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LIFE & STYLE 6 10 Ways to Get in the Holiday Spirit this November 8 Deck Your Halls Like a Pro 16 Fashion – Office to Party 26 Gratitude is the Attitude: Cultivating Thanks

HEALTH & BEAUTY 22 11 Easy Ways to Have Healthier Holidays 28 What To Do When A Loved One Needs Help

LEARN & DO 10 Make Your Own Hanging Holiday Baskets 12 Military Service Members Planning for Retirement 30 Maximizing Family Time 34 How to Understand Pet Food Labels 38 Reader’s Lounge

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FOOD & DRINK 14 A Very Merry Breakfast - Overnight Eggnog French Toast Casserole - Cinnamon Cream Cheese Spread - Slow Cooker Gingerbread Oatmeal 20 Tastes from the Kitchen: Café 36 23 Sweet Potato Tart 32 Get into the Holiday Spirit - Eggnog Martini - Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate - Apple Cider Mulling Spice Sachet

COMMUNITY NEWS & HAPPENINGS 24 Ready, Set…Bake! - Recipe Contest 28 MASTERMIND 36 Calendar

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FROMTHEPUBLISHER

UST LIKE THAT…the holidays are upon us once again! Amazing isn’t it, how quickly the year flies by? Let’s not waste a minute…let’s dive in and make this the best holiday season ever. The first thing I want to do is express my gratitude for you. I am so thankful to live in the outstanding community of Greater Kalamazoo. To be surrounded every day with the beauty of this area… the landscape of our town, the amazing people who live within it and the kindred spirit that is so pervasive throughout this community... is a blessing beyond measure. I have no words to fully describe how much I truly appreciate my family and friends. Every day you inspire me to be the best person I can be, to love deeply and to laugh often. Without you in my life, it just wouldn’t be worth the effort! Here at WLSK we are getting ready for the holidays and trust that you will find inspiration within the covers of our November edition. As always, our goal is to help you plan for the best celebration ever with yummy recipes and simple, yet breathe-taking, ideas. Our best advice: relax, breathe and enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving! May you be blessed with the spirit of thankfulness and gratitude.

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Try to eat local veggies all year-round.

Experiment with cider, donuts, spice cakes or even spiced bourbon.

Try a new local coffee shop.

Donate canned foods to a local food bank.

Make your own Thanksgiving stuffing.

“Life is a celebration, enjoy it well.” - Uruj Shahid

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Leave a note of encouragement

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Throw a party for no reason.

The holiday eclipse is upon us, and it’s time to discover ways to relish the season. Cheers to a fabulous November!

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he holiday season will be upon us shortly and with that comes the decking of our halls. This can be

daunting for many, but with a little planning and creativity, you can create the holiday home of your dreams to enjoy with friends and family and memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Take Inventory Early

Nothing is more frustrating than finally deciding that it’s time to get your home in order for the holidays, only to find that the stores are sold out of most of the decor that you were planning to use this year. It’s important to start early with your plan and take inventory of what you have and what you’d like to add to your collection. Events of the year can play a major role in the direction you take in your holiday design. No one says it has to be the same from year to year or that you have to decorate like your next door neighbor. This is a fantastic opportunity to express yourself – seize the day!

Set The Tone

First impressions are everything. Make certain that the outside of your home is as inviting and welcoming as the inside. Start with festive planters on your front porch and a gorgeous wreath that sets the stage for things to come. Once inside, continue the warm and welcoming feel by dressing up your entryway. The ever-popular gray interior is the perfect backdrop for saturated jewel tones as well as understated pastels and metallics. Unexpected color pairings are festive and exciting. A combination of fresh and faux greenery makes for a fragrant, lush – yet practical – combination.

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Sprinkle holiday touches throughout your home. Some spaces call for a more subtle and monochromatic approach. In those instances, texture is your best friend. Appeal to the senses with layered tone on tone color combinations, lush greenery, decadent throw blankets and pillows and translucent finishes. Most of us think about the Christmas tree and mantle, but attention to detail is what will take your holiday design to the next level. The kitchen, bedroom, dining room and powder room are all venues for self-expression. The smallest of details can create an elegant statement and make all the difference. Evoke memories of Christmas’ past through fragranced candles, holiday music and shared family recipes.

