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THE BACK TO SCHOOL Working It’s that time! Parent Sioux Empire’s Parenting Resource

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Publisher Steffanie Liston-Holtrop Hoodlum Productions, LLC 605-366-1479 steff@thehoodmagazine.com Design Director Ally Vogel 605-759-5615 ally@vogeldesignshop.com Editor/Content Coordinator Taryn Sonnenfeld taryn@thehoodmagazine.com Assistant Copy Editor Hannah Weise

THE Working Parent In a world where the economy is questionable and the cost to raise a child (roughly $300,000) is ever growing...2 working parents – whether in or outside the home – are the norm, not the exception. Join us as we give you all the resources you will need as a working parent in our community. On Our Cover: Meet the McDonalds, a local family, and see how they make the world of work and raising a family work for them.

UPCOMING ‘HOOD EVENTS United Way Reading Festival at Ramkota Exhibit Hall, October 20th, 9am-12pm Spooky Science Night at Washington Pavilion, October 19th and 20th, 5-8:30pm

NEXT MONTH November is on its way and we are taking time out to honor some special families who deal with special challenges on a daily basis. These days, no family is considered “normal” but we wanted to share some local stories of daily triumph in hopes that it would inspire gratitude in your own family story.

Market Research Hannah Goemaat Contributing Graphic Design Chris Langner Contributing Photographer Kristi Shanks Photography Contributing Writers Ashley Sandborn, Hannah Weise, Dr. Richard Bavaria, Dee DiMemmo, Taryn Sonnenfeld, Shaina Herrman, Kara Weber, Judy Francis, Julie Gehm Creative Ideas Director Kara Weber Account Executive Kelli Johnson 605-366-9357

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baby 5 The “me” in mommy

The art to balancing all the roles that moms play and effectively carving out time to put the “Me” in mommy

8 Handy helpers for working mom

Review of baby products for working moms

5 parent 17 Routine checklist

child 9 Homework tips

Help kids develop habits that will help them later in life

23 No-sew wig

Create a Jack Sparrow inspired wig for costume or playtime

Knowing what you have to do each and every day makes things run smoother

34 Importance of

local 16 Balance as a

working parent

Meet the McDonald family and learn how they balance work and family

organization

What is your clutter costing you? Get organized!

37 Manage stress with Hypnosis

How hypnosis can help the working parent

38 At-home income streams

Supplemental income ideas that can help pay the bills and bring home some more groceries.

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25 Readjusting sleep schedules

Maintain a routine through daylight savings

26 Social skills groups Help children succeed in relationships with others

23 in every issue 4 Welcome 19 Calendar of Events 23 Kara’s Kreative 29 Menu Planning 36 Business Directory

Photo courtesy of Kristi Shanks Photography

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baby by Dee DiMemmo

The “Me” in Mommy

Today mothers are busier than ever trying to balance work, family, household chores and more. Self care often falls to the bottom of the to do list – if it even makes it on there in the first place! There is an art to balancing all the roles that moms play and effectively carving out time to put the “Me” in mommy. Lacey Seefeldt, Corporate Health Services Coordinator at Avera McKennan states that “including some ‘Me Time’ can bring significant value to your life.” 6|

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The “Me” in Mommy

Experts suggest making a list of 10-15 things that you enjoy on a regular basis and keep that list where you can easily refer to it. Lynn Fjellanger, a physical therapist and a mom to HS sophomore twins remembers what she enjoyed before her twins were born. “I try to

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make time for these activities every day. It may only be a few minutes but it helps me to remember Me!” Seefeldt agrees: “The most important thing to remember is that ‘Me Time’ can be big or small! If you feel like there is no way possible to get more then 5 minutes in a day for you, use it! Maybe the next day it will be 10 minutes. Soon you will experience the joy of taking time for yourself and want to reap those benefits more often.” Cilley often reminds her readers, “If mama ain’t happy, no one is happy”. She encourages women to somehow find pamper “Me Time” every day to “fill your cup”. She even sends out email reminders to subscribers to take that time for themselves, and to make that time sacred. Cilley also encourages routines to make the rest of the day go smoother and to allow for that “Me Time” without guilt. n

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That is easier said than done, for most women. Marla Cilley, the founder of the online community FlyLady, reminds her readers that you need to put on your oxygen mask first. “If you aren’t able to breathe”, she states, “How can you help anyone else?” She equates carving out time for yourself to putting on that oxygen mask and enabling yourself to care and be your best for others. Seefeldt agrees, “I would suggest that mothers start with a deeper look into core values to help them establish “Me Time.” She works as a life coach, helping clients maintain balance in their lives and work towards meeting their goals. “As a health coach we commonly find that Moms are guided by their values and want to stay true to them. For example, maybe one of your core values is to live a healthful life. Think about the things you do every day to live this value. Maybe your ‘Me Time’ includes taking 15 minutes a day to go for a walk or read a book or even take a nap. All of these can help reduce your stress level, increase your energy and make you feel rejuvenated.”

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The following quick tips were offered by Lacey Seefeldt to help moms to start to put the Me back in mommy: • Get organized: Plan your day(s) and be sure it includes scheduled time for yourself. • Follow your schedule: This can help your kids learn expectations as well as ensure that you are getting time for yourself. • Define your values and what time for yourself really means or how you want to spend “Me Time.”

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Handy Helpers for the Working Mom by Judy Francis, Kids Stuff Super Store

Moby Wraps: Use a Moby Wrap to give your child the comfort and support of being held while still being hands free. Nice for when you are cleaning, doing computer work, or taking a walk with other children. Medela FreeStyle Breast Pump: Hands free pumping. Convenient for the office, home, or away. Leaves you free to go about your daily tasks without having to stop and pump. Babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Year Calendars: Quick and convenient to fill in on the go.

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They are a great way to jot down milestones in your babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first years without having to remember to fill in every page of a baby book. MamaRoo: A MamaRoo will Bounce up and down and Sway side to side just like a parent does. The motions mimic the moves of mom. Set it anywhere you are working and the MamaRoo will comfort your child leaving you free to get things done. With built in nature sounds and a port for any MP3 player, your baby has it made! n

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by Richard E. Bavaria, Ph.D., Sylvan Learning

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Homework Tips for Students Homework doesn’t need to be a big deal every day. Like their parents, students’ schedules can be complex and busy. By concentrating on three important life skills, students can simplify their lives and develop habits that will help them later in college, at work and in life. If students can master these skills early in life, they’ll be set up for success for years to come.

SKILLS to master that develop healthy habits later in life

• Organizing • Taking action • Communicating

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Homework Tips for Students, continued Here are some great tips for you to discuss with your children and strategies on how to incorporate these life skills while doing their homework:

each month, review those goals to see if you’re on track. Be honest with yourself. Take credit when you’re successful, responsibility when you’re not.

ORGANIZING

2. Pace yourself. You’ll have lots of long-range assignments as you move up the grades: book reports, term papers, science projects, even extracurricular tasks like an article for the school newspaper or a project for student council. Start early, and break up the maxi-job into mini-jobs. This will seem much less overwhelming. Plus, it’ll eliminate the awful feeling you get when you know something’s due and you haven’t even started it yet. Starting early is smart. Putting it off is dumb. You pick.

