September 2020-The Party Planning Issue

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One Family’s Journey with Virtual Learning

Creative Ways to Celebrate Birthdays

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contents September 2020 cover story 17 Birthday Party Directory

From sweets & treats to photographers and birthday venues, we have your birthday party planning needs taken care of in our 10th Annual Directory.

baby 8 Celebrating the

Greatest BIRTHday of All

From showers to sprinkles, celebrating a birth in creative ways.

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11 Kid Jokes

24 Co-Parenting and

Local kiddos crack us up.

Sponsored by Voyage Credit Union.

12 Yogi Bear Jellystone Park™ Feature

Expanding family fun opportunities

Advice to make your child’s day special with both parents.

health/wellness 15 Flu Shot FAQ’s

A local infectious disease doctor dispels common flu myths.

in every issue

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10 Craft & Snack

14 Virtual Learning

Monkey Cards & Rainbow Birthday Dip

Birthdays

One family’s journey to make the best decision for this year’s education..

home 26 Ask These Tire

Questions When Buying Your Next Car Don’t forget the importance of good tires on your new car checklist.

28 Time to Gather

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New advances in refrigeration make gatherings more convenient than ever!

30 Don’t Be Afraid to

Enter the HVAC Zone Bringing you up to date on HVAC advances.

welcome

Happy Fall Welcome to our 10th annual Birthday issue! I know birthdays are looking a little different this year, but there is still lots to celebrate! We reached out to local businesses and asked them to let us know what party options they are offering. If you are looking for a normal party, semi-private, private, or party at home options, we have a list for you to pick from! If you don’t have a birthday in September don’t worry, we will keep our Annual Birthday Directory up on our website all year long! As businesses change their party options, we will get the website directory updated!

Birthdays are always big in our house and something I love celebrating every year! We had to change things up this year from one big party to lots of little parties with special appearance from Elsa and Anna! Make sure to share your birthday photos with us so we can help other families come up with fun ways to celebrate birthdays!

I know each family is dealing with this journey a little differently. The Hood Team is here for you! If you are looking for resources or have questions on things we can help with, please reach out to us! We have some exciting new announcements coming soon! Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and join our e-newsletter for all of the details!

It was so great to see so many of you at Familyfest FUN Cruise! I loved seeing all the smiling faces and everyone having so much fun! Make sure to check out Familyfest on Facebook to see all the pictures and videos from this year.

Steff

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Jaclyn Small

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‘Hood Online We are so much more than a magazine. We are here to meet you where you’re at in life.

You’ll find us in the community, online and in our printed issues, which are always FREE! If you haven’t visited our website yet, you’ll want to check it out. There, you’ll find exclusive content not available in print! Here is what you’ll find this month:

Covid-19 and Kids:

Navigating a pandemic is not something any of us thought we would be doing this year, especially our children. All of the emotions that you are feeling as an adult may be felt similarly in your children as well. Holly Liston, from Yellow Brick Road Counseling and Therapy helps us figure out how to best help our children in this journey over at thehoodmagazine.com.

Who Will Care For Our Children?

Many of us put off thinking about our children’s guardianship because it is a task that we don’t like to think about. However, making the time to prioritize this decision can have life-long benefits if it is ever needed. Our friends over at Woods Fuller have some great advice on what should be considered when making this important decision.

Read it all online at thehoodmagazine.com.

Mortgage Myths Answered:

Everyone knows that the mortgage market in the Sioux Empire is HOT! Buying and selling a home can be an amazing journey to venture through with your realtor, but do you have a mortgage banker on your side to put those mortgage myths to rest?

Head over to Hood Online to get your top mortgage questions answered by Dawn Van Nieuwenhuyzen with Plains Commerce Bank Mortgage.

Do you have a birthday coming up?

‘Hood Online has a full birthday directory right at your fingertips! Everything you need to plan a memorable birthday party is easily accessible with contact information and details about the services each business offers. You’ll find a wide variety of services ranging from photographers to event venues, and even a listing of great places to snag your sweets and treats from!

You can find our 2020 full directory with information such as contact information, pricing, ages served and services offered at thehoodmagazine.com! If you have already been planning the party for a little while, then simply click on the category that you are looking for and find the specific services in a quick and easy format.

Infant Development:

This topic raises many questions for every parent. Our friends over at Lifescape are helping us understand what we can do to help our children develop healthy bodies and abilities. Check out thehoodmagazine.com for answers to your child development questions!

