Forsyth Woman, January 2015

January 2015

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CONTENTS January 2015

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48 Earheart Works because it’s Not a Diet

18 Are You Ready for a Career Change?

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Style Encore: Empowering Women with a Style All Their Own

30 FEATURES

The Big Bad Body

36 Shopping Local’s Hidden Benefits

56-59 Fitness Tips

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76 Introducing etc. Home & More

88 5 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

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CONTENTS January 2015

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Keeping it Real

34 Dear June

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IN EVERY ISSUE

Fashion

70 To Your Health!

80 Things That Make You Blush

92 A Novel Idea

98 Coffee Recipes

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Life Hacks January 2015 / 13

THE VIEW From this Side

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Keela Johnson | Keela@ForsythMags.com

Associate Editor Brooke Eagle | Brooke@ForsythMags.com

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Happy New Year! We hope 2015 is off to a great start for all of our readers and advertisers! 2015 is going to be an amazing year – we have so many exciting things going on! Here’s a preview of what’s in the pipeline at Forsyth Magazines!

We’ll also launch our newest issue of Forsyth Woman Engaged! Read about our cover bride and her new husband on pages 40-41 and stay tuned for the announcement of FWE’s arrival!

And our January issue wouldn’t be complete without our annual Fitness Focus! We know you want to get healthy, so we reached out to the experts for their best advice! Check out pages 56-59 for tips on how to successfully navigate the road to health.

And last but not least, we launch our FOURTH publication! Forsyth Community is going to be an annual publication that concentrates on a specific pocket in the community. The debut issue is concentrating on Lewisville-Clemmons, so if you work, live, sleep, and play in the 27012 and 27023 zip codes, you won’t want to miss this new magazine!

March: Forsyth Family magazine’s Summer Camp Showcase is taking a new twist with a new name and new location! Stay tuned! There are some exciting things planned for the Forsyth Family Expo!

May: Forsyth Woman shoppers will be hitting the road on our 9th Consignment Shop Hop! Note – this will be our only CSH in 2015. We’ll be opening up registration for this soon!

September: Forsyth Woman will be TEN years old! In 2014, we celebrated 100 issues of Forsyth Woman, and we’re super excited to have another milestone in 2015!

November: We love to shop and our Fall Shopping Trip will be the Tour de Boutique! We are excited to kick off the holiday shopping season with many of our readers on this fun adventure!

And of course, we’ll have our monthly GNO and KMO events. Additionally, in February, May, November, and December we’ll have our seasonal gift guides to help you shop local for your favorite people. And I’m sure we’ll have some other fun things along the way!

With all this, how can 2015 NOT be extraordinary? Especially when we have such amazingly loyal readers and supportive advertisers. We can’t make these magazines and all that we do happen without each and every one of you.

Thank you for your support and thank you, too, for supporting one another.

It’s what truly makes our community special.

On behalf of the entire team at Forsyth Magazines, we wish you and yours a very happy and healthy New Year!

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By Vic Khemsara, MD o you have a red eye, or you awoke and couldn’t open your eyes because they were crusted closed? Will this go away on its own, or do I need to see the doctor? Hopefully the information below will help you decide what is right for you.

Adenovirus infections are responsible for 92% of all keratoconjunctivitis cases (red eyes), and appear mostly in late winter, spring and early summer.

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This eye infection is most commonly transmitted by fingers. Take into account that the eyelids and the lining of the eyelids, called the tarsus, are touched around 14 times per day involuntarily, in addition to being touched voluntarily during application of facial cosmetics. Person-to-person transmission of adenovirus primarily occurs through the hands.

Adenoviruses are exceptionally stable to chemical or physical agents and adverse pH conditions, which means they can survive on a surface for prolonged periods of time. This allows for a high rate of transmission. The virus can live on fabric and metal for up to 10 days, and plastic up to 35 days, making it extremely contagious.

The most common complaints of those with conjunctivitis associated with Adenovirus are itching, tearing, burning and foreign body sensation, as well as light sensitivity. Below is a picture of the most common presentation.

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Are you ready for a career change?

By Carolyn Couch

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hours a week. That’s the average time Americans spend working.

It begs the question: Do you enjoy how you are spending the majority of your time? If not, it might be time for a change.

If you’re looking for a new job, thinking about a career change, or re-entering the workforce, it can be difficult to do it alone. Many people turn to the guidance of a career coach, since professional advice provides the know-how and experience to make the best use of your time and resources to expedite your search.

You can benefit from a career coach if you: • need support deciding on a career path • need help finding a better career fit or job • want to position yourself for promotion • want more confidence in communicating what you have to offer an employer • need an accountability partner to help you take steps toward your goals • want to figure out why you aren’t getting the jobs you apply for What a career coach offers: As a career counselor and coach, I help you assess your values, interests and skills to find the right career for you.

Working with me, you will also gain job search strategies, effective resume writing, interviewing, and salary negotiation skills, and a clear career path. I can assist you in building your life and career the way you want it, and moving toward your goals easily and naturally.

Match your talents with your career: I help you discover and bring forth your gifts, talents and true desires – and help you find places to use these talents. Using both creative and logical frameworks, we’ll develop action plans and create strategies to align your dreams with your career goals and gain additional fulfillment in your work and personal life.

When you work with me, you can: • Find a better job or get a promotion • Improve work/life balance • Move past self-limiting beliefs Other benefits include:

“Working with Carolyn was invaluable to me. When I re-entered the workforce after raising my children, I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to get a job – and I wasn’t even sure what I wanted to do. Fortunately, Carolyn was a life saver and guided me with useful resources, resume skills and lots of encouragement. Not only did her personality assessments help me hone in on my abilities and passion, but they showed me what types of careers were possible, as well as current statistics about people in these careers. It was eye-opening! As soon as I decided what I wanted to do, a job was offered to me. It’s a perfect fit and if it wasn’t for Carolyn, I never would have considered this line of work. I would absolutely recommend her!” – Marjorie “Before I met with Carolyn, my situation was quite perplexing. I had been out of high school for two years and was still undecided in what career I wanted to pursue. Working with Carolyn helped me start the process to pave the way for a brighter future. I was able to identify goals and define what I wanted out of a career. My experience with Carolyn has been extraordinary. I would recommend anyone that is undecided to contact her and learn what their next step is!” – Elizabeth

Meet Carolyn Couch With over twenty years of experience in career counseling and coaching for students and adults, Carolyn Couch is the owner of The Next Step Career Coaching LLC in Clemmons. Previously, Carolyn served as the Associate Director of Career Education and Counseling at Wake Forest University. She also serves as an Online Career Counselor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Carolyn has a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors. She is also a Master Certified Coach.

• Shorter job search or career detour • Personalized action plan to achieve goals • Knowledge of a certified, experienced coach I truly look forward to hearing more about your personal situation and desires. I will take the time to understand your goals and chart a course to meet them. If you’re thinking about a change or need help with your job search, please contact me today.

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Where is Sugar Hiding?

By Meridith Whitaker

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any of us have a love-hate relationship with sugar.

We have heard the research: a diet high in sugar puts us at an increased risk for obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. We know this, yet our affinity for sweets remains. Indeed, our bodies are wired to seek out this efficient source of calories, and some research suggests that the substance is as addictive as cocaine. It is no wonder that many of us are torn in two directions when it comes to our feelings for sugar.

Americans are consuming more sugar today than ever before, but many people do not realize that much of that sugar is hidden in processed foods. You know that cookies and cake are an everynow-and-then treat, but did you know you may be consuming a large amount of sugar on a daily basis as part of your normal diet?

The five foods below contain more sugar than you may think.

Salad Dressing It is not unusual for a store-bought salad dressing to add about eight grams of sugar to your bed of healthy leafy greens. To put that into perspective, eight grams of sugar is equal to two teaspoons, and the American Heart Association recommends women consume no more than six teaspoons of added sugar per day. Instead of a creamy store bought dressing, try one that is oil based – or simply dress your salad at home with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Granola Bars You can tell a lot about a product by checking the ingredient list. Nature Valley crunchy granola bars list “sugar” as the second ingredient, indicating that they contain sugar in the second highest quantity of any ingredient in the product. These bars contain about 11 grams of sugar per serving, or almost three teaspoons. Instead of

store-bought granola bars for breakfast, try sweetening oatmeal with a ripe banana and a little honey.

Peanut Butter Jif peanut butter contains three grams of sugar per serving. It is not a large amount, but it adds up over time in a diet that contains many similarly processed foods. Why should peanut butter have added sweeteners anyway? Instead of brands that contain added sugar and strange oils, check the ingredient label and purchase a brand that contains one or two ingredients: peanuts and salt.

Pasta Sauce This is another instance where reading ingredient labels is so important. Traditional Prego pasta sauce lists sugar as the third ingredient in its list and the nutrition label states it contains 10 grams of sugar, or 2.5 teaspoons. Tomatoes have some naturally occurring sugars, so there is no reason to sweeten pasta sauce.

Try finding a new favorite brand – one that contains basic ingredients like tomatoes, olive oil, and spices.

Yogurt Like tomatoes, dairy contains some naturally occurring sugars.

Yet one serving of Yoplait peach yogurt contains 26 grams of sugar – or 6.5 teaspoons – and sugar is listed as the second ingredient in the label, meaning that much of that sugar was added by the food industry. Instead of flavored yogurts, try buying plain yogurt and flavoring it yourself with fruit and honey. You’ll have much more control over your sugar intake this way, and it will taste fresher, too.

Making small changes in the foods you purchase regularly can significantly lower the daily sugar intake consumed by you and your family.

The problem is not the sugar itself, but the amount in which we consume it through processed foods. Making these changes will help you enjoy your occasional dessert, knowing that you are keeping sugar under control and where it belongs – not hidden on your dinner plate.

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But those kinds of products are only designed to act in the dermis where the cells and blood vessels are located. Topical delivery usually cannot get past the epidermis, which is the top protective layer of the skin.

“The new technologies involving facials and fillers are essentially more effective ways to deliver growth factors to the dermis,” said Dr. Chris. “In a facial, the delivery system is the Rejuvapen, which is a needling device that creates micropores into the dermis.”

For an even deeper placement, a physician can now use hyaluronic acid fillers to deliver growth factors directly to the dermis using a patient’s own serum.

The fillers replace lost volume, while the growth factors stimulate collagen growth. Both of these methods are designed to rejuvenate the skin from the inside out.

Loss of volume is the main reason for sagging skin and wrinkles, and facial rejuvenation is often a good solution. “Facial rejuvenation is a ‘catch-all’ term for the various technologies that replace volume to the face and lips, while also restoring texture and tone to the aging skin of the face and neck,” said Dr. Chris. “The fact is, we lose one teaspoonful of volume from our face each year once we turn thirty. Add to this the environmental effects of wind, sun, soap, and other factors, along with genetic predispositions for circles under the eye, bags, and jowls, and you can see that there are a myriad of factors that age our skin.”

And, there’s no cookie-cutter approach to treating these problems.

Winston Salem Dermatology & Surgery Center

By Pamela Cook

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irror, Mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them of all?

“We’d like for the mirror to tell us that we’re the fairest of them all! Unfortunately, we don’t live in a Disney movie,” says Dr. Christine Yuengel, founder of Winston Salem Dermatology and Surgery Center.

“Most of us would love to look like we did ten years ago, however, and that's something we can help with,” says Dr. Yuengel.

Christine Yuengel, (“Dr. Chris”) founded Winston Salem Dermatology and Surgery Center in 1997, and though the business has grown tremendously over the past several years, it remains committed to personalized patient care.

“No matter how much we grow, it’s important to me and my staff that we continue to offer a very personal approach to individual patient care,” said Dr. Chris.

“The focus of our practice includes clinical dermatology, dermatologic surgery and cosmetic enhancement.”

Winston Salem Dermatology and Surgery Center is one of only two dermatologic practices in the Piedmont that is accredited by AAAHC, an organization which certifies that a medical practice meets an excellent standard of care. “We pride ourselves on staying current with the latest technology, products, and treatments,” said Dr. Chris.

In the past, rejuvenating treatments were limited to products that were mixed into a cream, serum, or lotion, and then delivered topically to the skin.

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“The process is different for every person, and that’s why we have a variety of technologies to call upon when designing a treatment,” says Dr. Chris.

“For example, neurotoxins help wrinkles, while fillers replace volume. Skin tightening treatments help skin laxity, while resurfacing procedures help surface irregularities, such as acne scarring and lines around the mouth and eyes.”

Surgical treatments can also be considered, but be mindful that surgery is sometimes not the best solution. “We take pride and pleasure in discussing all available options with each patient, in order to guide them in choosing an approach which will help them look their best.”

No matter how many self-described experts claim to offer magical creams or inexpensive solutions to combat your aging woes, it is always better to let trained, medical professionals handle these types of concerns.

“It’s so important to see a dermatologist when you are dealing with any problem involving the hair, skin and nails,” said Dr. Chris. “Dermatologists have trained for an additional three years in the care and treatment of all diseases and conditions relating to the hair, skin and nails. When it comes to cosmetic services, no other specialist knows more about the anatomy and physiology of the skin and its underlying structures than a dermatologist.

It’s important to entrust the care of you skin to a specialist.”

Winston Salem Dermatology and Surgery Center is owned and operated exclusively by women, however, that doesn’t mean men are excluded from seeking help for their particular skin disorders.

“We take care of men, women and children for any skin-related condition or problem,” says Dr. Chris. “As far as cosmetic services go, both men and women are interested in looking and feeling their best. Our philosophy is that we are here to help everyone look and feel better about themselves through achieving their best skin health.”

Dr. Chris is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatology, the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, the International Society of Dermatology and the Women’s Dermatologic Society. Her staff includes Lindsay Belden, a Board certified adult nurse practitioner; Erica Kelly, a physician assistant with more than eight years of experience, and who is certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants; and Janet Colford, a cosmetic medical aesthetician with more than 14 years of experience working with plastic surgeons and dermatologists.

Winston Salem Dermatology and Surgery Center is located at 1400 Westgate Center Drive, Suite 200 in Winston-Salem. For more information, call 336.774.8636, visit the website at www.winstonsalemdermatology.com, or follow Winston Salem Dermatology on Facebook and Twitter.

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Mary Ann Parrish Happy Birthday!

By Susan Woodall

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nyone who has lived in the Winston-Salem area for any length of time knows the name Parrish is synonymous with real estate. However, Mary Ann Paschal Parrish had many accomplishments in a variety of business ventures before entering that field.

A life-long resident of Winston-Salem, Mrs. Parrish graduated from Salem Academy and College. Not sure of her next move, she decided to attend a oneyear business course offered by Salem College. This led to an afternoon on-the-job training at Reynolds Tobacco Company which then led to a full-time job in the company's marketing department. She quit that job when the opportunity arose to visit her sister in California and, as she put it, “...be in the movies or do something spectacular.” That dream ended after a couple of months when her mother called and told her it was time to come home.

Upon returning, Mrs. Parrish was employed in various jobs, each one affording her different opportunities to learn, deal with a variety of situations and people, network, and build a reputation as a bright, hard-working, determined and civic-minded young woman. Although she had always wanted to work in her father's glass and mirror business, he was of the generation that did not think this was suitable for a young woman. She found a position in the dean’s office of Bowman Gray School of Medicine and while attending different meetings, revealed to others her interest in civic and community affairs. People began asking her to join various working boards which she thoroughly enjoyed. The list of organizations that benefitted from her devotion and knowledge is lengthy and impressive.

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Mrs. Parrish married in 1949 and had two daughters, Ann and Louise. She continued in a variety of pursuits, including being licensed to sell insurance for Blue Cross/Blue Shield. One of the first policies she sold was to her husband. This became providential when her husband was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and passed away at the age of 47. “I really didn't know what I was doing in terms of finding employment, I just bounced around and doors kept opening,” said Mrs. Parrish. A friend and fellow tennis player named Henry Nading, knowing of her husband’s illness, encouraged her to come to his newly formed real estate school. Upon finishing and getting her license, she began her career in real estate in the mid-1960s. Ruffling a few male feathers along the way, she made a name for herself, which led to increasing sales and managerial positions.

Although approached numerous times by others wanting to partner with her in opening their own firm, Mrs. Parrish held off entertaining that idea until her daughters had graduated from college.

In 1974, a young man named Robert Helms had a chance meeting with Mrs. Parrish in a local dry cleaning establishment and asked if he could speak with her about a business opportunity. She agreed to meet with him in her home later that day. By the end of the meeting, they had come to terms and the Helms-Parrish real estate company was formed. Viewed by some in the business as an odd pairing, they were the perfect complement to each other. After a number of years, the firm became a part of Merrill-Lynch, then Prudential, and now Berkshire-Hathaway. Throughout the years, Mrs. Parrish has continued to maintain an office and offers her years of experience and advice to any who ask.

She will tell you that for years she thought she had outrun old age, but now it seems to be catching up with her. It is certainly not evident. Her strength and resolve has seen her through the tragic loss of her husband, as well as her daughter Ann. She wrote a book, Parrish the Thought, with all proceeds going to Salem Academy and the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. For years she has kept scrapbooks that include personal mementos, as well as articles, invitations, and letters that touched her in some way.

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Born to Run o it’s a New Year and time for the chat. You know the one – the pep talk that assures us we can start fresh, begin again. They try to convince us that it’s a brand-spanking-new opportunity to dream big for our living and live big for our dreams.

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Ok, ok. So there is something to the chatter. But here’s the thing. I’ve stood at this precipice before. I’ve made promises to myself. I’ve dreamed big. I’ve even penned resolutions to paper to keep myself accountable. Well, um . . . the paper? It’s now landfill material. My resolutions? Let’s just say another year bites the dust.

By Dr. Debbie Lanier

I guess I’m especially sensitive about the “resolution” conversation this January.

In a few short months, I face a milestone birthday in my journey. It’s the kind that has this girl glaring at mounting wrinkles that resemble road maps. It’s the sort of life marker that pauses me, evaluating where I’ve been and where I’m going. I’m realizing there are many more “fresh starts” behind me than before me. (Now you’re encouraged, right?)

So here’s my dilemma in a nutshell. Maybe it’s yours, too. Routine is my friend.

It provides a cozy and predictable familiarity to my days. I didn’t say it was worthwhile. In fact, my routine leaves me frantic and frenzied much of the time.

Nevertheless, it’s what I know. It feels safe.

I find myself clinging to “familiar” especially in those seasons when life turns up the turbulence. I don’t care how mundane and meaningless my routine is, just please resume now! I need my security blanket!

My predicament is that in the end, I want my life to matter. I long to know I left a meaningful mark. Yet in the meantime, I crave “comfortable” in my days. These two realities can never coexist.

Our calm and composed lives mock the Architect who constructed us to deeply impact the world He loves. God fashioned us in His image for the purpose of reflecting HIS power, not our own. He diffused a dose of Divinity into our DNA so we could live beyond monotony, toward a life of profound significance.

Folks, we were born to run!

As a Christian, I believe in the God of Impossibilities. I believe He destined us for a life that is terrifyingly opposite from boringly familiar. Our Designer longs to accomplish His “impossibilities” through us.

Perhaps you can’t wrap your mind around this conversation. That’s precisely why it’s called Faith. The Father’s assignment for my life and yours is always beyond our ability to comprehend it. It’s bigger than us. And isn’t that the best news?

If we risk nothing, preserving our routines, we hold hostage God’s ability to supernaturally reveal Himself through our days. We sabotage purpose for predictability, passion for passivity.

I’m running out of time. Some would call me extreme for saying that, but I’m just keeping it real. We get one brief life. I need to know it mattered that I was here.

I need to know I didn’t represent the All-Powerful God in a powerless way.

So where does this dose of reality leave me in a season of resolutions? Do I dare believe I can do it this time? Do I risk failure again?

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YES! I can’t change how I started the race but I can certainly change how I finish.

Status quo is not an option. You and I cost Heaven too much to merely muddle through our days in a meaningless way. Our Designer believes in us greatly.

He desires that we believe in us, too.

So here I go. I’m doing this thing. I’m going to dream big for my living and live big for my dreams.

Maybe I’ll set some quarterly benchmarks to keep me on track. We both know how easily our goals disintegrate in a year.

Hey, I’ve got an idea. Why don’t we set benchmarks together? This transition from monotony to meaningful is so much more . . . meaningful when we run together.

