Glo - September 2018

“By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer’s best of weather And autumn’s best of cheer.” Helen Hunt Jackson

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Welcome to our Fall Weddings issue!

Planning a wedding can be stressful

Whether you’re hosting a large church wedding, setting sail for a destination wedding or eloping at the cour thouse, there are so many details to nail down I should k now! I got married in December 2017, and I still have a little PTSD related to the stress of planning it. (Kidding, kind of!)

My husband and I opted for an intimate cour thouse wedding with just our closest family and friends

Even though it was small, I still had to select our invitations, find the per fect dress, pick out the flowers, choose a cake, and help my husband look his best for the big day. I also had to worr y about my hair and makeup and choosing a wedding photographer, along with making sure ever yone planning to attend k new where to be and when

To add even more stress to our day, I decided a week before the wedding that I didn’t love my dress. I stopped at a local wedding dress shop, tried on a few, and found the dress of my dreams. The shop got me into alterations right away, and I had my dress just in time for the big day Phew! Talk about pressure!

Getting married in the cour thouse came with its own set of challenges. The availability of a judge to per form the ceremony, restrictions on cell phones and cameras, and accessibility of parking, just to name a few. But after all was said and done, the day was ours and it was per fect, right down to our personalized vows and inclusion of our daughter, Annabelle

If you are planning a wedding in the coming months, I hope this issue offers you some guidance. Local exper ts have weighed in on ever ything from hair and makeup to reception décor and bridal par ty gifts. We also have a check list to help keep you on track with planning.

No matter the type of wedding you are planning, remember to have fun This is a cial day one that you will remember ver make sure it ’s what you and your ner want

GAL PALS

This was taken at our Hemingway ’s Retreat event on Big Long Lake Aging with an Ageless Spirit Thanks to glo for ever ything you do!

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celebrating July bir thdays and a 45-year friendship

glo writer Cathy Shouse recently met up with gal pals, all members of her family

We are family; I got my sisters, my mom, and me! Ready for our sisters/ mom road trip…Nashville here we come! Gal pals Ter yl Mar tin, Tammi Dawson, Tonetta Benbow, Tricia McPherson, and mom, Patricia Kerns, from Indiana and Ohio ready for fun, fashion, shopping, seeing the Nashville sights, and making memories!

I wanted to share a wonder ful reunion on Lake Little Tippe this summer We met in 1977 at Parkview School of Nursing Back together again, it felt like only a few years. Old friends are THE best! Left to right: Pam Morisy, Pamela Hunt, Deb

and Marilyn Cassell

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H a i r a n d m a k e u p t i ps f o r y o u r bi g day

By Julie Young

Chances are you have been dreaming about your wedding day for as long as you can remember, and it ’s only natural to want to look your best After all, you have found your per fec t someone, you’ve said “yes” to the per fec t dress, and now you want the per fec t hair and makeup to complete the look. So what should the bride-to-be consider when it comes to creating the per fec t wedding day aesthetic? We asked local exper ts to weigh in on the dos and don’ts of bridal beaut y

5 Elements, a full ser vice salon, spa and barber lounge that is a one-stop shop for the convenience of both the bride and groom, as well as the wedding par ty

Basic advice: “If anyone is having facial issues, schedule a facial ahead of time There are so many facials available to correc t sk in issues, ” said owner Susie Beer

Do: Make sure wedding par ty members are aware of their financial responsibilities.

Do: Look like yourself but k ick it up a notch Hairstyles for both weddings and special occasions are much softer and more natural

Don’t: Flat iron your hair the day before the wedding

Don’t: Forget the men! We have a Barber Lounge and a great barber. Have the groom schedule haircuts and/or a straight razor shave for his guys. A great time to bond and oh so relaxing!

The Hair Depar tment, a full ser vice salon specializing in the latest trends and technology

Basic advice: “ The most common makeup and hair mistake we see is (brides) overdoing it, ” said M ichelle Childs-Fernandez “Heavy makeup can cancel out the natural features and beauty of the bride ”

Do: Have waterproof mascara and lip produc ts in your bag for your wedding day.

Do: Schedule a trial run four-to-six weeks before the big day

Don’t: Make drastic changes to your look before your wedding You still want to look like you

Don’t: Sk imp or cut corners when it comes to hair, sk in and makeup.

Blush Bridal & Beauty Boutique, a full ser vice bridal and beauty boutique.

Basic advice: “Remember the amount you have on your head before requesting a cer tain updo, ” said Carolyn Myers “Many times the amount of hair used in the photo exceeds the amount of hair on the client ’s head Consider clip-in ex tensions ”

Do: Provide photos in order to give your stylist an idea of what you want, but be flexible and allow your stylist do their thing. A style will look much more beautiful if you let us work with your curl pattern and growth pattern rather than fighting it

Do: Use bobby pins and professional produc ts for all day hold, as well as quality makeup for all day coverage.

Don’t: Forget to have fun You are about to marr y your best friend and that ’s what this day is all about

Basic advice: “A bride should not seek to completely change her overall appearance but to create a look that will match her special day, ” owner Harley Kucinsk y said

Do: Play with hairpieces and jewelr y

Do: Have fun – Dress shopping, hair and makeup should be a fun experience.

Don’t: Wait to book your appointment!

Resources:

5 Elements, For t Wayne, 260 969 6955, 5elements-spa-salon com

Bella Mia S alon and Spa, Decatur, 260 724 7774

Blush Bridal & Beauty Boutique, For t Wayne, 260 760 5857, goaheadandblush com

The Hair Depar tment, For t Wayne, 260.489.1676, thehairdept.com

Bella Mia S alon & Spa, providing hair ser vices and makeup application

Something Borrowed, Something Blue. Something Old, Something New.

Accessories and gifts for your big day

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By Deborah C Gerbers | Photo by Mollie Shutt

S eptember is infant mor talit y awareness month. Currently, Indiana is one of the 10 worst states in the countr y for infant deaths, with a current rate of 7 5 deaths per 1,000 live bir ths

The national average is 5 9

Nurse and mother of three Anne Marie Labenberg is dedicated to helping spread awareness about the infant mor tality crisis by offering resources, advocac y, information, suppor t and education on the issue through her company RAISE Consulting.

