5 carpool ticket (4 or more people, all 4 venues): $10 each Purchase tickets online starting March 11 at www.hillcitybride.com/bliss or at the door the day of the event. Hosted by:

Sponsored by:

the bride’s guide to have and to hold

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Daycation: Exploring The Homestead

that Thomas Jefferson did nearly 200

Dining: Dining choices, from casual

years ago or treat yourself to luxury

fare to gourmet cuisine, are just as

spa experiences at their new spa.

plentiful, with 10 restaurants onsite. The grand dining room is just that,

Activities: With more than 30 scheduled activities—including

with its enormous chandeliers and rotunda with Palladian windows;

carriage rides, horseback riding,

even if you don’t want to dress up for

archery, tennis, and golf—there’s something for every age and energy

dinner, do take in a buffet breakfast at least one morning.

Whether you’re craving a girls’

level. Browsing upscale shops or

getaway, a romantic retreat, or a

playing checkers in the library are

Accommodations: Rooms and

multi-generational vacation, one

at-your-leisure options.

expansive suites evoke a traditional

destination that delivers many

Southern look outfitted with modern

memorable possibilities is The

Children: Children aged 3 to 12

Homestead in Hot Springs.

can sign up for the KidsClub, a funpacked camp. And the whole family

The 3,000-acre resort within

can jump in Allegheny Springs,

southwest Virginia’s Allegheny

a two-acre attraction featuring

Mountains has captivated people

a family pool, water slides, lazy

since 1766, when guests flocked to its

river, and whirlpool (all filled with

amenities. If you opt for a suite, ask for one that has its own sun porch— or splurge for a President Suite; the décor of each is uniquely tailored to honor one of the 22 U.S. presidents who have visited over the centuries.

mineral-rich hot springs. Today, you

naturally heated water bubbling

While its history, heritage, and

can relax in the same soaking house

from the springs).

hospitality are grand, what makes it truly special is its lived-in attitude and family-friendly approachability. You’ll leave feeling refreshed and reconnected… and with lovely shared memories. Emily-Sarah Lineback enjoys traveling with her family, and believes a good cup of coffee makes nearly any activity better.

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Batesville Day 8am-2pm Enjoy a race, parade, music, food and entertainment.

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Color Run 9am-12pm Enjoy this one of a kind race experience in Roanoke.

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TGIF at Avoca 5:30pm-9pm Enjoy food and music on the lawn.

15th: evergreenlavender.com 16th: poplarforest.org 21st: renaissancetheatre.info 22nd: appleridge.org 23rd: endstationtheatre.org 28th: avocamuseum.org


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20th: dday.org 21st: endstationtheatre.org 23rd: lynchburg-hillcats.com 26th: peaksofotterwinery.com 27th: theellington.org

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Places, please! Endstation Theatre Company local Amherst county son Geoffrey Kershner and his Florida State University graduate school cohort Krista Franco. Each year a collection of artists from all over the country (many with words like “Yale” and “Dartmouth” on their resumes) converge on the beautiful campus of Sweet Briar to produce the Blue Ridge Summer Theatre Festival. The festival consists of two outdoor Shakespeare productions (the only outdoor theatre produced in Central Virginia), a musical, and a playwright’s initiative in which playwrights are invited to the campus to write Last year I was making plans to

and workshop new material.

Hilary’s Picks

attend a series of theatre auditions

Some Lynchburg arts lovers may

when a friend flippantly forwarded

have not yet made the twenty-minute

Endstation Theatre

me an email about a local one. I had

jaunt to Sweet Briar College to

Company’s Blue Ridge

spent little time in Lynchburg, a

experience Shakespeare under

short five years, so while I had heard

the stars. The Blue Ridge Summer

Season includes performances

of Endstation Theatre Company,

Theatre Festival provides audiences

of Taming of the Shrew and Cymbeline

I had never seen a performance

in historic outdoor locations

of the outdoor productions with the

much less auditioned for the young

unique opportunity to picnic before

company. Since I was already

performances and to enjoy wine made

preparing for some other auditions

available from local vineyards.

Summer Theatre Festival

throughout Central Virginia. Performances of Violet, a workshop production of Unearthed, and a staged reading of In Remembrance will all be on the campus of Sweet Briar College. Productions run May 31- July 21.

I thought “what’s one more?” Little did I know that this unpremeditated decision to audition would lead to one of the best theatre experiences of my career thus far.

