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About half of the women who quit using tobacco during pregnancy resume their habit in the first 6 months after delivery. That’s a problem because staying tobacco-free is very important to their health, the health of their babies, and for any other children in the household. Secondhand smoke increases babies’ risk of SIDS, ear infections, and respiratory illness. Thirdhand smoke – the invisible toxic residue that clings to hair, clothing, carpet, and surfaces – is also harmful, especially to babies and young children. clothin We’ve developed a number of QuitLine services to help you quit and stay quit for yourself… and for your family. Give us a call to find out more about: • Individualized counseling and why it works 2X better than going it on your own • Special incentives for pregnant women who enroll in the program To enroll, just give us a call at 1.866.SD-QUITS or visit SDQuitLine.com/enroll

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pregnancy 8 Packing for Baby

What to bring, what to leave home.

54 in every issue 12 Craft Corner

Look what I made!

33 Calendar of Events Area events for all ages.

47 Menu Planning

Recipes and insight from Hungry for Truth.

baby 10 S leep Training 101

Tips to get a good night’s sleep.

child 13 G irls and Leadership

Getting her to take the wheel.

15 T raits of a Quality Two-Year-Old Preschool Program

Introducing a learning structure at an early age.

family 27 S easonal Affective Disorder

Signs and symptoms: What you need to know.

28 G rocery Shopping Hacks Tips to reduce your food budget.

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cover story 19 Working Parent Perspectives

From staying home, to working full time and everything in between.

Forgo the clutter and create memories.

parent 39 The Importance of Setting Boundaries with Kids

Sharing control with children.

Helping Kids: When it’s Ok and When to Step Back Life can be hectic and at times it might seem easier to do things for our kids rather letting them figure it out or requesting our help.

Doing the task for the child may save time up front, but may stall the child’s skill development and ultimately stifle independence.

40 Considering a Gym Home: Keep Your Expectations High

Things to look for and questions to ask.

42 K now Where to go when You’re Sick or Injured

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Family Gets Fit Winners

The difference between urgent care and the emergency room.

44 On-the-Go Parents: Tips to Avoid Injury How to lift properly as you’re running kids around.

home 51 G etting Crafty with the Family

Creating projects to cherish for years to come.

52 B athroom Hacks for Germaphobes Simple solutions to steer clear of germs.

54 C reate Less Stress and More Family Time Make eating healthy, convieninent and fun.

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As a busy working mom to my two little’s and our dog, I’m always going or cleaning up something! We know families are busy and going many directions, especially during the holiday season. Everyone is always asking me how do I do it all from being on TV early in the morning, to events at night. I let them know I have a village of family members I can rely on! If I didn’t have my amazing husband, mom, in-laws and brothers there is no way I could all the things I do! They are constantly willing to help out and I am so grateful and thankful for them. There are amazing moms in our communities and we know if you work full-time or part-time or stay-athome, you are super busy. Check out how three moms in our community are juggling the balance of life.

From our family to your family we wish you a Happy Holiday Season and Happy New Year!

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NEXT ISSUE: Teacher of the Year: It’s that time of year to think about honoring all of the amazing teachers in our area. Our February issue is our education issue and also where we announce our annual ‘Hood Magazine Teacher of the Year. It’s not too late to send in your nomination. Just visit our website thehoodmagazine.com.

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Contributing Photographer Kamie Wittrock Hoover Heights Media Contributing Writers Megan Baedke, Christine Duncan, Shaina Herrmann, Leann Latus, Amy Marschall, Carla Miller, Jessica Schaap Distribution courtesy of LifeScape: Andy Claflin, Brian Puetz, Brenton Newman, Ben Graff, Mitch Riley ‘Hood Panel Members Christie Aberson, Abir Aware, Sadie Bell, Jillian Lemons, Bobbi Nelson, Ashley Rigge, Jen Rothenbuehler, Lyndsay Seivert, Ashley Thompson, Brooke Wegener, Melissa Williams Reproduction or use of the contents of this magazine is prohibited.

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by Avera Health

Packing for Baby: What to Bring, What to Leave Home

Packing a bag ahead of time is a must for expecting mothers. This way you won’t forget anything important while you’re rushing to meet your new baby.

Here’s a checklist of every expecting mother’s musthaves compiled by Christine Stehl, an OB-GYN at Avera Medical Group.

• C lothes for during labor — some women feel more comfortable in their own clothing rather than the hospital-issued gown and robe.

These items are sure to make your stay at the hospital as comfortable and relaxed as possible.

• C omfort items: books, music, movies, games and breathing tools.

• Insurance information, photo ID.

• S nacks for your partner — food is provided onsite, but limited in variety.

• A bag big enough for your must-have items and baby’s. This bag may be sitting next to the door a few days or even weeks, so choose one you won’t miss.

• Toiletries like deodorant, toothbrush and a hairbrush.

• E lectronics like your camera or smartphone, plus chargers and extra batteries.

• A comfortable nursing bra if you’re breastfeeding.

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• A comfortable outfit for after delivery.

• A going-home outfit for your new baby.

Here are a few things the hospital will provide during your stay: • Sanitary napkins and maternity underwear.

• Diapers and swaddling blankets.

• Breast pump, hair dryer and shampoo.

• Conditioner and soap.

It won’t fit in your overnight bag, but remember you’ll also need to bring the car seat into the hospital to take baby home.

Teresa R. Vander Stouwe, CNM, MSN, a Nurse Midwife with Avera Medical Group Certified Nurse Midwifery Sioux Falls, says packing a bag isn’t the only preparation moms should make.

