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MAY 2020 PUBLISHER

Mel Miles | mel.miles@lifestylepubs.com STAFF WRITER

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Long Live your Female Tribes “SOME WOMEN PRAY FOR THEIR DAUGHTERS TO MARRY GOOD HUSBANDS. I pray that my girls will find girlfriends half as loyal and true as the Ya-Yas.” — Rebecca Wells, American Author of the book Divine Secret of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. May ushers in the month to honor all the females in our lives. In the spirit of our current times, what a better time to highlight women in our community that refresh our souls and nurture our spirit and bring hope to our community. These women are dedicated to creating women tribes! Most of my emotional and mental strength comes from deep bonds with the strong

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females in my life. This issue highlights all the different types of female relationships you have. If you are a female, no matter your age, treasure your women tribes for as long as possible, as they are the backbone of your support system. In this Issue we offer ideas to nurture and replenish yourself and your home during a time when we are spending more time in and around our homes. Please take time to appreciate the simple tasks and pleasures that you may have not had the

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Living in Castle Rock has afforded me one of the most unexpected presents; the

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women of this community are astounding. We have all heard the saying, look for the

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helpers. Well, you don’t have to look very hard to find them in Castle Rock. I will end with another quote, “I love my husband, but it is nothing like a conversation with a woman that understands you. I grow so much from those conversations.” – Beyonce Don’t worry guys…… next month its’ all about you, and let me say, what our men of Castle Rock have been up to lately is just amazing! ARIZONA | CALIFORNIA | COLORADO | CONNECTICUT | FLORIDA | GEORGIA

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Enjoy your tribes ladies! ON THE COVER Founders of BAWE, local

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2020

FEATURES 12 Connection over Competition Four tribes of local Women inspiring each other to be better together

18 Mothers Empowering Daughters Castle Rock’s own National Charity League chapter, Elevation, continues to rise

22 The Wellness Factor Quality Sleep, Exercise and Good Mental Health Habits Are Essential for Overall Wellness

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36 What Moms really want for Mother’s Day These around town Moms dish the dirt on their deepest desires

DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Our Town

Giving Back

22 Healthy Lifestyle 26 DIY 33 Culinary Creations 36 Parting Thoughts

to the

Communi ty: We are in this together. Hard times can bring out the best in us. It has been inspiring to witness how our community has strengthened, despite the many hardships of COVID-19. Please know that your efforts are important – and very much appreciated – as our community continues to do its part in slowing the spread of COVID-19. As we continue to navigate these times of uncertainty, I am eager to serve this community in any way that I can. My real estate practice is based on maintaining ethics and integrity, while caring for the needs of my buyers and sellers. My background in counseling helps me negotiate deals effectively and efficiently. I see myself as a realtor with a heart; I always uphold the best interests of my clients, regardless of the situation. This unprecedented situation of COVID-19 has affected each and every one of us – I would love to help you as we move forward together. Wishing you & your families the very best in health & safety!

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GOOD TIMES

Community Produce Giveaway Facing Homelessness-Denver in collaboration with locally owned Crush Wine Bar hosted a local produce giveaway on March 26th, 2020 to assist families in need during theÂ COVID-19 Pandemic. All day Amber Dinh of FHD and Nancie Lewis of Crush Wine Bar along with community volunteers loaded produce into peoples cars. No questions asked was the phrase of the day and of course smiles!

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OUR TOWN ARTICLE HANNAH ECHOLS PHOTOGRAPHY ALLISON FERRIER, NATE SCOTT, ALYSSUM HUTCHISON

CONNECTION

Over

COMPETITION

FOUR TRIBES OF LOCAL WOMEN INSPIRING EACH OTHER TO BE BETTER TOGETHER

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This Green Grass

BADASS WOMEN E N T R E P R E N E U R S Kelly Nixon and Meagan Lang were sharing a bottle of wine and business woes one evening when a groundbreaking idea came to mind. Kelly, the owner of Nixon & Co. Salon, and Meagan, the Director of Athletics for Raptors Athletics Baseball, have been longtime friends and Castle Rock residents. They have seen the community and business landscape evolve, and on January 6th they realized it was finally time. The

friends

launched

Badass

Women

Entrepreneurs with the goal of creating a safe space (literally, a space where conversation knows no boundaries) to share struggles regarding owning a business, womanhood, and the intersection of the two. “If a man were to do and say some of the exact same things as we did in the business world, it would be received differently,” Kelly says. Their goal is certainly not to put down men, but

THIS GREEN GRASS Chelsea Husum does not succumb to the age old adage that the grass is greener on the other side. She helps women take ownership over their lives so they can see that the grass is greener wherever they choose to water it.

to elevate each woman in their group and provide

Her passion project, This Green Grass, emerged from a blog she

a place where they can discuss real issues like

started about three years ago. Chelsea became somewhat of a self-de-

work-life balance, finances, employee manage-

velopment addict, waking up at 4:30 a.m. to read, journal, meditate,

ment, and branding. Their focus is on women who

and work-out. One day, she decided to book a room at the Douglas

run their own businesses top-to-bottom.

