life in the ridge and the pointe

winter 2012

erie tech center?

Let it Snow!5 effective fitness tips for 2012

vlifethe meaning of snowflakes

Is working on the computer killing your back?

Kids Eat Free

Editor in Chief:Trisha Ventker

Research Editor:Trisha Ventker

Graphic and Layout Designer:Trisha Ventker

Assistant Director and Projects:Tom Ventker

Columnists:Cori Ehrhart, Robb James, Joe Wilson, Chef Trusan, Kristina Leonard, Beth Harbaugh, Danny Hoeft, Jen Hoeft, Sherri Barksdale, Tom Ventker, Trisha Ventker, Michelle Edwards, Danica Jardien, Tristan Lewis, Dr. Lou Cavallo, Georgez Dabit, Sondra Parker,Rachel Lefort, Britta Ross, Debbie Schoeneshoefer, Dr. Gary Steven Gautier,

vlife logo: Aaron Leonard

All Photography except noted otherwise has been taken by Trisha Ventker from Enchant and Inspire Photographic Art

Advertising SalesTrisha VentkerTrishaventker@me.com

Cover photo by Trisha Ventker 2012

photos above by Paul Fiarkoski 2012

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life in the ridge and the pointe

winter 2012

erie tech center?

Let it Snow!5 effective fitness tips for 2012

vlifethe meaning of snowflakes

Is working on the computer killing your back?

Kids Eat Free

Editorial

New year. New beginnings. New opportunities. Whenever we begin a new year and move into.winter months, its very exciting to reinvent ourselves. Reinvention is also the focus of this vlife issue. What motivates you? Heath, family, work, wealth, money, fame? In this winter issue, theres something for everyone.

My friend, Dr. Gary Steven Gautier discusses ways to stop the ticking clock and lower the risk of diseases. He leads a health and wellness retreat in Costa Rica and is a wealth of knowledge. If you are planning to travel internationally with the kids and need helpful tips to make it a smooth ride, our new columnist, Debbie Schoeneshoefer shares her insightful ideas. Reinventing your style can be an effective way to also boost morale during the winter months. Georgez Dabit, editor and creator of Denvhere magazine provides his ideas of Freedom of Fashion. Rachel Lefort, personal fashion stylist gives advice on how to look your best while working out. Britta Wilder, an old soul, but newbie columnist talks about the meaning of snowflakes. This article will warm your heart.

I am proud to provide this third issue of Eries own life-style magazine with the help of our local people who provide us with our informative and valuable columns and our business owners who are the heartbeat of the economy here. If you find this magazine helpful in connecting you to the many businesses, please let our advertisers know where you found them.

Together we are constantly working to help strengthen our local economy and community. Look around at our amazing town and capture the beauty of it. It is so special on so many levels and perhaps take a moment to celebrate a true Winter Wonderland in Colorado.

Warmly,

T!"a VentkerEditor in Chief

photo by Tom Ventker 2012

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Content

technology: erie tech center..why not?18

kids: the meaning of snowflakes54

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foodie: kids eat free32

nesting with style: collections with sondra parker 44

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money: small business budgeting made easy!26

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real estate: social media92

book nook: a good book is like a good friend42

chef talk: winter wood-stove cooking34

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word from the mayor: erie on top15

sports: let it snow!!! 98

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health: computer work is killing your back61

beauty: staying healthy82

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soul: creating realistic goals to create heath, happiness and love in your life96

kids: snow much fun52kids:international travel with kids56

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fitness: dance your way into shape in 201270

body: 5 effective fitness tips for 201262

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fashion: freedom of all fashion88

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editors choice58

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style: the fall wardrobe78

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health: stop the ticking clock66

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Message from Mayor Joe WilsonErie on TOP

What a terrific place we live in the greatest nation on Earth, the best state in the nation, and the finest town in the state!While many surrounding communities are faltering and disillusioned, Erie continues to stand out as the place where families enjoy a rare quality of life in a community full of friends who grow wonderful relationships together, where innovation is wanted, empowered, supported and thrives. We welcome new neighbors, friends, employers and business.

In matters of work and play, Erie offers more unique opportunities than any other place I can think of. From famous fireworks at Colorado National Golf club, to art shows and air shows, to Trunk or treat, summer concerts and sporting events, we fill the seasons with fun!

In Erie, we focus on providing outstanding value to our residents who are truly proud of the great community we are building. We offer individuals, families and businesses a dynamic place for growth and prosperity. We offer opportunity to become part of something greater.

In business, our recently developed policies, culture of terrific public service, welcome for enterprise and innovation, empower our economic vitality. We see sales tax at an all time high, as well as commercial space leased. This year we landed one of Colorados largest economic development projects of the decade (Bridgewater)! We are currently in talks with both franchise businesses and private employers who are coming to Erie in ever increasing numbers. 2011 was a hallmark year for community participation, innovative policy, and economic performance for our town, as Erie emerged as a regional leader in the press, public and private circles.In 2012 we continue to celebrate Erie as the place where families enjoy a rare quality of life and a community full of friends who grow wonderful relationships together, a place where innovation is welcomed, empowered, supported and thrives.

There are many fortunate and impressive words to describe Erie, but the best one is Home

-Mayor Joe Wilson

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SPIRIT OF FLIGHTwinter 2012

Hollywood Comes to Spirit of Flight Center 2012

2012 TO FEATURE AVIATION IN HOLLYWOOD AT THE

MUSEUM

Erie, Colorado, Thursday, December 29, 2011: A BD-5 Micro aircraft has joined

the Spirit of Flight Center air museum

collection.

The BD-5 Micro is a single-seat homebuilt

aircraft created in the late 1960s by US aircraft designer Jim Bede and was

introduced to the aviation market primarily

in kit for by the now-defunct Bede Aircraft Corporation in the early 1970s. In

total, only a few hundred BD-5 kits were ever completed, and many of them still fly

today. The BD-5J (J stands for jet

powered) holds the record for being the worlds lightest jet aircraft, weighing only

358.8 lbs. I have had a copy of a 1972 issue of Air Progress magazine in my office

for years, only because it had an article

introducing the BD-5, which I still think it is an amazing plane said Gordon Page,

President of the Spirit of Flight Center. We have always wanted to have one in the

collection, and now we have one thanks to

a generous donor.

Maecenas pulvinar sagittis enim.

Rhoncus tempor placerat. Rhoncus tempor placerat.

P R E S S RELEASE

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The Spirit of Flight BD-5 will be

configured as a BD-5J and will be painted in the colors of the BD-5J that

was used in the 1983 James Bond movie

Octopussy. In the movie, stunt pilot Corkey Fornoff flew an amazing

sequence in the tiny jet to outrun a heat-seeking missile that included a

flight through a hangar.

Sorry to report that the Spirit of

Flight BD-5 will NOT be flying through any hangars said Gordon Page with a

smile on his face.

