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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2021 PUBLISHER

Brian Rodehorst | brian.rodehorst@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Ladies, never forget how wildly capable you are! AS I AM WRITING THIS MONTH’S LIFESTYLE LETTER I’M THINKING ABOUT MOTHER’S DAY AND WISHING THAT I COULD INCLUDE A PICTURE OF EVERYONE’S MOTHER IN THE SPOT ABOVE. Mothers are very special people and so deserving of more than just one day of the year to be honored. If you haven’t

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Rachel Chrisman L AYO UT DESIGNER

Emily Lisenbee CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Kelsey Huber, Linda Ditch, Sue Baldani CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Thomas Hall, John Burns, Kathy Graham

already figured it out, the above picture is of my precious mom! She is 98 years young. She is our family’s monarch, queen mother, and best friend to her children and cherished by most everyone she meets. This month is the Ladies issue and it is during May that we take time to celebrate, as a country, mothers, step-mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers. But here at Topeka Lifestyle, we also want to recognize the beautiful, strong women who build our Golden City and all of their roles as well. It takes a village to raise a child and in our village we have women who are children’s teachers, doctors, first responders, pastors’ wives, law enforcement officers, authors, entertainers, nurses, social workers, counselors and so much more. These women are our children’s inspiration and are our inspiration as well. This month we thank them for all they pour into our lives and our Topeka community.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2021

FEATURES 12 We Can Finally Go Out... But What Will We Wear?!

20 A Wall of Protection Farm Bureau agent uses insurance as a tool to lessen the risk for clients

24 Giving Pet Friends the Care They Need Tender Loving Care Pet Nursing Hotel provides comfort for animals with special needs

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28 Finding Cures Saving Children Support the Topeka St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway Campaign

DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Trend Setter

16 DIY 20 Locally Owned 24 Animal Kingdom 28 Giving Back 31

Realty Report

32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Water & Woods

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ARTICLE KELSEY HUBER | PHOTOGRAPHY THOMAS HALL

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COVID HIT THE FASHION INDUSTRY HARD IN 2020. From textiles to production right down to what people wore on a daily basis, everything changed. Fashion is heavily dictated by events in our lives, so this year, following one of the most unusual years in history on myriad levels and around the world, you may be wondering what looks are in. Ashley Carson, owner of ASH Boutique at 921 S. Kansas Avenue and sister shop Lilly Grace, has been bringing contemporary styles to Topeka from all over the country since 2014. She says, “Anything goes this year!” From animal prints to classic dresses, to jumpsuits and joggers that can transition from day to date, women have plenty of on-trend choices. “Our mission is to help women look and feel their best,” adds Carson. “When you look your best, you feel your best, and you can do your best.” Here are a few of the latest looks you’ll find at Ash

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TREND SETTER (CONTINUED) Mariah Grunert

3. Leopard print with golden yellow and violet throughout make this easy tiered dress by Karlie a standout for the spring. It features gathered, cuffed, long sleeves and a mock collared, v-neckline. This dress is perfect for the office and transitions easily right into date night. It’s perfect for the woman on the go. 4. With a high-rise, super stretch, lived-in feel, these Articles of Society London fit jeans are a great base for any outfit. Made of a lightweight textured knit, the Brooke top features smocking at the waist and sleeve cuffs. Wear it casually or dress it up for date night.

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5. Over the years we’ve become known for joggers. Customers love the versatility, especially for traveling. Dress up with a black sweater and heels or pair with a tee and denim jacket for a relaxed look. The drawstring waist makes these animal print joggers extra comfortable. 6. Wardrobe winner! The puff sleeve style is trending for spring and this sweater is the perfect example of touching on the trend without being too trendy. And these flared jeans with a vintage black wash

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“ I Need a Quiet Place to Relax and Recharge” ...THAT’S WHAT “SHE SHED”

WOMEN ARE GOOD AT A LOT OF THINGS, BUT ONE AREA WE TYPICALLY FALL BEHIND IN IS TAKING CARE OF OURSELVES. We feel like it’s our job to make sure our kids, partners, parents, bosses, even co-workbefore we ever extend that same courtesy to ourselves.

