Momaha Magazine - November 2012

momaha.com

volume 3 · issue 11

November 2012

Mix ‘n Match

Winter fashion for the whole family

Omaha’s adOrable friesen family (meet mOm inside!)

plus

How I Do It: Being your best-self at home

The besT place for kids.

Malicka, age 5 Tricuspid Atresia

Visit childrensomaha.org for more information on how we can help your child.

For a pediatrician, family physician or pediatric specialist, call 1.800.833.3100.

MoMahaAdOct., 2012.indd 1

9/27/12 2:05 PM

Superheroes Aren’t Born,

They’re Made

­

www.peru.edu

­

­ ­

1

momaha

FROM our MOMAHA.COM editOR

where moms connect

vOLuME 3 · ISSuE 11 · NOvEMBER 2012 momaha.com editor J O S I E LOZ A josie.loza@owh.com 402-444-1075

editorial director CHRIS CHRISTEN chris.christen@owh.com 402-444-1094

designer A N A N DA S pA DT

copy editor KuRT A. KEELER

production coordinator pAT R I C I A “ M u R pH Y ” B E N O I T

on the cover

photo by Amy Lynn photography

content contributors A M Y TO KO S a n d C AT KO E H L E R

to advertise, contact KRISTINE BuHMAN kristine.buhman@owh.com 402-444-1442 MICHAELA HANEY michaela.haney@owh.com 402-444-1489

Momaha Magazine is a monthly publication of the Omaha World-Herald, 1314 Douglas St., Suite 600, Omaha NE 68102. Momaha is a registered trademark, and all content is copyright 2012 by the Omaha World-Herald. All rights reserved.

The opinions and perspectives published herein are those of the authors and should not be construed as those of Momaha Magazine.

$30 OFF ANY CUT & COLOR

Certain restrictions apply, Expires 11/15/12.

M

y 4-year-old daughter so desperately wants black hair like her older brother and younger sister.

“No, no, honey,” I said. “You’re beautiful just the way you are.”

I gazed at her doe-eyed face. I could tell she wasn’t getting it.

So, I pulled out a sheet of paper and markers to draw all of the people in her family — from grandpa to papa to dad and brother. I drew grandma and nana and aunties and uncles. Together, we colored each person’s hair. We only needed three colors: gray, black and brown.

No matter which color you draw a person’s hair it’ll all turn the same color in the end, I said.

“Gray,” she said, nodding.

After we finished coloring, Alejandra said: “Mommy we’re missing one thing.”

Chat with Josie each Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on momaha.com Facebook.com/josie.loza @LozaFina pinterest.com/momahaowh

Check out the other great services that Rave Salon & Spa Retreat has to offer!

• Color/Color

• Hair Extensions Correction • Facial and Body Waxing • World-Class Haircuts • Full Range of • Perms/Relaxers Esthetic Services • Anti-Frizz • Customer Skin Care Treatment • Massage

WE’LL GIVE YOU SOMETHING TO RAVE ABOUT! 2

What’s that?

“The family tree.” She drew the roots and stump; and I colored the leaves.

I thought we were having a lesson about hair color, but Alejandra took it one step further — FAMILY. No matter the color of our skin or hair, she said, “we are family.”

Fall and the coming holidays are a perfect time to reflect on things we’re thankful for.

We spent time with the Friesen family for this issue and fell in love with their huge smiles and fun-spirited family dynamic.

We hope momaha.com and momaha the magazine help make your family life more efficient, beautiful and fun.

Enjoy!

18101 R Plaza Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68135

180th & Q ~ Located behind Walgreens (SW corner)

402.891.0018 HOURS

MON: 10 - 5 | TUES: 10 - 8 | WED: 10 - 5 | THURS: 10 - 8 FRI: 10 - 5 | SAT: 10 - 3 | SUN: CLOSED

info@ravesalon.com • www.ravesalon.com

Scouting provides kids with advantages for their future, teaches leadership skills and makes a difference they won’t even realize for years. And with lots of fun badges to earn, Scouts learn the best part of success is the journey.

Start yours at www.BeAScout.org.

