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Prenatal massage offers benefits to both mom and baby.
baby Always Terrific
Are your child’s walking patterns normal?
10 Developmental Milestones
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Well baby exams measure more than height and weight.
child 12 Freezer Paper Stencil Custom Designed T-Shirts
13 A Bright Start with the Arts
How early exposure promotes learning.
21 F rom Gimmies to Goodness
local 15 Holiday Gift Guide
Tips for taming the “gimmies” this holiday season.
family 26 T he Gift of Giving
Ways to give without a trip to mall.
28 U nique Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
38 F inding Common Ground Through Food
Agriculture’s influence on your family.
parent 31 Progressive No-Line Multi-Focal Lenses
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What they are and how they help.
32 Good Dental Health Starts Early
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Creative ways to deck out your home for the holidays.
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22 Calendar of Events 34 Menu Planning 42 Business Directory
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By Alexis Guccione, LMT, Organic Healing Massage Studio
NOTE: It is recommended that you ask your physician or midwife before seeking an LMT, especially if you are considered a high-risk pregnancy or if you’ve previously had a premature delivery.
PreNatal Massage As a mother-to-be, receiving prenatal massage (PM) can be beneficial throughout your entire pregnancy, offering greater relaxation and comfort to you and your baby. Research shows that receiving PM throughout your gestation can make for an easier delivery and overall good health for your newborn baby. Massage can also help decrease unwanted symptoms that come with carrying your miracle. Did you know that massage promotes healthy digestion and blood circulation? Massage can improve skin elasticity and immune function. Tell your licensed massage therapist (LMT) about the symptoms you’re experiencing so that he or she can determine the proper techniques to apply. Be sure you’re doing research in finding the right therapist to suit your specific needs. If you are having sciatic pain, itchy tight skin, digestive upsets or feelings of anxiety and depression, there are techniques to target each specific issue. It’s best to find a therapist who has experience and passion for treating pregnant clients. Your therapist should know what precautions to take when practicing massage on the changing anatomy of a pregnant woman. In early stages of pregnancy, a PM will seem about the same as receiving a regular massage with Swedish techniques. At this time the prone position (lying on your back) may still be comfortable without causing discomfort or pain to you or your fetus. As your belly grows and your anatomy changes, certain modifications to both technique and positioning during massage become necessary. For example, at
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22 weeks gestation it’s recommended that mommy-to-be eliminate lying on her back at all. At this point, the supine position can cause decreased circulation to baby among other issues. I find that the side-lying position is the best way to both provide comfort and allow access to critical focus areas for treatment. For side-lying positioning I use a long, body-sized pillow and a regular sleeping pillow. I ask my pregnant client to lie on her side, leaning comfortably into the body pillow while adjusting the regular pillow under her head to assure balance between head and body, therefore making it easy to relax. It is common in later stages of gestation for the client to become uncomfortable when lying in one position for too long, so some minor adjustments can be made throughout the session to regain comfort. Some massage clinics offer a special table with a cutout in the middle allowing your belly to drop through in the prone position (face down). Others may offer the same concept through special foam props they put on top of the table with curves to fit the well-developed belly. If you enjoyed receiving PM during your pregnancy but are now experiencing postpartum depression, seek a relaxation or Swedish massage to let go of those negative emotions. Want to bond with your baby and avoid risking unbalanced sleep patterns or colic? Look into infant massage in your community. n
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By Megan Johnke, OTD, OTR/L, Outpatient & Outreach Therapy Supervisor, Children’s Care Hospital & School
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Children typically experiment with walking on their tip toes between one and two years of age – after they first begin walking. Every couple of steps may be on their toes or they may walk on their toes for several days, but children should outgrow this quickly. By three years of age, children should begin walking with a more mature walking pattern. This includes placing the heel of the foot first and pushing off their toes. If your child is walking on his or her tip toes for long periods of time, you should ask your healthcare provider for a more detailed physical exam. While there can be many reasons for idiopathic toe walking (ITW), one cause can be abnormal bone growth. Another can be weakness in your child’s tummy and/or leg muscles. Walking on the toes allows the child to lock the ankles, knees and hips in a straight position and reduces the work that the muscles do. Toe walking can also be one of the first signs of a sensory integration disorder, which can be evaluated by a pediatric occupational therapist. Toe walking can cause problems and pain for children by putting abnormal stress on the bones and ligaments in the knees, hips and lower back. Over time, bones can grow incorrectly and/or ligaments can be overstretched. Toe walking can cause excessive tightening of some muscles
and weakening of others. Children then are at risk for injuries and joint pain as they grow older, and often will struggle with walking long distances or participating in physical activities for longer periods of time. Treatment for toe walking includes evaluation of the movement in your child’s foot and ankle and observation of how your child walks without shoes or socks. A physical therapist who specializes in ITW may use stretching and strengthening exercises along with gait activities to promote a typical walking pattern. Serial casting is a process involving repeated cast applications that may be utilized when other therapy activities are not successful in decreasing toe walking. Supportive orthotics may be recommended to help maintain improved gait in conjunction with idiopathic toe walking treatment. n
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by Susan M. Keck Andersen, MD, Center for Family Medicine/Falls Community Health
