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Goodbye

Guilt

By Sarah G. Mason

You splurge on a new pair of earrings, though you haven’t yet paid the bills.

You toss the trash out of your car window, though you clearly see the “no littering” sign. You leave dirty dishes in the sink, though you know your spouse will have to do them later.

And after each action, you feel deeply guilty.

Guilt is a unique emotion. It’s a cousin to shame, but not quite as self-deprecating.

We often feel guilty after we take an action we know we shouldn’t (i.e. splurging on earrings), when we cause harm to someone or something (i.e. littering the environment), or when we disappoint someone (i.e. skimping on chores). And yet, is guilt a wasted emotion?

Spiritual teacher Iyania Vanzant seems to think so. In a 2012 interview with Oprah, she comments, “Guilt is a wasted emotion. The minute you find that there is something ‘wrong’ or out of alignment or out of order with what you’re thinking or doing, do something else!”

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Psychologists seem to disagree on the function of this complex emotion. Some believe that guilt may keep you from repeating immoral behavior in the future. They even have a name for it: “withdrawal motivation.”

Others think guilt is a purely social emotion, meant to keep us “in line” with the moral standard of our communities. This one’s called “approach motivation,” and it emphasizes a more positive emotional experience.

Vanzant seems to disagree with both of these viewpoints. She doesn’t see guilt as a productive or positive emotion such as, say, empathy or stress. Empathy can help us relate to others. Stress can help us problemsolve. But guilt? “It’s about ego,” she says. If

Vanzant doesn’t believe guilt can right our wrongs, then what can?

“Acknowledgement!” says Vanzant.

“Acknowledge [what you’ve done wrong], ask for forgiveness of yourself first and then of other people if you can, and then do something to make amends. Then that will release you from the karmic tide to that action.”

No matter which theory has got it right, one truth seems to hold: whether or not you feel guilty, it’s the actions you take to rectify your wrongs that make all the difference in the world. By taking proactive steps in the right direction, we can avoid this uncomfortable emotion and say goodbye to guilt forever!

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How Stress Can Affect Your Internal Environment And Be The Cause of Your Physical Symptoms

By Dr. Han, Natural Rhythm Acupuncture

With today’s busy routines, it is expected to feel stress and anxiety from time-to-time. However, when you are constantly under these states of being, your mind and body suffer the consequences. In society, it is commonplace to reach for medications to help you cope, and while some may be effective, many can cause undesirable side-effects and even make our bodies chemically toxic.

8IZ "DVQVODUVSF 8PSLT In traditional Chinese medicine, we recognize that the mind (including emotions) and the body interact as one. In fact, the two are inseparable. When we become emotionally upset, our internal environment also becomes disrupted, leading to the physical symptoms. When we are physically compromised, our emotions can be greatly affected as well.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, ďŹ ve emotions and organs are represented by the ďŹ ve elements: Water kidney (fear) Wood liver (anger) Fire heart (happiness) Earth spleen (worry) Metal lung (grief) A disturbance in one or more of these organs can cause an imbalanced emotional state. Western medical practitioners have historically questioned the validity of traditional Chinese medicines such as acupuncture. More recently, acupuncture has been recognized as a legitimate treatment for some conditions and is growing in popularity and insurance coverages.

How to know if you need treatment Although our emotions can be complicated and mixed, and cannot be easily categorized into one or two speciďŹ c kinds, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners are able to pin-point what causes the imbalances in your body according to the detailed questionnaire, pulse diagnosis, tongue diagnosis and physical examinations.

It can also address your needs for lifestyle changes, including learning new coping skills and relaxation techniques and incorporating exercise. When those changes are not enough, acupuncture and natural herb remedies may be the answer you are looking for.

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The Danger Zones Most anxiety cases we see in the clinic come from the imbalance of heart, kidney and liver.

HEART The heart houses our mind or spirit in Chinese medicine, which to some degree explains the connection of the United States to the highest rates of anxiety and heart diseases in the world. Symptoms of heart imbalance include palpitations, shortness of breath, excessive sweating, absent sweating, mental restlessness, insomnia, forgetfulness, chest pain, tongue ulcer, burning urine, and/or cold hands and feet.

KIDNEY Our kidneys control water metabolism in our body, and it’s actually where our fear comes from. Fear plays an important role in anxiety symptoms. Signs of weak kidney include pain, soreness or burning sensations in the soles of the feet, lumbar area and knees, low willpower, frequent urination, incontinence, tinnitus, low energy, impotence, declining libido and nocturia.

LIVER The liver is responsible for the free and smooth flow of Qi, which has a deep relationship with a person’s emotional state. Because the free flow of Qi is the key to our health, liver impairment can cause even more extensive symptoms than other organs. If our liver is functioning well, our emotional state will be relaxed or “free and easy”. Emotions will be freely expressed. Symptoms of an imbalanced liver include Distention and pain in the chest and hypochondriac region, moodiness, melancholy, frequent sighing, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, irregular bowel, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrheal, PMS, fixed and stabbing abdominal pain, irritability, tinnitus(high pitch), temporal headache, migraine, dizziness, excessive dreams, and blurred vision.

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As your treatments with traditional Chinese medicine continues, you might not only find that the symptoms associated with anxiety become more manageable or even disappear but also that your overall health improves. In this, we can truly realize that our body and mind (emotions) are one and inseparable.

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“Our lives are finite and it’s important to enjoy yourself” What led you to become a veterinary surgical oncologist?

What happens when a veterinary surgical oncologist thinks she has cancer herself?

Dr. Sarah Boston, author of Lucky Dog: How Being a Veterinarian Saved My Life, tells the story of how she beat the odds when she identified and battled her own cancer. Here, Boston talks about her journey, her new outlook on happiness, and how her book is saving lives.

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Beating the Odds

When a Vet Oncologist Discovers Her Own Cancer

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I always wanted to be a veterinarian. I was too young when I decided that to even understand how it happened, but I just know that animals were always a huge part of my life. I wanted to work with small animals like dogs and cats, and during vet school I decided that I wanted to do surgery. There’s a creativity to surgery – especially cancer surgery – that I really enjoy. During my residency, I began working with surgical oncologists and discovered how interesting that was for me. Again, there’s a lot of creativity involved and you have to think outside of the box, which really appealed to me. Plus, you work with really lovely animals that have a strong bond with their families.

How were you able to use your animal oncology experience to assist in your own cancer diagnosis?

I was able to recognize that there was a new mass in my neck and that it was growing quickly. I do have a lot of experience with cancer in dogs, and the mass in my neck felt exactly like the kind of thing I’d felt on dogs. As a surgeon, my fingers are perhaps more sensitive, so I was very aware of what was going on with my neck. Apart from that though, I also had this gut feeling that something was wrong. That’s something I think anyone could feel.

The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds, and the pessimist fears this is true. James Branch Cabell

Isn’t it ironic that pets get thyroid cancer a lot and that’s the cancer you had, too?

Oh yes, and I tackle that in the book [laughs]. As vets – and it’s dark humor – but we joke about how specialists in a certain area often catch their own disease.

It’s definitely ironic [laughs]. It’s probably just down to chance, I don’t think there’s a real connection or reason – I’m probably just genetically predisposed to having it.

How did this experience change you?

It’s given me a new perspective.

I understand what people are going through with their animals because I’ve had it. It was life changing; I have a new level of empathy for both my clients and the patient. Anyone who’s diagnosed with cancer can experience this change in perspective. I stop and think, “Am I happy? Am I enjoying my life?” more than I used to.

Someone who had read my book made a comment that it seems like I’m more afraid of living an unhappy life than of dying, which is true. I think cancer makes you reexamine your life and live in the moment.

What message do you hope your book sends?

The message of self-advocacy.

You need to either be your own advocate or have an advocate.

My patients all have to have an advocate because they’re dogs and cats. But think about that.

When you’re the patient, you should have someone there for you who can ask questions and help you because you’re probably really stressed at the time. If you don’t have medical knowledge, you may not ask the right questions or understand the information you’re being given.

Apart from that, live in the moment, be happy in life – our lives are finite and it’s important to enjoy yourself. In veterinary

medicine, we focus on quality of life over quantity, which is interesting because if you look at the human system there’s much more focus on quantity and not quality. Both professions can learn from each other.

In your book, you mentioned facing challenges in the healthcare system. Can you talk about that?

Some of the challenges were associated with waiting. I waited for two and a half months from when I found the mass to when I had my first surgery, and then I waited another month to get my diagnosis back. For three and a half months, I was being told I didn’t have cancer but thinking I did have cancer, which was a really challenging situation. I felt like I wasn’t being heard, and the mass was growing during that wait time, which was really hard to deal with. When I got my diagnosis, those things finally aligned.

What feedback have you gotten from readers?

I’ve had a lot of great feedback.

The feedback I hear most often is that “I laughed and cried.” The fact that it can evoke emotion in people is really wonderful. I love to know that people can laugh aloud; you need to find humor, even in things that are hard. Also, something else that’s come out of this book is a message about thyroid cancer. It’s not a cancer that gets a lot of press. I’ve had two colleagues email me telling me that they found a mass in their neck and because of my book they got it worked up.

One of them got it removed and afterward they found that it was an invasive thyroid cancer.

He wrote me an email to say, “Thank you, you just changed my life.” That’s amazing to me.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of Lucky Dog: How Being a Veterinarian Saved My Life to enjoy the entire heartwarming story!

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Another really important element of negotiation is called alternatives, and it’s the answer to this question: if this negotiation falls apart and we don’t make a deal at all, what am I going to do instead? That turns out to be where your power comes from when negotiating. If your best alternative is very good, you’re in a very strong position.

How do you determine a fair negotiation?

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Upper Hand Steven G. Blum, author of Negotiating Your Investments: Use Proven Negotiation Methods to Enrich Your Financial Life, is here to discuss the ins and outs of negotiation. A practicing lawyer with years of experience, Blum shares the secrets of a successful negotiation and how you too can come out on top.

What does it take to be a good negotiator?

Negotiation is broken into four different parts, and you need to be thinking about all of those parts at once. First, good negotiators prepare – I teasingly say, “Do your homework.” You’re going to do better if you do. The second stage of negotiation is information gathering. You have a lot to learn about the other side; what are their needs and constraints? The third phase is bargaining. At this point, it’s important to think about what’s valuable to the other side that doesn’t cost you much to offer. The fourth stage is closing and commitment.

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We’re looking for outside measures of fairness. If I want to buy a house, I could say that I want to buy the house for ten dollars and they could say they want a million dollars, but neither of those deals is fair.

However, if they said they wanted to sell the home for $200,000 because that’s what comparable houses are going for, that’s a way to use an outside measure of fairness. You need to find measures of fairness that appeal to both sides.

Lawyer and author What’s a barrier to a Steven G. Blum talks successful negotiation?

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communicate with the other side and to ensure that they really get it. Work really hard to understand them, too.

What other factors should you consider while negotiating?

Your job in commitment is to make a deal where the other side will really keep all the promises that they made.

What’s the most important part of negotiations?

The most important element of any negotiation is interests. You’re thinking about what you really want and what they really want. You know the Spice Girls song where they say, “Tell me what you want, what you really, really want?” Well my girls giggle now and think I’m a dinosaur, but you need to ask what you really, really want. There are many possible deals that combine the interests of both sides.

You should ask yourself these questions: What is our relationship within the negotiation? How can we improve that relationship? What’s our relationship above and beyond this negotiation? Is it important to me? Could I improve it? What’s the potential relationship? Could it be better and more valuable to me? Obviously, you don’t want to win the negotiation but lose the bigger, more important relationship.

I have a wife, and when I out-negotiate her on, say, the restaurant we choose to eat at, did I win or did I lose?

My husband and I have this conversation all the time, so I’m going to say that you lose [laughs].

Exactly. Even though we ate where I wanted to eat, she was resentful for three weeks [laughs]. I lost because the relationship is

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How do you define commitment?

I try to define commitment as how binding something is.

