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December/January 2012 • Volume 10 . Issue 6 Publisher Todd Lemke Omaha publications Editor Linda Persigehl HER LIVING editor Sandy Lemke Assistant Editor Bailey Hemphill Art director John Gawley Graphic Designer Katie Anderson Production artist Mike Bruening Principal Photography minorwhite studios, inc Scott Drickey, Bill Sitzmann Guest Photographer Christian Behr Contributors Suzanne Smith Arney Susan Meyers • Brent Dierking Stephanie Vondrak, D.D.S. Darcie Dingman • Lüc Carl Vice president Greg Bruns Account Executives Gwen Lemke • Gil Cohen • Vicki Voet Stacey Penrod • Paige Edwards sales associate Alicia Smith-Hollins Technical advisor Tyler Lemke Warehouse Distribution Manager Mike Brewer For a one-year subscription (six issues), send $9.95 to P.O. Box 461208, Papillion, NE 68046-1208. www.heromaha.com Comments? Story ideas?

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Features Military Wives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cover: Ying Zhu, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts Resident . . . . 22 DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Leisure: Girls’ Getaways, Keeping Warm By The Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Lifestyle: Food, Guest Chef Rebecca Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Profile: Pearson & Company, Nancy Erb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Health: Business Breastfeeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Health Extra: Nursing Mother, Elizabeth Bullington . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Fashion: Day Tripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Beauty Sheet: Beauty Resolutions For The New Year . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Style: Sherry Craig Hilario, Stylish Stylist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Her Living Holiday Gift Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Home: Holiday Table Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Home Extra: Holiday Feng Shui with Julie Oberembt . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Columns Auto Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Dental Health . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Husband Material . . . . . . . . 19

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Her Editor’s Letter Sandy Lemke • Editor

Welcome to the holiday edition of HER Living!

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he holidays are all about traditions. Like I am sure a lot of families do, one of our traditions is to set a formal table for the holidays. We bring out the

best china, crystal, flatware and linens. Add in a centerpiece, and the stage is set for special family time. Whether you have one set of wedding china or are an avid collector, setting the table can be a fun way to use your creativity.

For holiday inspiration, we are pleased to bring you a glorious Her Living Holiday Table with

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luxurious china from Borsheim’s and linens from The Linen Gallery, along with a stunning centerpiece from Papillion Flower Patch. This was all staged at Mary Jo and Dick Phelan’s gracious home. Many thanks to all involved: Susie Goll from Borsheim’s, Mary Beth Harrold from Papillion Flower Patch, and Kathy Dessonville from The Linen Gallery, as well as Bill Sitzmann who took the photographs on pages 36-37. Enjoy!

Our Guest Chef, Rebecca Brown, includes a recipe for Christmas sugar cookies that come out red and green with their “secret ingredient.” Check it out, along with her story on page 12.

This issue has something for everyone. I met with a Feng Shui expert on how to organize for the holidays. We talked to “Army Wives,” three women who developed their own ways to cope with their husbands’ deployments. Our Health stories focus on breastfeeding while working, a task made less daunting by more support from employers.

On page 35 you will find a valuable coupon for 20% off your purchase at LovelySkin’s retail location across from Oak View Mall. If you haven’t visited this skin care and beauty superstore, I urge you to take advantage of this coupon. You’ll find brands not available anywhere else in Omaha!

Happy Holidays!

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Leisure Girls’ Getaways Story by Sandy Lemke • Photo by John Gawley

Keeping Warm .

By The Fire

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aby, it’s cold outside! Nebraska’s winter weather might make you want to stay in and curl up under a blanket.

Fight that urge and visit one of our Girls’ Getaways! All have fireplaces, making them literal hot spots.

Roja’s ‘indoor’ patio fireplace. Heat up your winter with a summertime cl assic, Roja’s house margarita.

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Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano Biaggi’s’ informal, comfortable ambiance, complete with an inviting dining room fireplace, make it the ideal place to catch up with friends over lunch or dinner. Enjoy their delicious soup and salad, a bowl of pasta, a specialty pizza or dessert, or a glass of wine while taking the chill off.

First National Business Park (take 137th St. exit off W. Dodge Rd.) 13650 California St. 402-965-9800 www.biaggis.com

Roja Mexican Grill + Margarita Bar Roja Mexican Grill + Margarita Bar serves up warm chips and chunky salsa, as well as a delicious menu of Tex-Mex style fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, chimichangas and more. Wash them down with a Pomegranate Margarita or a tall boy Tecate, all while relaxing with friends on their fourseason fire-pit patio or near one of the other two cozy fireplaces at their west Omaha location.

Shops of Legacy 17010 Wright Plaza 402-333-7652 www.rojagrill.com

The Drover This Omaha steak staple was recently featured on The Travel Channel’s show Man vs. Food. Man vs. Food host Adam Richman relished The Drover’s Whiskey Steak, long the star of the menu, along with a tumbler of – whiskey. The Drover’s atmosphere is warm and invites lingering.

2121 S. 73rd St. NE 68124 402-391-7440 www.droverrestaurant.com

Scooter’s Coffeehouses Take a break from your holiday shopping at one of Scooter’s Coffeehouse’s 40 area locations. With fireplaces and free wi-fi at the six locations below, and warm drinks at all of them, Scooter’s Coffeehouses are hot spots in more ways than one. www.scooterscoffeehouse.com

• • • Paradise Bakery & Café Need to recharge your batteries and warm your tootsies after long hours of shopping at Village Pointe or Regency Court? Pop into Paradise Bakery for a freshly baked cookie or muffin, a smoothie or cup o’ joe, and take a seat by the fire and enjoy!

