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f you have ever watched HGTV or the DIY Network…or scrolled through Pinterest….wondering if you could ever do home décor projects yourself, now’s the chance to give it a try.

AR Workshop opened its first South Dakota location on Western Avenue in September. The “AR” stands for Anders Ruff® (www.andersruff.com) , named for

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founders Maureen Anders and Adria Ruff.

While the two designers have had a blog and printable party supply business based in North Carolina since 2010, they started AR Workshop in 2016 and already have 53 locations across the U.S. that offer handson classes in creating custom home décor and gifts from scratch.

Owners Tracy and Caleb Hinkkanen

have been thrilled by the response to their new business adventure. Both were busy with their careers and two children, but they had long dreamed about owning their own business. Tracy says she stumbled upon the concept of AR unexpectedly during a late night feeding of their newborn son.

“Immediately I told Caleb, ‘We have to

Hours: Monday-Friday from 12- 4PM, and 6:30-10PM Saturday 10AM-1PM and 6:30-10:30PM 2101 W. 41st Street (at the Western Mall between HuHot and Potbelly Sandwich Shop) (605) 231-8399 | www.arworkshop.com/siouxfalls | siouxfalls@arworkshop.com

Just for etc for her readers: Anyone who completes a product at AR Workshop in December will receive a free wood slice ornament. Simply mention the etc for her magazine when you arrive at your workshop. You can choose your ornament stencil at that time and complete it along with your project.

open this here. Sioux Falls needs a place like this!’” says Tracy. “I knew this was the business venture we had been waiting for. As a realtor and former preschool teacher, this was a perfect combination of my passions, which are making homes beautiful and teaching. Caleb happens to be incredibly handy and a natural wood worker and DIYer, so it couldn’t be more

perfect for us.”

She says they feel incredibly blessed that the Sioux Falls area has joined them in their excitement.

“The goal we are striving for each day when we walk into the shop is for this space to be a warm, inviting place for friends and family to gather as they converse and create. My greatest hope is

that the memories and the projects will be cherished for years to come.”

The studio’s atmosphere could be described as a “boutique” workshop, with its open ceiling, rustic wood wall accents and industrial tables, which are partnered with AR Workshop’s signature aqua color for the stools and light fixtures. Displays along two walls are filled with sample projects that range from framed and plank wood signs and canvas wall hangings to trays, pillows and lazy susans. The unique project calendar behind the counter is comprised of rows of clipboards with each day’s events written on the chalkboard fronts.

“We get a lot of people stopping in or calling to figure out the best way to book a workshop, and while we always enjoy chatting, we ultimately end up telling them that the website is the best place to start,” says Tracy. “From there, people can explore our project gallery of over 500 designs and add in their customized information. The options are endless but names, dates and addresses are common.

They can view the upcoming schedule of workshops, choose the type of project they want to complete and book their own workshop.”

The AR Workshop staff can also create a completely customized graphic for your project, but it does require an additional fee and registration at least 72 hours in advance of the workshop date.

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The website provides information about the workshops and the number of seats available. You might want to just check one out yourself or invite a few friends or family members for a fun night out. There are various options for groups. The studio can accommodate up to 36 people, so if you have five or six people in a group, you can reserve a private table at a public workshop. Or, if you have 10-12 in your group, you can get two tables at a public workshop. Another option for larger groups is to book a private party at AR Workshop.

Each night during classes, an instructor provides guests with all of the materials, tools and guidance needed for the project.

And, to add to the fun, you can sip on a beer, wine or cup of tea available for sale back at the corner bar.

“We literally walk you through each step,” Tracy explains, “so if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush in your life, that’s okay! We are here to help you with everything it takes to make a beautiful project.”

The instructors lead guests through the process of how to distress, sand, stain, assemble, add hardware and paint on their customized stencil. Their job, Tracy says, is to make sure guests walk out the door with a piece they are truly proud to take home and hang on the wall, no matter their skill level. Each table has an assistant to help with any questions, as well as to get guests anything they need, such as more paint, more stain or more wine!

One thing that Tracy says sets AR Workshop apart is the quality of the materials they use. On workshop nights, guests choose from a wide variety of ecofriendly and non-toxic stains (no icky odor or harmful chemicals!), as well as designer paints to personalize their project.

AR Workshop offers family craft days and kids’ birthday parties, and next year they will begin to hold kids’ summer camps. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @arworkshopsiouxfalls to keep up with the latest news, special promotions and project releases!

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elieving is just the beginning when dreamers around the country witness the empowering tales of Disney’s most courageous leading ladies told through artistic skating and acrobatics in Disney On Ice presents Dream Big. Audiences are invited to join eight Disney Princesses – Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora and Snow White – as they embark on incredible adventures, determined to make their dreams come true. In addition, experience the sisterly love that has captivated millions as Disney’s Frozen is brought to life on the icy stage.

Ticket prices are $20, $25, $30 (Gold Circle), $35 (VIP Sideline), $40 (VIP Endzone), $50 (Rinkside), $60 (Front Row). Tickets are subject to handling, facility and convenience charges. Seats are $2 more for the Saturday 11 a.m., Saturday 3 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m. shows only. The opening night ticket price is just $15 for all seats, excluding Premium seats.

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Watch Rapunzel, Cinderella and Belle as they learn about the power to make their own magic. Travel to the wintry world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa and the hilarious Olaf from Disney’s Frozen as they learn that true love is the greatest magic of all. Be there to discover a whole new world with the daring Jasmine, and join Snow White, Aurora and Tiana as they remind you that strength and kindness go hand-in-hand.

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roject Warm-Up was started in 2006 by Kaitlin and Tracy Vik as a service project for the Key Club at Lincoln High School. That first year, 100 blankets were made in one afternoon. Each year, more schools, groups, and teams have gotten together to make blankets and the project has grown!

Over the past 11 years, Project Warm-Up has distributed over 18,000 blankets to children and families in need. Some children face poverty, homelessness (last school year the SFSD identified over 900 students as homeless), death of a parent, placement in foster care, serious illness, or are new to our country (and South Dakota winters!). We know a simple blanket can’t fix their situation, but hopefully it will provide them some warmth and comfort while dealing with what life is currently offering them.

Project Warm-Up has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to provide a new blanket to each family member when they receive the keys to their new home. Project Warm-Up has answered the call when tornados struck the communities of Delmont and Wessington Springs,

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and when a flood devastated the town of Canton.

This past year we partnered with Rachel Schuldt to provide blankets for her Delivering Hope-Chemo Care Bags that she distributes to adults and children who are undergoing chemotherapy. We have also partnered with Hugs 4 Haddley and Amy Jo Lems to deliver blankets to children in local hospitals.

Project Warm-Up exists solely upon the generosity of others. People donate funds, fleece and/or time. We have gotten pretty savvy in our fleece shopping and can make a child-size blanket for $12. A donation of $100 would enable us to wrap eight children in the warmth and comfort of a new blanket. Imagine what a larger donation could do!

Our goal is to make at least 3000 blankets this year! The need is great, but we are ready to meet the challenge! Your donation is tax deductible.

Consider joining over 500 volunteers for the biggest blanket making party ever on Saturday, December 9th, 11:00-3:00, at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary! Come when you want, stay as long as you want!

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Twilight Flights December 1 & 2 • 5pm - 9pm December 7 - 9 • 5pm - 9pm December 14 - 16 • 5pm - 9pm Strawbale Winery 47215 257th St. Renner, SD

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Enjoy a helicopter flight to see the lights of Sioux Falls and Winter Wonderland at Falls Park. Cost is $235.00 for 2, and $270.00 for 3. Includes, wines and heavy appetizers, flight, and dessert and wines. Must call for reservations with a credit card to hold it. INFO (605) 543-5071.

Plains Folk at Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, December 1 12pm - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Plains Folk performs in the courtroom of the Old

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Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch or purchase one. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com

54th Annual USF Madrigal Dinners Friday, December 1 6:30pm Located in The McDonald Center/ Ward Lobby The University of Sioux Falls Madrigal Dinners are an annual series of Renaissance-themed Christmas dinner theatre performances presented by the Singing Camerata (known during the holiday season as The Madrigal Singers). Established

in 1963 by Lois Harchanko, Music Professor Emeritus, the Madrigal Dinners represent one of USF’s longest-standing and strongest traditions. The performances combine vocal and instrumental music, dancing, drama, elegant Renaissance garb and fine dining. Tickets $40. INFO (605) 331-6631.