Milestones One of the first things new parents learn is how quickly their babies grow. Tiny newborn diapers, hardly bigger than the palm of your hand, are replaced by ever-increasing sizes at an amazing rate. The adorable outfits you couldn’t wait to debut are outgrown far too soon. Measurements of weight and height carefully recorded at well baby exams just confirm what you already know – baby is growing so fast! You can easily tell how your baby’s physical growth compares to others by looking at the “growth curve” (those line graphs the doctor shows you as they comment on whether your baby is large or small for his or her age). But growth involves more than changing size. “Development” is the term for the changing abilities of growing children. Development is carefully measured as well – not by inches and pounds, but by milestones. “Milestones” are key skills that are learned as babies sense, understand, and interact with the world around them. Different skills are expected at different ages. Developmental milestones are also assessed at well baby exams. Your doctor will ask many questions to make sure your baby’s development is normal for his or her age – one reason well baby checks are so important. Of course, no two babies are alike and some variation in achieving milestones is expected. A twelve-month-old should be able to: • crawl and stand when supported • say single words (like “Mama” or “Dadda”) • use gestures (like waving or shaking head)
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• point to things • look for things he or she sees you hide Lack of these abilities (or loss of skills previously learned) could be a sign of developmental delay. “Developmental delay” means failure to meet milestones on time. There are many potential causes, but only one important response – action. Babies do not usually just outgrow developmental delays. According to the Centers for Disease Control, fewer than half of children with developmental delays are identified before kindergarten. Children with undiagnosed developmental delays start school less ready to learn than their peers. Identifying and addressing problems early can improve outcomes and enhance success. If you are concerned about your baby, call your doctor. Ask to schedule an appointment because you are “worried that your baby has delayed development.” Come prepared with specific examples. If your doctor agrees, you may be sent to a specialist for further assessment. Information on support services available through the state is found at www.doe.sd.gov/oess/Birthto3_parents.aspx or (800) 305-3064. Learn more about milestones at www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html . n
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Introducing the Children’s Care Toe-Walking Clinic Children’s Care now offers a clinic for toe walking, led by a physical therapist and orthotist – with oversight by Julie Johnson, MD, Medical Director of Rehabilitation Services. Benefits of Our Toe-Walking Clinic ■
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Early identification and treatment of toe walking to prevent adaptive shortening of the calf muscles and the development of abnormalities in walking and balance. Thorough evaluation of musculoskeletal and neurological systems and gait pattern – plus, screenings for sensory processing, gross motor development, and orthotics. Following the initial clinic appointment, referrals may be made to physical or occupational therapy, orthotics, or for further evaluation and treatment if necessary.
Call (605) 444-9700 to schedule an appointment.
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by Kara Weber, Creative Ideas Director
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T-Shirts “I don’t know what to get (insert name here) for Christmas, but I know they like (insert activity, book, game, object, movie or character here)!” If you can fill in the blanks for this question, you can make this person on your list a totally custom, quality-looking, printed T-shirt with his or her favorite theme.
What you need: Tulip (Soft) fabric paint and sponge brush Freezer paper Exacto or craft knife Iron T-shirt
Freezer paper stenciling is a great way to make a screen print type look for a T-shirt with any quote or object you would like on it. Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, Lego®, Star Wars, super heroes, football teams, or family names, you name it and you can put it on a T-shirt. Directions: Directions: 1. P ick out a theme for your shirt. Use the computer to print off your graphic or lettering of choice. You can search for images online. You are looking for a single, solid color graphic. While you can do very detailed things with freezer paper stenciling, it is best to start out with more simple shapes. 2. T race your image onto your freezer paper. Putting it in a window so you can see through it might help. 3. U sing the craft knife, cut out your stencil onto the freezer paper. Remember to save any interior pieces you might need to complete your stencil, like the inside of letters. 4. A rrange your freezer paper shiny side down onto your t-shirt. Once the pieces are where you want them, iron them in place onto the t-shirt. The iron’s heat melts the wax on the freezer paper and your stencil sticks to the shirt, creating a more leak proof bond than a plain stencil. 5. N ext make sure you have something inside your shirt so the paint won’t soak through to the other side. Take your sponge brush and soft fabric paint with a stamping (not spreading) motion to cover your stencil. You will want enough paint to cover, but don’t put it on thick to soak. 6. N ext you can either wait the amount of time suggested for the paint to dry or, if you are impatient like me, get out your blow dryer and dry it quickly. 7. M ake sure it is completely dry, and then pull off your stencil to see your masterpiece. n
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by Rose Ann Hofland, Director of the Community Learning Center, Washington Pavilion
A Bright Startwith the Arts Kids enjoy the arts. But if they are having fun, they cannot really be learning anything, right? Wrong! Studies demonstrate how strong arts programs promote better test scores, motivate students, and activate both sides of the learner’s brain. Study after study show that the arts play a key role in learning. Early arts exposure can help develop: • O penness. The arts are about possibility. They celebrate diversity and build empathy, making you aware of multiple perspectives. In this big world, there is always more to explore. • C ommunication. As an artist, you are constantly taking cues from the world around you. You work with your fellow artists toward something greater.
• S elf-Confidence. No one else can pick up the paint brush for you or take over your part onstage. Producing art is as much a leap of faith as a practiced form. You learn technique, but it is self-confidence that tells you even if somebody doesn’t “get it,” even if your clarinet squeaks, you can do it, and it is worth the risk.
• D iscipline. If you want to improve, you need to practice. Learning to take direction is huge. When a child can take direction and say “thank you,” understanding that it is meant to help them, the implications for their future are significant. I see these things. I see them in art students who proudly explain to me what they painted and how they did it. I hear it from parents who tell me how their child’s reading comprehension has improved since starting youth theatre. I see it in our young musi-
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cians who start out playing through a song as fast as they can, only to join a small chamber group and learn to listen and work with their peers. I see the gratitude from parents who tell me their children are bullied at school, and acting class is the one place where they can be themselves. The arts work. So, take your kids to SculptureWalk, a play, or a recital and talk about it. Grab some sidewalk chalk or paints. Enroll them in piano lessons or a dance class. What you will give them extends far beyond artwork or a performance experience. You will give them skills to last a lifetime. n
p ‘hood should Encourage your child’s learning and growth by getting involved in the arts, in the Sioux Empire or at home.
