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D e p a r t m e n t s

9 Girl Talk Fashion | Knowledge | Wellness | Shopping

16 Faves & Raves Find the perfect gift from our Holiday Gift Guide

26 Style & Grace Divine Holiday Decorating

30 Real Life A New Year, A New You! Makeovers from the Inside Out

34 The Dish Delicious Holiday Desserts

36 CommunityCapital Women: Beth Burns of Chelsea House | Helping Local Charities | TMH’s Under the Big Top

39 Around Town Events and happenings in and around Tallahassee.

40 Woman We Admire Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty— Deputy Jessica Ikner

46 Funny Girl New Year’s Survival Guide

i n e v e r y i s s u e Capital City Gems 20 | Women to Watch 42 | Calendar 44

ContentsTa l l a h a s s e e W o m a n M a g a z i n e | D e c e m b e r 2 011/J a n u a r y 2 012

22 On the Cover Laura Johnson—the Best Gift

From a hobby started in her garage, Laura Johnson has built a multi-million dollar company that reflects her love for people and bringing others happiness.

about the Cover | Photography by Adam Cohen | Styling by Nancy Cohen | Apparel provided by Narcissus | Makeup by

Randi Buchanan & Co. | Background provided by Chrysalis Fine Fabrics & Furnishings

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Living Well and Loving Life!december 2011/January 2012 volume 6 | issue 6

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As I sat down to write this, I realized that it seems like yesterday I was writing last year’s holiday message. It may be cliché to say, but time

certainly does fly. It has been an incredible year (again) at TWM, thanks to all the special people that make this magazine a possibility. From the women who share their heart-felt stories, to our readers who read the magazine faithfully and take the time to offer their thoughts and suggestions on articles, to the unwavering support from our advertisers, we are so grateful to share this journey with all of you.

As we embark on 2012, we are looking forward to another year of highlighting the women in Tallahassee. It has been six years since the first issue of the magazine rolled off the press, and still, it never ceases to amaze me when I hear the stories about women that live here—caring, strong and vivacious women that are truly blessings to our community. We have so much planned for 2012 and we are looking forward to another great year with all of you.

On behalf of Heather, Lynn, Christy and myself, we hope that you have the most wonderful holiday season—Merry Christmas and our best to you and yours in the New Year.

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Christy Jennings (Graphics Designer), Kim Rosier (Publisher); Lynn Solomon (Advertising Director); Heather Thomas (Editor)


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· Shop with others. There is safety in numbers. If you shop alone, make sure that there are other people nearby if you have to walk to your car alone.

· Limit the amount of cash you carry. ATM’s are everywhere—you can get more if you run short.

· Limit the credit cards you carry. If possible, carry only one card with you.

· Keep your purchases in the trunk. When going from store to store, be sure to put your bags out of view.

· Limit personal items you bring with you. Purse snatchers and pick pockets are hoping to distract you enough to take advantage. Just bring the essentials with you (a debit or credit card, limited cash, identification, and a couple of checks) and leave the rest at home.


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take a hot shower. Steam acts as a natural decongestant and if you’d like, add some aromatherapy.

enjoy some chicken soup. No, this is not an old wives tale; it really does help.

have a spoonful of honey. Honey is a great natural cough suppressant (but not for children under one year old).

gargle with water. This helps remove mucus that drains from your sinuses down to your throat. A study showed that people who gargle with water three times a day are less prone to sickness than those who use antiseptic rinse.

bring your own pen to appointments. Sharing is not caring when it comes to germs.

drink hot tea. A Harvard study revealed that this beverage may help your body’s defense against infection, due to catechins in tea.

exercise. Studies show that being active can reduce getting colds by up to 30 percent.

Manage your alcohol consumption. Alcohol dehydrates the body, making you and your body more tired.

get enough sleep and take time to relax. Lack of sleep and stress may make you more susceptible to viruses. —Taylor Field

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It is important to protect your home and your family from intruders, especially

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1. Be aware of people you allow into your home. Service workers, a friend of a friend, or someone else who needs to “use the bathroom” may unlatch a window to make their return easier. Confirm all windows and doors are locked before you go to bed.

6. An alarm system is great, but a loud television may be better. It clearly tells burglars you’re home. If you’re going to be out late, leave your television on. If you’re heading out of town, set your television on a timer. The key is to avoid a quiet, dark house—that’s a burglar’s dream.

7. Don’t announce your vacation on Twitter or your Facebook page. Burglars can easily look up your address.

8. Keep your keys and wasp spray on your night stand. If you hear a strange noise, activate your car alarm with your electronic car key. It will attract attention. Unlike pepper spray, wasp spray shoots up to 30 feet and temporarily blinds an attacker if you get them in the eyes—they’ll need to get to a hospital for the antidote to see again. Not to mention it’s inexpensive, easy to find and it won’t attract as much attention as pepper spray.

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BYe-BYe BURgLAR 8 tips to secure your home

2. Newspapers piled on the driveway or flyers left for long periods of time on your door are a dead giveaway that you’re out of town. Have a neighbor collect them while you’re gone.

3. Burglars almost always check dresser drawers, the night stand and the medicine cabinet. They almost never bother going through kids rooms.

4. A burglar may not be able to crack your safe, but it does you no good if they can take it with them. If you’re going to utilize a safe, consider bolting it down or installing it in the wall.

5. A burglar won’t mind breaking a window to get in—most know that neighbors will pay attention when they hear a loud sound, but go back to doing whatever they’re doing when they don’t hear it again. Tell your neighbors you’d rather them call the police for a false alarm than be at the mercy of an intruder.

