Hood Magazine-Dec/Jan. 2010/2011

December/January 2011

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Wintertime Family Fun

What to do OUTSIDE over the winter months

The 1st Annual Sioux Empire Christmas Cookie Bakeoff!

This is it, the big one‌the oven mitts are off!

Mom vs. Grandma, Brother vs. Sister, Soccer Dad vs PTA Mom! All to find out who will bake the Best Christmas Cookie in the Sioux Empire!

Silent Auction, Category Prizes, Vendors, Pictures with Santa, Dance Performances, Giveaways, and much more!

CO N T E N T S

features WELCOME 4

Pictures from the ‘Hood Event at Museum of Visual Materials.

COVER STORY 8

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Fun family activities to break the winter blues.

‘HOOD ORGANIZATION 27

PARENTHOOD 5

Keeping your sanity when sickness hits your home.

‘HOOD ADVICE 6, 10, 18 ‘HOOD EATS 21-26

FAMILYHOOD 11

‘HOOD GOOD DIRECTORY 28-29

NOT MY FAMILY! Readers share their embarassing moments.

KARA’S KREATIONS 7 Homemade gifts that are sure to please!

LIFE IN THE ‘HOOD 13

Holiday fashions that go beyond the family picture.

‘HOOD HAPPENINGS 15-17

Looking for activities to keep the kids busy? Turn to the center spread to track down some great together time!

FAMILYHOOD 20 Start a new tradition of family game night!

PARENTHOOD 30

Moms supporting Moms.

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W E LCO M E TO T H E ‘ H O O D

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IT’S OFFICIAL! The ‘Hood Magazine was welcomed into the Sioux Falls community with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony McKennan A special THANK YOU to all of our friends thatatcame out toPark.

Thanks to all the ‘Hoodies that the ‘Hood event at the Museum of Visual Materials! came out to help us celebrate!

Publisher Steffanie Liston-Holtrop Hoodlum Productions, LLC 605-366-1479 steff@thehoodmagazine.com Editor Shelly Gaddis Hoodlum Productions, LLC shelly@thehoodmagazine.com Design Director Ally Vogel Vogel Design Shop, Inc. 605-759-5615 ally@vogeldesignshop.com Marketing & Promotions Tad Anderson Runway Company anderson@therunwaycompany.com Contributing Photographers Amy Lawrence Photography Mprints Photography Contributing Writers Shaina Herrmann Sara Rose Liebert Kara Weber Shelly Gaddis Jada England Candice Nelson Greta Stewart Sean Salyer ‘Hood Interns Mariah Ethington Missy Viste Cover photo courtesy of Amy Lawrence Photography Reproduction or use of the contents of this magazine is prohibited.

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PA R E N T H O O D Sick Days Don’t Mean Psycho Days:

Sane Ways To Get Better

By Sara Rose Leibert

Two weeks ago, every winter bug hit our house. Flu, strep, fevers, colds, and more. My 16-month-old teethes constantly, and my 5 year old gets cabin fever after five minutes. My husband also got mono on top of all this. I neared an epic breakdown and hid in the bathroom with Lysol and a romance novel.

My house nearly imploded from tantrums, breakdowns, McDonalds consumption, and cough syrup.

Does it have to be this way? Certainly not. While we recuperate, I’m making a plan for the next round guaranteed to happen. I’m including fail safes, such as: • Baking. No matter how sick we are, somebody always finds energy to bake. It’s probably because cookies do taste better when you feel like lighting your box of Kleenex on fire. My kids get incredibly fired up to bake, sick or not, so I bet your little helpers do too.

• Getting OUT. If you’re more contagious than a petri dish, you can go for a car drive or a walk around the block. If you aren’t contagious, a stop to the library or the video store.

• Structure. Don’t learn the hard way. After my daughter’s tonsilectomy, she got sick. Since she needed rest, all structure slid. When life started again, none of us could handle the stress and spent that month in tears.

Structure doesn’t have to be rock solid. But routines kick the boredom that accompanies sick days.

• Games, Books, Dvd’s, & Magazines. Let the kids pick a movie. If you’re sick & they want to watch it five times, so be it. Go nap. Maybe you can recite the entirety of Bolt afterwards, but at least you got some peace.

• Be nice. Tempers are especially short when someone is sick.

This is teaching time for the kiddos about being courteous.

Ask them to color quietly so Dad can nap then explain why.

Kids learn to think of others, dad gets nap, you win!

If all else fails, you can call me from your bathroom where you’re hiding with the Lysol & a Nora Ephron book.

I won’t tell on you. n

A PERFECT CHRISTMAS

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‘HOOD ADVICE Photo courtesy of Amy Lawrence Photography

Childcare Food Choices

By Jada England, Youth Enrichment Services

As childhood obesity and other diseases are on the rise, many parents ask how our fast food society plays into this. Are our children being offered healthy options and taught about healthy choices?

Most licensed childcare facilities, such as Youth Enrichment Services, participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Their strict guidelines and resources help childcare facilities prepare healthy meals and snacks while teaching our children about why healthy choices matter.

As parents, there are simple things you can do to improve what your child eats in school or at their provider. One suggestion is talking to your child in advance about what is on the menu for that day and encouraging them to try new things. Another option for proactive parent involvement could be to ask your childcare facility if they would form a parent advisory committee to incorporate meal options that the parents and children want.

Since Youth Enrichment Services incorporated this into their meal planning, parents now feel like they have a say in what food choices their children are being served when away from home.

Remember, communication is key and meal time can be learning time! n

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Spend Less, Give More

By Shaina Herrmann, Sioux Falls Frugal Mom

There are ways to save your money and show your appreciation for those you care about. Here are some clever gift ideas as well as some tips to help you save while you shop this holiday season.