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Child’s Play Toys www.childsplaytoyssf.com Ark Activity Play Set This plush five piece set includes four adorable animals and an ark. The animals squeak or rattle, making this toy even more exciting for your little one. The handle on top makes it convenient for carrying. $32 Eddy Joy www.eddyjoybabyboutique.com
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Santa Is Coming to South Dakota Santa is headed our way! In this hardcover book by Steve Smallman, Santa flies over St. Joseph’s Cathedral, The Corn Palace, Mount Rushmore, and many more South Dakota landmarks! $9.99
Eddy Joy www.eddyjoybabyboutique.com
Squigz 24 Piece Starter Set Suction construction! Squigz are a unique and creative building toy made of high quality silicone-rubber suction cup connectors. They flex. They stick. They suck kids into creativity! They are fun to put together and have a delightful popping sound when pulled apart! The Squigz Starter Set comes with 24 pieces in 8 different shapes that stick to each other and flat surfaces. $24.99 Kidtopia www.kidtopiakids.com
41st Street Holiday Gift Cards The gift everyone enjoys – and if you buy $50 worth of gift cards, you’ll get a $5 off coupon to use on your next visit. Only Pizza Ranch at 41st Street in Sioux Falls. Buy $50, get $5 free
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Hape Quadrilla Marble Runs From very simple to highly complex, only you and your child’s imagination and creativity set the limits on what you can create with Quadrilla! The Roundabout offers 41 great pieces to construct a high quality wooden marble run with 50 colorful swirl marbles. Hape also offers extensions for those that want to build even larger runs! This is sure to be a toy that grows with your family! $74.99 Kidtopia www.kidtopiakids.com
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Bunny Peek A Boo Help children develop spatial perception skills as they “pull a rabbit out of the box” with this 3D puzzle from Smart Toys and Games $24.99 Child’s Play Toys www.childsplaytoyssf.com
Gingerbread House Make a festive (and edible!) gingerbread house with this all-inclusive kit! Each kit includes pre-baked gingerbread pieces for a complete house, white decorator icing, and a variety of candies. This gingerbread house kit makes a fun wintertime craft, an impressive holiday table centerpiece, and a delicious treat! $20 Sugar’s Baked Goods and Sweet Treats www.sugarsbakedgoods.com
Cookies & Canvas Cookies and Canvas is the painting class for KIDS! Recommended minimum age is 8 years old! $20 Cookies & Canvas 605-951-5346
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8-13 Wet-N-Wild Season Pass Get your child or grandchild the perfect stocking stuffer, a Wet-N-Wild season pass. Enjoy unlimited visits 7 days a week. A savings of $30 if purchased before 12/31/13. $69.95
Fun for All Open Gym (open play ages 6-18yrs) Buy 1 punch card, get 1 free. $80
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Origami Owl Living Locket Create a custom piece featuring her sport, hobbies, faith, etc. Large selection of charms, lockets, chains & embellishments. All Origami Owl Custom Jewelry is lead & nickel free. $51
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Holiday Gift Cards The gift everyone enjoys – and if you buy $50 worth of gift cards, you’ll get a $5 off coupon to use on your next visit. Only Pizza Ranch at 41st Street in Sioux Falls. Buy $50, get $5 free Pizza Ranch 41st Street www.pizzaranch.com November 2013 | thehoodmagazine.com
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Gift Boxes for EVERY Occasion Gift boxes from Bizzy Lizzy are filled with your choice of our yummy, flourless treats. Mention you saw us in ‘Hood Magazine and we will include an extra six gourmet cookies for FREE with every gift ordered. Prices vary Bizzy Lizzy Bakery www.BizzyLizzyBakery.com 517-610-1467
Holiday Treats Need treats for your holiday get-togethers? Come visit QT Cakes downtown at 127 W. 10th Street or call us at (605) 838-CAKE! We can custom create cakes for any holiday occasion! Prices vary QT Cakes www.qtcakes.net
Forever Blessed Thumbprint impression charms of your favorite people are transformed into custom jewelry to create a personal keepsake. Handstamped charms along with a variety of other charms can be personalized to add that extra touch. Prices vary Sagebrush Designs www.sagebrushdesignsbyshelli.com
Unlocking the Genius Within Your Child & You! Parenting can be a daunting experience. Wouldn’t it be nice if our children came with a “how to” manual? The truths in this book will not only help parents and teachers better understand their children,they will also provide them the keys to better understand themselves. $8.99 Excel Achievement www.barnesandnoble.com or www.amazon.com
The Gift of Music Offering $15/session piano lessons for ages 8-11. Buy ten at $15 each (a $250 value). Limited spots available! Located in Sioux Falls, SD. Contact info: WonderfulWorldPiano@ gmail.com or call 605-212-6146. $15/lesson Wonderful World Piano WonderfulWorldPiano@gmail.com
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Mommy Closet Makeover What do you get the mommy that has it all? How about a wardrobe makeover to get her feeling her absolute best! Chelsea will help the special lady in your life go through her existing wardrobe to put together new outfits and help clean out the not so perfect ones. $25/hr Chelsea’s Boutique www.chelseasboutiqueonline.com
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Sylvan Skills Assessment The cornerstone of your child’s custom learning plan is the Sylvan Skills Assessment®. The results give us the insight we need to tailor the plan exactly to your child’s needs. Our assessment process includes: standardized tests, diagnostic tools, personal interviews. $95
Alternative Eyewear Come in and take a look at our new lines by Alternative Eyewear! We now carry Ice Cream, Glacee, Grace and Headlines. From the unique to the classic, Alternative Eyewear offers options for every style! Prices vary
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Flex Pack Basketball Tickets Flex packs are a perfect gift for sports fans and allow people who can’t commit to full season tickets to still be part of the Skyforce experience at a discounted price. Flex packs are available in the Upper ($199) and End Zone ($79) sections. Prices vary Skyforce www.skyforceonline.com
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By Alyssa Kuecker, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
“The gimmies appear in children as young as three years, as they are more abstract in imagining the enjoyment of a new toy. However, whether a child ever grows out of this kind of self-entitlement depends on how it’s handled by the parents,” explained Wilcox. Flashy commercials, overflowing toy aisles and colorful advertisements in the mail prompt gimmies. Fortunately, tantrums can be avoided while visiting the store. Empathize and acknowledge your child’s enthusiasm over a toy. Say “Wow, wouldn’t that be fun to have? Let’s write it down so we can remember it for a holiday/birthday gift.” “One of the biggest reasons parents indulge their children is because they feel guilty that busy schedules prevent opportunities to spend quality time with their children,” said Wilcox. Both Barto-Smith and Wilcox strongly remind parents to not cave under their child’s pressure. Remember, parents run the household! One of the most important lessons you can teach your child is delayed gratification – such as waiting for the holiday. Occasionally, it’s OK to get a small treat from the store to reward good behavior. Prepare your child before entering a store: “Today, we need to pick up eggs and milk. We are not getting any treats.”