Boy Scouts of AmericaÂŽ Mid-America Council

3

how I do It | Nadira Ford-robbiNs Resurrection Sunday 2012

Grounded in Motherhood This feature introduces you to a local mom and how she juggles life. This month we chat with Nadira Ford-Robbins, director of career services at Wright Career College in Omaha. The 28-year-old has been married for 4 ½ years to her high-school sweetheart, Terrell. They live in northwest Omaha. The family has three children: Kalila, 7, Keyonu, 4, and Israel, 11 months.

BEST PART ABOUT BEING A MOM: The ability to love my children unconditionally and the opportunity to teach them how to use their talents and leadership skills to be great contributors to society. I have a master’s degree in organizational leadership, so I am a huge proponent of teaching kids how to be leaders and how to set a standard of excellence in their respective areas of influence.

ON GIVING YOUR FAMILY YOUR BEST, NOT YOUR WORST: I was committed to several community organizations and had a lot of after-work meetings. By the time I got home, I was too tired to spend quality time with my kids. You cannot give your best to outside entities if your own home is not in order. Take care of the fundamentals within your home, and everything else will flow from there.

PATIENCE, PATIENCE: I tend to become impatient when my children take forever to pick up their play area. I found a great tactic: I set the kitchen timer to get them to move faster!

SACRIFICES OF PARENTING: I’ve worked since age 12. I come from a household of eight children, and my mother taught all of us to be independent. If we wanted something, we had to work for it. When I was laid off last year I had a hard time being at home with my kids. It was a blessing in disguise because I didn’t work outside of the home for 10 months. With Israel, I experienced a lot of his firsts that I had missed with my older children. My second sacrifice: shopping for myself. I used to buy fancy heels and outfits and had to have a purse to match each one.

Since becoming a mother, I have put my splurges on hold.

MY FAMILY: I’ve known my husband since I was 14 years old. He’s an accomplished artist both in fine arts and graphic design. He produces music and is a Christian rapper under the name of “Mission Man” (he has music on iTunes). Terrell is very orderly and strategically plans his day, whereas I’m more of a go-with-the-flow type.

Kalila is a ball of energy. She’s into drawing, coloring, dancing, singing and Justin Bieber. Her ability to interpret things cracks me up. Keyonu is slow to warm up when meeting new people. He is very inquisitive. He pays attention to little details and likes to discover how things work. He’s also very comedic in nature. Israel is my most well-mannered child. He got an award for “most calm baby” in our church nursery. He loves music.

ON MOMAHA.COM: Read “A Real-Life Haute Mommy” and “The Struggles and Joys of Being a Single Mom” in our How I Do It series.

4

Infant Toddler & Preschool Care!

Now enrolling all ages Open Monday – Friday • 6:30 am – 6:00 pm

ever an Offse N s ’ aso ere h n T MORE THAN JUST A BATTING CAGE

Now offeri secured inte ng rnet viewing!

www.MillardChildCare.com i i

Millard Childcare and Preschool 5225 S. 170 th St (170 th & Q) • 402-896-5158

MEMBERSHIPS SMALL GROUP LESSONS TUNNEL RENTALS BIRTHDAY PARTIES INDIVIDUAL LESSONS TEAM PRACTICES

Mention this ad and

RECEIVE 15% OFF FROZEN FRO OZEN ROPES 9575 S 140th St Omaha, NE 68138

www.frozenropesnebraska.com omaha@frozenropes.com

 Â? Â? Â?Â? Â?Â

Find us on Facebook

5

Getty ImaGes

High-Tech Mama

N

eed to work smarter, not harder? There’s an app for that.

All moms need more time to handle their busy schedules – that’s a universal truth. There is little room for showering and sleeping, not to mention making grocery lists, working out, planning meals and managing the household budget. The good news is that help is just a download away.

Grocery iQ No more need to write out grocery lists. With Grocery iQ, simply scan the barcodes of products in the kitchen that need to be replenished and they’re automatically added to the list. You can search for millions of items independently. Once complete, the list can be synchronized with other devices, so when mom is home with baby, dad can feel confident he’s picking up the right stuff. To read more, visit www.groceryiq.com.

calorie counter by My net Diary Calorie Counter avoids fad dieting and helps tailor a diet to your personal preferences, giving you a better chance for long-term success. With an expansive food database, automatic recent history, recipes, custom foods, an emphasis on key nutrients and a community to help with morale; this is an all-in-one diet app. Check it out at www.mynetdiary.com.

