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Letter from momstown!

This month’s recipes bring the sizzle to summer. There’s a perfectly grilled steak, a fruity summer salsa and budget-friendly family recipes that will dazzle your table and your tastebuds.

The stories, inspiration, tips and recipes in this issue are all made possible because Ilana Huff and The Huff Team share an unwavering commitment to the families in this community.

Please be sure to reach out to her, or if you see her around town, let her know how much she is appreciated.

We are bursting with gratitude and absolutely ecstatic to be sharing with you the return of MomsTown! We want to thank Ilana Huff and The Huff Team for partnering with us to bring MomsTown back to you. We believe moms are the pulse of the family, the community and the economy. We all want a strong and healthy pulse. That’s why MomsTown is committed to inspiring and promoting you and other local moms.

Finally, please feel free to reach out to us. Send us your story suggestions and ideas! We’d love to hear about what you’d like to see in MomsTown.

Heather@MomsTown.com and/or Mary@MomsTown.com Warmly, Heather & Mary

Coming this fall!

Our cover story this month features the namesake of a grandma who sparked an idea for two local moms. Bette was a grandmother who loved life. As you’ll read in How Mom Made It!, Bette's inspiration lives on. Bette’s granddaughter, and her friend, launched a coastal lifestyle brand. It’s simply called Bette. They started with an idea, a let’s do this! attitude, a few spicy margaritas and a small garage pop-up boutique. Today, Bette is a nationwide brand. The founders, Hillary and Chris, share with us the story behind Bette and tips for other moms dreaming of starting something new.

HOWMom MADE IT! MomsTown is excited to announce the launch of its latest podcast, featuring the creativity & ingenuity of moms .

MOMSTOWN PRESENTS: How Mom Made It! Stories, Expert Tips & Secret Little Gems for Success

From dreaming to gardening our soul’s desires, Vanessa Elle Wilde, shares her tips on how to cultivate an environment of inevitable prosperity. It starts with your unique desires and your one-of-a-kind blueprint. It’s an inspirational read, indeed!

If you, or someone you know, would be a great guest, please share!

SEND GUEST SUGGESTIONS & TOPIC IDEAS TO Heather@MomsTown.com OR Mary@MomsTown.com

If you’re looking for fresh inspiration, MomsTown is dishing with local mom, Dasha Hervey. Dasha shares with us her flair for entertaining friends and family. Dasha brings us fun and playful designing tips to make even casual gettogethers something special.

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Purita Sy-Quia

When you first discover these images are paintings you can’t believe it. The detail is incredibly intricate. When the shock of learning the images are paintings starts to subside, you feel yourself being drawn into the canvas. Artist Purita Sy-Quia is a Carlsbad mom with an international following.

MOMSTOWN: Will you please tell us a little about yourself?

PURITA: I am the youngest of four children. I was born and raised In Manila, Philippines.

MOMSTOWN: How and when did you start painting? When did it become more than a hobby?

PURITA: I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to draw or paint. Although she didn’t do it professionally, my mother was a prolific artist and an art collector. I was surrounded with art all my life. Sometime in college, I started focusing on portraits just for fun. A friend commissioned a painting after seeing a portrait I had painted of my grandmother.

That’s how it all started.

MOMSTOWN: How would you describe your style of art?

PURITA: Although I’ve dabbled in abstract and impressionism in the past, my current focus and interest is now hyper-realism.

Art

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brushes for each painting. Once the paint is completely dry, I always put a couple of layers of Gamvar satin varnish to finish it off.

MOMSTOWN: What do you see as the future for your artwork?

What’s your vision?

PURITA: I just want to keep having fun painting. I just started producing and selling archival ”limited edition” prints of a select few of my paintings. They are reproductions using the highest quality fine art printing method.

MOMSTOWN: What tips would you offer other aspiring mom creators/artists?

PURITA: Just keep painting!

Have fun, but like most things, painting requires practice and discipline. Remember that art is subjective and you will not please everyone . . . so paint what makes you happy!

MOMSTOWN: How could someone purchase a painting?

PURITA: If you are interested in having a painting commissioned or would like to acquire a print, please contact me directly at: pl_syquia@yahoo.com

MOMSTOWN: How much time goes into each piece?

PURITA: I wish I could say just a few days!

But because my style is very detailed and requires a lot of time, one painting usually takes at least a month.

MOMSTOWN: What types of materials and supplies do you use?

