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Stephanie OliverP r e s i d e n t

Beth JohnsonM a n a g i n g E d i t o r

Michelle BrileyD i r e c t o r o f S a l e s

Anna WyattA c c o u n t E xe c u t i v e

Michelle HaneyL a y o u t a n d D e s i g n

Courtney ConerlyG r a p h i c D e s i g n e r

Lisa Crowwww.specialeventstx.comEv e n t P h o t o g r a p h e r

Morgan Greer-Due Cover photographer

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DiStruButiOnL i sa C rowJ a n e t G l ove rJ a ro d T h o m pso n

17yourcommunityLufkin Chamber of Commerce

Nacogdoches Chamber of CommerceBusiness Spotlight: Katie’s

Giving Back: Back to School BonanzaCalendar

Inspiring Woman: Carlene Smith

29yourlifeStretch Marks: Sweet Seventeen

WeddingsWomen’s Health: Curbing Childhood Obesity

Girl’s Group: Huntington Softball TeamSuzy Lou Comic

41yourchildParenting: The REal Skinny on Post-Pregnancy

Weight LossBirthday Bash: Game Board Party

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FFor the last 6 years, I have always looked forward to the summer break. This year, with the arrival of number 4, Baylor Cade Oliver, the anticipation for the new school year could not have arrived any sooner!

No really, I love the summer break for the kids. They get to sleep in. Get to spend the night with grandparents during the week. They can have friends over. Then, of course our annual road trips somewhere. The kids cannot wait until we have to wake them up in the middle of the night in their jammies and say, “Let’s go!” This year we drove 13 hours to Tennessee. Crazy I know! Especially with a four month old, but we couldn’t let our summer road trip die that easy. The good news is, we made it there and we made it back, all in one piece. Thanks to the husband and a couple good walkie talkies. Who knew when I became a minivan mom, the minivan would be put to such great use! Now all those summer days are behind us and it is time to look forward….the new school year!

The new school year brings different feelings for everyone. I think of all the moms that went shopping for dorm and college gear for the first time. Then there are the families that moved their college student away to begin a new semester. Or the moms that are keeping their babies at home one more year just because they can. Then, the majority of the moms who are buying school clothes, backpacks and school supplies, and probably the best part—NEW SCHOOL SHOES! This year, my baby of the last three and a half years, Brodie, is starting 3K. I have had to remind him that yes he is my baby. This has been a hard concept for him to grasp because since the day he got here, he has wanted to do what “Buddy” (Big Brother) is doing. I had to constantly say, Bosten is 4 or 5 or 6; then I finally quit because Brodie definitely does not let age or size matter—he can hold his own! Needless, to say, Brodie has never understood “baby”, “small”, “too young” , “too little.” He has long looked forward to this day, his first day of big boy school, just like “Buddy” and “Sister”.

Here we are at the start of another school year. Hope all of the moms can take a deep breath, hug and kiss your babies, and say, “Have a great day at school!” Thank you to all the teachers who have the gift of teaching and sharing your love and knowledge with our children.

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Chris and Malissa KoonceChris and Malissa Koonce designed

their dream home that sits on 10 acres off of Lake Nacogdoches. The couple designed the home themselves and got the entire family involved in building it. Malissa’s father, a recently retired building contractor with John Hardy Construction, assisted Chris in constructing the home, and the Koonce’s three children also helped out. The two-story home has four bedrooms and 3 ½ baths. The kitchen and living area are open-concept on the first floor. The second story is strictly devoted to the kids. Each of the children helped design and paint their own rooms. The family absolutely loves their home, but they truly enjoy the outdoors and spending family time on the lake or in the pool!

FURNISHING SMALL SPACES With Pinecrest Retirement Center only a few blocks away from our store, we often assist folks downsizing from a large residential home to a smaller living space whether it be an apartment or town home. It is not easy making the transition to an environment that is more limited on space. However, the retirement generation is not the only segment of the population who find themselves in smaller settings; many newly-weds and job transfers do too. Castleberry’s offers a wide variety of smaller scaled, yet fashionable, furnishings. Designing for small spaces is challenging, but with thoughtful planning and a simple color palette, even a tiny room can reveal greatness. Most will agree that the living room is the heart and soul of the house. To accomplish maximum seating, a 70”-75” sofa designed with narrow arms has enough seat area to accommodate three people while taking up minimal space. Also, armless chairs or smaller occasional chairs can offer comfortable seating while taking up less room. A small dining area requires creativity in space planning. A drop-leaf table can be folded down day to day to occupy minimal space, but can easily expand when seating more people. Upholstered Parson’s chairs are very small and can be covered in a custom fabric to create interest and carry out the selected color scheme. They can also serve a dual purpose when used in the living area for an overflow of guests. In the bedroom, the first trick to make any room appear larger has nothing to do with furnishings. Effective lighting and choosing a soft, subtle color palette is essential. After this is accomplished, anything that serves more than one function is welcomed. For instance, under-bed or end-of-bed storage is available and a great way to save space. Bedside tables that have several drawers can also help organize essentials. All furnishings need to have a clean, streamlined appearance and sit high off the floor to alleviate the appearance of clutter and make the room feel more spacious. Maximizing space and functionality can be tricky, but our 50 years of experience can help you make the transition. It’s what we do.

