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Hello Loveland & South! As we step into a new season with new beginnings, I am reminded how wonderful this time of year can be. With a full heart, we get the privilege of walking into a new year and taking the lessons from the previous year with us. It is a gift we are given, to be able to integrate those experiences into a fresh start and a clean slate where the possibilities for our life really are limitless. As for new beginnings, I would like the opportunity to express my gratitude for being given the honor to share your journeys. I am excited to pull back the curtain and spotlight some of the unique stories, businesses, and humans within our vibrant community. My aim is to capture those journeys that speak to the heartbeat of what makes our towns so wonderful and to give a focus to the good happening all around us every day. I was lucky enough to grow up in Loveland, and although it has changed and grown, the kindness and charm that make it special are both still alive and thriving within our community and the people who are a part of it. Because of where and how I grew up, I have a deep-rooted belief in lifting those around you, letting kindness be your guide, and leaving people better than you found them. I pray that as you begin this next new chapter of your life, that you choose to focus on seeing all the good surrounding you, that you have grace with yourself and others, and that you are able to grow and in turn lift up those around you. Cheers to a new year, new journey, and a fresh start.

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1: The Joseph Family, Mario and Judeline with Stessy, Sasha, & Shanika at the Loveland Festival of Lights 2: Odessa & Jamison Hinterberg with Rudolph at the Loveland Festival of Lights 3: First Responders Adam, Erica and Nick pass out candy canes during the Loveland Festival of Lights 4: First Responders workout at Loveland Hotworx (Left to Right) Terah Hooper, Michelle Schwerin, Anissa Ramirez, Kristen Perrone, and owner Courtney Hartenstein 5: Morgan & Christina of Drip Bar Johnstown at the Cristiana Salon & Spa VIP party! 6: Brian Anderson with daughters Justice and Savannah before the Berthoud Parade of Lights! 7: Erin Barnhardt, Patty Jennings, & family wait for the Berthoud Parade of Lights! CONTINUED >

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Nutrition

Motivating Others to Live a Life with Purpose

Blend Nutrition owners Jacob & Heidi Allam

There are some humans you meet that welcome you with a smile, always treat others like family, and just radiate an aura of genuine kindness. That is what Jacob and Heidi Allam of Blend Nutrition embody, they always emulate sunshine. You will never walk into their shop and not be greeted with a smile and when they ask how you are, they honestly care about your answer. They believe that you get back what you put out and they really live by the rule of “love people first”. Weaving that kindness and grace into their business and their approach to customers and community, they have an environment that sets them apart and an atmosphere that is uplifting

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and supportive. Their goal is to create a community and a place where people can not only feel good about what they are putting into their bodies but also have a second home and be treated like extended family. With over 13 years of experience within their industry, Heidi and Jacob have a wealth of knowledge to offer and aim to share that in the hopes that they can improve the health and wellbeing of their surrounding community. Partnered with Herbalife, Blend Nutrition offers customers nutrient-dense meal replacement shakes and mixed energy teas that are boosted with collagen and

supplements to provide healthy energy. They also feature coffee shakes, served warm or cold, shake bowls, warm oatmeal bowls and protein balls. As a healthy alternative to the smoothie scene, they are not only good for you, but they are delicious and come in a variety of incredibly scrumptious flavors. Besides providing the community with a healthy way to fuel their bodies, they also have amazingly wonderful projects in the works through Blend as well. Heidi is a Healthy Active Lifestyle coach and an avid member of her community. She works hard to find ways of offering opportunities for others to connect with like-minded individuals, participate in group workouts or fitness challenges, and to CONTINUED >

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W E C A N S E E TH E C N E HAN “ WH GE I S N O R U E R ST M C OMMU O T S HA NIT CU T AR Y, TH E H A PP EN AT IS W HAT SUC The Allam Family

be able to brainstorm and discuss life and business. Focused on being someone that gives back, she is always looking to create new and fun ways for people in the community to support one another in their personal journeys and guide them to focus on their overall well-being. Jacob is just finishing his master’s degree and has a non-profit he is gearing up to start working on (stay tuned)!! Both of which he is doing as a full-time business owner and father. He also runs a free men’s group that meets twice a month to get together and participate in some sort of active group activity like pick up basketball or hiking. Motivating and inspiring, both Jacob and Heidi want those around them to know what is possible if you set your mind to it and work one day at a time to achieve your goals without giving up. Besides their incredible kindness and dedication to their community, they both share a strong devotion to personal growth, and they strive together as

