Mid Valley MOM | June/July 2019

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COVER MOM

TRAVELING USA

FOOD FEATURE

EMILY KALENIUS

ALL ABOARD

BLUEBERRIES

WE’RE 1 BECAUSE THEY’RE 1.

OREGON’S TOP-RANKED CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. Children are our greatest gift. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief.

It’s why we have more specialists than anyone else in the state. And we’re the only children’s hospital in Oregon to rank among the best in the country.

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It’s what‘s

All Aboard

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Meet the MOM experts.... 4

inside that counts

You Rock

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Blueberries 26

They know what they're

Cover MOM: Emily Kalenius..................10

Summer time in the blueberry patch..............26

talking about

This mom gets real

Recipes with NW blueberries

Because I said so............... 5

All aboard..........................18

A message from MOM

Traveling the United States

Let's Talk Health................ 7

You rock.............................25

Your health questions

Painting and hiding rocks

answered by Samaritian Health Services

More ways to love your MOM Blog: mommag.com

Facebook: facebook.com/ lovemommag

Cover MOM

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Photos by Kirstin Carroll Photography

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meet the

experts

[They know what they’re talking about]

Health.

Let’s Talk Health with Samaritan Health Services, page 7

“Having children is like

Pet.

Focus.

Friends Fur Life with Chris Storm, page 9

Focus on MOM with Carli Lancaster, O.D., page 22

Smile.

Learn.

Something to Smile About with Dr. Kim Kutsch and Dr. Greg Renyer, page 16

Partners in Education with Carla Towery, page 24

Thrive.

Natural.

Go Out and Play with Karen Swanger, page 16

Natural Choices with Emily Stimac, page 28

Style.

Say Cheese.

living in a frat house nobody sleeps, everything's

throwing up. ― Ray Romano 4 mommag.com

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broken, and there's a lot of

About Home Style with Heather Van Eyk, page 20

Say Cheese with Dr. Wade Haslam, page 30

Because I said so!

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Are we there yet?

Our family has taken a lot of road trips over the years.

In fact, one of my few mom brags is that my kids are great travelers. But that doesn’t immunize us from bumps along the road. I can’t think of a single journey that hasn’t involved some sort of derailment often related to vomit, lost lovies, potty mishaps, a trip to urgent care, or all of the above. At the time I can't help thinking, “Can't we just get there?” But it’s often these times, or how we respond to them, that we remember most and that have become family folklore. The destination might be forgotten, but we remember the moments.

In motherhood, just like road trips, I can get too focused on the next mile marker and lose sight of the journey. Are we (sleeping through the night, walking, talking, potty trained) there yet?

When my son was in preschool, I worked with him to identify colors for what seemed like forever. We selected a color each week and had fun spotting it all around town. Then, one day shortly after “red week,” we spotted a red truck and I was so deflated when he didn’t recognize it as red. I thought, “Are you kidding?

After all that work, we’re not there yet? Now I see that the destination wasn’t learning colors (although that’s important), it was all the fun we had together exploring our town. My son didn’t care what color the truck was, he was just in the moment hanging out with his mom.

So whether you’re on or off the road, the next time you find yourself wondering if you’re there yet remember that, yes, you are. You are exactly where you need to be: in the moment, however awkward, exhausting, amusing or messy it might be.

Angela's kids, Catherine and Liam, on the road.

Why? Because I said so!

Angela Hibbard MOM Magazine Editor-in-Chief

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Let’s talk health

Have a question you forgot to discuss at the doctor’s office or are too embarrassed to ask? The experts at Samaritan Health Services are here to help.

“The varicose veins on my legs have become super unattractive and painful.

Is there a solution that can help?”

Different procedures are offered to address varicose veins. Some of these procedures are quick and minimally invasive. These procedures are done in-office. Patients generally walk away with little or no pain and typically return to normal activities within a few days. With a physician referral, you may come to our office for a consultation where we are able to determine which option is right for you. Call us at 541-768-5930 for more information.

is going well. The first checkup usually happens within a week after birth, at two weeks, and then at two, four, six, nine and 12 months. During well-baby visits, your health care provider will examine your baby from head to toe, weigh and measure length and head circumference. The baby will get a thorough check up as the clinician examines baby’s eyes, ears, mouth, heart, lungs and more. Well-baby visits can assure parents their babies are doing well, or can be crucial to uncover any health problems – many of which can be more successfully addressed if diagnosed early. And if all of this were not compelling enough, well-baby visits are a great place to get answers to your questions about your baby’s health and development. ~ Devin Petschl, FNP, Samaritan Pediatrics, Corvallis

Let’s talk health ™

If you give your child more than one medication, read the labels to make sure you aren’t double-dosing on the active ingredient, like acetaminophen in cold and flu medicine.

