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Season’s Greetings

LI F E + C U LTU R E M AK E LO CAL A PRI O RI T Y TR AV E L SK I RES O R T S U PDAT E S T Y LE + B E AUT Y J E WEL RY V S T R AVEL

Nicely done, beef.

You deck the halls with savory smells.

TIPS FOR A HOLIDAY ROAST #1 PICK THE RIGHT ROAST

• Tenderloin Roast – This lean, tender roast cooks quickly and is easy to carve.

• Ribeye Roast – This traditional holiday •

roast has generous marbling, great beef flavor, and can feed a crowd.

Chuck Roast – This value roast is easy to prepare and becomes fork tender when cooked low and slow.

#2 SEASON PROPERLY

• Spices and fresh herbs create a flavorful result.

#3 COOK TO PROPER TEMPERATURE

• Use a probe thermometer to track temperature.

#4 LET IT REST

• Let roast rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.

For delicious holiday recipes and tips, visit IDBeef.org.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Greg Gewalt | greg.gewalt@lifestylepubs.com SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

All the Reasons to Keep Your Holiday Shopping Local TO COMBAT THE DECREASE IN FOOT TRAFFIC, OUR LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS ARE FINDING NEW WAYS TO MEET CUSTOMERS WHERE THEY ARE. Many of our stores and restaurants featured in this month’s shopping guide are offering shopping in person, via online, curbside pickup, free or discounted delivery.

Purchasing a gift certificate to be used at a later date is one way to recirculate your

Kendall Houlton | kendall.houlton@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Whitney Lockhart L AYO UT DESIGNER

Dani Moore CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Kendall Houlton, Jordan Gray (Editorial@MeridianCityLifestyle.com) CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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money right back into the local economy.

Ski-tips up because there is good news highlighted in this issue! As ski operators start their ski season, resorts have incorporated virus prevention into their winter operating plans and most resorts have posted key operational changes ensuring a 100% commitment to safety.

You might have had to cancel your overseas travel plans for 2020, however, Idahoans are finding many ways to put their travel budget to good use. A second home in one of Idaho’s mountain resort towns, or in the purchase of fine jewelry. Brilliant natural diamonds, one of a kind gemstones, and fine time pieces are on the increase.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

Our local business owners have adapted to these trying times by doing what they

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

do best—getting creative in finding ways to provide their products and services to

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

customers. Let them know you are SHOPPING LOCAL this holiday and reward their

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

hard work with your patronage.

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

Equally important, remember to find time for yourself too. Your family wants you to be happy and healthy and ready to take on the New Year.

Happy holidays, Meridian. We can’t wait to see you next year!

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ON THE COVER Shannon Yost & Family: Every year we walk through the Scentsy holiday light installation.

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Proverbs 3:5-6 Meridian Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Meridian areas’ most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors.

Information in Meridian Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2020 FEATURES 22 Make Shopping Local Your Priority Small Businesses Represent the Fabric of Our Community Contributing to a Unique, Vibrant Local Culture

30 What to Expect this Ski Season Get the Inside Scoop on What’s New at Your Favorite Resorts this Winter

42 Jewelry Instead of Travel Budgets That Used to be Spent on Travel are Now Going Towards Fine Jewelry

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48 Holiday Family Traditions Local Treasure Valley Families Share Holiday Traditions

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Our Town

22 Local’s Choice 30 Hot Spot 38 Open House 42 Trend Setter 48 Local Limelight

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Outdoor Storytime & Songs Takes Literacy Outside October 16, the library headed outside for Outdoor Storytime & Songs. Geared toward families with kids ages 2 to 5, storytime included songs, dancing, and, of course, plenty of storybooks. To see current and future library events, visit mld.org/events. PHOTOS COURTESY MERIDIAN LIBRARY DISTRICT.

