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Bring on the New Year!

Football season may be ending in Gainesville, but community events are still in full swing!

In this month’s issue we bring you front and center to local happenings like Deerfield Family Farm’s annual Cane Grinding event and Eastside High’s production of “Antigone.” We’ll also catch you up on the Gator Basketball team and tell you what to expect from the next era of UF Football. As we stride into the New Year, we’ve got you covered: from a quick weekend getaway to Cedar Key, to earthfriendly eating and ways to stay fit.

With so much to do and see in Gainesville, you’re sure to start 2015 with a bang!

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Escape

By Elizabeth Putfark

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Your greatest getaway yet might be closer than you think – less than 60 miles from Gainesville, to be exact. The Forget-Me-Not suite in Cedar Key offers all the amenities of an upscale resort in down-home Southern comfort that’s perfect for a relaxing weekend away.

Perched on the southernmost coast of Cedar Key, the Forget-Me-Not is one of nine unique individual lodgings making up Harbour Master Suites, a small-town resort known for its unbeatable views. From your wrap-around porch you can gaze out on miles and miles of the lapping Gulf, also visible through the walls of water-front windows in your airy, oversized bungalow. Your lodging’s complete with a king bed, microwave oven and full-sized refrigerator, with plenty of freezer space to store your catch of the day, reeled in from the comfort of your own balcony.

Don’t let the gentle waves lull you into sleeping late – or if you do, make sure the

curtains are open; Cedar Key promises a sunrise spectacular that you won’t want to miss. From the secluded southern tip of the island, follow the sun’s path all the way across the sky, from brilliant sunrise to breathtaking sunset. Watch in the morning half-light for porpoises dancing through the surf while the sky bathes the gulf in oranges and magentas bright as spilled oil paint. Be on your porch again to watch the sun go down once more for an encore performance culminating in the rise of the reflected moon.

Although the secluded atmosphere of each suite makes reality seem far, far away, the best dining, nightlife and shops in Cedar Key are within comfortable walking distance of your private retreat.

Stoll to Ken’s for a home-style breakfast with a view before setting off for a morning kayak tour. Paddle out and around the small island of Atsena Otie, once the most developed island in the area before a 10-foot tidal wave washed early settlements away. Try the native fare at one of the raw bars located along Dock Street, many of which offer locally farmed oysters and clams, as well as live entertainment on the weekends.

While the town is great, you’ll be hard-pressed to leave the relaxing atmosphere at Harbour Suite’s for long.

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Courtyard patio, where a tranquil fountain will put your world-weary spirit at ease. You’ll also find free wireless internet access in the communal patio, although you’re likely to use it as often as your room’s Cable TV and DVD player – that is, not at all.

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“He’s a winner,” is the how athletic director Jeremy Foley introduced Jim McElwain as the 25th Florida football coach.

Turns out, he already chalked up his first win as everyone from local beat reporters to national analysts buzzed about the victory in his inaugural UF press conference on Dec. 6.

Sure, the 52-year old from Missoula, Mont. used all of the usual words like “honored” and “humbled” when expressing his excitement about landing the job. But it was the unique quotes that followed in which he truly won over Gator Nation.

When asked about his influences offensively and what the offense would look like – a question on the minds of most fans following the inept offenses under former coach Will Muschamp – McElwain dropped a metaphor.

“Well, here is who I am. I'm the dog they dropped off down at the Humane Society. He has a little bit of about every breed in him. Whatever the situation is, you try to bring that breed out that helps success,” he said.

Later on when quizzed about the “pressure” of the “much publicized buyout” of $7 million, including $3 million from his own account, McElwain essentially flipped the script.

“Here is the beauty. Pressure is awesome. That's why we do this. The one thing I love is pressure. Now, I never look at it as feeling the pressure. I always look at it as applying the pressure. I'm excited about that part of it. You know what, if there's no pressure, why wake up in the morning, right?

That's really what drives me anyway.”

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Obviously, winning games is the key.

McElwain: “That's a big key, by the way. Somebody told me that's what we're supposed to do. I like that. That's a good opener. (Laughter.)”

You have done pro style and spread. Any preference?

McElwain: “Yeah – whatever works.

(Laughter) I've seen some pretty good stuff that's worked here in the past. We'll get that going.”

We might see some fun and gun back here?

McElwain: I don't know what you call it, but it will be a blast. (Laughter.)

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Being your first head coaching job at Colorado State, what are some things you did there that maybe didn't work? Looking in the mirror, how did you evolve as a coach?

McElwain: You think I'm going to tell you my secrets? (Laughter.)

I don’t know how deeply you’ve gotten into your evaluations, but can you win with the quarterbacks that Florida has or do you have to go out and get yourself a quarterback?

McElwain: I don’t think that’s fair yet. I haven’t been with them yet. I’ve seen some things. I think being able to kind of watch

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them interact with the team, see how they practice, we’ll get an idea. You got to understand this: I believe I can win with my dog Claire-a-bell. That’s the attitude. There’s good players here. That’s just our responsibility to get that going.”

As an offensive coach, you’ve coached at the highest level in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders.

McElwain: Some people would say I didn’t coach in the National Football League, I coached at the Raiders, OK. (Laughter.)”

Now, if McElwain can win on the field half as well as he can get reporters laughing, then the Gators have found the right guy. Time will tell.

In his third year turning around Colorado State this past season, he led the Rams to a 10-2 record. He also spent four years as Alabama’s offensive coordinator, helping the Tide win a pair of National Championships.

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It shows the line today’s media is toeing between professional journalism and tabloid tactics. In the media’s defense, the masses are demanding a more aggressive approach in the no-holds-barred, beat-everyone-tothe-scoop – often by mere seconds – world of Twitter reporting.

Boy, how Twitter has changed coaching searches. It’s not your grandfather’s coaching search. Heck, it’s not even your father’s, and barely even your older brother’s.

Florida named Jim McElwain its 25th head football coach, and the media coverage leading up to it was comical. It peaked when one of the dozen-plus reporters camped outside of McElwain’s house tweeted a paparazzi-esque picture of UF athletic director Jeremy Foley and Co. through one of the windows.

The word “creepy” was oft-used to describe the shot. It was, after all, a private home and the candid shot perhaps worthy of a criminal charge of some sort – stalking, invasion of privacy or trespassing come to mind.

Accuracy has taken a back seat to breaking the story. Being first outweighs being right, for some anyway, regardless of whether the pursuit is more tacky than tactful.

In past coaching searches, Foley was able to keep it close to the vest, with no word about the new hire leaking out until the day of the press conference. That didn’t happen this time and may never again. There are few secrets in the smartphone age. Using a flight tracker app, it was discovered that UF’s plane was en route to Fort Collins, Colo., where McElwain had piloted a three-year turnaround at Colorado State, culminating with a 10-2 record this season.

That wasn’t all. One of the media members even had the gall to knock on the door and tweeted that no one answered.

A horde of reporters were waiting when Foley’s plane landed. They followed his vehicle – a white SUV that drew comparisons to the media’s chase of O.J. Simpson’s white Ford Bronco – to McElwain’s house with reporters tweeting updates and pictures every mile along the way.

What did he expect? McElwain to invite him in for a cup of tea and game of Charades?

It’s no wonder Foley looked like a deer in headlights in the through-the-window

picture taken later that night. It resulted in UF football’s official Twitter page posting updates about the negotiations, which set a new precedent for coaching searches.

It’s amazing how much disinformation is reported by websites posing as legitimate news services. Unlike professional media outlets that vet stories and require a minimum of two credible sources before running with a story, these yahoos run with rumors when, say, they’re emailed a scoop from someone’s brother’s uncle who cuts someone’s hair who played junior high football with Foley.

SB Nation, a site filled with fan reporters and a few others with actual newspaper experience, “broke” the story that UF had offered Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze $4.2 million to become UF’s next coach.

After that spread like wildfire, Florida released a statement saying it “has made no job offers to anyone and reports claiming that are false.” In fact, Foley never even contacted anyone from Ole Miss and was in the process of setting up a meeting with McElwain when that story broke.

Hopefully, it’ll be at least a few years before another circus of a coaching search for the Gators. It certainly will be crazy, but wisely UF has removed its plane from the flight tracker service to prevent a similar situation from happening again.

Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws. Plato

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Identity

By Mike Capshaw

Young Gators Try To Overcome Early Shooting Woes During Challenging Non-Conference Slate Billy Donovan didn’t look good. Almost like he had eaten bad seafood. His team’s trip to the Bahamas certainly was no vacation, as he spent most of it trying to digest whether his young team’s shooting slump was more than a simple slump.

The Florida men’s basketball coach had just witness another dreadful shooting performance – 32.8 percent from the field, 22.2 percent from three-point range – during a 75-64 loss against No. 5 North Carolina in the Battle 4 Atlantis finale.

“I think a couple of things, we start the game 0-for-10 and actually think we had some pretty decent looks,” Donovan said at the post-game press conference. “That had a huge impact in the game and the way we started and really anything else was our shooting percentage and how poor we shot the ball.

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“‘I’m all for having an off shooting night and having to try to win the game with defense, but it’s beyond, to the other side of that,” Donovan said. “There’s no way shooting 32 percent that you can give yourself a chance to win … the shooting percentage is unbelievable right now.”

“It’s actually, I think, who we’re becoming.”

But it’s not who they were supposed to be.

Coming off a Final Four appearance, three consecutive trips to the Elite Eight and a tradition for success under Donovan, the Gators opened the season No. 7 nationally.

Yet four losses in the first seven games – they blew a 16-point lead at No. 11 Kansas a week after the UNC defeat – revealed a team struggling to find its identity, team chemistry and the bottom of the net.

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The positive news for Gators fans is Donovan has a knack for overcoming any and all obstacles. However, turning this group around may prove to be his toughest challenge yet because he’s relying on more underclassmen than usual to make it happen.

Junior shooting guard Michael Frazier II is the lone returning starter on a team that plays just one senior in forward Jacob Kurtz, a walk-on. Junior forward Dorian Finney-Smith,

the reigning SEC Sixth Man of the Year, and sophomores Kasey Hill and Chris Walker are the only other returnees who saw significant minutes on last year’s squad that finished 36-3 overall and 18-0 in SEC play.

Donovan needs freshmen Chris Chiozza and Devin Robinson to grow up in a hurry during SEC play, which begins Jan. 7 at South Carolina.

“The biggest thing is, can they continue to be consistent players?” Donovan wondered aloud after an 85-47 blowout against Yale.

“Not just from a scoring standpoint, but from a reliability standpoint, an accountability standpoint. Staying focused and engaged, that’s the biggest test right now.

“More often than not, veteran players are able to put a lot of games together in a row of playing at a high level. And some of these younger guys have been consistent, they just TOP LEFT: Michigan graduate transfer Jon Horford, the brother of former Gator Al Horford, gives Florida some much needed help inside with his 6-foot-10-inch, 245-pound frame.

TOP RIGHT: Freshman Chris Chiozza has provided some valuable minutes behind Kasey Hill at the point guard position.

RIGHT: A young team and a tough non-conference slate is giving Billy Donovan one of his toughest challenges during his 19 years as UF’s head coach.

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haven’t ‌ For me to just say, ‘OK, now they’ve got it and we’re going to kinda go on (like that),’ that’s the next step right now. Can we have consistent play the next game out? “That’s going to be the challenge.â€?

Chiozza is an aggressive point guard from Memphis. His quickness and attacking style keeps defenders on their heels.

He was second on the team with 17 assists and led the team with 21 steals through eight games.

Quickness helps create open looks for himself and others as evidenced by his 40 percent (8 of 20) shooting from 3-point range.

At 6-foot-9-inches tall and only 178 pounds, Robinson looks like a freshman and has played like one at times, air-balling nine shots while hitting only eight field goals heading into the Kansas game.

But that Kansas game showed why Robinson was rated as a five-star prospect as he led the team in points (13) and rebounds (5) before fouling out.

After beating a Yale team that had just upset defending national shame Connecticut – UF hosts UConn on Jan. 3 – Donovan’s demeanor had improved. He even cracked a few smiles, like when he admitted he was â€?shockedâ€? to see his team had 70 points – for the first time all season – with 10 minutes still remaining. “I think it’s going to be a process for these guys,â€? he said after the game. “I think hopefully is that if you get enough experience you can learn from them. To their credit, I think the put together a whole game of intensity. There’s been moments when we’ve really played at a high-level ‌ I thought we played to our identity for the whole game offensively for the first time all year.â€?

After last season’s success mixed with a strong signing class, Donovan said expectations were higher than they should have been for this group.

“Call it like it is, I’m not so sure that we came in with a real high level of ability into the season In his defense, Robinson was without playing any games,â€? he forced into action sooner than said. “I think it’s always easy to expected thanks to Eli Carter’s nagging foot injury and a season- have an inflated opinion of yourself before you actually ending injury for DeVon Walker. compete. I think because our Another newcomer seeing plenty schedule has been really, really challenging ‌ we’ve got a dose of playing time is Jon Horford, of the truth and we’ve been who transferred from Michigan after earning his bachelor’s degree forced to deal with and confront the truth.â€? there and earning immediate eligibility. He’s started all eight games and led the Gators with 6.4 And the truth is something they’ll have to continue confronting until rebounds per game while discovering their true identity. averaging 9.6 points per game.

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Hundreds of families packed the North Field of Santa Fe College for LifeSouth’s annual Operation Santa Delivery on a sunny Dec. 13.

The crowd whooped and hollered for Ol’ St. Nick’s arrival via a ShandsCair helicopter. Children lined up to take turns sharing their Christmas wishes while sitting on Santa’s lap for photos, which were printed for free on site. Bounce houses, face painting, games, arts and crafts, a petting zoo and other activities also were free at the three-hour event. There was nominal fee for food, such as $1 for a slice of Gator Domino’s Pizza. Operation Santa Delivery began in 2002 in the Royal Park Stadium 16 parking lot. It initially featured only Santa arriving by helicopter, but quickly outgrew that location once activities were added, promoting the move to Santa Fe in 2008.

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Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake. Napoleon Bonaparte

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By Elizabeth Putfark

To Vent, or NoT To vENT?

After a stressful encounter, many of us can’t wait to call our friends or partner and just explode. While bottling up anger may be bad, research now shows that spewing into the open could have negative consequences, too.

Fueling the fire When we rant away frustration, we follow the Freudian model for “catharsis,” or the release of pent up energy that might otherwise evolve into neurotic behavior. Now, many psychologists argue that Freud’s solution to anger might produce more negativity than it releases.

In a study led by Dr. Joachim Stoeber, psychologist at the University of Kent, people who vented to friends felt less satisfied about their situation afterward than they felt before.

Similarly, women who regularly divulge the negative details of their days are more likely than men and other women to suffer

from depression according to a study by Dr. Laura C. Bouchard of Saint Joseph’s University.

Sooth the savage beast It might feel good to blow off steam every now and again, but regular rants can lead us down a road to greater frustration, violence and depression. The next time you feel the urge to reenact the details of your latest setback, find a better way to cope.

Three strategies emerged from Dr. Stoeber’s research as effective means of conquering negativity.

• Acceptance. Being able to look adversity in the eye and accept it as a matter of course.