Village Pointe Shopping Center 17305 Davenport St., Ste. 101 402-934-5757 Regency Court 120 Regency Parkway, Ste. 156 402-991-3000 www.paradisebakery.com

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Sempeck’s Bowling & Entertainment/Twisters Did you know that in addition to a host of family fun – bowling, laser tag, an arcade – Sempeck’s features Twisters Restaurant, which offers tasty appetizers and sandwiches, beverages on tap, and yes, a cozy fireplace! So, if the kids are old enough to be supervised from afar, let them have their fun and games while you and your “mom friends” enjoy some grown-up time nearby.

20902 Cumberland Dr. Elkhorn 402-289-4614 www.sempecks.com

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Feature Military Wives Story by Sandy Lemke • Photo by amber & rob photography

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Military Wives How sticking together and finding a hobby can make the time go fast

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any women in the area find themselves in this situation ­­­— hearing that it’s time for their spouse to fulfill their military duty overseas for six or 12 months. The thoughts of impending loneliness and added family burdens can be overwhelming. We talked to three women who triumphed over these negative thoughts, finding positive routines and new habits that greatly improved their lives.

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iriel Bailey, 22, is a newly married (a little over a year and a half) wife of Joshua, 21. The couple is from Omaha and even went to the same high school, but didn’t know each other in school. They both attended Omaha North.

Airiel is a student at Capitol School of Hairstyling in the esthetics program. “I was meant to go into this…on the weekends I find myself wishing I had school,” she said.

Of Capitol, she said it is “really fast-paced, not a lot of filler time. We are very hands-on and the student-teacher ratio is amazing. In class, on a ratio it is like 1-6. You get that

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one-on-one time with the teacher and they are there to answer questions. That’s what is really nice about it. They do a lot of fundraisers in the community too.”

Airiel said of her husband, “Josh is really quiet. Very down to earth. He’s into reading and playing video games, like EverQuest. He grew up playing that with his dad. He also likes XBox and that kind of stuff. They play Call of Duty ‘over there’.”

Josh joined the Army at 19. Airiel said, “He left for Afghanistan in March. He is a combat engineer and his rank is E3 Private First Class. He is an ID Scouter and drives a Husky vehicle. He does route clearance.”

Staying Busy In addition to her schooling, Airiel stays busy by writing a cooking blog that has its roots in her childhood. Airiel has always liked cooking. She said, “Growing up, my mom couldn’t cook or bake. Dad was always a good cook but they were divorced and we grew up with Mom. My brother and I are good cooks and it came naturally.”

When Airiel got married, she embraced the housewife role. “I would cook breakfast, lunch and dinner.” Their first duty station was a small town in Georgia where Airiel found herself lonely while her husband was at work all day. “I needed a hobby.” So the blog was born and it continues.

“I don’t post every day. In the beginning I was posting a couple of times a week at least.

Lately I have been busy with school. Some of my recipes are from random ingredients, some of my recipes are tweaked from Food Gawker and I will attribute them. It completely depends,” she said.

Airiel has over 52 followers, many of them fellow Army wives. “I am a part of Army Wife Chat and Married to the Army.com,” she said.

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Coping with Separation Airiel said, “The first two months are really hard. I was in this panic — you don’t know what’s going to happen or if they are safe. You don’t know where they are because they move constantly. I don’t know what the city is like where they are.”

“I get extremely lonely. When you’re married, sleeping by yourself gets really old,” she added.

What helps? “Skype and Facebook and email. That has helped him keep in touch with his friends and parents,” she said.

To cope, Airiel suggests, “Stay busy and focus on you. But don’t forget that your spouse is still out there. It [his deployment] gave me the opportunity to finish school. I will be graduating about the same time he comes home. I’m excited.”

You can view Airiel’s recipes and cooking tips at http://www.abaileysimplybites.blogspot.com/

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Mike & Jessica Linhart

essica Linhart, age 26, married to Mike, 27, is the Public Support Director for Micah House in Council Bluffs. She felt lucky to meet other Army Wives during her husband’s deployment.

Fast Friends She and one of our other featured women, Penny Jedlicka, became fast friends during their husbands’ absences. “She and other women became my support system,” she said. “It’s nice to be able to share this experience with people who know exactly what you’re going through,” she added. She said she found a few others who had similar personalities who enjoyed the same things and who were close in age.

They met at an event at the Whiskey Roadhouse (Horseshoe Casino donated the party to the military spouses), became close and started planning nights out together in addition to working out at the gym. One of the benefits was extra time to focus on her own life. Linhart said, “Focus on yourself and the time will go by fast. Make plans for the weekend so you’re not sitting home by yourself.” She started going to group classes at the Y. Jessica’s other advice for military spouses: Don’t focus on the negatives that could happen.

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on the positives, including the military benefits. She said the benefits are good, such as the health insurance and separation pay plus additional living allowances.

Linhart also focused on her work at Micah House in Council Bluffs. In addition to her development work duties, she organized their main fundraiser, Champagne and Diamonds.

Couple Communication Jessica’s husband, Mike, is a Sergeant E-5 Intel Analyst and was gone for a year.