When you give medication, write down the time and dose to help you keep track.

This is especially important if there are multiple caregivers.

The rate of accidental poisonings is down, but more than one million children under the age of 6 were exposed to poison in 2016, the most recent year data is available.* It’s best to keep all these items in a locked cabinet out of the reach of little hands. Make sure the caps on all medications – even the child-proof caps – are tightened before you store them. Teach your kids early which items should only be used with adult supervision.

Save the number for the Poison Control Hotline on your phone: 800-222-1222. ~ Christopher Dubuque, DO, Samaritan Internal Medicine, Corvallis

~ Dana Penner, MD, Samaritan Surgical Specialists, Corvallis

*2016 Annual Report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers’ National Poison Data System

“I’m working on making my house child-safe. Besides cleaning supplies, what should I be most concerned about?”

“I am due in September, and I am curious about the well-baby visits. If my baby is healthy, are these checkups necessary?”

A lot of growth and development occurs during the first year of life and well-baby visits are an important way for you and your baby’s primary care provider to make sure everything

You’ll definitely want to keep all medications, cleaning supplies and personal care items where your children can’t reach them.

Cleaning supplies means all cleaning products, including dish and laundry soap. The pods of laundry detergent are concentrated soap, so be very sure they’re well out of the reach of your children.

Personal care items include cosmetics, lotions, deodorant, fluoride toothpaste, soaps and hand sanitizers.

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The back-to-back-to-back West Coast League champion Corvallis Knights would like to thank their moms and all the moms that came out to Goss Stadium last summer for supporting the team. They really appreciate you.

Bring the family out to OSU’s Goss Stadium June through August.

Make Knight time, Mom time.

For schedule and seat info, please visit: corvallisknights.com/seats or call 541-752-5656.

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What is your pet trying to say?

Did you know that most of the communication from our animals is nonverbal?

Whether you have cats, dogs, rabbits, other small animals, or all of the above, it is so important to understand what your animals are trying to tell you. Your pets are actually excellent communicators, as long as you take the time to listen.

Dogs can be easily read if you know what to look for.​For example, when they are happy, you may notice their tail wagging, a “smile,” and relaxed muscles.

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Cats love to talk with their tail.​When a cat holds their tail high they are projecting confidence; when it’s curled around your legs, they are expressing friendliness.

Do your research.​There is so much to be learned about your pets’ nonverbal communication. If you listen to what they are telling you, you can make your pet feel more comfortable in your home.

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Cover MOM

Cover MOM Emily Kalenius is not only mom to two beautiful daughters, she’s also a veterinarian and co-owner and Medical Director at Willamette Veterinary Hospital. So she mothers lots of furry, feathered and slithery babies too. What’s her advice for other busy moms? “Don’t compare yourself to others.”

Q& A Who is MOM?

Community/hometown: Corvallis, OR. Family: Husband, William Kalenius, Lieutenant, Corvallis Fire Department and children: Sophie Grace, age 8 and Hailey Joy, age 5.

Profession: Veterinarian

Photo credit: Kirstin Carroll Photography

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Emily Kalenius Family comes first.

All families are unique. Tell us about yours.

My husband Will has been my best friend since I was 15 years old.

We were married young, at the age of 23. He is a lieutenant for the Corvallis Fire Department. We have a true partnership of mutual support and respect. He is the hardest working and most loyal person I have ever met. My oldest daughter, Sophie, is 8 ½ years old. She is tender and kind. She seeks out and befriends those on the fringe of elementary school society. Her goodness amazes me daily. She loves to run and go backpacking with our family. She is imaginative and playful. Hailey is 5 ½ years old. She is energetic, enthusiastic, independent and intelligent. They are both so uniquely strong and beautiful.

Tell us about one of your proudest mom moments.

