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he sun is shining, temperatures are rising, the lake is calling, and life in Michigan is very slowly starting to return to something vaguely resembling normal. Welcome to June! The summer of 2020 is going to look much different than any we have experienced, but there are still so many small pleasures to enjoy during this season. June is the month we celebrate dads and grads . So, in this edition we will give you some great gift ideas for dad as well as some sage advice for the Class of 2020. June is also the month that Women’s LifeStyle recognizes the Men in Our Lives. This year we will introduce you to Johnny Nguyen – dad, chef and small business owner and our food reviewer will take us on a culinary tour of Johnny’s Nonla Heather with her Papa in 2007 restaurants.
This month is also an exciting month for Women’s LifeStyle Magazine as we have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT coming to you on June 9th at 10 AM! (Check out our social media accounts for the announcement.) 2020 has been challenging, but there are great things on the horizon and we can’t wait to step into the next chapter of our story with you. As we continue to navigate the “new normal” of COVID-19, please remember to be good to one another. We are all frustrated, we are all hurting but most of all, we are all in need of kindness. Grant a little extra grace to the person checking your groceries, spend a little extra money at local businesses, take time to soak up the sun, enjoy your family and SMILE… even with a mask covering your face, we can all recognize the smile in another person’s eyes.
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KEEPING YOU SAFE & SOUND AT YOUR NEXT VISIT TO YOUR
Dental Office BY DR. SUSAN DENNIS DDS
Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one very important thing has remained the same: dental offices here and around the world remain committed to the safety of our patients!
Infection control has always been a top priority for dental practices and hopefully, you have recognized this during your visits to your dental office. Infection control processes are designed so that when you receive care, it is both safe and comfortable. And now, new infection control procedures have been implemented to keep you, our patients, and our dental teams safe during this unprecedented time.
Dental offices will be following the infection control standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Dental teams are continuously monitoring these agencies to keep up to date on any new guidelines and rulings that are issued. This needs to be done daily to make sure our infection control protocols are current and adhere to each agency’s recommendations. You will see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. Dental offices have made these changes to protect you, our patients and our Team.
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Your office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions. You will be asked these or similar questions
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when you arrive at the office. Questions include, but not limited to: Do you have a fever? Are you having shortness of breath? Do you have a cough? Do you have any other flu-like symptoms? Have you experienced recent loss of taste or smell? Are you in contact with any confirmed COVID-19 positive patients? •
When you arrive in the parking lot at the office you may be asked to text or call the office to notify them that you have arrived. We will communicate with you the next steps to proceed. Several offices are asking patients to wait in their car until your room is completely sanitized and ready for you to enter.
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Moving EXERCISE. It can bring up a lot for
people. Fear. Doubt. Insecurity.
The truth is many of us have had a negative experience with exercise and that memory can make it challenging to start incorporating it into your life again. It might be a physical, emotional, or mental block that’s telling us we can’t, shouldn’t, or won’t be successful. If this resonates with you, my guess is that the reason you are struggling is because exercise has become synonymous with weight loss.
When was the last time you just simply moved your body in a way that felt good to you and you alone? Not for the calorie burn,
not because a plan told you what you had to do that day, not because your smart watch forced you to. But instead, simply because you listened to your body and chose the movement that you wanted. This might have never been the reason for you, but it is possible to shift your meaning and mindset around exercise to keep you more motivated.
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include dancing, cleaning the house, walking your dog, gardening, or playing with your child/grandchild.
WHY IS THIS DISTINCTION IMPORTANT? One reason is that it gives us permission to expand our thinking about what it means to move our bodies. Even if we exercise daily, this doesn’t negate the negative health impact of sitting, for example. So, we want to think about frequent and daily movement for our bodies, not just 30 minutes of daily exercise.
To start this process, take an inventory, without judgement, of how long you sit for a prolonged period of time each day without getting up. Take note of what day or periods of time are the biggest challenge for you and target those.
SIMPLE WAYS TO ADD MOVEMENT TO YOUR DAY: Consider standing when you talk on the phone. Set an alarm for every 45 minutes at work to walk the hallways. • For a 1-2 person meeting, consider a walking meeting outside. • When reading or watching TV, complete a simple to-do task every hour such as taking out the trash or checking the mail. • •
These very simple changes to our sitting patterns have enormous health benefits.