Money-Saving Gift Ideas: • Homemade Coupons - Give these to your friends and family offering your helpful services such as babysitting, photography, dog walking, haircuts, organizing, car wash, cooking or sewing lessons, etc.

• Food & Drink - Coffee, tea, homemade baked goods, chocolates and candies, freezer meals, or freshly baked bread.

• K eepsakes - Framed photo(s), photo albums, DVD slideshows, scrapbooks, handwritten recipes, or personalized items.

•C reative - Charity donations, movie or concert tickets, magazine subscriptions, or Groupons (groupon.com/sioux-falls)

Save While You Shop: • Purchase many or all of your gifts at once on a website such as Amazon.com. You can find anything on their website at a bargain price and shipping is free with $25 purchase!

• Always be on the lookout for the best deal possible. The same item that is on sale for $15 at one store may be only $10 at another store, without a sale! It’s always best to do a quick price search online before you go to a store or order online.

• B logs can help you save a ton of money each year, especially around Christmas time. These three local sites will tell you where you can shop this Holiday season to get the best deals SiouxFallsFrugalMom.com, MidwestMoneySavingTips.com, and Live-Laugh-Save.blogspot.com. n

K A R A’ S K R E AT I O N S

Gifts You Can Make

Handmade gifts always say something special when given to friends, relatives, and teachers. Here are a couple of my favorite homemade gift ideas for this Holiday season.

We Whisk You a Merry Kiss-mas With a clever play on words, this cute gift is sure to get a smile from whomever receives it. All you do is fill a wire whisk with Hershey Kisses and make your own tag out of scrapbook paper and some ribbon.

Hot Cocoa Gift Set By upcycling an empty 4 pack of Starbucks Frappucino, you can make this adorable gift. Wash and dry the bottles thoroughly then fill each bottle with a special treat. We used hot cocoa, marshmallows, Hershey Hugs, and candy canes. Then decorate the bottles and cardboard holder with scrapbook paper and supplies. Don’t like the idea of hot chocolate? Fill with whatever you want. How about a candy theme with Holiday M&M’s or maybe a spa theme with homemade bath salts? If four bottles seem a bit too much work? Consider giving one decorated bottle filled with candy for a gift that is totally cute!

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FA M I LY H O O D

Wintertime = Familytime When many of us think of winter, we think of sitting inside all cozy and warm, sipping hot chocolate.

We think of our children getting cabin fever after only a few days of snow being on the ground.

We think of shoveling and snowblowing.

This year, make winter a fun time for the entire family! Sioux Falls has many great places for families to get out and enjoy the winter weather. Whether your family likes to hang out in the backyard or get out and explore new places there are ideas for every family!

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FA M I LY H O O D

Great Bear Recreation Park www.greatbearpark.com Great Bear offers all of the snow skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding, snow-shoeing, and tubing that your family can wish for! For the skiers, there are 14 hills including a beginner area and a conveyor lift. Snowboarders are not left out either! Great Bear touts a full snowboard terrain park with quad seat chair lifts and a tow line. If your family enjoys a little more traditional kind of fun, the Kirby Family Tubing Park will thrill your family! The tubing park has four lanes with a surface lift system to get back up the hill and whizzing down again in record time!

Don’t forget about 5th Grade Fridays! Every Friday (Opening date through February), after 4pm any 5th grader with a valid 5th grade report card can get a lift ticket, ski or snowboard rental, and a 1 hour beginner lesson for only $5!

Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club www.sffsc.com If anyone in your family has dreamed of gracing the ice like a professional ice skater, then you need to check out the Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club. Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club offers skating lessons for toddlers to adults, basic skill classes, Family Fun Skates, and an Annual Ice Show that showcases the talent of local skaters!

SFFSC offers 3-4 sessions per year, with each session lasting 6-8 weeks. The cost is very affordable at only $10 per week! Director of SFFSC, Karen Thornbrugh, says, “SFFSC tries to offer all ice time at a minimal rate. We are a non-profit organization and offer 2nd/3rd child discounted rates as well as fundraising opportunities to defer the cost of classes.”

Backyard Activities Not only are heavy snowfalls good for brilliant backgrounds for family pictures but they also provide a wonderful setting for some amazing family memories! Taking 30 minutes to build a snowman and letting the children choose all of the attire can be fun for everyone. Snow can also be used to build snowforts and igloos that can be used all winter long for children’s imaginative play.

Looking for a more creative way to play in the snow this winter? How about trying snow painting? All you need is a few water bottles with a squirt top, some water, food coloring, and snow! Fill each bottle with water and food coloring and head outside to let your children show their artistic side. n

p ‘hood should Remember, family activities are a time to make lasting family memories. Let the children decide on the activity for the day and let them be as creative as they want to be.

The creation doesn’t have to be perfect, it just needs to be what they want it to be!

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Don’t focus too much on which sibling is to blame. It always takes two.

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Surviving Sibling Rivalry

By Candice Nelson, MD, Sanford Children’s

It’s a fact of life. Brothers and sisters fight. Some more than others. And, even the closest of siblings will end up going through phases where they cannot stand to be around each other. While this isn’t the best of news for a parent dealing with it, the good news is, there are things you can do to restore peace.

It’s important to first understand why and how your children are fighting. As kids go through stages of their lives, they may notice differences between them and their siblings that cause them to fight. Your kids have different personalities and sometimes they just don’t mesh. And, children model their behaviors after the behaviors of others they see.

When the fighting starts, it’s actually a good idea to not get involved whenever possible. Basic statements such as “If you can’t agree on what to watch on TV, no one watches TV” or “If you can’t play nice with those toys, I will take the toys away” can go a long way in motivating the kids

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to get along. Step in if there is a danger of physical harm.