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Place the basket to be arranged in a pot on a table and add lightweight potting soil to provide the foundation for the stems and branches. Once placed outside, the soil that will freeze and hold the branches and stems in place for months. Next, as we do with spring planters, work from the center to the outside of the pot thinking, “thriller” in the center, “filler” as the next layer and then finally “spiller” in the outside rim of the basket. Branches for the basket should be cut at a 45-degree angle, making them easier to press into the soil until firmly in place.

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Military Service Members Planning for

Retirement BY SANDY K DERBY, CFP®, CHFC™, CASL®, LUTCF VP Old National Investments

would like to take this opportunity to focus on the brave men and women who selflessly dedicate your lives to protecting the freedoms that we all enjoy as American citizens. Growing up in a military family myself, I feel privileged to have the opportunity to show my gratitude for your sacrifices, by supporting you with your financial concerns and helping you plan for your futures.

As a member of the military, you may have some special opportunities, and challenges, when preparing for retirement. It is important for the spouse, as well as the service member, to understand your benefits, and to be involved in the long-term planning process.

MILITARY PENSION OPTIONS

Generally, service members who serve a sufficient time on active duty, or in the Reserves or Guard, may receive retired pay. Generally, if you serve at least 20 years, you may be eligible for a pension that is a percentage of your base pay. This military pension is guaranteed for life, adjusted for inflation, and immediately available upon retirement from military service, regardless of your age. In addition, service members who become disabled, while on active duty, may receive medical disability retired pay.

There are four basic retirement plans: Final Pay, High-36, or Career Status Bonus/REDUX (CSB/ REDUX), and Disability. Each plan determines Withdrawals from a Roth account prior to age 59 ½ or prior to the account being opened for 5 years, whichever is later, may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax. Future tax laws can change at any time and may impact the benefits of Roth accounts. Their tax treatment may change.

monthly retired pay based on a percentage of the service member’s retired pay base. Retirement pay and how it’s calculated differs depending on the plan. The Final Pay plan is available to service members who entered service before September 8, 1980; High36 is the plan for members entering service between September 8, 1980, and July 31, 1986; and members beginning service on or after August 1, 1986, can choose between the High-36 or CSB/REDUX plan upon reaching 15 years of service. Service members who have been determined to be unfit for duty with a disability may be eligible for Disability retired pay. For more information on military retirement plans, go to militarypay.defense.gov. Even if you have a pension and/or Social Security, like most civilians, it might not be sufficient to meet your retirement income needs. That’s why it’s important to save for retirement on your own. To help maximize your chances of attaining a financially confident retirement, start with a realistic assessment of how much you’ll need to save. Estimate your annual retirement expenses by using your current expenses as a starting point, realizing that your retirement expenses actually may differ quite significantly. For instance, you may have a mortgage now, but not when you retire, and your health-care expenses may increase during your retirement years. Next, you will need to determine your resources for estimated future income. Sources of income may include Social Security, military, and private pensions.

If your estimated annual retirement expenses exceed your estimated retirement income, the shortfall will have to come from personal savings.

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a simple necklace and watch) for a chunky statement necklace with color, bangles, chandelier earrings, or hoop earrings to add bold colors and texture to your outfit. These changes instantly transform your look into one that’s perfect for merrymaking!

daring and add pops of color to your look! You can wear a bright lip color, a heavier blush, darker eyeshadow, or even a touch of nail polish with glitter. You can also don a smudged eye-liner or pair of lashes to add some drama.

Leave your workbag at home, and wear a fun clutch purse or wristlet when you go out.

Have fun experimenting with different colors and styles outside of your typical comfort zone. Express your personality and individual style through your look this holiday season as you celebrate all the wonderful things this season has to offer.

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TASTES FROM THE KITCHEN

Fig, Watermelon and Prosciutto Salad

BY ERICA SHIER

INGREDIENTS 8 ounces 2 cups 4 ounces 6 12 Cup 3 Tbsp 4 Tbsp 2 Tbsp

PREPARATION 1. On a platter, arrange the Burrata, watermelon, prosciutto and fig in an alternating pattern and season with salt and pepper. 2. In a food processor, combine red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, chives, salt and pepper and pulse until mixture attains desired consistency. 3. Drizzle platter with the vinaigrette and garnish with microgreens.