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1. Youth Services Program Specialist Nicole Uyeda reads books during Outdoor Storytime & Songs at the Cherry Lane branch. | 2. Youth Services Program Specialist Nicole Uyeda reads books during Outdoor Storytime & Songs at the Cherry Lane branch. | 3. Youth Services Supervisor Mary Flamino is at the ready at the browsing station. | 4. The group dances along with Youth Services Program Specialist Nicole Uyeda. | 5. Youth Services Program Specialist Kathleen McVey reads during Outdoor Storytime & Songs at the Tiny Library. | 6. Youth Services Program Specialist Nicole Steiner shows off an option from the Tiny Library’s outdoor book display.

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GOOD TIMES 1.

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Villains Share Ghost Stories in The Village Villains took over The Village at Meridian October 16 to share spooky stories and delight visitors. Sponsored by Farmstead and Aardvark Entertainment, patrons were able to reserve a time to visit the villains (who hailed from Treasure Valley Children's Theater).

PHOTOS COURTESY SOCIAL HEIGHTS.Â

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1. TVCT performers took on the villain roles to take over The Village. | 2. Event sponsor Farmstead provided some fun bags for patrons. | 3. The Queen of Hearts knows all the best gossip. | 4. Young Halloween enthusiasts listen to a fantastic story | 5. Corbin Maxey shows off a snake companion. | 6.

Villains shared stories of poison apples and other tales.

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AROUND TOWN

STRONG FAMILIES, STRONG STUDENTS INITIATIVE GOES LIVE The website for the new $50 million “Strong Families, Strong Students” initiative went live in October, directly supporting Idaho families and their students’ educational needs during the pandemic.

At strongfamilies.idaho.gov, eligible parents can

see the bright light that she is today will help others realize recovery is possible.”

If you or someone you know is struggling, call 1-800-622-HELP.

MERIDIAN ALLOCATES MILLION FOR SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS

apply for $1,500 per eligible student, with a maxi-

The Meridian City Council voted to allocate up

mum award of $3,500 per family. Families can use

to $1 million from its CARES Act funding to estab-

the funds to purchase or receive reimbursement for

lish a grant program to assist small businesses

eligible educational materials, devices, and services.

impacted by COVID-19.

Families can apply until Dec. 8, 2020.

The State Board of Education approved the contract with a third-party vendor to facilitate the program.

Qualifying businesses will receive up to $10,000 in the form of reimbursements for eligible expenses.

“I applaud the City Council in supporting this program," Mayor Robert Simison said. "The chal-

“I can’t think of a better use of relief funds right

lenges and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic

now than helping families who are trying to support

are far-reaching and have had a real impact on our

their students and meet their learning needs during

business community. We are pleased that the State

such a stressful time," Board President Debbie

authorized the use of a significant portion of the City’s

Critchfield said. "We have heard what the priorities

CARES Act allocation to address COVID-19 impacts

are, and the Strong Families, Strong Students pro-

on local businesses, as they are the backbone of our

gram can make a difference by providing educa-

community.” Businesses were able to apply for the

tional resources that will have an immediate impact

grants in October, with funds to be distributed for

and benefit for families throughout our state.”

expenses not previously reimbursed by other State and Federal CARES Act programs or insurance.

NEW CROSSWALK AIDS LIBRARY PATRONS You'll now have an easier time crossing the street to get to the Meridian Library's Cherry Lane branch.

The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) recently installed a HAWK system on Cherry Lane.

The system consists of two crosswalks with traffic signals meeting in an enclosed center lane.

Pedestrians cross one side of the street at a time.

According to the Library's blog, the new crosswalk will change traffic flow out of its parking lot.

From 3-6 p.m., drivers will only be able to exit with a right turn. The Library said with room for only one car to wait in the center lane, left turns would be a

CITY CELEBRATES 15TH ANNUAL RECOVERY DAY The Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition (MADC)

hazard during rush hour.

In addition to the crosswalks, ACHD is installing an ADA-accessible ramp from the library's property to Cherry Lane.

hosted its 15th Annual Recovery Day Celebration September 24.

Guest speaker Jennifer C. (pictured) shared her story of recovery after 14 years of addiction.

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“Jennifer’s strength and courage are truly inspir-

Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love

ing,” MADC Director Kendall Nagy said. “It isn’t

to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/

easy to share your darkest experiences with a

Meridian using the Get In Touch link and let us know

group of strangers, but allowing the community to

what you think.

