Momaha Magazine - September 2016

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VOLUME 7 · ISSUE 9

SEPTEMBER 2016

Fall for figs with five easy recipes

KEEPING TIME Preserving childhood memories

Llama cousins, up close and personal for the whole family to enjoy

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CONTENTS

Real MoMs + advice 8 Momaha.com Editor 10 On Our Radar 12 Be Well 14 Get Organized 30 Kids & Finances 32 DIY Time Capsule

easY ReciPes

22 Chocolate Dipped Figs 24 Pork Chops with Fig Sauce 25 Fig Platter 26 Fig & Cheddar Swirls 28 Braised Chicken with Dried Figs & Potatoes with Parsley

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Photo: Heidi Thorson 16 Alpacas of the Heartland Get to know these gentle and incredibly adorable creatures.

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Keeping time and maKing cents

eptember is synonymous with back to school and the start of fall.

Many students are already back in the swing of things and most probably have accepted – some more willingly than others – the more rigid schedule that the school year brings.

As your children hone their math skills, now is the perfect time to teach them about financial responsibility. It’s never easy

discussing money with kids, but it’s important, and we provide expert tips on how to get the conversation started.

In addition to putting money in a piggy bank, you can also add mementos to a time capsule. Our monthly craft gives you step-by-step instructions for assembling a family treasure that will delight your child – years down the road.

And speaking of memories, you can make a great one by hand-

feeding alpacas, gentle llama-like creatures raised for their silky soft wool.

Alpacas of the Heartland in Fort Calhoun is hosting its ninth annual Alpaca Day for free Sept. 24 and 25.

Roam the pastures and meet Oreo, our very engaging cover model, and others in the herd.

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CRY IF YOU WANT TO

GET WILD

Sept. 22 is Elephant Appreciation Day. Plan an outing to the zoo to see these gentle giants. Your youngsters can greet the elephants with their own trunk and ears thanks to this Elephant Headband Craft Kit. Oriental Trading Company, $10.99

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ADVICE FOR A BETTER LIFE COMPILED by Momaha Magazine

GUT CHECK

We spend a lot of time washing our hands to get rid of bacteria. One place we want them, though, is our gut. Probiotics, or good bacteria, play a major role in keeping us healthy.

BACTERIA & THE BRAIN

Keep a gut full of probiotics and you’ll help your brain create neurotransmitters such as serotonin, which are key for psychological well-being. That means “gut feelings” are very real. American Psychological Association

GO FOR YOGURT – THE RIGHT KIND

While you might think feeding your kids plenty of yogurt will keep their guts teeming with probiotics, make sure it’s

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not loaded with sugar, which outweighs the benefits and causes inflammation.

Pay attention to calories and fat, and opt for yogurt with less than 15 grams of sugar per serving. Nonfat or low-fat (2 percent) plain, unflavored yogurt with vitamin D and at least 200 mg calcium is the healthiest choice. Everyday Health

GET DIRTY

Wash with caution. All that anti-bacterial soap and hand sanitizer may be doing more harm than good. In addition to killing bad bacteria like staph and flu germs, they also decimate good bacteria. Use soap without the chemical triclosan, and turn a blind eye the next time your youngster makes mud pies.

A little dirt does a body – and child – good. Fatherly

EASE ANTIBIOTIC ANGST

Kids need antibiotics from time to time, but taking them can kill healthy gut bacteria and trigger diarrhea.

Probiotics can alleviate or prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea, so consider an oral supplement as a way to offset an antibiotic’s side effects.

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FEED YOUR BACTERIA

Now that you know all about probiotics, come up to speed on prebiotics. Found in foods such as asparagus, bananas, oatmeal, legumes, onions and garlic, prebiotics are carbohydrates that feed the probiotics in your gut and help the body combat stress, create long-term memory and stay strong. WebMD

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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.

Re-invent your jewelry organizer with these clever tips Is your jewelry tucked away in a lined drawer or jewelry box?

