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• Many items at a thrift store are brand new, never worn and never used. Keep an eye out for these things. • Have a list of who you are buying for and what you are looking for. • Look for designer labels on clothing, jewelry, bags/purses and accessories. Many of these are like new because the previous owner took great care of something that was quite expensive. • If you are looking for party gifts/hostess gifts, this is the perfect place! Check out the glassware, the party platters and pitchers. • Buy books! The books that thrift stores have are amazing! Especially children’s books. You will find a ton of great ones! Series, pop ups, crafty, cardboard books, coloring books, etc. • There are usually tons of beautiful candle holders. • Think outside of the box. What can you paint, Mod Podge with fun photos? Buy a serving tray or old globe and paint with chalk board paint. Write a beautiful scripture on it or a fun quirky quote. • Buy picture frames and use for Grandma and Grandpa for Grandchildren pictures. • Look for collectibles for that one person on your holiday list who loves collecting, such as old fountain pens, cookie jars, knives, etc. Remember—it is the gift of giving rather than the gift given. Source: faithfilledfoodformoms.com

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The True Meaning of Giving By Craig W. Armstrong

he holidays are made up of many things. They provide a time for family and friends to gather, a time to reflect on the good fortune of the year and of course time to eat tasty food. But for some folks, especially kids, it’s a time for gifts, both giving and receiving them. This time of year provides the perfect opportunity to teach children about giving and what it really means—a time to teach them it’s not about the cost of a gift, but the meaning behind it. Here are a few ideas to help kids understand the true meaning of giving. One way for your kids to help other children is to share their good fortune. This could mean cleaning out their clothes and toys. Show your children the things they no longer want or need may benefit others. Help them go through the clothing that no longer fits, or the toys they no longer play with and donate them. Some programs like Toys for Tots ask for new and unwrapped toys, but there are plenty of organizations that would gladly take toys that have been pre-loved.

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Have your kids be creative and make cards and artwork. There are people in plenty of places who would love a special card or drawing. These works of art can be given to hospitals, nursing homes, veterans’ homes, shelters and many other places where they would bring a smile. Don’t forget about the brave men and women serving in our military. These folks are far from home defending our freedom and could use a warm greeting. Teach your kids that their time is also a gift. Volunteer with them to gather food for the needy, make care packages for our troops, or visit hospitals and nursing homes. They can also help our four-legged friends. Kids love animals, and many animal shelters have volunteer opportunities. Volunteering and seeing the positive impact it has will do great things for their self-esteem. They will learn that they can make a difference and that their actions are important. Helping others is clearly something we should do all yearround, but the holidays are a great time to introduce kids to the concept. Giving should come from the heart and giving of yourself is its truest form.

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Hard to Buy for Friend? No Problem! By Tresa Erickson

o you have that “hard to shop for” person on your holiday shopping list? Some people are easy to buy for, while others are not so easy. Here are some tips for shopping for the “hard to buy for” person on your shopping list: Listen closely. Most people have needs and wants, even those who don’t think they do. Perhaps the person on your list has been meaning to have something repaired, or replaced, or to try something new. If you listen long enough, you may just uncover a need or want that would make the perfect holiday gift. Shop around if nothing but a tangible gift will do, look

Continue a service. If you do not for the uncommon. Look locally and uncover a number of uncover a particular need or want, perhaps you could continue a service. Perhaps the person on your list has a monthly housekeeping or lawn service that you could take care of for a few months. Perhaps they have a magazine or newspaper subscription you could renew.

possibilities. You never know. Tickets to local theater productions, lectures, or classes always make nice gifts. Celebrating the holidays with an act of kindness may be the best gift of all. A quick phone call from you may be their best holiday gift that “hard to buy for” person receives this Christmas!

Consider the person’s interests. Do they have a hobby? Perhaps gift them with an art class for the illustrator, or a set of tools for the woodworker. Are they a sports enthusiast? Then purchase them a gift card from the local sporting goods store.