“He was in an office all day, which gave me security. He sat behind a computer. It gave me some comfort that I was able to call and email. Most days I would wake up to an email or I would be able to get to chat for a while every day. We couldn’t Skype. We only did that four or five times during the year.”

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enny Jedlicka, 30, is the wife of Nicholas, 32, who was gone for 13 months. He was deployed for a year but gone an extra month because he had to heal from an accident that occurred overseas.

Penny attended the FRG (Family Readiness Group) meetings at the Council Bluffs Armory. There she met Jessica Linhart and other women going through the same experience. FRG meetings were held monthly to update the families on what was happening with the deployment.

Penny and her husband have two children, Kailey, 7, and Noah, 3.

Battle Buddies Jessica and Penny describe each other as “Battle Buddies.” The healthy friendship they developed during their husbands’ deployment continues.

“We worked out a lot, mostly spent our time going to the gym,” said Jessica.

Penny added, “We did a lot of body pump.

We tried almost every class that they had!”

Jessica said, “We did movie nights, shopping outings, dinners and group activities.”

The ladies also treated themselves to a spa day in Kansas City at the Daylight Spa. She added, “We were busy all the time. Time went by fast. We would always look forward to something.”

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Nicholas & Penny Jedlicka

Penny’s advice to other military spouses: “Find somebody who is going through it as well.

Keep busy and don’t sweat the small stuff. There are so many things that could get you down. Get yourself in a support group. It definitely helps having other people. We had that connection...knowing how each other felt.”

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inter weather is upon us.

It’s important that we prepare our vehicles for the cold, snowy months ahead.

Wiper blades – Think about if your wipers will clear the dirty slush that continually flies onto your windshield. If not, they need to be replaced. Always have enough windshield wiper fluid, particularly one that’s made to withstand freezing temperatures.

Battery – If your battery is more than three years old, it’s a good idea to have a certified battery or mechanic shop test the battery.

Tires – For every 10 degrees the temperature drops, tires average a loss of one pound per square inch. Monitor your tire pressure frequently throughout the winter. Also, your tire tread should be checked by a professional. Another good option is investing in snow tires. Always have a spare tire and jack with you.

Belts and Hoses – Have a professional check your belts and hoses to make sure there are no leaks or bulges and no fraying. The cold weather will only exacerbate these issues.

Radiator – Make sure that your radiator is filled with the proper water/antifreeze mixture that is recommended by your vehicle manufacturer.

Gas tank – Always keep a quarter to a half tank of gas in the car at all times to prevent moisture build-up in the tank.

As you drive in the winter months, the most important thing is to take your time and always be cautious, as driving conditions can change rapidly.

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Lifestyle Food Story by Sandy Lemke

Crisp . Colorful Cookies

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hese colorful cookies are great for the holidays and can be made in any color that Jello comes in. Cherry and Lime Jello make colorful Christmas cookies.

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3/4 cup Butter or Shortening 1/2 cup Sugar 6 oz. Package Fruit-flavored Gelatin 2 Eggs 1 Tsp Vanilla 2 1/2 cup Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder

1. Heat oven to 400º. Mix shortening and sugar thoroughly. Add other ingredients.

2. Form into walnut-size balls. Flatten with glass dipped in sugar each time.

3. Bake for 9-11 minutes - until just before they begin to brown.

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Chef . Rebecca Brown

hef Rebecca has been a personal chef and member of the United States Personal Chef Association since 1999. She said, “As a personal chef, I am able to work with many people to make their lives simpler by creating delicious, healthy meals custom made for their needs and tastes. I have cooked for one family for 11 years, another for six years.”

Brown added, “I have been privileged to help offices or friends bless co-workers, new parents, or those coping with illness. I have learned Kosher cooking from a young woman from Israel, worked with dieticians and nutritionists of my clients and teach and take classes.”

For the last two summers, she has taught a week-long course at a college to help people learn to cook fast, healthy and inexpensive meals. Brown said, “In one hour, we make two entrees with sides, and enjoy them as a group while discussing additional ways to save time cooking. I prefer to make heart-healthy and diabetic-friendly dishes. I have learned to cook lowsodium diets, and have had the challenge of working with our youngest child’s Crohn’s disease. My mother and brother are both cancer survivors and have needed that type of cooking as well.

I love to care for people with food and my clients become mine to care for as we work together to meet their unique needs.”

Chef Rebecca has many and varied hobbies. “I am the founder and directer of a puppet and black light troupe at our church. I also love to be with my three horses, two Great Danes and our African Grey parrot. My husband gave me a kayak for my birthday a few years ago and being on the lake with Women on Water has been a real stress reliever. I am involved with a P.E.O. chapter and a book club, I like Middle Eastern dance, and I’m trying to learn to play the lever harp.”

Brown added, “Food is at the hub of our lives.

Cooking shows are wildly popular. People are increasingly interested in their health. As a chef, I love being part of this new awareness of being involved in this important part of people’s lives.” www.OmahaPublications.com

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earson & Company’s customers love the Omaha home furnishings store. Recent postings on their Facebook page had these comments from customers: “This is my favorite store!”; “I love it here...I tell all of my friends about you!”; and, “I can’t believe I didn’t know you were here! I’m so glad I found you!”

One of the owners, Nancy Erb, loves home décor and art.

She was tired of seeing the “same old thing” every time she went shopping. The Erbs frequently traveled to other cities to find unique furnishings and affordable artwork. Erb said, “Our cousin (now business partner) Craig Pearson suggested my husband JD and I open a store with him, along with his sisters Cyndi Pearson and Christi LaDeaux, in Omaha to fill the void. So we did!”

