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CONTENTS

THE LIST 9 PARTY WITH STYLE

WHO WHAT WHERE 12 MEET JENNY KINCAID JULIAN

AROUND TOWN 14

(MORE) NEW ROADS FOR AVENUES BISTRO

INFOCUS 18

MORE THAN A MEN’S CLOTHING STORE, ULAH’S A UNIQUE LIFESTYLE EXPERIENCE

DEAR KACIE 20

HOW TO AFFORD GIRLS’ NIGHT WHEN YOU’RE BROKE

FASHION 22 22

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SWEET BEGINNINGS LEAD TO A FLOURISHING TOFFEE COMPANY

HOME & GARDEN 30 DECODING THE USE-BY/SELL-BY DATE

BEAUTY 32

DITCH YOUR COLLECTION OF EYEBROW PENCILS & TRY MICROBLADING

INFOCUS 36

HOLISTIC CARE ONE SOUL AT A TIME

BE WELL 38 GOING ORGANIC

BECAUSE I SAID SO 40 FIFTH-GRADE CRUSH

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PARENTING 42 INTERRUPTED SLEEP

GOOD TASTES 44 SAVORY FALL SALAD

APP OF THE MONTH 47

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

JUST KEEP SWIMMING I know I’m not alone in this: trying to get a bajillion things done on a limited timeframe during these final two months of the year. From arranging family gatherings, shopping for gifts, and attending holiday parties while making sure to still complete daily work and life tasks … We’re all trying to get more done in so few hours.

(I’m not sure whether I would want more hours in the day — or fewer.)

Which is why I am definitely dog-earing our 7 Things column on page 48. We’ve compiled a list of seven ways to be more productive.

Confession time. A guilty pleasure is reading those “ways to live a more productive life” type stories. I like to daydream that I’ll one-day become an uber-organized and effective member of society.

Like Martha Stewart. Only not as wealthy.

But, while I do try to apply some of the tips to my own life, I know it’s OK that I’m not always totally efficient. Because this month is also about slowing down, taking stock of your life, and being grateful for all the good things.

Maybe the key takeaway from our column is No. 7: “Let go of your need for perfection. If you can be OK

Remember to give yourself a break this November.

You deserve it.

Suzanne Steiner, Publisher

P.S. Speaking of gratitude, I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Melanie, our former editor in chief and writer, for her many years of work on the magazine. We wish her the very best in her new venture!

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Written by Vanessa Zambo Photos by Adrienne Maples

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WHAT, WHERE Meet Jenny Kincaid Julian Who: What:

“JK” OR “JENNYKIN” She’s married to Tim and is mom to Ellis (3.5) and to a chunky, happy little guy named Gus or “Beef,” who just turned 1. She’s also the founder and owner of Socialworx Public Relations, a lifestyle, public, and social relations firm specializing in all things PR. Socialworx clients range from restaurants, retail, hospitality, development and residential living, beauty, finance, fitness, tech, startups, and nonprofits.

Like many, Julian loves KC and wants to do her part to leave it a bit better for the future. She’s spent the past decade volunteering for several local nonprofits and is currently the board president of SAVE Inc., a 31-year-old nonprofit that started out as the first HIV/AIDS hospice in Missouri. Since then, it has expanded its mission to help people suffering from not only HIV/ AIDS, but mental illness, homelessness, and substance abuse find housing so they can move on and live healthy, stable, meaningful lives.

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FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT IN KC So many! M&M Bakery downtown, Cascone’s in North KC, Jackstack BBQ, and, because my office is downtown, I like City Diner in River Market for breakfast and Sasha’s Baking Co. in downtown KC for coffee, naughty cookies, and lunch.

FAVORITE DRINK IN KC My back porch. But if I’m out, I like Harry’s Bar and Tables in Westport and Capital Grille on the Country Club Plaza for a Stoli Doli. And I love the Green Lady Lounge in the Crossroads!

FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP IN KC I like locally owned stores for gifts, home decor, and specialty items. STUFF in Brookside is great for candles, cards, and gifts, Cellar Rat in the Crossroads and Underdog Wine Co. in Brookside for your next hostess gift or just need a great bottle of wine for a special occasion. Nell Hill’s in KCMO for inspiration, Terrasi Living & Scandia Home on the Plaza for bed sheets and Pryde’s Kitchen & Necessities in Westport for all things kitchen. If I could have any artwork in my house it would be a Jennifer Janesko painting.

FAVORITE HIDDEN GEMS IN KC Shooter’s on North Oak. Actually, North Kansas City as a whole.

FAVORITE PLACES TO TAKE OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS Back home to Weston or down to Brookside, the Country Club Plaza, and the WWI Museum downtown.

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AROUND TOWN

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Since 2006, Avenues Bistro has been offering elegant European cuisine in Brookside.

