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(BPT) - Cold and flu season is on its way, often marking its arrival with that first throat tickle, before exploding into a hacking cough. Coughing is a natural reaction to an airway irritant, the body’s attempt to expel foreign substances, or a symptom indicating an underlying medical condition. A cough is a familiar symptom of a wide range of conditions - from the common cold to bronchitis. Identifying the type and cause of your cough will help you determine treatment and get you on the fast track to kicking your cough. Types of coughs Coughs fall under two categories: productive and nonproductive. Productive (also known as wet) coughs produce phlegm or mucus that comes up from the lungs or drains down the back of the throat. A wet cough can be a symptom of the common cold, influenza, bronchitis and even pneumonia. “For symptoms associated with illnesses such as the common cold or flu, coughing helps remove mucus and irritants from your lungs and airways,” says Dr. Brian M. Levine, general practitioner and cough specialist from Southern California. “So it’s best not to suppress these coughs.” Nonproductive (also known as dry) coughs do not produce phlegm or mucus, and can make your airways, throat or chest sore, causing discomfort and disrupting sleep. This type of cough can be a cold and flu symptom but is also often a result of asthma or allergies. “A person suffering from asthma generally experiences a dry, non-productive cough,” says Levine. “Allergy coughs, due to the constriction of airways by pollutants such as pollen, cigarette smoke or animal dander, are very similar to asthma.” Chronic cough is a cough that lasts longer than six to eight weeks, which can cause physical problems such as damage to the vocal cords, rupture of small blood vessels in the airway, fainting spells, hernias or even broken ribs. “A long-lasting cough may be the sign of an underlying condition, such as asthma, postnasal drip or gastroesophageal reflux disease,” says Levine. “Depending on the cause of the chronic cough, treatment may include antihistamine allergy medications, inhaled asthma medicine, antacids or antibiotics. A cough lasting for several weeks can also be an indicator of whooping cough, which is a highly contagious condition characterized by intense coughing that can lead to breathing restrictions, dry heaving, and vomiting. If a cough lasts for more than a few weeks, a physician should be consulted.” Treatments “There’s a wide selection of over-the-counter
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treatments available to help ease coughing symptoms,” says Levine. “Expectorants, such as guaifenesin, thin the mucus blocking the airways making it easier to cough up, relieving chest congestion. Dry coughs can be treated with a cough suppressant, such as dextromethorphan, which simply lessens the urge to cough promoting comfort and better sleeping. I recommend many of the ‘store-brand’ cough medications at leading retailers and pharmacies, such as Tussin cough syrups and guaifenesin. These products are regulated by the FDA and use comparable active ingredients, but cost significantly less than the brand names.” Perrigo is a Michigan-based -pharmaceutical company that manufactures and distributes most of the overthe-counter medications sold under store-brand labels at leading national retailers, club stores, grocers and pharmacies. According to Perrigo, these products are the primary treatments available over-the-counter for cough: * Wet cough relief: Guaifenesin (compare to: Mucinex), Tussin cough syrups that are labeled as containing an expectorant such as guaifenesin (compare to: Robitussin) * Dry cough relief: Dextromethorphan (compare to: Delsym), Nite Time and Day Time products that are labeled as containing a cough suppressant such as dextromethorphan (compare to: NyQuil and DayQuil) “If you continue to cough for a prolonged period of time, your respiratory symptoms have worsened, or you have difficulty breathing, I suggest scheduling an appointment with your doctor immediately, so he or she may evaluate you and suggest the best course of treatment for your situation,” Levine says. ■ 940.210.1769 • WISE
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Recipe Corner
Tips for going nuts with your holiday recipes this year (BPT) - Whether you’re roasting them over an open fire or cooking them into your holiday favorites, nuts can be used to enhance almost any recipe. You’d be hardpressed to find an ingredient with more versatility, as nuts can be used to create a flavor accent or to provide some extra crunch and texture while keeping dishes fresh and light. Whether you’re using almonds, pecans or roasted peanuts, the possibilities are limitless. For celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli, regular judge on Food Network’s Chopped and executive chef at The Darby and Butter in New York, the holiday entertaining season provides a great opportunity to share some of her favorite recipes. “I’m a chef, but I’m also a mom and I want time to spend with my family during the holidays,” says Guarnaschelli. “Nuts are one of those special ingredients that give a dish an extra special touch, but still allow me to keep it simple.” This holiday season Guarnaschelli has developed a series of exclusive recipes and tips to show at-home cooks how ingredients like nuts can easily create a chef-caliber dish.
