Nicole Huggins
In any season, Evergreen, Colorado is a fabulous vacation destination for out-of-towners or a great weekend getaway for Coloradans. But in autumn, Evergreen bursts with color as Mother Nature wields her magical brush and splashes bold patches of orange, yellow, and gold across Evergreen landscapes. So if you love the colors of nature, there is no better time than the month of September to “fall” in love with Evergreen. Located just 35 minutes from the Denver area, Evergreen boasts many services and places of interest within its community boundaries that will make your visit exciting to enjoy and delightful to remember, like: local hotel/lodging options, restaurants, shops, and art galleries… And, if you enjoy art and innovative
LIFESTYLES
“Evergreen’s Open Door Studios Tour is a juried event and artists must apply in order to be able to participate,” said Jeannette Stutzman, who has been the ODS Tour
expressions of the creative mind, be sure to attend the 21st Annual Open Door Studios Tour, which is held each year on the third weekend in September. is year’s event will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18 from 10am-5pm. e Open Door Studios Tour (ODS) is a well-advertised and well-attended free-to-the-public two-day weekend event (Saturday and Sunday) that celebrates art and greets people from all over Colorado and nearby states such as: Texas, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico.
Prepare yourself for an exuberant and uniquely di erent artistic experience of colorful visions as you embark upon a self-guided tour featuring 26 incredible artists at their Evergreen home studios or designated studio locations (assisted by your GPS and a free ODS Tour Book available at designated sites throughout Evergreen). ese artists represent painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists, ber artists, and jewelers. ey work in oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, bronze, glass, wood, clay, stone, steel, aluminum, found objects, silver, copper, gold and more. All ODS Tour studios are located within a 10-mile radius of downtown Evergreen so all who attend can be sure that they will be able to visit each and every artist’s studio within the allotted two days of the event.
By Jo Ann M. Colton Special to Lifestyles
AN ADVERTISING SECTION OF EVERGREEN NEWSPAPERS | VOL. 14 ISSUE 9 • SEPTEMBER 2022 FEATURE OF THE MONTH Please see OPEN DOOR, Page 2 Colorful Fall Leaves Make CelebratePerfectColoradoEvergreen,theGetawayDestinationtoAutumnand Enjoy the 21st Annual Open DoorTourStudios
LIFESTYLES | SEPTEMBER 2022 A C C MPAGE 2 Please see OPEN DOOR, Page 7 OPEN DOOR From Page 1 Artists of EvergreenOpen Door Studios Sept. 17-18, 10am-5pm Map & Tourbooks Online & at Local shops F REE ANNUALEVENT WELCOMEALLARTLOVERS OPEN DOOR STUDIOS TOUR EVERGREEN COLORADO reception: Friday, September 16, 6-8pm, Evergreen Nat’l Bank on Main St EvergreenOpenDoorStudios.com ank You To Our Event Sponsors! GPS is the Best Tool & Our Signage Will Help You Along The Route! See examples by all 26 artists EvergreenOpenDoorStudios.comat•PrintYourMap&Tourbook• Evergreen Glass INC 1 6 8 13 18 24 23 21 25 5 2 3 4 7 109 11 12 14 16 17 15 19 20 22 26 Coordinator since 2011. She went on to explain, “ e weekend art tour o ers art lovers a unique opportunity not only to meet and discuss art with local artists; but also it allows them to see these artists at work in their own studio environment, ask questions about their preferred medium and style, and better understand the time, techniques, and talent involved in their artistic endeavors.” is year’s 21st Annual Open Door Studios Tour Artists (numerically listed in the tour book) are: 1.Jane Christie (Pastel), 2.Paul isted (Oil), 3.Andi Burnum (Paper Mosaic, Ink, Watercolor), 4.Csilla Florida (Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Photography), Above: Jeannette Stutzman Le : Nikki Miles
A C C M LIFESTYLES | SEPTEMBER 2022 PAGE 3 27965 Meadow Drive | Evergreen | 303.674.3345 | MountainHome.net Mountain Home Mountain Living t Mountain Home, we are constantly receiving new furniture and accessories , so swing by to check out our latest deliveries… and keep in mind, everything is available for sale off the floor! So if you need a new sofa, dining table or king bed ASAP , come in for a visit ~ you’re always welcome at Mountain Home!AUnique Furnishings | Original Art | Curated Accessories | Design Expertise | Exceptional Customer Service Organic Style Meets Come In for a Visit & Peruse the NEWInventory!FALL furnishings | art | design | lifestyle
Elk Run Assisted Living in Evergreen wants to remind everyone that September 22 marks the rst day of fall. Consequently, now is the perfect time to think about staying safe and minimizing the risk of falls before unpredictable inclement weather comes our way. e National Institute on Aging states every year 30% of people over the age of 65 will sustain a fall, of which 10% will result in a serious injury. Further, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that nationwide falls account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits, representing the leading cause of visits (21.3%). Fractures are the most hazardous consequences of falls, with hip fractures being the most serious and leading to the greatest health problems.
