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“All About the Holidays” ISSUE December 2020 | Vol. 11 No. 9

From the executive editor Dear Glo & HOME Living Readers,

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Welcome to our Holiday Issue, the first-ever collaboration between glo and HOME Living magazines. Inside this issue of Glo, you can find HOME Living, as well.

Fashion: Winter Fashion Preview............................................................. 8 Beauty + Spa: Holiday Glo(w) ............................................................... 10

2020 has been hard… especially for small local businesses. We have felt it too as businesses are forced to make difficult financial decisions. Our goal throughout this year has been to be here for local businesses, offering them a cost-effective way to reach thousands of potential customers and ramping up our digital offerings. As we head into the end of the year and continued uncertainty about COVID-19, we took a hard look at our own products and decided to join the two to offer an even larger audience to our advertisers, and an amazing experience for our readers.

Glo readers new to HOME Living will enjoy lots of holiday home content, such as décor trends and tips, project ideas, and more.

HOME readers new to glo, will enjoy inspiring stories and uplifting content for this holiday season, not to mention our Holiday Gift Guide, Shopping Guide and Glo Local sections. This combined content offers a range of ideas on where to shop locally this holiday season.

We don’t know what 2021 will hold, but we are remaining optimistic that brighter days are ahead. Until then, like so many of you, we are taking it day by day and making decisions with the best interest of our community in mind.

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FEATURES Feature Focus: Holiday Gift Ideas for Friends and Co-workers ............. 18 Holiday Survival Guide .......................................................... 19 Holiday Gift Guide.............................................................. 20, 21 Health: De-stressing with Healing Arts .............................................. 22 On Her Nightstand: Rui Gui ................................................................... 23 Finance: Starting Your Own Business ................................................ 24 Motherhood: Delivering During COVID............................................. 26

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The inspiration for this piece was drawn from the array of women I have been blessed to minister with and those I have been inspired by over the past few years: women with roots in Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, India and the United States. This piece, one of a nine-piece series, was created to communicate how the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ goes beyond culture, generations and creed—making pure, and shedding abroad love, any and all willing to pursue Him.

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GLAM + STYLE | Fashion

Winter fashion preview

By Hillary Knipstein

Greeting both the winter season and the New Year with a wardrobe refresh is a well-deserved indulgence after a tumultuous 2020 made leaving the house seem impossible. A change of season deserves a change of clothes! Emma Marie Metcalf, owner of Lyn-Maree’s Boutique in Auburn, has advice about winter 2021 fashion trends to help you look and feel your best and to plan your holiday wish list.

What’s New and Exciting: The 90’s aesthetic is back, from head to toe. If you’re a millennial or older, you’ve worn this winter’s trends before!

“I’m seeing lots of higher waisted, relaxed-fit denim,” said Metcalf. She recommends pairing the jeans with a tucked-in top or a shorter top to accentuate the waist. For footwear, chunky platform boots are back.

“Think 90’s Doc Martins,” Metcalf said. In another nod to the 90’s, she said that backpack handbags are a popular choice.

Take a Jacket. Blazers and jackets aren’t just workwear this year. Oversized jackets and blazers, with loose and boxy fits, add polish (and warmth) to any outfit. A plaid or tartan print works especially well.

Bold Prints. This winter’s prints aren’t easy to overlook.

Whether it’s checks, windowpane or madras, plaids will be everywhere this winter, from flannel shirts to skirts to suit separates.

Animal prints continue to be in-demand. Metcalf said that snakeskin accessories (shoes, boots, handbags, or jewelry) are a particularly popular pick for the winter. BUT, less is more when it comes to animal prints—Metcalf advises wearing just one piece per outfit.

One-Pieces. Simplify outfit planning with one-piece options like jumpsuits and overalls. Jumpsuits are comfortable, can flatter almost any body type and are easy to dress up or down. For overalls, look for denim or cotton fabric and more fitted cuts for a surprisingly sophisticated look.

Winter White. Balance out this season’s bold prints with winter whites, from head to toe. If you’re intimidated by the idea of monochromatic stark snow-whites, try warmer tones like ivory and ecru. White boots are also a surprisingly neutral winter trend. shutterstock.com

Turtlenecks for Layering. Turtlenecks are this winter’s essential layering piece. Metcalf recommends choosing thin turtlenecks to wear under overalls, jumpers, sweaters and tops.

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GLAM + STYLE | Beauty + Spa

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By Lauren Caggiano

The holidays are high time to shine a little brighter. That means going all in with makeup, hair and nails. Shirley Williams, owner of Southwest Hair & Day Spa in Fort Wayne, said there’s no shortage of trends we can embrace for a striking full-face look, even if holiday celebrations look different this year.

This isn’t the occasion to be shy about trying new colors, products and techniques. After all, if 2020 has taught us anything, it’s the importance of cherishing every moment. But where to begin?

For starters, Williams recommends creating a smoky eye with an ultra-violet purple shadow.

Of course, lashes deserve some love, too. To get the spider lash trend, use a black crayon eyeliner inside and on top, winging up with a short line inside. Then follow with a heavy black mascara or an eyelash lift and tint to get a look that says flirty sophistication meets holiday glam.

Opt for a statement brow as the icing on the cake. Wispy or over-grown brows? You can still get a picture-perfect look by embracing your natural brow shape and growth pattern. In other words, it’s a messy yet put-together brow. Williams recommends brow lamination, which directs and thickens the brow hairs. Ultramanicured brows are so 2007, after all!

Natural-looking brows are the choice of Hollywood starlets these days.

Feeling a little extra? Try doublelined eyelids. This technique will boost your impact. Williams’ recommendations? “Black then gold above or any color you prefer. Shiny Gold is festive.”

You can also create an equally stunning look with a softer eye and a more in-your-face pout. Think an ultra-dark vampy matted lip color.

More into subtlety? No problem. You can get a softer look that still grabs attention. Williams recommends Impressively Pink Shadow with soft lashes and a soft pink pout. A lip crayon provides great coverage without the typical heaviness of lipstick.

Want that dewy glow? It starts with a good skincare routine, but you can accentuate your flawless complexion with a neutral palette. Channel your inner goddess with monochromatic earth-tone peach colors for eyes, blush and lips. Another equally stunning yet refined look is a neutral eye shadow paired with a warm blush and red lips. Williams suggests a lip gloss to round out the look.

And last but not least, don’t forget to set your makeup with a spray. Williams recommends Bullet Proof Spray so you can rest easily knowing you’re ready for photos any time, sans fallout. Voilà. You’re ready to turn heads! a

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Eyeliner can pack a mean punch, especially when paired with other products. “Use a color pencil at the lash line and follow with black heavy lashes,” Williams said.

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“Time is like money: you only get so much... choose how you use it wisely,” said Jenee Johnson.

Johnson is a Fort Wayne born, raised and educated dynamo who has lived by those words. She is involved in a plethora of activities where her people skills shine. Her day job is Program Manager for Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana.

“I work with the high schools in Allen County, putting volunteers in buildings, but this year educators are leading programs with videos of volunteers or volunteers meet virtually with the classes,” she said. Johnson also recruits young entrepreneurs for the Young Entrepreneur Spotlight on WPTA TV. For the past fifteen years, she also has been the executive director of Miss Three Rivers Festival, a preliminary official competition of the Miss America Organization. Johnson recruits young ladies and finds sponsors and scholarships for the open pageant. The pageant is open to young women living, working or attending school in Indiana. After the winners are crowned, she works with the ladies and their families for the following year.

