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November ‘19

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FEATURE ARTICLES

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Top Toys 2019 The year's best toys for kids, as voted by experts

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Winter Break Camp Guide Local camps for ages 3 through teen

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The Case for Minimalism Ways to include a minimal mindset in the everyday

IN EVERY ISSUE

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Editor’s Notes

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The New Domesticity Advice for Autumn nesting

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Renaissance Dad Chef Perry's holiday faves

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Calendar of Events & Activities

ON THE WEB • Vote for your favorite local hotspots in the annual Best of Vancouver Awards - voting closes November 15!

• Theater Review: Oregon Children's Theatre "Me . . . Jane" • How Clark County Honors Veterans • Chef Perry’s Secrets to a Less Stress Holiday Feast

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Experiences over Things Tony Hsieh is the longtime chief executive of online shoe store Zappos.com and a

billionaire. He also lives in an Airstream

trailer in Las Vegas. Why would someone

who has it all choose to live on less? “When I

first moved to Vegas in 2004, I lived in a big house in the suburbs,” he said last year in an interview with Inc.com. “While it was great to have the space, I never really had serendipitous encounters with friends; everything had to be pre-planned and pre-arranged. In 2011, I moved downtown and lived in an apartment building. I

ran into more friends in the elevator and, if there was a friend at a

local restaurant or bar, it would take me five minutes to walk there

and say hi. I found that the more frequent encounters (which we’ve

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named ‘collisions’) made me happier.” Wanting to take that sense of

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community even further, Hsieh and a few friends bought Airstream Las Vegas. “We had a campfire going every night, people playing

guitar and singing around the campfire, and all sorts of interesting

people stop by to visit . . . For me, it’s always been about increasing

the frequency of collisions.” Hsieh is at the forefront of minimalism, a movement that emphasizes relationships and experiences over

status and possessions. The shift from acquiring to developing is

certainly a big one, but the philosophy has the power to break us free from comparison and competition—the thieves of contentment and satisfaction.

In this issue, learn more about the case for minimalism (page 24,

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THE NEW DOMESTICITY

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By Julianna Lawson

THE BRIGHT RED TARTAN WOOL BLANKET gently sways in the autumn breeze. Slanted sunlight and scurrying squirrels remind me that this blanket may have seen the last of the picnic days. But, who knows? Weather is a capricious maiden, and we may yet have some crisp, bright days, begging for hot chocolate and cider to be passed across tartan tables.

I find myself eager to take advantage of these fleeting sunlight hours, hence the blanket airing on the line. My neighbors have similar autumn nesting instincts and have put area rugs out to catch a burst of fresh air, too. While we often naturally think of spring cleaning, fall is also traditionally associated with an intentional shift in housework. As the weather becomes wet and grey, our attention turns toward wrapping up outdoor living and preparing our homes for the winter months. As we do so, let’s look back in time at two major principles that have guided families in keeping their homes.

ONE THING AT A TIME McGuffey’s Readers provide fascinating glimpses into the values of yesteryear. Children studied a selection on work and learned that “a little play does not harm any one, but does much good. After play, we should be glad to work.” The lesson describes a boy who “knew that . . . our minutes, hours, and days are very precious.”

This model child (no doubt fictional!) lived by the mantra, “One thing at a time,” and knew that “when he had done with work, he would play.”

The principle here is very simple yet incredibly practical: when it’s time to work, it’s time to work! As you think through the ways in which you would like to prepare your home for the winter months, whether it’s in clearing out toys to make way for Christmas abundance or in scrubbing down the kitchen in anticipation of

sumptuous seasonal meals, set aside time to focus intently on that chore. If the task seems daunting at first, set a timer. Go at the task whole-heartedly for 30 minutes, and then take a break.

Now, this is not to say that all tasks must be dreary! Turn on some lively music, invite the kids to help, and keep a plate of fresh chocolate chip cookies nearby to be enjoyed as a reward for a job well done. Remember that “our minutes, hours, and days are very precious.” Use them wisely, keeping in mind the words of the McGuffey Primer, “Work while you work; play while you play; one thing each time, that is the way.”

This also reminds us to set aside time for play. Not surprisingly, Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved Anne Shirley models “play” very well (to the despair of Aunt Jamesina who maintains, “Work first and then play used to be my motto when I was a girl.”). Anne answers the call of the wind, “I couldn’t sew on a day like this.