“As the mother of three children, including a challenging pregnanc y and bir th with my twins, ever y single mother, father and baby I see represents my own children, ” she said. “And while I would never claim to k now how they feel, I empathize with all of struggles of mothers and babies and couldn’t stand by and allow our maternal and infant mor tality crises to continue. Not on my watch My entire life and career has been a progression towards this moment in time ”

As a nurse, Labenberg said much of her job is learning and examining best prac tices. “Sometimes these relate specifically to the patient, and sometimes to the medical professional Education can be as simple as healthy steps to take during pregnanc y to more complex subjec ts, such as risk fac tors and warning signs of complications Any education program will include referrals to agencies to assist with anything that helps moms and babies be safe and healthy ”

She said it is impor tant to promote Back-To-Sleep and other safe sleeping prac tices, as well as work ing to make sure that Mom and baby have the best chance at being healthy and safe “One of my resources includes advocac y for groups less represented, ” she said “As a white female, I not only have privilege, but also a responsibility to stand up for what is right and advocate for those without this same privilege, oppor tunity or voice My job is to use that privilege and raise my voice for those who cannot raise their own.”

“Advocating for long-term culture shifts related to race, socioeconomic status and how they affec t care will always be a work of passion, ” she said. “I am not only ac tively work ing to oppose legislation that would reduce access for women and/or infants but I am helping to educate those sponsoring legislation about the undesirable outcomes of reducing access, as well.”

With a lifelong passion for the inequities and disparities in life, Labenberg strives to increase awareness of the infant mor tality crisis. “I often speak publicly on the topics of infant and maternal mor tality, implicit bias, and what ever y person can do to help play a par t in reducing the number of babies dying in preventable ways, ” she said “One infant death is one too many, but many deaths can be prevented with proper education and training of not only clinicians and patients, but also the general public ” a

K arly Wolfc ale

Age: 17

By Deborah C. Gerbers | Photo by Zack Kittak a

S eventeen-year-old Karly Wolfcale has designed an easy to use app called PeTinder, which will take the mechanics of a dating app to help people find the per fec t match of an adoptable pet.

K arly said she came up with the idea after her family struggled to find a new puppy for their home “I t was difficult navigating all of the different shelter websites, with many of the adoptable animals ac tually no longer available, ” she said “After going through that experience, I decided there had to be a more efficient way to adopt a pet from a shelter. This app also delivers a solution to the problem of too many shelter animals not being adopted in lieu of puppy mill purchases.”

The PeTinder app will consolidate pets from regional shelters in a simple swipe left/swipe right inter face “ There will also be care instruc tions for those who adopt shelter pets, ” K arly explained. “ We would eventually like to include a forum posting site to the app that allows for communication between shelter pet owners. Hopefully, one day, we will be able to par tner with online distributors of pet produc ts, as well ”

“My ultimate goal is to match prospec tive pet owners with shelter pets, with the hope of reducing the number of euthanized pets, ” she said. “I would also like to raise awareness regarding the stigma associated with shelter pets, showing people that they are an amazing par t of the family ”

K arly worked with par tner Jacob Heinemeyer to present the PeTinder app idea for the school club DECA, which prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers. She also said her dad has been a major influence in her projec t. “He told me to find something I am passionate about and then find a way to make a change for the better My dad has been there for me through all of the new learning oppor tunities, such as filling out something as simple as a W-9 form to helping me apply for funds to help make this business a reality ”

K arly recently received a grant from the newly formed Farnswor th Fund, established by elevate ventures and named after one of the 20th centur y ’s most notable inventors, For t Wayne’s own Philo T Farnswor th, the “father of television ” This fund is dedicated to providing small grants to young entrepreneurs to help them get their ideas off the ground

As K arly heads into her senior year of high school, she plans to apply for college and possibly study business “I'd like to keep photography on the side as one of my many passions as I grow up and continue with my education, ” she said “I also plan to begin volunteering at the local animal shelters as soon as I turn 18, but in the meantime, I have been kept busy by raising money and produc t donations for the animal shelter, which is something I love to do I also enjoy volunteering at Oak Hill Farm, work ing with horses and children And, I have four shelter pets of my own!” a

Man Crush

By Amber Bouthot

If you live any where near For t Wayne, you’ve likely heard of the ex tensive renovations done at The Clyde Theatre in Quimby Village, located in the 46807 neighborhood just south of downtown A few years ago, a man with a dream quit his fulltime job and purchased the former movie theatre with a vision to transform it into the premier mid-sized concer t venue in the Midwest.

Through a lot of blood, sweat and tears, his dream has become a realit y, thanks to the tireless effor ts of this month’s man crush, a heft y investment from Chuck and Lisa Surack of Sweet water, and the suppor t of other state and local economic development par tners. O ver $9 million was invested to renovate the venue into a mixed-use concer t hall and event center.

The Clyde Theatre hosted its first public concer t earlier this year and has booked dozens of national ac ts in a wide variet y of music genres through the end of this year to wow fans

glo ladies? Meet Rick Kinney.

Age: 36

Hometown: For t Wayne

Occupation: Entrepreneur, enter tainment venue management and talent procurement at The Clyde Theatre

Which women most shaped you into the man you are today?

Amelia Earhar t, Joni Mitchell and most impor tantly, my mother, Susan Kinney

Women are…

The balance that we need in this world that is too often dominated by masculine energy. The influential women in my life have been responsible for injec ting a profound level of empathy into ever y aspec t of my daily existence

Fun fact about you:

I am just as passionate about protec ting our environment, specifically our water ways, as I am about bringing qualit y live music to nor theast Indiana.

How can we learn more about you: Attend a Moser Woods concer t or look me up on LinkedIN.

To learn more about The Clyde Theater, visit clydetheatre.com. a

The Art ofBrewing Beer

By Lauren Caggiano

Move over men; ladies are proving they have the chops to succeed in home brewing and they aren’t afraid to show it That trend holds true in the Summit Cit y, as brewers, both male and female have taken to the hobby as an ar tistic and social outlet.

