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AUGUST 2020 PUBLISHER

Colleen Nilan | colleen.nilan@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Kate Riley | Kmriley402@gmail.com

Happy Mid-Summer Midtown AS JULY ROLLS BY WE COULD PROBABLY ALL USE A SUMMER ESCAPE RIGHT NOW. We visited the newly renovated Chateau Elan and have added it to our Summer Bucket List!. Whether a parents retreat, family get away, or couples paradise it covers all the bases. In August we also focus on Kids and Pets. We are thrilled to cover the amazing work of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the Butterfly Fund. In our new

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Sue Baldani, Sean O'Keefe, Renee Weese

virtual world of events they have created an inspiring campaign to replace their usual annual fundraiser Starry Nights. We hope Midtown will rally with great support for this incredible cause. We also have some detailed information in this issue about teaching the kids in your life about finances, virtual tutoring and taking care of your pampered pooch. Thanks so very much to our Midtown experts who have contributed their time and talents to educate our readers. It is greatly appreciated.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020

FEATURES 12 The Dog Days of Summer Are Here! 18 A Great Getaway for Parents You donâ€™t have to go far to find an oasis of tranquility

22 Butterfly Fund Virtual Pivot Supporting Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

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32 Steady Hand Brewery Partners with Social Injustice Campaign

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Animal Kingdom

Giving Back

Travel Destination

22 Local Limelight 26 Financial Buzz 30 DIY 32 Hops & Vine

GOOD TIMES

Midtown Rotary at Piedmont Park The Midtown Atlanta Rotary Club's June service project was to beautify Piedmont Park. Members worked on landscaping and enriching the soil. The Midtown Rotary Club remains one of the premier Rotary Clubs in the Atlanta area. They are committed to “Service Above Self” through community service projects and greater mutual understanding through fellowship.

Primrose Midtown Graduation Pre-Kindergarten students at Primrose School celebrated their first educational milestone at a unique, carpool graduation ceremony. Decorated cars topped with balloons pulled up to the Piedmont Park location as the class of 2020 graduates proudly waved to their teachers. Donned in miniature caps and gowns they hopped out of their cars and stepped onto the stage of grass to receive their diplomas.

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AROUND TOWN they can grow, hire employees and increase their profits and revenues.” said Terri Denison, SBA Georgia District Director.

GOCA PARTNERS WITH CHLOE WINE The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance would like to thank the Chloe Wine Collection for their ongoing support. In response to the coronavirus pandemic individually labeled co-branded bottles of Chloe Prosecco and thank you bags were person-

SAINT-GERMAIN FRENCH BAKERY MOVING FORWARD IN THE INTERLOCK

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Atlanta to buildout the pâtisserie in the under-con-

Bag of Hope and outreach programs. Guests of

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the virtual Shaken, Not Stirred Gala sipped Chloe

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Prosecco and enjoyed treats from Sweet Cheats,

Saint-Germain currently has a location in Ponce

H&F Bread Company, and Henri’s Bakery while

City Market and is expected to open alongside the

watching the fundraising Broadcast.

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Morehouse College. The project, led by UGA and

concept from Slater Hospitality, and Georgia

the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Technology Ventures.

Center, will support economic growth in Atlanta’s West End neighborhood, as well as the metro area. SBDCs are a state and federally funded programs providing small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs customized services and support within the broad national infrastructure of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The new SBDC at Morehouse will join UGA’s 17 other locations statewide to offer clients free consulting advice and low-cost continuing education classes. Starting later this summer, services will be available both in person and online “The Morehouse SBDC will be a vital ally in

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The Dog Days of Summer Are Here!

ARTICLE WILLIAM CAMPBELL

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THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER HAVE BEEN HISTORI-

heat of the day or on a humid evening. Choose to exercise

CALLY KNOWN AS THE PERIOD FOLLOWING THE

them early in the morning or late in the evening. If you are

ANNUAL RISING OF THE STAR SYSTEM SIRUS. The

worried your dog is suffering from heat stress, it is best to

star Sirus resides in a group of stars that form the con-

seek veterinary attention immediately.

stellation Canis Major, meaning “Greater Dog.” Thus, the nickname of Sirus is Dog Star.