* Healthy holiday snack: Nuts add wonderful flavor and texture when mixed into recipes, but they can also be a healthy snack—season nuts with a little cayenne and quickly roast them in a little olive or nut oil. Try using the Fisher Nuts Freshness Seal Bag - it has a re-sealable closure that will keep the leftover nuts fresh after the package is opened. * Simply delicious dessert: For a great addition to your holiday dessert table, melt some sugar in a pan until golden brown and stir in some nuts. Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet to cook and then break into pieces for a quick and simple nut brittle. * Top off a side dish: Parsley and basil are great flavors to finish many holiday dishes. Try chopping parsley with some Fisher almonds for added texture and taste. * Spruced-up spice rub: For this year’s holiday roast, try adding some ground nuts to the spice rub. The nuts can mellow some of the heat from the spice and add needed richness to the mix. ■ For more of Alex’s tips on cooking with nuts and special recipes for the holiday season, visit Fishernuts.com/alex.
Braised Parsnips with Maple Syrup and Fisher Pecans “I grew up eating braised carrots with brown sugar, so I always associate them with the holidays,” says Guarnaschelli. “I love the freshness and unusual sweetness parsnips have and they seem to naturally gravitate to pecans. It’s also great to feature pecans in other places besides pecan pie for the holidays.” 8 medium parsnips, ends trimmed and thoroughly peeled
1/2 cup Fisher Pecan Halves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin seeds, lightly crushed
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, lightly crushed
2-3 cups water
Directions
Place the peeled parsnips on a flat surface and cut them in half lengthwise. Heat a skillet large enough to hold the parsnip halves in a single layer and add half the butter. When the butter melts and starts to get brown, add the pecans, cumin and coriander. Stir in the pecans and “toast” them with the spices for a minute. Strain out the pecans and set aside. Add the parsnip halves and remaining butter to the pan. Season with salt and add the maple syrup. Continue to cook the parsnips over medium heat for another minute of two. Add some water and continue cooking the parsnips until they are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife. Parsnips can vary in size so feel free to add a splash of water to finish the cooking process, if needed. Stir the nuts back into the parsnips. Serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.
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December is such a wonderful time of the year. It is a time for cool weather, time with family, and time for celebration of the year to come. December is also a good time to give for the benefit of those less fortunate. The economy has been a consistent issue on the front page of every newspaper, website, and presidential address for the past year. The 2012 has produced a dramatic rise in unemployment, hiring freezes, and layoffs in the national workforce. Many of those that would give during the holidays are now in need. Children are the hardest hit. Many news reports have indicated that the number of kids who are in need of food and clothing has increased dramatically in the past twelve months. There is some light at the end of the tunnel, however. That light is you. You can make a difference in someone’s life. Monetary giving is nice, but your time and effort is sometimes more beneficial. Charity organizations all over are starving for people to volunteer. The Red Cross, United Way, and area food banks always welcome volunteers. A small donation of your time can assist many people in need. Similarly, local libraries and schools are always in need of parents to mentor a child. A few hours can mean the difference in a child’s future. At the very least, seeing a child smile as their eyes are opened to success at school is priceless. The holidays also bring out a darker side of people. Theft always goes up during the holidays as thieves just can’t resist people being gone from home. Here are a couple of things you can do to keep thieves at bay. 1) Lock it up. Lock up everything in addition to your home. Fences, shops, well houses, gates, and any points of access are important. We even lock up the dog pen, just in case. 2) Lights. Like cockroaches, thieves don’t like being in the light. A timer and a set of motion lights prevent thieves from working where they feel comfortable. Many timers have a function for different times on different days so there isn’t a pattern. 3) Friends and neighbors. Normally, not everyone is gone at the same time. Do your part to look after your neighbor’s property and they will do the same for you. So many times, it is the neighbor who calls the police when burglars come knocking. That is all for this month. Hope you have a Merry Christmas! See you in 2013!
