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January 2015 FOOD & DRINK Clever Compact Cooking Vegetable Pho with Tea Broth............................................ 16 Lemon Tea-Infused Custard................................................. 16 Cajun Spiced Chicken Risotto.............................................17

10 Thoughts for January................................................................. 5

At Home Spa Day Almond Rosewater Cookies................................................ 22 Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps..................... 22 Shaken Iced Tea with Super Fruits.................................. 23 Lavender-Coconut Exfoliant Scrub................................. 23

STYLE

LOOK WHO’S TALKING

Create Your Own Little Corner..................................................8 Organizing Guru................................................................................ 10 DIY: Barely-There Budget Makeover ................................... 20

BUSINESS & FINANCE

LIFE

HEALTH & BEAUTY Organize Your Mind..........................................................................12 10 Ideas for Winter Beauty......................................................... 26

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WMU Women Basketball Couches.........................................6

Ad Talk........................................................................................................ 7 Financial Sauvé................................................................................... 19

COMMUNITY NEWS & HAPPENINGS New Year’s Resolutions................................................................... 14 Calendar................................................................................................. 28

Parenting Teens.....................................................................................11 Fresh Films for the New Year..................................................... 13 Bon Foliage: Refresh Your Atmosphere.............................. 24 Reader’s Lounge...............................................................................30

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Publisher: Darlene Mohr-Clifford dclifford@wlskazoo.com Editor: Janet Veach editor@wlskazoo.com

Contributing Writers: Heidi McCrary, Kathleen Irish, Pamela Humes Sales Manager: Ruth Ann Dibert radibert@wlskazoo.com Account Executive: Brenda Murphy bmurphy@wlskazoo.com

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ew Beginnings – what wonderful concept.

Every New Year we think about “starting fresh.” Pondering this, I realized how many opportunities we actually have in life to begin anew. Beginning at birth, it seems we spend the rest of our lives starting over. Each time we graduate, whether from Kindergarten, High School or college, is a chance to start over and even reinvent ourselves as we enter a new stage of life. Each new level requires that we grow emotionally, mentally and often physically. Once schooling is over, all sorts of new beginnings present themselves, like new apartments and/or homes, marriages, and starting families. Even those difficult events in our lives that seem more like endings (divorce, illness and death) can provide the opportunity for a fresh start.

These life-changing events can be the catalysts that can (if we let them) cause us to grow emotionally and spiritually and allow us to view life differently. We can use these moments in time to change the way we look, feel and interact with others. It’s a perfect time to fully experience the old saying “When God shuts a door, He opens a window.”

As we start afresh this year, we’d like to share some articles designed to help with any transitions and new beginnings you are destined to encounter in 2015.

You may want to start with page 5 for “10 Thoughts for January”. Perhaps you need more space just for yourself: “Create Your Own Little Corner” is on page 8.

Fueling your body with healthy foods can be critical during times of change, so you’ll “At Home Spa Day recipes on pages 22 and 23.

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When we continue to grow and meet life head on – we are living life to its fullest.

A few inspiring quotes:

"It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.”

- Denis Waitley

“Life is not about finding yourself, it’s about creating yourself.”

- Unknown

J“ ust the fact that we don’t know our due date on death … should be enough motivation to live every day to your highest potential."

- KushandWizdom

“If today was the last day of your life, would you want to do what you are about to do today?”

– Steven Jobs

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10 Thoughts for

January

Ring in 2015 with another year of monthly inspirations. Realize the impact of simple changes, and keep an eye on how you’ve grown throughout the year.

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I encourage you to live each day with positive passion.

Challenge yourself to be enthusiastic and exceptional in all that you do.

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Record a happy thought each week. Take a picture and at the end of 2015 you will have 52 happy images.

by Peaches McCahill

Become supplement savvy.

Know about the benefits of vitamins and minerals and how they affect the body. Look for high quality, not price.

Look for inspiration from others. Seek out examples of people who have overcome difficulties. There are so many heroes to be found.

Never underestimate the power of a woman. My mother had a dress with this written on it! Some truths never diminish with time.

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Read a mindchallenging book. I am very fond of Victor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning or James Allen’s As a Man Thinketh.

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“Do what you love to do and do it so well that those who come to see you do it, will bring others to watch you do it again and again.”

– Mark Victor

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Appreciate your team.

Do a ‘”friend” detox.

Remove all negative people from your life. It’s liberating!

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Time to review that list from last year, “things I want to do,” and add or delete.

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Try a fruit and veggie only day.

It’s a great way to jump start that weight loss resolution.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Peaches McCahill is founder and president of The McCahill Group, a leading provider of health, wellness, beauty and talent solutions, and owner of the new M Power Studio. She has a passion to inspire others with simplistic lifestyle suggestions.

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Look Who's Talking

New Assistant Women Basketball Coaches Paving the Way at WMU

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ractice and preparation can best describe the atmosphere leading up to Game Day for the Western Michigan Women’s Basketball Team, according to the two assistant women’s basketball coaches, Tangela Smith and Cetera Washington. Both women draw on their expertise from many years of playing collegiate and for Tangela, professional basketball.

Raised in the Chicago projects by a single mom, Tangela and her two sisters learned early on the value of family. “My mom is my role model. She always made it seem like we weren’t poor or that we weren’t struggling. I’m very big on family.”

Cetera was raised in a large household with 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Her family moved from Chicago to Kalamazoo when she was a child and was introduced to basketball when her older sister began playing the sport. She says sports was a way to keep her off the streets.

Tangela is a two-time Women’s National Basketball Association champion who began her coaching career at Western Michigan in September 2014.

This position followed a 15-year career in the WNBA, where she won two championships with the Phoenix Mercury and earned allstar status while playing for the Charlotte Sting.

This year marks the 43rd anniversary of Title IX, a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in education but is best known for breaking down barriers in sports for women and girls. Passed in 1972, it became law before either Tangela or Cetera were born.

Her responsibilities at WMU include recruiting, game planning, post player development and team travel.

“You have to look back and respect the women who paved the way for us since Title IV,” says Tangela. “To be able to sit here and say I can help shape these girls to be better players and individuals, have a full-time job in the profession with a good income, and help to empower women in a male dominated world, is progress.”

“My goal in this position is to be a teacher; to help the girls grow as individuals and players,” she says. “I find it most rewarding to see the growth of the freshmen over the year. In their first year of college they have to learn commitment, discipline, hard work, how to deal with failure, and time management. It’s vital, as an athlete and student, to learn to balance your life.”

