'hood Magazine: The Holiday Issue

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Happy Holidays

It is hard to believe another holiday season is already here!

Buying local is so important and we have made it easy for you this year. Check out our Holiday Gift Guide from local stores and attractions. If you love to give experiences this year you will have lots of options to pick from! Did you know Disney On Ice, Toughest Monster Trucks, and CoComelon are all coming to Sioux Falls! Make sure to watch ‘hood’s social media as we will be giving away tickets to the shows too!

Do you have a favorite holiday tradition you do every year? One of my family favorites is to go see Santa at the mall and cut down our Christmas tree! We usually spend forever looking for the big gest one we can find, only to realize it is too big to fit inside when we get home!

If you are looking for holiday crafts, snacks, and homemade gifts, check out our bonus pages starting on page 33 or head to www.thehoodmagazine.com! We have so many fun ideas to keep your family busy and are adding new ones all season long!

Have a great Holiday Season!

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Grateful

It’s that time of year! While everyday we give thanks for so many things, this time of year we can’t help to look a little deeper. We cannot begin to share how grateful we are to have this ‘hood community. We are grateful for the readers, followers, friends and family that make ‘hood such a special place. As we reflect on this past year and look ahead to future ones, we just want to say Thank You for being here with us.

Exercise and Alzheimer’s Prevention

Exercise is good for people of all ages. But if you are an older adult, exercise offers additional benefits above and beyond keep ing you fit and lean. Regular exercise for seniors not only can increase your muscle and bone strength, improve your immune system and increase your energy levels, but physical activity can also reduce your risk of chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s. In this month’s community spotlight, Trail Ridge Senior Living is sharing how exercise might just be the best and most cost-effective way to fight Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Santa Sightings

Santa sightings are happening all over the Sioux Empire! Find convenient locations and times on the ‘hood online calendar. Simply search “Santa” on the calendar search bar!

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Looking for Thanksgiving fun? In this issue you can find a Thanksgiving craft in our ‘hood@home section on page 24, BUT the fun doesn’t end there! Don’t miss our special bonus pages (found only online) starting on page 33 for even more!

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For just a couple of dollars, you can start a new tradition this Thanksgiving that you will treasure for years to come.

Days of Giving

As a way to give back to you, we have teamed up with great local businesses for Days of Giving in November. Watch our Facebook page so you don’t miss a giveaway!

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Find local directories, stories, recipes, extra articles and so much more. Find it all at www.thehoodmagazine.com.

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MINDFUL MOMENTS: DO A BODY SCAN!

DO A BODY SCAN!

The school year is in full swing! New routines and experiences can be exciting, but also stressful for kids. Remember, it’s okay to feel this way! Wondering how you can help to wash some of these worries away? Try this! At bedtime, talk to your child about the next school day and anything they may be nervous about, then practice a Body Scan together. This will help your kiddo to calm their body and brain before the next day!

Close your eyes, get comfy, and squeeze the muscles in your feet.

Hold your muscles tight. Then release and relax.

Now squeeze the muscles in your legs. Relax them and continue the same pattern up your whole body!

by Allana Rogge

Making and Baking Gluten-Free this Holiday Season

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is creating crafts and cooking with my kids. It’s a tradition passed down from my grandmother to my mother and now from me to my two little girls. The smell of baking cookies, filling pies, and the joy of being together excites me every year! For families with food allergies, the holidays can have a little less joy and a little more stress.

About 14 years ago, my twin sister found out she had a gluten intolerance. Shortly after this, I was encouraged to go gluten-free to see if it might also help me, as I had dealt with some health issues that we could never figure out.

Over the years, I have developed some little tricks to still celebrate in the same way with my family, without the worry over getting sick.

My grandmother was from a Dutch family, and the “eat them before they are gone” item at every family gathering was her Dutch Butter Cookies.

Through much trial and error, I have learned that a gluten-free baking flour with xanthan gum and a 1-to-1 conversion (one of my favorite brands is Namaste) makes substituting your favorite reci pes incredibly quick and easy. Another place to look is the gluten-free section of your favorite grocery store.