Children need to learn how to work things out themselves. If you’re not fond of language being used, coach your children through more appropriate words.

If you do need to get involved, separating kids until they calm down can help. When emotions have died down, the fight can be a learning experience. Don’t focus too much on which sibling is to blame. It always takes two. As children cope with disputes, they learn important skills they’ll use through life.

As far as preventing fights, set ground rules for acceptable behavior and solicit their help in defining those rules. Help your children understand that life isn’t always fair. Allow siblings space and time to do their own things. Sibling rivalry may be a fact of life, but a little effort can go a long way in maintaining peace and order. n

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Holiday Fashions Go Beyond the Family Picture

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LIFE IN THE ‘HOOD

Every year parents search for the perfect outfit to make their family look like a Norman Rockwell painting. Girls wearing a beautiful flowing dress and boys with an adorable bow tie. Everyone sitting perfectly posed in front of a Christmas tree. Do our friends and relatives really think this is how our families look on a day to day basis?

Shopping for holiday fashions can be a great time to stock on pieces that our children will wear at different occasions throughout the year. A simple pair of cargo khakis for boys can be paired with a collared button up shirt and a coordinating sweater for a look that is dressed up for family pictures and Christmas Eve service at church. The same pieces can be easily dressed down after the holidays for school programs, baptisms, or cool weather weddings. Sprout Children’s Boutique suggests purchasing a few pieces that can be interchanged to save on costs this holiday season. Khakis, collared shirts, and sweaters in solid colors are easy to be interchanged with other pieces that you may already have in your child’s closet.

For the teenage girl, what about a look that can be accessorized for a fun formal dance at school after the holidays are over. A simple silver dress can be layered with fun scarves, hats, shrugs, and jewelry, from area boutiques like Cutie Pie Belly & Baby Boutique. The same accessories can be layered

with other outfits as well to jazz up a pair of jeans that she wears to school.

Your elementary aged child doesn’t have to wear the same old velvet dress this year either. A simple find at a local consignment shop, like Kids & Kaboodle, can give your daughter a dress that she can wear not only for family pictures but for a holiday concert or a quick trip to Grandmas. For outfits that are specifically themed for a certain holiday, watch for deals at consignment shops so that you are not spending lots of money on an outfit that most likely won’t get worn after the holiday season. n A special thank you to Cutie Pie Belly & Baby Boutique, Sprout, and Kids & Kaboodle for the fashions used.

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‘HOOD HAPPENINGS

Do want to see YOUR event listed HERE? Email us at: events@thehoodmagazine.com Please note that all events are current as of press date. The Hood Magazine publishes the most recent information provided. Please remember to call ahead to confirm event details.

4-6 year olds

7-8 year olds 9-11 year olds Events appropriate for ALL age groups

12-13 year olds

Wednesday, December 1 11:15am-12:15pm........................................................MariCar Playgroup Playtime Club, $3, Maricar Community Center (preregistration required)

Friday, December 3 10:00am-10:00pm........................................................................................................................Downtown First Fridays, Downtown Sioux Falls 4:00pm-5:30pm.......................................…........................................................................................................…...Wii Get Crafty, Main Library 7:00pm-8:00pm............…............................................................................................................................Free First Friday, Washington Pavillion 7:00pm-8:00pm............…...............................................................................................Snowmen and Snowfriends Storytime, Barnes and Noble

Saturday, December 4 7:30am-2:00pm................................Breakfast with Santa, $2 for kids 2 and under; $8 for Zoo members; and $10 for non-members, Great Plains Zoo 10:00am-12:00pm...........................................Actor Prep-Day 1, $45 members, $50 nonmembers, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required) 10:15am-11:00am.....................................................................................................Paint Me a Story, $20, Color Me Mine (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:30am...............................Icky, Sticky, Goopy, Glop-Day 1, $45 members/$50 nonmembers, Washingon Pavillion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:30am..........................................Space Camp-Day 1, $45 members, $50 nonmembers, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required) 10:00am-12:00pm...........................................Earth From Space, $15 members, $17 nonmembers, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required) 10:00am-5:00pm.............................................................................................Megan’s Day with Special Guest Curious George, Barnes and Noble 10:00am-5:00pm................................................................December Model Railroad Open House, Model Railroad Building-WH Lyon Fairgrounds

Monday, December 5 11:00am-4:00pm...............................................................December Model Railroad Open House, Model Railroad Building-WH Lyon Fairgrounds

Tuesday, December 6 10:15am-11:00am...................................................................................................................................The Gift Puppet Show, Oak View Library 1:00pm-1:45pm ......................................................................................................................................The Gift Puppet Show, Oak View Library

Tuesday, December 7 10:00am-11:00am..............................................................................................................................A Treat of a Storytime, Barnes and Noble 10:00am-11:00am........................................................................Storytime Gonna Like Me & How the Camel Got It’s Hump, Child’s Play Toys 11:15am-12:15pm...........................................................................................................................ZooCubs, Polar Animals, $10, Great Plains Zoo 1:00pm-1:45pm ................................................................................................................................................The Gift Puppet Show, Main Library

Wednesday, December 8 10:15am-11:00am...........................................................................................................................................The Gift Puppet Show, Caille Library

Thursday, December 9 10:15am-11:00am........................................................................................................................................The Gift Puppet Show, Ronning Library 6:00pm-7:00pm...................................................................’Tween Gift-Making, $3, Kenny Anderson Community Center (preregistration required) 6:00pm-9:00pm...............................................................Gradeschool Gift-Making, $3, Kenny Anderson Community Center (preregistration required) 6:30pm-10:00pm.........................Kids’ Night 0ut, $25 first child, $15 second child, $5 third child, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required)