These modern brewers are the spiritual heirs and heiresses to 19th centur y producers. For t Wayne’s German and French immigrants shaped the beer scene, catering to work ing class people thirsty for old-world inspired brews Centrelivre, Berghoff and Falstaff are a few of the most notable producers over the years Today, several local female brewers continue this legac y of bringing hoppy goodness to the masses

Francie Lengerich, owner of Brewers Ar t Supply in For t Wayne, challenges antiquated stereotypes of beer being primarily a man’s drink She said that more and more women are star ting to favor beer, and the selection of varieties on the market, like those with fruity under tones, illustrates that Her store has been in business for 25 years, and she said she has seen a growing number of women interested in the do-it-yourself approach

Why? She said women tend to do well following instructions and recipes, and they also lend an element of creativity

“ Women tend to make beers that might be out of the box,” Lengerich said

Among them is Carin Steele. It star ted with a gift and now it ’s a gift that keeps on giving.

“I star ted brewing about six years ago,” she said “For my husband’s 40th bir thday, he wanted a

home-brew k it My parents got him a gift cer tificate to the local home-brew shop (Brewer ’s Ar t Supply) Needless to say, the next day we were there buying our first k it. When we walked in, we met the most amazing woman, Francie (the owner). She explained ever ything about the brewing process from star t to finish. We walked out with ever ything we needed The next day we made our first batch ”

Several years later, the excitment hasn’t waned. As someone who follows a gluten-free lifestyle, Steele appreciates the ability to customize ingredients to meet her dietar y restrictions. She likens brewing to cook ing a recipe provides the framework, but there’s room for improvisation

Steele says there’s some element of instinct that enters into the equation, too. In her words, “I think it is in (women’s) nature. Since brewing is nothing but cook ing, it is in our nature to brew ”

Women also elevate the drink in their own right; what Steele refers to as “nobility.”

“No longer is beer intended only for men and only consumed on ‘game day,’” she said “It can be as simplistic or complex as the brewer makes it “

When in doubt, Steele advises any aspiring brewer to look to the professionals for help Lengerich is a great resource and will help anyone get her bearings

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such a vast k nowledge of ingredients,” Steele said. “It ’s amazing. She will always be my go-to for brewing advice.”

Like Steele, Melanie Werner got into home brewing as a couple’s activity. She said the hobby really took off with her husband and she wanted to get in on the fun. In other words, it was a case of if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.

Werner, who is a graphic designer by day, enjoys malty and darker beers. She makes a point to brew at least a handful of times a year.

What keeps her coming back for more? “I like the fact that you can improvise, but it ’s still yours,” she said

She also appreciates the community aspect of it She and her husband belong to a home brewing club in Warsaw, which has allowed them to tap into a group of people with the same interest

“If you’re not into brewing it, you’re into drink ing it,” she said a

Girls Pint Out

Nor theast Indiana Girls Pint Out is a communit y of women who love craft beer Events are free and open to any woman with an interest in beer and its culture.

For more information, check them out on Facebook: facebook.com/NEIndianaGirlsPintOut

glo’ s Guide to Planning Your Wedding

By Cathy Shouse

Planning a wedding can be a joy, and yet it ’s easy to get over whelmed Here’s the rundown on what ’s needed for the big day. Sometimes, a checklist of all the things can be most helpful.

Be the best-dressed

Lisa Downs, owner of Ellen’s Bridal, said some upcoming wedding gowns will be inspired by Prince Harr y and Meghan Mark le’s nuptials

“I head to the Chicago Bridal Market in mid-September, and I expec t to see the ‘Meghan’ influence there, ” Downs said “Some designers pushed out the elegant p gowns immediately following the royal wedding I personally found both of Megan's dresses to be simply stunning Less is more ”

Locally, Downs has spotted these current trends:

1) A deep V neck line

2) Color other than white - such as champagne, blush and ivor y

3) Bell sleeves

4) Drop or peek-a-boo shoulder

5) Side cut-outs or illusion sides

All the blooms

Tip: Tr y on a wide variety of dresses before mak ing a decision What looks good on Pinterest, may not work well with your body. You never k now how a dress will fit until you tr y it on

“Each bride has her own floral style, ” said Tami Geiger, of Be Married, the floral design studio of Bruce Ewing Landscaping “ The main trend is being ver y organic A lot of our design process is based on garden style how you would see thing in nature We wouldn’t do spray color but we use greener y and natural arrangements, and loosely designed bouquets and centerpieces.”

Tip: Shop around You want to mesh well with your florist not only on price, but on style, as well They need to be flexible and creative Be sure to send them pic tures and talk to them about your needs.

Reception rental must-haves!

According to Sonja, owner of A Par ty Apar t, “ We are seeing a lot of brides wanting these: donut walls, wood/farm tables, farm chairs, market lights and vintage centerpieces Also, people are often surprised by the cost effec tiveness of renting dinner ware The guests would always prefer china over disposable, and think of the savings on waste ”

Tip: Buying that chocolate fountain or par ty doodad is almost always a mistake O wnership means doing the cleaning, pack aging appropriately, and tak ing up storage space (Plus, if you buy chair covers, it ’s all on you to iron out the wrink les!)

Channel your inner foodie

At the O yster Bar, if you can dream the food, they ’ll make it for you Whether catering to a large crowd at your chosen venue or having an intimate gathering inside the restaurant, they ’re also up for providing a full bar They ’ll even prepare a desser t bar of pies, cakes or you-name-it

“In the past, we’ve done dishes like raspberr y chicken and Beef Wellington, ” said Madison Max well “ We’re really flexible and invite couples in for a taste testing We tr y to make ever yone happy I t ’s your special day and we want you to remember it ”

Tip: Be clear about your wants and needs for the big day Do you intend to have a sit-down dinner, or do you prefer a buffet style? These are impor tant questions to have answers to before meeting with potential caterers

photos: shutterstock com

Let them eat cake

Krista Young and husband, Mark, are owners of Sassie Cakes

“Brides are doing more than cupcakes and single-layer cakes now, ” she said “ They ’re doing bigger, more traditional cakes, with three or more layers. Our most popular flavor is our specialty : raspberr y with cream cheese.”

Tip: Have an idea of what you would like Get inspiration from magazines, friend suggestions, and Pinterest Look to your dress, bouquet or even your favorite wallpaper Think cost-per-ser ving and calculate the number of guests before your tasting appointment with a baker y.