Another trick I have found over the years is to bring my own food (or items) to our family gatherings. If we have sandwiches, I ask they leave out a few slices of the meat and cheese so I can bring bread. I will take my own dinner rolls if we are doing chili or stew (with no flour, barley, or oats in the preparation). One of my favorite things has become creating a gluten-free green bean casserole by using the gluten-free onions and gluten-free cream of mush room soup you can now find at many grocery stores around the holidays!

By being proactive for you and your children (if they have an intolerance or celiac disease), you can help create a lifestyle where you thankfully never feel left out or without the comforts that food brings to the holidays. You can focus on the family fun and the joy of the season! l

by Ashley Thompson, KELOLAND Living

Making the Most of

a Quick Disney Trip

When I realized our family’s work and school calendars aligned to allow us to enjoy a quick getaway, I knew I wanted to advantage of going to Florida. I knew we needed to take our kids to Disney while they were all at an age they’d appreciate

As a Disney World novice, I was intimidated to tackle it. Another obstacle was planning the rides when our children ranged from four to 13 years old, each with different tastes in amusement park fun. But I set out on a mission to get to everything at Magic Kingdom in one day, strategically using Genie Plus reservations but not extra lightning lane purchases. For those looking to maximize your Disney experience, here’s how we enjoyed our trip.

First, let me explain the Genie Plus Ride Reservations. You can begin making ride reservations at 7:00 am the day of your park reservation. Do this right away and do not just wait until you get there because you can only make one every two hours, so waiting until 9:00 am means you miss an entire reservation opportunity, and some of the good ones might be gone.

At first, the Disney Genie Service was confusing, but once I figured it out, the nerd in me was excited to figure out how to “game the system” for the most reservations. You don’t get to pick your booking times; you have the op tion of the next available time, but it is a whole hour window, and if you need to change something, they will help you in the ticket office.

Our Day!

7:00AM 9:00AM 10:50AM 11:30AM 12:30PM 1:10PM 1:50PM 2:30PM 3:30PM 5:30PM 8:00PM 8:20PM

The app allows you to book different people in your party on various rides. I should have taken advantage of that by splitting my husband and me up between the kids and get ting separate reservations rather than just not using them on the rides too big for our youngest. But it can be a lot to manage and a lot of moving parts. l

Reserve Haunted Mansion for 10:50 am.

Reserve Peter Pan’s Flight for 2:30 pm. Park opens - rope drop to Seven DwarfsMineTrain (65-minute wait in line but I watched it the rest of the day and thetimes were consistently 140-minute wait so it was a good one to “rope drop”.Check into Haunted Mansion reservation and immediately make next reserva-tion for It’s a Small World at 1:10 pm.Technically we had 10 min left to waitfor our 2-hour window to make a new reservation but since we checked into aride we were able to do it earlier. It helps to get ahead of people who were onthe same 7:00-9:00-11:00 reservation scheduling schedule you were on.15-minute wait to meet Mickey atTown Square Theatre, bathroom andStarbucks break

30-minute wait for MadTea Party

“it’s a small world” via reservation. Immediately book Jungle Cruise for8:20 pm. (This is where reserving a couple rides with earlier reservation slotshelps because I didn’t have to wait until 2:00 pm to book my next ride.)

Lunch at The Plaza Restaurant (reserved when we booked the trip)

Peter Pan’s Flight via reservation. Immediately make next reservation for BigThunder Mountain Railroad for 8:50 pm

Bite the bullet and stand in line for Space Mountain for 75 minutes. I shouldhave just paid the $9 each for the extra lightening pass.

Wait in line 35 minutes for Dumbo the Flying Elephant. It’s also been 2 hourssince the last reservation was made so book 8:30 PM Pirates of the Caribbean.Thisgives you 3 overlapping rides between 8-9 pm but with an hour window for each.

No plans until 8:00 pm fireworks and subsequent ride reservations so get a snack,do souvenir shopping and ride any rides with really low wait times that might befun. We hopped on the Liberty Square Riverboat just to relax and sit down for a bit!