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he name Sawall’s has been synonymous in the Kalamazoo area with healthy, delicious food for over 80 years. Opening a restaurant that serves

seasonal Modern American cuisine inside a grocery store may seem an unusual choice to some, but for the Sawall family, it was a natural next step in their quest to feed the people of their community delicious, healthy food. Café 36 opened its doors in August of this year and has been eagerly welcomed into the Kalamazoo food landscape. When the Sawall family decided to open a café inside their health food store on Oakwood Drive in Kalamazoo, they had a specific vision in mind. They carefully crafted an atmosphere that is cozy and approachable while still remaining refined. Committed to their community, they partnered with local craftsmen to construct the interior, which includes a solid walnut bar with a white quartz top and tables made from local ash trees. Reclaimed 150 year old wood is scattered throughout the restaurant, contrasting beautifully with Italian brickwork, LED lighting with hand-blown glass orbs and stained concrete floors. The combination gives patrons the feel of being in the best restaurants of New York City without having to Fig, Watermelon and Prosciutto Salad leave West Michigan.

Knowing that finding the right Chef would be paramount to the success of their new venture, the Sawalls set out to find one that could successfully execute their vision for a menu featuring the freshest, heathiest food possible. They found their man in James Beard Accredited Executive Chef Jason Tilmann. A Michigan native, Chef Tilmann’s food resume is long and impressive. He’s studied with some of the best in the business, including Iron Chef Morimoto, David Burke, Ming Tsai and Laurence McFadden (among others) and spent time in Japan, perfecting his Asian cuisine. Determined to be well-rounded, Chef Tilmann studied French cuisine under Chef Alex Lee at Daniel & served as Banquet Chef at the historic 21 Club during Cafė ‘36’s Executive Chef Jason Tilmann his time in New York City. Chef Tilmann added to his recent resume by opening the New York Yankee Steak House as Executive Chef, appearing on Iron Chef America, Chopped and Restaurant 101 and, finally, returning to his home state of Michigan to open Café 36. Known for his fresh and exciting cuisine, Chef Tilmann has crafted a menu that includes a wide selection of specialty pizzas, featuring fresh and specialty ingredients. Pasta is hand-made and prepared in a variety of ways, including Bolognese (with Pappardelle and Short Ribs) and Amatriciana (made with Rigatoni, cured pork and basil). With entrees like Cast Iron Walleye, Pastrami Portobello and Ginger Crusted Salmon, there is something here for every palate. The bar also serves local brews, Kombuchas on draft and handcrafted cocktails to enjoy with your meal.

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EASY WAYS TO HAVE HEALTHIER HOLIDAYS BY SARAH ANDERSON

It’s the Little Things

As the holidays ensue, we are faced with opulent meals offering us the very best of culinary indulgence, and each weekend is filled with festive gatherings where platters of sweets sing a siren song. While you celebrate this most joyous of seasons with family and friends, try these simple tricks to keep your everyday health from falling to the wayside.

Explore the Town

Familiarize yourself with uncharted territory and search for hidden gems in your city. Choose a different neighborhood each weekend to explore and discover your new favorite shops, boutiques, trails and streets.

Drink Water

Investing in a wearable device is a great way to remind yourself to get moving! Compete with friends or try to beat your own record each day.

Down a cool glass of water as soon as you wake up. During the many holiday parties you’ll attend this season, make sure you drink another glass of water between each alcoholic beverage. Finally, sip a glass of water before you go to sleep. Your body will thank you!

Pack the Protein in the Morning

Ditch the “All or Nothing” Mentality

Get a Step Counter

It’s true that a balanced breakfast can positively influence eating decisions all day long. If you’re not a big breakfast person, try a whey protein shake in the morning!

Drink Ginger Tea

Said to help boost your metabolism, ginger tea is a tasty year-round option for its healing effects. Resist a sugary coffee craving with a steamy, spicy cup of ginger tea.

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Remember: Everything in moderation. Chances are, your relatives will make your all-time favorite holiday dishes and desserts again this season–let yourself enjoy them! Have a little dessert without feeling like you’ve blown your entire diet plan.