Sleeping Smarter, Cooler, Better Today, many people seem to prefer a memory foam mattress for its pressure-relieving comfort, ability to conform and adapt to each person’s body, and outstanding motion isolation. Even so, traditional memory foam technology hasn’t changed much since it was invented more than 40 years ago. While it can provide great comfort to many, others find that memory foam mattresses can sleep to hot, sink in too deeply or make it hard to adjust sleep positions in the night. Isn’t it about time that someone reinvented memory foam? Right now at Castleberry’s Furniture Showroom, we are introducing Serta’s new iComfort® Sleep System featuring their Cool ActionTM Gel Memory Foam. This revolutionary new memory foam is designed to deliver superior pressure relief and more targeted support while sleeping cooler than ordinary memory foam. We have two different comfort levels from which you can choose – firm and plush. Plus, you can put this fabulous mattress on a matching adjustable foundation, with massage, to increase your comfort even more. Whether you choose the adjustable foundation or the traditional foundation, your iComfort® sleep system is beautifully finished with a modern and tailored look. You can feel confident when you switch to a new iComfort® sleep system by Serta® with their 25-year warranty and 120-night trial period*. If you are not completely satisfied after the first 30 nights, we will exchange it for a different one…but I predict you will not want to give up this amazing mattress. If you have been considering buying a memory foam mattress set, do not do so before you try this incredible new sleep system. At Castleberry’s, we continue to live up to our tradition…giving you a better product at a better price. It’s what we do.*Some restrictions apply.

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Turkey kabobsServings: 12

2 slices Boar’s Head Ovengold® Turkey Breast, sliced 1/4-inch thick2 slices Boar’s Head Yellow Cheddar Cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick12 grapes, white seedless Toothpicks, long

Cut turkey and cheese into cubes. Place a cube of turkey on a toothpick, followed by a cube of cheese and then a grape. Repeat with remaining items. Arrange on a plate and serve.

NOTE: Instead of toothpicks, try using pretzel sticks instead.


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Making sure kids get balanced and nutritious school lunches and after-school snacks doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, it can be fun.

Parents can ensure kids get a lunch that’s good for them – and that they’ll eat – by making it themselves with products they trust. All Boar’s Head Brand® deli meats and cheeses are gluten free, and there are dozens of lower sodium and heart-healthy options to choose from, as well. No matter what your health priority, you can rest assured your family is in good hands with Boar’s Head.

Here are some simple tips from Boar’s Head for lunches and munches kids will love:

If your child leaves most of his or her sandwich behind, use cookie cutters to create a favorite shape such as an airplane, car, star or heart. The fun shape might encourage your child to finish the entire sandwich.

A colorful selection of food and different texture adds appeal – carrot sticks and green grapes for color, whole wheat pretzels and crackers for crunch.

Put a surprise in your child’s lunch: a sticker, a note of

encouragement, or a small toy.

Children love the do-it-yourself aspect of building their own pizza or making their own cracker stack. You can make the experience fun and healthier by cubing Boar’s Head meats and cheeses and putting them in a bag along with some low-salt crackers.

Roll Boar’s Head meats and cheeses for dipping into condiments – it will make a hungry child happy and keep them satisfied until dinner

time.

Another fun idea is to start a family food album where you and your kids keep track of the foods that provide nourishment and the ones that offer little or no nutritional value. Have your kids cut photos of food and nutrition labels making note of those foods that are considered healthy and those that are not. Your kids will learn about healthy eating and enjoy fun arts and crafts projects, too.

For a quick and tasty lunch, try these easy Turkey and Apple Roll-ups. And for a simple after-school snack, Turkey Kabobs are fun and easy to make. Visit www.boarshead.com for more kid-friendly lunch and snack ideas like these.

Lunches and MunchesBetter Back to School

Turkey and apple roll-ups

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1-2 tablespoons cream cheese, low-fat1 96% fat free tortilla (8 inch)2 slices Boar’s Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat™ Turkey Breast1/4 cup fresh baby spinach1/2 medium-sized apple, cut into thin strips

Spread cream cheese on one side of tortilla. Place turkey slices evenly over tortilla, then add spinach leaves and sliced apple. Roll tortilla tightly, tucking ingredients as you roll. Slice wrap in half diagonally and serve.

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Table DecorationsNatural

Wanda Wesch, owner of Mama Tried

Creating something beautiful from supplies that appear next to nothing is something Wanda Wesch says anyone can do. Using an empty tomato soup can and a few inexpensive supplies from the grocery store she shows how to create a simple, yet beautiful table decoration that will help provide atmosphere for any gathering.

The process: * Find your container; it can be a soup can, something galvanized, clay pots, wrap something in burlap. Use weathered wood. * The supplies pictured were just a few dollars in cost. Pictured, there is lettuce, also parsley, radishes and onions. A similar effect could also be achieved with branches, ivy, berries, and hydrangeas; all growing in a natural state outside.

Wanda suggests that after the process is complete, an image is made of the results and instructions written on the back to serve as a reminder. It can also be used as a token of thanks and double as a parting gift for guests.

Wanda Wesch is a natural designer. She has a knack for pulling the beauty out of recyclable and reusable products. To see more of her beautiful ideas and products, visit her shop, Mama Tried, located inside Maricela’s Day Spa on First Street in Lufkin.


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“The words Mae Mae is music to my ears,” said Ellie Mae Crump.

She became “Mae Mae” first to an employee’s daughter that worked for them years ago; long before the grandchildren. “But, from then on, I have been Mae Mae to everyone and I absolutely love it.”

My favorite saying is “What happens at Mae Mae’s stays at Mae Mae’s.” Crump explains that she is one of the lucky grandparents because her grandchildren actually have great parents. She feels like her role is to see that her grandchildren are happy and to have fun. “I don’t have the responsibility of raising them. They already have great parents that do that. My job is to let them have candy for breakfast if they want to!” Then of course she hears it from her children, “You never let us do things like that!”

“I can’t even begin to put into words what being Mae Mae means.” She is Mae Mae to seven beautiful grandchildren; 6 girls and 1 boy, from age 19 to 4 years. She loves saying to her grandson, “Hunter, you are my favorite grandson!” He replies, “Mae Mae, I am your only grandson.”

Because Hunter Jones is her only grandson, she thoroughly enjoys sharing in his love for baseball. Her favorite color is purple, the color of his team. Her favorite number is 10, his jersey number. Everyone knows that Mae Mae’s seat is right behind home plate. She will be there rain, sleet, or snow! Crump enjoys seeing and supporting anything her grandchildren are involved in.

