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November ‘17

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FEATURE ARTICLES

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Top Toys 2017 This year’s best toys for kids, as voted by toy experts

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Winter Break Camp Guide Local camps for ages 3 through teen

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Beyond Please and Thank You How to raise gracious givers and receivers

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Beyond the Good Ol’ Sandwich 50 leftover turkey recipes to try with your kids

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Editor’s Notes

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The New Domesticity Enjoy an old-fashioned family game night

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Wander Woman Explore Clark County Historical Museum

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EDITOR'S NOTES

Moments of Gratitude bring Moments of Joy In her bestselling and groundbreaking book, “Daring Greatly” (Avery, 2012), Dr. Brené Brown discusses gratitude as the antidote

to what she calls “foreboding joy”—or the

feeling that the joyful moments we experience must be leading us to some future disappointment. We fear the other shoe dropping,

rather than leaning into the joy of the moment. This foreboding is perpetuated when natural disasters, war, poverty, abuse, betrayal and violence ravage the world around us. Who am I to feel joy when there is so much evil in the world? I’d better prepare for

the worst. Unfortunately, this mindset robs many of us from fully experiencing the gifts that are all around us, even sometimes in the midst of tragedy. Dr. Brown learned through speaking with

research participants who had experienced trauma and tragedy that practicing gratitude opens us up to receiving and feeling joy. She

learned that joy comes in ordinary moments, that we can practice

gratitude for what we have, and that we shouldn’t “squander joy”— we should embrace it. Thanksgiving is a unique time to reflect

on how we can invite joy into our lives by deliberately practicing gratitude and cultivating a thankful culture in our relationships.

Start by learning more about teaching kids to be gracious givers and receivers on page 22.

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Contributing Writers

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THE NEW DOMESTICITY

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By Julianna Lawson

An Old-Fashioned Evening

An ivory candle flickered on the end table. I leaned toward

it, angling my book just so in order to let the light fall favorably upon the page. I had chosen a Louisa May Alcott story: it really seemed the right thing to do under the circumstances. Those circumstances were the hurricane-force winds that whipped through Vancouver in the late fall of 1995, leaving thousands without power.

I was 20 and living at home with my parents, sister, and brother.

The problem of no power, however, just fueled our creativity, and we reveled in the novelty of “making do.” We scurried to light the house with candles and enjoyed an old-fashioned evening, complete with a roaring fire, hot chocolate and popcorn made over the woodstove, and whatever reading material or game happened to capture our fancy. Curled up on the sofa reading Alcott, I felt just like Jo March, ready for a lively evening of parlor games. My mom and I recall being almost sorry when the power came back on that night. Back to electric, high-speed productivity and efficiency!

Over 20 years later, the activities of today’s family are even more electric and high-speed. Yet these long November nights are just the ticket for slipping back in time and setting aside those electronics for an evening or two. In keeping with this year’s “literature inspired” themes, let’s look at the ways families have diverted themselves with simple past times. Specifically, what are some old-fashioned parlor games worth dusting off and revisiting with today’s family?

Acting it Out

When I turned 16, my aunt gave me a copy of “Jane Eyre.” The long-suffering Jane and Thornfield Hall’s haunting mystery quickly captured my romantic heart. One of the scenes that appealed to my (very amateur) theatrical side involved a game of charades.

The characters dressed in charmingly elaborate costumes and posed for the audience. Then—without a word being spoken—the

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audience was to guess the scene, story, or character portrayed by the actors.

I later read that this portrayal was also referred to as a “tableaux” (French for “picture”). In “Little Women,” for example, the reader is invited to imagine many such scenes: “What good times they had, to be sure! Such plays and tableaux . . . such pleasant evenings in the old parlor.” Likewise, in “Jack and Jill,” Alcott describes neighborhood children giving a performance. The handprinted programs proudly announce that “scenes from the life of Washington and other brilliant tableaux” would be among the evening’s diversions. (And for your own inspiration, just remember that Lorelai of “Gilmore Girls” fame made a lovely “Renoir Girl” in the Stars Hollow Festival of Living Art!)

Around the Table

Other, perhaps less physical games will find your family gathered around a table. As I’ve read various books over the course of this past year, I’ve made little check marks in the margins whenever a vintage game is mentioned. I was surprised at how many specific games were named, many of them unknown to me, from “Buzz” and “Snap” to “Rigmarole” and “Anagrams.” I also discovered that some of them, such as “Hares and Hounds” and “Happy Families” (as mentioned in Daphne du Maurier’s “Rebecca”) were actual board or card games.