Friday, December 10 10:15am-11:00am.......................................................................................................................................The Gift Puppet Show, Brandon Library

Saturday, December 11 10:00am-12:00pm........................................Actor Prep-Day 2, $45 members, $50 nonmembers, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:00am..............................................................................................Paint Me a Story, $20, Color Me Mine (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:30am........................Icky, Sticky, Goopy, Glop-Day 2, $45 members/$50 nonmembers, Washingon Pavillion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:30am..........................................Space Camp-Day 2, $45 members, $50 nonmembers, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required) 10:00am-12:00pm.........................................Put it on Canvas, $15 members, $17 nonmembers, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required)

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4-6 year olds

7-8 year olds

9-11 year olds

12-13 year olds

Events appropriate for ALL age groups Saturday, December 11 10:00am-6:00pm............................................................................................................................Fred Assam Elementary Day, Barnes and Noble 10:00am-1:00pm..................................Nutcracker Camp, $25 members, $30 nonmembers, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required) 10:15am-11:15am................................................................................................................ZooKids, Zoo Animal Playtime, $12, Great Plains Zoo 11:00am-11:45am..........................................................................................................................................The Gift Puppet Show, Main Library 3:00pm-6:30pm............................................................................................McCrossan Gingerbread House, $4, McCrossan Boy’s Ranch Campus

Sunday, December 12 12:00am-1:00pm ......................................................................................................................Cartwheel Clinic, $15, Star Performance Complex 1:15pm-3:15pm.............................................................................................................Back Handspring Clinic, $25, Star Performance Complex 3:00pm-4:00pm........................................................................Singing Boys of Sioux Falls Christmas Concert and Tea, East Side Lutheran Church 3:30pm-5:00pm.............................................................................................................................Back Tuck Clinic, $25, Star Performance Clinic

Tuesday, December 14 10:00am-11:00am......................................................................Storytime, Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! & Sheep in a Jeep, Child’s Play Toys 1:00pm-1:30pm..............................................................................................................................Holiday Friends Family Storytime, Main Library

Wednesday, December 15 10:05am-10:35am...................................................................................................................Holiday Friends Family Storytime, Oak View Library 10:30am-11:00am.......................................................................................................................Holiday Friends Family Storytime, Crooks Library 5:00pm-9:00pm...............................................................................................................................December Book and Media Sale, Main Library

Thursday, December 16 9:00am-9:00pm...............................................................................................................................December Book and Media Sale, Main Library 11:15am-1:15pm............................................Lunch Bunch, $10 members, $15 nonmembers, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required) 1:00pm-1:30pm.......................................................................................................................Holiday Friends Family Storytime, Ronning Library 6:00pm-7:00pm...................................................................’Tween Gift-Making, $3, Kenny Anderson Community Center (preregistration required) 6:00pm-7:00pm..............................................................Gradeschool Gift-Making, $3, Kenny Anderson Community Center (preregistration required)

Friday, December 17 9:00am-6:00pm.............................................................................................................................December Book and Media Sale, Main Library 4:00pm-9:00pm.........................................................................................................................................................Outdoor Skating Rinks Open!

Saturday, December 18 10:00am-12:00pm.............................................Actor Prep-Day 3, $45 members, $50 nonmembers, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:30am............................Icky, Sticky, Goopy, Glop-Day 3, $45 members/$50 nonmembers, Washingon Pavillion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:30am......................................Space Camp-Day 3, $45 members, $50 nonmembers, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required) 11:00am-11:30am...........................................................................................................................Holiday Friends Family Storytime, Main Library 11:15am-12:15pm........................................................................................................................ZooCubs, Animals’ Gifts, $10, Great Plains Zoo

Monday, December 20 10:30am-11:15am...........................................................Reindeer Roundup for Preschoolers, $3, Kuehn Community Center (preregistration required) 6:30pm-7:15pm...............................................................Reindeer Roundup for Preschoolers, $3, Kuehn Community Center (preregistration required)

Tuesday, December 21 11:00am-11:30am.........................................................................................Storytime, The Polar Express & Little Polar Bear, Child’s Play Toys

Wednesday, December 22 11:00am-11:30am.....................................................................Family Scrapbooking, $5/person, Oyate Community Center (preregistration required)

Tuesday, December 28 9:00am-4:00pm................................................................Hawaiian Holiday Hang Out, $24, MariCar Community Center (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:00am.............................................................................................Storytime, The Three Snow Bears & The Mitten, Child’s Play Toys

Wednesday, December 29 2:00pm-3:30pm........................................................................................................................Holiday Crafts: Make-it and Take it, Main Library

Monday, January 3 10:45am-11:20am...................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library

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4-6 year olds

7-8 year olds

9-11 year olds

12-13 year olds

Events appropriate for ALL age groups Tuesday, January 4 10:00am-11:00am.......................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys

Wednesday, January 5 10:30am-11:30am...........................................................MariCar Playgroup Playtime Club, $3, MariCar Community Center (preregistration required) 10:45am-11:20am ...............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library

Thursday, January 6 10:45am-11:20am ..................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 3:00pm-4:00pm........................................................................................................................................................Crafty Kids, Oak View Library

Friday, January 7 5:00pm-8:00pm..........................................................................................................................................Free First Friday, Washington Pavillion 6:30pm-10:00pm...................Kids’ Night Out, $25 first child, $15 second child, $5 third child, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required)

Monday, January 10 10:45am-11:20am....................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library

Tuesday, January 11 10:00am-11:00am........................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys

Wednesday, January 12 10:45am-11:20am...............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library

Thursday, January 13 10:45am-11:20am.................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 3:00pm-4:00pm.......................................................................................................................................................Crafty Kids, Oak View Library