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OUR TOWN

celebrating the season

THINGS TO DO DURING THE HOLIDAYS

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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM HOLIDAY BAZAAR - DECEMBER 7, 2020 11:00 - 7:00 PM. The Children’s Museum Holiday Bazaar will present a winter wonderland for local crafter’s and artisans. Admission is Free. Exhibits will not be open for play, however, children can participate in craft projects. For more information: http://www.cmidaho.org THE VILLAGE AT MERIDIAN - SANTA VISIT NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 24TH; SKATING RINK NOVEMBER 13 JANUARY 31ST For 2020, your family has two options with visiting Santa – a contactless in person Santa experience or a virtual experience using Video Conference technology. All visits with Santa, in person and virtual, will be by appointment only. Simply visit https://www.thevillageatmeridian.com/events/ and select either a contactless in-person visit or a virtual visit.

The Village at Meridian Ice Rink Season will welcome reservations and walk-up with slight modifications. Time slots will be booked in 30-minute increments, and guests may check-in up to 5 minutes early to receive their wristband and skates. Scan the QR Code near the Ice Rink with your phone to purchase your tickets.

FIND YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST - DECEMBER 2020 (ONGOING) Cutting a holiday tree is a special tradition to share with family and friends while helping to maintain a healthy forest.

The holiday season is perfect for families and friends to head to the woods to play in the snow and cut the traditional family Christmas Tree. The Payette National Forest is offering online Christmas tree permits. (Permits purchased for the Payette National Forest cannot be used on the Boise National Forest).

Each permit allows one tree to be cut, with a limit of three permits per family. The cost of a permit for one tree is $10, and the maximum height of a permitted tree is 12 feet.

In coordination with the “Every Kid Outdoors” program, fourth graders can receive a free Christmas tree permit. The program provides a free pass to all fourth-grade students who first go to www.EveryKidOutdoors.gov and complete the application process.

To obtain a permit: https://www.recreation.gov/ tree-permits/ *Publisher’s Note: Both City and partner events are subject to change or be cancelled at any time with the evolving COVID-19 situation.

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SHOPPING LOCALLY SUPPORTS THE SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ARE THE FABRIC OF ANY COMMUNITY AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIQUE, VIBRANT LOCAL CULTURE

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RESOLUTION: HOME

01 A bold statement side chair to change the vibe of your room - RicochetBoise.com | 02 Country Estate Delft dinnerware - MaisonBlue.com | 03 Fall Clearance Sale, and see bigger discounts on some of your fave styles at your local store!

- BassettFurniture.com | 04 Sevoy Gallery & Antiques has been a leader in the importation of European antiques. - Sevoy.com | 05 New Holiday inspired bedding, home furnishings, artwork, decorations, and gifts - TheNestBoise.com | 06 Multi-game arcade: 60 games from the 80’s including Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Golden Tee & More! - TheSpaTeam.com | 07 In-home consultations and measuring are always FREE within the service area - WindowCoveringOutlet.com | 08 Thymes Frasier Fir Petite Reed Diffuser, freshly cut forest scent through your surroundings. $38.00 - RoostCollection.com | 09 Holiday deals!

We’ve got gift cards, candles, gnomes and more for the Holidays. - FranzWitte.com

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RESOLUTION: FINANCIAL

01 Purchase and refinance loans; Fixed-rate and ARM loans; Options with as little as 3.5% down - sboyle.CastleCookeMortgage. com | 02 Darlene Young, a long-time success as a high-end resort property broker. - YoungGroupSunValley.com | 03 We serve individuals, families, and businesses, in all areas of investment planning. - Headwaterswm.com | 04 Give the perfect gift every time with a $10 - $1,000 VISA Gift Card - BankFirstFed.com | 05 Take advantage of certain tax and financial planning strategies with RBC Wealth Management. - KBBRBC.com | 06 Buying and selling your home is a big deal, and our goal is to make it as easy as possible.

