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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

Jim Newman | jnewman@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Sue Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com

Happy new year, friends MY TEA DRAWER HAS NEVER LOOKED BETTER. When my daughter came home for Christmas, she dove deep into my kitchen, organizing cupboards, cleaning out my baking bins, tossing outdated peanut butter jars and tidying the spice drawer (savory vs sweet).

Now, my Earl Grey keeps company with a fellow caffeinated favorite, Constant Comment.

Peppermint, ginger and turmeric and lavender chamomile are lined up like soldiers ready to do go to battle with what ails me.

Getting organized is a buoyant way to start the new year and I love it!

Outside the kitchen, I’m clearing my head with yoga (we have so many studios here, all keeping cleanliness as a priority). Walking through my neighborhood, biking a

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I’m truly thankful.

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ish to plan “me time.” As if scheduling a yoga class was showing a chink in my armor.

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I hope this new year brings less turbulence and more triumph.

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Less aching and more aaaaaahing.

Enjoy your time with loved ones. And the most important one - you! xo,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 10 Lucky Seven Jamie Lackey of Helping Mamas celebrates 7 years of supporting young families.

14 Fit for 2021 Meet Avery Camera, star athlete.

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24 An outdoor education Alpharetta High School's new class teaches environmental ethics and skills.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Helping Mamas has served over 56,000+ individuals, distributed over 1.6 million essential baby items and has logged over 8,000 in volunteer hours.

“SEEING HOW MANY MOMS IN OUR COMMUNITY HAVE TO DECIDE BETWEEN PUTTING FOOD ON THE TABLE OR BUYING CLEAN DIAPERS FOR THEIR CHILDREN IS A CONSTANT REMINDER OF HOW IMPORTANT OUR WORK HERE IS.” 10

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ARTICLE LIBBY GREENE PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

“But we couldn’t do this hard work without our great partners in the community,” said Lackey.

Lucky

SEVEN JAMIE LACKEY OF HELPING MAMAS CELEBRATES 7 YEARS OF SUPPORTING YOUNG FAMILIES

Even today, the numbers remain staggering: one in three moms in Georgia cannot afford diapers. Since Covid-19 began, the need HELPING MAMAS CEO, JAMIE LACKEY KNOWS THIS YEAR

for baby supplies has skyrocketed, and the number of moms in need

MAY PRESENT AS MANY CHALLENGES AS LAST. But, after

remains staggering. Helping Mamas served over 56,000 individuals

founding an organization whose mission from the beginning

last year alone by distributing over 1.6 million essential baby supplies,

has been to connect moms and families in need with essential

809,942 diapers, 736,176 period products, 11,742 wipes and 66,976

baby supplies and other necessary childcare products, she’s no

clothes to families in need.

stranger to hard work

Alpharetta businesses have always stepped up for Helping

With nearly 20 years of social work experience, Jamie saw first-

Mamas, enabling Lackey to continue to do the good work of serving

hand that the mothers she served were washing disposable diapers.

moms in the community. Businesses like Kendra Scott, Kids ‘R’ Kids,

Realizing they could not afford the basic necessities to care for their

Atlanta Wills and Trust and Valor Brands supporting them through

babies and children, she took a leap of faith and founded Helping

donations and giveback days.

Mamas in 2014 as the sole baby supply bank in the state.

“Seeing how many moms in our community have to decide between putting food on the table or buying clean diapers for their children is a constant reminder of how important our work here is,” said Lackey. “But we couldn’t do this hard work without our great partners in the community.”

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MEET AVERY CAMERA, A BUSY SENIOR AT ALPHARETTA HIGH SCHOOL. For this Energizer bunny going!

AL: ARE SPORTS IMPORTANT TO YOU? AC: I have played competitive softball pretty much my entire life, including four years on varsity at my high school. While that keeps me occupied in the fall, I have been playing lacrosse in the spring for about four years now as well. I love keeping myself busy during school as a way to ease the stress it can have on me and have found that sports do this perfectly.

AL: WHAT ARE YOUR GO-TO HEALTHY SNACKS TO KEEP YOU FUELED? AC: I love to snack on fruit or vegetables, but especially love apples, grapes, and carrots. They are easy to just grab and go if I find myself in a hurry which makes them all the better.

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FIT FOR 2021

our wellness issue, we asked what keeps

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I LOV E KEEPING M YSELF BUS Y DURING SCHOOL A S A WAY TO E A SE THE STRE SS IT C A N H AV E ON ME A ND H AV E FOUND TH AT SPORTS DO THIS PERFEC TLY.

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AL: WHAT DOES YOUR TRAINING SCHEDULE LOOK?

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AC: When I am in season, I really rely on my practices every day of the school week to keep me in shape, but do like to do light cardio on the weekends because it is a great way for me to get outside and keep in shape.