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Sallie Mae vs. selling the car Dear Dave, I make about $70,000 a year, and I have $9,000 in student loan debt. I also have a car that would bring enough to allow me to pay off the student loans. Do you think I should sell? - Dave Dear Dave, Nice name! Seriously, there are two questions I ask when it comes to selling a car to pay off debt. One, is the value of your car and other vehicles—including motorcycles, boats and such— more than half of your yearly income? If so, then you have way too much money wrapped up in things that are going down in value. So, unless you’re talking about a super-expensive car, I’d say the answer on this one is no. The second question is this: Can you become debtfree, except for your home, in 18–24 months without selling the car? If the answer is yes, then I wouldn’t sell the car. There’s no reason to sell your car in this scenario, unless you just really hate the thing or need different transportation. In this case, it sounds like your car is a reasonable percentage of your income. I’d hold on to it and just save like crazy to kill off this student loan debt. With your income, it shouldn’t take more than a year. Good luck, Dave! - Dave Paying the parents Dear Dave, I have $1,000 in credit card debt, a $12,000 car loan and I owe my parents $20,000. The loan from my parents is causing stress because all I can afford to give them is $200 a month. They don’t need the money, but they’d like to see it paid off soon. What can I do? - Jacob Dear Jacob, If you’re not already living on a written, monthly budget, that should be the first step. You say your parents don’t need the money, right? So, they’re not living on bread and water without your payments. I think the biggest thing causing them stress is the fear that you’re being irresponsible and living without a plan. Make out a simple, realistic budget, and sit down with them to explain what you’re doing and how you plan to address things. Start a debt snowball, and begin knocking out your debts smallest to largest. By the time you pay off the credit cards and the car, you’ll be able to give them lots more than $200 a month.
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Just ask mom and dad to stick with you a while longer. I think it will make them feel better to see that you’re serious about getting your finances in order! - Dave The tuition payment plan Dear Dave, Our son is graduating from high school next spring. We’ve saved cash to pay for his first year of college, and we have enough in mutual funds to pay for another semester. When should we pull out the money to use for his education? - Denise Dear Denise, I wouldn’t touch the money until right before you write the checks. However, I don’t want you to follow my advice just because I said so. My mutual funds have made a little more than 16 percent this year. If they stay at that pace, or if they make just 10 percent during the first part of 2013, I’d want it to just sit there a while longer. Why not let the power of compound interest do its thing and make you as much money as possible? The biggest question is what are you going to do for cash after the first three semesters? Your son needs to make sure he’s working summers, and maybe even part-time during school, in order to fuel his education. And neither of you should borrow money to make it happen. You guys have gotten him off to a great start. So if he does his part there’s no reason for either of you to go into debt for his college degree! - Dave Stop, emergency ahead! Dear Dave, If someone is following your plan, and they experience a health crisis, should they stop putting money into their debt snowball? - Dave Dear Dave, Absolutely! When you’re stuck in the middle of an emergency you always push the pause button on your Total Money Makeover and save as much as you can. Think of it this way. Cash is your umbrella when it rains, and you never know just how bad the storm will be or how long it will last. Even if you have great health insurance, you’re likely to end up paying a chunk out of pocket in situations like this. That’s why it’s important to have a big pile of cash on hand. Remember, things like this are often just a bump in the road. They can be expensive, but taking care of important issues doesn’t have to mean giving up on taking control of
When can we give more? Dear Dave, We’re debt-free except for our house, and that’s on a 15year, fixed-rate mortgage. We also have an emergency fund in place. We’d like to give back this year, and do some Secret Santa things and a little extra giving. At what point should we start giving over and above what we tithe? - Jeremy
either extremely superficial or just plain weird. But after you’ve been dating a while, and definitely before you’re engaged, you should know everything about the other person. There should be complete disclosure in every area of your lives. That’s called intimacy. There’s no room for skeletons in the closet when it comes to a healthy relationship. Just take your time and make sure you’re both committed to being open and honest about things. Then, as the relationship progresses, the depth of intimacy and the depth of information will progress in all areas of your lives. - Dave
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your finances. Take care of immediate issues with yourself or your family first. Then, the come back when things are better and pick up where you left off on your Total Money Makeover! - Dave