Free First Friday Friday, December 1 5pm - 8pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Come enjoy free admission to the Kirby Science Discovery

Center, free admission to the Visual Arts Center, free special lectures, artist receptions and other scheduled events in the building (Please note CineDome film admission is a separate, low rate on Free First Friday evenings). INFO (605) 367-6000.

Nutcracker Ballet

by Dance Gallery December 1 • 7pm December 2 • 2pm, 7pm December 3 • 2pm The Orpheum Theater.

315 N. Phillips Ave. Dance Gallery presents the Nutcracker Ballet. This is a story of a young girl who receives a Nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift and dreams of the Nutcracker coming to life and dancing with her. They travel to the land of sweets where dancers from far away lands of Spain, Arabia, Russia,

China and more perform for them. The Nutcracker Ballet is a family friendly performance and has become a part of many families holiday traditions. We hope you will join us for the ballet and make it part of your family’s tradition. INFO (605) 338-3740.

Luverne, Minnesota Winterfest December 2 • Winterfest Arts & Craft Show at the Commons and Cardinal Gym - Luverne Public Schools 9:00 am – 3:00 pm - Admission Fee = $3; Children 12 & under free.

• Rock County Sno Masters Free Swap Meet & Membership Drive. Rusty Nutz Vintage Snowmobile Club Show at Howling Dog Saloon – 10 am.

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House at the Hinkly House – 1 pm to 4 pm • Luverne Community Christmas Cantata (Breath of Heaven) & LSM Children’s Choir Performance – American Reformed Church – 7 pm.

INFO luvernechamber.com Cookies & Cocoa December 2 • 9am - 11:30am Washington Pavilion Join us for a new annual fundraising event for the SD Parent Connection. Cookies and Cocoa. Admission: free.

Cookie tasting/voting and raffle.

INFO 605-361-3171 or www. sdparent.org Handel MESSIAH Saturday, December 2 7pm First Lutheran Church 327 S. Dakota Ave. The transcendent choral tradition of Handel’s Messiah is

a can’t-miss this holiday season.

The masterful presentation of the life of Christ features an unparalleled lineup of vocalists and the SDSO chorus in one stunning performance. INFO (605) 335-7933.

SD Author Speaks at Zion Lutheran Church Sunday, December 3, 2017 Zion Lutheran Church 1400 S. Duluth Avenue South Dakota author/storyteller, Tom Roberts will present his newest Christmas story, The Greatest Gift - The Wise Ones’ Journey during the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services. He will be available to sign copies of his books before and after each service that morning and again in the afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. during their “Streets of Bethlehem” event.

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Society of South Dakota. For more information go to www. chssd.org/books

part of your 2017 Christmas experience. INFO (605) 332-4092.

Victorian Tea Party at the Pettigrew Home & Museum Sunday, December 3 1:30 p.m.

Pettigrew Home & Museum 131 N. Duluth Avenue Enjoy winter in true Victorian fashion at the historic Pettigrew Home & Museum. Learn about the history of tea while enjoying a delicious tea blend. Space is limited for this adult program.

Call (605) 367-7097 to register.

Free admission. INFO www. siouxlandmuseums.com

Flower & Flame at Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, December 8 12pm - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Flower & Flame performs A Christmas Carol in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch or purchase one.

(605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com

Preserving Your Family Papers and Photos Program Thursday, December 7 • 6pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Do you have important documents or photos you would like to preserve? If so the museum staff will teach you the proper storage techniques. Call 367-4210 to register in advance.

Admission is free. www. siouxlandmuseums.com Jazz Night at the Pavilion Thursdays, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 7:30pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Join us every Thursday for Jazz Night! Come for an evening of live music and drinks. $5 admission. Visit or call the Box Office at 605-367-6000 for more information.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church St. Lucia Festival.

Friday, December 8 • 7pm Saturday, December 9 • 7pm 2001 S. Elmwood Ave. All are welcome for this free and meaningful event that celebrates the best things of Christmas: community, light, family, children, and good food. We share an invitation to our community to consider making a St. Lucia performance

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Santa Claus Day in Hardwick December 9 –Jim Oliver Puppet Show at 2 pm – Pictures with Santa from 2:30 to 3:30 pm at the Hardwick Legion Hall.

INFO www.luvernechamber.com ‘TIS THE SEASON: Christmas with the SDSO Saturday, December 9 • 7:30pm Sunday, December 10 • 2:30pm Washington Pavilion Take part in a new Christmas spectacular with the SDSO! The warmth of the holidays takes center stage with the orchestra, chorus, and other performers.

Filled with singing and dancing, Christmas hasn’t begun until you see ’Tis the Season! INFO (605) 335-7933.

International Chef Cook-Off Saturday, December 9 4:30 - 7pm Sioux Falls Coliseum 515 N. Main Ave. The Multi-Cultural Center in SF is hosting our annual fundraising event, The International Chef Cook-Off. During this event, our guests will be able to taste food from our 14 various celebrity chefs from around SF and then vote to determine this year’s best chef!

We will also be holding a raffle during the event as well. Tickets

JOIN US FOR THE POLAR EXPRESS Nov 24, 2017 – Jan 4, 2018 This year’s Washington Pavilion Holiday Movie is the heartwarming, family favorite, The Polar Express.

Enhance your movie experience with cocoa and cookies, available for purchase at concessions. Check out the miniature train display in the lobby of the Wells Fargo CineDome and create your own train! Special programming, created by the Kirby Science Discovery Center, will be available each Saturday.

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Visual Arts Center Stroller Tour Saturday, December 9 10:45am - 11:30am Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. For parents and caregivers with babies 0 - 18 months Join us for a casual and lively tour of our current exhibitions led by one of our knowledgeable docents - just for parents and caregivers and their pre-toddlerage children. Designed to allow you to be mindful of your young ones as you look at and talk about art with other adults,

these guided tours are a special kind of outing where no one minds if a baby lends his or her opinion with a coo or cry. INFO (605) 367-6000.

Annual German Christmas Service Sunday, December 10 • 2pm First Lutheran Church 327 S. Dakota Ave. Annual German Christmas Service held in the German Language, with German Christmas songs. Coffee, German cookies and other goodies are served afterwards.

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Just a short drive from Sioux Falls, Minneapolis Northwest is the perfect holiday destination for you and your family!

Explore exquisite holiday shopping in Arbor Lakes. Play in the indoor Venetian Waterpark. Relax with a snowy sleigh ride.

And savor delicious meals at unique restaurants.

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Singing Boys of Sioux Falls Christmas Concert Sunday, December 10 • 3pm East Side Lutheran Church 1300 E. 10th St. Sacred, secular and seasonal selections will be presented by the Preparatory Choir and Concert Choir. Admission is free. A freewill offering will be accepted during the concert.

INFO (605) 201-0628.

A Holiday Evening at the Pettigrew Home & Museum Thursday, December 14 5pm - 8pm Pettigrew Home & Museum 131 N. Duluth Avenue Experience A Holiday Evening at the Pettigrew Home. Enjoy a special evening tour of the historic Pettigrew Home, take a neighborhood horse drawn wagon ride, and enjoy holiday music and refreshments in the Pettigrew Museum. Admission is Free.

Ceili Dance Thursday, December 14 6:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Ceili (pronounced KAY-lee) is an Irish social dance. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, Ceili dancing is a fun and energetic way to spend an evening. Get ready to dance at the Old Courthouse Museum! Free admission.

INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Christmas in the Country Friday, December 15 • 7pm Jescke Fine Arts Center 1101 W. 22nd St. The music of Reba McEntire, George Strait, Martina McBride, Alan Jackson, Shania Twain, Travis Tritt, The Judds….and who could forget Brooks and Dunn? Those beautiful duets

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from Garth & Trisha, Kenny & Dolly; the patriotic power of Lee Greenwood….the list just goes on and on. If you enjoyed that transformational period of country music, SUNDOWN - “MODERN CLASSIC COUNTRY” is the band for you! Specializing in the 19802000 time frame, SUNDOWN delivers one top hit after another from your favorite country superstars! INFO (605) 951-6543.