SCHOOLS OUT CLINICS • October 25-26 • December 24 • January 2-4 A SMILE ON EVERY FACE, SWEAT THROUGH EVERY JERSEY!

6

WINTER LEAGUE

• November 21 • Jan. 4 - March 13 • December 26-28 • Deadline to register g • January 7 is November 30

www.OmahaSportsAcademy.com • 402.504.1222 11726 Stonegate Circle between Blondo, Maple on 120th, behind DC Centre

AllRecipes.com DinneR spinneR Dinner still needs to get on the table, even when the fridge is low on food and mom’s brain is even lower on sleep.

With this app, simply plug in the ingredients available and a variety of recipes will appear to take the guesswork out of mealtime. Visit www.allrecipes.com to check it out.

Source: StrongMoms Baby Journal

DiD you know?

According to “Dr. Mom Study 3,” conducted

by BabyCenter, smartphone ownership is higher among moms than the general population.

Moms spend an average of 6.1 hours a day with their smartphones.

hild TheMontessori Curious C Preschool O m a h a ’s N e w e s t M o n t e s s o r i P r e s c h o o l

NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL PROGRAMS & PRESCHOOL 18 MONTHS - 10 YEAR OLDS

Enroll now SPACE IS LIMITED!

402-884-4466 www.curiouschildmontessori.com 7608 Gertrude Street La Vista NE 68128

7

On Diana: cross body bag $78; orange dotted top $72; skinny jean $104; plaid jacket $212, all from Kajoma’s. Three Pebble necklaces $1,250 from Borsheims.

Mix ‘n get the look "Ajanta" by Creation Baumann fabric from Textiles

8

On Diana: Purple jean $82; Houndstooth coat $124; Long-sleeve gray top $62; Cream/gray knitted top $88; all from Kajoma’s. Circle link chain necklace $575; Pebble drop earring $175 both from Borsheims.

On Patrick: Robert Graham mixed print shirt $198; Tommy Bahama orange sweater $110; Citizens of Humanity dark jean $189, all from Lindley Clothing; Silver spinning ring $295 from Borsheims On Nora: Neon demask dress $38 from Markoos Modern Design; headband $16; Pink tweed blazer $70 both from Janie and Jack in Village Pointe On Hudson: Plaid corduroy pant $46; plaid shirt $36; Tweed vest $49; Glen plaid tweed cap $18, all from Janie and Jack in Village Pointe

Match

Have fun with print mixing and casual layering

Featuring the FrieSen FaMily: diana, Patrick, nora & hudSon

P h oto g r a P h y Amy Lynn Straub S t y l i n g Cora R asp M a k e u P Paige Full, G ar bo’s S a l o n at E a g l e R u n h a i r Emily D uren, G ar bo’s S alo n at E a g l e R u n a r t d i r e c t i o n Ananda Spadt

On Patrick: Xmiplatinum tie $115; Bugatchi light blue and white shirt $149; Citizens of Humanity dark jean $189, all from Lindley Clothing. Kenneth Cole Black Harness boot $138; Brown treated belt $54, both from Mesh. 18k Ring $225; Cable bracelet $250, both from Borsheims. Fabric: Brunschwig & Fils: Zenobia in Orange Spice; Highland Court Suzani in fuschia, both from Textiles, pricing varies.

9

On Patrick: Enro plaid shirt $85; Alashan cashmere sweater $350; Alberto gray pant $225, all from from Lindley Clothing. Rotating Thorn ring, $325 from Borsheims.

On Nora: Ruffle crop cardigan, $19; bow stripe top, $13; rose floral shorts, $12, all from Janie and Jack in Village Pointe Shopping Center; bow tights, $5, from Old Navy.

On Hudson: Embroidered bicycle pinstriped shirt, $29; Dark denim jean $37, both from Janie and Jack in Village Pointe.

All shoes are models’ own.

Fabric: Gaston y Daniela from Textiles. Price varies.

On Diana: Patterned dress $86, from Piper in One Pacific Place; Zuki Leopard kid skin and mink collar coat $16,795, from Christian Nobel at Regency Court; Suede heels $165, from Garment District; Diamond cut bracelet $175; Pebble necklace $695; Graduated hoop earring $195, all from Borsheims; colored tights $14.95, from Gap. On Patrick: Bugatchi black plaid shirt $149; Nat Nast black sweater $155; Citizens of Humanity black jean $189; Alligator belt $125, from Lindley Clothing.

