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FALL 2 – 2020 VOL. 9, NO. 6

Neighborhood Publications LLC 9337 Spring Cypress Road, Suite #205 Spring, Texas 77379

www.springkleinmagazine.com Editor Leanne Donelson

Head Writer Candy Cruz

TABLE

of CONTENTS

6 Cy-Fair Home & Outdoor Living Virtual Show 8 Relax! Enjoy!

Assistant Editor Erin Lewis

12 How to unplug your device

Contributing Writers Josh Arcemont

14 Cut costs at the grocery store

Social Media Editor Madi Wheeler

Graphics Photography Mike Reeves Audree Garcia, Kellie Cataldo

Publisher Neighborhood Publications

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Cy-Fair Home and Outdoor Living Show is now a Virtual Show offering event attendees an opportunity to see all the exhibitors, products, and services you come to expect from Texwood Home Shows for over 20 years at home without fear of safety and health concerns.

The Texwood Virtual Home Improvement Show will premiere October 16-18, 2020 from the “Comfort of Your Home.” Get your home ready for the Holidays both inside and outdoors with ideas from the show.

At the Virtual Show, attendees can expect to see approximately 100 top names in home improvement in many categories all viewable via easy to click on portals at www.TexwoodVirtual.com.

LIVE presentations by expert speakers will occur at designated times both Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18 in the Virtual Auditorium via Zoom online: • Dr. Lori’s Appraisal Comedy Show – get your heirlooms appraised via Zoom!

• Randy Lemmon, host of Houston’s GardenLine on KTRH 740, “Fall Gardening Q & A”, 11:00 am-noon – both Sat./Sun. • Tom Tynan, host of HomeShow Radio on Sports Radio 610, “Houston’s Home Improvement Expert” • Dany Millikin, HomeShow Garden Pro, Sports Radio 610

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• Wimberley Glassworks – View Glassblowing demonstrations • Ellen DeLap, Certified Professional Organizer with “Effective Strategies for an Organized Lifestyle” • Diane Cowen, Houston Chronicle Architecture/Design Writer, “Color, Comfort, and Common Sense - How the Cornonavirus has changed home design” and “Master bathrooms: the new luxury room in your home” *On Demand viewing will be available *after the LIVE showing through November 6, 2020.

Attendees will have fun learning how easy it is to make your own floral arrangement with Ashley Wallace of The Tallest Tulip once each day via Zoom. All you need is floral clippers, a solid container for the flowers, “wet” floral foam, and a bouquet of flowers with 15-20 stems mixed with greenery.AR Workshop of Cypress will work with viewers to build a unique wood home décor project in a fun atmosphere. Create your own project with all the items you need by getting the supplies in advance. Information will be available on the website prior to the workshop. Get supplies in advance and allow 7 days to ship https://bit. ly/virtualdiycf2020.

Dr. Lori’s Antique Appraisal Comedy Shows will be LIVE in sessions both days. The Star Appraiser on the Discovery Channels Auction Kings will appraise items

on the spot. Attendees are encouraged to show Dr. Lori an antique or heirloom for Dr. Lori to determine the value during the show. Lots of surprises with a great opportunity to learn about the value of heirlooms, resale shop finds, and items around your home. The LIVE Zoom show sessions will be offered Saturday, 10/17 at noon and 2:00pm, and Sunday, 10/18 at 1:00pm. www.

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WGW.com Although there is no fee to attend, please consider a donation to our partnering nonprofit organization, Cy Hope, by clicking on the home page. Cy Hope is an organization committed to finding solutions for at-risk youth in the Cypress school district to make a lasting and positive impact in the community, www.Cy-Hope.org.

Show hours are noon to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18.

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Relax!

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How to unplug your devices

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he prevalence of technology is undeniable. According to data from the Pew Research Center, as of October 2014, 64 percent of Americans owned a smartphone.

In January of the same year, 42 percent of Americans owned a tablet computer while 32 percent owned an e-reader.

While technology can be convenient, many people find themselves spending more time on their devices than they might prefer. Overexposure to communications technology can be detrimental to kids and adults, and some parents might be surprised to learn just how much time their youngsters are spending using different forms of media. A 2010 survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that kids spend more than seven hours per day using various forms of media.