Fireworks

Jungle Cruise, then immediately get on Pirates of the Caribbean and thenJungle Cruise again.

Holiday Season the

by Tenley Schwartz, DTSF

in Downtown Sioux Falls

Downtown Sioux Falls is a great place to make holiday memories, no matter your schedule. Stop in to do some holiday shopping during the week or bring the kids for a hot cocoa visit on the weekend! Phillips Avenue is waiting for you, decked out in holiday lights all season long.

Are you looking for some extra special events and features? Downtown has fun happening all season long.

The 30th Annual Parade of Lights takes place on November 25, beginning at 7:30. The parade is

Falls Park Winter Wonderland runs from midNovember to January. Watch lights dance in rhythm with the music, and see the Falls decked out in its holiday best.

The Sioux Falls State Theatre will be playing holiday films throughout the season. If you haven’t visited this newly renovated space, complete with comfortable recliners with a table, be sure to catch a show!

The MarketBeat Holiday Plaza holiday magic in the Federal Courthouse Plaza. Families will enjoy plenty of holiday magic with giant candy canes, walk-through ornament, snowman photo op, and reindeer painted by local artists.

Parking after 5:00 p.m. during the week and all day on the weekends is free and, there is plenty of space in the parking ramps. The stores and restaurants await to treat you to their holiday specials, so bring the family to downtown Sioux Falls to enjoy the magic of the season.

Gift Guide Holiday

If making memories is on your to-do list for 2023, these gift ideas from local attractions and businesses will help with your holiday shopping, with toys, classes, memberships, and more! You’ll find something for everyone on your list. Check out their social pages and websites for holiday deals all season long!

Color Me Mine Sioux Falls

Disney On Ice

www.dennysanfordpremiercenter.com

Ready to celebrate the holidays? Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero comes to Denny Sanford PREMIER Center on December 1-4. See Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and stars from Moana, Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Tangled.

https://siouxfalls.colormemine.com

Looking for that perfect gift? Pick up one of our Gift Cards and Gift an Experience! Watch our social media for a Black Friday Special and other holiday ideas!

Once Upon a Child www.onceuponachild.com/ locations/sioux-falls-sd Your money can go even further when you mention or show this ‘hood exclusive deal to get 10% off one purchase.

Wild Water West Waterpark

www.wildwaterwest.com

It’s time to start thinking about some funin-the-sun waterpark season passes for 2023 summer season. Discount passes on sale for only $90 until December 31st! Don’t miss out on South Dakota’s largest waterpark and best summertime fun!

Great Shots

www.greatshots.golf

Great Shots gift cards make the perfect gifts for anyone. Starting November 25th: Spend $25, get $5 Spend $50, get $15 Spend $100, get $40

Gift cards are valid for all services including golf, food, and beverages. Stop out today!

Sanford fit

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Join us for a Parent & Child Make and Take classes! In these classes, caregivers and kids learn together about how to handle big feelings and emotions. The classes are now FREE! Find event information on our Facebook page: @SanfordFitKids.

Great Plains Zoo www.GreatZoo.org

Give the gift of discovery with a zoo membership! November 25-28 only, buy a zoo membership and get free zoo bucks.

Senior Membership - $5 bucks

Individual Membership - $10 bucks

Individual Plus - $15 bucks Family/Grandparent - $25 bucks

Children’s Museum of South Dakota

www.prairieplay.org

The gift of play lasts all year long with a museum membership. Unlimited free admission for a year plus extra benefits like a 10% discount on gift shop purchases and special member hours. Gift certificates and play passes available, too!

Washington Pavilion

www.washingtonpavilion.org

Give the gift of a Washington Pavilion experience! Buy a museums membership today or gift one to your favorite neighbor or family member. Enjoy all of the perks and benefits that come with a Washington Pavilion museums membership!