The BD-5 restoration will be taken

on my museum volunteers and will be part of the museums PROJECT Take

Flight. PROJECT Take Flight is the

Spirit of Flight Centers program to restore aircraft and artifacts, but it also

helps out with service projects within the community.

In addition to the BD-5, several other Hollywood movies, aircraft and

items will be featured throughout the

museum during the year. Our goal is

to have every visitor to the museum learn three things they didnt know

about aviation and aviation history

said museum volunteer Kathy Persons. I have been volunteering for over three

years now and it amazes me how much there is to learn, especially when it

comes to the Hollywood history.

The museum is also expanding its

educational and living history days in 2012 and is working on a new teaching

curriculum with several local schools.

One of the major additions to the Spirit of Flight Center for the New Year is a

mobile air museum that can go to schools, retirement homes and other

facilities that may not have the budget

to take visitors to the main museum facility.

The new BD-5 will fit right into

the mobile air museum so kids can sit in

it and get their picture taken said Gordon Page. I am just a big kid, so I

hope to be the first!

About the Spirit of Flight Center-

Founded in 1998, the non-profit Spirit

of Flight Center facility features over

1000 aviation artifacts at its Erie (CO) Municipal Airport facility.

Aircraft including a rare German Messerschmitt Bf-109, North American P-51 Mustang and a

Russian MiG 17 fighter jet are

among the collection.

The Spirit of Flight Center is a 501(c)(3)

non-profit organization and

uses tax deductible donations to support

its mission to save aviation history.

Contact the Spirit of Flight Center at

info@spiritofflight.com for more information.

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technologyErie Tech Center Why Not?

by Robb James

It is very possible that we live in

The Erie Tech Center but before its

time. We live in a picturesque

location, with quality of life in the

middle of everything and prime for

the next big thing.

We all know that the economy

has its challenges but some places will

flourish sooner than others. Erie will

be one of these places and when the

economy lights back up, Erie will be

on top of the pack. To me, it is quite

simple as to why. Erie has not only

found itself with more pro-economic

development leaders who want to

show the developers and economic

development community that Erie is

serious about cooperating and

incentives. Erie is also serious about

removing red tape relating to

development code to create a clear

path and timeline toward success.

The other very obvious areas

that provide Erie with an enormous

advantage are:

Quality of life(Amenities) trails,

recreation center, senior center, ball

park, parks, views, NCAA

Championship Golf Course, CU

indoor golf training facility, open

space, fresh air.

Quality of life(Convenience)

20/20/20 referring to approximate

minutes to DIA/Boulder/Denver

Quality of life(Convenience)

Surrounded by many cities and

towns for easy access to additional

amenities and vice-versa.

Transportation Erie enjoys the

luxury of having our own airport

which few cities and towns have.

Erie is also located central to many

strategic interstate highways.

Abundance of affordable land

available for quality development.

As an example of the growth

that will materialize, there is a 935

acre development by McWhinney

just southeast of 7-11 that will run all

the way to I-25. This development is

called North Park and will feature a

Central Park along with an Applied

Research Center and also shopping,

dining and entertainment. This

Applied Research Center will attract

investment by large bio-med

companies that will bring executives

to the area. It is a natural fit for the

executives of these companies to look

for executive hangars at the Erie

Municipal Airport. The amenities of

this development will be convenient

for Erie residents and the economic

activity will bleed over to positively

impact Erie as well.

Between Eries old town and Erie

High School, Erie has recently

approved a new FUNDED 2,700

home development that will have an

array of different price points. This

development will be built out over

the next 5-10 years. I am certain that

these developers will take note from

Anthem to the south that enjoyed

brisk sales all through the economic

challenges of the last 2-3 years. This

Bridgewater project is privately

funded and already funded. The

funding is key. There are plenty of

developments across the Front Range

that are stalled out or not happening

moving forward because of a lack of

funding. This is a big win for Erie

and this will bring much need

rooftops to Erie that will get the big

boxes over the hump to make their

bets and investments here in Erie.

come. There have been

discussions and it is my belief that it

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Although Erie has not attracted the

primary employers yet, this will come. There

have been discussions and it is my belief that

it will happen in time. The Town of Erie is

currently working on bonds to both beautify

certain areas and to bring additional services

into certain areas to make development more

feasible for the shorter-term.

Even in this very difficult economy, good

things are happening. There is economic

activity and new businesses including; CU

Boulder World-Class Indoor Golf Training

Facility, Papa Johns, Lazy Dog, New Liquor

Store, New Gas Station & Convenience

Store on County Line Rd., New Mexican

Restaurant in Old Town, New Coffee Shop

in Old Town, New Wine and Paint Business

in Old Town, New Gallery and Retail for

Arts Coalition of Erie and more. I know of

other businesses who are growing here in

Erie and who are hiring more people.

My column is supposed to be more

about technology but I wanted to talk about

the Tech Center potential in Erie and

provide an update for fellow neighbors about

the good things that are happening. Happy

New Year All! I look forward to a bright

future here in Erie and look forward to

seeing you soon.

Please share your comments with me via

Robb@RobbCapital.com. I look forward to

sharing your ideas in future columns.

About Robb James

Robb is married to Masako and just celebrated 10 years of marriage. Robb enjoys being with Masako, being with

friends and family, technology, golf, flying, participating in the betterment of Erie, meeting new people. Professionally,

Robb has helped to start several new technology companies and has helped telecom carriers build worldwide networks.

Robb also started a chain of tax preparation stores which was later sold to H&R experienced in land development.

More recently, Robb has focused on internet security and cybercrime, helping some of the largest cloud computing

companies secure their networks.

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YOURErie Municipal

AirportDid you know...

Fly Here!

The Erie Municipal Airport has an annual economic impact of more than

$12 millionon the local economy.*

Erie Municipal Airport: Bringing jobs, businesses, tax revenue and families to the Erie area. Call 303.325.7300 or go to www.eaedc.com for more information on what the Erie Municipal Airport does for Erie, Colorado.

The Erie Municipal Airport annually brings in

$4.4 millionin wages and salaries to Erie.*

The Erie Municipal Airport has the largest privately owned hangar complex

west of the Mississippi.

* according to 2008 CDOT Division of Aeronautics, Colorado Economic Impact Study 2008.

www.colorado-aeronautics.org

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Theres a growing number of light jets visiting Erie exposing executives to this great town in the middle of everything.

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The RODS & WINGS calendar highlights aircraft, cars, and great looking gals that have attended events at the Spirit of Flight Center, a non-profit air museum located near Denver, Colorado. Your purchase of the calendar helps the museum SAVE AVIATION HISTORY .

Thank you!

About the Spirit of Flight Center - Hundreds of rare aviation items and artifacts are on display in the Spirit of Flight Center representing the past, present and future of flight. Our mission is to save and display aircraft and flight memorabilia to honor all veterans, and to educate the general public on the significance of aviation and aviation history. Come see

history at the Spirit of Flight!

