Momaha Magazine November 2021

VOLUME 12 · ISSUE 11

NOVEMBER

2021

COZY DRINKS Warm up from the inside out

BLUE HOLIDAYS Dealing with loss can be hard no matter the season

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OMAHA COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE

CONTENTS

REAL MOMS + ADVICE

SEASONAL

SPONSORED FEATURE

2 Editor’s Column 4 On Our Radar 10 Be Well 16 Bookshelf

8 Holiday Events 12 White Chocolate Chai Latte 13 Caramel Apple Cider 15 Giving Plate

6 YMCA of Greater Omaha

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Wife to Kevin and mom to Sam and Elliott.

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COOL NOVEMBER DAYS, WARM FAMILY MEMORIES

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he older I get, the more I find myself enjoying November. Even though it starts to get cold and often it snows, I still enjoy its beautiful presence.

The leaves turn even more beautiful colors than they do in October (even if they’re mostly gone by the end of the month). I always try and get outside for a hike early in the month if there isn’t snow on the ground. I love seeing the colorful foliage especially at Hitchcock Nature Center or, a little closer to home, at Elmwood Park.

November also means more time inside

with my family doing crafts, watching movies, making a cozy fire in our fireplace and making delicious drinks, soups and desserts.

And then there’s Thanksgiving, a holiday I feel is often overlooked between the excitement of Halloween and Christmas. I love baking with family for Thanksgiving, and I love even more getting together to celebrate those relationships and everything we’re thankful for — not only this month but all year long.

No matter how you spend this month, I hope it’s bright, cheerful and full of kindness.

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ON OUR RADAR ASHLEE COFFEY + DR. AIMEE KETCHUM

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THINGS TO TRY THIS MONTH

NISKITE INFLATABLE TUMMY TIME WATER PLAY MAT This inflatable water mat is great for babies who are able to hold their heads up, push their upper body up and even rock on their hands and knees. They’ll like the squishy feel and the ability to move the objects around the mat, allowing them to learn basic cause-and-effect.

Tummy time helps to strengthen babies’ core muscles for crawling. $13.99 at Amazon

Lego bricks and other simple construction toys are great for STEM learning; they encourage creative innovation, finemotor skills, spatial skills, manipulation of objects and following directions. This set for younger children has more than 200 pieces which are slightly larger than regular Lego bricks.

Special pieces such as windows and propellers encourage imaginative building and engineering. $16.99 at Amazon

SMART TEDDY Are you tired of telling your kids to eat their dinner, pick up their room, wash their hands, brush their teeth or go to bed? Then let Smart Teddy give you a hand.

All you have to do is hook Teddy up to wi-fi, download the app and you’re good to go. Teddy can play games with kids, teach and tell stories (including shorter ones and longer ones for bedtime). He can even help kids learn to manage their own emotions. Our 5-year-old reviewer loved how he can push Teddy’s paw to get him to talk (“That tickles!”) and was in awe when he talked on his own (thanks to mom using the app).

Teddy is soft enough to sleep with at night and sturdy enough to hang out at the table and tell stories or remind kids to finish their dinner. $149.95 at SmartTeddy.store or Amazon

KUANGO TUMMY TIME MIRROR This baby-safe mirror encourages tummy time and visual development, two essential skills for exploration. Babies can see black and white the best in the first several weeks, so the designs on the backside are perfect for developing eyes. The colored fabric encourages touch for older babies, and the whole thing opens up and can hang on the back of the car seat. $13.99 at Amazon

This article was written for BestReviews by Dr. Aimee Ketchum, a pediatric occupational therapist in Pennsylvania and the owner of STEM Starts Now, an early child development program.