• Humor. Finding a way to make the situation anecdotal and laugh away your stress.

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• Positive Reframing. Diligently searching for the silver lining, and focusing your attention there.

I have never killed anyone, but I have read some obituary notices with great satisfaction. Clarence Darrow

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F.8.("','.='$(#?(C#?$.*G(F'&'>)'"(HHG(HIDJA(K'L8($.8.("','.='(-=(+"-$.*G(M.?%."*(HNG(HIDEA -.)((/ -%"%0 -%""0 -%"-0 -%".0 '.),% !.-#$###%&%!.''$''' 159A3,%G2+53;%H)+,<% &#>:."-?@ U,#='$ 5.,'= >."O'8= #B number $-BB'"'?8 of =-V'=G 7' !.%%/0 Closed Sales by.&"#== Sale Price – The sales -.(((/ G3)*582% 123,%4*56, ?3)<,8%123,< 7)9>@3;%72*=,>%:,>253%&%E)C,+F,*%.#(/% *.)((/ '.!), !0##$###%&%!0''$''' "'&#>>'?$ %=-?@ 89' *'."W#;'"W*'." :'"&'?8 &9.?@'= ".89'" 89.? 89' !-*%/0 transactions which closed during the month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conomists’ note: Closed Sales are one of the simplest—yet most ))!"##$###%&%!'''$''' 4,*6,9>%?@29A,%% 341/:8634/

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10 20 30 40 3089' 10 T*'."W#;'"W*'."

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89'-"#?' &,-'?8= =9#%,$ .,=# )'of 7."* #B comparisons of Closed Sales because potential seasonal effects. '.*(( '!$-& *.'%% '!$,& !/##$###%&%!-''$''' !.##$###%&%!./'$''' >#?89W8#W>#?89 &#>:."-=#?= #B U,#='$ 5.,'= )'&.%=' #B :#8'?8-., important—indicators B#" 89'"'., "'=-$'?8-., "'., !"##$###%&%!'''$''' '=8.8' >."O'8A R9'?

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-.(((/ important—indicators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89' .;'".@' Economists’ note: Median Days on Market is the amount of time the “middle” )' *'$#& !(-#$###%&%!(''$''' )((/ )'&.%=' 89' >'$-.? -= ?#8 :."8-&%,.",* ='?=-8-;' 8# =.,'= #B 9#>'= 89.8 )((/ '#% #$)& '($#& !($###$###%)*%+)*, #, !(##$###%&%!(/'$''' ,!

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89' >."O'8A 39.8 -=G EIQ >.S#"-8*(#B(9#>'=(-?(89'(>."O'8A ;8<1:=19/*('#/ this month took less time ;8<1:=19/*('-/ to sell, and 50%7')(.(((/"/ of homes took more time )) to sell.'%$,& 7-((.(((/"/ !.-#$###%&%!.''$''' )' 7'.(((.(((/89/*'$#& !(-#$###%&%!(''$''' 0122/3456/ 7)(.(((/"/ 7*((.(((/"/ 7#((.(((/"/ 7,((.(((/"/ #B 9#>'= =',,-?@ 89-= >#?89 8##O ,'== 8->' 8#7'((.(((/"/ =',,G .?$ EIQ #B 9#>'= '#%7*)(.(((/"/ '($#& !($###$###%)*%+)*, ',(/ ',(/ ,'not '%$,& !0##$###%&%!0''$''' 8##O >#"' 8->' 8# =',,A R' %=' 89' >'$-.? ".89'" 89.?

89' .;'".@' We use the median rather than the average because the median is ;8<1:=19/*('-/ ;8<1:=19/*('#/ 7)(.(((/ 7%%.%%%/ F.*= 7'#%.%%%/ 7'%%.%%%/ 7*#%.%%%/ 7*%%.%%%/ 7-%%.%%%/ 7)%%.%%%/ 7%%%.%%%/ :891/ !"#$#%&'(') $#(*+ C'$-.? #?

C."O'8 -= 89' .>#%?8 #B 8->' 89' '#(/ '#(/ ',(/ ',(/ )'&.%=' 89' >'$-.? -= ?#8 :."8-&%,.",* ='?=-8-;' 8# =.,'= #B 9#>'= 89.8 )+ *($+& !.##$###%&%!./'$''' ,!

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Say No to No-Shave November In a 2014 online study published in the journal Biology Letters, researchers asked men and women to consider a lineup of images featuring men with different levels of facial hair. They found that in most cases, men and women both rate male faces as most attractive when they carry moderate to heavy stubble – generally about 10 days following a shave.

By Elizabeth Putfark

Growing Solo The Secrets to a Sexy Beard The next time your buddies challenge you to a beard-off, you might tell them you would rather grow-it-alone. Studies now show that women prefer men with facial hair only when it’s the exception, not the rule.

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By Mike Capshaw The smell of fresh dirt is filling the air all around Gainesville. Several major projects are underway, the largest of which are Butler North and Celebration Pointe.

The first phase of Celebration Pointe’s $170-million project is scheduled to open in the fall of 2016. Despite all of the land being unearthed for construction, 100 acres of the development was set aside for conservation land east of Lake Kanapaha.

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Celebration Pointe and Butler North will significantly change the face of the commercial district along Archer and I-75.

Because of their proximity and construction schedules, the two projects are linked together in making that change.

Tenants for both projects already include a Bass Pro Shops, a Sam’s Club, a Wal-Mart Supercenter and the Hotel Indigo. A new bridge built across I-75 will link the developments on the new, four-lane extension built on to the existing SW 62nd Blvd.

Both projects hope to attract even more businesses to the district to make the area a one-stop shop for living, working, entertainment, dining and hospitality.

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Celebration Pointe – One-million squarefoot, mixed-use development on about 225-acres with plans for office, retail, restaurant, residential and hospitality space.

Located northwest of I-75 and Archer Road, plans call for approximately 375,000-squarefeet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space and about 45,000-square-feet of Class-A office space over ground-level retail.

Plans include 1,000 luxury apartments as well.

A 120-room Hotel Indigo and an 80,000square-foot Bass Pro Shops have been announced as tenants. The development also designated a 100-acre conservation area east of Lake Kanapaha.

Butler North – Plans call for more than 750,000-square-feet of commercial space on about 267 acres to be added to Butler Plaza, which will take up the area behind the present Butler Plaza that currently is being cleared for construction of the infrastructure. Actual building construction is expected to begin this spring, possibly as early as March, and will take a few years to compete. Butler Plaza East is being redeveloped as Butler Town Center.

Butler Enterprises has reportedly said the expansion, when finished, will add 3,500 permanent jobs to the area. Another 1,500 jobs will be created for construction.

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If you are going through hell, keep going. Sir Winston Churchill

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Deerfield Farm

Cane Grinding The chance to buy fresh, all natural cane syrup from Micanopy’s historic Deerfield Farm only comes around once a year. Every fall, the Feaster family hosts a day of good syrup, music and melt-in-your-mouth biscuits that’s free for the whole county to come out and enjoy. Bo Feaster, who currently works the farm with five generations of his own kin, says that they usually sell their whole year’s crop on the day of the event.

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property. Now, the Feasters use that same mill (only now with electricity instead of steam energy) to grind sugar cane.

“It’s all natural, and all organic (though not certified). We haven’t used any commercial fertilizer in over 10 years,” Bo explains. “The less fertilizer you use, the sweeter the syrup is.”

“The cane grows back every year, so we’re grinding the same cane we started with when we started making syrup again 15 years ago,” says Bo. “We cut it down the weekend before Thanksgiving, then give it a week to sweeten before we cook it. Then it’s stripped, chopped and brought to the mill to be ground. The juice is pumped into a vat, then the water evaporated out of it.”

The Feaster family acquired Deerfield farm in 1851 by a land grant from the Spaniards.

In 1901, Bo’s great grandfather built a cane mill and in his will required that it stay on the farm as long as the family kept the

What’s left is some of the purest, sweetest local grown and harvested syrup to be found in the Sunshine State. So mark your calendars for next year: this is one harvest you won’t want to miss!

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Audiences at Eastside High came dressed for the weather on Dec. 4, 5 and 6 to see student Thespian Troupe 6380 perform classic Greek theatre with a contemporary edge in their twilight production of “Antigone.”

those who stand against it. Antigone was powerfully portrayed by Eastside Junior Maria McNiece (red and purple mask), who has tallied over 20 community and professional theatrical appearance leading up to this performance.

Under the direction of director Tammy Meyers, student players transformed the center courtyard of EHS (where they habitually hang out during lunch and break times) into the site of timeless drama, revamped in modern street-artist style.

Sophocles’ “Antigone” tells the story of Oedipus Rex’s courageous daughter who defies the power of the state in order to bury her departed brother, Polyneices, who died during the rebellion of the last Civil War. King Creon decrees that no person accused of treason will be given burial rights, condemning Polyneices’s soul to purgatory.

Other outstanding contributions came from Benjamin Brandt (blue mask), who played the unyielding King Creon, as well as off-stage crew members like Stage Manager Brittany Fletcher and Student Director Mariam Mohamed. This was Senior Mohamed’s ninth Eastside production.

Antigone takes up her brother’s cause, and though she meets a tragic end, her resistance makes a lasting statement on the dangers of tyranny, and the heroism of

Their next show, “Ragtime,” is scheduled to debut in April of 2015. Check out ehsdramagvfl.org to stay up to date on show times and upcoming events!

The Eastside Thespians hold auditions at the beginning of each year and regularly compete at the District and State levels. Past shows have included “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” “The Outsiders,” “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Rent.”

Women might be able to fake orgasms. But men can fake a whole relationship. Sharon Stone

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When parents are actively involved at their child’s education, students perform at higher levels and express good attitudes about learning.

However, when working full-time or caring for younger children, being involved can be challenging. read on for ways you can support your child’s education, no matter how much (or how little) time you have to give.

If You Have a Full Day to Give If your schedule allows you a full day, consider volunteering in the classroom.

Many teachers use parent volunteers for activities such as reading to students or listening to them read, prepping materials and lessons, or serving as an extra set of eyes to help keep kids on task. If you’d rather not work in your child’s classroom, schools often have other jobs for parents like preparing student newsletters or making copies of materials.

If You Have an Hour to Give Many schools invite parents to visit during the lunch period, and if your schedule allows, this is a great way to spend time with your child and learn more about their friends. Parents sometimes make a “standing lunch date” with their children, meeting with them for lunch on the same day each week.

If your free hour doesn’t line up with your

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child’s lunchtime, ask the teacher if you can get involved during the time you have. Most teachers would love an extra set of hands, no matter what time you’re available.

If You Have Time to Help but Can’t Get to School Parents without transportation or those caring for young children at home don’t have to be left out! Speak to your child’s teacher and ask if there are things you can help complete for them at your home. Most teachers have many materials which must be cut out, labeled or prepared in some other way for student use. Your child can bring the materials to you and you can send them back when completed.

If You Have Evenings If your free time happens only after school hours, don’t despair! Being involved in your

He who has a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’. Friedrich nietzsche

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By ginger henderson

child’s education doesn’t necessarily have to involve the school building. Make it a priority to sit down with your child each evening to provide support during homework, and be sure to look over any papers your child brings home from school. One of the most powerful ways parents can help their children is by reviewing school material with them, so be sure to spend time going over incorrect answers on daily work or tests.

Look for ways to connect the things your child is learning to the real world; for example, have your child help you measure ingredients in the kitchen while they’re studying fractions.

Your attention to your child’s performance is the key to their school success. By showing your child that you care about how they do at school, you’re communicating the importance of learning.

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By Elizabeth Putfark

Eat Well, Save the World How eating mindfully impacts the environment Need some motivation to keep your diet on track? Try this: if you make healthy eating choices, you could save the world.

Seriously?

Seriously. At least that’s what scientists argue in “Global Diets Link Environmental Sustainability and Human Health,” a paper published in the Nov. 2014 issue of Nature.

Researchers compiled results from decades’ worth of scholarship on the effects of modern eating habits on human and environmental health, then compared those results with population projections to predict the fate of our planet’s future.

What they found was nothing short of astonishing. They expect that current food demands will increase by more than 100 percent by the year 2050, and if current eating trends continue, much of that nourishment will be allocated to livestock.

To meet such a sharp growth in demand, cropland would have to increase by 42 percent, and fertilizer use go up by 46 percent. That means more lost habitats, greater degradation of rivers, lakes and streams and, for many species, the threat of environmental erasure.

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How does this relate to my diet exactly?

Here’s the thing – even though choosing beef over fish in the supermarket seems like a small choice, daily dietary decisions have a huge impact on the global food market and its ecological footprint. The greenhouse gas emissions from raising, harvesting and preparing one gram of protein in beef, for example, are around 250 times greater than those emitted by yielding one gram of protein from vegetables, chicken and fish.

Based on data from 90 percent of the global population, scientists claim that widespread adoption of alternative diets (those that boast environmentally friendly and conscientious consumer choices) would reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food production worldwide by a whopping 40 percent.

The “diet-environmenthealth trilemma” Even if environmental concerns are off your radar, the effects of dietary habits on you and your family are immediately important. David Tilman, one of the authors of the study and professor at Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, suggests that our

food choices are directly involved in what he terms a “diet-environment-health trilemma,” meaning that no one element can thrive while another one struggles.

In fact, when compared to conventional American diets (think red meat and potatoes), other diets like Mediterranean, pescetarian and vegetarian show decreases in Type 2 diabetes by 16 to 41 percent, mortality from heart disease by 20 to 26 percent and cancer by up to 13 percent.

So before you convince yourself eating healthfully doesn’t matter, think about the greater impact of your daily food decisions. By buying fresh, sustainably grown and organic, you invest in more than the health of your body – you invest in the health of the world.

What’s a greenhouse gas, again?

A greenhouse gas is a gas in the atmosphere that absorb radiation, throwing off the earth’s energy-in-energyout balance by trapping heat within the earth’s atmosphere. The four most common greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases. They’ve been on a sharp rise ever since the industrial revolution, and many believe that if left unchecked, they could essentially wreck our environment.

Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain. Vivian Greene

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By Elizabeth Putfark

Five Great reasons to Buy a

Shelter Pet Studies show that more families are choosing to adopt instead of buy than ever before, and it’s easy to see why.

Get what you want

People sometimes think that they need to contact a breeder to get a purebred animal, but they’re wrong. Breed-specific rescues operate all around the country and are easily accessible via internet search. Similarly, animals of all ages, types and colors can be found through searchable online adoption agencies.

Know what you’re getting Shelter pets are examined and treated by medical experts before they hit the adoption floor, where volunteer staff get to know the animal’s habits well enough to forestall potential mismatches in lifestyle or personality types.

Do your part According to the 2014 U.S. Shelter Pet Report, 85 percent of people drastically underestimate the number of pets being euthanized each year – an

average of four million in the U.S. alone. Do your part to bring that number down by saving the life of a shelter pet.

Raise awareness If you’re thinking one life just isn’t enough, you’re right; but the ripple effect of adopting might be. Every time you share the story of your furry friend with a loved one, you increase the odds of that person choosing to adopt instead of buy.

Everybody’s doing it Studies show an 11 percent uptick in adoption rates over the past three years. Now, two-thirds of Americans claim that if they were considering a new pet they would choose adoption.