That’s especially disconcerting when considering the American Academy of Pediatrics says that overexposure to media can increase kids’ risk of aggressive behavior and interest in alcohol and smoking, and lead to poor performance in school.

So how can families who have grown accustomed to using their devices find ways to unplug? The following are a handful of strategies families can employ to reduce the amount of time they’re spending on their smartphones, tablets and laptops.

• START MONITORING USAGE. Realizing just how much time you spend on your various devices is a great first step toward unplugging.

As you go about your day, jot down each and every time you use any of your devices and what you are doing

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while using them, and ask family members to do the same. Do so for roughly one week, which should be ample time to provide an adequate picture of how much time you’re spending on your devices and what you are using them for. Don’t beat yourself up if the numbers shock you, just resolve to lower those numbers and continue to monitor your device usage as you do so.

• CUT OUT THE MEDIA JUNK FOOD. As you examine your device usage, you may notice you are spending lots of time on fruitless activities, whether it’s catching up on the latest Internet gossip or scanning friends’ social media pages to pass the time.

Eliminating these activities from your day is unlikely to have an adverse affect on your life, and you will find yourself with more time to enjoy more unplugged time with family and friends.

• SCHEDULE YOUR MEDIA TIME. Many of today’s adults grew up in homes where their parents restricted the time they were allowed to spend watching television. Today’s parents can take a similar approach by limiting the amount of time their kids spend on their devices while also placing the same restrictions on themselves. Allow yourself a certain amount of time each day to spend on your devices, even scheduling times each day when you will watch some television or catch up with friends on social media. Stick to this schedule and you will likely see your device usage decrease dramatically.

• RECHARGE DEVICES OUTSIDE OF YOUR BEDROOM. Many adults can’t resist the urge to scan work emails or social media right before going to bed, and that can increase device usage and have a negative impact on sleep.

When plugging devices in at night, be sure to charge them outside of your bedroom so you aren’t tempted to indulge in some extra and un-necessary usage at the end of the day. h

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Cut costs at the grocery store

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arents know the cost of raising a family can be considerable.

While some of the expenses associated with raising a family, including healthcare premiums, are largely beyond parents’ control, moms and dads can take steps to cut costs and start saving money.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2014 Annual Expenditure Survey, parents devoted about 8 percent of their family spending to groceries in 2013. Families with more than two children no doubt spend even more on groceries, which may be stretching their budgets very thin.

Fortunately, parents concerned about their grocery bills can employ various strategies to lower those bills and start saving more.

NEVER SHOP WITHOUT FIRST MAKING A LIST. Modern grocery stores are much bigger than they might have been when today’s parents were growing up. While that might

be more convenient by ensuring parents can find all their groceries under one roof, it also can lead to more impulse buys as shoppers stroll aisles and pass display after display. After checking your pantry and refrigerator to determine what you have and what you might need, make a list before heading out for the grocery store. Such lists can help you avoid purchasing items you don’t need.

KEEP THE KIDS AT HOME. Kids have a knack for finding unhealthy snacks and beverages and parents may cave to the temptation to purchase such items in an attempt to get youngsters to calm down. By keeping kids at home while you grocery shop, you can limit distractions and get out of the store quickly. That reduces the likelihood that you will buy items you don’t need, which will save you time and money.

GROW YOUR OWN HERBS AND VEGETABLES. Cooking with herbs is a wonderful way to add flavor to any meal and vegetables are an essential element of a healthy diet. While store-bought herbs and vegetables may not break the bank, over time the cost savings of growing your own herbs and vegetables can be considerable.

And many people find gardening a relaxing and rewarding hobby they can enjoy on their own or with their children.

RESOLVE TO PREPARE MEALS WITH ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN

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ABANDONED IN YOUR PANTRY. Few people, especially parents, wait until their pantries are completely empty to go grocery shopping. If your pantry is full, clean it out and place some of the older, unexpired items on the counter, resolving to use them for meals during the week. This is a great way to make use of items you already purchased but might have forgotten about while also ensuring your money is not going to waste.

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