2. Scan local gas stations for the best price and consider becoming a rewards member at grocery stores that o er fuel perks. Certain gas brands have rewards programs as well, many of which you can access via smartphone apps.
3. Consider setting up a savings account for car-related expenses. Earmarking some of your income for automotive needs will help ensure you can cover expected and unexpected costs.
4. Drive safely and more consciously to conserve fuel. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, “obeying the speed limit, accelerating and braking gently and gradually, and reading the road ahead can improve the fuel economy of your vehicle by 15%-30% at highway speeds and 10%40% in stop-and-go tra c.”
By Jo Ann M. Colton
Assisted
5. Talk to your insurance agent to make sure you are getting all the car insurance discounts you deserve. Erie Insurance o ers a wide range of discounts and money-saving features, such as rst accident forgiveness, diminishing deductible, reduced usage, youthful driver and college student. ey also o er a discount for bundling policies and have an app called YourTurn that can reward you for safe driving. Drivers may earn up to $20 a month in gi cards. To learn more, visit erieinsurance.com.“Weknowthatat a time of rising prices people are looking for ways to reduce the cost of car ownership, and insurance is one place to start,” said Bob Buckel, vice president, Personal Auto, Erie Insurance. “Looking for a plan that gives you exactly what you need and nothing you don’t means you’ll be protected while not paying any more than you should. is is a great time to reach out to your independent insurance agent to review your policy and discounts.”Whilethe future of in ation rates and gas prices is uncertain, the good news is there are creative ways to lower the cost of owning your car so you can enjoy the road.
5 Ways to Save at a Time of Higher Gas Prices and Rising In ation
LIFESTYLES | SEPTEMBER 2022 A C C MPAGE 4 LIFE STYLES Advertising Department Donna Reardon, 303-566-4114 dreardon@coloradocommunitymedia.com Ruth Daniels, 303-566-4113 rdaniels@coloradocommunitymedia.com Production Department Tom Fildey, 303-566-4142 t ldey@coloradocommunitymedia.com Elk Run Assisted Living offers: Apartments RehabRespiteSuites Physical OccupationalTherapyTherapySpeechTherapy Independent living with services The location you love. The lifestyle you’re looking for Newly Remodeled Apartments Call or email to learn more: 303 679-8777 Elk31383Monica.Carruth@cassialife.orgFrostWay,EvergreenRunAssistedLiving.coma ministry of
Special to Lifestyles
“Environmental factors contributing to falls include slippery home oors and rugs, cluttered cords and related obstacles, the absence of assistive devices, outdoor hazards like icy sidewalks, and inadequate or poor footwear” said Elk Run Executive Director Kristen Fite. “Other conditions related to falls are mobility and balance issues, visual or cognitive impairment, hearing loss, illness, and medications…” Within its safe and secure community environment Elk Run Assisted Living at 31383 Frost Way provides comprehensive senior services (assisted living, medical, respite, personalized care services), as well as independent living for active people aged 55-plus seeking a more carefree lifestyle. Elk Run also partners with outside medical outpatient services and home health care agencies like Mount Evans Home Health & Hospice. “Elk Run has two full-time nurses onsite and our trained caregivers are available 24/7 to assist our residents, if needed, with dressing, bathing, walking, or medications,” said Admissions/Marketing Director Monica Carruth. “Personalized residential care plans can also be designed to accommodate residents’ speci c daily livingElkneeds.”Run’sremodeled basic one-bedroom or studio apartment rentals showcase a long list of amenities, three daily meals served in the newly renovated dining room, a beauty/barber salon, Great Room, a Library with internet, and various activities (exercise, classes/groups, outings, arts/entertainment) for those willing to participate. If you or a loved one live alone and are contemplating changing your residence, why not turn over a new leaf? Leave your autumn anxieties over “slips and falls” behind you and gain peace of mind by moving to Elk Run. “Fall” in love with being part of this congenial senior living community where you will also nd endless opportunities to mix/mingle, make new friends, have fun, and live your bestElklife! Run Assisted Living in Evergreen, Colorado can o er, and customize, a broad range of services to help you or a loved one thrive. Contact Monica Carruth at 303-679-8777 to learn of all Elk Run’s living options/programs and to discuss your family’s speci c needs.