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ON OUR RADAR ASHLEE COFFEY + DR. AIMEE KETCHUM

PLAY-DOH FUN TUB PLAYSET Play-Doh is a great sensory toy for young children to encourage their creative innovation, an important component of STEM learning. This playset comes with five colors of Play-Doh and more than a dozen tools, which foster engineering skills. Children can experiment with different molds to create whatever their imaginations conjure up. This kit can be supplemented with additional sculpting tools, such as toothpicks, plastic knives and forks. $15.99 at Amazon

KINETIC SAND DINO DIG PLAYSET This playset comes with 10 hidden dinosaur bones for children to discover. The kinetic sand offers a great tactile sensory experience, while the hidden bones foster exploration and discovery while learning about dinosaur bones. Once the bones are extracted from the sand, children can use spatial skills, direction-following, fine-motor and problem-solving skills to build triceratops, stegosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons. $19.97 at Amazon

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This science set comes with a pop-up butterfly habitat, five baby caterpillars, chrysalis-holding log, butterfly feeder and STEM butterfly journal; tracking findings is an important part of the scientific method. Keep in mind that not all of the caterpillars will make it into butterflies. Prepare children for this outcome, which can be a teachable moment since it is part of nature. $36.99 at Amazon

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Playing sports can empower girls for life STORY Bailie Meissner / Youth Sports Director at the Southwest YMCA

Registration is now open for winter youth basketball

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eing a woman in a male-dominated field can host a multitude of difficulties, yet being a woman in a male-dominated field can also host the most rewarding of all wins.

I have been asked many times in my life why I have chosen a career in sports (especially working with youth in sports), and I finally believe have the top two reasons as to why being female in sports means so much to me.

Being an advocate for myself and other women.

Sports reaches almost every corner of the world.

I know that as a female advocating for my voice, my rights and well-being can be mentally strenuous.

Sports have always made it easier to reach the number of people we need to make an impact. The web of strong and powerful females who all push for the betterment of women is such an empowering thing to see/ be a part of. Us women coming together on a pitch, field, court, arena, or any other type of platform, to set an example of pushing boundaries and raising the bar for our rights as females is an experience like no other.

Having an outlet in my life that allows me to grow

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socially, physically, and mentally aids me in a wellrounded life.

I grew up as a multisport athlete doing softball, dance, soccer, basketball and more.

Although I narrowed my focus during high school to pursue college soccer, I still firmly believe that being involved in many sports helped me not only as an athlete but as a person as well. Being on a team in general gave me structure, friends, and resources. It also taught me how to trust and be trustworthy, be hard-working, communicate

effectively, improve my timemanagement skills, have resilience, set and reach goals, and most importantly believe in myself. All these skills have guided me through school and into the professional world.

Although the path in sports (and life in general) is never linear, the bumps and curves that participating in sports entails has helped shaped me into the woman I am today.

If my external personal life was running awry, sports were there to guide me. If I had a bad game or practice, my team was there to

support me. If I had lack of understanding in a drill or situation, my coaches were there to mentor me. There are aspects of sports (beyond the game itself) that are always with me navigating through life.

Being a woman in sports has been the most influential and gratifying part of my life.

I will forever be thankful and always advocate for females in sports.

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here’s nothing better than spending time together with loved ones during the holidays.

Let these fun events around Omaha get you into the spirit this holiday season.

For our most up-to-date list of holiday events, visit bit.ly/3mZauAg.

SEASON OF LIGHTS AT MIDTOWN CROSSING

The annual Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing will take place Nov. 14 through Feb. 14, 2022. Come stroll through Turner Park and enjoy tens of thousands of LED lights strung throughout and along Farnam Street. There will be a decorated tree in

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Farnam Court as well. The season will kick off at 4 p.m. on Nov. 14. www.midtowncrossing.com

GO SEE ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’

The Omaha Community Playhouse will once again show the classic holiday tale — “A Christmas Carol” — this season. Shows will run Nov. 19 through Dec. 23 on the Hawks Mainstage Theatre. www.omahaplayhouse.com

HOLIDAY LIGHTING AT WINTERFEST

The Bayliss Park Holiday Lighting during Winterfest will take place Nov. 19 from

5:30 to 8 p.m. The event is free and will include plenty of activities starting at 5:30 p.m.

The lighting ceremony and countdown will start at 6:30 p.m. Bayliss Park is located at 100 Pearl St. in Council Bluffs. www.facebook.com/ events/820781901949728

HOLIDAY POINSETTIA SHOW

Lauritzen Gardens floral display hall will be transformed into a comfy, cozy space that is full of joy, cheer and plants. In the

the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 S. Sixth St. in Council Bluffs, on Nov. 20 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 21 at 2 p.m.