Another hazard in the heat of the summer is sunburn. That is right, dogs are very susceptible to sunburn just

Traditionally, the Dog Days of Summer begin July 3rd

like us. This is especially true in areas of a dog’s body

and goes through August 11th. They are known to be

where they have light or thin hair like the nose. It is espe-

the hottest and most oppressive days of summer in the

cially important that you only use sunscreen specifically

Northern Hemisphere. With intense heat comes added

intended for use on dogs. They should not contain zinc

dangers to us and to our dogs. There are several hazards

oxide or para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), as these ingre-

you should be aware of to ensure your dog stays safe and

dients are toxic to dogs if accidentally ingested.

healthy during this time.

In addition to your dog’s skin getting sunburnt on a hot

The first danger is parasites which can be found in great

day, their paw pads can be burnt on a walk. This risk is more

numbers in the summer. Ticks, fleas, mosquitos, and other

prevalent when walking on surfaces that heat up quickly

parasites are widespread through the warmer months

like sand or asphalt. The best way to know if a surface is too

and can cause real problems for your pet. It is important

hot for your dog, is to press your hand firmly on the surface.

to ensure your dog is protected by using flea treatments,

If you cannot hold it there for long, it is too hot for your dog.

shampoos, and sprays.

As you continue to navigate the intense heat in the final

Secondly, dogs are at risk from heat stroke just like us.

days of summer, remember there are ways to avoid any

Heat stroke in dogs can develop rapidly with exposure

related hazards to your pet. One of the best ways is to

to high temperatures, humidity, and settings with poor

take your dog to a climate-controlled indoor facility for

ventilation. Symptoms include extreme panting, a staring

Doggie Daycare. There, they can run and play freely with

or anxious expression, warm dry skin, dehydration, rapid

other dogs without the risk normally associated with this

heartbeat, and collapse. To ensure your dog is not overdo-

time of year. And, you will ensure that they get the exercise

ing it during the summer, avoid exercising them during the

needed and fully enjoy the “Dog Days of Summer!”

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GIVING BACK

mathnasium at home

A NEW ONLINE PLATFORM ALLOWS CHILDREN TO CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THEIR MATH SKILLS

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THIS PAST MARCH, WHEN SCHOOLS

Instead, he found himself having to

CLOSED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS,

quickly get his instructors and students,

MANY STUDENTS FOUND THEMSELVES

who had been using pencils and paper, onto

LEARNING IN A WHOLE NEW ENVIRON-

the online platform. It took about a week,

MENT. Teachers were also struggling to

but they were able to transition most of their

provide the best education they could either

customers onto this new platform.

online or through e-mail. However, the situa-

“There are certain things, of course, that

tion was not ideal, and some students found

are very different and take some getting

themselves falling behind.

used to,” said Sam. “But many aspects of the

Sam Younis, the owner of Mathnasium

experience are the same, and even some-

learning centers in Morningside, Decatur,

what enhanced, in the sense that now we

and Dunwoody, began getting more and

are able to work with students from wher-

more calls from parents whose kids needed

ever they were, whenever they can.”

extra help. Since the centers usually held

Sam explained that Mathnasium@home

their tutoring sessions in person, he and

is an interesting interactive model where

his staff had to adapt their methods as well.

students can see their instructors on the

Luckily, Mathnasium had just recently devel-

webcam and the instructors can see them.

oped a digital platform.

It uses an interactive whiteboard, on which

“Different locations across the country

the curriculum is displayed. Kids can

had already started rolling out what we

then work on skills with their instructors,

call ‘Mathnasium@home’, which is basi-

who can simultaneously view their work.

cally our online platform,” said Sam. “It had

Students use the digital whiteboard to

already been not only in development, but

write in their responses using a digital pen,

deployed by many Mathnasium centers

and the instructor responds right back on

across the country.”

this same board.

Originally,

Mathnasium@home

was

Students

still

have

the

customized

supposed to be a supplement to in-center

learning plans created just for them. These

learning; something that kids could do over

plans are developed through the use of an

the summer, or while they were away with

assessment that Mathnasium gives every

their parents on vacation. By coincidence,

student, and this assessment can be now

and perhaps serendipity, Georgia was due

be administered online.

for its rollout in early March.