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BIRTHday of All

Before smash cakes, perfectly planned Paw Patrol themed parties, and those middle school sleep overs comes the greatest birthday of all. After all, you are bringing a new life into the world, it deserves to be celebrated!

From baby showers and sprinkles to elaborate naming ceremonies, birth celebrations look different all over the world. Whether you are looking for something traditional or super simple, here are a few ideas on how to celebrate that beautiful new bundle of joy.

Baby Showers and Sprinkles Baby showers definitely fall on the traditional side of this list. It’s not uncommon for a group of family and friends to gather and share in the excitement of new life. Whether you choose to have the shower prior to the baby being born or wait until after the baby makes their appearance, celebrating with a shower is a great way to do it. A baby shower is also a great chance to spoil the expecting parents by offering gifts, stories, and wisdom to begin their new adventure. While baby showers are often planned for first time parents, the trendy baby “sprinkles” have become increasingly popular with those second and third babies.

Symbolic Celebrating If a big gathering is not your thing, some families choose a simpler route. Opting to celebrate with something symbolic can be very special. These can

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be a variety of things from a family heirloom that will one day be passed to that child to the planting of a seedling tree to watch grow over the future years.

Covid Friendly Let’s face it, in this day and age we are currently in, traditional showers and parties may not be in the cards right now. But that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate that special baby and the proud parents!

Sometimes it just takes getting a little creative!

Drive-bys with streamers and balloons have been a fun way to see the new expanded family while keeping everyone safe. We have also started to see more family gatherings at the hospitals too. While visiting inside medical facilities is very limited, families have been showing their love by gathering with balloons and signs in the parking lots for parents to look out on. While it may not be how you expected to celebrate a new baby it is sure to offer memories and stories that will be told for many years to cone.

Whichever way your family chooses, just remember to celebrate the most special BIRTHday of all! l

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Monkey

CARDS

Who doesn’t love a cute monkey? These cards are adorable and very fun to make and give to someone!

All you need is paper, glue, scissors and a black marker. If you don’t have a variety of colored paper, no worries! Just use plain white paper and color your card with crayons or colored pencils!

mom tip

If you are having a party, you could have the attending children make one and leave a message for the birthday boy or girl! What a fun keepsake and a great way to demonstrate how easy it is to lift one another up!

Fold one piece of paper in half and cut it out to a monkey face shape. Do not cut on the folded part...this will be where your card open and closes. Cut out a simple monkey body shape. Glue the head to the body. To finish it up, cut out detail pieces for the belly, inside of ears, and face. Use your black maker to create eyes and a mouth. Write a sweet message inside the card and you are all set!

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SPONSORED FEATURE

Expanded Family Fun Opportunities at

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park

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Fall is all too quickly arriving on our doorstep but that doesn’t mean there aren’t great family activities to do. The Corn Maze at Jellystone Park™ has reinvented their maze to create an all day experience that is right for any family.

“We completed construction on our new Recreation Center this spring that allows us to expand our offerings during the corn maze season” said Ray Aljets, General Manager of the campground and corn maze complex.

“We will continue to offer the same great maze experience including the area’s only jumping pillow and free mini-golf with your admission, but we’ve added a number of family friendly add-ons that can fill your whole day.”

An outdoor laser tag arena highlights the new addition with 16 state of the art laser tag guns and multiple game modes for all ages. There is also an expanded merchandise and snack

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“ Humane Society to open the corn maze to pets for one day only. Bring your pet for a trip through the corn maze on Sunday, October 6th and 20% of your admission fee will go to the Humane Society!

area, new restrooms and additional activities in the heated and cooled recreation center. Paint your own ceramic figurine, choosing from a wide variety of designs including the one and only Yogi Bear™ himself. They even have custom fall themed t-shirts that you can tie dye at the park.

“We feel like these new additions really add to the traditional corn maze experience and turn what was once a leisurely stroll through the corn field into a day of family entertainment,” Aljets said.

The variety of packages and price points available mean there is an option for every family and budget.

If you are looking to get your camper out for one last weekend, be sure to check into the Halloween themed weekends through the end of September.

There are magic pumpkin patches, site to site Trick-or-Treating, Halloween crafts and much more!

Be sure to bring your Halloween costumes for a fun-filled weekend.