Fabric: Sanderson poppy print from Textiles. Price varies.

Find us on FACEBOOK to see pictures of new merchandise each week!!

A Wo Women’s n’ Cont Contemporary Clothin Clothing & Ac Accessories Boutique Boutiq ique iq

108th & Center

Located in Hilltop Plaza • just EAST of Rockbrook Village Look for the blue awnings! www.chocolatepeacockboutique.com

10

On Diana: Margret reversible sweater $175; black and poppy patterned top $112; Fire skinny pant, $88; snake skin wedge, $178, all from Garment District.

Thick hoop earring, $195, from Borsheims On Patrick: Guess jean, $98; Seven Diamonds button-up, $104 both from Mesh at the Shops of Legacy.

Patterned socks $7.50 from Gap. Norwalk chair, $1,423 from Textiles. Nesting boxes, $12.99, $18.99 and $21.99 from Hancock Fabrics.

“A Must See Boutique”

Holiday Open House.

Nov 9th 10 - 7pm Nov 10th 10 - 5pm

Love Deals?

L Text Kajomas to 36000 to receive exclusive offers Four Years in a row 84TH & 1ST 8

402.991.4477

DOWNTOWN PAPILLION D

Where W here D Did idd You Yoou Find That?!

F indd Th T hat?!

Children’s Boutique

Fall and Holiday Apparel in stock NOW!

GIRLS & BOYS

Shop for hair accessories, tutus, Holiday and birthday outfits, coats, hats and much more!!!

Girls sizes newborn -14 Boys sizes newborn - 7

Visit our NEW store in The Shops of Legacy 16901 Wright Plaza | 402-991-0991 | Poshprincessomaha.com

AT THE LAUREL TREE T E OF O COURSE! COU C URSE!

Clothing * Gifts * Jewelry * Shoes

mylaureltree.com | 16827 Q Street | 402.861.8733

MON-WED & FRI: 10A-6P THU: 10A–7P SAT: 10A-5P SUN: CLOSED

11

easy MeaLs

‘Homegating’ Playbook score Big With a Kid-Friendly Game-Day Party

G

ame day is no time to be sidelined in the kitchen. A little pre-game planning will allow you to spend less time cooking and more time cheering your favorite team.

Keep it simple. Instead of taking up space with various dishes for condiments, use muffin pans. Each well in the pan can hold a different topping for burgers, hot dogs or chili.

Set up a dipping station. Offer a selection of salsa and guacamole. From classic salsa

to red pepper mango and roasted tomato varieties, fans can find a salsa to cheer about. For guacamole lovers, include allnatural, gluten free varieties. In addition to chips, set out a few tasty dippers: — Bell pepper slices — Baked mozzarella sticks — Shrimp — Pita chips — Bagel chips — Jicama sticks — Mini rice cakes

Estimate the crowd. Don’t disappoint guests by running out of munchies or drinks.

If you’re having 8 to 10 guests, figure on three different appetizers. For up to 16 guests, you will need four or five appetizers.

For non-alcoholic drinks, plan on two 16-ounce cups per person. Plan on about two glasses of wine or three beers per person.

To have enough ice for drinks, as well as to keep drinks cold in a cooler, get about 1 1/2 pounds of ice per person.

Guacamole chicken TaquiTos Yield: 28 taquitos 1 orange, juiced 1 lime, juiced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 6 tablespoons canola oil, divided 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/3 cup minced yellow onion 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced 1 7-ounce package guacamole 28 corn tortillas

Recipes and photos courtesy of allrecipes.com

12

Mix orange juice, lime juice, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and 3 tablespoons canola.

Add to chicken and marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.

Heat remaining canola oil over medium high heat.

Remove chicken from marinade. Reserve marinade for later.

Cook chicken for 3 minutes on one side. Flip over and cook for another 3 minutes.

Add reserved marinade, turn heat to low, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.

Uncover, and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 15 minutes.

Shred chicken into a separate pan. Coat with a little of the reduced sauce — don’t use all of it or the taquitos will be oily.

Mix chicken with guacamole, cilantro and onion.