“It is almost like I become a part of the family,” she said. “I have several amazing volunteers who help make this happen.”

Without the Covid pandemic, 2020 would have marked Johnson’s fifth season as an usher with the TinCaps. While she can work almost any usher position in the stadium, she is usually on the Suite Level, J. Chapman’s or section 107, where she can be found before the games cleaning the seats with the guys. Johnson said this is an amazing bonding experience.

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“We are out there when it is 40 degrees or 100 degrees,” she said.

“As a staff, we do that together. I also work with several families, groups and visitors to the Summit City, and there are some season ticket holders that are like family.”

One role that has turned to fame for Johnson is working at the Coliseum as a Red Coat, where she is known for dancing in the aisles. The dancing began at a Komet Hockey game where she held her breath and danced her heart out in front of a large hockey crowd on the Cop Mambo Cam. “It’s so weird for people to stop me in the grocery store to talk about it,” she said. “I guess I have my thing.”

While at the Coliseum, Johnson has worked the circus, Mad Ants games, Disney on Ice, KISS and even Marilyn Manson. She admits the highlight was when Tim McGraw stopped and sang to her.

“That was pretty cool,” she said.

To say this self-proclaimed extroverted introvert is involved with a ton of things is an understatement. Johnson is a member of Delta Sigma Theta and has served on the IPFW Alumni Board of Directors, Three Rivers Festival, March of Dimes and Fort Wayne Sports Corp. She recently celebrated her 43rd birthday and said she is grateful for another year and for the path she has taken.

“I am at the point of life where I am just content. I enjoy my various roles, customer service and getting to know people,” she said.

Johnson said in her spare time, she enjoys quiet days at home with her adopted cat Jolly, movies, social media, sports or whatever recharges the batteries. She may also be spotted enjoying a bucket list accomplishment: driving around town in her newly acquired Jeep. What is next on the bucket list? Traveling, seeing more of the world and making acquaintances along the way. a Want to nominate someone for She Glows? Email Amber at ambouthot@the-papers.com.

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By Julie Young | Photo by Mollie Shutt

Until recently, Jeremy McClish saw his career as a random collection of seemingly unrelated roles in a wide variety of fields, including construction, radio, advertising, hospitality, ranching and Real Estate among others. Now as the Chief Operating Officer for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne, he says there was a thread that was being woven through those previous positions to prepare him for his current vocation.

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“They did not seem to link before, but now I see how God was preparing me for what I am doing now,” he said.

McClish joined Habitat in 2017 as the director of operations, overseeing homeowner and mortgage services, construction services and the local ReStore; however, his responsibilities expanded at the beginning of the year when he became the COO. Now all of the main functions of the organization report through him, including development, operations and finance.

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“Although working for a nonprofit was never on my radar, it’s been a great fit,” he said. “I consider it a blessing to be able to serve others and give back to my community.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne is a Christian housing ministry established in 1986 that unites volunteers and local investors with qualified families to build safe and affordable homes in the community. Since its inception, it has provided the opportunity of home ownership to more than 244 families in Allen, Huntington and Wells counties.

“We believe our families don’t need charity; they need capital,” McClish said. “Our program invests in people who do not qualify for a traditional mortgage, and it requires families to put in sweat equity throughout the process.”

In addition to working alongside a volunteer crew to physically build their home, homeowners spend time in a classroom learning financial competencies and taking classes that pertain to homeownership. The goal is for families to be prepared for their new life and to help set them up for success. It’s not a hand out, but rather a hand up.

“I love our donors. I love our families. I love our staff. I love it all,” McClish said. “The driving motivator for me is always relationships, and I love getting to know all these groups of people. One of my favorites, though, is to see a family raise the walls of their future home. It is a special moment when they get to see the culmination of months of hard work.”

In addition to his work with Habitat, McClish serves on the board of the Northeastern REMC, is very active in his church community, and in his spare time, enjoys life with his wife Molly and their three children. He says he is well aware that there are countless people out there who are more qualified for his job and could probably do it better, but this is where God has placed him and it’s up to him to follow that call.

“For me, it’s all about working hard and being faithful with what God gives you to do in every area of your life,” he said. a

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Erin Elizabeth Strzelecki is a recent graduate of Bishop Dwenger High School and was recently awarded the 2019-20 Gatorade Indiana Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year Award for her outstanding athletic ability, high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character. When asked what this award meant to her, Erin said it meant she is more than just a runner; it meant she was appreciated for her other qualities.

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“I am a student who strives for academic excellence,” Erin said.

“The Bishop Dwenger administration always urges students to never settle for mediocrity in and outside of the classroom. If I even thought about attending a University like Notre Dame, then I needed to establish a drive for academic achievement just like my drive and passion for running. Throughout my years in high school, I was inducted into the National Honors Society along with attaining Academic Honors all four years. And while on the cross-country team, I was fortunate enough to consistently reach my athletic goals for not only myself but also for my team, which led me to win a state title my senior year.”

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“I ultimately chose to attend Notre Dame because I immediately felt at home with the Notre Dame family,” she said. “While on my official visit there, each member of the cross-country team I met was genuine and personable. Now that I am here, this has not changed one bit.”

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“Since then I have grown to love running not for the achievements it has brought me, but for all the amazing people I have encountered and friendships I have formed through it,” she said. “My high school cross country team was like my family and still is even though I’m in college now!”

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“Every cross country/track meet, every awards banquet, and every college visit, always providing me with nothing but support for the sport that I love,” Erin said. “I am just so thankful I’ve been given the opportunity to run and have had the support of so many along the way.” a

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“Having my team there along with so many friends, family, and relatives who drove to Terre Haute to express genuine encouragement and to support me, really made me feel so appreciated and loved for who I am,” she said. “I had never felt so overwhelmed with joy and love.”

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Friends and Co-workers

By Cathy Shouse

Giving is as joyful as receiving this holiday season. This year, we encourage you to shop local, so we went off the beaten path and tracked down some unique local gift ideas.

Beautiful jewelry at Fort Wayne Museum of Art’s Paradigm Gallery Online you can buy coasters for $10 that have a Wabash insignia and mugs, too.

And if you really want the darling plush elephants in the toy store, not listed online, call the museum and they’ll mail it to you.

Over at One of a Kind and More, co-owners Dawn Sweet and Rudy Benson have locally-made, Steel Moon soy candles with five new Christmas scents and many others.

Angie Harrison owns the Bakerson Pie Company and is also the CPC (Chief Pie Creator). Her company provides pies to individuals, businesses for wholesale and businesses wanting to gift clients, and she supplies special events, too. In these unusual times, Bakerson has a way to share pie, even if you are together only in spirit.

“Our store carries refurbished and pre-owned furniture items along with home décor and antique-collectible items,” said Sweet, who offers gift certificates.

“With more people working from home, we are seeing a trend of more unique small furniture items selling…customers are looking for positive motivation during these trying times.”

“I know we’re not having a lot of parties, but people are celebrating in other ways,” Harrison said. “Each month, we feature four pie flavors, although in November because of Thanksgiving, we offered seven flavors. Every pie we make is made from scratch.”

For art-lovers, the Paradigm Gallery inside the Fort Wayne Museum of Art sells items made by more than 65 artists.

