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January 2015
RESPECT Unique Program Battles Bullying
HEAD SHOTS Serious brain injuries arenrsquot just a football
problem
Spirited Fun
Psychic Medium Parties
amp
HAPPY2015
Visit ChildrensOmahaorg for more information on how we can help your child For a pediatrician family physician or pediatric specialist call 18008333100
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The besT plaCe fOr kids
HERFamilyAdFNLNov2014indd 1 103114 949 AM
On the CoverCreative director John Gawleyrsquos
newborn son MIchael Gawley celebrates his first New Yearrsquos Eve
features6 RESPECT Unique Program Battles Bullying14 Head Shots Serious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
departments8 meet the family The Gines12 diy Organic Bookmarks17 young hero Young Mother Young Scholar18 activity Spirited Fun20 style Five Fave Lip Colors22 mind amp body Building (and Affording) a Better Teen Driver 24 food Mac amp Cheese26 mom on the rocks A Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution27 fitness Extended Side Angle28 calendar of events30 the grandpa chronicles Speak Memory
4emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
Volume 2 bull Issue 8PUBLISHER
Todd Lemke
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
David Williams
MANAGING EDITOR
Robert Nelson
EDITORIAL INTERN
Claire Martin
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
John Gawley
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY amp INTERACTIVE MEDIA
Bill Sitzmann
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER amp WEB CONTENT MANAGER
Kristen Hoffman
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Rachel Joy
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Lindsey Anne Baker bull Bev Carlson bull Allison Janda Lisa Lukecart bull Leslie Murrell bull Kara Schweiss
Kara Wesely
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Gwen Lemke bull Greg Bruns bull Gil Cohen
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Alicia Smith Hollins bull Jessica Linhart Dawn Dennis bull Sydney Stander
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january 2015on the inside
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Home of the 2017 World Cup Finals
The International Omaha presents the
RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL OMAHA KIDS ART CONTESTbull The contest is open to all elementary school (ages 5-12) children in the Omaha and surrounding areasbull Only one entry per child will be acceptedbull The artwork must depict the theme of horses horse jumping equestrian or the English disciplinebull All artwork must be the studentrsquos original hand-done creation Photographs and computer-generated artwork will not be acceptedbull All artwork must be in color on plain white paper 8-12 x 11 in a vertical format without a frame or border Any medium is allowed (Watercolor Ink Pens Crayons Pencil Ink Paints Marker Chalk Pastels and Acrylic)bull Artwork must not exceed 14rdquo in total thicknessbull No lettering signatures or initials may appear on the front of the design Any artwork with such identifying characteristics will be and eliminated from the competitionbull Winner and winnerrsquos parentsguardians grants exclusive right to The International Omaha and its designees to utilize the artwork for reproduction promotional purposes and displaybull All submissions must be accompanied by the contest entry form found on the website at wwwinternationalomahacom (activitieskids art contest) Contact information will not be shared without the permission of the winner and winnerrsquos parentsguardiansbull Original artwork will not be returnedbull Mail to The International Omaha 1004 Farnam Street Ste 400 Omaha NE 68102bull Questions can be directed to omahahorsejumpgmailcombull Entry deadline for submissions must be postmarked by January 31st 2015
bull Tickets to the 2015 International Omaha for your immediate familybull Your artwork will be the cover of the 2015 International Activity Books
bull Display of the artwork on the CenturyLink Jumbotron with a public annoucement for the evening showbull Omaha Mounted Patrol will visit your classschool with their police horse
bull Special International 2015 eCreamery ice cream for your classmates
CALL FOR ENTRIES2015 INTERNATIONAL OMAHA KIDS ART CONTEST
School visit from Mounted Patrol and eCreamery ice cream distribution subject to schoolrsquos permission wwwinternationalomahacom
The International is a Premier Indoor Horse Jumping competition at the CenturyLink April 9 - 11 2015
Home of the 2017 World Cup Finals
The International Omaha presents the
RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL OMAHA KIDS ART CONTESTbull The contest is open to all elementary school (ages 5-12) children in the Omaha and surrounding areasbull Only one entry per child will be acceptedbull The artwork must depict the theme of horses horse jumping equestrian or the English disciplinebull All artwork must be the studentrsquos original hand-done creation Photographs and computer-generated artwork will not be acceptedbull All artwork must be in color on plain white paper 8-12 x 11 in a vertical format without a frame or border Any medium is allowed (Watercolor Ink Pens Crayons Pencil Ink Paints Marker Chalk Pastels and Acrylic)bull Artwork must not exceed 14rdquo in total thicknessbull No lettering signatures or initials may appear on the front of the design Any artwork with such identifying characteristics will be and eliminated from the competitionbull Winner and winnerrsquos parentsguardians grants exclusive right to The International Omaha and its designees to utilize the artwork for reproduction promotional purposes and displaybull All submissions must be accompanied by the contest entry form found on the website at wwwinternationalomahacom (activitieskids art contest) Contact information will not be shared without the permission of the winner and winnerrsquos parentsguardiansbull Original artwork will not be returnedbull Mail to The International Omaha 1004 Farnam Street Ste 400 Omaha NE 68102bull Questions can be directed to omahahorsejumpgmailcombull Entry deadline for submissions must be postmarked by January 31st 2015
bull Tickets to the 2015 International Omaha for your immediate familybull Your artwork will be the cover of the 2015 International Activity Books
bull Display of the artwork on the CenturyLink Jumbotron with a public annoucement for the evening showbull Omaha Mounted Patrol will visit your classschool with their police horse
bull Special International 2015 eCreamery ice cream for your classmates
CALL FOR ENTRIES2015 INTERNATIONAL OMAHA KIDS ART CONTEST
School visit from Mounted Patrol and eCreamery ice cream distribution subject to schoolrsquos permission wwwinternationalomahacom
The International is a Premier Indoor Horse Jumping competition at the CenturyLink April 9 - 11 2015
Just a Little Respect
Theater Troupe Brings their Anti-Bullying Message I
nto Area Classrooms
ildquo
6emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
canrsquot believe thisrdquo Troy saysldquoSorry Troyrdquo Nate replies ldquoYeah me toohellipfrdquo Troy says using a homophobic epithet
as he walks away And that starts it allNatersquos voice is full of defeat shoulders slumped face downcast
Even with glasses tattered baseball cap and a plaid shirt Troy is menacing compared to a shorter Nate
Put yourself there What would you do next This is just one scenario RESPECT an anti-bullying group here
in Omaha poses to teenagers Using short theatrical productions RESPECT hopes to educate youth on how to handle abusive relationships Standing Up by Nick Zadina is just one example of 14 plays these professional actors perform for schools around Nebraska and Iowa
Executive Director Patricia Newman founded RESPECT as a problem-solving and communication tool for children of all ages Bullying wonrsquot ever go away she says but it can be decreased by education
Newman a clinical child physiologist is hoping students will stop unhealthy and violent patterns early before reaching adulthood ldquoKids can self-identify and change their bullying habitsrdquo Newman believes ldquoThe more times you hear it it clicksrdquo
Just this year the Centers for Disease Control reported 196 percent of high school students have been bullied sometime during the school year Newman recalls being picked on as a child because
story and photography by Lisa Lukecartschool feature
Actors performing a RESPECT troupe play recently at Millard West High School
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp7
she was poor and from a divorced home Luckily she says teachers made the difference by making her feel special ldquoThe power in the classroom is amazingrdquo Newman says Millard West junior Cody Janke says Standing Up was realistic and ldquonot your average corny play you see in schoolrdquo
Once the play finishes the actors allow students a few moments to write down anonymous questions on notecards Greg one of the 10 professional actors for RESPECT pauses before responding to one studentrsquos question ldquoHave you ever been bulliedrdquo
Greg (RESPECT actors asked that only their first names be used) mentions how someone at school had once left a death threat in his locker after he talked to the bullyrsquos girlfriend
ldquoI was terrified and a freshman so had no idea what to dordquo Greg recalls He ended up reporting the incident to counselors who helped the bully with his anger and jealousy
The class is quiet and not quick to volunteer so the RESPECT actors change things up by role-playing One of the actors plays the part of the bully as he knocks books out of another actorrsquos hands
ldquoOkay okay so what would you dordquo he asks the classOne brave student freshman Dan Catania volunteers to role-play
as the bystander His shaggy brown hair covers his face as he picks up the books scattered on the floor
ldquoDude why did you do thatrdquo Dan asks the actor ldquoNow say yoursquore sorryrdquo
With an infectious grin he apologizes and tells Dan ldquogood jobrdquo With 251 programs each year and around 40000 students
Newman hopes stepping into the action will teach kids from preschool to college to empower themselves and come up with their own solutions to make their lives safer
After the RESPECT team leaves most of the students agree bullying occurs mainly in middle school Janke a high school football running back believes many teenagers outgrow these negative tendencies Tall and muscular with a bit of a five orsquoclock shadow he admits to being the bully once in middle school although feels some of it was provoked Now that he is older and more mature he says he feels it isnrsquot worth it to put other people down
Many students also say girls tend to be worse in middle school than boys One of the freshman female students says boys are more willing to talk it out while girls do everything on social media or behind someonersquos back Although statistics show boys are 17 times more likely than girls to bully girls show a higher trend of victimizing others through rumors ldquoThey (girls) are viciousrdquo she says with a laugh ldquoGuys are just like lsquoBro what are you doingrdquo
Newman agrees bullying today is deadlier because of the intensity and how quickly it happens on social media She hopes RESPECT will give students one more tool to transform something negative into a positive
Newman shares a touching letter she received from one boy ldquoThank you You may have saved my liferdquo emsp
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Eternity Devine Lena Rendell Jr Rendell Sr Destiny and Elyon Gines
8emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Allison Janda photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
dldquo oes it creep you outrdquo Lena Gines smiles sincerely as she looks at the turtle one of several family pets the Gines family is currently raising
The turtle pauses upon my arrival into the living room changes direction and slowly crawls back toward the window Meanwhile a small dog barks from the couch as five children clamor their way down the stairs of the family home Shyly they slip around their mother and choose spots on the furniture to sit
Despite the whirlwind introduction the Gines family couldnrsquot be more on top of life The Gines childrenmdashDestiny 17 Devine 16 Elyon 14 Eternity 12 Rendell Jr 9mdashattend school and sports practices in addition to spending time with their family
Mom Lena and dad Rendell both work outside the home While Rendell (ldquoDellrdquo for short) works in an office downtown Lena now has her own businessmdashGet Fit With Lena When she opened her boutique gym just off 72nd and Blondo streets in early 2012 it took the whole family to make it happen
ldquoI was spread really thin working at several different placesrdquo Gines admits She didnrsquot have control over her own schedule which as a mother to five active kids was difficult at times It was also difficult to match up her schedule with Dellrsquos
But family has always come first for the Gines clan which is why when Lena told Dell and the kids she wanted to start her own business focused on fitness no one balked In fact Lena laughs everyone was used to having a sweaty mom Before she worked for herself shersquod run from teaching a class to her childrenrsquos activities not wanting to miss a single one
Yoursquore probably thinking that starting a business would only serve to take more time away from the family but Lena shakes her head and smiles ldquoThe kids were involved in the whole process Really involvedrdquo she shares ldquoDell and I gave them paintbrushes and we painted fun colors and had a floor and mirrors put in My husband was a huge help on the business side of everythingrdquo
And once everything was up and running the studio still didnrsquot steal Lena and Dellrsquos attention away from the kids ldquoIt has opened a lot of time for merdquo Lena insists ldquoSeems weird but I can have someone come in and substitute for me or teach the classes when I want to go with the kids topractices and gamesrdquo Itrsquos a flexibility that wasnrsquot there gt
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp9
Meet The Gines
Mixing Work and Play
lt for her before when she was teaching classes based on the schedules of companies she worked for
Additionally the children didnrsquot mind that they were spending their free time helping out at the studio In fact as theyrsquove gotten older it has become a place where they can work out on their own or bring in their friends for exercise and fitness classes
While the Gines family enjoys working out together in the studio the space has become a second home for the family The eldest child Destiny celebrated her 16th birthday there Additionally the Gines family has held holiday parties and other events in the space coming together in their labor of love not just for work but also for play
To pull it all off Lena says ldquoYou will have to sacrifice some sleeprdquo She gets up very early to go work out or teach classes so early that she often gets home before her kids are even awake Before they were old enough to keep an eye on each other Dell often stayed home while Lena went to teach a class or work out Now she and Dell or she and the kids can work out together if desired
Additionally working out early in the morning allows Lena to get home wake the kids for school and get their day started with breakfast ldquoThe health aspect is very important for my familyrdquo Lena says ldquoThey watch what Dell and I do and itrsquos neat to see what theyrsquore going to be and how theyrsquore developingrdquo
While the family no doubt fully immerses themselves in being there for one another they have learned one thing over the years ldquoIrsquom no good after 830rdquo Lena laughs Dell chuckles and the children canrsquot help but grin in agreement ldquoItrsquos exhausting and itrsquos hardrdquo Lena admits ldquoBut you have to make the time I wanted to set an example for my sons and for my daughters especially You can do the things yoursquore passionate about and that bring you joyrdquo emsp
10emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
meet the family continued
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp11
Nominate a NurseVoting ends January 31 2015 at midnight
Omaha Magazine proudly presents the inaugural Excellence in Nursing Awards Designed to showcase the regionrsquos outstanding nursing professionals we would like to honor nurses
for their extraordinary contributions to patients their families the nursing profession and the community
To nominate a nurse please go to
omahamagazinecomnursing
Omaha Magazine will pay tribute to the top winners at an awards ceremony and in our MayJune Omaha Magazine issue
A completed nomination form including a detailed description of how the nursersquos actions made an important difference in the lives they serve is required All nurses must be currently licensed practicing Registered Nurses (RN) and work
at least 20 hours a week A national panel will review each submission and determine the finalists and winners
12emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
diyby Kristen Hoffman photography by Bill Sitzmann
a h January The season ofhellipnothing Blistering winds and lingering darkness traps us inside wanting
nothing to do with the tundra-esque conditions outside
So what do we do We hibernate Light a candle and crack open a good book Currently I have my nose buried in Blue Like Jazz for the third time Unfortunately the parking ticket that is being used as my bookmark is not exactly setting an inspirational mood
I strongly believe that whether you have a little or a lot you should love each and every item in your homemdashincluding your bookmarks The Free People blog has always been a favorite of mine I remember seeing a post last winter about creating bookmarks out of random household items and elements So this week I decided to give it a shot
No Book Smarts Needed for These
Bookmarks
SUPPLIESbull Small twigsbull Yarnbull Featherbull Spray paintbull Craft stringbull Dried flowersbull Heavy duty paperbull Modge Podge
DIRECTIONS1 For the first bookmark I gathered some
handmade paper I had at home Since the paper was so thin I attached a few pages together with the Modge Podge adhesive and cut out a simple shape
2 After spreading another layer of Modge Podge on top of the paper I placed some dried pressed fuchsia flowers into the adhesive and covered them with another thick layer of Modge Podge
3 After letting the bookmarks dry for a couple of hours I poked a hole in the top of the paper String through anything you want Yarn craft string leather or whatever fits best for you
4 I chose to spray paint the twigs I used for the second and third bookmarks You can forego this step if you would like to keep your bookmarks more rustic
5 For the second bookmark I cut some old yarn in various lengths and dyed them with different strengths of coffee and tea
6 While still wet I tied each individual string to the gold twig without paying too much concern to the lengths or inconsistencies of the yarn The point is for this to look organic and for the yarn to hang outside of the book when closed
7 The third bookmark is the simplest I simply held some dried flowers up to the gold twig and wrapped and tied some craft string around it I tied a feather at the end of the string to give it a definite ending and voila Yoursquove got yourself a bookmark
You can choose to make any one or all three of these bookmarks They are relatively simple but each beautiful in their own wayemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp13
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
People always notice how clean and fresh my home is now Irsquom proud totell them itrsquos also a Molly Maid Green Home
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
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Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
People always notice how clean and fresh my home is now Irsquom proud totell them itrsquos also a Molly Maid Green Home
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
People always notice how clean and fresh my home is now Irsquom proud totell them itrsquos also a Molly Maid Green Home
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Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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m egan Scott turned downfield to get into a better position
SmackA soccer ball nailed her in
the back of the head Megan blacked out for 30 seconds finally mustering the effort to get to her feet But then she fell back down into the grass ldquoI want to playrdquo Megan said to the referee crouched next to her ldquoYou canrsquotrdquo he informed her
Her club team Omaha Futbol Club 9798 won 5-1 in the state finals Megan doesnrsquot remember much of that game
Headaches Confusion Fatigue Megan felt all of these for the next month and a half For two weeks she attended school for only half the day
Megan had sustained a severe concussion a major brain injury suffered in a sport many parents may still believe is immune to the damaging violence of the gladiator games like football and hockey
According to a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study two years ago football players have the highest rate of concussions among high school athletes with 112 concussions reported per 10000 athletes However many other sports account for the 38 million sports-related concussions per year as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics The NAS saw soccer for example as the most dangerous for head injuries among girls with 67 concussed cases per 10000 athletes Lacrosse meanwhile has 69 concussions per 10000 while basketball has also seen an increase over the years
Dr Tarvez Tucker a neurologist at the Oregon Health and Science University says concussions add up over a lifetime and can lead to dementia as an adult She also mentions peoplersquos brains are not fully developed until later in life especially those of males ldquoAn injury that occurs while the brain is not developed can be more seriousrdquo Tucker adds
Jacque Tevis Millard West High Schoolrsquos girlsrsquo soccer coach says she does not remember a time when she has gone a year without someone on her team having a concussion
Tucker says most concussions are not even ball related but rather head-to- head injuries
Nick Brasel can relate After sprinting for a fly ball during baseball practice with his youth baseball team he hit his own teammate head on
ldquoWhere am Irdquo Nick asked his father when he woke up in a car heading to the hospital
Nickrsquos next memories are sporadic He recalled being rolled into the hospital on a stretcher and receiving multiple tests including a CAT scan He has no memory of the incident
He was left with a bloody baseball hat swollen cheek and eye and a severe concussion
Like Megan Nick fell behind in school and was able to go only half days for the next week and a half
ldquoI had trouble paying attention and kept falling asleeprdquo Nick says gt
14emspHerFamily bull January 2015
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
Head ShotsSerious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
Brandon Bauer
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp15
lt Across Nebraska Including in Omaha Public Schools districts have begun adopting new concussion-related policies Millard Public Schools for example has a new concussion policy this year in compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act which allows students time to make up missed work since cognitive functions can cause an increase of symptoms
Most doctors including Tucker believe students should have flexible schedules until fully recovered Tucker says it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to get athletes ldquothe heck off the fieldrdquo when a concussion happens
Meganrsquos father Tim knows there is always a concern or risk but says it is tough to take away something his daughter loves If Megan has a third concussion Tim may encourage her to stop playing
Tevis though says that many times she canrsquot see her players from across the field She also has difficulties with athletes not informing her when a blow to the head happens
ldquoHopefully these young athletes will start to recognize as we learn more about how serious even a lsquomildrsquo concussion can be that they have to be honest with us because literally their lives could be at riskrdquo Tevis says
Tucker notes that getting kids to self-report symptoms of a head injury can be difficult There exists a ldquosuck it up and swallow your injuryrdquo attitude that infuriates her she says She worries students will be prone to second impact syndrome (SIS) which can result when a concussion injury is not fully healed and an athlete is hit in the head again soon after The brain can swell acutely and from there everything can spiral downward with severe consequences Even death
But as any parent knows itrsquos tough to tell a son or daughter they need to give up the sports they love
ldquoI donrsquot think I could manage life without sportsrdquo Nick Brasel says ldquoItrsquos a big part of my liferdquo emsp
16emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
Young Mother Young Scholar