Consider gifts of time. No matter how much effort you put into the search, a tangible gift may not suit the person on your list. Time, on the other hand, whether with you or someone else, might just do the trick. Movie buffs might enjoy a sneak peek showing and dinner afterwards with you, while a couple with kids might enjoy a night away while you take care of their children. Charitable recipients might enjoy an afternoon of volunteering with you at the local soup kitchen. Buying gift cards and providing homemade gifts are good options. Who wouldn’t enjoy a $50 gift card to spend as they wish or a plate of chocolate chip cookies? As always, think about what would make the person happy and abide by their wishes.

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hose serving in the military spend months and sometimes years away from home and away from the ones they love. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why it is so special when they receive a little piece of home when they are in a far off land. Sending packages to our service members is a great idea, but there a few things to keep in mind. First, make sure they can receive packages where they are stationed. If so, determine any restrictions such as size, weight or content. Determine exactly how the package should be addressed. This is not like sending a birthday card to your grandma. The military has many protocols, and you need to make sure you follow them so your package reaches its destination.

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You can send what our people need, what they want, or both. Toiletries are always welcome. Everyone needs deodorant, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razors and so on. Just be sure the toiletries you send wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be ruined by the climate. Send things that are climate oriented. In hot climates send sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottles, cooling towel and other things that will bring relief from the heat. In cold climates send gloves, hand warmers, thermal socks, stocking caps and so on. Sending snacks? The key here is to send non-perishable goods. Again, consider the climate; certain snacks may survive the cold, but not the heat. A few safe bets include nuts, hard candy, gum, pretzels, crackers, cookies and jerky. To be safe, these items should be packed in hard containers, to keep them from breaking. Anything that could potentially spill should be put in plastic bags. It goes for toiletries, too. Magazines are great, and there are many topics to choose from. Send them a local newspaper, which will make them feel close to home. Paperback books are great and so are comic books. Games are also appreciated. Playing cards, crossword puzzles, word search and jigsaw puzzles are just a few things to consider. These are active people so balls, Frisbees, and other sports related items would be appreciated. Phone cards are also a great gift from home. Visit the website, supportourtroops.org, for information on sending care packages to show support for our military.

Do I Look Stressed To You?  By Ronda Addy

raditionally, the holidays are a time for family, friends and good times, but as we all know, they can also be a time for stress. Changes in schedules and unrealistic expectations can set the stage for a stressful time. Fortunately, there are ways to manage the stress and make the holiday season much more enjoyable.

Here are 10 tips: • Schedule some time to yourself, even if it’s only a half an hour. It doesn’t matter what you do as long as you do it just for you. Treat yourself to some good old-fashioned fun. • Eat right and get plenty of sleep. Poor nutrition and lack of sleep will only make it harder for you to cope with the stress. Don’t abandon your healthy habits; some indulgence is acceptable but don’t overdo it.  • Exercise. Keep up with your routine, or start one if you don’t have one. Even walking around the block can help.  • Have a good support system in place. Find someone you can talk to who will listen, even if it’s an old friend far away.  • Simplify when possible. You don’t have to spend days making your own Christmas cards; remember, the sentiment behind the card is what counts.  • Delegate. You don’t have to do all the baking and cooking. Have other family members do something.  • Shop early and set specific days for shopping, wrapping presents. • Plan your menus and schedule time for your baking and cooking.  • Learn to say no. If someone asks you to make the decorations for the office Christmas party, don’t do so unless you really want to.  • Avoid unpleasant family moments. Don’t put Grandma Jane by Cousin Pete, whom she hasn’t spoken to in 10 years. Finally, be prepared for the unexpected and try not to take things too seriously. If the cookies get a little burnt, it’s not the end of the world. Not every holiday moment has to be perfect. Accept that, and this year, you may actually enjoy the holidays more than you thought.