“I encourage patients to write down a birth ‘vision statement’ that spells out what is important to them,” she said. “We can review it together during a prenatal appointment. It helps me, along with the rest of the care team, to keep the focus on preferences. We can talk about goals, expectations and naturally the most important goal: Healthy mom and baby.” n

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by Leann Latus, Certified Sleep Sense Consultant Founder of Tender Transitions

Let’s face it…parenting is hard work! And at the top of the list of challenges is how to get your baby to sleep. Thousands of parents struggle with getting their baby to sleep easily and independently. The good news is you don’t have to accept the status quo!

Take a nine-month-old healthy baby. Every night at bedtime, he requires his parents to rock him, bounce him, or feed him to sleep. Sometimes this can be enjoyable and sweet. But beware; he may suddenly seek these techniques out several times a night – keeping everyone awake.

If this sounds familiar, read on for some easy tips you can start implementing tonight.

Hello darkness, my old friend.

Light sends a message to our brains that it’s daytime and not time to sleep. Melatonin production is triggered by darkness, so start turning down the lights an hour before you plan to put baby down.

Turn down the heat.

Parents can be obsessive over their babies’ comfort. Making sure they’re warm enough is such a basic instinct and people tend to overdo it. Babies sleep best when they’re warm and snuggly inside a cool environment. A set of cotton pajamas and a sleep sack inside a cool nursery, somewhere around 66° to 70° is the best way to ensure baby remains comfortable through the night.

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Keep it boring.

We all love the look of a cute mobile over the top of our baby’s crib, but they can be a real source of fascination for your little one, which is great! Just not when they’re trying to sleep. To a baby, they can be the equivalent of a big budget action movie, so keep visual stimulation away from the crib.

Instead, use a white noise machine to block out any outside noise and a yellow or red night-light to keep older infants and toddlers from getting spooked during the night.

Be predictable.

A consistent bedtime routine is conducive to a good night’s sleep, even with newborns. Once their bodies and brains start to recognize the signals indicating an upcoming bedtime, they’ll start preparing to pack it in for the evening as soon as that first step begins. Energy levels wind down, melatonin production kicks in and muscles start to relax. By the time you’re giving them a goodnight kiss, their system should be all set for a long, restorative sleep.

Teaching your baby great sleep skills isn’t a onenight operation. It takes some time and plenty of diligence on your part. But before you know it, you’ll have a rock star sleeper! n

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Polar Bear Masks Winter is known to bring cold days that leave us stuck inside. Our latest craft will help cure the winter blues with some imaginary play!

Supplies: Paper plate Coffee filters Empty fruit cup

White paper Black pompom White paint

Glue Scissors String

Start by making the eyeholes in the paper plate. Be sure this is done by an adult and be extra careful!

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Take your empty plastic fruit cup and paint it white. While that is drying, cut up small pieces of coffee filters. (You could also use a foam cup for the snout and tissue paper would work great in place of coffee filters if you have it. Try to use supplies you have!)

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Start gluing the coffee filter pieces all over the plate. When your cup is dry, glue that on to the middle of the plate to create a bear snout. Add a black pompom for the nose.

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Using white paper or a paper plate, cut out ears and glue them on. Use a hole-punch to create a hole on each side where you can tie your string.

Finally, try on and try out your best growl! n

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by Girl Scouts- Dakota Horizons

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Girls and Leadership: Leadership comes in various forms and styles, and for many becoming a leader isn’t necessarily a goal. If you ask any child, regardless of gender, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” odds are they will not say, “a leader.”

The State of Girls: Unfinished Business, Girl Scouts Research Institute, 2013 edition, found that: Leadership is not a top goal for girls, as only a third (39 percent) say they want to be a leader.

• G irls value a social and collaborative approach to leadership, as opposed to the traditional command-and-control style.

Girls cite social barriers to leadership aspirations • S uch as not wanting to be laughed at, fear of speaking in front of others, and shyness.

• G irls are also well aware of gender barriers and stereotypes in the workplace.

Girls’ leadership experiences are limited to responsibilities and opportunities that exist in their families and social circles, such as babysitting, taking care of a pet, or helping a friend.

• G irls have fewer experiences with leadership in volunteerism, community service, school sports, clubs, student government, and neighborhood, social, and political activism.

Fortunately, leadership is a journey and not a destination.

Asking your girl to step outside her comfort zone, to join a group or organization that is active in the community is one proven way to expose her to the kind of experiences she can draw on later in life to become a leader. Extra-curricular activities, like school sports or the performing arts, helps build on her leadership experiences and prepares her for college. More so, it helps her find what is important to her, where her passions lie, and gives her the tools to continue cultivating and exploring those interests as she begins her career path.

It may seem overwhelming at first, but it’s those first small steps she takes today that will turn her into the leader she can be tomorrow. If you put her on the path now until she’s ready to drive for herself, there’s no telling where that road can take her. n

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by Megan Baedke, Sioux Falls Lutheran School

Three Traits of a Quality

Two-Year-Old Preschool Program

The concept of sending a two-year-old to preschool may sound silly to some parents.

However, a program that transforms standard childcare into intentional, age-appropriate instruction can have a profound impact on your child’s future educational experiences.

Here are three things to look for when searching for a quality preschool program for your toddler.

1. Flexibility This important life skill is essential when dealing with two-year-olds. Let’s face it – sometimes schedules are

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going to get a little off track – and that’s okay! Find a program with flexible teachers who are patient with kids who need a few extra minutes to get the wiggles out before settling in for music or story time. In addition to making your child’s transition easy, flexible instructors also teach kids to be flexible with one another.