PURITA: I work almost exclusively with oil on canvas. I like both Gamblin and Windsor & Newton oil paints. I keep things pretty basic. I use walnut oil if I need to make my paint more fluid and Gamsol mineral spirits to thin my paint and clean my brushes. To achieve all the detail, I use really small fine brushes. I wear them out pretty quickly and go through a lot of

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BOLD LOCAL MOM MOVE S SOARS TO SUCCESS Equestrian and competitor, Emily Esau Williams, is riding high these days. Her business is expanding and she is training and riding a talented horse named Dandy. “He’s a competitor. He wants to win as much as I do.”

Emily and her partner, Dandy, are winning. They’re clearing five-foot jumps and challenging their competitors with grit, grace and style.

Emily, owner of EE Show Stable, competes at the Grand Prix level, which is the highest national level for hunter/jumpers. Emily also trains horses and gives riding lessons to junior and amateur riders. In fact, just before we went to press, Emily and her business partner, Dayle Fischer, announced they are opening their barn doors on new soil. EE Show Stable is relocating to Dove Hollow in Olivenhain. Emily has 35 horses in training and a clientele of about 70% kids and 30% adults. The new barn, Emily says, will give her and Dayle the room needed to expand their business.

Surrounded by horses, Emily grew up in Encinitas on her family’s ranch. Her parents, Chuck and Lindy Esau, were both professionals in the equestrian world. After attending the University of San Diego, Emily said she discovered her love of teaching riders from her dad.

Today, Emily keeps a firm grip on the reins of the family legacy while building her own equestrian program. Emily, her husband Nick Williams and their son Wyatt, call San Elijo Hills home. “We love living here. We take Wyatt to school in the morning (when we’re not in quarantine), and we visit with the other moms and families. It’s a great community. Then, I hop in the truck and head to the barn. I can be at work in minutes.”

Emily says it’s a good life.

“I’m so lucky. Every day I get to combine two things I love — riding and teaching.”

Emily, however, confesses it hasn’t always been easy.

When asked what has been her boldest move in business, she replied, “Starting!

Growing up riding horses in Encinitas and Rancho Santa Fe introduced me to a lot of people. I had a great resume and a network. I could have gone anywhere in the world to work for someone else. But choosing to start my own busines — that was the boldest thing I’ve ever done.” Emily says the first 10 years were really hard.

Getting a business off the ground is challenging. It’s that grit, however, that Emily tapped into and, with the grace of a professional and the heart of a loving mom and wife, continues building a world class equestrian business and her own family legacy.

For more information, visit EEShowStable.com

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10 tips

FOR FEELING YOUR JOYOUS BEST

by Kimberly Joy Morgan 8

Sometimes I feel like I'm in information overload, especially when it comes to all the conflicting information out there about health and wellness. Before I became a certified health coach, I just wanted someone to cut through all the noise and tell me what would truly help me find complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

GROUNDING: Walk barefoot in the grass, wear leather sole shoes, or get a grounding mat.

You see, you can have all the life plans you want; however, if you aren't feeling your best, it's tough to accomplish your goals and have the energy to inspire and impact others in your circle of influence. I wish I had enough time to sit down and share everything with you in this article, but I don't, so I've picked 10 things you can do today to start reclaiming your health and wellness and living with passion and purpose.

10 VITAMIN D: Spend time in the sun — at least 15 minutes

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SLEEP & EXERCISE: Get adequate rest. 7-8 hours of sleep a night is required. Your cells rejuvenate at night, and your digestive system gets to calm down.

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BUILD YOUR MICROBIOME: Probiotics and prebiotics help to populate the gut with healthy bacteria. Some probiotic foods are sauerkraut, kombucha, yogurt, and kimchi. Prebiotic foods are garlic, onions, leeks, oats, and apples.

a day — or take a quality vitamin D supplement.

For a comprehensive guide that cuts to the chase, pick up "Share the Joy: 52 Weeks to Abundant Health" on Amazon.com for 40+ other health practices— OR visit Kimberly Joy at doallthingswithjoy.com

2 MAGNESIUM: Drink a magnesium supplement before bed.

3 STAY HYDRATED: Drink at least eight 8-oz glasses of water a day. An added benefit, drinking warm lemon water in the morning.

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BONE BROTH: This hot beverage helps heal the gut from past injury from stress, bad diet and other illnesses.

