'Hood Magazine - September 2017

September 2017

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FINDING CLOTHES AFTER BABY

growinmgily fa THE ‘HOO D CELEB RATES

Life Multiple Chances for

Sioux Empire’s Parent

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pregnancy 8 Access the Future of Care First Neonatal care and why it’s important.

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baby 10 F inding Clothes After Baby Don’t break the bank buying twice.

12 A mazing Amber Necklaces How they work and using them safely.

in every issue 13 Craft Corner

Look what I made!

31 Calendar of Events Area events for all ages.

39 Menu Planning

Recipes and insight from Common Ground.

child 14 Getting the Most out of Kids Clothing Tips to stretch your dollar.

16 T eaching Children Words and Concepts Keeping the conversation clear.

38 T ips For Scheduling Your Next Dental Appointment

Getting your appointment and keeping it.

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21 Multiple Chances for Life Twins make medical history with ovarian transplant.

family 26 T he Right Vehicle for your Family When is the best time to upgrade?

28 M anaging Multiple Schedules

Tips to keep everyone on track and on time.

29 Chiropractic Care

Inside Lanpher Chiropractic.

Biking for the Entire Family Summer may be winding down, but some of the best biking weather can be found in the colorful, crisp fall months. Check out some tips for you and your family to make the most of it.

parent 36 S upporting Siblings of Children with a Diagnosis/Disability

Tips to inspire a strong relationship.

home 43 H elp with Housecleaning

Balancing housework with busy schedules.

44 D esigning a Home for all Ages Consider a plan for young and old.

Sleep Tips for Mom and Dad You have a never-ending to-do list.

But because you’re also a parent, you never put yourself on the list!

One of the best things you can do is make yourself a priority — eating right, exercising and getting enough sleep.

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The Growing Family

President & Publisher Steffanie Liston-Holtrop 605-366-1479 steff@thehoodmagazine.com Editor Jessica Brovold jessica@thehoodmagazine.com Art & Design Director Ally Vogel ally@thehoodmagazine.com Digital Media Director Jaclyn Small jaclyn@thehoodmagazine.com Marketing Director Erika Tufton erika@thehoodmagazine.com Development Director Kyra Torgerson Copy Editor Andrea Conover Contributing Photographers Jessica Brovold Julie Prairie Photography

If you’re starting a family, adding another baby or maybe blending your family, this is the issue for you! My husband and I are still deciding if and when we’ll try for baby number three. As a busy mom, there are days I think I can do another one and other days I say to myself, “no way! I’m done at two!” This issue is packed full of resources and ideas to help you when it comes to making decisions to support your growing family.

You don’t want to miss our cover story about local twin sisters who traveled a unique fertility journey making history with an ovarian transplant.

If you have new ideas of what you would like to see in The ‘Hood Magazine, please let us know. If you haven’t been to our website lately to check out additional crafts and recipes, please make sure to head over to thehoodmagazine.com We hope you enjoy this issue and find resources you can take away to help you on this wonderful journey of life.

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NEXT ISSUE: Families that Inspire: Many families face difficult and life-changing situations. They’re forced to walk an unfamiliar path. Our October issue will feature local families who are overcoming the odds, advocating for their children and inspiring others.

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Contributing Writers Andrea Boerigter, Andrea Conover, Shelly Gaddis, Lee Gertsen, Emma Ranum Distribution courtesy of LifeScape: Andy Claflin, Brian Puetz, Brenton Newman, Ben Graff, Mitch Riley ‘Hood Panel Members Christie Aberson, Abir Aware, Sadie Bell, Carrie Dragt, Addie Graham-Kramer, Kelli Johnson, Bobbi Nelson, Ashley Rigge Allana Rogge, Jen Rothenbuehler, Ashley Thompson, Brooke Wegener, Melissa Williams Reproduction or use of the contents of this magazine is prohibited.

‘Hood Magazine is published 9 times a year by Hoodlum Productions, LLC and strives to publish only accurate information; however, Hoodlum Productions, LLC cannot be held responsible for consequences resulting from errors or omissions.