2. Play-based Instruction Search for a program that nurtures your child’s innate curiosity with the goal of sustaining that passion for learning long-term. Teachers who begin the learning process with play are able to hone in on specific student interests and use those topics as teaching tools to refine foundational academic skills like color identification, counting, language, and fine and gross motor skill development.

3. Social Learning Opportunities Like academics, social skills are best developed through play. Find a program that sets aside ample time for play while simultaneously introducing techniques to help children learn how to make new friends, cooperate with others, channel emotions, and use manners. These “soft skills” will come in handy throughout your child’s future in school, as they build relationships, and when they enter the workplace someday. n

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We all know life is busy. Whether you’re a full-time working mom, a part-time working mom, or a stay-at-home mom, everyone has their busy days and schedules and reasons for choosing their journey. We spoke with a few local moms who have very different lives, but one common goal: to do the best they can on this journey through motherhood and life. For those who think the stay-at-home moms have it easy, think again. For those who wonder how a mom can spend most of the day away from her children, think about the choices we make to create balance in our lives. There is no right or wrong way to do motherhood. We are all in this together. We are a village of moms who rely on each other to make it on this journey, and we’re all here to support each other along the way.

THE GADDIS FAMILY Shelly and Corey have been married for 16 years. They have four children: Patrick (13), Evy (12), Chase (9) and Kate (3). Shelly owns a local parenting store called

Elegant Mommy Inc. She’s also the founding member of the board for Educated Mommy, which serves to educate parents and equip them to be the best parents they wish to be. continued ...

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well as my parents. Even though there are many days where we are running constantly, it is either myself, my husband or my parents who are active faces in all of their activities.

What advice do you have for other working moms who are juggling busy schedules?

Give yourself some grace. Know there will be times that you have to make a choice. Quality time is so incredibly important and raising your children with strong values can look different to every family. Decide what is most important to your family and figure out the path to get there even if you aren’t able to do it today.

Timeline of a typical day for the Gaddis family: (Shelly) Three days a week I am up at 4:15 a.m. to make it to the gym for a 5 a.m. workout. I’m home by 6:15 to shower and enjoy a freshly made breakfast by my amazing husband. Our family prays together every morning at 7:45, and then Corey heads to take Chase to school. I am at home for another hour when I try to get a few emails answered before the older two head off to middle school at 8:40 a.m. Kate and I then head to the store most days where she hangs out with me until Grandpa comes to get her around lunch time. I work at the store the rest of the day, and my parents are very helpful with the after school run around.

Evenings are about dinner, homework, baths, spelling lists, dance classes, paper routes and catching up.

What do you love about your work/ family life?

I love that my children are being raised by my family.

As I’ve gotten older, I find the old sayings about ‘it taking a village to raise a child’ are really true, and I’m so incredibly thankful that our children are able to be cared for primarily by our immediate family as

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What is the most challenging part of being a working mom?

Sometimes having to choose between helping a family/ customer or being at home to help with the kids. There are times when I am getting home right as the kids go to bed, and I am up before they are in the morning to be at the gym. I don’t necessarily see my children for long periods of times some days, but I do make sure the times I am with them I try to be very focused on them and their wide array of needs, since they are all in very different stages of life and development.

How do you find time for yourself and balance?

I make a very conscious effort to make it to the gym at least three times per week. That means I have to get up very early. In order to get up early, I have to make sure I’m in bed by 9 p.m. It’s not always easy, but I definitely feel so much better when I make time for the gym. I also make time for friends/social interaction with my inner circle. Making sure I interact at least a few times per month with my closest friends helps keep my heart happy!

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Timeline of a typical day for the Bukrey family: Karlee attends Pre-K for just over three hours per day. After I drop her off, I head to my in-home studio.

I send out orders each day and work on creating jewelry. When I pick Karlee up from school, we head home for lunch/snack and have some “quiet time” to unwind after school. Depending on my to-do list for the business, after quiet time I usually have her work alongside me! I have a table set up in my studio for her to color or create, or bring in a stash of dolls and play.

This gives me a chance to get a few things done and still be able to stay engaged and present with her near.

In the afternoon I focus on being mom. Dinner prep is a family affair and after dinner, I sneak off to my studio for a couple more hours of work. I usually wrap up my studio time by about 7:30 p.m. for family time, sharing stories and bedtime. I’ve also been known to respond to some of my retailers/customers up until bedtime.

THE BUKREY FAMILY Katie and her husband have a daughter Karlee who is five and another little girl who will arrive any day. They also have Macy, an American Cocker Spaniel. Katie was born and raised in Sioux Falls where she lives with her family today. She owns Brick House Creations, a jewelry business she runs out of her home. A concept that came to life when her daughter was born, and she decided she wanted to be able to be home with her.

What do you love about your work/ family life?

There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t think about the days when I was working a strict schedule of 8-5 p.m. Although I enjoyed my position, it was stressful and offered no flexibility. If you were to ask me then where I would see myself in ten years, not once would I have thought I would be a stay-at-home mom/business owner. I don’t consider my role now a “job.” It’s a true passion and love. Now as a mom, with another on the way, I am paving the way to make it possible to see the milestones my children hit, volunteer in the classroom, or spend time home with them when they’re sick.

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What advice do you have for other working moms who are juggling busy schedules?

I still consider myself a work in progress as far as juggling! Although I have found what works and what doesn’t, it will all change with the new baby on the way.

I’m currently trying to figure out what sort of maternity leave I will give myself and how I will be able to adjust to all the changes of a new baby. I think communication is key in a family as well as a business. Communicating with your child/spouse/clients builds better relationships so you can tackle changes or any obstacles ahead.

What is the most challenging part of being a working mom?