Negotiation is the meet-up of many little sub-commitments.

When you’re negotiating with someone and it’s not going well, and you suggest taking a break and meeting next week, and then you shake hands on it, that’s an agreement. It’s not the end of the negotiation, but you just agreed on something. As it turns out, you can build a series of smaller agreements to build trust over time as you work toward the bigger picture.

Are these skills you’re born with or are they learned?

I don’t know the answer to that, but I do know that everyone can get better. You may not be a natural-born negotiator, but the better you get at negotiating the better your life will be.

How does all of this apply to asking for a raise? It seems very relevant.

Consider this: John and Jane who work for the same company go in to ask for a raise – not together, of course. John just goes in and asks, and though his boss values his work, John is told that the company doesn’t have money to give him a raise. Jane, on the other hand, does her homework. She applies to another job and gets an offer that’s more than she’s making now. Then, she goes into the office and explains the situation to her boss; she would really love to stay because she loves her job but she really needs more money. What should she do about this other offer that will pay her more? She is asking the boss to help her with her “problem.� What does the boss say? If he says no, he’ll risk losing her. He gives her the raise.

What’s the best kind of attitude to have during a negotiation?

When you’re not ready to It’s very situational. People tend to do better when they present walk away, how do you themselves honestly. When you maintain power?

That’s a good point. Knowing what you’ll do if you walk away doesn’t mean you’re actually going to walk away, but it makes you feel incredibly strong during the negotiation because you know you have that alternative.

You can take more chances when you have that safety net under you.

Should you know what the other side will do if they don’t strike a deal with you, too?

That’s critical. Big companies like Goldman Sachs are in a very powerful position, because if one new hire doesn’t work out, there are a hundred more eager graduates just like him.

If you’re trying to negotiate with someone like that, you don’t have much power and you need to know that.

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try to be dishonest about your own personal style, it doesn’t tend to work. Don’t pretend to be Donald Trump. With that said, you want to be strong. Even if you aren’t conversational, you want to get the other person talking. They’ll tell you what they really want and care about, and sometimes they’ll accidently tell you what their best alternative is, which is something you really want to know.

Any final thoughts?

The big trick is to understand that negotiation is joint problem solving. Divide up the deal so that everyone walks away happy with their needs met.

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Tell me about your memoir As You Wish. Why did you decide to write it?

People ask me all the time, “What was it like filming The Princess Bride?” I had such a fun time making the film and I wanted to share that with everyone.

I wanted to write the story of it all before my memories faded.

Did you contact any of the other actors from the movie before writing the memoir?

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Yes. It was great because they all agreed to be part of the book. Even though Joe Layden and I have our names on the cover, we really shared it with the other actors because they contributed their experiences, too.

What’s your most cherished memory from shooting The Princess Bride?

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Actor Cary Elwes discusses his new Princess Bride Memoir British actor Cary Elwes is perhaps best known for his role in Hollywood’s greatest love story, The Princess Bride. Now, Elwes revisits those memories in his new memoir As You Wish, where our favorite farm boy reminisces on the making of this romantic classic. Here, Elwes discusses the writing of his memoir and shares a few nostalgic tales from his days on the set.

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I love that we did all the sword fighting ourselves, especially since I had a broken toe at the time [laughs].

We worked really hard to make it happen, I think that was quite the accomplishment. The movie as a whole was such a joy, though.

When you were filming, did you know how popular it was going to become?

No, though I thought we maybe had a shot at something because we were working with Rob Reiner, who was at the peak of his professional career at the time. Still, I don’t think any of us knew that it would become what it did. It’s like the gift that keeps on giving, because it’s passed down from generation to generation.

What did you learn while writing this memoir?

I learned that writing a book is a team effort. It takes a village. You have editors and publishers and contributors – it was a real journey for me.

Let me ask you something. You’ve seen Princess Bride? What was your favorite part about it?

Honestly? Well, it’s a bit embarrassing, but I had a huge crush on you.

That’s very sweet of you.

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I agree. It’s a wonderful tale. It’s like an old fashioned fairy tale.

Each character has a distinct personality, and the casting of the film – I got to work with such incredible people. It was like rolling out the red carpet for an amazing cast. They all showed up with their A-game and it was wonderful to watch, especially for a young actor like myself.

What was casting like?

Did you have to audition for the part?

It was terrifying. I was filming a movie in Berlin at the time, and Rob Reiner and his producing partner flew there for what I thought was going to just be a meeting. But then he produced the script and asked me to read for him. I just thought, “Well, that’s that. I’ll never see these guys again.� I was very surprised when I got the part. It was probably the most nervous I’ve ever been.

on those choices?

Well, with Saw for instance, I thought the film makers were very unique and original. In that instance, I really thought they had something great in the making, and fortunately I was right; they really did have something amazing with that film.

Did you have hesitations about the content?

Not at all. When I met James Wan, he showed up with a portfolio filled with ink and watercolor drawings of the bathroom scene and the mask and all kinds of set and costume designs. I asked who had done them, and he said “I did.� He was a real artist; he had the entire picture in his head. This guy had spent a long time agonizing over the details of his movie, and that’s usually a sign of someone who’s very dedicated to their work.

If you could go back and give your younger self advice, what would you say?

I watched as many old pirate movies as I could. The script for The Princess Bride was really helpful, though. There’s room to play around with your character, but writer William Goldman is a very descriptive guy, so all the hard work is done for you. He conjures up in your head exactly the vision he wants.

That’s the talent of the man. We all had room to play around with our roles, but the heavy lifting had been done for us.

I was twenty three when the film The Princess Bride started, so I was still very young and also felt nervous working with all of these accomplished professionals. I would tell myself, “It’s always easier to tell the truth.�

I broke my toe doing something foolish at that time and I tried to hide it, which was silly.

I’d broken a toe. You can’t hide that, but I was petrified. I’d go back and say, “Don’t be a dummy. Just come clean.� [Laughs] When you’re a kid, you don’t always make choices that are so bright, but you overcome that. There was a moment on film when I think I really grew up and became aware of my responsibilities.

You’ve had many dierent roles over the years. Looking back, what are your thoughts

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By Sarah G. Mason Sell something specifically for your vacation fund

Little Tricks to Save for Your Big

Vacation And so the travel bug bites again.

I know I’m not the only one who’s been dreaming about their toes in the sand, but funding your next big adventure is no small task. It may take time, but if you start now you’ll be packing your bags before you know it! .

Set up a separate savings account

there’s something satisfying about seeing the number in your vacation fund grow, and creating a separate account can help keep you motivated. Plus, your money will stay safe (and unspent) if it’s separated from the “pile.”

whether you’ve got an old table you never use or a pile of clothes you don’t like to wear, place these items for sale online and put the money raised toward your travel fund.

Scale back it’s not an easy task, especially when money is tight, but here’s a simple trick to help you reel in excess spending: each time you consider splurging on coffee or a candy bar at the grocery, stop yourself. Instead, write down how much money you would have spent: $2.99 on coffee or a dollar on the candy bar, for instance. When you get home, transfer that money right into your vacation fund and watch the dollars add up!

Make weekly contributions little by little, the dollars will add up. By making weekly deposits into your vacation fund, your trip will remain a high priority. Plus, weekly contributions ensure that at least something is added each month.

Quit dining out restaurants can really put a dent in your budget, so alleviate those costs by prepping your own meals at home.

Sacrifice now to save for fun later take a serious look at your expenses and see what can be cut out. Are you part of a health club? Have a magazine subscription? Drop those services – at least for the time being – and use the money to save for your big vacation.

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Power Poses

By Sarah G. Mason

How to Find Confidence Through Body Language

You know that body language affects how others see you, but did you know that your posture, facial expression and demeanor can affect how you perceive yourself, too?

Our own non-verbals influence our thoughts, feelings and physiology, and by tweaking little parts of our body language, we can actually change ourselves for the better.

Picture a powerful CEO; do you think they stand hunched with crossed arms, or tall with their hands on their hips? Confident people tend to assume “power positions,” which are poses that exude sureness and authority.

Power positions take up space – legs uncrossed, chest open and hands away from the body.

According to a study by Harvard Business Professor Amy Cuddy, when people assume these power positions for even just two minutes, it actually changes their internal hormones – testosterone levels rise, while the stress hormone cortisol falls.

This is significant because high testosterone levels and low cortisol levels are characteristics of confident, powerful people, and we all know that confidence and a powerful mindset leads to success.

Use this simple trick to your advantage. Before an interview, a tough phone call, a speech, an evaluation or an important workplace discussion, find a

discreet corner to assume a power pose – stand with your legs shoulder width apart, your chin up, your hands on your hips and your chest out. Think about the points you’re going to make, the confidence you want to exude and the feelings of power you want to internalize. Even if you feel like a fraud, researchers such as Cuddy have shown again and again that little body language

changes can hugely impact your own inner confidence, giving you the strength to be heard, make a difference and succeed in social situations.

As best said by Cuddy, “Don’t just fake it ‘till you make it, fake it until you become it. Do it enough until you actually become it and internalize it. Tiny tweaks can lead to big changes.”

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Make sure he’s ready It may seem obvious, but he has to be ready before you can really nudge him in the right direction. Does he use words like “we” and “us” a lot? Does he make plans for the future that include you? If he says things like, “I might study abroad next year, I’ve always wanted to travel Europe alone” this is a pretty good indicator he’s not ready to make a commitment. However, if he asks you what city have you always wanted to visit, and then you see him on Travelocity. com later that evening, read on…

Get a clear idea on how he feels about marriage Got a great guy but not sure how he feels about marriage? Maybe living together forever suits him just fine. Some couples (hello Goldie and Kurt) make this work and even look like a good idea, but if you really want the fairy tale and he’s just not that into it, that will be a problem. This is doubly true for adults that experienced their parents’ divorce at a young age. Talk to him, because where he stands on this issue is paramount!

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Drop hints OK, so you’ve made it past steps 1 and 2 and you’re sure he’s good to go on the marriage front – drop some hints! Casually mention that your co-worker is celebrating their 10 year wedding anniversary and that they’re happier than ever. Does he respond with an eye roll and yawn or does he say, “10 years huh? Imagine us a decade from now!” The trick here is to be subtle. You want to feel him out and plant a seed, not make him run for the hills!

Be the woman he wants to be with So you’ve been dating for two years now and sweatpants have become your go-to outfit of choice. You may have stopped going out with your friends or worse yet, you let every little thing bother you (no nagging!). The point here is to have a life and take care of yourself – just like you did when you met him. Remember, there is no way for him to see what it’s like if you weren’t in his life if you’ve given up yours for him!

You’ve had many fab years together and all the talks in the world about how you both want to be together, so what gives? He may just be complacent or afraid to shell out major dollars for a ring. Either way, there is one thing you could do – propose to him yourself! The newest trend in the wedding jewelry world is “Mangagement” rings.

These are not repurposed wedding bands, Mangagement rings have a prominent center stone for him flaunt!

These tips are just a guide and at the end of the day, the most important person in the equation is you. If you are not sure that he is the one yet, or you find yourself still dropping hints and planning your big day, please look at that. As my dad would always say, “There’s a lid for every pot,” so don’t settle for less than happiness. Nothing is perfect, but have the right intentions before you start dropping hints. Marriage is a big deal and when the time is right, Brilliance. com hopes to be the jeweler of your choice.

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Interview by Lauren Douglass

Say Goodbye to

Boring Lunches

All parents want to pack wholesome school lunches for their kids, but packing them daily isn’t just time consuming and boring – it’s exhausting! Here, Laura Fuentes – chef, mom of three and creator of MOMables – tells us about her new book and give us tips on how to pack fresh, affordable, one-of-akind lunches for kids.

Can you tell me a little about your background? What inspired your book?

I’m a mom of three and I work full time. Before having three kids, it was easy cooking dinner for just two.