Believe it or not, she even says there have been times when she has to discipline, but doesn’t like to do it. “I want to be a grandmother that has fun and not be serious. We can joke and play. When I am gone, I want my grandchildren to be able to think back at all of the happy times we shared

together and the fun we had,” she says.

Ellie says that being a grandmother is like nothing else. “That pressure of always having to teach and discipline and correct is not there. Of course I want my grandchildren to grow up to be responsible adults. I always pray for them that God will protect them. These seven babies mean so much to me.”

“Mae Mae is a special name to me. It is a name I treasure and take to heart. More people than just my grandchildren call me Mae Mae. I love the name, and I’d rather you call me that than anything else.”

Ellie Mae Crump“What happens at Mae Mae’s

stays at Mae Mae’s.”

“I don’t have the responsibility of raising them. They already have great parents that do that.

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Alex Brewer is an artist. In fact, she taught art for twenty-one years. She retired in late spring of 2010 after she was diagnosed with brain cancer that originated from small cell carcinoma in her lungs. She had never been a smoker, but this stage 4 lung cancer had spread to her brain. She soon completed ten days of intense brain radiation. These treatments caused many negative side effects, including the loss of all artistic ability. She recalls not being able to think of anything imaginative. In addition, the left side of her body had become so weak that she could no longer use her hands to create art. She was devastated.

When Alex began chemotherapy, a sweet friend packed an “art bag” to help keep Alex busy during the long, grueling treatments. While many chemotherapy patients fight the urge to sit and dwell on the battle they are fighting, Alex deeply desired to move beyond the grueling side effects of her treatment and make something beautiful of the hours she would spend in chemotherapy. In her second round of treatment, her mind was very aware that she had not been able to use her hands

to create, but she felt in her heart an urge to pick up a ball of clay. As she sat receiving the medicine that she prays will prolong her life, Alex took that ball of clay and miraculously began to sculpt tiny figures. That special day, the “Faith and Joy” collection was born. Each character is tiny, no more than three inches tall

and all depict a scene from her life. Alex uses various animals to portray people and events that have brought joy into her life. One piece called “Friends Roasting” is two snails roasting marshmallows. She also has a family of birds entitled “The Loving Family” that closely resembles her own. Alex says, “My art ability came back small, that’s why my characters

are so tiny.” The size of her art might not be big, but the treasure that she is creating is immeasurable.

Alex feels blessed that she can continue doing what she loves. She says, “When I gave my fear to God, I was able to enjoy each day. I no longer look at the future.”

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Chamber EventsMonday, August 15 – Texas State Forest Festival Committee Meeting @ Noon. Chamber Board Room at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. 1615 South Chestnut Street. Call 936-634-6644 for more information.

Thursday, August 18 – Diplomats Meeting @ 8:00 a.m. First Bank & Trust East Texas Community Room at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. 1615 South Chestnut Street. Call 936-634-664 for more information. Thank you to our sponsor Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast.

Friday, August 19 -- Women’s Networking Committee @ 9:00 a.m. Chamber Board Room at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. 1615 South Chestnut Street. Call 936-634-6644 for more information.

Wednesday, August 24 – Chamber Academy – Small Business Forum with the Texas Forest Country Partnership @ 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pitser Garrison Civic Center. 601 North 2nd Street. Call 936-632-3552 for more information.

Wednesday, August 24 – LEADS #2 Meeting @ Noon. First Bank & Trust East Texas Community Room at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of

Commerce. 1615 South Chestnut Street. Call 936-634-6644 for more information.

Friday, August 26 – Power Networking Breakfast @ 8:00 a.m. First Bank & Trust East Texas Community Room at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. 1615 South Chestnut Street. Patricia M. McKenzie, Ed.D., Vice President and Dean of Instruction of Angelina College will be our guest speaker. Call 936-634-6644 for more information.

Friday, September 2 – Business Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline. Please go to www.lufkintexas.org to place your vote or call 936-634-6644 for more information.

Friday, September 2 – Small Business of the Year Luncheon @ Noon to 1:00 p.m. Crown Colony Country Club. 900 Crown Colony Drive. This month’s speaker will be Bonnie Dowdy of Music World, last year’s Small Business of the Year winner. Thank you to our presenting sponsor City Wide Directories, our gold sponsors Johnson Pools & Spas, Davis Insurance, What-A-Burger, Best Buy, and to our silver sponsors Hunt Stone & Fireplace, Rite-Weight Scales, Inc., Commercial Bank of Texas, Alexander & Spencer,

P.C., Edward Jones Investments – Vince Treadwell, and Extreme Collision.

Wednesday, September 7 – LEADS Meeting @ Noon. First Bank & Trust East Texas Community Room at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. 1615 South Chestnut. Call 936-634-6644 for more information.

Monday, September 12 through Friday, September 15 – Texas State Forest Festival Volunteer Packet Pick-Up @ 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. 1615 South Chestnut. Call 936-634-6644 for more information. To apply to volunteer for the Forest Festival please email [email protected] with your full name and all contact information.

Thursday, September 15 – Diplomats Meeting @ 8:00 a.m. First Bank & Trust East Texas Community Room at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. 1615 South Chestnut. Call 936-634-6644 for more information.

Friday, August 19 – Quarterly Women’s Networking Luncheon @ Noon to 1:00 p.m. Crown Colony Country Club. 900 Crown Colony Drive. Our guest speaker will be Mary Ann Whiteker, Superintendent of Hudson ISD. Tickets are $20 and can be reserved by calling 936.634.6644. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Memorial Health System of East Texas, gold sponsor Courtyard by Marriott Lufkin, and to our silver sponsors Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast and Merle Norman Cosmetics.

Friday, August 26 through Saturday, August 27 – Leadership Lufkin Retreat an all-day event. Please call Susie Cardwell at 936-634-6644 for more information.

Monday, August 29th – Jordan World Circus @ 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center. 1200 Ellen Trout Drive. Purchase tickets in advance at www.thejordanworldcircus.com or buy them one hour before show time at the gate. The show lasts approximately 2 hours. Adults $16, children without free coupon $12.