One of the number one reasons people don’t stick with an exercise routine or consistently
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THERE ARE 4 COMPONENTS TO MINDFUL ACTIVITIES THAT HELPS US TO PAY ATTENTION TO HOW WE FEEL (Calogero & Pedrotty 2007)
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Were you ever teased or pressured into exercising? Was it ever used as punishment? Do you have underlying thoughts about whether or not you deserve to exercise? Are your goals realistic or only connected to weight loss? Are there any time constraints that you should consider, and how might you modify your goals around that?
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There are so many ways we are “supposed” to exercise. I am not for or against any one of them. They just need to speak to you as an individual, not for any other reason. When we do this, we honor what our bodies need at different times and will be more likely to stick with a routine that benefits not only our physical health, but our mental and emotional health too.
TRY OUT SOME OF OUR CREATIVE WAYS TO MOVE WITHOUT GOING TO THE GYM! Clean the house Bike ride Wash your car Play with your pet Take the stairs Work on your Garden Go window shopping Knit a blanket Sing in the car Go bowling Take a walking break Dance party Go mini golfing Play darts
Take a hike Explore some of the downtowns of Southwest Michigan Play some frisbee or disc golfing Play with your kids (tag, hopscotch, catch, etc.) Walk while on the phone Practice better posture Commercial breaks for workout time Chop some wood for a fire Park a little farther away Go for a swim Go boogie boarding Play yard games, like Kan Jam, ladderball, or cornhole
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If you are a foodie living in southwest Michigan then you know all about Nonla. Whether you are enjoying the Bo Luc Lac (Shaking Beef) at NONLA VIETNAMESE STREET FOOD in Mattawan, a Baja Fish Taco at NONLA TAQUERIA in Schoolcraft, the Heo Quay Bahn Mi from NONLA BANH MI TO GO in downtown Kalamazoo or grabbing a juicy burger or chicken sando (Nonla style) from one of the two NONLA BURGER locations in Kalamazoo, it is very easy to tell (and taste) that you are enjoying world-class cuisine. Most of us know and love the food. Now we are pleased to introduce the readers of Women’s LifeStyle the very talented chef, co-owner of Nonla, husband and dad Johnny Nguyen.
CHECK OUT ALL OF THE NONLA LOCATIONS NONLA VIETNAMESE STREET FOOD 24050 Front Ave, Mattawan | NONLA TAQUERIA 321 N. Grand St, Schoolcraft | NONLA BANH MI TO GO 436 S. Burdick St, Kalamazoo | NONLA BURGER 2103 S. Burdick St, Kalamazoo ∙ 1700 S. Drake Rd, Suite A, Kalamazoo
Johnny, thanks for taking time to talk with us. Tell us a little about yourself. Though my family moved from Vietnam, as refuges in the 70s to flee from the war I the youngest of 7 was born and raised in southern Ca. My parents worked hard and owned a fish market and my mom was a seamstress. My older brother Tho was a chef working at a fine dining Italian restaurant and he inspired me with food. My first job was 16 working the kitchen at a dairy queen. By 18 I had already moved up into working at a fine dining restaurant (5 Feet in Laguna Beach), after 3 years of working my way up from chef de partie to Sous Chef I moved onto be the opening Sous Chef for the new Montage Resort in Laguna Beach. It was a five-star, five diamond resort, it’s safe to say at that young age my ego was embarrassingly large (in hindsight). At 25 I moved up to San Francisco and worked at a 2 Michelin star restaurant and was there for 3 years until, I met one of my now good friends and became an executive chef for his restaurant group while we opened restaurants and grew. Between that time and now there was lots of change adventure even living/ working in Maui for a bit.
bringing something unique to the area. And that joy (though very stressful with theups and downs of a new business) made it pretty easy to jump on every new idea I had or building we fell in love with. My wife and I both love food and there are restaurants we have been to that mark milestones and give us the best nostalgic memories. That’s what we try to create each time we open something.
What brought you from the west coast to southwest Michigan?