Picture per fect

“ Wedding images and videos are the only thing you have to truly remember the day, ” said Nicole of Nicole Howard Photography. “If your images don’t turn out, then you have nothing to remember that expensive dress ”

Common mistakes: 1) hiring based on price instead of quality, 2) not check ing if sample photos suit your personal style, and 3) forgetting that wedding photography is an ar t, and going with a friend who dabbles in photography

Tip: Take the posed photos before the ceremony, so you aren’t rushed and can spend more time with your guests.

Nifty Gifts

Remember to set aside time for exploring the many gift options associated with wedding planning, including your wedding registr y Break ing out from the Big Box stores can be oh-so rewarding! At the Opal and Ruby Gift Emporium, for example, there are novelty dishes with a “Happy Ever ything” theme that make great wedding mementos

Sara Keltsch at The Monogram Shoppe said there are personalized gifts for var ying budgets for the couple and also for the bridal par ty. “ We do a lot of pocket k nives, mugs and cosmetic bags, ” she said “ We’ve got numerous invitations, some to match the new ‘countr y chic’ style ”

Tip: Aim for in-person shopping, for the fun and the ser vice. a

Resources:

A Par ty Apar t, For t Wayne, 260-969-0999, apar tyapar t.com

Be Married, For t Wayne, 260-432-2785, bemarriedevents.com

Ellen’s Bridal & Dress Boutique, Wabash, 260-563-6565, ellensdress com

The Monogram Shoppe, For t Wayne, 260-436-3138, Monogramshoppe com

Nicole Howard Photography, Wabash, 260-571-2297, Facebook, Nicole A Howard Photography

Opal and Ruby Gift Emporium, For t Wayne, 260-444-2019 www opalandruby com Oyster Bar, For t Wayne, 260-744-9490, fwoysterbar.com

S assie Cakes, For t Wayne, 260-478-8973, sassiecakes.com

Planning a wedding is a lengthy process. Here’s a handy timeline to keep you on track.

One Year Out

c Book your venue and ceremony

c Book your officiant

c Purchase your wedding dress

Eight Months Out

c Book your reception enter tainment

c Selec t a caterer

c Hire your videographer/photographer

c Purchase save-the-date notices and invitations

Six to Seven Months Out

c Selec t bridesmaid dresses and tuxes for the bridal par ty ; purchase dresses and allow several months for alterations

c Book your florist; discuss arrangements for your venue(s) and ceremony

c Arrange your transpor tation

Five Months Out

c Send your save-the-dates

c Book your rehearsal venues

c Selec t your ceremony and reception music

c Order your cake

Four Months Out

c Schedule hair and make-up appointments

c Finalize your details: menu, cake, ceremony readings, music, etc

Two Months Out

c Send out the invitations

c Meet with your videographer/photographer

c Order wedding par ty gifts

One Month Out

c Go in for a final dress fitting

c Send in your last payments for all venues, food and enter tainment

c Stock the bar

c Assign reception seating

c Write your vows a

Newlywed Couples and Investing

By Cathy Shouse

Nothing says “adulting” like talking about income, assets and debts as a couple. Sharing finances is impor tant and not always easy, no matter what stage of life you are in when you say, “I do ” But having open conversations is crucial for taking the nex t step: developing an investment strategy.

“Discussing your financial goals and objec tives is the number one place to star t, ” said Melanie Colwell, CFP® at Galeck i Financial Management. “If you don’t k now what you’re tr ying to achieve, it ’s harder to get there.”

Three simple steps: 1) k now your goals and objec tives as a couple, 2) determine a timeline for achievement and 3) learn about your options and the best investment vehicles to use.

Newlyweds often star t by tak ing care of financial housekeeping tasks Based on each person’s sk ills, decide who manages the bills, who the primar y decision maker is, and how investing will be handled. Passwords and login information should always be shared.

Staying in communication over time is key Galeck i is a feeonly wealth management firm for clients with assets of $500,000 and up Colwell also offers a financial review, for a fee, for couples at ever y level.

“ We recommend to our clients that both par tners sit down to review the entire financial pic ture regularly, perhaps quarterly or semi-annually, ” Colwell said “I t ’s a good oppor tunity to make sure that each person is on the same page ”

Avi Lele is co-founder and CEO of Stockpile, where individuals can invest $1 and up to buy frac tional stock shares

Excerpted from Avi’s five impor tant investment tips:

1. Take the long view: Despite booms and busts, remember that over the last 100 years, the stock market has historically per formed better than bonds and real estate, and cer tainly better than cash sitting in a bank account

2. Invest at your comfor t level: If you’re considering an investment in the stock market, make sure you’re only putting in an amount that you can afford to lose Remember, that during one week in September 2008, the market plunged 18 percent and on Black Monday of 1987, the market fell more than 22 percent in a single day

3. Diversify your investments: Diversification is an impor tant principle in any por tfolio you decide to build Consider an investment in an index fund, such as the S&P 500

4. Ac tively follow your investments: If you have invested in individual companies, you should follow the news, as well as the quar terly and annual repor ts of these companies All are available online

5. Invest as consistently as you can: Nobody really k nows what will happen in the future –it ’s ver y hard to be successful by timing the markets If you can set aside 10 percent regularly from your paycheck for investment, you’ll be way ahead of most people and that cushion will add up over time

Note: Stor y is for information only Not intended as investment advice Resources: Galecki Financial Management, For t Wayne, 260.436.8525, galecki.com

A Bride’s 10-Step Guide to Relaxation

By Erin Dozois

It ’s the day each woman has likely been planning since childhood her wedding day However, as the big day draws nearer, planning can become less of a dream and more of a nightmare. WebMD ranks getting married as the fifth highest stressor in a person’s life.

But our brides can avoid this depressing statistic We’ve teamed up with esthetician and cosmetologist Heather Bur ton of Southwest Hair & Day Spa to bring you the following helpful hints

Take breaks from planning.

SPA DAY

“Spa treatments are not only beneficial for the sk in and body, but also in keeping the mind healthy, ” said Bur ton “Family and friends may want to treat the bride to gift sets or a spa gift cer tificate. The bride-to-be can be sure to relax by having a facial, body treatment or massage.” 1

Wedding planning can seem like a full-time job, and just like a full-time job, you need a break now and then Take one or two days off a week to just chill No appointments No Pinterest Don’t even talk about anything wedding related

2

Delegate tasks

Weddings are a huge under tak ing Even the biggest control freaks can use a little help from their friends. This could include decoration duties, mak ing phone calls or any other little tasks that need doing

Pamper yourself.