Thursday, September 8 – Leadership Lufkin’s Economic Development & Local Economy Day @ 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. 1615 South Chestnut Drive. This is a the first regular session of the 2011-2012 Leadership Lufkin class. The day is dedicated to learning about our economic development and our local economy. Please call Susie Cardwell at 936-634-6644 for more information.

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Which local small business do you believe exhibits an exemplary entrepreneurial spirit, skilled productivity, superb customer service, or has made important contributions to our community? Get your vote in and let’s celebrate this year’s Small Business of the Year at the awards Luncheon Friday, Sept. 2. Bonnie Dowdy, owner of Music World and last year’s winner, will be presenting the award to this year’s deserving small company. This event honors five finalists and one winner, all to be interviewed by the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Resource Council. The event will be held at Crown Colony Country Club from Noon to 1 p.m. For more information please call 936-634-6644. Thank you to our presenting sponsor City Wide Directories, our gold sponsors Johnson Pools & Spas, Davis Insurance, What-A-Burger, Best Buy, and to our silver sponsors Hunt Stone & Fireplace, Rite-Weight Scales, Inc., Commercial Bank of Texas, Alexander & Spencer, P.C., Edward Jones Investments – Vince Treadwell, and Extreme Collision.

Save the Date! Brookshire Brothers presents the 27th annual Texas State Forest Festival

September 21st – September 25th

George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center (936) 634-6644

A project of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of CommercePictured are great times at the 2010 Festival and the TSFF logo.

Small Business of the Year Luncheon

Texas State Forest Festival

Pictured is last year’s winner Bonnie Dowdy, Music World owner, and Mary Watson, Music World manager.

Live Music

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Food and Commercial Vendors

Southern Hushpuppy ChampionshipMaster Chain Saw Sculptor

Giant Carnival

Lumberjack Show

Pom-Pon Competition

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Chamber CelebrationsGroundbreaking

Nacogdoches County Emergency Shelter and Civic Center3805 N.W. Stallings Dr .

Construction begins on county emergency shelter addition to the County Exposition Center .

Ribbon Cuttings

Austin Bank, N.A. - Nacogdoches3120 North St .

President Francis Spruiell, 936-559-5500.Ten-year anniversary!

Azleway Children’s Services1100 South St .

Regional Director Liana Berry , 936-205-5641 x16.New location.

Spay Neuter Nac at the Nacogdoches Animal Services and Adoption Center,

3211 S.W. Stallings Dr .Supervisor Jamie Shelton, 936-560-5011.

New clinic available for qualifying low income Nacogdoches County residents. Enjoy desserts, visit with

staff and volunteers and tour the new facility.

STS Electronic Recycling, Inc.At the Chamber, 2516 North St .

Lana Starkey, (903) 589-3705.New Chamber member.

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Alive After Five, hosted by Regions Bank, 300 E. Main St., from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25.

Fourth Friday Luncheon – Focus on Legislative Issues presented by Nacogdoches Dental Center .

Noon to 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26 at Hotel Fredonia, 200 N. Fredonia St. Pre-registration required - call 936-560-5533 to reserve your place.

Rep. Wayne Christian will give a legislative update. Event sponsored by Oncor Electric Delivery.

90th Annual Chamber Meeting and Banquet presented by Andrews & Andrews Attorneys at Law. The 2011 Citizen of the Year and Gary Justice Business Excellence Awards recipients will be honored, and the 2011-12 Chamber Board of Directors will be

inducted. Grand Ballroom in the SFA Baker Pattillo Student Center .

For Chamber events and more community activities, please see the online community event calendar at nacogdoches.org. Post your events, too!

Trailers of electronic items ready for recycling were collected in Nacogdoches in a July e-cycle event organized by new Chamber member STS Electronic Recycling, Inc. BancorpSouth was one of the Nacogdoches business participants in the event. Pictured from left are BancorpSouth employees Vickie McMurtray and Mike Bay and STS employees Chastin Ward and Caleb Sadler.

STS is based in Jacksonville , but travels a large area, collecting electronic items from businesses. Individuals may drop off items at the Jacksonville location, 522 CR 1520. Contact Lana Starkey, (903) 589-3705, for more information.

Chamber member brings electronic recycling opportunities for businesses, individuals

Shrek and Fiona - a.k.a. City Manager Jim Jeffers and Gwendolyn Jeffers – at a past Scare on the Square event. (Photo by Bruce R. Partain)

Scare on the Square Vendor Forms now available

Organizers of the upcoming 14th annual Scare on the Square are seeking food and non-food vendors, church groups, organizations, and businesses to fill available booths at the popular Halloween event. Slated for Saturday, Oct. 29, the family friendly fall festival attracted over 9,000 people to the historic brick streets of downtown Nacogdoches last year.

Vendor applications are available at www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us, by clicking on city departments and then Main Street . Forms are also available at the Main Street Office, located at 202 E. Pilar Street , room 216 in downtown Nacogdoches . A limited amount of booth space is available, so vendors are encouraged to make reservations early. The deadline to apply for space is October 14. You can also call organizers at 936-559-2573 and have a form faxed to you.

Scare on the Square will be held from 5-8 p.m. and will host a variety of activities and events, including a haunted hay ride, pet and children’s costume contest, pumpkin baking contest and the popular haunted house.

For more information or questions about Scare on the Square please contact the Nacogdoches Main Street Office at 936-559-2573 or via email at [email protected]

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AKATIE’S


A year ago, in August 2010, Katie’s opened their doors in Lufkin. The Lufkin location is one of six stores owned by Bill and Katie Craddock of Tyler, Texas. The couple began the business over twenty-nine years ago when they had a booth at Canton Trade Days. They sold a few fad items and some of Bill’s handmade jewelry. Their continued success at Canton led them to open a small store in Tyler. Katie remembers, “The store was so small; it had maybe five parking spaces.” For twenty-five years, there was only one Katie’s location, and the couple kept up their monthly booth at Canton trade days.