West Side Story at the Roanoke Civic Center The national touring production of this beloved musical about forbidden love is coming through Roanoke for one day on May 12. The Bernstein and Sondheim score includes such beloved classics as “Tonight,” “America,” and “I Feel

I auditioned for Big River, a musical directed by Chad Larabee, and was subsequently cast as “Mary Jane.” I quickly observed that the production, along with the two outdoor Shakespeare productions and the annual Playwright’s Initiative, was a true labor of love

Pretty.” To purchase tickets visit

produced by a team with incredible

RoanokeCivicCenter.com.

passion and talent. Endstation is perhaps one of Central Virginia’s best kept secrets. The company was conceived in 2006 by

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For the first time in the company’s history, Endstation’s sixth season will go on location throughout Central Virginia. The Taming of the Shrew will be performed in multiple locations including Downtown Lynchburg. Cymbeline, the final production of the season, will be performed at historical sites such as Poplar Forest and the Old City Cemetery. And Violet will be performed in the theatre on the campus of Sweet Briar College. According to Artistic Director Geoffrey Kershner, “Our mission is specific to this community, and a part of that community is its history and its landscape. Our tour gives us the opportunity to explore even more


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of our local history, local landscapes

vaudeville. Cymbeline will be set in

and to introduce our work to

the 1930’s. And they’re going to [tell

members of our community we

the story] through found objects.

have not yet reached.”

They’re going to use what they

If first-time patrons are nervous

have. [For example] a trash can lid

that they will experience the stilted

becomes a shield.”

“men in tights” kind of Shakespeare,

Endstation’s productions each

they can rest easy. Endstation

uniquely reflect the company’s

productions continually find life

commitment to honoring its

in the Bard’s text and bring both

location. Each production either

comedies and tragedies to life with

utilizes the natural landscape of

ardor and exuberance. Kershner and

Central Virginia or explores history

his team also never fail to produce

that has shaped the area’s heritage.

Shakespeare with a creative concept.

“We ask ourselves,” said Kershner,

Kershner explained: “the premise

“how can we either embrace the

of both of the Shakespeare shows is

local landscape or the local

that we’re watching actors perform

community?”

* * a play. Taming of the Shrew will be

This year’s season kicks off with

Hilary loves red velvet cake, Broadway, and her husband Juan Carlos Lagares (but not necessarily in that order). Connect with her on Twitter @HilarySutton.

For more information visit www.endstationtheatre.org Photography supplied by Endstation Theatre

The Taming of the Shrew May 31.

Visit Downtown Lynchburg

Place an Asterisk on Your Calendar for

First Fridays

Join the Lynchburg arts community on the First Friday of every month. Local arts organizations and galleries stay open late to debut performances, hold openings, and exhibit new work. The free Art Trolley runs from Downtown to Rivermont Avenue. First Fridays June 7, 2013 July 5, 2013 August 2, 2013 September 6, 2013 October 4, 2013 November 1, 2013 December 6, 2013

downtownlynchburg.com facebook.com/firstfridayslynchburg Support is provided by:

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Outside the Box Fashion advice for the men in your life

It may seem unique to feature a section on men’s fashion

for something else in his closet, here are some fun tips

in a women’s magazine, but how many of us have had to

from a few local men to help along the way. These guys

give the guys in our lives gentle (or not so subtle!) hints

belong to a collective called A Gentleman’s Touch, whose

about their attire (black socks with sandals, anyone?)?

blog (www.agentlemanstouch.com) inspires men to step

Whether you are surrounded by sharp dressing males or

outside of the box with their fashion sense.

have to roll your eyes and send your husband searching

Geza Frey – Geza doesn’t keep up with

Claus Larbie – Claus is inspired by his

Keith “KayJay” Jones – This founder

the latest fashions or designers. He believes

Ghanaian culture. His style is always a unique

of A Gentleman’s Touch has a strong Nigerian

that style is found within and we should all

representation of how he feels, and he develops

heritage. His creative background influences

add our own personality to our style.

that expression into his garments.

his love for fashion.

“Fashion should never be put in a

“Fashion to me is the greatest art

“You can not buy genuine style.”

box. You should express yourself

of life, a form of expressing your art

through your look and not worry

on a garment, showing the freedom

about anyone else’s opinion.”

of beauty, individualism and self-

As a man, don’t be afraid to

confidence”

accessorize; it’s part of being a

Geza’s Fashion Tips Pay close attention to the fit.