Owner and Chef Joe Birch was inspired to offer global cuisine at Avenues after traveling extensively with his family and eating at some of the world’s very best restaurants. He knew Kansas Citians would be just as excited about other countries’ ingredients, cooking techniques, and cuisine as he was.

He was right. Celebrating its 10th year Avenues Bistro owner and chef, Joe Birch, is expanding the restaurant’s decadent desserts list.

(MORE) NEW ROADS FOR AVENUES BISTRO Lobster ravioli. Au poivre burger. Boulevard beer-battered, tempura-style fish and chips. Mac and four cheese.

German beer brats. Elvis waffle. French breakfast vol au vent. You won’t find these mouth-watering, diverse dishes at just any restaurant. It takes a finely tuned palate and an appreciation for world cuisine to piece together a menu such as the one at Avenues Bistro in Brookside.

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of business, the restaurant is a local favorite for its eclectic, always-changing menu selections — not to mention the warm atmosphere and excellent service.

And now, Birch is bringing that same passion for inventiveness and excellence to extending the restaurant’s decadent dessert line. Like the rest of the menu, Birch will always offer some of the customer favorites, but also a selection of desserts that change frequently — as often as every week. (cont. on page 16)

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“When you combine the distinct flavor [of RumChata] with the innovative recipes of Avenues, the final product is wonderfully decadent and delicious,” says Tom Mass, RumChata founder and master blender.

There are a few mainstays on the menu at the restaurant, like the popular cheesecake, but any dessert can be ordered as a full cake once a customer has tried it. And, the desserts are available through Avenues’ catering business, which serves events of all sizes.

The restaurant also offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays — nice for those of us whose schedules don’t allow for the easier-to-come-by “Sunday only” brunches in town.

Happy hour, which offers both food and drink specials, is from 4 to 6 p.m. every day.

Making things even sweeter, the restaurant recently entered a partnership with Agave Loco, makers of RumChata, the popular cream liqueur made from five-times-distilled Caribbean rum, cream, and just a touch of cinnamon as well as vanilla and other natural flavors.

Avenues is developing a whole line of bold new desserts

Avenues is located at 338 W. 63rd St. in Kansas City, Missouri. Visit avenuesbistro.com to view the ever-changing menu, read the restaurant’s blog, and more. Cosentino’s Market has three locations: 10 E. 13th St. in Kansas City, Missouri; 14 W. 62nd Terrace in Kansas City, Missouri; and 8051 W. 160th St. in Overland Park.

featuring RumChata, such as cheesecake, chocolate gateau, and mousse cake. If you like your cake dry, these desserts aren’t for you. The fillings are layered with flavor, adding depth and dimension to a cloud-like cake that goes down almost too easily.

“We even have a pie in the works,” says Catering Director Martha Valencia. “It’s one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. It’s so fun sharing these new desserts with our customers.”

The RumChata deal was signed earlier this year and is still in its development phase, but word is spreading fast. In

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addition to ordering these specialty desserts at the restaurant, customers also can find them at local Cosentino’s Market grocery stores, where they sell for about $6 a slice.

The plan is to take the cakes to the national market as early as this winter. Most of the recipe development happens at the restaurant’s official bakery, Avenues Classics, located in Kansas City, Kansas, so branding on the store-bought desserts bears that name.

“RumChata’s rich blend of real flavors is a natural fit with our artisanal approach to desserts,” says Tony Birch, vice president of sales and marketing for the restaurant. “The first time we baked with it, we were blown away by the profile.”

The folks at RumChata agree that the partnership couldn’t be more perfect.

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INFOCUS

Written by Ann E. Butenas Photos by Jami Marshall

Joey Mendez (at left) and Buck Wimberly are co-owners of Ulah, a men’s apparel, home furnishings, and accessories store in Westwood, Kansas.

MORE THAN A MEN’S CLOTHING STORE, ULAH’S A UNIQUE LIFESTYLE EXPERIENCE Upon first meeting Joey Mendez and Buck Wimberly, co-owners of Ulah, you’ll immediately sense two genuine, creative, engaging, and approachable individuals.

When they opened the doors to this one-of-a-kind men’s apparel, home furnishings, and accessories store in October 2016, Mendez and Wimberly knew from the start they wanted to serve multiple dimensions of a man’s lifestyle. While some men dress for success, Ulah helps men dress for life.

If you are a man or know one who can be both rooted and resilient, structured yet flexible, casual yet professional, and small-town yet cosmopolitan, then it’s time to move in the direction of Ulah. The unique is store

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known for high style and impeccable design that’s both accessible and relevant to a man’s everyday life.