Some favorites are bourbon pecan and Toll House pies. The 9-inch pies sell for $20 to $27 and people with large orders may call and discuss other arrangements. Instead of typical baked goods to friends, co-workers and teachers, Bakerson’s offers a 4-pack of assorted mini pies, and there are always gift certificates and the pie-of-the-month subscriptions for the true pie-lovers on your list.

The Wabash County Historical Museum Gift Shop has an in-person gift shop as well as items available online, according to Bailey Hobbs, director of guest experience.

“We get new products in so often that it’s hard to maintain everything online,” she said. “We have a lot of toys that we only offer in the store because they sell out so quickly. We have a pretty big kids’ section.”

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“We’re getting a ton of new artwork for the holidays,” said Abby Leon, director of the gallery. “We cover a good variety of mediums—stained glass, blown glass, textiles, ceramics, paintings and woodwork—and have beautiful items for under $30.”

There’s yet another way to invest in the community: give a gift donation in someone’s name to one of many deserving local charities.

Need more ideas? Check out The Holiday Gift Guide, Shopping Guide and Glo Local in this issue. a

Resources: Bakerson Pie Company, Fort Wayne, 260.206.9188 bakersonpies.com One of a Kind and More, Fort Wayne, 260.399.5672 Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, 260.422.6467 fwmoa.org Wabash County Historical Museum, Wabash, 260.563.9070 wabashmuseum.org

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surviving the Holidays without going broke

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Holiday Front Door Décor

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2020 has been anything but a traditional year, and with many families opting out of large gatherings for this holiday season, we encourage you to ramp up the cheer at home.

Let’s start with the front door. While you may not be welcoming visitors, you can help brighten your neighborhood for passersby with a festive front door. We’ve compiled some of our favorites to give you some inspiration.

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Top Kitchen Trends

By Haiden Hibbert

The kitchen is the heart of any home. Whether you love cooking or it’s your favorite spot to read and sip on your coffee, it’s likely a place you spend a lot of time on. So investing in a space that not only looks beautiful, but functions how you want, as well, should be a top priority.

In fact, people are investing in their homes now more than ever as we spend more and more time indoors. Here’s a look at some of the top kitchen trends for your home.

Paint & Stain When it comes to cabinets, gray is the new white.

“We came up with a gray stain that we’ve been putting on hickory and maple that people absolutely love,” said Rick Green from Country Mill Cabinet Co. “A lot of times when you think of a stained cabinet, it’s a medium or dark brown, but many people are liking the gray color. Whether it’s painted or stained, gray tile and gray wood-grained flooring is popular. Plus, a stained cabinet is more durable than a painted cabinet.”

If you don’t want to commit to a single color, it’s still on trend to go for a half-and-half look with the top cabinets one color and the base cabinets another. If you have an island, it’s always gorgeous to paint or stain it an accent color to contrast the rest of the cabinets. Aside from gray, off white is another hot color.

Countertops Traditional materials like quartz and granite are still as popular as ever, but there’s a few new looks that people are trying that are both beautiful and functional.

“We’ve done some stainless-steel countertops,” Green said. “[They’re great for] cleaning and so easy to maintain. It’s because they’re not porous, so they don’t hold germs.”

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Another unique countertop trend is butcher block, a stained and sealed wooden countertop that is extremely durable, waterproof and heat resistant. They can also be more affordable than most materials, and you won’t need to whip out your cutting boards anymore — butcher block allows you to cut and prepare your food directly on the counter.

Appliances As for appliances, new and updated homes are typically featuring stainless steel and black stainless steel. From traditional styles to double ovens, and even French door styles, there are a ton of options to choose from, depending on your needs, style and budget.

When it comes to sinks, “the workstation and single bowl sinks are trending strongly right now,” said Marti Osterhout from Wayne Kitchen and Bath Works.

“Matte Black is still trending strongly as well as mixed media finishes,” she said. “A new finish we have been selling a lot of is polished gold.”

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Surviving the Holidays Without Going Broke

By Cathy Shouse

Many of us look forward to the holidays all year.

We strive to match the perfect image in our heads: the decorations are flawless; everyone gets along well; the gifts perfectly match our loved ones’ wish lists.

But if we’re honest, there’s often a feeling in the gut that prompts you to ask: How will I afford the holiday of my dreams?

Kathy Crager of Thrivent Financial offered some great advice: “Put money into a Christmas Club Account. Having a plan where you put away a little each month throughout the year helps eliminate financial stress. Christmas comes every year and you’re going to spend the money anyway. Also, remember to allow for extra holiday groceries and entertainment expenses.”

Mary Hunt, founder, editor and publisher of the national newsletter Cheapskate Monthly (www.cheapskatemonthly.com), said we need to start with an attitude adjustment. In her book, Debt-proof Your Christmas, Hunt asks us to consider whether we are treating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or other special holidays as a popularity contest or final examination, rather than a time of rest, reflection and joy. We ought not associate what we spend with love, and we must manage the funds we do have carefully.

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Simplify Your Retirement Accounts Hunt’s tips for when you are short on cash: Pantry Survival: Go to your pantry, cupboards and freezer to feed your family and use the savings to fund your holidays.

Eat-In: No more fast food or restaurants until after the holidays are over.

Rethink a Habit: For the short-term, eliminate coffee, vending machine snacks, manis and pedis, and workday lunches out.

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Another key piece of advice: Determine your financial spending limit and don’t exceed it.

“The key to not overspending this holiday season is to set a budget and stick to it. People get into trouble when they refuse to make choices and simply get whatever it is they want,” Hunt said. “A budget can force fiscal discipline on holiday shopping.”

Above all else, remember to enjoy the season.

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features | well being

Winter Blues + COVID

By Jaclyn Youhana Garver

Christie Browning just heard someone say “I hate the fall.” Her response was quick: “How can you hate the fall?” The colors? The weather? The flavors?

“It’s because I know winter is next.”

And this year, Browning suspects winter’s dregs will be even worse.

“Our emotional weight because of winter is going to be increased

by COVID,” says Browning, the founder of Columbia City’s reVision Motivational Company, which helps clients goal set and time manage.

“It is a season when health is always questioned.”

The winter blues are a proven phenomenon, and they can even get so bad as to be a disorder. Seasonal Effective Disorder is caused by a lack of vitamin D, which we get from the sun, which often hides during a Midwestern winter.

Plus, we’re dealing with post-holiday stress, a let-down that we don’t see coming.

“There’s this emotional release because we’ve kept it together all this time, and that catches people off guard because they aren’t expecting to have an emotional response to a less-demanding schedule,” she says.

And never mind that, when you look at the calendar, the next fun thing on the schedule isn’t until spring break in March or April.

And the stress of dealing with holiday finances.

And, of course, the coronavirus, AKA the icing on the crappy cake you can’t seem to throw away. Browning recalls running into a friend this fall who wasn’t being herself.

Someone asked what was wrong.

“I think I’m borderline depressed,” she said. “I think it’s the fear and anxiety that we’re going into

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the holiday season and going into winter, and we’re going to be shut in and quarantined. The thought of going through that again is the death of me.”

If you feel the same, Browning has some tips that might help.

Create normalcy. That might take some creativity if you’re stuck in the house, but keeping a schedule can give you a sense of control.

“You still need to figure out how to create a routine for yourself that’s somewhat normal,” Browning says. “If you normally go for walks, invest in heavy duty winter clothes, and go for a walk.”

Prioritize your health. You know the rules: Drink water, exercise, eat right. But consider other healthy habits like limiting time with screens, be it TV, social media or Zoom. Go outside. Pick up a craft.