Cetera Washington joined the Bronco coaching staff in June of last year. A Kalamazoo resident and former Loy Norrix High School standout, Cetera played her collegiate career at Michigan State while WMU head coach Shane Clipfell was an assistant for the Spartans. She spent two years as a graduate assistant at MSU and was an assistant coach at Canisius during the 2013-2014 season.

Cetera finds the most exciting aspect of the job is preparation leading up to game day and says they prep for a game the same as the men’s basketball team.

“We scout each team we play,” she says. “I’m very competitive. There is a winner and a loser and that’s reality. I want to win and I want to win by a lot.

When you are up by 30, shoot for 40. We’ve all seen those games where a team is winning by a large score and then they lose the game.”

Pursued by over 200 colleges and universities before playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes, Tangela said she came into the sport almost by accident. She was 12 years old and 6”1 and was walking down her school hallway when she ran into the basketball coach and he asked her if she wanted to play. “People told me I could be a model because of my height but once I started playing basketball I loved it and didn’t look back,” says Tangela, who is now 6”3. “I was then recruited to play at Washington High School in Chicago.”

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player. It’s basketball!”

Cetera adds, however, that there is a double standard when it comes to being assertive on the court. “I tell the girls not to shy away from being a tough, gritty

Both women agree it’s a great time to be a part of the Bronco family. The key to success, both on the court and away, is the relationships they have with each other, the coaching staff, and the athletes. “There is a lot of stress for the girls,” says Tangela. “Head coach Shane Clipfell is very approachable, for us as assistant coaches, and for the girls as well. The kids go to his house and his wife, Connie, is awesome. We are a big family. And like any family, we all get annoyed with each other, but then we move on.”

Cetera echoes Tangela’s sentiments. “It’s an exciting time. It’s exciting to be involved in this community, to be in the Midwest, and to have such great relationships! And game day is still the most exciting thing of all!”

Janet Veach is a graduate of Western Illinois University.

Specializing in public relations and journalism, she has worked extensively for not-for-profit, healthcare, and high tech organizations. The mother of three sons, she is passionate about literature, cooking, and travel.

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Why Politicians Run Negative Ads and 4 Other Ad Questions Finally Answered

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olitician A gave herself an 80% raise and must be stopped. Politician B will send 10 million jobs overseas and the state can’t afford 4 more years of him. MILLIONS of political dollars are spent showing the opponent in the worst possible light. We curse all the negative ads while vowing to ourselves not to be persuaded by such negativity.

So why do politicians run negative ads when all they seem to do is irk us?

The simple answer is, because they work. While we tell ourselves that we don’t believe the rhetoric, according to political analysts, we actually do take it all in, subconsciously filing it away for later. The ads continue because we’re listening. Hoping we’ll forget all the negativity, politicians shift gears two days before Election Day and run ads that are warm and fuzzy. Yep, we forgive and forget, and two years later, the vicious cycle starts all over.

Why in the world does Black Friday now start on Thanksgiving morning?!

Christmas is to shopping as Thanksgiving is to turkey while we tell ourselves that Kohl’s and Macy’s are evil retailers for making their employees work on Thanksgiving, the truth is if people didn’t line up for hours ready to bust down the doors for Black Friday Deals, Thanksgiving could go back to being about family. As long as shoppers camp out in 17° weather just to get their hands on the $70 tablet at Target on Thanksgiving, the doors will open earlier and earlier.

Why do stores run continuous bogus sales?

Our brains know that when a store advertises 50% OFF, it’s unlikely that they’re really slashing prices that far, but our hearts simply like a sale and retailers know that there’s nothing like a sale to generate traffic and sales.

Just ask Saturn, where the concept of negotiating car prices was dropped in favor of low, final prices, how it worked for them. Oh wait… you can’t ask them anymore.

Why are TV commercials still loud even though the FCC outlawed the practice?

It’s now a natural part of television watching to turn down the volume during commercial breaks. What you may not know is that the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, which limits the volume of TV commercials, went into effect two years ago. Enforcing the volume of commercials, however, is being left to the TV stations and there is little policing going on. So the loudness continues.

Is that ad following me?

Perhaps you went shoe shopping online last week and fell in love with a pair of Clarks leather boots. Next thing you know, you’re on msn.com and there they are, those beautiful boots – teasing you. Yep, Clarks is following you with banner ads showcasing those same boots that you almost purchased.

Welcome to “Behavioral Retargeting.” With the help of cookies that track your Web travels, advertisers can now The Advertising Goddess target the prospect (AKA - Heidi McCrary) is who is most apt co-owner of Ad Shop, etc. to purchase their – a boutique advertising product… you! agency offering fullservice and alá carte marketing services to local businesses.

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Events Calendar January 2015

Borgess Events Bariatric Surgery Seminar

For those considering bariatric surgery.

Borgess Medical Center, Lawrence Education Center Saturday, January 10, 10 a.m. to Noon Wednesday, January 14, 6 to 8 p.m.

Free. Registration required. Call (269) 226.6863 to register or visit bariatrics.borgess.com to watch our online bariatric seminar.

Newborn Care from Nose To Toes

A complete head-to-toe look at how to care for your little one that provides you with some hands-on experience. Topics include bathing and diapering, safety issues, infant stimulation and much more.

Borgess at Woodbridge Hills Monday, January 12, 6 to 9 p.m. $28/couple. Registration required. Please call (269) 226.8135 or (800) 828.8135 or visit wellness.borgess.com to register.

Breastfeeding

A lactation consultant will discuss the benefits of breastfeeding, practical techniques, breastfeeding after returning to work and more.

Borgess Medical Center, Lawrence Education Center Tuesday, January 27, 6 to 8:30 p.m. $23/couple. Registration required. Please call (269) 226.8135 or (800) 828.8135 or visit wellness.borgess.com to register.

For a complete list and further information about what Borgess has to offer, please visit wellness.borgess.com. Want the latest classes, events and health screenings sent directly to your inbox? You can also sign up for the Borgess Bulletin e-newsletter there as well.

Borgess Health & Fitness Center Yoga Strength

This workout combines the stretching, relaxation and balance benefits of yoga with a focus on building strength and creating stability.

Borgess Health & Fitness Center Tuesdays, January 6-February 10, 7 to 8 p.m. $40. Registration required. Call (269) 226.8135 or (800) 828.8135 or visit wellness.borgess.com to register.

First Aid with Adult/Pediatric CPR and AED

Covers core first aid, CPR and AED skills, choking for adults, infants and children, as well as child safety and blood borne pathogens. This is a credentialed AHA Heartsaver course with skills examination. For ages 12 and older.

Borgess Health & Fitness Center Saturday, January 17, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $70. Registration required. Call (269) 226.8135 or (800) 828.8135 or visit wellness.borgess.com to register.