Not only did Marlen Fernandez graduate
she graduated early
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n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
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styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp21
ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
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2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
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Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
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by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
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DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
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A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
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John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
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Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
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FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
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highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
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BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
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production spiced with hip-hop and a few
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402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
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obsessed with devising innovative photographic
techniques that allow him to capture dramatic
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301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
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ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
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Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
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Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
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We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
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HERFamilyAdFNLNov2014indd 1 103114 949 AM
On the CoverCreative director John Gawleyrsquos
newborn son MIchael Gawley celebrates his first New Yearrsquos Eve
features6 RESPECT Unique Program Battles Bullying14 Head Shots Serious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
departments8 meet the family The Gines12 diy Organic Bookmarks17 young hero Young Mother Young Scholar18 activity Spirited Fun20 style Five Fave Lip Colors22 mind amp body Building (and Affording) a Better Teen Driver 24 food Mac amp Cheese26 mom on the rocks A Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution27 fitness Extended Side Angle28 calendar of events30 the grandpa chronicles Speak Memory
4emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
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Todd Lemke
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David Williams
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Robert Nelson
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Claire Martin
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John Gawley
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Bill Sitzmann
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Kristen Hoffman
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Rachel Joy
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Lindsey Anne Baker bull Bev Carlson bull Allison Janda Lisa Lukecart bull Leslie Murrell bull Kara Schweiss
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Home of the 2017 World Cup Finals
The International Omaha presents the
RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL OMAHA KIDS ART CONTESTbull The contest is open to all elementary school (ages 5-12) children in the Omaha and surrounding areasbull Only one entry per child will be acceptedbull The artwork must depict the theme of horses horse jumping equestrian or the English disciplinebull All artwork must be the studentrsquos original hand-done creation Photographs and computer-generated artwork will not be acceptedbull All artwork must be in color on plain white paper 8-12 x 11 in a vertical format without a frame or border Any medium is allowed (Watercolor Ink Pens Crayons Pencil Ink Paints Marker Chalk Pastels and Acrylic)bull Artwork must not exceed 14rdquo in total thicknessbull No lettering signatures or initials may appear on the front of the design Any artwork with such identifying characteristics will be and eliminated from the competitionbull Winner and winnerrsquos parentsguardians grants exclusive right to The International Omaha and its designees to utilize the artwork for reproduction promotional purposes and displaybull All submissions must be accompanied by the contest entry form found on the website at wwwinternationalomahacom (activitieskids art contest) Contact information will not be shared without the permission of the winner and winnerrsquos parentsguardiansbull Original artwork will not be returnedbull Mail to The International Omaha 1004 Farnam Street Ste 400 Omaha NE 68102bull Questions can be directed to omahahorsejumpgmailcombull Entry deadline for submissions must be postmarked by January 31st 2015
bull Tickets to the 2015 International Omaha for your immediate familybull Your artwork will be the cover of the 2015 International Activity Books
bull Display of the artwork on the CenturyLink Jumbotron with a public annoucement for the evening showbull Omaha Mounted Patrol will visit your classschool with their police horse
bull Special International 2015 eCreamery ice cream for your classmates
CALL FOR ENTRIES2015 INTERNATIONAL OMAHA KIDS ART CONTEST
School visit from Mounted Patrol and eCreamery ice cream distribution subject to schoolrsquos permission wwwinternationalomahacom
The International is a Premier Indoor Horse Jumping competition at the CenturyLink April 9 - 11 2015
Home of the 2017 World Cup Finals
The International Omaha presents the
RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL OMAHA KIDS ART CONTESTbull The contest is open to all elementary school (ages 5-12) children in the Omaha and surrounding areasbull Only one entry per child will be acceptedbull The artwork must depict the theme of horses horse jumping equestrian or the English disciplinebull All artwork must be the studentrsquos original hand-done creation Photographs and computer-generated artwork will not be acceptedbull All artwork must be in color on plain white paper 8-12 x 11 in a vertical format without a frame or border Any medium is allowed (Watercolor Ink Pens Crayons Pencil Ink Paints Marker Chalk Pastels and Acrylic)bull Artwork must not exceed 14rdquo in total thicknessbull No lettering signatures or initials may appear on the front of the design Any artwork with such identifying characteristics will be and eliminated from the competitionbull Winner and winnerrsquos parentsguardians grants exclusive right to The International Omaha and its designees to utilize the artwork for reproduction promotional purposes and displaybull All submissions must be accompanied by the contest entry form found on the website at wwwinternationalomahacom (activitieskids art contest) Contact information will not be shared without the permission of the winner and winnerrsquos parentsguardiansbull Original artwork will not be returnedbull Mail to The International Omaha 1004 Farnam Street Ste 400 Omaha NE 68102bull Questions can be directed to omahahorsejumpgmailcombull Entry deadline for submissions must be postmarked by January 31st 2015
bull Tickets to the 2015 International Omaha for your immediate familybull Your artwork will be the cover of the 2015 International Activity Books
bull Display of the artwork on the CenturyLink Jumbotron with a public annoucement for the evening showbull Omaha Mounted Patrol will visit your classschool with their police horse
bull Special International 2015 eCreamery ice cream for your classmates
CALL FOR ENTRIES2015 INTERNATIONAL OMAHA KIDS ART CONTEST
School visit from Mounted Patrol and eCreamery ice cream distribution subject to schoolrsquos permission wwwinternationalomahacom
The International is a Premier Indoor Horse Jumping competition at the CenturyLink April 9 - 11 2015
Just a Little Respect
Theater Troupe Brings their Anti-Bullying Message I
nto Area Classrooms
ildquo
6emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
canrsquot believe thisrdquo Troy saysldquoSorry Troyrdquo Nate replies ldquoYeah me toohellipfrdquo Troy says using a homophobic epithet
as he walks away And that starts it allNatersquos voice is full of defeat shoulders slumped face downcast
Even with glasses tattered baseball cap and a plaid shirt Troy is menacing compared to a shorter Nate
Put yourself there What would you do next This is just one scenario RESPECT an anti-bullying group here
in Omaha poses to teenagers Using short theatrical productions RESPECT hopes to educate youth on how to handle abusive relationships Standing Up by Nick Zadina is just one example of 14 plays these professional actors perform for schools around Nebraska and Iowa
Executive Director Patricia Newman founded RESPECT as a problem-solving and communication tool for children of all ages Bullying wonrsquot ever go away she says but it can be decreased by education
Newman a clinical child physiologist is hoping students will stop unhealthy and violent patterns early before reaching adulthood ldquoKids can self-identify and change their bullying habitsrdquo Newman believes ldquoThe more times you hear it it clicksrdquo
Just this year the Centers for Disease Control reported 196 percent of high school students have been bullied sometime during the school year Newman recalls being picked on as a child because
story and photography by Lisa Lukecartschool feature
Actors performing a RESPECT troupe play recently at Millard West High School
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp7
she was poor and from a divorced home Luckily she says teachers made the difference by making her feel special ldquoThe power in the classroom is amazingrdquo Newman says Millard West junior Cody Janke says Standing Up was realistic and ldquonot your average corny play you see in schoolrdquo
Once the play finishes the actors allow students a few moments to write down anonymous questions on notecards Greg one of the 10 professional actors for RESPECT pauses before responding to one studentrsquos question ldquoHave you ever been bulliedrdquo
Greg (RESPECT actors asked that only their first names be used) mentions how someone at school had once left a death threat in his locker after he talked to the bullyrsquos girlfriend
ldquoI was terrified and a freshman so had no idea what to dordquo Greg recalls He ended up reporting the incident to counselors who helped the bully with his anger and jealousy
The class is quiet and not quick to volunteer so the RESPECT actors change things up by role-playing One of the actors plays the part of the bully as he knocks books out of another actorrsquos hands
ldquoOkay okay so what would you dordquo he asks the classOne brave student freshman Dan Catania volunteers to role-play
as the bystander His shaggy brown hair covers his face as he picks up the books scattered on the floor
ldquoDude why did you do thatrdquo Dan asks the actor ldquoNow say yoursquore sorryrdquo
With an infectious grin he apologizes and tells Dan ldquogood jobrdquo With 251 programs each year and around 40000 students
Newman hopes stepping into the action will teach kids from preschool to college to empower themselves and come up with their own solutions to make their lives safer
After the RESPECT team leaves most of the students agree bullying occurs mainly in middle school Janke a high school football running back believes many teenagers outgrow these negative tendencies Tall and muscular with a bit of a five orsquoclock shadow he admits to being the bully once in middle school although feels some of it was provoked Now that he is older and more mature he says he feels it isnrsquot worth it to put other people down
Many students also say girls tend to be worse in middle school than boys One of the freshman female students says boys are more willing to talk it out while girls do everything on social media or behind someonersquos back Although statistics show boys are 17 times more likely than girls to bully girls show a higher trend of victimizing others through rumors ldquoThey (girls) are viciousrdquo she says with a laugh ldquoGuys are just like lsquoBro what are you doingrdquo
Newman agrees bullying today is deadlier because of the intensity and how quickly it happens on social media She hopes RESPECT will give students one more tool to transform something negative into a positive
Newman shares a touching letter she received from one boy ldquoThank you You may have saved my liferdquo emsp
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Eternity Devine Lena Rendell Jr Rendell Sr Destiny and Elyon Gines
8emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Allison Janda photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
dldquo oes it creep you outrdquo Lena Gines smiles sincerely as she looks at the turtle one of several family pets the Gines family is currently raising
The turtle pauses upon my arrival into the living room changes direction and slowly crawls back toward the window Meanwhile a small dog barks from the couch as five children clamor their way down the stairs of the family home Shyly they slip around their mother and choose spots on the furniture to sit
Despite the whirlwind introduction the Gines family couldnrsquot be more on top of life The Gines childrenmdashDestiny 17 Devine 16 Elyon 14 Eternity 12 Rendell Jr 9mdashattend school and sports practices in addition to spending time with their family
Mom Lena and dad Rendell both work outside the home While Rendell (ldquoDellrdquo for short) works in an office downtown Lena now has her own businessmdashGet Fit With Lena When she opened her boutique gym just off 72nd and Blondo streets in early 2012 it took the whole family to make it happen
ldquoI was spread really thin working at several different placesrdquo Gines admits She didnrsquot have control over her own schedule which as a mother to five active kids was difficult at times It was also difficult to match up her schedule with Dellrsquos
But family has always come first for the Gines clan which is why when Lena told Dell and the kids she wanted to start her own business focused on fitness no one balked In fact Lena laughs everyone was used to having a sweaty mom Before she worked for herself shersquod run from teaching a class to her childrenrsquos activities not wanting to miss a single one
Yoursquore probably thinking that starting a business would only serve to take more time away from the family but Lena shakes her head and smiles ldquoThe kids were involved in the whole process Really involvedrdquo she shares ldquoDell and I gave them paintbrushes and we painted fun colors and had a floor and mirrors put in My husband was a huge help on the business side of everythingrdquo
And once everything was up and running the studio still didnrsquot steal Lena and Dellrsquos attention away from the kids ldquoIt has opened a lot of time for merdquo Lena insists ldquoSeems weird but I can have someone come in and substitute for me or teach the classes when I want to go with the kids topractices and gamesrdquo Itrsquos a flexibility that wasnrsquot there gt
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp9
Meet The Gines
Mixing Work and Play
lt for her before when she was teaching classes based on the schedules of companies she worked for
Additionally the children didnrsquot mind that they were spending their free time helping out at the studio In fact as theyrsquove gotten older it has become a place where they can work out on their own or bring in their friends for exercise and fitness classes
While the Gines family enjoys working out together in the studio the space has become a second home for the family The eldest child Destiny celebrated her 16th birthday there Additionally the Gines family has held holiday parties and other events in the space coming together in their labor of love not just for work but also for play
To pull it all off Lena says ldquoYou will have to sacrifice some sleeprdquo She gets up very early to go work out or teach classes so early that she often gets home before her kids are even awake Before they were old enough to keep an eye on each other Dell often stayed home while Lena went to teach a class or work out Now she and Dell or she and the kids can work out together if desired
Additionally working out early in the morning allows Lena to get home wake the kids for school and get their day started with breakfast ldquoThe health aspect is very important for my familyrdquo Lena says ldquoThey watch what Dell and I do and itrsquos neat to see what theyrsquore going to be and how theyrsquore developingrdquo
While the family no doubt fully immerses themselves in being there for one another they have learned one thing over the years ldquoIrsquom no good after 830rdquo Lena laughs Dell chuckles and the children canrsquot help but grin in agreement ldquoItrsquos exhausting and itrsquos hardrdquo Lena admits ldquoBut you have to make the time I wanted to set an example for my sons and for my daughters especially You can do the things yoursquore passionate about and that bring you joyrdquo emsp
10emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
meet the family continued
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Nominate a NurseVoting ends January 31 2015 at midnight
Omaha Magazine proudly presents the inaugural Excellence in Nursing Awards Designed to showcase the regionrsquos outstanding nursing professionals we would like to honor nurses
for their extraordinary contributions to patients their families the nursing profession and the community
To nominate a nurse please go to
omahamagazinecomnursing
Omaha Magazine will pay tribute to the top winners at an awards ceremony and in our MayJune Omaha Magazine issue
A completed nomination form including a detailed description of how the nursersquos actions made an important difference in the lives they serve is required All nurses must be currently licensed practicing Registered Nurses (RN) and work
at least 20 hours a week A national panel will review each submission and determine the finalists and winners
12emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
diyby Kristen Hoffman photography by Bill Sitzmann
a h January The season ofhellipnothing Blistering winds and lingering darkness traps us inside wanting
nothing to do with the tundra-esque conditions outside
So what do we do We hibernate Light a candle and crack open a good book Currently I have my nose buried in Blue Like Jazz for the third time Unfortunately the parking ticket that is being used as my bookmark is not exactly setting an inspirational mood
I strongly believe that whether you have a little or a lot you should love each and every item in your homemdashincluding your bookmarks The Free People blog has always been a favorite of mine I remember seeing a post last winter about creating bookmarks out of random household items and elements So this week I decided to give it a shot
No Book Smarts Needed for These
Bookmarks
SUPPLIESbull Small twigsbull Yarnbull Featherbull Spray paintbull Craft stringbull Dried flowersbull Heavy duty paperbull Modge Podge
DIRECTIONS1 For the first bookmark I gathered some
handmade paper I had at home Since the paper was so thin I attached a few pages together with the Modge Podge adhesive and cut out a simple shape
2 After spreading another layer of Modge Podge on top of the paper I placed some dried pressed fuchsia flowers into the adhesive and covered them with another thick layer of Modge Podge
3 After letting the bookmarks dry for a couple of hours I poked a hole in the top of the paper String through anything you want Yarn craft string leather or whatever fits best for you
4 I chose to spray paint the twigs I used for the second and third bookmarks You can forego this step if you would like to keep your bookmarks more rustic
5 For the second bookmark I cut some old yarn in various lengths and dyed them with different strengths of coffee and tea
6 While still wet I tied each individual string to the gold twig without paying too much concern to the lengths or inconsistencies of the yarn The point is for this to look organic and for the yarn to hang outside of the book when closed
7 The third bookmark is the simplest I simply held some dried flowers up to the gold twig and wrapped and tied some craft string around it I tied a feather at the end of the string to give it a definite ending and voila Yoursquove got yourself a bookmark
You can choose to make any one or all three of these bookmarks They are relatively simple but each beautiful in their own wayemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp13
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
People always notice how clean and fresh my home is now Irsquom proud totell them itrsquos also a Molly Maid Green Home
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
People always notice how clean and fresh my home is now Irsquom proud totell them itrsquos also a Molly Maid Green Home
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Trust Molly Maid to clean your home so thoroughly people are guaranteed to notice
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
People always notice how clean and fresh my home is now Irsquom proud totell them itrsquos also a Molly Maid Green Home
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2
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Trust Molly Maid to clean your home so thoroughly people are guaranteed to notice
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
People always notice how clean and fresh my home is now Irsquom proud totell them itrsquos also a Molly Maid Green Home
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2
3
4
5
Molly Maid clean is now green
5
Trust Molly Maid to clean your home so thoroughly people are guaranteed to notice
Each franchise independently owned and operated
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m egan Scott turned downfield to get into a better position
SmackA soccer ball nailed her in
the back of the head Megan blacked out for 30 seconds finally mustering the effort to get to her feet But then she fell back down into the grass ldquoI want to playrdquo Megan said to the referee crouched next to her ldquoYou canrsquotrdquo he informed her
Her club team Omaha Futbol Club 9798 won 5-1 in the state finals Megan doesnrsquot remember much of that game
Headaches Confusion Fatigue Megan felt all of these for the next month and a half For two weeks she attended school for only half the day
Megan had sustained a severe concussion a major brain injury suffered in a sport many parents may still believe is immune to the damaging violence of the gladiator games like football and hockey
According to a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study two years ago football players have the highest rate of concussions among high school athletes with 112 concussions reported per 10000 athletes However many other sports account for the 38 million sports-related concussions per year as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics The NAS saw soccer for example as the most dangerous for head injuries among girls with 67 concussed cases per 10000 athletes Lacrosse meanwhile has 69 concussions per 10000 while basketball has also seen an increase over the years
Dr Tarvez Tucker a neurologist at the Oregon Health and Science University says concussions add up over a lifetime and can lead to dementia as an adult She also mentions peoplersquos brains are not fully developed until later in life especially those of males ldquoAn injury that occurs while the brain is not developed can be more seriousrdquo Tucker adds
Jacque Tevis Millard West High Schoolrsquos girlsrsquo soccer coach says she does not remember a time when she has gone a year without someone on her team having a concussion
Tucker says most concussions are not even ball related but rather head-to- head injuries
Nick Brasel can relate After sprinting for a fly ball during baseball practice with his youth baseball team he hit his own teammate head on
ldquoWhere am Irdquo Nick asked his father when he woke up in a car heading to the hospital
Nickrsquos next memories are sporadic He recalled being rolled into the hospital on a stretcher and receiving multiple tests including a CAT scan He has no memory of the incident
He was left with a bloody baseball hat swollen cheek and eye and a severe concussion
Like Megan Nick fell behind in school and was able to go only half days for the next week and a half
ldquoI had trouble paying attention and kept falling asleeprdquo Nick says gt
14emspHerFamily bull January 2015
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