A quick Google search gave me some helpful information about “Botticelli,” as referenced by Madeleine L’Engle in “A Circle of Quiet.” This game is similar to the yes-and-no “20 Questions” (also a fun parlor game, delightfully portrayed in Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”) and will provide opportunities for your child to ask carefully crafted questions in order to discover the identity of a mystery person.

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Some table games require nothing but family conversation (questioning, guessing . . . and often a quick wit!), while others rely simply on a deck of playing cards (“Whist,” which shows up in Jane Austen novels, or “Snap” -- similar to “Slapjack” -- another “Rebecca” reference). Pencil, paper and a dictionary is all your family with older children needs for a lively game of “Fictionary.”

Players take turns choosing obscure words for the group to define. Each person creates their own definition, while the person who chose the word writes down the actual definition. Once all definitions have been collected and read by the person who chose the word, the group must guess which is correct.

“Anagrams,” referenced in Jane Flory’s “A Tune for the Towpath,” is another word game, similar to “Scrabble” or “Bananagrams.” If

you don’t have tiles for either of these games, your child may enjoy coloring a simple set of alphabet cards, printed from your home computer.

Whether your fall evening is bursting with little ones playing “Pin the Tail on the Donkey,” or boisterous with older children composing hilarious “Consequences,” you will be grateful for that bit of oldfashioned family time on these cozy November nights.

Julianna Lawson and her husband Jamie make their home in Vancouver with their four children, ages 12 to 19. Lawson family “parlor games” generally take place around the kitchen table, often involving a deck of cards (and strongly voiced opinions).

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WANDER WOMAN

Clark cOuntY EXPLORING HIDDEN GEMS oF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON

By Afton Nelson

Historical Museum

Before it housed artifacts and history, the Clark County Historical Museum was a Carnegie Library; one of 2,509 built with money donated by Scottish businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie between 1883 and 1929.

Built in 1909 on land donated by the Hidden family, the library was the first public building in Vancouver to have electric lighting. But, according to James Kice, manager of operations and collections at the museum, the first librarians were so distrustful of electric lighting—it was known for being unreliable—they insisted that gas lighting also be installed throughout the building.

I took my 13-year-old son Isaac with me to check out the museum on a beautiful sunny afternoon. A cool breeze drifted through the open windows, lifting the curtains and seeming to bring with it whispers of the kind of memories 100-year old buildings seem to have. The museum space might seem small, but there’s a lot to see.

In 1963, the library moved out and the historical society moved in and opened the museum in 1964. There was just one problem, Kice recounts. A provision in the deed stipulated the building was to be used to house a library, or it would revert back to the Hidden family. So a research library was included at the museum to meet the requirements of the lease. Today, this valuable resource gives the public access to historical books, maps, individual and corporate records, historical photographs and negatives and oral history transcripts.

The four current exhibits cover the history of food in Clark County; the SP&S Railroad; Native American beadwork of North America; and an exhibit developed by Washington State University Vancouver students called “I am Clark County”. Isaac and I spent an easy hour taking everything in.

Isaac spent most of his time looking at the many examples of gorgeous beadwork on footwear, clothing, bags and jewelry. “It was cool because they worked on some of those things for so many hours,” he said. While he enjoyed the whole exhibit, the beaded feather headdress impressed him most. “I think other kids would really like to see that,” he said.

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Wander Woman: Clark County Historical Museum (cont’d)

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“If kids like trains, though,” he added, “they definitely need to see the section on the railway.” The Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway that operated between 1905 and 1970 was a major part of the Clark County economy. A large, model train took most of Isaac’s attention, but I loved looking at the collection of signal lanterns and conductor, engineer, and brakeman hats.

The collection included plenty of items and memorabilia.

“You might think the museum looks small,” Isaac said, “but the stuff that is there is really interesting. It really is a nice place to visit for a few hours.”

Isaac wondered if little kids might get bored, since some of the exhibits have a lot of information to read. While this is true, particularly for the History of Food exhibit, there are a couple of multimedia elements that little ones might enjoy. Isaac recommends the video playing in the beadwork room. “It was really interesting to learn about how the beads are passed down,” he said. “The stuff they make is made for one person, but it gets passed down generation to generation because people work so hard on it. You can tell that they really love the tradition.”

In addition, there is a beautiful room in the back with exposed beams and Hidden brick walls, where you can don headphones and listen to stories from many modern-day Clark County residents. Wooden chairs line the walls where visitors can sit and listen to an audio recording. An information poster about each person compliments the experience.