Reach for the Red Wine, Leave the Beer Behind

Keeping moderation in mind, opt for a beverage with a few less calories – and maybe even a few health

benefits! Sip a glass of a heavier, hearty red wine as you enjoy the holiday company.

Resist the Snowball Effect

One indulgent day doesn’t need to turn into a season of overdoing it. Allow yourself to reset after an unhealthy day and stop the bad habits in their tracks.

Take the Focus Off Food

Find holiday traditions and activities to enjoy that don’t involve food. Try cold weather walks, crafts or games.

Healthy Snacks

Gnaw on them before the party and don’t hesitate to bring a healthy dish for guests to enjoy! You will be able to taper your cravings and bring lighter options for party guests to fill up on, too.

Listen to Your Body

Do certain foods make you feel tired after eating them? What about bloated, uncomfortable, or lethargic? Your body is telling you something. Before you think of the taste, think of how you feel after you eat certain types of food. Fill your plate with those feel-good foods and only make a little room for the food that your body doesn’t love as much.

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Candied Bacon and Caramel Sauce 8 Servings

Caramel Sauce

1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated to steaming 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Large pinch of salt

Candied Bacon

8 slices bacon 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Tart Crust

Softened butter, for the pan 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons pecans, finely chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar 4 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into thin slices 1 large egg, beaten

Tart Filling

1 17-oz can sweet potatoes, in light syrup 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt, (not Greek yogurt) 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup milk 2 large egg whites

To Make Candied Bacon:

Preheat oven to 400 F. Arrange bacon strips in large rimmed baking pan. Bake until browned, about 15 minutes. Pour off bacon fat. Brush bacon with half of syrup. Bake until glazed, about 3 minutes. Flip bacon over, brush other side & bake until glazed, about 3 minutes. Immediately transfer bacon to a plate to cool completely. Coarsely chop the bacon.

To Make the Tart Crust:

Lightly butter a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. In medium bowl, add flour, brown sugar & salt and stir to combine. Add butter. Using pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in beaten egg to make soft dough. Firmly & evenly press dough into tart pan. Freeze for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 F. Place tart on baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Keep oven on.

To Make the Filling:

Drain sweet potatoes, reserving 1/4 cup syrup. Using food processor, process sweet potatoes until mashed. Add brown sugar, yogurt, our, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves and pulse to combine. Add milk and egg whites and process, scraping down sides of bowl, until smooth. Pour into crust. Bake for 10 minutes at 400 F. Reduce oven temperature to 350 F. Bake until filling is lightly and evenly puffed and jiggles as a unit when pan is shaken lightly, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely. The tart can be covered and refrigerated for up to on day.

To Make Caramel Sauce:

In medium heavy saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to boil over high heat, stirring constantly. When boiling, stop stirring and cook, occasionally swirling the pan by the handle and washing down any crystals on the sides with a bristle brush dipped in water, until syrup is smoking and the color of an old penny, 3 to 5 minutes. You will not need a candy thermometerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;judge the caramel by its color. Reduce heat to low. Carefully and slowly stir in warm cream (it will foam up) and mix until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt. Let cool. Makes about 3/4 cup sauce.

To Serve:

Remove tart pan sides. Cut into wedges, spoon sauce over each serving and sprinkle with chopped candy bacon.

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Ready, Set . . . Bake! Kalamazoo Dessert Recipe Contest

ames Beard once said that “Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” For many of us, our childhood memories and identities are linked inextricably to the dishes that showed up over and over again on the table when we gathered together. Can you think of anything more nostalgic than the aroma of your Grandmother’s famous sugar cookies or your Uncle Frank’s delectable brownies coming out of the oven? Food has an amazing power to bring and bond us together.

The folks at MacKenzies’ Café and Bakery believe deeply in the connections between food, family and community. This family business had humble beginnings, starting when Grandma Nona’s baked goods were sold on the farm stand Grandpa “Cap” built outside their family farm. Eventually Nona’s sister, Auntie Blanche Rosenberger, joined the small family operation, bringing with her plenty of experience in catering and baking from her time in Chicago. Auntie Blanche opened The Little Home Bakery on S. Burdick Street in 1922 and in 1938 Nona, Cap and Blanche opened a bakery in South Haven. Nona and Cap’s son, Gerald, starting buying into the family business (and working there full-time) in 1954. When Gerald’s children, John and Mary, completed college, they decided to start a bakery of their own. With their father’s help, they opened the first MacKenzies’ Bakery location on W. Main Street in 1980. An additional location on Westnedge opened in 1988 and the rest (as they say) is history.

