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A Season of Giving

s we turn the page of this year’s calendar to December, it seems like it was just yesterday we were singing carols, unwrapping gifts and toasting to 2017. Now—as unbelievable as it may seem—it’s time to do it all over again.

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The holiday season and the end of the year always bring about a feeling of reflection and a feeling of closure. Whether we’re jumping head first into the spirit of the season, enjoying time with family—no matter if the distance is near or far—or reflecting on the past year while making plans and setting goals for the next, December always has a way of keeping us busy.

DECEMBER 2017 PUBLISHER

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While shopping for the perfect gift, prepping the perfect dinner or crafting the perfect toast can all become a little overwhelming, we encourage you to take a deep breath, take a step back and take in all the moments, memories and people that have made 2017 memorable. When you’re reflecting on everything this year has brought, we also encourage you to reflect on those who haven’t had the benefit of people, memories and moments to make 2017 a year to remember. Those who are in need of a family to spend the holidays with, those who can’t afford to buy gifts and prep the perfect dinner, and those who may not even have a home to go back to. Just as much as December is a time of reflection and closure, it is also a time of giving to those who haven’t been as fortunate. It’s a time to find ways to make the holiday season as special as it can be to those who haven’t seen 2017 as very special. Whether it’s volunteering your time at local shelters or donating your money to local charities, giving back to the Vinings community can help make this time of year special for everyone.

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Christmas At Brawner Holiday Event & Coat Drive

22 Decoding the Holidays

What to Wear for the Party Season

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Residents at Provident Village Creekside enjoyed a beautiful day strolling down memory lane and reminiscing about the cars they drove growing up. A good time was had by everyone, those young and not so young. Can you name the make, model and year? Email your guesses to kim.mcclure@lifestylepubs.com.

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THE COLLECTIVE A SALON NAMED A SALON OF DISTINCTION The Collective a salon, located in Vinings Jubilee, has been named Salon of Distinction in the interior design competition Salons of the Year by Salon Today magazine. Salons competing in the annual competition are judged in six design categories and are all either newly constructed or remodeled salons.

who work tirelessly to keep Cobb County safe. Nominations were received from public safety agencies including police and fire departments, sheriff's offices, campus police departments and emergency medical services through Cobb County. Congratulations to the 2017 Public Safety Award Winners: 2017 Public Safety Employee of the Year: Lt. Herman Trautwein from the Marietta Fire Department Awards of Merit: Capt. Josh Taylor, Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services and Detective Steve Hammond, Cobb County Police Department Marietta PD Morning Watch Officers: Scott Davis, Michael Malcolm and Kenyon Jackson

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The owner of The Collective, Brad Partridge, has been a salon owner for more than 26 years. He owned The Blowout Salon, three doors down from The Collective.

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Grinch Cookies “I love these cookies! 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' is one of my favorite Christmas movies, so this cookie is the perfect recipe to share," Ansleigh Brown says. "It is simple to make, and the cookies turn out adorable; they really do look like a little Grinch belly … when his heart was two sizes too small!” INGREDIENTS

1 box vanilla cake mix 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 eggs, room temperature 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup cornstarch Green gel food coloring Parchment paper Red fondant Fondant stencil INSTRUCTIONS

1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Mix cornstarch and powdered sugar in a box and set aside. 2. Mix the butter, cake mix, oil, and eggs together (the batter will be thick). Drop about five drops of the green food coloring, stirring it in. 3. Spread the cornstarch/powdered sugar mixture on a flat surface and scoop chunks of dough onto the cornstarch/powdered mixture and roll it into a ball. 4. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes at 375 F. Let the cookies cool for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. 5. Roll red fondant out and use a stencil to cut out small hearts. Before cookies have completely cooled, place the hearts on the cookies. 14

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Wrap

Peanut Butter Hershey Kiss Cookies

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“My mom and I bake these cookies every Christmas," Ansleigh says. "They are a family favorite—a holiday tradition in our household that everyone looks forward to.” INGREDIENTS

48 Hershey kisses 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 cup peanut butter

1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

Start with an empty jar, and

1 egg

arrange cookies in the jar.

2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Extra sugar INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Unwrap Hershey Kisses and set aside. In a large bowl, beat shortening and peanut butter well.

2. Add 1/3 cup sugar and light brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. And milk, egg, vanilla and beat well.

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3. In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda and

fabric. Place on top of jar’s lid

salt. Gradually add dry ingredients mixture to the

and tie with festive ribbon.

first mixture. 4. Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes. 5. Immediately after taking cookies out of the oven, place Hershey Kisses on top of the cookies. Transfer to wire rack to let them cool.

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a joy. Completing my residency at WellStar Atlanta Medical Center made the transition very smooth.” It’s wonderful to live and work here in Vinings. At Family Medicine, I get to care for babies, their parents and grandparents. Vinings Health Park is an incredible benefit to my patients. We’re a team focused on delivering world-class health care. When a patient has a health challenge, I can ask a specialist for a second opinion or check on a patient’s blood work. We work together to ease patient stress. When I’m not at WellStar, it’s rewarding to give free blood pressure screenings with the Minority Health Connection or support community events like AIDS Walk. 4 TIPS FOR HEALTHY HABITS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

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WINTER TRADITIONS CHRISTMAS AT BRAWNER HOLIDAY EVENT & COAT DRIVE ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY CHERI DOURRON

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CHRISTMAS CRUNCH FUNFETTI POPCORN I have made this delicious sweet and salty treat for a few years now—it has become a Christmas tradition in our household. My daughters love it, and now they are old enough to make it too! It's great to package up for gift giving or to serve at a holiday party.