“We received new interest from parents

“It was doing really well, and we had a

who said that their kids weren’t getting the

really good response,” said Sam. “My initial

same instruction as before or being given

idea with this, before COVID hit, was that

individualized attention,” said Sam. “We

I would just dip my toes into it and have a

also got a lot of new interest from parents of

couple of students try it.”

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going into middle school who were starting on more advanced math skills.” Online sessions are one hour, with no more than two kids per instructor in individual Zoom rooms. As with in-center classes, Mathnasium recommends students attend three tutoring sessions per week, if possible, or up to 12 times a month. If for some reason a student is very busy one week, classes can be added onto the following week, so it’s flexible. “We have a lot of parents who were always worried about the summer slide, but now parents are also worried about the COVID slide. This is a slide that started happening in March.” In his three centers, online tutoring is available six days a week during the summer - usually 10:00 to 5:00 on weekdays and 12:00 to 3:00 on Sundays; however, these days and times may change. Once the school year starts, they’ll have later hours. “We plan to keep our online program robust throughout the school year and will continue to do the same type of thing that we were doing at the end of this school year - supporting them with the new types of assignments that they’ll be getting,” said Sam. The centers are offering free assessments and free trial sessions so parents can see for themselves if Mathnasium will work for their children. He isn’t sure yet when his centers will be reopening for in-person instruction. When they do, all staff members will be wearing masks and practicing social distancing. But, he feels that some students will continue with Mathnasium@home. “Now that the genie is out of the bottle, I think some students will just stay online,” said Sam. Parents have told him that the online platform is more convenient for them and their children. Other parents, though, still prefer the in-center instruction, especially for their younger kids, who may have a harder time managing the online technology. “What I envision in the future is a world where my business is able to accommodate both types of parents, and to also be able to do it better than we ever did before COVID.” For more information about Mathnasium and its programs, go to mathnasium.com. 16

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WITH SCHOOLS BEING CLOSED SINCE MARCH, AND KIDS OFF FOR THE SUMMER, PARENTS ARE REALLY IN NEED OF A RELAXING GETAWAY. Fortunately, there is a great place to do just that and it’s only a short drive away. “We like to say that we’re close enough yet far enough removed from the hustle and bustle of a downtown area,” said Edd Karlan, Director of Sales & Marketing at Château Élan Winery & Resort. Located in Braselton, about 40 minutes from downtown Atlanta, Château Élan has a multitude of choices for fun and relaxation. With its vineyard and winery, seven restaurants, world-class European spa, resort style pool, two 18-hole golf courses, a par-three golf course, beach volleyball, and hiking and nature trails, there’s something for everyone. What many guests, especially parents, seem to want to do when they first get here, said Edd, is to enjoy the luxurious resort style pool. They want to sit and relax by the pool, while enjoying great cocktails or lunch accompanied by a bottle of Château Elan wine. “We grow some of the grapes here, and all the wine is produced and bottled at the winery,” said Edd. “We are the only full-service winery resort in the Southeast that has a functioning, operating winery on its premises.” The winery is open every day except Monday. Guests can take a 35-minute tour of the vineyards and winery, and then get to taste anywhere from six to eight of their varietal wines. As for dining, their restaurants include a steak house, an authentic Irish pub with live music, great beer, and fish and chips, and a sports bar featuring outstanding bourbons and live blues music. There’s also a restaurant offering southern and seasonal cuisine, plus others featuring breakfast, brunch, lunch and snacks. The grounds and buildings on the over 3500 acres have received an expansive $25 million renovation that was completed in November 2019. Guest rooms at the Inn are modern, but reflect their European heritage. On weekends, guest can also choose to stay in the Spa Mansion, which has 11 spa suites located directly in the European spa. There are many indulgent and relaxing services to be enjoyed, such as facials and full massage treatments. “It’s like a separate resort within a resort with some oversized spa suite rooms and special amenities,” said Edd. “There’s a restaurant in the spa as well. Not only are you getting away in the main resort, but you can also have a getaway within the getaway at the spa.” They have some wonderful couple’s packages, and according to Edd, one of the most popular is the Château Élan Couples Massage. It’s an 80-minute dual massage therapy treatment that can be a hot stone, deep tissue, or Pool

Swedish massage. These are given in their large two-person spa massage rooms.