When we first found out we were having Olive we knew we wanted our daughter to grow up near family; Kelly is from MI. I knew that it was time for me to open a restaurant of my own and when visiting Kelly’s family for Christmas we found a building in Mattawan which we fell in love with and knew that was it! (The building became Nonla Vietnamese Street Food.) We moved from California to Michigan in April 2015, worked on the restaurant everyday (Olive was born in May) and we opened early July 2015.
Give us a little background on the development & expansion of Nonla.
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How do you balance the demands of running a successful/expanding business with being a husband & dad? Is there ever really a balance? I feel like it teeters back and forth... one thing is always getting more or less. This is the part of my life I couldn’t do without Kelly. When it comes to family, she keeps everyone happy, confident and easy going. She calls me out and holds me accountable with the restaurants and kids. I love that I have the flexibility to see my kids throughout the day if I get the chance and on those nights that I get home late and miss seeing them I know; Kelly has my back and tells them their Papa loves them and can’t wait to see them in the morning. I really enjoy being a dad. What’s not to love about a little army of people boosting your ego calling you a superhero and bragging that you are the coolest guy ever? I love teaching them new things.
What is your secret to success?
Just to always work hard. There is no easy way about it, or quick buck in life. You just have to wake up every morning, give your all and do it again the next day. You make your own path in life and no one is going to hand you a map.
You and your wife, Kelly, have a beautiful family. Tell us about them.
I feel really grateful to have a family. Both my wife and I are from big families and on our first date learned that we both wanted the same. In less than five years aside from opening 5 restaurants we had four kids. Olive, Bea, Hugo & Penn. They are the whole reason I work so hard. I want to make them proud and show them anything can be achieved through hard work. We’ve built these from pretty much nothing and they get to see every part of that with their parents working side by side.
the days we are closed. So, at the end of each day I feel fulfilled and look forward to the next.
If you could give your 20-yearold self one piece of advice, what would it be?
20 year old me? Ha! Id say check yourself before you wreck yourself. I was so cocky.
What is your favorite Nonla dish? What is your favorite part of owning/ running a business? My favorite thing about owning a business is the freedom. I don’t need to get something approved before moving forward with an idea or change. I can mix things up as often and drastic as I like which, being a chef, is really exciting to have that. I don’t want to paint a picture that this is walk in the park though. There is CONSTANT stress and worry, you work 7 days a week. Before opening Nonla Burger our good friends the Monks moved out from CA to partner up with us which has been a godsend when it comes to these businesses working efficiently. But you get what you put in and our kids tote around with us to help fix and repair, on market runs and food orders on
Honestly my favorite thing to eat in the kitchen is just white rice with green onion and egg.
What is your favorite meal to prepare? Chefs get this question a lot, my favorite meal to prepare is whatever I’m craving that day.
What would your “last meal” be?
My wife was laughing so hard at this question because she knew without me even saying: Oreos and a Coke.
Any words of advice for our readers? As far as business goes: Be realistic and stay humble. As far as food goes: It’s good to appreciate the finer things but that doesn’t mean the basics aren’t great in their own right too.
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Although they have only been around for about five years, the Nonla restaurants have quickly become my favorites. I decided it was impossible to choose one to review, so I went on a little Nonla Tour to three of their five locations to share with you what they offer! I STARTED WITH NONLA VIETNAMESE STREET FOOD.
They were the first one to open. This location is a small, cute brick building that sits in the small town of Mattawan. There isn’t a ton of tables, but they do have a small patio for extra seating on nice days.
The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly when I ordered. I had a lot of questions since I had not ever had a lot of what was on their menu. I ended up ordering quite a lot to share with some friends so I could try a little bit of everything. Every single thing was delicious!
WHAT YOU SHOULD TRY FROM THIS LOCATION: LOCATION : Canh Ga Chien Nuoc Mam (Fish Sauce Chicken Wings)
These wings were the perfect mix of savory and sweet with a little kick from the chilis. The skin is crispy on the outside with tender and flavorful chicken when you bite in. I also really enjoyed the parmesan truffle fries! Everything here is amazing. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, the staff is more than happy to help!
NEXT UP WAS NONLA TAQUERIA.