There’s something in the air that gets into my blood and makes a sort of glory in my soul . . . So it’s ho for the park and the pines.”

Make sure to enjoy the glory days of fall, too. Grab the kids and head “for the park and the pines” when inspiration strikes.

A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING Our McGuffey Reader also emphasizes the wisdom of keeping items in their place. In this instance, our model child is a girl who shares the secret for never losing her sewing thimble: “I have a place for everything, and I put everything in its place when I have done using it.” Isn’t little Sarah wise? She reasons, “How much more time will it take to put a thing in its place, than to hunt for it or to borrow whenever you want to use it?”

Rainy fall days are ideal for creating such “places” for our household items. Again, if the task seems daunting, start small. continued on next page

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Sort through one drawer while watching a show or listening to a podcast. Use dividers to keep items in their place so the phone chargers, Scotch tape, and scissors all have homes.

(You’ll be especially glad to have the scissors and tape on hand, come Christmas!)

Speaking of Christmas, this is a good time to create a secret “place” for tucking away family gifts. I have found it to be helpful to store shoe boxes under the bed, each box representing a family member’s Christmas stocking. In the weeks leading up to the holidays, I keep an eye out for fun little treasures while doing my regular shopping. Then, into the shoe box the treasures go until Christmas morning. This simple trick keeps expenses and shopping trips much more manageable during the holiday season.

No matter what your fall cleaning routine may look like, heed a little old fashioned advice while creating a warm and cozy home for the months ahead.

Julianna Lawson and her husband Jamie live in Vancouver with their four children, ages 14 to 21. While it’s much more natural for Julianna to gravitate toward the lure of “the park and the pines” on wash day, she’s grateful for the wisdom of the past which inspires families to work for the coziness of hearth and home.

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RENAISSANCE DAD

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By Perry P. Perkins

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, but it’s no secret that (especially for us in the kitchen) it can bring with it a lot of chaos, stress, and performance anxiety.

So many dishes, so many people, and so many “cherished" family traditions that must be upheld–it’s well nigh impossible to make it through the day without at least some drama.

That’s one reason I love to fire up the grill every November. It’s a peaceful place to gather with others seeking to escape the pandemonium of the kitchen, or sometimes just take a few deep breaths all alone, and prepare some delicious dishes in the blessed quiet of my deck.

So, if like me, you sometimes need a holiday escape route from all of the togetherness, consider moving your main dish and maybe even a couple of sides out of the kitchen, and out of the house.

Here are my two “go to” Thanksgiving menu items from the grill.

The Best Grilled Turkey I gotta say, if given a choice I will never, never serve another turkey (or chicken)

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“What we’re really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?” –Erma Bombeck

that has not been brined. The improvement in moistness, flavor, and general “cookability” makes it a no-brainer.

The aromatics make a huge difference as well. My wife has made it clear that the testing is over, this is our Thanksgiving turkey recipe from now on, and no further modifications are allowed!

Aromatic Spatchcocked Turkey 1 (14 to 16 pound) frozen young turkey For the brine: 1 cup kosher salt 1 cup of honey 1 quart turkey stock 1 quart boiling water 2 tablespoon black pepper 1 gallon heavily iced water For the aromatics: 1 red apple, chopped 2 med pears, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup water 4 sprigs rosemary 6 leaves sage

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2 to 3 days before roasting: Begin thawing the turkey in the refrigerator or in a cooler kept at 38 degrees F. Combine the stock, boiling water, salt, honey, and peppercorns, in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally to dissolve solids, add aromatics, and bring to a boil.

Remove the brine from the heat, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate.

Early on the day or night before you’d like to eat: Combine the brine, gallon of water, and ice in the 5-gallon bucket. Place the thawed turkey (with innards removed) breast side down in brine. If necessary, weigh down the bird to ensure it is fully immersed, cover, and refrigerate or set in cool area for 8 to 16 hours, turning the bird once half way through brining.

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Remove the bird from brine and rinse inside and out with cold water. Discard the brine, and allow the turkey to come to room temperature. continued on next page

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Note: Once brined, do not salt your turkey. If you use the drippings for stock or gravy, don’t salt those either, at least not until you’ve tasted the finished product.

Spatchcock the turkey (removing the backbone and flattening the bird) and reserve the backbone for stock.

Preheat your well-oiled grill with all burners on high, and the lid closed, for 10 minutes, then turn off one burner (the middle one, if there are three).