To order calendars, visit the website: www.spiritofflight.com

Spirit of Flight Center 2650 S. Main St., Bldg. A Erie, CO 80516(303)460-1156 Ext. 21 Fax (303)464-7576

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TRISHA VENTKER

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Small Business Budgeting Made Easy!By Michelle Edwards, CPAIts the start of a new year and one of you goals is to better manage your expenses and increase your bottom line. One trick to helping you achieve this goal is by creating a budget. A budget is a tool that allows you to design how you would like your monthly and year-end financial goals to look. To do this, you need to look at the income you think your business can generate throughout the year compared to the expenses your business will incur.

Creating a Budget

When creating a budget I recommend making 3 different scenarios - worst case scenario, most likely case scenario, and best case scenario. It make you think about how your business will operate under various circumstances. Its detrimental to your business if you budget for your best case scenario and then actually have your worst year. If youre heading down the worst year path, youve already come up with a plan as to areas you can cut costs, which will allow you to make the necessary adjustments sooner than later. Your best case scenario also lets you think about growth and expansion options in the situation your business does take off. You can start planning for a marketing campaign that youve been dreaming of, think about saving for future downfalls, budget for increasing your staff, etc. By having 3

different scenarios, you can easily make adjustments thought out the year, based on how your business is actually doing. Keep in mind, your budget is not set in stone. Its a working budget and should be updated throughout the year to reflect how your business is currently operating.

Where Do The Numbers Come From?

If youve been in business before, use previous years financial statements to help create your budget. Look for patterns and trends in sales & expenses. Does your business grow by 3% every year, do certain expenses increase by 10% every year, etc? Use those past trends to help you estimate what this year will look like. If this is your first year is business, no worries, you can do research on your industry to see what your competition is doing and use their numbers to give you a starting point for your own budget.

Start with Expenses

Personally, I like to start with the expenses. Take all off the expenses you expect to have during the year and list them out in a monthly fashion. Some months might have higher expenses, some months have fewer expenses, and some expense remain the same every month.

Then Move to Projected Sales and Revenue

Once you list out all of your expenses, then you can start budgeting for your sales and revenue. List out all sources of revenue and what you expect to sell through out the year. If your business fluctuates during

certain times of the year, budget accordingly.

Projected Profit/Loss

After projecting and estimating your sales and expenses for the year, you are ready to determine your projected profit/loss for each month. Subtract your projected expenses from your projected sales to determine your projected net income (profit/loss) for each month and for the year.

Finished!

Simple enough, youve just created a profit and loss budget! At the end is a sample to get you started. Keep in mind its just a sample and your business will most likely have more details and more expense line items than listed below. Its just a tool to get you started. You can create a budget on paper, in Excel, or even in QuickBooks.

Using Your Budget

As the year progresses, dont forget to compare your actual Profit and Loss Statement against your monthly budget. What scenario is your business operating at - worst, most likely, or best? Are there areas where you can improve? Do you need to make operating changes based on your budget numbers? Are there changes that need to be made to your budget to reflect your current operating state? Keep in mind your budget is not set in stone. It can and should be adjusted though out the year to reflect whats currently happening in your business.

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About the Author:

photo by Iman Woods

Michelle Edwards, CPA is a CFO turned consultant. Her passion is helping small and mid-sized businesses with their day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, QuickBooks, virtual CFO, payroll, and human resource headaches. Michelle runs a next-generation firm that focuses on using technology to simplify accounting. When she's not crunching numbers she can be found hiking, remote camping, quilting, and hanging out with her family here in Vista Ridge. Michelle can be reached at michelle@TrailheadAccounting.com or 720-295-4272. www.TrailheadAccounting.com

CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: Any tax information on this site is not intended or written to be used and cannot be used by a taxpayer for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer or (ii) promoting, marketing, or recommending any transaction or matter to another person. The Certified Public Accountant designation does not constitute any professional engagement between the reader and the writer and is not applied to information contained on this website.

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January February March April May ANNUAL TOTAL

IncomeSales $10,000 $13,000 $10,000 $6,000 $3,000 $42,000Misc. Income

$500 $200 $100 $100 $50 $950

TOTAL INCOME

$10,500 $13,200 $10,100 $6,100 $3,050 $42,950

ExpensesInsurance $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $500Marketing $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $2,500Payroll $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $2,000 $2,000 $13,000Rent $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $7,500Utilities $350 $350 $350 $350 $350 $1,750TOTAL EXPENSES

$5,450 $5,450 $5,450 $4,450 $4,450 $25,250

NET INCOME

$5,050 $7,750 $4,650 $1,650 ($1,400) $17,700

Sample Budget

**Disclaimer: The example budget displayed above is for informational and educational purposes only. It is created using fictitious data. Every business and individuals financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting needs are different. Please consult your financial

advisor regarding your specific and individual budgeting needs.**

PROUDLY PRESENTS RODS & Wings Days 2012

www.spiritofflight.com 2650 S. Main St., Bldg. A Erie, CO 80516 (303)460-1156

Admission- $5 per person. Spirit of Flight is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Museum, simulator, gift shop and much more. Directions Take HWY 7 to E. County Line Rd. (Erie), go North 1/2

mile to S. Main St.. Look for the Big Green Hangar. (Museum is on the West side of the Erie Municipal Airport).

The Spirit of Flight Center invites you be a part of our RODS & WINGS Days. These fun gatherings lead up to the 4th Annual Spirit of Flight Day. Come join the fun! x Saturday, May 12, 2012, 9AM-12PM- Spirit of Flight Center

Car Show/Fly-In, Pancake breakfast. Prizes for best car/motorcycle/plane. *Car registration & setup 8:00AM

x Saturday, June 9, 2012, 9AM-12PM- Spirit of Flight Center Car Show/Fly-In, Pancake breakfast. Prizes for best car/motorcycle/plane. *Car registration & setup 8:00AM

x Saturday, July 14, 2012, 9AM-12PM- Spirit of Flight Center Car Show/Fly-In, Pancake breakfast. Prizes for best car/motorcycle/plane. *Car registration & setup 8:00AM

x Saturday, July 28, 2011, 10AM-4PM 4th Annual Spirit of Flight Day. Aircraft displays and fly-bys, Car Show, WWII Veterans and Tributes, Re-enactors, Vendors, Food, Museum tours, Door Prizes, Rides. *Car registration & setup 8:00AM

x Saturday, August 11, 2012, 9AM-12PM- Spirit of Flight Cen-ter Car Show/Fly-In, Pancake breakfast. Prizes for best car/motorcycle/plane. *Car registration & setup 8:00AM

x Saturday, September 8, 2012, 9AM-12PM- Spirit of Flight Center Car Show/Fly-In, Pancake breakfast. Prizes for best car/motorcycle/plane. *Car registration & setup 8:00AM

x Saturday, October 6, 2012, 9AM-2PM OKTOBERFEST!Spirit of Flight Center Car Show/Fly-In, Pancake breakfast/Beer/Brats/Band. Prizes for best car/motorcycle/plane.