Elk Run Living:
‘Slip and Fall’ Awareness Key to Ensuring Safety in Fall and Winter (StatePoint) With higher gas prices and rising in ation putting pressure on nances, drivers are looking for ways to save on the cost of car ownership. On average, it costs between $15,000- $24,000 to own a car over a ve-year period, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, repairs, nancing and state fees. While some of those costs are beyond your control, here are ve things you can do to lower the cost of car ownership:
1. When shopping for a vehicle, compare prices at multiple dealerships and research factors that will in uence the cost of owning a particular model car, such as its fuel e ciency, along with the estimated cost of repairs and parts replacements down the line.
A C C M LIFESTYLES | SEPTEMBER 2022 PAGE 5 With the Federal Biomass Tax Credit, you will save 26% on your entire project with a qualifying wood burning replace, stove or insert. But hurry, this tax credit o er only lasts through this year! Order your new super-e cient woodburning hearth appliance today to guarantee your tax credit! owww.MtnHP.com(303)679-1601ce@mtnhp.com7001Highway73Evergreen Qualifies! Qualifies! Qualifies! Order Now To Take Advantage Of ese Amazing Savings!
e clock is ticking on being able to take advantage of the current tax credit! If you haven’t heard about the Federal Biomass Tax Credit, it is a credit for 26% on your entire project cost with a quali fying appliance. is credit is calculated from the whole project, including the appliance, installation labor, chimney system and nishing materials. is tax credit is at 26% for the rest of this year only, so order now to take full advantage of this tax credit! If you’ve been considering switching to wood or pellets, or updating your current appliance, there is no better time than now! Not only are you ahead of our usual busy season, but you’re also guaranteeing we will have more inventory of these high-e ciency biomass heaters. We have pre-ordered many of our best-selling woodburning stoves and inserts that qual ify for this tax credit. We are all aware of the increasing lead times for common household items, and shortages that seem to come out of nowhere- so don’t let that e ect your home heating too. It can be di cult to think about heat ing your home in the winter when it is one of the warmest months of the year! But cold weather will be back before we know it- so now is the time to start shopping for the perfect new high-e ciency wood burning appliance for your space. e wood burning and pellet fueled appliances available today and qualify for the tax credit, are the most e cient they have ever been. But what does that e ciency do for you? It means you get more heat from each log added to the re. In addition to the heat output, you’ll have to add logs or fuel less o en with the current technology. If you want to increase your home’s warmth, beauty, safety, energy indepen dence, and environmental sustainability, there is no better option than good ol’ wood burning! You can add a woodstove anywhere you want more heat, or you can improve an ine cient open-face replace with an insert, and you even have the option of a built-in zero-clearance wood burning replace. It is also possible to add a wood burning replace or stove where there wasn’t one before. No more chilly addition or den in your home! Today’s new wood burning replaces, stoves, and inserts are more than just extraordinary heaters, they’re stylish too! New wood burning appliances are available in a variety of sizes and design options to be the perfect addition to your home. ey all have one thing in common: a large glass viewing area that showcases the ames burning inside. e large glass built into the door isn’t your ordinary tempered glass either, it’s a special ceram ic glass that is designed to radiate heat into your home. Because of this feature, your replace can heat your home even when the power is out! e doors on new wood burning replaces aren’t just for admiring the re, they’re the secret to the high e ciency and low emissions. Outdated open-face replaces allow a large volume of air from the living environment to over-feed the re and escape right up your chimney. is is problematic because then the replace is burning through more wood than is necessary, and surrounding rooms become cold as the air from outside leaches in. Today’s wood burning appli ances regulate the air ow into the rebox, conserving fuel and more e ectively warming your home. A new wood burning appliance becomes an investment in your home, saving