When I was pregnant with our first child, I decided to quit my job and stay home, which was fine until my daughter started preschool. I was excited to pack her fresh meals – like most parents, I started out feeling very enthusiastic. But after two to three weeks, I ran out of ideas and I didn’t know where else to turn. I started looking in kids cook books, but the recipes out there didn’t teach people how to create great food to go. So I started looking for ways to pack healthy meals quickly. That’s really how it all started – from a need to pack fresh, affordable meals for kids that didn’t take a lot of time.

Tell me about the writing process.

My cookbook is a compilation of lots of recipes that aren’t published anywhere else. The writing process was challenging in many ways; I didn’t want it to be like a standard cookbook where there’s just one recipe after the next. I wanted to include lots of how-to’s and guides – I wanted it to be more of a manual than a cookbook. I hope people can use this as a reference for meals they can freeze, pack ahead, and more.

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What are your hopes for the book?

I hope it becomes something that women gift their friends. We often gift parenting books, but when our friends have kids who are entering school, I think a book like this is a great guide. I hope it’s something people will feel proud to give their friends.

Where do parents run into problems when packing lunches for their kids?

We become quite complacent because our kids don’t complain. We pack the same sandwich every day for lunch even though we know that our kids need more variety than that. Also, a lot of people don’t think of lunch as super important for nutrition, but really lunch is a third of the food you’ll eat today. We should see lunch as just as important as dinner. The lack of variety is a pretty big problem for a lot of parents, which is why I included a huge variety of recipes in the cookbook while using basic ingredients.

Ninety percent of the ingredients in the book are already in people’s pantries, but it’s about presenting different types of meals to kids.

You’ve got a little spot in the back to help keep track of your kids’ likes and dislikes. What inspired that?

I have a ton of cookbooks and I’m not afraid to write in them. I make a lot of modifications, and I always make note of them in the book. I know not everyone is

comfortable writing directly on the recipe, so I included the section in the back. As a parent, we keep so much in our heads, but I think it’s nice to be able to write down what works and what doesn’t work for your kids.

What are some of the best ways to get picky eaters to try new things?

Introduce something that might be new with a food that’s highly favored. For example, I get a lot of parents who say that their child doesn’t eat broccoli, but they love pizza. So I chop broccoli very fine and mix it in with the pizza sauce. Over time, the size of my chopped broccoli has gotten bigger, so my kids are getting used to seeing it and eating it.

Did you expect the success that you’ve had?

I didn’t. I started the company for myself to create a system that worked for me. I thought I could start a blog or a company to help other people who struggled with these same issues, but I never thought it would turn into a cookbook and now into follow-up book coming next year.

What’s something that you’ve struggled with?

I’ve always struggled with saying no. Whether it be opportunities or playdates or family, I didn’t want to miss a thing. Over the last three years, I’ve needed to learn how to prioritize my time. I removed my email from my cellphone, so when I pick up my kids from school, I can be mom. That was a struggle and it’s something that I’m working on all the time – to be present and more focused.

It seems like you have a strong connection to your readers.

Yes, I always want to be accessible. I mostly do that through our weekly newsletter. We have 46,000 parents in our community, and every Sunday night I sit down for about an hour and write a very personal letter about things that I tried, my failures, recipes, my struggles, my successes; I’m very transparent with them. I think that’s built that relationship. It’s really a priority for me to be accessible, since as a parent we don’t always have the help we need.

Next time you stare at the refrigerator and wonder what to feed your child for lunch, remember that MOMables can help you make a wholesome and fresh lunch while saving you time and money! Visit momables.com for more information. if you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe. Carl Sagan

Try this popular recipe!

I love the combination of avocado and bacon. The sweet flavor or ripe avocado paired with the crunchy, salty flavor of bacon is definitely worth each savory bite.

• 1/2 avocado, mashed • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise • One 8-inch tortilla or flat bread • 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled • 2 tablespoons shredded, white Cheddar cheese In a small bowl, mash the avocado and mix with the mayonnaise.

Place the tortilla on a cutting board, and spread the mayonnaise-avocado mixture evenly over the top. Top with the bacon and cheese.

Roll the tortilla tightly. Cut the tortilla roll in half, and then into 1-inch pieces.

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By Kristl Story

What’s for

Dinner?

Meal Planning Made Simple: 7 Days, 7 Ways!

What’s for dinner? it’s a question our families ask us every day, but if meal planning is stressing you out, here’s a solution! i call it Meal Planning Made Simple – 7 Days, 7 Ways. it’s simply seven ways to come up with dinner ideas, so you’ll add some variety to your meals and save money.

Did you know that meal planning and making a grocery list are two of the most important steps you can take to save time and money?

Those everyday trips to the grocery waste time, gas and money. It may seem like just a quick 30 minute grocery trip, but if you’re doing it every day, that’s three and a half hours of grocery shopping a week!

Meal Planning Made Simple: 7 days, 7 ways!

Check Your Calendar Look at your calendar each week before you plan your meals. Don’t try to plan an elaborate meal on a night when everyone is coming and going. How about crock pot dinner night?

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Organize Your Recipes Take time to organize your recipes and revisit some old favorites! Maybe you want to make a list of your favorite recipes so you can refer to it each week when you’re planning meals. It’s your menu planning cheat sheet!

Try New Recipes Commit to trying one new recipe each week.

If you’re a Food Network fan or you’re forever clipping and pinning recipes, get cooking!

Make Freezer Meals Get in the habit of doubling and freezing some of your recipes like casseroles and soups. At least once a week, you can look to the freezer for dinner and take a night off from kitchen duty.

Look at the Grocery Ads The Wednesday newspaper is filled with grocery ads, and major grocery chains post their sales on the internet; use these sale ads to spark dinner ideas and save money. For example, if you notice that ground beef is on sale, maybe you should make chili!

Let Your Kids Do the Meal Planning Let each child plan dinner one night per week. They’ll love planning a meal with all their favorites! Even better, if they are old enough, let them do the cooking.

Grill It just because you’re in charge of meal planning doesn’t mean you have to do all the cooking. Declare Saturday night grilling night and let your husband do the cooking!

If you dedicate just 30 minutes per week to planning meals, you’ll be able to save time by making just one grocery trip.

Kristl is the CEO of her family and also the maid, the cook, the coupon queen and yes, the bargain shopper. Kristl's tips have been featured in publications like Consumer Reports, All You Magazine and Good Housekeeping as well as Mint.com, MSN Money and KHOU-TV. Discover more frugal tips and cheap, easy dinners at thebudgetdiet.com.

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Instructions: (Makes about 4-6 servings, recipe created by Kalyn) Looking for a delectable, healthy autumn dish? Look no further than Kalyn’s grilled sweet potato salad.

It mixes pungent basil, salty feta and hearty potatoes in a dish that’s just divine.

Ingredients: • 2 large sweet potatoes, about 2 pounds total, peeled and sliced • 1 /4 cup + 1/4 cup vinaigrette dressing • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste • 1 /2 cup thinly sliced green onions • 2-3 tablespoons thin strips of basil • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme • 1/2 cup crumbled Feta

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• Preheat gas or charcoal barbecue grill to medium-high heat.

• Lay sweet potato slices on a cookie sheet. Measure 1/4 cup vinaigrette and brush each side of sweet potatoes with dressing; season each side with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

• Grill the sweet potato slices 4-7 minutes per side or until forktender. Let slices cool. Cut into cubes. In a bowl, toss sweet potato slices with green onions, basil strips, and chopped thyme.

Stir in the other 1/4 cup of vinaigrette. Gently stir in the crumbled feta, season salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and serve salad at room temperature.

Recipe courtesy of Yummly.com

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Do you need a quick, easy way to save on groceries? One that doesn’t involve clipping coupons or going hungry? Trim the meat from your grocery list.

Veggies are much cheaper than meat, and cutting meat from your diet just one day a week can save you around $200 per year for a four person family. For a hearty, meatless dinner alternative, try these black bean and guacamole burritos – they’re tasty, filling and healthy!

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Groceries

• 2 avocados • 1 clove garlic, minced • ½ red onion, minced • 1 serrano chile (seeds removed and minced) • 1 lime • ¼ teaspoon salt • ½ cup cilantro, minced • 1 small tomato, diced

BURRITO • 2 large flour tortillas • ½ cup brown rice, cooked • ½ can black beans • bag chopped lettuce, onion, and tomatoes • 1/3 cup moneteray jack cheese

DIRECTIONS: 1) Remove avocado from skin and place in a bowl and slightly mash. Add in the garlic, onion, chile, lime juice, salt, and cilantro.

Stir until guac is well combined.

Fold in diced tomatoes.

2) Spread guacamole in the center of the flour tortilla.

Place half the rice, beans, cheese, and toppings on top of the guacamole. Roll into a burrito and tuck in the ends.

3) Using an indoor grill or a panini press, heat burrito until tortilla browns on each side.

4) Serve with remaining guacamole or salsa.

Recipe courtesy of yummly.com

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Want to Reach Your Weight Goal?

By Sarah G. Mason

Organization When you open your fridge, your pantry and your cabinets, what do you see? Neatly stacked bins or a pile of who knows what? Staying organized isn’t easy, but clutter leads to stress, and stress leads to weight gain (that’s a fact!)

Take this weekend to clear out your kitchen and clean up your life to set yourself on the path to weight loss success!

Start with your fridge.

It holds most of the food you should be eating (think fresh fruits and veggies) and it’s imperative that it stays neat. Begin at the top and move your way down, clearing out your fridge completely. Wipe up old spills and throw out anything that’s spoiled.

When you return everything to the fridge, put fresh produce in the front where it’s easy to grab and treat items like chocolate in the back out of sight.

Move to the pantry and cabinets next.

As with the fridge, it’s best to put healthy items like nuts and whole grains in the front and processed junk in the back (or better yet, the trash!). By clearing out and organizing your cupboards, you’ll de-stress your day and streamline busy mealtimes.

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Of course, organizing your fridge and pantry isn’t the end of the story. Put your effort to good use with some simple meal planning – and don’t let it stress you out!

Keep things quick, use ingredients on hand, make what you know and plan for leftovers. Pull out the crockpot for a simple veggie soup or chili that’ll be ready by dinnertime, or blend up an easy smoothie with Greek yogurt and frozen fruit. When making a trip to the store, save a “restock” list in your phone with all the staples you keep on hand: milk, eggs, Greek yogurt, bananas, cucumbers and hummus, for instance. This will give you something to fall back on in a pinch, and a little preparation is all it takes to keep you from reaching for the unhealthy junk.

Stick with it!

Organization is an ongoing task, but staying neat will soon become second nature. Get the family involved and don’t give up – you’ll look and feel better for it!

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By Sarah G. Mason

For the Home!

The Inspiration: This fun, colorful bar and dinette is just the twist every home needs.

wall decorated with a few fun words grabs all the attention, while open shelf space adds to the carefree atmosphere.

The Colors:

DIY:

Go with untreated wood, black chalkboard paint and clean white walls. Choose statement pieces such as these flirty turquoise barstools to add interest to the space.

Want to give your dinette a unique flare without a hefty price tag? Do it yourself with a personalized paint job. Pick one wall as your accent and paint it with chalkboard paint. Not the greatest artist? Use stencils and chalk to etch the shapes and letters that you love.

Stand-Outs: All it takes is one or two standout pieces to really make a room shine. Here, a bold chalkboard

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i have often regretted my speech, never my silence. Xenocrates

Have a

Haunted Halloween Our best tips and tricks!

By Kat Freestone

Bring out the black bats, rats, cats and of course, witch’s hats! From pumpkin carving to home décor to spooky snacks, here are our favorite tips and tricks to make this October your best yet.

Prevent rotten pumpkins With silica packets! You know the ones.

They’re small white packets that come in things like beef jerky, shoe boxes and cat litter. Simply remove the small beads from the packet and massage them inside your carved-out pumpkin to extend its life long past Halloween.

Healthified candy corn

Mess-free pumpkin decorating Carving pumpkins can be a huge hassle.