ElitharpGroup.com | 07 Luxury condominiums to cottages, townhomes, chalets, custom homes and home sites. - TamarackRealty. com | 08 Situated in the heart of Ketchum, Idaho, a brand new condominium development. - ReidSanborn.evRealEstate.com | 09 Finance up to 97% LTV (Loan-to-Value) and we can even help with your down payment - BannerBank.com 24

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RESOLUTION: HEALTH/BEAUTY

01 Skiing Express Cards for guaranteed access to the lifts, flexibility to choose dates and save money! - TamarackIdaho.com | 02 Add an all-around shine with a pair of flawless diamond hoops. - HalDavis.com | 03 Hydrafacial is gentle, compatible for all skin types. - RainSalonandSpa.org | 04 Gift cards available. Now showcasing our newest product, Botanical Repair! - PanacheSpaBoise. com | 05 Celebrating our 55th Anniversary, exclusive savings on your favorite Aveda products. - GraeberandCompany.com | 06 United Health Center’s full range of aesthetic services are set to be a gift they won’t forget. - uhcIdaho.com | 07 High intensity workout to spike your metabolism and boost energy. Try us for free today! - OrangeTheory.com | 08 Gift certificates are valid for use on any salon services or products. - TwoRiversSpa.com | 09 The Chronomat timepiece and a John Hardy bracelet - the perfect accessories. - SimmonsFineJewelry.com

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g i f t s fo r RESOLUTION: MISCELLANEOUS

01 With schools in Boise & Meridian, preschool to eighth-grade students. - ChallengerSchool.com | 02 Dinner selections include an entrée, all the sides, dressings and condiments. - AlbertsonsMarket.com | 03 Dedicated express lane car wash, tipping included no signup fee, or lengthy contract. - RocketExpress.com | 04 Brands & appliance packages as a replacement, remodel, or new construction. - JimsAppliance.com | 05 25-point furnace tune-up special: safety inspection & standard filter $79 AdvancedHeatingandCooling.com | 06 With flexible scheduling we can be there for you when you need us, and away when you don’t.

- MerryMaids.com | 07 Offering the best quality replacement windows, siding, and entry doors for your home. - AmazingExteriors. com | 08 Volunteer, contribute cash, donate in-kind items, or leave a legacy gift to make a difference. - SaintAlphonsus.org | 09 Gift card for best steak, seafood, wines and cocktail along with live jazz entertainment. - ChandlersBoise.com 26

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g i f t s fo r RESOLUTION: MISC CONTINUED

01 Boise & Eagle First Time 5O-Minute Mobility Assessment Stretch only $49. - StretchLab.com | 02 90 Varieties of Gourmet Coffee with convenience of a one stop shop. tvCoffee.com | 03 Add a little smoke, heat and sweet and you come up with our Sweet and Spicy trio. - OliveandVyne.com | 04 Thai Fusion gift card delivered in a customized greeting card by email, mail, or printout. - TasteBoise.com | 05 The sun was low peaking through the forest behind me. I thought it looked like a Christmas card. KnowlesGallery.com | 06 Whether building a home, remodeling, or replacing existing windows or doors. - ViewpointWindows.com | 07 Open enrollment for Medicare and Individual/Families. Our services are free. - HealthBenefitsOfBoise.com | 08 Tree trimmers/ removal, equipment operators, soil nutrition, pest management, and fruit tree care. - AlpineTreeService.net | 09 Internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, midwifery, urgent care, rheumatology, and other specialties. SaltzerHealth.com CityLifestyle.com/Meridian

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SEVOY GALLERY IS THE L ARGEST SUPPLIER OF MID CENTURY MODERN F U R N I T U R E I N T H E N O R T HWE S T, AND HAS BEEN THE SOURCE OF AFFORDABLE ELEGANCE FOR OVER FORTY YEARS! With two locations to serve your decorating needs. one in Meridian and their Tamarack gateway location in Donnelly.

For over 40 years, Sevoy has been continuously importing unique and affordable pieces from 14 different countries.

Sevoy’s motto is inspired by their decorator Joyce “the very best is barely sufficient for our customers”.

S T O P I N AT E I T H E R O N E O F T H E I R T WO L O C AT I O N S D U R I N G T H E I R 4 0 T H A N N I V E R S A RY SALE AND BE PREPARED TO BE WOWED!