The Clark County Historical Museum is located at 1511 Main St, and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, $3 for children, or $12 for families of two adults and two children. Active duty military personnel and their families are free. Memberships are available for an annual fee of between $40-$100, depending on the level.

Consider spending some time with your family at Clark County Historical Museum. Exploring local history connects us to this place we live and can inspire us to better engage in our community.

Afton Nelson is a Pacific Northwest mom, and a freelance writer who loves to geek out on history. Learn more about her at www.aftonnelson. com.

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Feature: Top Toys 2017

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Classic Play

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Feature: Top Toys 2017 (cont’d) continued from page 15

(Under 7 years)

Creative Arts Play

ABOUT ASTRA

Founded in 1992, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting creative and open ended playtime for children.

With over 1,300 members, ASTRA brings together specialty toy manufacturers, independent toy stores and toy buyers to help encourage “smart” play and local toy shopping. As the largest association serving the specialty toy industry, ASTRA members include independent toy and children’s product retailers, specialty toy manufacturers and industry affiliates. For more information on ASTRA, please visit www.astratoy.org.

The Ultimate Brick Maker

Relevant Play Kids of all ages will love how this super-soft building compound easily molds into endless creations. Choose from three different colors to make amazing brick maker cities! Then simply smash down for fun, easy clean up to start all over again!

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Neat-Oh Try something new and outside-of-the-box! With Bubble Loops, make professional chainmaille artisan quality necklaces and bracelets out of metal rings. The rings are soft enough that you canbend them by hand but strong enough tomake lasting, beautiful jewelry.

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SmartMax My First Safari Animals

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Carma Games SLAPZI is the fast-matching card-slapping everyone-laughing picture game that is all about speed!

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Feature: Top Toys 2017 (cont’d)

Logic Skills

continued from page 16

(Ages 2-5)

Game Play

Cha-Cha Chihuahua

Gamewright Who let the dogs out? In this precious first game for little ones, players draw cards to get these peppy perritos to join your doggy dance-a-thon! Paw away another player’s pups with some fetching treats, but watch out for “siesta” cards that will send your dog-tired dancers straight to the Nap Shack!

(Ages 5-8)

Roller Coaster Challenge ThinkFun Hang on! In this thrilling engineering challenge, players get to build their very own roller coasters.

Start by choosing a challenge card and setting up the pieces to match. Then, players use the remaining pieces to build a working roller coaster that meets the build conditions on their challenge card. Roller Coaster Challenge incorporates elements of a logic puzzle, while also allowing for the creativity that stems from freeform building.

Scientific Play

Go Go Gelato!

Blue Orange Games We’ll all scream for ice cream with this fast paced logic game! Using four cones, three scoops, and two hands, players pass the scoops back and forth between the cones being careful not to touch or drop them in a race to fill their customer’s order before their opponents do!

If your scoops match the challenge card first, you’re the winner! A delicious and engaging dexterity race that’s fun for everyone!

Snap Circuits STEM

Elenco SNAP CIRCUITS® STEM offers concrete, infinite STEM concepts with fun learning activities and creativity. Learn about electricity and magnetism, and how they relate to each other in this STEM kit. Build more than 85 products using more than 45 parts using curriculum-rich, easy-to-follow instructions.freeform building.

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Pretend Play

Kingdomino

Blue Orange Games Get the family together to enjoy the fun of dominoes with a kingdom-building twist! Use the tiles to add to existing kingdoms and make sure to secure tiles with crowns - these royal treasures will help to multiply the worth of your kingdom at the end of the game! The game ends when each player has completed a 5x5 grid, and points are calculated based on the number of connecting tiles and crowns. Who will create the largest kingdom of all?

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Role/Fantasy Play

My Magical Sound & Lights Unicorn

Gund It’s a dream come true!

Pet this magical unicorn’s back and the wings light up and it makes sparkly sounds, leaving you in awe. A brilliant rainbow mane and tail and sparkly accents on the harness, horn, and wings complete the magical look!

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November 13 thru December 11 Drop off locations include: iQ Credit Union Firstenburg & Marshall Community Centers

The City of Vancouver’s 3rd Annual Korey’s Joy Drive memorializes Korey Cochran, an employee who lost his life to a rare brain tumor this year.

Your donations of new, unwrapped toys will be donated to Randall Children's Hospital, Open House Ministries and other local charities.

Together, we will spread Korey’s joy to families throughout our community this holiday season.