This year, try our favorite mess-free pumpkin “carving” trick with a secret ingredient – soldering wire! Use needle nose pliers to easily bend pieces of soldering wire into spirals, waves or circles and insert each end directly into the pumpkin. For added flare, string orange and black beads along the wires.

Create this sweet treat by filling individual glasses with a layer of diced pineapple, a layer of mandarin oranges and a topping of whipped cream. Sprinkle with a few real candy corn pieces for a fun Halloween snack!

Black and orange snack mix

Spooky napkin holders

Wearing white fangs is hard on the gums, so what’s an aspiring Dracula to do? Use costume paint to draw two downwardpointing triangles on your bottom lip. Then, color in the rest of the space with blood-red lipstick. You’ll look the part without the pain!

As you’re decorating your house with spider webs and skeletons, why not add a haunted flare to your table? Roll up red cloth napkins and use white plastic costume fangs to hold them together.

For a quick and easy treat, mix together caramel corn, cashews, raisins and candy corn – sweet, salty and delicious!

Forget fake teeth

Sleep is an excellent way of listening to an opera. James Stephens

Chalkboard pumpkin décor We love chalk paint for its endless possibilities. Paint a pumpkin with black chalk paint to use as a countdown for “Days Left until Halloween!” or as the backdrop for a bewitched sign that reads “Eat, Drink and Be Scary!”

Easy “bloody” nails Don’t spend hours painting with precision to get spooky nails. Here’s a quick and easy method to be beautifully bloody. First, paint your fingernails with white nail polish. Once they’re dry, sprinkle each nail with a few very small drops of bright red polish. Finally, blow forcefully through a straw directed at the wet paint to “splatter” it across your nails for a funky Halloween look.

Create a creepy pudding parfait You’ll need one small box of vanilla pudding, crushed Oreos, orange and yellow sprinkles and a few creepy crawlers like gummy worms and plastic spiders. Make the pudding according to package directions.

Then, fill individual glasses with layers of each ingredient. Garnish with a few creepy crawlers – they’re perfectly petrifying!

We hope you have a spooky Halloween!

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Handling

Halloween Candy

By Ginger Henderson

Overload The trick-or-treating is done, the festivals are over, the costumes are off, and now all that’s left is to figure out what to do with all that candy! I sat down with a few parents to see how they handle the deluge of candy left after the holiday. Read on for their solutions to this sometimes sticky situation.

“As soon as we come in from trick-or-treating I have my children immediately sort through their candy to pick out their favorites. The not-favorites go in a donation pile that I take to our area food bank.

The favorites go into our kitchen candy jar. The kids are allowed four pieces the night of trick-or-treating as a special treat. The rest is doled out little by little as special rewards throughout the fall and winter.”

– Sam, father of two.

“I take an all-out approach. I personally think it’s better to just get it all out of the way in one night, so we make Halloween night an all out candy-fest. The kids are allowed to eat whatever candy they want, but only that night. Whatever is left over is tossed or given away the next

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day. When I first started this, I was afraid they’d make themselves sick, but what I’ve found is that there’s usually only a few ‘favorite’ candies in the mix that they go for. The rest they’re willing to part with.” – Lisa, mother of four.

“I bargain with my kids to make a trade. The night of trick-ortreating they’re allowed to eat a few pieces. Then we take the rest and leave it in a bag near the window for the ‘candy fairy’.

She comes during the night, takes the bag of candy and leaves a small toy in return. This has become a beloved tradition for my family and the kids don’t miss the candy at all once it’s gone.” – Beth, mother of two.

“I let my kids have a few pieces that night, then I collect what’s left and put it in our pantry.

They’re allowed to choose from the candy stash for their ‘sweet treat’ to go in their lunch boxes or to have after dinner.” – Michelle, mother of three.

“Our family has opted to eliminate the candy problem altogether by trick-or-treating for Unicef. Instead of asking for candy, we ask for spare change at the houses we visit. Most people are glad to give a few pennies, and my son enjoys being able to collect money to donate. When we’re done, we go out for milkshakes or smoothies instead.” – Rhonda, mother of one.

It was the experience of mystery – even if mixed with fear – that engendered religion. Albert Einstein

The

By Ginger Henderson

Best Books

to Celebrate the Season School is in, the first hints of fall are in the air and things are about to get very busy! Take a few moments to enjoy a good snuggle and a great book with your little ones. Need ideas? Here’s a roundup of our top book picks for fall.

“National Geographic Kids: Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie,”

by Jill Esbaum

“The Giving Tree,” by Shel Silverstein

A perfect companion to the bounty of pumpkins in fall, this book uses engaging photographs and simple text to follow the evolution of seed to dessert. Youngsters just beginning to understand sequence will enjoy learning about the steps that take a tiny pumpkin seed to a plant, then to a full grown pumpkin and finally to delicious pumpkin pie. A yummy treat for kids of all ages, this book is best suited for preschool to early grade school readers.

With simplistic black and white illustrations, this book tells the tale of a tree whose love for a young boy grows stronger with each day. As the tree watches the boy grow older, it continues to give the things he needs, even though the boy’s requests grow more difficult to meet each day. A poignant tale of love and sacrifice, this book will touch the hearts of six to nine year olds and remind them of the love that is shown with each selfless gift they receive.

The nice thing about being a celebrity is that if you bore people they think it’s their fault. Henry Kissinger

“The Busy Little Squirrel,”

by Nancy Tafuri With Autumn just around the corner, Squirrel is very busy. Young readers will enjoy following along his flurry of activity as he prepares for winter. Important lessons, such as putting aside play until work is done, are woven into the simple text and colorful illustrations, making this pick a great choice for youngsters who are curious about how animals prepare for winter.

“Frog and Toad All Year,” by Arnold Lobel Frog and Toad are best friends who enjoy helping one another. Readers will enjoy these stories of friendship and laughter that expand beyond the fall and last the whole year through. Lessons on good friendship star in this early chapter book, perfect for children who are just beginning to master reading on their own.

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Kids Care Clubs These clubs give your child step by step instructions on how to start a service project, from collecting food for needy animals to stopping bullying in their school. kidscare.org

A Million Thanks A charity that will send a letter or drawing your child makes to men and women serving in our military. amillionthanks.org

Sierra Club You and your kids can go on their family-service trips, where you can take part in restoring natural habitats. sierraclub.org

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Makes 4–6 bird treats • 2 envelopes (1/4 ounce each) unflavored gelatin, such as Knox brand • 1/2 cup boiling water • 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups birdseed • Baking sheet lined with parchment or waxed paper • 4–6 heart-shaped cookie cutters, roughly 3 inches by 4 inches.

• 2 straws, cut into 3-inch pieces • String or twine.

Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutter

Birdseed Treats for the Birds

By Donna Erickson

Give a little heart or two, or even three, to your backyard feathered friends with this birdseed treat shaped with cookie cutters. An ideal kitchen craft to enjoy with preschoolers when the big kids are off at school, it’s also super-fun for older kids to do

with the whole family on a weekend afternoon.

Pick up a bag of birdseed, packets of unflavored gelatin and root through your cupboards for cookie cutters, then you're all set to go.

Here's the fun: 1) In a large bowl, an adult should pour the boiling water into the gelatin. Stir until dissolved, and then add 1 1/2 cups birdseed. Stir until birdseed is coated, adding more seed if mixture is too watery.

2) Meanwhile, arrange the cookie cutters on the lined baking sheet.

3) Spoon the mixture into the cookie cutters. Press down with

the back of a spoon, or compact the mixture with fingers using a piece of waxed paper between fingers and the mixture.

4) Insert a straw piece into each shape to create a hole for hanging, and leave in place.

5) Set the baking sheet of filled cookie cutters in the refrigerator for two hours. Remove and let stand in a dry room overnight or until hard, turning the filled cookie cutters occasionally.

6) Carefully pop each treat out of its cookie cutter. Remove straws, thread string or twine through the holes, and hang from a tree branch, fence or deck railing.

Tip: Extra birdseed in your bag?

Take a pine cone, roll it around in peanut butter until it's completely covered, then roll it once more in birdseed. Tie a string around it and hang it outside.

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Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. Henry Ford

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Wildlife Scavenger Hunt

School is back in session and your little learners are ready to explore! Gainesville is home to a whole host of interesting animals; all it takes is a little searching to discover our exciting world.

Use this wildlife scavenger hunt to engage your child and enhance their out-ofschool learning.

Green Anole (Green Lizard) Look for medium-sized lizards with long tails, green bodies and a deep red throat.

Hey Wildlife Explorers!

Fun fact: When stressed, green anoles

turn dark brown, but don’t confuse them for their brown anole cousins! Also, ever see a lizard doing “pushups? ” Those are the males trying to make themselves look fierce!

ready for some fun?

Brown Anole (Brown Lizard)

Tear out this list and check off each animal when you spot it around town.

Look for long, slender brown lizards with yellowish spots and a ridge down their back.

Can you find them all?

Fun fact:

Southeastern Five-Lined Skink Look under rocks and in dark places for a large, shiny lizard with five yellow stripes and a bright blue tail.

Fun fact:

This is one of Gainesville’s most common skinks.

Black Vulture

Fun fact:

Nine-Banded Armadillo

Brown anoles like to stay on the ground, while the green anoles hang out on the upper trunk and in the canopy of trees.

At dusk, look for a small, hairless armadillo with nine “bands” across its body. These little critters can be hard to spot because they’re solitary, nocturnal and easily frightened.

The armadillo can jump three Rock Dove Ever wondered to four feet high when what all those “pigeons” with scared. shimmering necks are actually called?

The rock dove, often called a pigeon, is a common sight around Gainesville. Look for birds with pale grey bodies, black Mourning Dove bars on each wing and a vibrant Look on fences or on the blueish-purple neck. ground for a dove with a light grey and brown body.

Even though the Eastern Gray black vulture seems large in size to Squirrel It shouldn’t be hard us, it’s actually quite small compared to spot these furry friends – to other vulture species. they’re everywhere!

Mourning doves are most easily recognized by their call, which is a soft “Hoo-ah hoo, hoo-hoo.”

Feral Cat Like many squirrels, the eastern There’s a reason it can gray squirrel is a hoarder and will be tough to tell the Brazilian Free-Tailed Bat hoard food in small bundles all difference between a Head on over to the University of around town for later discovery. What other animals housecat and a feral cat Florida’s bat house at dusk to see this – they’re the same can you spot around native mammal zip through the air. species! Look for wild Gainesville? There are A feral cat is a domesticated housecats roaming hundreds of different cat that has returned to the wild, or the Free-tailed bats can around the city. species to discover offspring of a domesticated cat born in the wild. fly at more than 25 miles per hour. and explore – have fun!

Look up in the sky or along the sides of the road for very large black birds with featherless greyblack heads. Often, black vultures fly in wide circles in the sky as they hunt for their next meal.

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Weight?

Sleep More Contrary to intuition, sleeping more won’t make you fat. In fact, a new study published in the journal Sleep found that people who get more Z’s actually lose weight easier. This is because sleeping more decreases the amount of control your genes have on your weight, thereby increasing the control you have on your weight.

The study looked at the sleep patterns and body mass index (BMI) of over 1,000 twins.

People who slept less than seven hours a night had a higher BMI than those who slept nine hours a night, but we knew that already. What’s interesting is that, according to the study, a whopping 70 percent of the short sleepers’ body weight was controlled by their genes, while only 32 percent of the long sleepers’ weight was controlled by their genes.

So what does this mean for us? Body weight is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors that combine to 40 Flourish Magazine | October/2014

determine how much you weigh. Diet and exercise play a role, but so does your DNA. Genes are, unfortunately, out of your control, and they can influence weight by regulating bodily functions like glucose metabolism, energy use, fatty acid storage and fullness. The key is that the less sleep you get, the more influence your genes have on these functions and the less effective diet and exercise will be.

Yoga Pose for Better Sleep Need a nudge to get to sleep? Try this upside-down relaxation yoga pose for a more peaceful slumber.

• Sit facing a wall with your butt about 6 inches away from it.