Pearson & Company is a unique retail furniture, art, artifacts and accessory store located in The Shops of Legacy-168th & West Center Road. Erb said of Pearson & Company: “We specialize in unique pieces from around the world, reclaimed wood and metal furnishings, upholstered furniture, original artwork and photography, lighting, decorative pillows, Dash & Albert rugs, artifacts, accessories and pottery. Some items are old and some are reproductions. Price ranges are affordable and up!”

What has Omaha’s response been? “Amazing!” said Erb. She added, “We have wonderfully loyal customers!

They love the fact that they can shop locally, and know that what they find here will have a ‘traveled’ or ‘collected’ look.

Searching for custom or special pieces is something we also do for our customers. We want everyone to know that, really, there are no rules when decorating your home–buy what you love and it works!”

The store’s inventory changes constantly and is globally sourced.

Erb said, “Our original art pieces come primarily from local, Southwest and West Coast artists. We have a mix of overseas buyers that find furniture, artifacts and objects from around the world.

We also work with amazing vendors in the U.S., and ‘pickers’ too!”

Erb clearly enjoys her work. She said, “We love bringing our customers unique and beautiful ‘finds’ that set their homes apart from others. From brand-new furniture to rustic artifacts, you’ll find it at Pearson & Company. Our motto is ‘Be Unique’...and we are.”

Shop Pearson & Co. online at http://www.pearsonandcompany.com/ and friend them on Facebook to learn more about the store. You can also follow their blog at www.pearsonandcompany.blogspot.com

Nancy Erb, Owner

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A surgeon who understands a woman’s concerns.

Story by Brent Dierking, Kosama

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Conquer Your Fears .

And Create A New You

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love the holidays! Family get-togethers, holiday parties, eggnog, cookies, and all the trimmings! But then comes the guilt—You reflect and realize you need to change your habits. It’s time to conquer your fears and do that one word that everyone loathes…”exercise”!

If exercise were fun and easy, everyone would be walking around in perfect health. If you sit down and list all of the reasons why you haven’t went to the gym in the last 12 months, over 80 percent of them are going to be psychological.

Can’t seem to find enough time? There are 24 hours in a day, and seven days in a week. If you work out one hour a day, six days a week, that consumes only 2.8 percent of your time! Make yourself a priority, break down those mental barriers and take that next step. According to Medical News Today, over 12 billion dollars are lost each year on wasted gym memberships. Don’t be a statistic, make the time and make health a top priority.

Don’t set yourself up for failure. Gym memberships can be very intimidating; workout equipment you don’t know how to use and crowded classes may stop you in your tracks and send you right back into the locker room. An experienced trainer can turn a lackluster workout into a fun, effective, challenging routine that produces results!

Be patient with your body. You didn’t gain the weight overnight; so don’t expect results in a day. Set realistic goals and write them down, focus on the benefits of exercise, and visualize yourself in your new body! Nutrition accounts for 80 percent of your results, so don’t cheat yourself by working out hard and continuing to eat poorly. Keeping a food journal will help hold you accountable and educate you on what is going in your body. Don’t sabotage your results, this is a New You! Your ultimate goal is to create a lifestyle—not just drop pounds quickly only to add them back on again next year.

In Good Health, Brent Dierking General Manager/Co-Owner Kosama

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Health Business Breastfeeding Story by Susan Meyers • Photos by minorwhitestudios.com

Angela Cooper, breastfeeding mom and Mutual of OMaha employee, in Mutual’s lactation room.

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More Businesses Doing Their Part . to Support Breastfeeding Mothers New Laws Require workplace lactation rooms

hen Angela Cooper, an employee of Mutual of Omaha, became pregnant four years ago, there was no doubt in her mind that she wanted to breastfeed her new infant. Her biggest concern was whether she would be able to successfully continue breastfeeding once she returned to work from maternity leave.

But her concerns were relieved after talking to the occupational health nurses and her management team at Mutual. “Everyone was very supportive,” says Cooper, who breastfed her son until he was 18 months old. Mutual of Omaha provides nursing mothers a private lactation room with five pumping stations. “I felt really fortunate to have such a great service,” says Cooper. “There’s no way I would have been able to breastfeed that long if it weren’t for the lactation room.” >> Her Living • December/January 2012

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Health Business Breastfeeding

Kolene Moore, RN-C, internationally board certified lactation consultant at Methodist Women’s Hospital

So when Cooper had her second child, she knew breastfeeding would not be an issue. In fact, since her first child, Mutual had upgraded the lactation room, adding hospital-grade pumps, storage areas for moms, a sink to wash attachments, a refrigerator/freezer for milk storage and bulletin boards for Moms to relay messages to other mothers. The company also implemented an in-house electronic scheduling system for the pumping stations so moms could get in and out more quickly.

Mutual has offered on-site lactation rooms for their employees for many years as part of their family-friendly workplace philosophy. “We recognize the importance of moms in the workplace and the need to balance work and family,” says Anna Jones, R.N., occupational health consultant at Mutual of Omaha. “Providing lactation rooms helps prevent high turnover rates and keep moms and babies healthier and happier.” Mutual of Omaha has a retention rate among new mothers of more than 90 percent and it estimates that more than 70 percent of their new moms breastfeed their babies.