Wise giving during the holidays Dear Jeremy, Dear Dave, My advice would be to wait until you finish Baby Step 3, Do you have any advice for deciding which charities to give which it sounds like you’ve done. That way, you’ve paid off money to during the holidays? all of your debt, except the house, plus you have a fully- - Danny funded emergency fund of three to six months of expenses. You mentioned tithing, so I’ll cite the Scripture that Dear Danny, says he who doesn’t take care of his family is worse than There are so many great organizations out there. It’s virtually an unbeliever. I’m paraphrasing, of course, but in my mind, impossible to pick three or four and say with any certainty from a financial point of view, taking care of your family they’re the best. means having your emergency fund in place and being When it comes to choosing, I think the amount of out of debt, except for your house. At that stage, you’re diligence you put into the decision-making process should beginning to build wealth and you can really help others correspond directly to the amount of money you’re giving. while knowing those closest to you aren’t going without. There’s no reason to spend hours in exhaustive study over My wife and I made the decision a long time ago to a $20 donation. However, you’d want to put some time and live on a certain amount of money. We apply a formula to thought into research if the amount is $2,000. everything above that figure for tithing and taxes. The rest In situations like this, I’d want to see full disclosure. we allocate for giving, saving and spending. It works great I’d like to know the expense ratios of the organization and for us, but be responsible and realistic with what you have. how much money goes toward administrative costs. Every You don’t want one of those areas to hinder the others. organization has bills to pay and salaries to consider, but - Dave you don’t want overhead to eat up 90 percent of every dollar donated. Letting them in on the secret Helping a good cause is wonderful, but you’ve got to be Dear Dave, reasonable and wise about these things. Don’t feel bad about I’m in a very fortunate position when it comes to my finances. asking to visit a site and take a tour. Lots of times you can I’m 25, and I make $50,000 a year. I’m also completely get a feel for what’s going on by just walking around and debt-free. In your opinion, when is it appropriate to let gauging the people you encounter. Regardless, the bigger someone you’re dating know about your financial situation? the gift, the more time you should spend investigating! - Anonymous - Dave ■ Dear Anonymous, Wow, you are in a great position for someone so young. I’m not sure how you got there, but it certainly wasn’t by being dumb or immature. I think it’s only natural in a dating situation to reveal more about oneself as time passes and the relationship gets deeper and more serious. In my mind, people who start throwing around financial information on a first date are
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Look who turned 12 on 12/12/12!! Happy 12th Birthday Sabrina Michele Ince. We LOVE you!!!
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Discovery: It’s all about the Journey “Life is the Ultimate Adventure” - Denver
My daughter gave me a new puppy for the Holidays. His name is Denver. It is truly amazing how much energy a new puppy contains. Running, bounding, hopping…Denver seems to never stop! But when he does, it’s only to sleep long enough to restore his energy and start all over again. I watched him today out in the yard, on our sixth trip out for “training’. I was inspired by what I learned. The more I watched, the more his actions spoke to me. The more I thought about it, the more I realized this “life insight” had to be shared. Feel free to apply the lessons that serve you best - both in your personal and business life. Consider it a Christmas gift to you from me … and Denver, of course! Discovery is a daily journey. It can be exciting, even scary
sometimes. But most importantly, it is what makes life worth living. Discover new people, new ideas, new directions. Set goals for the New Year. Plan for 2013 to be the best year in your life. ■ Keitha Story-Stephenson, Ph.D.
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1. Open your eyes to everything. Life is unfolding around you. Never be too busy or distracted to see the new around you. Growth requires new eyes. It requires seeing in new ways. 2. Possibilities are endless. There are always more leaves to turn over. Beautiful butterflies to greet. Adventures are waiting. Never be afraid of trying new things. 3. Learn to rearrange the ordinary. New insights produce new vision. 4. Stop and feel the wind as it changes around you. Learn to face it with excitement. 5. Sometimes in the midst of so much daily activity, stop to feel the sunlight on your back. Soak it up and let this rest, restore you. 6. Don’t ignore the songs of others around you. They can lift your mood, increase your energy and inspire you in new directions of interest. 7. Stick close to those who love you the most. They have your back and will lift you when you fall. 8. When you find yourself full of joy, shout out to the world. They need to hear your voice and so do you. 9. Don’t forget how to play. Life must have balance. Move (work) until you are exhausted. Rest until you are restored. Be involved in living not in watching. It is so much more fun. 10. Remember whom you belong to. Learn to trust. 940.210.1769 • WISE
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Wise County Wonderings We have a marker located a few miles northwest of Decatur on the old Miridian Highway entitled “First Record of White Men in This Area, Battle of the Knobs”. The marker was just recently broken by Oncor while they were working on lines. They have repaired it, and put it back in place, but they have also ordered a re-placement for it. We have discovered that there is another marker in Archer County telling the same story. Our information comes from C. V. Terrell’s “The Terrells 85 years to the Atomic Bomb”. Following is the text found: Fought Oct. 10, 1837, between 18 men of Republic of Texas Army and 150 Indians. Hunting stolen horses, the Texans were led by Lt. A. B. Benthuysen. Three were veterans of the Battle of San Jacinto; one of the three, Lt. A. H. Miles, had been in the group that captured Gen. Santa Anna.