Place your turkey skin side up in the center of your grill (over the “off” burner). Close the lid, leaving the vents open.

Grill the turkey for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, flipping it skin-side down after the first hour.

If you want to judge doneness with a thermometer, insert a probe thermometer into thickest part of the breast and reduce set the thermometer alarm (if available) to 161 degrees F. At 2 hours, brush the back of the bird with cranberry bbq sauce (recipe below), at 2 1/2 hours, flip skin side up and brush with more sauce.

Let the turkey rest, off the heat and loosely covered with foil for 20-30 minutes before carving.

Serve with additional sauce, on the side.

Chef Perry’s Cr anberry Barbeque Sauce 1 can cranberry sauce (jellied).

1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 jalapeño, seeded, rinsed, and finely diced (optional) 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tsp yellow mustard Empty cranberry sauce into 2 quart saucepan, whisk, add the remaining ingredients, whisk again, and cook, over medium heat, until simmering.

Cook until the mixture is thick like barbecue sauce.

Side Dish: Simple Grilled Aspar agus This may not have been a “traditional” Thanksgiving side dish in your home, but it was in mine. And, let’s face it, nothing brings out the awesomeness of asparagus like grilling does!

Simple Grilled Aspar agus 3 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and peeled 12 tablespoons olive oil 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 teaspoon salt Place asparagus on a plate. Drizzle oil and lemon juice over the asparagus and turn spears until they are coated. Sprinkle with salt and turn again.

Grill asparagus for 5 minutes, on a medium grill. Each minute or so, roll each spear 1/4 turn. Asparagus should begin to brown in spots (indicating that the natural sugars are caramelizing) but it should not be allowed to char. Dripping oil may cause flare-ups. Keep a spray bottle of water handy to spritz on coals, if necessary.

Remove from grill and serve immediately.

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He lives with his family in the Pacific Northwest, and operates the MY KITCHEN Outreach Program, for at-risk and underserved youth. His writing has appeared in hundreds of publications, including many “Chicken Soup for the Soul” anthologies. He is also a recurring guest chef on AM Northwest.

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Feature: Top Toys 2019

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Arts & Crafts

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You have to see it to believe it! Hone fine motor skills like hand strength and isolated finger movements and engage senses with the unique touch and feel of SloFlo!

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Lite Bright

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Schylling Inc It's art with light! This timeless classic is back with more fun than ever to create signs and designs that glow in the dark. Keep the pegs all in one place with a removable storage tray that comes with a variety of different shaped pegs. Practice fine motor skills including hand-eye coordination and pincer grasp while creating colorful artwork to display.

Y'Art Craft Kit - Puppy

Kahootz Toys Create awe-inspiring works of textured yarn art with the ease of coloring in this craft kit! Thread the Y’Art™ pen and color in the numbered areas and watch the yarn magically cling to the Grip-NStick Y’Artboard™ as you swirl, twirl, and zig-zag to complete each unique design! Y‘Art™ is totally mess-free and OOPS-proof — if you make a mistake, simply lift up the yarn and reposition.

Each canvas is pre-printed and numbered to create vibrant textile art to frame and display or give as gifts!

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Feature: Top Toys 2019 (cont’d) continued from page 12

Constructive Play

Magna-Tiles® House 28-Piece Set

Valtech Become the architects of new worlds with the Magna-Tiles® House Set! Featuring reusable silicon sticker, the opportunities are endless in building words for dolls, action figures, cars and more! Inspire foundational math skills and explore construction and demolition as kids click together, stack and build their creations.

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RollAgain Sorter Fat Brain Toy Co Roll, sort, discover! RollAgain Sorter's gradually widening track propels the balls forward fast until suddenly they drop perfectly into their matching-colored slots. Bolstering fine motor skills and fortifying the understanding of size and color, this simple fascination will inspire hours of exploration.

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Blue Orange Games Take on the role of super beings and compete to create perfect worlds with the ideal conditions for wildlife to flourish! Kids will think of the ecosystem from different perspectives while thinking strategically to populate their universe and win the game.

Family MORPHY Fat Brain Toy Co Morph the most and win! Be the one to find the longest string of changes. Start with the ball on one peg over one disc. Then, find another disc that's different by only one attribute - color, pattern, or center circle size. MORPHY encourages pattern recognition and influences the skill development of logic and strategy.