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Vineyard

Chateau Elan

Another favorite is their Summer Lovin’ package. This includes two nights at the Inn, a bottle of their magnificent Château Élan wine, and a $25 resort credit per night, to be used toward any resort activity during the stay. Other packages and more detailed information are also available on their website at www.chateauelan.com, and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. All restaurants are open to the public, as is the spa, and reservations are highly recommended for all facilities and activities offered. Edd and the entire staff at Château Élan Winery & Resort want their guests to enjoy a luxurious stay while staying safe. This is why all team members are temperature checked when they arrive for work, and are also trained in keeping themselves and guests safe. Because keeping their staff safe is also a high priority, all team members are provided with and wear recommended Personal Protective Equipment. Employees also routinely spray down all surfaces, and the resort uses adhesive label stickers on all door handles that are self-cleaning. In addition, they provide plenty of signage about social distancing. Château Élan Winery & Resort looks forward to continuing to provide great experiences for their guests, whether they’re there for one day, one night, or multiple nights. Guests can be assured of a relaxing, stress free, and safe excursion right in their own home state. “Our location is unique in that we’re so close, yet so removed from the action,” said Edd. “Once you enter our gates, it’s a really a beautiful experience both visually, and of course, experientially.” 20

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Spa

Guest Room

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

SUPPORTING PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION

B U T T E R F LY F U N D V I R T U A L P I VO T ARTICLE SEAN O'KEEFE

THIRTEEN CHILDREN AND TEENS IN THE UNITED

Historically, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation has

STATES ARE DIAGNOSED EVERY DAY WITH BRAIN

had a special focus on research, but much has changed

TUMORS. More children die of brain tumors than any

over the years to ensure that the mother’s and father’s,

other cancer. These children, or ‘stars” as they are referred

siblings, and nuclear family have all the resources that

to by the organization, and their families are the reason

they need. Out-of-pocket expenses, such as housing,

The mission of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

transportation and groceries add up, and professional

(PBTF) is to cure all childhood tumors, to care for all fam-

counseling, long-term rehabilitation, and other services

ilies along the journey, and to help survivors thrive. PBTF

often are not covered by insurance and pose serious bar-

is the world’s leading nonprofit dedicated to childhood

riers to patient care. The community saw financial sup-

brain tumor research. Since 1991, this non-profit has

port to families as an unaddressed need for the pediatric

funded and partnered with organizations globally to fund

brain tumor population and they acted immediately!

more than $44 million in scientific discovery. The Pediatric

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Butterfly

Brain Tumor Foundation has played a leading role in

Fund, born in Atlanta in 2005, is currently serving fam-

fostering innovation in the field of brain tumor research.

ilies in need in fourteen states across the country with

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the largest support remaining here in the Southeast United States. The Butterfly Fund is at work across the nation with partner hospitals such as Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; New York Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital; and Children’s National Medical Center in Washington. Right here at home, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is receiving the greatest support from the Butterfly Fund and is touching the greatest number of families in need! In 2019 alone almost $150,000 in financial support was given to Georgia families and over the last twenty years well over $4.5 million has been given to “help families focus on survival” across our nation. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Butterfly Fund covers expenses for rent and mortgage payments; utility bills; car loan and insurance payments; and, travel expenses associated with treatment away from home. Additionally, the Butterfly Fund assists with items not covered by insurance such as special medications, long-term rehabilitation services, hearing aids, wigs, prosthetic devices, home health services, as well as the family’s mental health by providing professional counseling services that best support the entire family. A bittersweet realization for many is that the Butterfly Fund also covers end of life care and funeral expenses for the families as well. The work of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is essential for so many reasons and the Butterfly Fund is one of the most cherished and amazing things that they, as an organization, does across the nation.

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“THE PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION HAS PLAYED A LEADING ROLE IN FOSTERING INNOVATION IN THE FIELD OF BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH.”

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“THE LANTERN LIGHTING CEREMONY IS TRULY A MAGICAL, INSPIRING EXPERIENCE FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS AND FAMILIES.”