While pets are welcome in the campground, the corn maze has teamed with the Sioux Falls Area

For the last 28 years, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park has focused on quality, family-focused entertainment. Speaking with park manager and part owner, Ray Aljets, I learned he is a 3rd generation owner operator of the park he co-owns and operates with his parents, Bruce and Donna, and his sister, Christina Lien. Built by his grandparents in 1989, the park continues its family focus employing extended family including three of Christina’s children and her son-in-law. Aljets says his seven-year-old son is a little young to put to work but maybe someday.

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For a full schedule of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park even ts and information about the corn maz e, check out their websites: www.jellystonesio uxfalls.com and www.siouxfa llscornmaze.com or call 605-332-22 33.

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by Shelly Gaddis, ‘ Hood Magazine

Virtual Learning The start of the school year usually means shopping for school supplies, back to school physicals and setting the alarm earlier. However, 2020 has shown us that there are a variety of ways that can work for educating our youth and virtual learning is becoming a reality that many families are choosing.

For a variety of reasons, thousands of families in the Sioux Empire have chosen to keep their children home this year and choose this alternate method of learning.

Our family has four children at various schools and we have chosen to consider the decision for their educational delivery mode as individuals. We have two children who are in high school, one in middle school and one in elementary school. When the Sioux Falls School District released the Return to Learn plan, our children were tasked with researching what the virtual learning option would look like for each of them. Our kindergartner was not asked to research anything, but we did decide as a family that we were most comfortable with her staying closer to us this year and that meant the virtual academy was best for her.

Our middle school child thrives in environments with more consistency and we weren’t confident that an in-person learning experience would provide very much consistency this year. While we all agreed it would be better for him to be a part of the virtual academy, we had to have some serious discussions about what the expectations for virtual learning would be. While we all know that there may be some challenges that we will face during his virtual learning experience, we are ready to work together to help see him succeed!

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Our oldest two children are both in high school and there were numerous factors to consider for each of their situations. After many hours of research and discussion, our family ultimately decided that our sophomore is going to attend in-person learning, while our junior is going to be a part of the virtual academy. The reasons are too numerous to list, but the primary consideration for virtual learning with our junior is that he is very self-driven and motivated to learn independently while carrying a very tough class load this year. He was signed up for multiple AP classes and ultimately, we decided together that the consistency of virtual learning was going to be very advantageous for him. Now that we have gotten a little further into the process, he is seeing more opportunity than we could have realized when we decided the virtual academy was the best choice for him. He is now signed up for multiple dual enrollment credits through state universities and will be earning multiple college credits this year!

At the end of the day, every person in our community plays an important role in the education of our children, especially this year! There is no right or wrong answer that will solve all concerns for our community. We are all making the decisions that are right for our families with the information that we have at our disposal. Here’s to a safe, happy and healthy school year! l

health & wellness by ‘ Wendell Hoffman, MD, Sanford Health

Flu Shot

FAQ’s: Myths & Facts As a physician and specialist in infectious disease, each fall I prepare and advocate for all of my patients and colleagues to get a flu vaccine. And every year, there’s some skepticism or misconceptions that I try to dispel.

Here are some commonly asked questions about influenza and the flu vaccine that you may have as well:

If I haven’t gotten the flu before, do I need to get a vaccine? Why? Yes, absolutely — for the same reason you put your seat belt on every time you drive, even if you haven’t had an accident.

The flu season can go until late spring — should I wait to get my vaccine?

No, you should get your vaccine as soon as they’re available. The flu season begins in October, and some years we see early peaks in November and December.

The earlier you are vaccinated, the better chance you’ll have of being protected from the virus throughout the year.

As with any vaccine, it will take about two weeks to reach maximum antibody response.

If I got a flu shot last year, do I need to get one this year, too?

Yes. There are constant changes in the makeup of the influenza virus, so getting vaccinated every year is highly advised.

Is it possible to get the flu after getting the vaccine?

Not all strains of the flu are in the vaccine, so there’s still a chance you may contract influenza even if you’ve been vaccinated.

However, we shouldn’t let perfect get in the way of good. Vaccination isn’t solely about prevention. There’s a generally accepted notion that vaccination may modify the severity of the flu.

This is particularly important for people who are at an increased risk for complications of the flu, including those who are very young, very old, overweight or immunocompromised. The flu is a potential killer to those at risk for complications.