you money on heating fuel in twoNewways!wood burning hearth appliances are also safer for your home. ey are installed as a complete UL listed system that is designed and tested to be safe at the high temperatures put out by a wood-fu eled re. Additionally, if you have an older replace system, the years of use or improper care can be degrading the safety of the unit itself and putting you at risk of a chimney re. With the high e ciency of newer wood burning replaces comes a cleaner burn. is means less creosote is accumulating in your chimney, which is what burns in a hostile chimney re. If you already have a replace in your home that you love, now is a great time for your annual service! Sweeping away the accumulated creosote and soot every year is necessary for the optimal performance and safety of your solid fuel appliance. Our annual service appointments also include an inspection, which evaluates the rebox, damper, and chimney system; we also get on your roof to clean and inspect your cap, and we evaluate the exterior portions of your chimney. At the end of the service, we write everything up so you have documentation of safety, and if there’s something we recommend repairs on.Gas replaces, stoves, and inserts need annual service too! For this service we clean the replace, glass and components, refresh the burner media, perform a leak test, and evaluate all the components to make sure they are functioning properly. Call today to have our certi ed techni cians complete your annual service or repair a nonfunctioning unit. Don’t get caught up in the ever-increas ing gas prices, make the switch now to a high-e ciency woodburning appliance. With the added incentive of the federal tax credit, you can take the comfort and warmth of your home into your own hands! You’re invited to see our variety of wood burning appliances in our show room at 7001 Highway 73 in Marshdale. We have a large assortment of sizes, shapes, and styles for your home! Come visit us from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, and 8am-4pm Saturdays. You can also see our products and portfolio of work on our website at www.MtnHP.com or reach us by phone at 303-679-1601, and email at O ce@MtnHP.com
If You Snooze, You’ll Lose!
Because each new day causes us to realize that the path down life’s road is full of prepared Board-CertifiedChristine Kahane, nationallybend…ExecutiveCoach and Health & Wellness Coach and owner of Kahane Coaching, 30792 Southview Drive/Suite 206 in Evergreen acknowl edges behaviorintegratethem.totohertheywhatandandlistensdencenavigatingrelationships,theycanherlife’sotherjob-searchtofactors.tionism arethat uncertainty and perfectwooflife’smajorstressSheworkswithpeoplelookingre-directtheirlivesthroughtheprocess,careerchanges,orobstaclesthatcanblocktheirfullpotentialtothrive.Likewise,HealthandWellnesscoachinghelpherclientsachievewhatevermightseek...helpwithhealthybettersleephabits,oranillnessdiagnosis…Christineknowspeople’sconfibuildsthroughvalidation.Shedeeplytowhatherclientssay,don’tsay,toensuretheyfeelseenheard.Shelooksforgapsbetweenpeoplewantandhowtheylivesocanmakebetterchoices.Whenclientsappearstuckandunablenavigatechange,ChristineworksdeterminewhatismisalignedforUsingassortedtechniquesthatyourcommunicationstyles,patterns,andpreferences, Christine helps you discover your own best answers to your most perplexing questions. She also knows her clients are making progress when they begin to drive their learning process.
Learn to ‘Review, Revise, or Redo’
• Sit down for dinner: Weeknights can be hectic, but try to make dinner a set time each evening where you can sit down together. Turning meal time into a family activity o ers everyone a chance to connect, bond and share the best parts of their day.
Tips to Get Preschoolers on a Schedule
Lifestyles
LIFESTYLES | SEPTEMBER 2022 A C C MPAGE 6 Christine Kahane NBC-HWC, christine@kahanecoaching.comwww.kahanecoaching.comMCWC303.589.5456NationallyBoardCertifiedHealthandWellnessCoach Unsure about what’s next in your life? I can help you with tools to live your Life on Purpose, from better sleep to rewarding relationships. For a limited time, we’re o ering a free 30-minute session so you can find out if Life Coaching is right for you. To schedule an appointment call or email us at:
“To unleash your greatest po tential, learn to ‘review, revise, and/ or redo’ limiting beliefs that are hindering you from living your best life. Bringing your dreams and goals face-to-face will help you to integrate them with your physical, mental, and emotional life,” stated Christine.