650 E. Fairview Avenue, Meridian 208-884-4599 Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm

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WHAT TO EXPECT THIS SKI SEASON GET THE INSIDE SCOOP ON WHAT’S NEW AT YOUR FAVORITE RESORTS THIS WINTER

WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING, FACE COVERINGS AND SEPARATED LIFT QUEUES, THE BIG QUESTION REMAINS, “WHO WILL GET TO GO SKIING THIS YEAR, AND HOW WILL SKI AREAS ADAPT?” In March of this year, many of Idaho’s ski areas ceased operating during one of the most profitable times of the season. According to National Ski Areas Association news release, the 2019-20 season would have been the fourth best season on record since the NSAA began surveying visitation had the ski season continued along its track prior to the pandemic.

Tips up because there IS good news! As ski operators prepare for the upcoming ski season, resorts are incorporating virus prevention into their winter operating plans and most resorts have posted key operational changes ensuring a 100% commitment to safety. All resorts will be updating protocols with sharing of chairs and gondolas and limitations regarding indoor spaces (lockers/storage and dining areas) as plenty of things will change between now and the first day of skiing. The resort will make decisions with guidance from the National Ski Areas Association and state and county health directives.

Said Brundage General Manager Ken Rider, “This winter will look different because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but our plan is to do everything we can to be able to operate the entire season and deliver a great and safe experience on The Best Snow in Idaho.”

And for a family friendly Idaho deal: The Idaho Ski Areas Association offers the Idaho Peak Season Passport allowing 5th graders to ride three days for free at all 18 Gem State ski resorts and offers 6th graders two days free at 17 mountains. It is open to any child from any state or country -- not just Idaho kids. So let’s ski well, be well, see you on the slopes!

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BOGUS BASIN Bogus Basin will not limit access to skiing and riding and no reservations are required. The new e-waiver enables contactless delivery of a guests’ season pass. They’ve also doubled snowmaking coverage, updated the Simplot Lodge interior and expanded outdoor seating capacity, and made plans for more outdoor food & beverage outlets for the winter season.

You can find more information on parking/shuttles, ski school/rentals, and lift operations at BogusBasin.org

TAMARACK RESORT In addition to a ski season pass, guests can also purchase an All-Season Boundless Pass online for yearround activities. Create a new profile or use your current profile on your existing season pass or express card. Just sign a digital waiver and never wait in line! If you are a full/unlimited season pass holder for the 2020-21 season, make sure to check out the Indy Pass AddOn! You’ll get 2 days at over 50 resorts for a special discounted price.

You can find more information on parking/shuttles, ski school/rentals, and lift operations at TamarackIdaho.com

BRUNDAGE SKI RESORT Brundage Mountain will not limit access to skiing and riding and no reservations are required. If it becomes necessary to limit capacity due to CDC or local Health Department guidance, Brundage Mountain would pivot to advance sales and reservations on daily ticket products, but not with season pass holders or Select Card holders.

You can find more information on parking/shuttles, ski school/rentals, and lift operations at Brundage.com

SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN RESORT Schweitzer anticipates limits of day-of on-site ticket sales, but does not expect limits on season pass holders or mid-week visits. For guests who purchase a season pass, Nov 15, 2020 is the deadline to roll pass purchases over to the 2021/22 season if guests are not comfortable skiing/riding during the 2020/21 season for any reason.

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SOLDIER MOUNTAIN The Phillips Fire passed directly through the heart of the beautiful mountain.

The lodge and lifts are still intact but the bridge that gives access to the resort was destroyed.

Diane and Matt McFerran have owned and operated Soldier Mountain for the past five years and in September 2020, they sold the ski area to Ascent Ventures, a Utah company, who has planned many improvements for the mountain experience. At time of press, there has been no announcement of a date of re-opening.

You can find more information on re-opening and and lift operations at SoldierMountain.com

GRAND TARGHEE RESORT Grand Targhee’s quiet, unpretentious beauty, deep powder, down-to-earth and friendly people and no lift lines make it a gem of a destination. Targhee is now a part of the Mountain Collective and with this new relationship comes unlimited 50% off lift tickets for all 2020/21 season passholders. Also if the ski resort does not reach 100 days of operation during the 2020/21 winter season, pass-holders will receive a 1% credit toward a 2021/22 season pass for each day they fall short.