Are there side effects or risks of getting a flu shot?

There are some minimal possible side effects of a sore arm, mild achiness, perhaps very low-grade fever.

You can’t get the flu from the flu vaccine — just like you can’t get tetanus from a tetanus vaccine or hepatitis from a hepatitis vaccine.

The vaccines in use this year are not live strains, so it is biologically impossible to get the flu from the flu vaccine.

I’m pregnant — should I get a flu shot?

Absolutely. Pregnancy has been identified as its own category of risk for complications.

I’m breastfeeding — should I get a flu shot?

Absolutely. It will help prevent the flu from being transmitted to your very vulnerable young child. l

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We are all dressed up & Ready for your

Birthday PARTY! Book Your Party Today! Email: education@gpzoo.org Connect with us!

805 S. Kiwanis Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 605-367-7003 greatzoo.org

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• One hour in an exclusive party area.

• All-day admission to the Zoo and Museum.

• One bucket of animal feed for the group.

• A gift bag and birthday cupcake for each guest.

• And so much more!

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10th Annual Party Planning Issue

Sweets and Treats Brandy’s Custom Cakery www.facebook.com/ brandyscustomcakery

m Cakery © Brandy’s Custo

Phone: (605) 360-1949 Location: 235 N. Main Ave., Parker Ages: All ages Price: Varies Description: Here at Brandy’s, I strive to make your sweet treat ideas come to life without breaking your budget. I offer curbside delivery to anywhere in the Sioux Falls area.

Let me help “Bake Your Day” with more intimate size party planning. Cakes, Breads, Cookies, Desserts and More!

© Candy Cloud Factory

Birthdays are a time to celebrate! Birthday party planning can be daunting, however, we have compiled this list of local resources to help make your special day the most memorable possible. From your child’s first smash cake to their sweet sixteen, we have great ideas to make your party unforgettable.

Candy Cloud Factory www.candycloudfactory.com

Phone: (605) 376-6234 Location: 701 N Phillips Ave., Suite 160, Sioux Falls Ages: All ages Price: $1.50 to $50 Description: Candy Cloud Factory has a selection of nearly 20 flavors of cotton candy to choose from and offers those flavors in a variety of fun and exciting birthday options. We have handful-sized party favor bags for $1.50 and cotton candy birthday cakes. We even have a flavor that is white with no added food dyes that tastes like Birthday Cake. Make your next birthday celebration a sweet one at Candy Cloud Factory!

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Dakota Entertainment www.dakotaentertainment.com

© Dakota Entertainment

Phone: (605) 331-1404 Location: Servicing South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota & Nebraska area Ages: All ages Price: Packages starting at $99 Description: If you are looking for inflatable bounce house fun, then you came to the right place! Children, teens and adults love to bounce around in our high quality, clean inflatable games. We also provide concession items such as an ice cream machine, popcorn machine, shaved ice machine, and a cotton candy maker. We even have tent, table and chair rentals available.

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Sign Gypsies Sioux Falls www.signgypsiessf.com

Phone: (605) 261-3159 Location: Sioux Falls Ages: All ages Price: Packages starting at $75 Description: Sign Gypsies is a yard greeting rental company spreading JOY in the Sioux Falls area! We do all the work— design a personalized yard greeting tailored to the recipient’s interests, set up the greeting, and take it down when the celebration is over. Let us help you celebrate BIG!

© Sign Gypsies

Phone: (605) 332-4222 Location: Sioux Falls and surrounding areas Ages: All ages Price: Varies Description: We rent everything you need for a party! We have tents, tables, chairs, linens, dishes, and even concession equipment such as: cotton candy maker, popcorn machine, snow-cone machine, chocolate fountains, hot dog rollers, and more. Check out our website or stop by our showroom to take a look at everything we offer!!

© ABC Rentals

ABC Rentals Special Events www.abcrentalsmidwest.com

SOCCER-IFIC birthday party

Super SD Soccer Sprouts www.sdsoccersprouts.com

Phone: (605) 929-4683 Location: Sioux Falls and surrounding areas Ages: 3 and up Price: $100 Description: We bring all the equipment and toys needed for a super soccer-ific time! We come to you and can set up at any park, open space, or indoor facility to give your child and all their friends a soccer-filled party to remember! Includes a Soccer Sprouts shirt for the birthday boy/girl. No child limit, but 16 or less is best! Come party with us today!