Lactation rooms in the workplace are becoming more common since the U.S. Department of Labor passed legislation in 2010 requiring all companies of 50 or more employees to provide reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk up to one year after her child’s birth and to offer a private space other than a bathroom for mothers to express milk.

In addition, in March 2011, Nebraska became the 49th state in the union to pass legislation (LB197) that states, “A mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location.”

“The public is becoming more aware that breastfeeding is becoming the norm,” says Kolene Moore, RN-C, an internationally board certified lactation consultant at Methodist Women’s Hospital. Moore estimates that more than 80 percent of mothers who give birth at Methodist Women’s Hospital breastfeed their new infants. Moore says that when women are educated >>

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Her Dental Health Story by Stephanie Vondrak, D.D.S.

The How, What and Why of Dentistry

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f you’ve read my column, you may have inferred that I’m one of those “planning” people. I routinely set goals and write them down. I enjoy list making and organization.

For example, my shirts are not only organized by color but by sleeve length, collar or no collar, appropriate season for wear, etc.

Now, you might be thinking…She’s quite “Type A,” or a bit of a “nerd.” Nevertheless, this is who I am. So, why are these qualities important in an article dedicated to health and dentistry?

In one word…Diagnosis!

As that nerdy “Type A” organizer, I am intrigued with the how, what and why. How did this tooth break? What will best “fix” the problem? Why did it happen? Verifying answers to these questions is known as diagnosis. Interestingly, this is not how most dentistry is practiced. Dentists are trained to restore teeth quickly. The pace of their practices allows little time for how, what and why. For example, you bite into a Snickers and break your tooth. When investigated, the cause was an existing crack and Tempromandibular Joint problem, not the candy.

In my practice, I enjoy getting to know my patients during the diagnostic process. I prefer to spend time understanding the how, what and why for each individual. We talk about goals and outcomes. With a thorough diagnosis, we plan together how to achieve overall dental health.

The moral of this story…it is your responsibility to seek both understanding and diagnosis of your dental needs. Demand a plan and document your goals. If you spend the time, you will reap the rewards of sound, long-term dental solutions.

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about the benefits of breastfeeding, those that choose to breastfeed increases significantly.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that women breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first six months of life and continue breastfeeding for the next sixth months while gradually adding complementary foods. Breastfeeding should continue as long as mutually desired by mother and child.

There is no substitute Diane Roberts, community health for breastfeeding when coordinator for Alegent Health it comes to the health of your baby, notes Moore.

The benefits for both mother and baby have been well researched and documented and range from health and nutritional benefits to immunologic, developmental, psychological, social, economic and environmental benefits.

“A mother’s milk is made to meet your baby’s specific needs and changes to fit the needs of your baby as he or she grows,” says Moore.

For instance, during the first few days of milk production, a mother produces colostrum, which is high in protein and antibodies and helps promote maturation and protection of a baby’s gastrointestinal system. Other benefits to baby include: • Improved development of the eyes and brain • Reduced risk for allergies and asthma • Protection from some cancers and obesity • Reduces rate of obesity among children by 30 to 40 percent Antibodies are passed from the mother to her baby through her milk and help protect her baby from a variety of infectious diseases, ear infections, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal problems, respiratory infections and more.

Breastfeeding also provides numerous benefits to the mother including: • Promotes a special bonding relationship between mother and baby • Helps return the uterus to the size it was before pregnancy more quickly • Burns more calories, which may help expedite loss of weight gained during pregnancy • Reduces the risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer • Keeps bones strong, which helps protect against bone fractures in older age

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Just as important as the health benefits are the physical and emotional benefits breastfeeding provides. “Breastfeeding is 50 percent nutrition and 50 percent nurturing,” says Moore.

“That skin-to-skin contact is so important in helping moms develop a loving and bonding relationship with their new babies.”

“It [nursing] was a great bonding experience for me,” agrees Cooper, “especially when I would come home from work, because it would help me reconnect with my baby again.”

Some of the greatest barriers to breastfeeding include lack of education, lack of partner support and employer support, and formula infiltration, says Diane Roberts, community health coordinator for Alegent Health. In 2009, Alegent Health received a grant from Catholic Health Initiatives and has partnered with the Douglas County Health Department, Visiting Nurses Association and Omaha physician Tom Tonniges, M.D., to promote breastfeeding among the Omaha community. The grant’s four areas of focus include: promoting breastfeeding support among small businesses; enhancing breastfeeding-friendly maternity practices in hospitals; providing professional breastfeeding education, support and training to primary care physicians; and facilitating peer support and mentoring through WIC mothers (former breastfeeding mothers) while targeting women of color.

“We’re finding that many women don’t have family and partner support for breastfeeding, which are key to its success,” notes Roberts. “Additionally, many OB/GYN physicians lack the time and training to provide support and education for breastfeeding. This program is designed to overcome these barriers.”

There are also a number of misconceptions about breastfeeding that deter some mothers.

“One of the biggest misconceptions is that formula is just as good as breast milk and that just isn’t true,” says Roberts. “Breast milk is often called the magic elixir because it provides your baby its first immunization against infectious diseases as well as numerous other benefits.”

Other misconceptions include: it’s going to hurt; some mothers think they’re not able to make enough milk; and others think they won’t be able to make milk at all.

“Breastfeeding is a learned art,” notes Moore. “That’s why lactation consultants have jobs.

The majority of women can breastfeed. As little as 2 to 3 percent of women may actually not be able to breastfeed because their milk never comes in, they are on medications that interfere with breastfeeding, or they have HIV or are in active stages of tuberculosis.”