Whatever kind of pet you’re searching for, look to shelters and rescues first. With over eight million pets filtering through the system every year, you’re guaranteed to find even more than you seek!

Many wealthy people are little more than janitors of their possessions. Frank Lloyd Wright

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When the Word

“No” Starts a War

If you’re the parent of an oppositional, defiant child, every attempt to set boundaries and establish your authority brings a new fight. It’s frustrating and emotionally draining, and after one too many battles you may feel tempted to give up.

By sarah g. Mason

Nobody likes the word “no,” but most children come to terms with it around the age of two or three when their reasoning skills kick into play. However, not all children hit this milestone. Some children explode every time they hear the word “no,” even through their school-aged years. For them, “no” is synonymous with “you’re not in control,” and it causes children to lash out.

peaceful manner. One way to avoid conflict is to create a daily schedule. Set times for different activates, write them down and hang them up. That way, when your child says, “I want to play now,” you can say, “I understand, but remember the schedule – playtime isn’t until after homework.” In this way, you’re still saying no, but in a more positive manner.

If you’re a parent who struggles with a highly reactive child, remember these three words given to us by child behavioral therapist and Empowering Parents contributor James Lehman: avoid, escape and redirect. Your first aim should be to avoid conflict with defensive children, to escape and escalating situation and to redirect them toward something positive.

Similarly, avoid conflict by anticipating a fight. For instance, if you know that every time you enter the grocery with your child, they’ll find something they want, beg you to buy it and throw a tantrum when you say no, head off their request by prepping them beforehand. “Please don’t ask me to buy you candy today. We’re only getting what’s on the grocery list.”

Avoiding conflict doesn’t mean tip-toing around as if on egg shells. It means establishing a routine that enables you to work with your emotional child in a calm,

If you’re unable to avoid a fight, your next move should be to find a way out of it. This does not mean giving in to your child’s wishes. Instead, state your position, turn

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around and walk away. For example, you might say, “I told you we’re not getting candy today. It’s time for us to get what’s on the list,” then turn around and remove yourself from the argument.

Redirecting your child’s attention is a tried and true way to de-escalate a heated situation. Use this strategy when you see your child on the verge of a meltdown. For instance, if your child asks for candy at the grocery, you might say, “Remember the birthday party we’re going to this weekend?

I bet they’ll be cake there,” and let that be the end of the discussion. This redirects their attention to something else and helps guide them away from an argument.

Most children will develop coping skills over time, and age helps. Some children just take a little longer and require more patience on your part. By sticking to a plan that’s both flexible and firm, you’re taking a step in the right direction.

Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go. oscar Wilde

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5Knots Top

By Kelly herman

1) The Bowline

Stronger than the Half Hitch, this knot is practical, sturdy and ideal if you need to secure your rope to a stable base.

Everyone has found themselves in a sticky situation where they needed a good knot they could count on to pull them through. Here are five reliable knots that will keep you out of trouble, in case it should come knocking.

To Know 4) The Figure 8 Strong, trustworthy and effective; everything you want in a knot, the Figure 8 has. This extremely sturdy knot is perfect for climbing. Keep in mind that it works best when the ropes are parallel, not crossed.

2) The Bowline on a Bight Though it’s more complicated than the Bowline, its utility makes it worth learning. This knot can withstand tons of pressure and yet, will still untie easily.

5) The Butterfly Knot / Alpine Butterfly 3) The Half Hitch

This fancy knot is used for making a loop in the middle of a rope that can be pulled from both directions and won’t come undone.

This knot isn’t fancy, but it certainly does the trick. As long as there’s constant tension, the Half Hitch will work in nearly any situation.

God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh. Voltaire

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By sarah g. Mason

Mount Everest Is the Tallest Mountain in the World at 29,029 feet above sea level, Mount Everest is one giant mountain. if you’re measuring a mountain’s above-sea-level height, you’d be right in saying this rock takes the record. technically, however, a mountain’s height is the length between its n this case, the partially base and summit. in awaii is our real submerged Mauna Kea in hawaii victor, measuring 33,465 feet tall.

False “Facts” Everyone Knows There are many well-known “facts” we consider common knowledge. Napoleon was short. The Great Wall of China is the only manmade structure visible from space. Deoxygenated blood is blue. However, just as we thought tobacco prevented disease in the 15th century, some facts just turn out to be fiction.

You Have to Stretch Before Exercise We’ve all been warned what will happen if we don’t stretch before our morning jog or daily gym session. Without it, we’ll suffer from injuries and poor performance – or will we? Recent Italian research is finding that stretching before exercise is actually slowing us down. Furthermore, there has never been sufficient scientific evidence to show that pre-exercise stretching reduces injury risk.

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I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. ian L. Fleming

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You Lose the Most Body Heat Through Your Head This “fact” has various, seemingly reasonable explanations. The large number of blood vessels in your head attribute to lost heat. There is little fat between your scalp and your skull. There’s a lot of blood circulation to keep your brain warm. And yet, the truth remains: You lose just as much heat per square inch through the rest of your body as you do through your head.

Vikings Wore Horned Helmets It’s the mark of a Viking: Leather boots, axe in hand, and of course a horned helmet. And yet, it turns out our impression of these medieval warriors is sadly mistaken. While horned helmets did exist in ancient times, that fad died out long before the Vikings.

Chameleons Change Color to Blend in With Their Surroundings these little reptiles have often been called the masters of disguise, known for their ability to change color to hide from potential predators. as it turns out, that’s not what their color changing is actually about. Chameleons change color based on physical, physiological and emotional changes. if they see a competitor or a potential mate, if they’re feeling angry, or if they’re too hot or too cold, their color will change. Camouflage has nothing to do with it.

He is one of those people who would be enormously improved by death. h. h. Munro (Saki)

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Landmine Power System In this new-age exercise, you lift, pull or press a bar attached to the ground at one end in order to build core strength. Do a quick internet search for any one of the multifarious ways to train your hips, shoulders and abdominal muscles by maneuvering the bar up and around.

Cross-country Skier Almost an elliptical, but not

quite. The cross-country skier offers the benefit of improving your coordination by getting you further from the natural movements of walking and running (replicated by its more popular cousin, the elliptical).

Cross-country skiers burn up an average of 306 calories per 30 minutes, while also toning leg, gluteal and upper body muscles.

Battling Ropes You know you’ve been wanting to try these. Swinging battling ropes that are attached at one end to the ground force you to generate power from your entire body, especially your core.

Suspension Training Rising steadily in popularity, suspension systems like the TRX and Jungle Gym offer the advantage of easy adaptability to all fitness levels. The lightweight nylon and rubber resistance straps were originally developed

by Navy SEALS, but offer the benefits of improved balance, flexibility and core strength to users everywhere.

Facts are the enemy of truth. Don Quixote - “Man of La Mancha”

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Who Do You

Tell?

By Tracey Hickey

One in four American adults is currently living with a mental illness. Despite increasing acceptance, there is still a disparity in how these illnesses are treated. Your sessions with a therapist may be covered by your health insurance, but you wouldn’t dream of telling your boss that you’re calling in sick because of a depressive episode – I wouldn’t, and I’ve been writing about my battle with depression for years.

Mental illness occupies a grey area in our understanding of “polite conversation,” awkwardly straddling the line between “health complaint” and “dirty laundry.” Navigating the who, what, where, when and how of disclosure can be a challenge, but the key is proper preparation, honesty and firmness.

Deciding Who Should Know There will be people you will want to tell because you want their support, and there will be people you feel like you have to tell.

Think about who you want to tell and why.

Do you want to explain your bizarre behavior? Do you want to apologize for not pulling your weight at work? Just remember, your safety and comfort are your first priority. If the thought of telling your mother that you have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder makes you want to change your name and move to Siberia, then don’t do it!

Make a Plan Make a list of people you absolutely want to tell, as well as a list of people you absolutely don’t. Develop a plan for managing conflicts between the two lists – for example, if you

really want to tell one parent but not the other – and run it all by your therapist.

A general rule of thumb: if you’re dreading a conversation, but you think you and the other person will better from it, it’s probably worth having. If you’re dreading a conversation and expect to feel even worse when it’s over, it very likely isn’t.

At Work Some workplaces have amazing policies for mentally ill employees. Unfortunately, a diagnosis in others may jeopardize your employment. Some illnesses, like personality disorders, are more likely than others to affect your job. Research your workplace’s policies on the health and wellbeing of their employees, and print it out as a reference.

Then, approach your boss or coworker with a positive mindset, as if you expect them to be very understanding. The expectation may influence them to follow through.

With Less-ThanUnderstanding Family Unfortunately, our loved ones aren’t always

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as understanding as we’d like them to be. If your spouse, sibling, parent or good friend disagrees with you about your diagnosis, stick to a simple mantra: “I’m an adult, and I think X is what’s best for me.” There’s nothing more to it. You don’t need to prove that therapy is a worthwhile use of your money; you just need to assert that you are quite confident in your decision to see this therapist.

Further argument can be met with a healthy dose of “I’m sorry you feel that way.”

With Your Kids Many mental illnesses are hereditary. In general, children’s wellbeing is hugely influenced by that of their parents. Be honest with your kids about mental illness – it can spare them from years of uncertainty if it ever surfaces in their own lives. While honesty is important, avoid any gory details, focusing instead on feelings and behaviors.

Telling the people in your life what you’re going through can be frightening, but it’s an important step towards being in control of your recovery.

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People’ s Pharmacy

By Joe Gra ed a n d Teresa on , M.S., Graedon , P h .D.

Q. I’ve heard about a therapy in which a sugar solution (no steroids) is injected into an injured joint. The theory is that it irritates the joint into repairing itself or something. Is there anything to support this approach?

A. You are describing prolotherapy, a treatment that was pioneered in the 1930s.

It involves the injection of dextrose (sugar), glycerin or other substances such as platelet-rich plasma or stem cells into the affected area. Prolotherapy injections are thought to stimulate healing.

Recent research supports this approach in osteoarthritis. Scientists at the University of Wisconsin recruited 90 people with knee pain. They were randomly assigned to receive injections of dextrose or saline (as a placebo control), or to do specified physical-therapy exercises (Annals of Family Medicine, May/June 2013). Injections were administered at least three times in five months, and the volunteers were assessed at one year. Those who had been given dextrose injections had significantly more improvement in their knee pain than those in the other treatment groups. To learn more about prolotherapy or to find an expert in this treatment, you might consult the American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine (www.aaomed.org).

Q. When I was a kid in the early 1960s, if I had a sore throat, Mom would put a glob of Vicks VapoRub on the back of my tongue and tell me to swallow it.

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Sugar-Water Injections Promise Help For Pain I understand now that it’s for external use only. Was this dangerous? Has the formula changed since then? I honestly can’t remember if it helped get rid of the sore throat, but I do remember the horrible taste.

A. We’re not aware of any change in the Vicks VapoRub formula. It contains camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol, cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, thymol and turpentine oil along with petrolatum (petroleum jelly).

Camphor is somewhat toxic when ingested, which is why the makers of Vicks warn that it is for external use only.

Q. My husband takes blood pressure medicine (lisinopril, carvedilol, clonidine and amlodipine). In addition, he takes amiodarone and Plavix for his heart.

I believe that some of these drugs are wiping him out. He can barely keep his eyes open by 10 a.m. after taking his pills at breakfast. He used to garden, take walks and play doubles tennis twice a week. Now he spends most of his time in the recliner because he has no energy. If he took his pills at bedtime, would that be better?

A. It is unlikely that taking all these medications at night would solve the problem. Instead, he should have his medications reviewed by his cardiologist.

Several of them (amiodarone, amlodipine, carvedilol, clonidine) can interact badly with each other to aggravate his heart condition.

Perhaps the doses he was placed on years ago need adjustment. As people age, their susceptibility to side effects can change.

We are sending you our Guide to Drugs and Older People and Drug Safety Questionnaire for details on how to keep medicines from contributing to cognitive decline and other complications. Anyone who would like copies, please send $3 in check or money order with a long (No. 10), stamped (66 cents), self-addressed envelope to: Graedons’ People’s Pharmacy, No. OQH-883, P.O. Box 52027, Durham, NC 27717-2027. They also can be downloaded for $2 from our website: www. peoplespharmacy.com.

In their column, Joe and Teresa Graedon answer letters from readers.

Write to them in care of this newspaper or email them via their Web site: www.PeoplesPharmacy.com. Their newest book is “Top Screwups Doctors Make and How to Avoid Them.”

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Beyond the

Painkillers Avoid herbs such as ginkgo, ginseng, St. John’s wort and valerian until you check with your doctor – these can counteract prescription pain medication and make your symptoms worse. Source: University of Utah.

Start your workout with a brisk walk or light jog to warm up, since rapid changes in blood flow can cause the brain’s blood vessels to swell and can trigger painful headaches. Source: Columbia University.

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compounds soothe the central nervous system and relax tight muscles. Source: Stanford University.

Add a half teaspoon of fresh ginger to your daily diet – you’ll benefit from ginger’s active ingredient, gingerol, which is an antiinflammatory similar to aspirin. Source: Manchester Memorial Hospital.

Crack open a window to decrease the indoor levels of mold, perfumes, smoke and other irritants that can cause headaches to worsen. Source: John Hopkins University.

Add more fruits, vegetables and legumes to your diet to reduce your headache frequency by up to 70 percent. These healthy foods contain natural antiinflammatories to ward off headaches.

Source: Loma Linda University.

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Stop sleeping in. Better yet, go to bed and wake up at the same time each day and

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If you’re one of the 45 million Americans who suffer from serious headaches on a weekly basis, you’ll need more than painkillers to heal the hurt.

Luckily, pills aren’t the only solution.

night to increase your pain threshold and decrease the chances of brain blood vessel spasms. Source: University of Texas Wear sunglasses to ward off bright light, which activates your brain’s pain nerves.

Source: UCLA Decrease stress with some “me” time – take yoga, go on a walk or take a hot bath to unwind. Stress is one of the leading causes of chronic headaches. Source: Utah State University.

Know when it’s time to see a doctor. If your headaches get in the way of your daily functions, you may need professional help.

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Day-trips

By Elizabeth Putfark

your family can enjoy (AND AFFORD) Looking for a fun weekend outing? Take advantage of Northern Florida’s mild temperatures on a family day-trip to one of these nearby State and National Parks.

Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve If nature is your passion, get to Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve to observe the diverse wildlife, flora and fauna living where the salt marshes turn to swamp. Live oaks, myrtles, and saw palmettos dot the varied terrain, which you can access on foot or mountain bike. Or, if you prefer the waterways, rent a kayak or canoe from the nearby town of Cedar Key and watch for animals along the shoreline as you paddle through the wetland preserves.

Crystal River Archaeological State Park along on a trip to this 61-acre Native American ceremonial site. Years before Columbus, the complex drew an estimated 7,500 Natives a year from all over the surrounding regions to trade and bury their dead. As you study the features of the ancient site, remember to soak in the beauty of the surrounding marshes.

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Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park Recently renamed in honor of the late explorer, Wes Skiles, this park looks great from above and below. Choose to take the nature trail past the park’s pristine natural springs and sinkholes, or bring your scuba gear (and current certification) to swim through one of the largest underwater cave systems in the continental US. Either way, be sure to pack something to throw on the grill at one of the outdoor picnic pavilions when you explorations are over.