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According to the Office on Women’s Health (US

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Don’t be afraid to set boundaries and establish new

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One way women are carving out some “me” time

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our daughters that self-care is just as important as

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think as women, we come to insurance with

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team, “It’s not about me. It’s about us as a

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staff can reach out to the city’s different

whom we can help.”

cultural communities since, between them,

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“We had very few boarding and daycare clients as people were not traveling nor going into the office,” says Fleuranges. “Not good for a hotel! Luckily, we have a dedicated groomer, Samantha Smith, and a first-rate grooming suite, so we were able to build a strong grooming business and were named a runner up for Best of Topeka 2020 for Grooming.” The facility also won Best of Topeka 2020 for Best Boarding. TLC creates a spa-inspired environment featuring luxury pet suites with special bedding and items to keep pets entertained. The roomy canine suites have tinted glass for privacy from other dog guests, while the feline suites are infused with pheromones to keep cats calm and relaxed, with a window on one side and a faux fish tank on the other for entertainment. An on-call veterinarian, plus vet assistants,

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manifestations are passed on to our pets, whether they

the pandemic eases, she is looking forward to a

are one year old or ten years old.”

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gram on TLC’s first anniversary in May to focus on

so it’s a great place to come to work every day,” she

helping those with separation anxiety. She notes many

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Finding Cures Saving Children SUPPORT THE TOPEKA ST. JUDE DREAM HOME GIVEAWAY CAMPAIGN ARTICLE SUE BALDANI | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY ST. JUDE

MORE THAN FIFTEEN YEARS AFTER LOSING HIS

“A year is not a long time, except when you measure a child’s

YOUNG SON DAEGAN TO ACUTE MYELOID LEUKE-

life at 4 ½ years; a year is a fourth of their life,” says Lance. “Up

MIA, LANCE, FROM KANSAS, IS STILL A STRONG

until the very end, it was a pretty good quality of life.”

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sonality that captured people’s hearts was able to do some

transplant procedure, Daegan was transferred to St.

of the activities he enjoyed most. Daegan loved Thomas

Jude, and thanks to an experimental treatment, he was

the Train, and he was able to take a ride on Thomas. He

given a precious extra year of life.

also wanted, among other things, to go up in a helicopter and ride on a golf cart, and he was able to do it all.

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While on the St. Jude campus in Memphis, Lance remembers seeing all the research buildings. “Their lights were on at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 in the morning. They literally don’t stop. If they can do that, then I can do whatever I can do.” “[St. Jude] shares [protocols and treatments] with everybody, and it’s not just cancer,” says Lance. “They’re doing research on

Caroline and Kevin Gray, owners of Custom Wood Products, have been involved with the St. Jude Dream Home campaign every year in Topeka and for three years in Wichita.

a lot of different things.” He can’t stress enough that even though

“We’ve donated all of the cabinets for the kitchen, the bath-

the hospital is located in Memphis, by donating, you’re helping

rooms, laundry room, basement bar - anything that is interior,

people in your local community as well.

cabinet wise,” says Caroline. “It’s always great to be a part of

For St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to be able to continue

something that is bigger than you.”

helping more children and their families, it’s critical to garner financial

“And I love the aspect that it brings competitors together. That’s

support. One way it does this is through its St. Jude Dream Home

really awesome! If an electrician can’t afford all the labor and all the

campaign. For a $100.00 ticket, participants in Topeka have a chance

product, maybe he’ll work with another electrician and one will do

to win the St. Jude Dream Home in the Aquarian Acres neighborhood,

the product and one will do the labor.”

as well as other prizes. In its fourth year in Topeka, the goal is to collectively raise $2.8 million by the time it wraps up in June.