Delayed gratification allows for a child’s appreciation during those times when you can afford a treat, both financially and on the right occasion.
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Children should also learn to shift the focus from themselves during the holidays. Many times, children become excited to sort through old toys and clothes to donate. Keep a change jar where family members toss loose change in during the season. Let your children make guesses on the amount and help them count it before donating. Barto-Smith encourages parents, “Focus on giving gifts that are meaningful and timeless. For example, each year wrap a piece of beautiful china or a tool for your child. By the time your child is 18, he or she will have a complete set.” Donate to your child’s college fund each year. Pay for a future summer camp or ballet, guitar, or piano lessons. Sometimes the perfect gift is just spending quality time with family. Coupon books filled with family activities, such as bike rides, going out for a meal or helping mommy or daddy finish a project promote togetherness. Even a gift of a book encourages parent and child reading together. These activities may require a little money, but this gift is far more cherished because you build a relationship with your child. n
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As soon as chillier weather hits, so do advertisements for holiday gifts and gadgets. The season of “gimmies!” in children – and adults – is finally upon us. Betty Barto-Smith and Doniese Wilcox, Certified Family Life Educators at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, share advice on how parents can restore holiday jolliness without the gimmies.
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Friday, November 1 10:00 AM-8:00 PM First Friday: Downtown Gives Kickoff Downtown Sioux Falls 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Pavilion First Fridays Washington Pavilion 6:30 PM-7:15 PM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Punch card purchase required $75 7:00 PM-10:00 PM Kids Night Out STAR Performance Preregistration Required $15 7:30 PM-8:30 PM Maisy the Mouse Costume Character Barnes & Noble
Saturday, November 2
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM Kids Workshop: Build a Tabletop Ship Home Depot Preregistration Required (Ages 5-12) 9:30 AM-10:30 AM Cloth Diapering 101 Educated Mommy Preregistration Required $10 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Sibshops Here4YOUth Preregistration Required 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Spectacular Saturdays: Sloppy Science Washington Pavilion Preregistration Required (ages 8-10) $9 non-members/$8 members 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Spectacular Saturdays: Crazy Colors Washington Pavilion Preregistration Required (ages 6-7) $9 non-members/$8 members
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10:15 AM-11:00 AM Story Time Washington Pavilion 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Babywearing 101 Educated Mommy Preregistration Required $10 10:30 AM-11:45 AM ZooCub Class: A Feathery Thanksgiving Great Plains Zoo Preregistration Required (ages 4-5) $17 non-members/ $11 members 11:15 AM-12:15 PM Open Gym All American Gymnastics Academy Ages 6+, $10/visit 7:00 PM-10:00 PM Parents Night Out All American Gymnastics Academy Preregistration Required $25 non-members/ $20 members
Monday, November 4 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Kids Open Craft Room Museum of Visual Materials 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Morning Play Group Morningside Community Center 7:00 PM-7:35 PM Pajama Storytime Prairie West Library
10:05 AM-10:30 AM ToddlerTime Prairie West Library (Age 2 only) 10:45 AM-11:30 AM Lapsit Prairie West Library (Ages 6mo-24mo only) 2:45 PM-3:45 PM Take Home Tuesday Ronning Library
Wednesday, November 6 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Kids Open Craft Room Museum of Visual Materials 10:00 AM-10:45 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Punch card purchase required $75 1:00 PM-1:45 PM Preschool Storytime Caille Library Preregistration required (Ages 3-5 only) 3:00 PM-4:30 PM Movie Oak View Library Ages 5-10 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Open Gym All American Gymnastics Academy Ages 6+ $10/visit
Thursday, November 7
9:00 AM-4:00 PM Kids Open Craft Room Museum of Visual Materials
10:00 AM-10:45 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Punch card purchase required $75
10:00 AM-10:30 AM Story Time Child’s Play Toys
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Morning Play Group Kuehn Community Center
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10:30 AM-11:45 AM ZooCub Class: A Feathery Thanksgiving Great Plains Zoo Preregistration Required (ages 4-5) $17 non-members/ $11 members
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10:15 AM-11:00 AM Story Time Washington Pavilion
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3:00 PM-4:00 PM Crafty Kids Oak View Library
11:15 AM-12:15 PM Open Gym All American Gymnastics Academy Ages 6+ $10/visit
10:05 AM-10:40 AM Preschool Storytime Caille Library Preregistration required (Ages 3-5 only)
3:00 PM-4:00 PM Theater Thursday Prairie West Library 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Pageant 101 Kenny Anderson Community Center Preregistration Required $5 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Funky Bottle Cap Necklace Kuehn Community Center Preregistration Required $10 7:00 PM-7:30 PM Pajama Storytime Caille Library
Friday, November 8 10:45 AM-11:45 AM Superhero for a Day (Adaptive) Kenny Anderson Community Center Preregistration Required (ages 4-9), $5 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Date Night: Sushi 101 Sanford Center for Health and Well-being Preregistration Required $40/couple 6:30 PM-7:15 PM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Punch card purchase required $75 9:00 PM-11:00 PM SkyMania Sky Zone
Saturday, November 9 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Going Back to Work Support Group Educated Mommy 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Adaptive Family Play Group Kenny Anderson Community Center 9:30 AM-11:00 AM Big Brother/Big Sister Sanford Health Preregistration Required $20
Monday, November 11 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Kids Open Craft Room Museum of Visual Materials
Tuesday, November 12 9:15 AM-9:40 AM ToddlerTime Main Library (Age 2 only) 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Toddler Time Sky Zone, $4 10:00 AM-10:30 AM Story Time Child’s Play Toys 10:05 AM-10:30 AM ToddlerTime Prairie West Library (Age 2 only) 10:05 AM-10:40 AM Preschool Storytime Main Library Preregistration required (Ages 3-5 only) 10:15 AM-10:50 AM Preschool Storytime Brandon Library Preregistration required (Ages 3-5 only) 10:45 AM-11:30 AM Lapsit Prairie West Library (Ages 6mo-24mo only) 1:00 PM-1:35 PM Preschool Storytime Main Library Preregistration required (Ages 3-5 only) 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Kids Hip-Hop MariCar Community Center 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Young/Single Mom Support Group Educated Mommy
Wednesday, November 13 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Kids Open Craft Room Museum of Visual Materials 10:00 AM-10:45 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Punch card purchase required $75
10:45 AM-11:20 AM Family Storytime Ronning Library (Preschool age)