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Feature: MillGuide Feature:Cedar WinterCreek BreakGrist Camp

Winter Break Camp Guide Vancouver Parks & Recreation TEEN WINTER CAMP AT FIRSTENBURG

Location: Firstenburg Community Center 700 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-487-7001, ext. 8 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 11-15 Days/Times: 12/21, 22 and 12/26-29 Cost: Daily Fee $40 city resident, $46 out of city resident Description: Our winter break camp is just what you need to fight that cabin fever.

There is no lack of activity in this fun camp, which includes swimming, rock wall, team building crafts and trips to John’s Incredible Pizza and Skyzone. Parents may drop off as early as 7:30 am and pick up by 5:30 pm.

ADVENTURES YOUTH DAY CAMP AT MARSHALL CENTER

Location: Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 6-10 Days/Times: 12/18-22 and 12/26-29 Cost: Daily Fee $36 city resident, $41 out of city resident Description: Campers will discover new interests; learn teamwork and decisionmaking skills through crafts, play, sports, games, swimming and field trips. Structured activities are 9 am-4 pm, but parents may drop off as early as 7:30 am and pick up by 5:30 pm.

Description: Campers will enjoy swimming and rock climbing at Firstenburg, sports, outdoor games, plus an off-site trip every Wednesday and Friday. Structured activities are from 9 am-4:30 pm; parents may drop off as early as 7:30 am and pick up by 5:30 pm. Bring sack lunch, snacks and water bottle each day unless otherwise stated on itinerary.

Riverside Performing Arts DANCING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: 12/18-12/22 9 am-1 pm 12/18 Monday: Frozen Ballet 12/19 Tuesday: Toyland’s Tapping Train 12/20 Wednesday: Jingle Bell Jazz 12/21 Thursday: Santa’s Singers 12/22 Friday: Nutcracker Ballet Cost: $40 per day or $180 for all 5 days Description: With winter break fast approaching and mountains of holiday shopping to get done, bring your little one over to Riverside Performing Arts academy for our amazing winter dance camp.

Your little one will be thoroughly engaged learning the fundamentals of ballet, jazz, musical theatre and tap dance. Each day will be filled with dancing, singing, acting, arts and crafts and most importantly, fun!

Come 1 day, 2 days or all 5! See the themes above and register online at www.riversidepa.com.

SPARK YOUTH DAY CAMP AT FIRSTENBURG COMMUNITY CENTER

Location: Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-487-7001, ext. 8 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 5 1/2-10 Days/Times: 12/21, 22 and 12/26-29 Cost: Daily Fee $36 city resident, $41 out of city resident

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Welcome to our annual w inter break camp guide, with fun day camp options for a ge s 3 through teen !

Portland Children’s Museum MASTERPIECE MAKERS

Location: 4015 SW Canyon Rd., Portland Phone Number: 503-471-9918 Website: portlandcm.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: 12/18-21, 8:30 am-2:30 pm Cost: $200 non-members; $170 members Description: Get ready to discover and create using a variety of art materials at Portland Children’s Museum! We will adventure in the Museum exhibits to find inspiration, explore new materials, and get creative. This four-day camp will connect children to their inner artist through handson projects and art explorations. Escape the gray winter weather with color and creativity!

ARTISTIC INVENTORS

Location: 4015 SW Canyon Rd., Portland Phone Number: 503-471-9918 Website: portlandcm.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: 12/26-29, 8:30 am-2:30 pm Cost: $200 non-members; $170 members Description: Blast off into a week of creative inventing and engineering at Portland Children’s Museum! This four-day camp will explore using paper, cardboard, recycled materials, and a variety of art media to design new inventions. Get ready to adventure in the Museum exhibits and go full STEAM ahead!

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Feature: Beyond Please and Thank You

Beyond Please & Thank You:

How to Raise

By Afton Nelson

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Abbie said her first word one Christmas when her older sister opened a present: “Mine!”

Here are some things you can do:

Jason was so excited about the pile of birthday presents from his friends, he tore into them not bothering to look at any cards, or thank those who’d brought each gift.

Show your children what it looks like to show gratitude.

Jennifer Dean, licensed social worker and certified mental health specialist from Vancouver suggests providing

Lead by Example

And, years ago, one 13- year-old was so disappointed that her grandma didn’t realize Shaun Cassidy wasn’t cool anymore, that she had trouble holding back tears when she saw two records as the wrapping paper fell away.