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he leaves have finally all fallen. The long, dry summer didn’t much stifle the colors, but it seemed to allow Mother Nature to trickle just enough leaves each week to blanket the ground. And, let’s just say, with two yellow labs, it complicated our strolls. We’ve finally covered the porch furniture and put away our sweet summer memories as we officially start the “holiday season.” Now, we’re on track for weeks of full schedules and fuller bellies with parties, dinners, get-togethers, and the family and friends who come with celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s— the trinity of “the biggies” on our calendar each year. Nowadays, we’re the folks at the “adult table”, but it wasn’t always that way. Years gone by, we were the kids, wrapped in our parent’s version of “swaddling clothes” and loaded into the station wagon for the pilgrimage to Nanny’s house in a little community aptly named “Friendship.” We’d rush in, ready to play with a houseful of cousins in the packed two rooms of the white clapboard house she heated with a coal-fired, pot-belly stove that roared and roasted like the devil’s own furnace as our grandmother and her sister “Aunt Sophie” prepared the turkey and fixin’s. After what was an eternity to a “husky” little boy, we’d get the nod that supper was ready and we’d rush to the plates, loading them with baked sweet potatoes wrapped around a marshmallow and covered with corn flakes, hand-

mashed potatoes loaded with heavy cream and butter, turkey, stuffing, and on and on until our plates were overloaded more than our bellies soon would be. But after our britches we’re unbuckled and we swore we were ready to pop, Nanny would pull the huge bowl of homemade banana pudding out of her “Frigidairy” and, like a miracle, we’d find just enough room for a bowl of that southern grace on a plate. Often, as the days grow shorter, I find myself longing for those days, when life was simple; when the biggest worry in my world was getting a vanilla wafer in my dessert. This Thanksgiving season, it would do me good to pass on dessert. I’ve learned the sweetest part of our suppers wasn’t the banana pudding after all. It was the loving hands which prepared the meal, the generous blessings we received, and the warm memories I still cherish. Happy Thanksgiving! Nanny would have loved to have had “you ’uns” over to join us.

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Ken Heath is a Marion, VA hometown boy who expresses his passions in his writings and through music. After his ‘real job’, Ken is owner of the legendary Cliffside Roadhouse, doggie dad to two yellow labs with his wonderful wife, and a professional mobile DJ with Bow Tie Pro Music and Sound. Follow him on Facebook and on Twitter at #kenheath.

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Racetrack Manager to speak at YWCA Celebrating Women

aren Tunnell, manager of both the Lonesome Pine Raceway and Kingsport Speedway, will speak at the 18th Annual YWCA Celebrating Women event and silent auction on Saturday, December 3 at 10:30 a.m. The brunch event will be at the Bristol Train Station. Karen Tunnell manages not one, but two racetracks in the region. She has been in the racing industry her entire life and took over operations of the two tracks in 2014. Tunnell had a big job ahead of her when she accepted the position of track manager, filling the shoes of NASCAR legend and long-time track manager Robert Pressley. Karen’s passion for racing and knowledge of the industry has helped her successfully operate and expand both facilities, in the face of declining industry revenues. She is a native of Wise County, Virginia and currently resides there today. “Since 1998, extraordinary women from the community have come together to celebrate one another at the YWCA Celebrating Women silent auction and brunch event. The event will feature scrumptious food, a variety of themed baskets, fine jewelry, and gift certificates and much more for bid in the silent auction. All proceeds from the event benefit YWCA Bristol Youth Development Programs,” said Sarah Faulk, Junior Board President. “Celebrating Women is always an uplifting and fun holiday event that’s held at the perfect time of year; those who attend can buy unique

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gifts for their loved ones while supporting the area’s youth,” said Tammy Henkel, YWCA Director of Mission Advancement. “This is also a volunteer-driven event hosted by our YWCA Junior Board of Directors, a group of dedicated women who are passionate about giving back to the young women in our community.” YWCA Bristol serves the community by offering many programs aimed at empowering women and supporting families. YWCA Bristol offers the only sliding scale childcare facility in Bristol, allowing parents to return to work or school with less of a strain on the family budget. The TechGYRLS program nurtures at-risk pre-teen and teenage girls while offering extra STEM education opportunities and positive mentoring. The YW also offers the Moms-R-Us program for teen parents which provides education and support to help teens have healthy pregnancies. The program continues to support the families after birth by encouraging the young parents to complete their education, aiding them in work skill development, assisting with housing, and offering parenting and budgeting classes. It is the mission of the YWCA to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Admission for the event is $20.00 per person at the door however can be pre-paid at YWCA Bristol for an early bird rate of $15 through December 2nd. Please make your reservations by calling YWCA Bristol at 423.968.9444.