Visions Eye Care

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30% OFF KIDS BLUE-LIGHT FILTERING GLASSES! GlamBaby non-prescription glasses keep your little one’s eyes safe on screens. Optical quality frame with blue filter to help your kids get better sleep and combat eye strain. Now only $28 through 12/31/22.

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Sky Zone

www.skyzone.com/siouxfalls

Get your Holiday Punch Card with over $200 worth of free Jump Time, free concessions, and coupons for only $49.99! Available starting November 1st. Watch our page and email for our Black Friday annual pass sale!

Wings - West

Gymnastics Academy

Wings Gymnastics Academy

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New - Drop ‘N Shop at Wings-West in Lake Lorraine! Saturday open gym from 12:30 to 2:30 pm is a bargain at $10 (per child). Drop off kids (ages 5-12) for some kid free time! (2556 S. Lorraine Pl.)

The Sandlot www.sandlotsensoryplay.com

Ignite your child’s senses with the area’s only indoor sensory play space. From digging in the sand, to climbing and swinging, there is so much to explore. Mention ‘hood to get two free punches on your next punch pass purchase!

Allison’s Dance Academy

www.Allisonsdanceacademy.com

Give the Gift of Dance this Holiday Season! Age-appropriate music, costumes, and choreography are part of our core values. We provide dance classes to boys and girls ages 1.5 and up. Check out our special offer on our website!

Eastway Bowl www.eastwaybowl.com

Holidays are family time! Get out and enjoy a round of bowling with one of our many weekend bowling specials all winter long!

Corduroy & Pixie Dust

www.corduroynpixiedust.com

Design and create your own multicolored plush with the battery-powered airbrush gun and stick-on stencils. The real airbrush gun makes it so easy and satisfying to create trendy and cute multicolored plushies! $49.99

Toughest Monster Truck Tour www.toughestmonstertrucks.com

The Toughest Monster Truck Tour returns to Denny Sanford PREMIER Center January 20 & 21! Create new family memories watching the monster trucks and hearing the roar of the engines! Also featuring the high-flying stunts of the Freestyle Motocross team!

CoComelon LIVE! www.cocomelonlive.com

CoComelon LIVE! is in Sioux Falls on December 16th! Join JJ and his family in this unique interactive, unforgettable live musical adventure as they embark on a toe tapping fun-filled, surprise journey in this Broadway style production. Tickets at www.cocomelonlive.com

605 Ninja www.605ninja.com

Give the gift of Ninja! Kids love our open gym passes where they can come play like a ninja warrior. See our website for all our Christmas specials, including discounted gym passes 3 for $33.

better vision for a better life

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Turkey

Planters

You can use these planters for Thanksgiving decorations, as place markers at the table, or to spread joy by giving them to your neighbors and friends!

Grab your supplies! You will needa small terracotta pot, paint markers,artificial leaves, glue and either a fauxplant, or you can plant a real one if youprefer. Or you could always skip a plantand add some little candies creating anadorable turkey candy dish!

Next use artificial leaves to create your turkey feathers. Simply glue on to the back of the pot. Tip: hot glue works best

Start by creating a cute little turkey face on your planter. We used paint markers to create our turkey face, but you could also glue on googly eyes and some colored paper to create a face.

your planter!

Rice CrispyTurkey Legs

Whip up a batch of rice crispy bars, but instead of spreading the mixture into a pan, shape them into turkey legs! If your mixture is really sticky, it works great to spray a little cooking spray on your hands before shaping. Lay your turkey legs on a piece of wax paper to set. Once they are set up enough to pick up, dip them into melted chocolate. Tip: you can make these with the regular marshmallow recipe or the scotcheroo version with peanut butter works great too!

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by Miranda Ochocki, ‘hood staff

More than a Flag and Pancake Feed:

VeteranCelebrating ’s Day

When Lisa Groon started her service with the South Dakota Army National Guard in 2000, she simply followed in her family’s footsteps. She recalls being a naïve teenager sitting at the dinner table with her recruiter and parents, dozing off as they droned on about retirement benefits.

