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Happy Holidays Our Readers...

As we began to look forward to a great New Year “2016”, we’d like to reflect on the last six months and personally thank all of the Delaware Metro Women who picked up, contacted or referred a friend to the Magazine.

Special thanks to my sponsors, writers and contributors. Because of all your support we were able to combine creativity, vision, quality and affordability allowing all Delaware businesses the opportunity to be seen. Our goal was to design a platform for women and small businesses to highlight, showcase or share their services or products with Delawareans. We will continue to bring you the very best resources to enhance women’s lives.

For many years to come we will continue to provide you with information about local businesses in Delaware and surrounding counties. We welcome suggestions, upcoming events and news which will enhance our reach and help all women, businesses and families. Expect lots of surprises in 2016, we are off to a great start!

Sincerely,

LaTannia Fair, Publisher

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Dr. Patricia G. Contee Interim Director of Teacher Education University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, Maryland 21853

My New Year’s Resolution is...

Wondering what will be your resolution for the New Year. Many will prepare to do this again and regretfully remember that the one created last year was not fulfilled. As you reflect over this year, think about the following: 1) What made you laugh 2) What gave you the greatest pleasure and or satisfaction 3) What you wish you could do more often. As you ponder on those three things and smile to yourself, use this information as the basis for creating your new resolution. When developing a goal there is criteria you must consider. A goal must be SMART: Simple, Measurable, Attainable, Reasonable and Timely. Do not create goals or resolutions that are difficult and will bring you sadness when attempting to achieve.

The holiday season has a level of expectations that many fail to meet.

This often causes much stress and anxiety. Do not bring additional burdens to your already full plate.

Surround yourself with positive people who enjoy having fun and still dream. If your resolution includes traveling, you must plan early. Tickets purchased early are much cheaper. Once the planning part of your trip is done, it leaves 4

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room for you to think of fun things to do while visiting. Do not create resolutions that are based on what someone else will do for you. Putting your trust in people without careful consideration can be a costly journey.

Enjoy family and friends. Do not put off spending time with friends and family you love or telling them how much you care and appreciate them. Often we wait too late and we put off staying in touch. Examine your circle of friends.

Remember there are friends who will be committed for a life time and some are simply seasonal friends. This is not a bad thing. Usually at the end of the relationship of a seasonal friend there is a valuable lesson learned. You walk away much wiser and more prepared.

2016 is quickly approaching. Welcome the New Year with enthusiasm, keep an open mind to new opportunities and create a space in your home to reflect and enjoy tranquil moments. Make memories that will bring you joy and a peace of mind.

Wishing our readers a prosperous and momentous New Year.

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The Hidden World of ANXIETY Anxiety is a riddled demon that affects millions of Americans and millions throughout the world, including many of you. It inevitably can bring on a weakening of the immune system, making the body more vulnerable to illnesses, including irritable bowel syndrome, lack of appetite, acid reflux disease, muscle tension, headaches, insomnia, and clinical depression.

Through consistent daily routines, like a walk around the local high school track or your neighborhood a couple times, stress levels go down and blood pressure improves. The same goes for a little biking, dancing, or a circuit workout at the gym. If we can get our bodies moving, we can increase our heart rate, thereby increasing endorphins in the body Michael Shaw that will provide us pleasant thoughts and peace. I’m a big proponent of having alone time, especially when it comes to clearing the mind, but having someone with us can provide a necessary balance to our present state of mind, especially if we are suffering from anxiety or depression at that given time.

To quote Charles Spurgeon: “Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it only empties today of its strength.”

Ensure you also consult your doctor if you are suffering with anxiety. If you have any questions about this article, please contact me at www.michaelroyshaw.com.

Michael Shaw is a certified fitness trainer, sports performance nutrition specialist, owner of Shaw LLC, a member of the Maryland Advisory Council on Physical Fitness, and a fitness and fashion model manager. He can be reached at www.michaelroyshaw.com.

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3 Holiday ‘Get Stuff Done’ Tips

By Janis Harlow, DMM, MBA

TIME is always at a premium in the holiday season. The To Do list just never ends. Early in my corporate life, I was introduced to the concept of Time Management, and began using one of those planners with a page for every day. I learned that the things you focus on get done, and that just making a To Do list was not enough.