Pull it out and show it off! When you can see what you have, you’ll be more likely to reach for it when you’re getting dressed.

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Nicole Allison of Bellevue took an old window frame she found at a garage sale and installed small hooks around the frame.

The window has tons of character, which makes her jewelry display interesting and beautiful. It hangs between the bedroom door and closet, which makes it very convenient and adds a nice, decorative touch to her bedroom.

SCREENED APPROACH

Charlene Covey of Omaha keeps it simple with a bulletin board and push pins. Her solution for earrings involved a bit more work. She took mesh screen, cut it to the size of several picture frames and then stapled the mesh to the backs of those frames. Now her earrings have a tanglefree home. Charlene hung the organizers behind her bedroom door, which keeps them out of sight.

BE ORIGINAL

A shelf, mirror or sign, a section of shabby chic or painted wood, an old door – you can put hooks, nails or push pins into almost anything to create a jewelry organizer.

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Drawers and trays work, but small command hooks are better, especially for necklaces.

If you have wall space near a mirror to mount the hooks, it’s easy to find that perfect necklace for your outfit.

Although these hooks are very functional, they don’t always enhance your space. To make jewelry organization more attractive, use decorative hooks or even cabinet knobs.

The only pitfall is the number of holes you need to make in a wall.

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Get to know alpacas STORY Erin Farichild & Kim Carpenter PhOTOgRaPhY Heidi Thorson

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t’s not every day you can pet and feed an alpaca. Indigenous to South America, these exotic animals are smart and very social. They’re also pretty cute, and their fleece makes soft, silky cold-weather goods such as blankets, hats, gloves and socks.

You don’t have to jump on a plane and cross the Equator to get to know these llama-like creatures. Alpacas of the Heartland, located on 13 acres of mixed grassland and woods in Fort Calhoun, raises alpacas and sells alpaca fiber goods. Every fall they open their doors for the weekend during National Alpaca Farm Days so families can visit, pet and feed the animals.

Sheri Jacoby, who runs Alpacas of the Heartland with her husband, enjoys giving people the opportunity to get to know their farm animals. The couple started the venture in 2008 and currently has around 30 alpacas.

“I saw them at a neighbor’s farm and just fell in love with them,” she says. “Our alpacas are very friendly and come right up to visitors.

They’re used to them and will eat right out of your hand. They’re very gentle and curious.”

Joanna Murnan of Omaha attended last year’s open house, which drew 3,800 people.

She brought her infant and 2-year-old for a close encounter with the animals. “My girls and I had a great morning visiting the farm,” she says. “My toddler loved coaxing the alpacas close enough to nibble the carrots out of her hand. It’s a really unique experience and a real family-friendly event. We’ll definitely be back so my youngest can join in the fun!”

Jacoby likes that the alpacas make that kind of impression. “The event brings awareness to the community for what alpacas are,” she says, “and mine are super sweet!”

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LEaRN MORE How well do you know alpacas?

Find 10 fun facts on PagE 18.

WhaT: Alpacas of the Heartland Ninth Annual Open House WhEN: Sept. 24 and 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WhERE: 7016 County Road 39, Fort Calhoun COST: Free alpacasoftheheartland.com * Since Alpacas of the Heartland is a working farm, it is not handicapped accessible.

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10 FUN ALPACA FACTS

1. The alpaca species is more than 6,000 years old. Individual alpacas live for 15 to 20 years.

2. The fluff of an alpaca used for clothing and cold-weather gear is called alpaca fiber.

3. These animals are a colorful bunch. There are 16 colors of alpacas.

4. Thousands of years ago, wearing alpaca fiber was a sign of nobility and called “the Fiber of the Gods.”

5. Alpaca fiber feels lighter than sheep's wool, but it’s warmer.

6. Alpaca fiber is hypoallergenic.

7. It’s also flame-resistant and water repellent.

8. Llamas and alpacas can mate. Their offspring are known as “huarizo.”

9. Alpacas are gentle, smart and very social creatures.

10. They’re also talkative. Alpacas hum, haw and “orgle” (that’s alpaca speak) throughout the day to show a variety of emotions, from happiness to sadness to boredom.