5 OIL PULLING: First thing in the morning, take 1 tsp full of organic coconut oil under the tongue and swish.

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TONGUE SCRAPNG: After brushing, scrape your tongue twice a day with a stainless steel scraper.

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ELIMINATE CHEMICALS: Good rule of thumb: if you can't eat your skincare and cleaning products, don't use them.

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how to cultivate an environment of

inevitable Prosperity

3 PRACTICAL STEPS TO CREATING A FRUITFUL & ABUNDANT LIFE Did you know a lemon seed contains everything it needs to blossom into a flowering, fruitful tree? One tiny seed carries the entire blueprint for everything it is designed to produce! Think about this for a minute. If we are a part of nature and work within the laws of nature, you can already see the significance of this lemon seed and its blueprint.

The lemon seed doesn’t try to be an apple or a plum or a banana. It doesn’t wonder or worry about how it will become a lemon tree. It flows through each stage of the process trusting it will become what it was always designed to become — a flowering, fruitful, abundant lemon tree.

VANESSA ELLE WILDE ABOUT VANESSA

So, what does this tiny lemon seed have to do with you cultivating an environment of inevitable prosperity? Well, absolutely everything!

Because the wisdom of the lemon seed is the proverbial missing piece to producing the life you really want.

Over the past year, I have been exploring the wonder and wisdom of fruit, and creating a playful and daring way for women in business to cultivate a life and business that produces the experiences they deeply desire.

What if you held a blueprint within that contained everything you needed to produce a wildly juicy and abundant life? And what if instead of looking outward for proof of your power to manifest your deepest desires, you turned your focus inward, to that tiny little seed?

What if instead of fighting or resisting or denying who you are, you gave yourself permission to honor your deepest desires held within that tiny little seed? And you acted on those desires in courageous, playful ways?

To learn more, connect with me vanessa@yesliving.com

If you’re ready to play, explore and discover the blueprint within, follow this three step practice to cultivate an environment of inevitable prosperity:

01 Desire Do you have a deep desire for prosperity, freedom, joy, love, travel, passion, success? If so, you contain everything you need within to fulfill that desire. Step one is to dig deep and uncover your deepest desires. How would you spend your time? What would you want to experience? Make a note of what comes through as you explore these questions. Be honest. Simply get to the heart of what it is you really want to experience.

02 Direction Once you honor and accept your deepest desires, the second step is to direct your mind in ways that produce vitality, solutions and possibilities.

Weed out anything that is stifling. Have you ever weeded a garden? The easiest way to weed is to soak and soften the ground, then gently lift the weeds up and away. Similarly, when you till the mind with curiosity and love, you’re more likely to create a lasting inner environment that is truly nourishing.

03 Doing Doing speaks to practical, consistent, joyful action: learning a new skill, accepting an opportunity, raising capital for your passion project, asking for help, marketing your product. It’s not about pushing or forcing, but rather doing all necessary things with the skill and thoughtfulness of a gentle gardener.

To learn more, connect with Vanessa at vanessa@yesliving.com

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HOW MOM MADE IT Local Moms Bet on Bette!

and lightweight fibers that bring a little glamour and elegance, without being too serious.

But what would we call it? We wanted to come up with a name that had meaning. Bette was Hillary's grandmother's name. Bette believed in living the good life. She loved vacations, relaxing, connecting and just having fun with her family and friends. Bette believed in balance. She saw Their brand is Bette. This is their story: the humor in things and allowed herself to have MOMSTOWN: What type of business is Bette? fun!! This resonated with us so much — we are all Bette (or can be). So hit pause and breathe deep. Look around to see the beautiful colors HILLARY & CHRIS: Bette is a coastal lifestyle and feel the breeze. Just like you do on vacation, brand with Southern California roots founded take a moment to soak it all in every day. And so by two Encinitas local moms, Chris Castellani & Hillary Boyd. We make colorful, easy-to-wear Bette began. beach cover ups, caftans and accessories. Every style is designed to make you feel carefree, Although we both have over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, this was our confident and glamourous. first shot at building our own brand. We met with anyone who offered to give us advice and tried MOMSTOWN: What sparked the idea to start to soak in as much information as possible. We Bette? didn't quite know where to start, so our first phoHILLARY & CHRIS: Our love of the beach and toshoot was at our local beach and we hired our the casual coastal lifestyle brought us together babysitters to model for us — they were such good sports (and beautiful too!). We've been back in 2016 when we met in a kindergarten lucky to have amazingly supportive and talented classroom as our first-borns were starting friends to help us out along the way to build the school. Living in a coastal town, we spent many beach days watching our kids play in the brand we envisioned. surf and enjoying countless San Diego sunMOMSTOWN: What gives you the greatest joy sets — we LOVE a good sunset! We are both driven “type A” people and often discussed the with regard to running your own business? idea of starting our own business together. We HILLARY & CHRIS: We love a moment where went through so many different ideas (over so many spicy margaritas) and then in 2018, while we see a Bette “in the wild” — like at Cardiff beach on a woman (we’d never met before) we were schlepping our kids to and from the beach, we started dreaming up a cute lifestyle just strolling down the beach. Or one of our cute clutches sitting beside someone at one of brand that embodied the beauty of living on the coast. Colorful patterns, easy to wear styles our favorite restaurants. It feels good that other women enjoy what we make as much as we do.