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Pet Acoustics. Pet Acoustics has created music and soothing sounds specific to dogs, cats, horses or a combination. In certain situations, pets become stressed, anxious and aggressive. There are options for soothing music during thunderstorms, separation anxiety, car travel, veterinary visits, grooming or anytime you need Snowball to chill out. 3/5 rating. $1.99.

dog Park Finder. Dog Park Finder features over 2,700 dog parks and 11,000 photos and reviews. It allows users to search by zip code, current location, city or state and also features need-to-know details such as whether the park is fenced, hours, availability of restrooms, park fees, whether there is a small dog area, user ratings and more. 3/5 rating. Free.

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PetsMd. PetsMD’s Mobile Symptom Checker is an interactive way for pet owners to get informed about the problems their pet is experiencing. It allows users to select dog or cat, area affected and symptoms the animal is displaying. The app then displays a description of the possible problem, as well as sources or causes. 4/5 rating. $1.99. —Cayla McDonald


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twitter—digital texting. Twitter is full of insightful information from celebrities, doctors, authors and

everyday folks who share their wisdom in 140 characters or less. Start your day with an apple-crisp pancake recipe from your favorite chef or a witty anecdote from a hilarious stand-up comic. To join go to Twitter.com and enter your information where it says “New to Twitter? Join Today!” Once you’ve done that, you can search for your favorite television personality, magazine, show, or someone you relate with—Twitter is home to plenty of working moms and female entrepreneurs.

The major setback to those new to Twitter is the language. Here’s the lowdown on what all those bird-related words actually

mean. A “tweet” is like a Facebook status update. It’s a short blurb of 140 characters or less that you input. On someone’s Twitter profile, a “follower” is someone who chooses to “follow,” or receive tweets, from that person. “Following” refers to who that person “follows” on Twitter. The “@” symbol before a username means the author of the tweet is tweeting at that username—they’re talking to that person. The “#” symbol, called a hashtag, refers to a subject the tweet is talking about. For example, a tweet claiming “Mondays are horrible!” might be followed by #stressed or #needcoffeenow. The hashtag links that tweet to others also using the same hashtag.

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youtuBe.coM—digital memories. YouTube.com is a wonderful resource to keep track of family videos. Think of it as a way to back-up your most-loved memories. Head over to the website youtube.com and click “Create Account” located in the top right hand corner of the site. enter your e-mail address, password and birthday and now you can get started. To upload a video, click on “Upload” in the top right hand corner to the left of your name. Once you’ve uploaded, you can name it, enter a description, and set the video to public or private. Once you’ve done this, make sure to share your “channel” with friends and family! Also, don’t neglect other YouTube users—browse videos to find old friends, inspiration or just a laugh.

Blog—digital journaling. Blogging is a way to record your thoughts, memories, interests and insight. It can be whatever you want it to be, from therapeutic venting to quirky mom humor. If you have the desire to blog, start by exploring a few popular blogging sites such as Blogger.com, Wordpress.com and Tumblr.com. These websites are specifically designed to host blogs and already have all the design templates installed. Once you’ve decided on a website and signed up, you’ll need to choose a template with colors, design and layout that you can customize with your name, pictures, subjects and more. Now you’re ready to start blogging. Before your first post, decide if you want your posts to be public or private. Most blogging sites allow you to make your blogs private so that only friends and family can view it. This will usually be in “Settings.” You can blog around a certain theme, or just post about whatever is on your mind. Once you’ve done that, heck, you’re a blogger! Welcome to the wonderful world of social media. —Cayla McDonald


Faves &RavesIf you’re looking for a gift that will be a holiday hit, here are some of the TW staff’s favorite picks from local shops.

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1. smart gloves by mud pie* ($15) • That’s Mine

Monogramming and Gifts • 1460 Market Street, Suite B

• 850-668-8300 2. reversible Bangali Jacket by Karma Living ($195.00) • Sweet Patina • 2030-5 Thomasville

Road • (850) 727-4834 3. silk Amaryllis ($44.99) •

Tallahassee Nurseries • 2911 Thomasville Road • (850) 385-2162

4. 18k white gold emerald and diamond ring & 14k white gold ruby and diamond bracelet •

Roberts Jewelry • 1950 Thomasville Road (above Food Glorious

Food) • (850) 422-1373 5. monogrammed rainboots by Zoubaby ($98) • Cotton, Etc. • 1355 Market Street • (850) 668-1334

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6. clarisonic pro skin cleansing system (Starting at $119) • Fit Weight Loss

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7. Vintage red ornamented handbag with gold Beaded strap ($265) • Vignettes • 2066 Thomasville

Rd • (850) 386-8525 8. Natural wood reindeer wall ornament or door hanger ($78) • Miss Mandy’s

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• (850)- 668-9838 9. sterling and enamel from the elle Jewelry collection (Pendant $289; earrings

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Noteworthy events coming up in the area that you don’t want to miss.

LeMoyne’s 2011 AnnuAL HoLidAy sHow “it’s A JoLLy HoLidAy, Be Merry”s December 1-31, 2011 | LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts

The LeMoyne gallery is decked with holiday cheer for its 28th annual Holiday Show. Over 100 artists have come together to showcase their work, and pieces are available at all price levels. The artists create holiday ornaments that will also be on sale. Art styles range from traditional to contemporary, so there is truly something for everyone. Members get early and free admission. For more information visit LeMoyne.org or call (850) 222-8800.

46tH AnnuAL MArket dAysDecember 3-4, 2011 | North Florida Fairgrounds

The annual Market Days is a huge arts and crafts show featuring 320 vendors from across the nation. Market Days features unique, handmade creations from the nation’s highest quality artisans, and serves as a fundraiser for the Tallahassee Museum. The event draws around 15,000 visitors each year. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and general admission is $6. For more information, visit marketdays.org or call (850) 575-8684.

CHeLseA House Benefit dinnerDecember 6, 2011 | University Center Ballroom

Tallahassee’s Chelsea House, part of the good Samaritan Network, is hosting a benefit dinner to raise money for women in need. The Chelsea House gives women and their children a place to call home while they work to get back on their feet. The event will feature a silent auction, candle light dinner and a special performance. The evening of inspiration will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with registration and the start of the silent auction. Dinner and program begin at 7:30 p.m.For more information call (850) 329-7512 or visit gsncares.org.