Are You an Accident Waiting to Happen? By Doug Fields

And he said unto them, “Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while,” for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. Mark 6:31(KJV) Translation: Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”

ne day, I pulled into a parking space at one of my favorite “fine dining” restaurants, Burgers & Donuts. (I’m not making this name up, Google it.) At the same time, a well-dressed forty-something woman in a white Chevy Suburban pulled into the space next to me. As I opened my door, I accidentally touched my car door to her door. It didn’t make any dent—just a tiny tink sound. The woman went ballistic. By her reaction, you’d have thought I had taken my car keys and scrawled, “I hate Chevy Suburbans and you,” on her door. Out of her mouth spewed the foulest language I’ve ever heard. She didn’t just drop the F-bomb– she dropped A–Z bombs too. I’ve never even heard of some of the words she used (and I learned stuff about my mom that I never knew before.) She didn’t want to listen. Instead, she returned to her car, slammed the door, displayed the international sign of displeasure and roared away without a burger, a donut, or a conversation. I’m not sure what was happening in that woman’s life, but she definitely had an out-of-proportion reaction. I’m guessing that she was living a busy life with no margins. You know what margins are—in a spiral notebook they are those blank white spaces on the sides of each page. Margin is space without activity. Many of us live our lives without margins: rushed, stressed, fatigued, and overloaded. When we live life without margins, we are just one tink away from exploding. It is my observation that a life without margins is a life in (or rapidly approaching) chaos. A margin-less day is crammed with running, driving, chasing, little time

to catch your breath and limited time to think something through or even to decompress. If this describes you, you’re most likely an accident waiting to happen. When you’re worn out, you have no emotional reserves available for when you are “tinked.” It doesn’t matter what the source is of the tink. When there is no margin, the slightest thing can set us off. We blow up, then wonder what just happened. Jesus’s life shows us that a person can do all he was meant to do in the time allotted for him. Jesus said “yes” to many things, but He also said “no” to many other things. Jesus set boundaries. He had limits. When the demands upon him became too great, and He found Himself physically and spiritually depleted, He withdrew “to a mountain by himself” or “by boat privately to a solitary place.” He recognized that He needed time to stop, reflect, pray and nourish His inner life. So do we. Today, seek to regain some margin in your life, by slowing down. Give yourself permission to rest and refuel by reconnecting with the One who provides rest for your weary soul. homeword.com

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Madison and her dog discover a skull along the Appalachian Trail. Emotions overflow as she sees the empty eye sockets looking up at her. Madison feels pity for the lost one’s life. She knows the feelings of abandonment; what it’s like to be thrown out like trash. She wants to be the voice of the skull. She silently asks, “Who put you in this lonely place? How did you die? And who are you?”

A World Without Man Written by James Barton Walker Consider a world without man. What would it look like? Would other animals rise up and become the dominant influence on the Earth? Why was man created and what is man’s purpose on Earth?

They Gave All Save Honor Written by Elizabeth Steffaniak A journal kept by Eden Stuart during the tumultuous years of 1858–1870 detailing life in Federal City as southern senators left the Union to build a new country and an army and war brewed in Congress. Stuart’s writings cover the troops encamped at Richmond, the battles fought at Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Seven Pines, Richmond and Appomattox, the deaths of Stonewall Jackson, Jeb Stuart, and General Lafayette, the surrender of the Confederacy and the aftermath as President Lincoln is assassinated. Booth’s coconspirators are tried, Johnson is impeached and the Union is restored.

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THE HOPE SERIES • BY CHARLOTTE S. SNEAD

aura’s parents wanted no part of her baby, nor did her boyfriend. Feeling bereft, she no longer belongs anywhere when she leaves Hope House, the maternity home where she found Christ. Can she find a place to belong, a home, a family? Does God have a plan and a purpose for her, to give her hope and a future?

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SHATTERED BUT NOT BROKEN

is an autobiography of being blinded by love at first sight. Author Tawana Campbell shares personal details of falling for and living with a controlling and abusive husband. Although her marriage was filled with overwhelming challenges and heartwrenching tragedy, Campbell shares her inspirational accounts of finding the strength to survive and thrive.