For a complete list and further information about classes at Borgess Health & Fitness Center, visit fitness.borgess.com.

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Create Your Own

Little Corner writing and photography by Angela M. Kuncaitis

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omen are some of the most flexible beings on the planet.

Think of the times you must reinvent yourself, sometimes daily, as you wear many hats in your busy lifestyle. With our demanding responsibilities we sometimes misplace who we are when we join the ranks of life. After all, we wear the uniforms of counselor, mother, friend, co-worker, daughter, confidant, wife, leader and more. What is 2015 revealing so far that will stretch you, yet again, with new challenges in life?

As the demands of the new year are being unveiled, I encourage you to have a serene place to take refuge during times of strain so you can continue to face everyday powerfully. You need an area to get your barrings and remember what your purpose is. No matter where you abide, whatever means you have, you can create and design your own little corner to recharge and to renew.

You can orchestrate a place of quiet to listen to the small voice of reason that

beckons many questions. Ask yourself, “Are you doing too much?” Face some hard truths by wondering, “Are you in toxic relationships?” Stretch your mind and see, “What can you learn interesting this year that will stretch your mind in an area not ventured before?”

This personal space may show itself simply at your kitchen counter with a colorful case to store your art journals, watercolor pencils and books you are reading. You can design a corner in your small apartment with a yoga mat to stretch and breathe peacefully, so you can pray and give thanks for the blessings in your life. During the warmer months, envision an area on your deck overlooking an amazing view of your cityscape where you can paint. Your camp may be a studio that you created to escape from distractions, work and life. Sometimes nature’s wide-open spaces will be the most amazing areas to recharge when you listen to the wind, the elements and the music of the natural realm.

Wherever you decide to make this space, make it personal with trifles of your true character. Scent is powerful and can bring back memories of peaceful times of your past. Be sure to add aromas you enjoy by candles, incense or essential oils to recall these special moments.

A fireplace adds mystery and depth with the sounds of the crackling wood and will calm you in a powerful way.

Music is a must while adding different lighting levels for various moods of renewal and rest. Life changes and our moods change as well, so bring a variety of music to your spot. Add a Keurig, teakettle or your favorite drink to sip on as you reassess your year. Hang special photos of achievements in your life that you deem as accomplishments and milestones such as the birth of your first baby, the day you graduated from college or simply the morning you ran your first 5k.

Bring textiles as interesting as you to layer your space. Garnish with wool for the base of your warm soul, drape lace or beads to show your transparency and top it off with cotton for your reliability. Gather your favorite coffee mug, your best slippers and some great

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reading materials. When creating your space remember these two quotes from The Cinderella Broadway musical by Roger’s and Hammerstein, “You are in your own little corner and you can be whatever you want to be.”

Do not second-guess your decorating style when you are creating an extension of you. In spending time in your newly designed cove, you will renew and revive your spirit. This sphere will give you a reprieve, even if brief, so that you can gain courage and strength to remember the woman you are and be at peace for the days to come in 2015.

Angela Kuncaitis is an interior designer, decorator, grammy, wife and mother.

Her passions are creating, her family and faith mixed with a lot of coffee.

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veryone faces physical and emotional stressors in their daily lives. We feel the effects of trying to manage our way through everyday tasks,

juggling multiple priorities and responsibilities and dealing with the unexpected. We can experience stress in positive events but also in sad situations. Longterm exposure to stress can lead to serious health problems. Chronic stress disrupts nearly every system in your body. It can raise blood pressure, suppress the

immune system, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, contribute to infertility, and speed up the aging process. Long-term stress can even rewire the brain, leaving you more vulnerable to anxiety and depression.

The obvious solution is to remove those daily stressors to the extent we are able as well as learn to manage and control those situations that are the causal factors.

But when we are unable to completely eliminate stress we must learn how to minimize it through taking good care of ourselves ‌ getting proper rest, following a sound exercise program, good nutrition, relaxing, and most of all, seeking respite!

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and stamina necessary to care for our loved ones and attend to all our responsibilities so it is comforting to know there are resources available to help us keep our loved ones safe and secure when we need to take a much needed break. Arcadia Home Care can provide a compassionate, qualified care giver to allow you respite from your daily routine and the peace of

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3. Purge.

Most of us have too much “stuff.” If you don’t have enough room for your things get rid of some of them. Stop dreaming of a bigger space and make the one you have work for you.

Try to purge your house of extra stuff every six months. You don’t have to do it all at the same time. Do a room a month if that’s more manageable.

4. Make To Do lists.

5 Habits for a

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’m not a big fan of New Yearʼs resolutions. We tend not to keep them and they serve only to make us feel badly about ourselves. So, this year, may I suggest developing new habits instead of new promises. You can start out slowly. It’s not an all-or-nothing proposition.

Even small changes for the better are a step in the right direction and something to build on.

Here are 5 new habits to help you get a fresh start on an organized home for the new year.

1. Put things away.

That’s right. It sounds simple, but how often do you just leave things lying around instead of taking care of them? Do that a few times and you have clutter. Just remember the old rules: If you take it out, put it back If you drop it, pick it up If you open it, close it If you dirty it, wash it Do this and you will never have to deal with clutter again.

2. Make a spot for stuff.

In order to accomplish habit #1 (put things away) you have to have a place to put them.

Even if you live in a small space, you can find a place for your things (and if not, see habit #3). Have a junk drawer (or box or basket) for those smaller things you don’t know what to do with. And always try to store things where you use them so you will be more likely to put them away.

Making a To Do list for each day and/or each week helps you to remember all the tasks you are trying to juggle. It gives you a reference point. If a long list makes you feel overwhelmed, try making a top 10 list or top 5 or even top 3 list. Just write down the top things you want to accomplish that day or week. You will feel more productive and you will likely BE more productive.

5. Don’t try to be perfect.

Trying to do things perfectly often leads to putting things off.

Don’t wait until you have the time and energy to organize your home perfectly. That day will probably never come!

Just do the best you can right now. Your home doesn’t have to look like something out of a magazine or be spotless every day. That’s not real life. Do what you can.

Use these 5 habits to help give your home a fresh start to the new year!

Kathleen Irish is a professional organizer and owner of Call To Order Professional Organizing in Kalamazoo. Contact Kathleen at Kathleen@ calltoorder.net or visit her web page, CallToOrder.net

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Six Relationship

Building Blocks for Parents of Teens

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ur children are valuable at all stages of development.

But, parenting them through adolescence can be challenging. Here are six relationship building blocks (adapted from the Willing to Wait Healthy Relationship curriculum) that parents can use to maintain parent-child connectedness:

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Communication. As parents, we must be effective

communicators remaining mindful of both verbal (chosen words, tone of voice) expressions and non-verbal (eye contact, body position) actions.