Monday, January 17 1:30pm-3:00pm.....................................................Make a mosaic heart on glass or wood, $15, Dakota Stained Glass (preregistration required)

Tuesday, January 18 10:00am-11:00am.......................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys

Wednesday, January 19 10:00am-10:45am.....................................................................................Painting Party, $3, MariCar Community Center (preregistration required) 10:45am-11:20am............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 12:00pm-12:45pm.....................................................................................Painting Party, $3, MariCar Community Center (preregistration required)

Thursday, January 20 10:45am-11:20pm..................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 11:15am-1:15am.............................................Lunch Bunch, $10 members, $15 nonmembers, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required) 3:00pm-4:00pm.......................................................................................................................................................Crafty Kids, Oak View Library

Saturday, January 22 9:30am-12:00pm.................................................................Decorating Fused Glass Hearts, $15, Dakota Stained Glass (preregistration required) 1:30pm-3:30pm..................................................................Making fused glass Valentines, $15, Dakota Stained Glass (preregistration required

Monday, January 24 10:45am-11:20am...................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library

Tuesday, January 25 10:00am-11:00am......................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys

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‘HOOD ADVICE

Routines Key to Happy Holidays

By Greta Stewart , Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Kids, and even some parents, love this time of year, simply for the fact they get a break from school and the morning routines.

Although the holiday break seems like the time to let sleep schedules go out the window, both parents and children would probably enjoy their holidays even more if Sleep, mood, they prioritized their and behavior go child’s sleep schedule. hand in hand.

“Sleep, mood, and behavior all go hand in hand,” explains Stacy Gorman, Outpatient Therapist at the Avera Behavioral Health Clinic in Sioux Falls. “When sleep schedules are maintained, and both children and their parents are getting proper sleep (and staying consistent in healthy sleep patterns), better moods and positive interactions are much more likely.”

In fact, Gorman says a regular schedule and routine can bring great comfort to children.

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Consider These Ideas: Don’t over-schedule. Over-scheduling and trying to visit so many people and places often leads to children missing their naps or going to bed much later than normal.

Schedule events around your child’s sleep schedule and keep their sleep time a top priority.

If traveling, bring along one or more of your child’s favorite comfort items such as a blanket, stuffed animal or pillow to help children fall asleep more naturally.

Bedtime routines aren’t just for toddlers. All children, teens and adults can benefit from doing the same things every night before going to sleep. If your routine is bath, book, and then bed... keep that same routine when you’re away.

Follow these tips and chances are, your children won’t have a problem getting back into the swing of things and will return to school feeling refreshed and excited to learn. n

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LIFE IN THE ‘HOOD HO W TO STAR T

A Family Game Night Tradition

A few things to think about: • Set a consistent date and time. If you are not ready to do it every week, maybe start out with every other week. No interruptions or distractions for any member of the family!

Everything goes off: TV, cellphone, and computer. Let voicemail answer the home phone.

• Select games that can be enjoyed by everyone. Toy stores in our area, like Kidtopia and Child’s Play Toys, have experts on hand who will walk you through some great options that fit your children’s specific interests and learning levels.

• Each week assign a child to be in charge of the night. That person gets to choose the game that is played for the night as well as the snack that is prepared.

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Classic board games such as Life, Clue, Battleship, and Operation are games that children young and old can enjoy.

As your children tire of some of the classic games, games like Goblet Gobblers and Spot It can be found at local toy stores to add some variety to your game night.

Pop some popcorn, pull up a spot on the floor and make some memories!

Photo courtesy of Amy Lawrence Photography

Families have been playing games together since the beginning of time, the concept is nothing new. However, families today have to compete with video games, computers, smart phones, and of course, television. Board games are able to be played by children of all ages and it’s a great way to get everyone from the family together a few times per month.

Older children may take a little bit longer to get on board with the idea, but be consistent and family game night might turn into a time they look forward to!

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SHOPPING LIST (by recipe)

Snowy Sweets and Potluck check if adding to list

Snowy Sweets

check if adding to list

Potluck Party Time

Chocolate Chip Cheeseball

Pepperoni Pinwheels

Holiday Pretzel Treats

Tortellini Appetizers

Double Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

Chicken Chili Cheese Cups

Magic Cookie Bars

Cheesy Potatoes

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese ¾ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips ¾ cup finely chopped pecans Graham crackers

Bite size, waffle-shaped pretzels Hershey’s Kisses or Hershey’s Hugs M&M’s candy t e a r o u t fo r s h o p p i n g

1 (18 to 24 count) package of miniature peanut butter cups 1 pouch Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix Mini mufflin liners

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels 1 cup butterscotch chips 1 1 ∕₃ cups flaked coconut

Raspberry Fondue Dip 1 package (10 oz) frozen sweetened raspberries 1 cup apple butter 1 tbsp red hot candies Assorted fresh fruit

Personal Shopping

½ cup diced pepperoni ½ cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese ¼ tsp dried oregano 1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls

18 refrigerated cheese tortellini ¼ cup fat free Italian salad dressing 6 thin slices (4 oz) reduced fat provolone cheese 6 thin slices (2 oz) Genoa salami 18 large pimiento stuffed olives

½ cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup cooked chicken, finely diced 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles 2 tbs finely chopped cilantro ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 30 mini phyllo shells

1 (16 oz) package frozen hashbrowns 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 (16 oz) container sour cream 1 ½ bricks sharp cheddar cheese 1 tbsp butter Crushed crackers

Pizza Pocket Wreath

30 squares wonton wrappers Pepperoni slices 1 ∕₃ cup pizza sauce, plus extra for dipping 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 large green pepper, cut into thin strips

Staples Needed Snowy Sweets

Butter, sugar, confectioners sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract

Putluck Party Time

Salt, pepper, mayo, bread, eggs, flour, vegetable oil, butter Check your cupboard for the above mentioned items before heading to the store. If you are running low, add the item to your personal list above.