To say that John and Mary are grateful for their family’s legacy in the baking business would be an understatement. A number of the recipes they currently make were passed down from the family members that came before them. From Grandma’s recipe for potato fried cakes to their Dad’s Honey Grain Bread, John and Mary Mackenzie deeply value these contributions that make their bakery what it is today. “Food brings families together,” John explains. “Whether we’re baking cookies with our children, made from a recipe handed down for generations, or sharing a birthday cake—there’s something special that takes place when we sit down at the table together.”

MacKenzies’ Dessert Recipe Contest is on the hunt for the best dessert recipe the Kalamazoo area has to offer. Entries are limited to one per resident living in the Greater Kalamazoo area and the recipes must be unique and not affiliated with a national or professional brand. Whether you choose to enter your family’s secret recipe for the perfect apple pie or you hit the kitchen to create your own recipe for a sweet treat, your submission needs to be emailed to customerservice@mackenziesbakery.com by December 1, 2017. No drop-off submissions will be accepted. Questions about the contest can be directed to editor@wlskazoo.com.

With this in mind, the MacKenzies wondered what would happen if they reached out to the community they love to find new and exciting dessert recipes.

Recipes will be prepared by Mackenzies’ Café and Bakery and then judged by a panel comprised of staff from Mackenzies’ and Women’s LifeStyle of Greater Kalamazoo. The top five finalists will each receive a $20 gift certificate for Mackenzies’ Café and Bakery and one of the finalists will receive a $20 gift certificate to the bakery every month for a year. Winning recipes will also have the chance to be sold in Mackenzies’ Café and Bakery, allowing the people of Kalamazoo to sample your delicious creations!

“We’re looking for that gem hiding in the family recipe box in someone’s kitchen,” Mary says. “With this recipe contest, we will uncover wonderful desserts – and give recognition to some incredible bakers.”

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Gratitude is the Attitude How to Cultivate Thanks and Better Your Life

It’s that time of year—the chill in the air is no longer impending, sweaters come out of the closet and invitations for festive gatherings fly through the post. Here we are, perched before the sweeping rush of the holidays. Along with gift giving and merrymaking, this month draws to the surface the morals we hope to live by all year long, with one in particular leading the charge: gratitude. Having an attitude of gratitude not only feels good, but science shows us that it’s good for us. In a study conducted by researchers at the University of California Davis and the University of Miami, participants were placed into three groups and given journals. One group was asked to share five things they were grateful for during the past week while another group was directed to describe five negative occurrences from the previous week. The final group was neutral, listing five events that affected them in the past week but was neither positive nor negative. Fast-forward ten weeks: The gratitude group was a whopping 25 percent happier than the group asked to focus on the negative. As you give thanks around the table this month, consider the following ways of cultivating a practice of appreciation all year round.

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Write It

Keep a journal next to your bed. Begin and end each day by taking note of what you’re grateful for: Try not to start with the big things and instead focus on the small, for it is the small things that comprise our daily lives. For the first week, start with three things you’re thankful for each morning and evening: the softness of your comforter, the cat curled up at the foot of your bed, the way your favorite pen feels just right on your notepad or the warmth of your morning coffee. The next week, write five things, and the week after that, write ten.

Get Visual

Place reminders of gratitude at the entrance to your home and office: “Begin each day with a grateful heart.” , “Give thanks for a little, and you will find a lot.”, “Gratitude turns what you have into enough.” Whether you paint it on a decorative board or write it out and frame it to hang above your doorway, the tangible prompts to approach your day with appreciation will help you do just that.

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and buy a batch of gift cards ($5 to a lovely local coffee shop or book store) and stash it in a box. Commit to pull out your kit once a week (GratiTuesday, anyone?) and make a card for one person you appreciate: your mailman, your mom, a co-worker or a friend. Your note can be as simple as, “Thank you for being awesome!” or as specific as, “Thank you for always making sure we have enough coffee in the office!” These expressions of gratitude will brighten a person’s day like nothing else while strengthening your relationships.