My most challenging obstacle is when to draw the line.

The trouble I have with my line of work is simply that it’s my passion. If I don’t have orders on my plate, I want to make, create, organize...it’s hard to separate business from pleasure! It’s also hard to just shut the studio door and walk away when it’s right in my home. I always feel like I need to be doing something!

How do you find time for yourself and balance?

As all moms know, it’s very, very hard! Again, finding time for myself is doing something I love, which in turn, is creating. So forcing myself to head outdoors or take the kiddo to the zoo or something away from the home, forces me to take a step away.

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THE MERKLEY FAMILY Joni and her husband Josh have four children. Hunter (16), Lauren (14), Ellen (11) and Henry (7). They live in Sioux Falls with their two dogs. Joni and Josh grew up in Sioux Falls. Joni has been a stay-at-home mom for the past 16 years

As our children went off to different schools our time together got less and less and for my family our world started to revolve around the activities at All City Elementary. That has since continued on to middle and high school.

Timeline of a typical day for the Merkley family: When my kids were little we would wake up and meet our friends every morning, we’d pack a lunch and head home just in time for naps. Evenings were always fun with my husband home and were often spent in the yard or family movie night on Friday nights. Some of my favorite memories are with us all cozy in the house

decorating huge sheets of rolled paper I’d tape to our big living room window.

What do you love about being a stay-athome mom?

I love the flexibility that it has given me over the years.

Being able to be present and help at school are important to me. I’m thankful for those moments and memories. I’ve started working part-time, and even though I make my own schedule, it really has been different to have responsibilities outside of my kids’ lives. I’ve always taken on as much volunteering as I was able, but it all revolves around my kids, so working is definitely different.

What advice do you have for other moms who stay-at-home, or are considering it?

My advice is to be present. You can be a stay-at-home mom and still not be present. It is a conscious decision to be intentional with the time you have. I think there’s a huge risk because you have so much time at home to accidentally squander it.

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What is your life like as a stay-at-home mom?

When my babies were little I was BLESSED to meet a group of moms who had very similar parenting values.

There were always 6-8 of us that met every weekday for years. We would spend long summer days at the park, zoo and pool or meet up at the community center play groups or library on cold winter days.

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What is the most challenging part of being a stay-at-home mom?

The most challenging part for me is finding balance.

Our lives run so much more smoothly when my house is clean and organized, but I also didn’t want it to be such an obsession that it took away from experiences and memories. When my kids were younger I found ways to make cleaning and organizing fun... that has gotten harder to do as they’ve gotten older and wiser. Drawing rainbow colored chores out of a bowl just doesn’t cut it anymore.

How do you find time for yourself and balance?

My third year into parenting I realized that I had to redefine “time for myself.” My days spent at the park and pool with my friends while our kids played became what I considered my time to refuel. As my kids got

older I started going to the gym every morning with friends while our kiddos played in the gym nursery.

I feel like life has cycled back into it being almost impossible to get to the gym and I very much miss it.

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While people around you get excited for the falling leaves, do you find yourself dreading shorter days? Do you feel like the stress of the holidays hits you harder than those around you? There may be a psychological reason for your “holiday blues.”

Seasonal Affective Disorder (commonly known as SAD) is a type of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in which episodes are set off by the low light of the fall and winter seasons. It’s estimated between four and six percent of people experience severe depressive symptoms with a seasonal pattern, but up to 20 percent of people may suffer from mild symptoms of SAD, which impacts their mood or functioning.

Although people with SAD can experience depression in the spring and summer, most people with this disorder experience depression during the fall and winter months. While children can have symptoms of SAD, symptoms typically emerge after age 20.

Because SAD is caused by low exposure to sunlight, some people with this disorder benefit from exposure to a special light bulb that mimics sunlight.

As with other forms of depression, it’s common for individuals suffering from SAD to downplay their symptoms or write off their depressed mood as “holiday blues,” or stress. They may feel their symptoms are not “bad enough” to seek help or they don’t deserve to feel better. In a blog written for the organization To Write Love on Her Arms, Kelly Jensen wrote, “The first lie my depression told me was that I did not have depression.”

Fortunately, SAD is very treatable. A combination of antidepressant medication, psychotherapy, or light therapy can alleviate the symptoms of SAD. If you think you have some of these symptoms, even if they seem mild, meet with a therapist to discuss your treatment options. You deserve to feel and be your best. n

Since SAD is a form of depression, symptoms are the same as a depressive episode.

• Frequent sad or low mood • N ot finding pleasure or interest in activities you used to enjoy • Tiredness or low energy • C hanges in sleep patterns (either sleeping much more than usual or not being able to sleep) • Irritable mood • Changes in appetite • Feeling hopeless or worthless • In some cases, thoughts of death or suicide

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by Shaina Herrmann

Grocery Hacks:

Tips to Reduce Your Food Budget When it comes to grocery shopping, many of us will trek to the store once, sometimes twice a week. A common issue many of us run into is overspending each time we make a trip to the store, which adds up with each additional trip. This problem multiplies if we are shopping with our kids. Impulse buys, even when they are small purchases, will add up over time.

Two solutions to these problems are to always have a deliberate meal plan completed ahead of grocery shopping, and to only do one or two big shopping trips per month. Having a meal plan and reducing the number of trips to the store will greatly reduce the amount of overall spending on groceries, and it will encourage you to get creative with your meals at home!

Here are some ways to reduce your food budget and stretch your groceries to last longer than a week.

• Buy only your most commonly used foods in bulk.

• Plan your meals based on produce that is in season.

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• A void paying for convenience foods. You’ll save money by chopping your own vegetables, putting together snack bags.