When I am out of my high school season,

Amber isn’t afraid to actually go to court

I used to still participate in travel sports

for you! My last attorney quit when he realized

teams which are year-round, but now that I

we would possibly need to go to court to

do not do that anymore, I try to run at least 3-4 times a week while incorporating some

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weights into my workouts. Also, I have found

She is not only extremely knowledgeable,

that training with friends makes it so much

but also fearless when it comes to getting

easier and a lot more fun in the off season.

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DO YOU LIKE TO UNWIND? AC: I love to read books or just hang out with my friends, but recently my favorite activity to unwind with is going for a long walk at my local park and listening to a podcast or music. I have found this to be very soothing, as well as an excellent way to get exercise while educating myself on whatever topic I choose for that day.

AL: WHERE, IN ALPHARETTA DO YOU LIKE TO HANG OUT, SHOP,

My number one tip when it comes to talking to insurance companies is that you’re better safe than sorry. Their bottom line is always going to be more important to them than your car or your injuries — talk to an attorney first.

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AC: To hangout, my friends and I usually just pick one of our houses to meet up at because we do not mind just relaxing, watching movies, or playing cards. It is also a great way to save some money! If I am not shopping online, you could probably find me at the mall (specifically Aerie) or somewhere in Avalon either buying gifts for friends or myself, although I do not shop too often because I like to save money for larger purchases. As for food, my favorite spot is probably Chipotle because it is quick, easy, and delicious.

AL: TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY. AC: Currently in my house, it is just my mom and dad, as well as my twin sister, Riley.

I have two other sisters though; one is a sophomore at Georgia Southern University and the other is a senior at Florida State University. Also, with us at home are my two

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U N D E R S T A N D I N G

PICTURE THIS: IT’S FRIDAY, AND YOU’RE HEADED HOME FROM WORK. SUDDENLY, TRAFFIC SCREECHES TO A HALT. YOU BRAKE HARD, AND…BOOM!

I N S U R A N C E

THE CAR BEHIND YOU SLAMS INTO YOU SO HARD

“That’s why I always encourage people to go beyond the

THAT YOUR AIRBAGS DEPLOY AS YOU CRASH INTO

minimum level of coverage with an uninsured or underin-

THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU.

sured motorist policy. These policies go into effect if the

The next morning, your lower back is aching, with sharp

person who hits you doesn’t have insurance, or their insur-

pain running down your left leg. Over the next week, your

ance isn’t enough to cover all of your medical expenses,”

back and leg only get worse. Your doctor wants to order an

she says. This is where things get tricky, though: some

MRI, but you haven’t met your health insurance deductible.

companies allow you to stack coverage for multiple vehicles

You don’t know exactly what your car insurance policy cov-

on separate policies in your household, while others only

ers. What are your options?

offer coverage that is reduced by the other driver’s insur-

As a personal injury attorney, Amber Gilormo is all too familiar with this situation.

According to Amber, most people have questions.

ance limits. You want to make sure that you have the right amount of coverage to meet your expenses in the short run, and that can vary depending on your income and lifestyle.

How will they pay for their medical treatment? What if

Another good thing to add to your policy is medical payment

they need surgery? Can they be compensated if they

benefits. This is essentially health insurance that covers your

have to take time off? While most people don’t think

accident-related medical expenses even if you were at fault.

about their insurance policy until it’s time to use it, it’s

The absolute best thing you can do to protect yourself in

often the single most important factor in determining

case of an accident is to ensure you have the right insurance

your options for treatment and recovery.

for yourself. “Every carrier has a different way of underwrit-

In the scenario above, the at-fault driver’s insurance pol-

ing policies, and there is an exception to every rule. That’s

icy would be primary. While Georgia requires a minimum of

why consulting with an insurance expert is so important. If

$25,000 in coverage for every vehicle on the road, you might

you have questions about your policies and coverage, feel

be out of luck if your medical expenses exceed their policy

free to call my office – I’m happy to review your policy at no

limits. In that sense, getting into a car accident is kind of like

charge,” promises Amber.

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Yo u r N e w Worklife

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 A FLEXIBLE WORKSPACE IS THE KEY TO FINDING CONTROL AND BALANCE.

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IF THE PANDEMIC HAS CAUSED YOU TO FEEL A

There is a new definition of worklife and it is marked

LACK OF CONTROL OVER YOUR WORK LIFE, YOU

by balance, control, mobility, flexibility and most excit-

ARE NOT ALONE. We have all been forced to let go of

ing: employee empowerment. For employees who have

our routines and take things day by day. If there is one

proven that they can fulfill their work obligations while

positive outcome of watching the pendulum swing from

remote, companies are now loosening the reigns on

stringent office expectations (and a long stretch of desk

what the traditional workday looks like. It is an excit-

time sandwiched between a painful commute) to 100%

ing time to see individuals being given the freedom to

work from home, it is that companies have had to quickly

evaluate their home and work needs and construct the

evolve their perception of a workday.

ideal worklife to suit them.