Breaking up the monotony will give your brain a different way to function and process, Browning says.

Do something nice for someone. “Service, and the focus on another person, is a quick way to change your heart’s perspective,” Browning says. For example, a woman at her church recently made face masks for some church members. She delivered each mask with a trio of homemade cookies. She didn’t see anyone or encroach on any quarantine — she simply left her gift at the door.

“If we continue to plow through the season and don’t do something with what we’re feeling, that’s when we’re going to experience that blow up, like when you shake up a two liter,” Browning says. “It explodes, and everyone gets wet.”

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The natural world may feel a bit drab this time of year with shortened daylight hours and overcast skies. Nature offers many gifts, though, and poinsettias can bring life to the table, mantle or other spot begging for a little seasonal cheer.

Joel Robert Poinsett introduced the plant, Euphorbia pulcherima, to the United States while acting as the first ambassador to Mexico, the native country of the seasonal staple, according to Purdue University Extension. It is now the most popular Christmas-season plant on the market.

The show stopping colors, most popularly red, radiate from the actual flower. Technically speaking, the leaves of the plant are green, the other-colored growth is called a bract, and the true flower is the small yellow portion at the center of the bract cluster, according to Extension.

When selecting a poinsettia in the store or greenhouse, look for the bracts with the least pollen deposited from those true flowers. This will likely offer a longer time for you to enjoy your purchase as pollen is dropped as the plant matures. The healthiest plants have foliage of bright green the length of the stem. The more bracts, the more you can expect to pay.

Dry, chilly Indiana winters are far from ideal. A few considerations can help you keep your investment in optimal condition through the season. Extension reports that the greenhouses where poinsettias are grown have high humidity and a temperature range of 60-70 degrees F. Below 60 degrees F, root-rot disease is more likely to occur. Above 70 degrees F, the plant is more likely to wither, turn yellow and have a generally shorter lifespan. Optimally near a bright window, but not touching the cold panes of glass, avoid drafty areas or spots nearest a source of heat. Most optimally, poinsettias could be moved to a cool space, about 60 degrees F, during the night.

Just as we might run a humidifier for our own wellness this time of year, poinsettias also benefit from greater moisture in the air. You might consider placing the pot on some pebbles with shallow water.

The stony set up allows for water vapors to increase the humidity in

the air nearest the plant. Just be sure to not allow the pot to stand in the pre-evaporated water.

Watering the plant properly is a gift to the growing; both too much and too little can lead to problems, according to Extension. If the growth medium feels dry, the plant is wilting, or if the soil has lightened in color, add water until it emerges from the hole in the bottom of the pot and repeat again in five to ten minutes, if critical. Too much water leads to rotting roots and eventual death. Punching a hole in any foil or wrapping of the pot will allow you to see the water flow each time you offer a drink.

For more information, including how to make an attempt at nursing a poinsettia through to the next growing season, check out these resources, and other trusted materials from Purdue Extension. https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/pubs/HO/HO-73.pdf https://extension.purdue.edu/article/13282

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By Amber Bouthot

Every month, we highlight Reader DIY Projects. We want to see your projects and share them within the pages of our magazine. It can be something as simple as a craft project or as large as a home addition. If you did it yourself, it can be featured. Email Amber at ambouthot@the-papers.com.

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This month’s Reader DIY project comes from Heather van Frankenhuyzen who transformed a spare bedroom into a home office.

Necessity! My husband, Ahmed, needed an office where he could close himself off from the noise and commotion of three homeschooling kids.

Shelf brackets were the biggest expense, totaling around $70. And I had to build half of the L-shaped desk, as we had already built a desk on one wall a few years earlier. For all the stains, polyurethane, brushes and rollers, I have a stash in the garage since I do this a lot!

How long did it take from start to finish?

What did you like best about the undertaking?

Probably only four days of actual working, but I got sidetracked and busy in between. So counting all the days off, from start to finish, maybe a week to 10 days.

I love how the color not only brightens up the room but the whole hallway. Even the attached family room is brighter. And Ahmed uses the space all the time. I was able to incorporate so many of his favorite things and make it feel like a space that reflects his personality.

Was it easier or harder than you anticipated?

What was the most challenging aspect?

It was way easier. I was able to use a lot of things I already had around the house, and there wasn’t any heavy lifting or big furniture to move other than just turning the bed.

I still feel that there’s a big empty space next to the bed, and I’m just not sure how to fill it without it looking like too much. Waiting and leaving a space unfinished until I find just the right thing is hard. I just want to slap something in the space and call it done.

What was the total cost of the project?

Where did you source the materials?

Total cost was about $150. I was able to find the bookshelves on Facebook marketplace for $30 for a pair (the other we use in the kids’ classroom). For paint, I started with a color I already had and had to buy only a little more to finish up. Then for the accent colors, I bought tester pots, some of which I found on the clearance shelf for 50 cents.

I bought all my materials from Lowe’s and Menards. Most of the decor came from other spots in the house. I love to constantly rearrange and redesign our home, but I don’t want to spend an arm and a leg or create unnecessary waste.

What was your inspiration for the project?

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Enjoy Christmas in the Tropics – Without Leaving the State

By Mary Jane Bogle

Few people are traveling to tropical paradises for the holidays this year. But what if you could enjoy a taste of the tropics without leaving the Hoosier state? Thanks to a special exhibit at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Indianapolis, you can.

Welcome to Tropical Holiday at the Conservatory, where you’ll discover gorgeous displays of holiday poinsettias and thousands of twinkling lights, not to mention a fantastic collection of tropical flora. No matter what the Midwest weather brings, a wide range of stunning plants from the rainforest are sure to warm up your holidays.

Visitors to this special event at the conservatory can download a self-guided tour, which takes them on an expedition to discover such rare plants as the Ice Cream Bean Tree, a Fiddle Leaf Fig and the Australian Tree Fern. And don’t miss the Powder Puff Tree, which puts on a show with its fluffy pink blooms.

The exhibit costs just $4, and children under 2 get in free. Tours last about 45 minutes, and visitors should remember to dress for the tropical weather during their stay. (No, really, it can get very warm in the conservatory, especially on sunny days.)

If you’d like to experience all the warmth of the tropics this season, you’ll have to purchase tickets ahead of time, since no walk-ins are allowed. In fact, the conservatory has taken extra measures to keep guests safe, including clearly marked, one-way traffic; zero transactions at the front desk and social distancing between parties. Please note that the plant shop and restroom facilities will be closed, so be sure plan accordingly. And remember that tickets sell quickly, so if you want those tickets to paradise, you’ll have to get them soon!

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Just minutes from Garfield Park, this funky Indianapolis Fountain Square, By Nyttend - Own work, Public Domain, neighborhood offers https://commons.wikimedia.org a unique range of shopping and dining options, with everything from live music performances, one-of-a-kind stores (perfect for last-minute Christmas shopping) and independent restaurants, which offer a wide range of cuisine which can cater to all tastes.

People traveling with children might want to make a quick trip to the award-winning Indianapolis Children’s Museum, while those able to stay through the evening hours will enjoy a visit to Newfield’s Winterlights, featuring over a million and a half lights glittering on one-hundred-year-old trees throughout the historic grounds.

History buffs won’t want to miss the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, which showcases the beautiful 10,000 square-foot Italianate Victorian family home of President Benjamin Harrison – our country’s 23rd President (1889-1893) and Indiana’s only President.