Every time I see my girls going out of their way to be kind. The other week we went grocery shopping at Fred Meyer before walking to Corvallis High School to see Beauty and the Beast. There was a family in need on the corner, holding posters and asking for food. Both Sophie and Hailey started asking questions that I found difficult to answer. Then Sophie asked if we could help them. In a way that only a child can, she reminded me that true religion includes feeding the hungry and giving to the poor. “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Mt 25: 40). It took a child to snap me out of my busy agenda long enough to slow down and see a family in need. They went home with two bags of groceries and I went home with a smile on my face and more than one tear in my eye.

Tell us about a road trip story that has become legend in your family.

On a road trip around Oregon three years ago, Hailey fell asleep in the back of the car while eating a cheeseburger. I was afraid to wake her up so I didn’t remove the half-eaten burger from her hand. A few minutes later we drove over a speedbump, jostling her. Without waking up or opening her eyes, she took a bite of her burger, chewed and swallowed it! Her head then plopped forward into the awful position kids assume while sleeping in car seats and went back to snoring.

Your biggest wish for your kids is…

To be happy, in the truest sense of the word. I believe this centers on knowing who they are as beloved children of God. I want them to know they are unconditionally loved. I hope and pray this makes them into resilient, confident, humble, kind, fearless and loving women.

No one works harder than mom.

We know that being a mom is a full-time job. Tell us about your work as a veterinarian.

I graduated from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. My career goal at that time was to become a veterinary cardiologist. I was accepted into an internship in Los Angeles. Partway through the internship, it became apparent that I needed to give up what I thought was my dream to be home with my family. What I didn’t realize at the time was that a better and more fulfilling career awaited me back in Oregon.

I joined Willamette Veterinary Hospital as an associate veterinarian in 2013, at the urging of my friend and former classmate, Dan Lewer.

Three more years of hard work as associates earned us the opportunity to purchase the practice in 2016. I now juggle time as a veterinarian, owner, medical director and mom. I still enjoy time on the floor in the E.R. but, even more, I get the privilege of training newer associate veterinarians. Serving my staff and growing my clinic to be a place where we save, heal and love every animal that walks, slithers or flies through our doors is now my job—and I love it! It felt natural for me to become a veterinarian, but I never envisioned myself as a business owner or a leader. That is a role that I have grown into and now am very proud of. My responsibilities are not only to hurting and sick animals but to our 50+ employees.

What have you learned professionally, that has helped you as a mom?

In vet school we spend four years learning about medicine and biology.

But being an effective veterinarian requires empathy and communication. I always tell my associates that you won’t have the opportunity to save an animal's life if you can’t first connect to the human who loves that animal. Empathizing with a stressed, scared or grieving pet parent is vital. The same goes for parenting of tiny mommag.com 11

Q& A …words to live by: "Speak the Truth in Love. (Ephesians 4:15); Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

(Luke 6:31)."

MOM’s favorite…

"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." ~ Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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humans. Seeing life from a 5 year old’s perspective is hard. Stepping into her shoes on occasion and seeing the world as she does helps me to have patience with her and with others—a skill I do not naturally possess.

Tell us something about you that would surprise your kids (or your husband).

Who’s more difficult to work with, animals or kids?

Outside of your family members, who/what inspires you to be better?

Kids!

If mom’s not happy, nobody’s happy.

Tell us about your community/upbringing growing up. How did it shape the mother you are today?

I grew up in a small town community in a cul-de-sac neighborhood where we rode bikes, climbed in trees and walked to school. It was a very free childhood full of adventure and play. I try to provide my children with that same sense of freedom to explore.

My father is a pediatrician and has made fun of me for being an “anti-helicopter” parent! I think what my childhood taught me was to have strict rules for behavioral expectations but not to micromanage the logistics or the specifics of what my children want to do. I try to let them solve problems on their own. C.S. Lewis said “Failures, repeated failures, are finger posts on the road to achievement.” Learning from small failures at an early age and having an ageappropriate modicum of freedom are important to building self-awareness, resilience and tenacity.

When I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t sleep, I get on the couch, read a book and eat junk food. (Please don’t tell them!)

I read a book recently called Tattoos on the Heart by Father Gregory Boyle. He started Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles in 1988, as a way to improve and transform the lives of former gang members through employment opportunities. A quote from his website says “What if we ceased to pledge our allegiance to the bottom line and stood instead with those who line the bottom.” Read this book! It will inspire you to see others with compassion, love, kindness and honesty.

It is an amazing example of how loving others in a practical way can lead to true transformation.

They say that everyone has a book in them. What’s the title of your book?