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JingLe JuBiLeeDecember 9-11, 2011 | Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center

The Junior League of Tallahassee presents a truly unique shopping experience, with over 60 merchants providing shoppers with choices of everything from clothing to specialty food. Special events planned include girl’s Night Out on Friday from 5-9 p.m. and Breakfast with Santa on Saturday from 9-11 a.m. general admission is $5 per day or $10 for a three-day pass. Special event tickets are $15 and include a weekend shopping pass. For more information visit JLTallahassee.org.

tALLAHAssee MeMoriAL under tHe Big topJanuary 14, 2012 goodwood Museum and gardens

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital is hosting a unique health event worthy of a circus big top! Previously called the TMH Baby and Family Fair, the event will feature health screenings, services and educational seminars for all ages. The big top event is a free family event that will be held at goodwood Museum and gardens at 1600 Miccosukee Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (850) 431-5875.

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The Northside Rotary Club is hosting its annual charity event, Daddy Daughter Dance, from 6-9:30 p.m. The event is a fun evening of dance for dads and daughters of all ages. grandfathers and uncles with their granddaughters or nieces are also welcome to attend. If purchased in advance, the cost is $40 per couple and $15 for each additional daughter. The cost is $50 per couple and $20 for each additional daughter at the door. For more information, visit RotaryDDD.com or call (850) 514-6243.


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Gifted artist and owner of Coton Colors, Laura Johnson, prefers to stay quiet about her success and has been content to remain behind the scenes. But now she

is stepping out from behind the Coton Colors curtain in order for people to better understand, and appreciate, the unique spirit of her company. Just like the products she creates, Laura has an instant appeal. Her positive personality is infectious and she has a natural gift of sharing her joy of life with others. She is an eternal optimist and has honed in on that mentality, coupling it with her artistic talent and savvy business sense, turning it all into a successful company model and brand. “By nature, I don’t like conflict and I don’t have a lot of patience for negativity. I am a doer, a believer and I think I attract this personality,” she said.

This is perhaps the secret to Laura’s success, but for those that know her it is no secret at all. The foundation of Laura’s life and of her company is to recognize and to remember the incredible gifts to be found in all the moments and people that make up our days and also the little nuances that make each family, and its traditions, unique. Laura said, “My business is definitely an extension of me and my journey. I believe that every moment, not just the big events, are to be treasured and celebrated.”

Mentioning that Laura manufactures and sells personalized dishware, ornaments and clothing is to only scratch the surface of the selection of items from her store and the purpose of their use. The products are as varied and capricious as life’s moments, and all of them are born from the happenings of Laura’s own life story. While pregnant with her oldest daughter Kyle, Laura was painting her own colorful designs on hand-dyed cotton t-shirts and leggings for children and adults and thus ‘Coton Colors’ was born. With the help of friends and family, she started selling them at trunk shows. Her clothing line evolved as her daughters and family grew, with Sara Kate coming along a few years after Kyle.

Thus became the pattern of her creative and entrepreneurial evolution.

In fact, her wholesale ceramic market came about from the creation of her youngest daughter’s handprints on a mold. She took the mold of Mary Parker’s prints to a local kiln where she also happened to pick up several dinner plates that were still in the raw clay form. These became her first “name plates,” and from there it just kept growing. “As the kids grew and we celebrated different things, the plates changed: birthday plates, family platters, Christmas patterns, and glass ornaments—my inspiration came from treasured times with my family,” Laura said.

Admittedly, there were times when her compelling desire to juggle both motherhood and a business became overwhelming. “I would be up all night painting in the garage. Tired and worrying about everything I would just break down, basically. My mother and my sister would come and rescue me.” Through her experiences of “working entirely too hard to impress,” she learned a balance with help from her husband, family and close friends. She realized that it’s the wonder and the savoring of the moment that really matters. Fretting over a picturesque Christmas tree or taking all day to make your home perfectly presentable is likely making you miss out on the gifts in front you. With her artistic creations illustrating quotes like, “Count Your Blessings,” and “How Can I Thank god enough for You?” are all reminders to sip on life slowly and remember what’s most important—time with our loved ones.

This is brought to life in a personal way for Laura in the recent release of a cookbook called The Happy Everything Cookbook. Coauthored with her close friend, “curious cook” Susan Murray, Laura, the “clever designer,” is sharing the heart of her family and the Coton

Colors lifestyle in order to connect with others in a deeper way. “The cookbook allows us to share our stories, personality, add a voice and help create far reaching emotional ties.” The most recognized of the Coton Colors brand, “Happy everything,” most eloquently expresses Laura’s ideals and business concept.

And although Laura is humble about the success of her business, the staggering size and reach of the company is impressive. Besides the local retail store, a studio and a warehouse located here in Tallahassee she also has a retail store in Tampa, Florida, and her products are distributed nationwide in retail stores. Fifteen different factories all over the world are used to manufacture and paint all of the products by hand. In fact, Federal express ships more packages from the Coton Colors warehouse than from any other business in North Florida.

Despite all of the outward grandeur of the scope of her company, at its heart is what has always been most important: family and faith, which keep Laura grounded and inspired. “I look to my dad for sensible advice and realistic expectations, my mom and sister for emotional support and stability, my children for creative inspiration and filling me back up with love, and my husband for a calm balance

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against my creative energy. Without my family, none of this would be possible.” Laura connects everything together with her faith. “My faith is at the very center of what I do and I’m so happy to have been able to weave god’s Word into many of our products. It makes me hopeful that they provide inspiration and joy.” Like a piece of clay waiting to be shaped into being, Laura is in great anticipation of what the future holds and as with all things, Laura can’t help but intertwine the future of Coton Colors with her family’s journey. “It’s exciting for me to see how my daughters are taking part in the company, and I can’t wait to see where their ideas and the events of their lives will take us.”