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Bicycling with the Alligators Article and Photographs by Nancy Binder

verglades National Park in south Florida covers 1.5 million acres of mostly wetlands. It has been called the “River of Grass” as the sawgrass appears to float on the water flowing from Lake Okeechobee to the Gulf of Mexico. There are three entrances to the park: Shark Valley near Miami, Royal Palms and Flamingo areas near Homestead and Gulf Coast at Everglades City. The Everglades have two seasons—the dry season from November to March and the wet season the rest of the year. Our visits to the park have only been during the dry season. At the Homestead entrance, we have taken the pontoon boat tour through the wetlands, walked the Anhinga Trail and bicycled the old logging road. At the Gulf Coast entrance, the boat tour through the islands was interesting and informative, but by far the highlight of our Everglades experiences has been bicycling the 15-mile loop paved trail at Shark Valley. The Shark Valley trail rewards visitors at the seven-mile mark with a 65-foot tower that has a concrete circular walkway up to an observation deck which is handicapped accessible. At the top is the astounding view of the “river of grass” that extends as far as the eye can see. There are three ways to get to the tower: walk, ride a bicycle or take a tram tour. Tram tickets are available at the visitor’s center. If you don’t have your own bicycle you can rent one by the hour at the visitor’s center. Be aware that in Florida bicycle helmets

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Alligator near trail are mandatory for riders under 16 years of age. The park service suggests that it takes two to three hours to bicycle, but if you are like us, you will want to stop often to view the wildlife. We also stop each time a tram passes which is every 30 minutes. At the very beginning, there is a lot of traffic with other bicyclists and walkers, but within a mile it thins out and you can enjoy the quiet while pedaling along slowly. The park service recommends that you get no closer than 10–15 feet to an alligator. Sometimes this is not possible to observe, as continued on next page

Alligator near road

they can be on the trail warming themselves on the pavement. It can be intimidating passing close to one of these reptiles that we have been conditioned to fear. One of the hazards is alligator scat which is on the road. It looks like a gray core sample and stinks especially when crushed. You don’t want it on your shoes or the bicycle tires. Alligators are not an endangered species like their cousin the American crocodile. The female lays 35–50 eggs in a nest which she incubates for about 65 days. The sex of the hatchlings is determined by the temperature of the eggs: cooler produces females; warmer, males. The hatchlings are about 6” long and they will stay with their mother for almost two years. Alligator mothers try to protect their young but they are easy prey for birds, raccoons, bobcats, otters, large fish and other alligators. The survival rate is approximately 20%. At adulthood, alligators are 10 to 15 feet in length and weigh about 700 pounds although larger ones can be 1000 pounds. The “knobs” on their backs are called scoots and act as solar panels for storing heat for these cold-blooded reptiles. While we have only ridden the trail three times, each time we have encountered alligators on or close to the road. A baby alligator sunning itself on a culvert with no mother in sight was a delight to see. Another highlight was a dozen or more baby alligators about 7 inches long that were almost invisible in the grass. Their mother was in the ditch lying in the water watching them. Thankfully, at no time were any of the alligators aggressive. Along the trail, there are signs that point out interesting facts about the flora, fauna and prior human habitation in the area. For the bird watchers, there are egrets, herons, anhingas, cormorants, wood storks, roseate spoonbills, purple gallinules and more to view. The Shark Valley trail is interesting and exciting whether you walk, bike or ride the tram.

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Start your ovens! It’s that time of year!

Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving Turkey

Prep 20 minutes Cook 3 hours Ready in 3 hours, 20 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons dried parsley 2 tablespoons ground dried rosemary 2 tablespoons rubbed dried sage 2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves 1 tablespoon lemon pepper 1 tablespoon salt 1 (15 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 orange, cut into wedges 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 1 (750 milliliter) bottle champagne Instructions 1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a turkey roaster with long sheets of aluminum foil that will be long enough to wrap over the turkey. 2. Stir together the parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, lemon pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Rub the herb mixture into the cavity of the turkey, then stuff with the celery, orange, onion, and carrot. Truss if desired, and place the turkey into the roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth and champagne over the turkey, making sure to get some champagne in the cavity. Bring the aluminum foil over the top of the turkey, and seal. Try to keep the foil from touching the skin of the turkey breast or legs. 3. Bake the turkey in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. Uncover the turkey, and continue baking until the skin turns golden brown, 30 minutes 24 | November 2016 | voicemagazineforwomen.com

to 1 hour longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the turkey from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Recipe by: Kirsten, allrecipes.com