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a team and individually to integrate what they are given in each season of life. They keep their focus on what they have learned and how they can implement that knowledge going forward. This not only improves their lives but their business as well as enhancing the lives of those around them. Not only do they hope growth can ripple into the customers they interact with, but they also hope to model a strong ethical standard for their children. Their family plays an intricate role in their goal setting and focus, hoping to model for their girls all the little wins along the way and the dedication it takes to reach for your dreams. Most importantly, they want to share that success is available to anyone, and you can achieve any dream that you set out to accomplish. “We are very clear on our goals in life and are working towards them together and it really is centered around I would say our family and what we want to be able to give back to our community in so many different ways” shares Heidi. The mission statement they established for Blend aligns with their personal core values as well… • To value and accept everyone who walks through their doors. • Have a positive and uplifting atmosphere. • Maintain strong ethical standards. We are honored to get to know Heidi, Jacob, and their family and to learn more about the wonderful opportunities that they are bringing for healthy conscious choices to our local community! Stop in and let them help you get started on your journey towards healthier choices (and delicious ones too) and make sure to keep an eye out and sign up for their transformation challenges, free workouts, and local collaborations.

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A CHANGING OF PERCEPTION

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The Cristiana Salon Spa Team

With drive and a dedication to help lift others up and feel confident in how they see themselves, Cristina Manwell has created a space aimed at enhancing a positive customer experience. She knows that that experience begins from the ground up, starting first with her and her team. Focused on being a home base for stylists with like-minded goals, she has cultivated an environment of trust, teamwork, and a unified mission statement; a place where customers and stylists alike, can feel they are a part of something that supports and elevates those around them. As a northern Colorado native, Cristina has grown up with deep roots in the community and a passion to continue being a part of that. Raised with two incredibly strong and tenacious women as inspirations, her mother and grandmother, she credits her perseverance in braving her own path largely in part to their support and ability to do so themselves. Because of them, she witnessed the results of what fortitude and determination can do for achieving your dreams. Learning from and building on that, she has realized it takes a team CONTINUED >

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to succeed and when you are willing to push through difficulties and keep taking steps towards your goals, you will succeed and in turn, help those around you to do the same. Finding the balance in business ownership, Cristina follows her heart in seeking vitality and a center of gravity to ground her. Spending time with her family and getting to watch her children grow, experience, laugh and discover life in new ways every day drives her purpose and instills in her a renewed inspiration for continuing to grow and push to be the best version of herself. Cristina’s love for what she does is evident in the time, intention, and care she puts into every single client. There is a genuine

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joy that exudes from her when she is getting to do what she enjoys. She has poured that same attention and care into the salon space and spa, creating a beautiful setting for clients to relax and get pampered in. Her goal is to have all clients walk out feeling more confident and being able to see their own beauty more clearly. To her, there is no better reward than being able to see their guest’s faces light up and to help improve their sense of self. Applying her extensive knowledge in the industry and coupling that with her goal to put customer satisfaction first, she also offers numerous services that encompass a multitude of ways for customers to take advantage of self-care and relaxation. The

“It really does take help and surrounding yourself with those people who have the same vision and who lift you up and have your back changes everything really. You create a tribe to lift others.” gorgeous salon also incorporates a spa space within its walls, which offers massages and multiple facial services including but not limited to lymphatic drainage, prenatal massages, as well as hot stone therapy. With a well-rounded wealth of services available, there is something to offer every guest. The results speak for themselves and the team of amazing women at Cristiana Salon Spa are dedicated to offering a home for future team members and customers to feel like they are part of a tribe focused on changing the perception of beauty and helping others find their inner confidence through a little love and care.

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“I have learned that nothing in life that’s worth having comes easy. It’s an old saying but rings true for most all things. You 100% must work for it and you must put in the hours and not be afraid to fail.”

Cristiana Salon & Spa owner Cristina Manwell

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A TESTAMENT TO THE HEALING POWER OF YOGA AND COMMUNITY

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Resilient Soul Yoga owner Susan Smedley

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“ Ta k i n g w h at you a re g i ve n , wo rk i n g w it h w h at you h ave a n d f i n d i n g t h e go l d i n t h at , i s s o m e t h i n g t h at s p e a k s t o t h e p owe r of yo g a , m i n d f u l n e s s , a n d c o m mu n it y.”