All material in this magazine is the property of Hoodlum Productions, LLC and cannot be reproduced without permission of the publisher. We welcome article proposals, story suggestions and unsolicited articles and will consider all submissions for publication. Please send your thoughts, ideas and submissions to Hoodlums@thehoodmagazine.com.

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t u o b A & t Ou ‘HOOD HAPPENINGS Thanks to everyone who stopped out to see us at FamilyFest this year! We are excited so many could join us for our first year as the parent company of the event.

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We also had fun visiting with many of you at Outdoor University at the Outdoor Campus in August.

As always, a big thank you to KDLT and KSFY-TV for having us on to share all the exciting things we’re working on in the community.

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by Sanford Health

Access the Future of Care First Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit can be an extremely difficult thing for parents. A national network is working to ensure critically ill newborns have access to the most advanced treatments.

The National Institutes of Health’s prestigious Neonatal Research Network is an elite group of 15 sites across the country. They have exclusive access to leadingedge clinical trials. The Boekelheide Neonatal Intensive

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Care Unit (NICU) at Sanford Children’s Hospital recently joined as a participating hospital with the Network’s University of Iowa Center.

The Network brings together the top neonatal facilities in the country in an effort to improve the short and long-term health of babies. To join the network, hospitals must go through a rigorous screening process. This includes site visits from the National Institutes of Health, who review everything from the facility and the staff to the physicians and the clinical research team overseeing the trials.

Once accepted into the network, sites begin the collaborative process of moving research forward in order to improve the care of newborns who are extremely sick.

The fastest and safest way to make strides in treatment and care is through the implementation of well-designed, multi-center clinical trials. These studies look for new ways to prevent, detect or treat disease. This can include studies on new medications, new surgical procedures or devices, or any other aspect of healthcare.

Members of the network work together as a cohesive team to develop and implement these types of trials, which – once approved – will be made available throughout all the sites. Physicians are then able to offer these advanced treatment options to families whose children are receiving care at that site, potentially improving the child’s quality of life or even saving it. Once the trial is complete, data is collected from each site, analyzed and shared. This information is critical in moving care forward for all sick newborns.

“Being part of this network means you are helping build studies and trials that will bring the best care possible to critically ill babies,” explains Michelle Baack, MD, a Sanford neonatologist and clinical investigator leading Sanford’s Neonatal Research Network site. “The research that is conducted will help shape the standard of care for neonatal units across the world.”

After the babies leave the NICU, the long-term impact of their care is also studied through a NICU follow-up clinic. The clinic helps determine not only how care in the NICU immediately impacts infants, but also how that care impacts their health throughout their lifetime. n

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V-neck or wide neck tops – This makes it easy for nursing, but also for changing. Who knows how many times you are going to get milk spilled on you, or what else will be drenched across your lap.

Loose fitting tops around the belly – Everyone loses weight differently, some faster than others.

Loose tops give you the option for it to hang loose around the midsection. You can also tie it up to make it more form

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You just delivered this precious, amazing new life to the world and it’s the happiest moment ever! After you get some sleep over the next few days, you may finally feel ready to visit friends or family, or just run an errand to the grocery store. That urge to get out for a few hours feels like a night out on the town. Then it sinks in…what do I wear? New moms probably can’t imagine looking and feeling like themselves again—let alone runway ready—but there are a few basics every new mom should have for a stylish maternity leave.

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by Shelly Gaddis, Elegant Mommy Inc.

Amazing Amber Necklaces

You may have seen babies at the park, daycare, or the grocery store wearing brown beads around their necks and wondered what they were for. While they are adorable, they also serve a function in those little bodies. Amber has been used for centuries as a natural pain reliever in people of all ages. Baltic Amber contains a resin called succinic acid, which acts as a natural pain reliever in the body.

Amber necklaces are not *specifically* for teething, they are for pain relief. Most parents find out about them when their children are teething and thus they have become popular for that reason.

People of all ages use amber to relieve pain for a variety of ailments from migraines to arthritis and carpal tunnel. Amber can be found in necklaces, bracelets or anklets and comes in a variety of colors. The color of the bead has no effect on the pain relieving properties in the necklace, so you can choose your necklace based on what appeals to you personally!