Warm tortillas between wet paper towels, in the microwave (about five at a time), or by dipping them into a hot pan with a few tablespoons of oil.

Add about 2 tablespoons filling to each tortilla. Roll up and skewer with a toothpick to hold it together.

Prepare deep fryer according to manufacturer’s instructions, and fry in batches for two minutes. When all taquitos have been fried, warm in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.

Homegating SnackerS Yield: 10 to 12 1 tube premade pizza crust (thin) 1 7-ounce package guacamole dip 1 red bell pepper, cut into small strips

Roll out uncooked pizza dough on counter.

Use football or other shaped cookie cutter to cut pizza dough and place on cookie sheet sprayed lightly with oil.

Cook dough according to package instructions. Allow to thoroughly cool.

Spread with guacamole and use cheese shreds and pepper to create football laces and markings.

Optional: Plate on a bed of shredded lettuce, and use sour cream to create field yard lines.

Go All In

with year-round swim lessons!

Warm water, warmer air temperature Small class sizes (max of four students) Convenient class times ­

4303 S. 121st Plz

402.933.6251

www.diventures.net

Amazing Gifts For Curious Children And Dogs!

Unique products and services that promote problem solving, scientific learning, family time, creativity and imagination as well as a curiosity area for dog-lovers called PupiCurious™. www.lewonderment.com

Ask about ForeverCurious™ Classes!

402.206.9928 11th & Howard 421 S 11th Street Omaha, NE

13

DON’T JUST LIVE WITH NECK OR BACK PAIN…CORRECT IT! Non-surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy can help you stop suffering and start living. This revolutionary technology can relive pain and help heal discs – letting you return to activities, like picking up your children or AS S SEE EEN N ON your golf game next spring.

KM MTTV’ TV V’S V’S S Call Natural Life Chiropractic for a consultation or visit our website for more information and short video on the amazin ng amazing Decompressio on! effects of Spinal Decompression!

The Morniing Th g Blend

Chiropractic Care • Spinal Decompression • Massage Therapy

49

$

For first patient exam/Spinal Decompression consultation including all needed x-rays This offer is good for the first 30 people who contact our office regarding this ad.

Offer does not apply to Medicare or other government programs.

14440 F Street, Suite 109 Omaha, NE 68137 Dr. Monte Hinze, D.C. www.OmahaNaturalLife.com 402.505.4148

INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK.

Thankful for you!

$30 FOR

60 MINUTE

JUMP FOR A FAMILY OF 4!

JU *EACH ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER $5 * *WITH THIS AD. * GOOD FOR ONE FAMILY ONLY 11/1/12-11/30/12

402.934.3394 www.DefyGravityUSA.com 10421 PORTAL RD. LA VISTA, NE 68128 LOCATED SOUTH OF 108TH AND GILES 14

from momaha.com

Making do

M

y mom and I recently reminisced about our old refrigerator. It may sound like an odd thing to remember with such fondness, but it stood for so much more than a place to keep the milk cold. To me, it is a reminder that having to do without is more than just an inconvenience; it can lead to strength, perseverance and creativity.

My mom’s refrigerator haled from the 1930s. It was tiny – easily less than half the size of modest refrigerators sold today. cat The freezer was practically koehler nonexistent; it occupied a small space in the fridge and only could hold enough for an ice cube tray and a pound of hamburger.

Like many things in our household, the refrigerator was cheap, if not free. And we were broke.

We didn’t buy snacks at the drive-in movie theater; we popped our own popcorn in an air-popper, and brought our own Shasta. We didn’t buy books; we rode our bikes to the library.

We were connoisseurs of garage sales and consignment sales.

We scoured ads and clipped coupons, and we knew the rules for layaway.

We made our own entertainment. We put on shows, danced to music, played board games. We had sleepovers in the living room, and gave each other makeovers.

My mom reminded me of the year she didn’t get paid until the day before Thanksgiving. We did our Thanksgiving grocery shopping at the 7-11. I don’t remember the menu, but I remember the laughs.

I didn’t realize until years later how much my divorced parents struggled to provide for their children. It wasn’t easy at either house. Eventually, they both went back to college, and then on to successful careers. But as they say, they paid their dues, and I’m a better person for having grown up during those dues-paying times.