Sausage, Sage and Apple Stuffing

12 servings Ingredients 8 cups sourdough bread, 1inch cubes 6 oz. mild Italian sausage 1½ cups onion, chopped 1¼ cups fennel bulb, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 3 cups chopped, peeled Golden Delicious apple (about 2) 6 garlic cloves, minced 3 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped ⅓ cup fresh flatleaf parsley, chopped 1¼ cups chicken stock ¼ cup apple cider 2 large eggs, lightly beaten ½ tsp. black pepper Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Bake bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes or until golden. Cool and place in a large bowl. Heat a large nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat and cook sausage until browned and crumbled. Add sausage to bread in bowl. 3. Return skillet to mediumhigh heat and add onion, fennel and celery to pan. Saute for about 7 minutes until crisp and tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in apple and garlic; saute for 5 minutes until veggies are tender.

4. Add sage and cook for an additional minute, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Add onion mixture to bread mixture and toss well to combine. 5. In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken stock, apple cider, eggs and black pepper. Gently combine egg mixture with bread mixture. Spoon stuffing into an 11 x 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray and bake at 350 degrees F for about 45 minutes until top is browned.

Makeover Spinach Gratin

Ingredients 3 tbsp light butter (I used Land O Lakes) 1 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup flour 1/4 tsp fresh grated nutmeg 3 cups 2% milk 3 lbs (3 16-oz packages) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 425°. 2. In a heavy-bottomed saute pan melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 10–12 minutes. 3. Add the flour and nutmeg; cook 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the milk and cook until thickened, about 5–7 minutes. 4. Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the spinach and add the spinach to the sauce. Add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and mix well. Season to taste, with salt and pepper.

5. Transfer the spinach to a large baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and the Swiss cheese on top. 6. Bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve hot. Makes a little over 6 1/2 cups. skinnytaste.com

Sweet Potato Casserole

(Grain Free, Paleo, Primal) Ingredients For the Potatoes: 3 cups baked sweet potatoes (about 5 large potatoes) 1/4 cup honey 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup unsalted butter or ghee, melted 1/2 cup coconut milk (or heavy cream) 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt For the Topping: 1 cup almond flour 2 tablespoons coconut flour 2 tablespoons honey 1/8 teaspoon Celtic sea salt 4 tablespoons butter or ghee, melted 1 cup chopped pecans Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and adjust rack to middle position. Place sweet potatoes, honey, eggs, butter, coconut milk, vanilla and salt in a mixing bowl. 2. Mash potatoes and stir until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Pour into an 11 x 7 inch baking dish. 3. Place almond flour, coconut flour, honey, salt and butter in a medium mixing bowl. Stir until combined. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle pecan mixture in an even layer over the sweet potatoes. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. deliciouslyorganic.net

Cranberry Relish

You can use either a grinder (an old fashioned one or a KitchenAid attachment) or a food processor to grind up the relish. We prefer using a grinder to a food processor because a grinder does a better job smooshing the cranberries, orange, and apples together while it cuts them up. But either way will work. Ingredients (3 cups) 2 cups rinsed raw cranberries 2 skinned and cored tart green apples, cut into thick slices 1 large, whole (peel ON) seedless orange, cut into sections 1 to 2 cups granulated sugar (depending on how sweet you would like your relish to be) Instructions 1. If you are using an old fashioned grinder, use the medium-sized grinder plate and set the grinder on the edge of a table with a large bowl or pan to catch the fruit mix as it is ground. Old fashioned grinders tend to leak juice down the grinder base, so you may want to set up a bowl underneath to catch the drips. If you don’t have an old fashioned grinder, you can use the grinder attachment to a KitchenAid mixer, or you can use a food processor. If you use a food processor, be careful not to over-pulse! Or you’ll have mush instead of relish. You can also just chop very finely by hand, but that’s difficult, especially with the cranberries. 2. Push the cranberries, orange sections, and apple slices through the grinder. Include the orange peel! Alternate the fruit as you push it through the grinder so that different fruits get ground together. 3. Stir in the sugar. (Start with less than a cup and keep adding 1/4 cups until you reach your desired level of sweetness.) Let sit at room temperature until the sugar dissolves, about 45 minutes. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. simplyrecipes.com