THE COVID-19 VIRTUAL PIVOT As a result of the coronavirus pandemic the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, like so many not for profit organizations, has had to cancel all in person fundraising events for 2020. Founded in 2014, Starry Night Walk to Cure Childhood Brain Tumors, a twilight event which encourages communities to come together to raise awareness, build community, and raise life-changing funds for pediatric brain tumor research and family support.” Heather Held, Family and Community Outreach Manager for PBTF said that, “the lantern Lighting ceremony is truly a magical, inspiring experience for our participants and families.” Heather further elaborated that “people love an activity-based event where people can feel a connection to the mission and that our families still needed to feel a sense if community.” This year, Starry Night will be a series of individual challenges designed to inspire communities, in a truly grass-roots movement, to support the mission of PBTF. With incredible activities ranging from an 8 hour walk or endurance challenge to honor our caregivers, to dressing up in your own superhero outfit for a week, these challenges enable everyone to shine while giving in creative and fun ways! “The beauty of our program is that it is designed to meet our fundraisers exactly where they are at,” said Heather. “They can activate their fundraising challenge how, when, and why they choose.” In celebration of the national campaign, everyone will gather together, but apart, on October 3rd, as they light their lanterns for thirty days in honor of our “stars”. Starry Night, will continue despite the current global pandemic because as Heather said, “brain tumors don’t stop for Covid-19.” Heather also asks us to remember that, “thirteen families will have their world changed today when they hear the words ‘your child has a brain tumor,’ and that it will happen again tomorrow and the day after that, and the day after that.” For more information about the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, Starry Night, or other fundraising please go to the website: cureforkids.org. 24

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

an unlikely legacy: financial literacy for our kids

ARTICLE RENÉE WEESE, CFP®, FOUNDER NORA WEALTH 26

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Renee Weese

IF YOU ARE A PARENT, IT IS HIGHLY LIKELY THERE IS NOTHING MORE PRECIOUS TO YOU THAN YOUR CHILDREN. If you are not a parent, you still may have special children in your life…nieces, nephews, other relatives or friends… who mean the world to you, as well. Nothing compares, or even comes close, to meaning as much to you as these special little human beings. We tend to invest whatever is required to give our kids the best, or to make

test students’ financial proficiency. Young people often

them happy. We work hard and build our lives around our

learn about money informally through socialization, as

own goals and dreams, but also with an eye toward what

they observe and listen to their parents, caregivers and

we can give to our kids in life or a vision of the legacy we

peers. It is not surprising, then, to note that a T. Rowe Price

can leave. We may think of legacy in terms of the values we

study found a significant differentiator for kids who feel

teach, the wealth we share or simply the possessions we

smart about money is whether their parents discussed

pass along. Arguably, one of the most important aspects

financial topics with them or not (61% vs 41%).

of legacy that we can provide to our children, the world’s future citizens, is that of financial literacy.

If we want our children to be good financial stewards, we have to start the conversation. The key components

Why then, is teaching our kids to be smart about

of financial literacy include understanding the concepts

money not a higher priority in our culture? The US ranks

of living within your means, defining your goals, saving

14th globally in terms of financial literacy, with only 57%

effectively to meet those goals and making smart deci-

of adults qualifying as understanding key concepts, such

sions with your savings. Since many adults struggle with

as interest and inflation. Personal finance is generally not

at least some of these aspects, it’s doubly challenging to

taught in our schools. Only 17 states across the country

determine where to start with a child. Your tactics must be

require financial literacy programs in high school, accord-

age appropriate, engaging and rewarding to be effective

ing to a Jump$tart Coalition survey, and only seven states

with a human of any age!

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There is no shortage of tools, including books, articles, studies, guides and apps to help with building a sound strategy for teaching a child to

DETERMINE YOUR STRATEGY. This article is a great place to start:

be financially competent and to have

TheSimpleDollar.com, How to Teach Kids About Money, from Toddlers to Teens, by

a healthy relationship with money. Of

Michael Pearl, March 2, 2020 – This is a high level, but comprehensive guide with

course, the concepts to be taught and

specifics about what concepts are appropriate at certain ages and recommendations

the tools to apply vary according to

for popular apps. Its focus is on teaching kids how to thrive in the cashless economy.

the child’s developmental stage. Here are some key steps and resources to help you get started:

DECIDE ON YOUR TACTICS AND TOOLS. It’s important for the experience to be engaging and the process flexible and sustainable. Try this for information on what to look for in a guide or program: financialeducatorscouncil.org, Financial Literacy for Kids: Top 8 Lessons, Activities and Delivery Tips|NFEC

ESTABLISH A SUPPORT SYSTEM. As with tackling any difficult task on your own, finding others to share ideas and experiences with can be vitally important. While there are many, many books, checklists and lists of tips available, finding community around teaching finances to kids is harder to do. Facebook, Instagram and a search for blogs are places to start. If all else fails, bring it up with friends or at other parent support resources you may participate in. This may be difficult, because people don’t like to talk about money in general, but persevere. The benefits of the potential conversations can be substantial.