To see the world through a lens of grace and to be able to stand within our own authenticity takes an internal strength of character and bravery. When you think of the word resilient, it often is characterized by toughness or the ability to survive when faced with unthinkable obstacles. Indeed, resilience is a harnessing of toughness, but to know the true meaning of resilience is to understand the ability to remain soft, vulnerable, and kind not despite the obstacles you have had to face, but because of them. Founder and owner of Resilient Soul Yoga Susan Smedley believes that going within to find your own strength and trusting your truth is how you hold space for others to witness and to learn to do the same. To be able to help others find their inner light within whatever storms they may face and to embrace their own resilience. To say that Susan is an inspiration of a woman, would not do her story or her mission to help others justice. She is a warrior in the most accurate sense of the word and a steward for others from all walks of life in more ways than one. Throughout her journey, she has faced and conquered mountains of her own and through it all, she has chosen to be a voice, an advocate, and a teacher; to live her life on purpose and without apology. As a lung cancer survivor, Susan considers herself extremely lucky to have been given an extra 26 years on this earth, of which she vowed to take full advantage and focuses on letting herself really live a life full of purpose and intention. “I made myself a promise that I would live bigger and that I would tell myself the truth about things and not be afraid to shine brighter and not live a smaller life in order to keep relationships or even jobs. And that key intention has really been a guiding force for me; to remember that

time is limited here, and we don’t know what is around the corner and I want to truly LIVE while I am here.” Finding yoga later in life, and as a result of her healing journey and path to living a life with authenticity, she recalls initially being drawn to the more physical aspects of the practice. As she began to attend class more frequently, she observed she started feeling better, had a more stabilized mood, and even began sleeping better. Experiencing some of the more internal and emotional benefits of yoga because of attending classes, she began developing a curiosity about what made yoga different and why it affected her differently than a gym workout with weights or say a Body Pump class. Building on that, she began to develop an interest in becoming a yoga teacher and further studied those benefits and effects she was noticing firsthand. Throughout her years teaching yoga, she worked at a handful of studios in addition to her full-time non-profit job, and although she always believed in what yoga could offer to the community, she never saw herself becoming a studio owner. As Susan continued to teach more, she started witnessing a correlation between the work she was doing at the non-profit and the benefits that she knew yoga offered. As both a formerly burnt-out rape crisis worker and a cancer survivor, Susan felt a call to be a wellness resource for front-line workers and those currently facing a cancer diagnosis. Diving further into developing her knowledge and education, she was trained and certified in both yoga for first responders and yoga for cancer. She taught professionals on-site at her local fire and EMT departments and began integrating those practices into her work with patients, survivors, CONTINUED >

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Resilient Soul Yoga Teacher Marissa Grace

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A n d t h a t key i nt e nt io n h a s re a l l y b e e n a g u i d i n g fo rc e fo r m e ; t o re m e m b e r t h at t i m e i s l i m it e d h e re , a n d we d o n’t k n ow w h at i s a rou n d t h e c o r n e r a n d I wa nt t o t r u l y L I V E w h i le I a m h e re .

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and thrivers alike, allowing them an opportunity to experience the healing benefits of yoga. Instilled with a strong pull to give back and help support those in need, she began weaving her yoga knowledge and breathwork techniques into her advocacy and non-profit work on a greater scale. This path to helping others heal inside and out led her to discover that this is where her heart lies. Susan’s goal is to help people heal, regardless of what happens with their cancer journey, or what individual storms they may face in their own lives, she knows that there are many other parts of us as human beings that get impacted by a cancer diagnosis or any kind of medical or personal trauma. That passion ignited within her, illuminated the road forward and helped her become

clear on what it is she wanted to do with the rest of her professional life. As she began to search for a space to cultivate and create a haven in, Susan felt a strong pull to be downtown, within that vibrant community in the heart of Loveland. She envisioned a yoga studio to serve the local community, a place of peace and centering. When she first entered the space that would become Resilient Soul, she felt a neutral energy and when she walked upstairs into what now serves as the studio space, she began seeing that vision creating roots. She started focusing attention on how she could turn that neutral space into a place that feels warm, welcoming, grounding, and cozy. Partnering with Sage & Grace Botanicals, they began working on bringing Susan’s CONTINUED >

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vision to life and building a studio that can be a respite for others. They built the space out in a 2.5-month period and really took the time to pour their love and purpose into each aspect of the studio and the space as a whole. Resilient soul yoga is not only physically a beautiful space but is also reflective in speaking to the soul who Susan is. There is so much intention put into it every detail, and as you enter the space you feel the impact of that. The plants, the elements and medicine of nature, and the calm and grounding energy those offer allow you to feel a sense of ease and immediately exhale. For Susan, success has a different definition than it used to. Her goal is to meet others where they are,

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to lead with integrity, and to be able to impact the lives of others from a place of truth and genuine care. Seeing the effect that the space and her studio community are having on people’s lives makes her feel like the luckiest person. To her, this is one of the greatest gifts, because it aligns with her personal goals and offers her the opportunity to be the steward for a space that is changing other’s lives. Susan’s ability to step into her own power and her own true self is giving others around her the permission to do the same. To honor and be our authentic selves is to shine brighter in a world where we are so often told to dim our light.