Oh, come on! What have you got to lose? After all, you were born to run!

For comments or prayer, contact Dr. Lanier at www.HopeCommunityChurch.tv.

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Empowering Women with a Style All Their Own

By Martie Emory

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t’s a bright, shiny new year and with that, it’s just possible your wardrobe also needs a makeover and a serious shot of style! Or maybe – lucky you – you’re embarking on an exciting new career and your closet needs a major professional update.

Welcome to Style Encore, where the selection of gently used clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories is nothing less than amazing, and where there are dresses, denim and everything in between to cover any fashion gap in your closet. There’s also something more: this is a business that’s dedicated itself to helping women feel good about how they look and dress.

Opened in Winston-Salem in May 2014 by Shannon Kemp and her husband, Mike, the Stratford Road location is one of 20 franchises across the country and offers a unique brand for the local shopping community. At first glance you’ll think this is typical consignment – but take another look. At Style Encore, your clothes and accessories (current styles within the last two years, sizes 0-3X in excellent condition) bring you cash on the spot, and are accepted any time with no appointment necessary, no matter what the season.

Inspiring customers is really the heart and soul of the Style Encore business philosophy and they can proudly say that each store is run by women, for women. “It’s been interesting learning how to reach women in the community,” says Shannon, as she’s always scouting what local shoppers really desire in a retail experience. She’s in-tune with women’s shopping habits and what makes them return to a store that’s really touched them on a level other than simply making a purchase. “My favorite thing is to pull out items a customer wouldn’t normally group together, have them try them on and say they love it!” she says.

Shannon and her staff also love dressing clients for family weddings, corporate parties and vacation adventures, even guiding working women who have recently retired and find themselves in need of some casual pieces as well. With the ever-changing selection that includes Talbot’s, Loft, Chico’s, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Banana Republic, Vera Bradley and Merona by Target, it’s easy to put together an entire wardrobe in one location.

Another mission of the national brand is the sponsorship of frequent “Ladies’ Night Out” events, often for local charities such as the breast cancer awareness event the store hosted in October and the upcoming women’s heart health gathering in February. Other local women’s groups can book special evenings at the store that include food, makeovers or other giveaways, along with shopping specials – or, for fundraisers, Style Encore will donate a portion of the evening’s sales.

With the launch of a new year upon us, if you’re in a fashion transition or embarking on a new weight loss program, you’ll love something else about Style Encore: free personal styling where the savvy staff will ease you into styles (and sizes!) you might have otherwise avoided.

Shannon says she’s enjoyed being part of a brand new concept for Winston-Salem and is enormously proud that Style Encore is about more than just retail. “For women to come in and have a positive experience just makes me happy,” she says.

“What a treat – you can bring in your larger size clothes, get cash for them, and purchase something fabulous in your new size!” says Shannon. It’s also an opportunity for women to really be in touch with what flatters their particular body type and feel fabulous about wearing something new and dazzling, inspiring them to stay motivated in their weight loss journey.

Come visit Style Encore at 243 S. Stratford Road in Winston-Salem, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday noon – 6 p.m., or give them a call at 336-893-9146. For the latest updates follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StyleEncoreWinstonSalem or visit their website at www.style-encorenctriad.com.

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The Big Bad Body

By Ellen Wakefield

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have an awesome body. I really do. My legs are fantastic; they take me where I need to go, with no questions asked (on most days), and they are helping me train for my first 5K. And my arms…they don’t look it, but they are strong. They can throw and catch a softball, they give really good hugs, and they help me move my friends out of old houses and into new ones. My hands are pretty awesome, too; they’re good at writing, cooking, and planting flowers. This lovely body of mine is just that…lovely. There’s just one problem with it.

I hate it. And “hate” is an everyday word for it; sometimes “loathe” is a more accurate term. I hate it because it doesn’t look a certain way. In spite of all the wonderful things my body can do, because of how it looks, we’re not the best of pals, and I tend to treat it pretty disrespectfully.

I hide it, and sometimes I call it names. These feelings, while very real, are sad, and made all the more so because of the fact that most of them come from somewhere or something that “tells” me my body has to look different than the way it does. It won’t happen overnight, but I’ve decided to change things up a bit. My body and I should be friends. And so, to start this new way of thinking, to my body, I say:

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I will stop comparing you to everyone else. Comparison is the thief of joy.

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I will stop hoarding clothes that don’t fit, just because “one day they might.” While those clothes might serve as inspiration or motivation for some, in my case, they just make me feel badly about you, and so they have to go. Someone else could probably put them to better use anyway.

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I will stop thinking about food as “bad” or “good” (not to be confused with “healthy” or “unhealthy”), and make you feel guilty whenever you indulge in a treat.

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I will appreciate what you can do for me; the gym is a place to relieve stress, and to get strong and healthy and faster, not a place to punish you or try to force you to look like someone else. You are NOT someone else.

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It is perfectly okay to think differently, to act differently, and to feel differently…it is also perfectly okay to look differently. My actions toward you need to reflect that.

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I will stop dressing for my “body type.” I will wear clothes that make me feel great, whether it’s sweatpants or a dress. You are worthy of looking fantastic and the size on the label is just that: a size.

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I will stop equating “thin” with “happy.” It is not true, and it’s very unfair.

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I will listen to what my doctor says, not what the media says.

I will not starve you. If I am hungry, I will eat, and try hard to make good choices.

10. I will stop seeing you as my enemy, and start seeing you as my ally.

Because my body understands that my mind can be a bully sometimes, will have to embrace this new way of thinking as a process. It will take time. And it will be difficult.

We are all different, in almost every way. Appearance isn’t everything, even if it might be important. It’s not easy, but it’s important to know (and remember) that, as far as looking a certain way, life is not a competition…..unless you’re competing in some kind of pageant, in which case, you go, girl! How you act, how you feel, how you think, how you treat people, what kinds of choices you make – those are the things that matter the most. If you want to change your body, rock on, go for it, but hating yourself in the process and in the meantime can rob you of time.

And time is the great equalizer; I’ve spent so much of it being miserable and ashamed because I didn’t think I measured up. My body was put on this earth for so much more than trying to please other people by looking perfect. I am meant for so much more than that. And so are you.

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The Harvest Grill at Shelton Vineyards 286 Cabernet Lane • Dobson, NC 27017 Tel 336-366-4724 • Fax 336-366-4758

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ew Year’s brings many good memories to mind, such as champagne at midnight with a kiss; resolutions; Dick Clark; and the ball dropping at Times Square.

Well, this year I will have another New Year’s association, The Harvest Grill.

Shelton Vineyards has been growing in popularity, just as the state has been gaining ground in the wine industry. Shelton Vineyards is the largest family owned vineyard in North Carolina. They offer many varieties and blends for any occasion.

The Harvest Grill restaurant sits in the front of the estate, just as you pull in. It has a cozy and relaxing dining room in addition to a beautiful enclosed patio with a warm fireplace and a gorgeous view of the vineyards. Despite being winter and not being able to see the vines growing their luscious bounty, it was a picturesque sight, nonetheless. Chef Paul Lange moved to North Carolina from the Empire State and brought a delectable, fresh menu that includes options for hunters, fishermen, vegetarians, and those preferring gluten-free meals.

We began the afternoon with a sample of appetizers that included the cheese plate, soy ginger brined rabbit spring rolls, and blackened shrimp and crab cake. The cheese plate had an assortment of five cheeses, including Asiago, Gruyere, Sharp White Cheddar, Sage Derby and Dill Havarti, with bread, fruit, and a fantastic caramelized onion jam. It was a wonderful appetizer for those in the mood for lighter fare. The rabbit spring rolls were a delightfully gamy take on a classic. They were served atop a bed of pickled ginger with sriracha mayonnaise and wasabi. The shrimp and crab cake was absolutely outstanding, served with two blackened shrimp interlocked atop the cake on a bed of creole mustard cream with a lemon vin blanc border.

The entrée selection offered a great variety for all tastes. The grilled wasabi shrimp salad was served on a bed of garden-fresh field greens, with julienne vegetables and cucumber, and topped with crispy rice noodles and a sesame ginger vinaigrette that had a tangy, spiciness that paired well with the wasabi shrimp. For those wanting something a little heavier, the spinach, tomato, and goat cheese gnocchi offered a rich, scrumptious alternative. This one, particularly, was my favorite.

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vegetables were served with a lemon vin blanc sauce that offered the perfect combination of rich creaminess with a tart finish from the goat cheese and lemons. My husband’s favorite was the grilled mountain trout. Served on a bed of rice pilaf with fresh julienne vegetables, the trout was topped with a mushroom, onion, and bacon ragout that offered a wonderful herb flavor balanced with rosemary and thyme.

To finish the meal, the pastry chef, Frances Draughn, prepared their peppermint stick cheesecake, turtle tart, and the English toffee pudding. Many cheesecakes are too rich and/or too sweet, but this one was neither. The cheesecake had a nice blend of minty freshness with the tartness of the cheese, served with a dark chocolate crust. The North Carolina turtle tart was delicious, served warm with pecans, chocolate, caramel and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. While the tart was my favorite, honorable mention must go to the English toffee pudding. This dessert was a tribute to both of the chefs’ parents. Frances’ mother is British – hence the pudding – and Paul’s family ran a Baskin-Robbins, giving the inspiration for the ice cream. This dessert was a wellbalanced mixture of sweetness, spice, and richness that would be good anytime of the year. Paul later mentioned that he sees the English pudding remaining on the menu for some time to come.

In addition to all of the wonderful food, Harvest Grill offers a great wine selection, including several wine tasting options.

We tried a small portion of five wines that paired nicely with our foods. Of course, these wines would be a great addition to a New Year’s celebration, any party, or after a long day of work and taking care of the family. Whether there is a party or not, any occasion is great to visit Paul, Frances, and the wonderful staff at the Harvest Grill in Dobson.

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Shopping Local’s Hidden Benefits

By Meghan E.W. Corbett We all know that shopping local supports the community in a really positive way. Local businesses typically offer better buying incentives to compete with large corporations, so even though prices can be slightly higher, those prices come with better customer service, easier return options and more unique options that are often made to a higher standard. There are many local businesses in Forsyth County that have been around for decades due to the strong support they receive from the community.

The south is known for its hospitality, and local businesses are almost always hospitable and willing to go above and beyond to keep customers happy. Those looking for employment can usually find higher wages at local shops as well. This is because, with fewer employees and no corporate operational costs, owners can pay more to secure qualified employees.

Another somewhat surprising benefit of shopping local is security. We all know someone who has been a victim of identity theft. The lengthy process to secure all of your information once it has been breached is seemingly endless. Most of the time, these breaches occur when we use credit cards online through sites that are not protected, or when we purchase items at massive corporate locations with millions of customers worldwide because these are obvious targets for computer hackers. In the last year, there have been multiple reports of customers’ information being compromised at some of the most famous big box stores.

Yes, it can be very difficult to avoid making purchases at these places completely, but you can make an effort to pay cash at these places and solely use debit and credit cards at local businesses and places that can add to the security of the transaction.

Forsyth Woman’s own Denise Heidel was a victim of identity theft last year and knows how awful the process can be to right all the wrongs. “It took hours to go through every bank record, find receipts and then work with the bank to prove certain transactions weren’t ours,” said Heidel.

“We had to cancel our cards and rearrange funds while we waited for the matter to be resolved. It took about three months to recover our losses.”

Brooke Eagle, Forsyth Woman’s Associate Editor had her debit card information stolen after purchasing an item online. After noticing a $140 charge at a grocery store in Indiana not long after, she knew she was dealing with fraudulent charges. “It is so frustrating to think that we (tax payers) are having to pay for all of these fraudulent charges,” said Eagle.

“Nationwide, it adds up to be millions and millions of dollars every single day. My bank did a great job of resolving the issue, however, it was still challenging to go several days without a debit card…not to mention having to notify every automatic charge that I had with that card number…bills, gym memberships, etc.”

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The next time you think about making a purchase online or shopping at a big box store, consider options other than handing over your credit card information.

Once it is out there, it is impossible to get it back.

It seems as though computer hackers are always one step ahead, so in order to stay one step ahead of them, we have to do our research and be extremely vigilant about whom we trust. If you suspect you are the victim of fraud, do not wait to take action. Having identity protection is a worthy investment, but the first step would be to notify your bank and cancel cards.

If you suspect that a pending transaction is fraudulent, ask for a hold to be put on it until it can be confirmed.

Check your credit report every year to confirm the data is accurate and that all open accounts are indeed your accounts.

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A Country Classic ith her favorite guy by her side and her dream of a holiday wedding now a romantic reality, Haley Carey couldn’t be a more dazzling cover bride for the new issue of Forsyth Woman Engaged! magazine. “I always wanted to get married in December,” says Haley, sentimental about her parents’ December 21st wedding anniversary, and reflecting on her own December 20, 2014, marriage to NASCAR driver Ty Dillon.

As she and Ty (the grandson of Richard Childress, former NASCAR driver and current team owner of Richard Childress Racing) set out to orchestrate one fabulous party with Childress Vineyards as the festive setting, it became nothing less than a magical journey with a fairytale ending – country style, that is.

Though they had met as friends years ago, the two went their separate ways until the persistent Ty followed his heart’s intuition and continued to contact Haley. When she finally invited him to visit her in Seattle, their fate was sealed.

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“He was on the next flight – flannel and cowboy boots in tow – and I knew the second I saw that cowboy walking out of the airport that my whole life was going to change!” remembers Haley.

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By Martie Emory

In true romantic fashion, Ty proposed to Haley at her parents’ cabin, where the two had spent every New Year’s since meeting. This time it was just the two of them – a perfect rendezvous except that packing food for dinner was a tiny detail both forgot! So as they shared a bowl of soup over Friends re-runs, Ty proposed on bended knee and asked Haley to be his bride.

Dubbed something of a “regal country theme,” Haley describes their vision for the big day as a “very black tie, Johnny Cash, Grand Ole Opry type of country.” The wedding party was attired in sleek black – guys in full black tuxedos and, of course, cowboy boots given by the bride and groom, and girls in chic black strapless gowns.

In addition to a mix of heart roses and red hydrangeas, the décor featured a fabulous 7’ x 7’ flower wall, one of Haley’s favorite elements.

Haley admits she had the time of her life choosing her gown, finding the perfect look on a visit to Kleinfeld in New York with her mom. She describes the winning choice – a classic Alvina Valenta style – like this: “It showed off my figure, made me feel sexy and very grown-up!” She added her sister-in-law’s cathedrallength veil as something borrowed, her mother-in-law’s diamond cross

necklace tied around her bouquet as her something old, and showed off blue toenail polish as her something blue!

Besides a reception dinner orchestrated by the amazing Childress staff that featured shrimp and grits, salmon and prime rib and the vineyard’s always magical décor, Haley and Ty had one requirement for their party of a lifetime: FUN. “We are a fun group who definitely love to have a good time,” says Haley.

“So from the start I wanted to make sure it was fun and inventive.”Throughout the evening guests went a little crazy in the photo booth and gathered around a hot chocolate and apple cider bar complete with allthe trimmings of various liqueurs, peppermint Schnapps, Bailey’s and Fireball.

Then came dancing – one of Haley and Ty’s true passions and something they do as often as possible, whether it’s alone in their kitchen, embarrassing each other in grocery store aisles or kicking up their heels at a party. Enter the couple’s good friend and Nashville recording artist, Tim Duggar, who joined his band in providing the newlyweds’ favorite music.

Following their romantic first dance to Dancing Shoes by the Green River Ordinance, the band played for guests to join in and later a DJ kept the dance floor alive with hard-to-resist tunes – just the way the couple envisioned!

While her dream holiday wedding was all she anticipated and more, Haley admits that the real celebration is still to come.

“The greatest part of being engaged was that just around the corner we knew our wedding day would come, and we were so excited and blessed to spend the rest of our lives together,” she says.

Photos by Jessica Marie Photography

Forsyth Woman Engaged! is thrilled to feature Haley on the cover of our January 2015 issue. The magazine will be out the last week of January and we’ll announce its arrival on our Facebook page!

Please be sure to let anyone who is planning a wedding know about this invaluable tool which will be chock full of great ideas for brides! Visit our website, ForsythWomanEngaged.com, to learn more!

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nner Strength Pilates (ISP) recently announced that they are expanding their space. This is great news for them and their clients – it means more space to do more! ISP is taking the available space next to their studio and will expand to 3,700 square feet. And, oh my, the plans they have!

In addition to the current ISP classes, private sessions, customized sessions and massage room, with the added space comes more PilatesMat, Yoga, and Barre classes, as well as an esthetician room – and the promise of more surprises. Renovations are scheduled to begin soon with no anticipated disruption in current scheduling.

Not only is Inner Strength growing in size, they’ve been busy growing in training. The ISP staff has been training to offer additional specialized Pilates programs. Scolio-Pilates is specifically designed to help clients who have scoliosis gain strength and improve their posture and balance. One client recently mentioned in The Scoop, ISP’s newsletter, that friends had noticed a change in her posture and she realized she was experiencing less back pain.

Another client, Sissy, shared that she has benefited from ScolioPilates. “This technique targets my specific needs to help make the muscles supporting my spine stronger. I have a better understanding of my spinal curvature and how to manage it. And I feel healthier, and even think I walk a little taller because of it!”

It takes a great deal more energy for the body to perform if it is out of balance. Strengthening the core is critical to improved balance and posture. Studies have shown that Pilates corrective exercise treatment for scoliosis has proven beneficial. According to findings from Karena Thek in her Scolio-Pilates book: • Curvature of the spine can be reduced by up to 32%.

• Pain reduction is an additional benefit to the exercise program.

• Greater lung capacity and improved chest expansion occurs as core strength increases.

• Untreated scoliosis progresses about 2.9 times more than with the inclusion of an exercise program.

• Spinal fusion procedures are reduced by approximately 48 percent.

• Scolio-Pilates is helpful in reducing post surgical pain and helps stabilize the site above and below the fusion.

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• Patients have experienced easier transition from wearing spinal braces by participating in this corrective exercise program.

Another new program set to launch is Core Suspend – Pilates in the air. This sounds intriguing! This program uses your own body as a weight resistance mechanism in an invigorating suspension workout. The two independently moving suspension points act as triggers to the deep, stabilizing muscles to contract and support the joints. With continual training, not only are these muscles strengthened, but the outer muscles as well.

There’s always something to learn at Inner Strength Pilates. I find that each visit brings a new way to work the powerhouse/core, and I’m able to work out in ways I would not have imagined. Needless to say, my high school gym teacher would not believe her eyes.

I could not do even one chin-up back then, but now planks are my friend. Love my Pilates!

Amy Dixon and her team invite you to visit them at their studio located at 4983 Martin View Lane, Harper Hill Commons, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 (just around the corner from Harris Teeter).

You can contact them at 336.813.5320 or amy@innerstrengthpilatesnc.com. Find them on the web at InnerStrengthPilatesNC.com Classes and private sessions are by appointment only.

Come experience the spa boutique atmosphere and enjoy an incredibly invigorating workout. It’s fun, good for you and you’ll leave with a renewed energy level (I sure do).

Join us!

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Village Inn Event Center and Studio ZT to Host Dance Fitness Master Class – Kicking Off the New Year with Good Exercise and Fun!

By Carolyn S. Peterson

fter a holiday season of overindulging in office party food, neighbors’ baked goods and those cookies that maybe didn’t make it to Santa’s plate, the idea of losing a few pounds and how best to get those New Year resolutions off on the right foot starts coming to mind. We make those good intentioned commitments in January that we will get back to the gym and start our workout routines up again. What better way to get your resolutions off on the right foot than to celebrate 2015 with a dance fitness class? Village Inn Event Center in Clemmons will be the place to be for a Dance Fitness Master Class, hosted by Studio ZT on January 11, 2015, 12:30-2:30 pm. The class will be led by Lauren Fitzgerald and Kelsi Comer, Our Club Fitz YouTube internet sensations with over 200,000 subscribers and over 50 million total views, traveling all the way from Oklahoma to lead this great event!

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Instructors Lauren Fitzgerald and Kelsi Comer, coming to Clemmons to teach the Dance Fitness Master, are pretty straightforward on what attendees can expect. “The event is a fitness event. Some fitness instructors that do Master Classes like a lot of bells and whistles at their events. We aren’t like those instructors; plain and simple, you can expect to come and get a killer workout for two hours that is fun, yet exhausting at the same time. We like to create a fun fitness atmosphere where there is a ‘judge free zone’ and everyone gets to let out their inner diva/dude while on the dance floor. The two hours fly by because people have fun, but they will burn anywhere from 1500-2500 calories in the class,” said Lauren.