Ten Texans and fifty Indians died. The slain Texans (Left of necessity, without burial) were: Alexander Bastwick, Jesse Blair, James Christian, Joseph Cooper, J. Josslin, Lt. Miles, Wesley and William Nicholson, Dr. William Sanders, and Lewis F. Sheuster.Their memorial is “The Knobs”. (The story goes that the eight men left and walked to somewhere in the Dallas area) ■ Rosalie Gregg Rosalie Gregg was born near Hayden, New Mexico. Ms. Gregg graduated from Paradise High School and from Decatur Baptist College. She married Robert Nolen Gregg, Jr., who had been a Prisoner of War for 3-1/2 year during which time he helped build the railroad that led to the Bridge over the River Kwai in Thailand. Ms. Gregg has been involved with the Wise County Heritage Museum since its inception in 1967. www.wisehistory.com
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MANAGING YOUR PERSISTENT FEARS, ANXIETIES, AND STRESSES By Stanley Popovich
Everybody deals with anxiety and depression, however some people have a difficult time in managing it. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their most persistent fears and every day anxieties. When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with a lot of anxiety, the first thing you can do is to divide the task into a series of smaller steps. Completing these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances of success. Sometimes we get stressed out when everything happens all at once. When this happens, a person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off of the problem. A person could get some fresh air, listen to some music, or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things. A person should visualize a red stop sign in their mind when they encounter a fear provoking thought. When the negative thought comes, a person should think of a red stop sign that serves as a reminder to stop focusing on that thought and to think of something else. A person can then try to think of something positive to replace the negative thought. Another technique that is very helpful is to have a small notebook of positive statements that makes you feel good. Whenever you come across an affirmation that makes you feel good, write it down in a small notebook that you can carry around with you in your pocket. Whenever you feel depressed or frustrated, open up your small notebook and read those statements. This will help to manage your negative thinking. Learn to take it one day at a time. Instead of worrying
about how you will get through the rest of the week, try to focus on today. Each day can provide us with different opportunities to learn new things and that includes learning how to deal with your problems. You never know when the answers you are looking for will come to your doorstep. We may be ninety-nine percent correct in predicting the future, but all it takes is for that one percent to make a world of difference. Take advantage of the help that is available around you. If possible, talk to a professional who can help you manage your depression and anxieties. They will be able to provide you with additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current problem. By talking to a professional, a person will be helping themselves in the long run because they will become better able to deal with their problems in the future. Remember that it never hurts to ask for help. Dealing with our persistent fears is not easy. Remember that all you can do is to do your best each day, hope for the best, and take things in stride. Patience, persistence, education, and being committed in trying to solve your problem will go along way in fixing your problems. ■ Stan Popovich is the author of A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods - an easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com/
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How job hunters can fight the growing stigma of unemployment Forty percent, or 5 million, of unemployed Americans are considered “long-term unemployed,” according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, meaning they have been jobless for at least 27 weeks. With so many people facing long-term unemployment it’s inevitable that the topic is raised as they seek and interview for jobs. For those unemployed workers looking to get around the bias, the Career Advisory Board, established by DeVry University, recommends the following:
2. Keep learning and growing - Fill the gaps on your resume by taking a temporary or volunteer position so that you are actually working while looking for a new job.
1. Showcase your situation in a positive light - Be confident, concise and non-emotional in interviews. Employers are likely to ask about the gap, but answer questions in a constructive way by mentioning how you’ve sharpened your skills in the meantime.