•W hen buying chicken, don’t shy away from the whole bone-in chicken. This can be significantly less than buying boneless cuts. Plus, you can use it to easily make homemade chicken broth.

• U tilize coupons and money-saving apps on your phone whenever possible.

• I f a holiday is coming up and you know that specific groceries are going to be on sale, plan to stock up at those times and incorporate those into your meal plan.

• O ver a weekend, make meals to freeze ahead of time that you can easily reheat in the oven on a weeknight.

Soups, stews, gumbo, casseroles, and pot roast and many more meals will freeze well.

• F reeze fresh fruits, veggies, eggs (without the shells), peeled avocados (in lime or lemon juice), cooked pastas, broths, sauces, herbs, tortillas, flour, and certain types of breads can even be frozen.

• O n shopping weeks, use the most perishable items first and incorporate them into as many meals as possible during that first week.

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Saturday, December 2 8:30 AM-1:00 PM Breakfast with Santa Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History Free/ paid admission 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Breakfast with Santa Children’s Museums of South Dakota Varies 9:00 AM-11:30 AM Cookies and Cocoa Fundraiser Washington Pavilion Free, Fundraiser 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Gingerbread House Kid DIY Workshop Home Depot 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Morning Skate Skate City $5/child + skate rental 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Sibshops Here4YOUth 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Santa Kidtopia at the Bridges 11:00 AM Disney on Ice Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Varies 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Christmas Trees Riverview Tree Farm Varies

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2:00 PM-5:00 PM Santa Kidtopia Dawley Farms 3:00 PM Disney on Ice Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Varies 7:00 PM-10:00 PM Dance Gallery Presents Nutcracker Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater Adults $22, Kids (11 & under) $17 7:00 PM Disney on Ice Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Varies 7:30 PM-10:00 PM Tonic Sol-Fa Hoilday Concert Washington Pavilion Varies

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Tuesday, December 5

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1:00 PM-2:00 PM Paint with Santa Color Me Mine , $45 1:00 PM Disney on Ice Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Varies 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Science Sunday Children’s Museum of South Dakota $7.50/child

6:00 PM-8:00 PM Mini Wreath Making Unglued, $28 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Terrarium Holiday Ornaments MariCar Community Center $10

Wednesday, December 6 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Milk Monologues Educated Mommy

4:00 PM-7:00 PM Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers Eppley Auditorium $25

4:00 PM-6:00 PM Weird Art Wednesday JAM Art & Supplies

5:30 PM-9:30 PM Christmas at the Western Mall Free will donation 7:00 PM Disney on Ice Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Varies

5:30 PM-7:00 PM Craft Night Museum of Visual Materials $5 5:30 PM-9:30 PM Christmas at the Western Mall Free will donation

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2:00 PM-4:00 PM Flick and Float Events Midco Aquatic Center Free/ paid admission

10:30 AM-11:15 AM Holiday Craft Morningside Community Center

3:00 PM-5:00 PM Singing Boys of Sioux Falls Holiday Concert Eastside Lutheran Church

Monday, December 11 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Toddler Jump Air Madness Trampoline Park $8/child

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Saturday, December 9

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10:00 AM-1:00 PM Santa Kidtopia at the Bridges

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10:00 AM-2:00 PM Super Second Saturdays Washington Pavilion Free/ paid admission 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Holiday Hoopla Kuehn Community Center 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Infant and Child CPR Training Elegant Mommy $25/person or $40/couple

7:00 PM-10:00 PM One More Christmas at the Old Home Place Washington Pavilion $37.50

Wednesday, December 13 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Children’s Activities Museum of Visual Materials 10:10 AM-10:45 AM Nutcracker Dance Party Main Library

12:00 PM-5:00 PM Christmas Trees Riverview Tree Farm Varies

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Friday, December 15 5:30 PM-9:30 PM Christmas at the Western Mall Free will donation 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Kids Night Out Christmas Ornaments Color Me Mine $25+ 7:30 PM-10:00 PM Lori Line King of Kings Washington Pavilion Varies

Saturday, December 16 9:00 AM-1:30 PM Preparing for your Newborn Prairie Center Pre-Register, $40 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Santa Kidtopia at the Bridges 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Winter Wonders Sea and Sky Sertoma Butterfly House Adult $10, Youth (3-12) $7 11:00 AM-11:30 AM Snow Stories Main Library 1:00 PM-1:30 PM Bookworms Reading Program Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History Member $7, Non-member $12 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Crafty Family Morning! Wood and Canvas Painting AR Workshop Sioux Falls $35+ 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Santa Kidtopia Dawley Farms 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Mommies Matter: A Post Partum Support Group Educated Mommy

Sunday, December 17 1:00 PM-3:00 PM A Charlie Brown Christmas Washington Pavilion Varies 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Science Sunday Children’s Museum of South Dakota $7.50/child

Monday, December 18 9:00 AM-9:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy 1 Card: $80 or 2 Cards: $130 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Open Hockey Scheels Ice Plex Member $5, Non-member $10

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Thursday, December 21 5:30 AM-10:30 AM Tot Time Midco Aquatic Center Free/ paid admission 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Santa Kidtopia at the Bridges & Kidtopia Dawley Farms 5:30 PM-6:30 PM Smart Art Launchpad Childen’s Museum $6-$8

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11:00 AM-8:00 PM Inflatables and PlayDome County Fair Brandon $5/child 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Winter Wonderland Falls Park

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11:00 AM-8:00 PM Inflatables and PlayDome County Fair Brandon $5/child

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Thursday, December 28 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Stockyards Ag Experience Barn Adults $5, Kids (3-18) $3