1. Have your own personal routine for homework. Are you the type of student who comes home from school and needs to get homework done right away so you can have the evening free? Or, do you need a rest first, some time to expend some energy, a chance to put school on hold for a while? These aren’t trick questions; there’s no “right” answer. Either is okay. Know which describes you. Your needs may be different from your sister’s, your parents’, your friends’. Then, set up a routine that follows your preference. Have a time that’s just for homework. Stick to that time. Routines are important, and the routines that help you succeed in school are the most important routines. 2. Have a place for your homework. You don’t need to have your own room, just a regular place that’s yours for the time it takes to complete your homework. It could be the dining table or a workspace in the basement. It should be quiet and conducive to your work. 3. Have your supplies. Keep your supplies – pens, calculator, highlighters, paper, computer if necessary – in a convenient place, ready to use. Don’t waste your precious time looking for stuff. If you have your own desk, organize it. Keep it as neat as possible. If you don’t have your own desk, no problem. Keep your supplies in one of those plastic organizers with a handle, so everything will be at your fingertips each evening. The last step in your homework routine is to make sure everything is ready for tomorrow. If you’re forgetful, put your backpack with your homework next to the front door, so you’ll see it (or trip over it) when you leave in the morning. 4. Keep a planner. A planner doesn’t have to be an expensive electronic gizmo. A simple notebook will do. The important thing is to get in the habit of writing down your assignments and their due-dates, and then working to get them done. If you don’t write them down, you’ll forget some of them. Guaranteed. Why not make life easier?

TAKING ACTION 1. Set goals. It’s your life; take control of it. At the beginning of the school year, set goals about what you’d like to accomplish. Improve that algebra grade? Take a challenging literature course? Make the track team? Make the honor roll? Get the lead role in the play? Bring up that D in science to a C? Then at the beginning of

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3.Eliminate distractions. Yes, I know, you need music. You need your phone or your Ipad. You need to have the TV on, “just for background noise.” Baloney! Watch the best athletes and performers (Peyton Manning, Michael Phelps, and Meryl Streep come to mind), and notice how composed and unflappable they are, how they “focus” without any distractions. See how they crush others who haven’t learned this.

COMMUNICATING 1. Share your goals. Remember those goals you made? Tell the important people in your life about them. Tell your parents, your best friend, whoever can help you by being supportive (and strict, when necessary). You don’t have to tell the world, just a few favorites. It’s easier than doing this on your own. 2. Speak up. Participate in class. Ask questions when you’re puzzled. From your homework, make a list of questions to ask tomorrow in class. In class, make comments when you see connections to other things you’ve learned in this class or, better yet, in other classes. Don’t be embarrassed to participate. Learning how and when to speak up is a skill you’ll value and will take you far. If you need help, ask for it. Get it early. 3. Review. Go over your assignments on a regular basis with a “study buddy,” a friend who’s as motivated as you are. Keep each other on track by clarifying assignments, studying together, supporting one another’s goals. Keep track of your grades, so you’ll know how you’re doing. Success in school is as much a team effort as success on the athletic field. Don’t try to do it alone. You don’t have to be a slave to school. Follow these tips, but be fair to yourself. Give yourself plenty of short breaks to stretch, reward yourself when you reach a goal, and share good news with your folks and friends. Organizing, taking action and communicating will simplify your school life. Your personal life is up to you! n

by Kara Weber, Creative Ideas Director, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hood Magazine

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4 No-Sew

Jack Sparrow Wig What you need:

Various Beads or Trinkets Scissors Knit Cotton Fabric- I used pieces of three different t-shirts, one red and two hair colored, black, brown, whatever you have.

Get started:

1. Cut 6 strips out of your hair colored T-shirt or knit fabric. Each should be around just over an inch wide and a little more than 1ft long. 2. Pull the strips so that they curl up on themselves a bit. They will stretch out to around 2 ft long. 3. Cut your red or colored knit fabric into a 7 inch wide band of fabric that is around 1 yard long. The length of it should be long enough to tie around the back of

your head. You may have to cut the shirt body open to get this length. 4. Cut a small hole a few inches off of the center of your colored strip about an inch and a half from the bottom of your band. 5. Thread three of your pieces through the hole and tie around the bottom of your headband. 6. Braid the three pieces down, adding beads or trinkets as you go. 7. Tie the end off in knots any way you find easiest. This doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to look perfect or pretty; pirates are messy! 8. Repeat the process for your second braid using the other three strips, on the other side of your wig. Now you RRRRrrrready to go!

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balance working parents

As I looked over quotes and contributions from the great philosophers, writers and theologians of our time…the common thread that ran through each and every theory on living a life full of contentment, peace, and joy was the word balance. Living a life of extreme wealth or power or having any abundance or freedom or anything that we as human beings usually search out will never give you the contentment that a life of balance will. continued next page

“Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony.” - Thomas Merton

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Everybody is busy these days. It’s easy to say that it’s just not possible for me to be balanced right now. Maybe when the kids grow up? Maybe when I can quit this second job? Maybe when my spouse takes on more responsibility? While all of these things definitely aid in you walking out your balanced existence, they are not necessary. In fact, if you wait for life to present you with Balance, it may not come. Balance is something you have to choose to create for yourself. Ultimately, it is making the decision to create a life and a home that is full of peace, order and will be a gift to your children in the way of teaching them how to effectively create their own lives.

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Don’t wait. Take steps each day to bring balance your way. The McDonalds of Sioux Falls are a family endeavoring to find the balance of work and family in their home on a daily basis. When asking them about their lifestyle, it was clear that the are very intentional about creating balance in everyday life, in work and at home. Enjoy getting to know them and take some tips that may work in your household!

balance working parents How do you balance the roles of worker and Dad? I balance this with being very intentional with my time while I am at home. We don’t have Cable or Satellite TV which means that the TV isn’t distracting me from the kids on nights and weekends. ESPN can’t be a distraction when you can’t even tune in the channel. My wife’s love language is quality time, not quantity of time, which means that I don’t have to focus on hours upon hours, I have to focus on quality, quality, and more quality. Building DocuTAP has been a huge challenge and has taken a lot of time and energy but it doesn’t have to come at the expense of family. I believe that you can do both well but it requires that you be intentional with your time. Be intentional with every minute of every day and you can have an amazing family life.

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run a Medical Software company that is growing at 60-70% a year.

Do you try to make time to just be a Dad every week? Yes, I absolutely do try to make time but even more specifically I try to find one-on-one time with each of my kids. With 4 kids and one more about to be adopted it makes it a little more difficult but this one-on-one time is absolutely critical to each child. The way that they interact without the other siblings around is very different. When they have 100% of my focused time they don’t have to compete for it with the other kids.

