Momaha Magazine - November 2016

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VOLUME 7 · ISSUE 11

Presidential elections explained

And mountains of love

GET ORGANIZED How to be the perfect host (and guest)

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CONTENTS

Real MoMs + advice 8 Editor’s Column 10 On Our Radar 12 Get Organized 32 Be Well

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14 Presidential Books 20 DIY Gourd Family 22 Friendsgiving 26 Pomegranate Recipes

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MOMAHA ASSISTANT EDITOR // KIM CARPENTER Guest columnist while online editor Ashlee Coffey is on family leave with new baby Elliott Arthur. Mom to Annie, wife to John, owner of a dog that never comes when called and semi-talented multi-tasker

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t seems like it’s been going on for an eternity, but the presidential campaign finally comes to a conclusion Nov. 8. It’s been an unconventional path to the White House, to be sure, but the mechanics behind electing a new commander-in-chief remain the same. Amy Wenzl, a youth services librarian with Omaha Public Library, shares her expert tips for introducing and expanding on the American electoral process.

Of course, there’s another major event in November, one people probably enjoy more than politics. Thanksgiving lets us put aside the divide and welcome family into our home. Organizing

whiz Amy Tokos tells you how best to prep for guests. Be Well provides tips for having a healthy holiday and our autumnal craft will have you inviting more folks to your table.

Move away from the hoopla of November’s specially designated days for more inspiration.

We share pomegranate recipes that introduce you to an entirely new type of comfort food, and the mountain-themed toddler room on page 16 will make you want to banish boring walls in favor of more adventurous décor.

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THINGS TO TRY THIS MONTH MAKE A TOAST

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Highlight the true meaning of Thanksgiving with this Thankful Turkey Craft. The kit not only entertains kids while the big meal is cooking, it also helps them visualize what makes them thankful. Plus, it’s a fun keepsake that documents how gratitude changes (or stays the same) year to year. Oriental Trading Company, $6.99

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Get ORGanized // amy tOkOs Amy Tokos is a Certified Professional Organizer and the owner of Freshly Organized. You can find more organizing tips at freshlyorganized.com.

When I was growing up, my mom had a little plaque in the hallway that said, “Guests, like fish, begin to stink after three days.” She posted it in humor, but we took this wisdom to heart. As the holidays approach, let’s get ready for guests so they feel welcome and prepare ourselves to be good guests so we don’t begin to “stink.”

LIGHTEN THE LOAD

STOCK UP

Have a few items on hand to help your guests. If they’re coming by plane and have kids, can you borrow car seats? Do you have friends who have a few toys or a high chair to loan? These items can make parents of young kids feel more at ease. If the kids are older, plan activities to help pass the time. An excursion to a local attraction or a game night can create a memorable trip.

Take inventory of your supplies. Stock up on paper products and spare toiletries. You don’t want to have to run to the store for toilet paper while company is visiting. Do a towel/ linen count. Do you have enough towels, sheets, blankets and pillows? If not, invest in some or ask your guests to bring items like pillows and blankets.

You might also borrow these items from a friend.

PRACTICE GOOD MANNERS Review behavioral expectations with your kids. Lay down the plan so there are fewer surprises and less – or no – whining.

A review of some basic manners like closing the door to the bathroom, not running around without clothes, etc., minimizes some embarrassing moments for your guests.

PACK LIGHT

FEND OFF BOREDOM

BE HELPFUL

STAY REFRESHED

You don’t want to take over someone’s home with all your family’s stuff. If you do have lots of items, try to put them away. Ask the host where to place larger ones, like a high chairs.

Some will have spots they would like them set up during meals or put away between.

Talk to your host about excursion opportunities.

Talk with your host a few weeks ahead to plan an agenda. Find a balance between enjoying the location and visiting with your host. If traveling with children, fend off boredom by planning kids’ activities at the house.

A craft that’s not messy can occupy children and create great memories.

Plan a trip to the grocery store to grab needed items and possibly some fresh flowers for the host. Make sure your kids are cleaning up after themselves. Wash towels, sweep the kitchen, make a meal, anything that can help your host. As you leave, strip the beds and return spaces to their original state. When you arrive home, send a thank you note and possibly a gift.

Whether you’re the guest or host, remember to take care of yourself and your family. Eat well, provide healthy food options, maintain the kids’ sleep routines if possible, take time for walks and spend time outside.

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Teaching about the run for the White House STORY Kim Carpenter

ENGAGE If you’re just beginning to introduce the topic to younger children, Wenzl suggests selecting light works of fiction that present the election in entertaining ways.