County library and host a workshop, unsure of who (if anyone) would

The group of around 60 women have a wide

attend. She was shocked at the outcome.

range of experience and professional expertise,

“People just want to feel connected, you know?” Chelsea says. In real-

which easily facilitates corporate learning and

ization of this need, Chelsea also hosts social hours at Crush Wine Bar.

growth. At each meeting, Meagan and Kelly help

A diverse array of women show up, from young moms to 65-year-old

the entrepreneurs identify where they stand in the

women who are new to the area and just want to make friends.

business cycle and provide ‘homework’ to facilitate deeper thinking. “Many times business owners have the answers within them, they just need to dig,” Kelly says. Ultimately, Badass Women Entrepreneurs want to eliminate a mindset of competition and replace it with a mindset of cooperation. “We want to change how women feel about other women,” Meagan says. “Why do someone else’s successes have to make us feel threatened?” Best way to reach: https://www.facebook.com/BadAssWE/

This experience has revealed a striking reality to Chelsea- so many women don’t feel whole. “Women, especially mothers, often feel lost, or like something is missing,” Chelsea says. “It’s largely due to this negative stigma that if you spend time on yourself, you are selfish.” This tribe of women are finding each other and themselves through Chelsea’s own journey. With her inspirational talks, workshops, and events, Chelsea aims to help women answer the burning question, “Isn’t there something more?” Link to Chelsea’s blog: http://thisgreengrass.com/ She also has a “Be Always Blooming” mountain retreat August 27-30, we could promote

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POLKA DOT POWERHOUSE It is really easy to connect dots. That is the motto for Polka

events. The typical agenda includes a guest speaker, time

Dot Powerhouse, a connection group where women of all pro-

for each member to publicly celebrate personal wins from

fessions and backgrounds meet to better themselves and one

the past month, and the option to discuss new businesses

another. They refrain from using the word “networking” and, in

or upcoming events.

an effort to value relationships over business, do not pass out business cards during meetings. Bonnie Weisburg, Director of the Monument chapter,

that everyone should “leave your drama llama at home” when

found Polka Dot when she needed it the most. She was

attending the monthly meeting, coffee hours, evening socials,

craving support from like-minded professional women in

or any other Dot sponsored events.

the midst of a transition from the medical field to a career

At each meeting, one woman is bestowed with the beloved

in banking. The chapter of 36 women celebrated their one

Wonder Woman cape. This floor length cape epitomizes Dot’s

year anniversary in March. As Bonnie puts it, they simply

dedication to supporting one another.

“welcome women who need women.” Each month the group convenes over a delicious lunch and laminated pink schedules that detail the afternoon’s

Above all, these women aim to support one another. Bonnie deemed the chapter’s official mascot as the llama as a reminder

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“Awarding the cape is always electric. It accomplishes one of our main goals- making our women feel honored and loved,” Bonnie says.

Ladies Tea

LADIES TEA COMMITTEE Teacups and finger sandwiches can save lives. What seems

small actually has the propensity to provide roughly 75 free 3D mammograms and diagnostic cancer tests for local women. The Ladies Tea Committee is a group of 13 women who rally around the goal of raising $20,000 for the Castle Rock Adventist Hospital with their annual Tea. September 27th will mark the Tea’s 5th year. Attendants can expect to walk into an ornate room filled with flowers and decor, surrounded by the sound of lovely music and lively chatter in the Cielo at Castle Pines. A silent auction and sit-down tea complete with light sandwiches, scones, sweets, and tea spon-

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sored by the local Teakoe tea company are among some of the items on the agenda. Christel Dikeman, the chairwoman of the committee, says that the event can be viewed as an afternoon of inspiration. “We have a shared passion to give back to the community,” Christel says. “There is power in opening yourself up to other’s ideas. With such a wonderful, diverse group of women, we are hopeful that this will be our best event to date.” Website to purchase tickets and learn more: https://www.rmahf.org/ladiestea.html

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Mothers Empowering Daughters CASTLE ROCK’S OWN NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE CHAPTER, ELEVATION, CONTINUES TO RISE ARTICLE HANNAH ECHOLS | PHOTOGRAPHY LESLEY GIBSON

LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER. At least,

Typically, the organization is composed of

that is the hope of the National Charity

mothers and their middle or high school age

League (NCL), a national nonprofit that

daughters. Girls can apply for membership

strives to nurture strong female leaders and

in the spring of their 6th grade year and stay

foster mother-daughter relationships. The

in NCL through their senior year of high

organization believes in the power of men-

school. Elevation, Castle Rock’s own chap-

torship,

ter, was founded in 2018 and awarded their

multi-generational

and serving the community. 18

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relationships,

chartered status on April 7, 2020.