You won’t get the usual shopping experience at Ulah. Instead, you should come prepared to indulge your senses in a more personal experience. No matter your style — even if you aren’t yet sure what that is — the experts at Ulah are ready to assist. You can be assured you’ll never feel rushed or pressured. You’ll simply feel welcome at a place where you are given the complete freedom to be yourself.

That’s what customer Mark Ravis likes about the store. “Ulah is the best men’s store in Kansas City,” he says.

“Besides being such genuine and approachable guys, Buck and Joey have really put a lot of thought into their store. They have a range of styles, price points, and products that make shopping easy.”

Located in Woodside Village in Westwood, Ulah carries not only a vast selection of apparel from local, national, and international sources, but also an extensive assortment of art, furniture, scents, grooming supplies, apothecary, decor, and other accessories. If you haven’t found what you’ve been searching for, chances are you will discover it here.

“We felt a void in the market for a small men’s store that offers more of an experience,” says Wimberly, who formerly worked in various design disciplines and was a brand strategist at Hallmark Cards. Coupled with Mendez’s past experience as a buyer for men’s contemporary wear at Halls, these gentlemen have successfully combined their professional backgrounds with their

modern design prowess, curating one of the most unique collections of apparel and goods in the metro area.

And both gentlemen want to eliminate any misconceptions about their store when it comes to the customers it serves.

“When a new store like this opens up, older men may assume it’s just for the younger guys,” Wimberly explains.

“But we strategically pick a range of styles and sizes that will appeal to guys of all ages, allowing for a broad

mix of products.”

However, it’s not just the selections, such as outerwear, shirts, sweaters, shoes, shorts, swimwear, suit separates, tees, denim, and chinos, that keep customers coming back for more. It’s the sincere personal service that makes a lasting impression.

“We believe in getting to know people, learning their stories, assessing their needs, and solving their problems,” Mendez says.

To that end, the owners of

The owners of Ulah knew from the start they wanted to serve multiple dimensions of a man’s lifestyle. While some men dress for success, Ulah helps men dress for life.

Ulah have found themselves addressing issues men face but perhaps don’t necessarily talk about, such as skin care, healthy eating habits, and overall wellness, giving Ulah the platform to become a trusted resource, as well.

“We’re on a journey to wellness and want to invite customers to join us, so we tie in local experts who help us on that path,” Wimberly explains. Ulah’s wellness blog showcases experiences with other businesses in the area from which they believe their clientele will benefit.

If you’re ready to embrace your own lifestyle, then visit Ulah at 4707 Rainbow Blvd. in Westwood, go online at ulahkc.com, or call 913.777.8734. Ulah is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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KACIE HOW TO AFFORD GIRLS’ NIGHT WHEN YOU’RE BROKE

I often go to dinner with a group of girlfriends. They always pick

I think most of us have all been in your shoes at some point in our lives. Not everyone makes the same amount of money and everyone has differ-

expensive restaurants for girls’

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nights out. As much as I want to go

your finances hinder your fun nights out.

and have fun, I really can’t afford

Next time, try taking the lead on the next get-

it. How do I handle this? Should I

together. That way, you can pick a more reason-

go and not order much or just skip

ably priced restaurant. It isn’t just the food that

the night all together? I feel like

makes a great night — it’s the company! Another idea is to stick to a glass of wine (if that’s your

I’m missing out with my friends just

thing) and a salad or an appetizer. Eat a snack

because of my income.

before you meet the girls.

One more thing that comes to mind is to move the girls’ nights to someone’s house! Everyone can chip in and bring a dish or drink. Sometimes it’s a fun and relaxing change to a night out.

If you have any questions you’d like Kacie to answer, submit them to our managing editor at: ashley@simplykcmag.com.

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eling someone’s driveway or the warmth of cookies left on a doorstep, people are there for each other.”

A couple of years ago, during the holidays, someone left delicious toffee on her doorstep. Spiess loved it so much, she sought out that neighbor and asked for the recipe.

What started as Teresa Siess’ home kitchen operation has snowballed into a thriving business, Cedar Street Toffee, which sells its sweet treats in several stores across the metro — and further.

“Out of a group of women cooking and sharing the toffee, an idea organically took off: This could be a business,” she

SWEET BEGINNINGS LEAD TO A FLOURISHING TOFFEE COMPANY Cedar Street Toffee founder Teresa Spiess attributes the birth of her business to the warmth, goodwill, and giving in her neighborhood in Overland Park.

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shares. “First we began with a website and as time went on, the picture became a bit larger.”

Then, Spiess says, the fun began in terms of shaping the brand. In particular, she enjoyed creating the packaging concepts: beautiful brown boxes, wrapped in festive bows — brown as the signature, red for the holiday season, and pink for a fun splash in the summertime.

“The company started here,” she says.