Don’t be afraid to prac tice the heck out of this step! Nothing saps a bride of her glow faster than stress. So if you’re feeling at all guilty, just consider it par t of your bridal beauty regimen.

Heather ’s home remedies: Eye masks, candles and a bottle of wine!

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Spa Tips: Facials: “Bioelements allows for the facial to be customized for each bride to ensure she’s getting the results she needs.”

Massage: “ Tr y our aromatherapy Swedish massage for the ultimate in relaxation The dim lights, music and scent of French lavender will help her de-stress from all the planning ”

Gift Sets: “ We recommend CND’s luxurious Almond Body Scrub and Almond Lotion to remove dr y sk in and hydrate the body ”

4

Connect with future hubby.

Make sure to schedule some quality time with Mr. Right before the main event. You don’t have to do anything elaborate. Nights in work just fine, as long as you have a chance to catch up, have fun and enjoy each other.

5

Squeeze in some girl time. Never underestimate the power of shopping, brunch and cocktails with your besties. Take these valuable moments to vent about and laugh away whatever is ailing you.

6

Have sweet dreams. Are you getting your recommended eight hours? It’s nearly impossible to tackle something as monumental as wedding planning without getting adequate sleep. It’s equally difficult to look your best when you’re not well rested, either.

7

Don’t forget to eat. At this point, it may seem like just another thing you have to do, but trust us—if you’re not getting the proper nutrition, you’re setting yourself up to be one unhealthy, stressed out bride. So eat well, stay hydrated and conquer!

Work out that stress. If you’re feeling tired, exercise may seem counterintuitive. But exercise has been proven to actually raise energy levels in addition to lowering stress levels. Find a routine and activity that works for you. Try to have fun with it!

Breathe.

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9Allow yourself to feel. It’s completely normal to feel nervous before the big day. Or perhaps you’re wistful over loved ones who won’t be able to attend. Whatever you’re feeling, embrace it. Write it down. Talk it out. Meditate. You’ll feel better for it.

When all else fails, take a minute to relax and just breathe. Know that whatever happens, you’re marrying the man of your dreams, and that’s the real reason for all of this in the first place.

Heather suggests: Lavender essential oil, Bioelements Cactus Cloth, soft lighting and a favorite book!

10

Regroup and get back at it, girl. You got this! a

Resources:

Hair & Day Spa, Fort Wayne, 260.459.2739, southwesthairspa.com

photos: shutterstock.com

By Barb Sieminsk i

Dear Ovarian Cancer,

We are getting closer to finding a cure, and soon, you’l l be joining scarlet fever, polio, yel low fever, bubonic plague and a number of other banished disea ses It may take time but WE WILL WIN! Then, you wil l be nothing but a terribly unplea sant memory

Sincerely, Women around the world

O varian Cancer ’s vague warning symptoms: bloating, pelvic or abdominal swelling with weight loss, trouble eating or feeling full quick ly, urgenc y in bathroom trips, pain during sex, changes in one’s period, increasing age and more, could be cancerous but they could also be indicative of benign conditions If occurring more than 12 times a month, a doc tor visit is in order

“Because symptoms of ovarian cancer can go unnoticed or undiagnosed for so long, detec tion and treatment are often delayed, ” said Marsha Haffner, direc tor of clinical ser vices at Cancer Ser vices of Nor theast Indiana “Early detec tion remains the most promising approach to improve long-term sur vival of patients with ovarian cancer.”

ALL women are at risk for the 30 types of ovarian cancer, which ranks fifth in female cancer deaths According to the National O varian Cancer Coalition, an estimated 1 in 75 women will develop ovarian cancer, and if diagnosed early, the five-year sur vival rate is more than 90 percent. But due to vague symptoms and lack of timely screening tests, only about 20 percent of all cases are discovered early (stage 1 or 2), and if found in stage 3 or higher, sur vival rates can be as low as 28 percent.

Risks may be reduced by healthy diet and exercise, genetics, family histor y, breast-feeding, tubal ligation, hysterec tomy, obesity, prophylac tic oophorec tomy and others.

In 2008, ovarian cancer took one of our own, with the devastating loss of Gloria Baumgar tner, business manager and treasurer at The Papers Inc (parent company of glo), where husband Ron is the president and publisher Loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, Gloria is still grieved by her two daughters

“Our mom had a ser vant ’s hear t, ” said Criss Corson, “And always put others ahead of herself “ Her selflessness didn’t end with her daughters; she devoted time to other family members, friends, the community and her job

“As k ids, we would be at the shop waiting for Mom to take us somewhere and an employee would stop by to drop off paper work, ” Corson said “ What should have been a quick chat would turn into a 15 to 20-minute conversation about how that person was doing, how his/her family was doing and so on In my opinion, Mom was the business' therapist She always gave of her time and made others feel appreciated, valued and welcome

“ This didn't change when she was diagnosed Even though that should have been a time for her to be selfish, nothing changed She continued to work as much as her body would allow, lying down on the floor in her closet when she needed to rest, but all the while, continuing with her life with positivity and hope, giving of herself so as to not let anyone down.

“Her grandchildren were not given the oppor tunity to truly k now the wonder fully loving, doting grandmother she was, so I tr y daily to instill in them all of her best qualities: k indness, compassion, empathy, positivity, perseverance and selflessness ”

Jennifer Baumgar tner agreed with her sister.

Treatments include surger y, chemotherapy, radiation, complementar y therapies, clinical trials, and phase II trials of different combinations of Intraperitoneal (IP) Chemo during surger y using heated drugs, and a newer type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to attack cancer cells while not harming normal cells. Genetic therapies are also being tested. Resources

“Mom had been seeing specialists for months for GI discomfor t, bloating and all the cardinal signs of ovarian cancer, but no one picked it up until it was well advanced, ” said Baumgar tner “And through the years of chemo, with all pre-/post-medication, surgeries, blood transfusions, side effec ts, infec tions, she moved for ward with ever y life-sustaining but life-suck ing event with braver y, strength and faith. Her priority was others, and for a few years she cared for her mother in her home while managing her ovarian cancer regimen Her sister-in-law who was battling end-stage breast cancer, spent her final days in our Mom and Dad’s home; Mom cared for our aunt despite her own health struggles, which she laid aside to make sure ever yone else was ok ay

“I miss her today as much as the day she left.” a

“ The secret of happiness is freedom, the secret of freedom is courage. ”

― Carrie Jones

Treats ’n Eats glo’s

Rack & Helen’s S ocial House

Inspired by O wner Wes Anderson and Chef Maria Wunderlin’s desire to bring fresh, scratch-made food to nor theast Indiana, offers American comfor t food and Southern favorites. Whether it ’s a classic breaded tenderloin or a cheese toastie with black beans and salsa, there’s something for ever yone Stop in today and tell them the glo gals sent you!