I never thought we were poor. There were things I wanted, but somehow I was okay not having them. Instead, I have memories of being resourceful and creating something out of nothing.

My challenge is to give that same gift to my kids. Some days I think we’re doing great. Other days I worry that they will never understand how to make do. I want them to know how to make a pound of hamburger stretch into four meals, and how to use coupons and price match. They need to be able to create fun with no electricity, and find something magical in each day without having to leave the house.

I want my children to be hungry, to have the kind of hunger that makes you work hard – harder than anyone else. My inspiration was that little refrigerator. I wonder what theirs will be ...

Cat Koehler is married and has two children. She works full-time.

Read her column Mondays on momaha.com.

DANCE OVER TO OUR GREAT

NEW LOCATION N Now we have even more space for the latest styles in tights, leotards, dance shoes, gifts and more.

Stop in to our new place, where our friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you dress to dance.

13 3459 9 W. Cente er Rd. Omaha, NE 68144 (So o uthwe e st corner of 132nd & Center)

402.334.1225

bobbysdancewear.com

Â

Physician Guided Weight Loss

Now available in our community, y, M Modern odern Medicine offers a new medical weight g loss program p g that’s d affordable. With multiple treatments available, you can start prescription-based, doctor-guided and The losing weight safely and efficiently. Th he best part about this program is the ongoing support you receive from our professional medical staff.

Our weight loss programs are afford dable, simple and based on individual nutrition, exercise affordable, and medicinal treatment solutions – al allll designed just for you, to help you reach your goals.

Programs Supported: g •Phentermine Program (Appetite Suppressants)

• HCG

•B12 Injections

•L Lipotropic Injections •Lipotropic

Wellness Testing Lab Before starting any of our weight loss programs, clients must complete an initial exam ($69) which includes measurements for heig ght, weight, blood pressure, pulse, BMI & fat %, lab work height, and resting EKG. Once the initial exam is complete, yo ou will have an appointment with our physician. He will go over you the health history you provide and the e results of the tests performed during the initial exam. At that point, if you are approved for one of our weight loss programs, we will go ahead and get started!

AESTHETIC SERVIC SERVICES CES •Microdermabrasion

•W •Waxing Waxing

•Facials

•Chemical Peels

Call today & receive $20 off your next service!

7632 Dodge St • Omaha 402-315-3600 www.midwestmodernmedicine.com

15

get organized

NOW ENROLLING! 2 yrs - Pre-K Spaces available Tuesday and Friday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Party Clothing at the Ready We provide a safe, nurturing environment and stimulating, age-appropriate activities to keep your child happy and engaged.

Discovery Corner 402.880.8103

discoverycorner@stpaulspapillion.org llion org 324 S. Jackson Street, Papillion

F

By Amy Tokos

rom now through January, there will be office parties, family gathering and nights out with friends. Do you know where your holiday clothes are? Here are a few thrifty wardrobe tips to help you look like a million bucks.

Stick to the baSicS and acceSSorize The little black dress works for all seasons. Jazz it up with sparkly accessories. A statement necklace, shoes or handbag will be a sure-fire conversation starter at a cocktail party.

keep party clothing together We all have wardrobe pieces that we only wear during the holidays. Designate a storage area for that sequined blouse, velvet coat and beaded sweater!

You’ll have an easier time deciding what to wear if you can see all of your choices.

Where are my Santa SockS? Keep Santa hats and socks and other holiday-themed accessories with your holiday clothing. Clear plastic boxes will allow you to find items quickly. Use this system for New Year’s Eve, St. Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras and other holiday accessories.

clean it out Free up storage space by taking items that you no longer wear to a consignment shop or a favorite charity. Shop end-of-season sales for versatile pieces for next year’s parties.

hoSt a holiday SWap party With your girlfriendS Everyone invited to the party brings at least one holiday garment or accessory that she’s willing to swap. Each participant takes a turn at picking an item from the inventory. Play for keeps or arrange to return the items to their original owners after the holidays.

Tip: If your girlfriends are different sizes, limit the items to the one-size-fits-all category.

16

���� �� ����� ������� ��� � ������ ���� ��� ���� ���� ���� ���������� �������� � ������ �� ���� ������� �������� ����� ���

��������� ������� ����������

������� ������ ������

A BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY AFFILIATE

������������������������� ������������

��������������� ������