Dakota Wind Quintet at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, December 15 Noon to 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street The Dakota Wind Quintet will perform classical music in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch or purchase one. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Book Signing by SD Author, Tom Roberts Saturday, December 16 • 2pm Lewis Drug 5500 W. 41st Street South Dakota author, Tom Roberts will be available to sign copies of his newest Christmas book, The Greatest Gift - The Wise Ones’ Journey. Purchases of these books benefit Children’s Home Society of South Dakota.

For more information go to www.chssd.org/books. INFO (605) 965-3183.

Live Nativity December 17 • 5pm - 7pm Grace Lutheran Church 500 N. Kniss Ave, Luverne, MN. INFO (507) 283-4431.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Sunday, December 17 1pm & 6pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57103 The Emmy® and Peabody

Award-Winning story by Charles M. Schulz, has warmed the hearts of millions of fans since it aired on television over fifty years ago. Now the classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation featuring all of your favorite characters and classic Vince Guaraldi score.

Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they mount a play, save a tree and uncover the true meaning of Christmas.

INFO (605) 367-6000.

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers Sunday, December 17 4pm - 6pm Orpheum Theater 315 N. Phillips Ave. This musical showcase features the talents of a multi-piece band playing Christmas classics and contemporary arrangements in signature and soulful sounds of Jeremy and Jon Hegg and friends. Holiday Jam is a long-running holiday tradition that continues to highlight new musical twists. This year’s tour again includes horns, sax, piano, guitar and percussion to round out the ensemble. $40 premium; $35 balcony!

All proceeds benefit LifeScape Center for the Arts. INFO (605) 444-9500.

SD Author Speaks Sunday, December 17 • 9am Harrisburg United Methodist Church Sunday, December 17 • 2pm First Lutheran Church 327 S. Dakota Ave. Sunday, December 17 6pm - 8pm East Side Lutheran Church 1300 E. 10th St. South Dakota author/storyteller, Tom Roberts will present his Christmas story, ‘Twas the Night Before Christ. He will be available to sign copies of all of his books before and after the program with 100% of

each book purchase benefiting Children’s Home Society of South Dakota. INFO www.chssd.org/books or (605) 965-3183.

Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, December 19 1pm - 4pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Eileen Halverson will be demonstrating the Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the second floor hallway of the Old Courthouse Museum. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions! INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com ReJoice! Featuring Nashville Recording Artist Jill Miller Tuesday, December 19 7pm Orpheum Theater 315 N. Phillips Ave. Hope Haven International (HHI) will be hosting a special event this holiday season benefiting worldwide wheelchair distributions - “Rejoice! The Gift of Mobility,” a Christmas concert featuring Nashville recording artist Jill Miller with special guests the Sioux Falls Christian School Hand Bell Choir. INFO (605) 261-4700.

Kid’s Activity Day: Let it Snow! at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, December 21 9-11am and 1-2pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Learn about history and make your own crafts to take home. 15 minute sessions run throughout morning and afternoon times. Call to reserve times. Free admission.

INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com

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Fire + Ice 2017 Thursday, December 21 5pm 1110 N. Weber Ave. Across from Falls Park.

Performance fire and ice sculptures celebrate light on the darkest day of the year- Winter Solstice. Sip hot cider while enjoying a great view of the Winter Wonderland lights just across the street in Falls Park.

Everyone is welcome to warm up inside and check-out the cool local artwork and handmade creative gifts. INFO (605) 977-7644.

Doc Walker Trio at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, December 22 noon - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street The Doc Walker Trio will perform jazz in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Pickle Barrel.

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IT’S JUSTICE, STUPID!

BY RON ROBINSON

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hat attracted this writer to the Powder House case of 80 years past (as explored in the book Kaboom: The True Story of the Powder House Blast) was not so much the spectacular explosion itself — which shook foundations and broke windows across Sioux Falls and was felt up to a hundred miles away — as how the sensational nature of the crime corrupted justice.

The functionaries of Bill Clinton’s first campaign for the presidency were not wrong to post a sign proclaiming, “It’s the economy, Stupid.” But in a larger sense it is justice that matters most, and it always has been.

Going back to the roots of western civilization in ancient Greece, humankind’s obsession has been with justice and how to attain it in our institutions. The plays written by Sophocles, Aeschylus, and Euripides focused on those situations, derived from myth, that had the great questions of justice at their heart: Is simple revenge enough, or should mitigating circumstances be considered? Does the punishment sometimes exceed the crime? What if a person simply makes a mistake that leads to a catastrophe?

In the Bible. as well, justice is often at the heart of the matter.

The wisdom of Solomon, for example, was based on his handling of difficult cases, such as the one in which two women claimed the same child.

In the history of Sioux Falls, too, justice has often been at the center of the story. The trial of Thomas Egan in connection with the death of his wife, for example, resulted in the particularly gruesome hanging of an innocent man outside the Sioux Falls courthouse. The trying of Plenty Horses (Tasunke-Ota) for the slaying of Lt. Edward Casey in connection with the Wounded Knee massacre posed the question of whether or not the killing was an act of war. After two trials in Sioux Falls, Plenty Horses was declared not guilty because he was acting as a warrior, not as an individual. It required two trials, as well, for juries to find Emma Kaufman of Sioux Falls guilty only of assault and battery in the matter of the beating death of Kaufman’s servant, Agnes Polreis.

Whether or not justice was served in these cases is debated even

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today. With those precedents in mind, an examination of the trial and conviction of William Nesbit for the murder of Floyd Parker in the Powder House case reveals several flaws in the criminal justice system of the time.

One of the most central mistakes made in the case was the assumption that Parker died as a result of the blast. In fact, as revealed in the confession of the actual killer, Lee Bradley, Parker died before the fuse was lit. The blast was intended to conceal his murder. When portions of Parker’s body were found and exhibited before the jury, however, the sensational trumped the truth.

Another mistake was to accept an accomplice in the crime as a witness for the state. Harry “Slim” Reeves, who was in fact guilty of shooting “Dynamite Girl” Helen Seiler, had every reason to lie in support of the prosecution’s case. And lie he did, completely neutralizing Nesbit’s story that he was, in effect, an innocent bystander. As a result, Reeves was not tried in the case at all, and was instead turned over to Iowa authorities to stand trial for the lesser crime of burglary, while Nesbit was convicted.

Throughout the trial, the prosecution portrayed Nesbit as a hardened criminal, when actually up to that time he had served prison time for only one crime, and even that one of questionable potency.

In World War One, Nesbit served in the infantry, participating in at least five drives against the Germans. At that point he was assigned to a burial detail, but when the unit broke up he took the opportunity to hitch a ride back to Paris, where he sat out the war for a couple weeks. For that he was tried for desertion and sentenced to a term of two years at Leavenworth. He was released after only 18 months, and from that time until the occasion of the Powder House blast, had made his way, first as a boxer, then as a truck driver, and finally as owner of a seedy hotel in Sioux City. Although he got into trouble during prohibition on alcohol charges, he was never convicted.

Nesbit’s “tragic error,” so to speak was to accept the challenge of jewelry wholesaler W. A. Ehlerman to come up with some yeggs to stage a phony robbery in order to collect on insurance. That effort

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Agnes Polreis and Emma Kaufman

involved Nesbit with the real killer, Lee Bradley, and the rest of the socalled Powder House gang. The bollixed caper in Sioux City led to the flight to Sioux Falls. The killing, however, had to do with friction between Bradley and Parker over the girl. It was Nesbit’s misfortune to be “along for the ride.” His lawyer tried as best he could, but with only Nesbit as witness for the defense, the accused was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. A year later, exactly 80 years ago this month, Nesbit’s appeal to the state supreme court failed.

Over a decade later, when J. Edgar Hoover was desperate for publicity, Nesbit was put on the FBI’s very first Ten Most Wanted list for walking away from the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls while serving as trusty in service to the warden. He was described as “one of the most dangerous criminals alive because of the vicious nature of his crime … ‘murder by dynamite.’”

He was captured just two days after the notice appeared, living in a cave on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Paul, reduced to poverty and hardly the image of a crazed killer. Nesbit’s case highlights the danger of yielding to emotion and jumping to conclusions unwarranted by the facts. In these days the lesson is particularly applicable. We seem to be in the grip of persuasive and erroneous suppositions. Almost every issue assailing the American public — tax reform, gun control, race relations, women’s rights,

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immigration laws, on and on— poses powerful emotional beliefs against reasoned solutions. It might pay to sit back and think a while about the Powder House case and similar miscarriages of justice before we leap into the fray.