Another fun part of owning our own business is Local moms, Hillary Boyd & Chris Castellani, are spicing up summer with beachy glamour!

This month, MomsTown is thrilled to share the story of how Hillary and Chris took an inspired idea, started small and launched their coastal lifestyle brand nationwide.

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connecting with all of the smart and amazing women in our community. Everyone is so incredibly supportive of each other, so intelligent and inspiring. We feel lucky to be a part of such an incredible group that we continue to learn from every day.

MOMSTOWN: What brings on the greatest headache(s) in running your boutique?

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already built an amazing group of loyal customers who really supported us through the tough times of COVID. MOMSTOWN: What gets you through the tough times?

HILLARY & CHRIS: Of course owning your own business has its daily challenges, but the community of amazing women around us really keeps us going.

There are so many women here that are good examples of hard work and success. Juggling mom-life and a business is hard and we have to depend on each other a lot to get it all done. We are lucky enough that we can reach out to other female entrepreneurs to help us figure out a problem or just brainstorm. It would be nearly impossible to try to start a business on your own without the help of people who have been through it before. We try to learn as much as we can and always help out another business owner whenever we have the chance.

HILLARY & CHRIS: COVID certainly brought the largest challenges to our business.

Delays in manufacturing have caused us to miss deadlines; however, we’ve been able to pivot, like the rest of the world, and make the most of it.

MOMSTOWN: Was there ever a moment when you wanted to throw in the kimono & give up?

HILLARY & CHRIS: Ha! Yes, the day the world shut down definitely had us second guessing ourselves. Who as going to want to wear resort wear when they were locked down in their homes?! We had really just started to gain momentum, selling to boutiques across the country, when all of a sudden all of the orders were canceled.

But like most small businesses, we held on tight and waited it out until the world slowly opened back up. We were very fortunate to be able to continue to sell online and we had MOMSTOWN • JUL 2022

MOMSTOWN: You offer an online shop, and you also operate a pop-up in Hillary’s garage?

HILLARY & CHRIS: Yes, you can always shop Bette online at ShopBette.com any day or night and we ship for free anywhere in the U.S.! We are also sold in boutiques across the country from California to Florida all the way up to Martha’s Vineyard.

You can shop locally at Paint in Encinitas, MSorelle in Encinitas and the Spa at La Costa. Once a month in the summer we do a trunk show at La Costa as well. Occasionally, we’ll do a special locals-only sale at Hillary’s house. You have to sign up for our emails to know when the next locals-only event will be. To get on the list, go to ShopBette.com.

MOMSTOWN: A lot of moms dream of starting a pop-up or running a boutique. What advice would you offer a mom dreaming of starting her own pop-up/ shop?

HILLARY & CHRIS: The hardest part is the first step. There are so many excuses as to why you can’t do something or that the time isn’t right, but truthfully once you take that first step and believe in yourself, you’ve gotten past the hardest part.

Your idea doesn’t have to be perfect from the start and learn to make adjustments quickly.

The biggest advantage to being a small business owner is that you can make decisions and act on them quickly, instead of Towel Coverup waiting on a team of people for approval.

MOMSTOWN: What summer fashion tips would you like to share with us?