© SD Soccer Sprouts

For more information: Coach Becky Janssen 605-929-4683 • Becky@sdsoccersprouts.com www.sdsoccersprouts.com

Phone: (605) 336-0349 Location: 400 N. Main Avenue, Sioux Falls Ages: Newborn and up Price: $350+ Description: Wild and Wonder Photography is here for all of your special moments.

From senior pictures, to your engagement and wedding, to your baby’s first wonderful year; Allana has you covered! In-studio and on location options, with full styling of your session available.

© Wild andWonder Photography

Wild and Wonder Photography www.wildandwonderphotography.com

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© All American Gymnastic s

Children’s Museum of South Dakota www.prairieplay.org

Phone: (605) 692-6700 ext. 236 Location: 521 4th St., Brookings Ages: All ages Price: Packages range from $10 to $150 Description: Celebrate your birthday with a Virtual Zoom Birthday Party featuring Take-NMake activities. Each birthday party participant will receive supplies for the activity and have access to the 1-hour live interactive Zoom video conference session. Or rent the entire outdoor prairie for a private in-person party!

Play in the dancing water, fish in our pond, and get a special greeting from Mama T. Rex, our life-size animatronic dinosaur.

Phone: (605) 334-4311 Location: 7321 S Grasslands Pl., Sioux Falls Ages: 3–12 Price: Packages starting at $265 for up to 15 children* Description: Did you know we offer private parties? You can pick from themes such as Ninja Warrior, Gymnastics, Open Gym, or even a Nerf Party. Your party will receive one hour of private gym play and 30 minutes in your own private party room following the playtime. *$10 per each additional child

Bounce Around Inflatables www.BounceAround-Inflatables.com

Phone: (605) 310-9529 Location: 46903 Cody Trl. - Suite E, Tea Ages: All ages Price: Packages starting at $179 for up to 8 children* Description: Reserve your private indoor party space, including a sitting area and playspace, at Bounce Around Inflatables! You are able to bring in your own food, beverages, and decorations or we can set them all up for you! Are you looking to host an at-home party full of inflatable fun? Give us a call and your guests will be jumping for joy! *$10 per each additional child

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© Bounce Around Inflatables

All American Gymnastics & Activity Campus www.allamericangymnastics.com

© Children’s Museum of South Dakota

Venues

© Great Plains Zoo Great Plains Zoo www.GreatZoo.org

Phone: (605) 367-7003 Location: 805 S Kiwanis Ave., Sioux Falls Ages: 2–12 Price: Packages starting at $169 for 10 kids* Description: Parties include one hour in a private party area, all-day admission to the Zoo and Museum, one bucket of animal feed per group, one gift bag, drink and birthday cupcake per guest, and more! *Deluxe packages with animal encounters and more are available.

The Maker’s Nook www.themakersnook.com

Phone: (605) 496-2380 Location: Harrisburg Ages: 4–Teen Price: Varies Description: Birthday parties at the Nook provide a fun environment to encourage creativity for any birthday theme! Custom themed crafts range from Painting, Nail String Art, Slime, and so much more. Now offering private and virtual parties too!

OUR OUTDOOR PRAIRIE IS OPEN! Or Museum From Home with us.

Find Recipes for Play on our blog at prairieplay.org

© The Maker’s Nook

How are you playing along?

Show us at #PlayAlongSD

Play Along however you want at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota.

Brookings, SD

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Phone: (605) 332-7915 Location: 2901 W. 3rd St., Sioux Falls Ages: All ages Price: $95-$200 Description: Skate City is the perfect place to celebrate that upcoming birthday! Our new private party package is a fun & safe way to party with your friends and family! The private party includes up to 40 people and you will enjoy the entire rink for only $200! All you need to do is pick your package and date and reserve your party online.

© Sky Zone

© Skyforce

Skate City www.skatecitysd.com

Venues Sioux Falls Skyforce www.siouxfalls.gleague.nba.com/ skyforce-birthday-party/

Phone: (605) 332-0605 Location: 2131 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls Ages: All ages Price: $159 Description: The Brandon Martens birthday party pack gets you 11 tickets, 2 large pizzas, 11 pops or waters, 11 cookies and 2 ball toss bags. The birthday boy or girl gets $10 Skyforce cash, a t-shirt and on-court recognition. You can add on Benchwarmers or a team-autographed basketball.