Why am I always two minutes late?

Listen to mom.

Is motherhood what you expected? What surprised you the most?

How much I love my girls. How much fun they are becoming.

be silly. be honest. be kind. ~ ralph waldo emerson

What message would you like to share with other moms? Remember to tell it like it is.

What advice would you give your younger mom self— what do you wish you knew then that you know now?

It's an overused yet true saying that, with babies and young kids, “The days are long, but the years are short.”

Look at every day as an opportunity to love your kids and make a memory.

Don’t compare yourself with other people. Compare yourself with who you were yesterday. At the end of a rough parenting day, there are often tears at bedtime. I put my kids to sleep then I stew on how they failed and how I failed—how I don’t measure up to parenting ideals. This is counter-productive. The magic of a child is that they wake up the next morning with a clean slate. This allows them the freedom and opportunity to do better. I have tried to learn from them and do the same.

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Classes for grades 1st-12th!

June 24th-July 5th

(we will have camp on July 4th)

Enroll in STAGES Twelfth Annual Theatre Camp at Corvallis High School! Positive and fun training provides instruction in theatre skills through a variety of hands on classes and workshops.

Past Classes: Acting, Musical Theater, Auditioning, Improv, Mask & Puppetry, Stage Combat, Science of Theater (pyrotechnics), Scenic Artistry, Rock n’ Roll Lighting & Sound, Stagecraft and much more!

Classes are taught by local theatre professionals and practitioners under the direction of Laura Beck, MFA, MAT. Director of Mary Poppins, CATS, West Side Story, and Beauty and the Beast!

More camp info, and to enroll:

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Pamper your teeth As a mom, odds are, you’re last on a long list of chores, responsibilities and to-dos. When was the last time you gave yourself a little TLC? There are strong correlations between your healthy smile and a healthy body.

Your best health investment is having your teeth professionally cleaned by a hygienist every six months, reducing your overall dental costs through early diagnosis and intervention.

teeth. Other people won’t even know that you’re wearing them. The aligners are easily removed to enjoy your favorite foods.

Feel great about your smile; call to reserve a time with your dentist today.

If you don’t love every aspect of your smile, today’s dental technology offers wonderful makeover solutions. Bonding corrects misshapen or irregular teeth while veneers instantly transform stained, chipped, worn or unsightly teeth into sheer perfection.

Crooked teeth? No problem! Check out ClearCorrect® invisible braces. Made from clear plastic, the aligners apply light pressure to gently move your

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Cooking with kids

Here at KidSpirit we are always on a journey, pushing limits and going new places!

This is why we invite you and your child to get out of your comfort zone, try new foods, new skills, and to meet new people as they participate in our various programs.

Cooking can be a great way to have an adventure and try something that is both delicious and nutritious. Here’s a simple snack recipe for cranberry oatmeal balls from our cooking course: Combine 1 cup quick-oats, 1/3 cup chopped almonds, peanut butter, dried cranberries, and ¼ cup honey in a bowl and mix well. Form into 1” balls, refrigerate for 30 minutes. Eat and enjoy!

Attention: Empower your young chefs to independently use the oven, stove-top, or other appliances while keeping a watchful eye.

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This summer KidSpirit will host cooking classes: Top Chef, Chefs in Motion, Global Cuisine: Southern Hemisphere, Global Cuisine: Northern Hemisphere and Chef or Scientist, as well as camps, archery and gymnastics.

Learn more at kidspirit.oregonstate.edu

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The Evans family: John, Noah, Ryan, Caleb, and Wendy departing for their cross-country train journey.

o! g we Here

For many families summer means the call of the open road and the annual

summer road trip. That’s certainly true for the Evans family who have logged their fair share of miles over the years.

But for their most recent adventure they decided to go off road or—more precisely—to hit the rails. This family of five crossed the country by train for their “bucket list” East Coast vacation.

Here’s how they did it.

Cost.

We purchased Amtrak U.S. Rail Passes ($460 for adults/$230 kids ages 2-12) good for up to eight segments over the course of 15 days. Be careful because it is eight segments, not eight destinations. We were able to use our passes for our entire trip, including between cities on the East Coast. We did, however, choose to fly home.

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Inspiration for the trip.

Visiting extended family on the East Coast and some pretty incredible cities was on our “bucket list.” We chose the train because we really wanted to give the boys the experience of seeing the vast and ever-changing landscape of our country—America and all her rich beauty and history. We also wanted to make sure John had a chance to enjoy it and not be driving the entire time.