*Car registration & setup 8:00AM Over 1000 artifacts are on display at the Spirit of Flight Center representing the past, present and future of flight. Come see history! Event admission is $5.00 per person which includes museum tour. (SOF Members Free-Join today!) Bring a ROD or Exotic car and get in for FREE! *Car show participation will be limited to show quality automobiles, hot rods and motorcycles. To be ISCA judged there is a $10 registration fee which includes museum tour and entry into door prize drawings. First 20 registrations also receive a FREE pancake breakfast.

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FOODIE: KIDS EAT FREE by Sherri Barksdale

W I N T E R

Kids Eat Free!

veryone loves to eat out once in a while, but the cost of dinner out for a family can add up quickly. A

typical kids meal costs from $5.00 to $7.00, which makes eating at home a more likely option. Smart restaurant owners know that adding a Kids Eat Free night to the regular schedule is a great way to bring families in. Several local Erie restaurants have joined the Kids Eat Free trend. The Lazy Dog, located in Vista Ridges own Vista Village, recently began oering a Kids Eat Free night every Monday. Their menu includes typical childrens favorites such as macaroni and cheese, cheeseburgers, and chicken strips. They can choose from sides such as mandarin oranges, mashed potatoes, or fries. A childs drink is included. You can get up to two kids meals for every one adult entre.

Happy hour and appetizer items are excluded.The Masters Restaurant at the Colorado National Golf Course oers a Kids Eat Free buet every Wednesday night. Face painting, sundaes, and seasonal crafts often accompany the buet. Deli Cioso, a locally owned Mexican restaurant located in downtown Erie, will begin oering free Kids Nights on Thursday nights in January, 2012. Details are being ironed out, so call ahead for specifics rules if you plan to join them. Some nearby restaurants also oer kids eat free nights or discounted kids nights. If you plan to eat out, check this list first.

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Winter Deals

About Sherri: Sherri lives in Erie, Colorado with her husband Tim and their two children. She

worked in the software industry for ten years, and is currently enjoying being a

full-time mom. Sherris passions are writing, photography, and local food. Sherri

earned a B.A. in Political Science and History from Seattle Pacific University.

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Mondays

Bualo Wild Wings, Larkridge Shopping Center (303) 524-3800 On Mondays, kids meals are only $1.99 with the purchase of an adult entre. A child-sized drink is included in the price.Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bualo-Wild-Wings/169794156375215Gunther Toodys, Larkridge Shopping Center (303) 451-1950. 16755 N. Washington Thornton, CO. Mondays starting at 11 am. 1 free kids entre with the purchase of an adult entre.The Lazy Dog Erie - (303) 997-9886 3100 Vista Village Dr. Two free childrens meals with the purchase of an adult entre. Happy hour items and appetizers are excluded.Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Lazy-Dog-Erie/275482019135130?ref=ts

Tuesdays

Famous Daves, Larkridge Shopping Center, (303) 280-6227 16539 North Washington St., Broomfield, CO. Receive one free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entre every Tuesday.

Wednesdays

Masters Restaurant, Colorado National Golf Club, Vista Ridge. (303) 926-1723 2700 Vista Parkway. Free kids buet on Wednesday nights. One child per each adult entre purchased. Face painting and crafts available some weeks. No reservations needed. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Colorado-National-Golf-Club/164100586946127

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Deli Cioso, Old Town Erie (303) 828-5740 605 Briggs St. Erie, CO. Free kids meals will be oered on Thursday nights beginning January 2012. Call ahead for specific information. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Deli-Cioso-Erie/160799833965335

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This picture explains the gist of my Winter Article: 21 inches of snow on the Barbie!While the BBQ might be closed for the season, there are still plenty of thing that can bring family and friends together.

The Solstice is upon us and Winter is officially here! Its cold, the roads are snowy, icy and slippery, which makes it a perfect time to stay home, crank up the oven and the wood stove and make some comfort food.

Eating seasonally in the winter consists mainly of these top five veggies:

SquashRoot VeggiesBeetsBrussels SproutsKale

AND:For all you carnivores, Ive included something for you as well.

I wanted to deviate from writing the same ole things that everyone else writes about and keep it interesting and adventuresome. Ive included some traditional winter favorites as well as a few with a slant to them.

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Homemade Meatloafby

TrusanServes 6

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Lbs Lean (80/20)ground beef (or buffalo, etc.)3 Large Eggs (beaten)1 15 oz can Stewed Tomatoes (chopped and drained)1 Med-Lg Onion (minced)1/4 Cup Chopped celery (about 1 Lg. stalk)1/4 Cup Chopped carrots (or grated)1/4 Cup Chopped green bell pepper1-1/2 Cup Bread crumbs, panko or rolled oats2 tsp. Kosher or Sea Salt1/2 tsp. Ground black pepper1/2 Cup Finely chopped Italian Flat Leaf Parsley1/2 Cup + Ketchup (Plus some for the top)2 teas. Worcestershire Sauce4 Slices Bacon

Procedure:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put all ingredients except bacon in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly but not over mixed. Put the meat mixture in a loaf pan and pat it to fill the pan evenly. Lay the strips of uncooked bacon over the top of the meatloaf, tucking the ends under. Put remaining ketchup on top of meatloaf and place the loaf pan on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Place a pan of hot water in the oven with the meatloaf and this will keep the ketchup from drying and cracking. Internal temperature should be 160 degrees F. when done.

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Awesome Mac & Cheeseby

TrusanServes 6

Ingredients:

8 Oz. Farfalle (Bow Tie) Pasta

1 1/2 TBS. Butter1 1/2 TBS. Flour1/2 sm. Onion (peeled and halved)2 Cups Organic Whole Milk

1 Cup Broccoli Florets4- 5 Oz. Organic Beef

1/2 Cup Cravanzina Cheese (or Brie)1/2 Cup Maytag Bleu Cheese1/2 Cup Cheddar

2 Oz. Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)2 pinches Salt and Pepper Mixture2 TBS. Italian Parsley (Chopped)1 TBS. Butter1/2 Oz. Manchego Cheese (or parmesan) Grated

Procedure:

Pre-heat oven to 400 f.In a large pot with boiling salted water, cook the pasta till al-dente (about 11 min.) then strain in a colander and cool by running under cold water. Let drain.

Melt butter in a saucepan, add onion and let saut for several minutes. Stirring occasionally so the onions dont burn. Add flour and cook till the flour just starts to get some color. Add milk and let simmer until it starts to thicken.

While milk sauce is thickening, grill or pan sear the beef for about 3-min. on each side then remove and let rest. Blanch broccoli in boiling salted water for 2 3 min., strain and reserve.