Say It

Be sure to express thanks to the people behind the services you enjoy. When you pick up your lunch, pay for your gas or grab a morning latte, look the person behind the counter in the eye and say, “Thank you, I appreciate it!” Further, cultivate a culture of thanks in your home. It can be easy for the little things your partner does to keep your household running smoothly to fade into the peripheral. Make a point to notice when the dishes are done, the recycling is brought out or the pets are fed and say, “Thank you, darling! I appreciate when you (fill in the blank).”

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What to Do When a Loved One BY ASHLEY CARTER YOUNGBLOOD, LMSW, LMFT, CADC

ehavioral health symptoms, whether addiction, anxiety or those that threaten the safety of one’s self or others, can be intimidating. Watching a loved

one suffer with symptoms that are hard to understand can leave us feeling confused and hopeless. But there is hope! Treatment works and there are options available for you.

WHERE TO START

Although you cannot force someone to get better, having an open discussion with your loved one about your concerns about their wellbeing is a great place to start. Use gentle words and share the specific emotions (e.g. scared, sad) you are experiencing so that your loved one feels supported, as opposed to blamed. For instance, instead of saying “You need help!” consider asking “How would you feel about getting support for dealing with ______(e.g. Anxiety)?” When you ask your loved one how they feel about it, they feel involved in the process of getting help, as opposed to feeling like help is something you are forcing upon them. Asking questions about the symptoms will also give you a peek into whether they actually see the problem as a problem and if they are ready to get help for it.

KNOW YOUR RESOURCES

Needs Help

There are more resources than you probably realize for mental health issues. Here is a list to get you started: For loved ones of those suffering with an addiction: Al-Anon (al-anon.org) Local 24-hour information and resource hotline: 2-1-1 Local 24-hour crisis & suicide hotline: 381-HELP (4357) National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Kalamazoo Community Mental Health (to identify services available to you): (269) 373-6000 Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 1-888-373-6200 For the needs of the older population in the Kalamazoo area: Area Agency on Aging, (269) 373-5147

These resources can be a way to address a crisis but can also be the stepping stone to finding resources in your area that can help you and your loved one on the path to recovery. Keep in mind, you can always use resources like Google to search for treatment centers or local therapists who treat a specific issue. And, if there is an emergency, remember to immediately contact 9-1-1 or take the person to the nearest emergency room.

HELP YOURSELF

As the saying goes, “You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make her drink”. Although you may see your loved one’s repeated symptoms as obviously harmful, if they aren’t ready to get help, it’s time to focus on helping yourself. Support your loved one. Remind them you are there for them and will be as involved as they want when they are ready to get help. But don’t enable…and know your limits. There is nothing harder than watching a loved one selfdestruct. If they are not ready to seek treatment or therapy, consider getting some support for yourself in order to help you manage your stress. Then, instead of the blind leading the blind, you can serve as a guiding light to help your loved one find the help that they need. You never know... the change they observe in you may be the catalyst for them finally committing to get the support they deserve.

There isn’t room here for all the help that is available, but as this list clearly demonstrates, resources are out there.

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MAXIMIZING Family Time BY KERRY HART, LLMFT

etween household chores, planned activities, school and work, you might find that your family is spending more time apart than together. In order to maintain deep,

satisfying connections with your nearest and dearest, be intentional about making time to be together. Here are a few tips on where to find those seemingly elusive hours to make your time with your family worthwhile.

LEARN TO DELEGATE

Certain household chores are necessary to keep a household operating smoothly. Current reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics state that women spend slightly more time on chores than men. Whether it’s folding the laundry, doing the dishes or scrubbing the floors, make it a point to tackle household tasks as a couple! These can be perfect times to talk about your day, listen to music together or make future plans. Check out your budget and see what you might be able to hire someone to do. Perhaps you can hire someone to clean your home, have the babysitter help prepare meals or use a grocery delivery service. Anything you can do to clear up your own schedule will allow you spend more quality time with your family.