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The exercise philosophy of Lauren and Kelsi is simple, but to the point.

“We always tell people that the key to staying healthy throughout one’s life is to find an exercise that is fun and that you enjoy. Dancing does this for tons of people and most of our regulars are actually bummed when they have to miss class. It makes getting daily exercise not such a daunting task, but something they look forward to. Many people have taken Zumba® classes, but instead of the Latin based rhythms of Zumba®, we use mostly popular music that you would find in a club. People leave our classes feeling a mixture of emotions…tired and exhausted, exhilarated and pumped and divi-licious. It’s something that is hard to put into words. You just have to experience it,” Kelsi commented. These two ladies have developed quite a following online, which has led them to traveling to teach in cities across the country.

From On the Floor to Online!

Lauren Fitzgerald danced from the age of 3 until 19, when she decided that her pre-med studies left little time for dancing. “I didn’t dance for most of my 20s because of medical school and residency, but then found a dance fitness class I loved in my last year of residency. My husband, who is in the USAF, and I were sent to northern Japan for 3 years and that is when I decided I wanted to start teaching my own dance-based fitness class. I started in January 2010 and called my class ‘Hip Hop,’ later getting licensed in Zumba®. Once we moved back from Japan and settled in Oklahoma, I found a fitness studio to start teaching at and recording my choreography like I had started to do in Japan. That is where I met Kelsi who had just moved to Oklahoma from California. It was our destiny to meet. We both started to substitute teach classes at the studio called ‘Co-Motion’ where we ultimately ended up teaching for almost 2 years. Since the summer of 2012, we have been recording ourselves and our class peeps doing our own choreography and posting them on our YouTube channel. The channel has blown up these past two year and now here we are!” Lauren stated. Currently, Lauren and Kelsi are teaching at Zumfit that opened in August 2014.

For more information on the Dance Fitness Master Class, visit www.eventbrite.com. Space is limited!

Tickets in advance are $15; at the door, $20.

Happy New Year!

Village Inn Event Center

Sunday, January 11, 2015 - 12:30p – 2:30pm!

Doors open at 12noon!

DANCE FITNESS MASTER CLASS with YouTube Sensation Lauren Fitzgerald & Kelsi Comer!!

If you LOVE to DaNcE…If you LOVE to ZuMbA….

THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!!!

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What Works at Work Submitted By Mainstream Boutique nless your job requires you to wear a uniform, which can be a time and sanity saver, most of us at some point have thought “What do I wear to work today?” (And also had the thought, “I don’t want to go to work today”…but that is a different article). Here are a few general guidelines for dressing for your particular work environment.

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If you work in a casual office, you can typically wear clothes with a bit more of a laid-back vibe. Simple but pulled together should be the image you project. Wear a weekend staple like jeans, but keep the rest of the look more sophisticated. Try pairing your favorite denim with a classic blazer and a simple t-shirt. Solid or patterned leggings with a tunic work well in a casual office setting and help you feel comfortable all day. A great statement necklace or a bold cuff can make any workday outfit look more polished.

Remember that tank tops, ripped jeans and flip flops are best left for the weekend.

If you work in a creative environment, you can be more experimental with a trendy look. Keep it to one trendy item per outfit so as to not overload potential clients or customers.

Incorporate eye-catching details into your wardrobe with colorful shoes, handbags and jewelry. A fun patterned legging will work in this work setting and can show off your personality.

Remember not to wear anything too sexy or revealing. You do not want to be the subject of an office memo….unless it is to congratulate you on your promotion!

In a conservative office, sophisticated and professional should be the image you project. Suits and dresses are typically required in this work setting. Have a suit tailored to fit your body for a custommade look. Lean towards more classic pieces instead of trends.

Handbags and shoes should be kept neutral; however adding a scarf with some color can make your outfit feel more “you.”

How about a seasonal refresh? Leave the styling to us.

One of our stylists would love to help you put together just the right basics and specialty items for any occasion. Whether it is a business meeting, family dinner, upcoming vacation, or just refreshing your seasonal wardrobe because you deserve it… we can style you! Mainstream Boutique, located at 110 Oakwood Drive, Winston-Salem, 27103. Come see us Monday – Friday (9:30 – 7:00), Saturday (10 – 6), and Sunday (1 – 5).

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Earheart Works because it’s not a diet Physician Prescribed, New Technology Available ONLY from Earheart

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Earheart Healthy Weight is located just outside Belk at Hanes Mall

I always wanted to fly. The pure joy of feeling a plane lighten and reach for the sky touches my soul. Flying is peace and excitement all mixed up. I once flew through a circular rainbow. The sky is magical.

Flying is also much like living. There are easy fun times and there are tough times. The choices we make today create the places we find ourselves tomorrow. And no matter the challenge, all we have to do is get through the clouds.

In 1997, through World Flight, I recreated and completed Amelia Earhart’s around-the-world flight in the same make and model aircraft as Amelia. Over 2.2 million children traveled around the world with me via a semester of lessons on the internet and in a written curriculum; lessons that taught math, science, geography, and life skills. The true purpose of the flight was to deliver a message Amelia held dear, which is, “We can, and should, dream big dreams, and we can accomplish our heart’s desires.”

World Flight’s purpose was to encourage us to find our path and begin our journey. To choose to live beyond the limits society or others set for you, to find your dream – and take one step toward it every day. That is how I was able to fly around the world.

It is true that flying around the world in a 62 year old airplane, over oceans, mountains, cities, and jungles is fraught with risk. Again, my journey around the world is much like my life. The larger life we live, the more we risk.

Pilots manage risk by planning, training, practicing and hard work. Times can be tough. We need to know how and where to find the shining sun.

Why Earheart?

We want people to “listen to their hearts,” to know they can have their dreams, and to make a difference in their lives and the lives of their family, friends, and community.

Pilots know… the sun is always shining above the clouds.

Life Intervenes During World Flight, I told millions of people to live for their purpose, to find their joy, and to live large, happy and useful lives. The flight was part of my happy, useful, and skinny life. I had always set goals, and worked hard to meet them. I had been in control of my life. My weight remained average without any effort. I could eat anything I wanted, and did not gain weight.

Soon after the flight, I experienced two significant personal tragedies.

My world changed overnight, and as I lost control of my life, I also lost control of my weight. I gained 50 pounds quickly, and was unable to lose it. I dieted, exercised, took pills from late night TV, bought equipment I did not use, fasted for weeks, and always tried to eat healthily. Nothing worked. Even when I lost weight for a time, it would come back and bring more. My blood pressure and blood sugar went up. I did not understand what was wrong with me. What changed? I struggled for 10 years without success. I believed it was my fault. I was wrong.

First, I lost control of my life; then I lost control of my weight.

At the time, I did not know they were related. I believed it was my fault and most Earheart patients come to us believing the same thing. I was wrong. I learned that my body was not working properly, and the stress of my problems had changed my metabolism. Some people are born that way, and struggle with weight all their lives.

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Why Earheart Works I found that the answer is in our genes, how we are made. Lifestyle is important, but without working with nature, how our bodies work, and our metabolism, we are fighting a losing battle. You cannot count calories or points for the rest of your life, and you cannot achieve or maintain a healthy weight with dieting (starving) and exercise alone. We have all tried.

We believe, over millions of generations, our bodies adapted to times of leanness and times of plenty. The humans that thrived, our ancestors, did so because they were able to live through famines; because their metabolism would slow to protect them. They evolved into the humans we are today. Our bodies perceive dieting as starvation, and after an initial loss of a little weight, our body catches on – and our weight loss plateaus – to protect us. This is why 92% -96% of all diet and exercise plans fail.

Some people show extraordinary will power, push past the plateau, and continue to lose weight, but eventually we all have to eat. And when you do, our bodies try to recover the weight we lost, plus some, to prepare us for the next bout of food scarcity. Most of us gain back what we lost, and more.

This response is controlled by the limbic system, a primitive part of our brain, which also controls the fight or flight response, as well as hunger, thirst, pulse, blood pressure, and other autonomic functions.

It is impossible to fight this response, so at Earheart we created a way to use it.

Fast. Safe. Healthy.

I learned that obesity is not just eating too much or avoiding exercise. We all know people who eat horribly and never exercise, yet maintain a normal weight. If dieting and exercise were the answer, obesity and related diseases would not be increasing every year. We have to change how our bodies work on the inside – not diet (starve them forever).

Searching for the Answer I studied the tools of weight loss, how our bodies work, and why we gain weight. I partnered with doctors to find a healthy way to lose weight and discovered a combination of modalities that create a safe and healthy solution, one that is easy to implement and produces lasting results.

I tested the first Earheart treatment myself, and lost 30 pounds in six weeks. The results were so amazing, I felt it was too good to be true. After treating almost a thousand patients, we not only found that they experienced the same amazing weight loss, but other dramatic health improvements as well. It was as though I was led to the answer. I still say today that I believe God just put it in my head, because it is so simple, yet so extraordinary.

To be successful, I needed a diet that had quick results and ended.

I did not believe I could control my eating, hunger, or wants.

I worked long hours, had a child to care for, and it is just too hard to change to a “new and healthy lifestyle.” I believed I could not be successful at any diet. I would try at times, but I never really believed it.

Earheart is different. It is over in six weeks, and I was able to go back to normal foods I wanted without rebound weight gain.

It lowered my blood pressure and blood sugar, and improved my health. I could live normally, and keep the weight off.

Losing weight without the stress of a low calorie diet and with healthy support was the only answer. At Earheart, if you are hungry, we know you are going to the “bad diet” place. We do not want to stress your body. We try to trick your body; support it so well that it doesn’t know it is dieting. Then, because it doesn’t know what it is supposed to weigh, we can teach it a new weight.

Earheart is a physician prescribed treatment, not a diet. It is so unique that a patent is pending for the treatment. A Health Coach is with you on your journey and will adjust your program to your specific needs based on the Earheart physician’s instructions.

Finding a Home for Earheart

Before and After Photos of Linda’s Weightloss

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Earheart searched for a place to open our flagship store. WinstonSalem was perfect - large enough, but not too large to get to know our patients. We found a strong and well-educated medical community, and people who believed in controlling their lives and finding an answer. Earheart brought the tools and the knowledge gleaned from physicians, researchers, and over a thousand patients. Winston-Salem embraced Healthy Weight Loss, and Earheart is now adding another location in Greensboro.

At Earheart a weight-loss counselor will help you choose your perfect weight; a weight that is both healthy and achievable. A physician will prescribe a personalized treatment based on your individual goals.

Earheart’s Mission At Earheart, we want to change the face of weight loss from a struggle to an amazing journey to better health and reduce the incidence of diabetes, heart attack and stroke caused by obesity and related diseases. Earheart patients make that goal possible. Every person that chooses to live differently and control their weight and health inspires family, friends,

coworkers, and those in the community to do the same. Together we can stop many people from getting diabetes or dying prematurely from heart disease or stroke.

My World Flight was a successful and exciting journey that exceeded all expectations. While I personally flew the plane around the world, the project was much larger than me. Success came from the many partners who shared in the flight and its message. It came from the Department of Education, Pratt & Whitney, United Technologies, NASA, and many other government and business partners. It came from each of the 76,000 teachers who shared the story with their students. With their help, the World Flight community changed the lives of students around the world. Together we too can exceed all expectations.

Earheart In Greensboro

Earheart has been trusted with a precious gift – healthy weight loss that works. We have shared this gift with Earheart patients. I believe we have a responsibility to share this amazing treatment, across the country and around the world, but we can’t do it alone. Each of our patients is changing his or her life.

Each brings the Earheart message to others. They are inspiring, amazing, and successful.

This bowl of anatomically correct fat is most popular with Earheart visitors. After Linda lost 30 pounds she was amazed at how much a pound of fat really is.

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Most of us have found weight loss to be a hard and futile process. Many have given up, and trying again is scary. Earheart will change weight loss from a difficult struggle to an easy and fast journey to lower weight and better health. Success comes from three important traits – the courage to begin, the faith in your dream, and the will to be true to yourself.

Please remember - the sun is always shining above the clouds. It is constant. When I start a flight on a dreary, rainy, cloudy day, I know I can climb above the weather.

I can find the sun. So can you.

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Earheart Slows Metabolic Aging

Are You Aging Too Fast?

Is your waist is over 35 inches?

If so - you are aging too fast.

Are You Aging Too Fast?

Are You Already Pre-diabetic?

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Are you a woman who has had a baby weighing more than 9 lbs at birth? ....................................

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1 Take medication for blood pressure or cholesterol / Do you have a parent with diabetes? ..................

1 triglycerides Are you overweight or obese? ............................

5 5 Fasting blood sugar >100, or medication for blood sugar Are you younger than 65 with little exercise? ......

Are you between 45 and 64 years old? ..............

5 Are You Prediabetic? (Score of 9 or more) Earheart Healthy Are you 65 or older? ..........................................

9 Weight Loss If you check even one of these conditions, Total Points ______ you are aging faster than you should.

9 Points or more is positive for prediabetes.

Take the Test Waist size >35” for a woman (40” for a man)

Metabolic aging is determined by our choices.

We can speed up or slow down our own aging. We have control.

If you are accumulating fat around your waist, your body is not functioning correctly.

It is aging faster than it should. Belly fat or central obesity is a warning.

Often, the next step is pre-diabetes or insulin resistance.

When your body is aging too fast, normal function stops and aging accelerates.

Diabetes develops. Heart Attacks strike. The brain degenerates. Life ends early.

Earheart Is Different At Earheart, we believe a metabolism that does not work correctly is causing both obesity and disease. Rather than obesity causing dangerous conditions, such as insulin resistance, diabetes, hypertension, poor lipid metabolism, heart disease, stroke, and even some cancers, we believe obesity is but one of the results of accelerated metabolic aging.

Good Health Works Health is more important than weight. We have to change how our body works, to change our health.

Earheart slows our metabolic aging. When you stop needing medication for blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar problems, you know your body is working better. Aging is slowed.

Can you do it? – Can you succeed at Earheart?

Many people know that know Earheart works. They have friends and family that have proven it to them.

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Join Earheart – Take Control of your Health A 12 Week Physician Prescribed Treatment EARHEART IS NOT A DIET. Earheart is a new technology, a patent pending process for weight loss.

• Six weeks to lose 20 – 40 pounds - Many patients average 30 pounds during this time • Six weeks to return to normal eating - Without typical rebound weight gain Step 1 PREPARATION To begin, come to an Earheart Clinic, call on the phone, or soon, join on the Internet.

A Health Coach will assist in obtaining medical information, an exam, and labs for the Earheart physician.

Delivered to You – Supplies, information, and coaching may be picked up at an Earheart Clinic or sent to your home. No weekly meetings. Lose weight in your own home or visit the clinic – you choose.

Step 2 TRANSFORMATION Six Weeks of Weight Loss Weight Loss – You should lose a pound a day (if you have that to lose), not be hungry, and have great energy. If not – call a Health Coach and she will makeHealthy changes to keep you on track. Follow the program Earheart and your body will give up weight quickly and easily –Loss in just 6 weeks.

Weight Customized Meal Plan – Your Earheart physician will choose a high protein, medium carb, low fat meal plan, of real whole foods, individually prescribed to meet your needs – for only 6 weeks.

Optimal Elimination & Support assists your body to mobilize fat, encourage regular elimination, support your liver, and cleanse toxins. Earheart does not use amphetamines or diet pills.

Health Coach – Every patient is different. There is no one-size-fits-all at Earheart. The beginning program parameters are chosen for you, and, as directed by an Earheart Physician, changes will be made throughout your program to adjust your treatment to your individual needs.

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Dress Your Home for Success…Dwelling or Selling “With a few tips and a little work on your part, your home can look fabulous whether you are dwelling or selling.” – Anonymous

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oes putting away your holiday decorations make you want to rearrange and declutter your home? It puts me in the mood. Having lived in our present home for 10 years now, I need to clear out, clean up and get rid of clutter. I have said that the only thing good about moving is that it makes you do just that. After a little hard work, I love that feeling of a clean, organized and de-cluttered home. I would rather not move in order to get that feeling, though.

2. Clear out, clean up and get rid of clutter.

We all have too much stuff! Don’t get overwhelmed. Do one room at a time.

You will feel a sense of relief when you accomplish this task and your home will look so much better.

3. Less is more when it comes to furniture.

In the area where we live, many of Look at what you have and consider what you love attending the fall and spring pieces are really necessary.

Parade of Homes. New houses, whether empty or staged (“Dressed 4. Have fun with furniture and accessories. with paint, furniture arrangements, Do some “redesigning” on your own. art and accessories that are carefully Move things around. Create conversation chosen to highlight the home’s areas. Shop your home. Think of ways strengths and downplay its pieces can be used in rooms other than weaknesses, and appeal to the greatest where you would normally place them. number of buyers,” according to Leah It might be fun to give that old dresser a Hennen), are fun to view. facelift with a fresh coat of paint and new hardware, and give it a new home in your You may not be planning to sell in foyer or used as a buffet in your dining the New Year but whether you are room. dwelling or selling, with a little hard work on your part and a few tips, 5. Clean windows and open window your home can look fabulous. treatments to let natural light in. You’ll be 1. Make a good first impression.

The outside of your home is the first thing guests see. Give your front door a fresh coat of paint in a color to complement the brick or siding. Clean or replace the hardware on your door. Don’t forget the house numbers and porch lights. A new welcome mat and seasonal plants will help say welcome to your guests.

than anything else you can do to give your home a new look. Whether you choose color on your walls or in your accessories, color will give a room new life.

8. Hang art work where it will be pleasing to the eye. Consider the size of the wall and the furniture it will be hung above and choose art proportionately. To hang art that will be viewed while standing, measure the height of the piece, find the center, and hang it approximately 60” from the center to the floor. If it will be viewed while seated, hang it approximately 57” from the center to the floor.

9. Accessories are important, but too many add clutter. Choose carefully. A few larger pieces are better than lots of smaller ones. Group in odd numbers with varying heights.

10. Bring in nature by adding green plants, fresh flowers, etc.

surprised that something this simple can make your room seem larger.

Dwelling or selling? These tips will set you on a course to having a beautiful home.

6. Lighting is so important in your room, whether it is task lighting in your kitchen or bath or lamps in the other rooms.

I say, “Have at least three lamps in a room placed to form a triangle to distribute light around the room.”

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“To help with portion control when you fix your plate, take half off and eat what you have left. If you are still hungry in 30 minutes, eat the other half. That way you won't overeat.

Holidays are hard but if you have been eating properly, eating a few bad things won't hurt you....just eat in moderation. That metabolism should be rolling and chew up that bad stuff, too!

Fitness Tips The world of fitness can be both confusing and overwhelming. Getting fit and healthy is a common New Year’s resolution, but it’s rarely successful because people don’t know where to begin or how to make realistic changes to meet attainable goals.

We went directly to the experts for their best fitness advice to help you stay motivated, focused, and inspired to get healthy.

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After eating those hardy meals, maybe try going for a short walk. This will help burn those calories off, not make you feel so stuffed and let you spend some more quality time with family members – maybe even lead them to fitness!!”

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“Perfectionism is the greatest enemy of progress. An approach of ‘getting better’ instead of ‘achieving some unattainable standard’ leaves room for making mistakes without shutting down in despair. Those who focus on ‘improvement’ are more likely to get started in the first place (not paralyzed by fear of failure), to bounce back from difficulty (viewed as a temporary setback),

“Start at your own pace - the quickest way to fail at a fitness program is to take on more than you are ready for! Our hot yoga classes are the perfect way to develop a solid fitness lifestyle start with the breathing and simple stretching movements and then add intensity as you are ready for it! And be consistent - it takes three weeks to develop a habit and three days to potentially lose it!

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What is a Facial Plastic Surgeon?

By Cooper Scurry, M.D.

represents more than 2,800 facial plastic surgeons throughout the world.

A facial plastic surgeon may perform the following procedures:

Rhinoplasty: Surgery of the nose where cartilage and bone are reshaped and reconstructed; excess bone or cartilage may be removed; rhinoplasty changes the form and/or function of the outside of the nose, while septoplasty changes the shape of the nasal septum inside of the nose.