Sleeping arrangements.

The highs.

One of the biggest highlights for us was just how easily the boys jumped into travel mode. They seemed to truly appreciate that what they were doing was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was also very fun to meet and visit with new people. When you are stuck on a train with strangers, it's amazing how quickly you can become friends.

The lows.

Because sleeping cars for a family of five were so expensive, we slept in coach. On the cross-country train we were lucky to be in the very back of the last car so we had very few disruptions. Each of us had a fleece sleeping bag that rolled up nice and tight, and a travel pillow. The fleece sleeping bags were another golden ticket! They helped the boys get nice and cozy—and they now bring them on all road or plane trips. The seats themselves were comfy. Not only did they recline, but they also had a fold out extension for your feet. At 5’3” and below, the boys and I were able to get a fairly decent night’s sleep. My poor husband though, at just shy of 6’, had a harder time.

While the train from Sacramento to Chicago was very roomy and comfortable, the train from Chicago to Boston was extremely crowded. There was no room to stretch out and no observation deck to visit so we were essentially trapped in our seats for 21 hours and running low on snacks. Boston couldn’t come fast enough!

The Trip 93 hours on the train!

Are we there yet? traveled 19 states

1 trip of a lifetime

Food.

We knew that, if we weren’t careful, we would blow our entire trip’s food budget while on the train. So we purchased a soft-sided cooler for the train that would also fold down flat and fit in a suitcase for the flight home. We filled the cooler and a grocery bag with food for the train before we left. For breakfast, we had oatmeal packets (we used hot water from the café car) or bagels and cream cheese. For lunch, we had PB&J, salami, cheeses, crackers, etc. For dinner, we brought burritos on the train the first night, and then an entire pizza in the cooler for the next two nights. We also brought an assortment of snacks that packed a nutritional punch because, on a trip like this, there’s no room for the empty calorie meltdowns. And, of course, homemade cookies because they fix just about every mood swing. We did do one meal in the dining car because it is definitely part of the train experience.

For the train, each boy had a clipboard with a storage area for drawing paper, a chapter book (or four for the oldest), puzzle books, hand puzzles and a deck of cards. The deck of cards was golden! The boys also brought MP3 players for music but, otherwise, no electronics with the exception of a game on our phone here and there.

We were really fortunate that we were able to get a table in the observation car each day of the cross-country trip. This allowed us to have a great view of the passing landscape, a table to eat or play games on, plus a lot of opportunities to visit with other travelers. The boys were able to go back and forth between our seats at the end of the train and the observation car in the middle of the train. We basically spent the days visiting, reading, playing a lot of card games, drawing, taking pictures, hanging out with other passengers and, honestly, just watching the country unfold out our window.

Stop the train!

When traveling by train, the only true layovers are when you are switching trains. After the first night, we arrived in Sacramento early in the morning and had time to go out to eat breakfast and wander through Old Town Sacramento. It was a great introduction to our American History trip to the East Coast. Traveling across country most stops are just long enough for people to get on and off. However, every few hours they would have a slightly longer stop so that passengers could get off and stretch their legs. During these stops, we made our kids run laps back and forth on the platform to get the wiggles out and reset moods.

Special thanks to the Evans family for sharing their train journey with us.

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Spring Home Makeover Finally, it’s time to say farewell to winter. With longer, warmer days it’s normal to feel the desire to give your home a makeover, especially if it’s been awhile since you’ve changed your décor. So take a break from your routine and think about the top three things that you’d love to change about your surroundings. What will make you smile or bring you joy? Then​get started with these​simple suggestions for a happy home makeover.

• Refresh your wall art. Try Corvallis’ vibrant artist community for that perfect new piece of local art that will energize your space.

• Use the magic of mirrors to fill your space with light.

• Keep the lamps but update lampshades for a great way to add interest, texture and color.

• Splash up your bathroom with colorful designer towels.

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• Change out cushions, throws or bedding for the easiest of refreshers.

• Rearrange and rethink your rugs.

• Add a backsplash in the kitchen or bath.

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Makeover your makeup Is your makeup putting you at risk of eye injury or infection?

Show off those beautiful blues, greens or browns with these tips:

• Replace cosmetics every six months, more frequently for contact lens wearers, to avoid contamination with skin bacteria.