HILLARY & CHRIS: Color, color, color! Have some fun this summer and add lots of color to your look. We have a saying — “I’m nicer when I like my outfit” — it’s on all of our hang tags because it’s true! Wearing that perfect shade of pink to give you a healthy glow, or a blue that makes your eyes pop Positano Caftan in Navy with Turquoise Tassel just makes us feel more confident and brings a big smile to our faces. It makes you feel good and when you feel good about yourself you are a happier person.

MOMSTOWN: Anything else you’d like us to know?

HILLARY & CHRIS: Bette isn't just a lifestyle brand, it's a way of life. We love the sand in our toes, the breeze in our hair, big belly laughs, time with people Sangria Jute Bag we love, a good spicy margarita, life in San Diego and never taking ourselves too seriously.

We try to embody this feeling in everything we do.

Website: ShopBette.com Contact: Chris Castellani Hours of Operation: 24/7 shop online anytime you want!

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Marketable Mama's

by Emily Stark If you’re interested in returning to the workforce, career coach and founder of Marketable Mama, Emily Stark, says, “Don’t exhaust yourself scrolling job boards! Relax!” MomsTown asked Emily for her best advice for moms searching for work. Here’s what she says...

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One of the first posts I shared on return-to-work-moms was a picture of Big Bird wedged between boardroom seats filled with men and women in business suits. Jumping back into the workforce can feel like that. Taking the time to evaluate your ideal career picture is a crucial prerequisite for job search success. Here are 5 steps to build a strong foundation and thrive in your return-to-work journey.

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WHAT DOES WORK MEAN TO YOU? Few jobseekers stop to meditate on what work means to them, but it’s important for return-to-work moms because we need passion and fulfillment as part of our professional pursuit. You may notice that your ambitions and motives have changed pre/ post baby, that’s to be expected. I recommend journaling about this topic and the questions below: ► What are three things you look forward to in your next role? (people, type of work, schedule . . .) ► What skills, expertise, and insights do you want to bring to your next role? ► What do you want out of your career in the next 3-5 years?

FOR RETURNING TO WORK

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FORWARD-FOCUSED RESUME, COVER LETTER & LINKEDIN You want to move forward in your career, right? Adopt a future focused perspective in the language throughout your job search documents. Organize the information that shows you are competent in the job you seek in hierarchical fashion; use your transferable skills and valuable experiences to lead the way in your first lines because the recruiter will read from top to bottom.

5 GET OUT THERE!

Equipped with confidence and clarity, you are ready to share that you are Open to Work! For moms, I recommend diving into your network first. Motherhood brings many dear friends and acquaintances that want to support you. Approach these conversations clearly stating what you want to do in your next role and request that they connect you with a specific person or known opportunity. Follow up with gratitude and your resume to easily forward along.

Motherhood and careerhood are both incredible journeys to discover and challenge yourself more deeply. Enjoy the process!

For more, visit Emily at Marketable-Mama.com

2 TAKE STOCK OF YOUR MOTIVES

Journaling about your return-to-work is a cornerstone because the transition in redefining yourself as a working mom will come with floating-on-cloud 9-days and lowly ones, too.

Revisiting your WHY can be used as a grounding message and replenish your drive.

3 A PERSONAL BRAND TO TRANSCEND YOUR JOB

SEARCH DOCUMENTS The time spent diving into your career journaling will funnel into your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile. You are mapping out who you are and what you want in the next chapter of your professional life. Use these career stories, wish lists and top talents in your job search documents to stand out.

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10 tips

FOR STARTING A COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS

Rev up the oven! Fire up the stove! A cottage food revolution is taking place in home kitchens across the country. Cottage food is food made in a home kitchen and sold to the public. A few short years ago, selling food made at home was illegal in many states.

However, cottage food advocates have been working to change the laws. If you’re thinking about making or baking your way to the bank, here are some tips to get you started.

1 PICTURE IT. You love to bake cookies. The hour or two you

the products? How would your product be better? What would

spend in your kitchen is enjoyable and relaxing. Now picture

make your product stand out?

yourself in your kitchen for several hours every day. Do you still

6 TEST IT. Start making test batches to hand out to your

enjoy it? Move on to the next tip if you answer, "Yes, Absolutely!"

2 TRY IT. Spend the next 5 days in your kitchen baking. When

friends and family.

your hobby becomes a business it becomes more than just one

7 TAKE IT. When you get comments like, "You should sell

fun day in the kitchen. It has the potential to be a lot of fun days

this," take the order. Tell your fan you'll take cash. Don't be shy!

in the kitchen!