“Some books are more obviously educational than others,” she says. “If you really want your children to learn about the election, but it’s not a topic they like, starting with a book like ‘Bad Kitty for President’ might get them interested. If kids ask questions, you can then use the book as a starting point for more in-depth discussions.”

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his year’s presidential election is, to put it mildly, a little out of the ordinary. Unchanged from campaigns of years past, though, is the basic process behind electing a candidate to the highest office in the land.

Even so, elections aren’t always straightforward, and political concepts like primaries, caucuses and the Electoral College can make it difficult for kids to grasp the basics.

As we get ready to step into the voting booth, we turn to Amy Wenzl, a youth services librarian for the Omaha Public Library, for expert tips on how to use books to inform and educate your child.

CONSIDER READING LEVEL

PROVIDE CONTEXT

When choosing a book, it’s important to evaluate several factors. “The first, of course, is the reading level of the book,” says Wenzl. “But it really depends on the child’s comprehension level.”

More simply put, just because your third-grader can read at fifth-grade level doesn’t mean she understands all the concepts.

“Fluency and comprehension are two different things,” Wenzl stresses. “Find what’s appropriate.

You want it to be at a reading level that still presents a little bit of a challenge – but not too much. You want it to be fun and not too intellectually above where they are.”

If you’re reading about the suffragist or Civil Rights movements, present a framework of the basic history. “Just having a child read about a topic like Civil Rights without any background may lead to frustration,” Wenzl says. If wider questions follow, she recommends using nonfiction books to supplement the discussion.

BUILD ON CURIOSITY “If a child has already shown interest in the election and is asking questions, go straight to a nonfiction book,” advises Wenzl. She likes the DK Eyewitness books for older kids, especially if they have specific questions.

DON’T WORRY ABOUT FINISHING Although we tend to want our children to read books in their entirety, that’s not important when it comes to nonfiction.

“Don’t expect them to read it cover to cover and understand everything, even if it’s a biography written for children or something like that,” Wenzl says. “Select parts of the election process you’d like them to learn about – and that they want to hear about – and let them skip around and get the information they need.”

ADD ACTIVITY “Books are important tools and fantastic resources, but we know that not every child learns the same way,” says Wenzl. “You might be able to start with a book like ‘If I Ran for President,’ but you may also want to add some sort of activity, so a child can fully comprehend what they’ve read through active learning.” For example, parents can hold fake elections to see who gets to be “President of the House” for a week.

For older kids, talk about what they’re seeing and hearing in political ads and teach them to listen critically. “What we hear in ads may not be factually accurate, so you can have that discussion with them.”

FROM THE BOOKSHELF Need more pro tips for teaching presidential politics?

The youth services librarian shares her top election selections based on age groups:

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AGES 4-8

• “One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote” by Bonnie Worth (Random House Books for Young Readers).

• “Duck for President” by Doreen Cronin (Atheneum Books for Young Readers).

• “Buddy for President” by Hans Wilhelm (Harper Collins).

AGES 5-9

• “If I Ran for President” by Catherine Stier (Albert Whitman & Company).

• “Becoming President: Who’s Your Candidate?

Choosing Government Leaders” by Michael Rajczak (Gareth Stevens Publishing).

• “How Not to Run for Class President” by Cathy Hapka & Ellen Titlebaum (Random House).

• “Grace for President” by Kelly S. DiPucchio (Disney-Hyperion).

• “Heart on Fire: Susan B. Anthony Votes for President” by Ann Malaspin (Albert Whitman & Company).

• “Around America to Win the Vote: Two Suffragists, a Kitten, and 10,000 Miles” by Mara Rockliff (Candlewick).

• “Lillian’s Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965” by Jonah Winter (Schwartz & Wade).

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MOunTAin PHOTOS The photos of the actual mountains were taken by a family friend on a trip to Banff and became inspiration for the room’s color scheme.

THe MObile Kiley's sister-in-law provided fabric and templates for family to decorate onesies at a baby shower for Dash. The mobile was made with leftover fabric. “I love the mobile because each family member chose to use a different fabric and seeing it reminds me of them and their influence in his life.” Kiley says.

New parents create a mountain of DIY elements for their son's bedroom STORY + PHOTOGRAPHY Heidi Thorson

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t started with inspiration from a photo Kiley Freeman found online.

The photo was of triangles on a wall – large enough to resemble mountains.