Ultimately, her hope is that customers, employees, family and friends are inspired to celebrate their own unique journey, create timeless traditions and recognize that added all together it truly is a wonderful life. Laura beams when she says, “every Christmas I imagine all of the families who are opening up gifts from Coton Colors and the joy that they are bringing makes my heart sing.” Bringing hope, wonder and joy into someone’s life is the best gift, and as Laura has learned, this is a gift to be shared and celebrated one precious moment at a time.

To see more of Laura’s designs and information on purchasing her new book “The Happy Everything Cookbook,” visit Coton Colors at the Market Street location in Tallahassee, or visit online at coton-colors.com Find us on Facebook for the latest trends.

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Do you try to match the color scheme of your ornaments to the colors used in the room?

“Not necessarily. My rule of thumb is that if the tone of the room is cool or warm, I try to keep the ornaments that I use in those rooms the same tones. I find that if I limit the holiday color palette to two or three colors each and vary the sizes of the ornaments, the tree really becomes the focal point.

I also prefer using ornament colors that are not your typical red and green holiday shades. Combining ornaments in colors like tomato red and a soft Palladian blue or sage green or blush pink with bronze or copper tones is much more interesting. You can also use things that are not typically thought of as traditional ornaments. I’ve decorated trees with copper cookie cutters and one Christmas I even did a one-of-a-kind CHANeL tree with black and pearl decorations and small bottles of CHANeL No 5 perfume that my mother had saved over the years.”

How do you get inspired to decorate each holiday season?

“each year my holiday décor is inspired by something in my holiday collection of ornaments, which I have amassed over many years. Instinctively, an ornament catches my eye and I build the theme of my trees around it. Sometimes it is the color, the shape or the texture that inspires me.”

Do you have any “tricks of the trade” you can share about your seasonal decorating?

“I love using ornaments and holiday trimmings in unexpected places throughout the house. I place ornaments in antique glass compotes, milk glass vessels on the mantel, tabletops or shelves. Simply use and embellish what you love. Another favorite trick I have used many times is to hang varying sizes of inexpensive glass icicles or beribboned ornaments on a crystal chandelier hanging over a dining room table or in a foyer.”

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At the end of every show, Marsha includes a “daily life tip” that any woman can apply to her own life. Here are a few of Marsha’s tips:

• smile at people. even if it feels awkward at first, everyone around you will have a better day. Nothing feels better than having people smile back and actually seeing their mood change.

• Acknowledge people. When you walk into a room or even when picking the kids up from school, it takes no time to say, “Hello Marie, how are you today?” This creates a positive tone and makes you feel connected to another person. You will look and feel like a confident, caring person. People like to hear their names used in conversation.

• Adding sizzle to your look. This does not have to take a lot of time. Putting on lipstick or even just adding a new scarf to a basic T-shirt and jeans will make you feel better about yourself and you will exude confidence.

• Walk tall and proud. Just standing up straighter and pretending like you are walking on your own runway will make you feel confident, and show others you are proud of who you are.

• strike a pose. Don’t shy away from photos with your friends and family. get in the mirror and find your best angles and be prepared for the next photo opportunity.

• body language is key. The way we move conveys more about our moods and personality than anything else we do. We are judged within seconds of meeting new people through our body language. Shake people’s hands. Don’t fidget or adjust your clothing. You know when

you’re wearing the right outfit to an event when you look in the mirror and feel awesome, and your body language shows everyone you feel great. If you appear physically confident, everything you say and do will take on a more positive tone.

• Make eye contact. Nothing shows, “I am paying attention and I care” more than eye contact.

• surround yourself with positive people. You are your environment. Start spending your time with smart, interesting people who really make you happy, and enjoy your company as much as you enjoy theirs. We’ve all had that “friend” who seems to delight in diminishing our confidence. Once you start surrounding yourself with positive people you’ll find you have no interest in those who destroy

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• Make a list of five things you truly like about yourself. get up every morning, look in the mirror, and read the list out loud. Your mood for the day will be lifted before you even leave the house.

• life is short. be who you want to be now, not tomorrow. Stop sitting around thinking, “I need to lose weight,” or “I need new clothes,” or “I need to get organized.” Start your transformation now, from the inside, and everything else will fall into place. Follow your dreams. The most successful people have failed so many times along the way, but just kept going. Stop waiting for things to happen to you—each day you let pass

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Understandably, real change doesn’t take place overnight and, as Marsha can confirm, a woman has to commit to working daily on reprogramming the way she feels about herself. “When you look good, you feel good, and

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Tres Leches Cake Tres Leches (three milks) cake is a rich, traditional Mexican dessert that is so much fun to make. The simple, spongy cake is soaked in creamy, delicious syrup made from three milks, and then topped with homemade whipped cream. You can also top with a splash of rum and a sprinkle of demerara sugar, which takes the cake completely over the top or add sliced, fresh fruit for a delicious topping.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cake flour • 1/4 cup powdered sugar• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1 teaspoon vanilla• 1/4 teaspoon salt • 5 farm-fresh eggs, separated• 1 cup sugar, divided • 1/3 cup whole milk• 1 can evaporated milk • 1 can sweetened, condensed milk• 1/4 cup heavy cream • 1 pint whipping cream

Preparation

For the cake:• Preheat the oven to 350°. generously butter a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.• Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and set aside. • In electric mixing bowl, beat egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar on high until

yolks are pale yellow. Stir in the whole milk and vanilla. Then fold the egg yolk mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined.

• Next, beat egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. With the mixer still on, add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until egg whites are stiff but not dry.

• Fold egg white mixture into the batter gently just until combined. Spread into prepared pan and spread to even out the surface.

• Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Turn cake out onto a rimmed platter (to hold the milky syrup) and cool completely.