We must also become active listeners who realize that communication is a two-way conversation.

Honesty/Trust. Although honesty and trust are two

separate things, one cannot exist without the other. As parents, we must be authentic and live out our lives in front of our teens in ways that do not contradict what we tell them to do. “Do as I say, not as I do” just won’t cut it. Teens must trust that we believe what we say. And, our actions really do speak louder than our words.

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Respect. It's that intangible feeling that is difficult to quantify

but we all know when we don’t receive it from someone. A lack of respect equates to a de-valuing of one’s existence. Parent-child connectedness requires mutual respect. Remember. Our children are a gift.

Compromise. Although the family is one unit, there will

be times when it is us (parents) versus them (kids). Choose battles wisely. And although we should never compromise fundamental principles upon which our households are built like faith, education, integrity and respect, we must encourage our teens to reasonably present their positions to us just as we must do for them and then consider reasonable concessions.

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Similar Values. A value system is a set of principles

of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or group.

Establishing those values within our homes is our responsibility as parents. And, as our children grow into critical thinkers, we must teach them the whys of our values. Now, before you give the discussion-ending response, “Because I said so, that’s why,” please consider this. A value is not truly accepted until one understands and chooses on his own to believe it. Teach your teen to choose wisely.

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Unselfish Love. This means showing love to someone

else without giving thought to yourself, your feelings, or your own needs. I first experienced unselfish love when I held my baby girl and later my son in my arms for the first time. I knew that this journey was no longer about me. My point of view had changed. Unselfish love is the precursor to unconditional love. As we guide our teens, it is crucial that they know that unconditional love exists for them, especially at times when they are acting their least loveable. Unconditional love does not mean that there will be no disappointment, Pamela Humes is Director no frustration, of Educational Outreach, no confusion, no Alternatives Care Centers. conflict or anger.

As an educator, she works with churches, schools, social Unconditional love service agencies and community just guarantees organizations equipping parents that parent-child and youth with the necessary connectedness will tools for effective communication remain in spite of it. and decision-making.

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ORGANIZE Your Mind

by Richelle Kimble photos by Two Eagles Marcus

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here’s a shelf of them. Variant thicknesses, multiple heights and different textures; each one is its own linear narrative to my life. I usually purchase them based on aesthetics, function or feel. Sometimes I make my own and sometimes I grab whatever paper is near me, regardless of its journalistic quality.

Journaling organizes your thoughts. Whether documenting once-in-a-lifetime trips or recording the beauty of daily mundane occurrences, journaling is an outlet for your mind. I’ve been practicing this form of organization since I was six years old. My first journal is tucked away under my childhood bed, filled with mementos of grandma’s apple pie and the tooth fairy. Accompanying it are the rest of my grade school journals, some even garnishing a lock to keep out strangers. On the surface, these childhood journals don’t seem important, but realizing that my thoughts, emotions and experiences are chronically and sequentially recorded sets my mind at ease. There is something in my life that is organized.

Journaling doesn’t have to be an outlet for your feelings. Especially if you’re new to writing, try purchasing a book that caters to a specific goal. For example, a five or ten-year journal is organized to fit one or two sentences per day, with room for the following years to be recorded on the same page. It’s a unique way to record simple occurrences and build an amazing foundation to spark memories.

Get creative, and don’t limit yourself.

Since adulthood, I have acquired several books that I record in. I have an idea book, where I store my short term goals and hopeful accomplishments; a line-a-day journal to prompt quick memories; a personal journal, where I capture inspirational finds and work through emotional conflicts; a definition journal to record new words I encounter; and an adventure journal to store my trips, journeys and revolutions. That’s probably a bit overkill for the average person, but the point is to recognize the several ways you can catalog your thoughts.

Journaling yields a myriad of benefits for the mind.

Writing and recording is linked both historically and presently to psychological and physical well-being.

Scientifically, writing accesses both the right and left sides of your brain, creating a rational, analytical, creative and intuitive experience. Writing is one of the only outlets that allows you to use both sides of your

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Writing may be one of the least recognized efforts of your life, for often, no one sees personal efforts of internal exploration. For yourself, however, you’re guaranteed to see positivity out of the experience.

If you’re resolving to become more organized this new year, try starting with your thoughts. Jot down a memory, a tasty recipe, or something that inspires you. Transfer it from your brain to paper, so you can reference later.

Perhaps this constant cleansing of your mind will carry into other facets of your life. Visit a bookstore and revel in the aggregate of books with blank pages and prompts; there’s something out there for everyone.

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My New Year’s Resolution is…..

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I ’m going to be more present in the moment. Time goes by so quickly, I want to savor and enjoy the experiences I have with my family, in my work, and in the community.

I'm going to make a conscious effort to shop and eat locally this year. It makes me happy to know where products come from and where my money is going.

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RECIPES

Clever Compact Cooking Proving that big flavors can come from small spaces, cooks in urban kitchens are making the most of what’s available.

Vegetable Pho with Tea Broth makes four servings This flavorful, tea-based broth steeps in a French coffee press with spices. It serves as a perfect base for a vegetable version of Vietnamese pho, a comforting noodle soup. Shirataki noodles can be found in Asian markets, health food stores, or in refrigerator case in the produce aisle of some supermarkets.

If unavailable, substitute 4 ounces of rice noodles, cooked as directed on package.

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1 package (8 ounces) shirataki noodles

1 teaspoon Gourmet Chinese five spice

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 tablespoons loose lapsang souchong tea

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

4 cups boiling water Garnishes: 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 1/4 cup julienned carrots 1/4 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms or wild mushrooms 4 sprigs fresh cilantro Lime wedges Rinse noodles with hot water in colander. Divide among four soup bowls. Place spices, tea leaves, hoisin sauce and water in 8-cup French press. Let stand 3 minutes.

Using the French press plunger, strain stock. Pour clear liquid evenly into bowls. Sprinkle with desired garnishes.

Lemon Tea-Infused Custard: makes four servings 1 3/4 cups heavy cream

4 lemon-flavored herb tea bags 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground 4 eggs 1/4 cup sugar

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Candied Apricots: 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground 1/4 cup sliced almonds For the lemon tea-infused custard, microwave cream and tea bags in medium microwavable bowl on high 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in ginger. Cover. Let steep 5 minutes. Discard tea bags.

Meanwhile, for the candied apricots, place apricots, sugar, water and ginger in small microwavable bowl.

Microwave on HIGH 1 minute. Stir in almonds; cover. Set aside.

Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Gradually whisk in cream mixture. Pour into 4 (6-ounce) microwavable ramekins or cups. Microwave on medium (50% power) 7 minutes or just until custard is set. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm with candied apricots.

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Here are Some Expectations Congratulations! You’ve just found out you’re expecting. While first-time pregnancies are exciting, they can be a little nerve-racking, too. To help keep you happy and healthy during your pregnancy, here are 10 tips: 1. Eat five or six well-balanced meals each day. Have you heard the expression “eating for two?” You might be surprised to learn pregnant women only need about 300 extra calories per day. Foods to avoid include undercooked eggs and meat, unpasteurized dairy products, and juices, raw seafood and cold deli meats. These foods may contain parasites and bacteria that could harm your baby.

Yes, you can still eat fish. Coldwater fish in particular has a lot of omega-3 fatty acids that help with your baby’s brain development and vision. Skip fish high in mercury (e.g., swordfish, shark, tilefish and king mackerel). Choose salmon, shrimp and tuna instead.

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2. Seek prenatal care early. Call your health care provider right away and schedule your first prenatal visit. Take a prenatal vitamin every day.

3. Drink a lot of fluids (at least eight to 10 glasses a day). You can drink some caffeine, but don’t go overboard. If a pregnant woman drinks less than 200 milligrams of caffeine per day (about one 12-ounce cup of coffee), there’s no clear evidence she faces any increased risk of miscarriage or low birth weight.

4. Don’t drink alcohol. Women who have more than two drinks a day are at greater risk for giving birth to a baby with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).

5. Quit smoking, as it boosts the risk of miscarriage, growth problems, placental abruption and premature delivery.

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2 tablespoons cajun seasoning

1 tablespoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon coriander seed, ground

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups diced onions, (1-inch dice)

3 cups water

6 green tea bags

2 cups Arborio rice 1 1/2 cups diced assorted colors bell peppers, (1-inch dice)

8 ounces andouille sausage, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices

1 cup diagonally sliced green onions Mix cajun seasoning, garlic salt and ground coriander. Sprinkle chicken with 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mixture. Heat oil in open pressure cooker on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 3 minutes or until browned.

Add onions; cook and stir 3 minutes or until softened. Add water and green tea packets. Bring to boil.

6. Get your z’s. Try to get at least eight hours of sleep a night.

7. Keep moving. Exercise is important for your general health and also lowers stress. Take an exercise class designed for pregnancy or walk for 15 to 20 minutes every day.

8. Don’t take over-the-counter drugs or herbal remedies without talking to your OB/GYN or midwife first.

9. Don’t overload on prenatal books and information. Learn the basics, but resist researching every little complication that could arise during your pregnancy, as this could lead to unnecessary anxiety. Try to relax and enjoy this special time of your life.

10. Give your emotional health TLC. You may feel like you’re on an emotional roller coaster from time to time. If your mood swings are severe or affecting your daily life, share these feelings with your provider.

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Here are some recommendations for caregivers:

re you in the "sandwich generation"--a group loosely described as people in their 40s to 60s who are "sandwiched" between caring for children and aging parents? It is no surprise that women are the ones who most often have the responsibility of caregiver”. With more women having children later in life and more parents living longer, this group of sandwiched generations will likely increase in the years ahead. As I find myself going into these years, I am looking for ways to manage this added role in my life. Adding to these responsibilities is the fact that most women today have a demanding work and career life to handle.

“Overwhelming” may be an understatement.

• Inventory of your parent's assets and consolidate his or her financial accounts. Schedule regular meetings with your financial advisor and theirs.

• Get a current list of the medicines your parent takes and the doctors contact information.

• Have your parent establish a durable power of attorney and health-care directive. And make sure your parent has a will and/or a trust.

• Consider consulting a tax professional to see if you can claim them as a dependent.

• You might need to explore assisted- living options or nursing homes.

Should they move in with you?

• Consider in advance about both of your expectations and concerns.

• If possible, set up a separate room and phone for your parent for some space and privacy.

• Research local programs for seniors.

The day-to-day demands of worrying about both an aging parent and young adults can put a tremendous strain—both emotional and financial—on the primary caregiver, as well as the rest of the family.

Rare is the multi-generational home these days. The average teen or even young adult has spent very little time around elderly people, including their own grandparents. The day-to-day demands of worrying about both an aging parent and young adults can put a tremendous strain—both emotional and financial-on the primary caregiver, as well as the rest of the family. This is especially true when adult siblings or family members don't agree on the best course of action for elder care, don't pitch in to do their share, or don't contribute enough financially to the cost of that care.

You Need a Plan This stage could last several years. It takes trial and error to figure out how to juggle everything.

Solicit open communication with your family to figure out ways to share the financial, emotional, and time commitments. The demands of the primary caregiving may cause a reduction in your income if you have to step back from work--through reduced hours or unpaid time off. I had a co-worker who had to leave her career at age 51 to care for her father-in-

law with Alzheimers. That permanently affected her retirement and social security benefits.

Don't quit your job if you don’t absolutely have to. If you need more time at home than vacation or personal days can provide, suggest working from home online. Use flex hours, reduce your hours temporarily, or take unpaid leave. Another option is to enroll your parent in an adult day-care program, or hire a home health aide to fill the gaps. Quitting your job should be a last resort--time out of the workforce will reduce not only your earnings, but probably your Social Security benefit at retirement as well.

So much depends on whether your parent is living with you or out of town. If your parent lives a distance away, you'll have to monitor his or her care at arm’s length --a challenging task. If your parent's needs are great enough, you may want to consider hiring a professional geriatric care organization that can help oversee your parent's care and direct you to the right community resources.

You also need to consider that this decision is as much theirs as yours, at least while they are aware enough to be part of the discussion. Even if your parents have to live with you, they will still want a degree of independence and respect.

Include them in all the discussions, as much as possible. Ultimately this arrangement has to work for everyone, including you, your parents, your siblings, and your children.

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t’s a new year, and it’s time for a fresh start. While most new years resolutions are all about lifestyle changes, what about making a resolution to love the space in which you live? Whether you rent a home, own a home or live with your parents, you can make a few changes to love the simple spaces you enter every day without spending a heap of money.

We recently made over our bathroom in our rental and with a can of paint, some decor we already had, and a couple of new items, we made our bathroom a space that we loved on a barely-there budget. I hope it inspires you that to do the same.

Before the bathroom was dark, dreary and not very welcoming. We lightened the space by painting the walls a light gray, and also painted the “dark elephant” in the room (also known as the vanity) a lovely shade of white. We added a shower curtain to cover the old glass doors and white rugs, and towels to liven up the space.

For added storage, we put a wire basket on the wall to hold extra toiletries.