Head ShotsSerious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
Brandon Bauer
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp15
lt Across Nebraska Including in Omaha Public Schools districts have begun adopting new concussion-related policies Millard Public Schools for example has a new concussion policy this year in compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act which allows students time to make up missed work since cognitive functions can cause an increase of symptoms
Most doctors including Tucker believe students should have flexible schedules until fully recovered Tucker says it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to get athletes ldquothe heck off the fieldrdquo when a concussion happens
Meganrsquos father Tim knows there is always a concern or risk but says it is tough to take away something his daughter loves If Megan has a third concussion Tim may encourage her to stop playing
Tevis though says that many times she canrsquot see her players from across the field She also has difficulties with athletes not informing her when a blow to the head happens
ldquoHopefully these young athletes will start to recognize as we learn more about how serious even a lsquomildrsquo concussion can be that they have to be honest with us because literally their lives could be at riskrdquo Tevis says
Tucker notes that getting kids to self-report symptoms of a head injury can be difficult There exists a ldquosuck it up and swallow your injuryrdquo attitude that infuriates her she says She worries students will be prone to second impact syndrome (SIS) which can result when a concussion injury is not fully healed and an athlete is hit in the head again soon after The brain can swell acutely and from there everything can spiral downward with severe consequences Even death
But as any parent knows itrsquos tough to tell a son or daughter they need to give up the sports they love
ldquoI donrsquot think I could manage life without sportsrdquo Nick Brasel says ldquoItrsquos a big part of my liferdquo emsp
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
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she graduated early
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n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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for Holidays
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couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
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ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
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1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
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Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
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We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
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On the CoverCreative director John Gawleyrsquos
newborn son MIchael Gawley celebrates his first New Yearrsquos Eve
features6 RESPECT Unique Program Battles Bullying14 Head Shots Serious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
departments8 meet the family The Gines12 diy Organic Bookmarks17 young hero Young Mother Young Scholar18 activity Spirited Fun20 style Five Fave Lip Colors22 mind amp body Building (and Affording) a Better Teen Driver 24 food Mac amp Cheese26 mom on the rocks A Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution27 fitness Extended Side Angle28 calendar of events30 the grandpa chronicles Speak Memory
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Todd Lemke
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David Williams
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Robert Nelson
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Claire Martin
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John Gawley
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Bill Sitzmann
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Kristen Hoffman
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Rachel Joy
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Home of the 2017 World Cup Finals
The International Omaha presents the
RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL OMAHA KIDS ART CONTESTbull The contest is open to all elementary school (ages 5-12) children in the Omaha and surrounding areasbull Only one entry per child will be acceptedbull The artwork must depict the theme of horses horse jumping equestrian or the English disciplinebull All artwork must be the studentrsquos original hand-done creation Photographs and computer-generated artwork will not be acceptedbull All artwork must be in color on plain white paper 8-12 x 11 in a vertical format without a frame or border Any medium is allowed (Watercolor Ink Pens Crayons Pencil Ink Paints Marker Chalk Pastels and Acrylic)bull Artwork must not exceed 14rdquo in total thicknessbull No lettering signatures or initials may appear on the front of the design Any artwork with such identifying characteristics will be and eliminated from the competitionbull Winner and winnerrsquos parentsguardians grants exclusive right to The International Omaha and its designees to utilize the artwork for reproduction promotional purposes and displaybull All submissions must be accompanied by the contest entry form found on the website at wwwinternationalomahacom (activitieskids art contest) Contact information will not be shared without the permission of the winner and winnerrsquos parentsguardiansbull Original artwork will not be returnedbull Mail to The International Omaha 1004 Farnam Street Ste 400 Omaha NE 68102bull Questions can be directed to omahahorsejumpgmailcombull Entry deadline for submissions must be postmarked by January 31st 2015
bull Tickets to the 2015 International Omaha for your immediate familybull Your artwork will be the cover of the 2015 International Activity Books
bull Display of the artwork on the CenturyLink Jumbotron with a public annoucement for the evening showbull Omaha Mounted Patrol will visit your classschool with their police horse
bull Special International 2015 eCreamery ice cream for your classmates
CALL FOR ENTRIES2015 INTERNATIONAL OMAHA KIDS ART CONTEST
School visit from Mounted Patrol and eCreamery ice cream distribution subject to schoolrsquos permission wwwinternationalomahacom
The International is a Premier Indoor Horse Jumping competition at the CenturyLink April 9 - 11 2015
Home of the 2017 World Cup Finals
The International Omaha presents the
RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL OMAHA KIDS ART CONTESTbull The contest is open to all elementary school (ages 5-12) children in the Omaha and surrounding areasbull Only one entry per child will be acceptedbull The artwork must depict the theme of horses horse jumping equestrian or the English disciplinebull All artwork must be the studentrsquos original hand-done creation Photographs and computer-generated artwork will not be acceptedbull All artwork must be in color on plain white paper 8-12 x 11 in a vertical format without a frame or border Any medium is allowed (Watercolor Ink Pens Crayons Pencil Ink Paints Marker Chalk Pastels and Acrylic)bull Artwork must not exceed 14rdquo in total thicknessbull No lettering signatures or initials may appear on the front of the design Any artwork with such identifying characteristics will be and eliminated from the competitionbull Winner and winnerrsquos parentsguardians grants exclusive right to The International Omaha and its designees to utilize the artwork for reproduction promotional purposes and displaybull All submissions must be accompanied by the contest entry form found on the website at wwwinternationalomahacom (activitieskids art contest) Contact information will not be shared without the permission of the winner and winnerrsquos parentsguardiansbull Original artwork will not be returnedbull Mail to The International Omaha 1004 Farnam Street Ste 400 Omaha NE 68102bull Questions can be directed to omahahorsejumpgmailcombull Entry deadline for submissions must be postmarked by January 31st 2015
bull Tickets to the 2015 International Omaha for your immediate familybull Your artwork will be the cover of the 2015 International Activity Books
bull Display of the artwork on the CenturyLink Jumbotron with a public annoucement for the evening showbull Omaha Mounted Patrol will visit your classschool with their police horse
bull Special International 2015 eCreamery ice cream for your classmates
CALL FOR ENTRIES2015 INTERNATIONAL OMAHA KIDS ART CONTEST
School visit from Mounted Patrol and eCreamery ice cream distribution subject to schoolrsquos permission wwwinternationalomahacom
The International is a Premier Indoor Horse Jumping competition at the CenturyLink April 9 - 11 2015
Just a Little Respect
Theater Troupe Brings their Anti-Bullying Message I
nto Area Classrooms
ildquo
6emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
canrsquot believe thisrdquo Troy saysldquoSorry Troyrdquo Nate replies ldquoYeah me toohellipfrdquo Troy says using a homophobic epithet
as he walks away And that starts it allNatersquos voice is full of defeat shoulders slumped face downcast
Even with glasses tattered baseball cap and a plaid shirt Troy is menacing compared to a shorter Nate
Put yourself there What would you do next This is just one scenario RESPECT an anti-bullying group here
in Omaha poses to teenagers Using short theatrical productions RESPECT hopes to educate youth on how to handle abusive relationships Standing Up by Nick Zadina is just one example of 14 plays these professional actors perform for schools around Nebraska and Iowa
Executive Director Patricia Newman founded RESPECT as a problem-solving and communication tool for children of all ages Bullying wonrsquot ever go away she says but it can be decreased by education
Newman a clinical child physiologist is hoping students will stop unhealthy and violent patterns early before reaching adulthood ldquoKids can self-identify and change their bullying habitsrdquo Newman believes ldquoThe more times you hear it it clicksrdquo
Just this year the Centers for Disease Control reported 196 percent of high school students have been bullied sometime during the school year Newman recalls being picked on as a child because
story and photography by Lisa Lukecartschool feature
Actors performing a RESPECT troupe play recently at Millard West High School
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp7
she was poor and from a divorced home Luckily she says teachers made the difference by making her feel special ldquoThe power in the classroom is amazingrdquo Newman says Millard West junior Cody Janke says Standing Up was realistic and ldquonot your average corny play you see in schoolrdquo
Once the play finishes the actors allow students a few moments to write down anonymous questions on notecards Greg one of the 10 professional actors for RESPECT pauses before responding to one studentrsquos question ldquoHave you ever been bulliedrdquo
Greg (RESPECT actors asked that only their first names be used) mentions how someone at school had once left a death threat in his locker after he talked to the bullyrsquos girlfriend
ldquoI was terrified and a freshman so had no idea what to dordquo Greg recalls He ended up reporting the incident to counselors who helped the bully with his anger and jealousy
The class is quiet and not quick to volunteer so the RESPECT actors change things up by role-playing One of the actors plays the part of the bully as he knocks books out of another actorrsquos hands
ldquoOkay okay so what would you dordquo he asks the classOne brave student freshman Dan Catania volunteers to role-play
as the bystander His shaggy brown hair covers his face as he picks up the books scattered on the floor
ldquoDude why did you do thatrdquo Dan asks the actor ldquoNow say yoursquore sorryrdquo
With an infectious grin he apologizes and tells Dan ldquogood jobrdquo With 251 programs each year and around 40000 students
Newman hopes stepping into the action will teach kids from preschool to college to empower themselves and come up with their own solutions to make their lives safer
After the RESPECT team leaves most of the students agree bullying occurs mainly in middle school Janke a high school football running back believes many teenagers outgrow these negative tendencies Tall and muscular with a bit of a five orsquoclock shadow he admits to being the bully once in middle school although feels some of it was provoked Now that he is older and more mature he says he feels it isnrsquot worth it to put other people down
Many students also say girls tend to be worse in middle school than boys One of the freshman female students says boys are more willing to talk it out while girls do everything on social media or behind someonersquos back Although statistics show boys are 17 times more likely than girls to bully girls show a higher trend of victimizing others through rumors ldquoThey (girls) are viciousrdquo she says with a laugh ldquoGuys are just like lsquoBro what are you doingrdquo
Newman agrees bullying today is deadlier because of the intensity and how quickly it happens on social media She hopes RESPECT will give students one more tool to transform something negative into a positive
Newman shares a touching letter she received from one boy ldquoThank you You may have saved my liferdquo emsp
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Eternity Devine Lena Rendell Jr Rendell Sr Destiny and Elyon Gines
8emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Allison Janda photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
dldquo oes it creep you outrdquo Lena Gines smiles sincerely as she looks at the turtle one of several family pets the Gines family is currently raising
The turtle pauses upon my arrival into the living room changes direction and slowly crawls back toward the window Meanwhile a small dog barks from the couch as five children clamor their way down the stairs of the family home Shyly they slip around their mother and choose spots on the furniture to sit
Despite the whirlwind introduction the Gines family couldnrsquot be more on top of life The Gines childrenmdashDestiny 17 Devine 16 Elyon 14 Eternity 12 Rendell Jr 9mdashattend school and sports practices in addition to spending time with their family
Mom Lena and dad Rendell both work outside the home While Rendell (ldquoDellrdquo for short) works in an office downtown Lena now has her own businessmdashGet Fit With Lena When she opened her boutique gym just off 72nd and Blondo streets in early 2012 it took the whole family to make it happen
ldquoI was spread really thin working at several different placesrdquo Gines admits She didnrsquot have control over her own schedule which as a mother to five active kids was difficult at times It was also difficult to match up her schedule with Dellrsquos
But family has always come first for the Gines clan which is why when Lena told Dell and the kids she wanted to start her own business focused on fitness no one balked In fact Lena laughs everyone was used to having a sweaty mom Before she worked for herself shersquod run from teaching a class to her childrenrsquos activities not wanting to miss a single one
Yoursquore probably thinking that starting a business would only serve to take more time away from the family but Lena shakes her head and smiles ldquoThe kids were involved in the whole process Really involvedrdquo she shares ldquoDell and I gave them paintbrushes and we painted fun colors and had a floor and mirrors put in My husband was a huge help on the business side of everythingrdquo
And once everything was up and running the studio still didnrsquot steal Lena and Dellrsquos attention away from the kids ldquoIt has opened a lot of time for merdquo Lena insists ldquoSeems weird but I can have someone come in and substitute for me or teach the classes when I want to go with the kids topractices and gamesrdquo Itrsquos a flexibility that wasnrsquot there gt
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp9
Meet The Gines
Mixing Work and Play
lt for her before when she was teaching classes based on the schedules of companies she worked for
Additionally the children didnrsquot mind that they were spending their free time helping out at the studio In fact as theyrsquove gotten older it has become a place where they can work out on their own or bring in their friends for exercise and fitness classes
While the Gines family enjoys working out together in the studio the space has become a second home for the family The eldest child Destiny celebrated her 16th birthday there Additionally the Gines family has held holiday parties and other events in the space coming together in their labor of love not just for work but also for play
To pull it all off Lena says ldquoYou will have to sacrifice some sleeprdquo She gets up very early to go work out or teach classes so early that she often gets home before her kids are even awake Before they were old enough to keep an eye on each other Dell often stayed home while Lena went to teach a class or work out Now she and Dell or she and the kids can work out together if desired
Additionally working out early in the morning allows Lena to get home wake the kids for school and get their day started with breakfast ldquoThe health aspect is very important for my familyrdquo Lena says ldquoThey watch what Dell and I do and itrsquos neat to see what theyrsquore going to be and how theyrsquore developingrdquo
While the family no doubt fully immerses themselves in being there for one another they have learned one thing over the years ldquoIrsquom no good after 830rdquo Lena laughs Dell chuckles and the children canrsquot help but grin in agreement ldquoItrsquos exhausting and itrsquos hardrdquo Lena admits ldquoBut you have to make the time I wanted to set an example for my sons and for my daughters especially You can do the things yoursquore passionate about and that bring you joyrdquo emsp
10emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
meet the family continued
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp11
Nominate a NurseVoting ends January 31 2015 at midnight
Omaha Magazine proudly presents the inaugural Excellence in Nursing Awards Designed to showcase the regionrsquos outstanding nursing professionals we would like to honor nurses
for their extraordinary contributions to patients their families the nursing profession and the community
To nominate a nurse please go to
omahamagazinecomnursing
Omaha Magazine will pay tribute to the top winners at an awards ceremony and in our MayJune Omaha Magazine issue
A completed nomination form including a detailed description of how the nursersquos actions made an important difference in the lives they serve is required All nurses must be currently licensed practicing Registered Nurses (RN) and work
at least 20 hours a week A national panel will review each submission and determine the finalists and winners
12emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
diyby Kristen Hoffman photography by Bill Sitzmann
a h January The season ofhellipnothing Blistering winds and lingering darkness traps us inside wanting
nothing to do with the tundra-esque conditions outside
So what do we do We hibernate Light a candle and crack open a good book Currently I have my nose buried in Blue Like Jazz for the third time Unfortunately the parking ticket that is being used as my bookmark is not exactly setting an inspirational mood
I strongly believe that whether you have a little or a lot you should love each and every item in your homemdashincluding your bookmarks The Free People blog has always been a favorite of mine I remember seeing a post last winter about creating bookmarks out of random household items and elements So this week I decided to give it a shot
No Book Smarts Needed for These
Bookmarks
SUPPLIESbull Small twigsbull Yarnbull Featherbull Spray paintbull Craft stringbull Dried flowersbull Heavy duty paperbull Modge Podge
DIRECTIONS1 For the first bookmark I gathered some
handmade paper I had at home Since the paper was so thin I attached a few pages together with the Modge Podge adhesive and cut out a simple shape
2 After spreading another layer of Modge Podge on top of the paper I placed some dried pressed fuchsia flowers into the adhesive and covered them with another thick layer of Modge Podge
3 After letting the bookmarks dry for a couple of hours I poked a hole in the top of the paper String through anything you want Yarn craft string leather or whatever fits best for you
4 I chose to spray paint the twigs I used for the second and third bookmarks You can forego this step if you would like to keep your bookmarks more rustic
5 For the second bookmark I cut some old yarn in various lengths and dyed them with different strengths of coffee and tea
6 While still wet I tied each individual string to the gold twig without paying too much concern to the lengths or inconsistencies of the yarn The point is for this to look organic and for the yarn to hang outside of the book when closed
7 The third bookmark is the simplest I simply held some dried flowers up to the gold twig and wrapped and tied some craft string around it I tied a feather at the end of the string to give it a definite ending and voila Yoursquove got yourself a bookmark
You can choose to make any one or all three of these bookmarks They are relatively simple but each beautiful in their own wayemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp13
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
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m egan Scott turned downfield to get into a better position
SmackA soccer ball nailed her in
the back of the head Megan blacked out for 30 seconds finally mustering the effort to get to her feet But then she fell back down into the grass ldquoI want to playrdquo Megan said to the referee crouched next to her ldquoYou canrsquotrdquo he informed her
Her club team Omaha Futbol Club 9798 won 5-1 in the state finals Megan doesnrsquot remember much of that game
Headaches Confusion Fatigue Megan felt all of these for the next month and a half For two weeks she attended school for only half the day
Megan had sustained a severe concussion a major brain injury suffered in a sport many parents may still believe is immune to the damaging violence of the gladiator games like football and hockey
According to a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study two years ago football players have the highest rate of concussions among high school athletes with 112 concussions reported per 10000 athletes However many other sports account for the 38 million sports-related concussions per year as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics The NAS saw soccer for example as the most dangerous for head injuries among girls with 67 concussed cases per 10000 athletes Lacrosse meanwhile has 69 concussions per 10000 while basketball has also seen an increase over the years
Dr Tarvez Tucker a neurologist at the Oregon Health and Science University says concussions add up over a lifetime and can lead to dementia as an adult She also mentions peoplersquos brains are not fully developed until later in life especially those of males ldquoAn injury that occurs while the brain is not developed can be more seriousrdquo Tucker adds
Jacque Tevis Millard West High Schoolrsquos girlsrsquo soccer coach says she does not remember a time when she has gone a year without someone on her team having a concussion
Tucker says most concussions are not even ball related but rather head-to- head injuries
Nick Brasel can relate After sprinting for a fly ball during baseball practice with his youth baseball team he hit his own teammate head on
ldquoWhere am Irdquo Nick asked his father when he woke up in a car heading to the hospital
Nickrsquos next memories are sporadic He recalled being rolled into the hospital on a stretcher and receiving multiple tests including a CAT scan He has no memory of the incident
He was left with a bloody baseball hat swollen cheek and eye and a severe concussion
Like Megan Nick fell behind in school and was able to go only half days for the next week and a half
ldquoI had trouble paying attention and kept falling asleeprdquo Nick says gt
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
Head ShotsSerious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
Brandon Bauer
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lt Across Nebraska Including in Omaha Public Schools districts have begun adopting new concussion-related policies Millard Public Schools for example has a new concussion policy this year in compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act which allows students time to make up missed work since cognitive functions can cause an increase of symptoms
Most doctors including Tucker believe students should have flexible schedules until fully recovered Tucker says it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to get athletes ldquothe heck off the fieldrdquo when a concussion happens
Meganrsquos father Tim knows there is always a concern or risk but says it is tough to take away something his daughter loves If Megan has a third concussion Tim may encourage her to stop playing