For the milk mixture:• Whisk together the condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream

in a small pitcher. When the cake is completely cool, pierce the surface with a fork all over. This will allow the cake to absorb the milk mixture. Slowly drizzle the milk mixture all over the cake.

• Refrigerate the cake and let the cake absorb the milk mixture for at least a couple of hours and up to overnight.

For the topping:• Whip 1 pint whipping cream and 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar until thick and forming soft peaks. (Hint: Use a food processor to make whipped cream—it’s fast and easy! Just make sure not to process the cream too long, or it will turn into butter—but that’s another recipe).• Spread the cake with the freshly whipped cream and serve.

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• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Throughout the country and locally, homelessness is on the rise and men,

women and families are struggling to adjust without the security of a place to call home. Many times, those most vulnerable to a life of homelessness are women and children, who after exhausting all other possibilities and resources are left with nowhere else to turn, often ending up in a motel, sleeping in their car, a shelter, or even worse, in the streets. Because of Beth Burns, founder and Director of Chelsea House, a Christian home for women and children, hundreds of women and children in Tallahassee have found a refuge from the storms of life, restoring their hope in the process. Beth’s personal story could mirror those of the women she encounters on a daily basis. She brings perspective and faith to women who need it the most and is helping them find more than just a roof over their heads, but a sanctuary for their hearts.

growing up on a farm, Beth, the oldest of six siblings, became used to taking on

responsibility at an early age. She says, “It’s from my parents that I learned my hard work ethic and the deep appreciation for god’s creation.” During her teen years she first experienced a life of a family in peril. Her parent’s ultimate divorce caused her to become a source of strength for her struggling mother and siblings. “Seeing what my mother went through was my first experience of a woman in crisis.”

While at college, Beth met and married her first husband, a young pastor, when she was only 19. Over the years they worked in different areas of ministry, adopted three girls, and eventually ended up in Tallahassee with both of them teaching at a local Christian school. However, along their journey her husband began struggling with alcohol and infidelity and sadly, he ultimately abandoned her and their daughters. “It was a very difficult time and I began to wonder, ‘where do women like me go?’” At one point she was displaced from her home and had to rely on food pantries to put food on the table.

In hindsight, going through this dark time was preparing Beth for the light ahead. Questioning god as to why she was going through this, she said He answered her with: “‘Right now you are crawling, but one day you will be leaping and jumping and you will be helping other women who are in your position.” She then buckled down to living the life of a single mother. “I felt like I lived in limbo and I never recognized ‘them’ before. No one knows how it feels to live in that position until you are there and I started to recognize other women who lived in limbo too.” Beth started a support group in an effort to minister out of her own pain, calling it WINgS or Women In Need of god’s Strength. It was from this that the idea of a home for women was born, a place where women can heal and minister to one another.

The idea began to have wings of its own after Beth married her husband glen, who worked with men at a local homeless shelter. She encountered numerous homeless women in the process who

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longed for a place to feel safe and loved. One woman in particular, a woman named Chelsea, was the cornerstone of Beth’s WOW group (Women of Worth), which would host ‘tea parties’ for homeless women and read the Bible and pray. Chelsea, a woman struggling with street life, was pregnant with her seventh child at 29 years old, but was turning her life around through the help of the WOW ministry. Beth says, “She began to teach me about the needs of the women who were homeless and over the next few months we formed a special bond. We were two peas in a pod, driving around town while she showed me the places where they live, giving me a window into what their lives were like. It convicted me to bring hope to these women.”

Tragically, Chelsea was never able to see her dream of a home for women come to reality. On the day they were to begin to raise money for the home at a local craft fair, Chelsea went into premature labor. Due to unforeseen medical

complications, Chelsea lost her life after delivering a healthy baby boy. After Chelsea’s death Beth was compelled to begin gathering support in earnest.

In 2007, good Samaritan Network was established and seven months after Chelsea passed away, with generous contributions from the community they opened their doors to their first home, naming it Chelsea House, “since Chelsea was a voice for women in need and we want it to be the voice for all the women who need help,” Beth said.eventually outgrowing their first two units they were able to purchase the house and land at their current location where they can house 12 women comfortably, with one room used by single mom families. As funds allow, they provide additional temporary units to help shelter single-mom families. They also help with furniture and other needs through the donations received. Money is raised through the Chelsea House Log Cabin Thrift Store on John Knox Road, their Christmas Banquet

in December and Tea Party in May.This year, the home that Chelsea always longed for will be celebrating five years of mentoring women in need, and sometimes, literally snatching them away from the jaws of death. Beth remembers a time when they received a call about a pregnant woman who was found sleeping behind a local shelter on a cold night. When they got there, someone asked them, “Why do you care? Whatdoes it matter when there’s just going to be another one to take her place?” The answer was a simple, yet powerful one—“It matters to this one.”

Ultimately, Beth is assured that with the help of the Tallahassee community their mission will enable many more women and children to find love and sanctuary in the years to come. The dream of Beth, volunteers and mentors is to have an emergency local shelter for women and children, and one day being able to construct The good Samaritan Village that will have cottages and a place for working, mentoring and worshipping.

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In the meantime, Beth continues to be a light of hope and love for the women that come into her life, and she feels that god is using her story to inspire other women, just like she was promised. “It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from—we are all the same. I tell the women, ‘I was in your shoes and so low that I couldn’t look up, but here I am now. god will use your tragedies and your triumphs for His glory and for your ultimate good.’” With that kind of optimism, the women of Chelsea House will be leaping and jumping for joy one day too, passing on the hope to others.

For more information about Chelsea House, Chelsea House Thrift Store or the Chelsea House fundraising banquet on December 6, visit gsncares.org or call (850) 329-7512.Chelsea House is always grateful for donations. A list of current items needed can be found on the website.