PROFILE: Eric McDonald Husband to Julie McDonald Father to Alexa (10), Emma (8), Shane (7), Max (3), and Elle (11 months… to be adopted in less than 60 days) CEO of DocuTAP What is your biggest challenge as a working parent? Making each of my kids and my wife feel as though they are most important and most valued while also trying to

As your children grow up, what do you hope they learn from you and your role in the home and as a provider? I hope and pray that they see that you can be great at whatever you want to be great at. You can be a great dad and a great husband and build a great business. The question isn’t can you do it; the question is do you really want it? If you really do want it then you set a goal of being great and you constantly fight toward that goal. Advice for other working Fathers? There are three pieces of advice that I would encourage each father to follow: 1) Don’t put off tomorrow what you can do with your kids today. It is too easy to tell the kids “Maybe” or “Tomorrow” or “Later”. It’s too easy to take Today for granted. 2) One of the best ways to invest into your kids is to invest into your wife. Having a solid marriage where your kids see you treating your wife with love and respect is critical and is typically undervalued.

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balance working parents 3) Set boundaries for the other aspects of your life that easily creep in and take over your nights and weekends (e.g. Work, Hunting, Golf, Fishing, TV, or whatever your ‘out’ is).

PROFILE: Julie McDonald Wife to Eric McDonald Mother to Alexa (10), Emma (8), Shane (7), Max (3), and Elle (11 months… to be adopted in less than 60 days) What is the biggest challenge in your role? Finding joy and purpose in the mundane things like washing clothes, mopping floors, folding socks and picking up toys. It is also a challenge making sure each of my kid’s and my husband’s needs are being met. They each are individuals with love tanks that need to be filled in different ways and there is only so much of a mom to go around. How many hours do you think you work a week? Being a mom is a 24 hour 7 day a week job. It is often hard to take a sick or personal day too! How do you handle the stress of multiple schedules, demands, and running a household? It is a balancing act. I need to be organized, willing to let things go at times and often times it is taking it a day at a time. I also know that I am better if I can grab a little bit of time to myself and to breathe. It can be as simple as a quick cup of coffee on the deck, a bath with the door locked, lunch with a friend, date night with my husband or getting out for a run. As your children grow up, what do you hope they learn from you and your role as a Wife, Mom? I hope they have witnessed that my strength in

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my journey as a wife and mom came from my reliance on Christ. I also hope that they learn that being part of a family and in relationships is about loving, trusting, repecting, encouraging and supporting each other. I love the quote “ The art of mothering is to teach the art of living to children” by Elaine Heffner. I pray that daily through the way that I mother I show them the beauty there is in really living and embracing what comes with it! Advice for other Moms? I heard it over and over as a mom with little babies ... don’t wish this time away ... before you know it they will be gone ... It is so true, time does go fast especially when they hit school. So my advice is try to embrace and soak up the stage you are at and as life shifts and you enter a new stage embrace it with open arms and all it has to offer. When life becomes mundane and you wonder if there is purpose in wiping noses, changing diapers and sweeping the floor for the 100th time ... remind yourself of the little people whose lives you are influencing and molding every minute of every day. There is purpose right where you are. n

Routines Make the World Go Round by Dee DiMemmo

Hope for families that must be apart

Family Connection Welcomes Miss America and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Advocate Laura Kaeppelar

Knowing what you have to do each and every day makes things run smoother and helps lower your stress levels. My day is divided up into morning, after dinner and before bed routines that help our household run smoothly and efficiently.

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ipe down bathroom W counters and toilets Dry sweep tile floors Feather dust main level Swap out laundry

AFTER DINNER r r r r

Run dishwasher Mop kitchen and dining room floors Clean up kitchen Fold and put laundry away

BEFORE BED r r r r r r

Set up coffee maker Pack lunches Set up washer to run in the morning Empty dishwasher Lay out clothes Check calendar for due dates, library books and snack days and put supplies at the back door. n

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Monday, Oct 1 9am-4pm.............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 10:05am-10:30am...................................................................................................Toddler Time, Oak View Library, 2-year-olds 10:45am-11:20am...............................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library

Tuesday, Oct 2 9am-4pm............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 9:15am-9:40am.............................................................................................................Toddler Time, Main Library, 2-year-olds 10am-11am..................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10:05am-10:40am.............................................................Preschool Storytime, Main Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:15am-10:50am........................................................Preschool Storytime, Brandon Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 12:30pm-2pm........Homeschool classes - Drawing: Learning to Look, Washington Pavilion, ages 4-15, $37 (preregistration required) 1:00pm-1:35pm...............................................................Preschool Storytime, Main Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 6:30pm-7:30pm.............................................................................Siouxland Heritage Museums Haunted Sioux Falls Tour, $10

Wednesday, Oct 3 9am-4pm.............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 10:05am-10:40am............................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:40am......................................................Preschool Storytime, Oak View Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:30am...................................................................................................Toddler Time, Ronning Library, 2-year-olds 10:30am-11:30am..............................................................................................................Animals Storytime, Barnes & Noble 10:45am-11:20am................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 10:45am-11:20am............................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 11am-11:45am..............................miniExplorers’ Story Time, Children’s Museum of South Dakota, cost of museum admission 1pm-1:35pm.......................................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 1:30pm-2:05pm............................................................Preschool Storytime, Oak View Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 3pm-4:30am....................................................................................................A Movie and a Wii Bit of Fun, Oak View Library

Thursday, Oct 4 8am-10am.............................................................................................. Free Speech and Language Screenings, Theratime Inc. 10:05am-10:40am.........................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:30am........................................................................................................Toddler Time, Caille Library, 2-year-olds 10:45am-11:20am.....................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 1pm-1:35pm..................................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 3pm-4pm...................................................................................................................Crafty Kids, Oak View Library, grades K-5

Friday, Oct 5 10:05am-10:50am.........................................................................................................Lapsit, Caille Library, ages 6-24 months 5pm-8pm.........................................................................................................................Free First Friday, Washington Pavilion 7pm-10pm..........................................Kids’ Night Out, Star Performance Complex, ages 3+, $15/child (preregistration required) 7:30pm-8:30pm............................................................................................................Biscuit Visits Storytime, Barnes & Noble

Saturday, Oct 6 9am-12:00pm..................................................................................Kids Workshop: Build a Fire Truck, Home Depot, ages 5-12

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9:30am-10:15am............................................................................................................Lapsit, Main Library, ages 6-24 months 10:00am-5:00pm.........................................................................................Harvest Festival, Country Apple Orchard, Harrisburg 10am-12pm...................Spectacular Saturdays: Hooray for Clay!, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $8 (preregistration required) 10am-12pm..................Spectacular Saturdays: Improvapalooza, Washington Pavilion, ages 11-13, $8 (preregistration required) 10am-12pm....................................Spectacular Saturdays: Superkids!, Washington Pavilion, ages 6-7, $8 (preregistration required) 10:15am-11am..................................................................Story Time, Washington Pavilion, ages pre-K (preregistration required) 11am-11:35am..........................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library 1pm-7pm.................................................................................................................FestiFALL, Canton Newton Hills State Park 1pm-3pm........................................Marveous Mud Pottery Club, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $50 (preregistration required) 7:15pm-8:30pm.............................................................................................Candlelight Walk, Canton Newton Hills State Park

Sunday, Oct 7 12pm-7pm..................................................................................................Harvest Festival, Country Apple Orchard, Harrisburg