You can find more information on parking/shuttles, ski school/rentals, and lift operations at GrandTarghee.com

SUN VALLEY RESORT Sun Valley Resort will not implement a reservation system or visitation limits for season pass holders or Epic Pass holders this winter. The resort may, however, restrict the number of day tickets it sells each day if necessary. This year’s passes include a Pass Protection Program that covers a mandated resort closure due to COVID, personal injury, pregnancy and military service.

You can find more information on parking/shuttles, ski school/rentals, and lift operations at VisitSunValley.com.

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LUXURY LIVING: AN IDAHO RESORT AND FOUR-SEASON HUB FOR ADVENTURE

RUGGED MOUNTAINS, LUSH MEADOWS, AND THE SHORES OF LAKE CASCADE CAN ALL BE FOUND AT THIS ALPINE RESORT. In the summers, hikers and mountain bikers travel to Tamarack to explore over 10 miles of mixed-use trails through meadows blooming with wildflowers. Kayakers, wakeboarders and paddleboarders flock to the shores of Lake Cascade. Adrenaline junkies fly above the treetops along 3500 feet of ziplines. Outdoor concerts are held at the foot of the mountain.

In the winters, skiers and snowboarders often have the mountain to themselves as they glide down one of the tallest ski runs in the state.

Cross-country skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts can explore 15 km of groomed nordic trails through rugged backcountry. This home, a classic alpine design, with dramatic eastern exposures, includes old-world alder custom cabinetry and finishes, handcrafted doors and millwork, the finest wood windows, and oil-rubbed bronzed hardware, Viking appliances and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. The property offered by Trisha Sears is nestled along groomed ski and bike trails and is adjacent to the babbling Rock Creek. Featuring a sauna, heated floors, vaulted great room, stone patio with decks and a hot tub, spacious three car garage, expansive mud/ski room, central vac, Lutron System 8 Lighting System, Spa Tub/Shower with Body Spray and Steam in upstairs master bathroom. Entertain with two wet bars, open concept kitchen/dining/living areas, wood burning fireplace and floor to ceiling windows in great room. Offered fully furnished, visit TamarackRealty.com for more information.

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J e w e l ry I n st e a d o f

RESIDENTS WHOSE TRAVEL BUDGETS USED TO BE SPENT ON EXPERIENCES ARE NOW TREATING THEMSELVES WITH FINE JEWELRY

ARTICLE GREG GEWALT

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Simmons Fine Jewelry

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Simmons Fine Jewelry

HERE’S THE LATEST SIGN OF A STRONG ECO-

changed, “In a time like now, we are experiencing

NOMIC REBOUND: PEOPLE ARE BUYING MORE

people having a human need to celebrate. Jewelry

HIGH-END JEWELRY LIKE DIAMOND RINGS,

is a gift that stands the test of time,” says Blake

GOLD NECKLACES, AND FINE TIME PIECES.

Simmons of Simmons Fine Jewelry of Meridian.

According to news from Edahn Golan Diamond Research & Data, purchases of fine jewelry in the U.S. is recovering with fine jewelry sales up nearly 10% this Fall from the same month last year.

Diamond markets in the U.S. have seen year-overyear double-digit growth every month since July.

With travel in a slump, diamond jewelry has been capturing some of the unspent travel budget.

United States economic forecasters with Deloitte,

According to Simmons, “We have seen an increase

one of the Big Four accounting organizations is

in the purchasing of brilliant natural diamonds and

reporting people are sitting on unspent income and

one of kind gemstones and fine time pieces.”

saving at a very high rate.

At a recent retail conference, Macy’s CEO Jeffrey Gennette noted how national sales of luxury items

JEWELRY INSTEAD OF TRAVELING Our local jewelry sellers have a theory on why they’re seeing sales come back.

were “outpacing expectations.”