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A-maize the kids with this crisp-as-fall snack TEXT + PHOTOGRAPHY Heidi Thorson

Caramel CornCob

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ChoColate DippeD Figs

Serves 4 1. Line a large sheet tray or plate with parchment paper. 2. Add 1¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips to a heat-safe bowl large enough to rest on top of a small saucepan.

3. Fill saucepan with 1-2 inches water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water; heat on low until the water begins to simmer, and then turn off heat.

4. Rest the bowl of chocolate on top of the saucepan. Allow the chocolate to melt, stirring occasionally with a spatula. Once the chocolate is almost melted, remove bowl from the saucepan, and stir continuously until chocolate is smooth and shiny. 5. Dip 12 figs, one at a time, into the melted chocolate and place onto the prepared tray. Chill for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.

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Pork ChoPs With Fig sauCe Serves 4 1. Lightly season 4 pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork, cook 3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove pork chops to a plate. 3. Lower heat to medium-low and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add 1 large onion, sliced and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and sautĂŠ for 5 minutes until soft.

4. Add 1 cup chicken broth, 3 tablespoons fig jam and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and cook until sauce slightly thickens. 5. Return the pork chops to the pan, cover and cook for about 3 minutes or until cooked through. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and serve.

Tip: Serve alongside sautĂŠed spinach and roasted carrots.

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Fig Platter

Serves 4 Arrange 10-12 fresh figs, ½ pound of prosciutto, ham or salami and 10-12 basil leaves onto a serving platter or board. Serve with baguette or crackers.

Tip: Whole dried figs can be substituted.

Add a cheese for additional selection.

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Fig and Cheddar SwirlS (Serves 4) 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare egg wash by whisking 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water with a fork. 2. Stir together 1 tablespoon fig jam and 2 teaspoons stone ground mustard. Set aside.

3. Sprinkle all-purpose flour onto a flat work surface. Unfold 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed, and brush with egg wash. Spread the sheet with fig jam and mustard, and top with ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese. 4. Starting at the short side, roll the pastry like a jelly roll. Cut into 20 (1/2-inch) slices. 5. Place slices, cut-side down, onto two baking sheets, and lightly brush slices with egg wash. 6. Bake for 15 minutes or until pastries are golden brown. Remove from oven and cool about 10 minutes before serving.

Tip: Substitute fig jam for strawberry, blackberry, apricot or any favorite jam.

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Flip and brown other side, about 2-3 minutes.

3. Add 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 bay leaves, 2 cinnamon sticks and 1 tablespoon coriander seeds to the pan. Cook for 30 seconds to toast. 4. Add 10-12 small potatoes (fingerling preferred), halved and 5 whole dry figs, quartered.

Season with an extra pinch of salt. 5. Add 2 cups chicken stock and one 16-ounce can diced tomatoes. Lower heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.

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PARSLEY SALAD 1. Add 1 cup coarsely chopped parsley leaves to a small bowl. 2. Add 1 orange, zested, cut into segments and juiced. To segment, remove ½ inch from the top and bottom of the orange, cutting away the peel and white pith. Select a segment and slice parallel to the membrane.

Find the membrane on the segment’s other side and make another slice; the segment should fall away from the orange. Repeat for the rest of the orange. 3. Add segments, orange zest, any juice from the orange and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the bowl. Lightly toss and season with salt and pepper.

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6 ways to teach financial responsibility early on STORY Kim Carpenter

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very parent has been there. You’re at a store, your child sees a pricey item and proceeds to beg for it.

Technology has made this a particular challenge.

Kids want tablets, smart phones and expensive video games.

These are high-ticket items, and if you succumb and buy them outright – especially if you put them on a credit card – you’re missing a valuable opportunity to teach your child about finances.