To top everything off, we hung some decor and added a few finishing touches, and in a few short hours, we had a bathroom we loved. This is a fine example of how impactful a quick Saturday refresh, without any demolition, can have on any home.

Make a resolution this year to liven the simple spaces that surround you. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune or take weeks to reconstruct, and it certainly doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful. Happy decorating!

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ver the past six months since becoming a mom, I bet I’ve said, “I need a spa day” to my husband dozens of times. A common theme among the grown-ups of the world is our inability to find time to relax. It recently dawned on me that by granting myself even an hour of quiet relaxation per week, I’d be doing my daughter a favor by regaining the ability to deliver my full energy and attention. I know everyone in my house, including myself, benefits if I’m mentally and emotionally present when I need to be. Do yourself a favor and take a break to create relaxing and healthy concoctions; you deserve it! These are some of my favorite recipes to create the perfect at-home spa experience.

pale yellow. Add the powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and rose water. Cream on medium speed until the mixture is smooth. With the mixer still running, add the egg and beat until just combined. Add the flour mixture slowly. Mix until just incorporated. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a cookie sheet with parchment. With your hands coated with flour, pinch off pieces of dough and roll them into 1-inch balls. Place the dough balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake the cookies for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until light golden around the edges.

Shaken iced Green Tea with Super Fruits Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a double boiler, stirring often. Once the cookies have cooled, use a spoon to lightly drizzle each cookie with melted chocolate. Allow the chocolate to harden and enjoy.

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3-ounce chicken breast, cooked and diced tablespoon red onion, minced tablespoons cucumber, chopped clove garlic, minced tablespoons dill, minced tablespoon white wine vinegar tablespoon mayonnaise whole leaf of romaine or Boston bibb lettuce half of a ripe avocado, mashed juice of 1/2 lemon pinch salt and black pepper crushed red pepper flakes to taste

In a small bowl, toss together the chicken, onion, cucumber, garlic, avocado, vinegar, lemon juice, mayonnaise, dill, and seasonings. To serve, scoop the mixture into the center of the lettuce and fold it up like a wrap.

Almond Rosewater Cookies with White Chocolate Drizzle makes about two dozen cookies

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Shaken Iced Green Tea with Super Fruits makes one serving

8-12 ounces brewed green tea, chilled

1 ounce pomegranate or pomegranate-acai blended juice

1 tablespoon fresh blueberries

1 tablespoon fresh raspberries

1 tablespoon fresh mint

1 tablespoon honey In a small bowl using a muddler or fork, mash the fruit, fruit juice, and mint until it’s well combined and there are no whole pieces of fruit.

Pour the tea, fruit mixture, and honey into either a martini shaker or cup over ice. Using a lid or another cup, shake the tea and ice together for about 30 seconds.

Strain the ice from the mixture into a separate cup, or enjoy it just as it is.

Lavender-Coconut Exfoliating Scrub Create a quick, spa-like experience before or after a busy day with this easy recipe for relaxation. Lavender oil is one of the most versatile essential oils; because it is an adaptogen, it can assist times of stress, imbalances, and encourage pacification.

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Bon “Foliage” Refresh Your Atmosphere

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on voyage as we begin our journey into a new year. The New Year provides a fresh start often accompanied by resolutions to live healthier.

How about adding a natural inexpensive air purifier to your home or landscape? How about something that will improve your mood and just might enhance your productivity? Well then it’s Bon “foliage” as we begin our New Year. Talk about functional decorating and style with a purpose! You’ll find the benefits of some well-placed houseplants will grow on you. Cleaner indoor air decreases stress, and noise reduction enhances your productivity. In our enclosed sealed tight spaces for winter, plants create oxygen and remove CO² as well as connecting you with the outdoors and improving your mood.

“. . . it is expected that indoor plants will become standard technology - a vital building installation element, for improving indoor air quality.”

– Dr. Margaret Burchett Chinese Evergreen

Who would think the space station would teach us the benefits of clean indoor air?

It makes “scents” when you think about it. Astronauts can’t throw open a window when the air gets stale, and often, neither can we in the middle of winter. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration conducted the NASA Clean Air Study to demonstrate the effectiveness of particular plants to purify air.

That’s one small “Schefflera” for man, one giant “leaf” for mankind. Homes are more insulated and efficient today, making it easier to trap indoor air pollutants.

We often don’t think about indoor air pollution and the seemingly harmless nature of its many sources. Aside from the obvious Uncle Ernie and his cigars or that smoking casserole on the stove, pollutants indoors can come from things like glues and adhesives, insulation materials, carpets, chemicals in household cleaners, paint and pressed wood products.

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Here are some favorite easy to grow houseplants to clean your indoor air: • • • • • • •

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“Lettuce” make this a good year, and I say some well placed purposeful foliage can do just that. Bon “foliage” to trapped, winter air, and hello refreshment.

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for Winter Beauty Revamp your beauty regimen for winter comfort with these super-practical suggestions.

1. Humidify

Adding moisture to your environment is one of the best ways to combat winter skin and hair issues. Use a humidifier to put moisture to the air. Even boiling some water on the stove and allowing the steam to seep into the air can alleviate a dry home.

2. Stop Licking Your Lips

Licking dry lips just exacerbates the situation. Instead, use a moisturizing lip balm sparingly. Even rubbing a little olive oil over the lips can help moisturize and prevent cracking.

3. Avoid the Alcohol

Dry skin can feel tight and itchy. It may or may not flake off as well. Dry skin that is consistently scratched could become irritated or even infected if bacteria gets into the skin. Moisturizers applied all over your body can help your skin retain moisture and alleviate the itchiness. Creams with menthol could provide a cooling effect that also tames itchiness. Watch out for products that also contain alcohol. The alcohol might seem cooling at first, but the alcohol could eventually dry out the skin when it evaporates.

4. Air Dry

Relying on an electric hair dryer to dry your hair after washing can compound dry, frizzy or unruly hair. It may be unwise to step outdoors on a cold day with wet hair, so leave ample time in your schedule to shower and allow hair to air dry whenever possible.

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5. Be Foam-free

Choose non-foaming cleansers for your face and body when washing up. This way the soapy layer doesn’t strip away essential moisture from the lipid barrier of the skin.

6. Sun Screen

Continue to apply product that provides protection from the sun.

Ultraviolet rays are still present during the winter.

7. Shower Power

Very hot showers may chase away the chill from outdoors, but they can strip your skin and hair of moisture as well. Try showering in lukewarm water instead, and slather on a moisturizing body lotion right afterward.

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8. Find the Right Temperature

Experiment with your home’s thermostat to find an indoor temperature that is more comfortable for your dry skin conditions.