KayJay’s Fashion Tips

gentleman. Just be careful, and do Claus’s Fashion Tips

not overdo it.

Accessorize with intention.

Embrace color variation.

Dress to fit out, not in.

Play with patterns.

Uniqueness is the key.

When in doubt, throw on a blazer.

Make your style say things about you

Develop your own personal style.

Layers are a man’s best friend in the

before your own words can.

Give voice to your fashion.

winter.

Don’t put your fashion in a box.

Shop smart.

Photography by Tommy Tran

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Urbane Folklore When summer rolls around, there is nothing I look forward to more than heading to the beach. I am not a fan of the heat, and if I am going to be out during the day, I will be sitting in the sand under an umbrella with cool drink in hand and good music playing.

FASHION: Let’s talk about the dreaded swimsuit. I know that many of us are not completely happy with our bodies. Donning a bathing suit is not a favorite pastime, but it doesn’t have to be that horrible. Trends are actually encouraging us to cover up a bit more. Vintage styles are coming back, and the one piece is making a comeback. There are many wonderful retro style one piece suits and high–waisted two pieces with attractive cover ups and accessories that are chic and classy. So this summer let your retro sensibilities shine, and try the “less is more” approach to sexy. And let’s not forget to practice safe sun with our most trusted accessory: sunscreen. MUSIC: Instead of reviewing a few albums this issue, I’ve decided to make a summer playlist for you. This will be perfect to listen to while you are sunning on the beach…

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1. First Aid Kit Emmylou

3. The Beach Boys God only Knows

5. Tegan and Sara Love They Say

2. Band of Horses Detlef Schrempf

4. The Postal Service A Tattered Line of String

6. Fleet Foxes Lorelei


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11. Rilo Kiley Silver Lining

13. Delta Spirit California

8. Beach House Other People

12. Iron & Wine Such Great Heights

14. Modest Mouse Float On

9. Other Lives Tamer Animals

To listen to this playlist on Spotify follow this link: http://spoti.fi/163Lfix

CULTURE:

production multiple times, often

One activity that I look forward to

bringing friends and family

every summer is Endstation Theatre

out with us to enjoy a wonderful

Company’s outdoor Shakespeare

night of entertainment and culture

productions. Each play is set

against the backdrop of the beautiful

outdoors, and the production is

Blue Ridge Mountains.

adapted around the landscape and

10. The Troggs Love is All Around

existing buildings (for example,

(Be sure to take a peek at our “Places,

one year they performed Hamlet set

please!” article for more information

during the Civil War, using old barns

about this theatre company.)

and farm equipment as stage and backdrop). Guests are encouraged to come a bit early and bring a picnic to enjoy before the performance starts. My husband and I pack a basket

In addition to being versed in all things urban, Deidre Stone enjoys being creative with her line of jewelry and fashion, Storm & Stress. She and her husband, Josh, enjoy their life in the Hill City of Lynchburg.

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Off the Beaten Path

dowN dirty

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The cold mornings are finally history, leaving you with no excuse to hit snooze and bury yourself under the covers. Our favorite weather has arrived, and it’s time to take your workout outdoors! Summer is the perfect season to switch things up and to add some new challenges to your stale running schedule. Mud and obstacle course races are quickly becoming a favorite. These races nearly force fun and spontaneity, as you cannot train for these runs like any other race. In these races, you not only plan for the uphill and downhill but also for extreme obstacles such as army crawls, roped walls, live electrical wires, and GIANT mud holes! You can’t just show up with endurance alone. The obstacles require significant upper body, core, and leg strength as the mud and water continues to weigh you down. These runs come in all shapes and sizes from 5Ks to half marathons,

Now register for your race of choice! Tough Mudder Location: VA Beach Date: June 1, June 2 Distance: 10-12 Miles Fitness level: Advanced www.toughmudder.com Rogue Runner

and each of these distances presents

Location: Washington DC, VA

a different set of challenges that will

Date: June 22

require different levels of training. So,

Distance: 10k

get started by signing up for a race in your area, and get your mind and body race and fun ready for a new kind of

Fitness level: Intermediate www.rouguerunnerrace.com Warrior Dash Location: Huntersville, NC

fitness adventure with our mud and

Date: June 1

obstacle run workout.