Monday, Oct 8 9am-4pm.............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials

Tuesday, Oct 9 9am-4pm.............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 9:15am-9:40am...........................................................................................................Toddler Time, Caille Library, 2-year-olds 10am-11am....................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10am-10:45am...................Toddler Art: Animals and ABCs, Washington Pavilion, ages 1-3 w/parents, $30 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:40am............................................................Preschool Storytime, Main Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:15am-10:50am.........................................................Preschool Storytime, Brandon Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 1pm-1:35pm.......................................................................Preschool Storytime, Main Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 6:30pm-7:30pm...........................................................................Siouxland Heritage Museums Haunted Sioux Falls Tour, $10

Wednesday, Oct 10 9am-4pm.............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 10:05am-10:40am..............................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:40am........................................................Preschool Storytime, Oak View Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:30am....................................................................................................Toddler Time, Ronning Library, 2-year-olds 10:15am-11am...................................................................Story Time, Washington Pavilion, ages pre-K (preregistration required) 10:30am-11:30am........................................................................................................Great Books Storytime, Barnes & Noble 10:45am-11:20am................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 10:45am-11:20am...........................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 11am-11:45am..............................miniExplorers’ Story Time, Children’s Museum of South Dakota, cost of museum admission 1pm-1:35pm.................................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 1:30pm-2:05pm............................................................Preschool Storytime, Oak View Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 3pm-4:30am.........................................................................................................A Movie and a Wii Bit of Fun, Oak View Library

Thursday, Oct 11 8am-10am.............................................................................................. Free Speech and Language Screenings, Theratime Inc. 10:05am-10:40am.........................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:30am.......................................................................................................Toddler Time, Caille Library, 2-year-olds 10:45am-11:20am................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 10:45am-11:20am.........................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 1pm-1:35pm..................................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 3pm-4pm...................................................................................................................Crafty Kids, Oak View Library, grades K-5

Friday, Oct 12 10:05am-10:50am....................................................................................................Lapsit, Ronning Library, ages 6-24 months 6:30pm-8:30pm........................................................................................................Family Nite Out, Kuehn Community Center 7pm-10pm..........................................Kids’ Night Out, Star Performance Complex, ages 3+, $15/child (preregistration required)

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Elementary

Middle School

All Ages

7:30pm-8:30pm.................................................................................................Elephant and Piggie Storytime!, Barnes & Noble

Saturday, Oct 13 All day..................................................................................................................................Paint the Mall Pink, The Empire Mall 9:30am-10:15am............................................................................................................Lapsit, Main Library, ages 6-24 months

10am.........................................................................................................Block Kids Contest (preregister required 359-4876) 10am-12pm.............................Spectacular Saturdays: Gack Attack!, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $8 (preregistration required) 10am-12pm..............................Spectacular Saturdays: Smash Art!, Washington Pavilion, ages 11-13, $8 (preregistration required) 10am-10pm.................................................................................................................Take the Day 2012, Washington Pavilion 10:15am-11am..................................................................Story Time, Washington Pavilion, ages pre-K (preregistration required) 11am-11:35am..........................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library 1pm-3pm........................................Marveous Mud Pottery Club, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $50 (preregistration required)

Sunday, Oct 14 12pm-7pm..................................................................................................Pumpkin Festival, Country Apple Orchard, Harrisburg 12:30pm-2pm.....................................Junior Actors: Center Stage, Washington Pavilion, ages 6-7, $50 (preregistration required) 12:30pam-2pm.............................Stagelights: Building Characters, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $64 (preregistration required) 1pm-4pm..................................................................................Sioux Falls Woofstock, Spencer Dog Park (preregistration required) 2:30pm-4pm.............................................Drama Club: Acting 101, Washington Pavilion, ages 11-13, $64 (preregistration required)

Monday, Oct 15 9am-4pm.............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 10:05am-10:30am..................................................................................................Toddler Time, Oak View Library, 2-year-olds 10:45am-11:20am...............................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library

Tuesday, Oct 16 9am-4pm.............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 9:15am-9:40am...........................................................................................................Toddler Time, Main Library, 2-year-olds 10am-11am....................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10am-10:45am.................Toddler Art: Animals and ABCs, Washington Pavilion, ages 1-3 w/parents, $30 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:40am...............................................................Preschool Storytime, Main Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:15am-10:50am........................................................Preschool Storytime, Brandon Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 1pm-1:35pm......................................................................Preschool Storytime, Main Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 6pm-9pm..............................................................................................................Vegan Deelights, Museum of Visual Materials 6:30pm-7:30pm...........................................................................Siouxland Heritage Museums Haunted Sioux Falls Tour, $10

Wednesday, Oct 17 9am-4pm.............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 10:05am-10:40am..............................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:40am........................................................Preschool Storytime, Oak View Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:30am..................................................................................................Toddler Time, Ronning Library, 2-year-olds 10:45am-11:20am................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 10:45am-11:20am..............................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 11am-11:45am..............................miniExplorers’ Story Time, Children’s Museum of South Dakota, cost of museum admission 1pm-1:35pm.........................................................................Preschool Storytime,Caille Library,ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 1:30pm-2:05pm..............................................................Preschool Storytime, Oak View Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 3pm-4:30pm....................................................................................................A Movie and a Wii Bit of Fun, Oak View Library

Thursday, Oct 18 8am-10am.............................................................................................. Free Speech and Language Screenings, Theratime Inc. 9am-11am...........................................................................................Monsters in the Museum!, Siouxland Heritage Museums

* Asterisks indicates the event repeats multiple days... same time

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10am-12pm.........................................Spectacular Saturdays-Acting Up 1: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Washington Pavilion, ages 6-7, $8 (preregistration required)

fun

10am-5pm..................................................................................................Pumpkin Festival, Country Apple Orchard, Harrisburg

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Middle School

All Ages

10:05am-10:40am......................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:30am........................................................................................................Toddler Time, Caille Library, 2-year-olds 10:45am-11:20am....................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 10:45am-11:20am.........................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 1pm-1:35pm..................................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 3pm-4pm...................................................................................................................Crafty Kids, Oak View Library, grades K-5 6pm-8pm..................................................................................................................Family Nite Out, Kuehn Community Center 6pm-7:30pm...........................................Little Monster’s Ball, Oyate Community Center, $5/child (preregistration required) 6:30pm-7:30pm................................................Siouxland Heritage Museums Ghosts & Graves Tour of Woodlawn Cemetery , $10

Friday, Oct 19 10:05am-10:50am........................................................................................................Lapsit, Caille Library, ages 6-24 months 5pm-8pm................................................................................Spooky Science Night 2012, Washington Pavilion, $9/$6 members 6:30pm-7:30pm................................................Siouxland Heritage Museums Ghosts & Graves Tour of Woodlawn Cemetery , $10 7pm-10pm..........................................Kids’ Night Out, Star Performance Complex, ages 3+, $15/child (preregistration required)