Many people ask about the safety of an amber necklace. As with any product, an amber necklace

should be worn under the direct supervision of an adult. Amber beads should not be put into the mouth, thus having an appropriately sized necklace is very important. It is absolutely best to purchase where you can bring your child to the store to try it on and make sure it is a good fit. If you are not able to bring your child to the store to try it on, then you can measure their neck ahead of time and have an associate help you at the store you are purchasing it at.

It is very easy to care for an amber necklace by just wiping it down with a clean, damp cloth. With proper care, amber jewelry should last for many years! n

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by Jaclyn Small

Creative Display: With school starting, it’s the perfect time to make your own cute display for all those art projects and star papers that come home in the backpack.

This easy project is less than $10 and is a great addition to any wall!

What you need: • 1 board (Use some scrap wood if you have it, or check out the scrap piles at a hardware store. You can also find great craft boards at any craft store.)

• Wooden letters • Clothes pins or clips • Hot glue gun • Paint/stain of choice

Directions: To make this art display, take your board and paint or stain it as desired. We went for a quick white wash by using a little white paint diluted with water.

Paint your wooden letters. Spray paint works great for this!

When everything is painted to your liking, use a hot glue gun to attach your letters and clips. You could personalize your board with your child’s name, or use other creative words or phrases.

Using a staple gun and some string or ribbon, you’re able to hang your new display and enjoy! n

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by Shainia Herrmann

Getting the Most Out of Kids Clothing Laundry care is often overlooked as an essential tool to extend the use of any garment. Choosing a laundry detergent with little to no fillers to clog the fibers, and finding alternatives to dryer sheets that will not coat your clothes will help the item retain their quality over time. Educate yourself on how to remove specific types of stains, and how to clean shoes, hats, etc.

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Passing clothes down to younger siblings is one of the best ways to get more use out of the clothing you have. Before throwing all outgrown clothing into bins to be saved for siblings, do a small purge of clothing that didn’t fit well, lower quality clothes and worn out clothing.

Try buying one size too “big.” Some shirts and dresses a size too big for a child may actually fit them quite well, so rather than wearing a shirt just for the one year/season, the shirt can be worn for two years before handing it down to a younger sibling or friend. This of course only works if you have children who aren’t growing like weeds!

Sharing with friends is a great way to gain more use out of your kids’ clothing. Set aside a couple times a year to host a “swap party” for kids’ clothes. Parents have the option to gather bags of clothes for specific children ahead of time or have each parent look through the clothing at the party. Any clothing left can be donated.

Limiting the number of outfits each child has not only saves you money, but it also allows your child to get more use out of each outfit. If a child has 30 or more outfits, it all comes down to more money spent on clothes, more laundry to do and the chance to wear the outfit maybe once a month, during one or two seasons out of the year.

Consignment shops are great for earning some money back on your outgrown clothing. Set aside a bin for clothing you have no more use for. Once it’s filled, take it to a local consignment shop; any money made from the clothing can be put towards clothes for the new season.

Worn out clothes can be saved as messy play clothes. Save a few worn out clothing items for creative outlets such as painting or outdoor play. n

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“Who?” “What?” “Where?” “Why?” We ask our children so many questions!

Questions are great… they encourage social development and assist with their receptive language. But there is something questions do not do…they do not teach our children new words or concepts.

To teach a child a new word or concept, we must go about it a little bit differently. Little ones need exposure to a new word or concept seven times before they clearly understand it. This doesn’t mean you can look at a goat in a picture book seven times. This means your child needs to see a goat drawn in a picture book and you say “goat.” Then you need to show your child a picture of a real goat in a book and you say “goat.” Then a goat in

a cartoon, then a goat on a farm, then a toy goat, then a plush goat, then a real goat on a show. “goat, goat, goat, goat.”

Avoid using extra words or phrases. Let’s first lock down the word before we add in what the goat is doing or what it looks like. Keeping it simple will ensure your child learns the words you are targeting.

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Asking your child questions to teach them new concepts is kind of like teaching algebra by starting with a test. It doesn’t work. Questions can be used to confirm they know a word or concept, but not to teach a word or concept. We need to use modeling and exposure to teach it.