In a skillet, belt butter. When butter becomes hot and frothy, add the panko, salt and pepper, and parsley. Stir until the panko absorbs the butter and just starts to get some color. Remove from pan and hold.

By now the milk is starting to thicken. Add the cheeses and mix with a stiff whisk until all the cheese is melted. Keep under low heat stirring occasionally so a film doesnt form.

Wood-stove Beef Stewby

Trusan

Wood-stove cooking is like camping inside the comfort of your own home.Its not only an adventure, its useful in case of an emergency if the power goes out.

Granted, not everyone has a wood stove, but if youre fortunate enough to have one, you can have a blast cooking as well as keeping warm this winter.

Serves 4 - 6

Ingredients:

1 LB Cubed Beef1 sm. Red Onion (Cut into bite sized pieces)2 ea. Scallions1 Med. Potato (1/2 cubes)1 LG Zucchini (Cut into bite sized pieces)1 LG Yellow Squash (Cut into bite sized pieces)1 LG. Carrot (Cut into bite sized pieces)1 Jalapeo (sliced into small wheels)2 4 TBS Chopped Cilantro (according to your taste)4 Cloves Garlic (Chopped)4 TBS Lime Juice1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes3 pinches Salt and Pepper2 TBS Olive Oil1 Cup Beef Stock

Procedure:

Light the wood stove using plenty starting material (isnt that why they publish the National Enquirer?), kindling and hardwood for fuel. This will ensure that the fire lights properly and maintains a nice hot fire without having to open the door and keep adding more logs. After the logs burn down some, are glowing and have some white ash on them, brush them aside as much as you can to rest the container of stew on the floor of the stove. I put an oven thermometer in at this point and my stove registered 425f, a good temperature for this dish.

Meanwhile as the stove is heating up, mix the above ingredients in a bowl and place in a container (a metal bread loaf pan works great!) double lined with foil. Fold the foil over making sure you have a good tight seal.

Place container on the space that you just made for it inside the wood-stove and close the door. Cook for 50 60 min. turning the container once every 10 min. to ensure even cooking.

IF there are any leftovers, this is great to heat up the next morning with eggs, toast and coffee.

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Wood-stove Roasted Potatoes, Onions and Garlicby

Trusan

The basics are the same for all three:

Serves 4

Ingredients:

Root veggie of your choice (Roasted Potatoes, Onions and Garlic, etc.)Olive OilSalt and PepperAluminum foil

Procedure:

Slather the veggie of your choice with olive oil and liberally sprinkle with Salt and Pepper. Wrap in at least three layers of aluminum foil (shinny side towards the veggies).

Same as above: Light the wood stove using plenty starting, kindling and hardwood for fuel. Slather the veggie of your choice with olive oil and sprinkle liberally with Salt and Pepper. Wrap in at least three layers of aluminum foil (shinny side towards the veggies). After the logs burn down some, are glowing and have some white ash on them, brush them aside as much as you can to rest the foil wrapped veggies on the floor of the stove.

Cooking times will vary, this is just a guideline:

Garlic 25 - 30 min.

Potatoes 60 min +/- (until tender when pierced with a fork)(garnish with butter, sour cream, chives, bacon bits, etc.)

Onions 75 min +/- (until tender when pierced with a fork)

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Trusan has been involved in the culinary world since 1984. He has worked with world-class chefs including: Karen Johnson-Kennedy (Kilgore Trouts - Evergreen), John Schenk (J. Wms.-Denver /

Evergreen), and Mark Ellman (Avalon, Maui Tacos, Penne Pasta - Maui). In addition to being owner/chef of his own caf - coffee house: A Freudian Sip, Trusan has

worked at fine dining establishments such as J.Wms, Kilgore Trouts, Caf Ronchetti, Briarwood and Basils. Currently, Trusan teaches The Spirit of Cooking and Grills Gone Wild at Colorado Free University, Denver and offers private, in-home cooking classes and personal chef services.

Trusan believes that food, "done right" is a true sensual experience that nourishes and delights the mind, body, and spirit. The main ingredients in all his dishes are Intention, Attention, and Inspiration. Trusan emphasizes inspiration, adding creative but sensible twists to traditional

recipes, creating culinary delights around seasons and themes.

Above all, Trusan insists on quality - by using fresh, local, seasonal, and organic ingredients whenever possible. The outcome is always a delicious, nutritious and colorful culinary experience.

For more information, contact Trusan at:Trusan Cuisines 303-517-6225

Meet Chef Trusan

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With 2011 now a memory, I took a look at my Goodreads commentary to see what books I most enjoyed reading last year and what largely wasted my time. Without further ado, here is a highly subjective list of my most and least favorites from the past year and what I look forward to reading in 2012.

Five books I loved reading in 2011

1. Amor Towles Rules of Civility. Towles debut novel is both a love story and a love letter to New York City pre and post-WWII. Cant wait to read his next book.

2. Erin Morgensterns The Night Circus. Marco and Celia are competitors in a mysterious magic match to the death when they fall in love in this dreamy, non-linear tale. Their love story drives the novel, but supporting characters---circus regulars, a boy enthralled with the night circus from his first visit on and a group of circus followers who manage to track the night circus all over the world make for one exciting saga.

3. Jim DeFedes The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland. This non-fiction account of a small, but resourceful airport and city in Canada recounts the scary time post-September 11th when 38 airplanes and over 6000 travelers were forced to change plans, landing in Gander, Newfoundland. What follows is a story of one community opening their hearts and homes to the displaced.

4. Rob Lowes Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography. Loved his well-written account of his career, ambitions and encounters from the late 70s until present. Plus, the pictures! A must-read for children of the 1980s.

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5. Paula McLains The Paris Wife. A lost generation tale which (fictionally) recounts the first marriage of Ernest Hemingway to Hadley Richardson. McLain poured through letters and accounts to find the right tone in portraying the charming but troubled Hemmingway. WarningReading this book will make you read A Moveable Feast, Hemingways non-fiction account of the same time frame.

One book I should have passed on reading in 2011. Alma Katsus The Taker. The books description sounded similar to a supernatural adventure/love story to rival early Anne Rice efforts. Now, I wish Id just re-read anything by Rice instead.

Two books I look forward to reading in 2012. Haruki Murakamis IQ84. vLife contributor Sherri Barksdale highly recommended this book. If only I can get motivated to tackle such a big novel now!

Tom Wolfes Back to Blood. He isnt a one book a year novelist, but his books from the non-fiction Right Stuff to highly satiric Bonfire of the Vanities never disappoint this reader.

One book I cant wait to see adapted for the big screen. Trisha Ventkers Internet Dates from Hell. Our vLife publisher sold the rights to her story to Hollywood producer Paula Wagner in 2011 and I cant wait to see her life story filmed.