INGREDIENTS

2 bags tender white popcorn

t’s holiday season and Americans are preparing to celebrate their winter tradi-

1 12-ounce bag vanilla candy melts (such as

tions by gathering with family and friends, eating good food and enjoy the gifts of

Wilton Candy Melts)

giving. As my family and I began unpacking our delicate Christmas ornaments and

1 1/3 cups broken pretzel pieces

decorations to trim the tree and deck the halls, our neighbors were getting ready for

1 12-ounce bag green and red M&M's

Hanukkah and families across town were preparing for Kwanzaa.

Red, green and white sprinkles (I used Jingle

This is the perfect time of year to educate kids about the importance of different

Mix Nonpareils)

cultures and traditions. In our house we only celebrate Christmas, but we acknowl-

DIRECTIONS

edge other winter holidays with an open and respectful mind.

1. Pop popcorn and remove any unpopped ker-

A tradition can be uniquely yours, one started within your family, or it can be a community tradition where everyone in the community participates such as Brawner Hall's holiday coat drive.

nels. Toss in broken pretzel pieces and M&M's. 2. Melt vanilla candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl on 50 percent power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until

CHRISTMAS AT BRAWNER HOLIDAY EVENT & COAT DRIVE–A SMYRNA WINTER TRADITION

This will be Christmas at Brawner’s fourth year celebrating this tradition with the community. In 2013, Theresa Galletta, Brawner Hall event coordinator, and

melted and smooth. 3. Drizzle half of the melted chips over popcorn mixture, then stir, tossing a few times gently with a rubber spatula.

other Brawner Hall staff wanted to plan a fun and festive holiday event. They also

4. Drizzle remaining half of melted chips over

wanted to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, particularly those

popcorn. Gently stir mixture until evenly coated.

in the community. They came up with the idea of asking each person attending

Be careful not to overstir or your sprinkles won't

the event to donate a new or gently used coat. The event has been successful, and

stick if the white chips begin to set and harden.

each year they have donated more than 200 coats to MUST Ministries–Smyrna, a program that provides food, clothing and employment assistance. The fourth annual Christmas at Brawner Holiday Event and Coat Drive will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 15, at Brawner Hall, 3180 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna. Admission to the event, which will feature visits with Santa, holiday

5. Pour mixture into a single layer onto wax paper. Sprinkle entire mixture evenly with sprinkles before vanilla chips set. 6. Allow to cool and harden, then gently break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

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December DECEMBER 1-24

DECEMBER 2 & 3

VISITS WITH SANTA

THE MARIETTA PILGRIMAGE, A CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR

DOWNTOWN MARIETTA SQUARE

MARIETTA

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ta Square. Amidst a wonderland of holiday festivity, tucked away in

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his own cozy house, children of all ages will have a chance to visit

ed in the Whitlock Avenue district. Each home has been lovingly

him. A special day for pets to visit Santa Paws is available on Thurs-

restored and will be decorated for the holiday season. The tour has

day, December 7. Prepaid photo packages and booking are available

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DECEMBER 2

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ast year, Steve Shamatta brought

he says. "Our vision is that it becomes

Smyrna residents into 2017 in spectac-

similar to ‘First Night’ events that are

ular style at his new sports bar, Creatwood

common in other cities which include

Tavern. When he heard rumblings Atlanta

community participation.”

was not going to celebrate the New Year

As Steve prepares for his venue’s

with a ball drop, he says “I got to thinking

New Year’s celebration, he reflects on

that maybe we could do one of our own.

the events the past year.

We contacted the city of Smyrna, and when they approved it, we started planning.

rooftop until the morning hours," he says.

rooftop patio in Smyrna and the perfect

"Then, Super Bowl Sunday was unforget-

location for the event," he says. "We con-

table even though the Falcons lost. The

tacted a local welder who built the ball

opening of Suntrust Park brought base-

to our specs. The challenge was how to

ball fans to our neighborhood. All sum-

raise and drop the ball, but through trial

mer, we hosted events ranging from pig

and error we finally worked it out. The

roasts to luaus, but our most unexpected

ball was made of 4-inch steel straps and

event was the eclipse with hundreds of

wrapped in LED lights. We mounted it on

people visiting our rooftop to watch the

top of a 21-foot pole on the rooftop.”

once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon.”

Steve and his team provided a DJ,

Steve believes in giving back to the com-

Champagne toast and complimentary

munity and has done so this year by host-

appetizers. Inclement weather didn't

ing spirit nights for schools and fundraisers.

dampen spirits, and the lower level was

He says the quote he finds most appropriate for his philosophy going

Last year's success and excitement

into the coming year is “The only person

have motivated Steve to go forward

you should try to be better than is the

with something bigger and more excit-

person you were yesterday.

ing this year.

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packed with partygoers dancing on the

“At that time Creatwood was the only

packed all night.

“The year started with our restaurant

“This quote applies to both life and

“We would love to make Creatwood

business in that we shouldn’t worry

Tavern the official home of the Smyrna/

about being better than others, but only

Vinings New Year’s Eve celebration,"

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