Ron Robinson is the author of Kaboom: The True Story of the Powder House Blast. He also serves on the board of directors of the Minnehaha Century Fund, whose mission is to restore and preserve historic sites and to educate the public about local history.

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athan and Erin Bosch have lived in their central Sioux Falls house for 17 years and, even though there is a dynamic housing market and new construction in Sioux Falls, they don’t see themselves leaving this home any time soon.

“It might be a little smaller than other houses,” says Erin, “but we really appreciate the charm and the details that come with older houses. Plus, it’s easier to keep clean, and we love our

proximity to downtown.”

Even with all the features they loved about the house, they knew when they moved in that it would need some updates. So, over the years, they have embarked on remodeling projects to reflect their own personal style.

Erin describes her style as a “curated mix of unusual pieces.”

The home is a wonderful mix of old and new, modern and

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traditional and stylish and sentimental.

Inside the front door sits a desk that was an accidental thrift store find, paired with a green fabric chair that Erin’s grandparents had received as a wedding gift. Little white trees sit on the desk for the Christmas season, and a white fur wreath hangs above the desk, next to a framed print of Andy Warhol that reads, “I Think Everybody Should Like Everybody.”

That print also hangs in Erin’s office.

“I just love it,” she says, “because it’s a great reminder that we just need to be kind to one another.”

The living room and dining room have the same hardwood floors as when they moved into the house, but the rest of the woodwork upstairs is white. The light blue walls in the living room provide a pretty backdrop for the white Christmas tree in the corner. With its silver and gold decorations, the tree is reminiscent of the traditional holiday tune by Burl Ives.

The living room walls are a mini art gallery with a large painting on one wall and a collage of prints on another,

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including a framed vintage Sioux Falls postcard and framed prints of a bird and a flamingo from a 1977 Audubon calendar.

The birds were featured in May and September, which are Erin’s and Nathan’s birth months.

The dining room and kitchen underwent

more significant makeovers. The light grey dining room at one time had been red. A built-in corner china cabinet reflects the era in which the house was built, and an over-sized lamp shade covering the light above the table brings in a modern touch.

Erin says they have had the “old” dark

dining room table for years, but it has character that goes with the house and, she adds, it can expand to seat 14 people.

To provide a little holiday flair, she created a tablescape using a white faux fur runner, bare branches and a small white deer and polar bear.

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Three square canvas prints provide a brilliant pop of color in the dining room.

They were created by local artist Jennifer White, owner of the Post Pilgrim Art Gallery.

The old kitchen was a small galley-style room with limited counter space, says Erin. They removed a wall and the soffits

and updated the look with grey cabinets, white tile backsplash and grey and white patterned floor tile laid in a Herringbone pattern (she credits both the talent and the patience of her husband and her dad for the flooring).

While other cabinets go up to the

ceiling, they opted for open shelves above the range. Along with overhead lights, they also added lighting under the cabinets.

“I just love the brightness and openness in here,” Erin says.

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Off the dining room are doors to a threeseason room that had originally been a screened-in porch. They added new storm

windows to extend the time they could use the room that looks out on their fencedin yard and patio. While there is still a little work to be done on the floor and ceiling, Erin says those projects will wait until spring. In the meantime, the porch is adorned with its own white Christmas tree

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As they await Christmas Day, the Bosch family tradition is to kick off the holiday season with the downtown Parade of Lights and a visit to Santa downtown at Shriver Square. Chippy the family “Elf on a Shelf” makes its first appearance on December 1st and keeps the kids entertained all month. And, in anticipation of the Jolly Ol’ Elf himself, all of their stockings are hung by the chimney with care.

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here do you find the perfect Christmas gift for the foodie on your list when you know they are hard to buy for? Well dear friends, you’ve come to the right place. You know the old saying “it takes one to know one?” I am the King of Hard to Buy For! I’m not the kind of guy who’s going to drop a lot of hints or strategically leave catalogs with dog-eared pages around the house. Nope, it’s not my style. Instead, when I see something that I either want or think I need, I simply buy it. Over the years this has caused great consternation for my beloved, it’s a pretty hard battle for her to win. With that in mind, here’s a list a things that I’ve either already bought or have my eye on; they

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might just be the perfect gift for the hardto-buy-for person on your list.

Cooking Classes Several restaurants and retailers now offer cooking classes that have something for just about every level of cook, from getting kids started to learning from our area’s top chefs. I’ve taken some classes at K Restaurant, Look’s Market and others.

Lately my beloved and I have really been enjoying the classes at Plum’s. When the store was remodeled they created a beautiful exhibition kitchen, perfect for teaching and talking with the chef and your classmates. We’ve found that the classes make a fun night out, with a full meal and

a glass of wine (and you can buy more if you’d like!) And by the time you are reading this, I will have done my first class on the other side of the counter. Yes, I’ll be acting as sous chef for a professional during one of their Dueling Knives competition evenings in late November. It should be fun, wish me luck! Classes run from $55 to $65 per person. If you don’t know which class, buy a gift card at Plumscooking.com or just stop down to the store on 8th Street.

Seriously, if you haven’t seen Plum’s since they remodeled, you’re missing a gem on the Eastbank in downtown Sioux Falls.

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company named Nudo. They give people like you and me a chance to adopt an olive tree in Italy. Then, twice a year your tree sends you the gift of olive oil. The spring shipment is oil produced by your tree. OK, so your tree, and all its friends in the same grove, pool their resources and share the bounty with the adoptive families. The second shipment comes in the fall. It is another package of single estate olive oil.

Each package includes three 500ml tins of outstanding quality, guaranteed extra virgin olive oil. It runs $150 for a twice a year gift adoption including an adoption certificate and a booklet that tells the proud recipient about their tree. Quarterly and one time adoptions are also available at Nudoadopt. com. If you adopt for yourself, the tins of oil make great gifts too, and you’ll probably have some left over to give away.

Hand-Forged Pans I admit I’ve become mildly obsessed with Blanc Creatives pans. Blanc Creatives is a small group of folks in Charlottesville, Virginia, who make carbon steel pans and

other assorted kitchen related tools by hand, the old fashioned way. Founded by blacksmith and designer Correy Blanc, the company employs a couple of woodworkers and a half-dozen blacksmiths. The end results are beautiful, hand-hammered skillets, sauciers, roasters and sauté pans with tons of character. About this time last year, I saw them listed on several Christmas and “best of” lists. By the time I ordered a medium skillet in January, there was a 4-week wait to get mine shipped.

They come pre-seasoned with coconut oil and deliver perfectly seared pork chops or steaks. Clean up is a snap; just rinse with water and scrub out anything that gets stuck (they are naturally non-stick, so that rarely happens.) Just don’t use soap; basically treat it like cast iron, although it doesn’t weigh as much. I’ve got my eye on the large roaster next; too bad I won’t have it until after I’ve made Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.

Cheap? No, but really the good stuff rarely is and it doesn’t cost much more than a good All-Clad pan. Get yours (or a gift for me) at Blanccreatives.com

Ownership in the Co-op I’ve been a member/owner of Co-op Natural Foods in Sioux Falls for years. It’s a great place to get local produce when the farmers markets close and they carry a great assortment of locally sourced eggs, meat, veggies and dairy as well. Now they’ve added a kitchen making soups, sandwiches and salads. Not to be outdone by the mega-marts, you can order your food online and have it delivered the next day. What’s even better? You can own a share in the co-op for $200 and walk in like you own the place. Buy a membership for yourself, or as a gift. Stop in at 18th and Minnesota to find out more.

Spice it Up! I admit I have a relatively low tolerance for spicy. Too hot and I start to sweat, but I do like a little heat and the added flavor a good hot sauce can bring. The key is a “good” hot sauce. Too many are just heat and vinegar, with no real depth of flavor.

But I’ve found a good source and the best part is it’s local. Dagger and Arrow is a small

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pepper sauce company started by Beau and Kali Vondra. Beau is one of the partners in Look’s Market and a veteran of restaurants in Sioux Falls and the Twin Cities. He started making sauces for fun, and as more and more people tried them and asked to buy them, he started Dagger and Arrow.