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Happy Birthday!Children’s Home Society of Florida recently celebrated its 109th birthday. The Tallahassee office serves children and families in Tallahassee and the Big Bend Region, offering programs focused on providing safety, love and a sense of family to the area’s youth. Services include foster care, adoption, child development, emergency shelters, residential group homes, independent and transitional living for teens, parent education, counseling, mentoring, youth outreach, treatment for developmentally disabled children, and more.

For more information on the Children’s Home Society of Tallahassee call (850) 921-0772 or visit online at chsfl.org/Locations/North-Central.

Local Charities Need Your HelpThis holiday season while you are doing your shopping for your loved ones, consider buying a few items to donate to someone in need in our community. The items needed are not luxuries—they are the basic necessities for living, such as food and clothing. Following are items needed and information on where you can make your contribution:

America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend: Provides food to families in need. You can drop off your food donation (perishable and non-perishable) at their warehouse located at 110 Four Points Way in Tallahassee between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional information call (850) 562-3033 or visit fightinghunger.org.

Chelsea House: This non-profit Christian organization helps at-risk women and their children in the community. Their immediate needs are: Walmart gift certificates, gas cards, laundry supplies, toilet paper, deodorant, razors, toothpaste, personal tissue packages, ladies underwear, cleaning products and more. Also they have several projects that could use volunteers such as painting, repairs, etc. Call for details at (850) 329-7512 or visit their website at gsncares.org to view their wish list of items and services. Donations can be dropped off at the Chelsea House Outreach Center & Thrift Shop (the log cabin at 489 John Knox Road).

Refuge House: Provides emergency shelter and services to battered women and their children. They are in need of food and clothing for their residents. Also consider adopting a family for the holidays, providing gifts to make their holiday wishes come true. They are also looking for volunteers to assist with organizing donations. If you are interested in adopting a family, volunteering, or participating in the holiday program in any way, contact the Refuge House at (850) 922-6062 or e-mail [email protected].

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Tallahassee Memorial Hospital is hosting a unique health event on January 14, 2012.

The event will feature health screenings, services and educational seminars for all ages. This is a free event for the whole family.

The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at goodwood Museum and gardens at 1600 Miccosukee Road from For more information, call (850) 431-5875.

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AROUNDTOWNspecial events • speakers • Benefits • Activities

girLs Night out In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Capital Regional Medical

Center hosted Girls’ Night Out, a fun and informative event designed to

move women towards better overall health and vibrant living. In addition

to valuable and relevant education, women enjoyed fashion and accessory

workshops from Cole Couture, healthy workplace tips from Solitude

Retreats, cupcake decorating with Lucy and Leo’s, refreshments, wine, health

screenings and more. Dr. Kathy Langston presented a keynote speech on

preventing breast cancer.

Top left: Sarah Brown is joined by Capital Regional Medical Center surgeon Dr. Kathy Langston,

who gave the evening’s keynote presentation on preventing breast cancer.

Bottom left – Portia Huston and Louise Truitt

Bottom middle– Veronica McCrimmon, Angelia Darsey and Ella Weaver

Bottom right – (left to right) Jenny Sweeny, Nicole Coletti, Amber Adair and Callie Griffin


going Above And beyond the cAll oF duty DEPUTY JESSICA IKNERBy Angela Howard

They’ve sworn to serve and protect, and every day, they put their lives on the line to fulfill that

promise. Law enforcement officers face a myriad of different situations on any given day, and that goes double for Leon County Sheriff ’s Deputy Jessica Ikner. Deputy Ikner is a school resource officer at Bond and Oak Ridge elementary Schools in Tallahassee. It’s a position she’s held for the past two years. “In law enforcement we deal with a lot of bad and you rarely get praised and school resource is a different kind of environment,” said Deputy Ikner.

During the course of the day, Deputy Ikner wears a number of different hats. She patrols the streets on her way to and from school and plays the part of hall monitor, mediator, campus security, counselor, teacher, mentor and nurse in between. “My favorite is probably kindergarten. They are the most fun to be with because they are the most inquisitive. Their imagination gets away from them,” she said. But it doesn’t stop there. Last year, Deputy Ikner noticed many of her students were coming to school without the proper clothing. Some arrived without a winter coat while others were missing socks or had on pants that just didn’t fit. “This is an issue that these children have no control over. They can’t help where they come from and what they have at home. All they can do is come to school.” So the self-proclaimed problem solver went to work, organizing a coat and clothing drive to help those children who needed it most. “I can’t fix a lot of things, I can’t make someone a good parent, but this is something I can control. This is something I can alleviate.” To avoid any backlash or harassment from other students, Deputy Ikner is careful to be discreet when handing out the donated items. She doesn’t parade the children who receive them in front of the others. Instead, she pulls them into her office, tells them she noticed they didn’t have a particular item and asks if they would like one. Then she puts it in their backpack so they can get home safely with their new treasures. “I’ve gotten positive responses. I’ve never had a parent upset with me in any form or fashion,” she said. “I had a parent cry because she couldn’t afford to buy her children coats and pants in the winter.”

As a parent herself, Deputy Ikner understands how tough it can be to provide everything a child needs. She sees a number of children who don’t have even the basics, and that includes a loving, stable home. She explained one incident in particular where she saw signs of abuse on a young child’s face. Further investigation found multiple injuries all over his body, yet the child remained positive and upbeat, smiling and giggling as he sat in her office.

Thankfully, Deputy Ikner was able to help find the child a safer, more stable place to live, but the weight of the situation is still heavy on her heart. “That is the hardest part of my job, other than seeing the kids not have what they need, is seeing the kids that have been abused, who amazingly still have such a positive outlook on life.” Thankfully, because of Deputy Ikner, they will always have someone on their side and children across Leon County will feel the warmth of love from a community that cares about them.

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For more information contact Deputy Jessica Ikner at [email protected].

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kate pararo and Lesley gardner have partnered to create A Piece of Cake event Planning, LLC.