Little Talbot Island State Park Everybody’s going surfing at Little Talbot Island State Park, where over five miles of white sandy beaches rest undeveloped for your family’s pleasure. This small barrier island boasts dunes, maritime forests, and just enough break for the boarder in the family. Whether you take a guided paddle tour, or investigate the sites yourself, keep an eye out for wildlife – river otters, bobcats, and a vast variety of native and migratory birds have been known to flock to the petite preserve.

Where to enj enjoy n oy nj nature, wildlife f and other fe outdoor adventures this winter Ol t B Olustee Battlefield ttlefi ld Hi Historic t ic State Park Need a way to make learning fun again? If so, it may be time to rally your troops for an exciting, educational adventure at the site of the Battle of Olustee, Florida’s largest Civil War conflict. Read about the 1864 battle that hosted over 10,000 soldiers (including the famous 54th Massachusetts infantry) as you walk the 1-mile trail through the historic pine forests. Don’t retreat to Jacksonville for lunch (as the Union soldiers did after five hours of fighting). The state’s first historic site keeps a family picnic area where you and your outfit can recover before marching home.

Manatee Springs State Park Winter is the best time to plan a trip to Manatee Springs State Park, where West Indian manatees swim upriver during winter to escape the cooler waters downstream.

Bring your snorkeling gear to look for signs of the gentle sea cows then relax with a thermos of your favorite hot beverage while the kids enjoy the picnic area playground.

After spending a while at the headwaters of the spring, take a walk on the nearby Nature Coast State Trail – a 32 mile route once used by the Atlantic Coastline Railroad that now promises some of the best views of nature in the region.

To learn more about these parks and others in the area, visit floridastateparks.org where you’ll find hours, maps and other details.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;i donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t careâ&#x20AC;?

We usually say this when we want to be agreeable, but it often has the reverse effect.

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impression that the decision itself is too insignificant for us to trifle with. Neither attitude is particularly flattering, so next time an â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t careâ&#x20AC;? threatens to escape you, replace it with something more definitive. Either offer a genuine preference, or defer to the person who you think should make the decision in a forthright way.

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winter Blues Even in the Sunshine State, winter can mean cold weather, grey skies and stormy moods. Studies show that one in four people report feeling down during the shorter winter days, so when melancholy strikes, use these tips to ease out of the seasonal slump.

Exercise.

Working out boosts your energy and releases endorphins, which improves your mood.

Eat healthy.

While you might be craving dense, fatty foods during these cold days, make sure you’re avoiding refined and processed foods that can zap energy levels and affect your mood.

Get some sun.

Your bad mood is probably directly linked to the shorter days, so make sure to go outside and get some sun every chance you get.

Spend time with friends Hanging out with friends will pull you out of your downhearted state, and is a great motivator for getting you out of the house and moving around a bit!

Keep your resolutions.

Whether it’s quitting smoking or working out more, keeping your resolutions will give you a sense of accomplishment and a goal to work towards.

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Quick workout for Busy Moms Got 10 minutes? We’ve got just the workout for you! Here are a few simple exercises that require no equipment and can be done right at home.

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modified push-Ups You’ll need strong arms to carry around the kids all day. To strengthen your chest and arms, get down on all fours, knees together.

Walk your hands forward until your head, neck, back and hips are straight and in line.

Now, lift your feet off the ground, balancing on your knees. You’re ready to begin!

Keeping your abs tight, bend your elbows and lower your chest to the floor. Press back up. Do 10 to 15 repetitions.

Butterfly Abs Still carrying around a little extra baby weight? On top of great nutrition, doing butterfly abs can help strengthen and tighten your core. Lie on your back with the soles of your feet together, then relax your knees out to the side (they should move towards the ground). Place your hands behind your head

with your elbows pointing out. You’re ready to start! Tighten your abs and lift your chest and shoulders up off the ground; release back down. Do 10 to 15 repetitions.

Standing hip Extension This is a great exercise for all around balance, toning and flexibility. Using a chair for balance, stand with your feet at hipdistance apart. Extend your left leg straight out behind you, balancing on your right foot and squeezing your glutes. Return to the starting position and repeat the motion. Do 10 to 15 repetitions on each leg.

With just a few minutes each day, you can strengthen your body and tone your muscles.

String these exercises together for a quick, hassle-free workout.

Step Ups This is a classic move for moms everywhere – if you have stairs, you’ve already gotten started! Place your entire right food on a stair or sturdy platform and step up. Make

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sure to keep your chest up and core tight.

Switch sides and repeat 10 to 15 times on each leg. If you want to challenge yourself, try this move while holding onto weights for added resistance.

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Trying to remember?

Beat

Menopause

Brain Fog

Working memory is your brain’s storage container for info you might need in the next couple of minutes. A weak working memory lets valuable info slide out of the container, making everyday math problems tougher (How much is left in the account after I write checks for $135 and $350?), messing up your ability to grocery-shop without a list and focus in a business meeting (What did my boss just say about my department?), and much, much more.

(For a quick test of your working-memory prowess, go to realage.com.)

why is your working memory not working?

Hormonal shifts at menopause can throw you off your mental game. The reason: There are loads of estrogen receptors in areas of the brain (like the frontal lobe) that control working memory. When there is less estrogen to turn these receptors on, memory degrades until the receptors adjust. With the fluctuations of menopause, the receptors often cannot adjust fast enough, and you forget your dentist appointment. Up to two-thirds of women report forgetfulness and other mental hiccups at this time. Things often improve once the wild hormone swings stop, but plenty of other factors like sleep, diet and how often you exercise can help or hurt this important brain function, too. So sharpen thinking, hone your mental focus and lift that fog with these steps: 40 Flourish Magazine | January/2015

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Don’t overlook hormone therapy.

We recommend bioidentical estradiol and micronized progesterone plus 162 mg of aspirin (with a glass of warm water before and after to prevent GI bleeding and upset) to decrease blood clot and cancer risks.

(Hormone therapy may not be for you if you’re at high risk for breast cancer.) There’s recent evidence that bioidentical estradiol is better than conventional estrogen (called conjugated equine estrogen) for clearing up brain fog.

These next tips can benefit anyone’s working memory whether you’re in the middle of hot flashes, a 30-something guy or a senior Canasta player.

walk, swim, bike, run – or dance!

We’re big fans of strength-training, but for working-memory brain benefits you need to hustle your strong, sexy muscles rather than building more. Brisk walking is enough to boost volume and activity in brain areas associated with a super-efficient working memory. The more help you need with working memory, the more exercise seems to help. Three specific ways a stroll boosts working memory: Exercise increases the number of connections between brain cells, makes the connections stronger and improves blood flow in these brain regions.

Say yes to omega-3s. These good fats really are brain food and help working memory work better. And now that we know even adult brains replenish and regrow new cells (renewing them up to three times every year), it makes sense that you need plenty of these fats. The good omega-3 fatty acid, called DHA, is an important building block of brain cell membranes, the place where signals move from cell to cell. Have fatty fish three times a week, or get 900 milligrams of DHA a day from algal oil or fish oil capsules. We do.

Slumber deeply. Menopause can wreck a good night’s sleep. Hormone therapy can help. So can getting checked for sleep apnea (a problem for one in three overweight women and for plenty of guys, too). Skimping on sleep erodes working memory – punching holes in that precious container. Turn in earlier, turn off electronics an hour before bed and adopt a sweet bedtime routine (a couple of stretches, a warm shower, some light reading or a snuggle, then lights out.)

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Boost YOuR ENERGY

By Sarah G. Mason

and Your Mood!

Liven your wardrobe and your living quarters with sunny summer hues. Yellow is the color of optimism and joy, so toss buttery tones onto your walls or splurge on a few bright yellow bangles.

mood. Cinnamon stabilizes your blood sugar, leading to fresh energy, while coriander replenishes magnesium, which dips low during stressful times.

Bring the outdoors inside to energize your spirit and reconnect with nature. Hang a large mirror opposite a window to double your view of the sky and trees, or pot a few indoor herbs like mint and basil for a fresh touch.

Take a break to take back your sanity. If work’s got you stressed, pause for a moment and try this easy exercise: get on your hands and knees, slowly inhale as you round your spine like a cat, hold, then exhale slowly as you bring your spine back to neutral. Repeat until your mind is calmed.

Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of coriander into a smoothie or onto your dinner for a boost that banishes a sour

Surround yourself with better days by printing photos of fun times and loved ones and placing them in places you’ll often see.

There’s nothing worse than being stuck inside and stressed during the dark days of winter. If you find yourself feeling down in the dumps this season, it’s time to take action!

Feel inspired with a motivational montage by hanging pictures of your goals and aspirations on a corkboard. Include your favorite athletes, a yoga chant, a picture of your next vacation destination and a map of that trail you’ve been meaning to run.

Banish those afternoon blues with a rejuvenating cup of green tea. The caffeine will give you a boost and enhance your concentration.

Breathe energy into your day with the “breath of fire,” an ancient yoga breathing technique that’s said to boost the function of your pituitary gland, which nourishes the blood. Inhale and then exhale quickly through the nose, repeating steadily for two to three minutes.

Laugh! Laughter can reduce blood pressure, increase endorphins and decrease stress hormones, so hit up your comedic coworker’s cubicle or browse the internet for a good chuckle.

We wish you a happy winter!

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Cut the

Bloat

By Katie M. Moss

Deflate Fast with These 10 Easy Remedies

prep Your Body for pmS If you’re like many women and your bloating occurs before or during your period, you should make sure that you’re getting enough of two very important minerals: Magnesium (200 to 400 mg daily) and calcium (1,200 mg a day). Both of these nutrients have been found to relieve several PMS symptoms, including bloating.

Apply pressure to Your Abdomen It may not sound pleasant, but if you really want to rid yourself of excess gas, you can put pressure on your abdomen. Massage your belly in the direction of your GI tract by placing your fingers next to your right hip and sliding them up your ribs and across and down your colon using a circular motion to free yourself of the pesky problem.

pop probiotics Daily Did you know that the majority of your immune system is in your gut? The health of your GI system is very important for a number of reasons, and it’s prudent to take probiotics each day to help it run smoothly.

These “good bacteria,” which can be found in both supplements and cultured milk products like Greek yogurt, help with bloating.

Exercise Each Day

Too-tight jeans, puffy stomachs and discomfort – we’ve all been there. Bloating is a common problem with many causes, from PMS to constipation to excess gas from particular foods. So, how do you beat the bloat? Check out these 10 tips to feel sexy and slim.

Going for a brisk walk or exercising for at least 15 to 20 minutes every day helps keep your digestive tract running smoothly. As an added bonus, you’ll feel better and combat bloating by releasing fluids through sweat.

Ditch the Sugar Substitutes

Ditch the Excess Air Reach for potassium Potassium helps conquer bloat because it acts as a diuretic and flushes excess liquid out of your body. A popular high-potassium food is bananas, but you can also find this rich mineral in spinach, cantaloupe, asparagus, mangoes, nuts and tomatoes.

A ‘magical’ potion Mix two ounces of lemon juice with two ounces of olive oil and add it to foods like salad or fish to help relieve daily bloating.

As an added benefit, this concoction can conquer kidney stones.

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Swallowing too much air can lead to pesky bloating. If you’re in the habit of speaking while eating, drinking through a straw, chewing gum or smoking, you may be swallowing too much air. Take your time while eating and cut these unhealthy habits to prevent excess bloat.

can the Soda We all know that water is the healthy choice when it comes to beverages, but did you also know that soda can lead to bloating?

The bubbles in these carbonated drinks lead to that belly pooch you’re trying to avoid.

Plus, who needs the extra sugar and calories?

Many people choose low-calorie or zero-calorie sugar substitutes for their dietary appeal, but they can do more harm than good. In addition to adding unnatural chemicals to your body, they’re also difficult to digest. This is especially true for those that contain sorbitol, which can lead to gas and diarrhea. Use small amounts of natural sugars, such as cane sugar, honey or maple syrup instead.

no more Late night carbs Bread and pasta are known to add weight to your hips, but they can also lead to serious bloating. These starches cause your body to retain water, and eating them late at night can cause you to wake up puffy. as the new year goes on, be sure to keep these tips in mind to feel your best and fit into that favorite party dress! Bloating is annoying, but it can be conquered if you put these 10 steps into place.

A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems. Paul Erdos

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home Remedies for Colds and Flu

By Ginger Henderson Being sick with a cold or the flu is no fun.

During the height of flu season, use these tips and home remedies to help give your immune system a boost.

Drink plenty of fluids Your body needs hydration to work properly.

While being sick with a cold or the flu may make you want to forgo liquids in favor of sleep, it’s important to give your body the ammunition it needs to fight. Clear liquids like water and juices are best. Avoid sodas; the caffeine they contain can actually make dehydration worse.

Stay warm and rested No one likes to have to miss out on life.

When you’re sick, it’s tempting to ignore the signals and continue to work or care for the kids, but this can lead to a rebound illness.

Give your body the time it needs to fully heal before jumping back into your routine.

irrigate with a salt water rinse Nasal passages can quickly become irritated, and a salt water rinse can help clear congestion. Mix one-fourth teaspoon salt and one-fourth teaspoon baking soda in 8 ounces of warm water. Use a bulb syringe or a neti pot to gently flush the nasal passages with the rinse. Be sure to use only distilled or cooled, boiled water in your rinse to avoid contamination.

Blow your nose, but gently Keeping your nose clear is one of the best ways to ease the symptoms of congestion, but be careful that you’re blowing your nose the right way. Hold one nostril closed while you gently blow the other. Blowing too forcefully can push mucus into the ear canal, where it can become trapped and cause an earache.

Use heat packs for congested sinuses Heat helps ease the discomfort of sinus congestion and can give you the relief you need to be able to sleep. Use a microwave to heat a damp washcloth for 30 seconds before placing over the sinuses.

moisturize with steam Dry air and frequent blowing can cause nasal passages to become dry, causing further discomfort. Hold your head near a boiling pot of water or breathe in the steam from a hot shower to help moisturize and ease irritation.

try these natural remedies to knockout your symptoms Apple cider Vinegar Add 1 tablespoon to a glass of water. Drink several times a day to create an alkaline environment in the body and inhibit the growth of bacteria and viruses.

coconut oil Take 1 teaspoon with meals or put in hot tea to help boost immune system.

Salt water Mix one-half teaspoon salt in 8 ounces of water and gargle to help ease the pain of a sore throat and speed healing.

honey & Lemon Mix the juice of one-half lemon with 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey and sip throughout the day to fight a sore throat.

hot chicken Soup Infuse with pepper, garlic or hot curry powder to help thin mucus in the mouth, throat and lungs.

Elevate your head when sleeping

hot Toddy

If lying down in bed causes your sinus congestion to worsen, try elevating your head with an extra pillow. If the bulk makes lying down uncomfortable, try placing the extra pillow under your mattress to create a more gentle slope.

Make a hot herbal tea and add 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 ounce of whiskey to ease pain and soothe the throat. Limit yourself to just one, though; too much alcohol causes membrane inflammation and will make you feel worse.