To support St. Jude in its mission, go to DreamHome.org.

Caroline and Kevin Gray, owners of Custom Wood Products

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$267,800

96%

Fair Meadows

$254,900

100%

Mission Cent 1

$245,000

$265,500

108%

Kling

$289,900

$290,000

100%

Clarion Woods 2

$385,000

$393,000

102%

Laurens Bay Estates

$414,816

100%

Timber Ridge

$310,000

100%

Potwin C.W.

$325,000

$340,000

105%

Sherwood Estates

$289,900

$300,000

103%

Sherwood Park Sub #4

$274,900

100%

Summerfield

$369,950

$374,950

101%

Westboro

$279,000

$286,000

103%

Monarch Meadow

$309,900

100%

Colly Creek #9

$254,900

$260,000

102%

Sherwood Estates

$479,900

$450,000

94%

Aquarian Acres #9

$292,500

$307,175

105%

114

McFarland Farm Villas

$507,000

$475,000

94%

West Indian Hil

$329,950

$334,798

101%

Timber Ridge

$347,777

$343,500

99%

Laurens Bay Estates

$385,000

100%

Sherwood Park

$319,000

$330,000

103%

Westboro

$370,000

$300,000

81%

Timber Ridge

$377,000

100%

Shawnee County

$365,000

$388,000

106%

This reflects a 30 day time period prior to our print deadline. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and not a complete list of all activity. *DOM=Days on Market

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DI RT Y GI R L A DV E NTU R E S WHAT IS DIRTY GIRL ADVENTURES? It’s a lot of things, but mostly it’s a community of women who are committed to building each other up. Founded in 2014 by Jennifer Woerner and Denise SelbeeKoch, DGA has been empowering women and creating friendships ever since. These two powerhouse ladies are active year round planning and guiding hiking, camping, and kayaking adventures. “We started seeing the benefit of the outdoors on mental as well as physical health,” Jennifer said. “We hear it all - I’m too old, I’m too fat, I never learned...we meet you where you are and challenge you to have fun learning something new in a friendly, non-judgmental environment.” The Dirty Girl Creed is evidence of this empower-

to month-long classes like Mindful Mondays, Love Me, yoga,

ment and acceptance: Dirty Girls are all different and

and more. “Women are socialized to be givers and caregivers,”

they accept other Dirty Girls as they are; black, white,

Denise said. “Our self-care classes teach women to be healthier

brown, tall, short, fat, skinny or strong, gay or straight,

by taking care of themselves, by examining thoughts and feel-

loud, quiet, shy, or silly. Dirty Girls are all beautiful in

ings, and by creating healthy boundaries.”

their own way. Dirty Girls are mothers, daughters,

The classes are held at Compass Point, their basecamp located

wives, sisters, friends, single, divorced, married, but

at 800 North Kansas Avenue in NOTO, the arts and entertain-

above all, strong in spirit and independent.

ment district in Topeka. There, they also have a retail shop with

Denise, who is a licensed master’s level social

health and wellness items as well as outdoor equipment to help

worker, and Jennifer, who is an occupational ther-

you adventure on your own. You can even enjoy a bar, live music,

apist who does home health, met 20 years ago

and food trucks in their outdoor courtyard on the first & third

working at an alternative high school. Both women

Fridays of the month from April through October.

have experience in life skills therapies, environ-

“We are offering an experience you can’t get anywhere

mental education, outdoor adventure, fitness, and

else - adventure, fun, self-growth, building others and your-

nutrition. “We use our unique backgrounds with

self up,” Jennifer said. “Invite your friends to come on an

intuition and purpose to empower our members,”

adventure with us!” BTW - dirty dudes, dirty kids, and people

Denise shared. “We love to teach and learn.”

of all ages and abilities are welcome.

Besides outdoor adventures, DGA also offers other experiences to encourage, empower, and motivate women from free one-hour discussions

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