• Lie on your back and extend your legs up the wall.

• Move your butt all the way to the wall, if you can.

• Let your arms rest by your sides, palms up.

• Breathe deeply for two minutes, feeling the stretch in the back of your legs.

So can you just sleep 15 hours a night and watch the pounds melt away? Not exactly.

It’s not recommended that you get more than nine hours of sleep a night, since this can have the reverse effect. If you want to hit that eight to nine hour sweet spot, set three alarms – one 30 minutes before bed to remind you to wind down, one at bedtime to say “lights out,” and one in the morning. If you have trouble falling asleep, try shutting off all electronics an hour before bedtime and relaxing with some nighttime yoga or a thoughtful book.

When you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you. Friedrich Nietzsche

By Kirsten Nielsen

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Add avocados or spinach to your sandwich at lunch

Eat more

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Use lettuce instead of a tortilla to make wraps

Switch your breakfast to a smoothie with spinach or kale

Add tomatoes, spinach, or mushrooms to your breakfast omelets

Cut up bell peppers and cucumbers for snacks instead of chips Add roasted carrots, cabbage, or broccoli to every pasta dish

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The Benefits of

Meditation by: Kirsten Nielsen

Once a practice only thought to be held by monks and hermits, meditation is now an integral part of the lives of countless successful people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sheryl Crow, Oprah Winfrey and even Martin Scorsese have extolled the virtues of the practice, and doctors are now prescribing it alongside medications. if you've never tried meditating, or believe you have no need for it, read below to see the countless benefits you're missing out on!

It reduces stress Meditation is linked to decreased levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have shown that meditation makes the body less responsive to stress hormones in general. The practice can also reduce anxiety, as it lessens the number of distracting thoughts and nagging worries that people experience.

It lowers your blood pressure As high levels of stress can send blood pressure skyrocketing, it follows that reducing the former can lead to healthier levels of the latter. A study in the American Journal of Hypertension showed that meditation can significantly lower both blood pressure and psychological distress.

It improves your immune system Meditation increases activity in areas of the brain that control the immune system, which can significantly boost your body's ability to fight illnesses. A study featured in Psychosomatic Medicine showed that 42 Flourish Magazine | October/2014

when given flu shots, people who meditated for eight weeks had higher levels of antibodies produced against the virus than people who did not meditate. Mindfulness meditation has also been shown to boost natural killer cells in the elderly, giving them a greater natural resistance to diseases and tumors.

It decreases physical pain Meditation has been shown to change our bodies on a genetic level. Harvard University found that people who practice relaxation techniques have a greater number of pain fighting genes than those who do not meditate. Similar studies at Wake Forest Baptist University have shown that meditation can reduce pain intensity by a greater percentage than morphine, and specific pain such as PMS symptoms can be reduced by up to 60 percent.

It helps you sleep Relaxation practices can help clear your mind; a University of Utah study showed that higher mindfulness is linked to lower

How to Meditate: 1) Find a quiet room or corner in your house 2) Sit on a cushion or folded blanket, with your back straight (but comfortable) 3) Focus on your breath or a mantra 4) Focus on your present surroundings, rather than thoughts of the past or future

activation at night, which leads to improved sleep quality and greater ease at falling asleep. Meditation can improve sleep by either keeping stress levels under control during the day or helping you to relax your mind right before bedtime.

It increases fertility Women under high stress produce prolactin, cortisol and other hormones, all of which can interfere or block regular ovulation.

Researchers at University of Western Australia specifically showed that women are significantly more likely to conceive during times they are relaxed rather than times they are stressed. Lowering stress levels through meditation can help male fertility as well; a study at Trakya University in Turkey found that stress can reduce both sperm count and motility.

It saves you money When adding up all these health benefits, meditation can save you a significant amount of money over your lifetime. Stress is the number one cause of chronic illnesses, and it is these illnesses that can find you in the hospital over and over again.

Research in the American Journal of Health Promotion showed that practicing meditation is linked with lower yearly doctor costs, fewer sick days from work, and lessened duration and severity of symptoms during illnesses. All these things leave you healthier, happier and with a lot more money in your pocket.

There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread. Mahatma Gandhi

Which is

Worse?

By Sarah G. Mason

exercising on a full stomach or an empty one?

You just ate way more than you’d planned, but you’re scheduled to hit the gym in 20. So what do you do? Workout stuffed, or postpone your gym session until tomorrow morning on an empty stomach?

It’s better to head to the gym now, since it’s worse to workout on an empty stomach. Though you may feel sluggish and crampy, food is fuel, and having even partially digested food in your system stocks your muscles with the glycogen they need to work their best. Better yet, working out after a meal burns more fat and calories than sweating on an empty stomach – so pull yourself out of your food coma and get moving!

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Events October What’s Happening:

OCTOBER 3RD Women’s Swimming & Diving Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational Men’s Swimming & Diving Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational 7:00pm Volleyball @ LSU 7:30pm Camelot @ Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 8:00pm Soccer @ Texas A&M

OCTOBER 4TH Football @ Tennessee Women’s Swimming & Diving Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational Men’s Swimming & Diving Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational 8:30am Pink Pumpkin Pedal Off @ UF Cancer and Genetics Research Complex 10:00am ButterflyFest @ Florida Museum of Natural History 1:00pm Gallery Talk: Focus on Latin America @ Harn Museum of Art

OCTOBER 5TH Men’s Swimming & Diving Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational Women’s Swimming & Diving Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational 1:00pm Soccer @ Arkansas 2:00pm Volleyball @ Mississippi State 4:00pm Guest Carillon Recital @ Century Tower

OCTOBER 6TH 12:30pm 4th Annual GAIN ShootOut @ Harn Museum of Art

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Diving LSU 4:00pm Men’s Swimming & Diving LSU 7:00pm Soccer Mississippi State 7:00pm Volleyball Georgia

OCTOBER 11TH Football LSU Women’s Golf @ Tar Heel Invitational 7:30am Women’s Cross Country @ Walt Disney Invitational 7:30am Men’s Cross Country @ Walt Disney Invitational 8:30am Great Halloween Costume and Garage Sale @ Pofahl Studios 11:00am Kids’ Day at the Garden @ Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 1:00pm IFAS/CALS TailGATOR @ Stephen C. O’Connell Center

OCTOBER 12TH Women’s Golf @ Tar Heel Invitational 2:00pm Volleyball Texas A&M

OCTOBER 15TH 6:00pm Volleyball @ South Carolina

OCTOBER 16TH Baseball Fall Practice 7:00pm Women’s Swimming & Diving @ Kentucky 7:00pm Soccer @ South Carolina 7:00pm Men’s Swimming & Diving @ Kentucky 7:30pm Jason Aldean Florida Georgia Line & Tyler Farr @ University of Florida: Stephen C. O’Connell Center

OCTOBER 17TH 12:00pm Women’s Cross Country @ Wisconsin adidas Invitational 12:00pm Men’s Cross Country @ Wisconsin adidas Invitational 10:00pm Gainesville’s First Bachata Invasion / Live Performance By

Migz @ Level Nightclub 6:00pm Pride Days- Awards Dinner & Silent Auction @ Sweetwater Branch Inn

OCTOBER 18TH Football Missouri (Homecoming) 10:00am ReptiDay Gainesville Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo @ Paramount Plaza Hotel and Conference Center

OCTOBER 19TH Men’s Golf @ Tavistock Collegiate Invitational 1:30pm Volleyball Arkansas 4:00pm Soccer @ Kentucky 7:30pm Earl Klugh Trio at University Auditorium @ University Auditorium

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7:00pm Volleyball Missouri 7:00pm The Hangar @ University Air Center 7:00pm “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”: An 80’s themed dance for all self-identified women @ Hippodrome Theater

OCTOBER 25TH Women’s Golf @ The Landfall Tradition 12:00pm Gainesville Pride Parade and Festival @ Gainesville Downtown Community Plaza

OCTOBER 26TH Women’s Golf @ The Landfall Tradition 1:30pm Volleyball Mississippi State 2:00pm Soccer @ LSU

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Men’s Golf @ Tavistock Collegiate Invitational 6:00pm The American Jewish community: Current pictures, future possibilities with Laurence Kotler-Berkowitz @ Pugh Hall-Bob Graham Center

OCTOBER 21ST Men’s Golf @ Tavistock Collegiate Invitational 10:30am Sesame Street Live: Make A New Friend @ Stephen C. O’Connell Center

OCTOBER 23RD 6:00pm Voto Latino founder Maria Teresa Kumar @ Pugh Hall-Bob Graham Center

OCTOBER 24TH Women’s Golf @ The Landfall Tradition 7:00pm Soccer Tennessee (Senior Day) 8:00am 2nd Annual Share the Road Celebration of Cycling Weekend @ The Depot Station

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OCTOBER 28TH Men’s Golf @ Florida Gulf Coast Invitational

OCTOBER 29TH 6:00pm Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author, and film maker Hedrick Smith @ Pugh Hall-Bob Graham Center 7:00pm Volleyball @ Georgia

OCTOBER 30TH 7:00pm Soccer Vanderbilt

OCTOBER 31ST Women’s Cross Country @ SEC Championship Men’s Cross Country @ SEC Championship 11:00am Women’s Swimming & Diving @ Georgia 11:00am Men’s Swimming & Diving @ Georgia 7:30pm Halloween Concert @ University of Florida: University Memorial Auditorium

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By Kat Freestone 1) The color of authority and power is: a) Black b) Grey c) Purple

2) The color of purity is: a) Blue b) Silver c) White

2) C – Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity, and doctors wear white to imply sterility. White reflects light (and heat!) and is thought to be a summer color.

3) The color of passion is: 3) B – The color red can actually a) Black b) Red c) Orange

cause a physiological reaction; observing this intense color stimulates faster heartbeat and breathing. Avoid wearing red when entering a negotiation or confrontation since it’s an extreme color.

4) The color of tranquility is: a) White b) Green c) Blue

5) The color of optimism is:

Color Quiz Since the beginning, color has been used as a means of expression: White for innocence, purple for royalty, gold for grandeur. Though we learn about colors as children, as we grow older we often overlook this essential part of our world, or what the colors we wear say about us. Use this quiz to test your color knowledge and to reevaluate your wardrobe!

a) Orange b) Yellow c) Blue

ANSWERS 1) A – Black is a common suit color because it exudes feelings of power and authority. Black is also popular in fashion because it’s stylish, timeless and makes people appear thinner. However, black isn’t all good – all black outfits can be overpowering and can make the wearer seem aloof or evil.

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4) C – Blue is one of the most popular colors and produces calm, tranquil energy. Fashion consultants recommend wearing blue to job interviews because it symbolizes loyalty.

5) B – Though yellow is considered the color of optimism, it’s the most difficult color for the eye to take in. Beware of wearing too much yellow – it can easily overpower.

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Think you know all there is about our historic city?

Take this quiz to find out!

Gainesville?