“I love geometric design influences, so we started off by looking at triangles.

But my husband, Mike, took it a step further by painting real ranges,” Kiley says.

The couple, who spend their vacations backpacking and hiking in the mountains, say it’s a special part of their lives they wanted to share with their 1-year-old son, Dasheill – “Dash” for short.

“I like to think of them as a conversation I can have with Dash,” Kiley says of the future.

The bottom range is the Grand Teton, where Kiley and Mike spent their honeymoon. The middle, a silhouette of Banff, a place they soon hope to take Dash. Switzerland's Matterhorn is at the top.

Kiley and Mike truly resonate with the John Muir quote, “The mountains are calling and I must go.” Each mountain range holds a lot of symbolism for their new family: Climbable icons with practice and hard work.

“The Teton is where we started our adventure and symbolizes the partnership we have,” Kiley says. "Banff is the promise of new family adventures.

The Matterhorn, a challenge to conquer."

Outdoorsy elements come into play.

A tepee, to serve as Dash’s reading nook.

Wall prints featuring bears, feathers, buffalo, coyotes and sweeping landscapes. A blanket with an arrow pattern, another with a geometric design and touches of texture throughout the room to complete the look.

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Celebrate the season with a familial fall craft TEXT + STYLING Kim Carpenter PHOTOGRAPHY Heidi Thorson

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SAFE & LOVING QUALITY CHILD CARE

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eet the Gourd family. They come for a visit every autumn and are terrific ambassadors for ushering in fall.

There are no real do’s and don’ts for assembling these family members. Choose gourds, squash, mini pumpkins or hedge apples in the shapes, sizes and colors you like, paying special attention to how the head sits on the body.

Natural items (or faux natural ones) work best. You and your child can find supplies like twigs, leaves, seed pods, etc., during nature walks, or visit a craft store and brainstorm supplies.

Here, our simple instructions. If opting to use a glue gun at any stage, have your youngsters indicate where they’d like an item placed and do this step for them to avoid burns.

INSTRUCTIONS For head:

1. Using a glue stick or gun, affix hair. Good options

include floral moss, dried leaves or craft store feathers, which come in a variety of colors. 2. Create eyes by using items like small seed pods, whole cloves, faux bittersweet or round pebbles. To create eyelashes, glue small clippings of craft feathers to the back of the “eye.” Glue eyes onto face. If using whole cloves, make two small holes with a knife and insert eyes into head. 3. Glue a snippet of twig, yarn or curly Ting Ting to create a mouth. Curve these pieces gently to make a smile. 4. If including a hat, use items such as walnut halves, dried pieces of citrus or seed pods and glue to top of head. 5. Let head dry completely.

For body: Glue dried leaves to create a skirt, whole cloves for buttons or long craft feathers to fashion a tie onto the bottom half. If desired, use ribbon in a fall color to create a bow.

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There’s a lot to be thankful for this year. Help your tykes celebrate with a pint-sized gathering.

TEXT + STYLING Heather Winkel PHOTOGRAPHY Jenni Sweitzer

SET THE TABLE

Ball Jar treat PlaCe Cards 1. Paint the top of a small mason jar lid with

multi-surface chalkboard paint. Let dry and write initial of each guest on lid with chalk.

2. Fill jar with autumn-colored Reese’s Pieces or other candy of choice. 3. Tie with baker’s twine and you have a multi-purpose treat!

PuMPkin Bouquet CenterPieCe 1. Using a knife, carve out a small circle at

the top of a mini pumpkin, about 1.5 inches in diameter. 2. Using a spoon, scoop out the pumpkin seeds and pumpkin flesh with a spoon. 3. Trim stems of supermarket flowers so that they extend above the rim of the pumpkin by a few inches. Place stems in a small glass filled with water. 4. Place the glass inside the pumpkin, arrange the flowers and place pumpkin on table.

Feather Pie Markers 1. Cut pieces of felt into the

shapes of feathers. Use scissors to add notches and make small cuts to create a feather effect.

2. Cut floral wire into 2-inch strips and straighten. 3. Dot hot glue along the back of a small clothespin with opening end toward top. Press wire into glue at top and let dry. 4. Glue feathers on tops of clothespins and wires. 5. Cut strips of card stock into flag shapes, write pie names on flags and anchor on clothespin mouth. 6. Press corresponding pie names into miniature pies with bottom end of wire.

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Tiny Turkey

A rotisserie chicken from the supermarket deli makes a “turkey” that’s just the right size. Kids can replace gobbles for clucks.