Truth be told, the Taqueria sits across the street from my place of work, so I frequent this one the most. But the location isn’t the only thing that’s appealing to me!
LASTLY, I VISITED NONLA BURGER.
This is probably their most popular restaurant and were able to open a second location earlier this year!
I went through the drive-thru since by the time I got there, Stay at Home orders were issued, & all sit-down restaurants closed their dinning rooms. Again, the staff was friendly as can be. I love this. The restaurant business can be stressful. It tells me that the families that own them run them in a way that makes it fun for their staff and that they are well taken care of.
WHAT YOU SHOULD TRY FROM THIS LOCATION:: NB Double Burger LOCATION
It is two patties on a white bun, American cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato and their signature Nonla spread. It is a big juicy hamburger and it sounds pretty standard but let me tell you it has some magic in there. I am not sure if its their spread, the beef or just the combination of things but it’s so good! Get their fries too. They are delicious!
It would be impossible for me to pick my favorite of the Nonla Restaurants. I’m just so happy they have chosen to bring their delicious food to our community. All the restaurants often change this up by running daily specials. They also all offer some AMAZING desserts that change daily as well. Make sure to follow their restaurants on social media so you can see what specials they run. I encourage you to go on a Nonla Tour yourself to discover some new & amazing food!
The taqueria offers a wide variety of street tacos, burritos and some delicious sides. They make my all-time favorite guacamole!
WHAT YOU SHOULD TRY FROM THIS LOCATION: LOCATION : Baja Fish Taco
These suckers are my weakness. They are delicious tempura fried fish sitting in a corn tortilla with refried beans, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo and a little bit of sriracha aioli to give it a little kick. If you are not a fish fan, try the Chilorio (braised pork) Street Taco. They are a close second for me!
Elizabeth Precopio is a hairstylist by day and 24/7 food enthusiast. She visits restaurants in the Kalamazoo area and blogs about her experience at feedmekzoo.com
Again, their staff there is amazing. They answer my questions and help me pick what to get. They have gotten to know all of us at my work and sometimes greet us by name. They are incredibly friendly!
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Ideas for Dad’s Day This year, Father’s Day falls on June 21st. Normally that would consist of going out to brunch or celebrating a big BBQ celebration with family, Father’s Day this year will undoubtedly be different. Never fear, there are still plenty of fun ways to celebrate Dad at home! Here are some unique ways to celebrate all of the Dad’s, Step-Fathers, Father-in-Laws, Grandfathers, and Father’s-to-be
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Treat dad to dessert. Buy an ice cream cake from Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt or try the New Roll-up Ice Cream Shop in Kalamazoo called Kalamazoo Roll up Ice Cream and Tea (located off Stadium Drive)
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For the beer lovers, Presidential Brewing Company is offering Beer & Ice Cream Delivery within 15 miles of their location. You can always order ahead for beer to-go.
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Dad a coffee lover? Kalamazoo offers so many great coffee shops. Support local and buy a bag of coffee or gift card. we love Factory Coffee, Rose Gold Coffee, Water Street, Fido Motors Café, Civil House Coffee!
Even though we are home for Father’s Day, it doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate Dad. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to be creative. Just remember, the best thing about being home is that we are forced to slow down and spend more time with family, creating unforgettable memories. Rachel Kirtley has worked in all levels of the food industry for over a decade. She is currently a Social Media Influencer, Content Creator and Restaurant Reviewer. You can visit her at thekalamazoofoodie.com
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Am I Going to Or Am I Going to War?
Practice Peace?
I wrote a poem to my family members a few Thanksgivings ago, after a certain election. I could already sense a divide forming, people taking sides, and I wanted to reach out and somehow share that we still had some commonality. I wish I could say that it worked, that we’re closer than we ever were, but alas . . . My husband framed the poem and it hangs on a wall in our entryway with a beautiful earthy old barn-board frame.