Blepharoplasty: Surgery of the eyelids where fat and excess skin, bags, pouches, wrinkles in the eye area are removed.

Rhytidectomy: In facelift surgery, excess skin of the face, cheeks, and neck is removed and muscles are tightened.

Forehead Lift: Surgery to minimize forehead lines and wrinkles, and elevate the brows to reduce lid drooping.

Submental lipectomy: Surgery beneath the chin to eliminate “double” chin; excess fat is removed.

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facial plastic surgeon is a surgical specialist who has demonstrated a commitment to treating conditions of the face, head, and neck. He or she is trained in both the functional and cosmetic aspects of surgery of the face, head, and neck. The facial plastic surgeon has spent at least 5-6 years in surgical training after graduation from medical school. Training includes one year in general surgery, and at least four additional years of specialty training in head and neck surgery, and facial plastic surgery. Many facial plastic surgeons have completed one further year of fellowship training dedicated exclusively to facial plastic surgery.

Facial plastic surgery grew out of a need to improve patient care in the field of head and neck surgery. Concentrating on the complex anatomy, physiology and pathology of all the organs and structures of the head and neck enables the facial plastic surgeon to focus on one area of the body, and therefore provide an increased level of specialized care to their patients.

Some patients suffer from birth disfigurements such as birthmarks, cleft palates, and congenital facial deformities.

Others are victims of accidents, burns, diseases, and the treatment required for such diseases. Many choose to change some of the signs of premature aging or the shape or size of a facial feature that has bothered them for years.

Facial plastic surgeons are typically trained in otolaryngologyhead and neck surgery, and are board certified in their fields.

Facial plastic surgeons may become members of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), a National Medical Specialty Society of the American Medical Association (AMA) for the field of facial plastic surgery. The AAFPRS was founded in 1964 and

Mentoplasty: Surgery of the chin where a receding chin is augmented or a prominent chin is reduced.

Otoplasty: Surgery of the ear where prominent or protruding ears are set back to a more naturally-appearing position.

Skin Resurfacing: Removal of the upper layer of skin (by laser, chemical peel, or dermabrasion), resulting in smoother and less wrinkled skin.

Facial Reconstruction: Surgery to repair or reconstruct facial features in victims of cancer, facial trauma, and birth defects.

Facial Injectable Procedures: Procedures in which different products are used to restore or refresh certain facial features or reduce facial wrinkles.

Much of the material for this article has been prepared by the AAFPRS for the purpose of patient education.

Dr. Scurry is a Winston-Salem native, and a graduate of: Reynolds High School, UNC-Chapel Hill, Wake Forest’s School of Medicine, Penn State’s Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency, and a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is Board Certified by the American Board of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery and a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

To schedule a consult with Dr. Scurry please contact: PENTA Facial Plastic Surgery Center, 110 Charlois Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, (336) 749-0311, cooperscurry@gmail.com.

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Kitchen Baking, Cooking and Organizational Tips

By Lisa S.T. Doss ooking shows have grown in popularity in the last decade.

As viewers, we enjoy learning about a variety of new foods, as well as inspirational ways to make those classic dishes more flavorful. Whether it's an expert, celebrity, or Iron Chef, we marvel in their ease and graceful dance, and listen closely to gain a nugget of food, kitchen organization, and food preparation advice.

While culinary knowledge is "appetizing" for most individuals, here are a few convenient tips to make your time in the kitchen feel more professional.

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Organization and Thinking Ahead • Avoid storing spices above your stove. Humidity, light, and heat will cause herbs and spices to lose their flavor; instead, chose a cool and dark location.

• To have an alternative to reaching for the salt, keep a variety of flavored vinegars near the stove. Adding an acid is one way to enhance the flavor of food.

• Want to repeat a meal? Take the time to write out step-by-step instructions. Great organization and dissecting the steps will ease your stress levels, and make that great meal a constant crowd-pleaser.

• Prior to cooking, experts agree on two accounts.

1. Read the recipe thoroughly, and 2. All ingredients should be cut or blended together in place.

• Lining pans with parchment paper is an easy way to remove your baked goods, as well as clean a cumbersome pan.

• Preparing meals can be a challenge for everyone; therefore, The freezer can serve as a great "holding" spot for batches of stock, soups, chilis, and spaghetti sauces. Preparing double batches in advance will assure everyone in the house can maintain their busy schedule while eating a good meal.

• Need help eliminating the "cookie blob"? Chill your cookie dough prior to placing it on a baking pan.

• Leftover sauces can be placed in ice cube trays. When you need a quick sauce, the cubes can be reheated in a sauté pan.

• Seeking a shortcut to make cookies? Next time you feel inspired, make a double batch. Place the dough on a cookie sheet and freeze for thirty minutes. Then, place the cookies in a bag, and return to the freezer. When you are ready, you have a batch of cookies ready for the oven.

• “Remember, y'all, it’s all about the prep. Take away the stress by doing the prep the night or day before. You'll look like a star.” – Paula Deen

Baking

• “For best results when you're baking, leave butter and eggs at room temperature overnight.”

– Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa Cooking • Whether color-coded, or labeled with symbols for meat, poultry, vegetables, or dairy, multiple cutting boards are essential to prevent cross contamination.

• If more oil is needed in your pan, stream it alongside the edge.

By the time the oil reaches the ingredients, it will already be heated.

• The microwave is a disastrous means to soften butter; instead, use a cheese grater. Place the slices into a Ziploc bag.

Then, use a rolling pin to create a spreadable, soft butter.

• Unless you are cooking with a gas range, start with an empty, hot pan. As you are preparing your ingredients, the pan will be the perfect temperature for your food without the need to wait.

• “Cook pasta one minute less than the package instructions, and cook it the rest of the way in the pan with sauce.”

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Works to Free Clients’ Worry

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ife is not intangible. It is a series of actions and details that lead to moments and memories. Life is a constant race of activities that, at the same time, can be exhilarating and draining. Between trying to maintain family, home and job, and keep up all those extracurricular activities, life can sometimes be dizzying. It is between all these responsibilities that Busy as a Bee Concierge Services makes its home, and tries to make that race of activities just a little less chaotic.

Recently celebrating six years of business in Winston-Salem, Busy as a Bee is a complete concierge service whose sole purpose is to make life easier on its customers. Owned and operated by Minnie Aikens, the company offers its clients peace of mind to deal with the most pressing situations. With a client list that includes corporations and individuals, their services work to bring sanity to a constant rat race.

“I believe that life should be as worry free as possible,” says Aikens.

“Working in corporate America, life can be stressful and unbalanced.

I wanted to assist busy people, like myself, achieve work and life balance.

I wanted to start a company that would help create an environment that would allow them to focus on the things in life that they value the most and make more money at the same time. I wanted to offer services that would create a happy, healthy and stress free lifestyle.”

“We offer a wide range of services,” Aikens continues. “We offer our services as a Personal Concierge and we do this by taking care of everything in your personal and business life that you can imagine. We give our clients more time to focus on their careers, running their business, family and the other important things in their lives.

We create happiness.”

These services include errand running, grocery shopping, moving assistance, dry cleaning, and laundry drop-off and pickup, and this is just to name a few. Busy as a Bee accomplishes this by employing a number of independent contractors in wide areas of service who are ready to react immediately to a customer’s needs. Requests can range from the ordinary, everyday task to those very unique requests that customers may have.

An example of this is when a customer called and needed help finding a unique wind chime. The wind chime was to be in remembrance of a lost loved one. Yet another example came in the form of a panicked client. “One of our apartment clients had a new resident to move in and the sofa was damaged in the move. The client called in a panic. He needed to find someone to come out and repair the sofa in an hour.

He didn’t have a clue as to where to locate someone. When he calmed down, he called and mentioned ‘I forgot about my go-to girl (Minnie).’

We connected him with our mobile furniture repairman and he was again in his happy place,” Aikens adds.

The end result is a company that puts its customers’ needs, unique and ordinary, at the forefront of its business model. Minnie Aikens is filling a need every day in someone’s life or career, and in doing so, Busy as a Bee is giving more time back to its clients. In the end, Aikens is making the rat race a little less chaotic, and giving its clients the ultimate gift: time to enjoy those special moments and memories in all our lives.

For further information contact Minnie Aikens at 336-377-2411 or email at maikens@busyasabeeconcierge.com. More information can also be obtained at www.busyasabeeconcierge.com.

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Worried About Security & Protection of Your Computer?

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he word “hijacked” is a terrifying word. Apply the word to a computer and the feeling continues to render the “victim” as helpless. The difference is a computer user may not know when, or even how, it happened. Every minute, a threat is trying to invade your system or, at least, tricking you into giving away user names, passwords, and credit card information. As computer users, it is hard to understand what all the terms mean, what protection and security is needed, and how to handle “error warnings.” Here are a few ways to outsmart the scammers and hackers.

Passwords A strong password is your first step of defense against an attacker. At minimum, it should be eight characters in length, but 14-characters would be the ideal.

I know what you are thinking. You want a password that you can easily access without having to retype it several times. Passwords should not be dictionary words, a child or family pet, or something simple like a birth date. Instead, consider replacing letters with symbols such as an “s” with a dollar symbol, “$”; the letter “o” with a zero, “0;” the letter “n” with “&”; or an “L” with an exclamation point, “!.” Here are a few examples: • Exchanging letters for numbers or symbols, the password Samsung34 could appear like “$@mSu&g34” or Microsoft as “M1cr0s0fT.” • If your system will allow, using a pass phrase is a simple, unbreakable way to have a password. With or without spaces, you can create silly phrases like “this sentence is long” or “turtlefrogdog.”

After 90 days, the best thing you can do is change your password to every account. Mark it on the calendar so you can be constantly vigilant in protecting your system. Never fear, you will become a password pro before you know it!

Antivirus Protection Anytime the phrase “destroying a threat” pops up, start clapping and be instantly thrilled! Your antivirus security system is doing its job. However, antivirus software does not catch all threats, you will need additional protection in the form of spyware, adware, and malware.

What does that mean? Spyware and adware software will prevent unwanted pop-ups that lure you into a false set of security. By pressing the “OK” button, you are agreeing to have a program loaded onto your computer. It will force pop-ups to appear, and slow your system down. One pop-up may read, “Your Computer’s Clock May be Inaccurate,” or “File Download: Security Warning.”

For your benefit, it would be wise to Google the phrase, “examples of spyware” to see true examples.

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Malware is another name for “malicious software.” We know the damage that could be done if an attacker installed a virus, worm, or Trojan horse onto your computer. Yes, “game over!” Through a tactic called “phishing,” scammers and hackers will try to acquire your user names, passwords, and credit card information by sending you “fake websites” through email. The best practice is not to open any suspicious websites or spammed email messages; instead, open your own browser and log in.

Oh, No! I’ve Been Hacked How can you tell?

• A friend has either called to tell you they received a suspicious email from you or you can no longer access your own accounts.

• Your email is empty, and all contacts have been erased.

Immediately, get your computer off the internet and run a virus scan. Then, try to change your password. If you are unable to proceed forward, you may have to find a professional who can fix your system. In addition, call your bank and credit card agencies. Banks can “stop” any immediate transactions if your accounts have been compromised.

Laptops and most desktop computers are not designed to run continually; instead, frequently reboot your system. By shutting down your computer and pulling the electrical cord, you are allowing your system to remain protected against intrusion. While the only safe computer is the one that is never connected to the internet, it is always wise to use precautions and be vigilant when checking email and “surfing.”

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Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber and the Community

By Denise Heidel, with contributions from Joanna Lyall

any small business owners wonder whether it’s worth the time and effort to participate in a community chamber.

When budgets are tight, the value of a chamber fee might be called into question.

But, when you have a community chamber organization such as the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber, the question becomes, “Why WOULDN’T you join?”

DH: What kind of networking / camaraderie is built from Chamber meeting participation?

We spoke with Joanna Lyall, a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, and the 2014 Chairman. She graciously answered our questions about the role of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber and the benefits it has brought to the community.

JL: The Chamber provides welcome bags to new residents of the area. The bags include resources for many services provided in the area. For new residents who are transitioning to the area, many of these resources are much needed and appreciated during a big move. Also, each year the Chamber presents Clemmons Community Day for all residents of the community. We have over 100 vendor booths and 1,500 to 2,000 area residents attend every year. Finally, our website also provides a directory for new residents in the Lewisville and Clemmons area.

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DH: What are the benefits of being involved in the Chamber?

JL: The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber offers many benefits for businesses. We offer networking-oriented, general membership meetings once a month, as well as other opportunities for networking in our Business Before Hours and Business After Hours. We have two Leads Groups that meet each week.

Community Connections meets every Wednesday morning at 8:45 at River Ridge Taphouse. Coffee Connections meets on Thursdays mornings at 8:45 at Carillon Assisted Living.

DH: Are their different membership options?

JL. We have various sponsorship levels for all budgets. Each level offers additional promotions of the businesses.

DH: How does the Chamber support local businesses?

JL: Our Chamber provides connections to other local business owners. Additionally, being a part of the Chamber allows access to programs and educational events sponsored by our Chamber.

DH: How involved does a member need to be if part of the Chamber?

JL: All members are asked to participate in our annual Clemmons Community Day every April. Our Chamber Members are encouraged to attend meetings in order to maximize their benefits and overall experience.

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JL: Over the last few years, our membership has grown and more importantly, our meeting attendance has grown. Members have the opportunity to network with 80+ other businesses each month. Ribbon cutting ceremonies and Before and After Hours events have proven to be a great opportunity for our members.

DH: What do you feel is the primary benefit from Chamber membership?

JL: The many connections that come from involvement in the Chamber is the greatest benefit in promoting a business. The Chamber serves as a great resource for its members.

DH: What does the Chamber do for area residents?

For business owners who are looking for ways to grow their business, a membership with the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber is a great place to start. They have been a tremendous asset to small business owners who participate. John Golden of John Golden Frames and Fotos largely credits the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber with growth of his business. “The Chamber brings roughly 8% of my new customers to my business. This is a phenomenal value for me based on the cost to be in the chamber.

The professional and personal connections I have made through the chamber is immeasurable. It far exceeds 8%. Joining the chamber is like joining the YMCA. If you join and participate in the opportunities available, your business will be stronger and healthier.”

Forsyth Magazines Publishers Keela Johnson and Robin Bralley concur. “We’ve found the networking opportunities at the Chamber to be an excellent addition to our magazines. Since we are in the business of supporting small businesses through our magazines’ advertising and editorial opportunities, a partnership with the Chamber was a natural fit.”

While Joanna’s role as Chairman ended in 2014, her participation in the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber has not.

We also spoke with her successor, Dana Bryson (Owner of the Historic Brookstown Inn and Village Inn Event Center). Dana could not say enough about the demonstrated leadership skills of Joanna Lyall. “Joanna is a woman of vision, creativity, and she has contributed enormously to the success of the LewisvilleClemmons Chamber,” said Dana. “Her role as Chair of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber has proven to be that of a servant leader.”

To learn more about the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber, including membership opportunities, contact Ginny Chase at 970-5100 or lewisvilleclemmonschamber@gmail.com.

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• Kadie Edwards, Marketing Coordinator for River Ridge Taphouse, was recognized as the Caterer of the Year.

• Jason Keller, Financial Representative at Modern Woodmen of America was recognized with a Community Service Award.

• Joanna Lyall, Director of Community and Affiliate Marketing and Programming at Wake Forest Baptist Health, was recognized with a Leadership Award.

• John Golden of John Golden Frames and Fotos was recognized as the Chamber Member of the Year.

It’s that positive sense of community spirit that the LewisvilleClemmons Chamber offers members that has encouraged Keela Johnson and Robin Bralley to launch the newest addition to the Forsyth Magazines family! The debut issue of Forsyth Community will hit the stands in February 2015 with the initial focus on life, work, and play in Lewisville-Clemmons!

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To Your Health!

SPIRITUAL BENEFITS OF EXERCISE Pastor Don Gordon of Ardmore Baptist Church

t is not difficult to find articles and books detailing the physical and emotional benefits of exercise. But are there any spiritual benefits to exercise? My answer: absolutely yes! I follow that declaration with a few immediate disclaimers.

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Disclaimer One: When I speak about regular exercise I’m including the broader understanding of “movement of the body.” Therefore, exercise is not only running, lifting weights, swimming, and playing sports. It also includes activities such as gardening, dancing, and chasing toddlers around the house.

Disclaimer Two: I am speaking from my own faith tradition, which is Judeo-Christian, and therefore limit myself to our sacred texts and traditions.

Disclaimer Three: Vanity is a common vice in humanity that motivates people to achieve much, care about their appearance, and do good deeds. I am not naïve to my own vanity or that of others. Nevertheless, such a defect need not keep us from moving our bodies for the good that might result.

The Basis for the Argument The Christian faith is grounded in the incarnation of Jesus Christ. The Word became flesh.

(Jn 1:14). The early church battled against a heresy called Gnosticism, a belief that flesh is inherently evil. Gnostics preached that a good God would not take on human flesh since it was evil. Gnosticism was repeatedly and finally declared heresy by the end of the third century. Christians held that Jesus was fully God and fully man. In this theological affirmation, the Christians embraced the physical AND spiritual nature of humanity.

The Body as Temple The human body was held in such high esteem in the early Christian community that the renowned Apostle Paul wrote, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” (1 Cor 6:19-20).

There was a sacredness to the body that should be honored, but not worshipped and indulged. At the end of Paul’s life, he used an athletic metaphor to sum up his career: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

(2 Tim. 4:7-8).

Based on this Judeo-Christian heritage, what might be some spiritual benefits of exercise in our lives today?

Productivity One obvious answer would be productivity. If we are serious, like Paul was, about living our faith and demonstrating God’s love and compassion to those around us, we will benefit from good health. For the first 30 or 60 minutes immediately after strenuous activity, I’m worn out. Later in the day, however, I feel refreshed and more alert. Such infusion of energy can be devoted to keener study, greater awareness of needs around me, and more sustenance for good deeds.

People Another benefit from exercise is the potential for better relationships with people. The Apostle Paul talked about love, joy, peace, patience and other traits as being the “fruit of the Spirit.” The Christian community understands this fruit to be a gift of the Spirit, but

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just because we can’t manufacture it doesn’t mean we can’t damage it. If we know we are more irritable and impatient when we don’t get enough sleep, why do we tempt God to create in us something we’re undermining? If working in the garden after dinner leads you to be a more pleasant person, then by all means, get a hoe and knock some weeds out of the dirt of your garden and your soul.

Gifts can be nourished or famished.

Praise Yes, praise! An obscure French monk from the 1600s known as Brother Lawrence wrote a posthumously published journal that was called, “Practicing the Presence of God.” His goal was to worship God in everything he did, even washing dishes for his monastics brothers. “For me,” he explained “work time is no different than prayer time…I know God’s presence with just as much real peace as if I were on my knees in communion.”

What if our running a 5K, spinning in a class, walking across the golf course, pruning a bush, or hiking a trail became a means for praise to God? We don’t have to shout out loud to adore God with our spirits. We don’t have to be in a sanctuary to build our own cathedral of praise. Praise can come in the midst of moving our bodies in gratefulness to the One who empowers us to run and not grow weary, walk and not be faint.

Find a way to move your body to increase your productivity for your God, relate more patiently with those around you, and praise the God who created you in the first place. It is quite beneficial.

Don Gordon is the senior pastor of Ardmore Baptist Church in WinstonSalem. A husband, father of three daughters, and former captain of the Campbell University men’s tennis team, Don enjoys moving around and coaching young people to do the same.

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By Jan Allison Has Your Business Gone Mobile Yet? And by mobile, I’m not asking if your employees carry cell phones.

I’m referring to mobile marketing. Mobile marketing encompasses not only a mobile friendly website, but creating all of your marketing materials to be easily accessible and understandable on a smartphone or tablet.

According to Pew Research, in 2015, well over 60% of adult Americans will own a smartphone and over 42% own a tablet. Diving deeper into the numbers, I found that there aren’t any great disparities in the demographics of gender or race. As expected, the largest age group of users is 18--49, but for those in the 50--64 age group, approximately 50% are smartphone users. These statistics show that mobile marketing is essential across all demographics. Not a single group is excluded.