Tevis though says that many times she canrsquot see her players from across the field She also has difficulties with athletes not informing her when a blow to the head happens
ldquoHopefully these young athletes will start to recognize as we learn more about how serious even a lsquomildrsquo concussion can be that they have to be honest with us because literally their lives could be at riskrdquo Tevis says
Tucker notes that getting kids to self-report symptoms of a head injury can be difficult There exists a ldquosuck it up and swallow your injuryrdquo attitude that infuriates her she says She worries students will be prone to second impact syndrome (SIS) which can result when a concussion injury is not fully healed and an athlete is hit in the head again soon after The brain can swell acutely and from there everything can spiral downward with severe consequences Even death
But as any parent knows itrsquos tough to tell a son or daughter they need to give up the sports they love
ldquoI donrsquot think I could manage life without sportsrdquo Nick Brasel says ldquoItrsquos a big part of my liferdquo emsp
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
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she graduated early
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n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
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styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp21
ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
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3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
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i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
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t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
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1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
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Calendar of Events
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Build bull Remodel bull Decorate bull Landscape
Produced by Mid-America Expositions Inc bull (402) 346-8003 bull wwwshowofficeonlinecom
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Join any YMCA of Greater Omaha location in January and pay NO JOINING FEE ($49 value) FREE with your YMCA membership bull Get Started Program - includes 2 FREE sessions with a personal trainer bull FREE group exercise classes bull FREE drop-in childcare while you use the YMCA bull Reduced rates amp priority registration on YMCA programs bull Access to 9 YMCA locations in the Greater Omaha area
i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
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We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
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We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
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Award Winning Competition Team
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Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Home of the 2017 World Cup Finals
The International Omaha presents the
RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL OMAHA KIDS ART CONTESTbull The contest is open to all elementary school (ages 5-12) children in the Omaha and surrounding areasbull Only one entry per child will be acceptedbull The artwork must depict the theme of horses horse jumping equestrian or the English disciplinebull All artwork must be the studentrsquos original hand-done creation Photographs and computer-generated artwork will not be acceptedbull All artwork must be in color on plain white paper 8-12 x 11 in a vertical format without a frame or border Any medium is allowed (Watercolor Ink Pens Crayons Pencil Ink Paints Marker Chalk Pastels and Acrylic)bull Artwork must not exceed 14rdquo in total thicknessbull No lettering signatures or initials may appear on the front of the design Any artwork with such identifying characteristics will be and eliminated from the competitionbull Winner and winnerrsquos parentsguardians grants exclusive right to The International Omaha and its designees to utilize the artwork for reproduction promotional purposes and displaybull All submissions must be accompanied by the contest entry form found on the website at wwwinternationalomahacom (activitieskids art contest) Contact information will not be shared without the permission of the winner and winnerrsquos parentsguardiansbull Original artwork will not be returnedbull Mail to The International Omaha 1004 Farnam Street Ste 400 Omaha NE 68102bull Questions can be directed to omahahorsejumpgmailcombull Entry deadline for submissions must be postmarked by January 31st 2015
bull Tickets to the 2015 International Omaha for your immediate familybull Your artwork will be the cover of the 2015 International Activity Books
bull Display of the artwork on the CenturyLink Jumbotron with a public annoucement for the evening showbull Omaha Mounted Patrol will visit your classschool with their police horse
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CALL FOR ENTRIES2015 INTERNATIONAL OMAHA KIDS ART CONTEST
School visit from Mounted Patrol and eCreamery ice cream distribution subject to schoolrsquos permission wwwinternationalomahacom
The International is a Premier Indoor Horse Jumping competition at the CenturyLink April 9 - 11 2015
Just a Little Respect
Theater Troupe Brings their Anti-Bullying Message I
nto Area Classrooms
ildquo
6emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
canrsquot believe thisrdquo Troy saysldquoSorry Troyrdquo Nate replies ldquoYeah me toohellipfrdquo Troy says using a homophobic epithet
as he walks away And that starts it allNatersquos voice is full of defeat shoulders slumped face downcast
Even with glasses tattered baseball cap and a plaid shirt Troy is menacing compared to a shorter Nate
Put yourself there What would you do next This is just one scenario RESPECT an anti-bullying group here
in Omaha poses to teenagers Using short theatrical productions RESPECT hopes to educate youth on how to handle abusive relationships Standing Up by Nick Zadina is just one example of 14 plays these professional actors perform for schools around Nebraska and Iowa
Executive Director Patricia Newman founded RESPECT as a problem-solving and communication tool for children of all ages Bullying wonrsquot ever go away she says but it can be decreased by education
Newman a clinical child physiologist is hoping students will stop unhealthy and violent patterns early before reaching adulthood ldquoKids can self-identify and change their bullying habitsrdquo Newman believes ldquoThe more times you hear it it clicksrdquo
Just this year the Centers for Disease Control reported 196 percent of high school students have been bullied sometime during the school year Newman recalls being picked on as a child because
story and photography by Lisa Lukecartschool feature
Actors performing a RESPECT troupe play recently at Millard West High School
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp7
she was poor and from a divorced home Luckily she says teachers made the difference by making her feel special ldquoThe power in the classroom is amazingrdquo Newman says Millard West junior Cody Janke says Standing Up was realistic and ldquonot your average corny play you see in schoolrdquo
Once the play finishes the actors allow students a few moments to write down anonymous questions on notecards Greg one of the 10 professional actors for RESPECT pauses before responding to one studentrsquos question ldquoHave you ever been bulliedrdquo
Greg (RESPECT actors asked that only their first names be used) mentions how someone at school had once left a death threat in his locker after he talked to the bullyrsquos girlfriend
ldquoI was terrified and a freshman so had no idea what to dordquo Greg recalls He ended up reporting the incident to counselors who helped the bully with his anger and jealousy
The class is quiet and not quick to volunteer so the RESPECT actors change things up by role-playing One of the actors plays the part of the bully as he knocks books out of another actorrsquos hands
ldquoOkay okay so what would you dordquo he asks the classOne brave student freshman Dan Catania volunteers to role-play
as the bystander His shaggy brown hair covers his face as he picks up the books scattered on the floor
ldquoDude why did you do thatrdquo Dan asks the actor ldquoNow say yoursquore sorryrdquo
With an infectious grin he apologizes and tells Dan ldquogood jobrdquo With 251 programs each year and around 40000 students
Newman hopes stepping into the action will teach kids from preschool to college to empower themselves and come up with their own solutions to make their lives safer
After the RESPECT team leaves most of the students agree bullying occurs mainly in middle school Janke a high school football running back believes many teenagers outgrow these negative tendencies Tall and muscular with a bit of a five orsquoclock shadow he admits to being the bully once in middle school although feels some of it was provoked Now that he is older and more mature he says he feels it isnrsquot worth it to put other people down
Many students also say girls tend to be worse in middle school than boys One of the freshman female students says boys are more willing to talk it out while girls do everything on social media or behind someonersquos back Although statistics show boys are 17 times more likely than girls to bully girls show a higher trend of victimizing others through rumors ldquoThey (girls) are viciousrdquo she says with a laugh ldquoGuys are just like lsquoBro what are you doingrdquo
Newman agrees bullying today is deadlier because of the intensity and how quickly it happens on social media She hopes RESPECT will give students one more tool to transform something negative into a positive
Newman shares a touching letter she received from one boy ldquoThank you You may have saved my liferdquo emsp
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Eternity Devine Lena Rendell Jr Rendell Sr Destiny and Elyon Gines
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by Allison Janda photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
dldquo oes it creep you outrdquo Lena Gines smiles sincerely as she looks at the turtle one of several family pets the Gines family is currently raising
The turtle pauses upon my arrival into the living room changes direction and slowly crawls back toward the window Meanwhile a small dog barks from the couch as five children clamor their way down the stairs of the family home Shyly they slip around their mother and choose spots on the furniture to sit
Despite the whirlwind introduction the Gines family couldnrsquot be more on top of life The Gines childrenmdashDestiny 17 Devine 16 Elyon 14 Eternity 12 Rendell Jr 9mdashattend school and sports practices in addition to spending time with their family
Mom Lena and dad Rendell both work outside the home While Rendell (ldquoDellrdquo for short) works in an office downtown Lena now has her own businessmdashGet Fit With Lena When she opened her boutique gym just off 72nd and Blondo streets in early 2012 it took the whole family to make it happen
ldquoI was spread really thin working at several different placesrdquo Gines admits She didnrsquot have control over her own schedule which as a mother to five active kids was difficult at times It was also difficult to match up her schedule with Dellrsquos
But family has always come first for the Gines clan which is why when Lena told Dell and the kids she wanted to start her own business focused on fitness no one balked In fact Lena laughs everyone was used to having a sweaty mom Before she worked for herself shersquod run from teaching a class to her childrenrsquos activities not wanting to miss a single one
Yoursquore probably thinking that starting a business would only serve to take more time away from the family but Lena shakes her head and smiles ldquoThe kids were involved in the whole process Really involvedrdquo she shares ldquoDell and I gave them paintbrushes and we painted fun colors and had a floor and mirrors put in My husband was a huge help on the business side of everythingrdquo
And once everything was up and running the studio still didnrsquot steal Lena and Dellrsquos attention away from the kids ldquoIt has opened a lot of time for merdquo Lena insists ldquoSeems weird but I can have someone come in and substitute for me or teach the classes when I want to go with the kids topractices and gamesrdquo Itrsquos a flexibility that wasnrsquot there gt
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp9
Meet The Gines
Mixing Work and Play
lt for her before when she was teaching classes based on the schedules of companies she worked for
Additionally the children didnrsquot mind that they were spending their free time helping out at the studio In fact as theyrsquove gotten older it has become a place where they can work out on their own or bring in their friends for exercise and fitness classes
While the Gines family enjoys working out together in the studio the space has become a second home for the family The eldest child Destiny celebrated her 16th birthday there Additionally the Gines family has held holiday parties and other events in the space coming together in their labor of love not just for work but also for play
To pull it all off Lena says ldquoYou will have to sacrifice some sleeprdquo She gets up very early to go work out or teach classes so early that she often gets home before her kids are even awake Before they were old enough to keep an eye on each other Dell often stayed home while Lena went to teach a class or work out Now she and Dell or she and the kids can work out together if desired
Additionally working out early in the morning allows Lena to get home wake the kids for school and get their day started with breakfast ldquoThe health aspect is very important for my familyrdquo Lena says ldquoThey watch what Dell and I do and itrsquos neat to see what theyrsquore going to be and how theyrsquore developingrdquo
While the family no doubt fully immerses themselves in being there for one another they have learned one thing over the years ldquoIrsquom no good after 830rdquo Lena laughs Dell chuckles and the children canrsquot help but grin in agreement ldquoItrsquos exhausting and itrsquos hardrdquo Lena admits ldquoBut you have to make the time I wanted to set an example for my sons and for my daughters especially You can do the things yoursquore passionate about and that bring you joyrdquo emsp
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meet the family continued
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Nominate a NurseVoting ends January 31 2015 at midnight
Omaha Magazine proudly presents the inaugural Excellence in Nursing Awards Designed to showcase the regionrsquos outstanding nursing professionals we would like to honor nurses
for their extraordinary contributions to patients their families the nursing profession and the community
To nominate a nurse please go to
omahamagazinecomnursing
Omaha Magazine will pay tribute to the top winners at an awards ceremony and in our MayJune Omaha Magazine issue
A completed nomination form including a detailed description of how the nursersquos actions made an important difference in the lives they serve is required All nurses must be currently licensed practicing Registered Nurses (RN) and work
at least 20 hours a week A national panel will review each submission and determine the finalists and winners
12emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
diyby Kristen Hoffman photography by Bill Sitzmann
a h January The season ofhellipnothing Blistering winds and lingering darkness traps us inside wanting
nothing to do with the tundra-esque conditions outside
So what do we do We hibernate Light a candle and crack open a good book Currently I have my nose buried in Blue Like Jazz for the third time Unfortunately the parking ticket that is being used as my bookmark is not exactly setting an inspirational mood
I strongly believe that whether you have a little or a lot you should love each and every item in your homemdashincluding your bookmarks The Free People blog has always been a favorite of mine I remember seeing a post last winter about creating bookmarks out of random household items and elements So this week I decided to give it a shot
No Book Smarts Needed for These
Bookmarks
SUPPLIESbull Small twigsbull Yarnbull Featherbull Spray paintbull Craft stringbull Dried flowersbull Heavy duty paperbull Modge Podge
DIRECTIONS1 For the first bookmark I gathered some
handmade paper I had at home Since the paper was so thin I attached a few pages together with the Modge Podge adhesive and cut out a simple shape
2 After spreading another layer of Modge Podge on top of the paper I placed some dried pressed fuchsia flowers into the adhesive and covered them with another thick layer of Modge Podge
3 After letting the bookmarks dry for a couple of hours I poked a hole in the top of the paper String through anything you want Yarn craft string leather or whatever fits best for you
4 I chose to spray paint the twigs I used for the second and third bookmarks You can forego this step if you would like to keep your bookmarks more rustic
5 For the second bookmark I cut some old yarn in various lengths and dyed them with different strengths of coffee and tea
6 While still wet I tied each individual string to the gold twig without paying too much concern to the lengths or inconsistencies of the yarn The point is for this to look organic and for the yarn to hang outside of the book when closed
7 The third bookmark is the simplest I simply held some dried flowers up to the gold twig and wrapped and tied some craft string around it I tied a feather at the end of the string to give it a definite ending and voila Yoursquove got yourself a bookmark
You can choose to make any one or all three of these bookmarks They are relatively simple but each beautiful in their own wayemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp13
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
People always notice how clean and fresh my home is now Irsquom proud totell them itrsquos also a Molly Maid Green Home
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
People always notice how clean and fresh my home is now Irsquom proud totell them itrsquos also a Molly Maid Green Home
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
People always notice how clean and fresh my home is now Irsquom proud totell them itrsquos also a Molly Maid Green Home
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Trust Molly Maid to clean your home so thoroughly people are guaranteed to notice
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
People always notice how clean and fresh my home is now Irsquom proud totell them itrsquos also a Molly Maid Green Home
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Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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m egan Scott turned downfield to get into a better position
SmackA soccer ball nailed her in
the back of the head Megan blacked out for 30 seconds finally mustering the effort to get to her feet But then she fell back down into the grass ldquoI want to playrdquo Megan said to the referee crouched next to her ldquoYou canrsquotrdquo he informed her
Her club team Omaha Futbol Club 9798 won 5-1 in the state finals Megan doesnrsquot remember much of that game
Headaches Confusion Fatigue Megan felt all of these for the next month and a half For two weeks she attended school for only half the day
Megan had sustained a severe concussion a major brain injury suffered in a sport many parents may still believe is immune to the damaging violence of the gladiator games like football and hockey
According to a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study two years ago football players have the highest rate of concussions among high school athletes with 112 concussions reported per 10000 athletes However many other sports account for the 38 million sports-related concussions per year as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics The NAS saw soccer for example as the most dangerous for head injuries among girls with 67 concussed cases per 10000 athletes Lacrosse meanwhile has 69 concussions per 10000 while basketball has also seen an increase over the years
Dr Tarvez Tucker a neurologist at the Oregon Health and Science University says concussions add up over a lifetime and can lead to dementia as an adult She also mentions peoplersquos brains are not fully developed until later in life especially those of males ldquoAn injury that occurs while the brain is not developed can be more seriousrdquo Tucker adds
Jacque Tevis Millard West High Schoolrsquos girlsrsquo soccer coach says she does not remember a time when she has gone a year without someone on her team having a concussion
Tucker says most concussions are not even ball related but rather head-to- head injuries
Nick Brasel can relate After sprinting for a fly ball during baseball practice with his youth baseball team he hit his own teammate head on
ldquoWhere am Irdquo Nick asked his father when he woke up in a car heading to the hospital
Nickrsquos next memories are sporadic He recalled being rolled into the hospital on a stretcher and receiving multiple tests including a CAT scan He has no memory of the incident
He was left with a bloody baseball hat swollen cheek and eye and a severe concussion
Like Megan Nick fell behind in school and was able to go only half days for the next week and a half
ldquoI had trouble paying attention and kept falling asleeprdquo Nick says gt
14emspHerFamily bull January 2015
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
Head ShotsSerious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
Brandon Bauer
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp15
lt Across Nebraska Including in Omaha Public Schools districts have begun adopting new concussion-related policies Millard Public Schools for example has a new concussion policy this year in compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act which allows students time to make up missed work since cognitive functions can cause an increase of symptoms
Most doctors including Tucker believe students should have flexible schedules until fully recovered Tucker says it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to get athletes ldquothe heck off the fieldrdquo when a concussion happens
Meganrsquos father Tim knows there is always a concern or risk but says it is tough to take away something his daughter loves If Megan has a third concussion Tim may encourage her to stop playing
Tevis though says that many times she canrsquot see her players from across the field She also has difficulties with athletes not informing her when a blow to the head happens
ldquoHopefully these young athletes will start to recognize as we learn more about how serious even a lsquomildrsquo concussion can be that they have to be honest with us because literally their lives could be at riskrdquo Tevis says
Tucker notes that getting kids to self-report symptoms of a head injury can be difficult There exists a ldquosuck it up and swallow your injuryrdquo attitude that infuriates her she says She worries students will be prone to second impact syndrome (SIS) which can result when a concussion injury is not fully healed and an athlete is hit in the head again soon after The brain can swell acutely and from there everything can spiral downward with severe consequences Even death
But as any parent knows itrsquos tough to tell a son or daughter they need to give up the sports they love
ldquoI donrsquot think I could manage life without sportsrdquo Nick Brasel says ldquoItrsquos a big part of my liferdquo emsp
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
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she graduated early
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n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
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styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp21
ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
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i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
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t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
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1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
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Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
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John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
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Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
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Register now for summer and fall classes
Just a Little Respect
Theater Troupe Brings their Anti-Bullying Message I
nto Area Classrooms
ildquo
6emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
canrsquot believe thisrdquo Troy saysldquoSorry Troyrdquo Nate replies ldquoYeah me toohellipfrdquo Troy says using a homophobic epithet
as he walks away And that starts it allNatersquos voice is full of defeat shoulders slumped face downcast
Even with glasses tattered baseball cap and a plaid shirt Troy is menacing compared to a shorter Nate
Put yourself there What would you do next This is just one scenario RESPECT an anti-bullying group here
in Omaha poses to teenagers Using short theatrical productions RESPECT hopes to educate youth on how to handle abusive relationships Standing Up by Nick Zadina is just one example of 14 plays these professional actors perform for schools around Nebraska and Iowa
Executive Director Patricia Newman founded RESPECT as a problem-solving and communication tool for children of all ages Bullying wonrsquot ever go away she says but it can be decreased by education
Newman a clinical child physiologist is hoping students will stop unhealthy and violent patterns early before reaching adulthood ldquoKids can self-identify and change their bullying habitsrdquo Newman believes ldquoThe more times you hear it it clicksrdquo
Just this year the Centers for Disease Control reported 196 percent of high school students have been bullied sometime during the school year Newman recalls being picked on as a child because
story and photography by Lisa Lukecartschool feature
Actors performing a RESPECT troupe play recently at Millard West High School
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp7
she was poor and from a divorced home Luckily she says teachers made the difference by making her feel special ldquoThe power in the classroom is amazingrdquo Newman says Millard West junior Cody Janke says Standing Up was realistic and ldquonot your average corny play you see in schoolrdquo
Once the play finishes the actors allow students a few moments to write down anonymous questions on notecards Greg one of the 10 professional actors for RESPECT pauses before responding to one studentrsquos question ldquoHave you ever been bulliedrdquo
Greg (RESPECT actors asked that only their first names be used) mentions how someone at school had once left a death threat in his locker after he talked to the bullyrsquos girlfriend
ldquoI was terrified and a freshman so had no idea what to dordquo Greg recalls He ended up reporting the incident to counselors who helped the bully with his anger and jealousy
The class is quiet and not quick to volunteer so the RESPECT actors change things up by role-playing One of the actors plays the part of the bully as he knocks books out of another actorrsquos hands
ldquoOkay okay so what would you dordquo he asks the classOne brave student freshman Dan Catania volunteers to role-play
as the bystander His shaggy brown hair covers his face as he picks up the books scattered on the floor
ldquoDude why did you do thatrdquo Dan asks the actor ldquoNow say yoursquore sorryrdquo
With an infectious grin he apologizes and tells Dan ldquogood jobrdquo With 251 programs each year and around 40000 students
Newman hopes stepping into the action will teach kids from preschool to college to empower themselves and come up with their own solutions to make their lives safer
After the RESPECT team leaves most of the students agree bullying occurs mainly in middle school Janke a high school football running back believes many teenagers outgrow these negative tendencies Tall and muscular with a bit of a five orsquoclock shadow he admits to being the bully once in middle school although feels some of it was provoked Now that he is older and more mature he says he feels it isnrsquot worth it to put other people down
Many students also say girls tend to be worse in middle school than boys One of the freshman female students says boys are more willing to talk it out while girls do everything on social media or behind someonersquos back Although statistics show boys are 17 times more likely than girls to bully girls show a higher trend of victimizing others through rumors ldquoThey (girls) are viciousrdquo she says with a laugh ldquoGuys are just like lsquoBro what are you doingrdquo
Newman agrees bullying today is deadlier because of the intensity and how quickly it happens on social media She hopes RESPECT will give students one more tool to transform something negative into a positive
Newman shares a touching letter she received from one boy ldquoThank you You may have saved my liferdquo emsp
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Eternity Devine Lena Rendell Jr Rendell Sr Destiny and Elyon Gines
8emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Allison Janda photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
dldquo oes it creep you outrdquo Lena Gines smiles sincerely as she looks at the turtle one of several family pets the Gines family is currently raising
The turtle pauses upon my arrival into the living room changes direction and slowly crawls back toward the window Meanwhile a small dog barks from the couch as five children clamor their way down the stairs of the family home Shyly they slip around their mother and choose spots on the furniture to sit
Despite the whirlwind introduction the Gines family couldnrsquot be more on top of life The Gines childrenmdashDestiny 17 Devine 16 Elyon 14 Eternity 12 Rendell Jr 9mdashattend school and sports practices in addition to spending time with their family
Mom Lena and dad Rendell both work outside the home While Rendell (ldquoDellrdquo for short) works in an office downtown Lena now has her own businessmdashGet Fit With Lena When she opened her boutique gym just off 72nd and Blondo streets in early 2012 it took the whole family to make it happen
ldquoI was spread really thin working at several different placesrdquo Gines admits She didnrsquot have control over her own schedule which as a mother to five active kids was difficult at times It was also difficult to match up her schedule with Dellrsquos
But family has always come first for the Gines clan which is why when Lena told Dell and the kids she wanted to start her own business focused on fitness no one balked In fact Lena laughs everyone was used to having a sweaty mom Before she worked for herself shersquod run from teaching a class to her childrenrsquos activities not wanting to miss a single one
Yoursquore probably thinking that starting a business would only serve to take more time away from the family but Lena shakes her head and smiles ldquoThe kids were involved in the whole process Really involvedrdquo she shares ldquoDell and I gave them paintbrushes and we painted fun colors and had a floor and mirrors put in My husband was a huge help on the business side of everythingrdquo
And once everything was up and running the studio still didnrsquot steal Lena and Dellrsquos attention away from the kids ldquoIt has opened a lot of time for merdquo Lena insists ldquoSeems weird but I can have someone come in and substitute for me or teach the classes when I want to go with the kids topractices and gamesrdquo Itrsquos a flexibility that wasnrsquot there gt
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp9
Meet The Gines
Mixing Work and Play
lt for her before when she was teaching classes based on the schedules of companies she worked for
Additionally the children didnrsquot mind that they were spending their free time helping out at the studio In fact as theyrsquove gotten older it has become a place where they can work out on their own or bring in their friends for exercise and fitness classes
While the Gines family enjoys working out together in the studio the space has become a second home for the family The eldest child Destiny celebrated her 16th birthday there Additionally the Gines family has held holiday parties and other events in the space coming together in their labor of love not just for work but also for play
To pull it all off Lena says ldquoYou will have to sacrifice some sleeprdquo She gets up very early to go work out or teach classes so early that she often gets home before her kids are even awake Before they were old enough to keep an eye on each other Dell often stayed home while Lena went to teach a class or work out Now she and Dell or she and the kids can work out together if desired
Additionally working out early in the morning allows Lena to get home wake the kids for school and get their day started with breakfast ldquoThe health aspect is very important for my familyrdquo Lena says ldquoThey watch what Dell and I do and itrsquos neat to see what theyrsquore going to be and how theyrsquore developingrdquo
While the family no doubt fully immerses themselves in being there for one another they have learned one thing over the years ldquoIrsquom no good after 830rdquo Lena laughs Dell chuckles and the children canrsquot help but grin in agreement ldquoItrsquos exhausting and itrsquos hardrdquo Lena admits ldquoBut you have to make the time I wanted to set an example for my sons and for my daughters especially You can do the things yoursquore passionate about and that bring you joyrdquo emsp
10emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
meet the family continued
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp11
Nominate a NurseVoting ends January 31 2015 at midnight
Omaha Magazine proudly presents the inaugural Excellence in Nursing Awards Designed to showcase the regionrsquos outstanding nursing professionals we would like to honor nurses
for their extraordinary contributions to patients their families the nursing profession and the community
To nominate a nurse please go to
omahamagazinecomnursing
Omaha Magazine will pay tribute to the top winners at an awards ceremony and in our MayJune Omaha Magazine issue
A completed nomination form including a detailed description of how the nursersquos actions made an important difference in the lives they serve is required All nurses must be currently licensed practicing Registered Nurses (RN) and work
at least 20 hours a week A national panel will review each submission and determine the finalists and winners
12emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
diyby Kristen Hoffman photography by Bill Sitzmann
a h January The season ofhellipnothing Blistering winds and lingering darkness traps us inside wanting
nothing to do with the tundra-esque conditions outside
So what do we do We hibernate Light a candle and crack open a good book Currently I have my nose buried in Blue Like Jazz for the third time Unfortunately the parking ticket that is being used as my bookmark is not exactly setting an inspirational mood
I strongly believe that whether you have a little or a lot you should love each and every item in your homemdashincluding your bookmarks The Free People blog has always been a favorite of mine I remember seeing a post last winter about creating bookmarks out of random household items and elements So this week I decided to give it a shot
No Book Smarts Needed for These
Bookmarks
SUPPLIESbull Small twigsbull Yarnbull Featherbull Spray paintbull Craft stringbull Dried flowersbull Heavy duty paperbull Modge Podge
DIRECTIONS1 For the first bookmark I gathered some
handmade paper I had at home Since the paper was so thin I attached a few pages together with the Modge Podge adhesive and cut out a simple shape
2 After spreading another layer of Modge Podge on top of the paper I placed some dried pressed fuchsia flowers into the adhesive and covered them with another thick layer of Modge Podge
3 After letting the bookmarks dry for a couple of hours I poked a hole in the top of the paper String through anything you want Yarn craft string leather or whatever fits best for you
4 I chose to spray paint the twigs I used for the second and third bookmarks You can forego this step if you would like to keep your bookmarks more rustic
5 For the second bookmark I cut some old yarn in various lengths and dyed them with different strengths of coffee and tea
6 While still wet I tied each individual string to the gold twig without paying too much concern to the lengths or inconsistencies of the yarn The point is for this to look organic and for the yarn to hang outside of the book when closed
7 The third bookmark is the simplest I simply held some dried flowers up to the gold twig and wrapped and tied some craft string around it I tied a feather at the end of the string to give it a definite ending and voila Yoursquove got yourself a bookmark
You can choose to make any one or all three of these bookmarks They are relatively simple but each beautiful in their own wayemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp13
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Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
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m egan Scott turned downfield to get into a better position
SmackA soccer ball nailed her in
the back of the head Megan blacked out for 30 seconds finally mustering the effort to get to her feet But then she fell back down into the grass ldquoI want to playrdquo Megan said to the referee crouched next to her ldquoYou canrsquotrdquo he informed her
Her club team Omaha Futbol Club 9798 won 5-1 in the state finals Megan doesnrsquot remember much of that game
Headaches Confusion Fatigue Megan felt all of these for the next month and a half For two weeks she attended school for only half the day
Megan had sustained a severe concussion a major brain injury suffered in a sport many parents may still believe is immune to the damaging violence of the gladiator games like football and hockey
According to a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study two years ago football players have the highest rate of concussions among high school athletes with 112 concussions reported per 10000 athletes However many other sports account for the 38 million sports-related concussions per year as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics The NAS saw soccer for example as the most dangerous for head injuries among girls with 67 concussed cases per 10000 athletes Lacrosse meanwhile has 69 concussions per 10000 while basketball has also seen an increase over the years
Dr Tarvez Tucker a neurologist at the Oregon Health and Science University says concussions add up over a lifetime and can lead to dementia as an adult She also mentions peoplersquos brains are not fully developed until later in life especially those of males ldquoAn injury that occurs while the brain is not developed can be more seriousrdquo Tucker adds
Jacque Tevis Millard West High Schoolrsquos girlsrsquo soccer coach says she does not remember a time when she has gone a year without someone on her team having a concussion
Tucker says most concussions are not even ball related but rather head-to- head injuries
Nick Brasel can relate After sprinting for a fly ball during baseball practice with his youth baseball team he hit his own teammate head on
ldquoWhere am Irdquo Nick asked his father when he woke up in a car heading to the hospital
Nickrsquos next memories are sporadic He recalled being rolled into the hospital on a stretcher and receiving multiple tests including a CAT scan He has no memory of the incident
He was left with a bloody baseball hat swollen cheek and eye and a severe concussion
Like Megan Nick fell behind in school and was able to go only half days for the next week and a half
ldquoI had trouble paying attention and kept falling asleeprdquo Nick says gt
14emspHerFamily bull January 2015
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
Head ShotsSerious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
Brandon Bauer
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp15
lt Across Nebraska Including in Omaha Public Schools districts have begun adopting new concussion-related policies Millard Public Schools for example has a new concussion policy this year in compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act which allows students time to make up missed work since cognitive functions can cause an increase of symptoms
Most doctors including Tucker believe students should have flexible schedules until fully recovered Tucker says it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to get athletes ldquothe heck off the fieldrdquo when a concussion happens
Meganrsquos father Tim knows there is always a concern or risk but says it is tough to take away something his daughter loves If Megan has a third concussion Tim may encourage her to stop playing
Tevis though says that many times she canrsquot see her players from across the field She also has difficulties with athletes not informing her when a blow to the head happens
ldquoHopefully these young athletes will start to recognize as we learn more about how serious even a lsquomildrsquo concussion can be that they have to be honest with us because literally their lives could be at riskrdquo Tevis says
Tucker notes that getting kids to self-report symptoms of a head injury can be difficult There exists a ldquosuck it up and swallow your injuryrdquo attitude that infuriates her she says She worries students will be prone to second impact syndrome (SIS) which can result when a concussion injury is not fully healed and an athlete is hit in the head again soon after The brain can swell acutely and from there everything can spiral downward with severe consequences Even death
But as any parent knows itrsquos tough to tell a son or daughter they need to give up the sports they love
ldquoI donrsquot think I could manage life without sportsrdquo Nick Brasel says ldquoItrsquos a big part of my liferdquo emsp
16emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
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she graduated early
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n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
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styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp21
ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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ingredientsbull 34 cup skim milkbull 34 cup nonfat
sour creambull 3 Tbsp trans fat
free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
bull 14 tsp saltbull 14 tsp pepperbull 4 cups cooked
multigrain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
bull 14 tsp paprika
preparation1 Preheat oven to 350deg Lightly coat
a 2-quart casserole dish or 6 (7-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
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Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
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by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp27
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
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especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
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- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
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to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
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Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
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highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
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BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
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JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
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AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
DODGE ST This exhibition explores the ways
American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
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for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
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301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
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Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
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she was poor and from a divorced home Luckily she says teachers made the difference by making her feel special ldquoThe power in the classroom is amazingrdquo Newman says Millard West junior Cody Janke says Standing Up was realistic and ldquonot your average corny play you see in schoolrdquo
Once the play finishes the actors allow students a few moments to write down anonymous questions on notecards Greg one of the 10 professional actors for RESPECT pauses before responding to one studentrsquos question ldquoHave you ever been bulliedrdquo
Greg (RESPECT actors asked that only their first names be used) mentions how someone at school had once left a death threat in his locker after he talked to the bullyrsquos girlfriend
ldquoI was terrified and a freshman so had no idea what to dordquo Greg recalls He ended up reporting the incident to counselors who helped the bully with his anger and jealousy
The class is quiet and not quick to volunteer so the RESPECT actors change things up by role-playing One of the actors plays the part of the bully as he knocks books out of another actorrsquos hands
ldquoOkay okay so what would you dordquo he asks the classOne brave student freshman Dan Catania volunteers to role-play
as the bystander His shaggy brown hair covers his face as he picks up the books scattered on the floor
ldquoDude why did you do thatrdquo Dan asks the actor ldquoNow say yoursquore sorryrdquo
With an infectious grin he apologizes and tells Dan ldquogood jobrdquo With 251 programs each year and around 40000 students
Newman hopes stepping into the action will teach kids from preschool to college to empower themselves and come up with their own solutions to make their lives safer
After the RESPECT team leaves most of the students agree bullying occurs mainly in middle school Janke a high school football running back believes many teenagers outgrow these negative tendencies Tall and muscular with a bit of a five orsquoclock shadow he admits to being the bully once in middle school although feels some of it was provoked Now that he is older and more mature he says he feels it isnrsquot worth it to put other people down
Many students also say girls tend to be worse in middle school than boys One of the freshman female students says boys are more willing to talk it out while girls do everything on social media or behind someonersquos back Although statistics show boys are 17 times more likely than girls to bully girls show a higher trend of victimizing others through rumors ldquoThey (girls) are viciousrdquo she says with a laugh ldquoGuys are just like lsquoBro what are you doingrdquo
Newman agrees bullying today is deadlier because of the intensity and how quickly it happens on social media She hopes RESPECT will give students one more tool to transform something negative into a positive
Newman shares a touching letter she received from one boy ldquoThank you You may have saved my liferdquo emsp
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Eternity Devine Lena Rendell Jr Rendell Sr Destiny and Elyon Gines
8emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Allison Janda photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
dldquo oes it creep you outrdquo Lena Gines smiles sincerely as she looks at the turtle one of several family pets the Gines family is currently raising
The turtle pauses upon my arrival into the living room changes direction and slowly crawls back toward the window Meanwhile a small dog barks from the couch as five children clamor their way down the stairs of the family home Shyly they slip around their mother and choose spots on the furniture to sit
Despite the whirlwind introduction the Gines family couldnrsquot be more on top of life The Gines childrenmdashDestiny 17 Devine 16 Elyon 14 Eternity 12 Rendell Jr 9mdashattend school and sports practices in addition to spending time with their family
Mom Lena and dad Rendell both work outside the home While Rendell (ldquoDellrdquo for short) works in an office downtown Lena now has her own businessmdashGet Fit With Lena When she opened her boutique gym just off 72nd and Blondo streets in early 2012 it took the whole family to make it happen
ldquoI was spread really thin working at several different placesrdquo Gines admits She didnrsquot have control over her own schedule which as a mother to five active kids was difficult at times It was also difficult to match up her schedule with Dellrsquos
But family has always come first for the Gines clan which is why when Lena told Dell and the kids she wanted to start her own business focused on fitness no one balked In fact Lena laughs everyone was used to having a sweaty mom Before she worked for herself shersquod run from teaching a class to her childrenrsquos activities not wanting to miss a single one
Yoursquore probably thinking that starting a business would only serve to take more time away from the family but Lena shakes her head and smiles ldquoThe kids were involved in the whole process Really involvedrdquo she shares ldquoDell and I gave them paintbrushes and we painted fun colors and had a floor and mirrors put in My husband was a huge help on the business side of everythingrdquo