For additional career advice and to learn more about the 2012 Job Preparedness Indicator visit: www. careeradvisoryboard.org. ■
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3. Be active in your industry community - both online and off - Strengthen your personal brand by engaging with your industry experts on social channels. Attend a networking event, which will put you in touch with new contacts and will enable you to practice telling your story.
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Is the RSVP Dead? “It’s three days before my dinner party, and only a few of my guests have bothered to RSVP. Are the others coming? Should I call them? Should I plan on their attending or assume they will not? If I assume they will not, what will I do if they do show up? How much food should I prepare? Should I prepare extra in case some of the guests bring others who were not invited? What about seating? Maybe my guests don’t even know what an RSVP is!” What is a host to do? These are the questions that keep hosts up at night and scare others away from ever giving thought to hosting an event. When guests are asked why they neglected to RSVP, the comments often include the following: “You knew I was going to attend.” (Does that mean I’m a mind reader?) “I told you I would be attending when I saw you at the store on Saturday.” (Maybe I need to carry my guest list everywhere I go.) “I forgot.” (I didn’t forget to invite you.) And the worst, “I was waiting to see what else might be going on that day.” (I guess my invitation was not important.) Sadly, less than fifty percent of guests bother to RSVP, with little or no concern given to the generous invitation extended by the host. Nothing frustrates a host more than guests who do not reply. And nothing wins the favor of a host like a guest who responds promptly. What is an RSVP? RSVP is a French phrase, “répondez, s’il vous plaît,” which in English means respond if you please. By the way, you would not say “please RSVP” in your invitation because that would be redundant. RSVP is part of every invitation. A polite guest will respond within a few days of receiving the invitation. For guests who may not know what it means, some hosts are choosing to say, ”please respond” instead of RSVP. Invitations that say “regrets only” have the potential to leave the host clueless. Did the non-replying guests know that their silence meant they will be attending, or did they simply overlook the message? One solution for the lack of an RSVP for informal invitations is to say, “Please respond by December 15.” At least the host can then decide if he or she would
like to call the non-responsive guests to ask them whether they received their invitations and whether they are able to attend. Once you have sent an RSVP for an event, don’t be a no-show. The absent guest often says that he or she simply forgot. That is no excuse. It is not the job of the host to remind guests of the special event to which they were honored to be invited. Google calendar can do that job for you. And if your longlost friend happens to “drop in” the day of the event, don’t say that she or he is welcome to go with you and that no one will mind. Extra guests are not viewed as hostess gifts. Does an RSVP matter? Yes! The fact that a host thought enough about you as a guest to include you in the festivities requires your acknowledgment of the invitation and a decision about whether or not you will be able to attend. Any event, from an intimate dinner party to a large celebration, requires planning, preparation, financial investment, and care. The least that guests can do is to let the host know whether they will be able to participate. The RSVP is not dead, but a host may count the guest who neglects to RSVP as dead to the guest list, present and future.■ ■ Deborah King, AICI CIP Deborah King is President of Final Touch Finishing School, Inc. which she founded in 1989 in Seattle. As a certified image professional, with over 30 years of experience, she presents her programs nationally and internationally for youth and corporate clients. She is co-author of “Image Power” and “Executive Etiquette Power” and developer of several education tools. www.finaltouchschool.com.
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Holiday Road Trip, Unplugged Wonder 8 Activities Prove Half the Fun is Getting There.
Are you headed over the river and through the woods this year? Are you praying it will be a pleasant sleigh ride with minimal whining, bladder issues, and weary traveler meltdowns? I hear you. Family road trips have undoubtedly changed since we were in the backseat...remember what a big deal it was when FM joined AM on the radio? (No? Never mind). High tech handhelds, electronic games, DVDs, and more should provide our kids with sufficient entertainment to stave off boredom and enjoy the ride, right? Except they may not be able to create opportunities for bonding and memory-making the way old school road trips rolled. Electronic media can sometimes leave family members disconnected, and viewing “The Incredibles” more than 75 times honestly triggers hives in certain parents. So an unplugged adventure may be just be what everyone needs. After all, there are plenty of healthy creative unplugged activities for kids to keep them occupied on long drives. Here are some suggestions to create lasting memories even before you arrive at your destination and to re-connect with the ones you love most. 1. Pipe Cleaner Paradise. A pack of inexpensive pipe cleaners and a nail clipper will keep fidgety kids happy for long stretches of travel time. They can bend the fuzzy sticks or wrap them around pencils to form cheerful colorful creatures. The best part? When they’re satisfied with their creation, they can play imaginative games with them for more stimulating fun. They can share them with you and make up a story about the creature’s adventure to a faraway planet. 2. Cootie Catcher. Remember these things? You pick a color, then a number, and then you get to read your fortune. You need only show your kids how this works once before they’ll be able to come up with variations and stay busy for hours! 3. Figures & Games With String. Supplies required? Wait for it…string. They can make “Jacob’s Ladder,” “Kitty Whiskers,” “Cup and Saucer,” or play “Cat’s Cradle.” AND IT”S QUIET!!!