Mobile marketing is applicable to many different formats on the internet: 1. Mobile--friendly websites – Whether they are eCommerce or not is irrelevant – they are no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Being mobile friendly does not mean that you can “pinch and zoom” to see portions of your website. If your website doesn’t adjust accordingly (responsive design) to the size of the device it is being viewed on, even the most loyal of customers may be looking elsewhere. I have researched numerous sources and haven’t found a single source that states this isn’t necessary to compete in today’s marketplace.

2. The graphic below clearly indicates the need for mobile friendliness in any website that that accepts its orders online.

Source: http://www.npws.net/images/uploads/Conversion_-GoogleStudy-2_forbes.png 3. Google Place Pages and Yelp should not be ignored as part of your mobile marketing strategy. Creating content rich profiles for each will help potential new customers find you on the go. Just yesterday I was searching for a florist, from my phone, in Salisbury, NC. I found a great locally owned shop that I will take all of my business to in the future. The owner opened his store for us on Sunday afternoon after we called looking for a location to purchase flowers for my father’s grave at the National Cemetery. Internet presence brought me to him, but personal service will keep me going back!

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I Guess I’m a Grown-up Now

By Denise Heidel

Now that I’ve acknowledged that I am, in fact (GULP!), a grown-up, I realize that some of those expectations don’t measure up with the ideas I had as a kid…

• Bank Accounts… I had much, much higher expectations.

Those stupid bills really get in the way and I guess a part of me really thought money did grow on trees.

• Car Maintenance… Mom and Dad don’t take care of scheduling my oil changes and auto maintenance anymore. Good grief, I actually have to keep track of that sort of stuff myself!

• Laundry… Just as the Money Tree turned out to be fictional, so did the Laundry Fairy. It’s weird, because when I was growing up, I could have sworn I saw her making weekly rounds of my room, picking up piles of clothes from the floor and returning them in neatly folded stacks. Now, I actually have to wash my laundry in order to have clean clothes and I have one of those things called a “laundry hamper.” Who knows? Maybe she just lost my address.

I really miss the Laundry Fairy though…

• Looking at Real Estate… I now actually consider closet space more important than the color of the front door when it comes to choosing a house.

• Doctor Appointments… I schedule all my own doctor appointments, but I really don’t think I’m being unreasonable when I say that I’m disappointed that the reward box is no longer an option. Especially when I made it through an entire appointment without a temper tantrum over my deductible or the two-hour wait!

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t’s finally happened. I don’t know how or when it happened, but I have recognized the truth… I. Am. A. Grown. Up. It occurred to me last month when I turned 40. I’m at the age that I used to think was “old.” And it doesn’t feel that long ago that I felt that way…

I don’t feel like a middle-aged mom of an almost-legal-adult son (insert sounds of crying here). I still have days when I don’t want to make my bed, or I want to sleep until noon and eat a bowl of cereal while I watch TV (but long gone are the Fruit Loop days! Bring on the Raisin Bran!). There are plenty of times I wish someone else would take care of my problems. And sometimes, I just want my mommy.

Being a grown-up is not at all what I expected. When you’re a kid, you are excited about adulthood. You look forward to doing all those things adults “get” to do without realizing the full burden that accompanies those privileges. Somehow though, becoming a grown up sneaks up on us. It’s not a light switch that suddenly flips on that says, “Okay, you’re a grown- up now.”

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It turns out, expectations and reality are often very different matters.

I remember being in the 7th grade and pouring over the home goods section of JC Penney catalogs while I “planned” my future apartment. My glamorous, adolescent-ideal kind of life fizzled. Instead of thinking of how great it would be to live in a big house, I remember that someone has to clean it (and wouldn’t you know… that someone turned out to be me). Instead of ordering take out and going out to dinner all the time, I’m reminded of a little something called a budget. Instead of just driving around with my friends for the heck of it, I remember to check the current rates of gas prices. And, much to the shock of my family, when I made my last car purchase, it wasn’t based on the model, but rather the car’s average MPG. I’ve often heard people say, “If I knew then, what I know now…” And I totally get it. I wish I could go back and do many things over again, including developing a better understanding of what my 20s and 30s were going to mean to me long-term. Why does hindsight always show up better in the rear view mirror?

Of course, try saying that to anyone who hasn’t embraced their “adulthood” yet and you’ll see an impatient eye roll or hear the “hereshe-goes-again” sigh. I suppose my son will be doing it in a matter of a few short years. I can only hope that he figures it all out a lot faster than I did.

Being a grown-up is hard! But no matter how old I get, it’s my living room and I can build a blanket fort if I want to. Bonus – I can afford better blankets that are color-coordinated with my couch.

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Introducing etc. Home & More

By Meghan E.W. Corbett

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is extremely hard to live in this area and not know about etc.

Consignment Shoppe on Jonestown Road. It is remarkable! Pretty soon, it will be impossible to live here and not know about etc.’s new venture called etc. Home & More! Expanding on a tremendously successful furniture business, Owner Debbie Shough decided it was time to open up more space to showcase all the beautiful furniture available at remarkable prices.

“etc. Consignment has been in business for 19 years, and honestly I never had any intentions of expanding,” said Shough.

“Actually, I have been quoted as having said many times, ‘I will never expand again.’

Based on the growing needs of our clientele, we have had no choice. I, along with my staff, don't take for granted the responsibility we have been given in caring for the consigned items of more than 22,000 consignors. Each expansion has been required for the additional space and inventory that our customers have requested and now appreciate. etc. Home & More is not to replace our primary focus of consignment. It's simply another avenue to complement our consignment business.”

The new space has been in use for a while, but it has just recently opened to the public.

“We have used the adjoining warehouse space for 18 months to sell additional furniture,” said Shough. “However, with the recent opportunity to purchase showroom samples, we entertained conversations regarding how to integrate these pieces with our consigned items. Since the front retail space was vacant, it provided the extra space needed to showcase these items. This new showroom allows us to serve our customers with their current needs

beyond consignment.”

Debbie and her team have an eye for what their customers are looking for, and they pass along the savings to their customers.

“Our customer base is very savvy in their purchases,” said Shough. “It is etc.'s desire to always strive to maintain quality, affordable prices and excellent service.

With several interior designers on staff, etc.

Home & More is able to offer professional knowledge and is happy to advise at the request of our customers.”

While many shops carry common designs and basic pieces, etc. Home & More prides itself in offering unique pieces for those with all tastes. “There is everything from traditional to funky or eclectic,” said Shough. “Most everything is one of a kind.

Occasionally, we can purchase duplicates or order specific pieces. However, we advise our customers when they identify something that they really want or need, they shouldn't delay with their purchase. etc. Consignment and etc. Home & More has an opportunity to be the best of both worlds to our customers as they are able to recycle, replenish and replace, by selling unwanted items, collecting cash for them and then replacing those items with ‘new.’

Regardless of your budget, etc. is here... always remembering that ‘new’ is in the eyes of the beholder.”

Like all local businesses, etc. Consignment knows that none of this would be possible without the support of the community. “etc. Consignment would like to thank our loyal customers and consignors,” said Shough. “We were nominated and selected as one of the 2014 Top Five Small Businesses in Forsyth County by the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce.”

etc. Home & More is located at 690 Jonestown Road in the same shopping center as etc. Consignment Shoppe. Hours are Monday through Thursday 10am-4pm and Friday through Saturday from 10am-5pm. You can also make an appointment by calling 336.659.0900.

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Writing Letters to the Future Children

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hat remains of history? Beyond the priceless photography, it truly comes down to words written on paper, presented in what is now termed the “old fashioned” way. How many letters have you kept over the years of a younger sibling, great aunts and uncles, grandparents, and best friends from middle school and college? Those letters are preserved somewhere special as a reminder of a younger version of yourself, and a living memory of family members and great friends. There is comfort in holding the tangible form of a beloved family member or friend's important words. And, when we are troubled or cannot find clarity within ourselves, we have a voice from the past to provide us with well needed strength. We can impart a similar gift to today's youth and write letters to older versions of our children, nieces and nephews, and young cousins. Isn't a written recorded history the ultimate gift?

In pregnancy, expectant mothers sit down at their laptops to record their feelings in either journals or blogs. If online, family members and close friends are invited to read entry after entry; yet, once a child is born, writing is replaced with sleep and the obligations of motherhood, and a baby book becomes the essential resource of the first few years of a child's life.

Puberty is often a challenging time for children who do not understand their changing bodies and those overwhelming intense emotions. At that fragile time, a child may ask, "Who am I?" Imagine if there was a way to show your child aspects of themselves starting at the age of two or three or even four. Beyond learning how words were pronounced, who friends were or when the first ball was thrown, older children to young adults will find confirmation in their lives through the pages of writing and, with hope, will realize those natural gifts were there all along.

Charlotte Daniels writes, "I started journaling when I was pregnant with my first child, and I just kept writing. Until I started writing their names on the calendar as a reminder, I wasn't good at being consistent. Now, I write four or five times a year, which doesn't sound like much, but each writing is usually three or four pages typed. I write about what is happening in their lives and include nuggets of advice to help them in their future. Friendship is always a big topic.

I sometimes feel like I am writing an instruction book of praise, love, and advice. I can only hope it will be a wonderful gift to each of them one day."

Journaling isn't just for moms. Invite aunts and uncles, older siblings, grandparents, and good family friends to impart their own words of wisdom to today's youth. The words and documented history are important.

Sitting down and typing may be one of the hardest things you do; but one day, you will be forever thankful that you did. It may be years from now, but the future child who receives the book of his or her life will finally understand why you treasured all those old letters. Perhaps, this will become a tradition passed on.... and on to the future children.

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THINGS THAT MAKE YOU

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Are You Waiting on Happiness?

past articles for January’s Forsyth Woman magazine we have focused on making relationship resolutions for the New Year, evaluating the fitness of relationships, and making plans for a year full of dating, happiness and, hopefully, love. But this year we feel compelled to take a different approach to the New Year, and for some sobering reasons. Over the past three months, your authors have lost several friends and family members. Some left us suddenly and others struggled with longer illnesses.

We lost parents, best friends, and spouses of dear friends or family. All of these special people in our lives made us happier, richer human beings and they will be remembered for the value and love they shared with us in their individual ways. We will remember them individually, but collectively they have motivated us to focus on the living in the present, versus waiting on the future.

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Making New Year’s resolutions still represents a healthy way to approach change and improvement for the upcoming year.

We are not suggesting that you burn your list of resolutions if you have already written one. Making lists can be helpful, but waiting until “you are ready to change” or to attack that list is not the change that makes a difference. It is human nature to procrastinate and to avoid taking risks that may cause discomfort, so we stare at that list and wait for a better day. Sometimes it takes a tragedy to wake us from this “sleep walking through life” attitude.

Why do we wait to ask out that really good looking guy at the gym, or the successful neighbor, or the intelligent co-worker that makes you blush when he or she walks by your desk? In a day and age when same sex marriage is now supported by North Carolina law, why shouldn’t a woman ask a man out, especially that “unobtainable” guy who resembles Chris Hemsworth (People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive 2014)?

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What’s the worst thing that could happen?

They say no, feel flattered, and you move on to crushing on someone else.

And what if they say yes? Why wait to find out?!

If you are in a relationship currently, is something holding you back from changing things that you wish were a little different? If you have tried to change parts of your relationship, but have been unsuccessful, what is keeping you from moving on? Taking risks by ending an unhealthy or unhappy partnership is scary, but it opens new doors to living a happier life NOW. Relationships are not like finding a new job, where you should hold on to what you have until you have an offer in hand for that dream job that pays more.

And if you are in a wonderful relationship, then congratulations and cherish every day you share with your lover. True love and contentment are hard to find and easy to take for granted.

Happy couples wake up each morning feeling blessed and fortunate, and typically assume that tomorrow morning will start

off in the same cozy way, and it probably will. But every loving couple will one day wake up with one half missing. Some of our friends and family have recently experienced that sad, new reality which always comes too soon and often with little warning.

Living every day “in the day” may be one of the best ways to avoid thinking “if only we had……..” when this day comes.

What would help you live “in the day” in your current relationship? Is it finally taking time off of work to go on a romantic weekend getaway? Maybe it is wearing the pushup bra or sexy nightie that your boyfriend has been hinting at? Or maybe it is just as simple as taking a walk through a park while holding hands and telling your sweetheart what you love most about your relationship or about each other.

Sadness and loss are painful reminders to appreciate being alive, to strive for good health, to find and keep love, to spend time with family and friends, and to stay aware of the brevity of life.

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Sunrise Yoga Studio’s Yoga University: Training and Enrichment Programs Provide a Chance to Learn Yoga on a Deeper Level

By Valerie Kiser, E-RYT500

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re you an aspiring yoga teacher? Do you want to lead by example through your own experience and personal practice? Then it’s time for the next step in your yoga journey. Sunrise Yoga Studio’s Yoga University offers a 200-hour Teacher Training course which immerses you in the essentials of safe, confident, and compassionate yoga practice and the fulfilling yogic lifestyle.

What is the Teacher Training program like?

What do students learn?

foundations through asana practice, lecture, discussion, and readings.

The 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification Program consists of 10 weekends over 10 months that will enrich the rest of your life. Each session blends practice, lectures, discussion, reading assignments and homework in six core subjects: • Essential Hatha Yoga Techniques • Yoga Philosophy, Ethics and Lifestyle • Streamlined Anatomy, Physiology and Alignment • The Business of Yoga • Challenging Conversations • Teaching Methods and Practice Teaching

Who can apply for the Enrichment Program?

Who can apply for this program? What do I have to do before I can participate?

What are the benefits of completing this program?

You can apply if you are at least 18 years old and you’ve studied yoga for at least one year. Prior mastery of the poses isn’t required. The program is designed for everyone, regardless of age, size, or fitness level.

What are the costs?

There is a non-refundable $25 application fee due with your application. Call or email Valerie for information about other fees, payment options and available discounts.

You are ready for this program if you are at least 18 years old and have studied The Enrichment Program is a wonderful way to yoga for at least two years. Prior mastery of poses is not required. This program deepen your personal yoga practice. is designed for everyone, regardless of age, size, or fitness level. You’ll also need to • Explore yoga’s “nuts and bolts” in classes on attend at least one class with Valerie, Sunrise Yoga owner, within 3 months prior Western and yogic anatomy and physiology to submitting your application, and have a one-on-one interview.

• Receive intensive instruction in standing poses What are the costs? using our Yoga Wall and extensive props A non-refundable application fee of $50 is due when you submit your application.

• Read and discuss Yoga Sutras and other modern Call or email Valerie for information about other fees, payment options and texts and learn to apply the philosophies to available discounts. your life What are the benefits of completing this program?

• Practice breathing, meditation and chanting with After completing the 200-Hour Teacher Training Program, you will be qualified deeper insight into their meaning and purpose for Yoga Alliance RYT-200 registration. The Yoga Alliance is a non-profit The Enrichment Program also broadens your organization that sets the educational standards for the yoga community. professional credentials.

Whether you want to teach full-time, substitute teach or lead an occasional class • Ideal for physical therapists and fitness instructors as a hobby, the RYT-200 credential will let your students know that you are qualified to teach classes that are safe, focused and compassionate. In addition, • Learn to guide students and patients with fresh you will deepen your own practice and meet others who share your interest insight into the effect of specific poses on the in yoga. body and mind If the 200-hour program is too much for your schedule, Sunrise Yoga’s Yoga University also offers a 40-hour Enrichment Program for dedicated students and health and fitness professionals. This program consists of two rewarding weekends that allow you to enrich your knowledge with fresh insight into yoga’s foundation.

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Announces Eclectic Winter/Spring Series

By Lindsay Craven

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ombining big city excitement with small town charm, the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center and Willingham Theater has announced a Winter/Spring series full of excitement and variety.

“This, our third spring series, is our most exciting and expansive yet,” said Ron Stacker Thompson, Artistic Director for the Willingham Theater. “There’s something for everybody!

No matter what you come to see, you’re in for a real treat!”

The Series On January 31, University of North Carolina School of the Arts’ School of Drama will present the Pulitzer-prize winning play, Angels In America: Millennium Approaches. Written by Tony Kushner, the plot of Angels is driven by two couples and underscores the politics of the Reagan era, AIDS and apocalyptic visions. Tickets are $10.

On February 13, 20 and 21, the Willingham Theater will venture back to the 1930s jazz scene with Stompin’ at the Savoy. Written and directed by the Willingham Theater’s Artistic Director Ron Stacker Thompson, this

performance is a journey back to the hey-day of Harlem’s Cotton Club and the old Savoy ballrooms. This musical reminiscence features the timeless music of Gershwin, Goodman, Ellington, Cole Porter and Billie Holiday. Tickets are $20 On February 14, the Willingham Theater will celebrate its third anniversary with a very special Sweetheart Gala. This event will include a romantic wine dinner in the Third Branch Café followed by a special performance of Stompin’ at the Savoy. Tickets for this event are $60.

On March 7, get ready to laugh with the Baby Boomer Comedy Show. This 90-minute familyfriendly comedy show by veteran comedians and fellow Baby Boomers Jan McInnis and Kent Rader is full of classic topics like family, kids, work, do-it-yourself projects, dieting, aging and grandchildren.

Tickets are $16.

Enjoy the doo-wop sounds of The Cardigans on March 20 and 21. The first and original male sequel to The Taffetas,

The Cardigans hail from Wooster, Ohio – the College of Wooster, to be exact. Chuck, Frankie, Johnny and Buddy have just graduated and are leaving their pals at Alpha Mu Phi Pi behind to embark on their first live personal appearance tour. Tickets are $16.

On April 4, Beginnings and Endings, a unique two-person performance by Matthew Bulluck and Caroline Kava, Associate Professors of Acting in the School of Drama at UNCSA, will debut. It is comprised of three short plays on the unrelated themes of a woman’s spiritual quest, the life and writings of Ben Franklin, and a memorial.

Tickets are $16.

Get lost in a fairytale on April 18 with the Greensboro Ballet’s presentation of Snow White. Beloved by all except her evil stepmother, Snow White is tricked into the forest, where she finds shelter and friendship with dwarves in this amusing version of a classic fairytale. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $12 for children 12 and under and seniors 60 and up.

To wrap up the season on May 9, Creole Stomp will bring some of the best Louisiana music you can find without a trip to the bayou.

Creole Stomp has captured the ears and the feet of Louisiana music fans across North America. This fun and talented group keeps listeners enthralled and dancers in motion with a rollicking mix of contemporary blues, swamp pop and traditional Cajun and zydeco music. Tickets are $20.

Get Tickets Tickets are available online at yadkinarts.org/explore/event-ticketmarketplace/ or by calling 336.679.2941.

The theater accepts all major credit cards, checks and cash. Performances often sell out quickly so be sure to get tickets early.

The Yadkin Cultural Arts Center is located at 226 E. Main Street in Yadkinville.

Café hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can visit their website at www.yadkinarts.org or call 336.679.2941 for more information.

The Third Branch Café is always open for dinner before evening performances so ticketholders can have a delicious meal just outside the theater doors and never miss a moment of these exciting performances. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 336.677.6006 or by emailing tbcafe@yadkinarts.org.

Series Tickets This year brings two season ticket options for patrons.

The “Traditional Season Ticket” will include all six series performances, free admittance to Angels In America and preferred seating for just $100.

The “Golden Season Ticket” includes everything the “Traditional Season Ticket” offers plus admittance to the February 14th Sweetheart Gala for only $140.

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Unique Skills Mothers Bring to the Workplace

By Stacy Leighton

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he is a master of communication and problem solving. She promotes ‘teamwork’ because she knows that even corporations ‘take a village.’ She wrote the book on time management, multi-tasking, prioritizing, direction and delegation.

She can deliver complex corporate culture specific presentations all while cutting your meat or straightening your lapel. (Okay, that last one was a mistake. But all working mothers have done that at least once.) She is amazing and her unique skills cannot be quantified.

In 1972, women represented 38% of the workforce. This number began to rise dramatically after the recession of 2009. Women began to get back to work and into postsecondary education programs at an unprecedented rate.

Many point to a husband or father’s job loss as the reason for an ‘everybody pull together’ movement. In 2013, women represented 47% of the workforce and are expected to top 51% before 2018.

According to the US Department of Labor statistics, of the 72 million women in the workforce today about 70% of those have children 18 or younger. Some single mothers, some married with spouse present. Of the single mother population, 74% are working. Oddly, I could not find statistics on how many men in the workforce are fathers or single parents. But I digress. This is not about men versus women, it is about how amazing women are.