How Well Do You Know

2) Gainesville’s population is approximately … a) 190,000 b) 125,000 c) 90,000

4) Gainesville’s highest recorded temperature is … a) 104 degrees Fahrenheit b) 105 degrees Fahrenheit c) 106 degrees Fahrenheit

5) Circa 12,000 years ago, ____ lived in Gainesville. a) White settlers b) Dinosaurs c) Paleo-Indians

3) Gainesville’s top employer is …

6) It’s claimed that Gainesville was originally named …

a) Shands b) University of Florida c) Publix

a) Hogwarts b) Hogcity c) Hogtown

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7) Gainesville has been ranked ____ by the National Coalition for the Homeless. a) “Most Charitable City” b) “5th Meanest City” c) “Best City for Soup Kitchens”

8) The second, third and fourth most popular languages spoken in Gainesville are … a) Spanish, Chinese, French b) French, Korean, German c) Spanish, German, Korean

9) The National Arbor Day Foundation recognizes Gainesville as … a) “The Home of the Dogwood” b) “Tree City, USA” c) “Canopy City”

10) Only a handful of Gainesville’s historic buildings are left, including … a) The Hippodrome State Theatre b) The Victorian courthouse c) Both the Hippodrome State Theatre and the Victorian courthouse

ANSWERS

a) The largest city in Alachua County b) The smallest city in Alachua County c) The second largest city in Alachua County

1) A, 2) B, 3) B, 4) A, 5) C, 6) C, 7) B, 8) A, 9) B, 10) A

1) Gainesville is …

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Metabolism is a hot topic when it comes to staying fit and healthy, but how much do you really know about this bodily process?

a) The time it takes for food to pass through your body b) The process by which cells break down food nutrients into energy c) The speed of H20 absorption in the body

2) Metabolism is controlled by … a) The stomach b) The liver c) The thyroid gland

a) Have a faster metabolism and can burn calories easier b) Can have either a fast or slow metabolism c) Have a slower metabolism and have to eat less to stay slim

4) You can boost your metabolism by … a) Exercising more b) Eating a low fat diet c) Stressing about it

5) When it comes to men and women … a) Men tend to have a slower metabolism than women b) Men and women’s metabolisms are generally equal c) Men tend to have a faster metabolism than women

1) B – Metabolism is the process by which cells break down food nutrients into energy to fuel things like heart rate, digestion, breathing, circulation and so on.

2) C – Nope, it’s not your stomach or your liver that controls metabolism.

Instead, the small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck known as the thyroid is in charge of this process.

3) B – The idea that smaller, thinner people have a faster metabolism is false. Instead, it’s your body composition – how much fat you have versus how much muscle you have – and your genes that determine your metabolism.

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5) C – Due to the fact that lean muscle mass determines how efficiently the body burns energy, men tend to have faster metabolisms than women.

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Fat-Busting Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Moves

Gator Mountains

Start at the bottom of the bleachers and walk all the way to the top. At first glance, this exercise seems like a piece of cake. It’s just walking, right? Wrong. We promise, your glutes will be burning by the time you make it to the top. Want to take things up a notch?

Put your hands behind your back so you can’t use your arms for momentum.

Up the Hill, Down the Hill This exercise utilizes the short, straight ramps inside the stadium. Start at the bottom of one ramp and sprint as fast as you can to the top; then jog down the other side as your cool down. Repeat five to 10 times, and try not to stop in between sets!

Curlicues For this workout, start at the bottom of the twisting ramps on the north side of the stadium. The first version is simple: run up, jog down, repeat. If you want to focus on your thighs, quads and glutes, try lunging up 30 Flourish Magazine | October/2014

the first half of the curlicue and then running backwards up the second half of the curlicue. Don’t be surprised if you’re gasping for air at the top!

Running Stadiums As you zig-zag up and down the stadium stairs, you’ll surely feel your heart pounding.

If you’re looking for a variation on this classic Ben Hill Griffin workout, try jumping up the stairs with both feet at a time. This doubles as a great quad and cardio workout.

Dips Grab a bench and get ready to work those arms! Start by sitting on the lowest bench rung, hands by your side, feet straight out in front of you. Raise your butt up off the bench so that your arms are supporting you.

Lower yourself down until your elbows break 90 degrees, and then use the strength of your triceps to push yourself back to “start.” That’s one rep. Complete five sets of 10 reps for some super strength training!

Sprint the Mile Running under the cover of the stadium is a great way to beat the Florida heat. Why not add some HIIT to your Swamp workout routine? Each time you reach a ramp, sprint up it. You can use the decline and your jog to the next ramp as your cool down – just don’t stop! Three times around the inner stadium is about a mile, so aim to complete three loops.

Tagalongs This is the perfect partner workout to banish boredom. The person who’s “it” acts as the leader of the workout, and the followers (there can be many!) must do as they do.

“It” can sprint up the stairs, do some Gator Mountains, drop into 20 push-ups, lunge up the curlicues, lead the team in a backwards run … it’s up to what you feel in the moment! Use this opportunity to combine all of the above workouts in a random order for a full-body workout.

A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of explanation. H. H. Munro

By Kat Freestone The reward system can work wonders while you’re teaching your children manners, responsibility and respect. Though it can be tough to find good-behavior rewards that both kids and parents love, we’ve got a few zero-candy, zero-money ideas to pave the way:

A Later Bedtime A mere 15 minutes extra is all it takes for children to feel like a “big kid.” This no-cost, no-stress option is great for kids who would love just a little more playtime.

Extra Electronics

Rewards aren’t for Kids (that candy or money!)

Instead of giving kids free reign with electronics, make TV time and video games a prize to be won. Over the course of the day, give and take away electronic time in 15-minute increments.

This method is perfect for older kids who can practice delayed gratification.

Their Choice Reward children by giving them a say in something that’s normally dictated by adults. What do they want to eat for

dinner? What movie do they want to see? What outfit would they like to wear? Kids who yearn for a bit of freedom will love the chance to express their opinions.

Homemade Coupons Instead of handing out money, give kids homemade coupons that say things like “Good for 1 free night without chores” or “Good for 1 trip to the park.” Let your kids hand them in whenever they want.

Stickers Who doesn’t love a few fun stickers?

Young children will especially adore collecting these tokens of achievement.

After a child earns ten stickers, give them an extra special treat.

Special Craft You normally don’t let the kids finger paint because of the mess it makes (even though they really, really love it!).

This kind of activity makes the perfect reward. For special days when children deserve it, surprise them with their favorite craft.

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Unmasking

Halloween Halloween counts among the favorites of the fall holidays with children in America, but have you ever wondered how its unique traditions began? Read on to learn more about the facts behind the fun of Halloween.

Many of the customs and traditions of Halloween were first brought to America by Irish and Scottish immigrants. Originally a Celtic celebration known as Samhain, the modern day celebration we now know as Halloween now blends both a pagan and a Christian influence.

please the spirits and cause them to leave their belongings untouched. During the festival, the people lit large bonfires in honor of the dead. These fires attracted insects, which, in turn, attracted bats to the area.

Many people today believe this is how bats came to be associated with Halloween.

During the Middle Ages, Christian missionaries working on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church began spreading the word of Christianity to the Celts. Many Celts were receptive of the message of the missionaries, yet reluctant to let go of their During the festival of Samhain, ancient pagans beloved traditions. In an effort to win believed that on the night of October 31st the converts to Christianity, Pope Gregory IV boundaries between the dead and the living declared November 1 as “All Souls’ Day” and were blurred. They believed that the dead October 31 as “All Hallow’s Eve”. These days could return to life on Earth, ravaging crops were meant to honor the Christian saints and spreading disease. In an effort to protect and pray for the souls passing between life their homes and livelihoods, these people and afterlife. The Celts were allowed to dressed up in masks and costumes created to continue their Samhain traditions, with two make them look more like the evil spirits they differences: The spirits they were attempting so feared, believing that doing so would to appease were now known as demon 28 Flourish Magazine | October/2014

spirits from Hell, and the rituals should be practiced to cast them out so that souls could peacefully enter Heaven.

The Roman Catholic religion believed that in order to enter Heaven, the soul must be prayed for after death to receive forgiveness for the sins present at the time of death. On All Hallow’s Eve, people frequently went door to door, begging for “soul cakes”. If the person residing in the home gave the beggar a soul cake, the beggar agreed to say a prayer for a soul who had once lived in the home to enter Heaven. These soul cakes were made of short bread and resembled a doughnut.

While evidence shows that this practice wasn’t seen in America, it’s easy to see the roots of modern day Trick-or-Treating. The act of begging for soul cakes was likely blended with the Celtic tradition of leaving food and drink outside the home to appease wandering spirits to create the Trick-or-Treat tradition that we know today.

References • http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/ civilization/cc0070.html • http://www.loc.gov/folklife/halloween.html • http://www.halloweenhistory.org/ • http://www.albany.edu/~dp1252/isp523/ halloween.html Grove giveth and Gates taketh away. Bob Metcalfe

Tailgating Kid-Friendly Food Not all kids are keen to noshing on chicken wings and brats from the grill, so be sure to consider what foods your kids are most likely to want when making your tailgating shopping list. Try to keep things simple and choose food with minimal prep and cleanup.

Consider purchasing an extra cooler specifically for the kids’ goodies. Pack it with fruit slices, juice boxes, and water bottles.

Then when your kids ask for a drink you can send them to their own cooler rather than searching through a sea of ice in yours.

Location, Location, Location When choosing a spot for your tailgate action, be sure to keep your kids in mind.

While you might love being right in the center of the party, this is likely not the best option for your kids. Try to arrive early enough to give yourself plenty of options when laying claim to your spot. Stick to outside areas where things are less likely to be as crowded, and try to get as close to a restroom as possible. If you know other families who are attending, try to stick close

With Kids in Tow

together so the kids can play together without disturbing any hard core fans who might look unkindly on kids darting through their territories. If possible, try to arrange your tailgate spot to create a blocked in space where your kids can play without the danger of passing cars. Consider bringing smaller chairs and/or a blanket for the kids when they get ready to take a rest from all the fun.

Keep Them Entertained This doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your own enjoyment, but be sure to plan for ways to keep your kids occupied. Footballs are fun, but after awhile, kids are often ready for a new diversion. Consider bringing along some simple board games (be sure to choose ones with minimal pieces that can be lost or blown away in the wind) or card games for quiet-time activities. Try making kid-sized versions of your favorite tailgate games, such as cornhole, horseshoes or washers, to really make the kids feel like they’re part of the action!

reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. Albert Einstein

Becoming a parent doesn’t have to mean the end of tailgating fun!

While it’s true that many tailgate events might not be the type of fun your family is looking for, there are ways to enjoy this treasured tradition with your kids in tow – you just have to adjust a few expectations and make a few extra plans. read on for ways to make your next tailgating event fun for the entire family.

Make Them Feel Included Help your kids really feel like part of the action by having them dress in team colors the day of the event. Ask them to help with loading all the supplies and have them help you set up as well. In the days leading up to the tailgate, have them create signs or banners to hang as decoration. Kids can even help you create a special “family” music playlist, including favorite songs from everyone in the family.

Just In Case Nothing spoils a great tailgate like having to leave or lose your spot due to a minor emergency. Plan ahead and be prepared so that you won’t risk ruining your day of fun!

Keep an extra set of clothes for each member of the family stowed in the car so you’re ready for food spills or bathroom accidents. A well-stocked first-aid kit can make easy work of skinned knees or minor injuries. With just a little extra preparation, you and your family can build wonderful tailgate memories for years to come.

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More than Books

There’s no better time than now to gather the kids and head over to our local library – there, you’ll find more than just books. From story time with therapy dog, Guy, to a hands-on LEGO Club, the Alachua County Branch Library is the perfect spot to engage children’s minds and excite their imagination.

For the artistic child, there’s M.A.P. ART, a music and arts program that educates children ages five to 11 in art fundamentals while developing positive character traits, values and leadership skills.

October 18 at 11 a.m.

For the young child, the library offers preschool storytime where children ages one to five join for an hour of happy stories, silly songs and fun dancing.

Thursdays at 11:15 a.m.

For the crafty child, check out Alachua Crafternoons, a fun opportunity for kids and teens to share their favorite crafts, hobbies and ideas with others.

Thursdays at 2 p.m.

For the shy child, the library hosts a doggie reading corner where children can pick up a book, settle onto the floor and read to Guy, a registered therapy dog. Guy’s happy, fun-loving personality helps bring timid readers out of their shells and encourages a love of the written word. Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

For the inventive child, the Lego Club is the place to be. Children ages five to 11 join together to create challenging structures and express their creativity in the best way – with Legos! Tuesdays at 3 p.m.

For the book-loving child, there’s the Literary Elements Book Club.

Pack your lunch and head on over to the Alachua Branch Library on October 13 at noon to see what the club’s all about – all ages invited!

For more information on Alachua Branch Library events, visit www.aclib.us

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Helping hands Local volunteer opportunities keep parents and children connected with the community.