See it at the Orpheum Theater Dec. 4 at 2 to 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. www.amballet.org

CHRISTMAS AT UNION STATION

The Durham Museum will host its annual Christmas at Union Station Nov. 23 through Jan. 9. The longstanding tradition will feature a giant Christmas tree, holiday concerts and Santa himself. Santa will be there Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.; and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m.

The fun is included in the price of admission. The Durham Museum is located at 801 St. 10th St. www.durhammuseum.org middle will be a 20-foottall tree made from more than 700 poinsettias.

There will also be various holiday decor throughout the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory.

Families can toast marshmallows together at the fire pits in the Family Chill Zone. The annual event will take place Nov. 20 through Jan. 3, 2022. This year’s show will be designed as a one-way experience to allow for social distancing. Proper facial masks or coverings must be worn in specific areas. www.lauritzengardens.org

SEE ‘THE NUTCRACKER’

“The Nutcracker,” staged by the American Midwest Ballet, will return to the metro area this holiday season. See it at

OMAHA TURKEY TROT

Work up an appetite for Thanksgiving dinner. This annual event will take place Nov. 25 at 8 a.m. in North Downtown Omaha. www.omaharun.org/events/ omaha-turkey-trot

VISIT SANTA AT ROCKBROOK VILLAGE

Visit Santa at Rockbrook Village Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families can also take a horse and carriage ride, enjoy a holiday hunt around the village, meet Elsa from “Frozen” and more.

Rockbrook Village is located at 2800 S. 110th Court. www.facebook.com/ events/406908027655450

LEARN ABOUT HANUKKAH

Come to the Omaha Children’s Museum between Nov. 28 and Dec. 6 to learn about the Jewish holiday and why it’s called the Festival of Lights. All activities included with admission. www.ocm.org

SEE ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’

The Rose Theater will host showings of “It’s a Wonderful Life” Dec. 3 through Dec. 19. The show was the first show

ever presented at The Rose Theater in 1995. The Rose Theater is located at 2001 Farnam St. www.rosetheater.org

SANTA GOES TO SPACE

The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum will host its annual event on Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Included with admission is the chance to visit with Santa and experience a space-filled day. During the event, kids can write a letter to Santa, enjoy a make-and-take activity and check out tons of fun holiday gifts in Santa’s workshop. The museum is located at 28210 W. Park Highway in Ashland. www.sacmuseum.org

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN GERMANY

The German-American Society will host Christmas in Germany on Dec. 4 beginning at noon. Come celebrate the rich traditions of German Christmas and Advent with music, dance, food, drink and a Christkindlmarkt.

The German-American Society is located at 3717 S. 120th St. www.facebook.com/ events/255008116315350

CHECK OUT THE HOT SHOPS

Hot Shops Art Center will host a free Winter Open House. Visitors can meet current artists, learn more about their tools and processes, see demonstrations and view the latest work. Hours will be Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1301 Nicholas St. www.hotshopsartcenter.com/openhouse

MILK AND COOKIES WITH SANTA

The Omaha Children’s Museum will host a Milk & Cookies with Santa Family Fun Weekend Dec. 10-12. The festivities will go from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The museum is located at 500 S. 20th St. www.ocm.org

DRIVE THROUGH HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Grab some hot chocolate, jump into the car and drive through the Illuminate Inclusion holiday light display at Zorinsky Lake on Dec. 10 and 11 from 5 to 9 p.m.

The event is a fundraiser to build an accessible and inclusive playground at Lake Zorinsky. The light display is located at Zorinsky Lake Park’s water park entrance, 3808 S. 154th St. www.imagineinclusion.org

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BE WELL MARJIE DUCEY

CHILDERS FAMILY

Kurt and Sharon Childers with their family. Kurt died of cancer in September.