4. Go Nuts With Foil. Remember when shiny, reflective aluminum foil was as magical to you as fairy dust? Remove the foil from the box with the razor sharp edge, and provide your artful imaginative kids with a cheap roll to go to town! Perhaps, they will transform themselves into superheroes, making masks and “power bracelets.” Perhaps, they will enjoy constructing tiaras, jewelry, and headbands. In any case, they will discover the fun of sculpting foil into cool animals and more—with no cleanup! 5. Old School Card Games. Card games are smart for traveling because a deck is so easy to transport, and there are so many variations of games to play. Crazy Eights and Old Maid are two possible kid pleasers. 6. License Plate Game. Before you depart for your trip, print out a map of the U.S. so children can color in the states as they see license plates. They can even record the time and date they saw it. 7. Virtual Hide and Seek. This guessing game is a hoot! Pick a place inside your house to hide—and here’s the fun part—it can be any size at all! A sock drawer, the dishwasher, the medicine cabinet…everybody asks questions until they narrow it down and find you. 8. Make a Wacky Roadside Stop. Go to the website www. roadsideamerica.com to find quirky, eccentric, touristy places to visit. The kids will remember these nutty detours with you forever. ■
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Top 6 tips to save money on winter travel * Loyalty pays. Frequent stays at one lodging chain can help you score perks, upgrades and deals. The same goes for airlines. If you have to travel for work or other reasons throughout the year, accumulating points and frequent flyer miles through loyalty programs can help you save on vacations. * Take an early spring break. Cruises and vacations to popular spring break destinations are often more affordable and less crowded during the first three months of the year. Choosing an all-inclusive option is a nice way to set and stick to a budget at the beginning of your trip. Since all the essentials are already covered, it can be an easy way to avoid overspending. (BPT) - Whether you need a break from the cold, some time off after the busy season at work, or simply need to get away after a hectic holiday season, a winter vacation can be a welcome respite. Winter can also be the most cost-effective time of year to book a vacation, before the summer travel season heats up and families with kids are looking to get away. By developing a plan and knowing a few key booking tactics, you can get a great deal on your winter trip. Here are six tips for getting the best deal on your winter getaway: * Book early. Whether you’re booking flights, hotels or rental cars, the general rule is the earlier you book, the better price you’ll get. You’ll also have a better selection available in terms of seat locations, flight times and accommodations. Use travel sites to set alerts about the locations of your choice. If you find a deal, don’t hesitate to secure a booking as the best travel deals sell out quickly.
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Wise Merchants Association Membership Benefits The Wise Merchants Association was founded in June 2009 by Kim Tinkham to help local businesses weather the recession. The goal of this Association is to allow merchants to share ideas, problems and solutions with other merchants. Our Association meetings are structured to provide information, education, and motivation for business owners, as well as networking opportunities. We believe in having local merchants support each other and in keeping shopping dollars local. Our Association does not compete with the local Chambers, and actually partners with them on occasion for special events. We are a unique Association with the only goal of providing business owners information they need to grow their business! Membership Benefits: • Motivational speakers • Training • Informal meetings • Networking opportunities • Excellent sponsors • Supportive members • Business owner focused
Additional Business Benefits: • Highly recognized by the Wise County Clerk and Wise County Attorney • Recommended by many local organizations • Discounted advertising in Wise Family Today Magazine • Discounts on member’s products or services
Our meetings have included training for business owners in marketing, networking, social media, business goal setting, sales training, and business etiquette. We also have informal, after-hours Mixers that are a great opportunity to bring guests. Thank you to our members and we encourage you to take advantage of all of your membership benefits. If you are not a member, we invite you to join us at www.wisemerchants.org!
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