Times have changed, and a plethora of digital time management tools exist, but the basics haven’t changed. Three key things stand out in my experience: • Whenever I would feel my commitments spiraling out of control, I usually came to the realization that I had not been effectively planning my days!

• If I scheduled 2 things to get done, that’s what got done. If I had a list of 10, I was even more productive (if they were short, specific tasks).

• If I took care of the 1-3 most important tasks of the day first, they would actually get done!

When making your holiday To Do list, don’t just write it down, schedule a time to get it done. I use an online calendar and I schedule everything! Try it. Use Google Calendar, or another of your choice, and set up different virtual calendars to block out the time for different kinds of tasks (projects, personal, meetings etc.) or for different people. Color code each calendar so you don’t miss things.

The main thing is to be realistic. Leave time between tasks, and don’t block more than 90 minutes at a time. Allow for travel when needed.

It takes some time to get used to detailed scheduling, but it gets easier, you will be amazed at how efficient you become.

Then relax! Realize that every year you panic, and every year it all gets done.

Janis Harlow, DMM, MBA is CEO of Paper Tigress Personal Finance Care, LLC which provides Daily Money Management Services in Chester County, PA, and northern Delaware. She specializes in helping busy professional women and senior women to manage their finances and personal business, and is available for speaking.

Contact Janis at www.papertigresspfc.com or call 484-727-8444.

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11/11/2015 8:25:19 PM

Tabatha L. Castro, Esquire

GET THE SUPPORT YOU ARE ENTITLED TO UNDER THE LAW Are you a single parent who is struggling to make ends meet and not receiving the support for your children that you are entitled to? Are you raising your children without financial help from their non-custodial parent?

prepared to present pay stubs and tax returns to prove your income. The Family Court will also consider other factors, such as additional dependents you may have, in determining your child support award.

As the month of September was declared Child Support Month in the State of Delaware, I thought it appropriate to discuss the importance of receiving the child support benefits that you may be entitled to. Pursuant to Delaware law, Title 13 Delaware Code, Section 501, parents are required to support their children until the age of 18, unless still in high school, and then until the age of 19 or graduation from high school, whichever occurs first. If you are the custodial parent, meaning the children are residing in your home more than 50% of the time, then you are entitled to child support benefits from the other parent.

The calculation allows each parent to keep a minimum amount of income for their basic needs. Each child’s basic needs are taken into consideration before the parents may retain any additional income for themselves. The parties may always deviate from the child support calculation if it is determined to be in the best interest of the child.

The Family Court of the State of Delaware uses a Child Support Formula Calculation as a guide to determine how much support the custodial parent will receive. It gives you a general idea of what the support amount may be. It may not be the exact amount that the Family Court will order. It may be much higher or much lower because the Family Court will make the final decision based on the testimony presented at the mediation or hearing. You must be

If you need assistance with filing Petitions or Motions with the Family Court, the Division of Child Support Enforcement is a great resource.

They cannot provide legal advice, but they can help you begin the process of getting a child support award for your child. Do not allow a non-custodial parent to threaten or coerce you into not seeking the appropriate support for your children. The law is on your side.

For more information, you may contact the Family Court in New Castle County at 302.255.0300, Kent County 302.672.1026, Sussex County 302.855.7416 or the Division of Child Support Enforcement at 302.577.7171.

If you want more information regarding this article or have a legal question, please contact The Castro Firm, Inc. for attorneys who can assist you at 302.225.5700. Don’t forget to visit us at: www.thecastrofirm.com and our Divorce Blog at: www.delawaredivorceblog.com Please say “I found it in Delaware Metro Woman Magazine” Thanks!

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Allison T Moore, The Prison Break Coach How to Transform Your Life in 6 Minutes a Day! Oh, you’re busy? Weird, I thought it was just me.

No matter where you are in life at this moment, there is at least one thing that you and I have in common: We want to improve our lives and ourselves.

Here’s the catch: To create the life that you ultimately want, you must first dedicate time each day to becoming that person who is capable of creating and sustaining that level of success.

Minute 1: S is for silence.