Little did she know, she would meet her husband, Jason, and together they would have two little boys. She retired this past June after 22 years of service, more optimistic, determined, and openminded than when she joined, and eternally grateful for the experience.

As Veteran’s Day approaches, I wanted to share Lisa’s story and ask her about how to honor veterans – not just on the holiday, but every day.

“Getting support was the most important thing for us, especially after having children,” Lisa shared. Dual military duty, where both Lisa and Jason would leave for drills, demanded an all-handson-deck situation. In addition to childcare, they appreciated support in mowing the lawn or shoveling snow, helping with meals, and other household duties.

When I mentioned, somewhat embarrassed, that I never knew what to do when I saw someone in uniform on the street, she gave me advice. Lisa said, “just thanking them for their service is a great place to start, but you can also open up the

conversation to ask them about their service if it seems appropriate.” She mentioned that many Vietnam veterans didn’t get an opportunity to tell their stories, but they would love to. They wear their hats proudly, and most would happily share their experience. However, Lisa mentioned not to ask combat-type questions. Instead, the memories they like to share about their relationships with their buddies, funny things that happened when they served, the work they did, and the sacrifice of their time.

While Veteran’s Day to many of us looks like flags hanging from our porches, pancake feeds, and parades, there are many other ways to show appreciation for veterans year-round. Next time you encounter a veteran or service member, start with a simple “thank you for your service.” If your neighbor is on active duty, let them know how you can support them while they serve and sacrifice for us. A little support and appreciation can relieve a sometimes heavy burden for these families. Thank you to all our active and retired military men and women. Happy Veteran’s Day. l

The holiday season is around the corner, and “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” unless you have a child with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). While some families enjoy snowy mornings, days off from school, holiday parties, sweet treats, and less structure, parents of children with SPD know the holiday season can be a season of chaos, anger, frustration, and dysregulation.

Even the most compliant and focused child can be “off” with the excitement of the holidays, but a child with SPD may seem even more out of sorts.

Children with sensory processing challenges may seem more irritable, reactive, and less patient. Why? Routines are predictable, and the structure helps a child control their environment. An overstimulating, sensory-rich environment can be overwhelming for a child with a sensory processing disorder. An unexpected change in routine requiring your child to adapt quickly can be even more overwhelming, leading to an unexpected meltdown.

A familiar structure and routine will help your child know what sensory stimuli to expect in a particular setting. Keep certain components of your child’s schedule as consistent as possible through the holidays, like a consistent morning/ bedtime routine. Parents should also review the daily schedule with their child and highlight any changes. Creating a visual plan and talking about it that morning or the night before can be a very concrete way to help your child know what to expect. Well-defined expectations allow your child to know when they will have downtime,

breaks, and opportunities to re-regulate, which is key for a child with sensory processing challenges.

When it comes to public spaces, from long grocery lines to crowded malls, it can be overwhelming. If your child has sensory processing challenges, they might become overstimulated by the sights, sounds, smells, and movements. Large groups of people, loud noises, and unexpected touch can put an already oversensitive nervous system into overdrive and cause a fight or flight response, which can look like an outburst or tantrum. This reaction can easily be misconstrued as misbehavior, not listening, or poor parenting, as opposed to a reaction to sensory stimuli and overload.

If you expect to visit an overstimulating environment this holiday season, try to choose a time that is not as busy. Talk to your OT about tools that may be effective for your child to use in these environments. These can include calming music through headphones, a thick hat pulled over the ears, sunglasses, a visor or baseball cap, fidget toys, sequin slap bracelets, or sugar-free gum. Remember that not all tools work for all children, so check with your child’s OT to see which strategies will be the best option for your child. l

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Food Allergies

Increasingly Common in Children

Food allergies in children continue to increase, with nearly five percent of children under five years old having a food allergy.

These allergies are the body’s negative immune reaction to food, generally occurring after eating a particular item the second time. Though similar symptoms may develop, food allergies are different than food intolerance. A true food allergy occurs when the immune system produces Immunoglobulin E antibodies to react with the food, releasing histamines into the bloodstream and causing allergic symptoms. Food intolerance generally results in less severe symptoms, often digestive.