And no trip to Indy in December would be complete without a stop at the Indiana Historical Society’s Festival of Trees. Just remember that many of these venues require advance tickets. With some early planning, you can enjoy all that Indianapolis offers during the holidays this year.

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Wayne Kitchen & Bath Works Marti Osterhout

By Deborah C. Gerbers

Marti Osterhout is a showroom consultant for Wayne Kitchen & Bath Works, a wholesale plumbing supplier serving Fort Wayne for 124 years.

As a subsidiary of Wayne Pipe & Supply, Wayne Kitchen & Bath offers various home products like faucets, sinks, water closets, grab bars, bathroom accessories and vanities — most anything in a home that works with water.

Osterhout came to Wayne Kitchen & Bath Works with a background in the flooring industry. “This gave me a good foundation working with the consumer,” she said.

“I understand that no two bathrooms are alike, and we may need to help that customer solve problems in both small and large spaces.”

Osterhout moved to Fort Wayne when she was four years old. She attended Northrop High School and IPFW. “To this day, I still get together with my besties from high school every year,” she said. “I have been married to my husband Steve for 27 years, and we have four children from ages 26- 21. So, we have been incredibly busy. We have two grandkids, and I have to say they are so much fun!”

Living and working in Fort Wayne is ideal for Osterhout. “Fort Wayne is one of those cities that is small enough that you have that great sense of a small community,” she explained. “It is not too often that I go out and don’t see someone I know. And, here we have so much to offer — so many great restaurants, sporting venues, concerts, festivals and all the new things coming to downtown. I think we are lucky to be able to do something rural like go to a dairy farm or pumpkin patch, and then follow it up with a great meal at a downtown urban restaurant.”

Osterhout credits her parents as being her greatest role models in life. “Sometimes, you just don’t know how lucky you are until you grow up, take a look around with adult eyes and then realize you were given more than what you needed,” she said. “They taught us that nothing in life

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is free, so you must earn it. They would say ‘take the trip, give to those who are in need, take the gamble and love with all you have.’ Most importantly, don’t forget to be in the moment, because tomorrow is not promised.”

When she’s not working on the showroom floor helping customers select plumbing fixtures for remodels and new homes, Osterhout enjoys spending time with her

family. “I am incredibly lucky to enjoy what I do. Going to work is something I have fun doing. If I have a long-term goal, it would be to travel more, and spend more time with my adult children since we can all be seated in the bar now.”

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Many dream of finding “the one.” In the case of Cara Lee Wade and Todd Espeland, it was a match made in heaven — first with their romantic union and later with finding their dream house in Fort Wayne’s hip 46807 neighborhood.

The story of Gnome Manor — as they affectionately call their abode — starts in the year 2007. Wade had moved to Fort Wayne, after accepting a position with the University of Saint Francis’ School of Creative Arts. She lived in a few places in West Central and most recently in the ‘07, before deciding to put down roots.

“When we decided to buy, we really wanted to be downtown,” she said. “We’re more fans of an old house than a cookie-cutter new house in a suburban subdivision.”

While they were drawn to West Central’s appeal, they were priced out. The ‘07 seemed like a good bet, because of its location, price point and vibe. In retrospect, Wade agrees it was the right move for them ultimately.

“The (neighborhood) has a wonderful mix of different styles of homes, but also different styles of homeowners,” she said.

Wade said she’s been able to experience that diversity up close, taking her dogs for walks in the neighborhood. She appreciates the ‘07’s walkability, positive energy and the spirit of her neighbors.

Now, two years later, Wade says there’s nowhere else she’d rather live, even if it took some time for everything to align. The Tudor-style brick home is on a corner lot with a spacious yard, much to the delight of their two dogs. In her words, the 1930s-era 4-bedroom 1.5 bath home is “quirky” and has no shortage of character. The architecture spoke to her whimsy side instantly — she was smitten by its design.

“I immediately named it Gnome Manor, because it looks like a place where gnomes would live,” she said.

She’s not the only one who feels that way, either.

“Over the summer, I was sitting on my porch reading and this little boy on a bike was approaching the house,” she said. “He stopped and kind of stared at the house and said, ‘your house looks like magic.’ And then he rode away, and it might have been my favorite thing of the year.”

Speaking of favorite things, Wade said she and Espeland have enjoyed making the place their own, inside and out. For instance, they’ve pulled down wallpaper, changed the wall paint color and even started a garden. They’ve also added some personality to the yard with the addition of tchotchkes and lights.

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Wade said they’ve had some help with the more involved projects along the way, and she feels fortunate to work with contractors who share their vision for the house.

While the home is still a work in progress, Wade said that’s part of the fun.

“We’ve got a little list of things that still need to be done,” she said.

“But when you buy an old house, you know to expect that.”

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As December is upon us, juggling the normal busyness and holiday chaos can be enough to push us to the edge. Gift shopping, cooking, decorating, organizing and attending parties, arranging seating charts for dinners, traveling during winter weather, everyday household duties, work and so much more can make us all feel extremely overwhelmed.

In 2020, not only do we have all those normal stressors, but also add the major impact of the pandemic: loved ones we can’t see due to isolation and quarantine; managing our kids’ education with virtual schooling; working from home; keeping in touch with friends via video chat; protecting ourselves and our families from regular seasonal viruses and COVID-19; and overall just trying to keep our sanity.

Here are a few ideas to help manage this year’s holiday chaos and to keep a healthy balance in life during these unprecedented times.

Stay Tidy and Organized Keeping a daily to-do list is a simple way to visualize everyday tasks, and it can be very satisfying to check off each item as you complete it. You might also want to try a family chore chart posted on a chalkboard or posterboard in a central location like the kitchen where everyone can see it. Delegate chores to each person based on age and skill—younger kiddos can be great helpers with simple chores like dusting, making their beds, picking up their toys and keeping them in appropriate storage spots, and sorting laundry/ matching socks. It’s especially important to keep an organized, clean home right now since we are all likely spending most of our time there and clutter can multiply rapidly.

Keep in Touch Chances are, many of us will be changing the way we spend the holidays this year. Large gatherings with extended family may be replaced by a Christmas Eve Zoom call, cookie swaps might be limited to just your immediate family members or very close neighbors, cocktail parties may be virtual only, and school plays and holiday programs are likely canceled. Even so, there are many ways to keep in touch with everyone. Consider sending holiday cards to a longer list of recipients—maybe ones you’ve lost contact with over the years. Utilize social media to reconnect, or just pick up the phone and call people. It’s important to stay in touch with others to avoid feeling so isolated.

Avoid the Mall, Shop Online This year is definitely not the year to pack into the malls and shopping centers full of people and potential germs. Stay safe at home and stick to online shopping instead — it’s convenient and easy — and you can still support local. And to avoid everyone feeling like they just have to give the perfect gift to every single person, take a poll and see if the whole extended family would be interested in pooling money together for a charity everyone agrees on. You’ll all feel good about helping others and less stressed about shopping.

Give Yourself a Break Finally, take time for YOU! If you’re overwhelmed and fall apart emotionally, the whole house of cards is bound to collapse sooner or later. Keep it all in perspective: Remember you are only one person and human at that. Gently remind your family (and yourself) that you can only handle so much. Don’t be afraid to ask for help or a little alone time to regroup and de-stress. Have your spouse be in charge of dinner while you take a walk or hit the gym, wake up a little earlier for a peaceful cup of coffee to yourself, take a relaxing bath and surround yourself with aromatherapeutic scents like lavender, chamomile and lemon balm. Just a few moments to recharge goes a long way to keeping your sanity and patience. And above all, nothing will be perfect; it will be the best we make of it.