Fresh-CuT Green Beans

You can’t go wrong with fresh-cut green beans . . . provided they’re doused with butter and a touch of salt.

suPer sweeT CranBerry sauCe

Dissolve 1 cup sugar in 1 cup orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 12 ounces of fresh cranberries and cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and place sauce in jar. Cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.

MoM’s Mashed PoTaToes and Gravy

Make a small batch of your go-to instant mashed potatoes and serve with gravy.

Pre-BuTTered rolls

Butter a few rolls beforehand. Less mess, and picky eaters will have a ready-to-eat selection at their fingertips.

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DELIGHT GUESTS

Turkey Corks Here’s a simple table craft to keep kids entertained long after the Thanksgiving feast .

1. Wrap orange and yellow pipe cleaners around finger or pencil to create a spring. 2. Using a hot glue gun, affix springs to back side of cork in a turkey feather fan shape.

3. Cut a triangular beak and an oval-shaped gobbler out of orange and red felt. 4. Glue googly eyes, beak and gobbler onto front of cork.

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Simple, savory and sweet pomegranate recipes to try TEXT + PHOTOGRAPHY Heidi Thorson

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Apple, Honey & GoAt CHeese Crostini

Makes 24 1. Preheat oven to broil.

2. Slice baguette into 24, ½-inch pieces and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place in oven for about 1 minute, or until brown. Take out of the oven and immediately rub on 1 clove garlic. 3. While the bread cools, cut 1 Fuji apple into thin slices. 4. Spread goat cheese on bread slices and add apple slices, pomegranate arils, walnuts and honey. Optional: add walnuts

TIP: Toast the bread ahead of time and assemble just before serving.

Recipe adapted from whatjewwannaeat.com

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AvocAdo PomegrAnAte grilled cheese MAIN DISH

Serves 1 1. In a large pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. 2. Prep sandwiches by buttering one slice of bread. Opposite the buttered side, place 2 thin slices of provolone cheese, 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils and ½ sliced avocado. 3. Place bread with contents in the pan (butter side down). Butter another slice of bread and put on top (butter side up). 4. Cook each side of the sandwich until golden brown and the cheese melts. Optional: Serve with honey mustard.

Recipe adapted from fitfoodiefinds.com

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DESSERT

Dark ChoColate Pomegranate Bites

Makes 12 pieces 1. Deseed 2 pomegranates. Sprinkle a single layer of pomegranate arils over 12 mini muffin cups. 2. Melt 5.25 ounces of dark chocolate (we used Lindt 70%). Pour the melted dark chocolate into a piping bag. Cut off the end so chocolate can come out in a small stream. 3. Pipe chocolate over pomegranate arils in a crisscross pattern. Add another layer of pomegranate seeds, then another layer of chocolate, then a final layer of pomegranate seeds. 4. Finish with a dash of sea salt on top of each.

5. Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving. Serve immediately upon removing the chocolate pomegranate bites from the fridge.

Recipe adapted from shinyhappybright.com

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Yes, you read that right. Sometimes we think it’s best to save our calories until the big feast. That, though, can lead to overeating – and expanded waistlines. Avoid that end result by eating a good breakfast. Experts say this will give you more appetite control, because you won’t be famished when it’s time to pass the stuffing. Start the day with eggs and whole-wheat toast or a bowl of whole-grain cereal or oatmeal. Web MD

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Dressing to impress this Thanksgiving will do more than make you look good at the dinner table. Wearing tailored clothing, or even skinny jeans, will keep you from eating too much.

When you wear something a little on the snug side, you’ll feel uncomfortable when you overeat. Just resist the temptation to undo that top button! Huffington Post

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Thanksgiving food seems to cry for salt – turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and all the other accompaniments are frequently loaded with the stuff. But all that excess sodium can add to post-holiday bloat. Go easy on the shaker, and limit the amount of salt you add to your dishes to keep girth in check. How Stuff Works

GOBBLE, GOBBLE

Go ahead, enjoy an extra helping or two of turkey. It’s a highprotein food without carbohydrates. When going for seconds, skip the mashed potatoes, and treat yourself to more light or dark meat. An average serving size is about the size of your palm, so use that as a helping-hand guide. Diabetes.org

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Instead of zoning out post-meal and taking a nap, start a new tradition and go for a family walk. Mandating a group activity makes it tough for people to bow out and stay behind, and the collective strolling will help burn some of the day’s extra calories. Health.com

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