The store in Tyler moved to a bigger, busier location. Bill and Katie spent the next twenty-three years building and developing the business. Their continued success led them to expand the business.

Within the past four years, Katie’s has expanded to Lufkin, College Station and Fredericksburg. They will open Tyler’s fourth Katie location later this year. The Craddock’s goal is that each Katie’s customer experiences personalized treatment that you can’t find at many chain store locations. Katie explains, “We strive to be very personal, and that is what’s keeping us alive in a world of chain stores.”

The idea to open a Lufkin store came from meeting Lufkinites at Canton Trade Days who always told Bill and Katie that Lufkin could use a store like theirs. The couple listened to their customers and sought out a location in Lufkin. Their first year of business has gone well, and they are pleased to have great employees and customers in their business family.

Katie’s offers just about any accessory you could need. You can find any color, shape and size of stylish, yet affordable jewelry. They also offer shoes, clothing, children’s items and more.

The Craddock’s son, Cameron, is now involved in their business and in charge of advertising. They are blessed that his expertise is being used to further the family business.

You can join Katie’s facebook page to stay informed about special events, promotions and the latest products! Also visit the store located next to Wal-Mart beside Whataburger.

“We strive to be very personal, and that is what’s keeping us alive in a world of chain stores.”

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This past August, The Junior League of Lufkin opened their hearts to serve families in our community with their first annual Back To School Bonanza. In the past, the group always held an annual backpack drive, along with donating over $10,000 worth of school supplies to Angelina County schools. But this year, the goal was to reach at least one thousand children with everything needed to be ready for a new school year.

The Back to School Bonanza was mirrored after an affiliate League, The Junior League of Longview. Last year, Longview held their sixteenth annual Back to School Train where over three thousand children received a free backpack full of supplies, updated

immunizations, a dental and vision screening and free haircut.

For an event of this magnitude, it involves a lot of manpower. Thankfully, the Lufkin community was willing to lend a hand. First United Methodist Church graciously volunteered the use of their facility for the event. Buckner Children’s and Family Services extended their hand to help by taking care of the application and interview process for each family. The Children’s Clinic and Angelina Pediatrics volunteered to coordinate and give all of the immunizations. Finally, Dr. Fred Griffin, DDS and his wife, Lisa, donated one thousand toothbrush kits.

The Junior League of Lufkin filled a need in the community for many

years by providing school supplies to area schools. They wanted to build on that foundation. Through the strategic partnerships, created through the JLL network, this year league volunteers were able to serve families on a larger scale by meeting physical and medical needs as well the much needed backpack and school supplies. The first annual Back to School Bonanza was an incredible event and a tremendous success.

The Junior League of Lufkin looks forward to this annual event which will one day serve thousands.

For more information on The Junior League of Lufkin visit www.juniorleagueoflufkin.org.

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August

19 Women’s Networking LuncheonPlated lunch and a speaker will be provided at Crown Colony Country Club. 12-1pm. A great opportunity to meet and network with other businesswomen. Tickets are $20 and can be reserved by calling The Lufkin Chamber at 936.634.6644.

20 Angelina Beautiful/Clean Adopt-a-Highway Summer Clean-up8am-11pm. For more information call: 936 632-5326

24 Govenor’s Small Business ForumPresented by Texas Workforce Solutions and Texas Office of the Governor, and hosted by Texas Forest Country Partnership will be Wednesday, August 24 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Pitser Garrison Civic Center in Lufkin, TX. The luncheon keynote address is Dr. Ray Perryman, Nobel Prize Nominee Economist. For reservation call: 936.634.6644

27 Lamplite Theatre Season Opening Gala 7:30 pm. Old Tyler Road and Loop 224 Ph: 936-564-8300

Come see what a preview for this season! Fun Food and Entertainment

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27 Country Roads, the music of John Denver and Dan Fogelberg7:30 pm

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28 Art Camp ReceptionJoin the Museum of East Texas as we celebrate the talent of young artists of all ages at the Art Camp Closing Reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Over 1000 works of art will be exhibited. This event is free of charge and the public is encouraged to attend.

September

2 Small Business of the Year Award LuncheonIn keeping with the important role that small business plays in the American free enterprise system, each year the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes the finest of our area’s small businesses. Five finalist are recognized at this yearly luncheon and one business will be chosen as the Small Business of the Year. For reservation call: 936.634.6644

3 Grand DayFamilies are invited to the Museum to participate in activities that they can do together in celebration of National Grandparents Day. 10-12 pm Texas Forestry Museum. For More Information call: 936-632-9535.

10Dinner and Dancing Under the StarsA fabulous evening of dinner and dancing including live music, incredible food, silent and live auction items, and much more. For a memorable evening, please contact the Museum of East Texas at 936.639.4434

10 Be the Piece that Matters 5K/10K 2nd annual “Be the Piece that Matters” 5K/10K benefitting The Helping House, a non-profit organization offering a full-day school for children with autism and other developmental disorders. 8:30 am. For more information and to register visit www.the-helping-house.org or call 936-559-7391

10 Beth Moore SimulcastWorship by Travis Cottrell. First Baptist Church, Nacogdoches (Sanctuary) 8-4pm. Tickets are $15 available beginning August 1 from FBC office, Cottrell’s Bookstore, and The Good Book. For more information, check out our website www.fbcnac.org and our facebook page.

21-25 Brookshire Brothers 27th Annual Texas State Forest Festival

CCarlene Smith is an en example of Christian love and sacrifice. When you first meet Carlene you see a very strong woman who you would think never had any problems. She has taken her belief in Jesus and his example of helping others and has made it a reality in her life. She reaches out to everyone she meets by telling her own personal story and how God transformed her life from drugs and alcohol. It was through this desire to help others find faith that the seed was planted in her heart to start the mission of Seasons of Hope Center, (SOHC)SOHC is a non-profit dedicated to changing the lives of women who want to overcome drug/alcohol habits, emotional problems and/or behavioral problems. It is a safe place for them to restructure their life through Jesus Christ and his teachings.