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3:00 PM-4:00 PM Worldly Wednesday Prairie West Library 3:00 PM-4:30 PM Wii Bit of Fun Oak View Library 3:30 PM-5:30 PM Movie Brandon Library Ages 5-10 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Open Gym All American Gymnastics Academy Ages 6+, $10/visit 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Superhero for a Day (Adaptive) Kenny Anderson Community Center Preregistration Required (ages 4-9), $5
Thursday, November 14 10:00 AM-10:45 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Punch card purchase required $75 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Morning Play Group Kuehn Community Center 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Crafty Kids Oak View Library 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Thanksgiving How-To Cooking Sanford Center for Health and Well-being Preregistration Required $10 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Prepared Childbirth Breastfeeding Class Avera McKennan Education Center (ground floor of the Orthopedic Institute) Preregistration Required $15
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Thursday, November 14 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Little Turkeys Kuehn Community Center Preregistration Required (ages 4-5), $5 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Grandparents Class Sanford Health Preregistration Required, $30 7:00 PM-7:30 PM Pajama Storytime Caille Library
Friday, November 15 6:30 PM-7:15 PM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Punch card required, $75 7:00 PM-10:00 PM Kids Night Out STAR Performance Preregistration Required, $15 9:00 PM-11:00 PM SkyMania Sky Zone
Saturday, November 16 8:30 AM-10:00 AM Kidgits Santa Arrival Party! Sioux Empire Mall $5 ( for Kidgit Members)
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9:00 AM-11:00 AM Adaptive Family PlayGroup Kenny Anderson Community Center (Ages 13 & under) 10:00 AM-10:45 AM ZooCub Class: Brown Thanksgiving Great Plains Zoo Preregistration Required (ages 2 & under) $12 non-members/ $7 members 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Spectacular Saturdays: Paleontology Party Washington Pavilion Preregistration Required (ages 8-10) $9 non-members/$8 members 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Spectacular Saturdays: Dino Hunt Washington Pavilion Preregistration Required (ages 6-7) $9 non-members/$8 members
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10:15 AM-11:00 AM Story Time Washington Pavilion 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ZooCub Class: Run for Thanksgiving Great Plains Zoo Preregistration Required (ages 2-3) $15 non-members/$9 members 11:00 AM-11:35 AM Family Storytime Main Library 11:15 AM-12:15 PM Open Gym All American Gymnastics Academy, $10/visit
Monday, November 18 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Kids Open Craft Room Museum of Visual Materials 6:30 PM-8:30 PM CPR Family & Friends Sanford Health Preregistration Required, $20 7:00 PM-7:35 PM Pajama Storytime Prairie West Library
Tuesday, November 19 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Kids Open Craft Room Museum of Visual Materials 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Toddler Time Sky Zone $4 10:00 AM-10:30 AM Story Time Child’s Play Toys 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Morning Play Group Kuehn Community Center 10:15 AM-10:50 AM Preschool Storytime Brandon Library Preregistration required (Ages 3-5 only) 10:45 AM-11:30 AM Lapsit Prairie West Library (Ages 6mo-24mo only) 1:00 PM-1:35 PM Preschool Storytime Main Library Preregistration required (Ages 3-5 only) 3:00 PM-4:45 PM Movie Tuesday Ronning Library
3:30 PM-4:30 PM Kids Hip-Hop MariCar Community Center
Wednesday, November 20 10:00 AM-10:45 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Punch card required, $75 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Morning Play Group Morningside Community Center 10:45 AM-11:20 AM Family Storytime Ronning Library 1:00 PM-1:45 PM Preschool Storytime Caille Library Preregistration required (Ages 3-5 only) 3:00 PM-4:30 PM Movie Oak View Library Ages 5-10 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Worldly Wednesday Prairie West Library 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Open Gym All American Gymnastics Academy, $10/visit 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Gluten Cooking Class Museum of Visual Materials Preregistration Required, $20 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Baby & Fido Sanford Health Preregistration Required, $20
Thursday, November 21 10:00 AM-10:45 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Punch card required, $75 10:00 AM-10:45 AM ZooCub Class: Brown Thanksgiving Great Plains Zoo Preregistration Required (ages 2 & under) $12 non-members/ $7 members 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ZooCub Class: Run for Thanksgiving Great Plains Zoo Preregistration Required (ages 2-3) $15 non-members/ $9 members 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Crafty Kids Oak View Library
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Friday, November 22 6:00 PM-10:00 PM Winter Wonderland Kickoff Event, Falls Park 6:30 PM-7:15 PM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Punch card required, $75 9:00 PM-11:00 PM SkyMania Sky Zone, $16
Saturday, November 23 9:00 AM-9:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Punch card purchase required $75 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Spectacular Saturdays: Wild Watercolors Washington Pavilion Preregistration Required (ages 8-10) $9 non-members/ $8 members
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10:00 AM-12:00 PM Spectacular Saturdays: H2O Science, Washington Pavilion, Preregistration Required (ages 6-7) $9 non-members/ $8 members 11:15 AM-12:15 PM Open Gym All American Gymnastics Academy, $10/visit
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Wednesday, November 27 10:00 AM-10:45 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Punch card required, $75 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Holiday Crafts and Games Galore Morningside Community Center Preregistration Required, $10
9:00 AM-4:00 PM Kids Open Craft Room Museum of Visual Materials
3:00 PM-4:00 PM Worldly Wednesday Prairie West Library
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Morning Play Group Morningside Community Center
3:30 PM-5:30 PM Movie, Brandon Library Ages 5-10
Tuesday, November 26 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Kids Open Craft Room Museum of Visual Materials 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Toddler Time Sky Zone, $4 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Morning Play Group Kuehn Community Center 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Kids Hip-Hop MariCar Community Center
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Friday, November 29 6:30 PM-7:15 PM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy Punch card required, $75 7:30 PM-8:45 PM Parade of Lights Downtown Sioux Falls
Saturday, November 30 11:15 AM-12:15 PM Open Gym All American Gymnastics Academy, $10/visit 12:00 PM-4:00 PM Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides Downtown Sioux Falls
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by Ashley Thompson
Looking for a quick and simple gift that will also give back to the community? On November 1, Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. will launch its 2013 Downtown Gives program, raising funds through sales of a $15 coupon book. Proceeds will be used to provide toys, puzzles, movies and activities for The Good Shepherd Center’s children’s area. For more information, visit www.dtsf.com/ news/downtown-gives-couponbooks .