If you’re an animal lover:

Research shows that participation in charity can also improve mental, physical and emotional health. According to the United Way, getting children involved in volunteer work can enhance their psychological, social and intellectual development. Service opportunities have also proven to boost self-esteem, teach the importance of social As the summer sizzling fades and school responsibility, shed light on possible career kicks in, it may be time to find some activities paths and improve interpersonal to help you connect with your children amid communication and problem-solving the bustle of daily life. For Amber Youngskills in kids.

Parker, volunteering served that purpose when she stopped working about a year ago “The main thing is finding something that and began looking for a community service you love and working with it,” Young-Parker project for her and her daughter. said of volunteering with children. “Helping your community fight for that cause, and “It gives you a common interest,” said teaching your child to be proactive.”

Young-Parker, who, since February, has volunteered at the Alachua County Humane With more than 300 nonprofit organizations Society and its various events with 11-year(13 percent of which have connections to old Claire. “We’re all off in our own the University of Florida), Alachua County directions. Doing something like this offers plenty of volunteer opportunities brings you together.” that can suit your family’s interests.

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Round up the pack and help at the Alachua County Humane Society, which aims to eliminate euthanasia of cats and dogs in the community.

While children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, the organization welcomes volunteers of any age – in fact, recently a group of homeschooling parents brought some toddlers along with their school-age children when they volunteered to make dog treats, said volunteer coordinator Alane Humrich, and another mother helps in the cattery with her 5-year-old daughter.

Other volunteer activities include cleaning (such as sweeping, doing laundry and scooping litter), cuddling kittens, and walking dogs (usually reserved for older children and parents), as well as photographing adoptable animals, socializing with them or helping to train them.

In any contest between power and patience, bet on patience. W.B. Prescott

If you’re a nature lover: Give your local landscape a facelift by pitching in with Keep Alachua County Beautiful.

An affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, the local organization exists to preserve and protect the environment by minimizing waste, eliminating litter and beautifying the community.

It accepts volunteers of all ages (a 2-year-old boy and his mother recently helped pick up trash at the entrance to a nature park), and youth organizations such as 4-H also frequently lend a hand.

Participants help the environment by clearing litter from waterways and city, county and state roads. They are also invited to paint over graffiti, participate in various cleanup events, plant gardens and beautify landscapes. Soon the organization hopes to establish gardens for feeding the community’s underserved, as well as one at a local nursing home that will offer residents hands-on experience working in the soil.

With the help of more than 2,000 volunteers, the organization gathered 52,700 pounds of litter in the last year.

In addition to aesthetic benefits, cleaning the community can make it safer, says executive director Gina Hawkins, as litter can lead criminals to think an area is neglected and therefore an easy target. According to Hawkins, volunteering with an organization such as Keep Alachua County Beautiful can also give children a sense of pride in their community.

“It’s especially valuable when children do volunteer with parents,” Hawkins suggests, noting the example parents can set for youth. “It creates an environmental ethic.”

To volunteer, visit kacb.org/event-registration.

Volunteers can sign up even if there are no existing events – coordinators can also assign areas for cleanup or interested parties can suggest events.

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reviews to be shared with other young adults. Youth volunteers can also assist with programs and events, such as the teen advisory group or the back-to-school summer bash.

Adult volunteers, on the other hand, might help with book repairs, serve as local history aides, pitch in with special projects and events, check in and re-shelve library materials. Adults are also invited to offer homework help and literacy tutoring through a program which dedicated 176 volunteer hours in July alone to building basic literacy and language skills in the community in oneon-one and small-group settings.

While availability for volunteer slots varies by location, volunteer program specialist Erika Henderson states that it is occasionally possible to coordinate so that adults and children can volunteer at the same branch.

Book it to the Alachua County Library District.

Through 12 branch locations and two bookmobiles, the district aims to provide the community with free and equal access to information, entertainment and education through initiatives such as the summer reading and adult literacy programs.

Young volunteers (ages 12 and older) can tackle various tasks depending on their skill level and interest. For example, technologically inclined teens can help manage the Wii video game system, while those interested in writing can craft book

Volunteering at the Alachua County Library District can also teach teens about responsibility, time management, dependability, communication and diversity, as they often work with other volunteers, staff and patrons, Henderson says.

“The idea of learning how to give back, and how to interact with people outside of school, is just so important,” the program specialist emphasizes.

To volunteer, contact a local branch for availability and then complete the application at www.aclib.us/volunteers.

The humane society also coordinates a “Book Buddies” program, which allows young volunteers to read to cats. This gives children a chance to practice their reading skills and also comforts the animals and helps them bond with people, Humrich claims.

Humrich believes that volunteering at an organization like the humane society can teach children responsibility, proper pet care and the importance of helping homeless animals. Volunteerism also helps fuel the organization, which saved about 1,200 animals last year.

“Just to have the extra one-on-one time with the animals – if they’re new and scared and need socialization – it’s priceless,” Humrich said.

To learn more or to volunteer, visit: alachuahumane.org/volunteer or contact volunteer@alachuahumane.org.

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Gainesville’s 33rd Annual

Downtown Festival & Arts Show

Get ready to dive into a world of color at Gainesville’s 33rd Annual Downtown Festival & Arts Show. Each year, this nationally-recognized event draws a crowd of more than 100,000 visitors who come to enjoy live music, to sample international cuisine and to meet the exhibiting artists.

Hosted by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, the festival will take place on November 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature more than 250 of the nation’s most talented artists.

Showcased pieces include original oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography and ceramics – each piece vying for the first-place prize of $19,000.

The Downtown Festival & Art Show hit Sunshine Artist magazine’s “Top 10” list of fine arts festivals in the nation – a ranking that has rose steadily since the festival’s inception in 1996. It’s no wonder art enthusiasts and curious visitors flock to the show each year; with so much amazing talent, the inspiration is endless.

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community,” said Festival Coordinator Linda Piper. “It is always so much fun to walk around the festival and see everyone enjoying the atmosphere.”

Adults aren’t the only ones who come to explore the fun; the Imagination Station is a special area for children and features free, hands-on art projects like chalk drawings, painting, mask making, clay molding and puppet creations. In addition to crafts, the Imagination Station engages children in colorful puppet shows, magic acts and music.

Here, children can express their creativity and learn about the wonderful world of art.

The City of Gainesville invites you to join this weekend of food booths, local bands, dance company performances, shopping, and of course, art!

The event is free and open to the public.

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Gainesville Teams Start Slow, Dixie Defeats Trenton and oak Hall hires a former uF pitcher

cutline: ForMer Florida pitcher corey stuMp has Been naMed pitching coach at oak hall. photo courtesy uaa coMMunications

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The city of Gainesvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big three football programs opted for salty opponents instead of sugary cupcakes to battle in their season openers, and the result was a 2-7 record coming out of week three.

Gainesville High was 1-2 heading in its District 5, Class 6A opener against Lake Weir in Hawthorne. The Hurricanes lost 48-23 against unbeaten Madison County in Week 3 and 44-43 against Columbia in the season

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opener despite solid play from quarterback Calaen Chriistian, among others.

Buchholz (1-2) battled Columbia, which handed GHS its other loss, through seven lead changes before coming up short 28-23.

Columbia had a pair of late defensive stops, including an interception in the red zone and back-to-back sacks of BHS quarterback Jackson White to secure the victory.

Eastside opened 0-3 with losses against Buchholz (31-21), Gainesville High (49-0) and Trinity Catholic (45-21), but coach Jeff Parker hopes the tough schedule will pay off when the Rams begin District 5, Class 5A play against Belleview.

The two favorites in Eastside’s district beat up one other as Suwannee ousted Santa Fe 21-12 in Week 3. Santa Fe’s multitalented quarterback Jemari Ford went down with a shoulder injury in the loss and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.

No. 2 Upsets No. 1 One of the biggest matchups of the early season ended with Dixie County defeating Trenton 48-25. An estimated crowd of 1,500 attended the battle between the top two ranked teams in Class 1A. The Bears came out of the gates hitting on all cylinders to take a 28-7 lead before the Tigers rallied back to trim the deficit to 28-25 early in the fourth quarter.

Dixie County’s Julian Robinson rushed for two of his four touchdown in the final four minutes. He finished with 283 rushing yards, including a 50-yarder to create the final margin. A 72-yard interception return by Dixie’s James Horley also helped put the game away.

Dixie County ended Trenton’s home winning streak at 22 games with the victory. Trenton had also won 13 consecutive

game since last season’s regular season loss at Dixie County. The Tigers avenged that loss with a 17-14 victory in the state semifinals before going on to claim the 1A state title.

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Former Florida Gators pitcher Corey Stump has been named pitching coach at Oak Hall. The 6-foot-5 southpaw had a career 2.35 ERA in 11 appearances at UF before a shoulder injury ended his collegiate career early. In high school, Stump was a two-time Class 2A Player of the Year after leading Lakeland Christian to its first two regional appearances in the program’s history. He also helped Chet Lemon’s Juice travel ball team capture the 2010 World Wood Bat Association National Championship in 2010.

“I’m excited to be able to bring Corey on board,” said Eagles coach Chris Malphurs on the school’s website. “We were looking for a young guy who shares the program’s overall pitching philosophy. He has a wealth of knowledge and has played for some great coaches. I feel he’ll be a great addition to the program.

“Our goal remains to build a championship program. The addition of Corey Stump brings us one step closer. He’s won on some of the biggest stages out there and I think the kids will really connect well with him,”

Williston Coach Resigns In a strange situation, first-year Williston football coach and athletic director Cliff Lohrey has resigned after a “clerical error” resulted in referees not showing up for the Red Devils home opener against Duval Charter.

WHS baseball coach Scott Hall, who led the team to a state title last season, has taken over the team on an interim basis. The Red Devils fell to 0-2 with the forfeited game.

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Gators

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Soccer, Volleyball Get Seasons Underway While Softball, Lacrosse Announce Fall Exhibition Games BASEBALL Florida named Lars Davis as its volunteer assistant baseball coach, replacing Buddy Munroe, who was recently named Director of Baseball Operations. Davis just wrapped up an eight-year professional career batting for the Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies. In 2007, he became the University of Illinois’ second highest draft selection in the program’s history when the Rockies drafted him in the third round.

GOLF The Gators men finished 13th at the Carpet Capital Collegiate Classic on Sept. 7 in Dalton, Ga. Oak Hall High alum JD Tomlinson led the way with a 222 (+6) to tie for 48th overall while fellow UF senior Thomas Stewart had a 223 (+7) in the team’s opening tournament of fall play under first-year coach JC Deacon. The Florida women’s golf team was scheduled to open Sept. 14-16 in the Cougar Classic in Charleston, S.C. 12 Flourish Magazine | October/2014

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The UF men and women opened their fourth consecutive season by sweeping the Western Carolina Invitational on Aug. 29.

Sophomores Mac Reynolds and Taylor Tubbs led the way with individual victories, and both the men and women had four of the top-five finishers. The victories for Reynolds and Tubbs were the first of their young careers.

Following a thrilling 2-1 win against No. 2 Florida State, Florida sophomore Pamela Begič was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week for her performance. Begič nailed an eight-yarder off of the inline at 24:12 before dishing an assist to Betsy Middleton for a 20-yard blast at 34:06 that proved to be the game winner. Begič’s goal ended a 226-minute scoreless streak against FSU. The then-No. 8 Gators’ victory snapped the Seminoles’ unbeaten record in regulation play at 38 matches.

LACROSSE Three weekends worth of exhibition games were announced in the Gators 2014 fall schedule. After beginning their program with a road trip to Virginia and Maryland, the team will return home to host the Florida Tournament on October 19th. It features four schools — Florida, Jacksonville, Stetson and Winthrop — playing five games total at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. UF opens against Stetson at 11 a.m.

SOFTBALL The defending national champions will play an eight-game fall schedule that begins with St. Leo at 4 p.m. on Oct. 5 and Santa Fe at 8 p.m. on Oct. 10th. The home exhibition games will continue with doubleheaders against Jacksonville on Oct. 12, Georgia Highlands on Oct. 19, and Chipola on Nov. 9.