My sister likes the hotter Kiss of Death Habanero Sauce, while I’m partial to the Diablo Verde Serrano Pepper Sauce and Hi-Fi Cayenne Sauce. You can get them at Look’s (of course), Plum’s and Co-op Natural Foods and also try them at several restaurants in town like M.B. Haskett’s, Queen City Bakery, Phillip’s Ave Diner, and Bread & Circus Sandwich Kitchen.

Beyond our fair city, the sauces have made it to shelves in Minneapolis, Denver and even Washington DC. Check them out, you won’t be sorry. And a set of two or three bottles makes a wonderful gift.

That’s what is on this hard-to-buyfor foodie’s Christmas wish list. But if you know someone who likes to cook, maybe all you need to do is offer to buy

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ingredients and bring the wine. Or if your foodie friend likes to eat but not cook, invite them to a dinner out. Experiences can be tremendous gifts, because they are something you can share together. But if you want me to cook for you, bring one of those handmade pans with you, hint, hint!

Do yourself a favor, eat something good today.

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but it just seems like our little boys have grown quickly, especially with the access they have to technology. As for me, I’m still old school: on my coffee table this year, you’ll find a Wine Enthusiast catalog with MY name on it… I hope my wife is reading this…

As I flip through this catalog, I get that same feeling my kids used to get when they would stare at their Christmas catalogs with wide eyes. There isn’t a page that doesn’t interest me, but I’ll try to keep this article to the point. I have a chosen a few items that might just be the perfect gift for that special oenophile in your life.

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Mixing just the right amount of air with your wine at the precise moments, this see-through aerator allows your reds to breathe instantly. The Vinturi Red Wine Aerator results are a better bouquet, enhanced flavor, and a smoother finish.

Wine refrigerators offer a stylish look to your wine collection while providing a controlled environment for optimal wine storage conditions. Some have awesome reflective smoked-glass doors while others have natural wood finishes. These silent cooling systems have no moving parts and are CFC-free, meaning that you get silent, long-lasting, and environmentally safe refrigeration for your wines.

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My most favorite of the Riedel decanters. This elegant Riedel Eve decanter is an artful masterpiece, as well as an extremely functional wine vessel. The Eve decanter features a generously tall silhouette of almost 20 inches, and the unique design is reminiscent of an elegant upright cobra waiting to drink the wine you pour forth. The person serving from this decanter can create a dramatic presentation, as it is necessary to turn the vessel a specific way to pour. No worries, though. This beautifully packaged decanter comes with an instructional DVD narrated

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The Eve decanter achieves these same results immediately, by allowing for the maximum effect of oxygen on the young tannins and aromas of the wine - liberating the aromas, intensifying the fruitiness of the mid-palate and rounding out the texture.

From my family to yours, have a safe and happy holiday this year, and I will see you all next year for some more wine fun in 2018. Carpe Vino!

Riccardo is spending Christmas in Sioux Falls this year with his wife of 20 years, Marybeth, and their three sons, Dante, Berent, and Jaxon. Riccardo is a Level I Sommelier and Certified Beer Server. He is the VP of Sales and Marketing at Fernson Brewing Company in Sioux Falls.

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Dress Up! Dress up your little one for the holidays with the cutest little Christmas accessories, including socks, headbands and hats.

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Give inspiration with a customized MyIntent Project Bracelet from Radiance Day Spa. Choose a word that expresses you or the person on your Christmas list’s deepest passion, purpose or truth. These bracelets are a catalyst for meaningful conversations and positive energy. $15-$20. Only at Radiance Day Spa. 6209 S. Pinnacle Pl. (605) 275-9535.

Bring the Outdoors In Thymes Frasier Fir Collection is a popular fresh scent that combines notes of Siberian fir needles & cedarwood. Bring the outdoors in with Frasier Fir. Forget Me Not Gift Boutique.

57th & Western. (605) 335-9878.

Luxurious New Designs Beautiful Cambria quartz now available in over 140 designs. Stop by the Stone Center at 2105 S. Minnesota to see these luxurious new designs. www. stonecenterusa.com

Good Tidings Celebrate the holidays with good tidings of comfort and joy. Surround yourself in unique and beautiful decor this holiday season.

Gypsy Trading Co. 515 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD. (605) 582-7889.

Oliver’s Days of Kindness December 9 Oliver’s Day of Kindness Camp revolves around lessons of bullying and kindness. This will all coordinate with what’s heard in the story of Oliver The Ornament. Please join us for activities throughout the day with readings of Oliver the Ornament 10:30 a.m. and 2pm. Also enjoy coloring pages, prize raffles, discussions of kindness, and certification of completion of the “Oliver The Ornament Kindness Camp”. Firefly Boutique. 210 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 449-6147.

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Enjoy delicious cocktails from Minnesota’s Premier Distillery. Seville, Brickyard, Lakehouse Vodka, Apple Brandy and more! Available at Blue Mound Liquor. 319 W. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 449-5052.

Holiday Gift Ideas It’s the perfect time to shop our selection of gifts, jewelry & accessories, and home decor. These items make great gifts!

Available at Filly Flair, 57th & Louise or www.fillyflair.com.

Personalizable Holiday Hostess Trays Young & Richards has a huge assortment of unique gifts for that hard to buy for person...from fudge to socks to collectible one-of-a-kind ornaments.

Hostess trays pictured are $34.95 each.

Young & Richards. 222 S. Phillips Ave. (605) 336-2815.

Fizz & Bubble Fizzy bath bombs and body treats are hand-made in the USA. Great for gifting and making skin feel scent-sational with our all-natural, moisturizing, 8-Oil Blend. Available at Salon 75. 626 S. Kniss Ave., Luverne, MN. (507) 283-4343.

Blinking Nose Ornaments When the switch on the bottom is turned on, these ornaments’ noses and other colorful lights around the ball blink brightly. You will love the twinkling lights that last for 80 hours of continuous use, and batteries can be replaced when they run out. This ornament is very lightweight and shatterproof. Light up ornaments are truly a treat! Several to choose from at The Christmas Haus. Located in the Luverne History Center. 312 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 283-2122.

Deck the Halls Deck the halls with fantastic gifts and stocking stuffers for everyone on your list! Shop Beautique this holiday season! 513 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD. (605) 582-2882.

Ring in the New Year with Chase & Ovation “A Salute to the Music of Prince” Saturday, December 30 • 8pm Historic Palace Theatre • Luverne, MN Find us online for our ticket onsale date announcement! Tickets are $30. palacetheatre.us, facebook.com/palacetheatreluv.

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You’ll get a hearty welcome from the locals, enjoy a taste of Midwest hospitality, and experience the charm of the specialty shops on Main. Come see for yourself—you’ll love the life!

String Art with Rustic Style String art wood box signs with rustic style add a sense of nostalgia to your holiday. Charming on a mantel or displayed on a wall. Oak Ridge Nursery.

2217 S. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD. (605) 331-4421.

Warm Up! These warm up dance boots are absolutely perfect for keeping your little performer’s feet toasty warm on recital night.

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A Lasting Keepsake Paint a lasting keepsake or gift they will love! So many options to choose from at Color Me Mine.

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Paintings of Home Landscape paintings by local artists including Stephen Randall, Gary Hartenhoff, Jenny Braig and more. Find the perfect picture that embodies South Dakota and captures your heart.

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The Gift of Serenity Give the gift that brings serenity into your home or office....solar powered globes are luxurious, eco-friendly décor items that channel energy from ambient light and the Earth’s magnetic field to rotate continuously on their own.

Crafted with high-quality materials, no batteries or cords required, they operate on a hidden motion mechanism. Perfect gift idea for Him and the whole family. Variety of sizes and styles available, prices vary. Raymond’s Jewellers. 1111 W. 41st St. (605) 338-7550.

There’s a Plum’s gift basket perfect for everyone on your list.

Show your good taste and support a locallyowned business!

Plum’s Cooking Co. 401 E. 8th S. (605) 335-1999.

Holiday Shopping Take & Bake Wake up and enjoy fresh homemade caramel rolls without all the hassle! Visit The Cookie Jar and stock up now for those sleepy holiday mornings. The Cookie Jar. 230 S. Phillips Ave. (605) 978-0991.