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SHOPPING LIST (by recipe)

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Creamy Corn & Potato Chowder

Creamy Pasta with Sausage

Cider Pork Chops

Cheeseburger Quesadilla

Beef Stroganoff

Grilled Meat Loaf Patties

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

Easy Red Beans and Rice

1 large onion, finely chopped 1 rib celery, finely chopped 5 ½ cups chicken stock 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels 1 large potato, peeled and diced 1 cup heavy cream Fresh dill or parsley for garnish

2 lbs round steak 1 can cream of mushroom soup Hot cooked egg noodles

4 chicken leg quarters 1 cup barbecue sauce ¼ cup cilantro, chopped

1 lb sausage, casings removed 4 cups dry penne rigate pasta 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced 28 oz can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped 1 ½ cups half and half 1∕₈ tsp red pepper flakes Grated parmesan cheese for topping

6 medium flour tortillas 1 lb ground beef 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese 1 tsp seasoning salt 1 cup red onion, diced 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

t e a r o u t fo r s h o p p i n g

4 pork chops ½ cup apple cider 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ cup heavy cream 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced Cooked egg noodles

Personal Shopping

2 lbs ground beef or meat loaf mix ½ cup pine nuts 1 ∕₃ cup chopped cilantro 4 tsp tandoori spice mix 2 medium onions, sliced (½ inch)

1 cup rice 1 lb smoked sausage 1 (14.5 oz) can stewed tomatoes 1 (16 oz) can red kidney beans ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Cowboy Chili

1 large onion, chopped 1 lb ground beef 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 cup lower sodium beef broth 1 (4 oz) can diced mild green chiles 2 to 3 tbsp chili powder

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Staples Needed Dinner

Butter, flour, salt, pepper, cooking spray, sour cream, milk, canola oil Check your cupboard for the above mentioned items before heading to the store. If you are running low, add the item to your personal list above.

Snowy Sweets Recipes Chocolate Chip Cheeseball

Directions

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In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add sugars; beat until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Place cream cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap; shape into a ball. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, roll cheese ball in pecans.

Serve with graham crackers.

Holiday Pretzel Treats Ingredients

Bite size, waffle-shaped pretzels Hershey’s kisses or Hershey’s hugs M&M’s candy

Directions

Heat the oven to 170°. Set a number of bite size, waffle-shaped pretzels (one for each treat) in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, then top each pretzel with an unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss or a Hershey’s Hug. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes (the white chocolate will melt more quickly), until the chocolate feels soft when touched with a wooden spoon.

Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and quickly press an M&M’s candy into the center of each kiss.

Allow the treats to cool for a few minutes, then place them in the refrigerator to set, about 10 minutes. Place handfuls of the candies in clear plastic bags and tie on colorful ribbons.

Double Peanut Butter

Ingredients

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese ½ cup butter (softened) ¼ tsp vanilla extract ¾ cup confectioner’s sugar 2 tbsp brown sugar ¾ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips ¾ cup finely chopped pecans Graham crackers

Cookie Cups

Ingredients

1 (18 to 24 count) package of miniature peanut butter cups 1 pouch Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix Mini muffin liners

Photo courtesy of Mprints Photography

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Let your kids help unwrap all of those peanut butter cups.

Using minature muffin tins, place one mini muffin liner in each muffin cup. Scoop 1 inch of dough in each cup. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes less than package directions instruct. Remove from oven and leave in pans. Carefully press one peanut butter cup in each cookie. Remove from tins after they are almost cool. Cool completely on racks.

Magic Cookie Bars Ingredients

Raspberry Fondue Dip Ingredients

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels 1 cup butterscotch chips 1 1∕₃ cups flaked coconut

1 package (10 oz) frozen sweetened raspberries 1 cup apple butter 1 tbs red hot candies 2 tbsp cornstarch Assorted fresh fruit

Directions

Place raspberries in a small bowl; set aside to thaw. Strain raspberries, reserving 1 tbsp juice; discard seeds. In a small saucepan, combine the strained berries, apple butter and red hots; cook over medium heat until candies are dissolved, stirring occassionally. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved juice until smooth; stir into berry mixture.

Bring to a boil; cook and stir over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to small fondue pot or 1 ½ qt slow cooker.

Serve warm or cold with fruit.

Heat oven to 350° (325° for a glass dish). Coat 13x9 baking dish with no stick cooking spray. Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture.

Layer evenly with chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts. Press down firmly with a fork. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and cut into bars.

Directions

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Potluck Party Recipes Tortellini Appetizers Ingredients

18 refrigerated cheese tortellini ¼ cup fat free Italian salad dressing 6 thin slices (4 oz) reduced fat provolone cheese 6 thin slices (2 oz) Genoa salami 18 large pimiento stuffed olives

Directions

Chicken Chili Cheese Cups Ingredients

2 eggs ¼ tsp salt, 1∕₈ tsp pepper ½ cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup cooked chicken, finely diced 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 30 mini phyllo shells

Cheesy Potatoes

Recipe provided courtesy of Miranda Ankeny Ingredients

1 (16 oz) package frozen hashbrowns 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 (16 oz) container sour cream 1 ½ bricks sharp cheddar cheese 1 tbsp butter Crushed crackers

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine all ingredients (except for the crackers and leave about ¼ of the cheese out) in a bowl and mix well. Pour into a deep casserole dish (cooking stones work well).

Top with more grated cheese and crushed crackers. Bake for about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown. Pull out and add a little more cheese and crackers. Bake for 10 to 15 more minutes.