“Next, the retail piece began, when

“It is customary on Cedar Street to share

Cedar Street Toffee approached Jeff

in the holiday spirit and give to those

at Foo’s Fabulous Café about possibly

around us. Whether it is a hand in shov-

carrying the sweet,” Spiess explains. “He

The delicious, buttery concoctions are available in a dark-chocolate toffee and a semi-sweet chocolate toffee.

was kind, encouraging, and said yes! From there, things just progressed.”

What started out as a small, home kitchen operation has snowballed. In addition to now baking in a confectionery kitchen in Lenexa and selling products at Foo’s Fabulous Café, Cedar Street Toffee products can be found at these area retailers: Amy’s Hallmark, Dean & DeLuca, Delaney & Loew,

What about her future plans? “It’s incred-

“When it’s right, it’s right — doors open.

And together, we are building a business we love.”

Mely’s Yogurt & Ice Cream, The Studio

ibly exciting and frightening at the same time,” she says with a laugh. “A friend of mine is opening a gourmet grocery store called Falls City Market at an Omni Resort in Louisville, Kentucky, and they want to carry our products. We are also in the process of creating new toffee flavors as well as peppermint bark for our customers.”

Loyal customer, Randee Kelley of Prai-

Knitting & Needlepoint, The Tasteful Olive,

Gabe, and 8-year-old Oliver, who keep her

rie Village is a major fan. “I discovered

and The Yarn Shop.

busy with sports and school activities. Her

Cedar Street Toffee via a referral from

husband, Mike, and children are the lights

Mely’s Ice Cream & Yogurt, where I buy

of her life, and her joy is making toffee and

homemade peanut brittle,” Kelley says.

sharing her creation with others.

“My step-daughter and I adore toffee,

“When we secured the Dean & DeLuca account, we realized we needed more

and we have tried a great deal of it over

space,” Spiess says. “A friend recommended leasing an unused kitchen at Falcon

“Thank goodness my husband has been so

the years. You could call us connoisseurs.

Valley Golf Course. A few months later, we

supportive of this endeavor,” Spiess shares.

Cedar Street Toffee is the best we’ve had:

were cooking toffee in our new commer-

“When it’s right, it’s right — doors open.

thin, buttery, and double-sided chocolate

cial kitchen.”

And together, we are building a business

dipped — just spectacular.”

we love.”

You can contact Cedar Street Toffee at

A graduate of the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, Spiess

The delicious, buttery concoctions are

913.548.8314 or find the company online at

found herself in the role of business-

available in a dark-chocolate toffee and a

cedarstreettoffee.com.

woman entrepreneur while splitting her

semi-sweet chocolate toffee. From a four-

time with her “day job.” Spiess is the epit-

ounce package for those who want a small

ome of a mom doing it all. She has three

treat to fulfilling large party gift orders, the

boys, 11-year-old Graham, 10-year-old

offerings are perfect for every taste.

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Written by Hallie Sawyer

DECODING THE USE-BY/SELL-BY DATE Do you have any idea what the differences between “sell by,” “use by,” or “best if used by” exactly are? Are these food labels hard rules or just suggestions? We’ve all seen the minuscule labels on our food, yet it is still confusing when all we really want to know is whether a food is safe to eat or needs to be tossed.

According to WebMD, the only foods required by federal law to be labeled for expiration are some baby foods and infant formula. Some states also mandate that dairy be pulled off the shelves after the expiration date, but that’s about it. The rest of the food labels are voluntary.

If your usual methods are checking for mold or making your spouse take a whiff, there’s a better way. Here are

some explanations on what the labels mean and when food is no longer safe to eat.

“Sell by” is a label that tells the stores how long they should display the food.

Buyers can use this date to determine the freshest food on the shelf. (Reach for the stuff in the back.) The “best-ifused-by” or “best-before” date does not refer to a food’s safety, but rather its quality. Its quality is suggested to be at its best if eaten before this date.

“Use by” is another label food manufacturers use to let buyers know when a food’s quality will start to diminish.

Again, this is not an expiration date — merely a suggestion. Foods can still be eaten after this date, but the freshness and quality may not be as good.

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Here’s how these dates impact the foods in your fridge.

DAIRY y EGGS

According to the Dairy Council, milk is still good a week after the sell-by date as long as it’s been continually refrigerated at fewer than 40 degrees. The organization suggests milk be stored in the main part of the fridge and not the door, as it tends to be warmer than the rest of the fridge. This may go without saying, but if milk begins to change in odor, flavor, or color, discard it. The refrigerator shelf life of cheese depends upon its type. Soft cheeses will last up to two weeks, while harder cheeses can make it fuzz-free for three to six months. And even though the sell-by date may have expired on the eggs in the fridge, they are still good for three to five weeks in the refrigerator.

POULTRYy MEAT

Lunchmeat is another one of those

refrigerator mysteries — how long is too long? Cold cuts are safe to eat a week after the use-by date. After that, toss them.