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Grab a few stocking stuffers while you’re shopping for a hot dress to wear for your upcoming parties. Prices vary. Available at JuLiana’s Boutique La Femme. 196 E. 6th St. (605) 271-1824.

A Vintage Holiday Vintage ice skates, all decked out in holiday greenery, bring a touch of nostalgia to your home for the holidays. Recall memories of simpler times, hot chocolate and icy ponds…and bring them right to your door with this charming accent. Choose from several colors and designs and a large array of classic Christmas gifts and decor. Nauti Nice. Located in the I-29 Antiques Mall. South on I-29 to Tea exit 73 and then west 1/4 mile. (605) 368-5810.

Everything Unicorn Kidtopia has everything your kiddos will want if they love unicorns. Unicorns represent every happy dream you ever had as a child — and the tradition continues today. Kidtopia. 57th & Western, (605) 334-4825 and Dawley Farms.

Soft & Snuggly Stay snuggly warm in a super soft sweater outfit from Janie B’s — located in Cliff Avenue Greenhouse.

Shop their fantastic collection of clothing, home décor and boutique items, gifts and seasonal/holiday decorations. 2101 E. 26th St., (605) 332-6641 and 7310 W. 41st St., (605) 362-9727.

New Designs Delicate newly-designed pendants have arrived just in time for the holidays. Don’t let Santa take all the credit — stop by The Diamond Room to see these gorgeous new designs featured in white, yellow and rose gold in a variety of shapes and sizes. The Diamond Room.

3501 W. 57th St. (605) 362-0008.

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Custom Photo Cards Stand out this holiday season with one of our over 40 original holiday stationery designs or work with one of our designers on a custom Christmas letter or photo card! Find out more at Quality Printing Paper, Signs & Promotional Items at 116 W. Main St., Luverne, MN. (888) 933-4457 or (507) 283-1716. www.qualityprinting-luverne.com

Keep Your Ears Warm in Style!

Patterns, yarn, needles, and classes! Available at Athena Fibers, 3915 S. Hawthorne, 271-0741, www.athenafibers.com.

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Transform your bathing ritual with Spongellé. Perfectly packaged and designed to moisturize, rejuvenate.

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A unique surface changes instantly as you squeeze, from a sensual exfoliating massage texture to as soft as silk. This proprietary infusion technology provides a guaranteed number of washes, shower after shower. Available at Rainn Salon and Spa. 57th & Western.

(605) 521-5099.

New Winter Menu Items Stop by Carnaval to try out our new winter menu items.

You just have to taste them to believe how delicious they are! Carnaval Brazilian Grill. 2401 S. Carolyn Ave. (605) 361-6328.

Make a Statement Accessories can make or break an outfit. Make a statement in fantastic hats, jewelry and by carrying a fantastic bag!

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Make room for the cutest stocking stuffers in town!

Your little ones will love these construction sitethemed dishes and utensils.

Make meal time fun (and hopefully a little less stressful!). Stride Rite.

2425 S. Shirley Ave. (605) 362-7728.

Rad in Plaid Let Once Upon a Child help you cross a big item off your “to do” list by finding the perfect outfit for your little princess or prince. Choose from Christmas dresses for girls, holiday dresses, winter dresses and suits, plus shoes and accessories. Once Upon a Child. 3804 S. Western Ave. (605) 334-0922.

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These sprays are a collection of premium essential oils products for men + women! A portion of proceeds benefits animal rescue! Prices starting at $25. Available at You’ve Been Framed. 57th & Western. (605) 361-9229.

Mini Bag Toss $89.99 Game on! The Mini Bag Toss game includes two boards and 8 bags to setup and play your next epic game anywhere.

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Beautiful Storage The Magic of Christmas Create the magic of Christmas in your home — with the help of Josephine’s Floral Design. Shop our large selection of unique and festive holiday décor including fresh greens and the most realistic faux branches, berries and greens in the area. 401 E. 8th St. (605) 338-9290.

This beautiful custom furniture piece provides storage and allows the homeowner to display mementos and family photos. Dakota Kitchen & Bath.

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Cartilage is a connective tissue found throughout the body. It’s thick, smoother than ice and lines the ends of bones where they meet to form a joint. Because it has no nerve supply, it acts as a protective cushion that allows you to move without pain.

However, cartilage also lacks a blood supply. That means, if injured, cartilage doesn’t heal well on its own. That’s where cartilage restoration comes in.

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“Ideal candidates for cartilage restoration are active adults – from teenagers to adults in their 50s – who have chronic knee or shoulder pain caused by cartilage damage,” says Matthew Blake, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Avera Orthopedics.

That kind of damage can be caused by a traumatic injury – such as a dislocation or fracture – or the simple wear and tear that comes with sports or physical activity.

“It’s a great alternative for those who’ve already tried antiinflammatory medications, injections and physical therapy without the pain relief they need,” he adds. “It offers them new hope that they’ll be able to get back to the activities they enjoy.”

If an MRI shows cartilage loss, damage or defect, Blake recommends a diagnostic arthroscopy. This minimally-invasive procedure allows him to look closely at that cartilage and determine which type of cartilage procedure is the best fit.

Quick Recovery with Micro-Fracture A good option for those – such as competitive athletes – who want to return to their activities within four to five months is a micro-fracture procedure. During this procedure, the surgeon cleans the cartilage and creates small holes in the bone to promote growth of a new scar tissue type of cartilage.

“The downtime is shorter and the return to sport is faster, but the benefits of it have less longevity,” says Blake. “Typically, it works really well for about two to three years, so it’s a good shortterm solution.”

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“These are great procedures,” says Blake. “They do take patience; however, within 12 – 18 months patients say they feel like a new person. So it’s time well spent.”

Long-Term Pain Relief with MACI, OAT and OAC For those looking for long-term pain relief and willing to wait 12-18 months for a near full recovery, there are three additional options.

During the matrix autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) procedure, a small biopsy of cartilage is taken and used to grow new cartilage in a specialized lab.

“Sometimes simply cleaning up and smoothing the cartilage can bring pain relief for a period of time. If the pain comes back within five years, we can go back and implant the new cartilage that was grown in the lab,” describes Blake.

If you have enough cartilage to spare and the area with the defect is small, your own healthy cartilage can be transferred to the damaged area through osteochondral autograft transfer (OAT).

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For larger areas, the surgeon can use cartilage from a cadaver through a procedure known as osteochondral allograft transplant (OAC).

Get Moving Again with Comprehensive Care Cartilage restoration procedures are relatively quick – typically lasting less than an hour – and patients can return home the same day. The path to full recovery, however, requires time and dedication. Rehabilitation includes physical therapy, strength training and, depending on your goals, sports specific training for competitive athletes.

“These are great procedures,” says Blake. “They do take patience; however, within 12 – 18 months patients say they feel like a new person. So it’s time well spent.”

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Sciatica You’ve probably heard someone say something along the lines of “my sciatica is acting up” at one point or another—but what does this condition actually entail? First of all, sciatica is more of a symptom than it is an out-and-out condition. It’s often a sign of other conditions, such as the ones below. It will typically involve a consistent pain, usually at its worst when a person is sitting, in the leg and rear. That achiness or feeling of weakness can make rising from a seated position uncomfortable. Pain emanating through the sciatic nerve can cause pain from the lower back all the way down one side of your lower body to your feet. While it’s more common among middle-aged individuals, younger people aren’t immune to

Approximately 8 out of every 10 sciatic pain—people as young as their 20s can experience this type of nerve pain. It affects nearly half of the population at some point in their lives, according to the New England Journal of Medicine. In young people, sciatica is most commonly caused by disc herniation.

Degenerative Disc Disease The style of the condition can vary, but generally speaking, degenerative disc disease (or “DDD”) is caused by inflammation of an aging or “degenerating” disc in the spine. Perhaps the most painful symptom of the condition is the reflex spasm that often occurs when your body is attempting to stabilize its inflamed spine. While it may not always be clear that DDD is evident right away, back or neck pain that can last several days or that becomes ongoing can be an early warning sign. Bending over and picking up objects can also spur the related pain. This condition primarily affects people as they age (hence, “degenerative”)—according to the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch, by 50 years old, more than 80 percent of people will start to experience DDD. (But not all will have symptoms at first or at all.)