Moore says that there is usually a learning curve at the beginning and the lactation consultants are there to help mothers through that time. “The first two weeks of breastfeeding are critical because that’s when your milk supply is established,” says Moore. “Expressing milk at the workplace helps you maintain your milk production and provides an extra supply of breast milk when breastfeeding is not possible.”

“I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” says Leslie Churchill, who owns her own chiropractor business and scheduled in pumping breaks during her day. “Not only was it a wonderful bonding experience, but he’s [my son is] rarely sick and has only been on antibiotics once so far,” says Churchill of Chiropractor Dr. Leslie Churchill, owner of Mid City Chiropractic and working mom two-year-old Ewan.

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s this the year? Are you looking for a ring under the mistletoe? Hoping for a Christmas Eve proposal so you can meet with your family Christmas day with a brand-new shiny ring to show off? It wouldn’t be a bad idea to sit your man down early and have an adult conversation with him. Men are stupid. While you’re in bed thinking about rings and what color flowers and how many people, he’s sitting there thinking to himself, “Damn it, I can’t believe the Chiefs lost. I wonder if I can get some action out of her before she falls asleep?”

Sit him down; ask him about his plans for the future, his plans for your future; where he sees himself in two years. If he doesn’t have an answer, leave him before you’re stuck watching a football team you don’t care about, ringless, for the next five years, in sweatpants, gaining two pounds per year until you wake up one day single, fat, and miserable. Talk to your man, open up to him…If he’s a good man he will listen. If not, you’ll end up with a puppy under the tree and have to clean up poop for eternity.

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or Elizabeth Bullington, 25, and mother of seven-week-old son Reese Kolbe Bullington, the decision to nurse was easy. Her reasons: “It was healthy and cheap for us, and it would help me lose weight after pregnancy.” Bullington’s reasons are www.OmahaPublications.com

practical: It has been shown that nursing is healthier for both baby and mother in many ways and bottle feeding can cost up to $2,000 per year vs. virtually free for nursing.

Fortunately for her, Reese latched on easily, and she has no problems pumping either.

The lactation nurses at Methodist Women’s Hospital were amazed at the ease with which she and Reese adapted to the process. “Have you done this before?” they said. As a first-time mother, obviously she had not.

Bullington heaped on the praise for her OB/GYN doctor, William Weidner M.D. at the Methodist Women’s Hospital, as well as the nurses and lactation consultants there, and the facility itself. “It is so focused on breastfeeding. They actually won’t allow pacifiers.” In addition, she loved the food and the fact that the hospital provided a bed for her husband, Nick, to sleep on in her room.

Even though she is at home on maternity leave, Bullington pumps daily, an exercise that will come in handy when she soon returns to the workforce. Bullington has a master’s degree and works with children within the autism spectrum. She is a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) as well as a provisionally licensed mental health practitioner (PLMHP). Her plans are to pump every two hours once she returns to work. Bullington plans to show up early and pump, then pump on her morning break, then at lunch, then afternoon break, then after work before leaving. “It will be an adjustment,” she said.

Bullington feels very fortunate to have her mother’s help. “My mom is going to take care of Reese when I work full time. I won’t have to worry about the cost of daycare,” she said with obvious relief.

How long will she nurse and pump? “As long as possible. As long as the milk can hold out — probably about a year,” she said. www.ReadOnlineNow.com

Pumping Tips • It’s all about the pump. Don’t expect a handheld pump to mimic your baby’s sucking power. A pump with a good motor will maintain your milk supply and make the most of your short work breaks. If you can’t purchase one, then see about renting a hospitalgrade pump.

• Relax. Just as when you are nursing, do your best to relax and your milk will let down faster. Close your eyes and take several deep breaths or look at a photo of your baby.

• Utilize the lactation consultants at the hospital. They are there 24 hours a day and are available by phone.

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Ying Zhu . Exploration, Ephemeral Surprise, and Visual Language

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ing Zhu, awarded a three-month residency at the Bemis, gestures to the spacious studio, the tall windows open to the warm October morning. “I came with a subject in mind, but being here, in this space…” She touches the red brick walls, mottled with faded whitewash. “The walls have so much history—they’re beautiful to me. It’s added to my idea. Now how can I bring the viewer to see what I see.” She erases some of the film from a sheet of drafting paper. With this translucent window, Zhu narrows and frames our focus of the wall. “I see unexpected, ephemeral surprises,” she says. “If you really look, it is there.”

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Picking up some typed pages, Zhu begins to speak of John Dewey, an American philosopher who believed that art is understood through direct experience. “His book [Art as Experience, 1934] is the best,” says Zhu. She and her assistant, Sarah Kolar, are transcribing the entire book on long sheets of thin tracing paper, a process that is transformative in its doing. >> www.ReadOnlineNow.com

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Cover Art “These old typewriters [a turquoise Smith Corona] don’t delete or self-correct,” says Zhu, “so we just note the error in red ink.” She plans to wrap the support columns in her studio with the typed pages. The words are, at close view, readable, yet overall the effect is decorative, with the irregular red markings; tracing the spiral of words seems irresistible. As she imagines visitors following the words, it reminds Zhu of the giant prayer wheels in some temples, spun by visitors who seek divine intervention. In this studio however, it is the visitors who circle and thus set in motion their own transformation.