Pumpkin Cornbread with Coconut Oil and Cinnamon Serves 6 Ingredients 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup agave nectar 1 whole egg 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup flour (whole wheat or regular) A drizzle of honey or maple syrup Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch baking dish and set aside. I used coconut oil cooking spray but use butter or oil if you don’t have it. 2. In a bowl, stir together coconut oil and agave nectar, then whisk in the egg. Whisk in the baking soda, buttermilk and pumpkin puree. Stir in the salt, cinnamon, cornmeal and flour. Try not to overmix. 3. Add the batter to your baking dish and smooth it out. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Serve warm with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Total Time: 40 minutes (plus time overnight) wishfulchef.com

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Growing an Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Houseplant By April Hensley

s people across America plan their Thanksgiving menu, the ever popular turkey will be at the top of most lists. Coming in a close second in the South will be sweet potatoes. They are a traditional side dish for the holiday and increasing in popularity. Whether it is mashed sweet potatoes, sweet potato pie or sweet potatoes baked and smothered with brown sugar and marshmallows, nothing beats the delicious flavor of this hardy root vegetable. Sweet potatoes also make a beautiful rambling old fashioned houseplant with bright green heart shaped leaves. Different than the many decorative sweet potato vines grown now as ornamentals outdoors, authentic sweet potato vines in the past could be found potted in many sunny kitchen windows. A few simple steps will yield an attractive plant that you have grown yourself. It’s also a great project to show children how easily food grows. • Save a raw end piece of sweet potato at least 2 inches long or bigger. It’s better if it has sprouts or eyes. • With the sweet potato cut side down, insert 4 toothpicks around half way down on the sides. The inserted toothpicks should look like an X from overhead. • Find a jar or glass that the potato will fit inside. • Place the potato cut side down into the glass so that the toothpicks suspend it at the top. Adjust the toothpicks if needed so it is secure. • Fill the glass with water until it covers the bottom of the sweet potato. • Place the glass in a sunny area like a countertop but not in direct sunlight. • Make sure the water does not get low. Change the water every few days.

• The potato will begin to grow roots. Sprouts will grow up from the top. • After the roots get around 3 inches long, gently remove the potato from the glass. Choose a decorative pot or hanging basket with a saucer. Plant the potato so the roots are covered in dirt and the sprouts are out of the ground. • Place the plant in a bright sunny window. Keep the dirt moist. It will continue to grow and flourish. • The plant can remain a houseplant or, in the spring, you can plant it in a roomy corner of your garden. A crop of your very own homegrown sweet potatoes will be ready to harvest in around four months.

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April Hensley works as an office manager and is an avid gardener, writer and greenhouse hobbyist. April loves the outdoors and is passionate about animal welfare and the environment. She can be reached at aprils1105@embarqmail.com.

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r. Kathy Sanders, DMD, AAACD has embarked on a journey to improve the quality of her patients’ lives as well as protecting their truly remarkable smiles. Dr. Sanders is one of eight accredited dentists within the state of Tennessee, and the only accredited dentist in East Tennessee. She has dedicated resources: time shadowing UT Medical Center board certified sleep physician, extensive training for herself along with training for all members of her team, investment in software support, membership in the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and even serves as an additional team member to the dental sleep medicine portion of her practice. In the first official joint guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), oral appliance therapy is recommended for the treatment of adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are intolerant of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy or prefer alternate therapy. The new guideline (2015) supports increased teamwork between physicians and dentists to achieve optimal treatment of patients with OSA. “I believe that oral appliance therapies will be life-changing for many of our patients” said Dr. Sanders. “Many individuals who require extensive dental care also are suffering the effects of OSA. Due to the need to address this concern and protect the teeth, I have found it helpful to further my studies and add the dental sleep component to our practice.” “This evidence-based guideline reinforces the fact that effective treatment options are available for obstructive sleep apnea, a chronic disease that afflicts at least 25 million adults in the U.S.,” said AASM President Dr. Nathaniel Watson. “Although CPAP therapy is still the first-line option for treating OSA, oral appliance therapy is an effective alternative that is preferred by some patients. Sleep medicine physicians and dentists can promote high quality, patient-centered care by working together to identify the optimal treatment for each patient who has sleep apnea.” Leslie Keene, RDA, is our newest team member. She has completed training with Dental Sleep Solutions. Leslie stated “when you understand sleep apnea from the patient’s perspective, it truly is heartwarming to know that we have helped someone free themselves from such a hindering