The Purple Smoothie

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By Haiden Steingass

Weddings are full of many traditions, from the “something borrowed, something blue” to flower girls dropping petals down the aisle The list goes on and on But where do they all come from?

Every year, the U.S. goes through 17 tons of gold to make wedding rings

People once thought the vein in the left ring finger led straight to the heart, which is originally why brides-to-be sported their diamonds on that finger. What a lovely thought, but it’s sadly a myth.

Supposedly, an old wive’s tale states that the groom ’ s best man must marry the bride if her groom jilts her at the altar.

Ancient Romans used to believe that a bride would experience favorable fertility if the guests broke bread on the top of her head.

Queen Victoria must have been eating her leftover wedding cake for 10 years. It weighed in at a whopping 300 pounds with a width of nine feet!

The flower girl first made her appearance in wedding ceremonies in Ancient Rome. She would carry wreaths of herbs and wheat, which symbolized prosperity and fertility for the bride and groom.

The saying “something borrowed, something blue” comes from an Old English rhyme: “Something Olde, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, A Sixpence in your Shoe ” It was once thought to not only give the bride good luck on her wedding day, but also help to guarantee fertility and prosperity Today, it is simply a charming ritual you can incorporate into your special event in many ways.

The bridal bouquet dates back to the 15th century June was the most popular time to get married because people took their annual baths in May As an extra precaution, brides began carrying fragrant bouquets to mask their potentially pungent body odor. How romantic!

Follow us on Facebook and check out our Friday Giveaways We will give away gift certificates from some of our loyal advertisers! No purchase necessary.

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Huge thanks to all who attended the 2018 glo Bash: Wine, Women & Wellness!

O ver 700 women joined us on Thursday, August 2 at Countr y Heritage Winer y and Vineyard for a day of food, wine, fashion, friends, shopping and more We host this event in appreciation of our readers and adver tisers We would not exist without their suppor t.

Ver y special thanks to our amazing media par tners 103.9 Sunny FM and Hot 107.9 of Adam’s Radio Group and their team: Kevin, Travis, Ed, Mar ybeth Bollinger and Amber Stone, our friend and emcee.

Additional thanks to:

a Jessica and Countr y Heritage Winer y. What a great, cooperative par tnership we experienced work ing with their crew

a Natalie and her crew from Taylor Rental-Auburn for the great decorations and setup

a The Charles for providing a delicious spread of food at no cost to our guests.

a Shirley and her gals from Southwest Hair & Day Spa and Susie and her crew from 5 Elements. These ladies graciously (and exper tly) prepped hair and makeup for our fashion show models

a Darren at Will Jewelers for the donation for our grand prize raffle, a gorgeous diamond pendant and neck lace

a Lucktech Photobooths for being on hand with the photobooth fun! We loved seeing all of the pic tures of our guests enjoying themselves.

a Pure Sugar Creations for donating the delicious cook ies for our vendor gift bags and Rose’s Boutique for the corsages

a glo’s not-for-profit par tners: Cancer Ser vices of Nor theast Indiana, Creative Women of the World, Francine’s Friends, Lutheran Health Network, Mad Anthony ’s Children’s Hope House, Redemption House, Pathfinder Ser vices, Erin’s House. Thank you for spending your afternoon with us.

a glo’s vendors: 5 Elements, Aspire Plastic Surger y, Belle Sante Med Spa, Forefront Dermatology, For t Wayne Integrative Medicine, The Grainer y, Lyn-Maree’s, Massage Envy, Red Mango I t is always a pleasure to see all of you

a glo’s many generous adver tisers who donated so many amazing raffle items and/or items in the registration bags.

a glo’s friends and adver tisers who par ticipated in this year ’s fashion show : Creative Women of the World, Lyn-Maree’s Boutique, The Francis Shoppe and The Nor th End

a Our beautiful and inspiring glo models: Tammy, Jessica, Ashley and Carla You ladies were a blast to work with!

a Our event planner Catharine Kile, who helped us wrangle all of the vendor booths and fashion show par ticipants.

a And finally, Adam Bouthot and Jason Arntz for helping with tear down

To all who attended from near and far, we most humbly say, thank you We hope to see you back nex t year for another glo-rious good time. The glo team! a

Septemberto -do list . . .

By Ray Balogh

25- Sept. 2

| Monday-Sunday | Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival

Collector car auctions, 800-car cruisein, parade of classic automobiles, live music, kids’ area, swap meets, pancake breakfasts, fireworks, vintage market Free admission Hours and locations vary, Auburn 260 925 3600, acdfestival org

31- Sept. 3

| Friday-Monday | Labor Day Weekend Celebration

Camping, live music all weekend, arts and crafts, vendors, food Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, hammocks $5/person general admission Hours vary, Buck Lake Ranch, 2705 W Buck Lake Road, Angola 260 665 6699, bucklakeranch com

31- Sept. 3

| Friday-Monday | 27th Annual Marshmallow Festival

Rides, parade, marshmallow bake-off, entertainment, games, contests, merchandise, food Free admission 6 p m -9:30 p m Friday, 8 a m -10 p m Saturday, 9 a m -10 p m Sunday, 7 a m -8 p m Monday, downtown Ligonier

1-31 | Tuesday-Sunday | Traveling Exhibitions

• Myths, Glyphs and Archetypes: Selected Works by Don Kruse (through Sept 9)

• 46th International Glass Invitational Award Winners (through Sept 23)

• Winslow Homer: From Poetry to Fiction, The Engraved Works (through Sept 23)

• American Brilliant Cut Glass: New World Innovation from 1876-1917 (ongoing)