Saturday, Oct 20 All Day.....................................................................................................................All day Walk to Defeat ALS, The Empire Mall 9am-12pm......................................................................................Sioux Empire United Way’s Annual Reading Festival, Ramkota 9:30am-10:15am.........................................................................................................Lapsit, Main Library, ages 6-24 months 10am-12pm........................Spectacular Saturdays: Chef Boy’art’ee, Washington Pavilion, ages 6-7, $8 (preregistration required) 10am-12pm............................Spectacular Saturdays: Game On!, Washington Pavilion, ages 11-13, $8 (preregistration required) 10am-12pm.......................Spectacular Saturdays: What a Character!, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $8 (preregistration required) 10:15am-11am................................................................Story Time, Washington Pavilion, ages pre-K (preregistration required) 11am-11:35am...............................................................................................................Family

Storytime,

Main

Library

1pm-3pm........................................Marveous Mud Pottery Club, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $50 (preregistration required) 2pm-4pm............................................................................................... New Direction on Adoption, Bethany Christian Services 5pm-8pm................................................................................Spooky Science Night 2012, Washington Pavilion, $9/$6 members 6:30pm-7:30pm................................................Siouxland Heritage Museums Ghosts & Graves Tour of Woodlawn Cemetery , $10

Sunday, Oct 21 12:30pm-2pm........................................Junior Actors: Center Stage, Washington Pavilion, ages 6-7, $50 (preregistration required) 12:30pm-2pm...............................Stagelights: Building Characters, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $64 (preregistration required) 2:30pm-4pm...............................................Drama Club:Acting 101,Washington Pavilion,ages 11-13,$64 (preregistration required)

Monday, Oct 22 9am-4pm.............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 10:05am-10:30am..................................................................................................Toddler Time, Oak View Library, 2-year-olds 10:45am-11:20am...............................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library

Tuesday, Oct 23 9am-4pm.............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 9:15am-9:40am...........................................................................................................Toddler Time, Main Library, 2-year-olds 10am-11am....................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10am-10:45am.................Toddler Art: Animals and ABCs, Washington Pavilion, ages 1-3 w/parents, $30 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:40am...............................................................Preschool Storytime, Main Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:15am-10:50am........................................................Preschool Storytime, Brandon Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 1pm-1:35pm......................................................................Preschool Storytime, Main Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 6:30pm-7:30pm................................................Siouxland Heritage Museums Ghosts & Graves Tour of Woodlawn Cemetery , $10

Wednesday, Oct 24 9am-4pm.............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 10:05am-10:40am..............................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:40am........................................................Preschool Storytime, Oak View Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:30am..................................................................................................Toddler Time, Ronning Library, 2-year-olds

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Elementary

Middle School

All Ages

10:45am-11:20am................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 10:45am-11:20am..............................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 11am-11:45am..............................miniExplorers’ Story Time, Children’s Museum of South Dakota, cost of museum admission 1pm-1:35pm.........................................................................Preschool Storytime,Caille Library,ages 3-5 (preregistration required)

8am-10am.............................................................................................. Free Speech and Language Screenings, Theratime Inc. 10:05am-10:40am.........................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:30am.......................................................................................................Toddler Time, Caille Library, 2-year-olds 10:45am-11:20am....................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 10:45am-11:20am.........................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 1pm-1:35pm..................................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 3pm-4pm...................................................................................................................Crafty Kids, Oak View Library, grades K-5

Friday, Oct 26 All Day...................................................................................................................................All day ZooBoo, Great Plains Zoo 10:05am-10:50am...................................................................................................Lapsit, Ronning Library, ages 6-24 months 11am-9pm........................Autumn Festival: An Arts & Crafts Fair, Sioux Falls Convention Center, $7/adults, children 10 & under free 6pm-9:30pm.............................................................Haunted Maze, Heartland Country Corn Maze (Harrisburg), Cost of admission 7pm-10pm..........................................Kids’ Night Out, Star Performance Complex, ages 3+, $15/child (preregistration required)

Saturday, Oct 27 All day......................................................................Spooktacular Trails, Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon, Cost of park entrance All Day...................................................................................................................................All day ZooBoo, Great Plains Zoo 9am-7pm........................Autumn Festival: An Arts & Crafts Fair, Sioux Falls Convention Center, $7/adults, children 10 & under free 9:30am-10:15am.........................................................................................................Lapsit, Main Library, ages 6-24 months 6:30pm-7:30pm................................................Siouxland Heritage Museums Ghosts & Graves Tour of Woodlawn Cemetery , $10 9:30am-10:15am.........................................................................................................Lapsit, Main Library, ages 6-24 months 10am-12pm.........Spectacular Saturdays: Acting for the Camera, Washington Pavilion, ages 11-13, $8 (preregistration required) 10am-12pm.......................Spectacular Saturdays: Candy Creations, Washington Pavilion, ages 6-7, $8 (preregistration required) 10am-12pm....................Spectacular Saturdays: Wacky Watercolors, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $8 (preregistration required) 10:15am-11am..................................................................Story Time, Washington Pavilion, ages pre-K (preregistration required) 11am-11:35am...........................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library 1pm-3pm........................................Marveous Mud Pottery Club, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $50 (preregistration required) 5pm-6pm............................................................................”Boo Falls” Halloween Parade & Zombie Walk, Downtown Sioux Falls 6pm-9:30pm.............................................................Haunted Maze, Heartland Country Corn Maze (Harrisburg), Cost of admission

Sunday, Oct 28 All Day...................................................................................................................................All day ZooBoo, Great Plains Zoo 10am-5pm........................Autumn Festival: An Arts & Crafts Fair, Sioux Falls Convention Center, $7/adults, children 10 & under free 12:30pm-2pm........................................Junior Actors: Center Stage, Washington Pavilion, ages 6-7, $50 (preregistration required) 12:30pm-2pm...............................Stagelights: Building Characters, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $64 (preregistration required) 2:30pm-4pm...............................................Drama Club:Acting 101,Washington Pavilion,ages 11-13,$64 (preregistration required)

Monday, Oct 29 9am-4pm.............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 10:05am-10:30am..................................................................................................Toddler Time, Oak View Library, 2-year-olds 10:45am-11:20am...............................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library

Tuesday, Oct 30 9am-4pm.............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 9:15am-9:40am...........................................................................................................Toddler Time, Main Library, 2-year-olds

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3pm-4:30pm....................................................................................................A Movie and a Wii Bit of Fun, Oak View Library

Thursday, Oct 25

fun

1:30pm-2:05pm..............................................................Preschool Storytime, Oak View Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required)

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fun Preschool

Elementary

Middle School

All Ages

10am-11am....................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10:05am-10:40am...............................................................Preschool Storytime, Main Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:15am-10:50am........................................................Preschool Storytime, Brandon Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 1pm-1:35pm......................................................................Preschool Storytime, Main Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 3:30pm-4:30pm......................Homeschool Classes: Clay Studio, Washington Pavilion, ages 4-5, $37 (preregistration required