Raw poultry should be kept in the fridge for a day or two after the purchase date before either cooking or freezing. Meat is good in the refrigerator for three to five days before it must be used or frozen.

If you need to freeze, you should wrap the store-bought package tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or freezer paper to avoid freezer burn.

PANTRY GOODS

Boxed and canned goods typically have a use-by date and often contain preservatives to keep a longer shelf life.

However, not all snacks are created equal.

While potato chips are said to be good up to a month after the expiration date, popcorn can last up to one to two years.

Canned goods usually have an expiration date and how long they last depends on the level of acidity in the food. High-acid

foods such as tomatoes won’t last as long as canned peas or canned carrots.

Any containers that are dented or damaged in any way should be thrown away, regardless of date, because there may be food-borne illness. If you haven’t used the item by the expiration date, experts say you should pitch it.

If you have a hard time keeping these guidelines straight, there are some places online you can check out to keep up on what is what. One of the most comprehensive sites to reference is Still Tasty (stilltasty.com). This website posts the shelf life of every possible food you can imagine with very credible sources such as the USDA, U.S. Food & Drug Administration, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Ditch Your Collection of Eyebrow Pencils & Try Microblading If you’re like me, your makeup drawer has a rather nice collection of eyebrow pencils and beauty products designed to help you get your eyebrow game on point. As we all may know, having confident and symmetrical eyebrows is an integral part of your overall beauty routine, right?

However, I typically don’t get mine to match up well, nor do I usually find the right color. As a result, I spend countless dollars on product after product trying to achieve the perfect frame for my face. Fortunately, there is a popular new treatment designed to give a significant boost to the overall aesthetic appeal of your eyebrows. Welcome to microblading,

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Because the technician has so much control with this method, the strokes look more refined and precise.

The name might sound scary, but don’t worry. No one is going to use a scalpel to slice open your brow!

Microblading is a manual technique of implanting pigment into the skin. This is done with a hand tool comprised of tiny needles that create a small blade used to deposit pigment just beneath the surface of the skin. (Topical anesthetic is used to numb the pain, which is not really as intense as you might think.) When done correctly, you may

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Dazja Stuckey, owner of Beauté Finish Cosmetic studio in Brookside, considers microblading a fairly safe procedure, 12:35 PM but strongly advises a thorough initial consultation.

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Written by Brennan Hallock / Photos by Jami Marshall

From left: Marriage and Family Therapist Jaimee Harris, Founder and Executive Director Kori Hintz-Bohn, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Anna Dietz-Henk, and Community Outreach Liaison Melissa Umscheid all work at Renew Counseling, which aims to inspire and restore wellness in each individual patient.

HOLISTIC CARE ONE SOUL AT A TIME Renew Counseling was inspired by an experience Kori Hintz-Bohn had at her previous practice. She was given the opportunity to lead a weekend retreat and saw the power one could have interacting with people and caring for them in an intensive setting.

“Some amazing clinicians have come on board to assist individuals, couples, and families with a variety of struggles,” she adds.

Renew Counseling has now taken one more step in helping the people of Kansas City by opening The Anxiety Center at Renew in August. The Anxiety Center addresses a need

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“The retreat was for individuals

In 2005, Hintz-Bohn opened Renew

that is, unfortunately, not unique

struggling with mental illness. I saw

Counseling. “Our motto is to inspire

to the Kansas City area. “There are

what felt like a year’s worth of heal-

and restore wholeness one soul at

more than 230,000 individuals who

ing in a weekend,” Hintz-Bohn says.

a time,” she says. Since opening 12

struggle with anxiety, obsessive

It was that experience that prompted

years ago, Hintz-Bohn believes she

compulsive disorder, phobias, or

her to consider establishing an office

has been successful at doing just

post-traumatic stress disorder in the

in the Kansas City area to provide

that. Renew Counseling got its start

area,” Hintz-Bohn explains. Sadly,

holistic and intensive healing in addi-

with four offices; today, it’s expand-

41% of these people never get help,

tion to once-a-week counseling.

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according to the Healthcare Founda-

Before she started treatment at the

own personal values. This means each

tion of Greater Kansas City.

center, Karen says she spent most

person’s experience and journey at The

of her time consumed by worry and

Anxiety Center is unique.” This empha-

The Anxiety Center is based on a

painful thoughts and emotions. “I was

sis on defining one’s values reminds

therapy model called Acceptance and

on ‘attention autopilot,’” she says. “But

the person who they want to be, and

Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT is

I now pay attention to what is happen-

behavior can be modified to reflect

an empirically based therapy involving

ing in the present, allowing me to enjoy

those values.

treatment components such as mind-

my family and my life more. Practicing

fulness and acceptance.