Milk, eggs, wheat, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, or shellfish are the cause of almost all food allergies. Children’s most common causes of food allergy are eggs, milk, and peanuts. Though each child experiences symptoms differently, shellfish, tree nuts, and peanuts are known to cause the most severe reactions. These reactions can appear minutes to an hour after consuming the food and can include vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps. Other

symptoms include difficulty breathing and lowered blood pressure. Skin can also be affected, from hives to itching, swelling, or tightness of the lips, tongue, mouth, or throat.

Allergies to milk and soy are often seen in infants and young children and can look like other health conditions. Symptoms from these food allergies include blood in the stool, colic or fussy behavior, and poor growth.

There is no proven medication to prevent food allergies in children. Health care providers perform a variety of tests along with a physical exam and health history to determine foods causing symptoms of allergy. Once identified, it is crucial to avoid those food items. Your health care provider may prescribe an emergency kit containing epinephrine if the allergy is severe. Many children often outgrow food allergies — though peanut, tree nut, and shellfish allergies can last a lifetime.

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A DOG FRIENDLY Thanksgiving

Celebrating the holidays with family sometimes even including your four-legged friends. Your furry companion will love a taste of Thanksgiving, but you remember to only share foods that are safe for dogs. According to the American Kennel Club

1. Sweet potatoes are a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin B6, vita min C, and beta-carotene. Just remem ber not to give your pet sweet potatoes containing any added ingredients.

2. Potatoes. You get to enjoy both kinds of potatoes, and your dog can have that option, too. However, give only boiled or baked potatoes with no butter, sour cream, salt, or pepper, and serve in moderation.

3. Turkey meat (no bones, no skin). The main dish is okay to offer up in moderation but always avoid bones and the skin as the outer layer of the poultry is likely to have been prepared with but ter, spices, or other fatty ingredients that could cause issues for your dog.

4. Pumpkin itself is a very healthy snack and helps with digestive health and it’s great for a dog’s skin and coat. If feeding canned pumpkin, make sure it’s just plain pumpkin and not the pre-spiced pie mix.

Tuscan

TURKEY SOUP

• Approximately 1 lb of leftover shredded turkey

• 1 (15oz) can low-sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 large onion, diced (about 1 c)

• 2 carrots, diced (about 1/2 c)

• 2 stalks celery, diced, (about 1/2 c)

• 1 small zucchini, diced (about 1 1/2 c)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)

• 2 tsp chopped fresh sage leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 32oz low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

• 1 (14.5oz) can no-salt added diced tomatoes

• 2 c chopped baby spinach leaves

• 1/3 c freshly grated Parmesan, optional

DIRECTIONS

Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, garlic, thyme, sage, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and cook stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the broth and tomatoes with the juice and bring to a boil. Add the shredded turkey, beans and the spinach leaves and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes more.

Serve topped with parmesan, if desired.

FACTS 5 Thanksgiving

The first Thanksgiving was in 1621 and lasted for three days!

1. 2.no record that turkey was present on the first Thanksgiving, it may have been on the menu; but likely that seafood was the main dish.

3.

The TV dinner was invented because of Thanksgiving. In 1953, a Swanson employee accidentally ordered too much turkey—260 tons too much! The frozen turkeys were taking up space in 10 refrigerated

Family

Pumpkin the Grateful

Create a special memory and keepsake this year. If you are gathering together with family and friends this Thanksgiving, consider starting a Grateful Pumpkin tradition. All you need is a pumpkin and black marker. Use an artificial pumpkin if it is something you plan to keep year after year. When your guests arrive, simply have them write something they are grateful for on the pumpkin.

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PRIMARY PEDIATRIC CARE

They are a bundle of energy, smiles and snuggles one minute and causing mischief the next. But you wouldn’t have it any other way. To help keep your little ones going at top speed, partner with a pediatrician from Sanford Health. Whether it’s a well-child check-up, a cold or a complex medical issue, we’re here for all your child’s health needs.

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