Inspiring Woman

Carlene SmithExecutive Director, Seasons of Hope Center

by Kitty Bounds

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About five years ago, Carlene had just an idea of what she thought she could do to help others by giving them a place to live in a safe environment while rebuilding. She never wavered in her desire to give back what she had been given through the love of Christ. She wanted to help others discover God’s grace and help them discover that miracles can happen if you believe and

follow God. She knew personally how this could happen, with her life as an example of God’s love and forgiveness she wanted to provide that opportunity to others. There are many people who express desires in doing something but Carlene was committed to this idea and validated her faith and made that personal sacrifice by selling her own home to buy a place in the quiet country setting of Hudson, Texas.

As others were curious about her decision, she remained focused on what she believed and worked hard to share the plan with everyone she met. For the first few years, she focused on bringing in others to help support this mission. Her home church, Clawson Assembly of God, was committed to helping her start the ministry but it has grown to need more community support from other churches, businesses and individuals.

After having an abundance of applications, a small trailer house was donated to the project for the first dorm in 2009 located on 34 acres. Since then, they have built a 14 bed dorm, fencing, and obtained a van, all from community supporters and donors.

She started the rebuilding program plan through her own personal desire concept of working with horses and now uses Equine Therapy, 12 Step Program as the main life rebuilding tool for the participants. Equine Therapy is a fairly new concept in rehabilitation but it has been proven to be successful in areas all over the country. There have been 2 women who have graduated from the program.

When Carlene talks about Equine Therapy, who can’t help but listen because the stories become real as she describes how it works. “You take the women to the barn and they are not learning to ride, they are learning to take care of the horses. Even if they have never been around a horse, we use the horse and its nature of distrust to teach the women life lessons. Today’s lesson is called the Round Pen. In

the middle of the circle we call that a place of rest and that represents God in your life. One of the leaders stands in the center to give the horse directions. We explain that this place represents God and rest. To understand a horse’s nature, they do not like to be brought into submission. When they come in the pen they start running around the outer edge of the pen looking at ways to escape by looking outside the pen. We tell them that this looking outside is an example of the outside world and the influence it has on us. The horse is constantly looking back and forth at the leader (God) and looking back at the outside of the pen (the world). The leader then instructs the horse and he will listen to the command and come to the center. There you visibly see that he is at rest. Then, you bring in a second horse. This horse is not compliant and wants no part of the process. He may butt his head and appears to be very angry as he starts going around the perimeter. He is constantly looking outside (the world) and won’t look at the leader (God) so he wears himself out trying to get out. After they see this, we explain to the participants that we always need to look at God for our direction and when we don’t we suffer but if we give our heart and life to God, he will direct our path and give us rest.

The women say, “That is me, I am that horse. I never want to listen.” Each time we do these object lessons, it becomes evident to the women the lesson we are teaching. Then, we take them inside to tables and lead a Bible study with scripture backing up the lesson we showed them with the horses.

Smith says, “God uses the horse to help the women identify hurt, anger and other problems in their lives and it is very successful in helping them understand their own nature and how they need to change.”

“Horses choose you. They are drawn to the a person who is like themselves,” states Carlene.

Seasons of Hope Center, according to Carlene Smith, now needs help more volunteers and community support to take the center to a higher level of service. Community and state agencies are seeking partnerships with the center. Through these partners and added support from our community, we are bringing back productive, self-supporting people to our

community.

Carlene Smith would tell you now that she needs help with the mission. There are many miracle stories that have happened to get to this point, yet there is more work to be done. Carlene’s desire is for the center to become a permanent part of our community, living past herself to provide a safe haven facility for rebuilding lives.

“God uses the horse to help the women identify hurt, anger and

other problems in their lives and it is very successful in helping

them understand their own nature and how they need to change.”

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Dby Melissa Lee

There is a good chance that at the exact moment you are reading this I am celebrating my anniversary. Seventeen years married to the same man. Okay, ya know what…that’s not quite true. He is not the same man I married in 1994. In fact, when I married him…

His patience with me was much much greater.He was very romantic.He laughed at almost every single thing I said.

Now those things have changed. So see? It’s like waking up with a different man all the time.

The other day he rolled his eyes at me and they went so far back in his head I thought he was having a seizure. I asked him where the romance was! I also asked him why he used to laugh at everything I said and now when I say something funny it looks like he’s getting a cavity filled. He says I tend to have that effect on people.

So in honor of our seventeen year anniversary here are seventeen things I think every young woman should look for in a potential husband. Not that I’m an expert, but I am really smart and my husband is really hot, so I should certainly hold some weight in the area:

1. My mom always said you can never trust a man who wasn’t good to old people, animals or their mother. Well guess what? She was right. Because at some point you are going to be two out of the three and you’ll want him to be good to you.

2. Iwouldn’tknowhowtodriveastandard,checkemailorplayWordsWithFriendsifitweren’tforTheAttorneyGeneral.Themancandoanything!ButIalsowouldn’tknowhowtostandupformyself,believethebestinpeopleandprayuntilIseesomethinghappen.Marryamanwhoknowsmorethanyoudo.Thatwayyouspendalifetimelearning.

3. Here’s a tip: Marry a man who would make a horrible actor. That way they can never lie about anything. The day he spent six hours golfing instead of working? I knew that. The man cannot tell a good lie. Therefore, I have nothing to worry about.

4. Ifhewon’thaveanyfunwithyouthenthere’sagoodchancehewon’thaveanyfunwithkids.Thankfully,Imarriedamanwhocaneasilydoboth.He’snottoogood,toosmartortoopridefultoplaymonsterwiththekidsandstilltellmeadirtyjoke.Soaskyourself,“ishefunnow?”Becauseifhe’snot…imaginehimin20years.