Above: Ava Thompson volunteering at a Multi-Cultural Center fundraiser run.
The Gift OF GIVING The kids all want dolls and shiny new legos. My family passes around lists of things, clothes, and games they would enjoy. My husband would probably just love a day to relax (or some golf clubs). But how do you give gifts that go beyond material items? Gifts that give to more than just the recipient and reflect the true season of giving? Sometimes the best gifts rely on your time and your talents more than your money and a trip to the mall. Gifts don’t have to come with an expensive price tag. The most meaningful gifts can be those of your time. Volunteering at an organization that a loved one supports can be a great gift. Maybe for a dear family friend who has always been a mentor for you, you donate an hour a week to LSS’s school-based mentoring program and pay the gift of mentorship forward. For your best friend who is a teacher, you sign up to teach Junior Achievement in her classroom or sign up to help her with her next class fieldtrip. For the grandparent who loves pets, you volunteer with a local animal shelter. This can also be a great opportunity to teach your children about volunteerism and community engagement. They can give with their hearts and not their piggy banks. Throughout the year there are also many opportunities to attend fundraisers for local area nonprofits. As a lover of a good fundraiser and a frequent bidder at the silent
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auction tables, I try to think about what items I could give as gifts and what organizations are meaningful to my loved ones. This year I bought a weekend getaway package for my husband, a painting for my art-loving mother, and a boutique dress for my daughter all at different fundraisers. Tuck the gifts away with a program from the event and then pull them all out around the holidays. From a fancy gala to buying some Girl Scout cookies from your neighbor – gift options are everywhere. Tuck a little note in explaining that you donated money to an organization they support in the purchasing of their gift. These gifts give far more than just material goods – they help some very deserving organizations serve our community. n
Resources: For volunteer opportunities call the Helpline Center at 211 or email vol@helplinecenter.org. Ask about holiday gift giving through volunteerism and they will not only help you find an agency to volunteer with, but they will also print you a volunteerism certificate to give to your loved one! n
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by Heather DeWit, Director of Childcare and Education at Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota
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Does coming up with a new and exciting gift idea for the kids in your life take the merry right out of your Christmas season? If so, maybe some of the ideas that follow will help you choose a fun and memorable present. • C reate an activity pack for something you could do together. Fill a cute bag with nail polish, remover, cotton balls, nail art pens, design ideas, and a certificate for an “at home manicure” with you. A fishing pole and tackle box go great with a certificate for a trip to the pond. • P ut a small dry erase board and non-toxic dry erase markers in an inexpensive backpack or tote. You can include a cute sock to erase with and even flashcards or a book on how to draw or create cartoons. Preschool students might use letter or number flashcards to practice writing. Older students might have fun with harder math problems. Even without a book or cards, kids love writing and wiping off! • Pick up a magnifying glass and small items like shells and rocks for the child
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to look at. A small, blank page journal for drawing their discoveries stimulates learning and fun. • Create a “bike wash” set with a small bucket, rags, cleaning solution and even a toothbrush for detail work. You can even add a sprayer nozzle for the hose. • C reate opportunities for pretend play. Pack up some colorful socks, yarn, fabric and google eyes and a tension curtain rod to go in a doorway. Hanging the fabric on the curtain rod creates a movable puppet theater for the sock puppets they make. • A baking kit could include ingredients, baking sheets, whisks, aprons, hot pads, etc. as well as a printed recipe or cookbook. A dollar store has baking sheets and utensils. • P ack up a flashlight or desk lamp and print some shadow hand puppet ideas like: www.shadowpuppets.com/shadow-puppet-2.html. Kids love flashlights! Join the kids for some creative fun! • M agazine subscriptions are a gift that last all year and again you can add a more “touchable” item to wrap up like a small stuffed animal or toy that fits with the magazine topic. Even a fun set of pens or reading light would be good additions to go with a magazine subscription. n
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When picking up your new eyewear, it’s important to be present and have your glasses properly adjusted. Each progressive lens is dispensed with a fitting cross to assist the optician with proper lens placement and frame adjustment. Now that your eyewear is properly measured and the frame is correctly adjusted, you are ready to wear your new glasses and experience the many benefits of your new progressive lens.