Lesley Gibson, the President of the Elevation chapter, became a member when her oldest daughter, a current sophomore in college, was in the eighth grade. She now participates in NCL with her 17-year-old daughter Josie. Over the years, Josie has come to find that the time spent with her daughters at NCL is sacred. “Teenagers are difficult. They typically don’t want to be around family or parents,” Lesley says. “With NCL, it’s just her and I.” For Lesley, NCL opened her eyes to the sheer amount of nonprofits and community organizations in Douglas County. Prior to joining the Elevation chapter, Lesley thought that the majority of places to serve were closer to Denver. That was not the case. “Once we started digging, we were amazed at everything that was right in our backyard.” One of their favorites is Rylie’s ARK (Acts of Random Kindness). The nonprofit was formed to honor a local 12-year-old girl who died in a freak accident in 2017. Many of the girls in NCL’s class of 2022 and 2023 knew Riley and have a personal passion for the organization. NCL has shown Josie the impact her own presence can make in the world. When serving at the Food Bank of the Rockies, she met and conversed with a man recovering from alcoholism. He shared his story with Josie and let her know the profound effect the kindness of volunteers had on his sobriety. “I saw the difference it made in his life and it changed me,” Josie said. “You can start with NCL in the 7th grade. I think it’s a really good experience for girls to see the impact they can have from a young age.” Each grade level of girls consists of a president, secretary, treasurer, vice president of philanthropy, and a vice president of programs. The girls, essentially a mini board of directors, choose their activities by approving motions and documenting the minutes. In addition to service, the girls plan social events and cultural experiences, such as going to museums and theaters. How do you respond to poverty you’ve never witnessed before? What do you do when you notice someone from school getting supplies from a food bank? NCL has shown girls and their mothers realities that, according to Lesley, “open up a lot of teachable moments.” Elevate: to raise or lift something to a higher position. This simple definition embodies much of what the National Charity League’s Elevation chapter aims to do. As long as they exist, this chapter of women commit to uplifting each other and their community. CityLifestyle.com/CastleRock

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on your windowsill. There are several factors to keep in mind when you first start your container garden, the first of which being to decide whether you’re going to keep it indoors or out. Different plants grow best in different environments, so be sure to choose species that will thrive where you’ve decided to put them—making sure they are receiving the proper amount of sunlight and moisture.

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Here are a few other things to be aware of when you get started: CONTAINER SIZES: Large containers may be easier to grow plants in than small since

they have more space for large root systems and larger amounts of soil retain more moisture. + CONTAINER DRAINAGE: Your container must have a drainage system—even if it’s just a few holes you drill in it yourself. For plants that need to be watered more frequently, consider self-watering containers. + CONTAINER MATERIALS: The fun thing about container gardens is that you don’t have to limit yourself. Get creative with the containers you use (while keeping the above information in mind)! We love repurposing vintage items into unique containers.

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Save some space by building your garden vertically instead of horizontally. If you’re running out of room indoors, try placing all your pots on an old bookshelf or baker’s rack.

The containers you choose are going to largely depend on the type of plant you’re trying to grow and the best space and environment for it to grow in. If you’re looking for the bare basics, there are a lot of different vegetables — like cabbage, celery, green onions, lettuce and leeks — that can grow in water alone. If you’re looking for a way to use that vintage glassware or pitchers hiding in your cupboards, here’s your chance! If you don’t have a lot of counter space (or space in general for that matter), herbs don’t need a ton of room to grow. Consider turning several small planters into a window garden for basil, cilantro, dill or thyme. In order to grow larger plants, such as tomatoes, lemons or — yes, even avocados — you’ll need some larger containers, like large pots, baskets or box planters.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

color DIET BY

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DIET WITH REGISTERED DIETITIAN AND LOSE IT! ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER KRISTIN KIRKPATRICK

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In the plant world, color and hue rule in terms of disease-fighting capability. Each color represents different benefits and the deeper the color, the more benefit there is.