Sioux Falls Stampede www.sfstampede.com

Phone: (605) 553-9910 Location: 5129 S Solberg Ave., Sioux Falls Ages: All ages Price: Packages range from $169 to $449 Description: When you book your birthday party at our Sky Zone Sioux Falls park, we handle all the details, so you can join your guests in the celebration! It’s all fun and no stress as your dedicated party host will take on the decorations, food, beverages, and clean up.

Spellbound Magic Shop & Theater www.facebook.com/spellbound605

© Stampede

Phone: (605) 275-GOAL Location: Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls Ages: 2-12 Price: $129 for up to 10 kids Description: Have your party with Stomp! Packages include 10 game tickets, 10 hot dogs and sodas, 10 Culver’s custards... plus the birthday child gets a free mini stick, kids meal from Culver’s and a picture with Stomp!

Sky Zone www.skyzone.com/siouxfalls/parties-andevents/parties

Phone: (605) 653-8043 Location: 5413 W 41st St., Sioux Falls Ages: 6 and up Price: Packages range from $10 - $250 Description: Spellbound offers a

Virtuality Gaming Den www.virtualitygamingden.com

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Phone: (605) 271-1418 Location: 4519 E 26th St., Sioux Falls Ages: 7 and up Price: $250 Description: Your unforgettable 2-hour birthday party includes 1 hour of Virtual Reality playtime and 1 hour in our party room for up to 10 gamers (more can be added).

The VR playtime includes access to ALL of our VR attractions including: VR racing, VR Chambers, VR Motion Egg Pods, and our featured VR Free Roam Arena! Your group also gets private access to our console gaming room the duration of your party.

Mobile parties are also available!

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variety of magic tricks for all ages, as well as classes and magic shows. Located at the corner of 41st St. and Marion Rd., Spellbound hosts birthday parties for all ages in its very own Parlor Theater, as well as virtual shows.

Phone: (605) 332-2233 Location: I–90 exit 402 (Located near Brandon) Ages: 3 and up Price: Packages starting at $150 for up to 10 children Description: Call or check out our website for a variety of birthday party options.

Whether you are staying at the park or just want to hang out for the afternoon, we have a package that is right for you! At Jellystone Park you’ll find numerous activities such as: mini-golf, swimming, laser tag, the Jumping Pillow, and visits from Yogi Bear.

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by Amanda Engel, The Duncan Law Firm

Co-Parenting and Birthdays

Birthdays are a time of celebration, but can be challenging when you are co-parenting. Thinking ahead and doing some strategic planning often helps parents get through the situation without taking away from the happiness of the day.

Determining when each parent is going to celebrate the child’s birthday can be incorporated into your parenting plan or agreement up front. This allows the parents to avoid confusion, frustration and potential problems or disagreements.

When trying to come up with a plan, it is beneficial to consider the following: • Maintain the focus on your child. The day should be about your child. Don’t let any conflict between the parents put a damper on the birthday celebration. Be mindful that the day is about what the child wants and do not make it about what you, as the parent, want.

•B e flexible and cooperative. Parents can work together to consider alternative solutions to how and when each parent celebrates the child’s birthday with him or her. Be flexible and consider having one parent celebrate on a different day or split the day in half and work together to make the day all about celebrating the child. Working together to come up with a way that you can all join in the celebration will benefit the child.

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• T he day is about the child. Don’t make this a situation of one parent versus another. Show enthusiasm and happiness in front of your child about the birthday time he or she spends with the other parent. This will help the child avoid feeling like he or she is being pulled in two separate directions or having to pick and choose between parents.

If parents are struggling to come up with a solution, the South Dakota Parenting Guidelines can help. The South Dakota Parenting Guidelines suggest that time spent with the child on their birthdate alternate annually between the parents or, if the parents can agree, the child’s birthday can be shared, with each parent spending a few hours with the child on his or her birthday. An alternating schedule allows each parent to celebrate with the child for a full day on his or her actual birthdate every other year. Sharing the day requires cooperation and a willingness to work together.

No matter what plan you come up with, the central focus should be on creating a happy environment for the child on his or her special day. l

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by Discount Tire

Ask These Tire Questions

When Buying Your Next Car Buying a car is exciting. However, finding the right tires for your car can be wearisome.