What happens when a progressive lens is not accurately measured? When progressive lenses are not measured correctly or the frame was not properly fitted, you may experience eyestrain or blurred vision. Do you find yourself tipping your head down to see better at a distance? Maybe you have to lift your glasses to read. Many of these vision concerns are caused by a frame or lens that was not properly fitted. n
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You’ve just finished an eye exam and the optometrist tells you that you need bifocals. If you are new to the world of bifocal lenses, your doctor may prescribe you progressive no-line multi-focal lenses. With today’s new lens technology, progressive lenses are digitally surfaced, creating a customized design specific to each individual wearer. A progressive lens gives the wearer a range of powers from distance, to mid-range, to near vision. The correct lens design offers the wearer a smooth transition from power to power. After a series of lifestyle questions, the optician will help to select a frame and lens that will work for each individual prescription. The frame selected will then be properly adjusted prior to taking individualized specific measurements. After all the measurements are taken, the information is then given to the lab technician to surface the lens. After the glasses are surfaced, the RX is verified for accuracy and the lens is cosmetically inspected. The eyewear is now ready to be dispensed.
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Good Dental Health
Starts Early As a parent, you want the best for your child. That includes healthy teeth and a pleasing smile. To have a smile that’s good for life, your child needs teeth and jaws that are properly aligned – in other words, a healthy bite. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child receives an orthodontic check-up no later than age 7. By then, your child’s teeth have developed enough that problems can be identified. Choosing the Optimal Time for Treatment While orthodontic treatment most often begins between ages 9 and 14, some orthodontic problems are easier to correct if they’re treated early. If it appears that treatment will be needed, your orthodontist can advise you as to the ideal time to begin.
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This gives your orthodontist the best chance to: Guide jaw growth Lower the risk of trauma to protruded front teeth Correct harmful oral habits Improve appearance and self-esteem Guide permanent teeth into a more favorable position Improve the way lips meet
It is not always easy to tell when your child has an orthodontic problem. Even teeth that look straight may be hiding a problem bite. Here are some clues that may indicate the need for orthodontic attention: • • • • • • • • •
Early or late loss of baby teeth Difficulty in chewing or biting Breathing through the mouth Thumb-sucking Crowded, misplaced or blocked-out teeth Jaws that are too far forward or back Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth Protruding teeth Upper and lower teeth that don’t meet, or meet in an abnormal way
What is an Orthodontist? Orthodontists are specialists in moving teeth (Orthodontics) and aligning jaws (Dentofacial Orthopedics). There are three steps in an orthodontist’s education: college, dental school and orthodontic residency program. It can take 10 or more years of education after high school to become an orthodontist. After completing 4 years of college requirements a general dentist attends dental school. After general dental school graduation, the future orthodontist must be accepted as a student in an accredited orthodontic specialty residency program, then successfully complete a minimum of two to three additional academic years of study.
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Little Gobblers Ingredients
• Nutter Butter Cookies • M&M Minis® • B etty Crocker White Cookie Icing (1 tube will make about 6) • Jelly Belly® jelly beans: Red, Orange & Yellow • Candy Corn • Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cups (full-sized) • Chocolate Graham Crackers
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Take the chocolate graham cracker, and “glue” it to the Reese’s® Cup using the cookie icing. Make sure you line them up edge to edge. This will be the back of your Little Gobbler. Apply some icing (aka “glue”) along the top of the Reese’s® Cup. Then attach six candy corn pieces for the feathers. Use some more “glue” and attach the base of the Nutter Butter to the Reese’s® Cup. Now it’ s time for the face! Apply icing to the front top half of the Nutter Butter in a “puffy T” shape as shown in the photo. Then, attach two brown M&M Minis® for the eyes. Make sure the “M&M” is turned toward the back and they are close together. Then attach the yellow Jelly Belly® directly under the eyes for the beak. Directly under the beak, attach the red Jelly Belly® for the gobbler. Apply a generous strip of icing down the middle of the second chocolate graham cracker. Now, set the bottom of the turkey on top of the icing and hold for a few seconds to allow the icing to firm up. This will serve as the base for your Little Gobbler. Don’t forget the feet! Attach the two orange Jelly Belly® jelly beans on the iced area at the bottom. Allow the Little Gobblers to hang out for a bit so the icing will harden.
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Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting Ingredients
• R eese’s® Peanut Butter Cups (miniatures)
(For the cupcakes) • 2 c all-purpose flour • 2 tsp baking powder • ½ tsp baking soda • ¼ tsp salt • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 16 tbsp unsalted butter, softened • 1½ c lightly packed brown sugar • 3 large eggs • 2 c sweet potato puree • 6 tbsp maple syrup • ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Whoppers® • C ookie Icing (Wilton makes some in a handy “glue” type bottle) • Candy Corn • B lack confetti sprinkles • Nerds®, pink • Melted chocolate
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Note: Have all your ingredients ready, unwrapped from plastic bags/wrapping papers. Split the Oreo® open and gently press five candy corn pieces to the edges (as feathers). Add some cookie icing on the candy corns tips and cover back the other side of the Oreo®. Set aside. Trim one side of the mini Reese’s® (for its body). Take another Oreo® cookie and smear a little bit of melted chocolate on top (for the base). Take the Oreo® with melted chocolate to a vertical position and place the “feathered” Oreo® on the side. Smear some melted chocolate on the cut side and flat side of the Reese’s® and place on top of the “feathered” Oreo®. Slightly dip the Whopper® into the melted chocolate and place on top of the Reese’s® (as the head). Place a small amount of cookie icing on top of the Whopper® on both left and right side (as the eyes). Top with black confetti sprinkles as eye balls. Cut the tip off a candy corn and dip the cut side of the candy corn tip in melted chocolate and place below the eyes (as the beak). Dip the pink Nerd® in melted chocolate and place below the beak (as waddle). Leave the turkeys alone until the chocolate and icing are firmed up before transferring or packing.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper liners. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir together with a fork and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about two minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Mix in the sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, beating just until combined. Reduce the mixer speed to low and mix in the dry ingredients, beating just until incorporated. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cupcake liners. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (about 18 minutes). Let cool in the pan briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting. To make the frosting, combine the egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a bowl set over a pan of a few inches of simmering water. (Note: Use the clean, dry mixer bowl to avoid dirtying two bowls.) Heat the mixture, whisking frequently, until it reaches 160 degrees with an instant-read thermometer. Transfer the mixture to an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk starting at low speed and gradually increasing to medium-high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form. Mix in the vanilla until combined. Transfer the frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a decorative tip. Pipe swirls of frosting on top of each cupcake. Brown the frosting with a kitchen torch. Sprinkle lightly with additional brown sugar, if desired.