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Appalachian Women’s 7 Tips for Glowing Skin 1. Keep your skin clean. Remove dead cells in order to help your skin to breath. Have you ever tried an oatmeal mask? It is very good for oily complexion and it helps to cure acne. Put a tablespoon of oatmeal in a coffee cup and pour a little bit of boiling water or milk (it should cover the oatmeal.) Leave it for about 10 minutes to cool—in the meantime, the oatmeal should grow soft and become a sticky pulp. You can use it to gently cleanse and exfoliate your skin. 2. Try a natural face scrub. Pour some milk and honey into the bowl. You will need 1 tablespoon of raw honey and 2 tablespoons of milk. Not only is honey a great moisturizer, but it is also antibacterial, which makes it great for fighting off acne. Milk also makes a great moisturizer. It also helps tone and exfoliate the skin. If you have very sensitive skin, consider using 2 tablespoons of oat flour, 1 tablespoon of milk, and 2 teaspoons of honey. The oat flour will help ease

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skin issues, such as acne and eczema. 3. Use lemon to cure acne. Lemon contains antibacterial and exfoliating properties. Take one lemon and squeeze the juice into a glass container, then add the same amount of mineral water. Apply carefully the mixture to your face with a cotton pad. Avoid touching your eyes! Leave it on for 5-10 minutes and rinse off afterward with a lukewarm water. It will make your complexion fresh. 4. If you have dry skin, this natural strawberry mask can help. Recipe: blend 5 ripe strawberries, 2 teaspoons of heavy cream and 2 teaspoons of organic honey until smooth. Apply to a clean face and let set for about 10-15 minutes. Gently wipe off, rinse with warm water, pat skin dry. 5. To get rid of puffy eyes, soak two tea bags and place in freezer for 2–3 minutes (they should be cool but not frozen.) Apply to each eyelid and relax for a few minutes. You can use fresh cucumber instead. Simply put cool slices of cucumber on your eyes, and relax. 6. In order to diminish dark circles under the eyes, try this potato trick. Take a raw potato, wash it well and peel it off. Cut two slices of raw potato and place them under your eyes. It is helpful to reduce dark circles and should help also to reduce the puffiness. 7. Eat foods that are rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and beta carotene. They are great to improve your skin condition from inside. They will also improve general health of your eyes. Some examples of rich-vitamin foods: • Vitamin C: black berries, strawberries, oranges, lemon, potatoes, green veggies • Vitamin E: olive oil, fresh corn, eggs, nuts • Beta-carotene: carrots, apricots, pumpkin

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November is Home Care & Hospice Month

uring November the home care and hospice community honor the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve. These heroic caregivers play a central role in our health care system and in homes across the nation. Home Care Aide Week takes place this year on November 13–19. Combining high tech with a warm human touch helps seniors stay in their homes even longer. So many agencies now allow patients and family members to choose their own home health aides. This growing trend helps patients and aides form genuine bonds, so families have peace of mind that their loved ones are in good hands. It helps ensure that caregivers can join fully in patients’ lives, whether this involves running errands, going with them to the doctor,

or assisting them with medical conditions. It also means that someone is there to provide seniors with company and conversation. Many aides are more than caregivers for their patients. They also become friends, and almost family. They’re among the reasons why home care is poised to a key role in coming years as the center of health care in our country. Now is the perfect time to say ‘Thank you’ to a home care aide.

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