Being a gracious gift giver and receiver is a big lesson for our little ones, and even some of our bigger ones, to learn. Showing gratitude is an important skill because it makes life richer, is associated with greater happiness and even better physical and mental health. It’s worth our time to help our children learn to be gracious givers and receivers, but it’s not always easy.

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It’s important to do these things the year, not just at holidays.

This way, gratitude, and the daily “gifts” we receive, becomes a .

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opportunities for your children to see you being grateful. She says, “Take care to model gratitude for non-material aspects of your life, such as being thankful for having lunch with great-grandma, or spending quality time with them at the park.” It’s important to do these things throughout the year, not just at holidays, she adds.

This way, showing gratitude, and recognizing the daily “gifts” we receive, becomes a habit.

Other ideas Dean suggests include doing “thankfuls,” (sharing things you are thankful for), at dinnertime, or at night before bed, choosing toys to donate to charity, and writing thank you notes.

Make it fun and get cute stationery. Let younger kids draw pictures as their “thank you” while parents act as scribe.

“Around the holidays it can be easy for the child’s focus to be on presents. Try to downplay the gift giving and really story the traditions and celebrations.” When you focus on the gift of seeing family, decorating the home together, or making cookies, children will learn to see gifts as experiences and not just things wrapped in pretty paper.

Have Realistic Expectations “Children aren’t born being gracious givers and receivers,” Dean says. “However, children as young as two or three can start expressing gratitude.”

Teach them to say thank you by looking the giver in the eye and saying the words. If we don’t teach kids gratitude, and help them practice it, it can set them up to feel entitled, and eventually frustrated, unhappy, disappointed.

Explain that saying thank you isn’t only a kind thing to do. Our reaction to the gift is, in a way, a gift we give back to the giver.

Give your children honest words they can add to their thank yous.

Saying, “It was so nice of you to think of me,” or “Wow! I can see you put a lot of thought into this,” can go a long way.

Sometimes children struggle with giving up a special gift they had a hand in selecting. Prepare your child ahead of time by discussing their expectations for what will happen after they give a gift away. Dean says doing so is a great opportunity to help your child build awareness of their feelings by discussing emotions.

“Validating feelings is an important part of teaching children that it’s OK to have them,” she says. “Helping young children to have a positive relationship with their emotions—the fun ones and the less desired ones—lays a foundation for them to feel safe talking about things with you, and others, as they get older.”

Even after all of this preparation, a child might not react to giving or receiving a gift in a gracious way. Don’t fear. As with most things we learn, it’s a process and no one gets there all in one day. Consistency and patience are keys to an attitude of gratitude becoming a habit in our children.

Strategize A little preparation goes a long way when we send our children into gift giving and receiving situations. Talk to them about what they might expect and what they might do in each situation. What might happen if they get a gift they already have, or that they don’t like?

Letting them know ahead of time that they have options to return or exchange a gift on another day can help them appropriately thank the giver without feeling as disappointed.

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When you on the gift of seeing family, decorating the home together, or making cookies, children will learn to see gifts as and not just wrapped in pretty paper.

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However, Dean says, while we’re teaching our children to be empathetic and understanding of other people’s feelings, it’s also important to validate their own, especially for our very young children. “The language you use to help them through these situations when they are little helps them to build their emotional vocabulary so that when they’re older, their language skills are more developed and they can express those feelings on their own, instead of acting out in a negative way.

Be Honest We should also teach our children to be honest in their feedback.

That is difficult even for adults, but Portland mom Stefani Carlton taught this lesson to her children in a creative way. She gathered her five children, ages one through fourteen, and instructed each of them to find a random item around the house and wrap it. They then came together for a “gift exchange.” When they opened their gift, the rule was to say something positive and true. One child who opened his gift to reveal a paperclip said, “Wow, it’s so shiny!” or “this will come in handy when I’m doing homework.” The more rounds of gift giving they did, the harder the children tried to find “gifts” that would throw off their siblings. A blank piece of computer paper became a fine opportunity to draw a picture, or three squares of toilet paper a “great blanket for my Barbie.”

Even if they’re young, kids can learn they don’t have to pretend to like a gift. They can make meaningful, specific comments that are also honest.

Make it Personal Since small children are often not in a position to purchase birthday or other occasion gifts using their own money, it’s important to find ways to make giving meaningful for them. Involving children in the different aspects of buying a gift is one way to do this, Dean says. “Let them know the budget and have them participate in the shopping. Allow them to help wrap and present the gift.”