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by sondra parker

As an interior designer, one thing people often ask me about is how to accessorize.A quick and inexpensive way is to do it with collections. Many people have collections and don't think of using them to decorate.The first rule of thumb is to display your collections together or in grouping. Secondly use collections you already have and never thought of as artas accessories. And third, if starting a collection, find something you love to see in your home.Collections don't have to be something you've accumulated over a lifetime. You can get inspired by something and start collecting today. Within 40 miles of our neighborhood there are over 100 flea markets, thrift stores and resale shops. These are a great place to look for inexpensive accessories for your home.(Thedisplay of mid century candy dishes and vases shown in the photo started with the purchase of a $. 50 vase).When my daughter was two we started collecting rocks when we traveled. I kept a black permanent marker in my purse and we would label the rock with the date

and location we found it. Upon returning home we would add the rocks to a bowl. The bowl filled over the years and was a beautiful addition to our coffee table. This fun collection was a great conversation piece in our home. And it showed my children that souvenirs do not have to cost money. Last summer while traveling we started collecting driftwood. It became an adventure on our hikes on the beach or picnic lunches to find the coolest piece of driftwood. We now have them displayed in our home.As I look around my home my collections, whether they are something I purchased or found, make me smile. Each item has a memory, a story. And they add an interest to my decor that is unique to my personality, my home and my family. Get inspired to collect something that makes you smile when you see it in your home. The next time you pass a yard sale or thrift store, stop in and when you see something that stopped you in your tracks maybe it's the start of your collection.

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About Sondra

Sondra lives in Vista Ridge with the love of her life Greg and their two children. She works as an interior designer and artist .Her work can be seen in Galleries in the Metropolitan Area. For interior design services please contact Sondra at parkersondra1@gmail.com or check out her

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SNOW MUCH FUNKIDS

As the temperature drops and snow covers our yards, it can be a challenge to figure out how to lure your kids away from TV and video games. In the summer, it is easy to send the family outside to play but snow days can be a challenge to create family play-time. It may seem easier to play with our kids when it is warm outside, but when the weather outside turns snowy and cold, there is still a lot of fun things you can do with your family. Warm up your winter season with some fun activities. It will keep the blahs of the Winter Months from creeping in your house, but will also create some wonderful family time memories.

Snowy Crafts - When the kids have a snow day, or the temperatures drop so that it is too cold to be outside, spend the time creating your own winter wonderland. Make some paper snowflakes and paper snowmen to decorate the house with. Paint and decorate a wood picture frame and fill with one of your favorite Snowy Picture. Help our feathered friends with a pine cone bird feeder. Have fun watching the snow level grow and melt with a snowmen snow measurer made from an old ruler to help measure the depth of the snow. Be creative and you will soon have lots of fun wintery decorations to bring the fun of the winter indoors.

Snowy Treats Nothing makes the house feel cozy or helps boost a dreary mood then the smell of something baking. Baking some of your favorite treats can be fun for the kids to eat but also a learning experience for them when they assist in the preparations. Make polar bear cupcakes covered in coconuts to make them furry, create your favorite muffins or cookies, or try something new make a fruit pizza or your favorite sandwich combination cooked in a puff pastry for lunch.

Get out of the House Grab a coat and get out of the house. There are some great things you can do around town. Spend an afternoon bowling, roller skating, or at a movie. Our town has plenty of indoor attraction that can be fun to explore on a cold wintery the house. There are some great things you can do around

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Beth Anne Harbaugh is a mother with two boys, a pre-schooler who attends Red Hawk Elementary and a 3rd grader who attends Black Rock Elementary. She is an experienced Marketing and Public Relations Professional with over fifteen years of experience. In addition, shespends the rest of her time volunteering at the boys school; on their PTO Board and in their classrooms.

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our town has plenty of indoor attraction that can be fun to explore on a cold wintery day. Check out the Aquarium, one of the many amazing Museums or the Butterfly Pavilion. Or spend the afternoon at the library checking out some new books with the wintery theme.

Snow Much Fun - When the snow is on the ground, dont miss the opportunity to play with the snow before it melts. Go sledding, make a snowman, or have a snowball fight! When the outdoor fun is done, come inside and make some hot cocoa and some Snowy Ice Cream. Here is a fun recipe to tryceive.

Ingredients:cup of milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/2 cups sugarCLEAN Snow

Preparation:Go outside and get 4 - 5 cups of fresh, clean snow. Don't pack the snow! Bring it in the house and set it in the freezer until you need it. Mix together the milk, vanilla, and the sugar. Stir this mixture until the sugar is dissolved. Slowly add the snow to your mixture, stirring constantly, until it is as thick as ice cream! Eat up!

Cabin Fever Gaming - Stuck inside? Make it a fun game day. Pull out the Board Games and have a family gaming session. There are so many educational games that can keep everyone thinking while having fun. Gather up empty plastic bottles or empty soda cans and set up an indoor bowling alley. Build an indoor fort with the kitchen table chairs, tables and some sheets or blankets. Bring in some flashlights and tell stories or read some books.

Experiments with Snow Discover what fun snow can be! Take a piece of black construction paper and capture some snowflakes on it. Look at them with a Magnifying glass, can you find two that look alike? Try creating a frozen bubble. Using soap bubbles, you will turn them into frozen bubbles. Here is what you need to make them

What You'll Need:Measuring cupSoap powderSugarHot waterBowlSpoon or whisk Bubble wand

This is an activity for a cold, cold (below freezing) day when there is no wind in the air.Start by making a strong bubble solution. Mix 1/2 cup soap powder, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3 cups hot water. (This mixture will help the bubbles last longer.)Take the bubble solution and a bubble wand outside. Blow a bubble, and catch it on the wand.Let the bubble sit resting on the wand in the cold air. In the below-freezing chill, the bubble will soon freeze into a fragile crystal ball. Dont let the snow and the cold keep you from spending some fun family time together! There are so many fun ways to share some fun times during our snowy days. Turn off the video games, and spend some time playing together.

The Meaning of Snowflakesby Britta Wilder

Where I grew up there were no snowflakes. Yet every holiday season in California felt perfect. Surrounded by family we spent Christmas walking beaches and sharing traditions which were the hallmark of this special time of year. It never occurred to me that any of this would end; after all, we had so many relatives, so many houses to visit, so many great things to eat and magical presents to unwrap. It was like a beautiful song on continuous loop. Then the music stopped.

We moved to Colorado five years ago, and in that time all of the parents and grandparents have passed away. It is a difficult landscape of loss, but we have made our adjustments. In place of our yule tide of yesteryear, and to ease our longing for events and people now gone, my children and I have embraced this place where we find ourselves, creating new traditions of our own.

On the first weekend in December we host a Scandinavian party for our community and friends. We decorate as if our lives depended on it, including special ornaments honoring loved ones past, as well as newer, festive arrangements befitting a family of the Rockies. Glogg is served, herring, meatballs and Aquavit are inhaled, and by the end of the evening everyone is speaking Swedish. When Hanukkah comes, we light our menorah in tribute to my childrens heritage; if it snows, we build silly snow-people in the yard. The second week is for baking and taking cookies and fudge around to those who have meant so much to us over the year. This is also the week we sing carols and do laundry and pack suitcases. On the third week, my children fly to California to spend Christmas with their father, and they do not return until school starts again.