Distance: 5k Fitness Level: Novice www.warriordash.com

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Adjust the intensity of your workout according to the level of difficulty

Want to add some realistic

of each race.

workout moves to your training routine? Try moving

strength training days per week

Warrior Dash:

your workout to a local park or

in order to avoid overuse injury

60 seconds rest between sets

playground. Here you have access

(especially when combined with

Rogue Runner:

to benches, bars, and stairs that

distance running).

30 seconds rest between sets

can serve as a model for the

Tough Mudder:

obstacles you will face on race day.

With each of these two workouts, you will increase your strength in five main areas that will target the

5 seconds rest between sets.

Circuit 1 (Day 1):

Circuit 2 (Day 2):

Body weight squats:

Push-ups:

15-20 reps/3-5 sets

10-15 reps/3-5 sets

Upper body strength

One legged body weight squats:

One handed body planks:

Core strength (back and abs)

15-20 reps/3-5 sets

progress until failure/3-5 sets

Abdominal planks:

Pull-ups:

Progress until failure/3-5 sets

rep until failure/ 3 sets

Jump rope:

Bench dips (aka chair dips):

2-minute sets/3-5 sets

15-20 reps/3-5 sets

ability required to complete the various obstacles in these races. Leg strength

Balance Posture When Whitney isn’t writing for clutch or studying for classes, she loves to run and explore downtown Lynchburg with her new husband, Sean.

Frog kicks (aka seated knee ups): 15-20 reps/3-5 sets

Training program composed by Mike Daniel: Fitness trainer, South Hill, VA

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Natural Beauty

chocolate galore 3 simple ingredients yogurt Yogurt is delicious, thick and creamy, but it is also a virtual treasure chest of minerals, vitamins and proteins that our skin craves. Yogurt adds enzymes and the right kind of oils to our skin, working as a natural moisturizer. It reduces the size of pores and is rich in zinc, which helps acne prone skin. Yogurt

Every girl loves chocolate. I would dare to say chocolate is easily woman’s best friend and her worst enemy. However, this time around chocolate is here to help improve the appearance our skin (and not by consuming it!).

can easily be called a “refining”

This is one of my most coveted masks because it uses three of my

ingredient as is tightens and

favorite ingredients. Before we get started making this “dessert” for our

softens any type of skin.

skin, let me simply lead you through why each ingredient is amazing for

cocoa powder

your skin and the benefits you will be able to see.

Cocoa powder is an antioxidant

step-by-step

powerhouse that stores vital

1. Take one teaspoon of each ingredient listed above.

minerals and proteins, which protect our skin from damage. Cocoa

2. Combine them in a bowl, and mix well. 3. Let the mask cool in the fridge for 20 minutes.

powder improves the texture of your

4. Apply to your face, and leave it on for 20 minutes.

skin by firming

5. Wash the mask off with warm water. Another

and toning and

option is to exfoliate it off with sugar for an even

produces a calming

better finish.

effect that detoxifies our pores.

6. Pat dry. 7. Do not forget to moisturize right after washing

honey

this mask off to lock in the benefits.

Honey in all its sticky glory is one of the most amazing ingredients

You should see and feel a

for our skin. It leaves the skin

difference in the texture of

moisturized, making it supple

your skin, which is yet another

and soft. However, honey is also

reason we ladies can love

antibacterial, which comes in

chocolate so much.

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Summer of Love Balmy weather encourages exploring the outdoors, strolling the countryside and even finding love. We all adore weddings, but the seed of emotion starts to grow somewhere and sometime‌ often in the summer. Join our sweet couple as their love blossoms and flourishes in these warm, lingering days of the season.

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Backyard Chronicles

When most people think about children’s literature, they conjure images of mischievous bunnies and talking spiders. Juvenile fiction is the life-blood of the children’s section, but the often overlooked and highly significant heartbeat is non-fiction. It is not just for children, either! I love picking up a book on history, science, or, even, art. The beauty of the book coming from this part of the library is you can read just enough to get a snap shot of a new topic or to brush up on an old one. In most cases, you can finish it in one sitting. Juvenile non-fiction is perfect for summer time. The kids are out of school. They have lots of free time but little to keep them sharp. Most children’s non-fiction is highly engaging so kids do not even realize they are (gasp) learning during the carefree summer months. Here are a few books to consider.

