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FROM THE EDITOR Happy Birthday America! My favorite holiday of the year is July 4th. I know the 4th has come and gone, but I like to celebrate America’s birthday all month long. Now that we are in the heat of summer, I hope you and your family are finding fun things to do while escaping the heat.

In this month’s The Grand Season’s Family, you will find several article to help you plan Summer fun with your family.

There’s also a great article on enhancing your marriage, and another sharing about the 5 things your children need to succeed.

While I know the heat can be suffocating, I hope you and

your family can still enjoy time together, whether it’s cooling off at a movie, or heading to Northern Arizona to enjoy the scent of the mountains.

Also, I would greatly appreciate if you would share your copy of The Grand Season Family with your favorite businesses, and service professionals. We are always trying to reach new advertising partners. Thank you for your consideration.

Regardless of your plans, I hope you have a fantastic July.

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COLOR YOUR WORLD Insights on how color impacts emotions

In different cultures, ideas vary on what colors mean. Much of the science has not yet been conclusive, and a lot of information about color and mood is subjective and intuitive.

In the West, orange is believed to make you happy, while red increases your appetite. Warm colors can make you feel, well, warm and cozy, while cool colors such as blue and lavender seem to have a calming affect.

“It’s a burgeoning field of research,” says Arielle Eckstut, co-author of The Secret Language of Color. “In 10 years it’s likely we’ll have more information about how color affects us biologically.”

Meanwhile, here are a few things we do know about how color can affect wellbeing:

GREEN: Stress Release Spending time outside, in nature, has been found to be an effective way to relieve stress. A recent study suggests that looking at the color green may have something to do with reducing stress.

RED: Attraction or Jealousy?

BLUE: Soothing Considering that blue is one of the first colors humans needed to be comfortable with, it’s surprising that we use the word “blue” to describe feeling sad or depressed. It’s even more ironic given that, according to studies, when photoreceptors in the eye detect blue light, they send messages to parts of the brain that control alertness, hormones, sleep and other functions.

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Research shows that men tend to find a woman wearing red to be more sexually desirable than a woman wearing another color.

While a man may find a woman in red sexy, another woman is likely to perceive her as a threat.

A recent study found that women perceive other women as both sexually receptive and more likely to cheat if they’re wearing red.

The same study found that women were more likely to keep a closer eye on their romantic partners while around a woman wearing red rather than green.

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sk parents what they want most for their children and they’ll answer the same: Happiness. But if we hover and coddle and grant their every wish, they grow up to expect that treatment from the rest of the world and are going to be seriously unhappy when they realize that’s not how things work. And if we exert too much control while instilling traditional discipline and a strong work ethic, says a new British study, we could scar them emotionally for life.

So how do we raise happy children? “The science of positive psychology has shown us that happiness comes from experiencing lots of different positive emotions: gratitude, appreciation, optimism and confidence about the future, joy and contentment in the present,” says Christine Carter, Ph.D. Get started today—no matter what age your children are—cultivating the following five character traits that happy children share. (Not surprisingly—they’re also found in fulfilled adults!)

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“There’s so much pressure to sign kids up for loads of activities today, but not enough free time negatively impacts a child’s happiness in two ways,” explains author Katie Hurley. First, if kids are constantly doing structured activities, they are not spending time with you. Different children can handle different degrees of busyness, but a good rule of thumb is one sport, and maybe one other activity per season.

Secondly, overscheduled kids don’t get time to just play, which provides a wealth of benefits that contributes to happiness: Play develops imagination and creativity, builds social skills and teaches problem-solving.

“The most important thing parents can give a child is a life that’s full of positive points of connection—at home, at school, on teams, at church and in your community,” says Dr. Ned Hallowell, a Harvard psychiatrist.

“And those positive connections occur when you enjoy your kids and have fun together. Set up family traditions and celebrations. Use physical touch: Snuggle, kiss, wrestle.”

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Few feelings in life are as thrilling as that moment when a child realizes, “I can do it!” The sense of security that comes with deep connections, along with the skills your child builds through play, leads to the confidence to try new things. And confident children are optimistic children.

“When problems arise, as they do for all of us, the confident, optimistic child tackles them with the certainty that they are solvable and continues to try again, rather than give up,” Ned explains. Christine seconds that: “Optimism is so closely related to happiness.”

THINK POSITIVELY

Teaching kids to have a glass-half-full attitude when something negative occurs in their lives is essential to their happiness, and building all the other skills we’ve discussed so far puts them on this positive track. “Understanding what triggers all types of feelings helps children work through the negative so they get to a positive viewpoint,” Katie notes. To make this happen, parents need to be “emotion coaches,” Christine emphasizes. According to research, children who can manage their emotions experience negative feelings for shorter periods of time.

Of course you’ve been teaching your children to say “Please” and “Thank you” since they began to talk. Now a bevy of research connects a deeper understanding and attitude of gratitude with true happiness and life satisfaction.

As you model generosity, and your child gets to observe the gratitude that someone feels from it—this feeling will help him realize how much he has to be grateful for.

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Summer has arrived in a familiar fashion—100 degree heat that is hard to beat. While your kids are restless and ready to beat the heat and explore, you can’t go wrong trying these tried and true summer favorites.

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Race cars at an indoor karting facility Take in a concert or Broadway experience at the Orpheum Theater

Head downtown to catch a fly ball and your Arizona Diamondbacks in action

Take a drive and visit Tortilla Flat, a town that boasts amazing food and only six actually residents.

Explore the stars at the Challenger Space Center in Peoria

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Head to the mountains and spend some time at a cooler elevation.