I have not hung a stocking for my children in over five years. I have not seen their faces on Christmas morning in a very long time. My house is a winter wonderland, and still it is empty. If you were to ask me what a perfect Christmas would be like, this would not be it.

And yet, over the course of time I have come to accept something significant in all of this--a remarkable humility and gratitude for those things borne out of death, divorce, tragedy and loss. It is the pearl inside the broken shell. It is the peace I make with myself when the world is no longer perfect--because it is different.

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Once I distinguish myself from the wrappings of my shiny youth--and all the innocence and joy those moments entailed--I find the gift of these holiday times, no matter how brief, with my children, out here on the prairie. With the blizzards and the mountains and these relative strangers who are now our dearest friends. And we can hold these seasons of our days as our seasons, for we have made them. We have made a life for ourselves out here and it is better than Christmas.

We are better... for the difference.

Before we came here, my children had never seen snow falling from the sky, or watched a line of geese as they made their way south. In place of an ocean we have come to know a beauty in the wonder of aspen and the changing light that cannot be measured by anything that has come before. It simply is.

When the hour arrived to leave for the airport, my children were a little sad and the sky had started to snow.

$ $ I wish we didnt have to leave just now, my daughter said quietly.

$ $ I know.

And I did know. As much as they hated leaving, and as much as they missed their father, they were caught in that middle where the heart pulls against itself, and nothing feels just right. I looked at my two beautiful, intelligent, resilient and amazing children. Then I looked at the falling white, the magical shapes descending all around us.

$ $ Its amazing how nothing is perfect, I told them. Only a snowflake is perfect. And it had to fall thousands of feet through the air, all the way down, to get that way. Even then, its gone in an instant.

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My husband and I thought long and hard about the types of travelers we want our kids to be, today and as adults. We want them to see how other cultures thrive - to walk the streets where people live and work, to be at ease in a foreign country. So we said no to theme parks and booked our familys maiden flight to Europe.

But could traveling abroad with two children under 5 years of age be pulled off smoothly despite jet lag, food aversions and breaks in the routine? Absolutely. A little planning and some deep breaths on your part can make this an experience that your children can draw upon for the rest of their lives, regardless of their age.

To minimize your childs jet lag, move bedtime up by increments of 15 minutes a week for a few weeks ahead of your trip. Theyll be more likely to fall asleep ear lier on the plane, affording them closer to a full nights sleep before landing.

Sedating your kids with an antihistamine is common, but be warned: it can backfire and rev kids up, and do consider they may be especially groggy and hard to wake when your plane touches down.

No screen time once you board the plane. As at home the TV, iPad, DS, et al will stimulate the kids. They can watch TV the whole 12 hours home for all you care, but you dont want anything to interfere with their sleep now! Bring a few familiar books to read instead.

For toddlers who are no longer dr ink ing f rom a bott le or breastfeeding, bring a few sugar-free lollipops for take off to spare their ears.

Once at your destination, get outside, sunny or not. Keep the kids (and yourselves) active walking, exploring, playing. Stay up as long as you can, then crash after an early dinner. The whole family may just get the best night of sleep youve had since the baby came home!

International Travel with Kids

by Debbie

Schoeneshoefer

Can traveling abroad with two children under 5 years of age be pulled off smoothly despite the jet lag, language barriers and food aversions? Absolutely. A little planning and some deep breaths on your part can make this an experience that your children can draw upon for the rest of their lives, regardless of their age.

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Debbie shares her

practical tips for helping

your kids beat jet lag,

feeding the whole family

inexpensively and

healthfully on the road,

and getting the most out

of the trip (explore explore

explore!)

TIPS THAT WORK

Feeding the Crew

By day turn to corner markets. Youll be more likely to interact with locals and better able to buy healthy foods cheaply that your kids can eat all day long. Buy a days supply of fruit, yogurts, nuts, cheese, croissants, then youre all set until

Dinner! Enjoy some (early) nightlife; hit local hot spots and order tapas, for variety, and share these small plates. Taste is one of the most poignant memories you may take home with you, so branch out and eat what the locals eat. You may find a new dish the kids love, and if not, youve got a yogurt in your bag!

Touch Points

Taking breaks at cafs for a pastry and coffee is an excellent recharger. But you might need room for a little one to crawl around, or you may need more stops than you need pastries. Find a library and head to the childrens room. Youll find a familiar atmosphere, comfy seats, maybe a train table, new puzzles, and clean restrooms.

About Debbie:

A Colorado native, Debbie Schoeneshoefer lives and writes in Erie. Her two children attend Red Hawk Elementary, and you can often find the Schoeneshoefer family hiking on East Boulder County Trails.

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In this world of technology, we use computers more now then we ever have. Logging in hours behind the computer can cause the head and shoulders to drop forward. This is known as forward head posture aka FHP. This FHP creates tension and strain to the nerves, spinal cord and vertebrae. This can cause symptoms like neck pain, arm pain, headaches, dizziness etc. For every inch the neck and head moves forward, it adds at least 10 pounds of tension to the spine. Left uncorrected it can lead to spinal decay and arthritis.

This condition is not exclusive to computer users. People that text or are on the phone long periods suffer with this as well. Children are also affected. FHP in children can be cause by texting, heavy book bags,and playing video games.To see if you have FHP, you need to be checked by a Chiropractor. He will be able to detect and correct FHP.

5 Effective Fitness Tips for 2012by Tristan Lewis

Well 2012 is nearly with us. I know that with the holidays here were all slammed right now getting ready to celebrate with our friends and family good for us! But of course, following on nicely after this EVERY year is the stepping into a new year and a desire to make it the best yet for ourselves The resolutions are set and typically these include getting in the best shape ever. Well its a new start and therefore I wanted to give you my 5 Big Tips for your 2012 covering Exercise/Workout Tips, Health Tips, Diet & nutrition Tips & Mindset Tips. So lets kick off with part A Exercise!Ok, there are a million different tips flying around the Internet, the gym, Facebook, your local health club and so onBut here are 5 I feel are essential and will give you the best results if understood and used in your workouts.

TIP 1 Its been said a thousand times (by me and others I know) but to burn the most calories you must do COMPOUND exercises. These are exercises that require multiple muscles to work together during the move. dont get me wrong, isolation exercises where typically one muscle is worked like the bicep curl for example a re great as part of your workout but compound exercises like kettlebell swings, Thrusters, Deadlifts, Squats, Pull Ups etc etc are the ones that will have the greatest benefit on your body and fitness results.