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Until they know what a goat is, they cannot possibly tell you when you ask them “What is that?” But… when you point and say “goat” each time your child is exposed, they will quickly pick up on this new word. AND THEN – when you are sure they know what a goat is, you can ask them “What is that?” n

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The journey to parenthood can come with many twists, turns and a whirlwind of emotions. For some, it’s about timing, charting, thinking and worrying. For others, it is about growing their family through adoption. No matter what path leads you to becoming a parent, it’s an experience that will change your life.

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because I would be carrying my own baby and that was too much for my brain.”

When Stacy was 25 years old, she found out her ovaries did not work. Her twin sister Tracy stepped up to offer donor eggs as Stacy went through a round of IVF. While it was emotional for Stacy, it proved to be even more challenging for Tracy.

What happened next seemed like a miracle. A procedure that seemed suited for the stars was featured in People Magazine. The first baby was born with an ovarian transplant. The families consulted and decided it was worth a phone call to the doctor in St. Louis, Missouri. Before they knew it, they were on their way.

“Going through the IVF process was extremely taxing on my body,” said Tracy. “From the hormonal ups and downs, then I got blood clots in my arms.

It took over a month to dissolve. The idea of going through all that again was very discouraging. Also, I was not interested in carrying a baby for Stacy

“It’s just an amazing team of doctors down there,” said Stacy. “We went down in May, the first surgery was in July 2006. It was a very fast process; we failed the In vitro and within a couple months we were in St. Louis trying this experimental procedure.”

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Kenley was born nine years ago. When the transplant stopped working, Stacy had the surgery again with the remaining ovary that was stored.

That’s when Brielle came three years ago. Both girls born via ovarian transplant.

The experimental procedure involved a surgery where Tracy’s right ovary was removed. It was cut into strips, and those strips were then attached to Stacy’s ovary. Four months later, Stacy was able to conceive. But here’s the catch: “They did full DNA on us, 26 vials of blood,” said Tracy. “We had to be matched 100-percent to proceed.”

Since they’re identical twins, this wasn’t a problem.

This meant the transplant would take, and there would be little risk of rejection. It was the miracle both sisters had been hoping for.

Stacy and Tracy recovering from surgery.

“The ovary lasted about a year after Brielle was born, and now it no longer works,” said Stacy. “We are totally happy with our two girls.”

Between the twin sisters, they have four girls. For Tracy, knowing she could help her sister have a family is an experience she would never think twice about.

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“I decided to do this, even after I found out I had a low egg supply,” said Tracy. “I was 26-years-old. I had one daughter. I was not married. It was more important for me to have my sister have babies even if that meant I wasn’t going to have any more.

I was ok if I couldn’t have more as long as my sister could.”

For others who are hoping for a family of their own, the twins say everyone can take something away from this experience.

“There is so much advancement in the infertility world,” said Stacy. “You don’t know when a breakthrough treatment will come and totally

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change your life and make it possible to have that baby.”

While these families celebrate, they’re reminded of the miracles each day and their statistics now living in the medical journals.

“It’s very overwhelming to be able to overcome a devastating diagnosis of never being able to have children,” said Stacy. “Then the breakthrough with the ovary transplant, you get your hopes up. I was reading about it in People Magazine, to think it’s something I could do? I’m recipient six in the medical journals.” n

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Family safety is also important. New SUV’s offer many safety features such as airbags built right into the seatbelts. Other available features include the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS). It uses

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radar to identify vehicles entering your blind spot and alerts you with an indicator light in the sideview mirror. Cross-traffic alert also uses radar to watch for traffic behind you when you’re backing out of your driveway or a parking space. The lane-keeping system alerts you when you may be drifting a little out of your lane. Plus, adaptive cruise control automatically slows you down when traffic gets a little slower and heavier. Those are just a few of the dozens of safety features available to offer you and your family peace of mind when you’re behind the wheel.

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Managing Multiple Schedules

Does your schedule ever end up overbooked or even double booked? Have you ever shown up to a dental appointment, only to realize you were supposed to be picking the kids up from basketball practice?

It’s easy to lose track of all the different obligations and commitments we have going on from day to day. And when we’re keeping track of multiple schedules—from our own, to our spouse’s and children’s—it gets even more overwhelming.