• Never apply eye makeup while in a moving vehicle.

• Apply eyeliner outside the lash line, away from your eyes, to avoid direct contact with your eyes.

• If you hurt your eye while applying cosmetics, it is important that an eye doctor examine you. Sometimes a minor injury can become serious without proper medical attention.

• Never use an old applicator in a fresh cosmetic product.

• After any eye infection, always buy fresh eye makeup.

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Backyard adventureshoney! are a great way to learn!

It’s perfect, You don’t have to go far or have a Campfire: Sit by the fire, talk, sing lives, see what we don’t have. When look up in the mirror, welet see Have you ever noticed that we love our children’s artwork, fancy RV to planwe a fun-filled camping songs,wemake stories and your our flaws insteadcamping of the blessings. Can we take a go. step back? Can we no matter how purple the sky or red the grass they’ve drawn? trip with your kids. Great imaginations can happen in your those few extraown pounds, or Enjoy scuffedthe shoes, or Gaze not-so-new We don’t expect it to be perfect, yet we find joy in it anyway.adventuresaccept stars: at the night’s backyard. Create memories, roast car—even with its occasional rattles—and allow ourselves to sky by locating constellations We find joy in their imperfection, yet we often expect no less than and incorporate some of s’mores experience satisfaction with what we have and who we are?

Peace and planets. perfection from ourselves or our spouse. When we reflect on our fun-learning activities. these with ourselves liberates us to be our own “best. ” You’ll be one happy camper knowing Scavenger Hunt: Find and identify your kids are making memories!

Today’sinsects the day.

Give yourself different plants, animals and a break from the expectation of perfection and say, “I’m okay.” types of trees.

Survival Skills: Learn how to stay safe some today!

It’s called GRACE. Give yourself and warm, read a compass and brought to you by make a fire.

Crafts: Make a paper plate brought to you bysundial.

Mark the position of the shadow each hour to make your very own sun clock.

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You Rock!

Feeling ready to paint?

Just follow these simple tips from MOM reader, Kim Long.

Who knew that rocks could be so cute? People are having so much fun

painting rocks that it’s becoming a movement across the country to paint and hide rocks for others to find.

Tip Nº1 Hiding and searching for rocks

Tip Nº2 A note about collecting rocks

is a great way to keep your kids engaged during your summer hikes and adventures. Be sure to join the painted rock movement so you can tag and share your finds.

to paint. The best place to collect rocks is a river bed, right? Well you can’t, or aren’t supposed to for obvious reason—if everyone did that, there wouldn’t be any rocks left. So when you are on a hike you can collect rocks, just as long as they’re not near water.

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Don’t forget to write a message on the back

Tip Nº3 Make it a family affair. It’s easy to involve the whole family in your rock art. Little kids are great at applying base coats and making simple shapes or designs. Older kids love to search Pinterest for ideas. And, of course, everyone loves to find and hide rocks.

Start by cleaning your rocks with warm, soapy water.

Prime with white acrylic paint to help enhance color. Sketch letters with pencil first, then use small brushes to make an outline.

Use a mix of acrylic paints and paint markers to achieve bold or watercolor looks. Some markers will wash away, so test an area before the final design is finished or placed outside.

Rocks can be sealed with a spray so colors don’t bleed. Apply sparingly and let dry completely between coats. Apply at least two coats.

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One of the sure signs of summer in the Northwest is blueberries.

They’re delicious all on their own, or try mixing things up with some of these blueberry-inspired recipes.

Blueberry & mint spritzer

Blueberry cheesecake

When mom needs a cocktail, this refreshing spritzer is just the thing.

Or forego the alcohol and make it a mocktail everyone can enjoy.

As if blueberries weren’t good enough, this cheesecake recipe pairs the sweet-tart flavor of fresh blueberries with savory cream cheese for a decadent-tasting dessert.

Ingredients: 3 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen

Ingredients:

1 cup simple syrup:

3 tablespoons honey, divided

½ cup lime juice

1 container (8 ounces) nonfat orange or tangerine yogurt

2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 cup mint leaves, torn 4 cups club soda 8 fluid ounces vodka (optional) 1 cup blueberries, fresh Directions:

To make the blueberry base combine the first four ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, remove from the heat and add the mint leaves, then stir with a wooden spoon to release the mint aromas. Chill completely and strain out solids into a container by pushing on the blueberries to extract as much juice as possible.