5. When I met the Attorney General in 1992 it looked like I was dating a 57 year old bank president; he was all khaki’s and loafers. But he cared enough about what made me happy to dress the way I like, sometimes. Find

a man that will do that for you. It means they’re confident.

6. Datenightsaren’tPopeyesandRedbox.They’renotalwaysAuntiPasta’sandTheatreUndertheStarseither.Theyareboth.Inhealthydoses.

7. Teeth. Teeth are important. If they aren’t important to him now, imagine him in 20 years.

8. IfSundaycan’tbeaboutthefootballhewantstowatchthendon’texpectSaturdaytobeaboutthebrunchyouwanttohave.Weekendsaregiveandtake.Makesureyoubothknowthat.

9. When he takes you to his class reunion and you meet his old girlfriend try not to giggle at how lucky he was to have found you. There’s a good chance he knows. But then, take a moment and tell him how utterly thankful you are that when you prayed that God would let you marry your high school crush – God wasn’t listening.

10. ForeveryBachelorepisodehewatcheswithyou–youmustwatchonefootballgamewithhim.Sorry,ladies.It’stheLawoftheJungle.

11. Is your mom your biggest fan? Is your best girlfriend? They shouldn’t be. He should be. If he’s not…..move on.

12. Thereisaruleinourhomethatsays:“WhenSandraBullockhasamoviecomingoutIwilltakeyoutosee

itonopeningnight,aslongasyoudon’taskmeamillionquestionsabouttheplotofanyandallJasonBournemoviesduringandinthemiddleofsaidmovie.”Followit.Andlivelongandprosper.13. When was the last time he prayed with you? When was the last time he prayed for you? You may think this isn’t important right now, but right now you don’t have kids or a mortgage. Later you will.14. WhenthewaiteratChili’sflirtswithyouheshouldn’tbejealousenough

tomakeascenebutjustjealousenoughtoflatteryou.There’safinelinethere,teachhim.

15. Once a month he should be more than willing to take off his pajamas, get in his car and drive to the store for you some Blue Bell or chocolate. If he’s not…..

16. Doesheworkhard?Orishehardlyworking?17. If it’s a Friday night, you’ve had a hard week and the only

place you want to be is wherever he is, then guess what? You found him!

Melissa Lee is married to “The Attorney General” and together they have two kiddos, Remi and Rocco, who they adore, but will admit – are pretty bad. Melissa is a writer and singer who loves movie popcorn, being the center of attention and telling her friends what they should do with their hair. You can email her at [email protected]

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yourbody|Women’s Health

Back-to-school season is just around the corner. Whether your child or teen eats in the school cafeteria or packs lunch from home, establishing and maintaining healthy eating habits is more than just a matter of good nutrition – it is critically important to lifelong health and preventing chronic disease. Childhood obesity is creating a nation of overweight youth, and a generation battling chronic weight-related diseases traditionally seen only in older adults.

Since 1980, the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents has almost tripled, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Today, approximately 17 percent, or 12.5 million, of children and adolescents ages 2 - 19 years old are obese – triple the rate from just one generation ago. “Overweight” is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 85th percentile through the 95th percentile, and “obese” is defined as having a BMI at or above the 95th percentile.

Being overweight has detrimental effects on a child’s self esteem, leading to a poor self-image, depression, social discrimination, unhealthy eating habits and possibly, eating disorders. In addition to the social stigma of being overweight, the health risks for children are significant.

Numerous industry studies have shown that overweight or obese children will battle this condition for life, and those who have weight problems as children will be more severely overweight or obese as adults. Being overweight or obese also puts children at risk for a variety of harmful and detrimental health conditions. Many children and youth are being diagnosed as early as their teen years with these chronic conditions:

HighbloodpressureHighcholesterolType2diabetesBreathingproblemssuchassleep

apneaandasthmaJointproblemsGallstonesHeartburnandGERDKidneydisease

Studies show that nearly 70 percent of obese children between ages 5 and 10 have at least one risk factor for heart disease, and nearly 30 percent had two or more heart disease risk factors.

Currently, 23.6 million children and adults in the United States – or nearly 8 percent of the population – have diabetes, and it is one of the leading causes of death by disease in the United States. Since 1987, the death rate among adults due to diabetes has increased by 45 percent. Sadly, according to the American Diabetes Association, one in three children born in 2000 will develop diabetes at some point in his or her life. Statistics are bleaker for ethnic minorities, particularly African American and Hispanic children. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which tracks obesity rates, notes that obesity rates among ethnic minority children are at least 10 to 12 percent higher than obesity rates among Caucasian children.

The causes of childhood obesity are very basic: children eating too many calories and not getting sufficient exercise. The prevalence of sugary soft drinks, fast food and high-fat processed foods in the American diet, larger portion sizes, frequent snacking, and increasingly sedentary lifestyles – including excessive television and video time – are primary factors. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends at least 60 minutes of aerobic physical activity each day for children, yet only 18 percent of students in grades 9 - 12 meet this recommendation, according to the CDC.

Health providers, nutritionists, and educators are working together to

reverse the trend and educate families. Start at home by modeling healthy eating habits, having regular family meal times, making good nutritional choices, and limiting television and video game time. Instead, engage in physical activities as a family such as walking together or going for a bike ride.

Remember good health comes from a lifetime of healthy choices. Make the choice today to keep your loved ones healthy!

To learn more, visit www.WoodlandHeights.net; click on “Health Resources” and “Interactive Tools,” to test your knowledge with more than 25 quizzes and risk assessment tools including “Obesity Basics: What Is It? How Is It Treated?”, “Weighty Questions,” “Public Health Quiz,” “Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment,” “Diabetes Quiz,” “Disease Prevention Quiz,” and access an online BMI Calculator. Or, call 936-637-8514 for an appointment with a dietitian. Remember that this information is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor, but rather to increase awareness and help equip patients with information and facilitate conversations with your physician that will benefit your health.

Sources: American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org; Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, www.cdc.gov; The Obesity Society, www.obesity.org.