While this does require giving up a little control, “it allows children to earn attention for positive and charitable qualities that they might not always have the opportunity to demonstrate, such as being thoughtful and attuned.”

Gift giving and receiving is fraught with emotion and expectation that is hard to navigate at any stage of life, but especially for our children. As we model kindness and gratitude, have realistic expectations, validate their feelings, prepare them with some strategies, and allow them to be involved in the giving process, they will be better equipped to be gracious givers and receivers.

Afton Nelson is a Pacific Northwest mom, writer, and former Shaun Cassidy fan. Learn more about her at www.aftonnelson.com.

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e Feature: Beyond The Good Ol’ Sandwich

The Good Ol ’ Beyond

SANDWICH 50

Leftover Turkey Recipes To Try With Your Kids

By Christina Katz

What’s a cook to do

with all of the leftover turkey after Thanksgiving dinner has come and gone?

After the thrill of the traditional Black Friday sandwiches wears off, avoid turkey fatigue and offer your kids a lesson in variety. You will be inspired by these 50 ways to prepare cooked turkey.

Some recipes you may recognize, and some may be totally new approaches for your family.

Why not get the kids involved? Show them this list. Take a poll. Ask them which meals sounds tasty. Then let them hunt down recipes online. Design your own family favorites drawing from the results you create in your very own test kitchen. You will be amazed what you can do with this incredibly versatile poultry. Go ahead and see what new family traditions you can create.

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26. Turkey Shepherd’s Pie 27. Turkey, Bacon & Tomato Soup 28. Beer-battered Turkey 29. Turkey Pot Pie 30. Turkey Mushroom & Bacon Puff Pastry Pockets 31. Turkey Hash 32. Turkey, Sausage & Mango Wraps 33. Turkey Pho 34. Turkey & White Bean Soup 35. Baked Turkey With Rice & Beans 36. Turkey Crunch Salad 37. BBQ Turkey Pizza 38. French Onion Turkey Casserole 39. Turkey Cranberry Strudel 40. Sweet Potato Turkey Frittata 41. Turkey Turnovers 42. Turkey Tamale Pie 43. Wild Rice & Turkey Casserole 44. Turkey Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese 45. Turkey Lasagna With Sage & Three Cheeses 46. Sweet & Spicy Turkey Curry Soup 47. Turkey Shawarma 48. Broccoli Cheese Orzo With Turkey 49. Spicy Turkey Soup With Chickpeas, Yogurt & Mint 50. Grilled Turkey, Cheddar & Apple Sandwiches Christina Katz’ favorite leftover turkey dish is Turkey Tetrazzini. But it can get tedious year after year. So she will definitely be hunting down some new recipes to try this year.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Calendar November ‘17

S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1 WEDNESDAY

2 THURSDAY

Pajama Storytime at La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd., La Center. Attention all ages of kids (and their grownups)!

Get cozy in your pajamas and come to the library for a fun family storytime. Every Thursday (except Thanksgiving Day). 6:30-7:30 pm

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Go to www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com and click on “Calendar” to submit your event. Deadline for print calendar submissions is the 1st of the month prior to the issue.

Events are subject to change. Please contact organization directly to confirm. All library events are free and open to the public.

3 FRIDAY

Baby and Toddler Storytime for 0-36 months Fridays at Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N Main Ave., Ridgefield.

Stories, songs, puppets, art and lots of movement for babies, toddlers and parents/ caregivers! Siblings always welcome. 10:30-11 am Operation Pillow Talk: A Time to Care and Share at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E 5th St., Vancouver. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site has partnered with Operation Pillow Talk, a local community project to help lift the morale of active military service members. Over the course of 2017, community residents, sewing clubs, Girl Scout troops, senior living centers, elementary school teachers and students have contributed to this project by decorating pillowcases for members of the military. View the displayed pillowcases at Pearson Air Museum and decorate a pillowcase yourself and write a note of encouragement to slip inside.

12-8 pm

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Funtastic Friday at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver.Drop in Friday afternoons for a wide range of creative and interactive projects for ages 5-12.

3:30-5:30 pm

an evening of fun and friendly competition. Play one of our games or bring one to share.

Light refreshments will be provided. 6-8 pm

Downtown Camas First Friday in historic downtown Camas. Family activities and games, local art exhibits, dining, after hours shopping, and more. 5-8 pm

NW’S Largest Garage Sale & Vintage Sale at Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. 500+ booths and all indoors. Shop for furniture, jewelry, tools, toys, electronics, clothing, household items, baby and kids’ items, books, fishing, hunting, sporting goods,

Community Game Night at Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland. Bring your family, friends and neighbors of all ages for

Decorate a pillowcase for an active military service member to show support and let them know you care at Operation Pillow Talk at Pearson Air Museum.