And once everything was up and running the studio still didnrsquot steal Lena and Dellrsquos attention away from the kids ldquoIt has opened a lot of time for merdquo Lena insists ldquoSeems weird but I can have someone come in and substitute for me or teach the classes when I want to go with the kids topractices and gamesrdquo Itrsquos a flexibility that wasnrsquot there gt
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp9
Meet The Gines
Mixing Work and Play
lt for her before when she was teaching classes based on the schedules of companies she worked for
Additionally the children didnrsquot mind that they were spending their free time helping out at the studio In fact as theyrsquove gotten older it has become a place where they can work out on their own or bring in their friends for exercise and fitness classes
While the Gines family enjoys working out together in the studio the space has become a second home for the family The eldest child Destiny celebrated her 16th birthday there Additionally the Gines family has held holiday parties and other events in the space coming together in their labor of love not just for work but also for play
To pull it all off Lena says ldquoYou will have to sacrifice some sleeprdquo She gets up very early to go work out or teach classes so early that she often gets home before her kids are even awake Before they were old enough to keep an eye on each other Dell often stayed home while Lena went to teach a class or work out Now she and Dell or she and the kids can work out together if desired
Additionally working out early in the morning allows Lena to get home wake the kids for school and get their day started with breakfast ldquoThe health aspect is very important for my familyrdquo Lena says ldquoThey watch what Dell and I do and itrsquos neat to see what theyrsquore going to be and how theyrsquore developingrdquo
While the family no doubt fully immerses themselves in being there for one another they have learned one thing over the years ldquoIrsquom no good after 830rdquo Lena laughs Dell chuckles and the children canrsquot help but grin in agreement ldquoItrsquos exhausting and itrsquos hardrdquo Lena admits ldquoBut you have to make the time I wanted to set an example for my sons and for my daughters especially You can do the things yoursquore passionate about and that bring you joyrdquo emsp
10emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
meet the family continued
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp11
Nominate a NurseVoting ends January 31 2015 at midnight
Omaha Magazine proudly presents the inaugural Excellence in Nursing Awards Designed to showcase the regionrsquos outstanding nursing professionals we would like to honor nurses
for their extraordinary contributions to patients their families the nursing profession and the community
To nominate a nurse please go to
omahamagazinecomnursing
Omaha Magazine will pay tribute to the top winners at an awards ceremony and in our MayJune Omaha Magazine issue
A completed nomination form including a detailed description of how the nursersquos actions made an important difference in the lives they serve is required All nurses must be currently licensed practicing Registered Nurses (RN) and work
at least 20 hours a week A national panel will review each submission and determine the finalists and winners
12emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
diyby Kristen Hoffman photography by Bill Sitzmann
a h January The season ofhellipnothing Blistering winds and lingering darkness traps us inside wanting
nothing to do with the tundra-esque conditions outside
So what do we do We hibernate Light a candle and crack open a good book Currently I have my nose buried in Blue Like Jazz for the third time Unfortunately the parking ticket that is being used as my bookmark is not exactly setting an inspirational mood
I strongly believe that whether you have a little or a lot you should love each and every item in your homemdashincluding your bookmarks The Free People blog has always been a favorite of mine I remember seeing a post last winter about creating bookmarks out of random household items and elements So this week I decided to give it a shot
No Book Smarts Needed for These
Bookmarks
SUPPLIESbull Small twigsbull Yarnbull Featherbull Spray paintbull Craft stringbull Dried flowersbull Heavy duty paperbull Modge Podge
DIRECTIONS1 For the first bookmark I gathered some
handmade paper I had at home Since the paper was so thin I attached a few pages together with the Modge Podge adhesive and cut out a simple shape
2 After spreading another layer of Modge Podge on top of the paper I placed some dried pressed fuchsia flowers into the adhesive and covered them with another thick layer of Modge Podge
3 After letting the bookmarks dry for a couple of hours I poked a hole in the top of the paper String through anything you want Yarn craft string leather or whatever fits best for you
4 I chose to spray paint the twigs I used for the second and third bookmarks You can forego this step if you would like to keep your bookmarks more rustic
5 For the second bookmark I cut some old yarn in various lengths and dyed them with different strengths of coffee and tea
6 While still wet I tied each individual string to the gold twig without paying too much concern to the lengths or inconsistencies of the yarn The point is for this to look organic and for the yarn to hang outside of the book when closed
7 The third bookmark is the simplest I simply held some dried flowers up to the gold twig and wrapped and tied some craft string around it I tied a feather at the end of the string to give it a definite ending and voila Yoursquove got yourself a bookmark
You can choose to make any one or all three of these bookmarks They are relatively simple but each beautiful in their own wayemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp13
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m egan Scott turned downfield to get into a better position
SmackA soccer ball nailed her in
the back of the head Megan blacked out for 30 seconds finally mustering the effort to get to her feet But then she fell back down into the grass ldquoI want to playrdquo Megan said to the referee crouched next to her ldquoYou canrsquotrdquo he informed her
Her club team Omaha Futbol Club 9798 won 5-1 in the state finals Megan doesnrsquot remember much of that game
Headaches Confusion Fatigue Megan felt all of these for the next month and a half For two weeks she attended school for only half the day
Megan had sustained a severe concussion a major brain injury suffered in a sport many parents may still believe is immune to the damaging violence of the gladiator games like football and hockey
According to a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study two years ago football players have the highest rate of concussions among high school athletes with 112 concussions reported per 10000 athletes However many other sports account for the 38 million sports-related concussions per year as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics The NAS saw soccer for example as the most dangerous for head injuries among girls with 67 concussed cases per 10000 athletes Lacrosse meanwhile has 69 concussions per 10000 while basketball has also seen an increase over the years
Dr Tarvez Tucker a neurologist at the Oregon Health and Science University says concussions add up over a lifetime and can lead to dementia as an adult She also mentions peoplersquos brains are not fully developed until later in life especially those of males ldquoAn injury that occurs while the brain is not developed can be more seriousrdquo Tucker adds
Jacque Tevis Millard West High Schoolrsquos girlsrsquo soccer coach says she does not remember a time when she has gone a year without someone on her team having a concussion
Tucker says most concussions are not even ball related but rather head-to- head injuries
Nick Brasel can relate After sprinting for a fly ball during baseball practice with his youth baseball team he hit his own teammate head on
ldquoWhere am Irdquo Nick asked his father when he woke up in a car heading to the hospital
Nickrsquos next memories are sporadic He recalled being rolled into the hospital on a stretcher and receiving multiple tests including a CAT scan He has no memory of the incident
He was left with a bloody baseball hat swollen cheek and eye and a severe concussion
Like Megan Nick fell behind in school and was able to go only half days for the next week and a half
ldquoI had trouble paying attention and kept falling asleeprdquo Nick says gt
14emspHerFamily bull January 2015
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
Head ShotsSerious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
Brandon Bauer
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp15
lt Across Nebraska Including in Omaha Public Schools districts have begun adopting new concussion-related policies Millard Public Schools for example has a new concussion policy this year in compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act which allows students time to make up missed work since cognitive functions can cause an increase of symptoms
Most doctors including Tucker believe students should have flexible schedules until fully recovered Tucker says it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to get athletes ldquothe heck off the fieldrdquo when a concussion happens
Meganrsquos father Tim knows there is always a concern or risk but says it is tough to take away something his daughter loves If Megan has a third concussion Tim may encourage her to stop playing
Tevis though says that many times she canrsquot see her players from across the field She also has difficulties with athletes not informing her when a blow to the head happens
ldquoHopefully these young athletes will start to recognize as we learn more about how serious even a lsquomildrsquo concussion can be that they have to be honest with us because literally their lives could be at riskrdquo Tevis says
Tucker notes that getting kids to self-report symptoms of a head injury can be difficult There exists a ldquosuck it up and swallow your injuryrdquo attitude that infuriates her she says She worries students will be prone to second impact syndrome (SIS) which can result when a concussion injury is not fully healed and an athlete is hit in the head again soon after The brain can swell acutely and from there everything can spiral downward with severe consequences Even death
But as any parent knows itrsquos tough to tell a son or daughter they need to give up the sports they love
ldquoI donrsquot think I could manage life without sportsrdquo Nick Brasel says ldquoItrsquos a big part of my liferdquo emsp
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
Young Mother Young Scholar
Not only did Marlen Fernandez graduate
she graduated early
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by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
Marlen and Isabella Fernandez
n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
18emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Wesely photography by Bill Sitzmann
Spirited FunParties get a lot more interesting
with a psychic medium
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Medium Kelli Miller
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
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styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp21
ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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Mac amp Cheese
ingredientsbull 34 cup skim milkbull 34 cup nonfat
sour creambull 3 Tbsp trans fat
free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
bull 14 tsp saltbull 14 tsp pepperbull 4 cups cooked
multigrain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
bull 14 tsp paprika
preparation1 Preheat oven to 350deg Lightly coat
a 2-quart casserole dish or 6 (7-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
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and much better taste
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
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Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
26emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp27
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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- CENTURYLINKCENTEROMAHACOM
BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Back by popular demand Balloonacy
explores the power of friendship This sweet and
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especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
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- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
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to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
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Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
you tick in Identity An Exhibition of You the
highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
- DURHAMMUSEUMORG
BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
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Stars pros along with So You Think You Can
Dance and American Idol finalists This ballroom
production spiced with hip-hop and a few
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evening 730pm Tickets starting at $5175
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
journey into some of our planetrsquos most extreme
environments with Carsten Peter The German
photographer and filmmaker is enthusiastically
obsessed with devising innovative photographic
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humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
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-TICKETOMAHACOM
PIXAR IN CONCERTFEBRUARY 14 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
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JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing
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SHEN YUNJANUARY 13-14 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH
ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
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AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
DODGE ST This exhibition explores the ways
American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
world This exhibition will have a ticket fee Free
for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
college students with ID 402-342-3300
-JOSLYNORG
THE SECOND CITYFEBRUARY 26 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
comedians joins a long line of former Second
City performers who have gone on to super-
star status including John Belushi Bill Murray
Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
thatrsquos fits to twist served with a side of famous
Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
30emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
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Eternity Devine Lena Rendell Jr Rendell Sr Destiny and Elyon Gines
8emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Allison Janda photography by Bill Sitzmannmeet the family
dldquo oes it creep you outrdquo Lena Gines smiles sincerely as she looks at the turtle one of several family pets the Gines family is currently raising
The turtle pauses upon my arrival into the living room changes direction and slowly crawls back toward the window Meanwhile a small dog barks from the couch as five children clamor their way down the stairs of the family home Shyly they slip around their mother and choose spots on the furniture to sit
Despite the whirlwind introduction the Gines family couldnrsquot be more on top of life The Gines childrenmdashDestiny 17 Devine 16 Elyon 14 Eternity 12 Rendell Jr 9mdashattend school and sports practices in addition to spending time with their family
Mom Lena and dad Rendell both work outside the home While Rendell (ldquoDellrdquo for short) works in an office downtown Lena now has her own businessmdashGet Fit With Lena When she opened her boutique gym just off 72nd and Blondo streets in early 2012 it took the whole family to make it happen
ldquoI was spread really thin working at several different placesrdquo Gines admits She didnrsquot have control over her own schedule which as a mother to five active kids was difficult at times It was also difficult to match up her schedule with Dellrsquos
But family has always come first for the Gines clan which is why when Lena told Dell and the kids she wanted to start her own business focused on fitness no one balked In fact Lena laughs everyone was used to having a sweaty mom Before she worked for herself shersquod run from teaching a class to her childrenrsquos activities not wanting to miss a single one
Yoursquore probably thinking that starting a business would only serve to take more time away from the family but Lena shakes her head and smiles ldquoThe kids were involved in the whole process Really involvedrdquo she shares ldquoDell and I gave them paintbrushes and we painted fun colors and had a floor and mirrors put in My husband was a huge help on the business side of everythingrdquo
And once everything was up and running the studio still didnrsquot steal Lena and Dellrsquos attention away from the kids ldquoIt has opened a lot of time for merdquo Lena insists ldquoSeems weird but I can have someone come in and substitute for me or teach the classes when I want to go with the kids topractices and gamesrdquo Itrsquos a flexibility that wasnrsquot there gt
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp9
Meet The Gines
Mixing Work and Play
lt for her before when she was teaching classes based on the schedules of companies she worked for
Additionally the children didnrsquot mind that they were spending their free time helping out at the studio In fact as theyrsquove gotten older it has become a place where they can work out on their own or bring in their friends for exercise and fitness classes
While the Gines family enjoys working out together in the studio the space has become a second home for the family The eldest child Destiny celebrated her 16th birthday there Additionally the Gines family has held holiday parties and other events in the space coming together in their labor of love not just for work but also for play
To pull it all off Lena says ldquoYou will have to sacrifice some sleeprdquo She gets up very early to go work out or teach classes so early that she often gets home before her kids are even awake Before they were old enough to keep an eye on each other Dell often stayed home while Lena went to teach a class or work out Now she and Dell or she and the kids can work out together if desired
Additionally working out early in the morning allows Lena to get home wake the kids for school and get their day started with breakfast ldquoThe health aspect is very important for my familyrdquo Lena says ldquoThey watch what Dell and I do and itrsquos neat to see what theyrsquore going to be and how theyrsquore developingrdquo
While the family no doubt fully immerses themselves in being there for one another they have learned one thing over the years ldquoIrsquom no good after 830rdquo Lena laughs Dell chuckles and the children canrsquot help but grin in agreement ldquoItrsquos exhausting and itrsquos hardrdquo Lena admits ldquoBut you have to make the time I wanted to set an example for my sons and for my daughters especially You can do the things yoursquore passionate about and that bring you joyrdquo emsp
10emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
meet the family continued
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp11
Nominate a NurseVoting ends January 31 2015 at midnight
Omaha Magazine proudly presents the inaugural Excellence in Nursing Awards Designed to showcase the regionrsquos outstanding nursing professionals we would like to honor nurses
for their extraordinary contributions to patients their families the nursing profession and the community
To nominate a nurse please go to
omahamagazinecomnursing
Omaha Magazine will pay tribute to the top winners at an awards ceremony and in our MayJune Omaha Magazine issue
A completed nomination form including a detailed description of how the nursersquos actions made an important difference in the lives they serve is required All nurses must be currently licensed practicing Registered Nurses (RN) and work
at least 20 hours a week A national panel will review each submission and determine the finalists and winners
12emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
diyby Kristen Hoffman photography by Bill Sitzmann
a h January The season ofhellipnothing Blistering winds and lingering darkness traps us inside wanting
nothing to do with the tundra-esque conditions outside
So what do we do We hibernate Light a candle and crack open a good book Currently I have my nose buried in Blue Like Jazz for the third time Unfortunately the parking ticket that is being used as my bookmark is not exactly setting an inspirational mood
I strongly believe that whether you have a little or a lot you should love each and every item in your homemdashincluding your bookmarks The Free People blog has always been a favorite of mine I remember seeing a post last winter about creating bookmarks out of random household items and elements So this week I decided to give it a shot
No Book Smarts Needed for These
Bookmarks
SUPPLIESbull Small twigsbull Yarnbull Featherbull Spray paintbull Craft stringbull Dried flowersbull Heavy duty paperbull Modge Podge
DIRECTIONS1 For the first bookmark I gathered some
handmade paper I had at home Since the paper was so thin I attached a few pages together with the Modge Podge adhesive and cut out a simple shape
2 After spreading another layer of Modge Podge on top of the paper I placed some dried pressed fuchsia flowers into the adhesive and covered them with another thick layer of Modge Podge
3 After letting the bookmarks dry for a couple of hours I poked a hole in the top of the paper String through anything you want Yarn craft string leather or whatever fits best for you
4 I chose to spray paint the twigs I used for the second and third bookmarks You can forego this step if you would like to keep your bookmarks more rustic
5 For the second bookmark I cut some old yarn in various lengths and dyed them with different strengths of coffee and tea
6 While still wet I tied each individual string to the gold twig without paying too much concern to the lengths or inconsistencies of the yarn The point is for this to look organic and for the yarn to hang outside of the book when closed
7 The third bookmark is the simplest I simply held some dried flowers up to the gold twig and wrapped and tied some craft string around it I tied a feather at the end of the string to give it a definite ending and voila Yoursquove got yourself a bookmark
You can choose to make any one or all three of these bookmarks They are relatively simple but each beautiful in their own wayemsp
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m egan Scott turned downfield to get into a better position
SmackA soccer ball nailed her in
the back of the head Megan blacked out for 30 seconds finally mustering the effort to get to her feet But then she fell back down into the grass ldquoI want to playrdquo Megan said to the referee crouched next to her ldquoYou canrsquotrdquo he informed her
Her club team Omaha Futbol Club 9798 won 5-1 in the state finals Megan doesnrsquot remember much of that game
Headaches Confusion Fatigue Megan felt all of these for the next month and a half For two weeks she attended school for only half the day
Megan had sustained a severe concussion a major brain injury suffered in a sport many parents may still believe is immune to the damaging violence of the gladiator games like football and hockey
According to a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study two years ago football players have the highest rate of concussions among high school athletes with 112 concussions reported per 10000 athletes However many other sports account for the 38 million sports-related concussions per year as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics The NAS saw soccer for example as the most dangerous for head injuries among girls with 67 concussed cases per 10000 athletes Lacrosse meanwhile has 69 concussions per 10000 while basketball has also seen an increase over the years
Dr Tarvez Tucker a neurologist at the Oregon Health and Science University says concussions add up over a lifetime and can lead to dementia as an adult She also mentions peoplersquos brains are not fully developed until later in life especially those of males ldquoAn injury that occurs while the brain is not developed can be more seriousrdquo Tucker adds
Jacque Tevis Millard West High Schoolrsquos girlsrsquo soccer coach says she does not remember a time when she has gone a year without someone on her team having a concussion
Tucker says most concussions are not even ball related but rather head-to- head injuries
Nick Brasel can relate After sprinting for a fly ball during baseball practice with his youth baseball team he hit his own teammate head on