Happiness equals reality minus expectations. Tom Magliozzi

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All natural powerhouses

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Add

By Sarah G. Mason

Veggies

Smoothie Without a Juicer!

You’d love to add some healthy greens into your morning smoothie, but you aren’t sure which veggies are right for the blender. Luckily, you don’t need a juicer to sip on a nutritious shake.

Here are a few vegetables we’d recommend adding to your next smoothie:

Ginger

Spinach

Fennel

Add 1 cup whole leaves Full of anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer phytonutrients, spinach is a green powerhouse. Plus, it’s fairly bland in taste, so you’ll reap the benefits without changing your smoothie’s flavor!

Add ½ cup finely shredded Fennel tastes like liquorice and can add a fun, flirty flavor to smoothies. It’s packed with antioxidants and contains phytonutrients that have been shown to reduce inflammation and prevent cancer. Combine fennel with cinnamon and coconut water for a refreshing drink.

Avocado Add ½ avocado, pitted, skin removed Though avocado is technically a fruit, it’s easy to overlook when choosing your next smoothie’s ingredients.

Avocados are heart healthy due to their high vitamin E and K content as well as their high levels of potassium and magnesium. An avocado is the perfect addition to any green smoothie since it adds a rich, creamy texture.

Carrots Add ¼ cup shredded These orange buddies may seem a bit odd to add to a smoothie, but trust us – they’re a must-have! Carrots come with a number of health benefits including anti-cancer properties and a cardiovascular boost. They’re an excellent, slightly sweet addition to any fruity drink.

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to Your

Add 1 teaspoon freshly ground Ginger has a spicy, pungent flavor that mixes well with oranges and orange juice.

This root is beneficial to those who suffer from gastrointestinal distress or arthritis.

Kale Add 1 cup Kale is the true mean, green fighting machine. It’s high in iron, vitamin C, protein, omega-3’s, vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, calcium, potassium and vitamin B, and it provides a wide range of health benefits from cardiovascular support to lowering cholesterol . Plus, it blends well in a blender!

Cucumber Add up to 1 whole cucumber, sliced Cucumber is a wonderful smoothie add-in because it’s high in silica and vitamin E (great for your skin!) and it’s very hydrating. We love adding cucumbers to banana, strawberry and coconut smoothies.

There are no facts, only interpretations. Friedrich Nietzsche

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1) Slice peppers into six 1/3-inchthick rounds, keeping the cut edges smooth and even.

Remove seeds and core pieces.

2) Melt some butter on a flat skillet. Cook the pepper slices on medium heat on one side for about 1 minute, then flip.

3) Carefully crack an egg into the center of each ring. Immediately press down on the ring with a spatula if egg white starts to seep through. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the yolks are firm. (Place a lid on the pan for the last minute, if you wish.)

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4) Serve with salt and pepper, and cheese sprinkled on top.

• 2 large firm red bell peppers with contours • Butter • 6 medium eggs • Salt and pepper • Grated parmesan cheese or crumbled feta

EXtRa IdEa: For a springtime twist, set a strip of cooked bacon upright under the pepper on the plate. Your winter snowflake instantly transforms into a blooming flower with a stem.

Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Affordable

By Sarah G. Mason

eats So, what are some healthy, low-cost meals that are both quick and easy to make at home? Here’s a great idea to get you started: Vegetable lasagna. This dish costs about $1.73 per serving and is packed with nutrient-dense veggies like mushrooms and spinach. Plus, at only 322 calories per plate, it won’t add inches to your waist!

When it comes to eating healthy, there’s one big barrier that stands in our way – the cost.

After all, you have to pay a premium for fresh, whole foods and organic varieties, right?

Wrong. For years we’ve been led to believe that a healthy diet comes with a hefty price tag, but a recent Harvard study turns this theory on its head. According to Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and epidemiologist at the Harvard School of Public Health, this so-called “wisdom” had never been closely assessed.

To uncover the truth, Dr. Mozaffarian and his colleagues examined over 27 studies from 10 different developed countries that looked at the retail price of food grouped by healthfulness. As it turns out, the cost different between a healthy diet – one rich in vegetables, nuts and fruits – and an unhealthy one – heavy on processed foods and meat – is only about $1.50 per day.

For some, that extra $548 per year may seem a bit steep. After all, that’s an extra $2,200 per year to feed a family of four their daily dose of fruits and veggies. And yet, that’s nothing compared to the cost of heart disease or diabetes, which can add up to

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hundreds of thousands of dollars over your lifetime. According to researchers and many individuals, the extra upfront cost is well worth the future savings and wellbeing.

Dr. Mozaffarian’s findings bring up another widespread myth: That fast food is cheaper than store-bought, home-cooked meals.

Though eating out at a fast food joint may be less costly than dining at a sit down restaurant, by no means does this make it cheaper all-around. A typical fast food order for a family of four – two Big Macs, a cheeseburger, six chicken McNuggets, four fries and four sodas, for instance – costs about $28 at McDonalds. Conversely, you can serve a roasted chicken with vegetables and a salad for the same number of people for about $14 at home.

Vegetable Lasagna You’ll need:

• 8 ounces dried lasagna noodles (9 or 10 noodles) • 2 eggs, beaten • 2 cups cream-style cottage cheese • 1 15-ounce carton ricotta cheese • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms • 1 cup chopped onion (1 large) • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • ½ teaspoon black pepper • 1–1/4 cups milk • 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained • 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and thoroughly drained • 1 cup-shredded carrot • 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (3 ounces) • 1 8-ounce package shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups) 1) Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain; set aside.

2) In a medium bowl combine eggs, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, and Italian seasoning. Set aside.

3) In a large skillet cook mushrooms, onion, and garlic in hot oil until tender.

Stir in the flour and pepper; add milk all at once. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in the spinach, broccoli, carrot, and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese.

4) To assemble, in a greased 3-quart rectangular baking dish, layer one-third of the noodles, folding or cutting to fit, if necessary. Spread with one-third of the cottage cheese mixture, then one-third of the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with one-third of the mozzarella. Repeat the layers twice. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

5) Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Source: Yummly.com

Don’t stay in bed, unless you can make money in bed. George Burns

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A Slice of

Vegan Pie My transition to veganism

There was a time when I couldn’t fathom ever “going vegan.” Bacon exists, after all…And yet, the more I heard about veganism in the news and on the net, the more curious I became.

What’s so special about an animal-free diet?

By Kelly Herman

What differences do vegans see in their health and happiness? I began to do a little research and was surprised by what I found.

The benefits of veganism are massive – overwhelmingly so. From reduced risk of disease to more beautiful skin, vegans seem to have it all. Well, maybe I’d like to try a little slice of that vegan pie; Last month I decided that I’m going vegan, too.

For the past month, I’ve lived the life of an herbivore. I’d like to share my experiences with you to enlighten and inspire (and to convince meat lovers that not all vegans are preachy know-it-alls!). There’s so much information (and misinformation) that’s thrown at us each day, and sometimes being health conscious is like trying to shoot a moving target. And yet, I’ve learned a lot from this experience and I’m ready to share.

Thinking about switching to veganism?

Here’s my advice – don’t quit cold turkey (pun intended). Before I took the plunge, I was seriously concerned about the commitment and effort my new diet would require. In fact, I was convinced that I simply didn’t have the time. Luckily, you do have the time. You have all the time in the world. Change can begin today one baby step at a time. Here are some examples of easy maneuvers you can make:

• P ut avocado on your sandwich at lunch instead of mayonnaise.

• P urchase veggie burgers from the store instead of ground beef.

• Switch regular milk with almond milk.

• Add extra veggies to your pizza instead of sausage.

I promise, if a reformed double-baconcheeseburger-with-ranch-dressing eater can do it, you can too.

Of course, it wasn’t easy. There were times when I really, really just wanted some cheese, and it’s okay to cheat every now and then. However, the more I cut out animal products from my diet, the better I felt. I slept better, lost a little weight and felt generally lighter, especially during my workouts!

Running is a challenge, plain and simple.

After running on and off for several years (mostly off, actually), I decided to pick it back up. New diet, new life, right? Back when I was eating whatever, I’d start running at a good pace, but after a third of a mile I’d really start to feel it. Face hot as a stove, heart hammering, legs screaming…you get it. So I’d stop, rest and do it all again. Three rounds of exhaustive work for one, measly mile.

I don’t know why we are here, but I’m pretty sure that it is not in order to enjoy ourselves. Ludwig Wittgenstein

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How painful it must have been for my neighbors to watch my put-puttering around the block.

Since I’ve gone vegan, however, that’s all changed. I blow through my cool down spot and run at least a mile and a half without stopping – for me, that’s a huge change! Going vegan is transforming my body and my health, and the results are tangible. Not only that, but the more I do it, the more I want to do it. Many of my friends congratulate me on my willpower, but they don’t realize how easy it is. After only a month, my body already craves fresh, healthy choices. It gives me the energy stay active, and fitness encourages me to make good food choices.

Going vegan isn’t for everyone, but I can truthfully say that it’s changed my life for the better. And who knows? The motivation for you to walk half a mile every morning, do 15 minutes of yoga before work or ride your bike to the store could be just a watermelon away.

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Great Read Your next

By Sarah G. Mason

Ask for advice

There are literally millions of books to choose from, and no matter how hard you try to pin down the perfect one, it isn’t always easy. Luckily, there are a few tried and true tricks to help you choose your next soon-to-be favorite.

Ignore the critics. We’ve all heard the skeptical, “Isn’t that book too young for you?”, “Isn’t that book too sappy for you?”, “Isn’t that book too boring for you?” If you like teen drama, gushy romance or historic non-fiction, don’t let the naysayers tell you otherwise. Choose books you know that you – and you alone – will enjoy!

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In the midst of ignoring the cynics, don’t forget that the best books often come recommended. If a friend and you have the same taste in literature, ask her what’s she’s currently reading. Better yet, start a conversation with a stranger in the bookstore. There’s nothing better than a first-hand opinion to get you on your way.

Skip the back cover blurb If you’re in the habit of picking up a book, reading the excerpt on the back and setting it down again, there’s a better way. Though these short synopses can be a small help, it gives no indication of the author’s tone, tense or style. Instead, flip a book open and read the first few pages, or skip to the middle and do the same.

It wasn’t until recently that I discovered my love for winter.

Growing up, I’d adored sundresses and beach days – now I appreciate the cozy comforts of warm blankets and book days. When the air turns chilly and the days grow short, there’s nothing better than curling up with a great novel. Choosing what to read next, however, has never been easy.

Take your time There’s no use rushing into a decision if you aren’t guaranteed to like the outcome. Spend a day in the bookstore browsing the covers and scouring the shelves. Sit in a library chair and read the first chapter – or the first 10.

Leave only when you’re sure you’re hooked.

have author loyalty If Ken Follet wrote your favorite novel, odds are he’s got more like it. Search for books written by your most beloved authors and try them out first.

most importantly, don’t suffer through it We’ve all picked out a book we thought was a winner, only to find out that it’s not living up to our expectations. If you’re a book warrior who’s determined to finish every book you start, stop. Life is too short to waste reading bad books.

Do, or do not. There is no ‘try’. Yoda

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meals, Deals and Steals

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By Sarah G. Mason

Supermarket Questions You Never Thought to Ask

The big carts on wheels. The lightly misted vegetables. The comfortable music. To you, these things are just a part of any normal grocery shopping experience. But have you ever thought to ask why?

why do supermarkets often offer the “10 for $10” deal?

“Ten cans of soup for just 10 dollars – what a deal!” But is it really? Often, sale items are clumped together in a way that makes them seem cheaper. Because of the way “10 for $10” is written and because of how sale items are often thrown together in huge, overflowing bins, consumers feel like they’re getting a ton for their buck.

However, supermarkets can easily take a 90 cent can of soup and promote it with a 10 for $10 deal. It’s a buy-in-bulk trap, so always calculate individual prices of comparable items and don’t be fooled by so-called savings.

why do supermarkets mist their vegetables?

They do it to make them seem fresher. Some grocery stores even include the sound of rain – but don’t be duped. The mist can actually make vegetables rot faster, so choose the driest ones and shake off whatever excess moisture you can.

The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Oscar Wilde

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why do supermarkets play slow music?

They do it to calm you down and encourage you to linger longer around the aisles.

This is a tactic that’s also used around the holidays when grocery stores play nostalgic Christmas music – yes, hearing “Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer” when strolling through the supermarket can actually inspire you to spend more. If you want to beat this ploy, wear headphones and listen to fast music. Upbeat tunes can energize you so that you’ll be in and out in a flash.

why do supermarkets provide huge carts on wheels?

Simple – you can fit more in them. Since their creation in 1938, supermarket carts have tripled in size, and it’s estimated that a 50 percent increase in shopping cart size causes consumers to spend nearly 40 percent more on groceries in a single visit – talk about returns!

Also, if you’ve ever seen the cutesy carts for kids, beware:

As your little shopper helps Mommy with the groceries, they’re bound to find (and beg for) all of the snacks and treats placed at kid-height.

Refrain from picking up a kid cart and use a handheld basket when possible.

why do supermarkets always put milk and eggs at the back of the store?

This trick has helped to drive profits for eons, but educated shoppers can avoid falling for it. Eggs and milk are kitchen staples, so by placing them at the pack of the store, supermarkets force customers to walk past enticing goodies and eye-catching deals. Often, consumers will splurge on items they don’t need on the way to the milk. Make sure you aren’t one of them. the next time you’re shopping for bread and butter, you might want to look around at all the meals, deals and steals and ask, “Why? ” Flourish Magazine | January/2015 33

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Couponing

Craze

By Kat freestone

Keep An Eye out Instead of spending your afternoons flipping through the newspaper in search of coupons, pay attention to deals you come across every day. Coupons can be found in magazines, stores, online, in junk mail or on products. You can spot coupons on the go for quick savings.

Stores Galore It helps to collect coupons in places you frequent, like your local grocery. Look on store shelves, on products, at the register and on the back of your receipt. By narrowing your search to those places you already visit, you can save time and ensure that you only find useful deals.

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Though we might not be as radical as those from TLC’s Extreme Couponing, we’d all like to save a few bucks in our budget. If you want to get the savings without spending hours searching, clipping and sorting, here are some easy tips to help you a container to get the most of hold all your clippings. your couponing.

Try using an old shoebox,

Reel it in Before you snag that coupon for Asian dressing, ask yourself — do you even like Asian dressing? Don’t be tricked into buying something you normally wouldn’t just because you spot a good deal.

organization is Key Even if you’ve found some useful coupons, they’ll be useless if they’re strewn all over your house. Develop a filing system and use

a plastic index card holder, a coupon binder, a wallet or a recipe box. In addition, file coupons away the same day you get them to avoid clutter.

purge often If a coupon is expired, it won’t save you money. Be sure to throw out old coupons before things get messy. It may be helpful to set a schedule for getting rid of expired coupons.

Get the deal without the headache by couponing smart.

In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Art PHOTO

By Debbie Travis

Are you waiting until the walls are painted and the furniture placed to shop for art to decorate your home?

It’s easy to be intimated by the experience, concerned that the wrong choices will turn out to be costly mistakes that reflect poorly on you. Selecting a piece of art is a process that should be enjoyed, researched, considered and, finally, directed from the heart. When an image stops you and speaks to you on a visual and emotional level, it is an exciting and joyous experience. You want it to be part of your daily life, and you value its company as you would a new friend that intuitively and magically knows you well.