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Turkey Parmesan Baked Rotini
Turkey Quinoa & Sweet Potato Soup
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• 1 large onion, chopped • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 4 tbsp olive oil • 8 c turkey stock • 2 tbsp fresh grated ginger • 2 tsp pepper • 1 tsp salt • 2 tbsp chili powder • 2 tsp paprika • 1 tbsp thyme • 1 tsp sage • 1/2 c quinoa (or barley) • 1-2 lbs of diced leftover turkey • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced • 1 red pepper, diced
2 ½ c whole milk 1 ½ c turkey stock 1/3 c butter 3 tbsp flour ¼ tsp black pepper ½ tsp sea salt 1 tsp sage 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 3 c uncooked rotini pasta 3 c leftover cooked turkey, cut in chunks 1 c freshly grated parmesan cheese 3 c grated low fat mozzarella cheese 1 c chopped button mushrooms (optional) 1 large roasted red pepper, chopped (optional) 8 slices precooked bacon, cut in small pieces
Directions
In the microwave, scald milk and turkey stock. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook butter, flour, pepper, and salt together for two minutes. Whisking constantly, slowly pour in scalded milk and turkey stock. Continue to cook for two more minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in sage and mustard. In another large pot, cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water, just to al dente. Drain and set aside. Grease the bottom and sides of a large casserole dish. Place half of the cooked rotini pasta in the bottom of the dish. Layer the casserole with half the turkey, half the parmesan cheese, half the bacon, and half the sauce. Repeat these layers and top with the grated mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes to an hour or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
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Add onion, garlic, and olive oil to a large soup pot. Cook over medium-low heat until the onions have softened. Add turkey stock, ginger, pepper, salt, chili powder, paprika, thyme, sage, and quinoa. Stir and simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir in turkey, sweet potatoes, and red pepper. Simmer slowly for another 20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender before serving.
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by Morgan Kontz, South Dakota Common Ground volunteer
Finding Common Ground
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Through Food
As a wife, I know the way to my husband’s heart is right through his stomach. As a mom, I know that sometimes I have to let my little girl make a mess while I’m cooking, just so she thinks she is helping. As a farmer, I have a unique perspective when it comes to the food I put on my table. When you live and breathe agriculture every day, you understand the care and work that goes into providing the wholesome food that helps feed us every day. I spend my days working on our beef farm, blogging, raising our daughter Elliette, and cooking for the farm. However, no matter what hat I’m wearing (wife, mom or farmer), it’s extremely important that my family always has a wholesome and nutritious meal on our table. This is especially true when it comes to cooking for the holidays. The holidays hold a very special place in my heart, and are always full of excitement. Excitement to prepare my grandmother’s famous dishes that have been passed down for generations, as well as the excitement of starting new traditions like serving beef brisket for our Thanksgiving. The holidays are also a time to share laughter, count our blessings and come together over a delicious meal. Actually, the more I think about it, food plays such a central role in all of our lives. Whether it’s an everyday meal or a holiday feast, the dinner table is a place where we can all come together and find common ground.
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As you sit down this holiday season with your own families, you can feel confident that your food was raised with great care. Whether you may realize it or not, a South Dakota farmer had a hand in growing the food that’s on your table. Your holiday turkey or ham was raised on corn and soybean meal that comes from our fields. The yummy cheese in your side dishes likely comes from a South Dakota dairy. As a grocery-buying mom, I am confident that what I buy at the store is safe and nutritious because I know that somewhere, there is a farmer like me, supplying that product. More and more, I find myself being extremely thankful that my family has the opportunity to raise the food you put on your tables. This season, I hope that you, too, will take the time to think about where your food comes from, and be thankful for the local farmers who help grow it. n
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An easy way to avoid this is to look for little things that can make a big impact. Get creative! This year when you are planning your holiday budget, keep some of these simple budget (and time) friendly decor ideas in mind. • U se mini gourds and pumpkins as autumn and Thanksgiving decorations. Create centerpieces, place in areas of high traffic in your home, or display them on your front porch! • C reate impromptu candle holders with mini pumpkins and cored apples. • A dd vinyl letters or designs to any old glass vases, jars, or candle votives that you have around the house. • P rint out decorative letters or holiday sayings to frame and hang temporarily for the season. • D ip pine cones in gold paint or use glue and glitter for a pretty sparkling effect. Place them on side tables, in baskets, or in bowls around the house. • Tie jingle bells to your door handles!
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• F ill small bowls or jars with holiday candy and display on the coffee table when you have company. • P urchase some green, red, silver, and gold ribbon and bows and decorate to your heart’s content! Tie bows and hang them on your doors, wrap ribbon around decorative boxes or add some ribbon to your regular decorative pillows and other decor you have displayed in your home. • P ine garlands intertwined with lights is a quick and affordable decoration that can be displayed in a number of different ways. • P urchase or build your own card display to proudly show off all of those beautiful cards you receive in the mail this year. You can create your own easily by hanging a string of twine and attach your cards with decorated clothespins. • F ill a large jar, bowl, or clear vase with an assortment of dollar store bulb ornaments, colorful autumn leaves from outside, pine garlands, or decorated pine cones. • A ttach some ribbon to several 4x6 or 5x7 picture frames, tie bows about 4 inches above the frame, and hang your family Christmas portraits from previous years hooking your beautifully tied bows to command hooks. n
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