Imagine a world in which most people have grown up with solid financial foundations and healthy relationships with money. The resources exist, and the opportunities to improve lives and to leave financial literacy as a valuable legacy to your children can be yours! 28

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SEARCHING FOR WAYS TO GET SOME QUALITY TIME IN WITH YOUR KIDS (AND KEEP THEM BUSY)? Put down the tablet and bust out the toolbox—the craft toolbox, that is...we don’t condone giving power tools to children. When you’re looking for some productive indoor time to spend while empowering your little ones’ imaginations, consider this easy (but we can’t promise mess-free!) project you can create with a few standard supplies and a lot of creativity.

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PIÑLLAMA

+ Cardboard + White crepe paper + Construction paper + Glue + Scissors + Beads, yarn, pom poms, etc.

DIRECTIONS 1. Take your cardboard and cut two pieces into the shape of a llama (we found a stencil online). Then, cut strips of cardboard the depth you want your llama to be. You’ll connect these to either side of the llama cutouts to enclose your piñata. 2. Glue your strip of cardboard all along the edge of one side of your llama, then glue to the other side. (Be sure to leave a hole you can close up later so you can fill it with your favorite candy!) 3. Starting at the neck, cover the front, back and sides of your llama with white crepe paper, cutting a slit every half inch or so to create the traditional piñata look. 4. Cover all remaining sides of the neck and head with white construction paper, cut to fit your design. 5. Using construction paper, beads, pom poms, tassels, buttons, etc., add some flair to the rest of your llama! Bonus points for incorporating different shapes and textures into your final product.

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DJ Jelly

Steady Hand Brewery Partners with Social Injustice Campaign “BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL INITIATIVE IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT AMONGST THE BREWING COMMUNITY AND ITS CUSTOMERS, IN AN ATTEMPT TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE INJUSTICES THAT PEOPLE OF COLOR FACE DAILY.” The brain child of Marcus Baskerville, founder and head brewer for Weathered Souls Brewing Company in San Antonio, Texas, Black is Beautiful has evolved from its recent beginnings to an international campaign currently working with over 913 breweries from every state

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and from seventeen countries across world. Everyone is brewing a stout and Weathered Soul will provide the base recipe. While everyone will be working with the same basic recipe all brewers have been asked to place put their own spin on the Black is Beautiful beer. Midtown’s own Steady Hand Brewery is leading the charge here in Atlanta! This now global initiative spoke to Brian Sullivan, head brewer at Steady Hand brewery and he immediately jumped at the opportunity. “Craft brewers embrace collaboration and the response has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Sullivan. Immediately Brian reached out to a couple of friends including one of Atlanta’s hottest chef personalities, Chef Deborah VanTrece of Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours and “iconic DirtySouth legend” DJ Jelly. The plans are to introduce a unique flavor of the region and to collaborate in the creative process,” said Sullivan. “Deborah will be creating an element of the beer to impart a truly Southern flavor to our own special version of Black is Beautiful.” We already can guess that this incredible Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours influenced Steady hand Stout might have notes of cherry, some peanut, or even sweet potato. Organizers of this collaboration are asking brewers to support social justice initiatives and make a commitment to stand for social equality in their communities, across this country and around the world. Proceeds will be going to Color of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization as well as local Atlanta not for profit empowerment organizations like Page Turners Make Great Learners. While raising money is important to this project, Weathered Souls and Steady Hand believe that the real issue is “bringing education and information, which will bring forth change to a system that has fractured so many families and has been broken for decades.” The release date for Steady Hand’s version of Black is Beautiful is scheduled for August 15th and will feature DJ Jelly and culinary creations from many of Atlanta’s black owned restaurants including Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours. 34

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