“There’s a lot of theories for that. I think one of them is that you’ve got customers that are not traveling. So

If you were having a wedding, a 10th or 25th

those budgets that used to be spent on experiences

wedding anniversary, or a significant birthday,

are now going to kind of treating themselves with

the romantic thing to do was to travel. That has

products,” he told CNN Business.

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Hal Davis Jewelers

Hal Davis Jewelers, in an email to Lifestyle Publications, said they have seen customers during the pandemic “gravitate toward the jewelry category, in part because it retains its value.” ment rings.

Dulhanty said her customers are either upgradan engagement or wedding ring, or buying a completely new piece.

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Blake Simmons notes that “2020 has been a year

engagements, “They’re investing in an even more

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fabulous diamond ring,” said Kara Dulhanty, Sales

modern and fresh designs.”

Ambassador of Hal Davis Jewelers in Boise.

Since reopening in June, Dulhanty has noticed a few trends in diamond jewelry purchases.

“It was not until July that we witnessed an uptick in higher-end diamond sales. We’ve been selling a 44

pieces,” she said. ing the diamonds in existing jewelry they own, like

Hal Davis is seeing that trend with engageBecause

lot of $10,000, $20,000, $30,000 diamond jewelry

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

HOLIDAY FAMILY TRADITIONS

LOCAL TREASURE VALLEY FAMILIES SHARE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

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1) Shannon Yost & Family: Every year we walk through the Scentsy holiday light installation.

The entire family loves it!

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2) Carol Skinner & Family: Wearing matching Holiday pajamas with the family!

3) Luke Tokunaga & Family: A favorite family tradition [is] spent on the slopes at Bogus Basin and making family memories.

4) Cody Weight & Family: [Wearing] Christmas Eve pajamas and homemade cinnamon rolls in the morning are our greatest traditions.

5) Devri Roubidoux & Family: We do the matching jammies [opening packages] the night before Christmas. Everyone gets them, no matter what!

6) Mechele Duke & Family: Attend the parade of trees and on Christmas Eve, we go to church service, have dinner at the in-laws [and the next morning,] we eat sticky buns and open presents.

7) Becky Macdonald & Family: Cut down a tree in Idaho City, drink hot cocoa, drive around looking at lights, listen to carols, [and then] kids wear matching pajamas and sing Happy Birthday to Jesus with cake.

8) Mike Kirby & Family: Enjoy the Holiday season with family with a beautiful tree.

9) Jonni Armani/Shelly West & Family: What will always remain as a tradition [is] teaching our kids how important it is to be thankful for one another and appreciate the gifts of the season.

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10) Shelby Bills & Family: Our matching Christmas PJ’s [and] our Christmas Cookie Tradition with Great Grandma Twyla [a multi-generational tradition].

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11) Audra Crouch Clegg & Family: [We do] Christmas eve gift exchange, then run “to the fence” and back in the snow (no shoes), and then get into Christmas PJs to watch a movie.

12) Suzi Boyle and Castle Cook Mortgage employees: We have all-day-long buffet of food [and] sponsor and help with a dozen charities during the Holiday season.

13) Stephen Warrington & Family: We go to the Boise tree lighting and Winter Garden-a-Glow at the Botanical Garden.

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14) Regina Collins & Family: I make my dark chocolate with coconut, almonds and cinnamon and we go to the elderly assisted-living homes to deliver flowers with my son, [and then] we go see Santa at the Village in Meridian.

15) Blake Simmons & Family: Memorializing each Holiday season with a family photo.

16) Stephanie Summers & Family: [We do] matching family pajamas.

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17) Leone LAST NAME & Family?: [We] make and decorate sugar cookies the night before Christmas for Santa Claus, driving around looking at Christmas lights and then before bedtime, everyone gets Christmas jammies.

18) Mandi Harris & Family: We wear matching jammies on Christmas Eve, [see] the Scentsy lights, take a carriage ride in Caldwell [and] celebrate Jesus.

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19) Laurel Meyer & Family: [We attend] early evening church service, get Chinese food to-go on the way to my mother-in-law’s, where she serves us on her best china at her beautifully set table [as we] enjoy our blessings.

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