Hintz-Bohn spent the last three years traveling around the country to study ACT — meeting with colleagues and teaching presentations — in preparation of the The Anxiety Center’s opening. “I felt I was being called to learn ACT and provide more intensive

“Mindfulness has taught me to recognize anxious thoughts and feelings ... and that I am separate from them.”

services for those with anxiety,” she says. “It’s an issue that affects every person, whether directly or through

mindfulness has taught me to recog-

With the addition of The Anxiety

someone they know.”

nize anxious thoughts and feelings as

Center, Hintz-Bohn continues to move

they come up and that I am separate

Renew Counseling forward. “The Anx-

from them.”

iety Center is another way to provide

Since its opening, Hintz-Bohn has

a higher level of care to so many who

been able to see The Anxiety Center at Renew directly impact people’s lives.

Everyone struggles with anxious

struggle,” Hintz-Bohn says. She says

“It has been a privilege to see people

thoughts and feelings, but Karen

The Anxiety Center is helping reach

come in after a couple weeks in the

says having the right coping skills

more individuals in Kansas City — both

program feeling better and using the

at the right time is what she needed

to inspire and restore them to who they

tools we are teaching them,” she says.

to deal with the physical and mental

were made to be, one soul at a time.

“They are able to do more meaningful

symptoms of anxiety. “Not only have I

activities and not feel controlled by

learned ways to cope,” she shares, “but

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GOING ORGANIC Mom always said eat your fruits and vegetables.

The age-old advice still holds true —

Written by Julie Burton Photo by Cosentino’s Market

bioengineered genes (GMOs), petro-

Valley. Teska helps break down what

leum-based fertilizers, and sewage

organic means and if you should make

sludge-based fertilizers.

the switch.

The Environmental Working Group

“Science can go both ways,” she ex-

(EWG) is a group of scientists, re-

plains. “For example, Round-Up is used

searchers, and policymakers. The EWG

as a pesticide on conventional produce

says certain types of organic produce

farms. It is a known carcinogen. Traces

can reduce the number of toxins you

of it can be found in conventional

consume on a daily basis.

produce testing. But the U.S. Environ-

eating your fruits and vegetables is a crucial part of a healthy diet. But it’s not as simple as walking into a grocery store and picking out the best-looking apple. When it comes to produce, the choices have expanded in the past 20

mental Protection Agency (EPA) says Every year, the EWG comes out with a

the small amount of pesticides found

list of 48 typically bought conventional

in conventional produce will not affect

fruits and vegetables. The fruits and

humans.”

vegetables are tested and then ranked according to their pesticide residue

So what’s better? Organic or con-

levels. The end result is a list of the

ventional? That’s for you to decide.

best and worst conventional produce

“Not everyone switches to organic for

Why? The introduction of organic

to consume. The worst is nicknamed

health reasons,” Teska says. “Some

foods.

“the dirty dozen” and the best are “the

want to play a role in helping the envi-

clean 15.”

ronment too.”

‘ORGANIC’ EXPLAINED

The dirty dozen refers to: apples,

Meghan Teska is the Healthy Living

celery, cherries, grapes, nectarines,

Coach at Cosentino’s Market in Blue

peaches, pears, potatoes, spinach,

years.

“Organic” refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed. In the U.S., organic crops must be grown without the use of synthetic pesticides,

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strawberries, sweet bell peppers, and tomatoes. “This isn’t a ‘do not eat’ list. It’s simply a list of conventional fruits and vegetables that are shown to have the highest levels of pesticides after washing.”

If you want to try switching your diet to an organic diet, Teska recommends starting with the dirty dozen. When switching to organic, make sure you know your labels. There are three types of organic labels you will find in a grocery store: Single-ingredient 100% certified organic (excluding salt and water): This would be something like an apple in the organic section. The PLU sticker will tell you if the product is organic. If the PLU code sticker is a five-digit number starting with 9, you’ll know it’s organic.

The “USDA Organic” seal: This label means 95% of the ingredients are organic ingredients. The other 5% comes from a list of criteria the USDA does not consider organic.

“Made with organic ingredients”: This label means 70% of the ingredients are organic and the remaining 30% is from the same list of criteria the USDA does not consider organic.

The certification process to become a USDA-certified organic farmer isn’t easy. “If you’re a conventional farmer, it’s a threeyear process to make the switch to a certified organic farmer,” she explains. “There are fees associated with being an organic farmer, which is why the price point is higher than conventional.

And, sometimes you will see a ‘transitional organic’ label on produce if a farmer is making the switch.”

The saying “know your farmer” is not as easy as it used to be.

But there’s a secret to finding out where your food is coming from. “Consumers should get to know the produce manager in their local store,” Teska says. “The produce manager will know your farmer for you. It’s their job to know where the produce is coming from. And, sometimes local farmers will follow organic practices even though they never go through with the certification process because the cost is too high. Local farmers typical-

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BECAUSE I SAID SO ...