“I’ve always liked to look at things, touch things, and I was always curious,” says Zhu. “Once, when I was about five, I was sitting beside my mother, who was talking on the phone.

I notice a little thread at the seam of her pink sweater and wondered what would happen if I pulled that thread…” As she grew older, her curiosity was coupled with drive. “I was of the first generation of China’s one-child policy,” she says, “We had all our parents’ focus.” She took extracurricular classes in art, dance, and English to gain an edge in China’s competitive school system. “My father always wanted me to think in bigger possibilities,” says Zhu. “He

set a good example.” Her father, a physician, did research at UNMC, and in 2000, Zhu herself came to Nebraska where she earned a BS at UNO and an MFA at UNL. “Nebraska has a slower pace,” she said. “I can stop and pay attention.”

Although she has lived here nearly 12 years, Zhu is still learning American ways through attentive observation and intuitive juxtaposition. “I use language as a metaphor to explore the boundary, the inadequacy, the longing, the adaptation, and the frustration between cultures,” she says in her biographical statement. “Words can be the most direct means of sharing our thoughts. I am trying to take language out of its literal environment and make it speak visually.” In Zhu’s gallery installations, viewers can engage physically with the art, however, the size, complexity, and cost often preclude individuals buying such works. Zhu says that installations can be modified—“Artists are problem solvers.”

David Clark and Jason Conrad purchased a sculpture entitled 1979 from her thesis exhibition. “We were blown away by her attention to detail and scope,” said Clark.

1979 is constructed of the numbers from zero to 1979, the year Zhu was born, printed on blue paper, cut out, and glued together in an egg-shape. “I was exploring the idea of numbers being a form of language itself, and how it communicates universally,” explains Zhu in an accompanying statement. “The form seems chaotic from certain perspective, but there is a defined structure, and it is the structure that supports the chaos.” Clark and Conrad say that the concept and diligence of the work, its tactile details, convey an understanding of what it is to be human.

The language of art bridges cultural differences, and can bring us to a place of new awareness and appreciation.

Visit Zhu’s website - www.yingzhu.org.

Zhu will participate in the Interior Design Show brought to Bancroft Market Gallery by Birdhouse Interior Design. Opening cocktail reception December 2, 6-10pm (guest speaker, Erin Loechner); show continues through December 11. Events are ticketed (with a portion of the proceeds donated to The Union for Contemporary Art). For prices, hours, and details, go to www.bancroftstreetmarket.com.

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DAY TRIP On a recent late-autumn day, Omaha Publications’ fashion photographer Christian Behr gathered our cast of beautiful, young local models for a day trip to Springfield, Neb., for an outdoor photoshoot.

Wearing fall fashions layered with cozy sweaters, funky jackets and faux fur vests, our models show off stylish looks that not only wear great in the cool November weather, but can also transition well into the brisk winter months ahead.

Model Nicole of Omaha makes a pit stop at Sinclair Gas Station off Hwy 50 & Main Street to gas up, sporting a long-sleeve striped sweater with button and leather accents, and a pair of low-waisted jeans – a perfect casual fall look.

Dark-wash jeans and long-sleeve sweater, @ Bliss Boutique, Bel Air Plaza

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Her Style Nissan of Omaha provided the mode of transportation for the girls’ day trip – a 2012 Nissan Quest got them all there in comfort and style.

Pairing boots with skinny jeans or a short dress creates a sassy, fun ensemble. Layering a sweater or blazer over a short-sleeve top or dress completes a “going out” winter look.

Throwing on a scarf, legging or tights adds interest and warmth to any outfit.

(L-R)On Bree of Omaha: KLd Signature sweater and Dish jeans, @ Bliss Boutique, Bel Air Plaza On Eva of Norfolk: Champagne pleated dress by Ya Los Angeles, @ Me&Me, Village Pointe On Nicole of Omaha: Dark teal printed ruffle dress by Bluebird, and fur vest by Theme, @ Me&Me, Village Pointe

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(L-R) On Taylor of Omaha: Mystree woven cropped jacket, MAVI skinny cargo pants, and blouse, @ Bliss Boutique, Bel Air Plaza On Elisa of Omaha: Burnt orange sweater jacket by RYU, pants by YA Los Angeles, and yellow bag, @ Me&Me, Village Pointe On Hannah of Omaha: Print dress

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Model Kenzie of Lenexa, Kansas shows us how to mix light with heavy right.

At left, a Free People cowl-neck sweater with a dipping neckline shows a bit of skin, @ Me&Me, Village Pointe.

Top, a lightweight, Double Zero belted sash skirt and Nally and Millie Fall Explosion shirt are topped with a wide-collar biker jacket by Double Zero, @ Souq Ltd., Old Market Below, a cream textured, militarystyle cropped jacket by Free People layers a sheer, fitted lace blouse, @ Nouvelle Eve, Old Market

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Model Jasmine of Norfolk shows that winterwear doesn’t have to be drab.

Vests and ponchos with deep textures and intricate detailing add interest to any outfit, all the while keeping your upper body cozy-warm.

Above, a gray knit block sweater by M2M, @ Nouvelle Eve, Old Market At right, a faux fur/leather vest with pom by Ryu, @ Me&Me, Village Pointe At far right, a woven brown button poncho with fringe, @ Me&Me, Village Pointe

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As the sun sets on the day trip of fashion fun, our models head home.

Model Eva of Norfolk shrugs off the cold chill, wrapping up in a colorful, mixed-pattern jacket over her knit dress.