We all have our preferences in style, materials and budgets to consider. Paintings in acrylic or watercolor, sculptures in iron, stone and clay, realism, abstract, multimedia are all championed in the fine art market.

One might overlook or dismiss photography as a fine art medium, as photos have become so commonplace. With today’s mass technology, cameraphones click and send, and Photoshop allows amateurs to manipulate and personalize their shots to make and save memories of events and people that have captured their interest.

However, fine art photography is something different – special. It’s the subjective vision of the artist photographer, captured with a

professional lens that allows for clear definition to be enlarged without losing quality. Larger than life images burst with tantalizing color, moody subjects in black and white echo stories and landscapes in shades and shadows.

If you are considering fine art photography for your home, visit a gallery to see the vibrant range of images that are available.

Shown here are three photographs by Robert Rotella (www.rotellagallery.com), titled “Desire,” “Red Rose” and “Happiness.”

Peter Pinto, Rotella gallery director, has provided the following tips and guidelines that will help you make the right purchase, what to look for and how to protect your photograph.

Once you have established what you want, ask the gallery owner or artist about the work. There is more value placed on anything that is rare, so a one-of-a-kind or limited-edition photograph will have the greatest value. Find out about the artist and where the photograph was shot. The story behind the image is always captivating, and you can pass this along when it is in your own home.

Whether you think that you can, or that you can’t, you are usually right. Henry Ford

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tHrEE BrilliaNt floral PHotoGraPHS By artiSt roBErt rotElla BriNG ricH tExturE aND lifE to a larGE SittiNG arEa.

Don’t let your choice of frame hinder the artwork. Recess mounting adds a dramatic effect by giving the illusion that a photograph is floating on the wall. However, images such as Rotella’s floral images, which have a natural flow or curve to them, work best without a frame.

Protecting your photograph from UV rays is key. Sunlight will fade and discolor over time. All the images at Rotella Gallery are traditional darkroom enlargements and cold pressed between UV protected and scratchresistant acrylic for a luminous and archival presentation without the weight and fragility of glass The art-to-wall space is an important consideration. Hang larger pieces in rooms with a long or high wall, and smaller images in hallways, bedrooms or offices. Proper placement and good lighting will create a harmonious flow throughout your home.

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Teen

By Elizabeth Putfark

How to Prepare your

Truth #3: You want them to live

for their

Twenties Four truths I wish I’d known before becoming a 20-something

It’s no secret that parenting teens is tough.

Yet while previous generations could count on their kids settling down sometime in their early 20s, millennials have expanded what psychologist Jeffery Arnett famously dubbed their “emerging adulthood” to include the better part of their third decade on earth.

Teach your teen early on that success, however small or large, is always selfdetermined. Remind them in the midst of every high-school battle that they have to learn to be their own judge and jury, even as they soak up the wisdom of mentors around them.

As a millennial myself, I know from experience that getting your teenager past their angst and ennui requires a different approach from mere endurance. You may not be able to shorten your young adult’s prolonged adolescence, but there are a few truths I wish I had known going into my odyssey years that can make your child’s 20s less uncertain, and more fulfilling.

Truth #2: The road is not straight

Truth #1: You define “Success” The hardest part of living through your 20s is losing the audience of your parents, teachers and community, who thus far in your life have applauded your successes and lamented your failures. When those standards disappear, many are left wondering, wherein lies success?

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One of the many critiques volleyed at young people today is that we are unwilling to commit to our futures – professionally, personally and financially. Everything from choosing a career to having kids seems to take longer for Generation Y, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

Make your teen well aware of the meandering path that might lay before them and help them prepare to navigate it effectively. Encourage them to think ahead and plan for the future by writing down (and interrogating) their immediate, short term and long term goals, all the while reminding them that the road to success might not be as linear as they would like.

Parenting requires setting limits, so much so that having a reclusive teen might seem like a blessing. However, as millennials wait for marriage, kids and a definitive career, we typically find ourselves with an unprecedented amount of free-time – time we either spend engaged in enriching travel and experiences, or lost in television and video games. Let your teen learn to live proactively in the space outside of your control while you’re still around for support, and make sure they know that even though it scares you, you want them to embrace their independence.

Truth #4: The Media wants YOU You’re not the only one fighting to influence your teen as they enter the adult world. While your vested interest is in their wellbeing, not every marketing campaign, program or television series can say the same.

Make your child aware that as young consumers, they are often the center of the target towards which advertisements are aimed. Similarly, encourage them to constantly consider the messages of the television and media outlets they consume, and to question whether those sources are improving their self-image or tearing it down.

Make the most of the time before your child leaves the nest, as a 2013 study in the Journal of Child and Family Studies uncovered that helicopter parenting after high school usually does more harm than good. By thinking about the new challenges facing millennials, you can start preparing your child to take on their twenties with confidence and aplomb.

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. Thomas Jefferson

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Rediscover

Balance

By Kat freestone

Feeling stressed? You aren’t alone. In our hectic, fast-paced world, so many of us feel overwhelmed, overcommitted and overexerted. It’s time to take life back into your own hands by rediscovering balance.

Daily sense of balance needs: Write in a journal, half-page entry before bed Once you establish the bare minimum for your needs, you can use it as a guideline.

maybe you realize you don’t have time to read at night, but you can listen to an audiobook in the car on the way home from work.

Know Your needs While some needs

commit to “me” Time Carve out a

Reflect & Revise As time passes, check in

can afford to be compromised, others are non-negotiable. They’re those needs that absolutely must be met for you to find happiness. What are your non-negotiable needs? Quality time alone? Wholesome meals? A trip to yoga class? Think about your daily non-negotiable emotional, physical and “sense of balance” needs and write them down. Include the bare minimum time or effort you need to meet these needs and the ideal time of day to get them done. For instance:

little time each day for yourself – each time you do, think of it as saying yes to happiness.

Of course, meeting new daily goals won’t always be easy. There will be kids to bathe, dinner to prep and work to finish, and you may find your goals slipping down your list of priorities. That’s okay – expected even – and you can use these lapses to help determine which goals are realistic.

with yourself. Are you feeling happy? Or are you still tired, stressed and worried? How are your goals helping with these feelings? Learn from your emotions instead of simply reacting to them, and then reevaluate your daily goals by adding or removing tasks that fit with your current state of happiness.

Perhaps you discover that writing in a journal doesn’t relieve anxiety like you thought it would, and instead it’s better to call up a friend to chat each night. Maybe you learn that spending time alone is taking away from playtime with the kids, and you’d really rather be bonding with them. All of these beliefs and emotions are normal, but no matter what your feelings are, it’s always important to check in with yourself and adjust as you go to move toward a happy, balanced life.

Daily emotional needs: Alone time with the spouse, 30 minutes in the evening Daily physical needs: Take a jog, 1 mile in the morning

For many of us, busy schedules stomp out flexibility, and full days may leave little “you” time to spare. Start small and don’t get discouraged if you can’t accomplish your original plan for balance. After all, this is supposed to reduce stress, not heighten it! As you reintroduce your needs into your life, tweak your schedule as needed; for instance,

Each problem that I solved became a rule which served afterwards to solve other problems. Rene Descartes

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Promoting a

Love of

Literacy

By Ginger Henderson

make it about independence.

make connections.

All children crave independence, and literacy provides an excellent outlet for your child to practice their budding responsibility. Take your child to the library and let them apply for their own library card. Make your child responsible for keeping up with their card and for remembering to take the books back on time. If they slip up and are late, make them responsible for paying their fines.

While it’s best for children to read books on their reading levels, let this experience be your child’s choice, not yours. If they want to check out easy picture books, let them.

If they want to try books that appear too difficult for them, let them. Give them the freedom to experiment and discover the worlds available through the written word.

Take note of the things your child is reading and use every opportunity you can find to connect those books to their lives. For example, if your child is reading Charlotte’s Web, arrange to visit a local farm or petting zoo to see the animals for yourselves. If you can’t find a real world connection, read the book yourself and engage your child in discussions about it. Look for ways to bring the book to life.

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Read to them.

Reading aloud to children is a powerful tool in helping them develop positive feelings about reading. Children report enjoying being read to by a parent long after they are able to read independently, so don’t think

Raising a lifelong reader can sometimes be challenging. When faced with a world full of 3D video games, static words on a page can seem, well, boring. What’s a parent to do? Here are the top three ways you can help your child develop and maintain a love of literacy.

your story times have to end too soon. If you’re unable to read to your children at night, try reading a chapter aloud after breakfast, or after you get home from work.

The key is to share this time with your child and view it as a bonding experience. These positive associations will remain with your child as they grow, helping shape their feelings about reading later in life.

In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But in practice, there is. Yogi Berra

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By Elizabeth Putfark

If your child has low self-esteem, you might feel the urge to build them up with compliments and exaggerated praise. However, some studies now suggest that well-intended words of encouragement can overshoot the mark when it comes to reassuring adolescents, causing more harm than good.

Flattery fools no one In a recent study published in the journal Psychological Science, scholars sought to discover the effect of inflated praise on young people. Inflated praise amounts to any compliment that exceeds reality.

For instance, instead of “you did well,” you might say, “you did extraordinarily well.”

Unfortunately, researchers found that adolescents with low self-esteem not only showed adverse responses to inflated praise, but they were also twice as likely to receive it from their caretakers or parents. When offered extravagant compliments, self-conscious children and teens tend to either stop trying (for fear Assassins. Arturo Toscanini

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Keep it real If your child suffers from low self-esteem, resist the impulse to slather them with exaggerated applause. Instead, adhere to these three rules for reining in your lauding and gearing it toward your child’s success.

• Be genuine.- Praise your child for the things they actually do well, and don’t pretend about the things they do not.

• Empower, don’t entitle.

Restrict your praise to things that are within your child’s power to change.

• Watch your phrasing -You may feel tempted to pep up a compliment with a few extra adjectives, but hold back.

Setting realistic attainable standards will put your child on a path to finding lasting satisfaction instead of disappointment down the road.

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Dog Training

101

By Ginger Henderson

Whether you’re working with a brand new puppy or a pooch who’s a bit longer in the tooth, use these tips to make the most of your training time.

Stage one - puppy Love Puppies are so wonderful and cuddly that sometimes it’s easy to start things that might be hard to finish. For example, you might love your new puppy sleeping in bed with you now, but will you still feel the same way when he grows to take up a much larger space? And while jumping onto guests for attention is adorable at this age, it’s not so adorable when your furry one grows large enough to knock your guests to the floor with his happy jumps. It is confusing for dogs when rules change, so keep things consistent. Be proactive by using your training time to reinforce the behaviors you want and eliminate those you don’t.

Stage two – Dog Days Working with older puppies can be very rewarding for both the owner and the dog.

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clear. “Sit” and “Lay down” are much better than “Ok, Buddy, sit for Mama. You can do it, sit for Mama.” As soon as your puppy complies, reward him with a treat or pat. This will cue your puppy that he’s doing the right thing to make you happy, which will help him remember what to do in the future.

Of course, with these fun days also come the troublesome days of chewed shoes or scratched doors. Remember to keep your words consistent – “No. Bad,” for example. If your puppy seems a bit hardheaded, try slapping your hand with a rolled up newspaper. Dogs seem to dislike the sound, and it helps focus their attention. Never hit your puppy with a hand or anything else.

Stage three - old Dogs – new Tricks It’s true, you CAN teach old dogs new tricks!

Despite the old adage, mature dogs are often more receptive to training sessions, as they are older and less impulsive than wiggly puppies. If you’re bringing home an adult dog for the first time (if you’ve recently adopted from a shelter or rescue, for example) give your dog plenty of time to adjust to your home before beginning any intensive training

sessions. Your dog will need time to get used to your voice and your daily habits. However, if you find that you need to housebreak your older dog, use a crate for training from day 1, just as you would with a puppy. When you are not home, place the dog in the crate to help him learn when and where to relieve himself. Adult dogs normally catch onto this lesson quickly.

When working with adult dogs, it’s important to remember that positive reinforcement is best – especially when trying to break a bad habit that you or a former owner may have instilled. Offer firm, consistent commands, and reward your dog when he performs well. Remember, not all rewards have to be edible. Dogs crave interaction in the form of positive words, pats, and belly rubs as well! don’t miss “Wolf to Woof: the Story of dogs”, the world’s largest exhibition on the history, biology, and evolution of dogs featured at the Florida Museum of natural History. Learn more at www.flmnh.ufl.edu/exhibits/limited-time-only/ wolf-woof/

I’m living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to be living apart. E E Cummings

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Refreshing

ideas for a Rainy Day

By Kat freestone From Rachel at kidsactivityblog.com: Replace coloring books with melted crayon art, courtesy of Rachel at kidsactivityblog.com. For this activity, you’ll need:

Gloomy weather got the kids stuck inside?

Here are a few fresh ideas that will breathe new life into rainy days.

Replace reading with acting. Though reading is great for quiet time, you’ve got pent-up energy to burn! Have the kids pick their favorite short story and get ready for lights, camera, action. In this activity, kids reenact a story by creating costumes for each character and dramatizing each page.

Gather arts and crafts supplies to create scenery and fun outfits, and pull out the video camera for a true “movie” feel. tIP: don’t worry about following your storybook to a t – improvisation is the most fun, anyway!

Replace the “you’re getting warmer/colder game” with a treasure hunt. Though we all love games like “warmer/colder” and hide-and-seek, a treasure hunt is sure to keep kids engaged. In this activity, an adult makes a set of clues for the players to follow. Each clue leads to the next until kids finally find the treasure! (We’re thinking popcorn, a silver dollar or movie tickets). Alternatively, have the kids make clues for you and watch their excitement as you get closer to the prize. tIP: Seal clues in envelopes marked “1 out of 5,” Give me a museum and I’ll fill it. Pablo Picasso

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“2 out of 5,” and so on to help your little explorers keep track.

Replace snack time with snack art. Though we shouldn’t forget our table manners, there’s no harm in turning snack time into playtime on a rainy day. Make fruit necklaces by threading string through grapes, blueberries and strawberries with a plastic needle and then strutting around like fruit princes and princesses!

IP: Freeze the necklaces before wearing to tIP: make them last.

Replace video games with word games.

Though we can’t deny the all-around fun of some good ol’ Player 1 vs. Player 2, take some time away from the TV with a fun new word game such as “Yes, and…monster!” In this game, invent an imaginary monster and then let each person add a new characteristic to the monster’s description. Each new idea should start excitedly with “Yes, and…” to build on what’s already been created.

IP: Instead of just creating the monster aloud tIP: with descriptive words, start by drawing a rough sketch of your best on paper and taking turns adding funny characteristics like horns, three eyes and a hairy tail!

• Hot plate • Small glass jars or bowls – an old muffin tin also works great!

• Broken crayons – brands don’t matter.

• Candy mold – or ice cube trays. We used ice cube trays from IKEA. • Refrigerator or freezer space Our preschoolers had fun peeling the crayon bits to remove the paper and sorting them into color groups. You’ll want to melt the crayons in color groups. To melt you can either use a hot plate or melt it in the microwave in a bowl, inside a bowl of water. You want to be sure that it heats the wax evenly. Pour into the mold and then stick the mold into the fridge or freezer till the wax sets. Have fun!”