We’ve rounded up four of the best options for keeping your schedule (and your life) manageable.

Whether you prefer a digital app, a traditional planner, or even something a bit more unique, there’s an option out there to make your life easier.

1) Traditional planner There are hundreds of options when it comes to a tried and true paper planner. Do you prefer a monthly view? A weekly view? Grids, lines or check boxes? No matter what your style is, there’s a planner for you. Get in the habit of writing your appointments down immediately after they are made, and you’ll never be stuck with a double booking again.

2) Google Calendar Google Calendar is one of the most popular scheduling apps out there. It has very few bells and whistles, but it’s simple, easy to use, and free with the gmail account you probably already have.

It offers reminders, syncing between devices and other online calendars, as well as sharing with other Google Calendar users. Get your family members

set up to share their calendars with you, and you’ll be able to confirm availability for appointments or events with just the click of a button.

3) Dry-erase or chalkboard If you’re a visual person, hanging a chalkboard or whiteboard somewhere in your home may be the best option for you. Pinterest offers endless DIY inspiration in this area—you can keep the board simple or go to town on decorations. Either way, a chalkboard or whiteboard is like a physical version of Google Calendar. Hang it somewhere central in your home—the kitchen or entryway, perhaps— and encourage your family members to write in their schedules as events crop up.

4) Setting routine tasks (and actually completing them!) One way to keep yourself from drowning in your responsibilities is to make sure that at least some of them always get done. Set up a routine where, no matter what, on Mondays you clean the bathroom or on Tuesday afternoons, you wash the car. It may seem extreme, but scheduling out these recurring tasks helps slim down your to-do list. You’ll never have to think about making time to clean the bathroom amidst piano recitals and doctors’ appointments because you set the time aside already. n

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80-90 percent of us grow up with a sibling. Research in the last few decades has demonstrated the importance of sibling relationships for children’s development and social skills. It is through sibling relationships where children first start to develop social skills.

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Your Next Dental Appointment There’s no doubt Sioux Falls is a busy community with its growing population. Most families seek routine dental care and treatment of dental emergencies, but some may have trouble finding a dental clinic in our ever-expanding community. A question I am often asked is, “When is the best time to schedule a dental appointment?” or “Are you accepting new patients?”

The truth is, nearly all dentists are accepting new patients, but some are unable to accommodate these appointments on short notice. Planning your appointments well in advance will usually solve this problem.

Many dental clinics will schedule patients to return for their periodic exam and cleaning (dental prophylaxis or periodontal maintenance), months in advance, so this type of appointment should be set up before leaving your last appointment. These visits will be scheduled three to six months in advance. Remembering when your appointment was scheduled this far in advance can be a problem. Check to see if your appointment can be confirmed with a text or email in the days prior to your visit. This technology is easily compatible with most dental clinic scheduling systems.

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Dental clinics will generally see an influx of appointment requests when children are on summer break from school or college students are back in town. These spots fill up fast, so look ahead in your calendar to plan your visits early. Appointments during school in-services are another popular request.

Most clinics will reserve time in the daily schedule to accommodate dental emergencies for their established patients. Calling as soon as possible when an emergency occurs is helpful. If your family is in need of a dental clinic, ask your friends and family about their recommendations. The American Dental Association website also has a new feature to search for local dentists. Go to findadentist.ada.org to search in your area. n

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Growing More with Less “Minimalism is not a lack of something. It’s simply the perfect amount of something.” This quote resonates deeply with South Dakota farmer Peggy Greenway. For the past 33 years, she’s focused on the right mix of sustainable practices to improve her family farm and the food she grows. It means a lot because we all have a special connection to food.

“Food is personal. So many of my favorite memories involve time spent at the dinner table,” said Peggy. “Food brings us together, fuels our bodies and encourages conversations. As a grandma, mom and farmer, I make it a priority to do the best I can to grow safe and healthy food for my family and yours.”

Farmers like Peggy continuously work to be more sustainable and reduce their impact on the land. For example, in the past 50 years pig farmers have reduced water usage by 41 percent, the amount of land used to raise their animals by 78 percent and overall carbon footprint by 35 percent. Farmers embrace

technology by planting GMO seeds that allow them to use less pesticides and varied tillage practices to keep weeds and pests under control.