BLUE HOLIDAYS Dealing with loss can be hard no matter the season

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haron Childers said it’s going to be tough for her family this Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Kurt, her husband of 42 years, died Sept. 14 of cancer. His family has suffered several losses in the past years, and now there will be another empty spot at the table.

“The first holiday after somebody dies is always going to be hard,” Sharon said. “I’m sure there will be tears because of all those memories.”

Let them fall, said Dr. Marley Doyle, an assistant professor in the Marley Doyle department of psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

It’s a natural part of the grieving process.

“It’s very normal, you are going to be sad and experience that loss together,” Doyle said. “I think it’s OK to be in tears. I think it’s

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OK if you are feeling sad.”

Don’t shut down your emotions, she said. The more you avoid them the bigger they become. Instead, ride the feelings of the moment. It will pass, and if it doesn’t, it might be time to contact a professional.

Also get rid of any statements that include the word “should”, Doyle said. No “I should be feeling happy” or “I should be grateful.”

“Anytime you use phrases like that you are basically invalidating your feelings,” she said. “Give yourself permission to know there will be a range of emotions but don’t put a judgement on them.”

Sharon said she and her three adult children are beginning to talk about how the holidays will look this year. Her sons, Ben and Nick, have volunteered to hold some of the family get-togethers.

They’ll likely visit Kurt’s grave when daughter Sara comes home to Omaha for Thanksgiving.

Keep the traditions you want and add a

few, even if it’s just for the first year, Doyle said. Share a special story about your loved one at the Thanksgiving table. Everyone can share a favorite memory or eat your loved one’s favorite dish.

“A lot of times people don’t talk about it because it’s difficult or sad and that doesn’t make it go away,” Doyle said.

The amount of time that people take to grieve the death of a loved one is different for everyone, depending on how long the person was in your life, how they died and their age.

Mourning can last months for some and years for others, but for everyone there will be jolts when a memory suddenly surfaces.

That could be especially true when the holidays arrive, so be kind to yourself, Doyle said.

“Don’t get caught up in all the things the holiday can bring,” she said. “Keep up with your own care, your own sleep. Self care is really important.”

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WHITE CHOCOLATE

Chai Latte perfect for chilly fall days and nights TEXT, STYLING + PHOTOGRAPHY Kiley Cruse

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t’s sweater-weather season, which means it’s time to curl up in a blanket or by the fire with a hot drink.

If you like a chai latte and a hot chocolate, this drink is a perfect combination of the two. Whole milk makes it extra creamy but it could be made with skim or 2%.

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CHAI WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE Serves 2

• 2 cups whole milk • 3 ounces good-quality white chocolate, chopped • 2 chai tea bags • Whipped cream, optional for topping • Ground cinnamon, optional for topping 1. Heat milk in a small pot over medium heat. Once bubbles start to form, turn off heat and add tea bags.

2. Let tea bags steep for 5 to 7 minutes. Press the tea bags between a spoon and the side of the pot to wring any liquid from it and dispose of the bags.

3. Return pan to medium heat. Add white chocolate and stir until melted.

4. Divide between two 8-ounce mugs and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

Adapted from bakingmischief.com

COPYCAT

Caramel Apple SPICE DRINK easy to make at home

COPYCAT CARAMEL APPLE SPICE • 2 cups apple juice or apple cider • 2 tablespoon cinnamon simple syrup, see recipe below • 2 tablespoons salted caramel sauce, see recipe below • Whipped cream 1. In a medium saucepan, combine apple juice, cinnamon simple syrup, and salted caramel sauce over medium heat.

2. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until everything is combined and warmed.

3. Divide into two cups and top with whipped cream and additional caramel.

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/ cup heavy cream ¼ cup water 1 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon salt 2 3

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring constantly. Once it is boiling, bring heat up to high and stop stirring.

Let boil until a nice amber color, about 6 to 10 minutes. It will turn quickly so keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.

2. Remove from heat and pour in heavy cream, butter, vanilla and salt. Mix until well-combined.

3. Pour into a jar or dish to cool and store. Once the caramel sauce has cooled, it will thicken up. Store in refrigerator.