FIFTH-GRADE CRUSH Are you smarter than a fifth-grader? My husband, Scott, is not.

This isn’t an article about my daughter’s fifth-grade homework. It’s about Scott failing.

My daughter, Emma, is a talker. She likes to tell me all the details about her school day. After school recently, Emma told me they had a meteorologist from Kansas City’s KSHB 41 Action News talk to her class. The fifth grade is finishing up their weather unit.

Emma: And guess what? She said Gary Lezak works with her. He is the chief meteorologist. When she asked the class for questions, I told her you interviewed Gary Lezak for your magazine!

Me: You did?! What did she say?

Emma: She asked which magazine and I told her SIMPLYkc. And you’re a writer.

She said that’s cool.

Me: Oh, yeah. It was her then.

Me: How do you know she’s tall?

Me: I didn’t know she was having a guest speaker. Maybe the school doesn’t tell us about the guest speakers because of the stalker dads. I hear you watch the weather every morning but I didn’t know that you’re watching Lindsey Anderson.

Scott: Here, I’ll pull up a picture. I don’t know. She seems like she would be tall.

Scott: I know when she repeats her outfits now.

Scott smiled at his phone.

Me: WHAT! Are you giddy?

Me: Hmm. I never notice people’s height, I guess. Tall?

Scott: She’s my new crush.

Scott: Lindsey Anderson?!

Me: How do you remember her name?

Scott: Emma, is she really tall?

Scott: Here. Is this her, Emma? Daddy’s favorite forecast lady? The meteorologist I watch first thing in the morning?

Sometimes twice.

Me: WHAT? Scott: Here, look. Lindsey Anderson.

Emma: Yeah, that’s her.

Scott: Yeah, my favorite. I wish I would have known that. I would have taken you lunch. See, look how much taller she is than everyone else standing with her. I knew it. She’s tall.

Me: Aw, that’s fun! Hey Scott! Emma said that female meteorologist from Channel 41 came to their school. Emma told her I interviewed Gary Lezak. Isn’t that funny?

Me: ...

Scott: Which meteorologist?

Scott: No.

Me: I assume that morning one. She’s really pretty … You know. What’s-hername. Hey, Emma! Did she say what time she wakes up in the morning?

Me: Give it to me.

Emma: She said she wakes up at 1:30 in the morning.

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Emma: She’s really nice.

Scott: She seems like it.

Me: Give me your phone.

Scott: No! And why didn’t you tell me Emma was having a guest speaker today?

Fifth grade. I’m married to a fifth-grade boy.

This article is written with permission from Lindsey Anderson at KSHB 41 Action News. She would like the readers of SIMPLYkc Magazine to know she went shopping for new clothes to wear on-air and that she is five foot, seven inches tall.

And I’m five foot, nine inches tall, Scott.

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Illness, traveling, fever, and sleep deprivation can trigger sleepwalking, or there may even be an underlying disorder such as sleep apnea. “We don’t recommend waking the child up while they’re sleepwalking,” Dr. Al-Shawwa explains. “They will be confused and the child might become embarrassed, which will increase their anxiety level. Sometimes children can become aggressive if a parent tries to wake them.” A sleepwalking child can put themselves in harm’s way if left to roam the house. Dr. Al-Shawwa says locks on the outside of your child’s door or a baby gate may help keep her and your family safe.

When should parents call a doctor?

If she is sleepwalking on a nightly basis. Your child will need to be evaluated to make sure there isn’t an underlying disorder. Most children will outgrow sleepwalking and will never need to see a doctor.

Sleep terrors

Sleep terrors (also called night terrors) are episodes of screaming, intense fear, and flailing while asleep. A sleep terror is loud and can be shocking to parents. Much like sleepwalking, sleep terrors occur during deep, non-REM sleep. This disorder is most common in children ages 1 through 4 years.

The difference between a sleep terror and a dream or nightmare is the stage of sleep it occurs. Your child will not remember having a sleep terror, but he will remember a nightmare. The triggers can be similar to sleepwalking.

INTERRUPTED SLEEP Watching your child sleep can be one of the most rewarding parts of parenthood. But occasionally, parents run into some concerns.

Dr. Bahauddin Al-Shawwa, director of the Children’s Mercy Pediatric Sleep Medicine department, answers some questions about common sleep condi-

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tions in children and when your child needs to see a doctor.

Sleepwalking

Sleepwalking is a common benign disorder. In fact, Dr. Al-Shawwa says, sleepwalking occurs in up to 10% of children. Sleepwalking usually happens in the first part of the night. Older children, ages 6 through 12, are most susceptible. Sleepwalking occurs in the deep, non-REM sleep — not the dreaming state of sleep.