Today, 63 percent of U.S. farmers practice conservation tillage.

Peggy’s focus on sustainability and using just the perfect amount of inputs works well for many aspects of their farm. Peggy and her husband, Brad, raise beef cattle and pigs they treat with antibiotics only when they’re sick. They use only as much as the veterinarians prescribe. They also house their pigs in temperaturecontrolled barns that protect them from the elements and extreme weather.

“We used to raise our pigs outdoors with portable shelters,” she explained.

“It was a struggle to keep them comfortable. We weren’t happy with the conditions they lived in.”

In looking for ways to improve the situation for their animals, they sold their sow herd in 2006 and joined a farm cooperatively owned with other

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farmers and managed by a veterinary clinic. That same year they built their first modern pig barn and added a second one in 2013.

She says it’s a pleasure doing chores now and seeing the pigs comfortable every day of the year. The barns utilize technology to adjust the ventilation system according to the temperature, making sure the pigs have a constant supply of fresh air.

Computerized systems also grind feed at the onsite feed mill and keep the feeders full in the barns with feed formulated by a swine nutritionist.

“Farmers are consumers too. We’re committed to using safe practices and growing food sustainably with less resources because we live where we farm and feed our families the food we grow,” she said.

Peggy Greenway is a wife, mother, grandmother and farmer from Mitchell. To read more about her life on the farm, connect with her on twitter @GreenwayPork or visit hungryfortruthsd.com.

Brought to you by America’s soybean and corn farmers and their checkoffs.

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Bacon Wrapped

GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Ingredients • 1 pound package bacon • 1 pound fresh asparagus • ½ cup barbecue sauce

Directions Remove bottom 1-2 inches of asparagus stalks.

Wrap 1 piece of bacon around 2-3 stems of asparagus; secure with toothpick (soak in water to prevent burning).

Baste bacon with barbecue sauce.

Lay bundles in single layer in grill basket and grill for approximately 20 minutes, turning bundles halfway through cooking time. Enjoy!

Caprese Salad WITH SOY WALNUT PESTO

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Ingredients

Directions

Soy Walnut Pesto • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed • 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped • 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated • 6 tablespoons lemon juice • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

Soy walnut pesto Pulse basil, walnuts, cheese, soybean oil, lemon juice and garlic in food processor until blended. Place in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.

Makes 1 1/4 cups.

Caprese Salad • 2 tablespoons soy walnut pesto • 2 tablespoons soybean oil • 2 tablespoons vinegar • 4 tomatoes, vine-ripened • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, reduced-fat • Salt (optional) • Black pepper (optional)

Caprese Salad Combine soy walnut pesto, soybean oil and vinegar in small bowl. Slice tomatoes and cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices. Layer tomatoes and cheese on serving plate. Drizzle with pesto vinaigrette. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves, salt and pepper (optional).

Frozen Fruit YOGURT POPSICLES •Y ogurt of choice: Greek, regular, vanilla, plain, flavored, etc.

Gently blend into yogurt. Add popsicle sticks. Freeze for a few hours until solid. Enjoy!

Note: They can be stored in a freezer-safe, air-tight container.

• Fruit of choice chopped into small pieces.

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• Optional toppings: granola, sliced almonds, mini chocolate chips, unsweetened shredded coconut, honey, etc.

•W ooden sticks and small cups or popsicle molds

Directions Pour yogurt into top of popsicle mold or cup. Add selected fruit pieces and selected toppings.

Fiesta FRUIT MEDLEY Ingredients • • • • •

2 cups blueberries 2 cups strawberries, quartered ½ cup jicama chopped 1/3 cup red onion, chopped 3 tablespoons basil, finely chopped • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh

• 1 tablespoon blueberry agave nectar • 1 tablespoon coconut flakes

In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and agave nectar. Toss with fruit. Cover and chill for two

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hours until serving time. Top with coconut flakes before serving.

In a medium bowl, toss together blueberries, strawberries, jicama, red onion and basil.