Resilient Soul Yoga owner Susan Smedley

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Continue staying open hearted and look for the light, always look for the joy. ~Susan

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Herbal Fire Cider Recipe A natural potent, all-in-one solution to help aid your body

ARTICLE BY DESIREE GUSTAFSON

Fire cider is a traditional tonic that contains immune-boosting herbs and ingredients. Typically, it’s very spicy and warming and made before cold and flu season which is in the winter. The combination of immune-boosting herbs and ingredients prepares your body for the extra ailments that come during this season. The spicy qualities of the fire cider come from warming ingredients. Not only do these ingredients increase the potency of the tonic, but the heating qualities also warm the body. Your body will be physically soothed by the warming effects of the cider. Fire cider can be made literally hundreds of different ways and through many different methods. To make this herbal fire cider recipe, we use the folk herbalism method

1. Chop and grate vegetables, fruits, and roots such as horseradish, ginger, and turmeric. 2. Add ingredients to a 64-ounce glass jar. 3. Pour apple cider vinegar over the material. 4. Shake well. 5. Cover top with parchment paper before sealing to prevent rust. • 1 orange sliced • 1 pomegranate • 2-3 cups of organic apple cider vinegar • 1 jalapeno or habanero • 1 onion • 1/2 cup grated horseradish • 1 lime sliced • 1 lemon sliced • 1-2 inches of grated ginger

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• 1-2 inches fresh turmeric root • 2 tablespoons of rose hips • 2 tablespoons of elderberries • 1-2 sprigs of thyme • 1/2 sprigs of rosemary • 6-8 cloves of garlic • pinch of black pepper • 1-2 cup of local honey

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Jam Session at Tom Davis Saloon 450 N Cleveland Ave Loveland, CO 80538 | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Come jam with us at Tom Davis Saloon’s new Jam Sessions every Tuesday night! Our stage is open for bands to practice and perform with the guidance of a professional sound tech – for FREE! Performers sign up here: www. eventbrite.com/e/jam-sessions-tomdavis-saloon-tickets-536178062017? f b c l i d = IwA R 1 E-3 _ 0 cH Bg- s 0 y h f C W l 1 1 6 v W B _ e U u b M u 3 W H 2 aW J2wo71u_6f2xfHX1q-c JANUARY 2ND

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Glenn A. Jones, M.D. Memorial Library 400 S. Parish Avenue Johnstown, CO | 4:00 PM Bring your friends, and your creativity, for kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade! Register at : librariesrock.org/kids JANUARY 8TH

The Flipside’s Monday Free-Play 140 E. 4th St Loveland, Co 80537 6:00 PM The Flipside’s Monday Free-Play 5pm-11pm • unlimited game play all ages • $15 cover at door

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Slice Of Comedy Open Mic at Slice n’ Roll 141 E. 4th St Loveland, Co 80537 7:00 PM LoCo Comedy is starting its first-ever monthly open mic at the wonderful Slice n’ Roll!

Open mic will run from 7-9pm every second Tuesday of the month. Sign-up starts at 6:30. Your hosts will be LoCo Comedy’s own Jeff Albright and Dan Bublitz Jr. Hosts reserve the right to bring up comics as they see fit. We do not go in order of the sign-up sheet. It’s not our fault you have to work in the morning. JA N UA RY 1 3T H - 14TH

Resilient Soul Yoga OPEN HOUSE

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418 East 4th Street, Suite 100 Loveland (Behind East End Ale House) | 8:00 AM FREE YOGA CLASSES all weekend Giveaways and Specials Details and registration here www. r e s i l i e n t s o u l y o g a /o p e n - h o u s e weekend-2024 JA N UA RY 1 9 T H - 2 1ST

The Northern Colorado Home Show The Ranch Events Complex 5280 Arena Cir. Loveland. CO 80538 12:00 AM This free event is the perfect opportunity for homeowners to save BIG on all home improvement projects and meet with local and national vendors face-to-face, offering valuable insights and guidance to help you turn your vision into reality. Whether you’re looking to remodel your kitchen, revamp your outdoor living space, or simply make some updates around the house, the Northern Colorado Home Show has everything you need to get started. JA N UA RY 2 7 T H

Barre and Beer at Crooked Beech Brewery 3121 North Garfield Avenue Loveland, CO 80538 | 11:00 AM Barre and Beer is always a great time. Come for a barre fitness workout and a beer. Bring a yoga mat and get ready for a low-impact full-body workout to get you moving and feeling great. Fun Chuze swag too.

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