SI Joint Dysfunction The sacroiliac joint, or “SI joint,” is situated at the base of your lumbar—essentially in the vicinity of your tailbone. It connects your spine to your pelvis. When this joint is irritated or inflamed, it can cause pain in your lumbar and one or both of your legs.

Dysfunction can set it in from several causes, but two common

Americans will have back problems at some point during their lifetimes. ones are overdoing lower back movement or lack of activity in your SI joint. Injections are often considered a good way to determine an SI joint dysfunction is present. While SI joint dysfunction can affect anyone, it’s most common in younger to middle-aged females.

This is due to pelvic size and hormonal differences between men and women and can be a condition spurred during pregnancy.

Spondylolisthesis When young adults experience lumbar and/or leg pain, one common cause is a slippage of spinal vertebra, causing it to become uneven with the vertebra below it. This is called spondylolisthesis— it’s a condition that can have similar symptoms to other orthopedic conditions but is typically caused by an impact or injury—or spondylolysis. This type of injury can also be quite common among particularly active teenagers—especially student athletes. According to the American Journal of Sports Medicine, spondylolysis injuries appear to be most common in athletes with lower-back-heavy movement, such as winter sports, rowing and boxing.

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in Other Lands. Be sure to try out Judy’s on Cherry, a cozy restaurant just 20 minutes southeast of town that serves some very impressive hearth-fired pizzas.

Koziar’s Christmas Village - Bernville, PA Since 1948, Koziar’s Christmas Village has been a tradition in Bernville, Pennsylvania. Through January 1st, 2018, the celebration is open 7 nights a week including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. With more than one million Christmas lights decorating the landscape, buildings, and barns, the valley is set aglow and the lake’s reflection makes the entire place shine bright with a magical beauty. Visitors come from far away to this one-stop Christmas destination, crowding the streets lined with small cottage shops.

Several displays are featured in former chicken coops, including Christmas in the Jungle, Christmas Beneath the Sea, Christmas

Wisconsin’s Elkhart Lake Christmas The 20th annual Old World Christmas Market at the Osthoff Resort on Lake Elkhart in Wisconsin was named one of the “Top 100 events in North America” by American Bus Association and is modeled after the very old tradition of Christkindlesmarkt of Nuremberg, Germany. For ten consecutive days, guests stroll aisles of fresh evergreen boughs and scents of roasted almonds in a grand heated tent, browsing for special and unique items offered

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by hundreds of very talented international and regional vendors.

Things to see here include ornaments made from Czech blownglass, Russian nesting dolls, hand-carved German nutcrackers and smokers, and more. Not to mention the plethora of food available to try, including the traditional schnitzel, sauerbraten, and potato pancakes. There is also a variety of activities and events available for children and families during the Christmas Market, including Holiday Workshops, Hayrides, Breakfast with Santa Claus, Brunch with St. Nicholas and His Reindeer, and celebrations on Christmas Eve and Day and New Year’s Eve. Stop by the Wade House, a local resort for mid-nineteenth-century Christmas celebrations. Horse-drawn hay wagon rides, hot cocoa, and Christmas caroling.

Natchitoches, Louisiana “It is really something spectacular. They have Christmas lights that are just unbelievable. The entire street and intersection is under lights. You can see it glow for miles.” - Bob Ramaley, Rapid City, SD. Home to one of the oldest community-based holiday celebrations in the country, Natchitoches, Louisiana has a Christmas season that lasts for six weeks. 2017 will be the 90th Anniversary season with their Holiday Open House. From the Saturday before Thanksgiving to January 6th, over 300,000 lights and 100 set pieces are displayed every night at dusk.

The Christmas Festival takes place on December 2nd, and the downtown riverbank is open nightly with festive treats, shops, and restaurants offering delicious menu items, while visitors enjoy carriage tours through the historic district. Events take place throughout the season, including Kid’s Fest, Christmas Programs in the Landmark Historic District and the Cane River National Historical Park area. Every Saturday, there are fireworks and events to enjoy for every age. The Natchitoches Christmas Season has been honored as one of the “Top 20 Events” for December on six occasions by the Southeast Tourism Society, a “Top 100 Events in North America” by the American Bus Association, and ranked 3rd “Best Holiday Light Show” behind the Rockefeller Center and Disney World in the nation.

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Wassail Weekend - Woodstock, Vermont A small town in Vermont, Woodstock is known for its picturesque river and beautiful colonial New England architecture. The 34th Annual Wassail Weekend will be celebrated on December 8 - 10, 2017. Billings Farm & Museum holds Christmas at the Farm, and the Woodstock History Center holds their Open House that includes a tour, holiday music, and refreshments. Annual House Tours allows you to experience the warm hospitality of old New England, with Woodstock’s most charming homes opening their doors for the public to enjoy the beautiful holiday decor and learn about its history, along with some performances by local musicians. Wagon and sleigh rides, a holiday craft fair, and singing parades entertain visitors, with the highlight of the weekend being the 33rd Annual Equestrian Parade on Saturday, December 9th.

A swinging gypsy-jazz concert takes place, and Christmas with the Celts is performed at Pentagle.

Ogden, Utah One of America’s great railway hubs, Ogden, Utah, begins its holiday season the Saturday after Thanksgiving with the Electric Light Parade, filling the streets with elaborate floats, themes, and performers. The celebration continues through New Year’s Day, bringing Christmas magic all month long. The dazzling winter wonderland production includes a unique setting of cottages modeled after Santa’s village at the North Pole, and impressive

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Christmas light displays. Each of the elf-sized cottages has its own theme, including The Grinch, Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Castle, and The Elf Workshop. The Polar Express Train offers free rides, passing through a glow-inthe-dark tunnel painted with holiday images. Take time to visit Union Station, a former train depot that historically served as a major hub that has been transformed into three museums featuring trains, automobiles, and more.

Victorian Christmas Festival - Nevada City, California A quaint, Gold Rush town about an hour northeast of Sacramento, Nevada City takes pride in their annual and stylish Victorian Christmas Festival. Noted for its many historic buildings and nestled in the foothills of the snow-capped Sierra Mountains, this townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s picturesque downtown is transformed into a living Christmas card. Twinkling white lights, carolers dressed in Victorian apparel, and attendees dressed in period attire complete with scarves, top hats, and feathers. Delicious aromas of roasted

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chestnuts and holiday foods fill the air along lamp-lit streets overflowing with vendors, shows, and magical sights. You will find holiday activities for all ages, including carriage rides, yuletide treats, and live entertainment. Throughout downtown, bagpipers, brass bands, and Victorian singers provide warm music to get you into the Christmas spirit. The famous Walking Christmas Tree and a living nativity scene can be found, as well as My Favorite Things, a cozy boutique space offering gorgeous Christmas decor and local artisan crafts.

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Hand and Finger Print Tree Materials: paint, white paper, and crayons.

Instructions: Paint your child’s palm and forearm with brown paint, then press down on a piece of white paper. This will be the base of your tree. Next, dip your child’s finger into multiple colors of paint and dot them around the palm print, creating the lights for the tree. To finish off this craft, add some greenery using green a green crayon, and top it with a star!

Wreath Gift Bag Materials: small paper gift bag, green paint, red pipe cleaner, glue, letter stencils, marker.

Instructions: Using your child’s finger, press down into green paint, then create a circle onto the front of the paper bag with their fingerprint. Let dry, then make a small red bow from a pipe cleaner. Glue this to the bottom of the green circle and let dry.

Using a stencil, trace your holiday message onto the top of the paper bag, above your wreath. These make a perfect little gift bag for holiday treats.

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Instructions: Draw a swirly line from one corner of your white paper to the other using a black marker. This will be the string for your lights. Dip your child’s finger into several different colors of paint (one at a time, of course), then press the fingerprint down next to the string, spacing it out so that it is similar to a string of Christmas lights. Hang up for the holidays or gift to a loved one with a sweet message from your child.

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The Push for Fewer C-Sections How one hospital decreased its rates

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ccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about one in three women in the U.S. give birth by C-section, with the highest rates in high-risk pregnancies. Between 1996 to 2011, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) reported a 60 percent increase in C-section rates. And though C-section is a valuable tool for delivery in certain circumstances, the rate at which C-section has been used is higher than organizations, such as the CDC, World Health Organization and ACOG, prefer.