• Try fun tech: Cool tech can help little ones get excited about following a routine while encouraging them to take on new responsibilities and care for them selves. For example, the My First Kidi Smartwatch from VTech, with its easy-touse touchscreen and variety of digital and analog clockfaces, teaches time-telling skills. But it’s more than a watch, it’s also a playful “pet pal” that lets out a friendly bark at the top of the hour. Kids can even name the doggie, care for it and teach it tricks, or play interactive games featuring their puppy. What’s more, the smartwatch helps kids stay on track and learn healthy habits, with important reminders and chimes for brushing teeth, potty time and nap time.
Special
“Coaching is not giving advice; it is harnessing people’s inborn intelligence so they can flourish,” she explained. “In coaching, there is ‘no one size fits all’ because everyone is unique with different concerns and needs. Likewise, because change, the only constant in life, is often hard for many to accept, it is difficult to unlearn beliefs and ways of thinking that no longer serve us.”
• Create rituals: Keeping sleep sched ules consistent can make falling asleep and waking up easier on kids, and little rituals can make these times of the day more comforting. Try singing a wake-up song each morning to get kids moving. At night, make it a daily habit to read a book together.•Slow down: While routines are essential, it’s all too easy to become overly programmed. Be sure every single day includes free, unstructured time where kids can play, imagine and create. A regular schedule can make for hap pier kids and a calmer household. Using positive reinforcement and new tech tools, you can help kids enthusiastically take the reins of their own routine.
twists and turns, we must be
for whatever might be lurking around each
Christine Kahane builds client relationships standing alongside her clients on a one-on-one basis or in small groups. She can help you get to the root of your issues and guide you on your life’s journey as you travel the space between “no longer” and “not yet.” Kahane Coaching (303-5895456/ www.kahanecoaching.com) on Facebook, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn offers a 30-minute complimentary coaching introduction in-person, by telephone, or on Zoom. Contact Christine today.
Limiting Beliefs that No Longer Serve You To Reach Your Greatest Potential
By Jo Ann M. Colton to
(StatePoint) Sticking to a daily routine o ers endless social, emotional and physical developmental bene ts for preschoolers. Here’s how to make your schedule stick: • Seek their input: Kids are more likely to feel engaged if they are involved in cre ating their schedule, so seek their input on certain details, such as the timing of their daily activities. For example, ask them if they would prefer to have quiet time or creative time before lunch. Once you’ve settled on the speci cs, use a dry erase board or chalkboard to display their daily schedule. Be sure to hang it somewhere at their eye level, and consider including little icons for each activity to help young readers make the connection between the words and their meanings.
A C C M LIFESTYLES | SEPTEMBER 2022 PAGE 7
Friday night’s Art Reception, which is a fun and relaxed artful experience for both artists and patrons to meet and connect over their love of art,” said Tour Coordinator Jeannette Stutzman, who is also an ODS Tour participating artist of oil and pastel paintings and a creator of artisan jewelry pieces. “ ere is no charge for the Preview Show, Art Reception, or the annual Open Door Studios Tour Event.” Art Reception attendees will have a chance on the evening September 16 to meet and greet the Open Door Studios Tour’s participating artists, view their exhibition pieces, and then use the ODS Tour Book to chart out their own schedule for visiting the studios of these artists on Saturday and Sunday. e true value of art can be elusive and not always easily understood as it is o en based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to size and the notoriety/reputation of the artist. Nonetheless, the reality of the matter is that for less than the price of various electronic products, you can o en purchase a variety of original art pieces (rather than reproductions) that will hold their value and o en even appreciate in subsequent years. On September 17 and 18 the partic ipating artists of the 2022 Open Door Studios Tour look forward to welcoming you into their working studios to share with you their world, their processes, and their inspirations. No purchase is neces sary to enjoy this celebration of creativi ty. However, ODS artists will o er pieces for sale in a range of prices, so there is an abundance of art for everyone should you be so inclined to take something home for yourself and/or to give as gi s. You may even score a sale item or win a drawing for a giveaway art piece! Whether or not you are an impas sioned art a cionado seeking to take part in an “art and soul” journey into creativity or simply someone looking to nd an exciting weekend activity to pursue, mark your calendars for Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18 (10:00am-5:00pm). Don’t miss this opportunity to join the fun at Evergreen’s 21st Annual Open Door Studios Tour, interact with artists in their own studio spaces, and allow their work to speak to you. Likewise, if a particular work of art “calls your name” and tells you that you would like to “take it home,” trust your feelings and just go with it… You’ll have a unique piece to enjoy and admire for years to come! Paul isted