Jean Murphy, M.d. has joined Covenant Hospice as Medical Director of the Tallahassee branch. Dr. Murphy will be responsible for assisting clinical staff with medical management of hospice patients, home visits with patients and will act as a liaison to primary care physicians.

karen Moore, Founder and CeO of Moore Consulting group, has been named chair of the economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County. She is the first woman ever to hold this position.

Jen stark of ecological Babies recently celebrated her third year anniversary in business.

ekecia M. grayson was recently awarded the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2011 Cluster IV Valerie T. Bryant Justice Award. ekecia is a member of the Delta Kappa Omega Chapter of AKA in Tallahassee.

teira e. farley recently launched epiphany Intuitive Solutions, a company that focuses on the behind the scenes aspect of ministry and business and provides consulting services in administration, business, finance, and marketing.

Lesa Hart and Lisa Carey have partnered to form Carey & Hart Realtors as agents of Coldwell Banker Hartung and Noblin, Inc. They will specialize in residential sales.

Marianne Hernandez has joined the Stubbs’ educational Foundation as their Development Director. She will be assisting the organization in raising money for music and academic scholarships to various music schools and providers in Tallahassee and the surrounding area for Pre-K to 12th grade.

summer Hall has recently joined the Florida Society of Association executives as the Director of education and events.

Tallahassee artist pam talley recently completed illustrations for a new children’s book titled Two Foals, a Dash of Sprinkles and a Cherry on Top! Pam’s artistic creations have been shown in Tallahassee, Apalachicola and Seaside, Florida.

peggy Benton has recently started a business called Magical Murals by Peggy, offering custom hand painted murals and signs for homes and businesses. Peggy also volunteers as an art teacher for a Christian outreach program for kids called SPARKS at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.

star Manning was recently crowned 2011-2012 Miss U.S. United, making her the first military veteran ever crowned. Not only a strong competitor with several titles under her belt (Miss Armed Forces, Ms. Black globe International, Ms. West Coast, Miss Heart of America, Ms. Florida and Miss elegant Tallahassee), Star is also a former United States Marine. Her main focus is in the broadcast journalism/public relations field. Star is also the recipient of the 2009 Presidents Community Service Award.

Christen Cowan was recently crowned as 2013 Miss Leon County USA.

Ekecia M. Grayson

Lesa Hart & Lisa Carey

Summer Hall

Peggy Benton

Christen Cowan

Jean Murphy, M.D.

Teira E. Farley

Marianne Hernandez

Pam Talley

Star Manning

W O m e n T O W a T c H

is a listing of women with new jobs or promotions, business openings and changes, awards and installations or women who are reaching out and making a difference in our community. e-mail information for Women to Watch to [email protected].

WoMEN To WaTCH

Kate Pararo & Lesley Gardner


Brittney Clerico

Gina Marie Senters

Martha Barnett

amanda Broadfoot

LaToya Chambliss

Randi Buchanan

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Three women of Pea green Solutions were recently promoted to new positions within the organization. Amanda Broadfoot was promoted to Vice President of Communications; Brittney Clerico was promoted to Vice President of Operations; and Latoya Chambliss was promoted to Publicity Manager.

gina Marie senters, store manager at Jim’s Pianos for two years, was recently awarded Best in group Sales Associate by Kawai America.

randi Buchanan, owner and principal artist for Randi Buchanan & Co. A Makeup Design groupe, is expanding her company to become a one-stop-shop for behind-the-scenes beauty services, which will include a team of highly creative makeup artists, hairstylists, set designers, wardrobe/accessory stylists, nail technicians and more.

kira derryberry, has recently launched a boudoir photography business, named She Boudoir. This photography style focuses on providing portraits for women that flatter their best qualities while allowing ladies to highlight their inner beauty in a bold way.

Cheryl dance and Carol dudley have recently published Flash the Traffic Camera, a book for children under five that was inspired by a traffic camera in Thomasville, georgia. Available online, the book was also featured at the reopening of the renovated Thomasville, georgia library.

Martha Barnett from Holland & Knight received the Children’s Champion Award for 2011 from the Florida Association for the education of Young Children, in recognition of her statewide advocacy for early childhood education. Martha has been the voice for many years to legislators asking for a quality Voluntary Pre-K program and adequately funded school readiness programs.


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SPECIAL EvENTS

december 3 25th Annual Winter FestivalA celebration of lights, music and arts. Downtown Tallahassee. talgov.com/parks/winter

december 3-446th Annual Market DaysOver 300 vendors will be in attendance.North Florida FairgroundsAdmission is $6 for adults (850) 575-8684 or marketdays.org

december 4Beau Turner Fundraiser for the Wildlife Foundation of Florida. Pebble Hill PlantationCall (850) 922-1066 or visit wildlifeflorida.org

december 8-9Victorian Christmas Downtown Thomasville, gA6 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily(850) 577-3600 or thomasvillega.com

december 9-11The Singing Christmas TreeSingers and orchestra members will kick off the holiday season by presenting a 45 foot tall singing Christmas tree. Bradfordville First Baptist Church 7 p.m. nightlye-mail [email protected] for free tickets

december 9-11Jingle Jubilee 2011—Junior League of TallahasseeA unique holiday shopping experience. Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center. Admission is $5(850) 225-6596 or jltallahassee.org

december 31 Annual Phipps Park Holiday Hikeeleanor Klapp-Phipps ParkBegins at 9 a.m. Free to attend.Contact (850) 668-4334

february 4 7th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance hosted by The Rotary Club at The Moon 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $40 per couple, $15 per additional daughter in advance. $50/$20 at the door. rotaryddd.com

february 5Tallahassee Marathon and Half-MarathonProceeds benefit the American Lung Association. Race begins in front of the FSU Circus7:30 a.m. $75 for marathon, $50 for half-marathon.TallahasseeMarathon.com