“I tell parents to make sure children are in a safe environment,” Dr. Al-Shawwa says. “The child can move intensely in the bed. Since this disorder happens in smaller children, putting up a crib is a good idea. Parents should never wake up a child having a sleep terror; the sleep terror should go away quickly.”

When should you call a doctor?

If the sleep terrors occur on a nightly basis or if episodes occur more than once a night. “It’s difficult for a parent to tell a sleep terror from a seizure.

Seizures have a rhythmic pattern to the body. A sleep terror is more erratic,” Dr. Al-Shawwa says. “Seizures generally happen several times a night while a sleep terror is usually once.”

Bedwetting

Most children should stop wetting the bed by 5 years old. After 5 or 6 years, physicians will start looking for an underlying problem. In most cases, bedwetting is most likely a benign disorder that often occurs in families. “Half of the children who wet the bed have a mother or father that was also delayed in staying dry through the night,” he explains.

When a child wets the bed, her brain is simply in a deep sleep. “This is one of the disorders where we encourage the parents to wake a child at least once in the night so she can empty her bladder,” Dr. Al-Shawwa advises. “We want to train the brain to mature and ‘wake up’ a child when the bladder is full.” Limiting liquids

three hours before bed and bed alarms — a pad placed under the child that sounds when it senses liquid — can help.

When should you call a doctor?

Mention bedwetting to your primary care pediatrician if your child is over 5. A pediatrician can rule out bladder issues, urinary tract infections, and check kidney function. If overall health is normal, most children will grow out of this habit.

Sleep apnea/snoring

Sleep apnea is when a child stops breathing during sleep. Snoring is the first symptom of sleep apnea. “Does snoring lead to sleep apnea or does sleep apnea lead to snoring? We don’t know,” Dr. Al-Shawwa says. Bedwetting, sweating at night, and morning headaches are also symptoms of sleep apnea.

“When a child’s quality of sleep is disturbed, he will be drowsy during the day.

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though the child is sleeping, the brain is ‘waking up’ to force him to start breathing again,” he explains. “Sometimes when a child is tired, he can become hyper and inattentive at school. This can be confused with Attention Deficit Disorder when he may have sleep apnea.”

When should you call a doctor?

Snoring on its own is not a concern, but if the snoring is frequent or combined with hyperactivity at school or bedwetting, mention it to your pediatrician. Your doctor can evaluate if your child needs further testing. Although rare, sleep apnea can be life-threatening if ignored because it can affect your child’s heart and oxygen levels.

When it comes to all children and sleep, Dr. Al-Shawwa recommends putting the kids on a consistent sleep schedule.

Many sleep issues can be fixed if your child is getting plenty of good, quality sleep.

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The day when families gather and give thanks for all that is meaningful in their lives. And it’s also a celebration of good food laden with expectation — and, in some families, a struggle to recreate family favorites while being open to trying something new for the one family member who is bored with a menu set on repeat. That would be me.

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One of my favorite fall and winter salads has a bit everything — leafy greens, roasted butternut squash croutons, dried cranberries, sliced apples, hazelnuts or pecans, and a lovely honey balsamic vinaigrette. Enjoy the holiday, friends!

Mixed Greens With Butternut Squash Croutons & Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Yield: 6 servings VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup mild olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper 1 tablespoon honey

VINAIGRETTE DIRECTIONS

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SALAD INGREDIENTS 12 c ups washed and spun, and torn salad greens, chilled 1/4 red onion sliced very thin 3c ups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (toss with 3 TB of mild olive oil, place on a baking sheet, sprinkle with kosher salt and coarse pepper, and roast in a 400° oven for 20 to 25 minutes until squash can be pierced with a fork. It should not be mushy. Let cool.)

1G ranny Smith or Honeycrisp apple, cut into quarters, cored and cut into thin slices. Plunge into a cup of cold water with the juice of a half of a lemon to keep from browning, and drain well.

1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 c up toasted hazelnuts (skins removed) or pecans, coarsely chopped 5 ounces Chevre, a mild goat cheese, crumbled at the last minute (optional)

SALAD DIRECTIONS Combine the greens, red onion, and 6 tablespoons of honey-balsamic vinaigrette in a large bowl and toss until the lettuce is just barely coated with a “whisper” of dressing. Add butternut squash croutons, apple slices, dried cranberries, and toss gently. Top with nuts and crumble goat cheese over the top.

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NOV 1 My Father’s Dragon Yardley Hall, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, OPKS jccc.edu/carlsen-center-presents/events/ index.html 10 am and 1 pm

NOV 2–19 Into the Woods Musical Theater Heritage, Crown Center Shops, 2450 Grand Blvd, KCMO 816.221.6987 / musicaltheaterheritage.com

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