OPEN DOOR From Page 2 5.Jeannette Stutzman (Oil, Pastel, Jewelry), 6.Ellen Nelson (Portrait, Fine Art Photography), 7.Judy Miller (Digital Photography), 8.Janet Rundquist (Oil and Cold Wax medium) 9.Nicole Huggins (Pastel, Oil), 10.Gia Nold (Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Photography), 11.Beverly Harper Tinsley (Watercolor, Mixed Media, Photography), 12.Stephanie Foster (Ceramics), 13.Patti Gill (Kilnformed Glass), 14.Laura Mehmert (Oil, Watercolor, Pastel, Sculpture), 15.Pixie Glore (Oil, Watercolor), 16.Bonnie Schecter-Orin (Textile-constructed Art Quilts), 17.Roger Ambrosier (Pastel), 18.Julie Leidel (Gouache, Acrylic, Enamel, Mixed Media), 19.Beth Erlund (Oil, Mixed Media), 20.Sarah St. George (Pastel), 21.Michelle Manquen (Kiln-formed Glass, Steel, Ceramics), 22.Michelene Berkey (Jewelry), 23.Robin ayer (Acrylic, Collage), 24.Nikki Miles (Pastel), 25.Maria Sheets (Kiln-formed Stained Glass Painting), and 26.Susie Drucker (Oil). Open Door Studios Tour sponsors for 2022 include: Primary sponsor Evergreen Glass startingattendLikewise,Evergreenmusic,Reception,OpentheshowcaseReception.bankduringSeptemberthatoftownasbusinessesexpressinvolvedinformation.Stutzmancallhaveareaafromstudiostheirlocation(www.EvergreenOpenDoorStudios.com).localEvergreenFirmSculptureEvergreen.org),org),ArtsENBColorado.com),Evergreen(www.EvergreenGlassInc.com),NationalBank(www.CenterfortheEvergreen(www.EvergreenArts.SculptureEvergreen(www.andOlsonLaw(https://olsonlawrm.com).Afull-colortourbookisavailableatGlassonIndustrialWay,manyareashops,andtheODSwebsiteefreetourbookoersvisitorsatourmap,artists’bios,andphotosofworksotheycanthenchoosewhichtheywanttovisit.Asyoudrivestudiotostudio,youcanalsoenjoyscenictouroftheEvergreenmountainduringthefallcolorseason.Ifyouquestionsaboutthetour,youcanODSTourCoordinatorJeannette(720-320-3929)foradditionaleEvergreenArtistsinthisyear’stouralsowanttotheirgratitudetoallthepeople/whohavegiventheirsupportsponsors,advertisers,andvolunteers.EvergreenNationalBank(indownEvergreen)istherecurringhosttheArtPreviewShowandreceptioncommencesinsidethebankon1andrunsMonday-Fridayregular(9:00am-5:00pm)hoursupthroughtheOpeningeArtPreviewShowwillonepieceofworkfromeachof26artiststakingpartinthisyear’sDoorStudiosTour.OnFriday,September16,eODSArtfeaturingfood,drinksandwillbesponsoredby,andheldat,NationalBankfrom6-8pm.thepublicisalsoinvitedtothisfreereceptioneventshowcastheODSTour’sparticipatingartists.“WeareencouragingthepublictotheTourweekendbyattending
(StatePoint) As summer nights shorten and the school year approaches, you may be looking for ways to reduce the stress and costs of back-to-school preparations and ease into a new routine. ankfully, the experts at Dollar General are o ering families suggestions for an easy and a ordable return to classes.School Supplies Start by separating and categorizing students’ supplies lists and compare to items that may be le over from the previous school year. To pick up needs in one easy stop, visit a local Dollar General to purchase school supplies that are colorful and cost-e ective, with over 100 back-to-school items priced at $1 or less. School and classroom essentials may include notebooks, coloring supplies, backpacks, a reusable water bottle and more. Additionally, a variety of hand sanitizers starting at $1 can be easily placed into lunchboxes, desks, pencil cases or given to school sta to help stop the spread of germs. For teachers who want to save big in 2022, sign up for a DG account and get veri ed for 30% o quali ed items on up to four shopping trips through September 9, 2022. Additionally customers can save $3 on qualifying $15 or more supply purchases in the stationery, cleaning and paper, and houseware categories through September 9, 2022. All o ers are available through DG Digital Coupons online and in the DG App, where customers can load coupons and rewards on an easy-to-use platform and redeem them at checkout. Healthier Back-to-schoolEatingalso means a er school activities such as clubs and athletics. While juggling practices, rehearsals and club meetings, consider packing healthier snacks to support a busy schedule. Meal prep can also be helpful on busy days, and Dollar General’s DG Easy Meals provides access to simple recipes with a ordable ingredients to make breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner easy and stress-free.