2:00 PM-5:00 PM Santa Kidtopia Dawley Farms 5:30 PM-9:30 PM Christmas at the Western Mall Free will donation 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Open Hockey Scheels Ice Plex Member $5, Non-member $10

11:00 AM-8:00 PM Inflatables and PlayDome County Fair Brandon $5/child 1:30 PM-3:30 PM New Baby & Me Sanford Health

Friday, December 29 11:00 AM-8:00 PM Inflatables and PlayDome County Fair Brandon $5/child

Sunday, December 24 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Santa Kidtopia at the Bridges

5:30 PM-9:30 PM Christmas at the Western Mall Free will donation

1:00 PM-4:00 PM Santa Kidtopia Dawley Farms

8:00 PM-11:00 PM Teen Night Skate City $6/child + skate rental

2:00 PM-4:00 PM Science Sunday Children’s Museum of South Dakota $7.50/child

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5:30 PM-9:30 PM Christmas at the Western Mall Free will donation 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Winter Wonderland Falls Park

9:00 AM-9:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy 1 Card: $80 or 2 Cards: $130 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Morning Skate Skate City $5/child + skate rental

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1:00 PM-4:00 PM Holiday Family Craft AR Workshop Sioux Falls $40+

10:00 AM-12:00 PM Morning Skate Skate City $5/child + skate rental 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Science Sunday Children’s Museum of South Dakota, $7.50

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Tuesday, January 2

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9:00 AM-4:00 PM Children’s Activities Museum of Visual Materials 11:00 AM-8:00 PM Inflatables and PlayDome County Fair Brandon $5/child

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by Carla Miller, SD Parent Connection

The Importance of

The old adage “children should be seen and not heard” is well over. Today, children are seen, heard and given opportunity to participate in decision making at younger ages.

This is often called shared decision making. Sharing control with children can be done positively thus helping them learn valuable lessons and practice skills needed for later in life.

However, sharing power and control works best when well-established limits and boundaries are set. Boundaries help children learn to regulate their behavior, so they act appropriately in a variety of social situations. Children need to learn how to play, work and live within groups with others. Learning to recognize and set boundaries helps them do so successfully.

a mistake. Accept responsibility for our own behavior and apologizing when wrong rather than make excuses are good skills to model.

What are boundaries? Boundaries are the basis for learning respect for self, others and the environment.

Boundaries are guidance’s to help young children understand what is theirs to have, what isn’t theirs, how to ask for something they want and how to handle when they are told ‘no’.

Finally, we need to be consistent in reinforcing and correcting behavior. The number one reason setting boundaries doesn’t work is a lack of consistency in reinforcing them. Children learn to respect and respond appropriately to boundaries when they can count on adults to help them.

How do we teach boundaries? Adults model appropriate boundaries for themselves. Children watch how adults in their lives negotiate around getting what they want and need and how they handle their own emotions when disappointed or when they have made

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Second, adults need to communicate to children about the boundaries in place. This involves talking to them about boundaries, what they are and whey they’re important.

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by Jessica Schaap, Koko FitClub Sioux Falls

Considering a Gym Home?

Keep your Expectations High!

I have been to many a gym in my days. Some became a second home and some felt like I was duped. You know what I am talking about, like when you book a hotel room online based on the pictures and you get there and it’s not what you expected.

First and foremost is CLEANLINESS. This is the number one thing to look for in my opinion. Who wants to sit in someone’s sweat or lay down on a stinky, wet mat from a complete stranger? This to me is a 50/50 partnership. When your members take pride in “their” gym, they also take care of it. If the gym you are touring looks clean, not only because of the staff, but because of the members, then you have a winner.

Second is staff. Are they there to punch a clock and collect a check, or are they there because they truly have a desire to change lives? Staff is crucial in my opinion. I picture it like this. What if a gym goer has a job they hate, or maybe someone’s workday has fallen apart, even more so, how about a stressed out mom with no “me time?” They want to talk themselves out of going to the gym, but they know they can count on getting recharged when they get there. It’s when they walk through the door and the staff greets them by name, with a smile, a high five,

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and shows they truly care. This is where the gym becomes more than a gym. It becomes a home and the staff is a family member.

Is the gym’s location ideal? Most people workout after 5:30 p.m. Drive from your workplace to the gym and calculate. How long did it take you? Can you find a parking spot? Do the gym hours and class times work with your schedule? 24 hour access, parking and other amenities are all important things to look at. Do they offer a trial month to see if this works in your day-to-day grind?

What do you need to be successful? We have some amazing gyms in our wonderful community. I know many gym owners and they are top-notch folks. You can’t be the cheapest and the best. You should always get what you pay for. People need accountability, motivation and guidance. Are you willing to sacrifice something in your budget that doesn’t serve you, for a gym membership that will? n

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Whether you have the flu, a sore throat, a broken bone or bad sprain, you want the best care for your needs. But it can be hard to know where to go for certain injuries and illnesses. The primary care clinic, acute care clinic and the emergency department are all designed to care for specific medical needs.

Go to your primary care clinic The vast majority of your health care needs can be provided at a primary care clinic. Make an appointment here for ongoing care as well as new, nonemergency needs like fevers, flus, cuts and minor injuries.

Go to acute care Illness and injury can happen at any time. When those minor coughs, colds, strains and sprains occur, your primary care or acute care clinic is the best place for you to go.

Go to the emergency department The emergency department is staffed to provide 24/7 care for potentially life-threatening issues.

Go here if you are experiencing:* • Chest pain • Fever above 104°

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* T his list is a sample of issues and not comprehensive.