Hornets: Incredible

Lincoln: A Photobiography

Bubonic Plague:

Insect Architects

by Russell Freedman

The Black Death!

by Sandra Markle

Freedman uses amazing storytelling

by Stephen Person

Before delving into the specifics

skills. As I read this biography, I felt

Beginning with a mundane act—

on hornets, the book begins with

as if Lincoln’s life was unfolding

removing a dead rat from a

explaining the difference between

before me. Often, this great former

basement— an entire neighborhood

hornets and wasps, making it clear

president is painted heroically,

ended up being quarantined due to

that even though these terms are

larger than life, savior of the union,

a plague outbreak! This happened

often used interchangeably, they are

champion of freedom. These things

in 1924 in Los Angeles. People do

two very different species. Topics

are no doubt true of him, but Lincoln

not usually associate the Black

such as body parts, life cycles and

is multi-faceted. More than anything,

Death with modern times, but it

eating habits and nest building (so

he should be admired for overcoming

is still alive and deadly. This book

interesting!) are also covered. The

overwhelming adversities to become

explains the historic and scientific

book concludes with information

a man of great compassion and

aspects of this bacterial infection in a

about other insect architects, a

diplomacy. The book’s illustrations

straightforward manner that children

glossary of key scientific terms, book

add depth as well as reveal the

can understand. Overall, this book is

and website resources, and hornet

criticism he faced and the complex

an informative and fascinating read.

activities. I found myself learning a lot

political climate he navigated

and not wanting to put the book down!

through. Russell Freedman is the

For more non-fiction selections,

Stunning photographs accompany

epitome of great biographical writing

check out Non-Fiction Fridays

each section of information to provide

for children. I highly recommend this

each week on the Books4Learning blog

an up-close look at the lives of these

book and his many others.

at www.books4learning.blogspot.com.

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Bliss & Makeup

Emily warmed up her naturally

My new hair gives me the

ashy color to a soft chestnut with

confidence to finish the school year

undertones of auburn. Turquoise

with renewed energy.”

shadows were used on her eyes and a cool metallic pink was used on her lips to accentuate her soft pale skin tones. Emily layered her hair around

Amber Poron is a Spanish teacher at EC Glass high school and mother of 4. She was born overseas, attended college at Liberty University and

her face and around the bottom for shape while also cutting a long bang. Amber says about her makeover:

met her husband here in Lynchburg.

“I love my new hair color! Amidst

Amber was looking for a fresh look

the stress of life Emily reminded me

for spring and summer.

what it feels like to feel 15 again.

Crystal George of Crystal George Studios and Emily Garbee Harris of Bodyworks Day Spa & Salon always have something fun in the works as a creative “dynamic duo”. Want to nominate someone for a makeover? Go to our Bliss & Makeup tab at www.theclutchguide.com.

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5 Family Fun Ideas for your summer to-do list Go on a nature scavenger hunt. Build a backyard mini water park. Host a neighborhood block party. Create an old-fashioned lemonade stand. Create an outdoor movie theater. Make it a drive-in complete with cardboard box “cars”.

Boredom Buster Jar After you make your summer fun list, use it to create a boredom buster jar! Print out your ideas, cut them into strips, fold them up, and place them in a glass jar. Jazz it up with a cute label and some fun colored ribbon. Now your summer fun is ready to begin!

Mise en Place: The Well Placed Home

summer family fun Warm summer days and laid

stressful summer season.

back schedules. Though rich in

Get everyone involved and plan your

possibilities, summertime can be a

summer fun together! Kick it all off

challenge for families. With a few

with a family meeting to post your

tips, you can take control of your

charts and lists and communicate

summer schedule. Having a plan in

expectations for everyone. Come

place will add rhythm to your days

together as a family for your best

and intentionality to your weeks.

summer yet!

Even if organization doesn’t come naturally, take the time to make a plan, and then you (and your whole family) will enjoy a more fun and less

As a busy wife and mom of three, Heather not only finds time to manage her home well, but she also enjoys running, being crafty, and testing out new recipes for her family.

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create a summer fun bucket list Make a list of things to do, places to go, and all of your

Once you compile your list, post it on the fridge, or make an

favorite activities. In families with big age ranges,

idea jar so you will have plenty of fun ideas on hand when

it can be a little hard to make things suit everyone.

you need a little inspiration.