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Crafternoon at Kazoodles Toys,13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #B-3, Vancouver. Drop in on Wednesdays for kids’ crafts.

Nov. 1: Paper flower crown or bouquet. Make some paper flowers, but don’t stop there!

Get creative!

Nov. 8: Pipe cleaner dragons.

Who doesn’t love tiny things?

Who doesn’t love dragons?

We’re combining the two for this craft!

Nov. 15: Galaxy jars. Glitter, paint and cotton balls come together to make this cool decor piece.

Nov. 22: Butter making.

Tomorrow’s Turkey Day so we’re doing a super fun butter making craft. Easy for even the littlest crafters (3+). Cost: $2.

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DANCE Sunday, December 3: 2:00 p.m.

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Tickets available:

On-line: vancouverdancetheatre.com At the Door: One Hour Before Show Beacock Music, 1420 SE 163rd Avenue Music World, 7916 NE 6th Avenue

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Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt” at Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. Tickets: $14-$32, available at www. octc.org. Playing through November 19, 2017; Saturdays at 2 pm & 5 pm, Sundays at 11 am & 2 pm. (No 11 am show on 11/5, 11/12, and 11/19.)

6 MONDAY

Russian Storytime at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. For ages infant-5 years, with a parent or caregiver. 10:30-11 am

7 TUESDAY

8 WEDNESDAY

Crafternoon at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #B-3, Vancouver. (See Nov. 1) 3-5 pm

9 THURSDAY

Pajama Storytime at La Center Community Library.

(See Nov. 2) 6:30-7:30 pm

Baby and Toddler Storytime for 0-36 months Fridays at Ridgefield Community Library.

(See Nov. 3) 10:30-11 am

More information at www. ccopenstudios.org.

12 SUNDAY

Clark County Open Studios at various art studios Funtastic Friday at Vancouver throughout Vancouver.

Community Library. (See Nov. (See Nov. 11) 10) 3:30-5:30 pm

11 SATURDAY

Neighborhood Toy Store Day at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #B3, Vancouver. Fun activities, prizes, and double Play Perks all day long. 9:30 am-7 pm Veterans Parade at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E 5th St., Vancouver. Attendees are welcome to watch the parade from the sidewalks, grass, and covered areas along the parade route. For more information and new route map visit http://fortvan.org/veteransparade.html 11 am Second Saturday at the Water Center: The Fabulous Flush – Celebrate World Toilet Day at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. Join the Water Center’s flushing fun to find out where your ‘flush’ goes and how long it takes to get there.

Learn what can and can’t be flushed down the toilet. Also, discover how the City cleans your wastewater and how little organisms turn dirty water into clean water. 1-3 pm

13 MONDAY

Russian Storytime at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See Nov. 6) 10:30-11 am

14 TUESDAY

15 WEDNESDAY Club K3 at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. Fun crafts, games and activities for kids in grades K-3, with accompanying adult.

3 pm

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Clark County Open Studios at various art studios throughout Vancouver. Free self-guided tour where local artists open their studios to the public and share how, why and where their art is created.

A financial aid expert at WSU Vancouver answers questions and gives helpful advice on financing a college education.

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Texture Tuesdays at Mall Nanny, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver. (See Nov. 7) 10-11 am

Crafternoon at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #B-3, Vancouver.

(See Nov. 1) 3-5 pm

The A to Z of Paying for College at WSU Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. Learn about all the ways to pay for college—grants, loans, savings, scholarships, work; which money is free and which must be paid back; important forms, dates and deadlines; scholarship strategies. Get your questions answered by a financial aid expert. Free and open to the public. Meet in the Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110. Parking is free in Orange 2 lot. 6 pm

Music in the Atrium at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Enjoy music in the atrium provided by the members of the woodwind section of the Vancouver Community Concert Band as they rehearse for upcoming performances. 6-7 pm Pajama Storytime at La Center Community Library.

(See Nov. 2) 6:30-7:30 pm

DAY

Texture Tuesdays at Mall Nanny, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver. Mellow play time experience for shy kiddos age 4 and under, with a parent. Sensory engaging toys and activities available for open play. Children of all developmental abilities welcome. Cost: $2 per child.

10-11 am

10 FRIDAY

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collectibles and much more.

Purchase tickets at the door.