Mosaic coat with recycled buttons, and Nally and Millie,Made in the USA, @ Souq Ltd.

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herry Craig Hilario knows how to prepare for a photo shoot. A freelance hair and makeup artist, she’s prepped some big-name newsmakers and celebs— Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Gov. Bill Richardson, rock group Nickelback, to name a few—for shoots for publication. Her 20-year career, first as an AVEDA Concept salon hairstylist, later as a spa manager, stylist, esthetician and salon owner, has allowed her to work with some of the hair and makeup industry’s best. Today, SHE’s the stylist in demand by top modeling agencies and those in the fashion and editorial worlds.

Hilario says she’s recently remarried and the mother of two boys, Ethan, 14, and David, 12. She credits her girlfriends for helping her get through some troubled times. “We’ve been through everything together…marriage, kids, divorce, sickness…”

She works hard at keeping herself looking young and vibrant.

She enjoys yoga, gardening, dancing and playing sand volleyball to stay fit. She also follows a regimen of daily skin care and weekly facial treatments, and uses leave-in conditioner daily, as well as deep conditions her tresses regularly (AVEDA products, of course!) “Everyone that has chemically treated hair should be doing this weekly!”

As for fashion, Hilario says she leans toward modern classic looks these days. “My favorite color is black (imagine that!),” she jokes. For days out, “I layer a lot…wearing camisoles or tanks under button-down shirts with a casual jacket or funky blazer and a fun-colored scarf for accent,” she says. Jewelry is minimal – just hoop earrings. For at home, she prefers a pair of stylish jeans, white muscle tee and Chuck Taylor tennis shoes “And you’ll never find me in flats unless they’re tennis shoes; I can’t bring myself to wear anything less than a two-inch heel.”

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The holidays are one of the few times of the year when most of the family are all together, so make it extra special by bringing out your best china, crystal and flatware. Before you set the table, visit local stores to get inspiration for your tablescape.

Holiday displays make it easy to get in the spirit of decorating.

The Her Living Holiday Table Here, Borsheim’s brings out an elegant china pattern from Rosenthal Versace

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“Christmas in Your Heart,” on chargers by L’Objet “Aegean Gold.” Crystal stemware by Waterford “Lismore Essence” sparkles on the table (don’t forget the candles – here, bold pillars in hurricanes) along with flatware, also by Waterford, “Kilberry.”

Borsheim’s Susie Goll said of the Versace pattern, “Its design incorporates arabesques, snowflakes and sprigs of holly. The porcelain china is accented in gold and made in Germany. The Waterford Lismore Essence stemware is the next generation of the classic Lismore crystal. Featuring oversize bowls and thinner stems, the Lismore Essence pattern is exquisite and statuesque.”

Goll added, “The staff in the Gift Gallery of Borsheim’s welcomes our visitors to bring in their current china, Christmas or otherwise, and we can help change your look by dressing it up or down. The current trend is layering—using different patterns and textures to create a whole new look for your table.”

All this calls for a statement centerpiece. Papillion Flower Patch’s Mary Beth Harrold said, “Our designers were inspired by the elegant Versace china. The intricate holly pattern is reflected in the simple lines of the glass bowl centerpiece. Comprising fresh Christmas greens, holly, shimmery and lighted balls, brass candles and globes add to the golden glow of the china.” www.ReadOnlineNow.com

matching linens to your favorite china is foolproof.

Kathy Dessonville of The Linen Gallery said, “One of our favorite vendors, Sferra, now offers their Festival linen pattern in 101 colors.

Using their iPad/iPhone app, which is free, it allows you to take a picture of your china and the app helps select colors that will work with your pattern (or stop in to The Linen Gallery in Regency to see all 101 colors).

Linens both set the stage and bring out the best elements on a table. Kathy Dessonville of The Linen Gallery at Regency Court expertly matched the linens to the china and said; “Planning your table linens ahead for the holidays pays off — primarily because you have a larger selection to choose from if you allow time to order.”

Le Jacquard Francais always does an annual Holiday limited edition pattern. We used this year’s pattern, Joyeuses Fêtes, as a background for the dramatic Versace china. We have also started a new program, Luxury Linens on Loan, where you can rent your table linens for your event from The Linen Gallery, making last-minute decisions a little easier.”

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t is always tough to find a balance during the holidays, with all the activities and tasks that need to be done. The decorating, the parties, the card-writing and the giftbuying. The organizing and the tasks often fall on us, the women. “We are the ones who create the atmosphere in the home,” says Julie Oberembt. Oberembt is a local consultant certified in Feng Shui.

Oberembt describes Feng Shui as “arranging your space to reach your goals.” This strategy can be most helpful before, during and after the holidays. She said, “December is a time where we make the holidays happen. Then we have all this stuff to find new homes for and we are exhausted. In January, we want to start fresh and we have goals.”

Oberembt has some basic advice for those who wish to incorporate Feng Shui into their homes: your space should be some of who you were, some of who you are, and some of who you wish to be. “Many people forget to reduce the history. Therefore, they get stuck and forget to continue down the path,” she said.

To balance your home for the holidays, Oberembt has these suggestions for Christmas decorations: “Before you get out the box, do some subtraction,” she said. She added, “As you edit, take a moment to assess, ‘does this still feed me? Do I still get energy from it? Do I need to let it go?’”

Oberembt said, “I invite the readers to look around and ask themselves, does this add to my energy or take away from my energy?”

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