Overcome the obstacles by getting everyone involved

Every family needs to spend quality time together, and what

in the planning process.

better way than with some fun-filled activities. So, have a

For older kids, print out a list, and let them fill it out

little fun this summer. Better yet, plan for it!

with ideas of their own. Let little ones dictate their

set up a summer schedule

lists to older siblings. Balance activities the kids can do alone with ones that are fun for everyone. Vary the

While the goal isn’t to fill every waking moment, we do

list with things that can be done at home and also free

want to add a little structure and direction to our days.

outings and inexpensive destinations.

Establish a loose schedule with aspects that are important

At home activities can include movie nights, board games, and dress-up fun. Get creative with drawing, legos, and crafts. Have fun in the kitchen with baking and theme nights for dinner. Don’t forget outside fun.

to your family. If you are home all day, divide your day into segments: morning, afternoon, and evening. If you are away during the day, establish a foundation or two for your home time.

Get outdoors early or late in the day for a nature walk,

Include items such as wake times, bedtimes, outside play,

tend your veggie garden, run through the sprinklers,

crafts, and creative play. Make a list of things that need to

or play a little water balloon dodge ball. Don’t forget

be done before each day’s fun including simple daily chores

the sunscreen!

like put away laundry and pick up rooms. These chores may

Some free fun includes trips to the library, farmer’s markets, playgrounds, and local parks. Include play dates for your little ones. Visit the Sprayground in

be quite different than during the school year so clearly outline expectations. Charts work well for keeping everyone on track.

Riverside Park, hike Peaks of Otter, or head out to

Avoid couch potato syndrome, and set limits for screen

Crabtree Falls.

time. A good rule may be no TV between the hours of 9am

Include a few destinations like Amazement Square in Lynchburg or the Virginia Discovery Museum in Charlottesville for some hands-on discovery for the kids. Head out to the movies, go to a baseball game, or

and 7pm, but be flexible, especially on those rainy days. Also, plan in down time for your children. Let them get bored! Then allow them the space to be creative and come up with their own fun and games.

out for some ice cream.

EVERGREEN

Saturday, June 15th

&

Lavender Music Festival

• tour the lavender fields • browse through local artisans & vendors • listen to local musicians • enjoy local food & beverages (including those with a lavender flavor!) • make a lavender wreath or wand

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Love Your Mailbox Again – a guide to subscription boxes

Long gone are the days where I run

of magazines (although, I do love

Please check our blog (www.

to the mailbox to see what lingers

a good flip through an amazing

theclutchguide.com) for a full report

inside… letters, packages, surprises?

publication). Nowadays, you can

on what we have been subscribing to,

Not any more! Now when I open the

purchase subscriptions for fun

but for now I am just going to focus

post box it seems that I am reminded

“surprise” packages that come

on a few of my favorites.

of things I need to pay for (bills!) or

straight to your doorstep, and

items people want me to buy or sign

there are boxes for any variety of

up for (basically, junk mail).

interests. From pets to children and

One way that I have entered back

from beauty products to food, there

into the realm of loving my mail

are several companies that long to

carrier’s presence is by purchasing

surprise you with what they choose

subscriptions. I am not just speaking

to put inside.

When she is not sauntering to the mailbox this summer, Jennifer can be found exploring the great VA outdoors with her family.

hints for subscribing •

You can sign up for month-to-month plans, but often, signing up for longer (normally a year) garners free shipping and a reduced cost per box.

Several of the sites let you customize your boxes ( Julep and Nature Box for certain) within a certain window of time each month. I suggest doing so!

just one month’s box to be mailed to a different shipping address. •

These make wonderful gifts for that “person who has everything” on your list.

Many boxes offer you incentives for passing a referral code to your friends, which means more freebies for you!

At times, you can even skip a month or designate

Birchbox | www.birchbox.com

Julep | www.julep.com

Love with Food | www.lovewithfood.com

For a mere $10 a month, you receive

I am not one to dote over my

Each box is themed and comes

a cute package filled with beauty

fingernails, so when I signed up to be

complete with a plethora of fun food

samples. I have received items such

a Julep Maven, I was a tad skeptical.

samples (most are healthy, too). I

as body lotions, lip crème, wrinkle

Now I love it! The colors are fun, and

always look forward to opening this

care products and more. It’s a fun

the bottles have a smart shape. Plus,

box and delving inside. Another plus

treat to open, plus it allows you to

there are always extra little goodies

is that with each box that is sent, a

test it before committing to a full

inside the box. My finger (and toe!)

meal is donated to a hungry child.

sized product.

nails are normally well polished now.