Ingredients

30 square wonton wrappers Pepperoni slices 1 ∕₃ cup pizza sauce, plus extra for dipping 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 large green pepper, cut into thin strips Small bowl of water Vegetable Oil

Directions

Lay the wonton wrappers on a dry work surface. In the center of each wrapper, place a slice of pepperoni, ½ tsp of pizza sauce, ½ tsp of cheese, and 1 pepper strip. Dip your finger in water and moisten all 4 edges of the wonton, then fold it in half, pressing along the edges to seal it. Heat 1 tsp of oil in large skillet over medium heat and cook the pockets until brown, about 2 minutes on each side, adding more oil as needed.

Remove the wontons from the pan and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Arrange them in a wreath shape, and serve with extra sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

½ cup diced pepperoni ½ cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese ¼ tsp dried oregano 1 egg, separated 1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls

Directions

Directions

Pepperoni

Heat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, toss together the chicken, chiles, cilantro, and cheese. Place the phyllo shells on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Spoon 1 rounded tsp of chicken filling into each shell, then add about 1 tsp of the egg mixture. Let the shells sit for about a minute so the egg can settle to the bottom.

Then add about another tsp of the egg to each shell, filling it close to the top. Bake the cups until the custard is set, about 15 minutes.

Pizza Pocket Wreath

Pinwheels

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In a small bowl, combine the pepperoni, cheese, oregano and egg yolk.In another small bowl, whisk egg white until foamy; set aside. Separate crescent dough into four rectangles; seal perforations. Spread pepperoni mixture over each rectangle to within 1/4 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into six slices. Place cut side down on greased baking sheets; brush tops with egg white. Bake at 375° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the tortellini and salad dressing. Seal bag and refrigerate for 4 hours. Place a slice of cheese on each slice of salami; roll up tightly. Cut into thirds. Drain tortellini and discard dressing. For each appetizer, thread a tortellini, salami roll-up and olive on a toothpick.

After the cups have cooled, freeze them for up to 2 weeks. To serve, simply reheat them in a 350° oven until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.

Creamy Corn & Potato Chowder Ingredients

2 tbsp butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 rib celery, finely chopped 5 ½ cups chicken stock 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels 1 large potato, peeled and diced 1 cup heavy cream 3 tbsp all purpose flour Salt and pepper to taste Fresh dill or parsley for garnish

Directions

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Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Stir in the onion and celery.

Partially cover the pan and cook the vegetables over moderate heat for 9 to 10 minutes, stirring occassionally. Add the chicken stock, corn, potato, and salt and bring the mixture to a low boil.

Lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for about 7 minutes, until the potatoes are just tender. In a small bowl, whisk together the cream and flour. Stir the mixture into the soup with the pepper.

Bring the soup back to a low boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 8 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with herbs.

Gluten-Free Variation: use GF chicken stock

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Ingredients

4 chicken leg quarters 1 cup barbecue sauce ¼ cup cilantro, chopped Kosher salt Cooking spray

Directions

Line a sheet pan with foil and preheat oven to 375°. Rinse chicken and sprinkle with salt. Spray pan with cooking spray and sear until golden brown. Transfer chicken to sheet pan. Brush each piece of chicken with barbecue sauce.

Creamy Pasta and

Sausage

Dinner Recipes

Directions

Ingredients

1 lb sausage, casings removed 4 cups dry penne rigate pasta 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced 28 oz can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped 1 ½ cups half and half 1∕₈ tsp red pepper flakes Salt and pepper to taste Grated parmesan cheese

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Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic during the last minute. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the directions on the box. Drain the pasta and set aside. Turn the heat down to medium/low. Add the tomatoes, half & half, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to the skillet. Add the pasta and stir until thoroughly mixed and heated through.

Bake for 15 minutes and then brush with more barbecue sauce.

Put chicken back into oven and cook for an additional 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro when done.

ally. Add all remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium to maintain a gentle boil.

Cook 15 minutes to blend flavors.

Gluten-Free Variation: use GF BBQ Sauce (Cookies Brand)

Easy Red Beans and Rice

Gluten-Free Variation: use GF beef broth

Ingredients

Cowboy Chili Ingredients

1 tbsp canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 lb ground beef 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 cup lower sodium beef broth 1 (4 oz) can diced mild green chiles 2 to 3 tbsp chili powder ¼ tsp salt

Directions

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium/high heat until hot. Cook onion 3 to 4 minutes or until it begins to soften, stirring occasionally. Crumble ground beef into saucepan; cook 5 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring occasion-

1 cup rice 1 lb smoked sausage 1 (14.5 oz) can stewed tomatoes 1 (16 oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Directions

Cook the rice in 2 ½ cups water.

Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Slice the sausage and cook in the pan 3 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the tomatoes, beans, and cayenne pepper to the sausage. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. When rice is almost done, drain and stir into sauce. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more, until the rice is done.

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Dinner Recipes Con’t Cheeseburger Quesadilla

Pork Chops

Cider

Ingredients

6 medium flour tortillas 1 lb ground beef 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tsp seasoning salt 1 cup red onion, diced ½ tsp pepper Cooking spray

Directions

Cook ground beef, adding seasoning salt and pepper, until cooked through. Drain juices and place beef in a bowl. Pour cheeses and onions into bowl and mix. Place an equal amount of mixture on each tortilla. Fold each tortilla over to create a half moon shape. Coat skillet or griddle with cooking spray and warm to medium heat.

Lightly brown each quesadilla until cheese melts and tortillas are crisp. Remove and cut into 3 wedges. Serve with your favorite cheeseburger toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles.