As lovely as it is on our wall, it doesn’t seem to do much good there. My family tends to avoid conflicts, so we just don’t talk about it, hoping our differences will fade away, or we’ll just forget about them. For others, especially during these current troubled times, the answer is to be a little more aggressive. And I understand. There is a lot of anger and hurt out there, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic turning our world upside down and Minneapolis burning over racial injustice. Angry tweets and posts abound. Everyone is divided and labeled as friend or enemy. Either you agree with me and my side or I’ll “unfriend” you. Even worse, Social Media has made it easy to attack those we disagree with, to act as judge and jury, condemning them publicly and sometimes ruining lives in the process. My husband had to delete a Facebook post recently when something he said sparked a response from one group of friends, who were then angrily attacked by another set of friends, all complete strangers to each other.
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Anger and hate breed anger and hate.
The Psychologist from Detroit, Marshall Rosenberg, wrote the book Non-violent Communication where he said “Violence results when people trick themselves into believing that their pain derives from other people and that consequently those people deserve to be punished.”
Lashing out at our so-called enemies, or hanging a lovely poem on the wall and avoiding the difficult conversation, do little to bring us toward a more peaceful world. I don’t want to be angry, and I can no longer live in a bubble where I think things will work themselves out with little effort. I believe only patience and kindness will grow more patience and kindness. It isn’t easy though, you have to do the work. But as Martin Luther King Jr. said “It is no longer a choice between violence and nonviolence in this world; it’s nonviolence or nonexistence. That is where we are today.” Racial violence, poverty, unemployment, the appropriate response to a pandemic, politics . . .these are all emotionally charged issues. Any time we get into a discussion about politics my father-in-law often tries to change the subject: “What else can we talk about, religion? Sex?”
Sitting with someone and having a conversation when your core beliefs fundamentally differ from theirs, is more than just a little bit uncomfortable. We feel judged. A need to defend ourselves. To explain why we are right. We feel anger rising. We want to lash out, run away, or we just freeze.
I finally had that difficult conversation with my parents this past Thanksgiving. I sat & felt the heat rising from my toes, spreading upwards. I sat with it, and I felt the pain deep in my bones, but then I breathed. I remembered that I loved these people sitting in front of me, & I was able to speak from my heart, but with kindness & compassion. This is my challenge for you: work on growing patience and kindness instead of hatred and anger. Sit with your discomfort, walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. Withhold judgement until you have all the facts.
A good resource to help with this is Marshall Rosenberg’s book Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life.
Another favorite book of mine is by Pema Chodron, When Things Fall Apart. In it she says this: “All over the world, everybody always strikes out at the enemy, and the pain escalates forever. Everyday we could reflect on this and ask ourselves, “Am I going to add to the aggression in the world?” Every day, at the moment when things get edgy, we can just ask ourselves, “Am I going to practice peace? Or am I going to war?” Marti Peters-Sparling, MD is a board certified Family Medicine physician and co-owner of an integrative Direct Primary Care wellness center, SWMI Health Matters. She has experience in all aspects of Family Medicine including preventative care, chronic disease management, meditation, and mindfulness. Dr Peters-Sparling seeks to meet her patients wherever they are, without judgement or bias.
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Senior year is filled with so many irreplaceable memories and so many of these traditions have been stolen away from the Class of 2020. We wanted to press pause and let all this spring’s graduates know that we see you, we are so sorry for all of the traditional senior memories that have been taken from you and we are incredibly proud of your accomplishment. Here are a few words of wisdom as you step into the next chapter of life.
“Build resilience in yourselves. When tragedy or disappointment strike, know that you have the ability to get through absolutely anything. I promise you do.” – Sheryl Sandberg
“Don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have, because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.” – Michelle Obama
“As you navigate through the rest of your life, be open to collaboration. Other people and other people’s ideas are often better than your own. Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.” – Amy Poehler
“You cannot dream of becoming something you do not know about. You have to learn to dream big. Education exposes you to what the world has to offer, to the possibilities open to you.” – Sonia Sotomayor
“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all the power we need inside us already. We have the power to imagine better.” – J.K. Rowling
“Don’t just get involved. Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for a seat at the head of the table.” – Barack Obama
“I hope you will judge yourselves not on your professional accomplishments alone, but also on how well you have addressed the world’s deepest inequities…on how well you treated people a world away who have nothing in common with you but their humanity.” – Bill Gates
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Jeannie Henderson
Owner of Jeannie Cleaning, Home & office sanitizing and cleaning services.