Women are wired to make lemonade when handed lemons. My very dear childhood friend is a VP on Wall Street. She is also married and a mother of two beautiful girls. She once told me that many of her female professional counterparts in the ‘80s and ‘90s did not wear their wedding rings to work. Others have stated that their pregnancy announcements were met with a negative reaction in their

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workplace. Obviously this is not true of everyone everywhere, but why would it matter to some?

I presented this question to another professional female friend. She said “There has been a long held belief that women can be either a mother or a professional but not both. As our economy and culture evolves so, too, our society evolves.” And she said “Women are nothing if not flexible and resilient. Not only can we make lemons into lemonade, but we can sell it at a profit and still get home in time for dinner.” She rocks.

Flexible and resilient are great, but what about efficient?

Creative? Problem solvers? Time managers? You own that, too. Working mothers often think laterally or even compartmentally. Imagine a grid containing the hours in a day. Above each hour is a box. Each box is labeled with their roles or obligations.

Working mothers anticipate exactly how much time they need to allocate in any given day to care for their families, work projects, clients, management, travel time, etc…

Systematically she handles these roles each day in order to achieve balance (Note to moms: Be sure to add a box for sleep and self-care).

She sprinkles tact and diplomacy in each box because she is a natural problem solver and knows there is little time for conflict.

Kudos to all working mothers for their passion, compassion and tenacity. You know that the person who comes in early and stays late is not always the most productive member of the team. It’s too bad that everyone doesn’t understand what you already know: the best relationships (work or home) are not about the quantity of time spent, but the quality. You spin a lot of plates, working mom, and you are truly amazing!

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5 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

By Emily Eileen Carter fter the excitement and rush of the holiday season (parades, parties, presents, and more), once the tree and sparkling decorations have been taken down, and the calendar is finally clear, it’s no surprise that January can be a bit anticlimactic. It’s a natural comedown after the flurried buzz of the holidays, especially when the weather is cold, the trees bare, and the skies a bit more gray. This year, don’t let the winter blues get you down. Here are 5 things you can do to boost your mood and keep you cheerful and smiling through the winter.

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1) Sign up for a new class Whether it’s that Spanish class you're interested in, the ballroom dancing class you always wanted to take, or the pottery lessons you keep putting off, learning something new is a sure-fire way to keep those brain synapses firing and your spirits lifted. Not only will it give you something to look forward to each week, but it will get you out of the house and surrounded by a community of others doing the same thing.

2) Exercise!

Not only is it a great way can to keep that New Year’s resolution, but exercise is scientifically proven to boost mood.

If the gym isn’t your thing, start with a brisk walk in the neighborhood, a yoga DVD at home, or a hike in one of the many parks in and around Winston-Salem. Just move – it’s guaranteed to make you feel better.

3) Plan a vacation Whether you opt to plan a winter escape or your spring break, planning a vacation is a great way to give you something to look forward to (they say half of the fun of any trip is the anticipation!). So if you’re snowed in, check out your dream destinations online, price compare on sites like kayak.com, or check out some books from the library on that destination of your dreams.

4) Start spring cleaning early!

If ever there is a time to clean, it’s after the rush of the holidays, especially with that closet and home full of new things. This is a great time to sort through all your stuff and eliminate those clothes, books, appliances, and miscellaneous items that are just gathering dust.

Then consider donating those items to a local charity such as Goodwill or the Salvation Army. Or, if you are low on funds, you may elect to consign nicer, gently used items at the many consignment shops in the area.

5) Scrapbook or make a photobook online.

January is a great month to collect, review, and go over the photos from the previous year. Consider creating a scrapbook of a special event, trip or time. Gather bright materials at your local craft store. Or make an online photo book and have fun designing and arranging your favorite photos.

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Happiness

If you’re an active-type, your happiness may come from challenging yourself in the gym or other sporting activities.

This month is the typical time to take up a sportto get rid of those extra pounds and get healthy.

It’s probably in the top five of New Year’s resolutions.

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hat makes you happy? Do you have Pharrell’s Happy song running through you head now like I do?

Happiness is such an individual thing. What makes one person happy might send someone else screaming Or, does curling up with from the room. Some are happy in a crowd, a book make you happy? others are happiest by themselves. It’s a fun quest to find what you enjoy, what puts a A rainy day with a warm cup of smile on your face and a warm feeling in your coffee and a new book to read is heart. It’s a good thing to consider in the one of my favorite activities.

New Year before us. So, what’s your happy?

My personal belief is that getting lost in a book is a fantastic way to relax.

Do you get enjoyment from volunteering and helping others? There are so many service organizations that need volunteers to keep their outreach vibrant in the community.

You don’t have to look far.

Most offer classes or some sort of training activity to help you get started.

Do your pets make you happy?

There is so much documentation about the benefits of pet ownership at every stage of life. I recall recently, seeing two golden retrievers with their service harnesses on, their fluffy tails wagging, strutting into the hospital to visit patients. You just knew they were aware they had a job to do by the way they walked.

How about classes or learning something new?

I imagine they put a smile on a great We are blessed to have so many many faces that day. opportunities around us. I have a wish-list of things I’d like to try, from cake decorating to basket weaving.

Whether you end up being good at it isn’t so much the point – the point is trying something new and expanding your horizons. I have a better appreciation for those who are highly skilled in such activities.

Happiness really is individual and it’s a choice. We can bring happiness to those around us at the same time we create happiness for ourselves, and that’s a great thing.

To be happy and spread it around is a blessing. Remember this childhood song: “If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands… your face will surely show it.”

So, find your happiness, and let your face show it . . . . .

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A Novel Idea Angels Walking

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Angels Walking is the first book in a new series by my favorite Christian writer, Karen Kingsbury. As always, Karen Kingsbury is masterful at telling more than one story, then weaving them together seamlessly. The book goes between an injured minor league baseball player in Florida and his lost love in California.

He is contemplating all he has lost in his attempt to be a professional ball player, while she is deciding if the new life she’s living is the one she really wants. In the middle of all of this are two angels. These angels have been sent on a mission and the miracles that happen can change lives. The second book in the series is due in March, 2015, and I cannot wait!

Don Bredes’ new book is chilling and thought-provoking, in the way that literature's greatest dystopian novels – 1984, Brave New World – make us think and give us the shivers.

At the same time, it's an extremely entertaining novel that bears Bredes' usual hallmarks – authenticity of the highest order and fully-drawn characters that range from witches to "familiars," animals that act as the "right hand men" of witches like Polly. Though marketed as a young adult novel, mature readers are more likely to consider the weighty life questions Polly and the One and Only World raises: How do we determine our country's definition of "freedom"? Why do we fear difference? In short, Polly and the One and Only World is, as usual, an excellent, excellent novel by Don Bredes, one of our country's finest writers.

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$aving for College

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e all like to think that our children are so brilliant or talented that they will receive a full-ride to the college of their choice.

Unfortunately, this is a rarity with less than 20,000 students receiving these scholarships, and among full-time students enrolled at fouryear colleges, just .3% received enough in grants and scholarships to cover the cost of their four years. While 20,000 may seem like a fairly large number, according to the U.S. Department of Education there were 13 million students between the ages of 18-24 enrolled in colleges across the nation in 2012. Last year, around 2/3 of males and nearly 3/4 of females graduating from high school had plans to attend college.

So, just in case your children don't get that free-ride scholarship, what are your options? If you are a person that plans ahead, you may have started saving for their education from the time they were born. Not to shock anyone, but average cost data provided

by The College Board in "Trends in College Pricing 2013" puts the average cost of college tuition and room and board, based on the national average in today's dollars, at $19,600 per year for a public 4-year in-state school. A private 4-year school will range anywhere from $42,200 to $50,100 per year.

If your child is a year old, by the year 2032, based on projected inflation, the 4-year public in-state tuition will cost around $50,000 per year. In order to cover that cost, for the next 17 years you will need to save $524/month in a 529 plan with an annual rate of return of 6%.

Although these numbers are quite daunting, take heart. It is important to save as much as possible to help with college expenses, but most schools do offer financial aid packages and grants to help allay the costs. There are also many available scholarships which vary in amount and terms but, when added together, can help take away some of the burden. Many of these require diligent searching and researching, and it may be useful to work with a school counselor or other professional with knowledge of the ins and outs of college planning.

There are several reasons to invest in some form of college savings plan. Many are investments which provide tax-deferred benefits, while others may earn a higher rate of interest or qualify for matching funds from an employer. There is also the government's 529 plan. Currently only 12 states offer the pre-paid tuition option of the 529 plan. The other option, which is offered in 49 states and Washington, DC, is a savings plan that differs from state to state. It is definitely a personal decision on which plan, and the options within that plan, that will work best to meet your needs.

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A financial planner can explain all the different savings accounts that are available, the pros and cons of each one, possible early withdrawal penalties, changes that can be made, etc. As with any government document, it is important to fully understand how your investment will be managed and what your projected total will be when your child reaches college age.

According to an article in U.S. News and World Report, there are four costly mistakes parents should avoid making when saving for college: not saving early enough; taking a loan on your 401(k) to pay for your child's education; failing to qualify for tax credits because of 529 distributions; and stopping 529 plan deposits once your child is enrolled in college.

If, after doing thorough research, talking to professionals, investing as much in a savings plan as possible and figuring in grants, scholarships and financial aid you are still unable to afford the cost of tuition, there are student loans available. While not the most desirable way to go due to the interest rates and knowing your child will leave college in debt, the benefits of a college degree will far outweigh it.

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Preparing for a

POWER Outage

By Lisa S.T. Doss or years, residents of the Piedmont Triad wondered why winter didn’t stop in our communities and paint it white.

In 2014, each of us experienced some emotion over singledigit temperatures, icy road conditions, and a good heaping of snowfall. Many of us can tell interesting stories of how we managed, especially through power outages; however, why tempt fate a second time? It is never too late to plan ahead; there are steps you can take to minimize food loss, and maintain a level of comfort for every member in your home.

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The Emergency Bag An old, roomy backpack or duffle bag would be the perfect “container” to hold your most important emergency essentials.

It should be kept in an accessible location on the main level of the home, such as a pantry or hall closet. Essentially, the “bag” will become a great resource to bring the family together, distribute light, and discuss the plan.

Facts to remember: • During a power outage, do not drink the faucet water; however, allowing a slow drip will prevent pipes from freezing.

• Pouring a pail of water directly into the bowl can flush a toilet.

Snow will become a priceless water source; therefore, full up numerous buckets and place them near the fireplace.

Items to consider storing in your bag:

Food

• A light source, such as oil lanterns, candles, and flash lights.

Remember to include matches, the necessary sized batteries or LEDs. To help small children feel less frightened, consider including glow sticks, flashlights, or battery operated lanterns.

Seated near a fireplace or propane stove, every member can maintain a level of comfort. With a cast iron pot or two, count on a number of creative meals.

• Without the worry of batteries, a self-powered radio is a great option to keep the family well-informed on weather updates and advisories.

• One member of the family will need to maintain the stockpile of firewood near or inside the home throughout the winter months.

• A manual can-opener for canned goods.

• While a stocked pantry is ideal, plan ahead and think what you could make for a minimum of two breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Items such as peanut butter and crackers, and cereal bars are easy crowd pleasers, but you will need something more to brighten the mood after a long evening and night. Consider having on hand the best snacks of all: graham crackers, chocolate bars, and marshmallows.

• Medical items, such as various sizes of bandages, gauze, tape, scissors, an antibiotic ointment, and pain medicine.

• A luggage tag attached to the bag. Of all the important phone numbers, list your power company first.

Water While the body can live without food for a time, it requires water; therefore, buy cases of bottled water. In addition, think about how many gallons of water your household would use in a day, and begin filling and storing all those discarded milk jugs. You’ll be grateful you had available water to boil, wash hands and, quite possibly, care for pets.

Two things to consider:

Rules for Refrigerated and Frozen Food There is positive news regarding refrigerated and frozen items.

A full freezer will maintain food safety levels for 48 hours while a refrigerator’s contents will stay cold up to 24 hours as long as the doors remains closed. With Styrofoam coolers at the ready, take one minute to retrieve milk and other dairy products, meats, fish, and eggs, and other spoilable leftovers (if they matter) from the refrigerator and pack them with Ziploc bags full of snow from the outside.

When food reaches above 40 degrees for over two hours in the refrigerator, it is time to discard. Since frozen items are packaged closely together, you will have to check each individual item’s temperature. It would be safe to assume meat, poultry, seafood, milk, and eggs that were without refrigeration for four hours should be, without question, discarded.

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Coffee Recipes!

By Elisa Wallace & Emily Eileen Carter

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ho doesn't love a steaming cup of coffee on a frosty winter morning? Not only is coffee a great way to start the day, but its strong flavor adds a punch to many delicious recipes. Endeavor to extend your coffee repertoire and try out these scrumptious coffee recipes, sure to warm up any frigid day!

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE FROSTING Ingredients: ½ cup vegetable shortening

1. Mix all ingredients with an electric mixer, adding powdered sugar and coffee alternately.

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon ground chili powder ½ teaspoon salt

1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger Irish whiskey 1 cup hot brewed coffee

COFFEE GELÉE

1 tablespoon whipped cream

Ingredients for gelée:

1 dash ground nutmeg

6 tablespoons finely ground (for filter) dark-roast coffee

Directions:

2 ¼ cups boiling-hot water plus 1 tablespoon cold water

1. In a coffee mug, combine Irish cream and Irish whiskey.

½ cup granulated sugar

3. Top with a dab of whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg.

1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from one ¼-oz envelope) 2 teaspoons vanilla Ingredients for topping: ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup chilled heavy cream

ESPRESSO BAKED OATMEAL MUFFINS Ingredients: 2 ½ cups rolled oats 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon powdered instant espresso 2 ounces unsalted butter (1⁄2 stick) ⁄3 cup grade B maple syrup

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3 eggs, room temperature ⁄3 cup whole milk

2

1 cup chopped pecans ¾ cup dried cherries, chopped if large

Directions for gelée: 1. Brew ground coffee in a filter-style coffeemaker (not electric) or a sieve lined with a paper filter using 2 cups boiling-hot water.

2. Meanwhile, bring granulated sugar and remaining ¼ cup hot water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat.

2. Mix on high until thick, smooth consistency is reached.

(Yields enough frosting for 3 eight-inch layers or one large sheet cake.)

HAM WITH REDEYE GRAVY Ingredients: ⁄3 cup oil

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1 (1-pound) smoked ham steak, cut into Serving pieces 1 1⁄4 cups brewed coffee ⁄2 teaspoon salt

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Directions:

3. Sprinkle gelatin over 1 tablespoon cold water and let soften 1 minute.

1. Heat oil over mediumhigh heat in a cast iron skillet.

4. Stir together hot coffee, sugar syrup, and vanilla in a metal bowl, then add gelatin mixture, stirring until dissolved.

2. Fry ham on both sides until browned. Remove ham and set aside.

5. Chill, covered, until softly set, at least 8 hours.

Add whipped cream on top for extra deliciousness!

3. Stir coffee and salt into the hot oil.

Directions: 1. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat.

Cook it until it is brown.

2. In a large bowl, mix together oats, baking powder, salt, and powdered espresso.

3. In a medium bowl, mix together syrup, milk and eggs. Whisk until well-blended. Stir in melted butter and whisk until blended. Pour into oat mixture and stir well. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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⁄3 cup dark black coffee

Directions:

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2. Fill mug with coffee.

1 ½ lbs. powdered sugar 2

1 ½ sticks real butter softened

TRADITIONAL IRISH COFFEE 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger Irish cream liqueur

1 ½ cups cocoa powder

4. Heat oven to 350. Butter a loaf pan, or line a 12-cup muffin tin with foil liners and butter the liners.

5. Stir nuts and cherries into oat mixture until well mixed. Scoop mixture in half-cup measurements into your muffin tin, or spoon into prepared loaf pan.

6. Bake at 350 for 35 to 50 minutes (a loaf pan will take longer), until a tester comes out clean.

4. Return to a boil over medium heat, stirring to get any bits of ham that may be stuck to the pan.

5. Cook until the mixture has reduced by 1⁄3.

6. Remove from heat and serve over ham and biscuits.

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Organize Your Finances for the New Year

By Vonda Henderson

At the turn of the calendar, many start gathering tax information up to get a jump-start on income tax preparation. One easy way to make this less timeconsuming and painless is to keep a running tax file all year. If you already have one, you’re ahead of the game and just have a few steps left to begin filing.

What do you need for a tax file? Simple. Create a file folder labeled 2015 taxes and keep it handy each month whenever you pay bills. As anything is paid that will be part of your tax filing, such as property taxes, auto taxes, charitable contributions, dividends, interest earnings, etc., simply put that copy in your tax file. At year-end, organize the documents into groupings, and as notifications arrive regarding taxable items reported to the government, put those in as well.

Your accountant will love you.

This is also a great time to set up your budget for the year. Perhaps your goal is to start working toward paying off bills and saving more for retirement. The old adage of ‘what gets tracked, gets done’ fits perfectly. Budgeting can be an eye-opening experience, to be sure, but once you know where you’re spending your money, you can plan and make some changes if needed.

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may as well admit up front that organizing is one of my favorite activities. To look at my desk sometimes, that might be impossible to believe, but I know where my stuff is (and I also know if someone’s moved anything – so beware). Having said that, here are my suggestions for getting yourself ready for 2015.

I’m not proposing a massive purge of everything and a complete start-over by any means. It’s important to keep documents that may be needed in the future and I highly recommend that you refer to record retention guidelines to be sure your financial and other important documents are kept safe. For reference, you can go to the IRS.gov website to ensure you keep tax records, deeds and other documentation for the appropriate time periods. Or, you can confirm with your individual accountant or tax consultant.

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I’m a big fan of spreadsheets for budgeting. List each bill paid, as well as a couple of rows for miscellaneous expenses. Include everything, even if it’s only paid once or twice a year. If you know the fixed payment, enter that; or if you plan to pay off something earlier, enter the planned payment. Total your expenses; then enter your net monthly income. Subtract your expenses, and what’s left is your spending money per month. Eureka! You have a budget plan.

Put monthly headers across the top and enter payments as you make them.

Once a bill is completely paid off, move that row below the spending money row so that you have a visual reminder of success in reducing your bills. If you’re not a computer person, this can easily be done in a notebook fashion as well – whatever works for your personal style.

Happy New Year! I’m going to get my own New Year budget going now!

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Becca Strange From the time I was a small child, I dreamed of being an artist. As a senior in high school, I teamed up with Nu expression for a design internship. Through lots of shadowing, I learned the basics of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and how to finalize all different kinds of print projects. My time there was very influential and eventually led to my decision to study Advertising and Graphic Design in college. After working first hand in a corporate design setting with real world experience, I decided not to waste any time and jumped right into the path of getting my Associate’s Degree in Advertising and Graphic Design from Guilford Technical Community College.

After I graduated from high school in the spring of 2011, I married my childhood best friend, Shane. I finished a yearlong internship as a graphic designer with the WinstonSalem Dash baseball team, prayed my way through a year-long deployment with my husband, and earned my Associate’s Degree in Advertising and Graphic Design, all before I was even 21 – now that is what I call multi-tasking! I completed my Associate’s Degree in July of 2013 and quickly became a designer for Le Bleu Water within two weeks of graduating.

Although I had not worked for Nu expression since high school, I kept in touch by using Nu expression for various freelance printing jobs – they even printed my college portfolio! I couldn’t be more excited that Nu expression has welcomed me back to their team once more to expand my web development skills and creativity.

When I’m not at work, I love spending time with my family, cuddling with my two cats, and trying new things!

Judy Sutherin Reinventing Business Club Membership at the Piedmont Club Judy Sutherin, Membership Director of the Piedmont Club, last year increased membership to a record 1,000 Members! The reason for this increase? “Simple,” says Judy. “We gave the Members what they want!”

And what they wanted was the new ONE Membership that includes breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday from the Chef’s Table and complimentary dining and golf at all the ClubCorp Associate Clubs around the country.

Members of the Club also love the professional networking opportunities and all the social, cultural and family events, plus the use of private rooms for their special events. “We take our mission of ‘building relationships and enriching lives’ seriously. For our Members and their families, the Club has become their home away from home.”

