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ver the last few years, there’s been a growing awareness that it really matters how food gets from the farm to the table. But not everyone knows much about the process. The most recent Consumer Trust Research by the Center for Food Integrity found that only 23 percent of Americans strongly agree that they have access to all of the information they want about where food comes from, how it is produced and its safety.
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Farmers like Shana Beattie and Marie Bolt want to change that by volunteering to participate in the CommonGround program. They’ve joined with other women farmers who want to share their knowledge with the people who buy their farm-raised food. The Beattie family raises soybeans, corn, alfalfa, beef and pork. In fact, they raise roughly 8 million pounds of pork annually. That’s enough to feed at least 40,000 Americans for a year.
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Orange Grilled Pork with Honey-Mustard Dip ➤ See Recipe on Page 6
The Beattie Family
10 Winning Parenting Tips
inside Ways to Spruce Up Your Space ➤
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Affordable decorating tips to take your home from ho-hum to high style ARA CONTENT
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Feeling uninspired in your space? Updating the decor in your home is an easy way to add more color, style and personality to rejuvenate your residence. Whether you're making a few updates, like new artwork or wall colors, or renovating an entire room with a completely new look, decorating should be fun, not stressful. With a few simple tips, you can up the design ante in your home without breaking the bank.
A plethora of plates Artwork is a great way to change things up and give any room a boost. Expensive traditional framed pieces of artwork aren't your only option anymore. Instead, create an eclectic art piece with plates you already own, or find them at garage sales and antique stores. Opt for various sizes and shapes and attach each one to your wall with plate hooks. You can cover an entire wall, or focus on a smaller area — but before you get started, be sure to lay out your design on the floor first. This way, you'll achieve your desired look, without extra nail holes on the wall from hanging as you go.
Decorative painting for design Painting can consist of much more than simple strokes of one color. Take things to the next level with decorative painting. Create different patterns on your walls with textured rollers to achieve an artistic design. Sponge and fabric paint rollers provide unique patterns to give your walls a one-of-a-kind look. Low in price and high in design, using textured rollers is a great option for redecorating on a budget. Painting stripes in your room is a refreshing way to update your current color scheme. A sequence of wide and narrow stripes in complementing colors is a stylish option. To achieve crisp, clean lines between each stripe, painter's tape
Perk-up hallways with runners; rooms with rugs While re-energizing your home, the hallways may seem a little drab. Add a pick-me-up to your walkway by hanging portraits with funky frames along the walls. Add a runner along the length of the floor for a touch of pizzazz. Runners come in a multitude of lengths, patterns and colors – not to mention price ranges. Updating the flooring will keep your feet
cozy and help to diminish the sound of footsteps during the night. If you have a space you want to update, but a full room makeover isn't in your budget, consider an area rug to spruce things up. If the color in your room is dull, the rug can add visual interest and a pop of color, serving as an aesthetically pleasing addition. Area rugs also help to break up the space of a larger room and can add grandeur to a small space. A new rug will also protect your pre-existing carpet, vinyl and hardwood floors, keeping them looking newer, longer. Opt for accents as design elements No home redecorating project is complete without a few perfectly placed accents. These interesting items stand out from your primary colors and furniture pieces, offering a fresh look to any space. Accent pieces — like chairs, frames or vases — will spice up a monotonous color scheme, while harmonizing with everything else you may already have in a room. Consider a bright beanbag chair for your child's bedroom, a bold lawn chair on your patio
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You know the scene: the morning starts off wonderful. Your child loves life and things are looking good. You decide to head out for breakfast for some family fun time. The waitress sits you and your family down at your table where you begin looking over the menu. And then, it happens. The once happy smiling child is now throwing a temper tantrum and all eyes are on you to see how you will handle the situation. As a parent, we’ve all been there. And we just can’t help to wonder at times if we are being the parent that our child needs. Today, let me encourage you by saying YES! You are just what your child needs! And with that, let me share with you what I believe are the top 10 winning parenting tips that help guide me on a daily basis! Be Involved Kids love nothing more than having parents who are involved in their daily lives. Truth be told, your actions speak volumes to your child. Being actively involved in their schoolwork, hobbies, sports, friendships, etc., let them know just how much you care. Be Consistent Even though our children will gripe and complain when it comes to being consistent with rules and discipline, deep down inside they know that you care and love them. The more consistent you are, the better understanding your child will have of what you expect of them.
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