Katie Timber
Executive Director at SPCA Southwest Michigan, Not-for-profit, no-killl shelter.
Imagine riding the high of being a businesswoman with a new store that is due to open. You research everything, making sure that the inventory is being delivered, the bookkeeping is up-to-date, and your staff is in place—ready to go! Then the pandemic hits. It was enough to knock some off their feet. But it was not enough to stop Jessica Thompson. What about opening your business turned out to be much harder to accomplish than you expected? Henderson: One of the biggest challenges I have had to overcome is to create a positive, rewarding, and engaging work culture that attracts the best talent and improves employee retention. Business is always about the people and having the right people in the right seats. At Jeannie Cleaning, we started to get on the right track by defining our purpose and our values and we put them up on our wall for everyone to see. We live them out in every decision, every plan and every action. It has been so rewarding to work with our team now that we are all
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Jessica Thompson
Owner of Bee Joyful Shop, Michigan’s first zero-waste market.
While much of the country hunkered down, restaurants switched to take-out only, retailers ramped up online sales, and women everywhere discovered the true color of their roots. This is the snapshot into the lives of three women who are a part of our community, and learning how to succeed while adjusting to our New Normal.
committed to the same set of values and headed in the same direction. Our business went from frustrating to joyful - just by going through the process of defining our values and then living them out. Timber: I think the challenging part is that most people assume we are part of the ASPCA or a nationally funded organization. We aren’t! We are your local No-kill shelter that exists thanks to the generosity of our community. Animals do not qualify for funding from most corporations and foundations. Partnerships, donations, adoptions, and volunteerism are the driving force behind the success of The SPCA of SWMICH.
Thompson: Obviously, the COVID-19 outbreak presented an unexpected roadblock because it kept the store from opening when I had planned. But I know that’s only temporary. Before COVID-19, the answer to the question would have been finding vendors who are strict adherents to a no-plastic philosophy, particularly when it comes to shipping their product(s). I’ve been occasionally surprised when opening a box of plastic-free product to find it wrapped or surrounded in plastic shipping material. Being plastic-free is intentional because in many cases, it’s not what we’ve been trained to do. So when I get product that is packaged and shipped plastic-free, I know that vendor and I are on the same wavelength.
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Henderson: The unexpected bonus of running Jeannie Cleaning is meeting so many great people throughout Kalamazoo and seeing parts of our beautiful county where I had never ventured before. Our customers are so friendly and kind, and it’s a joy getting to know them and to help them to have more free time to do the things they love to do. The additional networking that I’m doing has also been a blessing as well. I love all the new friends I have, and how we are able to help each other succeed. One can NEVER have too many friends! Timber: Relationships—I have a pretty nontraditional family. The SPCA makes up mine. My board, the staff, volunteers, and our partners are all very close. Some people may think that looking at our pets as members of our family is odd, but fortunately for me, my family is not only supportive of my relationship with animals, they also feel the same. The support of my SPCA family inspires me personally and professionally every day. Thompson: Community support has been great! First, the local business community has been helpful and welcoming. To have so many neighboring small businesses offering advice SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN
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and support has been very encouraging, and sets an example for me to follow in years to come. Also, I’ve been happily surprised by how many have reached out to me on my social media pages to offer encouragement and to let me know that they plan to shop at the store as soon as we’re able to open. There’s a demand for plastic-free products in our community. I know because people are telling me every day!
What advice would you give women starting a business today?
Henderson: Whenever someone asks me about starting a new business, the first thing I suggest is to find a great coach or mentor who has been there before you. Someone who has been successful and who enjoys helping others achieve their dreams. It took me a year after starting Jeannie Cleaning to find my coach. I had to fix a lot of mistakes which could have been avoided. Having a coach has inspired me so much that I am now in the process of becoming a certified Cleaning Business Fundamentals Coach so that I can use what I have learned to help others find success and fulfillment in their businesses. Timber: Adopt a cat or dog. We all need the emotional support. Listen and be realistic while
being passionate. Be willing to learn, and include the opposite perspective. Be confident, and know that sometimes things aren’t going to go your way. Be humble. But also remember what President Lyndon B. Johnson said. “I’d rather have him inside the tent peeing out, than outside the tent peeing in.” YOU can do this.