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Feature: Top Toys 2019 (cont’d) continued from page 14

Pop & Pass

Outdoor & Active Play

Hog Wild, LLC Reinvent the catch and pass of the past! Pull the handle to load the ball, push forward and "bloop!" How far will the ball go?

With active outdoor play, hone motor skills including hand-eye coordination and bilateral and whole body movement.

Ride-On

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Hape Sunny Valley Adventure Dome

Hape International Inc Lily the bird's job is to wake up Sunny Valley!

Use the magnet in her beak to drop beads into the slides and other features under the dome.

Kids will engage in fine motor skills like hand-eye coordination to drop the beads and hand grasp to guide Lily's beak!

PRIMO Ambosstoys LLC Cruise the streets in style with PRIMO, a timeless, handmade and durable ride-on toy designed like a classic vintage Italian scooter that features hand-welded solid metal sheets, an assortment of colors and a soft artificial leather seat for maximum comfort. PRIMO enables kids to develop gross motor skills, foster their sense of exploration and build confidence -- all while getting from one place to another.

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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.

Science & Discovery

My Robotic Pet - Tumbling Hedgehog

Thames & Kosmos Build your very own robot pet hedgehog with the 172 building pieces in this kit! This unique robot contains a special sound sensor that allows it to respond to series of claps. Clap once, and your hedgehog curls up into a ball and rolls over one time.

Clap multiple times, and it will roll again and again, tumbling once for each clap! Experiment to see how you can make it bristle its spine, scurry around, tumble, spin, and roll. Learn the inner mechanical workings that enable the robot to move the way it does while learning about gears, motors, sounds sensors, LEDs, and the other components of the furry little pet.

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Feature: Top Toys 2019 (cont’d)

Puzzles

continued from page 16

Imaginary

Pretend Play

Timber Tots Tree House

Fat Brain Toy Co Press on the roof and "POP!" - the tree reveals all its secrets by opening a room, bathroom, kitchen, living room and even a garage! Encourage fine motor skills and stimulate communicative skills through storytelling as kids create a new world with the characters of the magic forest.

Find a crank to move up and down the elevator, discover a bush with a rest space hidden inside and more! Everything is stored inside the tree which is easily transported thanks to its handle.

Role

Fun in Motion Toys Master the shape shifter and unlock the geometric secrets of Shashibo! This mysterious magnetic puzzle box appears ordinary on the outside, but each Shashibo has a kaleidoscope effect once you open it and begin to connect the mangets. Create over 70 geometric secrets, and add more possiblites by collecting and combining several Shashibo boxes to build larger structures. Gently fidget, twist, and let the magnets guide you.

What will you create?

Reversible Rainbow Cape

Creative Education of Canada, Inc Be victorious in all of the pretend battles in this multicolored reversible cape!

A vibrant kaleidoscope of colors reverses into a shining silver knight with a metallic blue shield emblem for hours of pretend play, allowing kids to imitate others and explore new ideas while developing social and emotional skills.

Vehicles Playviator

Fat Brain Toy Co Make memories full of timeless pretend play and encourage communication skills with kid-powered engineering! Playviator's smooth contours and charming colors invite little aviators to take off into an adventure. As the plane tilts up and down, a weight inside slides to the back, setting off a collection of gears to spin the big propeller.

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Shashibo - The Shape Shifting Box

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Jigsaw

Escape Puzzles Space Observatory

Ravensburger During an evening stroll, you notice a strange light in the sky. Out of sheer curiosty, you go to the astronomy section at the nearby library. As you pick up a book entitled "Discovering Outer Space," a note falls to your feet. The note reveals that the light is actually an astroid barreling toward earth! Piece together the 759 pieces and solve the hidden riddles to save the Planet!

Programs offered for ages 18 months to adult!

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Feature: MillGuide Feature:Cedar WinterCreek BreakGrist Camp

Winter Break Camp Guide Riverside Performing Arts Broadway Kids Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: riversidepa.com Ages: 4-10 Days/Times: 12/7, 10 am-2 pm Cost: $50 Description: Holiday shopping to do?

Errands to run? Have your child join the fun at RPA. Acting, singing, jazz and tap all in one day! A great way to try something new and see what Riverside Performing Arts has to offer. Dance shoes welcomed, but not required. Students will be divided into age groups. Family discount applies.