General Admission: $5 adults Military w/ ID: $3. Early Birds: $20 adults (arrive at 7 am).

Kids under 12 are free all day.

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17 FRIDAY

Baby and Toddler Storytime for 0-36 months Fridays at Ridgefield Community Library.

(See Nov. 3) 10:30-11 am

Native American Indian Heritage Festival at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. Share our annual celebration of Native American Indian Heritage Month with the native community. Discover and learn more about native cultures. Kids will have fun with hands-on crafts and activities.

1-4 pm Dia de los Muertos-the Day of the Dead at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Enjoy live music, activities and entertainment, including pre-hispanic and traditional Mexican dancing, and crafts for all ages.

2-4:30 pm

20 MONDAY

Russian Storytime at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See Nov. 6) 10:30-11 am

24 FRIDAY

Baby and Toddler Storytime for 0-36 months Fridays at Ridgefield Community Library.

(See Nov. 3) 10:30-11 am Funtastic Friday at Vancouver Community Library.

(See Nov. 10) 3:30-5:30 pm

21 TUESDAY

Texture Tuesdays at Mall Nanny, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver. (See Nov. 7) 10-11 am Hebocon: Crappy Robotics Tournament at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Don’t think you can build a robot? Hebocon is a robot sumo-wrestling tournament for those who don’t have the technical skills to actually make robots.

All ages are welcome to participate. Build your own robot at home or join us starting AT-SU at 4 pm to build your own robot.

Tournament begins promptly at 6 pm. Stop by the library for complete rules and technical restrictions! For makers age 5 and up.

6-8 pm

Community Tree Lighting and Concert at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. Live music, a visit from Santa and more.

4-7 pm

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Munchies and a Movie at Vancouver Community Library 901 C St., Vancouver. Calling all future chefs! Learn how to make delicious snacks in this

27 MONDAY

Russian Storytime at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See Nov. 6) 10:30-11 am

28 TUESDAY

Texture Tuesdays at Mall Nanny, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver. (See Nov. 7) 10-11 am

29 THURSDAY Pajama Storytime at La Center Community Library.

(See Nov. 2) 6:30-7:30 pm

11-12

Glass artist Ariel Young talks with visitors in her studio at Clark County Open Studios, a chance to see artists at work in their studios.

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hands-on program. Anything you make, you get to enjoy during our afternoon movie.

2:30 pm: Snack making 3:30 pm: Movie begins- Make sure to be here on time to vote on what movie we watch! For kids age 7-12 years old.

2:30-5 pm

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Teen Chopped! at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Have you ever wondered how you would do in a TV cooking competition?

Test your skills in our “Chopped”-style challenge, where participants will get a limited amount of time to turn mystery ingredients into

Crafternoon at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #B-3, Vancouver. (See Nov. 1) 3-5 pm

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22 WEDNESDAY

a tasty dish for our judges.

You can sign up to cook or judge, or just come and be part of our audience. Sign up online starting November 13! No cooking experience or special preparation needed, but creativity will help!

Registration is required for this event. Visit https://www.fvrl. org/events/search/Teen%20 Chopped#/?i=2 to sign up. For teens ages 12-18. 3-5 pm

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Funtastic Friday at Vancouver Community Library. (See Nov. 10) 3:30-5:30 pm

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Events Journey Theater Arts......................................27 Korey’s JoyDrive.............................................19 Magenta Theater..............................................7 Vancouver Dance Theatre..............................31

Financial Guaranteed Education Tuition........................25 iQ Credit Union.................................................2

Fitness barre3 Felida..................................................27 Mountain View Ice Arena................................23 Naydenov Gymnastics.....................................7

Health Adventure Dental..............................................5 Barnick Chiropractic.......................................28 Child and Adolescent Clinic..............................3 Deluna Kids Dental.........................................27 Dentistry for Children......................................35 Evergreen Pediatrics......................................23 Northwest Breast Thermography......................3 PeaceHealth Southwest.................................36 Priority Life Chiropractic and Massage.............9 The Vancouver Clinic......................................13 Vancouver Orthodontic Specialists.................29

Legal Schauermann, Thayer, Jacobs, Staples & Edwards PS...................................21

Resources EOCF................................................................5 Guaranteed Education Tuition........................25 YWCA...............................................................7 Retail Kazoodles.........................................................7 Vancouver Mall...............................................33

Schools & Education EOCF................................................................5 The Gan Jewish Preschool............................15 Naydenov Gymnastics.....................................7

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We double-dog dare you to schedule your

mammogram.

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