Gluten-Free Variation: use GF flour or corn tortillas

Grilled Meat Loaf Patties Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef or meat loaf mix ½ cup pine nuts 1∕₃ cup chopped cilantro 4 tsp tandoori spice mix 2 tsp kosher salt ¼ cup ice water 2 medium onions, sliced (½ inch)

Directions

Heat grill. In large bowl, stir together ground meat, pine nuts, cilantro, tandoori spice mix and salt; stir in ice water. Divide meat mixture into 6 pieces. Shape each piece into a 5 inch oval patty. Place patties and onions on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inces from medium coals;

Ingredients

4 pork chops 2 tbsp unsalted butter ½ cup apple cider 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ cup heavy cream 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced Cooked egg noodles Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Brown the chops in butter in a covered skillet over low heat for 15 minutes, turning frequently. Add the cider and cook the chops, covered, for 10 more minutes.

Remove them to a platter and add the mustard, cream, salt, pepper, and parsley to the skillet. Whisk the sauce over low heat until slightly thickened. Pour the sauce over the chops and serve with noodles.

Gluten-Free Variation: use GF noodles

Beef Stroganoff

and simmer for 45 minutes or until almost tender stirring occassionally. Add soup to skillet and stir to combine. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes or until meat is tender. Stir in sour cream and milk, cook until thoroughly heated. Serve over noodles.

katieslittlerecipebook.blogspot.com Ingredients

Gluten-Free Variation: use GF Health Valley Brand for Cream of Mushroom Soup

cover grill. Grill 10 minutes or until centers of patties are no longer pink and onions are crisp-tender and slightly charred, turning once.

Serve patties topped with onions.

Recipe provided courtesy of

2 lbs round steak 1 ∕₃ cup milk 1 ½ tsp salt 1 ∕₃ cup butter ½ cup water 1∕₈ tsp pepper ¼ cup whole wheat flour 1 can cream of mushroom soup ² ∕₃ cup sour cream Hot cooked egg noodles

Directions

Cut steak into thin 2 inch pieces and coat with flour. Brown meat in butter in large skillet stirring occasionally. Add salt, pepper, and water. Use spoon to scrape drippings off the bottom of the pan. Cover

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Reaching the Community

By Sean Salyer

The Community Outreach is a 30-year-old Sioux Falls faith-based mission that connects those in need with those who want to help through education, referrals and financial assistance. Serving citizens of Minnehaha, Lincoln, Turner and McCook counties, The Community Outreach is privately funded by churches, the United Way, foundations, businesses and individuals. In addition to providing emergency assistance to those in need, it offers two educational programs, Project Jump Start, which focuses on financial literacy, and Genesis that focuses on goal setting, parenting, general life skills and financial literacy.

The Community Outreach’s general assistance funding is allocated within 10 business days each month. To raise more monies to assist in the prevention of homelessness, The Community Outreach is hosting the 1st Annual “ExperienceThis” Live & Online Auction. 47 businesses, comprising of 37 auction packages, have contributed to the auction. Rather than

possessions you may bid on unique experiences not typically made available to the general public.

The auction runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15; visit www.thecommunityoutreach.org to see a complete list of packages and to place your bid.

p ‘hood should If you would like to serve as a mentor, or to learn how you could otherwise partner with The Community Outreach contact Sean Salyer at 605.331.3935.

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PA R E N T H O O D

Moms Offering Moms Support

By Amber Edelen In the early 1980’s Mary James was looking for other at-home children with whom her own children could play. When she couldn’t find a network of mothers, she decided to create one.

The International MOMS Club (MOMS Offering Moms Support) was born. Today, there are over 2,000 chapters internationally, including the MOMS Club of Sioux Falls.

The Sioux Falls chapter has monthly meetings with a variety of speakers, weekly outings for Moms and their children, agebased play groups, and a monthly MOMS Night Out. The bimonthly newsletter provides helpful information for Moms and keeps members posted of upcoming events. Members are also active in helping the community by participating in local service projects that benefit Mothers and children in need.

“Almost all activities are during the day, when mothers at home need support. The only exception is a monthly MOMS Night Out. We believe being a mother shouldn’t isolate you, so children are always welcome at our activities,” said President, Amber Edelen.

This club is not just about children, it is about Moms. As a stayat-home Mom, it can be difficult to meet new people and tackle all of the tasks a mother has to do. The primary focus of The MOMS Club of Sioux Falls is providing support for the Mothers in our community.

While most of the members are stay-at home Moms, the club also welcomes stay-at-home Dads and parents who work part or full time. Membership is not dependent on your child’s age and membership does not end when you children enter school or when older children are home on summer break. Mothers need support even as their children grow. n

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For more information about the MOMS Club of Sioux Falls, contact moms@momsclubofsiouxfalls.com or visit www.momsclubofsiouxfalls.com.

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Keeping your kids healthy and happy is our priority. It’s simply what we do. It’s why, at Avera Children’s, we’ve created an environment especially for kids, helping to make the trip to the doctor a lot less scary and a lot more fun.

Every kid is different. But there’s one thing that stays the same. We know what it takes to make your kid feel better.

Because We Know Kids.

UPCOMING EVENTS The Spanking Dilemma, December 7, 7–8:30 PM Learn about the pros and cons of spanking and decide what works for your family. Please call 605-322-3663 or visit www.AveraChildrens.org to find out more.

Super Sitter Babysitting Class, December 29, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Boys and girls ages 10-13 can learn about the basics of babysitting. Please call 605-322-3663 or visit www.AveraChildrens.org to find out more.

New Moms Club, Wednesdays, 2–3:00 PM All moms and babies are welcome to attend this event.

Learn tips and everything there is to know about being a new mom. Contact deb.vigness@avera.org to attend.

Let us get to know YOUR kid today. Call 1-877-AT-AVERA (1-877-282-8372) or visit www.AveraChildrens.org.