Riverside Performing Arts Nutcracker Ballet Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: 12/23, 9 am-1 pm Cost: $50 Description: Calling all Sugar Plum Fairies and Mouse Kings! Learn and dance the story of the Nutcracker in this ballet and craft camp for ages 3-5. Your child will be thoroughly engaged in the world of ballet using props, costumes and music form the Nutcracker.

A great way to learn ballet and this timeless classic. Family discount applies.

Kids Club Fun & Fitness Winter Break Camps

Riverside Performing Arts Tapping in Toyland

Location: Kids Club Fun & Fitness 13914 NW 3rd Ct., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-546-5437 Website: kidsclub4fun.com Ages: 4-12 Days/Times: 12/23, 12/24, 12/26, 12/27, 12/30, 12/31, 1/2, 1/3, 7:45 am-3 pm / After Care 3-6:30 pm Cost: $49 for Camp, $15 for After Care addon Description: Join us for age appropriate active camps. Students will play a variety of games based on a new theme each day! Games will take place in our Jungle area, as well as our Gymnastics room and our other open play areas. Students are split into groups based on age and are supervised at a 15-1 ratio by our fun, energetic, background-checked staff. Camps run until 3 pm with the option to add After Care from 3-6:30 pm if needed. Sign up over the phone or in person! Give us a call if you have any questions!

Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: 12/26, 9 am-1 pm Cost: $50 Description: All ABOARD! Tap your way to Toyland in this upbeat rhythm and tap camp!

Grab the rhythm sticks, put on your tap shoes and dance to the beat. Children will learn the

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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 !

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beginnings of percussive music and tap dancing using stories, props, fun music and their own homemade instruments.

Tap shoes welcomed, but not required. Tap shoes available to borrow. Family discount applies.

Vancouver Parks & Recreation SPARK Youth Day Camp Location: Firstenburg Community Center; 700 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-487-7001 Website: cityofvancouver.us/camps Ages: 6-10 Days/Times: 12/26-12/31 & 1/2-1/3 Cost: Daily Fee: $36 resident/$41 non-resident Description: Every day is a new opportunity to spark curiosity with Vancouver Parks and Recreation! Campers participate in structured activities from 9 am-4 pm including games, crafts, swimming, rock climbing and field trips! Drop off opens at 7:30 am with pick up by 5:30 pm. continued on page 22

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Feature: Winter Break Camp Guide (cont'd) continued from page 20

Vancouver Parks & Recreation Adventures Youth Day Camp Location: Marshall Community Center; 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-487-7001 Website: cityofvancouver.us/camps Ages: 6-10 Days/Times: 12/26-12/31 & 1/2-1/3 Cost: Daily Fee: $36 resident/$41 nonresident Description: Every day is a new opportunity to spark curiosity with Vancouver Parks and Recreation! Campers participate in structured activities from 9 am-4 pm including games, crafts, swimming, rock climbing and field trips! Drop off opens at 7:30 am with pick up by 5:30 pm.

Riverside Performing Arts Acro Elves Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: 12/27, 9 am-1 pm Cost: $50 Description: The elves are not ready to go

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back to the North Pole until they roll, tumble and dance! In this Acro Dance camp, children will learn the beginnings of tumbling and dance technique using stories, props,

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fun music and our obstacle course of mats, barres and balance beams. An upbeat and energetic camp for your little helper. Family discount applies.

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Feature: The Case for Minimalism

The Case for

minimalism

By Maria Halcumb and Sarah Halcumb

Ever

feel inundated with the sheer quantity of stuff you manage in your everyday life? Kids’ toys, junk mail, closets full of clothing (and the inevitable laundry), electronic devices, craft supplies, kids’ schoolwork papers . . . for many of us, the list goes on. A large portion of our belongings are not actually getting used for their intended purposes or enhancing our lives. Some estimates calculate that Americans spend $1.2 trillion per year on nonessential stuff.

Accumulating this stuff to “keep up with the Joneses” comes at a cost. Instead of living below our means, we continually suffer from “lifestyle creep,” a term describing higher paychecks yielding higher costs of living. Instead of freeing ourselves from debt, we continue to overconsume—to our financial detriment.

Encouraging us in this perceived competition are social media, news, advertisements, and other notifications competing for our attention and our dollars.

enjoy your life is directly related to your stress level. When you eliminate the unnecessary “stuff” in your life, you can focus more on your mental, emotional and physical health.