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Muscle mass in women starts to decrease after the age of 30. And why not?

So much time is spent behind a desk and in front of a computer for eight hours a day.

It’s so bad that, each decade, women lose 3 to 5 percent of their muscle mass.

By the time they’re 50, the rate they lose muscle is actually greater than the rate they build muscle.

“People notice a decrease in balance,” says Margaret Bronson, a Parkview Health physical therapist who specializes in women’s health.

“Maybe their endurance is lower. Maybe they have trouble climbing stairs, or it’s more difficult getting out of a chair or off the floor quickly.”

Sarcopenia, or muscle loss due to age, is related to osteoporosis, a condition where bone density and tissue decreases, resulting in fragile, brittle bones.

Those with sarcopenia can fall and break their bones, which is why it’s important to combat that loss. Bronson shared some tips about how women can stave off sarcopenia.

Complete these exercises at a high intensity: complete 10 reps, and you should feel unable to do any more by the eighth or ninth rep.

• Pulling heavy items around the house. Skip the small cans of soup and choose instead a bag of dog food or a duffel bag filled with heavy objects.

That means you should lift heavier weights than you think you should—you can always decrease the amount. “Under-dosing exercises is more detrimental than selecting exercises that are too difficult,” Bronson said.

• Squatting with full suitcases or duffel bags.

Start now “If you’re in your thirties today and reading this article, you’re going to start (lifting weights) today, and don’t stop,” Bronson said.

Three times a week, Bronson says, it’s important to target big muscle groups. She lists a variety of exercises to achieve this: • Squats • Pushups • Pullups • Deadlifts • Step ups • Lunges • Lat pulldowns

Starting later in life? That’s great, too, though you may simply need to modify the exercise. For example, maybe you complete pushups on your knees. The goal is the same regardless: muscle fatigue.

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• Exercises like pushups, planks and tricep dips on a chair.

“Use enough weight to make that happen,” Bronson said. “This is weight lifting. You can preserve muscle to some degree by cardio but not the same way as by lifting weights.”

Lift weights Exercise is the most important thing a person can do to combat muscle loss—and not just exercise but, specifically, lifting weights.

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But during a pandemic?

Not everyone has weights around the house, and people may not feel comfortable going to the gym. Bronson has a few suggestions, which don’t require gym equipment, for muscle-preservation at home:

• Progressively increasing the amount of weight you carry while squatting or going up stairs.

• Wearing a weighted vest, starting with 10 percent of your body weight.

“The only investment we can make is in ourselves,” she said. “We have to take care of ourselves, and we have to make this happen.” a

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FEATURE | On Her Nightstand

On Her Nightstand What’s your favorite book of all time?

By Wendy Stein

Rui Gui was born in Xi’an, China. She lived in Germany before moving to the United States, landing in Fort Wayne four years ago after studying history, anthropology and creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College. She is the operations coordinator for YWCA Northeast Indiana, and has a “really cute dog” adopted from the Fort Wayne Pitbull Coalition. Rui and her husband co-founded the Fort Wayne chapter of Silent Book Club; the group meets monthly to chat and read together with no assigned reading or discussion.

What are you currently reading?

“Persepolis Rising” by James S. A. Corey, book 7 of The Expanse series. I’ve been working on this series all year, and I can honestly say it deserves the Hugo Award it won this year. In the future, I think we will look back on it the same way we do the Dune Saga or Hyperion Cantos. The hardest thing with a longrunning series, especially a Space Opera, is balancing the character development and world building. I think that this is something that The Expanse series does really well. Maybe it helps that James S. A. Corey is actually a pen name for a writing duo, and they do a good job keeping each other on track.

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It’s also one of the best coming-of-age novels of all time.

When I was a child, I absolutely loved “The Little House on the Prairie” series. Obviously, it’s filled with all sorts of problematic views on Native Americans and Western expansion, and as an adult, I view it more as an historical document than as literature.

Still, to a 7-year old Chinese girl learning to read English for the first time, the story of half-pint and her family traveling West in a covered wagon was thrilling. It’s funny to think about this now because it’s kind of a stereotype for East Asians to be fascinated by the American West.

Is there a classic you started but never finished?

“War and Peace.” I’ve started it 3 times, but I’ve never been able to get past Book I. The length is an issue here, but I seem to have particular trouble with Russian literature. The writing is so dense and compact, and I find it difficult to keep the characters straight. a

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Starting Your Own Business

By Lauren Caggiano

2020 is definitely the year of the boss babe. More and more women are going into business for themselves. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy or without obstacles. In fact, there’s still a gender divide in terms of access to certain resources like funding. Consider the fact that only four out of every 10 businesses in the United States are owned by women. People like Jean Hershberger, a commercial banker at STAR Bank, are working to change that.

After all, women are just as capable as men and deserve the same respect as their male peers. If you ask Hershberger, she’ll tell you that women possess certain traits that can help them succeed in this context.

“We put our soul into it when we really believe in something,” she said. “I think women will really fight hard and do everything they can to make it work and to do the right thing.”

Oftentimes that means juggling the demands of family on top of such pursuits. Beyond work ethic, there are some important things to keep in mind for smooth sailing in starting and leading a business. For one, she said it’s important to have a business plan in place before you attempt to secure funding. Think of a business plan as a road map that provides directions so a business owner can plan for the future while accounting for bumps in the road. The time you spend on 24

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such a document is an investment that pays big dividends in the long term.

A strong support network is key, too. That means having people and organizations in your corner to help you navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship. Hershberger said the Small Business Administration is a great place to start. Local groups like SEED Fort Wayne and the Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center (WEOC) can offer support.

Carol Tester, a relationship manager at STAR, agrees with Hershberger’s sentiments.

“I think that men and women have the same tools — the expectations are different, though,” she said.

For instance, a prospective borrower had all her ducks in a row, but other parties questioned her preparedness even though she had done her

homework. In other words, women entrepreneurs often have to prove themselves, because it’s assumed they don’t know as much as men.

Still, you can never be too prepared. Echoing Hershberger’s comments, Tester said a business plan should, at minimum, include your projections for cash flow for the next 3-5 years.

“The business plan lets us know that the customer knows what they’re getting into,” she said.

“So the projections are important from a lending perspective. We help them look at the numbers to make sure everything looks right. It’s an assurance for both parties.”

And if you’re thinking of starting a business a few years down the road, it’s a good idea to have your financial health in order. A business banker can help you determine what steps you need to take to be prepared to access capital, when the time comes. a

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By now, most of us are used to life interruptions in the age of a pandemic. But for expectant mothers, the birthing experience can’t be put on hold. Here, three moms share their unique stories of how they adapted to a delivery during COVID.

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When Jasmin Redwanski discovered she was pregnant at age 41, COVID wasn’t even on the horizon. By the time she delivered in June, however, everything had changed. That included an outdoor baby shower, with attendance cut in half.

(and Madeline) With a nearly three-year-old at home, Kaity Brita knew that the birthing experience almost never goes as planned. What she wasn’t counting on when she got pregnant last summer, however, was delivering her second baby during a worldwide pandemic.

“My due date was Palm Sunday,” Brita said, “right around the time COVID was really ramping up.”

The statewide mask mandate hadn’t come into effect yet, but people in the medical community were already taking precautions.