For each drink combine 3 ounces of the chilled blueberry base in a shaker with ½ cup ice cubes; 1 fluid ounce vodka, if using, and shake to muddle and strain into a chilled glass. Add 4 ounces club soda and garnish with a few blueberries and a mint leaf.

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1 cup graham cracker crumbs

4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, from an 8-ounce package ¾ cup nonfat cottage cheese 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 eggs 2 cups fresh blueberries Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons of the honey, then transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. With the back of a spoon, press mixture onto bottom and halfway up sides of plate.

In a food processor container, place yogurt, cream cheese, cottage cheese and cornstarch. Whirl until smooth, about 1 minute. Add eggs, whirl until blended.

Pour about half of the cheese mixture onto the crust. Top with ½

Triple Berry Crisp

A quick and delicious summertime treat the whole family will love.

Substitue frozen berries for fresh ones and have it all year long!

Ingredients Looking for more blueberry love?

Try the blueberry coffee cake recipe on oregonblueberry.com

HANDLE WITH CARE If you’ve gone to the effort of picking those luscious berries, make sure you’re handling and storing them correctly.

FRESH & FROZEN BLUEBERRIES When buying fresh blue-

berries, select firm, plump and unblemished berries in dry, unstained containers. The blueberries should be free of surface moisture, which accelerates decay.

Color is the best indicator of

blueberry maturity and fully developed flavor. Blueberries should be deep purple-blue to blue-black, with a natural powdery bloom or fine snowy white dust on the surface.

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3 cups blueberries 3 cups marionberries 3 cups raspberries 6 Tbsp. sugar 3 Tbsp. cornstarch ¼ cup + 3 Tbsp. water, divided 1 tsp vanilla 1 ½ cups granola

Directions Mix fruit, sugar and ¼ cup water in a saucepan. Heat to boiling. In a small bowl mix cornstarch and ¼ cup cold water.

Stir into boiling fruit mixture. Bring back to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 1 minute, no longer. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Pour into an 8" x 8" pan. Sprinkle granola over the top. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until granola is golden brown.

Shelf-life for blueberries is

longer than other berries— generally 10 days to two weeks from harvest.

STORAGE & THAWING TIPS: • Arrange unwashed blueberries in a shallow container.

• Cover blueberries while storing.

• Wash blueberries just prior to use.

• Blueberries should be thawed under refrigerated conditions to ensure an optimal defrost.

cup of the blueberries, then cover with remaining cheese mixture.

Bake until firm, about 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

In a microwaveable dish, microwave the remaining 1 tablespoon honey just until liquefied, about 15 seconds. Add the remaining 1 ½ cups blueberries and toss to coat. Top pie with berries.

Loosely cover pie and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.

• Never refreeze thawed fruit.

Properly thawed, cultivated blueberries will maintain their original freshness.

Thanks to the Oregon Blueberry Commission for these recipes and tips www.oregonblueberry.com

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It’s summertime and the open road is calling, but a road trip with kids presents some unique challenges. Here are some tips to make the road(trip) ahead a smooth one.

Snack Packs: Get things rolling with homemade,

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kid-friendly snack packs. Have the kids choose their favorite treats from the Co-op’s produce section, snack aisle, or bulk department, like trail mix, string cheese, pretzels, carrot sticks, or dried fruit slices. Give the kids control of their snacking by packing them each their own personal snack pack in one of our many reusable containers. This will help them stay occupied and, hopefully, prevent backseat conflict.

When you can’t bring along the sink, these germ busting wipes are the next best thing. Every travel-ready container contains 35 essential oil-based disinfectant wipes that are perfect for cleaning up back seats after snack time or tidying up dirty toys. These wipes kill 99.99% of germs, including cold and flu viruses, botanically.

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Dental Humor While living with braces has gotten a lot easier over the years, thanks to advancements in orthodontics, it’s not always a fun ride. So bring a smile to the grumpy patient in your family with some dental riddles.

Why did the deer need braces?

He had buck teeth.

What does a dentist do on a roller coaster?

Braces himself.

Why did the king go to the dentist?

Why does Dracula clean his teeth three times a day?

To prevent bat breath.

Why did the tree go to the dentist?

To get a root canal.

Why couldn’t the dentist help the girl who ate glue?

Her lips were sealed!

What did the dentist see at the North Pole?

A molar bear.

To get his teeth crowned!

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