INVOLVE THE KIDS

A parent’s job is to raise their children to be independent, functional adults. Select age-appropriate chores for each child and take the time to teach them how to do them correctly. This will help your kids become more self-sufficient while you get in some quality time together. Once your kiddos have learned how to pitch in, your household will run smoother, allowing for more family time together.

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DINE TOGETHER

Make a point to have dinner with your family every evening, and it will become a ritual your children will learn to expect. Kids who eat with their parents on a daily basis tend to be happier and do better in school, both behaviorally and academically. Consider mealtime as an opportunity to get to know your kids better; ask them about the best part of their day as well as the worst part of their day; inquire about their friends and their favorite subjects in school. Overtime, you will get to know them as they grow and develop far better than if you skip the sit-down supper.

“Anything you can do to clear up your own schedule will help you spend more quality time with your family.” COUPLE UP

Focusing on your relationship sets a good example for your kids to take time out for themselves. If your couple relationship is strong, you will also be able to attack daily struggles together as a solid unit. Giving your kids time together as siblings without you around will also allow them to bond on their own. Additionally, letting them have time with a trusted babysitter or a family member gives them room to form meaningful connections of their own.

SCHEDULE IT

Schedule time with your family that can’t be broken — an uncompromising reservation on your calendar, meaning no meetings, play dates or appointments can be allowed to interfere. Stay in the house and have a craft day, check out the local zoo or let your kids lead the way and choose an activity. Regardless of what you choose, make sure nothing gets in the way of your time together.

USE YOUR VACATION TIME

A staggering number of Americans do not use their vacation time. This is time that is allotted to you to take time away from the office and spend with family — take advantage of it! Whether you decide to rent a cottage for a week or plan an epic staycation, don’t let it go to waste. It’s been proven that vacations strengthen family bonds; parents report learning far more about their kids while on vacation than in day-to-day interactions.

UNPLUG

Today, children and parents alike are glued to their electronic devices. There are also the ever-popular tablet and video game systems that distract kids from quality face-to-face time. Set aside a couple of hours each evening to unplug as a family, preferably just before bedtime, to set the example of how to decompress without electronic stimulation. Kerry Hart, LLMFT is a couple and family therapist in private practice. She is located in both East Lansing and Grand Rapids. www.kerryhartcounseling.com

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How to Understand Pet Food Labels BY: BETH MCEWEN

rain Free. Organic. All Natural. Take a stroll around your local pet

supply store, and you’ll see labels and claims of all sorts staring at you from the shelves. Pet owners can be passionate about choosing the best food for their pets, but with thousands of products on the market, how do you make the right choice? Pet food labels are a good place to start, and understanding the label information can help you make informed decisions. Let’s talk about the need-to-know information to interpret those labels, and we can dispel a few myths and misconceptions along the way.

Ingredients Labels

Though frequently the first place we look for information, the ingredient list can be misleading and is often misunderstood when determining nutritional value. Ingredient lists can certainly be valuable when a pet has a confirmed food allergy and must avoid certain ingredients, but much of the way pet food is labeled can be unclear. Here are some important facts to keep in mind when it comes to pet food ingredients: Each ingredient, including additives, must be listed in the ingredients statement.

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Ingredients are listed in descending order by precooked weight. However, this does not reveal the amounts of the ingredients. For example, wheat germ meal, wheat bran and wheat flour are all components of wheat, but they may provide different nutrients. The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), not the food manufacturer, defines how ingredients are named. For example, according to AAFCO, corn gluten is defined as: the part of the commercial, shelled corn after removal of the larger portion of the corn’s starch and germ. Incidentally, corn is an acceptable grain and is not classified as cheap filler. Corn is an excellent source of energy because it contains approximately 80 percent carbohydrates. When comparing corn to other ingredients, very few provide an equivalent amount of energy. The carbohydrate portion of corn can be more than 95 percent digestible for our pets. Additionally, corn provides a blend of carotenoids, which are nutrients that are converted to vitamin A. Biologic functions that involve carotenoids are vision, skin health, reproduction and bone and muscle growth. They also have a role as antioxidants.