ldquoWhere am Irdquo Nick asked his father when he woke up in a car heading to the hospital
Nickrsquos next memories are sporadic He recalled being rolled into the hospital on a stretcher and receiving multiple tests including a CAT scan He has no memory of the incident
He was left with a bloody baseball hat swollen cheek and eye and a severe concussion
Like Megan Nick fell behind in school and was able to go only half days for the next week and a half
ldquoI had trouble paying attention and kept falling asleeprdquo Nick says gt
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
Head ShotsSerious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
Brandon Bauer
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp15
lt Across Nebraska Including in Omaha Public Schools districts have begun adopting new concussion-related policies Millard Public Schools for example has a new concussion policy this year in compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act which allows students time to make up missed work since cognitive functions can cause an increase of symptoms
Most doctors including Tucker believe students should have flexible schedules until fully recovered Tucker says it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to get athletes ldquothe heck off the fieldrdquo when a concussion happens
Meganrsquos father Tim knows there is always a concern or risk but says it is tough to take away something his daughter loves If Megan has a third concussion Tim may encourage her to stop playing
Tevis though says that many times she canrsquot see her players from across the field She also has difficulties with athletes not informing her when a blow to the head happens
ldquoHopefully these young athletes will start to recognize as we learn more about how serious even a lsquomildrsquo concussion can be that they have to be honest with us because literally their lives could be at riskrdquo Tevis says
Tucker notes that getting kids to self-report symptoms of a head injury can be difficult There exists a ldquosuck it up and swallow your injuryrdquo attitude that infuriates her she says She worries students will be prone to second impact syndrome (SIS) which can result when a concussion injury is not fully healed and an athlete is hit in the head again soon after The brain can swell acutely and from there everything can spiral downward with severe consequences Even death
But as any parent knows itrsquos tough to tell a son or daughter they need to give up the sports they love
ldquoI donrsquot think I could manage life without sportsrdquo Nick Brasel says ldquoItrsquos a big part of my liferdquo emsp
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
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she graduated early
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n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
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styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp21
ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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Mac amp Cheese
ingredientsbull 34 cup skim milkbull 34 cup nonfat
sour creambull 3 Tbsp trans fat
free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
bull 14 tsp saltbull 14 tsp pepperbull 4 cups cooked
multigrain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
bull 14 tsp paprika
preparation1 Preheat oven to 350deg Lightly coat
a 2-quart casserole dish or 6 (7-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
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Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
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Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
26emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Back by popular demand Balloonacy
explores the power of friendship This sweet and
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especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
winning play Starting at $10 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
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to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
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adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
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Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
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highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
- DURHAMMUSEUMORG
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ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
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402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
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humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
PIXAR IN CONCERTFEBRUARY 14 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
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402-345-0606
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FOR MOM amp DAD
JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
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SHEN YUNJANUARY 13-14 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH
ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
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AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
DODGE ST This exhibition explores the ways
American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
world This exhibition will have a ticket fee Free
for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
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-JOSLYNORG
THE SECOND CITYFEBRUARY 26 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
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Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
thatrsquos fits to twist served with a side of famous
Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
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Calendar of Events
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
30emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
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dldquo oes it creep you outrdquo Lena Gines smiles sincerely as she looks at the turtle one of several family pets the Gines family is currently raising
The turtle pauses upon my arrival into the living room changes direction and slowly crawls back toward the window Meanwhile a small dog barks from the couch as five children clamor their way down the stairs of the family home Shyly they slip around their mother and choose spots on the furniture to sit
Despite the whirlwind introduction the Gines family couldnrsquot be more on top of life The Gines childrenmdashDestiny 17 Devine 16 Elyon 14 Eternity 12 Rendell Jr 9mdashattend school and sports practices in addition to spending time with their family
Mom Lena and dad Rendell both work outside the home While Rendell (ldquoDellrdquo for short) works in an office downtown Lena now has her own businessmdashGet Fit With Lena When she opened her boutique gym just off 72nd and Blondo streets in early 2012 it took the whole family to make it happen
ldquoI was spread really thin working at several different placesrdquo Gines admits She didnrsquot have control over her own schedule which as a mother to five active kids was difficult at times It was also difficult to match up her schedule with Dellrsquos
But family has always come first for the Gines clan which is why when Lena told Dell and the kids she wanted to start her own business focused on fitness no one balked In fact Lena laughs everyone was used to having a sweaty mom Before she worked for herself shersquod run from teaching a class to her childrenrsquos activities not wanting to miss a single one
Yoursquore probably thinking that starting a business would only serve to take more time away from the family but Lena shakes her head and smiles ldquoThe kids were involved in the whole process Really involvedrdquo she shares ldquoDell and I gave them paintbrushes and we painted fun colors and had a floor and mirrors put in My husband was a huge help on the business side of everythingrdquo
And once everything was up and running the studio still didnrsquot steal Lena and Dellrsquos attention away from the kids ldquoIt has opened a lot of time for merdquo Lena insists ldquoSeems weird but I can have someone come in and substitute for me or teach the classes when I want to go with the kids topractices and gamesrdquo Itrsquos a flexibility that wasnrsquot there gt
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp9
Meet The Gines
Mixing Work and Play
lt for her before when she was teaching classes based on the schedules of companies she worked for
Additionally the children didnrsquot mind that they were spending their free time helping out at the studio In fact as theyrsquove gotten older it has become a place where they can work out on their own or bring in their friends for exercise and fitness classes
While the Gines family enjoys working out together in the studio the space has become a second home for the family The eldest child Destiny celebrated her 16th birthday there Additionally the Gines family has held holiday parties and other events in the space coming together in their labor of love not just for work but also for play
To pull it all off Lena says ldquoYou will have to sacrifice some sleeprdquo She gets up very early to go work out or teach classes so early that she often gets home before her kids are even awake Before they were old enough to keep an eye on each other Dell often stayed home while Lena went to teach a class or work out Now she and Dell or she and the kids can work out together if desired
Additionally working out early in the morning allows Lena to get home wake the kids for school and get their day started with breakfast ldquoThe health aspect is very important for my familyrdquo Lena says ldquoThey watch what Dell and I do and itrsquos neat to see what theyrsquore going to be and how theyrsquore developingrdquo
While the family no doubt fully immerses themselves in being there for one another they have learned one thing over the years ldquoIrsquom no good after 830rdquo Lena laughs Dell chuckles and the children canrsquot help but grin in agreement ldquoItrsquos exhausting and itrsquos hardrdquo Lena admits ldquoBut you have to make the time I wanted to set an example for my sons and for my daughters especially You can do the things yoursquore passionate about and that bring you joyrdquo emsp
10emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
meet the family continued
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp11
Nominate a NurseVoting ends January 31 2015 at midnight
Omaha Magazine proudly presents the inaugural Excellence in Nursing Awards Designed to showcase the regionrsquos outstanding nursing professionals we would like to honor nurses
for their extraordinary contributions to patients their families the nursing profession and the community
To nominate a nurse please go to
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Omaha Magazine will pay tribute to the top winners at an awards ceremony and in our MayJune Omaha Magazine issue
A completed nomination form including a detailed description of how the nursersquos actions made an important difference in the lives they serve is required All nurses must be currently licensed practicing Registered Nurses (RN) and work
at least 20 hours a week A national panel will review each submission and determine the finalists and winners
12emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
diyby Kristen Hoffman photography by Bill Sitzmann
a h January The season ofhellipnothing Blistering winds and lingering darkness traps us inside wanting
nothing to do with the tundra-esque conditions outside
So what do we do We hibernate Light a candle and crack open a good book Currently I have my nose buried in Blue Like Jazz for the third time Unfortunately the parking ticket that is being used as my bookmark is not exactly setting an inspirational mood
I strongly believe that whether you have a little or a lot you should love each and every item in your homemdashincluding your bookmarks The Free People blog has always been a favorite of mine I remember seeing a post last winter about creating bookmarks out of random household items and elements So this week I decided to give it a shot
No Book Smarts Needed for These
Bookmarks
SUPPLIESbull Small twigsbull Yarnbull Featherbull Spray paintbull Craft stringbull Dried flowersbull Heavy duty paperbull Modge Podge
DIRECTIONS1 For the first bookmark I gathered some
handmade paper I had at home Since the paper was so thin I attached a few pages together with the Modge Podge adhesive and cut out a simple shape
2 After spreading another layer of Modge Podge on top of the paper I placed some dried pressed fuchsia flowers into the adhesive and covered them with another thick layer of Modge Podge
3 After letting the bookmarks dry for a couple of hours I poked a hole in the top of the paper String through anything you want Yarn craft string leather or whatever fits best for you
4 I chose to spray paint the twigs I used for the second and third bookmarks You can forego this step if you would like to keep your bookmarks more rustic
5 For the second bookmark I cut some old yarn in various lengths and dyed them with different strengths of coffee and tea
6 While still wet I tied each individual string to the gold twig without paying too much concern to the lengths or inconsistencies of the yarn The point is for this to look organic and for the yarn to hang outside of the book when closed
7 The third bookmark is the simplest I simply held some dried flowers up to the gold twig and wrapped and tied some craft string around it I tied a feather at the end of the string to give it a definite ending and voila Yoursquove got yourself a bookmark
You can choose to make any one or all three of these bookmarks They are relatively simple but each beautiful in their own wayemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp13
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Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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Molly Maidrsquos private label cleaningproducts are environmentally safe biodegradable and non-toxic
Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
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m egan Scott turned downfield to get into a better position
SmackA soccer ball nailed her in
the back of the head Megan blacked out for 30 seconds finally mustering the effort to get to her feet But then she fell back down into the grass ldquoI want to playrdquo Megan said to the referee crouched next to her ldquoYou canrsquotrdquo he informed her
Her club team Omaha Futbol Club 9798 won 5-1 in the state finals Megan doesnrsquot remember much of that game
Headaches Confusion Fatigue Megan felt all of these for the next month and a half For two weeks she attended school for only half the day
Megan had sustained a severe concussion a major brain injury suffered in a sport many parents may still believe is immune to the damaging violence of the gladiator games like football and hockey
According to a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study two years ago football players have the highest rate of concussions among high school athletes with 112 concussions reported per 10000 athletes However many other sports account for the 38 million sports-related concussions per year as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics The NAS saw soccer for example as the most dangerous for head injuries among girls with 67 concussed cases per 10000 athletes Lacrosse meanwhile has 69 concussions per 10000 while basketball has also seen an increase over the years
Dr Tarvez Tucker a neurologist at the Oregon Health and Science University says concussions add up over a lifetime and can lead to dementia as an adult She also mentions peoplersquos brains are not fully developed until later in life especially those of males ldquoAn injury that occurs while the brain is not developed can be more seriousrdquo Tucker adds
Jacque Tevis Millard West High Schoolrsquos girlsrsquo soccer coach says she does not remember a time when she has gone a year without someone on her team having a concussion
Tucker says most concussions are not even ball related but rather head-to- head injuries
Nick Brasel can relate After sprinting for a fly ball during baseball practice with his youth baseball team he hit his own teammate head on
ldquoWhere am Irdquo Nick asked his father when he woke up in a car heading to the hospital
Nickrsquos next memories are sporadic He recalled being rolled into the hospital on a stretcher and receiving multiple tests including a CAT scan He has no memory of the incident
He was left with a bloody baseball hat swollen cheek and eye and a severe concussion
Like Megan Nick fell behind in school and was able to go only half days for the next week and a half
ldquoI had trouble paying attention and kept falling asleeprdquo Nick says gt
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
Head ShotsSerious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
Brandon Bauer
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lt Across Nebraska Including in Omaha Public Schools districts have begun adopting new concussion-related policies Millard Public Schools for example has a new concussion policy this year in compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act which allows students time to make up missed work since cognitive functions can cause an increase of symptoms
Most doctors including Tucker believe students should have flexible schedules until fully recovered Tucker says it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to get athletes ldquothe heck off the fieldrdquo when a concussion happens
Meganrsquos father Tim knows there is always a concern or risk but says it is tough to take away something his daughter loves If Megan has a third concussion Tim may encourage her to stop playing
Tevis though says that many times she canrsquot see her players from across the field She also has difficulties with athletes not informing her when a blow to the head happens
ldquoHopefully these young athletes will start to recognize as we learn more about how serious even a lsquomildrsquo concussion can be that they have to be honest with us because literally their lives could be at riskrdquo Tevis says
Tucker notes that getting kids to self-report symptoms of a head injury can be difficult There exists a ldquosuck it up and swallow your injuryrdquo attitude that infuriates her she says She worries students will be prone to second impact syndrome (SIS) which can result when a concussion injury is not fully healed and an athlete is hit in the head again soon after The brain can swell acutely and from there everything can spiral downward with severe consequences Even death
But as any parent knows itrsquos tough to tell a son or daughter they need to give up the sports they love
ldquoI donrsquot think I could manage life without sportsrdquo Nick Brasel says ldquoItrsquos a big part of my liferdquo emsp
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
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she graduated early
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n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
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styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp21
ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
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3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
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i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
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t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
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1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
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Our goal is to strive to make your best better
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Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
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lt for her before when she was teaching classes based on the schedules of companies she worked for
Additionally the children didnrsquot mind that they were spending their free time helping out at the studio In fact as theyrsquove gotten older it has become a place where they can work out on their own or bring in their friends for exercise and fitness classes
While the Gines family enjoys working out together in the studio the space has become a second home for the family The eldest child Destiny celebrated her 16th birthday there Additionally the Gines family has held holiday parties and other events in the space coming together in their labor of love not just for work but also for play
To pull it all off Lena says ldquoYou will have to sacrifice some sleeprdquo She gets up very early to go work out or teach classes so early that she often gets home before her kids are even awake Before they were old enough to keep an eye on each other Dell often stayed home while Lena went to teach a class or work out Now she and Dell or she and the kids can work out together if desired
Additionally working out early in the morning allows Lena to get home wake the kids for school and get their day started with breakfast ldquoThe health aspect is very important for my familyrdquo Lena says ldquoThey watch what Dell and I do and itrsquos neat to see what theyrsquore going to be and how theyrsquore developingrdquo
While the family no doubt fully immerses themselves in being there for one another they have learned one thing over the years ldquoIrsquom no good after 830rdquo Lena laughs Dell chuckles and the children canrsquot help but grin in agreement ldquoItrsquos exhausting and itrsquos hardrdquo Lena admits ldquoBut you have to make the time I wanted to set an example for my sons and for my daughters especially You can do the things yoursquore passionate about and that bring you joyrdquo emsp
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at least 20 hours a week A national panel will review each submission and determine the finalists and winners
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diyby Kristen Hoffman photography by Bill Sitzmann
a h January The season ofhellipnothing Blistering winds and lingering darkness traps us inside wanting
nothing to do with the tundra-esque conditions outside
So what do we do We hibernate Light a candle and crack open a good book Currently I have my nose buried in Blue Like Jazz for the third time Unfortunately the parking ticket that is being used as my bookmark is not exactly setting an inspirational mood
I strongly believe that whether you have a little or a lot you should love each and every item in your homemdashincluding your bookmarks The Free People blog has always been a favorite of mine I remember seeing a post last winter about creating bookmarks out of random household items and elements So this week I decided to give it a shot
No Book Smarts Needed for These
Bookmarks
SUPPLIESbull Small twigsbull Yarnbull Featherbull Spray paintbull Craft stringbull Dried flowersbull Heavy duty paperbull Modge Podge
DIRECTIONS1 For the first bookmark I gathered some
handmade paper I had at home Since the paper was so thin I attached a few pages together with the Modge Podge adhesive and cut out a simple shape
2 After spreading another layer of Modge Podge on top of the paper I placed some dried pressed fuchsia flowers into the adhesive and covered them with another thick layer of Modge Podge
3 After letting the bookmarks dry for a couple of hours I poked a hole in the top of the paper String through anything you want Yarn craft string leather or whatever fits best for you
4 I chose to spray paint the twigs I used for the second and third bookmarks You can forego this step if you would like to keep your bookmarks more rustic
5 For the second bookmark I cut some old yarn in various lengths and dyed them with different strengths of coffee and tea
6 While still wet I tied each individual string to the gold twig without paying too much concern to the lengths or inconsistencies of the yarn The point is for this to look organic and for the yarn to hang outside of the book when closed
7 The third bookmark is the simplest I simply held some dried flowers up to the gold twig and wrapped and tied some craft string around it I tied a feather at the end of the string to give it a definite ending and voila Yoursquove got yourself a bookmark
You can choose to make any one or all three of these bookmarks They are relatively simple but each beautiful in their own wayemsp
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m egan Scott turned downfield to get into a better position
SmackA soccer ball nailed her in
the back of the head Megan blacked out for 30 seconds finally mustering the effort to get to her feet But then she fell back down into the grass ldquoI want to playrdquo Megan said to the referee crouched next to her ldquoYou canrsquotrdquo he informed her