LIFESTYLES | SEPTEMBER 2022 A C C MPAGE 8 (StatePoint) When the school bell rings at the end of the day, the learning doesn’t need to stop. Some of the latest and great est tech can get kids excited to expand their knowledge at home in ways that are fun, all while supporting and augmenting what happens in the classroom. Here are some of the coolest tech-in fused options to consider introducing to children this school year: Screen Free Fun LeapPods Max from LeapFrog are comfortable over-the-ear headphones de signed to be safe for little ones’ ears while o ering an immersive audio experience and a break from screen time. Beyond listening to music, hours of included ac tivities spark a di erent kind of learning, taking kids on audio adventures, getting their mind and body moving with active challenges, introducing mindfulness activities and more. e included 14-page Adventure Passport guidebook that accompanies the audio adventures pairs engaging soundscapes and animal sounds with detailed illustrations. Play right away with no web connection, downloads or account setup required. Jump-Start to Coding Kids can explore the fundamentals of coding while having fun using apps like Cargo-Bot. Puzzles challenge them to teach a robot to move crates. Another great subscription-based option is Kodable. O ering an array of activities that familiarize kids with coding skills, along with opportunities to create origi nal programs, this self-guided approach allows kids to master 21st century tech skills at their own pace. Interactive Books Explore exciting new ways to learn with the touch-and-talk pages of the LeapStart Learning Success Bundle. is interactive system includes activities such as games, puzzles and creative challenges to enhance learning and help kids build math, reading, problem-solving skills and more. It comes preloaded with the Go! Go! Cory Carson Superhero School book based on the popular animated series and an additional activity book, and can be expanded with the compatible LeapStart library of books (sold separately). Covering a variety of preschool through rst grade subjects for 2-7-year-olds, each title features more than 30 re-playable activities, so kids can start at the right level and move up when they’re ready. For example, the LeapStart Level 1 Preschool 4 Pack features four popular books that focus on the alphabet, shapes and colors, math and baby Supplementalanimals.learning at home can provide kids with the tools they need to thrive in the classroom. ankfully, new tech is making it fun, interactive and engaging.
Organization Necessities
Entrees like Pecan-Crusted Salmon or Bu alo Chicken Pizza can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer until ready to eat. Dollar General also o ers Better For You recipes that provide healthier meal options featuring ingredi ents available at DG stores.
How to Classroom Learning at Home With Tech for Kids
As the school year begins and sched ules ll up, some nd it harder to stay organized. Use a customizable planner or calendar to remind you of pick-up times, parent-teacher conferences and other important appointments. ese tools are also great for high school or college students managing a new class schedule. Write out chores on a dry erase board, which can be secured to the side of the fridge, to keep track of daily duties. Finally, if your surfaces tend to collect clutter, a large canvas storage container can be a great way to keep items together for a quick cleanup. With these back-to-school tips and tricks, you can send students of all ages to their classes prepared with everything on the list, all while saving time and money in the process.
Supplement
Shop Smart and Spend Less This Back-to-School Season