What a win-win!

Photos by Stone Blue Productions

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more ideas to check out Spoiled Rotten | www.petflow.com Pet supplies and food. BabbaCo | www.babbaco.com Activity boxes for kids ages 3-6.

Bulu Box | www.bulubox.com

Yokotea | store.yokotea.com

This box comes filled with health,

Your first Yokotea box comes

vitamin and weight loss products.

complete with a steeper, tea bags that

It is a perfect way to sample a

you fill on your own and three bags of

supplement without having to

loose tea. You can even choose herbal

purchase the product itself. They

teas only for those who want to steer

have even included natural remedies

away from caffeine. The flavors are

and “dream water�, which helps you

unique, and the teas themselves are

sleep. Fun!

just beautiful!

Mystery Tackle Box | www.mysterytacklebox.com Fishing lures. Crafty Creatives | www.craftycreatives.com Craft kits and samples. Again, take a peek at the blog to see reviews for our subscription boxes that we receive each month at www.theclutchguide.com.

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Amour BÉbÉ This month, we decided to highlight a local MOPS group, and we asked them for their best piece of advice to offer to other moms. After all, who can currently understand what you are going through like another new mom? These moms all range from being a mother of one baby to moms of four children! Enjoy, and we hope you are encouraged by their words along the way. Photo provided by TRBC Mothers of Preeschoolers group

mommy quips “Put away any ‘mommy guilt’

“I think the best piece of advice that

else. Enjoy these precious moments

so you can enjoy your time with your

I could give to a new mom is that

with your new little one. They go by

babies. No housework is as important

you are going to make mistakes, so

too quickly! (And always pack extra

as holding and playing with your

don’t be afraid of doing things the

clothes and diapers!)” — Jennifer

baby and enjoying those sweet times.

wrong way. No one comes home

They are growing and developing so

from the hospital knowing how to do

“Don’t sweat the small stuff! It

quickly... if you are too busy doing

everything, and neither will you.

took me years and several children

laundry or cleaning all the time, you

Do what you think is right,

to learn to lighten up. I wish I had

may miss some special memories.

and I promise you and your child will

learned much sooner that having

Their nap times are perfect times to

learn together what is right for you!”

a clean house all the time isn’t the

tend to the housework and catch a

— Michelle

most important thing. Enjoy your

small power nap.” — Michelle

babies while they are still babies!” “Don’t stress about the house or

“The best advice is to ENJOY

laundry, you’ll wake up one morning…

life. Laugh lots. Get messy. Have

that precious first year is gone, and

fun! Don’t take yourself so

you’ll realize those little things

seriously… mistakes will happen,

don’t really matter all that

and when they do, pick yourself up,

much! “ — Becky

learn the lesson it taught, and move on. I tell my girls this: forgive, forget, move on!” — Sara

“As a new mom, you’ll receive a lot of advice from everyone... including strangers. It can be overwhelming to

“Do not stress about the little things

have so many varying tips coming

(cleaning the house, cooking meals,

at you from every direction. Just

laundry), let others help and

follow your own instinct. You

enjoy the beginning of your new

know your baby better than anyone

chapter.” — Carrie

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— Jen Want more information about this group of women? They are from the Thomas Road Baptist Church MOPS (Mothers of Preshoolers) ministry, which meets twice a month from September to May and offers mothers of children from birth to kindergarten a place to connect with other moms that are in the same season of life. For more information go to www.trbcmops.com.


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Playful Parenting

Wonders Never Cease

Summer is a time when kids and

Photography by Jennifer Prince

Firefly Nightlight

4. Wrap a pipe cleaner around the

In addition to the countless summer

Materials: tissue paper, Elmer’s glue,

neck of the bottle. Twist, trim, and

activities where our young children

empty water bottle, pipe cleaners,

bend to make antennae.

will run, swim, ride, and climb from

cardstock, mini–flash light

5. Fold a piece of cardstock in half,

their imaginations run wild.

sunrise to sunset, try to make it

draw a wing–like shape and cut out.

a priority to complete activities

1. Cut multiple pieces of brightly

together to help your child connect

colored tissue paper into small

to this fabulous season. Here are

little squares.