Chemicals

Pet owners may be concerned to see “phylloquinone,” “α-tocopherol,” “cobalamin” and “ascorbic acid” listed

on their pets’ food until they learn that these are the actual chemical names for vitamins K1, E, B12 and C, respectively. Vitamins A, C and E are also antioxidants, which are added to foods to balance the nutrient profile and preserve fats. Preservatives are not universally bad for pets and, in fact, help prevent foods from becoming rancid. However, do be aware of added dyes. Your pet doesn’t particularly care if his food is brown or yellow or red (those colors are added to influence owners, not pets), but there have been documented cases of sensitivity to food colorants.

Animal By-Products

Many questions about pet food result from a misunderstanding of particular ingredients. Pet owners may incorrectly think that by-products are solely the undesirable parts of animals, such as hooves, feathers and beaks. However, as defined by the pet food industry, meat by-products are clean parts other than muscle meat, such as organ meats like lungs, kidneys and spleens. Therefore, by-products can be an excellent source of amino acids, protein, vitamins and minerals.

Organic and Natural

Pet food labels are factual, but they are also used to attract consumers. Terms such as organic and natural, and unregulated terms such as human grade,

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premium and holistic are of little use when determining nutritional value. As more pet foods are manufactured to meet pet owners’ demands for organic and natural ingredients, owners need to understand these terms. AAFCO defines natural as “originating from animals or plants.” The AAFCO has no regulatory definition for organic, which in human food refers to the procedure by which organic ingredients are grown, harvested and processed. Pet foods that meet the human standard for organic (at least 95 percent of the content by weight, excluding salt and water, must be organic) may display the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic seal on their packaging. The FDA uses “natural” to describe food and “organic” to describe both the food and the way in which it was processed.

Grains in Pet Food

Grain-free is not necessarily better. While there is still debate in the scientific community as to whether dogs and cats fall into the carnivore or omnivore category, the fact is that through years of domestication, they have acquired the capability of digesting grains. Raw diets are available, but are difficult to maintain and challenging to keep balanced. While commercially available foods may have grains in them, the top ingredient should still be a high-quality protein. The most commonly reported food allergies in dogs and cats are chicken, beef, dairy and egg, while fish is the most commonly reported allergy in cats. There is nothing particularly special about these ingredients other than they have been the most common ingredients in pet foods for the past few decades, so both cats and dogs often have been exposed to them a lot. What surprises many pet owners is that grains are actually uncommon causes of food allergies – most pets are allergic to animal proteins!

Wet Vs. Dry

Dry and wet foods are both nutritionally balanced. However, since most of us don’t brush our pets’ teeth daily, dry foods do have the added benefit of helping slow down tartar buildup. Finicky eaters may have “trained” their humans to only offer wet foods, and may turn up their nose at dry foods. However, since dogs and cats really are feast and famine eaters — meaning that in the wild, they would eat well after a kill, but may not eat again for some time — it’s not a veterinary emergency if your healthy pet skips a meal or two when changing foods. (However, if your pet suddenly stops eating her normal diet, it might be an early indicator that she isn’t feeling well.)

pets. Additionally, breed, temperament, environment and other factors can influence food intake. Feeding guidelines provide a good starting point, but frequently overestimate the caloric needs of some pets, leading to weight gain. Therefore, pet owners (with guidance from a veterinary professional) will likely have to adjust the feeding guidelines on a case-by-case basis to achieve a healthy, lean body condition for their pets.

What Does It All Mean?

My personal choice is to feed a high-quality, commercially available dry dog food. While lower quality foods may appear cheaper per ounce, the nutritional value is diluted, meaning that you have to feed more to get the same effect. Look at the feeding guidelines for Ol’ Roy vs. Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance, and you’ll see what I mean. A 65 pound dog can do quite well on only 2.5-3 cups a day of a high-quality food, and produce a lot less waste! So, not only are you saving money by feeding less of a highquality food, but you are also saving on cleanup supplies.

If read correctly, pet food labels can provide important information for optimizing your pet’s health.”

If read correctly, pet food labels can provide important information for optimizing your pet’s health. Owners who are educated about the myths and misconceptions regarding pet foods and their labels are starting from a good place. If you have questions about a pet food or its appropriateness for your pet, consult your veterinarian.

Feeding Guidelines

Complete and balanced pet foods must include feeding directions on their labels. However, one set of feeding guidelines cannot account for the great variation in metabolic rates and nutritional needs among individual

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