Across the country, providers are working diligently to keep C-section rates as low as possible. And Sanford Health has taken many steps that helped successfully achieve this goal.

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When a mother goes into labor, she doesn’t always plan for a cesarean section.

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“Our C-section rate at Sanford Health for first time moms, also called a primary C-section, is 13.5 to 14.5 percent, and our overall C-section rate is 28 percent. So when you compare that to national numbers, which have a primary C-section rate of 22 percent and an overall C-section rate of 32 percent, we are doing really well,” says Jeanne Hassebroek-Johnson, MD, an OB/GYN at Sanford Health.

Many factors contribute to this low rate. From the planning process in the clinic until delivery, OB physicians are doing everything they can to achieve a vaginal birth, including patient education and following set protocols.

Dr. Hassebroek-Johnson explains, “We do fewer inductions – medically starting labor as opposed to spontaneous labor – with mom’s having their first baby. The first labor is more difficult to get started, so avoiding induction lowers the C-section rate. We do not perform elective (requested) inductions before 39 weeks.

That is actually a national mandate, so we only perform them early when they are medically necessary.”

ACOG’s current guidelines around patient management of labor encourage longer observation times before deciding a woman is in need of a C-section.

“Often times, when you think someone is not making progress, if you are patient and wait long enough, they progress without intervention,” says Dr. Hassebroek-Johnson. “We have protocols in place used by physicians and midwives regarding the appropriate progression of labor. So if someone is slowing down in her progress of labor, we use medications to give her every opportunity to dilate before resorting to a C-section.”

Dr. Hassebroek-Johnson adds, “As a woman gets tired while pushing, she may request a C-section. We remind her there is a significant benefit to continuing to push. A vaginal delivery has the lowest risk of complication, so we support her in her labor progress.”

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prevented. This includes when a baby is in the breech position with the buttocks coming first, there is a fit problem, mom has health risks, or baby has complicating factors that make him or her unable to tolerate labor. For these instances, a C-section is the best option for mom and baby.

And while having a C-section may increase a woman’s risk of additional C-sections, this does not mean she can never have a vaginal delivery. Many women are good candidates for vaginal birth after caesarean.

“A woman who had her first baby vaginally, but her second had a heart rate dip leading to a C-section would be a perfect candidate,” explains Dr. Hassebroek-Johnson. “She has what we call a ‘proven pelvis,’ so we would really encourage her to try to give birth vaginally. But it depends on the situation. Some women will need a C-section based on risk factors. The decision is based on what is best for mom and baby. If a woman was completely dilated and had ample time to push but could not get the baby out vaginally because of a “fit” problem (baby too big to fit through the pelvis), she has a 15 percent chance of delivering vaginally in a subsequent pregnancy and so a C-section is a better option.”

Every moment of pregnancy and labor is dedicated to assessing the best delivery option for that unique situation, with a focus on avoiding unnecessary C-sections. And as Sanford Health and other health care facilities continue to progress and guidelines continue to change, C-section rates should continue to decline across the nation.

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THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE WONDERFUL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN WE HAVE COME ACROSS THIS MONTH. WE HOPE TO SHARE WITH YOU SOME YOU HAVE NOT SEEN BEFORE AND ALSO INTRODUCE OTHERS BEING RELEASED IN THE NEAR FUTURE. ENJOY. A Christmas for Bear

by Bonny Becker One frosty night, Bear hears a tap, tap, tapping on his front door. “Merry Christmas!” cries Mouse. Mouse is there for a Christmas party, and Bear has never had one before, but he’s certain that pickles (preferably from France) must be an essential component, along with the reading of a long and difficult poem. The problem is, whenever Bear comes back from the kitchen with more treats, Mouse has vanished — only to be found, small and gray and guilty-eyed, scurrying under the bed or rifling through the closet. Will there be even a tiny present involved? “Hogwash!” scolds Bear. Get ready for holiday anticipation and the best kind of surprises as the curmudgeonly Bear and a hopeful Mouse return in a warm, funny tale full of holiday cheer and true friendship. Bear’s minimalist holiday celebration has an eager Mouse feeling a bit anxious in this humorous and heartwarming story about the unlikely, lovable pair.

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by Matt Tavares Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cozy in the cold months, and once a year the people who live nearby string lights on their tree and sing a special song: O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree. But one day, something unthinkable happens, and Red and Lulu are separated. It will take a miracle for them to find each other again. Luckily, it’s just the season for miracles. . . . From Matt Tavares comes a heart-tugging story combining the cheer of Christmas, the magic of New York City, and the real meaning of the holiday season: how important it is to be surrounded by love.

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The Winter Fox

by Timothy Knapman Fox loves to play, but his friends are worried about him.

It’s nearly winter, and it’s time he started getting ready!

Each animal knows just what Fox should do, if only he would listen to them. When winter finally comes, Fox finds himself cold, hungry, and all alone. Can a wish upon a star help him set things right? This cozy picture book about friendship and sharing, with glittering foil on each spread, makes for a perfect holiday gift.

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Pick a Pine Tree

by Patricia Toht Part of the magic of the Christmas season stems from the traditions that families and friends take part in every year: hanging up stockings; putting lights in the windows; and, one of the most important of all, picking out and taking home the Christmas tree. With style and warmth, debut author Patricia Toht and Jarvis, the author-illustrator of Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth, evoke all the rituals of decorating the tree — digging out boxes jam-packed with ornaments and tree trimmings, stringing tinsel, and, at long last, turning on those twinkling lights. Joyously drawn and rhythmically written, this celebration of family, friends, and the holiday season is as merry as the tradition it depicts.

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Make and Play: Christmas Joey Chou This innovative new activity book includes ten press-out pieces to play and decorate with. The simple die-cut shapes, including Santa, a reindeer, and an angel, are easy to press out and slot together.

The book also includes lots of activities, songs, and recipes to help celebrate Christmas!

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The Christmas Fairy

by Anne Booth Clara’s dream is to become a Christmas fairy, whose job it is to stay still atop the tree. But when Christmas lesson time rolls around at fairy school, things don’t go quite as planned.

Clara’s so excited that she can’t possibly be still and quiet like a fairy should. Although she tries her best, at heart she’s still a wriggly, giggly chatterbox who likes nothing more than making people smile. But when it’s time for the big Christmas Show, it looks like that’s exactly the kind of fairy Santa needs to help him save the day. At last, Clara can put her talents to good use, and it soon becomes clear that there’s more than one way to be a Christmas fairy! This rhyming text from the pair behind The Fairiest Fairy is sure to have readers in a festive mood.

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by Leslie Patricelli It’s almost Christmas, and Baby cannot contain the exuberance. There are things to decorate: a tree, a gingerbread house, a doggy!

There are creative presents to make, Santa to see (be brave), carols to sing, and the big event itself. Celebrate the season with humor and joy as everyone’s favorite baby puts a special spin on Christmas.

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Press Out and Color: Christmas Ornaments Kate McLelland Each of the twenty press-out Christmas decorations in this book can be easily slotted together to create cheerful hanging ornaments to adorn the Christmas tree or to add a festive touch to any space. Perfect for all ages, these gorgeous ornaments look elegant in white and gold, but even more glorious when colored.

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The Princess and the Christmas Rescue

by Caryl Hart Princess Eliza is lonely in her beautiful snow palace. Stuck inside all day with no one to play with, she figures out how to make almost anything with a few bits of wood and some string—including her own toys!

Anything, that is, except the thing she wants most . . . a friend. As she sets off to find one, Eliza is excited to stumble across a group of elves. But — OH, DEAR! — Santa isn’t feeling well, and there are still so many presents to make! Could Princess Eliza be just the person to save Christmas?

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Gift Boxes to Decorate and Make: Christmas Sarah Walsh Each page of this brilliant book can be colored and made into a box! Simply tear out and fold to create a gift box perfect for storing all kinds of Christmas treats. The boxes are beautifully decorated with festive black-and-white designs, which you can color in with pens or pencils to make sure your gifts are extra special this Christmas.

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5. Stay away from dangerous holiday plants Some Holiday plants that can cause severe illness in dogs and cats are holly and mistletoe.

6. Create a safe haven for your pets during parties During parties, some pets can become overstimulated and stressed out, so have a safety spot available.

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