This is the easiest point of conversion.

3 QUESTION IT. Ask your friends and family for honest feed- 8 WRITE IT. Work on your cottage business plan. back about your product and your idea of starting a home-based food business. Write down all comments, positive and negative,

9 PREP IT. Prep your kitchen. Prep your office. Organize the

then write a response. In addressing the positive comments,

pantry and every cupboard shelf. Deep clean every nook and

be grateful and acknowledge your strengths. In responding to

cranny. Think of your home kitchen as a professional kitchen.

negative comments, devise a written plan on how to overcome

Do the same with your home office or workspace. Create a

any shortcomings.

workspace that is clean and efficient.

4 RESEARCH IT. Make sure your recipe qualifies as an

10 DESIGN IT. Be creative. Your brand's logo, color palette

acceptable homemade cottage food product. Every state has a

and packaging are important. Remember, we eat first with our

different definition of what is acceptable. Do your prep work. A

eyes. Your product must look appetizing. Just because your

great resource for researching the cottage food laws near you:

product is handmade and handcrafted doesn't mean it should

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look tossed together. Cottage food is a profession. Treat it pro-

5 SHOP IT. Go to the farmers' markets. Spend a day in the

fessionally.

store aisles. Take notes on the products that would qualify as your potential cottage food competition. What do you like about

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Family-friendly

meals

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR BUDGET WITH THESE FAMILY-FRIENDLY MEALS. STRETCH YOUR HARD-EARNED DOLLARS A LITTLE FURTHER AT THE SUPERMARKET AND PUT DELICIOUS, NUTRITIOUS MEALS ON THE TABLE WITH THESE COST-SAVING TIPS FROM HEALTHY FAMILY PROJECT AND BY LOOKING FOR PRODUCE FOR KIDS LOGO IN YOUR LOCAL PRODUCE DEPARTMENT.

It can be hard to ignore the rising costs of food, gas and other basic household items. Many families are especially feeling the burden of inflation at the grocery store.

Healthy Family Project and Produce for Kids give back to local communities and support nutrition education and information sharing.

PLAN YOUR MEALS Making a plan for what meals will be on the menu

each week can help you identify ingredients you can use in multiple recipes and save money by not adding items you may not use to your grocery list. Once your meals are planned and you head to the store, stick to your list to avoid unnecessary spending.

OPT FOR IN-SEASON PRODUCE Typically, fresh fruits and vegetables cost more when out of season since they’re not as readily available. Buying in-season produce also helps ensure you get better tasting fruits and veggies.

Grilled Peach Flatbread w/Goat Cheese

KEEP INGREDIENT LISTS SHORT Quick and easy meals the entire family can enjoy are often accompanied by shorter ingredient lists.

For example, the recipes for Grilled Peach Flatbread with Goat Cheese and Mixed Berry Pizza with Oatmeal Coconut Crust both require 15 ingredients or less and can be on the table in half an hour, giving you more time to spend with those who matter most.

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2 LARGE NAAN OR FLATBREADS

TIPS FOR SAVING ON GROCERY BILLS AT:

2 FRESH PEACHES, SLICED

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1/4 CUP GOAT CHEESE CRUMBLES 1-2 TABLESPOONS BALSAMIC VINEGAR 1 TABLESPOON OLIVE OIL FRESH ARUGULA (OPTIONAL)

This delicious and light twist on flatbread pizza is a refreshing change that's sure to delight family & guests alike.

to prepare Preheat grill or grill pan.

Grill naan until softened and lightly grilled.

Place peach slices on grill and sear about 1 minute per side.

Using pastry brush, spread olive oil onto naan.

Top naan with goat cheese and peaches.

Place back on grill over low heat, cover and cook 3-5 minutes.

Add fresh arugula, if desired

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Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before slicing & serving

Wow! ONLY 6 ingredients and 1 is OPTIONAL!

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Mixed Berry Pizza w/Oatmeal Coconut Crust SOMETIMES THE GOOD IDEAS ARE JUST RIGHT THERE IN FRONT YOU! WITH SO MANY FRUITS IN SEASON RIGHT NOW, YOU CAN'T BEAT THIS RECIPE FOR A REFRESHING CROWD-PLEASER THAT WON'T BREAK THE BANK. IT'S PATRIOTIC AND PRETTY, TOO!