Childhood Obesity

The U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines

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60 minutes of aerobic physical activity each

day for children.

By Angela Larson, MS, RD, LDRegistered Dietitian, Woodland Heights Medical Center

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Kelsey Kirkland, Jenny Bowden and Cassidy Ivy have been playing softball together for nearly ten years. As young girls, they played on the “Huntington Heartbreakers,” a select team of athletes who trained long hours to be the best.

The girls’ coach, Ruth Wright, has been with them from the beginning. She was a college coach for six years. After coaching at the collegiate level, she worked with a group of parents to build a softball program in Huntington for young girls. Ruth remembers, “We had tryouts and came up with a strong team.” The young girls worked hard and played year round.

Years later, their hard work has paid off. The three remaining members of that young team went on to play softball at Huntington High School, where Ruth Wright was their coach. Their dedication to the sport and their team helped them earn a state championship in 2008 and a visit to the state tournament in 2011.

The girls have always been competitive, and that drive has led them to accomplish things many thought would never happen. Coach Wright says,” While most seniors were thinking about graduating and moving on, these girls would have nothing of the sort…they carried this team all the way.” The entire team played hard on the wings of Kelsey, Jenny and Cassidy. As seniors they are graduating

and moving on, but they will leave behind a strong team for next season.

The girls have come to appreciate the close-knit relationship they have with each other and their coach. Cassidy says, “Coach knows when I am and when I am not playing to my full potential.”

As they move into the next chapter of their lives, the girls will no doubt keep in touch and remain close. Kelsey has plans to play softball for Northeast Community College. Cassidy will play for Angelina College. Jenny does not have plans to play in college, but will be cheering on her friends from the stands.

Playing softball has brought each of them so much, including lifelong friendships and a work ethic that will continue to benefit them as they continue in college.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2011Doors open @ 8:30amEvent: 9:30am-4:15pm

Harmony Hill Baptist Church 2708 S. Chestnut St./Lufkin

936.632.1350 936.632.1350 www.harmony-hill.org

Tickets $10 each-available at the church office-

Lunch includedNo childcare provided

Event subject to change without notice.


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IIf you have ever been pregnant, then you know how challenging it can be to get back to your pre-pregnancy shape. Even if you do lose the weight, you’ll find your body just isn’t the same as it used to be. After my eldest son was born, I can remember thinking, “Will I ever lie down on my side without feeling as though I have a puppy lying next to my stomach?” As difficult as pregnancy weight gain may be to your self-esteem, it’s important to find a healthy balance between focusing on a return to pre-pregnancy weight and meeting the nutrition needs of your nursing infant.

Eating disorders can get started during this period, so watch out for certain unhealthy behaviors such as a preoccupation with weight combined with experiencing a depressed mood after eating, or observing periods of extreme calorie restriction or fasting in order to return to your pre-pregnancy shape. Health professionals suggest losing more than 4.5 pounds of weight after the first month of delivery to be extreme. No more than one pound of weekly weight loss is considered safe post-partum.

Good nutrition is critical following the birth of a child, especially if you are nursing. Breastfeeding increases your need for calories and many nutrients such as protein, calcium, zinc, folic acid and Vitamins E and B6. Nursing mothers need an additional 330 calories per day during the first six months of an infant’s life, and an additional 400 calories per day for months six and on to maintain adequate milk production. Before you grab a candy bar to meet the increase in daily calories – think of how the food you eat will effect milk production and your return to a healthy

pregnancy weight. Keeping good nutrition and exercise in balance during this time will keep you in good physical and emotional shape to meet the demands of your growing family.

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By Amy McLeod, RD, LD

Amy McLeod, RD, LD is a registered and licensed Dietitian and Healthy Living Spokeswoman for Brookshire Brothers. To locate products “Approved by Amy” visit www.brookshirebrothers.com.

Pregnancy Weight Gain GuideWeightBeforePregnancyRecommendedPregnancy WeightGainNormal Weight (BMI 20-24.9) 25-35 pounds

Underweight (BMI <20) 28-40 pounds

Overweight (BMI>25) 15-25 pounds

Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss

Healthy Snack Ideas for You (And your nursing baby!)

Granola bar with fat-free milk

Low-fat yogurt with fresh fruit and chopped nutsWheat crackers and apple wedges with low-fat cheese slices

Baby carrots or celery dipped in hummusGraham crackers with peanut butter and banana

Trail mix made of nuts, seeds and dried fruitRolled-up turkey and string cheese with pear wedges

Reference: American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Nutrition During Pregnancy

Post-Pregnancy Meal Planner• Have at least 3 servings of low-fat dairy foods for

adequate calcium and Vitamin D intake.

• Have at least 3 servings of vegetables (including at least 2 serving of dark green or orange vegetables).

• Have at least 2 servings a day of fruit. Limit juice to 100% fruit juice and only 1 cup per day.

• Eat at least 3 servings of whole grain bread, cereal or pasta.

• Eat at least 2 to 3 servings of meat, fish or poultry. If you do not eat meat, try other foods with protein such as dried beans or peas, tofu or soy, eggs, nuts, and cheese.

• Continue taking prenatal vitamins during for the first year post-partum.

• Drink 8-12, 8 ounce caffeine free drinks per day. Keep a glass of water with you every time you nurse to help you get the fluids you need for adequate milk production.

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Game Board PartyWhat better way to play games than with fun friends, yummy food, exciting

games and great decorations. This board game theme party was as simple as opening up the game closet and being creative with what you have on hand. Here, we used a twister board for the table cloth and the game boxes to elevate the food. Then, we spread out game pieces all over to finish off the décor. Guests enjoyed munching on dart board pizza, checkerboard sandwiches, peanut butter scrabble bars and cheese ball dice. Party goers were sent home with a new card game.

Other Game Board Party Ideas:

Candyland partygreat for younger kiddos!

Clue Partya fun mystery dinner for pre-

teens!

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