TEXT, STYLING + PHOTOGRAPHY Kiley Cruse

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f hitting the coffee shop for a Caramel Apple Spice is on your todo list, consider making one at home.

You can whip up a batch of the cinnamon simple syrup and salted caramel sauce fairly quickly. The recipes make enough to enjoy about a dozen Caramel Apple Spice drinks.

CINNAMON SIMPLE SYRUP • • • • •

½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup water 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugars, water and cinnamon. Bring to a soft boil and cook until the sugar dissolves, stirring the entire time.

2. Remove from heat at add vanilla.

3. Transfer to a heat-proof container to cool to room-temperature. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.

Adapted from snacksandsips.com

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Giving plate

a fun project for any time of the year TEXT, STYLING + PHOTOGRAPHY Kiley Cruse

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o you love giving home-baked goodies to family and friends at the holidays (or any time really)? Making a “giving plate” will add an extra punch of personal touch to your gift.

It’s the ultimate gift that keeps on giving. And they are easy and inexpensive to make.

At first blush, I was intimidated to make this because you draw or write on a dish with an oil-based Sharpie paint marker. That’s permanent right? What if I make a mistake and the plate is ruined?

But after a little research, I found that 91% rubbing alcohol will remove the marker from ceramic dishes. Let me tell you, I needed the tip and it worked like a charm!

Once you are happy with your design, baking it in the oven will make it permanent with hand-washing so it can be used again and again.

GIVING PLATE • Ceramic plate (we used plates from the dollar store) • Oil-based Sharpie paint markers 1. Create the design/wording of your choice on the plate.

2. Once complete, put plate in a cold oven. Turn oven on to 425 F. Once the oven reaches 425 F, set the timer for 30 minutes.

3. When timer goes off, turn oven off and let the plate completely cool in the oven. This will take a couple hours.

4. Fill with goodies and deliver.

We delivered our plates with a batch of chewy, chocolaty cookies.

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2½ cups oatmeal oats 1 cup butter, at room temperature 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 12 ounces chocolate chunks (or chips) • 4 ounces grated chocolate bar

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Blend oats to a fine powder.

3. In a medium-sized bowl, add oat powder, flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.

4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar.

Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.

5. Add oat/flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until just blended.

6. Stir in chocolate chunks and grated chocolate.

7. Roll about 2 tablespoons of dough into balls.

8. Place on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

9. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Let set on cookie sheet for about 2 minutes before moving to a rack to cool completely.

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November a perfect time for stories of kindness

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hanksgiving is a great time to reflect on all the things we’re thankful for, as well as to show kindness to family, friends and even strangers.

Check out these five books that help kids discover and foster a love for spreading kindness around them.

“LOVING KINDNESS”

“ABC’S OF KINDNESS”

by Deborah Underwood This beautiful, calming picture book encourages children to be tender with themselves and others, and to open their hearts to the world. The story is all about making connections, showing connections and celebrating life. (Ages 2-5)

by Samantha Berger This fun book, which features a cast of diverse children, lists alphabetized ways to make the world a kinder place through every day acts of compassion and generosity. Whether it’s helping mom and dad with chores or donating blankets to an animal shelter.

(Ages 2-4)

“KINDNESS GROWS”

by Britta Teckentrup In this picture book, kids will learn about how fighting and hurtful words can ruin a friendship, but that kind gestures like a smile can cause kindness to bloom and help forgiveness to spread. The imagery is that of a sapling growing into a flowering tree.

(Ages 3-5)

“COUNTING KINDNESS: TEN WAYS TO WELCOME REFUGEE CHILDREN”

by Hollis Kurman In this sweet counting book, kids will follow the journey of immigrant and refugee children from a leaky boat to a new country.

They’ll watch as they start at a new school and make new friends. (Ages 3-5)

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“EVERY LITTLE KINDNESS”

by Marta Bartolj There are no words in this picture book. Instead, kids will rely on its beautiful watercolor illustrations laid out in graphic novel style to watch as one act of kindness sparks another.

While the illustrations are in washed out blue-gray tones, the kindness objects can be found in bright red colors — getting more and more common as the book goes on. (Ages 3-12)

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