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So, where to begin with this new flexibility and freedom? Take a close look at your work obligations and your

personal

responsibilities

and

determine how to best integrate the two. One problem that has arisen as so many people began working from home without warning is the inability to set boundaries. If you are obsessively checking emails while preparing your family dinner, then you are blurring the lines of a work life balance. We all know deep down you can never effectively do CONTINUED >

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personal space the temptation to multi-task can be overwhelming.

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professionals choose to work there, is their evident focus on design and aesthetic. Step into the Alpharetta location and you will immediately feel a spark of motivation to get to work. This was no accident, and in fact is based on extensive research around workplace design. Abundant natural light, pure simplistic lines, ergonomic furniture, clean

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ALPHARETTA HIGH SCHOOL'S NEW CLASS TEACHES ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS AND SKILLS

I STILL REMEMBER THE DAY THAT MR. BURTON, MY AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TEACHER, ANNOUNCED HE WOULD BE LAUNCHING AN OUTDOOR EDUCATION CLASS FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL YEAR. It was early January when he told my class. I remember looking at the overcast sky, still shaking due to the chill outside, and wondering how on earth a class would want to do anything outside in this weather. Despite the cold introduction, I soon warmed up to the idea of outdoor education. Mr. Burton explained the purpose of the class and the multitude of activities the class would offer. A combination of my love for AP Environmental Science and a desire to learn real-life environmental skills motivated me to sign up for Outdoor Education for the 2020-2021 school year.

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I think that decision may have been one of the one of the best I have made throughout my high school career. Despite the Coronavirus pandemic, we have still been able to do activities like trail running, outdoor cooking, knot tying, camping basics, archery, and kayaking by enforcing social distancing and mask-wearing. Though the intended purpose of Outdoor Education was to learn outdoorsy skills, my favorite part of the class so far has been learning environmental ethics.

As someone who cares deeply for the environment, learning small but effective ways to lessen my environmental footprint has been extremely beneficial. Small changes like knowing how to recycle, swapping single-use plastic for reusable alternatives, or just turning off the tap while brushing your teeth can have a huge impact on our Earth.

I am extremely grateful to Mr. Burton and Outdoor Education for motivating me to protect the Earth by showing all it has to offer!

Ally is a senior at Alpharetta High School.

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YEAR AFTER YEAR AS WE RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH ANTICIPATION, MANY OF US SET GOALS AND MAKE RESOLUTIONS WITH LOSING WEIGHT, PRACTICING BETTER SELF-CARE, AND LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE AT THE TOP OF THE LIST. And year after year, despite our best intentions, studies show that most of these resolutions get cast aside. How can

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“At Smoothie King, we believe smoothies serve a purpose. We offer a wide variety of options from basic fruity smoothies to Keto and Paleo diet smoothies, from high protein meal replacements to veggie and vegan smoothies,” said Andrew Gehl, owner, Smoothie King Alpharetta. “But the best part is that our healthy smoothies always offer outstanding taste. And we never compromise on the quality of ingredients, so you know exactly what you’re sipping.”

With options that including drive-thru, carryout, curbside pickup, online and mobile ordering, Their smoothies have always been a go-to.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

NEW YEAR, P O S ITI V E H A B IT S 01

POSITIVE PANDEMIC HABITS TO CARRY INTO THE NEW YEAR

T I P G E N E R O U S LY:

The value of delivery services has risen as everyone is ordering more meals, groceries, and Amazon items. Delivery employees are a new breed of essential workers that are stepping out into the world every day to encounter people and take risks with their own health. Make sure to keep showing your appreciation for what they are doing by giving generously back to them.

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HOME EXERCISE:

With the shutdown of life, we have had to adapt

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LE ARN SOMETHING:

It’s always beneficial to keep your brain active!

our normal gym activities. With lack of equip-

Learning a new language helps you communicate

ment or scheduled classes, we have had to be

with someone you normally wouldn’t. Learning a new

resourceful with using things around our house,

skill can help you redo or update a part of your house

discovering online resources, and incorporating

that needs refreshed. Acquiring knowledge builds,

the whole family to create our own in-home work

helps in everyday life, and shows you what you are

out regimes to stay healthy. It’s a great habit to

capable of (it may even help you win on Jeopardy!).

carry into the new year as it is cheaper, convenient, and still amazingly effective.

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R E D I S C OV E R I N G O L D FAVO R I T E S :

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SE LF - CARE :

A low stress life is the dream and while at first it was stressful to be forced to slow down, many people discovered this past year that the lack of

Oldies are goodies! Bringing back the past through

stressors was beneficial physically, emotionally,

movies, tv shows, novels, games, and activities

& mentally as they had to solely focus on taking

are nostalgic and heart-warming. Reliving things

care of themselves. As the world spins full-force

that you loved and sharing them with your loved

into the new year, don’t forget to treat yourself with

ones helps bridge generation gaps and create new

something that allows you to relax, breathe, and

priceless memories.

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