C lut t er R e duc es C h i ld r en’s C r e at iv it y Clutter and excess stuff also affects our children’s health and happiness. In a 2018 article published in ScienceDirect, researchers tested the hypothesis that an environment with fewer toys will lead to higher quality of play for toddlers. They tested toddlers playing in individual free play sessions under two conditions: with 16 toys and with four toys. Researchers found that: • An abundance of toys present reduced quality of toddlers’ play.

• Fewer toys at once may help toddlers to focus better and play more creatively.

Minimalism—or the rejection of this never ending accumulation and consumption—is gaining popularity simply because Americans are overwhelmed. Minimalism can be defined as the pursuit of the essential in your everyday life. Being more intentional with our resources can provide a welcome sense of relief. It is possible to completely step off the track of making more money simply to gain more stuff, and you might just be happier for it.

Take the time to narrow your kids’ playthings down to just a few toys that can be used in creative ways. This will also help you to declutter your home, thus decreasing the time your family spends tidying and cleaning.

M i n i m a l i sm I ncr e a s es He a lt h a nd H appi ness

C on s u m i n g L ess Help s t he L o c a l Env i r on ment

Did you know that having unnecessary clutter around the house can negatively affect you and your family’s health and happiness levels? According to the Mayo Clinic, when couples gave tours of their homes, “Women who used more words describing clutter and disorganization also tended to show levels of the stress hormone cortisol, suggesting chronic stress.” On the other hand, those who described their home as “being restful or talked about their beautiful outdoor spaces” reported less sad feelings as the day went on and were less stressed. Your ability to appreciate and

Focusing more on experiences over purchasing things can directly impact our environment. Terra Heilman, coordinator of Repair Clark County Program of Columbia Springs, instructs that consuming less is far more important than recycling. She explains “The vast majority of the environmental footprint of our ‘stuff’ happens well before we ever get our hands on it, in the resource extraction, manufacturing and, to a lesser extent, transportation phases. So, in order to have an impact . . . we need to be thinking about waste reduction, not just recycling.”

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• This strategy works in multiple settings to support development and promote healthy play.

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To some this seems like a sacrifice, but Heilman explains that once you decide to reduce your waste you will probably buy less, save money, and be very intentional about your purchases. Oftentimes, this leads to purchasing a much higher quality product that will last longer.

stewardship, right-to-repair laws and other legislation of this type can be a powerful way to enact change.

• Don’t overlook your voice as a consumer. You’re voting with your dollars every time you spend your hard earned cash.

• Only try to change one or two behaviors at a time

Heilman has been in the business of waste reduction for over a decade. She gives these tips to consume less, and save money.

• Swap with your friends (clothing, household items, etc.).

• Buy high quality items that will last. Focus on classic wardrobe pieces that can be worn in many different ways.

• Repair items when they start to wear out instead of purchasing new.

• Consider shopping at thrift stores, or consignment shops. SW Washington has many children’s consignment shops with high quality gently used clothing, toys, and baby gear.

• Buy food items in bulk. This cuts down on packaging, and you are more likely to only buy the exact amount you need.

• Buy locally produced items. Food items grown in season take less resources and usually taste better than items flown or trucked in from hundreds of miles away. Clark County is home to many different farmers markets during the summer and fall seasons. Go to VancouverFamilyMagazine.com for more information on community-supported agriculture (CSA) and locally-grown food.

• Consider contacting your local representatives about legislation that can encourage waste reduction. Product

M i n i m a l i s t Giv i n g

Keeping these principles in mind as we approach the gift giving season, consider buying experiences over things. Could you purchase a ski trip, summer camp, or a staycation for your family instead of toys and products for everyone? How about a pedicure or massage, instead of that new sweater you were going to buy your mother-in-law? Giving experience gifts can be just as rewarding as shopping for products, and it will most likely support a local business in the process.

When it comes to our health and happiness, a minimalist mindset could literally be the simple solution. Less truly is more when it comes to your overall mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Maria Halcumb is a teacher and a reading specialist. She has a passion for inspiring others to embrace minimalism and simplicity, especially during the transition into parenthood. She writes for the local Southwest Washington blog Literallysimple.com, and lives with her family of four in Hazel Dell.

Sara Halcumb is a registered nurse with more than 10 years of experience in healthcare. She loves to teach women ways to be healthy in mind, body and soul. She writes for the local Southwest Washington blog Literallysimple.com, and lives in Battle Ground with her husband and their two children.