Next month, Judy will celebrate her 21st year at the Club. Prior to joining the Club, Judy served as Community Relations Officer of The Arts Council and before that was Public Relations Manager at Cunard Line in New York City. She met her husband, Joe, on the stage at St. Bartholomew’s, the only off Broadway theatre company producing the big musicals. Judy was the lead dancer in some of the old favorites… “Carousel,” “Oklahoma,” and “Brigadoon,” to name a few. In 1981, she and Joe and their two boys moved to Winston-Salem, which Judy says “is the best place of all!”

If you’d like more information about the Piedmont Club, please contact Judy at 336-723-7818 or judy.sutherin@clubcorp.com. She’ll be happy to invite you to experience the Piedmont Club as her guest.

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Karen Gaines Karen Caines, PHR, graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Industrial Relations. After completing an internship for UNC’s Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, her passion for the field of Human Resources was confirmed. Karen has been employed with Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. for more than 16 years and has held the position of Director of Human Resources since 2005.

Karen is a member of both the national and Winston-Salem chapter of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). Her desire to advance the HR profession includes a four year stint as an executive officer with the local chapter, serving as President of Winston-Salem SHRM in 2005. She won the President’s Award in 2006 and was named the 2013 HR Professional of the Year by her HR peers. She currently serves on Winston-Salem SHRM’s Board of Directors as Workforce Readiness Chair. Karen has also been an instructor at Forsyth Technical Community College, teaching Organizational Behavior, Performance Management and Communications for the HR Professional.

On a personal level, Karen is married with one daughter. She is an active member of Life Community Church, in Jamestown, NC. Music is also one of Karen’s passions, and she loves to sing on the praise team and in the choir each Sunday at such a wonderful center of worship.

Karen’s passion for HR extends beyond the boundaries of Goodwill in her role as co-owner of Breakthrough Access Solutions, an HR and Risk Management consulting company.

Sydney Richardson Salem College’s Adult Education Program Announces New Dean The Martha H. Fleer Center for Adult Education at Salem College has announced that Dr. Sydney Richardson will fill the position of Dean, effective January 1, 2015.

Richardson has been a member of the Salem College faculty since 2007. She has served as the director of the Writing Center and as an instructor for multiple programs, including College Writing, Salem Signature, Education, English, and Women’s Studies. She currently serves as an assistant professor of education and the director of the Writing Center.

“When I reflect on my career in academia, I realize that working with adult students has been part of my journey since I began teaching. From the first adult learner in my classroom to working in academic support, I have been fascinated by the educational process of adult learners. More importantly, I’ve benefited from seeing how adult learners apply their everyday experiences to enhance their college experience,” says Richardson.

Richardson holds a BA in political science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), an MA in English from North Carolina A&T, and a PhD in education studies from UNCG, where her dissertation focused on adult women learners. She has earned certificates in women’s and gender studies from UNCG and in teaching English as a second language to adults from Walden University. She has published and presented professionally on the topics of adult learners and writing center direction.

The Martha H. Fleer Center for Adult Education offers undergraduate degrees for women and men, 23 years of age and older. Salem’s continuing education program began in the early 1980s and was renamed for its founder in 2008. For more information, please visit www.salem.edu/fleer-center.

Lauren Clodfelter Lauren Clodfelter graduated in 2006 and is a licensed cosmetologist and Certified Organic Colorist, as well as the owner of Singingbird Organic Salon in Clemmons. She’s been practicing her trade for over 8 years and has consistently provided her clients with outstanding results by using eco-friendly, organic products. An avid animal lover, Lauren only uses vegan, cruelty-free products.

An expectant mother, as well as a small business owner, Lauren is committed to providing her clients with excellent service. “I pride myself on making women feel beautiful on the outside and uplifting their inner beauty while I work with them, all while using the safest products on the market.”

“I believe that women should take pride in their looks, but avoid the dangerous chemicals that are put into so many skin and hair care products.” Lauren’s business is based on this principle. She is working hard to bring awareness to the community by offering safe alternatives.

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Readers Speak..

ach month in the Readers Speak column, we ask our readers a different question through an online survey. Everyone who participates is included in a drawing to win a $25 gift card! Congratulations to Eva Wu who was this month’s winner!

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For the January issue, we asked our readers to tell us what they think about New Year’s Resolutions. We asked the following questions:

Thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s survey!

1. What do you really think about New Year’s resolutions?

Next month is Creative Romance Month (plus Valentine’s Day!), so our questions center around Romantic Gestures.

Romance is in the air and we want to know what you think about it! We have four questions for our readers:

They are impractical and rarely successful: 20% They are an opportunity to better ourselves: 80%

2. Do you write New Year’s resolutions for yourself?

1. Are you a romantic?

2. Do you believe in love at first sight?

Not every year, but I have written them: 60% 3. What is your idea of the perfect romantic Never: 20% evening?

3. How successful have you been at keeping them? 4. What is the best way to keep romance I always keep them: 0% alive?

Yes, every year: 20%

I keep some of them: 70%

Results will be published in the February issue of Forsyth Woman!

Ha! I’ve never kept a New Year’s resolution: 30%

4. What are your New Year’s resolutions this year?

“To do my best to stay healthy. Maintain or do better at being in touch with family and friends. More volunteer hours at FHS. To be the person my dogs think I am. Enjoy the present and not worry so much on what the future might bring. Don't borrow worry.

Find a way to not let the little things bring me down.

Positive thinking.” – Teresa

“Work less, live more!”

– Eva

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“To talk more calmly to the kids (no yelling!)” – Amy

“To strive for better management of my TIME.....i.e., being on time!!” – Jennifer

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P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation

By Meghan E.W. Corbett

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n 1995, Kelly and Ricky Proehl founded the Ricky Proehl Foundation to support children’s charities and programs aimed at children’s assistance. “In 10 years, they raised more than $1.5 million in support of local North Carolina children’s charities,” said Tyler Wilson, executive director for the P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation.

“In 2008, the Ricky Proehl Foundation became the Ricky Proehl P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation to serve at-risk children and teenagers while continuing to support and partner with North Carolina children’s charities. The Foundation provides financial assistance and programming to enable youth to excel athletically, academically and spiritually. Since 2010, the Foundation has provided 408 children with scholarship and programming opportunities.

This year, Hutchinson Family Office partnered with the P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation to help provide toys, clothing and holiday meals to children in need in our community this past Christmas. A member of Hutchinson Family Office serves as a board member for the Petty Family Foundation and gained their support to get involved in the P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation by making a donation in December.”

This single donation was one for the record books!

“NASCAR racing legend Richard Petty made a pit stop at Proehlific Park to give NFL legend Ricky Proehl a $5,000 check for the holidays on December 5th,” said Wilson.

“The donation was made by the Petty Family Foundation to Proehl's P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation, which gathered clothing, shoes, toys and holiday meals for 25 Piedmont families. The families were selected according to need by social workers, community groups, schools and the Salvation Army.”

The impact the Foundation has had in such a short period of time is impressive. “The P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation provides programming throughout the year for youth in need,” said Wilson.

“The scholarship program provides ongoing assistance for after-school care, summer care, sports camps, leagues and tutoring. Children who receive scholarships for after-school care at Proehlific Park are then matched with reading tutors and mentors through the Foundation.

Through the summer months, we will provide a minimum of 15 children in foster care with full summer scholarships to attend summer care. Our goal is to meet children where they are and give them the opportunity to simply be kids. If it is a new pair of shoes they need, we will find them a new pair of shoes. If they need somewhere to go after school, we will get them into an after-school program. We try to be personal in our approach and help as many children as possible in this way. Once children are involved in our programming, we try to keep them involved, whether it’s in sports leagues or becoming a junior coach and helping with the younger kids. Mentored students are more likely to graduate from high school, stay away from alcohol and drugs and increase their hopes and dreams just by spending time with positive influences.”

There are many ways in which you can help the efforts of the P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation. “We are always looking for volunteers who can come in and read or be a homework buddy for a student,” said Wilson. “These volunteers typically come in once a week and spend 30 minutes to an hour with their students, talking and helping with homework.

We also need volunteers throughout the year to help with special events and programming needs that arise, particularly during the Christmas season and the summer months. You can learn more by visiting www.ProehlificPark.com and clicking on ‘Our Foundation.’”

For more information on the P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation, contact Tyler Wilson by emailing tyler@proehlificpark.com or calling 336.665.5233.

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Finding Good Fortune in the Chinese New Year

By Lisa S.T. Doss

cultural, global holiday is around the corner – a time when families get together in celebration. There is special food, presents, decorations and exterior lights, new clothes, and the tradition of sweeping out an old year to allow plenty of good luck to take its place. This year, the Lunar New Year falls on Thursday, February 19th. While you may not celebrate it with great festivity, the Chinese New Year, undoubtedly, has a symbolic connection in each of our lives.

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The Year of the Goat (Sheep) How often have you consulted your horoscope, and found the news to be exciting or curious? The Chinese way of life is based on a 12-year cycle combining traditional astronomy, the lunar calendar, and the wisdom revealed within the “animal zodiac.” While each of us have an “animal” connected to the year of our birth (listed in order as rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat (sheep), monkey, rooster, dog, or pig), the New Year begins by honoring the "new" animal in its zodiac cycle. As the “Year of the Horse” is almost over, February 19th will welcome “the Year of the Goat,” synonymous with the sheep, and will last until February 7, 2016.

Red, a Color of Great Symbolism When a culture is steeped in words surrounding “luck” and “good fortune,” it is believed particular efforts will evade misfortune and hardship each day following the New Year's arrival. To one person it may be called a superstition; yet, those lucky socks or that piece of jewelry passed down from a beloved relative may feel like a great charm to you, too.

To prepare for the New Year, here are a few “beliefs” that encourage luck. You may say to yourself, “I do that!” If it works for you, then, perhaps, you may want to add a few more “beliefs” to your list. In today's world, the centuries old beliefs may be the “luck” or “charm” you need to live a more fruitful, prosperous life.

• Before New Year’s Day, the house is cleaned and all equipment such as brooms and dust pans, vacuums and dusters should be put away. The belief is “bad fortune will be swept away.”

• Foretelling the year ahead, the first person you meet or the first words heard are intended to have great influence.

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• On New Year’s Day, hair is not supposed to be washed. It would foretell a year of washing away good luck.

• One of the greatest forms of luck is associated with the color red. While it is believed the wearer will have a bright future, luck can only be achieved if the red item is a gift.

In the form of little red envelope with crisp dollar bills inside called "lucky money," family members encourage each other with the blessing of prosperity. In addition, those who receive any type of apparel or jewelry as a gift would wear it throughout the year as a lucky charm.

With the arrival of the Lunar New Year, it presents each of us with an opportunity to reflect on the adage “out with the old, and in with the new.” Fortune, good will and luck add a feeling that the stars may be in alignment for those who believe in old world prophesies.

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Bigger Than Basketball

By Rachel Glasser

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n recent months, media coverage of the sports world has voiced increasing concern at the impact of college and professional sports on the wellbeing of players. Questions have been raised about both the physical and emotional toll this rigorous environment can have on those immersed in it, and it seems that these concerns have all but eclipsed the many benefits of athletics for both players and fans. The athletic department at Winston-Salem State University has made it their goal in the 2014-2015 year to remind the community how crucial athletics can be to the growth and development of young people, embracing the challenge of 3,000 hours of community service per sport by the end of next year.

To this end, along with the start of basketball season, the winter months will mark the beginning of a big sister program with the women’s basketball team, aimed at local elementary through high school aged students with an eye for sports. Their program occurs alongside a national push by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to create a world where every child graduates from high school. This organization has reported a four percent increase since 2011 in Winston-Salem high school graduations due to increased nonprofit involvement in schools.

Through their program, the WSSU women’s basketball team also hopes to inspire its participants in the classroom, while simultaneously providing companions and role models for the young people involved.

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The team has facilitated a variety of activities for the participants throughout the fall, and is excited for even more opportunities now that basketball season has officially begun. They adopted Main Street Academy and held pep rallies and scrimmages on campus, visited the kids in their classes, and even hope to have one student become a ball girl for the women’s team.

“We try to stress at every moment the education component to them,” said women’s basketball coach Tierra Rudd, when discussing lessons players hope to pass on to their young mentees. “Whether you come to school here or not, just get your education.”

For the eight participants and their athlete mentors, however, the program is about much more than just encouraging students to do well in school. Many of the athletes have expressed a desire to pass on lessons they’ve learned in their own lives, perhaps preventing the students from making similar mistakes as they grow.

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and supportive presence for her little sister. “I would like to be her big sister…an ear to listen when she has no one else to talk to, and be someone who can give her some good advice,” noted Morgan.

“And of course, I’ve got to teach her some moves,” she said with a cheeky grin.

According to Coach Rudd, the program is beneficial to both students and their athlete mentors, as the team members are challenged to step out of their comfort zones in order to empathize with their little sisters. “Some of them don’t have the background that some of the kids came from,” said Rudd. “I don’t know if I see this as a challenge or an enlightenment opportunity.”

Former student athlete and athletic director Tonia Walker supports this and other initiatives that target young female athletes, advocating the benefits of athletics on the growth and development of girls. “I would not be in the position I am today if not for the sport,” she said.

Walker said that she hopes that the participants and fans involved in the community service efforts will embrace this opportunity to give back, whether it is through their time or finances. This is a goal the women’s basketball team has certainly accomplished, with both coaches and players voicing a desire to see the big sister program continue in future years. “We’re hoping to double and double and double, having at least two or three girls per player,” said Rudd. “It’s great for us, great for them, so we just want to keep being engaged in the community.”

Coach Rudd said that she also hopes to teach her players some of the same lessons they want to pass on to their mentees. “I just want my players to understand that, just like I’m always there for them, I want them to be there for someone else.

Because it definitely is bigger than basketball.”

For information about this or other community service initiatives through the athletic department, contact Lataya Gray at 336-750-2598.

Registration information is also available on the Lady Rams webpage.

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By Lindsay Craven

There are countless problems you encounter on a daily basis that can put a little speed bump in your day. Life hacks are those “a-ha” moments where you find the simplest solution to your daily problems, oftentimes using items immediately at your disposal.

Each month this column will take you through some creative hacks to use in all different areas of your life, in order to make your days as simple as possible. This month, we’ll explore some ideas that will simplify your workout and diet routine.

1. Workout Entertainment Workouts can get monotonous, so why not implement a method that makes you look forward to your daily workout? Find an audio book or podcast that you love, load it onto your iPod and only listen to it during your workouts. This way, if you leave off on a huge cliffhanger by your favorite author, 2 you have to wait until your next workout to find out what happens, providing a near guarantee that you’re going to return.

You can also turn unhealthy drinking games into workout games. For instance, if you would normally take a drink when a character does something on your favorite show, you’ll replace taking in those empty, liquid calories with push-ups, crunches, running in place, or something equally healthy to keep that heart rate up.

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4. Meal Prep One of the most difficult parts of starting a new diet and exercise plan is finding your bearings with new menus. It’s a lot easier to make excuses for not eating like you should if you’re running behind in the mornings and can’t pack that healthy breakfast or lunch option. Get yourself on a schedule by putting your meals together every Sunday evening, packing your healthy lunch options in to-go containers. You can even speed up your mornings by freezing smoothie ingredients in bulk and popping them in the blender while you pack your lunch.

2. Workout Paydays Most of us are guilty of funneling money into a gym membership that starts out 3 strong but quickly fades.

Often, we’re either trapped in a contract or continuously forget to cancel or try convince ourselves that we’re going back next week and never do. What if you invested that money in yourself instead of a gym? Grab a jar and drop in a couple of dollars for each workout you complete. Then every six months, treat yourself to a fun night out or, even better, some great new gym clothes to keep you motivated.

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3. Workout Games It’s easy to get caught in the monotony of cardio and weight machine loops that kill your drive to go in to the gym every day and, a lot of times, slow your progress. Try shaking it up with some workout games.

Find a set of oversized dice and tape exercises on each side of one of the die, and numbers for reps on the other die. Now you can roll the die and find out what your next workout will be and keep your body amuscles guessing.

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It’s easy to keep one eye on the clock while you wait for the final minute of that workout to arrive. A new way to help keep your mind off the clock is to set your workout playlist so that it is the exact length of your workout; you know when your music comes to an end, so does your workout. Make sure to end on an empowering song, too, so you leave your workout feeling like Superwoman and ready to do it again the next day!

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LOCAL VOCALS

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usic has literally been a part of High Point, NC native Shane Key’s life since before he can remember. “My mom and dad were part of a band that travelled to local high schools, prisons, coffee shops and churches singing Christian rock in the late ‘70s when I was born, so they brought me along and I was exposed to live music very early. I learned to sing before I could talk, so they say, and I absolutely loved the drums. The drummer in the band, Gary Boyles, would sit me on his lap and let me bang on his drums…I called him, ‘Mr. Boom-Boom,’” recalled Shane. It was those very early experiences that Shane credits with his love of performing today.

“When I was about 10, I started learning how to play the drums in earnest with the help of my dad, as well as taking piano lessons. A few friends from church and I started a band when I was in the 6th grade and for a while we played a precious few gigs locally, but a highlight was playing at the grand opening of High Point’s first Wal-Mart. My passion for music was so great that I began learning how to play guitar and bass on my own.

I continued to play throughout high school and decided to pursue music in college. I ended up double-majoring in music and business. Since then, I have been self-employed, teaching private music lessons and performing all I can!” Shane said.

Performing two to four nights a week, in different types of venues, there isn’t much Shane can’t sing, from classic rock, to blues, to country, covering a wide range of genres.

“The songs I perform are really a mix of everything. Because I mostly play covers, I like to pick songs from all over the map and

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surprise people. I appreciate all the great bands, especially The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles and artists like Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, and the list goes on. I also get a thrill from discovering new music and incorporating it into my sets,” Shane stated.

“When I started playing solo in 2006, I just played the music I enjoyed and the response was positive. I first heard The Avett Brothers on a mix CD that a friend gave me and as I fell in love with their music, I picked up a technique they use: stomping a bass drum while singing and playing a guitar. I then got interested in looping, where you play or sing or beatbox into a foot-controlled recorder that allows me to layer parts together to create the sound of an entire band! It’s fun and challenging to me while being very entertaining to watch and listen to as well,” commented Shane. From the audience standpoint, what makes Shane’s music so enjoyable is that he really can sing any genre and do it well!

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15 Simple Ways to Enjoy 2015

By: Maria Glazener

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very year we promise ourselves, “This is the year I will get it right!” And while we always start out with the best intentions, somewhere between January and December, we lose sight of all those great vows we made to ourselves, when the year was new and full of promise. But in the busy world we live in, how can we possibly keep our promises to ourselves, our family, and our friends?

Well, first it takes a conscientious decision to follow through – a statement to yourself that you will make an effort to do the best you can to make 2015 a worthwhile year. The key is to pick goals that make you happy; the hard part is to find the time to see them through.

Start by writing your goals on a post-it note and stick them all over the place. Seeing these little reminders will keep your thoughts headed in the right direction. Or add reminders to your phone, so that every day you take a little time to stop and enjoy the day, if only for a few moments.

Everything is more fun with a friend. Enlist a friend to follow along with you. Pick one or two things you want to improve upon and tell a trusted friend, and have them do the same for you. Holding each other accountable is a great way to keep your promises. Just make sure to be encouraging along the way and try to squelch any negativity that might come along.

If you do encounter a set-back, don’t give up. The year is not lost. You can always pick up where you left off and keep going, or revisit your goals and adjust them as needed. It is always easier to start off small.

You can always add more things to your list as the year goes on, or totally veer off on a new path.

Below are 15 simple ways to enjoy life. Nothing fancy, nothing life altering, just easy ideas to help you be happy as we start another new year!

1. Take time to relax. Allowing yourself a little time to reconnect can really help keep you calm on stressful days.

2. Cut down on your junk. Physical clutter can also lead to mental clutter. Besides, it is refreshing to get rid of things you never use anymore.

3. Be grateful. Take the time every day to write down 3 things you are thankful for. This helps you see the positive aspects of your life.

4. Spend less money on things and more money on experiences. We create memories with experiences, not possessions.

5. Be deliberate in your choices. We have so many opportunities out there, but only you can make the right choice for yourself. Go with what makes you happy. It is your life and no one else’s.