ART ExhIbITS

november 25–december 31It’s a Jolly Holiday, Be Merry Holiday Show LeMoyne Center for the Visual ArtsTuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.: Sundays 1:00 -5:00 p.m.Non members $3; families $7; free for members(850) 222-8800 or lemoyne.org

Through January 15Beaches, Creatures and Cowboys: Florida Movie PostersMuseum of Florida HistoryAdmission is free(850) 245-6400 or museumoffloridahistory.com

ThEATRE & DANCE

december 2-3 and december 9-10FSU Days of DanceNancy Smith Fichter Dance TheatreTickets $10-$15 at tickets.fsu.edu(850) 644-6500 or dance.fsu.edu/events

december 15–18 A Tuna Christmas Tallahassee Little Theatre8 p.m. Dec. 15-17 and 2 p.m. Dec. 18Tickets $17-$21 (850) 224-8474 or tallahasseelittletheatre.org

december 17–18 The NutcrackerRuby Diamond Auditorium, FSUTickets $20-$45 (850) 224-6917 or tallahasseeballet.org

december 17–18The Snow QueenChiles High SchoolTickets $10 for adults, $5 for children(850) 443-7512 or killearnpa.com

december 31What A Year--In RevueTallahassee Little Theatre6:30 p.m. or 9:30 p.m.Tickets $30 Contact Peggy Brady at (850) 445-8516


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december 4 FSU Baroque ensemble ConcertDohnanyi Recital Hall, FSU4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.Call (850) 459-3195

december 9Rain--A Tribute to The BeatlesTallahassee-Leon County Civic Center 7:30 p.m. (850) 222-0400 or tlccc.org

december 10Holiday Magic!Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets $33-$46 at tickets.fsu.edu(850) 224-0461 or tallahasseesymphony.org

OThER ACTIvITIES

december 9, January 13 and January 27Contra Dancing: Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. Tallahassee Senior Center7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Adults $8, seniors $7, students $5, children $3 For information visit tallydancer.com.

december 17 and January 21Saint Martha’s Hearth Historic Cooking ClassMission San Luis 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25 for members, $30 for non-members(850) 245-6406 or missionsanluis.org

January 5, 12, 19, 26Quit Smoking NowA program created by ex-smokers. Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Cancer CenterNoon to 1 p.m. Free to attend (850) 431-ICAN or visit tmh.org “Classes & event.”

January 8Chemistry Magic Show Second Saturday of every month. The Brogan MuseumShow starts at 2 p.m. (850) 513-0700 or thebrogan.org

January 7 Beginning Quilt Workshop Tallahassee Museum10:30 a.m. to noon $5 for members, $7 for non-members. Must register before noon on January 6(850) 575-8684

January 21 Woodstove Cooking Class Tallahassee Museum10 a.m. to noon; $10 for members, $12 for non-members. Must register before noon on January 20Call at (850) 575-8684 ext. 136 or [email protected]

January 29Pine Needle Basketry WorkshopMission San Luis10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $15 for members, and $20 for non-members. (850) 245-6406 or missionsanluis.org

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CELEbRATING WOMEN’S hISTORY

hEART MATTERS:LOvE, hEALTh AND fAITh

ThE ChALLENGES Of bEING A CARETAkER


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a guaranteed new year’s kiss. At a New Year’s eve party (preferably one at a fire station or Chippendale’s), make sure you have a bit of space. Maybe set a pillow or two down before you begin. Once the ball starts dropping, set your drink down, close your eyes, and fall over. Aim for the pillow. At this time, if all goes according to plan, a hunky firefighter or an abs-tastic Chippendale’s dancer will come to your rescue and start mouth to mouth. If you hear someone calling for an ambulance ride, you’re going to have to abort the mission. Those things are freaking expensive.

tHrow a HoPPin’ new year’s Party. Avoid songs that could lead to children doing their infamous round-about question thing. This would most definitely include “What is love (baby don’t hurt me…)?” because, well, you just can’t explain that in a manner that will satisfy a child’s endless curiosity. Think about it:

neW yeAr’s survivAl guideBy Cayla McDonald

ideas to make 2012 one of the best ever…

Child: “Mommy, what is love?” Mother: “Well, honey, love is a very powerful emotion.” Child: “What’s e-mo-tons, mommy?” Mother: “emotions are what people feel, sweetie.” Child: “Why?” Mother: “Because they just do.” Child: “Why?” Mother: “Someone change the song!”

But please don’t change it to gwen Stefani’s bananas (B-A-N-A-N-A-S) song. Most importantly, avoid the cult known as the hokey pokey (unlike the chicken dance, it’s not even amusing to see someone doing the hokey pokey). Also, “Muskrat Love,” Vanilla Ice, and Marilyn Manson belong in carnivals—that stuff is bananas (B-A-N-A-N-A-S).

let’s Be real aBout tHese resolutions. How about “don’t gain any weight?” That’s doable. Besides keeping my healthy figure, I feel strongly about not screening calls. I’ve come up with a resolution that I think everyone should take on for the new year. Anytime someone calls and you just don’t want to talk to them (awkward coworkers, ex-chiropractors, and “give us money” people), try this. In your

best Shakespearean accent, answer the phone saying (not singing) “I can’t get no…satis-FAC-SHUN.” This may

not work on some people (AKA accountants, spies, and fortune cookie writers), but if they’re generally

good, gullible people they’ll probably give you the benefit of the doubt and hang up assuming

they’ve called the wrong number. The Shakespearean voice must be in effect for

this to properly pan out. For a little variety throughout the year, try answering with “Hi, is Jim there?” or “911, what is your emergency,” which almost always gets people to hang up pronto.

tweak the traditions. eating 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight? excellent! But could we change it to M&M’s? I’m sure everyone at your party, including the firefighters, would agree the smaller size of the delicious

chocolate candies would make for less of a choking hazard.


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48 tallahassee woman • December 2011/Januar y 2012AdviceStraightUp.comFor more information about speakers, topics and dates please visit

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