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TO GO

VDT

Vancouver Dance Theatre

P resents Our 43 rd P roduction of

Artistic Directors: Christina Wilder assisted by Stacy Staples

The Nutcracker

December 6 th , 7 th , & 8 th 2019 $16.25 General Admission

Children 2 & under free if sitting on adult lap

$13.25: Group ticket prices are 10 or more tickets to the same show Friday, December 6: 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Decemeber 7: 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 8: 2:00 p.m.

Performance Location

Fort Vancouver High School Theater 5700 E 18th Street, Vancouver, Washington

Tickets

To purchase, visit vancouverdancetheatre.com

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facebook.com/vancouverdancetheatre | Instagram: @vancouverdancetheatre VDT is a non-profit organization. This event is not sponsored or affiliated with any school district.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Calendar

November ‘19

of events

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who is whisked off to a very special school after receiving a letter delivered on his 11th birthday! 7 pm

The Haunting of Alderbrook Manor at Alderbrook Park, 24414 NE Westerholm Rd., Brush Prairie. Activities, a PG-13 haunted house, kids’ haunted houses and bounce houses. Admission: $7- $14. 4 pm-midnight

2 SATURDAY

Garage and Vintage Sale at Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. A community sale with over 500 indoor booths, each set up and run by its own seller. Shoppers can shop hundreds of sales in one location, including vintage, antiques, new and used items, and everything in between. 8 am-5 pm

Clark County Open Studios Preview Exhibit at Art at the Cave, 108 E Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. An exhibit of works from 50 local artists, kicking off the 2019 Clark County Open Studios Tour and providing an opportunity for tour-goers to choose the studios they want to visit as they plan their self-guided weekend tour. 5-9 pm

Clark County Open Studios Tour at various art studios throughout Clark County. Meet fifty different artists across Clark County as they share how, why, and where their art is created. As an ongoing program of the nonprofit Artstra, this is a free, self-guided tour. Details and guidebook at artstra.org/ open-studios. 10 am-5 pm

Friday Fun Night at Kids Club Fun & Fitness, 13914 NW 3rd Ct., Vancouver. Preregister your 4-11-year-old to join for a night filled with activities. They will spend time with their own age group only (kids are divided between two groups, 4-6-year-olds and 1st5th graders). 6:30-10:30 pm

Lizard Day at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #B-3, Vancouver. Lyzz and Ian Stewart bring their reptiles to share, along with their extensive knowledge about these animals. Come look a lizard in the eye! 2 pm

Pacific Stageworks presents “Puffs; or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic” at Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd. Admission: $12–17. Follow the adventure of our hero Wayne Hopkins,

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Oregon Children’s Theatre Presents “Me . . . Jane” at Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. Ten-year-old Jane Goodall and her sidekick Jubilee (a stuffed monkey doll) journey no further than their quaint, English backyard. In Jane’s daydreams, however, they eat breakfast on the Sahara, feel the ground shake during the Great Migration on the Serengeti, and smell the air on the shores of

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Check out our website for even mo re local events .

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

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activities

Lake Tanganyika. Admission: $15-$34.

2 pm & 5 pm Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Classical Concert Series at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. Admission: $10-$50. 3 pm The Haunting of Alderbrook Manor at Alderbrook Park.(See Nov. 1) 4 pm-midnight Pacific Stageworks presents “Puffs; or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic” at Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. (See Nov. 1) 7 pm

3 SUNDAY

Clark County Open Studios Tour at various art studios throughout Clark County. (See Nov. 2) 10 am-5 pm Oregon Children’s Theatre Presents “Me . . . Jane” at Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. (See Nov. 2) 2 pm The Haunting of Alderbrook Manor at Alderbrook Park.(See Nov. 1) 4 -9 pm Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Classical Concert Series at Skyview Concert Hall.

(See Nov. 2) 7 pm

9 SATURDAY

Neighborhood Toy Store Day at Kazoodles, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #B-3, Vancouver.

Celebrate play and the independent toy stores that bring their communities quality continued on next page

Clark County Open Studios Tours provides an opportunity to see local artists like mosaic artist Julie Koch at work in their studios.

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continued from previous page toys for creative, imaginative play! Toy testing, games and prizes all day, plus face painting, live music from Ants, Ants, Ants, Children’s Center toy drive kickoff and more.