Adults $7, students (pre-K through college) $5, seniors (65 and older) $5, families $20, free general admission 5 p m -8 p m Thursday, $1 last Saturday of each month 10 a m -6 p m Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a m -8 p m Thursday; noon-5 p m Sunday (closed Mondays), Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E Main St , Fort Wayne 260 422 6467, fwmoa org

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Saturday |

South Side Farmers Market

100 stands featuring produce, handcrafted items, antiques, fresh baked goods, eggs, local honey, hormonefree pork and chicken Master gardeners on hand to answer questions Free admission 7 a m -1 p m , 3300 Warsaw St , Fort Wayne 260 456 8255 or 260 456 1228, southsidefarmersmarket com

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Saturday | Farmer ’s Market

More than 20 fruit and vegetable vendors, food trucks, flowers, local honey and more Free admission 8 a mnoon, Honeywell Center parking lot, 275 W Market Street, Wabash 260 563 0975, wabashmarketplace org

1, 8, 15, 22, 29

| Saturday |

YLNI Farmers Market

All volunteer producer-only market hosts more than 20 stands of local produce, live music and children’s activities Free admission 9 a m -1 p m , 302 E Berry St , Fort Wayne ylni org/farmers-market

2 | Sunday | Flea Market

Nearly 100 indoor vendors, hot food available Sponsored by the Adams County Coin Club 8 a m -3 p m , Riverside Center, 231 E Monroe St (Highway 224 East), Decatur Contact Carla at 260 517 8182, facebook com/decaturindianafleamarket

4, 11, 18, 25 | Tuesday | “Little River Ramblers”

Hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of Eagle Marsh Sponsored by Little River Wetlands

Project Free admission 9 a m -11 p m , Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne 260 478 2515, info@lrwp org, lrwp org

6-8 | Thursday-Saturday |

Grabill Country Fair

Buggy rides, handmade crafts, food vendors, parade, children’s games and contests, entertainment and merchants’ tent Free admission 7 a m -9 p m , downtown Grabill 260 627 5227, grabillcountryfair com

6-9 | Thursday-Sunday | Covered Bridge Festival

Carnival rides, games, food, cruise-in, tractor pulls, corn hole contest, trolley rides, community church service Free admission 4 p m -10 p m Thursday, 5 p m -11 p m Friday, 9 a m -11 p m Saturday, noon-4 p m Sunday, downtown Roann 765 833 2136, roanncoveredbridgefestival com

7 | Friday |

First Friday

Late night shopping, live entertainment, local culinary delights, locally crafted beverages, more Free admission 5 p m -8 p m , downtown Auburn 260 333 0883

7 | 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

8 | Saturday | Vintage on Chauncey

Outstanding vendors from near and far will display antiques, vintage, farmhouse, repurposed, refurbished, eclectic and artisan items Lunch available from cafe or food trucks No admission 8:30 a m -3 p m , Vintage Antique Marketplace, 202 N Chauncey St , Columbia City 260 248 7479, vintageantiquemarketplace com

8 | Saturday | Swiss Heritage Festival

Recreation of 1800s village with artisan demonstrations, live entertainment, food, world’s largest cider press Free admission 10 a m -4 p m , Swiss Heritage Village and Museum, 1200 Swissway Road, Berne 260 589 8007, swissheritage org

8 | Saturday | Dokken with Jack Russell’s Great White

Hard rock band Dokken, touring since the early 1980s, teams up with vocalist Jack Russell and his band

$100/$39/$29 7:30 p m , Ford Theater, Honeywell Center, 275 W Market St , Wabash 260 563 1102, honeywellcenter org

8-9 | Saturday-Sunday |

Stone’s Trace Pioneer Festival Civil War encampment, trade crafts, period entertainment, black powder skills, kids’ activities Adults $7, children 11 and under free 9 a m -5 p m Saturday, 10 a m -4 p m Sunday, 5111 Lincolnway South, Ligonier 260 856 2666, stonestrace com

8-9 | Saturday-Sunday |

Swinney Homestead

Open House

Walk through tours of the historic 1844 Swinney Homestead in Swinney Park Members of Settlers Inc , will share the history of the homestead and the Swinney family Free admission 11 a m -5 p m , Historic Sweeney Homestead, 1424 W Jefferson Blvd , Fort Wayne 260 637 8622, settlersinc org

10 and Oct. 13

| Monday, Saturday | "FrankenBrew"

Two-part event:

• Sept 10, learn about the science behind the brewing process and help decide ingredients for the FrankenBrew, 6:30 p m -9 p m , Hop River Brewing Company, 1515 N Harrison St , Fort Wayne

• Oct 13, get a chance to taste the FrankenBrew and enjoy Frankensteinthemed activities, 6:30 p m -9 p m , Science Central, 1950 N Clinton St , Fort Wayne

$25 through Aug 27, $30 through Sept 10 for part one; $40 through Sept 29, $45 through Oct 13 260 424 2400, sciencecentral org

14-16 | Friday-Sunday |

Fall Gathering

Fall and Christmas decor, farmhouse, rustic country, primitive, nautical items Free admission 10 a m -6 p m

Friday, 9 a m -5 p m Saturday, noon-4 p m Sunday, Beyond the Barn, 105 N 1st St , Pierceton 574 253 3362, facebook com/beyondthebarn2

15 | Saturday |

Lonestar

Acclaimed country music group with more than 10 million albums sold since their launch in 1995

$50/$35/$25 7:30 p m , Ford Theater, Honeywell Center, 275 W Market St , Wabash 260 563 1102, honeywellcenter org

15-16 | Saturday-Sunday |

Settlers’ Pioneer Village

Experience black pot cooking and historic hand arts demonstrations during the Johnny Appleseed Festival Proceeds support maintenance of historic Swinney Homestead 10 a m -5 p m , Johnny Appleseed/Archer Park, 1502 Harry W Baals Drive, Fort Wayne 260 424 7212, settlersinc org

15-16 | Saturday-Sunday |

Johnny Appleseed Festival

Period festival with food, crafts, antiques, music, farmer ’s market, military encampment, trappers and traders, children’s activities Free admission 10 a m -6 p m Saturday, 10 a m -5 p m Sunday, Johnny Appleseed/Archer Park, 1502 Harry W Baals Drive, Fort Wayne 260 427 6003, johnnyappleseedfest com

Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography Coach Schedule

For an appointment, c all 260.483.1847 or 1.800.727.8439, ext. 68120. Walk-in openings are available depending on schedule.