9. Parting Ways

Hat head is almost as dreaded as a bad hair day brought on by dry winter air. Hat head occurs when damp hair has been allowed to dry under a hat, which then causes flattening and denting. Allow hair to dry completely before donning a hat.

Consider parting your hair the opposite way before putting on the hat, so it will have volume when the hat is removed and hair falls naturally back in place.

10. Olive Oil is Handy-Dandy

Olive oil has a similar chemical composition to sebum, the body’s own natural skin lubricant.

It is easily absorbed and works great as a moisturizer for all skin types.

Dry skin woes? Simply massage extra-virgin olive oil on dry or flaky hands and feet. Allow it to penetrate deeply. Continue once per day until the skin becomes smooth and silky.

You can use olive oil as an eco-friendly way to remove makeup and your adding moisture to your skin at the same time.

Face wash, body wash, hair conditioner, cooking oil and yes, you can even use it for furniture polish. Olive oil can add moisture and shine to your furniture without leaving it feeling greasy.

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Happy New Year!

January 1 -2 Winter Holiday Break Events Kalamazoo Valley Museum. Get out of the house and visit the Museum to partake in planetarium shows, demonstrations, and special Challenger Learning Center missions throughout the week. See the calendar on our website for more details of these offerings. Free - $3. 269-373-7979. kvm.kvcc.edu/calendar January 2 Art Hop Various Locations throughout Downtown Kalamazoo. 5 – 9 pm. Art Hop is a free event that features new art exhibits in a fun, casual atmosphere. Numerous galleries and businesses in the downtown area host a variety of artwork. Free. 269-342-5059. www.kalamazooarts.com January 2 Art Hop Various Locations throughout Downtown Kalamazoo. 5 – 9 pm. Art Hop is a free event that features new art exhibits in a fun, casual atmosphere. Numerous galleries and businesses in the downtown area host a variety of artwork. Free. 269-342-5059. www.kalamazooarts.com January 6 – 28 Kalamazoo Indoor Flea & Farmers Market Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Expo North. Tues & Weds 8 am - 2 pm. Come check out the market for some great deals and great merchandise! Choose from new and used items, handcrafted items, fresh and local foods, and much more! Free. 269383-8761. www.kalamazooexpocenter.com January 7, 14, 21, 28 Easy, Effective Yoga Natural Health Center of Kalamazoo. 6 – 7 pm. Wendi Sullivan will teach you to strengthen, stretch and reduce your stress while exercising. Space is limited. $8.

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January 8 Gluten Intolerance Group Of SW Michigan Meeting The Natural Health Center of Kalamazoo.

12 – 1 pm. Come to the classroom to discuss and share tips about staying gluten free. Free. Join via go-to-meeting. GIG. For details please visit SWMichigan@gluten.net January 9 Classics Uncorked Winter Evening Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. 8 pm. Sip a glass of wine and relax with friends while listening to your KSO musicians. Enjoy an evening of chamber favorites up close and personal, followed by a complimentary coffee and dessert reception. Wine available for purchase. Adults $30, Students $15.

269-387-2300. www.kalamazoosymphony.com

Music Instruction for All Ages & Abilities • Study and learn in a positive and supportive atmosphere with professional, enthusiastic, experienced, university-trained teaching artists including Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Artists-in-Residence • Private instruction on strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, guitar, percussion, voice, theory and composition Register now for classes starting in January: • Crescendo Community Voices for teens and adults with mental and physical challenges • Orff Studio classes for students in grades K-5 • Ukulele for teens and adults • Songs in the Ballad Tradition Our mission is your musical growth and enjoyment!

Epic Center, Suite 12, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall information@crescendoacademy.com www.crescendoacademy.com 269/345-6664

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January 11 Southwest Michigan Bridal Show Wing Stadium. 11:30 am – 3:30 pm. The SW Michigan Bridal Show is the largest event planning expo in the area. Featuring more than 140 Vendors to help you plan any event. $5 in advance, $6 at the door. 269744-5804. www.swmichiganbridalshow.com January 13, 27 Free Vein Screenings Premier Vein Center, 1535 Gull Road, Ste 200. Treating the entire spectrum of vein disorders through minimally invasive techniques, offers FREE screenings for nonMedicare patients. 269-585-8346. www.premierveincenter.com/veinscreening January 17 Gluten Free and Dairy Free Breakfast The Natural Health Center of Kalamazoo.

10-11:30am. Vicky Mitchell will teach you how to make easy and delicious gluten free and dairy free breakfast. Free samples.

Space is limited. $5 Preregister by Dec. 29th and receive free gift. 269-342-9459. nhckzoo@hotmail.com January 17 Murder Mystery Dinner Henderson Castle. 6 – 9 pm. Prepare for an evening of intrigue, lies, and deception as you try to unravel all the clues and solve a case of murder. All this while socializing

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January 17 Kalamazoo Dance The Pointe Community Center. 7 – 10 pm.

Social dance open to singles, couples, college students and dancers of all skill levels. Complementary one-hour dance lesson at 7 pm. Wear smooth soled shoes. $10 adults, $8 college student, $8 first timers, $5 USA dance members. 269-3445752. www.kalamazoodance.org January 17 Magic of Motown Miller Auditorium. 8 pm. Bringing the unforgettable songs of Motown back to your venue is The Magic of Motown. The show features the great harmonies and choreographed dance steps of the Motown era and features a six piece back-up band that is a show in itself. 269-387-2300.

January 17 – 18 The BIG Weekend Sale Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Main Expo. Sat. 9 am – 4 pm, Sun 10 am – 3 pm.

Vendors from far and near will be here with products for everyone! This show features a wide variety of home decor, jewelry, cosmetics and more. Adults $2, Children 14 & under free. For more information contact Cindy Rico at 636-248-6112 thebigweekendsale@gmail.com www.thebigweekendsale.com January 18 Princess Tea Party Henderson Castle. 1 – 3 pm. The castle will be transformed into a magical world where Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Prince Charming and many more favorite characters come together to entertain our little guests over tea, petite four and savories, pictures, storytelling, dancing and guided tour of the Castle with the princess.

Limited space available. $25. 269-344-1827.

January 20 – 21 Soup Cooking Class Food Dance. 6 – 8 pm. Great soup doesn’t come as easily as it may seem. And it comes in handy when you live in the Midwest. You’ll learn about solid base, proper ingredients, styles of soups and great garnish. Only 20 seats available, so hurry and reserve your spot. $65. 269-382-1888. fooddance.net January 21 – 22 Disney’ Beauty & the Beast Miller Auditorium. 7:30 pm. Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Kalamazoo!