START THE CONVERSATION

“Just be honest with your kids about money. A lot of times they don’t have a concept of what bigger items cost, but it’s relevant for kids to understand,” says Bojanski. “Talk about big-ticket items and why you have to budget for them. Explain that you have to work and plan to make those kinds of purchases as well as day-to-day activities like shopping for groceries.

Exposing kids to that at an early age never hurts.”

START A PIGGY BANK

More specifically, give your child a Money Savvy Bank, which has slots for saving, spending, investing and donating. As children apportion their money, they learn that how much they have is not how much they can actually spend. “This makes them understand 401K savings in the future,” says Bojanski. “Instilling that habit is very valuable.” Ludacka especially likes the “donations” slot. “Giving back is very important to the Ludacka family. It helps keep money from gaining control and puts the focus on others.”

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So say Paul Ludacka and Cindy Bojanski, both financial advisors with Northwestern Mutual and parents themselves.

“Kids need to understand that money is not infinite. It’s not a bottomless cookie jar,” emphasizes Ludacka.

Although most parents are uncomfortable about discussing money, it’s important to establish good habits that kids can carry through to adulthood. Here, the finance experts share their tips.

SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES

Bojanski points out that there are many ways to teach kids how to spend money. “Start with simple items.

When you go to the store, compare prices, and show them the difference.

Look for coupons.” Another strategy is to give children a specific amount of money for purchasing items like school supplies. If they only have a set total, they’ll learn how to budget.

“They have to choose between the sparkly pencils or the plain Jane ones that cost less,” explains Bojanski.

THE TAX MAN COMETH

Benjamin Franklin said there are two certainties in life: death and taxes.

Both seldom enter family discussions. It’s important, though, that children understand that how much they earn isn’t the same as what they get to take home. “It’s gross versus net,” explains Ludacka, who has his children set aside a certain amount of money they save for taxes, whether it’s cash that goes toward the household for younger kids or money that’s deducted from paychecks for the older ones.

A PENNY EARNED

Would you rather have $5 million today or double a penny every day for 30 days? Most people choose the former, but having patience adds up to $10.7 million. That demonstrates the power of earning interest. “Albert Einstein said compounding interest is the most powerful force on earth,” says Ludacka, “but saving money adds up.

Time is your best investment.” Opening a savings account for children to put aside their money and earn interest is an ideal way to teach this lesson.

DON’T OWE

Remaining debt-free is critical for establishing good spending habits and avoiding racking up credit card debt. “Talk about deficit spending and not spending money before you have it,” urges Ludacka. “We encourage people to keep debt as low as possible. This teaches children that there’s a big difference between needs and wants.”

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Make childhood memories – and keep them – with a family time capsule.

STORY + STYLING Kim Carpenter PHOTOGRAPHY Heidi Thorson

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uick! What was your favorite book when you were 8? How about the best movie you saw when you were 12? What about your all-time, absolute favorite dessert in fourth grade? While we remember the big events in life, the little ones tend to get eclipsed. Those, though, are often the most endearing aspects of our childhoods, the ones that make us look back and smile.

Preserve those memories for your child with a family time capsule. Include any fun artifacts that bring back fond memories and good times, plus a list of your child’s favorite things – a book, movie, song, TV show, etc.

SUGGESTED ITEMS • Local newspaper clippings • School, family and pet photos • Photos of the exterior and interior of your home along with a photo of your child’s room • Drawings or small art projects and toys • Ticket stubs from movies, concerts, sporting events, amusement parks, etc.

• Current prices for gas, bread, milk, a haircut, a movie, etc.

• List of popular television shows, movies and songs • List of current events • Letters from family members to the child • Coins and postage stamps from the current year

HOW TO MAKE IT: 1. Empty 2 clear plastic 2-liter bottles (we used club soda bottles), wash and let dry thoroughly. 2. Using a utility knife or scissors, cut each bottle in half. 3. Fill one bottle half with chosen items. 4. Top with the other half and seal together with clear packing tape. 5. Write the sealing and opening dates on the time capsule’s exterior. 6. Tuck away in your home or, for extra fun, bury in your yard.

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