Each of the doubleheaders have the first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m.

GYMNASTICS Eleven Gators were named to the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches Scholastic All-American team in late August. The reigning NCAA Champions posted a cumulative GPA of 3.5162, which is among the top 10 team GPAs in the nation.

VOLLEYBALL After opening the season 3-0, the No. 10 Gators dropped a pair of matches against two of the nation’s perennial powerhouses.

Florida lost matches against No. 3 Texas and No. 8 Florida State before bouncing back by sweeping No. 13 San Diego and No. 6 Southern California at the USC Classic in Los Angeles. The USC win was No. 800 for legendary coach Mary Wise, making her the only active female coach to reach the mark.

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Tough Stretch Of Matchups Will Define 2014 Season Following a trip to Tuscaloosa, the road won’t get any easier for the Florida Gators. They’ll travel to face an improved Tennessee team on Oct. 4, then return for back-to-back home games against LSU on Oct. 11 and Missouri on Oct. 18. After three tough match-ups, the Gators have a bye week to recover and get ready for their annual rivalry game against Georgia in Jacksonville on Nov. 1. Together, these four games figure to make or break Florida’s 2014 season, so here at Flourish we decided to offer up a preview of each matchup:

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Florida @ Tennessee, Oct. 4 Last season: Won 31-17 The Vols opened the season 2-0 before running into a roadblock week three against then-No. 4 Oklahoma, losing 34-10. This Tennessee team is much better than a year ago when it posted a 5-7 record under first-year coach Butch Jones. Undeterred, Jones knows the way to turn a program around begins with recruiting, and he brought in a solid haul of top recruits for his first full season That recruiting push is already paying dividends. The successful Tennessee team has played an unprecedented 23 true

freshmen, including 22 in the season opener against Utah State. True freshman tight end Ethan Wolf even led the team in receiving in its win against Arkansas State in the second game of the season.

Despite the youth movement on both sides of the ball, the Vols are led by senior quarterback Justin Worley, who’s one of the few signal callers in the league to return with experience after a broken thumb benched him seven games into his 2013 season. He was 49 of 76 for 520 yards and five touchdowns, spreading the ball between Wolf and talented receivers Josh Smith, Pig Howard and Marquez North.

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Fourth-year Florida coach Will Muschamp will look for his first win against his alma mater when UF plays Georgia in Jacksonville on Nov. 1.

play tight man-to-man coverage has allowed Chavis to dial up even more blitzes from cornerbacks and safeties than usual, yielding eight sacks, 13 quarterback hurries and four interceptions through the first three games as offenses are forcing plays and making mistakes under the pressure.

On the bright side, first-year starting quarterback Anthony Jennings is just getting his feet wet, so the Tiger offence hasn’t been as formidable. He was just 27 of 51 (51.9 percent) for 566 yards with five touchdowns and one interception through three games.

Jennings’ top target has been Travin Dural, who led the team with 12 catches for 370 yards and four touchdowns. The offense has been relying on a running game that’s spearheaded by Kenny Hillard and Leonard Fournette, who was one of the top prep prospects a year ago and drew criticism by striking a Heisman pose after his first collegiate touchdown.

The key for the Gators will be to wage war in the trenches since the Vols return zero starters on either their offensive or defensive lines.

Worley was sacked five times by the Sooners while also throwing a pair of interceptions and losing a fumble. Led by Dante Fowler Jr., UF’s defensive front could have a field day.

LSU @ Florida, Oct. 11 Last season: Lost 17-6 This year’s Tigers are not the same team that started Florida’s seven-game losing streak last season. LSU coach Les Miles lost a lot of talent to graduation and to early entrants into the NFL Draft, but the Tigers have reloaded thanks to a steady stream of top recruits entering the program in each class.

As always, defensive coordinator John Chavis is fielding a dominant defense. Since falling behind then-No. 14 Wisconsin 24-7 in the opener, the Tigers have outscored opponents 108-0. They rallied to beat the Badgers 28-24 before recording the program’s first back-to-back shutouts since 1985 against Sam Houston State (56-0) and Louisiana-Monroe (31-0).

Chavis, who along with Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops is credited with introducing the zone blitz into college football, has a deep secondary led by Tre’davious White, Jalen Collins and Rasard Robinson. Their ability to

Expect LSU to try to control the clock with its running game and to keep the scoring low. The Gators could break a few explosive plays if quarterback Jeff Driskel can read blitzes and get the ball to playmakers like Demarcus Robinson, who has the talent to beat most defenders in man coverage.

Missouri @ Florida, Oct. 18 Last season: Lost 36-17 Following what figures to be a low-scoring affair against LSU, UF fans could be in for a shootout for homecoming as both Florida and Missouri run hurry-up offenses.

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Maty Mauk marched Mizzou out to a 3-0 start and put an exclamation point on it by tying a school record with four touchdown passes in a 38-10 home win against Central Florida.

Mauk excels at taking deep shots down the field, and UCF played a soft coverage to keep receivers in front of them. Still, receivers Bud Sasser, Darius White and Jimmie Hunt combined for 11 touchdowns in three games.

While the offense is putting up big numbers, the defense has been giving up big plays due to a shaky secondary which Florida should hope to capitalize on. Driskel and Gators running backs Matt Jones and Kelvin Taylor will be challenged by a solid front 7 (five sacks, four turnovers in the second half vs. UCF), but if the running backs can get to the second tier, they could break away for some big gains. Expect Florida to mix in more quick routes and screens to isolate its

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playmakers in one-on-one situations against the Tigers defensive backs.

And, if fortune is fair, Missouri may be nursing the bumps and bruises of consecutive road games at South Carolina and Georgia before they make it to Gator territory.

Florida vs. Georgia (Jacksonville) Last season: Lost 23-20 Many penciled Georgia in as the clear favorite to win the SEC Eastern Division after they demolished Clemson in the season opener. The Bulldogs were expected to easily roll over South Carolina, especially since the Gamecocks had just been drilled 52-28 at home against Texas A&M. But coach Steve Spurriers’ USC team pulled off the upset, coming away with a 38-25 victory. Still, Florida will have its hands full in trying to snap Georgia’s recent stranglehold on the rivalry. The Bulldogs are powered by one of the top running backs in the country in Todd Gurley, whose 131 rushing yards weren’t quite enough to come away with a win against USC. The recipe for victory for Spurrier was to contain Gurley. Sure, they weren’t going to stop the beast of a running back, but the Gamecocks forced Georgia quarterback Hutson Mason into making plays. He had trouble completing passes downfield and finished with just 191 yards passing.

“I’ll tell you one thing: When we had to stop them, somehow or another we stopped them,” Spurrier said after the game.

“Sometimes, all you can say is it was our turn to win. We were meant to win this game – and Georgia was not.”

Muschamp has yet to beat Georgia, his alma mater. The last time Florida came out of Jacksonville with a win was a 34-31 overtime victory in coach Urban Meyer’s final UF season in 2010.

Perhaps, like with South Carolina, it will simply be Florida’s turn to beat Georgia.

The Gamecocks certainly gave the Gators a blueprint for success against the Bulldogs.

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The resort has designed their accommodations options in a way that allows you and your family to explore all of their room-types based on your preference and budget. The Beach Tower delivers a true Caribbean feel in a laidback environment at an affordable price, while Coral Towers and Harborside feature special residential villas with a more luxurious feel. For a truly deluxe experience, Atlantis offers the Royal Towers and The Cove highlighting grand architecture, artwork and design. No matter which room you choose, you’ll receive complimentary access to their 141-acre water park called Aquaventure, as well as beaches, pools, aquariums and restaurants throughout your stay.

Only one mythical resort can bring you endless dining options, and that’s Atlantis.

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When it comes to adventure, Atlantis has it all. Dolphin Cay is one of the largest and most sophisticated marine habitats and animal rescue-rehabilitation facilities on the planet, featuring a beautiful 14-acre environment showcasing almost 7 million gallons of crystal clear seawater. There, you can swim with dolphins, interact with sea lions, join in as an animal trainer for a day and get a firsthand look at a beautiful array of fish and sharks. For the kids (and the kid in us all), there’s Aquaventure, Atlantis Paradise Island’s waterpark. Aquaventure is a one-of-a-kind 141-acre waterscape with complimentary admission for overnight guests at Atlantis. This non-stop aquatic thrill ride features over twenty million gallons of water, incredible Atlanteanthemed towers, thrilling high-speed water slides, a mile-long river ride with rolling rapids and wave surges, 20 swimming areas, a spectacular kids water-play fort and 11 unique and refreshing swimming pools.

The excitement in Atlantis isn’t limited to just water. The resort features a spa, golf, shopping, fitness centers, tennis courts, pottery classes, rock climbing, a game center, the Atlantis Theatre, a library, watersports, fishing and more. Guests of Atlantis can charter a yacht while enjoying water sports, snorkeling, fishing and Island style lunches. You can choose from a four hour trip for a quick and exciting adventure to an eight hour trip for all-day fun. No

matter where you interests may lead, Atlantis can take you there.

At Atlantis, there’s fun for the whole family – kids included! Atlantis isn’t simply a place to play, but an entire world to be explored. The enormous underwater land of sea creatures, fountains, waterfalls, waterslides, swimming pools, beaches and treats are sure to bring a smile to every kid’s face. For children age 10 to 15, Atlantis offers summer camps like Junior Scuba Explorers and Marine Adventure Camp where explorers can earn their PADI Open Water Scuba Certification from Atlantis’ certified instructors and spend days working and learning about marine life.

If your kids want fun during your stay, Atlantis offers the Atlantis Kids Adventures (AKA) where guests ages three to 12 are invited to choose their own adventure within themed spaces meant to ignite the imagination. AKA allows kids to become detectives, pirates and wizards, splash in the sun, play interactive games, perform on stage, join the three ring circus, partake in the candy carnival or take part in a sleepless slumber party. Each night features a new adventure that will leave your kids wanting more. And that’s not all. Atlantis hosts activities for toddlers such as painting with Playful Picasso and marine fun with Sea Squirts, and for teens there’s clubs like Crush and Club Rush. No matter their age, your kids are destined to have an amazing time.

We wish we could keep going about the casinos, tournaments, honeymoon packages, wedding plans, banquet options, group specials, live music, activities and adventures – there’s simply too much do and see at Atlantis to cover it all! What we do know is that Atlantis is the most unique resort with the friendliest, most professional staff aimed at making your time there memorable. With so many amazing experiences to be had, there’s no better time than now to book your next great voyage.

Visit atlantis.com for more information.

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MARKETPLACE On August 17, John Myers opened his home to welcome guests for a fundraising BBQ, with all proceeds going to Grace Marketplace. The marketplace is part of Project Grace, the Gainesville/Alachua County 10-year plan to end homelessness by providing the medical, mental and housing assistance families need to get back on their feet. Within its first 15 months of existence, homelessness in the county dropped by 20 percent.

Grace Marketplace opened its doors to the needy this past April, but there is still a lot of work (and fundraising) to do. Currently, they offer clean restrooms, showers, meals, water, health, dental and mental care, as well as a break from the sweltering summer heat in their air conditioned building and outdoor pavilion of ceiling fans. Mattresses line the floor of the pavilion where about 28 people sleep at night, as the indoor shelter is not scheduled to open until October 1. Outside the fenced perimeter, many former Tent City residents have created a new home, enjoying access to the Marketplace until 9 p.m.

The goal for the indoor emergency overnight shelter, opening October 1, is to use a vacant dorm in the former Gainesville Correctional Institution while renovation continues in new bathrooms, another dorm, and the kitchen area. It is estimated that $100,000 is needed to refurnish the kitchen space alone, as the state gutted the area upon closing. With the shelter and kitchen coming online this year, the Marketplace’s full-year operational budget will fall around $750,000, so fundraisers like this are crucial for the future of not only the Marketplace, but the goal to eradicate homelessness in our county.

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