Visit Lake Pleasant and cool off experiencing all kinds of fun on one Arizona’s closest lakes

Plan a spontaneous trip to San Francisco, many say it’s the coldest place you’ll ever visit in the middle of the summer.

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Communication is a very important aspect of all family relationships, and all children deserve the whole truth—just not all the time. Especially when it comes to discussing the delicate issue of family finances.

DON’T tell young kids how much you earn.

Whether your family is more than comfortable or living check to check, salary is something to keep to yourself.

Young kids don’t have the context to make sense of sums—and in revealing numbers you run the risk of becoming the talk of the playground.

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Some kids reach this conclusion early on, when they see a difference between their toys and their friends’.

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1. In a small bowl mix taco seasoning with refried beans.

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Layer 1: Refried Beans and Taco Seasoning Layer 2: Sour Cream Layer 3: Salsa Layer 4: Guacamole Layer 5: Cheese Layer 6: Tomatoes Layer 7: Green Onions and Black Olives 3. Store in refrigerator until serving.

Makes 8 individual dips.

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Little Miss Sunshine Anyone who has taken a family road trip knows how quickly tensions rise.

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Good Will Hunting Who knew that a movie about a guy doing math problems could turn into such a beloved classic? This movie resonates for many reasons, from its stellar cast (Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams) and snappy dialog to the unmistakable message about being true to yourself and following the path that’s right for you.

Forrest Gump Watching this movie (again) makes life feel like a celebration, regardless of which underlying theme you choose to focus on: the value of love and friendship; the importance of letting your passions guide you; or the beauty of a good heart and good intentions. It’s a great reminder that we don’t have to “be” better to “do” better in life.

Despicable Me The battle of good vs. evil has been going on since the beginning of time, but rarely does it play out with such entertaining characters. This animated film plays it for laughs but still manages to send the very clear message that anyone—even a Super Villain— can have a change of heart, and that we can find love in the most unpredictable ways at the most unexpected times. Plus, who doesn’t love a minion?

The Sound of Music Even without all those great songs that will stick in your head for days, this musical is timeless. Featuring a glowing Julie Andrews at her peak, it reminds us of the different kinds of love we have in our lives (parental, romantic...) and reinforces the importance of family.

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It’s a Wonderful Life Another holiday classic that is worth watching at any time of the year, It’s a Wonderful Life never seems to get old. George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) takes us along for an eye-opening ride into the power of love and family, the importance of friendship and social support and, for added moral measure, how destructive greed can be.

Singin’ in the Rain Some 65 years after it was made, this film remains a Technicolor, fun-filled musical romp. While it is, ostensibly, a movie about trying to get a movie made, it’s primarily an excuse to enjoy some singing, electric dancing and, naturally, a bit of romancing between Gene Kelly and adorable sprite Debbie Reynolds. When a film is this happy and lighthearted, you can’t help but feel the same.

9 to 5 Feeling bummed out at work? Boss got you down? All you need is a good dose of this movie (and maybe a day off). From the upbeat theme song that has become an anthem for the workweek blues to the implausible but empowering plotline, 9 to 5 can’t help but put a smile on your face. And hidden under it all are some great reminders about resilience, feminism and the power of dreams in action. The chemistry of friendship between seemingly mismatched stars—veteran actress Jane Fonda, comedian Lily Tomlin and country singer Dolly Parton—comes right through the screen.

Inside Out All of us are guided by our emotions, but never has that been so clearly illustrated as in this charming animated movie. Although it’s disguised as a film for children, this Pixar project resonates with adults who get an unmistakable reminder that the loss and sadness we experience in our lives deepen our appreciation for the joy we will eventually feel again.

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— LOVING GESTURES —

The concept that “actions speak louder than words” is an important one when it comes to relationships. It is not enough to simply feel that you love someone, you must also show that you love that person. Use kind words, be physically affectionate, leave little love notes around the house. Whether it’s a verbal gesture or a material one, make sure to let your partner know that you love him or her.

— PUT IN THE WORK—

Partners in a successful relationship understand that you need to put in the work to keep things running smoothly. That means sometimes you need to do things that you do not want to do because it matters to your partner.

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HOME

MR. CLEAN Cleaning made easy

If you have a jug of vinegar at home, you’re all set to clean or spruce up your house.

Here are some great ways to use vinegar in your home.

Clean your window blinds

Put on a white cotton glove—or wrap a thin cotton towel around your index fingers. Then dip your fingers into the vinegar and slide them across the blinds.

Unclog and deoderize drains

Pour one-half cup of baking soda and then 1 cup of vinegar down the sink or tub. Drain through a funnel. The mixture will foam up as it unclogs your drain. When the foam disappears, flush the drain with hot water.

Shine stainless steel

Clean chrome or stainless steel by spraying it with full-strength vinegar. Then buff it to a high shine with a soft cloth.

Restore silverware

Soak silverware or jewelry in one-half cup of white vinegar and 2 tablespoons of baking soda for 3 hours. Rinse items with cold water and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

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To remove a sticker or decal on a painted surface, saturate the corners and edges with white vinegar.

Then scrape off the decal with a plastic card. Soak the sticky remains with white vinegar and wipe clean.

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Deodorize a smelly lunch box, car trunk or footlocker. Soak a piece of white bread in vinegar and then leave it in the enclosed space overnight. By morning, the smell should be gone.

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One of the most useful household tricks for vinegar is removing accidental pen marks on your favorite shirt or blouse. Dab the spots with white vinegar on a sponge.

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