9:30 am-7 pm

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15 FRIDAY

The Lough Legacy Veterans Parade at 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver. Celebrates the service and sacrifice area veterans have made for our freedom. 11 am-1 pm

Dia De Los Muertos Celebration 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. 2:30-5:30 pm

Friday Fun Night at Kids Club Fun & Fitness, 13914 NW 3rd Ct., Vancouver.

(See Nov. 1) 6:30-10:30 pm

Oregon Children’s Theatre Presents “Me . . . Jane” at Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. (See Nov. 2) 2 pm

Oregon Children’s Theatre Presents “Me . . . Jane” at Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. (See Nov. 2) 2 pm & 5 pm

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Superkids Resale at former Toys R Us, 12305 N Starlight Ave., Portland (Jantzen Beach). Free parking and free admission!

Shop and find bargains galore among 100,000+ quality, gently used items including clothes (preemie to junior), toys, essential baby gear, books, movies, furniture, bedding and more.

9 am-8 pm

Superkids Resale at former Toys R Us, 12305 N Starlight Ave., Portland (Jantzen Beach). (See Nov. 14) 9 am-8 pm

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Superkids Resale at former Toys R Us, 12305 N Starlight Ave., Portland (Jantzen Beach). (See Nov. 14) 9 am-5 pm Washougal High School Holiday Marketplace Bazaar at 1201 39th St., Washougal. Annual event supporting the Washougal High School Associated Student Body (ASB), and a wonderful opportunity to find local vendors selling great items big and small. 9 am-4 pm continued on page 30

Support your local toy store on Neighborhood Toy Store Day. See and try out new toys, play games and win prizes at Kazoodles!

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S Oregon Children’s Theatre Presents “Me . . . Jane” at Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. (See Nov. 2) 2 pm & 5 pm

Night Market Vancouver in Downtown Vancouver. (See Nov. 22) 5-10 pm

17 SUNDAY

Journey Theater presents Disney’s “Frozen, Jr.” at Fort Vancouver High School. (See Nov. 23) 2 pm

Superkids Resale at former Toys R Us, 12305 N Starlight Ave., Portland (Jantzen Beach). (See Nov. 14) 9 am-5 pm Oregon Children’s Theatre Presents “Me . . . Jane” at Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. (See Nov. 2) 2 pm Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Legacy Young Artists Concert at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. Celebrate young artist competition finalists from years past as they share their incredible talent.

Admission: $10-$25. 3-5 pm

22 FRIDAY

Night Market Vancouver at Terminal 1 (Warehouse ’23), Downtown Vancouver. A family-friendly, monthly marketplace that celebrates local businesses, highlights regional talent, and brings people of our community together. Featuring 80+ vendors, live music, entertainment, drinks, food and more! Free to attend and open to all ages.

5-10 pm

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Journey Theater presents Disney’s “Frozen, Jr.” at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E 18th St., Vancouver. Admission: $15.

2 pm

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Children’s Movie Marathon at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Come for as long (or as little) as you like and watch all or part of one or more of these entertaining children’s movies.

9 am – “Cars 3” 11 am – “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” 1 pm – “Coco” 3 pm – “Aladdin” (2019) 6 pm – “The House with a Clock in Its Walls” Re-Imagined Radio: “A Christmas Carol” at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver.

Start with a 1936 theatre. Re-enact historic radio dramas complete with voice actors and Foley sound artists. Garnish with digital SFX, music, and visual backdrops. Overlay student digital interpretations of the base narrative.

Invite a live audience to watch, eat popcorn, and participate via social media. The result: Re-Imagined Radio—storytelling as never before heard or seen. Admission: $10-$12.

7-9 pm

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Vancouver Rotary Tree Lighting at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. Holiday music, Santa

and his elves, special appearances by Anna and Elsa, horse-drawn wagon rides around the park, 12,000 lights on the Esther Short Park community tree, special Vancouver Farmers Market Holiday Market and more.

4-8 pm

30 SATURDAY

Journey Theater presents Disney’s “Frozen, Jr.” at Fort Vancouver High School.

(See Nov. 23) 2 pm

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Oregon Children's Theatre's "Me...Jane" is a musical portrayal of Jane Goodall's lifelong love of animals. Her natural curiosity leads her all the way to the land of her dreams: living amongst the chimpanzees in the jungles of Africa.

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