Red

For example, red foods, like tomatoes, have lycopene which may play a role in helping to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. + Tomatoes, strawberries, watermelon, raspberries

Purple

Purple plants, like blueberries and eggplants, have anthocyanins, which have been found to help benefit the brain. + Eggplant, blueberries, plums, beets

Green

Green plants provide multiple benefits that improve health; two of my favorites—broccoli and kale—have high amounts of lutein and folate which can help enhance eye, brain and heart health. + Broccoli, spinach, kale, green tea, avocado, celery, snap peas

Orange

Some orange foods, like sweet potatoes and carrots, are packed with vitamin A, and other orange foods, like oranges and nectarines, are loaded with vitamin C. + Oranges, carrots, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, orange peppers, peaches

White

White is the color of allicin, found in vegetables like cauliflower, white onions and garlic, which helps protect against heart disease. + Cauliflower, bananas, white onions, garlic, parsnips

Black

Black foods, like black beans, black rice and blackberries, are high in anthocyanin, a pigment that has been linked to reducing cancer cell proliferation. + Black beans, blackberries

The point is, variety is key, and keeping a colorful plate will always serve you better than focusing on one simple color. Track your fruit and vegetable consumption with Lose It!—a personal, app-based weight loss program used by millions of people around the world. Founded in 2008, 72 percent of Lose It!’s users have achieved clinically significant weight loss according to a 2016 study with the National Institute of Health. Free and paid versions are available in Apple’s app store and Google Play store in the “Health and Fitness” category.

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“EACH COLOR REPRESENTS DIFFERENT BENEFITS AND THE DEEPER THE COLOR, THE MORE BENEFIT THERE IS.”

Kristin Kirkpatrick, registered dietitian, is a nationally recognized nutrition expert practicing in Cleveland. She has more than 15 years of experience in the health management area. Kristin is also an award-winning dietitian, an author and an advisory board member for The Dr. Oz Show. She has also appeared on both NBC Nightly News and CNN Health. Kristin holds a masters in health promotion management from American University in Washington, D.C., and a bachelor’s in political science from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. CityLifestyle.com/CastleRock 35

PARTING THOUGHTS ARTICLE CHARLOTTE GLENN | PHOTOGRAPHY FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE MOMS

W H AT M O M S RE AL L Y WANT F O R M OT H E R ’ S DAY

THESE AROUND TOWN MOMS DISH THE DIRT ON THEIR DEEPEST DESIRES

I love my spunky and busy girls

“Wow…what do I want for Mother’s Day?

More than anything, I look forward

but I would love a day off where I

I want my youngest son home from Iraq, my

to being with my entire family this

could sleep in and let my husband

oldest police officer son to be safe as he serves

Mother’s Day. To celebrate how my

take on the driving duties, cooking,

our community and my daughter-in-loves and

grandma and mom have shaped

cleaning and school help. If I could

grandchildren to be healthy and happy. I want

me, and how the role of mama has

get 24 hours to binge watch my

more moments we can be together, enjoying all

made my life so much richer. I look

favorite shows in my pj’s all day, I

that our family has grown into. Truly…the bless-

forward to the handmade cards

would be one happy momma!”

ing and opportunity of being called “Mom” and

my kids will shower me with and

“Nana,” has been the very best gift of all.

in turn plan to make cards for the

-Tina Hansen

Executive Director, Castle Pines

Chamber of Commerce

women who have played such an

-Donna Sweetin

Owner of Sweetin Photography

important role in my life!”

-Elizabeth Villcock

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FOR THE BEST ADVICE ON THIS TOPIC, WE WENT STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE – REAL MOMS. We caught up with local moms that seem to not only be great moms but are also great contributors of our community This group of moms shared what the most meaningful gifts are to them, and their answers were heartwarming. As simple as it may sound, remember that the best gift you can give your mother (or wife) is the gift of your love – no matter how you demonstrate it on Mother’s Day. Ultimately, moms are pretty easy to please. Take the time to tell her you love her and give her a break from her “Mom duties.” P.S. a little pampering never hurts, either.

For Mother’s Day I would love

“My Mother’s Day wish

for all of my kids to be home

remains the same year after

and spend the day with me.

year - time with my boys. Now

extended family. I hope we are

My relationship with my kids

that my older 3 have flown the

able to leave our homes by

is far more meaningful than

nest, the time I get with all 5 is

Mothers Day as I miss hugging

all the more precious.

my mom! I would also love to

anything material.” -Gina Anguiano

RUN To Change Lives

Race Director

The best gift is to be able to be with my mom and my

have my hair and nails done, -Tiffany White

Owner of Plus 5 Consulting

because those I cannot DIY!” -Melanie Lee

Real Estate Agent, The Lee Team

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