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. 269-387-2300. www.millerauditorium.com

January 22 Heroes Night Special Event Miller Auditorium. Before the 7:30 pm show. Miller Auditorium will host a special pre-show Heroes Night event to honor veterans and active duty military. The event will include a pre-show salute to honor those who have served. To have a veteran or active duty military member honored in the slideshow, email a photo with name to miller-comments@wmich.edu. 269-3872311. www.millerauditorium.com January 23 The Who’s Tommy Parish Theatre. Call for times. The story of the pinball-playing, deaf, dumb and blind boy who overcomes his adversities has inspired, amazed, and puzzled audiences for more than 40 years. 269-343-1313. www.kazoocivic.com January 23 1st Annual Entrepreneurship Day WMU Fetzer Center. 8 am – 4 pm. The following topics will be covered: How to Franchise your Business, How to Plan and Start a Business, Becoming a Franchisee, and so much more! Register at 269-3876004. $25.

January 24 Meet the Chef: Vicky Mitchell Portage District Library. 10 – 11 am.

Certified Health Coach Vicky Mitchell will teach you that a Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free lifestyle is easy, fun, and delicious. Come join the fun and receive recipe tips and recipe samples. Registration required. $5.

269-329-4544.

9:30 -11 am. From 11 am - 1 pm. there will be sledding, kayak sledding, cross country skiing, and snowman and igloo building.

Free. 269-337-8295. www.kalamazoocity.org/specialevents January 31 Integrative Breathwork Workshop Lord of Life Church, 9420 Portage Rd. Portage. 10 am - 5 pm. A musical journery for insight, healing, creativity & renewal. $70. Pre-registration needed. 269-388-2988. www.adamczassociates.com February 3 Food For Your Soul Alma Powell Branch Library. 6 – 7 pm.

Learn how to make some healthy meals that comfort the soul with Keneisha MorganDarden, restaurant owner and author of Cooking ‘N Heelz. Copies of her book will be for sale at the event. Registration required. Free. 269-342-9837. http:// kpl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails. aspx?EventId=5280&lib= February 6 2015 Southwest Michigan Go Red For Women® Luncheon Wear "red" and join us at the Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites, 100 West Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, 49007. Registration Fee: Individual tickets are $200. Sponsorship packages are available. For more information contact Kimberly Earnshaw at (269) 808-2783 or Kimberly.Earnshaw@ heart.org. kalamazoogrfw.ahaevents.org

2015 Happy New Year We look forward to an exciting and fun-filled year with YOU!

January 24 Jazz & Blues Concert Series Mangia Mangia (downtown Kazoo Mall).

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Jazz/World-fusion artists Elden Kelly & Carolyn Koebel will be performing. $10. 269-226-3333. www.mangiamangia-kazoo.com January 30 Integrative Breathwork Workshop Lord of Life Church, 9420 Portage Rd. Portage. 7 pm - 9 pm. A musical journery for insight, healing, creativity & renewal. $30. Pre-registration needed. 269-388-2988. www.adamczassociates.com January 30 – February 1 Traditional Bowhunters Expo Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Expo Main & North. Fri. 5 – 9 pm, Sat 9 am – 6 pm, Sun 9 am – 3 pm. Try out new bows and see the newest products and supplies at this hardcore traditional hunting expo. Bring the kids for the kid's supervised shooting area! $10 weekend, Children under 12 are free.

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January 31 Winter Jamboree Milham Park Golf Club. This winter event will include a cross country skiing class from

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by Vanessa Walstra

January is here, and odds are that many of you have resolved to make this a happier, healthier year! Read on to discover books to inspire and assist you as you make your transformation.

10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in my Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing my Edge, and Found Self-Help that Actually Works – A True Story

tenacity she needed to open the world of speech and communication to Helen Keller, who later became one of the most famous and accomplished women of her generation. My colleague and I had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Sarah Miller last winter. You can find the archive of our interview on the KDL website to learn more about this local author: www.kdl. org/teens/go/teenwritingworkshop.

Bootstrapper: From Broke to Badass on a Northern Michigan Farm

by Mardi Jo Link

Speaking of Michiganders, author Mardi Jo Link invites us to share the little plot of Grand Traverse farmland that both challenged and sustained her during the difficult year following her divorce. Link’s memoir describes in detail how her vision narrowed to the fundamentals of survival as she worked to live off a, sometimes unforgiving, patch of land. Through the process, she and her three sons discovered their resiliency and learned what they needed and what they could live without.

by Dan Harris

You’ve seen him on Nightline and Good Morning America, but did you know that over the past decade, news anchor Dan Harris has been waging a war to calm his pesky inner voice? Harris’s book is part confessional and part teaching tool, as he discusses the calming, compassionate benefits he’s discovered through the practice of meditation. Don’t worry that it’s too “New Age.” Harris approaches the process with a healthy, and at times hilarious, skepticism that will keep you engaged throughout his tale.

Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller

by Sarah Miller

Michigander Sarah Miller’s inspirational tale of Annie Sullivan’s tussles and tangles with Helen Keller will challenge and astonish you. This fictional account describes how Sullivan’s own difficult youth gave her the

Throw out Fifty Things: Clear the Clutter, Find Your Life

by Gail Blanke

Mardi Jo Link’s book helps you identify the necessities in life, now let Gail Blanke’s book offer you practical steps toward discarding the items weighing you down. Blanke sets a goal for you to dump fifty things holding you back in your personal and professional life. Forget conspicuous consumption; discover the pleasure in shedding the things you no longer need.

Featured Local Author

Teas for Life: 101 Herbal Teas for Greater Health

by Diane Kidman

The happier, healthier me is determined to stave off the winter cold (and kick that Diet Coke habit), and this is the book to help me do it! Local author and herbalist Diane Kidman has created an extensive encyclopedia of teas that will help you cope with everything from nervousness to night sweats. Along the way, she provides humorous anecdotes about the uses of the herbs and a helpful brewing primer for the tea novice. I’m off to read her book Smoothie Power! Recipes for Weight Loss, Vitality, & the Occasional Superpower. With all this self-improvement, will I have anything left to work on in 2016?

ABOUT THE READER’S LOUNGE AUTHOR Vanessa Walstra is a librarian at the East Grand Rapids branch of the Kent District Library where she sails through her days looking out on Reeds Lake and recommending great authors.

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MacKenzies Café Bakery www.mackenziesbakery.com Y’OPA Frozen Yogurt Portage Center Plaza-165 W. Centre Media, Marketing & Technology Ad Shop, Etc. (269) 207-0103

Kalamazoo Nature Center naturecenter.org Retail www.douglasandson.com (269) 344-2860

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