“The hospital was actually the safest place to be,” she said. “We couldn’t have visitors, but it was actually kind of nice. The birth is such an intimate moment, and I was completely exhausted. I really enjoyed being able to bond with my baby and my husband.”

Coming home was different, too. “We wanted to show Madeline off, but we had a lot of porch visits instead,” she said.

Her advice to expectant moms? “Don’t let the negativity of the pandemic take away the joy of having a baby. This is a new time in your life.

Make sure you’re still enjoying the moment.”

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(and Daphne)

“My husband’s oldest son had his first baby in January,” she explained. “Both grandmas were present for the birth. My mother had passed away, and I really wanted my father to be part of the birthing process.” Due to hospital restrictions, however, no one was allowed with her except her husband.

In some ways, Redwanski actually welcomed some of the restrictions. “We didn’t have to worry about unexpected visitors. Everything was very private, and I could recover without lots of people coming to visit.”

She kept in touch with family through videos, photos and phone calls.

Redwanski advises new moms to have a sense of humor and take things day by day. “I learned to ask a lot of questions,” she said. “My doctor was really great about my concerns, and Daphne’s birth was actually a lovely experience.”

Christen Polomchak (and Poppy)

Christen Polomchak has always been a planner, so delivering during a pandemic was nothing like what she had expected when she and her husband discovered they were pregnant in September 2019.

Thanks to COVID-19, Polomchak had to cancel all of her baby showers, and the Daddy Boot Camp and her breastfeeding classes were canceled, as well. “They squished three birthing classes into one session,” she said. “I really felt unprepared.”

And while the hospital was very safe, Polomchak feels as if the overall experience was different from what it could have been. “The nurses and lactation consultants weren’t as hands on,” she said. “Everything was interrupted; turned on end.”

In spite of all precautions, Polomchak and her baby ended up getting COVID a few months later. “It wasn’t that bad for us,” she said, “but Poppy did have to be hospitalized. It was scary. I wasn’t prepared for that.”

While everyone has made a full recovery, Polomchak does caution new moms to remain vigilant, advising, “Keep clean, social distance and stay home.” a

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The Embassy Extends Hours and Days of 36th Annual Festival of Trees to Accommodate New Capacity Limitations

Due to the governor’s new executive order and the Allen County Board of Health’s reduction in total gathering capacity to 100 or less, the Embassy has made some adjustments to the 36th annual Festival of Trees.

Changes are as follows: • All stage performances are cancelled to adhere to the lower capacity number for the health and wellbeing of the community.

• The screening of Irving Berlin’s classic White Christmas on Thanksgiving Day is cancelled.

• The Embassy is extending some hours and adding additional days • Tickets are purchased for timed entry in 90-minute increments for all days from Nov. 25 – Dec. • Tickets are purchased for timed entry in 60-minute increments for all days from Dec. 3 - 6. This allows the Embassy to thoroughly clean and sanitize between each time period.

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The Festival of Trees is one of the region’s most anticipated holiday traditions, and the Embassy Theatre is excited to announce that it will host the 36th annual Festival of Trees from Wednesday, Nov. 25, through Sunday, Dec. 6.

Lobbies of the Embassy Theatre and Indiana Hotel have been transformed into a wonderland of decorated trees under the theme of Comfort and Joy.

Virtual Festival of Trees: For those unable to attend the Festival of Trees, a video tour will be available as a ticketing option. The virtual ticket will be for sale on Nov. 25 and the online tour will be available for viewing Dec. 3, 2020, through Jan. 1, 2021. (A link will be emailed to virtual ticket buyers to share the video tour of the trees.)

Individuals 65 years of age and older or those in high-risk categories are encouraged to not attend the event. Patrons are asked to assess their health before arriving and stay home if ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Any patrons who arrive at the Embassy ill or displaying symptoms of COVID- 19 will be sent home. While the Embassy works hard to reduce exposure to COVID-19, the public is assuming the inherent risk of possible exposure.

The Embassy encourages patrons to visit http://fwembassytheatre.org/2020-festival-of-trees/ for the most up-to-date source of information.

Tickets: $10/adult (13+ years); $5/youth ages 1-12; Children under 1 year old are free (ticket required); $25 Virtual Tour (video available Dec. 3) Tickets are available NOW for purchase at the STAR Bank box office at the Embassy Theatre at 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. in downtown Fort Wayne (260.424.5665), fwembassytheatre.org as well as ticketmaster.com. a

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ALL ABOUT YOU | TO-DO LIST

December to-do list . . .

In each issue, we provide a list of community events. Due to COVID-19, many events have been cancelled, postponed or rescheduled. Please check the websites of our community partners for details specific to their venues and events.

By Ray Balogh

Nov. 27 thru Feb. 28 (selected dates)

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Monday-Sunday |

Toboggan Run Quarter-mile refrigerated toboggan run. $13 per toboggan per hour (maximum 4 persons per toboggan). 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, extended hours during winter breaks.

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Pokagon State Park, 450 Lane 100 Lake James, Angola. 260.833.2012, tobogganrun.com.

1 through Jan. 2 | Tuesday-Sunday | Lights of Joy Christmas light drive-thru attraction featuring 2 million LED lights over a 1 1/2 mile course. Music broadcast on dedicated car radio frequency. $20/vehicle. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Monday, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. 888.447.4725, shipshewanalightsofjoy.com.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Tuesday | “Little River Ramblers” Hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of Eagle Marsh. Bring binoculars for a close-up view. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project.

Free admission. 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Eagle Marsh west entrance (Boy Scout office parking lot), 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

4 | Friday | First Friday Live entertainment, food, kid’s activities, shopping, evening specials and more. Free admission. 5 p.m.-8 p.m., downtown Wabash. 260.563.0975, wabashmarketplace.org.

5, 12 | Saturday | South Side Farmers Market 100 stands featuring produce, hand-crafted items, antiques, fresh baked goods, eggs, local honey, hormone-free pork and chicken. Master gardeners on hand to answer questions. Free admission. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. (through mid-December), 3300 Warsaw St., Fort Wayne. 260.456.8255 or 260.456.1228, southsidefarmersmarket.com.

6 | Sunday | Flea Market Nearly 100 indoor vendors, hot food available. Sponsored by the Adams County Coin Club. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (year-round), Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe St. (Highway 224 East), Decatur. Contact Carla at 260.517.8182, facebook.com/decaturindianafleamarket.

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10 | Thursday |

Public hike. Free admission. Noon-1:30 p.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Register at a.munger@lrwp.org or 260.387.0399.

260.478.2515, lrwp.org.

“Breakfast on the Marsh: The Indiana Forest Alliance” Nature presentation for well-seasoned (50+ years old) nature lovers. A light breakfast will be served. Free admission. 8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m., Indiana Wesleyan University, Fort Wayne Education and Conference Center, 8211 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Register at a.munger@lrwp.org or 260.387.0399. 260.478.2515, lrwp.org.

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“Trees in Winter”

29-30 | Tuesday-Wednesday | Shipshewana Ice Festival Ice carving competition, chili cook-off. Free admission, $5/person for chili cook-off. Downtown Shipshewana. 866.631.9675, shipshewana.com.

Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Botanical Conservatory • Tuesday, Dec. 1, Garden in Lights (through Jan. 3, 2021), regular admission • Tuesday, Dec. 1, “Oh? Christmas Tree!” holiday exhibit (through Jan. 3, 2021), regular admission • Wednesday, Dec. 2, 9, 16, Christmas Trees Around the World, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., regular admission • Thursday, Dec. 3, Conservatory Holiday Concert, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., $1 • Saturday, Dec. 5, 12, 19, Reindeer Saturdays, noon-4 p.m., regular admission • Sunday, Dec. 6, Succulent Christmas Tree, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., $42/member • Thursday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 12, Evergreen Centerpiece Workshop, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.-7:30 p..m. Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Dec. 12, $34/member, registration by Nov. 21 • Thursday, Dec. 10, Christmas Caroling, 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m., regular admission Adults $5, children (3-17) $3, children (2 and under) free.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Thursday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne.

260.427.6440, botanicalconservatory.org.

Embassy Theatre • Wednesday, Nov. 25, through Wednesday, Dec. 2, Festival of Trees, $10/adults, $5/children 1-12. Includes 90-minute show.

Schedule: – Wednesday, Nov. 25, 4 p.m.-9:30 p.m., shows at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m.

– Thursday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m.-9:30 p.m., shows at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m.

– Friday-Sunday, Nov. 27-29, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m.

– Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., shows at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m.

• Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 5-6, “The Nutcracker,” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., call or visit website for pricing.

• Friday-Saturday, Dec. 11-12, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, $25/adult, $18/student 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 800.745.3000, fwembassytheatre.org.

Memorial Coliseum • Monday, Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony, 7 p.m., outside event, free admission Parking $6 main lot, $10 preferred lot. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.482.9502, memorialcoliseum.com.

Exhibitions: • Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Classic Toys and Americana (ongoing) • A Quest for More: Bold Visions in Glass Sculpture (through Dec. 6) • Glass Sculpture from the Collection (through Jan. 1, 2021) • A Year of Making Meaning: New Additions to the Collection 2020 (through Jan. 31, 2021) • American Impressionism: Treasures from the Daywood Collection (through March 14, 2021) • Static Energy: Sculpture by Dale Enochs (through March 14, 2021) • Historic Indiana En Plein Art (Dec. 5 through Jan. 31, 2021) • Larry Burrows: Life in Vietnam (Dec. 12 through Feb. 28, 2021) Traveling exhibitions (through Dec. 31, 2021): • AFROS: A Celebration of Natural Hair by Michael July • Graphicanos: Contemporary Latino Prints from the Serie Project • Donald Martiny: Freeing the Gesture • Geoffrey Hiller: Daybreak in Myanmar Events: • Thursday, Dec. 3, Curator’s Tour: A Year of Making Meaning, 12:15 p.m. RSVP required via website • Saturday, Dec. 12, Second Saturday Family Tour, 10:30 a.m., register via website • Wednesday, Dec. 16, Print Room Talks: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, 2 p.m., RSVP via website • Wednesday, Dec. 16, Art on Call, 2 p.m., RSVP via website • Thursday, Dec. 17, Bilingual Tour, 6:30 p.m., RSVP via website Adults $8, students (pre-K through college) $6, seniors (65 and older) $6, families $20, free admission for veterans and veterans’ families, free general admission 5 p.m.-8 p.m. every Thursday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m.

Sunday (closed Mondays), 311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. 260.422.6467, fwmoa.org.

Honeywell Center • Sunday, Dec. 20, “Jim Brickman: Comfort & Joy at Home” interactive virtual concert, 8 p.m., $40/$75/$125 Ford Theater, 275 E. Market St., Wabash. 260.563.1102, honeywellcenter.org.

Shipshewana Blue Gate Theatre • Selected days and times (through Jan. 9, 2021), “The Gut Life Christmas,” Music Hall (distanced seating), $24.95 • Friday, Dec. 4, Collingsworth Family Christmas, (distanced seating), 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., $19.95 to $54.95 • Saturday, Dec. 5, The Texas Tenors Christmas, (distanced seating), 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., $19.95 to $64.95 • Thursday, Dec. 10, through Saturday, Dec. 19, “Salute to the Stars: Country Christmas,” (distanced seating), various times, $24.95.

Music Hall.

• Friday, Dec. 11, “Crowder & Newsong: Very Merry Christmas Tour,” (distanced seating), 8 p.m., $24.95 to $59.95 • Thursday, Dec. 31, “New Year’s Eve: Malpass Brothers, Doug Church & Aaron Wilburn,” (distanced seating), 9 p.m., $89.95 to $94.95 (includes dinner) All shows add $18 for dinner theater. All performances held in Performing Arts Center unless otherwise indicated. Performing Arts Center address is 760 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. Music Hall address is 195 N. Van Buren, Shipshewana. 888.447.4725, thebluegate.com.

Stroede Center for the Arts • Friday, Dec. 4, “Bah Humbug: A One-Man Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., free admission 319 Wade Ave., Defiance. 419.784.3401, defiancearts.org. a Would you like to submit an event to be considered for glo’s To-Do List? Our deadline is the 6th of the month prior to publication. E-mail us your event 40 words or less to: rbalogh@the-papers.com. Please type ‘To-Do List’ in the subject line. Or you may mail info to glo, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542. | DECEMBER GLO 2020 |

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By Julie Young

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Your mind will be clear this month so take the opportunity to plan ahead. Do your research in order to make your end of year dreams come true whether it means a vacation, a holiday surprise or a home improvement project you’ve been putting off.

Set a budget and stick to it this time, Gemini! You go overboard every year and you constantly ask yourself why. Don’t blame others when it’s your responsibility to watch your finances. Don’t give into temptation to break the budget.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Slow down a bit this month so that you can enjoy each moment while it lasts.

The New Year will bring new opportunities so take the opportunity to rest and relax while you can. The memories you make will be priceless.

You’ve made good use of your time, established a solid and loving relationship and are on good footing for the next step. What will that step be? Begin to think about the next five years because a long-term commitment is heading your way.

Is that an engagement ring under the tree?

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

Leo (July 23 - August 22)

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

Someone very influential is about to enter your life and they may bring with him or her a new relationship or job opportunity. Carefully consider what they have to offer but make up your own mind. It’s too important of a decision to leave to chance. Trust your instincts.

You will meet someone at a holiday party that will turn your world upside down – in a good way, which is just the way you like it! Too much of a good thing will only enhance the experience, not detract from it. Give generously of yourself to others. Your love of life is infectious.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

It’s hard to enjoy the holiday season when you can’t shake the feeling that something is hanging over your head. It’s probably a minor issue, but you’ve built it into something monumental. Take the time to evaluate its importance, act on it and move on. Don’t look back.

It may be hard for you to enjoy the holidays this year, but no one expects you to do more than you can. Because worry is a constant state in your life, it may not bother others as much as it does you. But cheer up, the storm clouds will part before the ball drop on December 31!

Aries (March 21 - April 19)

Libra (September 23 - October 22)

You’re thinking outside the box this month and making non-traditional holiday plans that will prove to be very fulfilling. Will it be a Christmas getaway? Will you spend time serving others in a soup kitchen? No matter what you do it will bring unforgettable memories.

You’ve been holding back a big announcement, but ask yourself if you really want to say it during the Hanukah festivities or right before Midnight Mass on the 24th. Can it wait an extra day or does Christmas have to revolve around your bombshell news?

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

You have some big expenses coming up, so scale back the holiday spending.

Christmas is only 24 hours, why pay for it for two months? Concentrate on the experiences and time with loved ones that can’t be bought.

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Use your uncanny instincts to make some long-term investments that will net a big return in years to come. Put your worries on the back burner for now and be a little self-indulgent. The New Year brings more good news. a

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