9/06 Byron Health Center - 12101 Lima Rd., For t Wayne, IN

9/08 Family S afety Day/Center Lake Pavilion - 117 E Canal St., Warsaw, IN

9/10 Dayspring Christian Health - 1155 N 1200 W, Middlebur y, IN

9/13 S outh Adams S enior Center - 825 Hendricks St., Berne, IN

9/15 Parkview Focus On Health - Central Lutheran School, 900 Green St, New Haven, IN

9/20 S enior Information Fair - 900 Librar y Plaza, For t Wayne

9/21 Health Visions of For t Wayne - 2135 Hanna St, For t Wayne

9/22 YMC A Steuben County - 500 E. Harcour t Rd., Angola, IN

9/24 SC AN - 500 W Main St., For t Wayne

9/28 City of Huntington - 300 Cherr y Street, Huntington, IN

18 | Tuesday |

Women’s Health and Natural Hormone Therapy Class

Learn how to maintain optimal hormone balance at all ages Discussion led by Gregory Russell, Pharm D Free admission, pre-register at sharon@fwcustomrx com 6:30 p m , Fort Wayne Custom Rx, 425 E Dupont Road, Fort Wayne 260 490 3447, fwcustomrx com

18-22 | Tuesday-Saturday | Street Fair

Midway, vendor booths, food, games, parades, idol contest, free entertainment, horse show, horse and pony pull Free admission Hours vary, downtown Bluffton 260 824 4351, blufftonstreetfair com

21 | Friday | “The Sound of Music”

Showing of 1965 musical Dress up as your favorite character and sing along to the soundtrack Arrive early for a pre-show Grande Page organ performance $10 general admission 2:30 p m , Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre, 125 W Jefferson Blvd , Fort Wayne 800 745 3000, fwembassytheatre org

22-23 | Saturday-Sunday | 43rd Annual Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival Pioneer village, encampment, military drills, entertainment, farmers’ market, antiques, crafts, vintage base ball, children’s games, food Adults $3, students $1, children under 5 free 10 a m -6 p m Saturday, 10 a m -5 p m Sunday, Hier ’s Park, 547 S Briant St , Huntington 800 848 4282, pioneerfestival org

28 | Friday | Serving Our Seniors Munch and Movie

Celebrate Labor Day with a fun, family friendly movie honoring everyday workers Free admission 1:30 p m , Life Care Center, 1649 Spy Run Ave , Fort Wayne RSVP to Diana Mohr at 260 449 6806, lifecarecenteroffortwaynein com

28-30 | Friday-Sunday | Fall Festival

Arts, crafts, food, live music, antique tractors, kids’ activities, carriage rides, live demonstrations, camping $5/person 9 a m -6 p m Friday and Saturday, 9 a m -5 p m Sunday, 2705 W Buck Lake Ranch Road, Angola 260 665 6699, bucklakeranch com

28-30 | Friday-Sunday |

“Once Upon a Mattress”

Hilarious community theater musical rendition of the classic fairy tale, “Princess and the Pea ” Adults $17, youth through high school $10 7:30 p m Friday and Saturday, 2 p m Sunday, Ford Theater, Honeywell Center, 275 W Market St , Wabash 260 563 1102, honeywellcenter org a

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By Julie Young

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

You live for learning oppor tunities and you love the back-to-school feeling that this month invokes As a child, you were always the first student to celebrate her bir thday with the class and you never failed to bring in the best cupcakes to share Revisit those days with your co-workers this year!

Libra (September 23 - Oc tober 22)

There is no test you can’t ace if you put your nose to the grindstone and prepare for it This may mean clearing toxic people from your life so that you can have some peace and quiet in order to get some work done. I t will pay off in the long run, and you’ll spark a new romance after you jump over this hurdle.

Scorpio (Oc tober 23 - November 21)

Now is the per fec t time to join a local bowling league, take up a new spor t or get involved with club ac tivities. You need to be around like-minded people who can inspire your creativity or challenge you to achieve your personal best A friend will need you this month Be sure to be there when she calls

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

After putting in countless hours of over time either on the job, in school or training for a promotion, you are finally getting the recognition you deser ve! Celebrate that you are reaching that pinnacle of success with your friends who have been cheering you on!

Capricorn (December 22 - Januar y 19)

No matter what endeavor you take on this month, you are going to crush it and the good k arma will come back to you ten fold Consider doing some volunteer work or joining a local philanthropic organization They need someone with your talent, drive and passion.

Aquarius ( Januar y 20 - Februar y 18)

Your ability to think on your feet and improvise when necessar y is what makes you a standout! In school you were a wunderk ind who made daring decisions that always seemed to pay off. Make the most of that talent this month and you will go far.

Pisces (Februar y 19 - March 20)

Although you were k nown to drag your feet when it came to getting to class on time, you now have a new spring in your step and can’t wait to learn new things! Maybe you’ve noticed a special someone in your circle that gives you incentive to be ex tra prompt Good news, they ’ve noticed you, as well!

Aries (March 21 - April 19)

You were line leader and hall monitor and the one the teachers always turned to when they needed to send a note to the office I t ’s no surprise that your bosses see you the same way and that your co-workers often resent your exalted position Remember with great power comes great responsibility

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Don’t get distrac ted! Keeping your brain on point this month is going to be a lot tougher than usual because there will be a number of things demanding your attention Stay fixed on the goal and do not be tempted to wander too far from the path

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Go big or go home! This month, you are full of energy so why not channel it by tak ing up a spor t. You can expec t a big payoff if you do and plenty of new friendships to go along with it. Physical ac tivity is just what you need right now.

Cancer ( June 21 - July 22)

If you get organized this month, there is a chance you will stay that way! Make notes, create schedules and star t anew with resolve and focus A balanced life is not hard to achieve if you put your mind to it and make a commitment Ask your significant other to help you stick to your guns

Leo ( July 23 - August 22)

There is an oppor tunity or par t-time employment that may be too lucrative to pass up Perhaps the perks are an employee discount or maybe it ’s an oppor tunity to gain professional experience in your dream field No matter the situation, you’ll appreciate the influx of cash a