This red, white & blue refreshing summer treat will even hook the kids! Quick & delicious.

ingredients

to prepare

1 EGG

Preheat oven to 350 F.

1 1/2 CUPS ROLLED OATS

In mixing bowl, mix egg, rolled oats, coconut, flour, brown sugar, butter, 1/4 cup honey, cinnamon, vanilla and salt until incorporated.

1/3 CUP UNSWEETENED SHREDDED COCONUT 1/3 CUP ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR 2 TABLESPOONS BROWN SUGAR 3 TABLESPOONS UNSALTED BUTTER, MELTED 1/4 CUP HONEY, PLUS ADDITIONAL FOR DRIZZLING, DIVIDED 1/2 TEASPOON CINNAMON 1 TEASPOON PURE VANILLA EXTRACT

Evenly spread mixture in greased springform pan and bake 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove pan from oven and cool.

In bowl, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice.

Once oatmeal crust is fully cooked, use spatula to spread lemon-yogurt mixture on top.

Top with sliced strawberries, blackberries and blueberries. Drizzle with additional honey.

1PINCH SALT 1/2 CUP VANILLA GREEK YOGURT 1/2 LEMON, JUICE ONLY

Discover more family-focused recipes and tips for saving on grocery bills at healthyfamilyproject.com.

3 STRAWBERRIES, SLICED 1/4 CUP BLUEBERRIES & BLACKBERRIES

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Ready in less than Yes, 30 minutes!

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Summertime & the Livin'is Easy

by Dasha Hervey Sea and Pine Interior Design seaandpine.com

DASHA HERVEY OPEN THE DOORS & LET’S START ENTERTAINING!

CB2 Kinney Chair

We know our guests are the most important part of our outdoor entertaining, so comfortable seating is a must. I love the low-slung Kinney chairs from CB2. Casual yet elegant, ideal for a morning coffee, a no fuss brunch or evening cocktails. They pair perfectly with a garden stool, are transitional in style and work with almost any décor.

Watermelon Peppercorn Margarita Mimosa 1 to 2 cups fresh-pressed watermelon juice ¾ cup silver tequila 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or triple sec

SIMPLE BASICS:

Juice of 1-2 limes (depending on how juicy they are)

1. Ambient Lighting — Candles placed in unique vessels are a simple go-to solution. Use a variety of sizes that don’t match to take the formality out of the space. Thrift stores are a treasure trove of options.

Peppercorn infused simple syrup to taste 1 bottle of chilled prosecco or cava

2. Foliage — Greenery in low vases interspersed with votive candles provide a natural, non-fussy organic feel. Texas Privet is an easy go-to. It’s in bloom and grows in most of our neighborhoods.

To make peppercorn-infused simple syrup, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1cup of water and 1-2 teaspoons of whole peppercorns in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Need more glamour, tuck in flowers such as white roses, hydrangeas, or gardenias. They reflect evening light and will complement any setting. For a more Cha-Cha-Cha look, hit Bazaar Del Mundo in Old Town for handmade paper flowers that come in every color under the sun.

Once the mixture comes to a boil, let the peppercorns steep in the syrup until completely cooled. Strain into a jar. Will keep up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

3. Glassware — Toss your plastic in the recycling bin. Good glassware is classy, reusable and can create a conversation piece that lends to the cocktails served.

I’m obsessed with these beautifully etched champagne glasses made from recycled glass from The Little Market. (Proceeds empower underrepresented artisans in Mexico and allow employees to work in a creative venue while sustaining an income).

Champagne is hard to resist, but you might want to impress your guests with the mouthwatering mimosa recipe we've provided here— Cheers!

The Little Market

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Combine the fresh-pressed watermelon juice, tequila, triple sec (or Grand Marnier or Cointreau) and lime juice in a pitcher and add simple syrup to taste.

Dasha's Designer Tip IF YOU’RE SHOPPING AND IT DOESN’T MAKE YOUR HEART LEAP, LEAVE IT ON THE SHELF. THIS BIT OF EMOTIONAL INSURANCE CAN PREVENT BUYER’S REMORSE DOWN THE ROAD.

Fill 4 chilled Champagne flutes halfway with the margarita and top off with the chilled prosecco or cava.

To make a non-alcoholic version, replace the tequila, triple sec with San Pellegrino Aranciata and the prosecco with sparkling water.

MOMSTOWN • JUL 2022

MOMSTOWN • JUL 2022

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