Weds, Oct 31 9am-4pm.............................................................................................................Kids Craft Room, Museum of Visual Materials 10:05am-10:40am..............................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:40am........................................................Preschool Storytime, Oak View Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:30am..................................................................................................Toddler Time, Ronning Library, 2-year-olds 10:45am-11:20am................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 10:45am-11:20am..............................................................Preschool Storytime, Caille Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 11am-11:45am..............................miniExplorers’ Story Time, Children’s Museum of South Dakota, cost of museum admission 1pm-1:35pm.........................................................................Preschool Storytime,Caille Library,ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 1:30pm-2:05pm..............................................................Preschool Storytime, Oak View Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 3pm-4:30pm....................................................................................................A Movie and a Wii Bit of Fun, Oak View Library

Thursday, Nov 1 10:05am-10:40am.........................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 10:05am-10:30am.......................................................................................................Toddler Time, Caille Library, 2-year-olds 10:45am-11:20am................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 10:45am-11:20am.........................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 1pm-1:35pm..................................................................Preschool Storytime, Ronning Library, ages 3-5 (preregistration required) 3pm-4pm...................................................................................................................Crafty Kids, Oak View Library, grades K-5

Friday, Nov 2 10:05am-10:50am.........................................................................................................Lapsit, Caille Library, ages 6-24 months All Day...............................................................................................................................Free First Friday, Washington Pavilion

Saturday, Nov 3 9:30am-10:15am.........................................................................................................Lapsit, Main Library, ages 6-24 months 10:15am-11am..................................................................Story Time, Washington Pavilion, ages pre-K (preregistration required) 11am-11:35am..........................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library

Sunday, Nov 4 12:30pm-2pm........................................Junior Actors: Center Stage, Washington Pavilion, ages 6-7, $50 (preregistration required) 12:30pm-2pm...............................Stagelights: Building Characters, Washington Pavilion, ages 8-10, $64 (preregistration required) 2:30pm-4pm...............................................Drama Club:Acting 101,Washington Pavilion,ages 11-13,$64 (preregistration required)

Monday, Nov 5 10:05am-10:30am..................................................................................................Toddler Time, Oak View Library, 2-year-olds 10:45am-11:20am...............................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library

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Readjusting Your Sleep Schedule

Daylight savings time, which was invented to seemingly increase daylight hours, can cause a headache for parents who are trying to maintain a routine and sense of calm in their home. Gaining an hour in the fall tends to be easier for children than losing an hour in the spring. However, it can still mess with a child’s internal sleep clock. Patricia Lindemann, MS, LPC, an outpatient therapist with Avera McKennan Behavioral Health Services suggests a few helpful ways to make the transition into fall go as smoothly as possible: • Maintain regular bedtimes, even if it seems like children are not sleepy. Keeping the same bedtime means less adjustment later. • Even if it’s still light outside when children go to bed, close blinds to darken the room. This will aid in helping children wind down.

• I f they nap in the afternoons, shorten naps by 15-20 minutes to help them be a bit more tired by bedtime. • E ngage in more exercise and outdoor activities. Winter will be closing in soon, and soaking up as much sunshine as you can is important. Natural light can boost energy and help adjustments go more smoothly. “When children are seemingly grumpy for no reason, take a breath and remember that good sleep is foundational to good mood,” says Lindemann. “Keeping their sleep schedule solid can alleviate issues later in the day.” Be prepared to move the clock backward an hour on November 4. It may only be a one-hour time difference, but it can affect your children for several days. However, by making a few minor and gradual lifestyle changes, everyone can achieve the sleep that is required to feel alert and refreshed. n October 2012 | thehoodmagazine.com

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Social Skills Groups by Julie Gehm, CCHS

help children succeed in relationships with others It’s heartbreaking to watch your child struggle to make friends with other children. Worse yet, children may be teased and bullied due to awkward social skills. Fortunately, social skills groups are available to help children build skills to fit in and make friends. Social skills groups can help children with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and developmental delays, as well as typically developing children who are very shy. Speech-language pathologists use games and other fun activities in small group activities to develop children’s social skills such as: • Maintaining eye contact • Greeting and conversing • Listening • Sharing

• Discerning personal space with others • Correcting voice volume • Taking turns Other skills, such as staying on task, following directions, and ignoring distractions are also emphasized. Children’s Care offers social skills groups that may enhance your child’s social awareness by teaching skills, strategies, and behaviors that your child can incorporate into real-life social situations. Groups are offered for children ages 4-16, but could involve older youngsters. Groups are usually composed of six to eight children, depending on the ages. n

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1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce   1/4 c. balsamic vinegar  2 tbsp. olive oil   3 garlic cloves, minced   4 (4-in.) portobello mushroom caps   1 small red bell pepper   cooking spray   1/4 c. low-fat mayonnaise   1/2 tsp. olive oil   1/8 tsp. ground red pepper   4 (2-oz.) onion sandwich buns   4 (1/4 in. thick) slices tomato   4 curly leaf lettuce leaves

Dinner Recipes

Crockpot BBQ Pork 1 pork shoulder roast 1 large onion sliced 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce water barbecue sauce

Crispy Cheese Stars

flour tortillas sliced cheese (cheddar, provolone, or mozzarella) chili powder or paprika

Creamy Dijon Chicken

Peanut Butter Granola Balls

Dessert Nachos

1/2 c. chunky peanut butter 1/2 c. honey 1/2 c. chopped nuts 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 c. granola confectioners’ sugar

3 (6-in.) flour tortillas cooking spray 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar 1 1/2 c. fresh strawberries 1 tbsp. orange juice 8 oz. vanilla yogurt 1 c. chopped strawberries 1/2 c. shredded coconut or white chocolate shavings

Banana Dog

Frozen Frog Eggs

whole-grain hot dog bun peanut butter wheat germ or sunflower seeds banana jam

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2 racks baby back ribs salt and pepper 1 1/2 c. ketchup 1/3 c. honey 1/4 c. chopped onion 1 1/2 tbsp. Tabasco Chipotle Sauce 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tbsp. prepared mustard 2 tbsp. cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Spicey Fried Chicken Tenders

1 1/2 c. buttermilk, low fat 1 tsp. salt 3 tsp. Creole seasoning, divided 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. boneless chicken tenders 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 to 3 c. shortening or Canola oil

Snack Recipes

Honey Chipolte Ribs

eats

Tasty Veggie Burgers

4 to 6 boneless chicken breast halves 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup 2 tsp. cornstarch dash black pepper

2 kiwi fruit 1 c. limeade (we used a natural brand without artificial color) 1 tbsp. honey 8 (3 oz.) paper or plastic cups popsicle sticks

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Quick & Easy Dinner Recipes Tasty Veggie Burgers Ingredients

P h ot o v i a c ow g i r l s a n d c up c a k e s . b l o g s p ot . c om

Directions

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; add mushrooms to bag. Seal and marinate at room temperature for 2 hours, turning bag occasionally. Remove mushrooms from bag; discard marinade.  Prepare grill to medium heat.  Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 15 minutes or until blackened, turning occasionally. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel. Reserve 1 pepper half for another use. Finely chop 1 pepper half; place in a small bowl. Add mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon oil, and ground red pepper; stir well.  Place mushrooms, gill sides down, on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side. Place buns, cut sides down, on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 30 seconds on each side or until toasted. Spread 2 tablespoons mayonnaise mixture on top half of each bun. Place 1 mushroom on bottom half of each bun. Top each mushroom with 1 tomato slice and 1 lettuce leaf; cover with top halves of buns.