Whether you’re buying a new or used vehicle, it’s important to understand what tires it comes with, their replacement time and costs, and potential convenience factors.

There are many things to consider when inquiring about the tires for your new car. Here are questions to ask the car dealer that will help you find the right tires for you:

When Should I Replace The Tires?

Because tires have such a significant impact on driving safety, it’s important to know when to replace them. Tread depth and tire age are two of the most important considerations. Tires have reached the end of their service life at 2/32nds of an inch of tread. Tires with 4/32nds of tread or less require more distance to stop your vehicle, especially when roads are wet.

When it comes to replacing your tires, you should also consider the age. Minimum industry guidelines reference having your tires inspected every year

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once they are 6 years of age, and to remove them from service when they reach 10 years.

What Tire Type is Best for the Car I’m Buying?

Most new cars today come with all-season tires, but some sports cars come with summer tires. These kinds of tires blend high levels of dry and wet grip to complement these vehicles’ abilities, but they’re engineered for use only in warm weather. However, all-season tires are best if you live in a place with a wide variety of weather. High performance all-season tires provide a good compromise if you want year-round grip for your car. When shopping for tires, it is important to make sure that you pick the right ones for your vehicle. Understanding the tire load index can help you with this. The load index indicates how much weight a tire can carry.

To find the tire’s carrying capacity, look for the load index number on the sidewall. l

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by Todd Rensch, Karl’s TV & Appliance

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What would your dream entertainment space look like?

Coming from a big family means lots of family gatherings to attend...birthday parties bring laughter, smiles, gifts, food, cake and cold drinks and most parties go off without a hitch. However, some will run into one common problem...not having enough refrigerator space and ice!

Modern homes have larger refrigerators than in the past and many have smaller ice makers in them to keep the ice cubes fresher. While more and more homes are adding a small refrigerator in a lower level, another answer may be a standalone or under counter ice machine that can produce 30 or more pounds of ice in 24 hours.

With a new school year rapidly approaching many of us will see small refrigerators popping up everywhere... we tend to think of these as the perfect addition to any dorm room or college apartment. However, adding a small refrigerator to your home to keep your beverages cold has multiple benefits and can free up space in the kitchen refrigerator.

Many home owners are expanding their outdoor living spaces to include refrigeration and ice makers as well.

Imagine the convenience of having ice right where you, your family and friends are enjoying your life! Less time spent running to the store for a bag of ice will allow you to be present for all the festivities and not miss out on any memories!

Having enough refrigerator space and ice when entertaining family and friends is something we all need. Enjoy having cold beverages inside and out where ever you are at, to enjoy your event and make lots of memories for everyone. l

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by Foley’s Heating & AC, Inc.

Don’t Be Afraid to Enter the HVAC Zone Air conditioning is among the greatest inventions of all time, along with sliced bread and Post It Notes! In the world of HVAC a somewhat recent evolution, has come in the form of HVAC zoning. The application is life changing in that it can significantly reduce energy costs and more importantly diminish the all too common domestic disputes that arise from ETP (Environmental Temperature Preferences).

HVAC zoning is the management of temperatures in specified areas of your house. In this part of the world we are all too aware of the significant temperature shifts from summer to winter and we also understand the nuances of basement living. In order to more efficiently manage the very noticeable temperature variations between rooms and different levels in houses, zoning is an effective solution. Another benefit of zoning is the better temperature management in homes with vaulted ceilings, open floor plans and areas that are often unused for extended periods of times, i.e. guest rooms or basements.

The goals of zoning are accomplished with automated dampers within your duct work that control the flow of cooled or heated air and independent thermostats or a central thermostat that works in tandem with area sensors.

For a zoned system to make sense and work properly is to make sure the system is one that manages the efficient operation of the blower and the duct dampers. Some systems will utilize bypass ducts and dampers controlled by barometric conditions.

This approach has specific limitations that you should be prepared to discuss with your HVAC professional.

Obviously setting up a zoned HVAC system is more easily accomplished if you are building a new home, but it can be established in an existing HVAC system. It is not recommended as a DIY project as it requires intricate calculations and nimble responses, all super powers possessed by your HVAC professional. The expense is not as significant as you might expect in either environment, new or old, and the annual utility savings of 20% to 40% will pay for the project in short order and no one can put a price on the domestic harmony that is achieved when each occupant can determine the temperature of his or her bedroom. l

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