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Help with Housecleaning Ah, housecleaning–the unavoidable chore. Unlike your New Year’s resolutions, a messy house cannot be avoided forever. Between balancing our ever-evolving schedules, families that need attention, work, and social lives, it can seem nearly impossible to find time for cleaning. We’ve rounded up a few tips and things to consider before you decide to throw in the towel, literally.

1) G ot kids? They can help.

It can seem simpler to let your kids occupy themselves while you take care of housecleaning, but bringing their skills into play is beneficial, not only for you, but for them as well. No matter how old your child is, there are household chores that he or she can take responsibility for – from folding laundry to sweeping the floor or mowing the lawn.

Helping out around the house instills responsibility in children, and you get a helping hand!

2) C all in the professionals.

Sometimes, the job is just too big for you (or your kids) to manage on your own, and there is absolutely no shame in that fact. Allowing someone else to step in and get some of your to-do’s taken care of gives you more time to spend on the things you love.

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3) Compartmentalize.

No, not literally (although depending on your situation, some nicely labeled baskets and drawers might do the trick). We’re talking about some mental organization. What are the most important tasks in your household? Do you have pets? If so, vacuuming once a day may be a priority. Or do you have little kids? If so, setting aside time each night to pick up the scattered toys and return them to their rightful places may be a priority.

Whatever your situation requires, learn to prioritize those tasks. You’ll probably find that once you cross off the most important things from your todo list, the rest won’t be quite so intimidating. n

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Universal design provides an accessible space regardless of abilities or disabilities, and it will suit your family and guests for many years to come.

In the Bathroom:

• C onsider a low threshold shower. Easy access into the shower will work well for a child and an adult, or even a visiting grandparent using a walker or cane.

• C omfort-height toilets are becoming common in bathroom designs. The extra inch or two make them accommodating for all ages and abilities.

• G rab bars are a basic safety tool for kids and adults.

There are many options to choose from to match your bathroom décor. They’ll provide years of safety at the entrance of tubs, showers and near the toilet.

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In the Kitchen: • T ouchless faucets are becoming the latest trend in kitchen design. They’re ideal for those with strength and hand control issues. They also work well when it comes to eliminating germs with little ones.

• A pron sinks aren’t just stylish, but they considerably reduce back pain while washing dishes. Removing the few inches of countertop between your body and the sink makes it more ergonomic for both young and old users.

• A ccessing those lower cabinet shelves can also be a challenge. Consider adding sliding shelves on the bottom and middle of cabinets to gain better access.

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• L ook at your door handles. Did you know lever door handles are better for people with hand strength issues? They also work great when your hands are full and you need to open the door.

• J ust like your shower, you might consider looking at no threshold entries. These types of entryways are great to accommodate elderly guests or even young families with strollers.

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Is your Home Smart?

• L ights with motion sensors not only save energy, they also operate without the need to turn them on.

Gone will be the days of tripping over objects in the dark searching for a switch!

• T here are also many home automation devices coming on the market, making it easy to heat and cool your home and even enjoy different technologies all through voice command, or through your phone.

As technology advances, think of ways you can incorporate new ideas into your home design that will be enjoyed by family members and guests for decades to come. n

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Join us for a low-sensory playtime that offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration in our Museum’s exhibits. We invite all families with children experiencing disabilities to these private playtimes.

Events include: • Less crowded environment (limit 100 guests) • Designated quiet rooms • Adaptive equipment • Adaptive art tools • Service pets welcome • Cafe space available if families bring a packed supper from home The following dates/times have been set aside for these private playtimes in 2017.

Apr. 14, 5-8pm

Aug. 11, 5-8pm

May 12, 5-8pm

Aug. 14, 5-8pm

June 9, 5-8pm

Sep. 8, 5-8pm

June 19, 1-4pm

Oct. 13, 5-8pm

Jul. 14, 5-8pm

Nov 10, 5-8pm

Jul. 24, 1-4pm

Dec 8, 5-8pm

Regular admission rates apply.

If the price of admission or membership is a burden, visit: www.prairieplay.org/access-initiative for options.

RSVP is preferred but not required.

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As a certified nurse midwife, Brandi Craig provides expert gynecological and obstetric care to women of all ages at Sanford Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic.

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