Virtual Care Care that’s convenient Life can get busy, so receiving expert care that easily fits into your daily routine is important.

Video and e-visits can be used for many of the same issues you might be seen at acute care for, but without ever having to leave your home.

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or smartphone and an Internet connection. An e-visit lets you submit a health questionnaire, which will be reviewed by a health care professional. Within four hours, you will have a response detailing a treatment plan, prescription or a request to see you in person.

Virtual care is appropriate for a number of issues including:* • Acne • Athlete’s foot • Cough • Diarrhea • Head lice • Heartburn • Influenza • Insect bites • Pink eye • Sinus problems • Urinary symptoms * This list is a sample of issues and not comprehensive. n

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by Dr. Christine Duncan, Lanpher Chiropractic

Tips to Avoid Injury

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On-the-Go Parents:

Working parents are actually super heroes.They spend all day at the office or their small business; then they also are involved full time as care givers running around with their children to various activities. Not to mention all the cleaning, cooking and regular house and family maintenance they’re involved with while at home in the evenings and on the weekends.

Parents on the go are always trying to manage more than their share. One way they can easily injure themselves is to hold or lift their kiddos incorrectly. Being a doctor of chiropractic, I see this all the time. The most common issue I see is new moms having upper back and neck pain due to holding their new bundle of joy for hours on end in the same position. Their shoulders slump forward and it pulls on their necks and they get sharp pains when turning their neck side to side. The second most common injury I see is from lifting heavy infant car seats or small children. Posture is extremely important when doing this. They must lift with their legs and not throw their back around in order to lift the (often too heavy) child or carrier up

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Lifting the wrong way can lead to strains and sprains of the lower back and hips, which takes time to mend and heal. This involves rest, which a lot of working parents do not have time for. This also requires chiropractic care and most of the time also physical therapy. It’s really in the best interest of parents to take the time to lift properly, and to be adjusted by a chiropractor on a regular basis to make sure their spines and hips are in correct alignment before an injury happens. n

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A Conversation with Charlotte Rommereim, local farmer and registered dietitian Are you trying to incorporate more protein into your family’s diet? Eating pork is a simple way to accomplish this goal. Many things go into caring for pigs so they become healthy and safe cuts of meat for your dinner table. We talked with local pig farmer and registered dietitian Charlotte Rommereim from Alcester, South Dakota, who gave us the scoop on how she raises pigs, the truth about hormones in pork and the many nutritional benefits of the other white meat.

1. Tell us about your family farm.

My husband Steve and I are the fifth generation on our farm near Alcester. Our farm has been in my family since my great-great grandfather, Gustav Nilson, emigrated from Sweden in 1874.

Our family farm has raised pigs for more than 100 years. We also grow corn and soybeans. My husband operates the farm, and I work as a registered dietitian.

2. How do you keep your pigs comfortable and safe?

In the 100 years of pig farming, our family has used many types of housing to keep our pigs safe and comfortable. Steve and I choose to raise our pigs indoors in a barn where we can control the environment and protect them from the weather. Our pigs have

food and water available at all times, and we visit them daily to monitor them.

3. What do you feed your pigs to keep them healthy?

Swine nutritionists formulate our pigs’ diets to make sure they have the optimal nutrients for each stage of their growth. This includes eating some of the soybeans and corn we grow on our farm. As a dietitian, I compare it to how our children’s diets change as they grow to adulthood. Pigs require different feed formulations for each stage of growth.

4. Do you ever use hormones to help them grow?

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5. How does pork fit into a healthy diet?

Protein is a very important nutrient. Pork provides high

quality, nutritious protein at a reasonable price that fits into a healthy dietary pattern. As a dietitian, I recommend Pork’s Slim 7, which is a list of lean pork cuts.

This includes my favorite, the pork tenderloin, which is leaner than a skinless chicken breast. Pork is also an excellent source of thiamine, selenium, niacin, phosphorus and vitamin B6.

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Rosemary Apple Butter PORK CHOPS Ingredients

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1. Season both sides of each pork chop with salt and pepper.

2 pork chop fillets Salt and pepper 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 red apples, cored and sliced One 29-ounce jar apple butter 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 tablespoons brown sugar

2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet.

3. Place seasoned pork chops into skillet and cook each side for 3 minutes.

4. Place pork onto a plate and allow to rest while you cook the apples.

5. Using the same skillet, melt remaining butter.

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cinnamon, smoked paprika and rosemary sprigs into skillet. Stir to combine.

8. Add in the whipping cream and continue to stir. Bring to a light boil.

9. Add pork chops back to skillet making sure the bottoms touch the skillet.

10. Spoon apple butter mixture onto pork chops.

11. Cook each pork chop for about 5 more minutes on each side to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Continue spooning apple butter over pork.

12. Plate meal when done and enjoy!

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Ingredients • 12 - 16 oz. of uncooked macaroni noodles • 2 lbs. of butternut squash, seeded and peeled

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Directions 1. Prepare noodles as according to the package.

2. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. 3. Place chunks of seedless and peeled squash into boiling water. Boil until tender.

4. Remove squash from water and place into blender. Blend until smooth. Add butter, broth, milk, salt and pepper into blender and blend until smooth.

6. Pour mixture into 9 x 13 pan.

Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.

7. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

5. Mix squash blend into noodles and mix until evenly coated.

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8. Spread remainder of cheese on top of dish.

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Directions 1. Scoop 1 healthy scoop of strawberry ice cream into festive glass.

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With longer evenings drawing in and colder weather knocking on our doors, we are all searching for enjoyable, creative activities to do with the whole family.

How about coming together to create a beautiful group project that you can cherish for years to come? Putting artwork on the wall of your home to admire every day is a great way to remember fun family times and open up conversations with your children.