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Ingredients pork shoulder roast 1 large onion sliced 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce water barbecue sauce

Directions

Place pork roast in a crockpot. Add large onion, sliced and 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce. Add water to cover. Crock cook on low all day (at least 12 hours). Remove roast, discarding cooking water. Save onions. Fork-shred pork, discarding any fat and bones. Return shredded meat and onions to crockpot. Dump a bottle of your favorite barbeque sauce over it and crock an hour or so on low until heated thoroughly. Serve on heated buns.

Honey Chipotle Ribs Ingredients 2 racks baby back ribs, cut into 2 to 3 rib portions salt and pepper 1 1/2 c. ketchup 1/3 c. honey 1/4 c. chopped onion 1 1/2 tbsp. Tabasco Chipotle Sauce, or to taste 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp. chili powder

1 tbsp. prepared mustard 2 tbsp. cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions

Heat oven to 375°. Line a large baking sheet (with sides) with heavy duty foil. Place rib sections, rib sides down, on the baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour. Combine

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remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Transfer ribs to the slow cooker; cover with onions and pour the chipotle barbecue sauce over all. Cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or HIGH for about 4 to 5 hours. Serves 4.

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. buttermilk, low fat 1 tsp. salt 3 tsp. Creole seasoning, divided 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. boneless chicken tenders 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 to 3 c. shortening or Canola oil

Directions

In a large food storage bag, combine buttermilk, 1 tsp. salt, and 2 tsp. Creole seasoning. Add chicken; seal and refrigerate for about 2 hours. Combine flour and remaining 1 tsp. Creole seasoning in a food storage bag. Add the chicken and toss to coat thoroughly. Heat oil in a deep heavy skillet to about 350°. Fry several chicken pieces at a time. Fry, turning several times with tongs, until deep golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes for each batch. Serve with Come Back Sauce, Jezebel Sauce, or Sweet and Sour Sauce. Serves 4 to 6.

Creamy Dijon Chicken Ingredients 1/2 cup chicken broth 6 tbsp. Dijon Mustard 1/3 cup cream cheese spread, softened 1 tbsp. minced herbs (parsley, basil or chives) 1 tbsp. oil 4 (6 oz.) boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp. minced garlic

Turn tortillas into a stellar snack with this easy recipe. You’ll need 2 star-shaped cookie cutters, one slightly smaller than the other (ours measured 4 and 2 1/4 inches between opposite points).

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Spicey Fried Chicken Tenders

Ingredients 1 package flour tortillas sliced cheese (cheddar, provolone, or mozzarella) chili powder or paprika

Directions

Heat the oven to 350º. Use the larger cookie cutter to cut out stars from flour tortillas (about 5 per 10-inch tortilla). It’s easy for kids to do if you use a rolling pin to roll back and forth over the cutter. Bake the stars on a foil-covered cookie sheet for 5 minutes. Use the smaller cookie cutter to cut out an equal number of cheese stars from the sliced cheese and place them atop the tortilla ones. Bake the stars for 2 more minutes or so until the cheese melts. Sprinkle the stars with chili powder or paprika and let them cool before serving

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MIX broth, mustard, cream cheese and herbs until well blended; set aside. COOK chicken in hot oil in nonstick skillet until browned on both sides, about 15 min. STIR in mustard sauce and garlic. Simmer over medium heat 3 to 5 min. until sauce thickens slightly and flavors are blended.

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Peanut Butter Granola Balls Ingredients 1/2 c. chunky peanut butter 1/2 c. honey 1/2 c. chopped nuts 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 c. granola confectioners’ sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey, nuts, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well blended. Add the granola and stir gently until well coated. Wet your hands, then form the mixture into 2 inch balls. Roll the balls in confectioners’ sugar. Store refrigerated in a covered container. Makes 2 dozen balls.

Ingredients 2 kiwi fruit 1 c. limeade (we used a natural brand without artificial color) 1 tbsp. honey 8 (3 oz.) paper or plastic cups popsicle sticks

Dessert Nachos Ingredients 3 (6-in.) flour tortillas cooking spray 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar 1 1/2 c. fresh strawberries, cleaned and hulled 1 tbsp. orange juice 8 oz. vanilla yogurt 1 c. chopped strawberries 1/2 c. shredded coconut or white chocolate shavings

Directions

To make the tortilla chips, heat the oven to 350º. Cut the tortillas into triangles, lay them on a baking sheet, and spritz them with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1 tbsp. of sugar over the tops of the tortillas and bake for 12 minutes or until crisp. For homemade strawberry sauce, combine the strawberries, orange juice, and the remaining 1/2 tbsp. sugar in a blender. Puree the ingredients until smooth. Once the chips have cooled, set them on a plate. To complete the buffet, set

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Directions

To make a batch, cut a ripe, peeled kiwi fruit into chunks. Blend the fruit chunks with 1 cup of limeade and a tablespoon or so of honey until the mixture is somewhat smooth (some small lumps are fine). Slice a second kiwi into eight thin pieces and press them into the bottoms of eight 3-ounce plastic or paper cups. Pour the blended mixture into the cups, filling them each about halfway. Place the cups in a Pyrex baking dish and cover them with foil. Insert a popsicle stick through the foil and into each cup (the foil will hold the sticks in place) and freeze the pops until solid, about 4 hours. When you’re ready to remove the pops from their molds, you can loosen them by briefly dipping the bottoms of the cups in warm water if necessary. Makes 8. out separate bowls containing the strawberry sauce, yogurt, chopped strawberries, and coconut or chocolate shavings. Serves 4 to 6.

Banana Dog Ingredients whole-grain hot dog bun peanut butter wheat germ or sunflower seeds banana jam

Directions

Simply spread a whole-grain hot dog bun with peanut butter, sprinkle with wheat germ or sunflower seeds, and top with a whole, peeled banana and a squiggle of jam. Add a side of milk to round out the meal. Variation: For a Banana Burrito, substitute a tortilla for the bun

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START method Sort – Take everything out and sort the items so that they are with similar items. For example, everything that belongs in another room should go into a single pile. Do not stop sorting to put them away! Leaving the designated sorting area means you are likely to get distracted from your goal. Toss (or Shred or Recycle) – Get everything that is no longer useful out of your life. Be ruthless with this step; it will make the rest of the process easier. Appoint a Home – Designate a location for the remaining items. Restrict – Confine each category to a single container. Some examples include checkbook boxes and baby food jars or store bought plastic containers. Take Back Control – After completing these steps, look at what you’ve accomplished. Now that you have regained control of the situation, enjoy your newly organized area!

Importance of Organization by Hannah Weise

We’ve all experienced the feeling of despair that comes from disorganization. You know you have your notes somewhere, but where are they? And did you remember to respond to that important email? Whether you are too busy to get organized or simply don’t know where to start, there is a way to improve your level of organization. We spoke with Elizabeth Hagen, professional organizer and motivational speaker, about the best ways to organize a home office.