TIP 2 Slow down! A typical exercise should be performed with control allowing you to work on a pattern of 2-1-3 (basically 2 seconds concentric 1 second isometric 3 seconds essentric) or to put it simply lets imagine a squat move; I like to squat down to the lowest position for 3 seconds, hold at the bottom for a second then explode up but control my move to the start position for 2-3 seconds. This is controlled. If your going really fast or swinging weights then you risk injury and you cannot truly handle the weight your lifting. this applies to men and women. In fact all of these tips will.

TIP 3 Lift what you can handle! many times the ego gets the better of people. They lift more than they should and do more than they should also. Make sure you pick weights that make you work but dont have you wobbling all over the gym trying to simply hold them! Once you can cope with a weight, your muscles are used to it, and your comfortable, then move up. Youll surpass all the people who are choosing weights for vanity and as they get injured youll be lifting and working with the weights they first struggled withTIP 4 Variety. Its essential that you choose different exercises in your program (or get me or your trainer to devise workouts

that mix up exercises to stimulate muscles correctly) thus helping you break through plateaus. Your body is designed to adapt to stimuli over time, if you mix up your exercises your body will keep being forced to really work and your results will be the type you really want.maintenance of your lean muscle especially during fat loss training or dieting when you desperately need to keep the lean muscle and not let it get broken down. Increase your protein levels with both a good supplement and lean meats, dairy protein and vegetable sources of protein and youll allow your muscles to remain protected as your metabolism controls fat loss.

TIP 5 Whats right for one person is not always right for you. I see a lot of people go to gyms or start workouts and they tend to see a person doing something and simply copy. I understand if no one is around to give advice or you are new to working out that this is tempting. But understand you are capable of doing all the exercises that are out there, but that does not mean you should. Get a good trainer or one of my products or workouts at my video classroom and choose a goal, choose a path for yourself and train for YOU youll follow certain exercises and systems that will take you to your goal and get results, another person will follow their own goal. You must have a plan of attack and a goal when you train or all the exercises in the world will mean nothing and be a waste if there is not a plan of attack when choosing and using exercises specifically for YOU and YOUR GOALS.

PART 2

Welcome to part 2 and the 5 health tips for 2012.These 5 will help you look at health differently and are going to be huge benefits in your new start to the new year.

Tip 1 Water consumption MUST go up, up up! Ok youve likely heard the old adage about around 8 X 8oz glasses of water a day? Well I think that is minimum, especially if you are working out intensely.Your body needs water more than anything else you can put in your mouth! But so many times people dont bother. They work out, sweat and then maybe sip a sports drink or even worse a soda or fizzy drink etc.Simply put you need to constantly hydrate.Try setting a timer as you work and every 15 mins have a sip from a big bottle of water next to you.Try to also finish the water they give you at a restaurant. it not just there for looks

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Tristan Lewis is a World Traveler & Fitness Pro specializing in fat loss, weight loss, six pack abs workouts, abdominal training, lean muscle gain and total body transformation for men and women who want to lose weight and lose stubborn tummy, stomach or belly fat whilst creating their new physiques.

He is the author of several fitness and fat loss guides as well as six pack abs programs that uncover the realities of core training and fat loss.www.TheFlatTummyMakeover/www.PlugNPlaySixPackAbs.com/www.MaverickIntensityTraining.com/

His fat loss blogs dedicated to giving free workouts, advice, muscle training info, six pack abs workouts and fat loss help can be found at:

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Tip 2 The old classicSleep. You need to sleep and its gets even more important as you get older. At least 8 hours a night will do you the most good, maybe 7. Your body repairs and recovers in sleep so make sure you give your body a chance. Also try to limit any light sources. Bright led alarm clocks or night lights can actually affect the quality of your sleep. You should try to sleep in as near to pitch black as possible.

Tip 3 Get outside! Its a fact that in our society today most people are getting too little sun. Sun actually increases valuable and highly beneficial vitamin D in our bodies. This vitamin is a true miracle vitamin. Helping everything from weight loss to mental mood / depression etc. Studies showed that suicide rates in Europe during winter time when it is notoriously darker earlier actually went up. So get out, allow yourself to get your skin a little pink and exposed (dont burn of course) and reap the benefits.

Tip 4 Chill out. I know some people will say how can I chill out? I have kids, work, a job, a list of chores a mile long.blah blah. Ive seen and know some of the busiest people who also live a life that seems like the most laid back and relaxed. And it all comes down to prioritising and actually telling yourself you NEED to relax and find time for yourself or your health WILL suffer. Get out on dates, go do outdoors things just do things for yourself

and dont feel guilty. You need to understand the value of relaxation for both your sanity and your healthy fit body and mind.

Tip 5 Dont overtrain. For an average person if they train with the correct intensity they can train 3-4 times a week, for around 30 minutes a time and get incredible results (with a sensible diet and also regular hydration and the right type of workouts/training) of course you can do more if thats your thing, but I cant hear anymore about people having no time. You make time and you find time and you commit. Its not the hardest thing in the world. At least your alive to try. So put it in properly for 3- 4 intense workouts a week and let your body rest in between. Overtraining will affect many things from your body fat levels to your mental well being.

Cheers and now go over to www.TristanLewis.com for parts 3 & 4 and a lot more about health, fitness and Complete Human Potential.

Do it right and youll be on the road to being fit for life!

Cheers.

Tris

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W I N T E R I S S U E

2012

1. Add a minimum of two raw

salads and two pure fresh juices

(machine juiced at the time of

drinking) and try to receive your

fruits and veggies (separately) from

organic sources and freshly picked, if

possible.

2. Is your water pure? Faucet water

is extremely unhealthy regardless of

what the municipal experts say.

Make no mistake of this! Yet most

all people take showers and baths

with this unfiltered faucet water

filled with chlorine, bacteria and

sometimes even fluorine and absorb

much more water than they would

by actually drinking it at one time,

up to 5 cups from one bath or

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5 Surefire Strategies to Stop the Ticking Clock and Help Lower the Risk of Disease for

your New Year!

BY DR. GARY STEVEN GAUTIER

VIDA HEALTH VIDA

DR. GARY STEVEN GAUTIER

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3. Note what personal hygiene

products you use, such as soap,

cleansers, body wash, shampoo/

conditioners, make-up, tooth paste,

deodorants, hair tints/dyes, home or

house cleansers for floors, toilets

and wash bowls, include the brand

name and manufacture. This list is

almost always a very toxic waste

land for which you are continually

absorbing through your skin!

4. Write-up your last five meals of

breakfast, lunch and dinners

including your beverages and all

snacks, then you will start to see

your hidden enemy!

5. Make a list of all your aches,

pains, sickness and diseases whether

past or present, including all

medications you take or have taken

in the past and exactly what your

diagnosis are for each. Also what

you eat and drink on a daily basis.

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to FREE EVALUATION

ASSESSMENT accept the disclaimer

then fill-out the Patient Health

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your personal information which is

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regarding your issues.

Stop the Ticking Clock and Help Lower the Risk of Disease for Your New Year!

THE GANG

DR. GARY

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