Thompson: As trite as it sounds, I would say, “go for it!” If you have a strong passion for something, find a way to make it work. Do your homework and have a good plan, of course, but don’t let fear stop you from giving it a shot. That’s what I’m doing! Here’s a thought… as the economy rebounds, it will likely do so at a slower pace than we would all like. Not only will it be helpful, it will be critical that we do our part in shopping local, and supporting our locally-owned businesses. At the end of the day, we need them as much as they need us. Heidi McCrary is a writer and a regular contributor to Women’s LifeStyle. Look for her debut novel, Chasing North Star in the fall of 2020. Follow Heidi at heidimccrary.net and fb.com/HeidiMcCraryAuthor.
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Summer of Girl Scouting After being sheltered in place since mid-March, you and your girl need something fun, educational, and inspirational to enjoy together. This summer is the Summer of Girl Scouting, and all girls—current members or not!—are invited to join us for eight weeks of skill building and fun. Sign up today at gshom.org/SummerGS!
To Tie OR Not To Tie I’m sure you’ve asked yourself, “Do I REALLY need to wear a tie for … ?” Or you’ve thought, “I’ll wear a tie, just to be on the safe side.” When creating a poised, well-positioned presence, not wearing the tie merely for “comfort” or just being lazy doesn’t count. If skipping the tie is about
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expressing your own personal style and brand, and conforms with the appearance standards you’re dressing for, then self-express away. However, be careful. The art of a well-appointed Traditional Business, Professional Business Casual or Social Casual look doesn’t come easily and ties need to be handled with finesse.
ON THE JOB: Know your industry and its silent and written standards. If you’re the only one not in a suit and tie, you might set yourself up as the amateur on staff. INTERVIEWS: Research the company you plan to interview with and keep in mind the position you’re interviewing for. If that role requires a tie for its “best dressed” days, wear a tie to the interview. If it doesn’t, consider a jacket with a plain, well-pressed shirt and trousers.
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EVERYDAY WORK: Know
your role and the image you wish to express. To create power and confidence, elevate your look with a tie. To close a deal in a relaxed, creative environment, leave out the tie.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL/ COCKTAIL PARTIES: Break out
the well-styled and fitted shirt with a sport jacket and pocket square; leave out the tie. This a great time to express your personal style.
> ULTIMATELY, knowing and
creating your personal style and brand is the best foundation for building a perfectly positioned impression — and guiding your decisions on when to wear a tie.
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Stay Home & Grill Out While many of our favorite eateries are closed, summer is here and the patio at home is open. Fire up the grill and enjoy these delicious recipes paired with a crisp green salad and a cold drink. Gather your family for a night of feasting and fun with this perfect al fresco supper.
MARINATED LONDON BROIL
1/3 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 lb London broil In a large resealable plastic bag, combine orange juice, rosemary, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add London broil; seal bag, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours. Spray grill rack with nonstick nonflammable cooking spray or lightly coat with oil. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350 °F to 400 °F). Remove meat from bag, discarding marinade. Grill meat, covered with grill lid, for 7 to 8 minutes per side or until a thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 135 °F. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing across the grain.
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GRILLED GARLIC SHRIMP
4 cloves garlic minced 1/3 cup olive oil melted 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined Combine everything in a bowl and marinate shrimp for 20 minutes. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Thread the shrimp on the skewers and grill 2 to 3 minutes each side. Remove from skewers and place in a serving bowl.
CRISPY GRILLED POTATOES AND ONIONS WITH ROSEMARY 1½ pound bag of red potatoes 1 medium sweet onion, sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Place them skin side up on a paper towel. Slice the onion and place in a large mixing bowl.
Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pierce each a few times with a fork
Just before grilling, quarter the potatoes and add them to the bowl with the onion. Toss with the oil. Salt and Pepper as needed
Place them on a microwave safe plate, cover with a paper towl, and microwave them for 5 minutes. You are trying not to cook them all the way through. They should be just slightly tender to the touch
Transfer to a wire grill basket and cook for 20 minutes over a medium flame. If you have a grill thermometer, keep it between 375 and 425 degrees. Monitor them regularly and stir to prevent over cooking
Let them cool for a few minutes and then cut each in half.