About Rachel: An original "Quirky Momma" blogger and "Mommy" to six kids under six, when Rachel is not wiping crayon off the walls or wading through laundry, she can be found exploring and creating with her kiddos. She hopes to be someone who acts justly, loves kindness and walks humbly before God (Micah 6:8).

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By Elizabeth Putfark Lower weight, lower risks

Losing a few vanity pounds should never be a priority during pregnancy, but women who are classified as obese might benefit from continuing their efforts to drop extra weight.

Losing

weight for Baby’s Sake

According to Kaiser Obstetrician Kim Vesco, lead researcher of a multi-year pregnancy study, about half the women who get pregnant are overweight or obese at the start of their term. Obesity during pregnancy can lead to large-for-gestational age babies, who stand a greater risk of experiencing delivery complications. Similarly, difficulties like preeclampsia, diabetes, birthing injuries and increased likelihood of C-sections have been linked to excessive weight gain during pregnancy.

hope in numbers Vesco’s study, published in Obesity in 2014, found that women who were obese going into pregnancy experienced positive

benefits from continuing in healthy weight loss programs during their term, all of which included attending weekly support group meetings. Most women aimed more to maintain their weight than to actually drop pounds during the study.

Of women who participated in weight loss programs during pregnancy, only 9 percent gave birth to large-for-gestational age babies, compared to 26 percent of women in the control group. Two weeks after delivery, the women in the weight-loss group had lost six pounds since the start of their pregnancy.

healthy, not thin The results suggest that women can limit their weight gain during pregnancy, and should consider doing so if their BMI is over 30. Weight loss efforts should of course secondary to eating a diet of balanced nutrition and providing enough protein and nutrients to grow a healthy baby. As always, any efforts to change or continue weight management routines should be approved by your obstetrician based on you and your baby’s needs.

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By Danielle Boudreau

After-the-Wedding

Dress

What to do with your wedding dress after the big day.

Spending a small fortune for a one-wearonly dress is not an easy pill to swallow.

Just think of the perfect, red-soled pair of Louboutins you could buy at that price!

However, when it comes to the big day, brides are more than willing to splurge.

After you’ve tied the knot, who says your gown has to gather dust in the attic? Get creative and give your wedding dress a new meaning. Not only will you repurpose your dress, but the cash you dropped will seem like less of a burden.

Trash It “Trashing” wedding dresses is a popular trend. Have a nature-inspired photo shoot at your favorite outdoor locations. Grab some props, hire a professional and get the groom involved! A little ocean water never hurt a wedding dress, right?

Wear It Again Women have gotten creative by re-wearing their wedding dresses. Some have transformed them into other articles of clothing by hemming them into a short dress or sewing a simple bustier. Brides have also worn their dresses on their anniversaries as a reminder of the special day.

Donate It

Reuse It

Possibly the best and most socially conscious way to repurpose your dress is to donate it.

Women around the world dream about their wedding day, but many simply cannot afford an elaborate dress. Organizations such as Brides Against Breast Cancer and Brides for A Cause accept used wedding dresses, which they then donate to women who are suffering through illnesses. Bonus: you receive some serious karma points for donating!

Mothers dream of the day that their daughters will walk down the aisle, and many dream of passing down their wedding dress. Vintage is all the rage, but with ever-changing styles, who knows if even Kate Middleton’s timeless

It’s almost a sin to put something so beautiful into a storage bin. So go dust off your wedding dress and do something great with it!

Frame It Turn your dress into art! This is a great way to showcase your gown through the years without actually wearing it. Use a life-size shadowbox or mannequin to make your dress the main décor of a room.

The full use of your powers along lines of excellence. John F. Kennedy

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McQueen wedding dress will still be in style (it will be, have you seen that dress?). A great way to reuse your dress is to sew a piece of it into your daughter’s dress or bouquet. It’s tasteful and takes care of her something old.

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and

The RISE of the

midwifes why the ancient art of midwifery could be the next big thing in birthing

The most important decision of your pregnancy might be the doctors you choose, and you have more options than you think.

Recent studies suggest that giving birth with the added care of a certified nurse midwife (CNM) offers average women greater odds for a successful delivery and a happy term.

what exactly is a midwife?

Midwives are health professionals who provide care to mothers and newborns in a personalized manner, often as a supplement to obstetricians. Their services combine the most up-to-date knowledge of medical technologies with respect for individual preference and cultural practices. In general, they offer a holistic approach to pregnancy and are trained to regard birthing as a natural process in a woman’s life – one that the average woman is capable of completing with minimal medical intervention.

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CNMs in the U.S. go through a rigorous training process, beginning with nursing school and culminating in a graduate degree in midwifery. As experts in female physiology, they provide a wide range of health care services related to pregnancy in hospitals, birth centers and homes, depending on the preferences of individual mothers-to-be.

why midwives are on the rise Evidence has continued to mount in recent years documenting the benefits of supplementing your obstetrician’s care with the services of a midwife. In 2011, the Systematic Review of Advanced Practices Nurse Outcomes revealed that women at low risk for birthing complications required fewer cesareans and less medical intervention when attended by CNMs. Similarly, in the 2014 State of the World’s Midwifery report (SoWMy), health experts agree that midwives provide a “best buy” for women around the world based on lives saved (mother and baby) and surgical interventions avoided.

The slow but steady return of midwives can also be attributed to the feeling that many women are being underserved by maternity wards around the U.S. Research from the Boston University School of Public Health recently showed that the U.S. ranks highest in neonatal mortality rates among similarly sized industrial countries, while falling fourth in maternal mortality. Furthermore, the SoWMy report indicates that 50 percent of U.S. counties lack an ob-gyn, and women in rural communities are more likely than not to live 30 minutes removed from hospitals offering perinatal services.

what to know before you choose Electing to supplement your obstetrician’s care with a midwife should be a decision you make with your doctor based on you and your baby’s projected development.

Midwife services are covered by most major insurance groups, and they are authorized to work in hospitals and birthing centers alongside regular staff. Experts at Babycenter. com recommend midwives primarily to women carrying a low risk of birthing complications. Women at high risk for complications are urged to always give birth in a hospital setting, although some may choose to enlist a midwife for help throughout their term as well.

You may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you. Leon Trotsky

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Five Easy Ways to have a

pampered pregnancy

Last month, I boasted about how my pregnancy has been completely positive. I put a lot of time and energy into eating healthy, exercising and simply focusing on how lucky I am to bring another human life into the world! I did several things during those first six months to ensure that I had an effortless (even glamorous!) pregnancy. Read one to learn my five favorite tips so that you too can have a pampered pregnancy! no Alcohol? no problem!

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I have to admit, I enjoy wine. Red or white, I miss it a lot, especially when cooking dinner or on a beautiful summer Sunday afternoon. So how did this frequent wine taster survive? With the help of nonalcoholic drinks. I visited the beverage aisle in my grocery store every few weeks to pick up some non-alcoholic beer and wine. I also picked up sparkling grape juice in several varieties and poured it into my favorite wine glass as I prepared dinner or settled down in the evening while I tuned into my favorite shows. I must say, it helped curved my cravings and didn’t leave me out of the social loop as my friends and family celebrated Independence Day.

At 24 weeks, I started to look noticeably pregnant. My bump is undeniable and I’ve embraced it. However, leading up to this “popping” point; I invested in several pairs of compression panties. They had a strong yet stretchy stomach panel that helped smooth out any lumps or bumps on my tummy, hips and rear, and they helped keep me in my regular clothes without the aid of a belly band or pant extender. They gave me comfort, confidence and got me lots of complements (“You’re five months pregnant? I’d never know!”).

Buy Stock in cocoa Butter As soon as I got a positive result on my pregnancy test, I started applying cocoa butter to my skin. Not just once a day, but twice a day. I have stuck to this routine religiously and am happy to report that I have zero stretch marks. I even apply it all over my body because I love its toning effects and my skin has never looked (or smelled) better!

Amp Up Your Accessories I am a self-proclaimed shopaholic, so I was definitely bummed when I couldn’t go on my weekend shopping sprees like I used to since my body is changing to prepare for D-day (delivery day). Instead, I really played up the items that I currently owned (and still fit in) with new accessories. I added bright pops of color in the form of jewelry and picked up several pairs of discounted designer shoes. These items could still be worn post-baby and allowed me to keep on shopping!

The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work. Emile Zola

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Develop an All About me Bedtime Routine Going to bed is probably one of my favorite times of the day (for obvious reasons). Not only did it give my tired body a chance to rest, but it has become a quiet time that doesn’t involve decorating the nursery, picking up groceries, tending to my dogs and husband; it is a time that is just for me! I purchased brand new linens and a luxurious duvet cover, as well as a body pillow to ensure a satisfying slumber. I opted for soft and silky pajamas and spa socks and set out several organic lotions that I could apply before bed (don’t forget your feet!). I even placed some new perfume that I picked up on my night stand to give myself a spritz before sleeping. these five ideas may seem simple; but they completely changed the way that I look and feel thus far. again, I believe it’s important to remain positive, proactive and posh throughout your nine months. You are doing so much to prepare for the new addition to your family and your body is working extremely hard to grow and nourish your baby; it can be easy to forget about treating yourself to something fabulous each and every day. Pamper yourself – you deserve it!

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contouring ontouring

Basics Focus on your facial features

For oval Faces If you’ve never tried contouring You have an oval face if the top of techniques but you’d love to enhance your face is wider than the bottom, like an your nose, jawline and cheekbones, upside down egg. Celebrities like Beyonce, Jessica Alba and Megan Fox have oval faces. there are a few key strategies you Contouring an oval face is about can’t do without. First, you should bringing out the angles. Pull out your cheekbones by identify your facial shape to learn applying a bronzer directly where you should apply bronzer and underneath them, dusting from outside your brows highlighting powder in order to put and moving downward.

Apply a highlighter under your your best face forward!

brow bone and slightly above your cheek, blending upward toward your temples. This will make an oval face look leaner and structured. Set your makeup with a translucent finishing powder to achieve a soft, healthy glow.

For Square Faces

For Round Faces You have a round face if its width and length are the same. Celebrities like Ginnifer Goodwin, Kirsten Dunst and Drew Barrymore have a round face.

The key to defining your face is to contour your cheeks and jawline wall the way up into your hairline. Use a matte bronzer and create a number three on each side of your face. Be sure to sweep highlighter on your chin and up the middle of your nose to the center of your forehead to keep the focus on the middle of your face, not at its widest parts. Sweep a tiny bit of bright, matte blush high up on your cheekbones to create a lifted look. Last, dust a light coat of finishing powder to set your products.

You have a square face if the width and length of your face are nearly equal and you have a defined jaw and straight hairline.

Celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock, and Hillary Swank have square faces. The key to contouring a square face it to soften up harsh angles and lines. Apply bronzer to the four corners of your face, sweeping the powder inward on an angle. Then apply highlighter in a circular, sweeping motion on your forehead

A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on. Sir Winston Churchill

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and chin. This will bring the focus toward the inner portion of your face and give you a doll-like shape. Add a tiny amount of shimmering blush on the apples of your cheeks, again; moving in a circular motion. Finish your look by applying a light coat of finishing powder.

By recognizing your face’s shape, you’ll know how to highlight your favorite features. Contouring takes a few minutes and its complementary effects last all day!

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Best coat

By Kirsten Nielsen

For Your Body

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With cold weather just around the corner, now is the best time to stock up on some new gorgeous coats for the season! Whether you’re petite, busty or somewhere in between, there’s a jacket out there that’s perfect for you.

For boyish figures: belts and tailoring For those with narrow frames and more subtle curves, look for jackets with waist-cinching belts and tailored fits to highlight your sleek figure.

For curvy figures: full skirts and narrow waists For women with that enviable hourglass shape, look for coats that

nip in at your wait and flow out into full skirts to balance out your bust.

For petite women: kneelength hems For those on the shorter side, look for tailored jackets that hit right above your knee. This will elongate your look without overpowering your petite frame.

For tall women: colorblocking For women looking to break up a tall frame, steer towards coats with colorblocking or bold waist details to add some visual interest.

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In Gainesville every day is Gameday, only the venues change! So whether you love going outdoors or simply going out to eat, we’ve got just what you’re looking for. Paddle the Santa Fe River, dine at one of our delicious local restaurants or search for treasures at local boutiques and vintage shops downtown. Gainesville, where nature and culture meet.

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Avoiding

Social Media Comparison

By Kirsten Nielsen

You come home from a long day at the office, settle down on the couch and log into Facebook to check in with your friends.

Plastered on your front page you see engagements, babies, new jobs and dream vacations. Instead of feeling connected to your “friends,” all you feel is envious and stressed that your life is not up to par.

It’s easy to get sucked into the trap of comparing yourself to others, especially now that everyone and their grandmother has a Facebook page. Looks can be deceiving, though, and those tweets and Instagram shots are rarely indicative of that person’s real life. So how do you keep them from affecting you?

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always idealized versions of what’s happening in their lives. As Steve Furtick once succinctly put, “the reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with someone else’s highlight reel.” Your friend might actually be in Hawaii, but she probably won’t post pictures of that fight she had with her husband or the hour they spent waiting for luggage. Your cousin might post about his great new job, but privately feel frustrated that the pay is not as high as he hoped it would be.

Remember the good things If you stop and glance over your own social media accounts, I bet you’ll realize that there are probably people out there jealous of YOUR life! Did you just cook a delicious meal or spend a wonderful family vacation in the

mountains? You might be upset that you don’t have a partner to go home to, but your married friends might be green with envy over your independence or your glamorous social life. Everyone has good and bad things occurring every day; the trick is to focus on the positive things that are happening to you at any point in time.

Spend more time face to face If you find that you can’t get a handle on the insecure feelings prompted by Facebook or Twitter, take a break from social media sites altogether and spend more time with friends face-to-face. Getting out from behind the computer can help you focus your attention on the real world, leaving you less time to stress over negative comparisons. Hanging out with your friends or family can also remind you how multifaceted their lives truly are.

So the next time you feel the urge to compare yourself to someone on the internet, take a minute to look over your own highlight reel and remember how wonderful your life is.

Sex and religion are closer to each other than either might prefer. Saint Thomas More

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Round From cat-eyes and wayfarers to classic aviators, your cheeky face was made to take on the heat in style. Just watch out for rounded lenses (think Harry Potter) and oversized frames, which can make your sweet cheeks look more “baby” than “Oh baby!”

heart-Shaped Choose from boxy styles to set off your high cheekbones – rectangular lenses, butterflies and aviators are all stunning.

Feel free to get bookish with round and oval frames, but steer clear of top-heavy cat-eyes and embellished looks, which detract from the elegant lines of your face.

oval With a narrow forehead and chin, your visage fits with just about any style.

Rectangular frames offer a striking, modern look, or be a little flirty with some angled wayfarers. The only unflattering fit to avoid is the chunky frame on oversized shades, which can overpower your soft features.

Whether you favor dollar-store deals or designer steals, you want a pair of summer shades that make you look great. Here’s your style guide to framing your face to perfection.