How do professional organizers help individuals get organized? “We first talk with the prospective client about the importance of being organized and what their clutter is costing them. It’s important that they realize it’s costing them time, energy, money, and peace of mind,” Hagen states. Time costs include the physical energy of trying to find things, the emotional energy of knowing you have something and not being able to find it, and the monetary costs of buying a duplicate to replace what you can’t

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find. “These costs affect all areas of your life. Shuddering when someone rings your doorbell or comes to your office costs you peace of mind and confidence,” Hagen explains, “but there is always hope.” Where is the best starting point in the organization process? The first step requires a decision. Do you want to achieve a quick success or tackle a large project? Before you make your decision, it is important to consider everything that getting organized entails. “Always ask yourself,” Hagen recommends, “are you emotionally ready to get rid of stuff you don’t need?” Hagen defines organizing as taking everything out of the room or area and moving it to another location. Once everything is removed, you are committed and cannot easily stop until the project is completed. How can an individual make organization a priority? In order to make organization a priority, you must make yourself a priority. “As women and mothers, we don’t put ourselves first,” Hagen states. “We need to take time to get organized in order to best take care of others. If you can’t stand being in your home or office and you make excuses to not be there, something is wrong.” What is your advice to individuals who claim they don’t have time to get organized? “Think about the costs of disorganization. How do you feel about yourself? If you invest the time now, it will save you time later.” Hagen suggests scheduling an appointment with yourself to accomplish getting organized. Treating this time just like any other appointment is a way to hold yourself accountable, ensuring you’ll do what you say you’re going to do.

What is the most common problem or area of concern in home office organization, and how can this issue be addressed? “Paper! Years ago the hope was we would become a paperless society. Now we simply print everything. Paper accounts for 80 percent of home office issues,” Hagen explains. Organizational issues arise when you stop your regular maintenance and let things slide. Hagen compares staying organized to maintaining personal hygiene. You don’t shower only every once in awhile, and your office and/or home should be taken care of just as regularly. What are some key ways of preventing distractions (emails, phone calls, appointments, etc.) from interrupting home office organization? “If you say you’re going to just check emails for 30 minutes, set a time and stick to it! If you commit to organizing, don’t do anything else - voice mail, email, etc.,” Hagen advises. “Start your day by sitting down and making your priorities. Make a list of people you need to contact, then open your email and sort by person. Attack emails first from those who are on your list. Treat these emails like appointments. Sticking to your agenda makes you feel good at the end of the day.” Do you have any additional advice for home office organizers? “I want people to understand that I was not born organized. My husband and I had four kids under the age of 5. It was do or die time. If you’re not born with the organizing ‘gene’ you can still do this, and the rewards are huge. Organizing is not about perfection. Being organized is really being willing to find things when you need them and getting things done on time. You can be organized without being perfect.” n

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by Hannah Weise

Children learn to respond by watching and listening to their parents who they love, trust, and respect.

How does hypnosis work? Hypnosis opens communication with the subconscious mind. We can get to the root of issues like stress, anxiety, panic, fears, phobias, and compulsive behaviors by helping the body let go of the physical and emotional responses to past events. While there are different ways to work with clients in hypnosis, my work is primarily regression. Using regression we can link to past events where the negative

Are there any risks? There are minimal risks. Hypnosis is generally not recommended for people with seizure disorders; however, there are studies in which hypnosis has helped reduce or eliminate seizures. That’s a conversation to have with your doctor and hypnotist. Hypnosis works with other kinds of treatments and therapies and can enhance personal growth in a very short time frame. Barring any physical impediments, anyone can undergo hypnosis.

What is hypnosis? Hypnosis is essentially deep focus. Together, the client and I create physical relaxation and then mental relaxation and focus. Hypnosis is a very comfortable state in which the client is always in control. Many of my clients tell me that it feels like they are relaxed and talking to me with their eyes closed. A skilled hypnotist is a guide through thoughts and internal conversations leading to healing, goal achievement, sports enhancement, overcoming unwanted habits and much more. Hypnosis is a wonderful way to break down barriers keeping you from reaching your goals.

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On any given day, we all experience stress and anxiety. However, too much stress or anxiety can make it difficult to function. While the average individual may have doubts about its effectiveness, hypnosis offers a way for those willing to give it a try to resolve these emotions and move forward. Rebecca Wiener, CCH, founder of Heal With Hypnosis LLC, has been practicing hypnosis for eight years. Below Rebecca explains what hypnosis is and how it can help the working parent.

physical responses of anxiety, for example, were felt. The client then talks about the event until there is no physical or emotional response. This desensitization process is so effective because every time we’re in an event our body creates a file. In that file goes how we feel physically, emotionally, what is happening around us, etc. so the next time we’re in a similar event our body has a reference. It takes that file and shows the body and mind how they are to respond. Through regression, we basically take the anxiety out of the event so when it is referenced, anxiety is no longer there.

How can hypnosis help the working parent? Hypnosis can help the working parent to let go of stress, anxiety, and past trauma. It is important to live life from a place of calm, confidence, and a sense of security because children learn from their parents’ behavior.

How can working parents get stress/anxiety relief at home? There are a few effective ways to help relieve stress and anxiety at home. Identify thoughts that are not serving you and commit to stopping them. Then redirect your thoughts to some goal that you have and the steps to get there. You might have to redirect your thoughts many times at first, but it will eventually become automatic.

How do you personally keep work at work? I created a personal boundary very early in my career. It is important to set those boundaries for yourself and those you work with and for. Limit yourself to doing work at work and then enjoy home and family when you’re at home. Creating these boundaries can be difficult, especially if you’ve had other more lenient boundaries in place, but it is worthwhile. You won’t regret it! n October 2012 | thehoodmagazine.com

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That are many ways in which having a supplemental income can help pay the bills and bring home some more groceries. Income streams and opportunities for stay-at-home Parents are increasing faster than ever before, allowing Moms (or Dads) to bring in extra cash and put their hard earned education to use! Here are some ideas for you. • Become a social media manager for a business or a virtual assistant. • Sell items online via websites such as Ebay or Etsy. • Write and sell e-books. • Write articles/edit for a local or online magazine. • Direct selling - This is a great way for sociable people to bring in some extra income! You are able to create your own flexible schedule and still earn a reasonable amount of money selling products for companies such as Mary Kay, Rodan & Fields, Pampered Chef, and Avon. • Become an online contractor - If you have skills that you know could

benefit many different companies, create a profile at a website like Elance. com. Businesses are able to search for people with specific skills they need to complete a project. Most of these jobs allow for you to do them from home. • Become a consultant or a coach providing one-to-one services in your area of expertise. Whether you have a background in nutrition, graphic design, marketing, interior design, or music, this is an opportunity that allows you to use your skills, work around your family’s schedule, and bring in some extra income. • Become a Blogger - If you are an expert on something, start a blog! With a successful blog you can earn money through selling advertising space and becoming an affiliate with contentrelated companies. It is a lot easier than it sounds, but beware that it does take quite a bit of time and dedication to build a successful blog. • Teach a Class - Teaching a class is another way to share your knowledge and expertise on a much larger scale than one on one consulting. You can teach a class locally or offer an online webinar. n

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