Add the chopped rosemary right before serving.
NO BAKE NUTELLA CREAM PIE
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1½ cups Nutella 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed 1 ready-to-use chocolate graham cracker crust Unwrap cream cheese and place on a microwave safe plate. Microwave for 3040 seconds until very softened. Add softened cream cheese, granulate sugar, and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl. Beat together, using a handheld blender, until creamy and combined. Add
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in Nutella and blend together. Spread half of the mixture into the pie crust. Add the carton of Cool Whip to the remaining Nutella mixture and stir together to combine and evenly spread it on top of the 1st layer in the pie crust. Cover with the enclosed plastic lid (from the pie crust) and let refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Preferably overnight. Cut into slices and serve.
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Who Are We Now?
FEAR, ANXIETY AND YOU “ How are you under pressure?” It is that job interview question some stumble over, while many answer “well” to some degree and follow with an explanation of their stress-approaching prowess. But the degree of pressure and stress isn’t necessarily pointed out, rather you set the example of the most stressful situation you’ve handled. The last few months have been an over-thetop chaotic, pressurized example situation for many of us. And we find the question now reframed: How are you really under pressure in chaos? Do you rise above the rest? Did you rise above the rest? What did you feel revealed your true weakness(es)? Do you allow yourself to be scared while you try to helm the ship through the storm? We’re still coming out from under the throes of the natural disaster of Coronavirus and the above questions are ones that were fiercely tested among us. When we’re under pressure, are we as eloquent as we believe? I feel I was not. Most of us probably felt we were not. After few weeks away from work, I came to the realization my behavior in interacting with the public with all the uncertainty was not the best or my best. I did okay, but my fear showed. I had a few snaps at individuals not respecting the distance I needed to be comfortable. The anxiety was really there. My boss even admitted we all had those moments. For some, including myself, it would then follow us home, with nights spent upset, in tears, battling anxiety, or even panic attacks. Why? Fear. You may have had a few moments you were not the proudest of. Wondering to yourself, after you’ve had time to calm down, where all of this was coming from. Who is this person? Why is it so much more difficult to be nice? To be patient? Questioning your ideals as a compassionate person. Or finding you have a little more bite to your personality--something you were not entirely aware of. It may have even been a bit
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unsettling. Or reassuring that you can hold your own. And that’s not a bad thing. These last few months have been a test of our patience. A test of our coping mechanisms. Our will power in cases too. We all have discovered sides of ourselves in this mess. So now what? As we slowly move back to a more normalized dayto-day life, how do we take these new parts of ourselves? What do we do with that? Understand why you reacted the way you did. Maybe you are not proud of your reactions to stres. Was it fear? Was it the anxiety? Recognize that and accept it. Don’t beat yourself up. Many of us have had these feelings, so take a moment to also realize you are not alone. Now, how do you ease those feelings in the situation? Take a deep breath. Remove yourself from the situation. The last one might not always be possible, but in some cases, just a “I need a moment” and stepping off to the side can help give you time to collect yourself or calm down. Apply the above solutions to those situations, or dig deeper and work out those as well. For myself, if I’m too anxious, I have been trying to step away or give myself a moment to breathe. It’s not perfect, and it will take some time to refine it and have it well-implemented into my routine, as it will most likely be for you as well. And as much as the last few months have brought out some new sides of us, we can use some of them in the months ahead. Recognize
you are compassionate. Maybe you did lash out because you care so much for not only your health, but the health of those around you and don’t want to see anyone abusing that. That’s ok. Just maybe, there’s a better way to approach it. Remember you’re not perfect. We’re not perfect. The real strength is taking what has happened, recognizing our actions, and using them to be better. To help more. To be better versions of ourselves. And come out of this just a little bit stronger. Lalita Chemello is a Detroit-born writer newly displaced to the west side of the state. She’s written/edited for New Roads lifestyle magazine and Panorama. Her other passions are photography, motorsports and screenwriting. You can also occasionally find her around town on her vintage two wheels.
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