Instead of hitting the snooze button, and then rushing through your day feeling stressed and overwhelmed, invest your first minute in sitting in purposeful silence. Sit quietly, calm and peaceful and breathe deeply. Maybe you meditate. Center yourself and create an optimum state of mind that will lead you effectively through the rest of your day.

Maybe you say a prayer of gratitude and appreciate the moment. As you sit in silence, you quiet your mind, relax your body and allow your stress to melt away. You develop a deeper sense of clarity, purpose, and direction.

Minute 2: A is for Affirmations.

Pull out and read your page of affirmations -- written statements that remind you of your unlimited potential, your most important goals and the actions you must take today to achieve them. Reading over reminders of how capable you really are motivates you. Looking over which actions you must take, re-energizes you to focus on doing what’s necessary today to take your life to the next level.

Minute 3. V is for visualization.

Close your eyes and visualize what it will look like

and feel like when you reach your goals. Seeing your ideal vision increases your belief that it’s possible and your desire to make it a reality.

Minute 4. E is for exercise.

Stand up and move your body for 60 seconds, long enough to increase the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain. You could easily do a minute of jumping jacks, push-ups, or sit-ups. The point is that you raise your heart rate, generate energy and increase your ability to be alert and focused.

Minute 5. R is for reading.

Grab the self-help book you’re currently reading and read one page, maybe two. Learn a new idea, something you can incorporate into your day, which will improve your results at work or in your relationships. Discover something new that you can use to think better, feel better and live better.

Minute 6. S is for scribing.

Pull out your journal and take one minute to write down something you’re grateful for, something you’re proud of and the top one to three results that you’re committed to creating that day. In doing so, you create the clarity and motivation that you need to take action.

Start Today!

How would you feel if that’s how you used the first six minutes of each day? How would the quality of your day -- and your life -- improve? We can all agree that investing a minimum of six minutes into becoming the person that we need to be to create the lives we truly want is not only reasonable, it’s an absolute must.

Love Allison

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Yummm... the perfect dessert This year, resist the urge to dust off those same old recipe cards and spread some holiday cheer with a creative, new recipe that features the fruity goodness of Lucky Leaf Pie Filling. This sweet treat is the perfect dessert to bring to a holiday gathering, or use it as inspiration to start your own family tradition of baking together any time of the year. For more recipe ideas to make your holiday jolly, visit LuckyLeaf.com.

Ingredients • 1 cup butter, softened • 2 cups white sugar • 2 eggs • 2 teaspoon vanilla • 3 cups flour • 1 cup cocoa • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1 (21-ounce) can Lucky Leaf Cherry Pie Filling • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. 1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs, one at a time.

Add vanilla and mix until combined. Add flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Mix until combined.

2. Roll dough into two-inch balls. Place on greased baking sheet or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press thumb into center of cookie to make well. Place cherries into each cookie.

3. Bake for 12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool.

4. Melt chocolate according to package directions. Drizzle over cookies.

Let chocolate set and serve immediately or store in airtight container.

5. Serves 3 dozen cookies Preparation Time: 20 minutes Bake Time: 12 minutes SOURCE: #12254 Lucky Leaf/Musselman’s Product

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December Events Holiday Shopping Bazaar: URU Uniforms, Fox Run Shopping Center. Event will include vendors, cash and go shopping and goodie bags. The first 25 guest will receive a free gift. We offer fashionable, desirable and affordable accessories. Dates: Saturdays in Dec. Wilmington Christmas Bazaar: Wilmington, DE, Calvary Episcopal Church. Calvary’s 2015 Christmas Bazaar will be held inside the church building from 9am to 3pm. Date: Dec. 5th.

Glasgow HS Craft Show: Newark, DE, Glasgow High School. The Glasgow High School Swim Team will be hosting their annual Winter Craft Fair from 9am to 3pm. Date: Dec. 12th .

Appoquinimink Craft Show: Middletown, DE, Appoquinimink High School. There will be over 100 vendors, Santa Claus, holiday music, fresh poinsettias for sale and a great time. Date: Dec. 12th.

One of the special joys of December is telling others we care and remember: To a joyful present and a well remembered past. Happy Holidays and a magnificent New Year!

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