6. Get outside. Take a walk through the snow, feel the wind on your face or just drink in some of that good ol’ Vitamin D. Being outside gives your mind a few minutes to rest.

7. Get moving. Releasing endorphins is your body’s natural way of making you happy and is a great stress buster!

8.Learn something new. You are never too old to learn something new. Take a class or pursue an interest. You never know where it may lead.

9. Give. Give your time, money, or give a skill. The act of giving is a reward itself and you are helping someone in need as well.

10. Record the happy times. Write, draw, paint or take photos. Do what you like to record the happy moments in life.

11. Practice compassion. Being mindful of others and their feelings can help us see ourselves in a different light.

12. Listen. Many times we are too caught up in ourselves to hear what other people are saying.

Take the time to listen when a friend wants to talk, or when your child is asking you a question.

13. Volunteer. Read to a child, take a shelter dog for a walk, or help out at a soup kitchen. There are numerous ways to give a little help!

14. Tune out. It is easy to get caught up in all of the media hype. There is a lot of negativity out there. Stay positive and stay out of the media frenzy.

15. Speak up. Be true to yourself and speak up for causes you truly believe in. While you might worry about what other people think, the only person you have to please is yourself.

If you pick only one of these as a goal for the New Year, you are well on your way to having a great 2015!

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‘Muffin Top: A Love Story’ Loving the Skin You’re In – Even if There’s More Than You Want By Carolyn S. Peterson

As women, we are pretty good at convincing ourselves that we just don’t measure up to some standard we have in our heads. Whether that standard is the unattainable Victoria’s Secret model, which if you really think about it, boils down to genetics and a fluke of nature, or the soccer mom that you see every day with a body that you know has to have implants or lipo involved somewhere. We look at ourselves and the first thing we usually see is the dreaded ‘muffin top,’ that bit of overindulgence that makes itself known when you break out a pair of skinny jeans that make you feel like a Jimmy Dean sausage link. What if you could actually look at that ‘muffin top’ and see something positive? Well, in the new movie Muffin Top: A Love Story, writer, director and actress Cathryn Michon does just that, focusing on the fact that to find true love, you must first love yourself!

a fit person anyway, but it made me feel better at the time,” said Michon. Beyond making the statement about loving yourself no matter what stage you are in life, or what the scales tell you, Michon also spoke up for women in Hollywood who are in the business of making movies.

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Cathryn Michon has done it all, from writing for TV for shows like Designing Women, Sisters, and China Beach, to penning the best-selling books ‘The Grrl Genius Guide of Life’ and ‘The Grrl Genius Guide to Sex (With Other People),’ to hosting her own TV series, AMC’s ‘Grrl Genius at the Movies’ and also performing stand-up comedy. But with her latest project, ‘Muffin Top: A Love Story,’ Michon wrote, directs and stars in this romantic comedy where a roll of fat takes center stage. Partly inspired by her own ‘messed-up’ life, Michon published a novel ‘The Grrl Genius Guide to Sex (With Other People)’ in 2004 about a woman going through a humiliating divorce, and how a downward spiral in self-esteem can begin.

Feeling old, fat and unwanted, the woman still comes out on the other end, living a much better and more authentic life. In a recent interview, Michon said, “I wouldn’t say that the character in the movie, Suzanne Nicholson, is me, but my own fat does ‘star’ as her fat. There are things very different from me, but at its core, the idea of feeling so worthless when you end a marriage and then growing to love yourself, is 100 percent me.” Like her character in the movie, it took a lot of self-reflection to learn to love herself, and even a little liposuction. “I got liposuction after my divorce. No one noticed, and it really didn’t make much of a difference because I am

Michon’s research into the movie making industry in Hollywood revealed that ‘only 15 percent of current films feature women with significant speaking roles and only 4 percent of Hollywood directors are women.’ Although 52 percent of movie ticket buyers are women, they aren’t represented behind the scenes and Michon wanted to change that. When Michon couldn’t get a Hollywood studio to invest in the project unless she gave up her role as director, she turned to her friends in the business to act in the movie, and then friends and people who saw the story behind the movie online to fund the production. And this production has some well-known actors like David Arquette, Melissa Peterman and Marissa Jaret Winokur, as well as others who got their

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The Friendliness of North Carolina

By Justin Cord Hayes

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At times, I feel like the guy in that song, “I’ve Been Everywhere,” which was written in 1959 but made famous by Johnny Cash in 1996. I’ve lived in the Mid-Atlantic (Delaware) and the West (Las Vegas), and I grew up in the South (Knoxville, Tennessee). I’ve used those home bases to explore much of the United States.

Several years outside of this region made me realize how much I had missed the South. People from other parts of the country can make fun of us for various reasons, but it’s no accident that, when you say the word “southern,” the word “hospitality” just naturally follows. The other regions in which I lived were filled with friendly people, but the kindness often seemed impersonal.

When I moved from the Mid-Atlantic, I stopped in Henderson, NC, on Interstate 85 not far from the Virginia border. I got gas and went into the adjacent convenience store. The woman behind the counter struck up a conversation that went from how I came to be in her shop in the first place to ailments she was enduring (TMI!) to where in the region I could find the best pecan pie.

I remember feeling flabbergasted and thinking things like, “What do you care? Why are you being so nice to me? What do you REALLY want?” Again, I’d spent about seven years living in places in which friendliness was mostly just smiles and occasional “hellos.” This brand of personal kindness wasn’t expected.

But I got used to it and have come to appreciate it.

During my years as a reporter for an area newspaper, I couldn’t get over how genuinely friendly and willing to be helpful folks were, even when I was interviewing them about potentially scandalous subjects! I mean, sure, some folks dodged me, but by and large, few did. They actually seemed pained when they couldn’t—or were unable legally—to answer my questions.

Now that I teach high school, I’d be lying if I said that my students are always friendly. They’re teenagers! It’s their JOB to be disaffected! But many of them are, in fact, very nice. They are concerned with how I’m feeling if, say, I seem a little down or if I’m feeling sick. They ask after my family. They tell me about their lives.

Grown-ups are even more pleasant, courteous, and filled with (sometimes too much) information, such as the woman I encountered in Henderson. No one is a stranger.

It’s like—even though many of them probably don’t drink—they’re all amateur bartenders, skilled at the art of making you the center of attention and fostering intimacy with folks they hardly know.

It’s a skill that North Carolinians have in copious amounts.

And it rubs off! Not long ago, I found myself sitting at a gas station, drinking a cup of coffee. I struck up a conversation with a total stranger and, before long, I felt like I’d known the guy for most of my life. I even informed him of a recent bout diverticulitis I’d had. Wow! Now, I had become a fount of perhaps-too-intimate information!

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Appropriate for all ages, best for nine months to three years old. Led by a speech language pathologist. Free with admission to the museum or membership.

JANUARY 14 KIDS’ MORNING OUT 10am-12pm, The YMCA, 385 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. FREE event for kids of all ages! Grab a friend and bring the kids for a morning of fun!

Enjoy a morning of fun and play at the Fulton Family YMCA! Activity stations, free play, bounce house, arts and crafts, games and facility tours available. Each adult attendee will receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board! Call 661.1093 for more information.

GIRLS' NIGHT OUT 5pm…until! River Ridge Tap House, 1480 River Ridge Drive in Clemmons. Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother, sister, SOMEBODY and have a much need Girls’ Night Out. Enjoy $3 North Carolina craft beers, $5 select appetizers and $5 Girls’ Night martinis. Also, register for TONS of prizes and giveaways! Sponsored by River Ridge Tap House, Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Woman Engaged!

JANUARY 16 HEART HEALTH SCREENING 11am-2pm, Jerry Long Family YMCA, 1150 South Peace Haven Road in Clemmons. Get a free hearthealth screening, including HDL (good cholesterol) and glucose. Open to those who have not participated in a BestHealth heart-health screening within the past six months. Space is limited.

Appointment required for free screening. www.WakeHealth/BestHealth.com JANUARY 19 CALLING ALL K-4TH GRADERS, JOIN US FOR WINTER CAMP 9am-4pm, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Camp runs 9am-4pm with aftercare option available.

Sign up for one, two or all three days! Fees are $35/member; $45/nonmember per day. www.childrensmuseumofws.org

small while teaching how to contribute to healthy, safe water in their community and beyond. www.sciworks.org

BIG BANG BOOM ROCK CONCERT 11-11:45am, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Museum is open from 9am-4pm. Free with admission to the museum or membership.

JANUARY 29 WOMEN AND STROKE 11am-12pm, Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Road in W-S. Stroke kills twice as many women yearly as breast cancer does. Women may have unique stroke symptoms that are different from men’s. Learn from Wake Forest Baptist Health neurologist Dr. Cheryl Bushnell the signs, symptoms and outcomes. www.WakeHealth/BestHealth.com

PIEDMONT CLUB SKY HIGH SIPS BUSINESS FORUM 2015 KICK-OFF 5-7pm, BB&T Building, 200 West Second Street, 19th Floor in W-S. Cocktail party and business networking event. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and half-priced alcohol. All business professionals invited to network with the Piedmont Club Business Forum members. www.ThePiedmontClub.com JANUARY 21 NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! 5-6pm, Glenn McNairy Library, Conference Room, 4680 Lake Jeanette Road in Greensboro. Are you exercising regularly and maintaining an ideal weight yet unable to see results? Join Wake Forest Baptist Health plastic surgeon, Dr. Brinda Thimmappa as she provides information on procedures that help those “hard to reach” areas. www.WakeHealth/BestHealth.com JANUARY 23 FROZEN PARTY 6-8pm, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Winter is here…celebrate the season with a Frozen Party!

Create, imagine and play in IceVenture, a seasonal exhibit where kids and kids at heart can decorate a snowman, collect snowballs, go ice-fishing and slide on a sock-skating rink. Registration required: $11.74/member; $13.88/nonmember. http://conta.cc/1vcpExq JANUARY 24 STARGAZING AT SCIWORKS 7-10:30pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Join SciWorks and Forsyth Astronomical Society for a free astronomy observation in SciWorks' parking lot using professional-grade telescopes.

In case of bad weather, call 767.6730 after 5:30pm for an update. www.sciworks.org JANUARY 28-MAY 25 “WATER’S EXTREME JOURNEY” EXHIBIT AT SCIWORKS 10am-4pm (T-F); 10am-5pm (Sat.); 12-5pm (Sun.), 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. This fully interactive maze experience engages visitors through play, scientific inquiry, art and action...illuminating human impacts great and

JANUARY 31 “FROZEN SCIENCE FUN” AT SCIWORKS 1-4pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Explore the frozen world of ice and snow as you create a snowstorm in a test tube, make instant snow, paint with ice and more. Visit with special guests Elsa and Anna from 1:30-3pm! All activities included with museum admission. www.sciworks.org FIRST SUNDAYS FAMILY FIRST 2-5pm, 2250 Reynolda Road. In this workshop, participants will take inspiration from George L. K. Morris’s Wall-Painting (1936) to create an abstract masterpiece using wallpaper and acrylic paint.

For children in grades 1-6 accompanied by an adult. Cost: $8/members; $10/non-members.

Registration required. reynoldahouse.org

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FOURTH TUESDAYS NEWCOMERS & NEIGHBORS OF GREATER WINSTON-SALEM 9:45-11:30am, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street in W-S. Monthly interest groups include book, lunch bunch, bridge, day and evening card, dinner and wine. FREE initial meeting.$35 annual dues. If interested, contact Barbara at wsnandn@aol.com.

FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAYS CLEMMONS KIWANIS CLUB MEETING 7:30-8:30am, Holiday Inn Express, 6320 Amp Drive in Clemmons. We provide the opportunity for individuals to learn about our community and be a contributor to improving the lives of our children.

245.8406 THURSDAYS REYNOLDA THURSDAYS 4:30-8pm, 2250 Reynolda Road. Sharon Andrews and Michael Huie bring their words to life in a staged reading of the letter correspondence between Alfred Stieglitz and Georgia O’Keeffe.

Members/students free; nonmembers/$5.

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JANUARY 20 “LUNCH FOR A BEAR” PRESCHOOL CLASS AT SCIWORKS 10am-12pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Science class for children ages 3-5 and a parent or adult caregiver. Pre-registration is required.

Class fee is $7/members; $15/non-members (includes museum admission). Call 714.7105 to register. www.sciworks.org

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Winston-Salem Crossword Puzzle

By Rebecca Olsen

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One of Winston-Salem’s nicknames.

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The architecture of the empire state building was based on this newly renamed structure in downtown Winston-Salem.

President Harry Truman broke ground on this prestigious university in 1951 on land donated by the nearby Reynolda Estate.

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The oldest women’s college in the nation, since its founding in 1772.

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The river named after a Siouan word meaning “place of big trees.”

10. The name of the Winston-Salem Dash’s mascot.

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Pfafftown was named after this man.

11. This historic stage coach can be seen on display in Clemmons’ Village Hall.

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This National Historic Landmark is the site of the first Moravian settlement in North Carolina dating back to 1753.

12. This business opened its doors on July 13, 1937 in a building in Old Salem and has been serving hot and fresh ever since.

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This is the tallest building in downtown Winston-Salem.

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The Latin version of the German word “wachau,” given to this region by Moravian settlers.

14. This “nob” can be seen from the higher elevations of Forsyth County.

15. This ¼ mile track’s been thrilling fans since 1949.

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Answers: Across - 1. Twin City ; 8.Reynolds Tower; 9. Salem College; 10. Bolt; 11. Hattie Butner; 12. Krispy Kreme; 13. Korners Folly; 14. Pilot Mountain; 15. Bowman Gray.

Down - 2. Wake Forest; 3. Yadkin River; 4. Peter Pfaff; 5. Bethabara Park; 6. Wells Fargo Center; 7. Wachovia

13. The 1880’s home in Kernersville is arguably architectural genius or foolish mistake.

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Red Hot & Blue .......................................65

HomeWatch CareGivers ..........................65

ReDESIGNS by Ava.................................55

Hot Yoga Therapy....................................87

Ridgecrest...............................................29

House Matters ......................................105

River Ridge Taphouse .............................39

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Rodan + Fields.....................................125

Ideas.....................................................121

Roots ....................................................124

iFix ........................................................111

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Inner Strength Pliates ..............................75

Salem Funeral Home.............................101

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Jeffrey Adams.........................................95

Salem Smiles Orthodontics.....................79

John E. Fitzgerald Atty. ..............................7

Salemtowne Retirement ..........................33

June DeLugas Interiors......................34-35

Sewingly Yours .....................................117

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K. Leigh’s Collection .............................121

Shelton Vineyards ...................................69

Kingery & Kingery...................................61

Simply Sterling & Company ..................107

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Leather & Lace Acoustic Duo .................97

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Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics....................3

Starboard Accounting .............................79

Lil’ Briar Patch.......................................107

Studio Create ........................................105

Lyndhurst Medical Spa............................19

Style Encore............................................81

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MacRae Coin & Currency .....................119

Sunrise Yoga...........................................81

Earheart Healthy Weight Loss .................48

Mainstream Boutique ..............................23

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Mary’s Professional Cleaning..................89

Thrive Integrated Health ..................93, 125

etc. Consignment Shoppe.......................93

Marzano Capital Group..............Back Cover

Thruway Center.......................................31

Aesthetic Images ....................................15

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Tina Merhoff & Associates......................27

Alexander’s Automotive ........................115

Minglewood ..........................................111

TJ’s Body Shop ..............................91, 125

Fabian’s Restaurant ......................101, 124

Accent Prone ..........................................12 Accessories Access..............................121 Accessorize This!....................................89

Moonlight Designs ................................109

Todd’s Easy Moves.................................83

Farrago....................................................75

Moore Self Storage ...............................113

Treasures Décor Consignments ..............67

Fashion Exchange ...................................91

Mountain Valley Hospice.........................91

Fitness Edge .........................................115

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New Town Bistro...................................111

“U” Bounce Party Rentals.....................124

Bloomday Granite......................Back Inside

Forsyth Plastic Surgery ...........................71

Next Step Career Coaching .....................79

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Brenner Fit.................................................4

Forsyth Veterinary Hospital....................117

Noteworthy ...........................................111

Championships .........................Front Inside

Brookstown Inn.......................................63

Fourth St. Art and Frame.......................121

Novant Skin & Vein .................................55 Nu expression .........................................73

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Fresh Air Carpet Care ............................124

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Burklee Printing .......................................97

Urban Chic............................................121

VCA Animal Hospital West ......................61

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Chermak & Hanson Orthodontics ...........47

Plastic Surgery........................................25

Choice Physical Therapy.........................67

Gotta Get Thin ...........................................9

Chris’ Lawncare....................................105

Grassroots ..............................................33

PENTA.....................................................99

Clemmons Bicycle ...............................101

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Craige Brawley Liipfert & Walker, LLP.....10

Hair Bomb Salon...................................121

Piedmont Advantage Credit Union...........21

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Davie Flooring & Cabinets .......................77

Hand Picked Consignments ....................89

Prints Charming Photo Booth..................47

Women’s Wellness ...............................117

Dawson Tree Service ............................124

Hauser Rental..........................................75

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Hillcrest Vision ........................................93

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Yadkin Arts Council.................................23

Christina’s Dessertery...........................127

Pam Boyle & Associates.........................37 Parr Investments .....................................63 Penny Lane Boutique ..............................33

Piedmont Club ......................................119 Pope Sand & Gravel..............................124

Wake Forest Athletics..............................95 Wake Forest Baptist Health......................11 Wayne Collins Electric...........................101

Winston Salem Dermatology...................47 Winston Wellness ...................................43 Winston-Salem Journal.........................125 WomanCare ............................................67 Women Who Care.................................126

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1. How did you become involved in the Women’s Fund?

“When I first moved to Winston-Salem, I was involved in a lot of organizations specific to my profession as a lawyer. As I grew in my profession and started a family, I wanted to step outside of my profession and help the local community in a different way. I became a board member of The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem in 2012, and just recently became Chair. We are excited about celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2015. Becoming involved with the board has taken my engagement with the organization to a new level."

2. What is the driving force behind your involvement?

Kelly Melang always gets the last word with the women of Winston-Salem!

“I think I have always had a desire to give back to the community, to help people. It runs in my family. My grandfather was a Methodist minister, my parents and maternal grandmother were educators in the primary school system. I developed an interest in law because of my desire to help people. Now, through my involvement in various charitable organizations, I am making a difference.”

3. What advice would you give women thinking about working with the Women’s Fund or other charitable work? “Find your passion, then find an organization that is aligned with your passion. If it is close to your heart and you believe in it, then you will find the work within the organization really isn't work.”

4. What is the greatest obstacle for women today with charitable work? “Balance. Women are working jobs, taking care of children, sometimes caretakers of parents – it is hard finding the time for charitable work and for yourself! Many will find that if you add in the charitable work, the inspiration and benefit to self outweighs the time issue.”

5. What sets the Winston-Salem Women’s Fund apart from other organizations? “What works for us and sets us apart is that we are focused on the economic security of women and girls in our local community. We provide grants that focus on creating social change, not just providing social services.”

6. What would you like your legacy to say? “It is simple – that I helped people, both professionally in my legal career and privately through the Women’s Fund and other local organizations.

I made a difference.”

7. Where would you like to see the Women’s Fund in 5 years? “I’d love to see us continue to grow, especially in the diversity of our members. Not just adding members, but adding members of different races, socio-economic classes, ages and professions – accurately reflecting the diversity in our community.”

8. If you could nominate one local woman for President of the United States whom would it be and why? “I would

Alison Ashe-Card he New Year is upon us. This year, why not make a promise to give back to the community? The Last Word sat down with Alison Ashe-Card, the incoming Chair of the Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem, a local organization which provides grants to programs and initiatives that address the root causes of social issues impacting women and girls. Mother to two, and a local lawyer working at the Law School of Wake Forest University, she was able to give us some time to discuss the importance of giving back.

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choose Loretta Biggs. When I first came to Winston-Salem, she was an inspiration to me as a judge in the District Court and later on the NC Court of Appeals. Her diverse experience on and off the bench and her calm demeanor would make her the perfect POTUS.”

9. What is your guilty pleasure? “I started reading Jackie Collins books when I was a teenager and never stopped. My husband sent my sister and me to Las Vegas for my 40th birthday and she was there doing a book signing. I have an autographed copy!”

For more information on the Winston-Salem Women’s Fund, www.womensfundws.org

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