Go over safety information with younger participants, such as how to use nails and hammers safely, or wearing masks and eye protection.

Cover the surface area with newspaper.

Another beautiful aspect of homemade items is they are completely unique to you and your family. You can decide together what materials to use, what colors work best in your home, and exactly where to place the finished product. You can even start a holiday tradition and add a new one every year!

There’s a role for every member of the family when you’re getting creative together: encourage younger children to participate by using finger paint or glitter glue; older children might prefer paintbrushes or markers. Ask teenagers to help by making a stencil on their computer that you can cut out and paint over, and the adults will need to be prepared for using power tools such as a table saw or nail gun.

When you work together as a family, remember these tips to ensure your activity goes smoothly, and get happy creating!

Gather supplies before announcing the project, so smaller children don’t have to wait for the excitement. You might need aprons, gloves, newspaper, wood, canvas, nails, stain or paint, paintbrushes, etc.

Remind yourself it’s okay if the finished project isn’t perfect. It’s not meant to be! Homemade projects will have minor flaws, and that’s what makes them so charming.

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Germaphobes unite! The bathroom tends to be a breeding place for germs – but it doesn’t have to be. We have compiled a handful of helpful bathroom hacks to keep you and your bathroom clean and bacteria-free.

The most visible grime can be found on the vanity and sink. Like the toilet, consider installing a wall-mounted vanity. The floor is much easier to clean when there aren’t corners to sweep around. You can also purchase

a wall-mounted faucet as well. The perfect combination is a wall-mounted vanity, wall-mounted faucet, and a single-piece vanity top. Instead of a countertop with a separate sink, it is one seamless piece. This makes cleaning a breeze. When the faucet is mounted, you can simply wipe down the whole countertop and sink in one smooth move. If you don’t like the look of a wallmounted faucet, another germ-free option is to install a touch faucet. You can simply tap the faucet with your forearm to turn on the water and not have to touch the handles.

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First, let’s focus on the dirtiest place – the toilet. In recent years there have been a ton of advances in technology, and the toilet was not left out. These changes have made toilets cleaner. Consider purchasing a one-piece skirted toilet which has a smooth base instead of the visible curvy trapway seen on traditional toilets. They are much easier to clean and do not gather as much grime. If you prefer a two-piece toilet, make sure the toilet you buy has a sanitary bar, which prevents liquids from accumulating under the tank. Take the toilet one step further and get a wall-mounted toilet.

Cleaning the floor is a breeze since you don’t need to worry about cleaning around and behind the porcelain throne. If the flusher grosses you out, install a touchless flush. These easy-to-install mechanisms are fairly universal and work on most toilets. Once installed, all you need to do is wave your hand over a spot above the tank to flush. Bidets (personal cleansing systems) are slowly making their way to the United States – and for a good reason. They are incredibly hygienic and although full systems can cost up to $1,000, simple washlet seats can be found for under $100.

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The most difficult-to-clean object in the bathroom is the shower. Grout lines between tiles are quick to collect mold and mildew. Remove them completely with a grout-free shower. The single piece base and walls are easy to wipe down without scrubbing. If you still are using a shower curtain, consider replacing it with glass doors. Curtains collect mildew and shower scum while doors are easy to wipe down after each shower. Even better, design a doorless shower. These are cleverly located showers with the showerhead facing away from the entrance so you don’t even need a door.

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More Family Time Every day, it seems beginning somewhere around 3:45 p.m. parents around America, regardless of east coast or west coast or anywhere in between, begin their daily journey towards home.

During that travel, moms and dads of all ages, races and religions begin to consider or contemplate “what’s for dinner?�

Dinners shouldn’t be complicated, or stressful, and certainly not very expensive! How can you make eating healthy and convenient plus add the element of FUN? Do It Yourself (DIY) is truly an answer to help you in your extremely busy and fast paced world. Recently I heard of a process of “Do it, Delegate it or Dump it!� The same mantra can be used in helping you to create less stress and create more family time.

Homemade foods versus processed convenient stuff, which would you, rather feed your family? Our world is filled with convenience, like “send me a textâ€?, “Snapchat meâ€?, “OMW home will stop at GS 2 pickup đ&#x;?• .â€? Even the way we communicate is minimized, but is the communication or the food choices like these examples the ones you want for your family? The gas station, grocery store, even the lumber yards that sell milk and frozen foods are filled with these choices. Its time you invest in you and your family.

Don’t let the frozen isle in the grocery store handcuff your family, or the premixed drinks or even the snacks needed for home or soccer games be what limits your free time. Make them yourself! Create a new family event and spend time with your kids and teach them how to cook, how to look for value in time and healthy

eating. Is it convenient to do this, probably not, however the overall exposure to family time, to teaching elements of cooking and all of the learning that goes with it is math, science and fun! We believe these often outweigh the convenience of isle 14 at your local market! The overall cost of your foods will be lower, the health benefits of all of your own DIY foods will be higher and FUN will prevail.

Marketing has allowed us to become dependent on the “fast food� and convenient stores. In fact, these restaurants have even begun to try to convince you that it’s too hard or time consuming to make your own. Don’t believe them, try it!

Think about this – if you have eggs and butter in the refrigerator and flour in the cupboard, is it too hard to put those together to make a cake, or is it easier to drive to the store, buy a cake mix and still have to get the ingredients?

Can you see yourself having family time making fun stuff like snack bars, bagels, chicken strips, frozen dinners, seasonings, soup mixes and so many other things? Your time is one asset you cannot get back; invest it well for your family and WITH your family! n

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