6. Add googly eyes or simply draw

2. Wrap three pipe cleaners around

eyes on the bottle cap.

the bottle (2–3” apart), twist,

7. Insert a mini–flash light, screw on

and spread the remainder apart

the cap, and enjoy the light!

some simple ideas that you can make from things lying around your house to help your children truly embrace the wonders happening all around them.

Glue the wings to the bottle.

to form six legs. Go outside at dusk and observe the

Katelyn Rigg is a teacher, wife, and mother of two young children. She loves to encourage targeted learning as kids sing, play, read, and get messy in her mobile pre-k program, Prodigy Playgroup (www.prodigyplaygroup.com).

3. Paint Elmer’s glue onto the outside

beautiful lights of the fireflies with

of the water bottle, and attach the

your little ones! Count them, chase

tissue paper squares until the entire

them, and catch them. What a simple

surface is covered. (Do not cover the

and wonderful way of making sweet

bottle cap.) Let dry.

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4. Outside, fill the fruit with

have only the thick skin left.

spoonfuls of bird seed as well as

2. Poke a hole on each of the four sides of the fruit. 3. Take one piece of twine and string

Fruity Bird Feeders

it through a hole. Continue stringing

old cheerios, animal cracker pieces, and stale bread. 5. Hang the bird feeder on a sturdy tree limb.

it through the middle of the fruit and

As you observe the birds eating,

Materials: ½ of a cantaloupe or

back out the hole opposite the initial

encourage your child to count the

watermelon, bird seed, two long pieces

hole. Tie both ends of the string

birds, listen to their songs, and even

of string or twine

together in a secure knot. Repeat

sketch a picture of what they see.

with the other piece of twine.

Ooey Gooey Sea Creature Materials: aluminum pie pans, water,

2. Add ½ cup cornstarch and blend

4. Let the sea creature sit

mixture with hands.

undisturbed for a few minutes and observe the changes!

cornstarch, measuring cups, food coloring,

3. Roll the mixture into a ball.

two marbles, clear plastic cup

Quickly add two marbles (eyes)

Use this fun hands–on science based

to the mixture before immediately

activity to get your child thinking

dropping it into the cup.

and talking about the sense of touch!

1. Pour ¼ cup water into the pie pan, and add a few drops of food coloring.

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Summer is the season of warm temperatures and outdoor activities. As you hit the beaches, rivers or pools you need to protect your skin from summer’s harsh elements. By following these basic skincare tips, you can enjoy your activities while reducing the effects of sun exposure, which we all know includes those unwanted lines and age spots. Sunscreen Overexposure to the sun’s harmful rays can result in damage, wrinkles, premature aging and skin cancer. To reduce your exposure during outdoor activities, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends that you use a sunscreen that offers the following: •SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 30 or greater •Broad Spectrum Protection (protects against harmful UVA and UVB rays) •Water Resistance Sunscreen should be applied liberally 15 minutes prior to going out in the sun and reapplied every 2 hours after swimming or after athletic activities. Remember to apply lip balm of SPF 30 or greater and also to use quality, reputable makeup lines that provide sun protection, such as Jane Iredale cosmetics. Keep in mind that exposure doesn’t just include time by the water. Jogging outside or hiking up the Peaks of Otter to enjoy the view also allow your skin to soak up the sun’s harmful rays.

Protective Clothing Wear protective clothing, including a long–sleeved shirt, pants, a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses. Also keep to the shade when possible. This is particularly important when you are on a boat or at the beach where the sun’s rays are reflected off the water and sand. Whether you are lounging

Flourish Summer skin care

by a local lake or headed south to Florida’s sunny beaches, sun protection is important no matter where you are.

Clean and Moisturize Pay particular care to your skin care regime during the summer months. To help your skin retain moisture, use lukewarm or cool water for your bath or shower, and keep your time limited. Use a moisturizing, fragrance–free soap that is gentle on your skin, and apply a moisturizer to your face and body as soon as you towel dry. An investment in caring for your skin today will reap the dividends of a healthy, younger looking you later in life. We hope you have a fun summer enjoying your time in the sun while being sensible in taking care of yourself.

Dr. Simon Hatin practices at Plastic Surgery Associates of Lynchburg and The Center for Healthy Skin.

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Snap Happy

Kids everywhere! We requested cute kiddos, and you answered the call. Enjoy this collection of cuties. Next time we want to see fun on the water! As you’re soaking up the summer sun on the river, in the pool, at the beach, tag your photos with #clutchsnaphappy for a chance to be in our next issue.

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