Frame

your Face

By Elizabeth Putfark

with the Right Set of Shades

Diamond You’re wide and prominent cheekbones don’t need any help looking fabulous, so soften them with complimentary oval shaped or rimless frames that aren’t wider than your face.

oblong With your long face and balanced features, it’s go big or go home. Chunky rims and two-tone lenses add width and interest around your cheekbones, while sporty retro looks will make you the envy of funk enthusiasts all around.

Square Your striking jaw line pairs perfectly with retro aviators, futuristic wrap styles and sassy cat eyes – if it fits, you can rock it!

Avoid super boxy frames, which can lend an overly angular look, and leave the underwhelming ovals alone; you’ve got bolder looks to court.

I can write better than anybody who can write faster, and I can write faster than anybody who can write better. A. J. Liebling

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When It’s

Quittin’

By Elizabeth Putfark

TIME IME

Four questions to ask yourself before making a career shift

around the start of the new year, many of us are in the mood for change. If the first item on your to-do list is jumping tracks with your career, take a moment to answer each of the following questions and see if you’re truly ready for the switch.

how ow long have i been here?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Baby Boomers held an average of 11.3 different jobs between the ages of 18 and 46, while younger generations are expected to hold even more. On the one hand, this means you shouldn’t panic over switching your direction, but on the other it indicates a migrant tendency among workers in general that may or may not lead you on to greener pastures.

In general, if you have worked for a company for less than a year you should probably stay where you are. Any less tells future employers that you are a risky investment of their time and training. Similarly, staying on past the one-year mark gives your current employer thorough enough knowledge of your work and character to give you that stellar reference you deserve.

Are my expectations really realistic?

According to US News, money is the number one reason people change jobs. Before you walk out in search of a better pay check, make sure your expectations are consistent with the market.

Resources abound for the interrogative worker, and websites like bls.gov and glassceiling.com allow you to find industry averages for your job description within your region.

If you’re planning a drastic transition from one type of career to another, research should also play an important role in your decision making process. Find out what you can realistically expect from that industry in terms of salary, benefits and style of living. If you can, get someone on the phone 12 Flourish Magazine | January/2015

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who has been in the field you’re interested in for years, and ask them why most people leave it.

is this really about work?

When we feel dissatisfied, we tend to amalgamate all the small areas of discontent in our lives and blame them on a single source of unhappiness. As you contemplate your career change, take stock of the reasons making you want to quit and decide if those reasons can rightfully be held responsible for your feeling of unrest. Identify any other internal struggles that you’re facing and question whether they might be informing your decision more than you think.

As a general rule, avoid the urge to make big employment decisions immediately before and after major life changes, which tend to color our decisions with more speculation and emotion than concrete fact.

Holding on to employment during times of transition can actually provide continuity amidst other struggles and storms. And at worst, giving a few more months to our current job can confirm our suspicions with hard evidence that will inform our decisions later.

have i really given this a chance?

Finally, while we assume that quitting is a leap of faith, sometimes it takes more courage to stay and attempt to make things better. Before you pull the plug on your profession, talk with your employer and others in the industry to see if the problems you are facing are necessary facets of the job or if there are steps you can take to improve them.

Making a career change can be a positive and invigorating decision so long as it’s carefully planned.

Take the time to scrutinize your current problems and your future hopes before leaping into or out of any one career path.

Then, when you’re ready to leap, you can do so with your conscience clear!

Political correctness is tyranny with manners. Charlton Heston

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Multitasking might ight cost cost You We often think of multitasking as a strength in our fast-paced world, but science says otherwise. Some studies now suggest that those who regularly multitask significantly lower their performance capabilities.

Sort, remember, switch Stanford researchers sought to discover whether people who self-report an aptitude for multitasking held any advantage over their single-task oriented peers. After putting 100 students through three carefully designed tests, they found the opposite to be true.

Each test analyzed a particular skill typically associated with capable multitaskers: information sorting, short-term memory and ability to transition quickly between tasks. In each instance, those who avoided media multitasking in general outscored habitual multitaskers by a wide margin.

what multitaskers miss When we carry out multiple objectives at once, we count on our ability to effortlessly sort key information from minor details. Unfortunately, the more information we take in, the harder it becomes for us to pick out what’s important. “[Multitaskers] are suckers for irrelevancy,” said researcher Clifford Nass to Stanford News. “Everything distracts them.”

By Elizabeth Putfark Not only do we fail to differentiate between what’s noise and what’s necessity, but we furthermore risk developing scattered cognitive habits that bedevil our focus. Multitasking encourages us to evade complexities by switching gears and focusing on something else, so much so that sticking with a vexing conundrum requires a retraining of our mental responses.

one mind, one matter Guard yourself against the negative effects of multitasking by keeping you focus on one item at a time. If you’re watching television, watch! If you’re reading a book, read! Resist the urge to check your phone unless it’s absolutely necessary, and when you’re online avoid the urge to “link” yourself away from your task at hand.

By refusing to multitask, you actually empower yourself to take on more tasks, more efficiently and in less time than if you tried to do everything at once!

You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality. Ayn Rand

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Find Your

Balance An interview with Lizanne Falsetto As founder and CEO of popular protein and fiber bar brand, thinkThin, and host of Yahoo’s new radio show, “Entrepreneur Rockstars,” you might think that preparing healthy family dinners falls low on Lizanne Falsetto’s busy to-do list. But, that’s far from true. Here, the Italian-raised single mother-of-two shares her secrets for setting aside time for family, fitness and nutritious food, all while pursuing your personal and professional goals.

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Can you tell me a little about your background and why you started thinkThin?

I started off modeling in Tokyo and traveled for about 15 years. I started to notice how hard it was to find heathy food to eat on the go. So I took my grandmothers’ cookie and peanut butter brownie recipes and started pulling out the sugar and gluten. I would take them to all the modeling gigs, and soon all the models were asking me to bring more!

When I found that I was cooking more than anything else, I thought, maybe there’s something to this. Eventually, I presented my products to Trader Joes, and they actually took it! It was the only bar on the market that had no sugar but high protein.

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Talk to me a little about how you balance your social life, work and fitness schedule all while maintaining your diet. Because it is difficult!

(Laughs). I’m only laughing because we get so creative here. We just moved into a new complex and we got some yoga balls for the employees to use as seats, just so they can incorporate balance and fitness into their day. Try it at your office: you won’t believe how hard it is on your stomach muscles!

Most importantly, keep in mind how you’re fueling your body. Women often don’t realize how important protein really is for how they feel. Since our brand’s mission is to empower women, all our products have high protein – 20 grams or 10 or more – and we also add fiber. It’s a blend that caters to the positive thinking.

And how do you balance work and family?

Balance is about mind and body. It’s not just about one or the other – it’s the combination of both. I would say the most important thing is to be aware of when you’re out of balance: physically and mentally. Pay attention to it. Acknowledge it. Then you can improve it.

It’s really hard! I have a 15-year-old daughter and a son who is 11, and I honestly don’t think there is a special ingredient to keep a work-life balance. I balance my time by making sure that when the kids come home from school, I have that hour to sit down and have a snack with them. All I’m doing then is focusing on them. Then they go and do homework until dinner. Dinner is really important to us – it always has been in my life – so I always make sure we sit down to dinner every night.

What are some ideas for a nocook or easy-to-cook meal for working moms?

Oh there are so many great recipes. I do a lot of chicken, and a lot of things in the crock pot. Put in some chicken breasts, throw in some tomato sauce, let it cook for the day and you come home and serve it over rice or quinoa pasta for a proteinpacked meal.

When I go out for groceries, one thing I try to do is stay to the perimeter of the store where all the fruits, vegetables, meats and diary are. What other tips can you give us for navigating grocery stores?

Definitely go to the produce first because it sets you on a healthy path for the rest of the trip. I fill half my cart with fruits and vegetables. I like to go to a butcher for most of my meats, but there’s great ways of incorporating things like sliced roast beef, which I sometimes put on top of an arugula salad for something quick with a little oil and vinegar (I’m an oil fanatic!). Then you stay away from so much of the packaged food.

I love to dig into labels, and there’s so much at a natural health food store that you can do that’s different from a conventional grocery.

So what’s up next for you?

I’m expanding my focus now with my new website (lizannefalsetto. com) which has great recipes, brand discounts, 10-minute workouts and other wellness tips that you can incorporate into your life. My ultimate goal in ten years is to raise enough money to build a wellness hospital.

That’s what I hope my legacy will be – the second legacy of my life!

Find more great recipes and tips for an active lifestyle at lizannefalsetto.com.

If a man does his best, what else is there? General George S. Patton

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How are you helping your heart this season?

Traditional Chinese Medicine for the Heart

By Dr. Han, Natural Rhythm Acupuncture

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Materialism

By Sarah G. Mason

How to Be Less Materialistic They say that those who do are happier than those who buy, but that doesn’t mean you’re ready to trade your shiny new Jimmy Choo’s for a pair of used sneakers and an open road – or does it? In your quest for happiness, it’s time to give materialism the boot. Once you stop assigning value to objects or assessing your life according to what you own, you may be surprised by the joy that follows.

Rule #1 – Shopping Is Not a Pastime Malls and shopping plazas have been built to entertain you, so it’s no wonder you’re eager to gather your girlfriends and go on a shopping spree. The problem is that this kind of mindset puts objects at the center of your attention. Stop heading out to spend money just because you’re bored; instead, why not go the beach, take a hike or have a picnic with friends? If you do need something at the store, go in, buy it and get out – no splurge spending allowed!

Rule #2 – Splurges Can Wait OK, no splurges, but what about that super cute purse that caught your eye? If you think you found something you just have to have, 6

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put it on a 30-day list. In 30 days, revisit the list and see if it’s something you still want or need. By waiting a month, you’ll be able to decide with clarity whether or not each item is really worth buying.

Rule #3 – Limit TV, Magazines and Internet Browsing There’s a reason you’re tempted to spend, spend, spend – companies are telling you that you have to. You’re constantly surrounded by beautiful pictures of men and women with designer clothes, jewelry, shoes, cookware and furniture all screaming “You must buy me to fit in and be happy!”

Don’t listen to them. Block yourself from that influence. You’ve got a band to see tonight, a dog to take to the park and new friends to make at the art fair; you don’t have time for useless marketing ploys.

Rule #4 – Put the Environment First Going green and having stuff isn’t compatible, so put the environment first! Recognize the connection between climate change and ever-expanding garbage dumps, fast cars and

air pollution, bottled water and ruined rivers and lakes. Make recycling your new hobby to help you see how silly it is to assign value to objects – they’ll all end up in the trash sooner or later, after all.

Rule #5 – Use the Trash to Gain Perspective One reason materialism can’t lead to long-term happiness is because material things wear over time. You bought those jeans pristine and new, but after awhile they wear, tear and fade. Slowly, you’ll watch each and every one of your belongings do the same. Fine china breaks, fast engines stall, clothing rips. If ever you feel the urge to spend fruitlessly, take a quick glance at your trashcan – that’s where everything will end up in the end, so is it really worth it?

Rule #6 – Get a Hobby Read a book, learn to paint, take a hike, master chess, practice piano, visit relatives, volunteer, meet your neighbors, adopt a dog, write a story, learn to cook, attend local workshops, play a game of pick-up basketball, and the list goes on. Live happily and don’t make greedy, emotional or valued attachment to anything material. Do this, and you will set yourself free from materialism.

Moral indignation is jealousy with a halo. H. G. Wells

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Whether you want to stay healthy, save money or stand behind your morals, here’s a list of items you should never buy again.

Things You

By Sarah G. Mason

Should never Buy Again

on-The-Go coffee

Money – Need a quick boost in the morning? It’s time to invest in a coffee maker. If you drink coffee five days a week, you’ll save approximately $780 in a year.

cheap paper Towels Money, Morals – You’ll need to use more sheets to get the job done, meaning you really aren’t saving money at all. Plus, all that extra paper is filling up the dump. Go for the more absorbent version, or better yet, use a hand towel.

Fast Food Health, Money – There’s a reason fast food joints get such a bad rep. Isn’t it time you quit the drive thru for good?

pancake mix Health, Money – Everyone wants to cut time off their morning routine, but processed pre-made pancake mix isn’t the way to go. Make your own in advance

instead by combining 6 cups flour, 6 teaspoons baking powder and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt. Store it in an airtight container and when you’re ready for breakfast, combine 1 scoop mix with 1 egg and 1 cup milk.

Lottery Tickets

Bottled water

Brand new Books

Money, Morals – Even if you recycle the bottles when you’re finished, recycling comes at a cost, too. Wouldn’t it be better not to waste the money at all? If you need a drink on the go, invest in a BPA-free water bottle and fill up at the faucet.

Money – For book lovers, there’s nothing quite like flipping through the crisp pages of your next great read. And yet, bargain bookstores and used books are abundant; save your money and stick to the “pre-read” versions.

Landlines

Spice Rubs

Money – Costing between $150 and $400 a year, landlines are an expensive (and unnecessary!) backup for your cellphone.

Money, Health – Spice rubs seem like a great way to transform a boring dinner into an extraordinary one, but these cans are simply a mix of spices with chemicals added.

Make your own (silicon dioxide-free!) version by combining 4 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground coriander and 1 teaspoon ground cumin.

canned Tomatoes Health – The resin linings of tin cans contains alarming levels of BPA. Choose tomatoes in glass bottles or fresh tomatoes instead.

Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever. Napoleon Bonaparte

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Money – It’s estimated that some individuals spend up to 9 percent of their income on lottery tickets. Think of how much money you’d have if you invested those dollars instead.

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change is in the air…

A new year means new opportunities, and we’re excited to share the hope of the season with you!

Now is the perfect time to reflect on our families, our health and our habits with an eye towards celebration and improvement in the coming year.

Inside we consider ways to be less materialistic, how to control social media comparisons and what to ask before making a career shift. Of course, fickle winter weather still lingers, so we’ve also stocked our January issue with quick workouts for busy moms, cold weather fashions and ways to feed your body right throughout the chilly season.

January is a month of change, so join us as we strive to make 2015 our best year yet!

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How to Be Less Materialistic 10 Things You Should Never Buy Again Find Your Balance: An Interview with Lizanne Falsetto When it’s Quittin’ Time Multitasking Might Cost You Avoiding Social Media Comparison Frame Your Face Fashion Reviews The Best Coat for Your Body Type Beauty Reviews Contouring Basics

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20 The Rise of Midwives 21 Five Easy Ways to have a Pampered Pregnancy 22 Losing Weight For Baby’s Sake 23 After the Wedding Dress 24 Dog Training 101 25 Refreshing Ideas for a Rainy Day 26 Promoting a Love of Literacy 27 The Problem with Praise 28 How to Prepare Your Teens For Their Twenties 29 Out with the old… In with the new 30 Couponing Craze 31 House to Home- Photo Art

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Your Next Great Read Meals, Deals, and Steals Affordable Eats A Slice of Vegan Pie Add Veggies to Your Smoothie Snowflakes Sunny Side Up Cut the Bloat Home Remedies for Colds and Flus Dr Oz: Menopause Boost Your Energy and Your Mood How to Beat the Winter Blues Quick Workout for Busy Moms Events 3 Things to Stop Saying Today

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