Her club team Omaha Futbol Club 9798 won 5-1 in the state finals Megan doesnrsquot remember much of that game
Headaches Confusion Fatigue Megan felt all of these for the next month and a half For two weeks she attended school for only half the day
Megan had sustained a severe concussion a major brain injury suffered in a sport many parents may still believe is immune to the damaging violence of the gladiator games like football and hockey
According to a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study two years ago football players have the highest rate of concussions among high school athletes with 112 concussions reported per 10000 athletes However many other sports account for the 38 million sports-related concussions per year as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics The NAS saw soccer for example as the most dangerous for head injuries among girls with 67 concussed cases per 10000 athletes Lacrosse meanwhile has 69 concussions per 10000 while basketball has also seen an increase over the years
Dr Tarvez Tucker a neurologist at the Oregon Health and Science University says concussions add up over a lifetime and can lead to dementia as an adult She also mentions peoplersquos brains are not fully developed until later in life especially those of males ldquoAn injury that occurs while the brain is not developed can be more seriousrdquo Tucker adds
Jacque Tevis Millard West High Schoolrsquos girlsrsquo soccer coach says she does not remember a time when she has gone a year without someone on her team having a concussion
Tucker says most concussions are not even ball related but rather head-to- head injuries
Nick Brasel can relate After sprinting for a fly ball during baseball practice with his youth baseball team he hit his own teammate head on
ldquoWhere am Irdquo Nick asked his father when he woke up in a car heading to the hospital
Nickrsquos next memories are sporadic He recalled being rolled into the hospital on a stretcher and receiving multiple tests including a CAT scan He has no memory of the incident
He was left with a bloody baseball hat swollen cheek and eye and a severe concussion
Like Megan Nick fell behind in school and was able to go only half days for the next week and a half
ldquoI had trouble paying attention and kept falling asleeprdquo Nick says gt
14emspHerFamily bull January 2015
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
Head ShotsSerious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
Brandon Bauer
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp15
lt Across Nebraska Including in Omaha Public Schools districts have begun adopting new concussion-related policies Millard Public Schools for example has a new concussion policy this year in compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act which allows students time to make up missed work since cognitive functions can cause an increase of symptoms
Most doctors including Tucker believe students should have flexible schedules until fully recovered Tucker says it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to get athletes ldquothe heck off the fieldrdquo when a concussion happens
Meganrsquos father Tim knows there is always a concern or risk but says it is tough to take away something his daughter loves If Megan has a third concussion Tim may encourage her to stop playing
Tevis though says that many times she canrsquot see her players from across the field She also has difficulties with athletes not informing her when a blow to the head happens
ldquoHopefully these young athletes will start to recognize as we learn more about how serious even a lsquomildrsquo concussion can be that they have to be honest with us because literally their lives could be at riskrdquo Tevis says
Tucker notes that getting kids to self-report symptoms of a head injury can be difficult There exists a ldquosuck it up and swallow your injuryrdquo attitude that infuriates her she says She worries students will be prone to second impact syndrome (SIS) which can result when a concussion injury is not fully healed and an athlete is hit in the head again soon after The brain can swell acutely and from there everything can spiral downward with severe consequences Even death
But as any parent knows itrsquos tough to tell a son or daughter they need to give up the sports they love
ldquoI donrsquot think I could manage life without sportsrdquo Nick Brasel says ldquoItrsquos a big part of my liferdquo emsp
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
Young Mother Young Scholar
Not only did Marlen Fernandez graduate
she graduated early
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by Kara Schweiss photography by Bill Sitzmannyoung hero
Marlen and Isabella Fernandez
n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
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by Kara Wesely photography by Bill Sitzmann
Spirited FunParties get a lot more interesting
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
20emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp21
ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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sour creambull 3 Tbsp trans fat
free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
bull 14 tsp saltbull 14 tsp pepperbull 4 cups cooked
multigrain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
bull 14 tsp paprika
preparation1 Preheat oven to 350deg Lightly coat
a 2-quart casserole dish or 6 (7-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
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Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
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Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
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by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp27
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
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A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
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John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
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Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
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$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
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BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
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EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
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AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
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Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
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New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
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Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
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Nominate a NurseVoting ends January 31 2015 at midnight
Omaha Magazine proudly presents the inaugural Excellence in Nursing Awards Designed to showcase the regionrsquos outstanding nursing professionals we would like to honor nurses
for their extraordinary contributions to patients their families the nursing profession and the community
To nominate a nurse please go to
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Omaha Magazine will pay tribute to the top winners at an awards ceremony and in our MayJune Omaha Magazine issue
A completed nomination form including a detailed description of how the nursersquos actions made an important difference in the lives they serve is required All nurses must be currently licensed practicing Registered Nurses (RN) and work
at least 20 hours a week A national panel will review each submission and determine the finalists and winners
12emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
diyby Kristen Hoffman photography by Bill Sitzmann
a h January The season ofhellipnothing Blistering winds and lingering darkness traps us inside wanting
nothing to do with the tundra-esque conditions outside
So what do we do We hibernate Light a candle and crack open a good book Currently I have my nose buried in Blue Like Jazz for the third time Unfortunately the parking ticket that is being used as my bookmark is not exactly setting an inspirational mood
I strongly believe that whether you have a little or a lot you should love each and every item in your homemdashincluding your bookmarks The Free People blog has always been a favorite of mine I remember seeing a post last winter about creating bookmarks out of random household items and elements So this week I decided to give it a shot
No Book Smarts Needed for These
Bookmarks
SUPPLIESbull Small twigsbull Yarnbull Featherbull Spray paintbull Craft stringbull Dried flowersbull Heavy duty paperbull Modge Podge
DIRECTIONS1 For the first bookmark I gathered some
handmade paper I had at home Since the paper was so thin I attached a few pages together with the Modge Podge adhesive and cut out a simple shape
2 After spreading another layer of Modge Podge on top of the paper I placed some dried pressed fuchsia flowers into the adhesive and covered them with another thick layer of Modge Podge
3 After letting the bookmarks dry for a couple of hours I poked a hole in the top of the paper String through anything you want Yarn craft string leather or whatever fits best for you
4 I chose to spray paint the twigs I used for the second and third bookmarks You can forego this step if you would like to keep your bookmarks more rustic
5 For the second bookmark I cut some old yarn in various lengths and dyed them with different strengths of coffee and tea
6 While still wet I tied each individual string to the gold twig without paying too much concern to the lengths or inconsistencies of the yarn The point is for this to look organic and for the yarn to hang outside of the book when closed
7 The third bookmark is the simplest I simply held some dried flowers up to the gold twig and wrapped and tied some craft string around it I tied a feather at the end of the string to give it a definite ending and voila Yoursquove got yourself a bookmark
You can choose to make any one or all three of these bookmarks They are relatively simple but each beautiful in their own wayemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp13
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Itrsquos healthier for my family the products are all natural cleaners and disin-fectants I donrsquot worry about fumes residue or build up
Irsquom doing my part to help the environmentEven the smallest contributions can make a big difference over time
Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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m egan Scott turned downfield to get into a better position
SmackA soccer ball nailed her in
the back of the head Megan blacked out for 30 seconds finally mustering the effort to get to her feet But then she fell back down into the grass ldquoI want to playrdquo Megan said to the referee crouched next to her ldquoYou canrsquotrdquo he informed her
Her club team Omaha Futbol Club 9798 won 5-1 in the state finals Megan doesnrsquot remember much of that game
Headaches Confusion Fatigue Megan felt all of these for the next month and a half For two weeks she attended school for only half the day
Megan had sustained a severe concussion a major brain injury suffered in a sport many parents may still believe is immune to the damaging violence of the gladiator games like football and hockey
According to a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study two years ago football players have the highest rate of concussions among high school athletes with 112 concussions reported per 10000 athletes However many other sports account for the 38 million sports-related concussions per year as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics The NAS saw soccer for example as the most dangerous for head injuries among girls with 67 concussed cases per 10000 athletes Lacrosse meanwhile has 69 concussions per 10000 while basketball has also seen an increase over the years
Dr Tarvez Tucker a neurologist at the Oregon Health and Science University says concussions add up over a lifetime and can lead to dementia as an adult She also mentions peoplersquos brains are not fully developed until later in life especially those of males ldquoAn injury that occurs while the brain is not developed can be more seriousrdquo Tucker adds
Jacque Tevis Millard West High Schoolrsquos girlsrsquo soccer coach says she does not remember a time when she has gone a year without someone on her team having a concussion
Tucker says most concussions are not even ball related but rather head-to- head injuries
Nick Brasel can relate After sprinting for a fly ball during baseball practice with his youth baseball team he hit his own teammate head on
ldquoWhere am Irdquo Nick asked his father when he woke up in a car heading to the hospital
Nickrsquos next memories are sporadic He recalled being rolled into the hospital on a stretcher and receiving multiple tests including a CAT scan He has no memory of the incident
He was left with a bloody baseball hat swollen cheek and eye and a severe concussion
Like Megan Nick fell behind in school and was able to go only half days for the next week and a half
ldquoI had trouble paying attention and kept falling asleeprdquo Nick says gt
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
Head ShotsSerious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
Brandon Bauer
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp15
lt Across Nebraska Including in Omaha Public Schools districts have begun adopting new concussion-related policies Millard Public Schools for example has a new concussion policy this year in compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act which allows students time to make up missed work since cognitive functions can cause an increase of symptoms
Most doctors including Tucker believe students should have flexible schedules until fully recovered Tucker says it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to get athletes ldquothe heck off the fieldrdquo when a concussion happens
Meganrsquos father Tim knows there is always a concern or risk but says it is tough to take away something his daughter loves If Megan has a third concussion Tim may encourage her to stop playing
Tevis though says that many times she canrsquot see her players from across the field She also has difficulties with athletes not informing her when a blow to the head happens
ldquoHopefully these young athletes will start to recognize as we learn more about how serious even a lsquomildrsquo concussion can be that they have to be honest with us because literally their lives could be at riskrdquo Tevis says
Tucker notes that getting kids to self-report symptoms of a head injury can be difficult There exists a ldquosuck it up and swallow your injuryrdquo attitude that infuriates her she says She worries students will be prone to second impact syndrome (SIS) which can result when a concussion injury is not fully healed and an athlete is hit in the head again soon after The brain can swell acutely and from there everything can spiral downward with severe consequences Even death
But as any parent knows itrsquos tough to tell a son or daughter they need to give up the sports they love
ldquoI donrsquot think I could manage life without sportsrdquo Nick Brasel says ldquoItrsquos a big part of my liferdquo emsp
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
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Not only did Marlen Fernandez graduate
she graduated early
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n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
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styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp21
ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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Mac amp Cheese
ingredientsbull 34 cup skim milkbull 34 cup nonfat
sour creambull 3 Tbsp trans fat
free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
bull 14 tsp saltbull 14 tsp pepperbull 4 cups cooked
multigrain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
bull 14 tsp paprika
preparation1 Preheat oven to 350deg Lightly coat
a 2-quart casserole dish or 6 (7-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
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Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
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Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
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by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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ST Back by popular demand Balloonacy
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You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
winning play Starting at $10 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
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to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
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JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
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music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
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Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
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$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
- DURHAMMUSEUMORG
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ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
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EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
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ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
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301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
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Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
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Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
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ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
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diyby Kristen Hoffman photography by Bill Sitzmann
a h January The season ofhellipnothing Blistering winds and lingering darkness traps us inside wanting
nothing to do with the tundra-esque conditions outside
So what do we do We hibernate Light a candle and crack open a good book Currently I have my nose buried in Blue Like Jazz for the third time Unfortunately the parking ticket that is being used as my bookmark is not exactly setting an inspirational mood
I strongly believe that whether you have a little or a lot you should love each and every item in your homemdashincluding your bookmarks The Free People blog has always been a favorite of mine I remember seeing a post last winter about creating bookmarks out of random household items and elements So this week I decided to give it a shot
No Book Smarts Needed for These
Bookmarks
SUPPLIESbull Small twigsbull Yarnbull Featherbull Spray paintbull Craft stringbull Dried flowersbull Heavy duty paperbull Modge Podge
DIRECTIONS1 For the first bookmark I gathered some
handmade paper I had at home Since the paper was so thin I attached a few pages together with the Modge Podge adhesive and cut out a simple shape
2 After spreading another layer of Modge Podge on top of the paper I placed some dried pressed fuchsia flowers into the adhesive and covered them with another thick layer of Modge Podge
3 After letting the bookmarks dry for a couple of hours I poked a hole in the top of the paper String through anything you want Yarn craft string leather or whatever fits best for you
4 I chose to spray paint the twigs I used for the second and third bookmarks You can forego this step if you would like to keep your bookmarks more rustic
5 For the second bookmark I cut some old yarn in various lengths and dyed them with different strengths of coffee and tea
6 While still wet I tied each individual string to the gold twig without paying too much concern to the lengths or inconsistencies of the yarn The point is for this to look organic and for the yarn to hang outside of the book when closed
7 The third bookmark is the simplest I simply held some dried flowers up to the gold twig and wrapped and tied some craft string around it I tied a feather at the end of the string to give it a definite ending and voila Yoursquove got yourself a bookmark
You can choose to make any one or all three of these bookmarks They are relatively simple but each beautiful in their own wayemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp13
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Molly Maidrsquos ldquoSmall Efforts Big Resultsrdquo brochure provide additional informa-tion about creating a more green friendlyhome
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m egan Scott turned downfield to get into a better position
SmackA soccer ball nailed her in
the back of the head Megan blacked out for 30 seconds finally mustering the effort to get to her feet But then she fell back down into the grass ldquoI want to playrdquo Megan said to the referee crouched next to her ldquoYou canrsquotrdquo he informed her
Her club team Omaha Futbol Club 9798 won 5-1 in the state finals Megan doesnrsquot remember much of that game
Headaches Confusion Fatigue Megan felt all of these for the next month and a half For two weeks she attended school for only half the day
Megan had sustained a severe concussion a major brain injury suffered in a sport many parents may still believe is immune to the damaging violence of the gladiator games like football and hockey
According to a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study two years ago football players have the highest rate of concussions among high school athletes with 112 concussions reported per 10000 athletes However many other sports account for the 38 million sports-related concussions per year as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics The NAS saw soccer for example as the most dangerous for head injuries among girls with 67 concussed cases per 10000 athletes Lacrosse meanwhile has 69 concussions per 10000 while basketball has also seen an increase over the years
Dr Tarvez Tucker a neurologist at the Oregon Health and Science University says concussions add up over a lifetime and can lead to dementia as an adult She also mentions peoplersquos brains are not fully developed until later in life especially those of males ldquoAn injury that occurs while the brain is not developed can be more seriousrdquo Tucker adds
Jacque Tevis Millard West High Schoolrsquos girlsrsquo soccer coach says she does not remember a time when she has gone a year without someone on her team having a concussion
Tucker says most concussions are not even ball related but rather head-to- head injuries
Nick Brasel can relate After sprinting for a fly ball during baseball practice with his youth baseball team he hit his own teammate head on
ldquoWhere am Irdquo Nick asked his father when he woke up in a car heading to the hospital
Nickrsquos next memories are sporadic He recalled being rolled into the hospital on a stretcher and receiving multiple tests including a CAT scan He has no memory of the incident
He was left with a bloody baseball hat swollen cheek and eye and a severe concussion
Like Megan Nick fell behind in school and was able to go only half days for the next week and a half
ldquoI had trouble paying attention and kept falling asleeprdquo Nick says gt
14emspHerFamily bull January 2015
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
Head ShotsSerious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
Brandon Bauer
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp15
lt Across Nebraska Including in Omaha Public Schools districts have begun adopting new concussion-related policies Millard Public Schools for example has a new concussion policy this year in compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act which allows students time to make up missed work since cognitive functions can cause an increase of symptoms
Most doctors including Tucker believe students should have flexible schedules until fully recovered Tucker says it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to get athletes ldquothe heck off the fieldrdquo when a concussion happens
Meganrsquos father Tim knows there is always a concern or risk but says it is tough to take away something his daughter loves If Megan has a third concussion Tim may encourage her to stop playing
Tevis though says that many times she canrsquot see her players from across the field She also has difficulties with athletes not informing her when a blow to the head happens
ldquoHopefully these young athletes will start to recognize as we learn more about how serious even a lsquomildrsquo concussion can be that they have to be honest with us because literally their lives could be at riskrdquo Tevis says
Tucker notes that getting kids to self-report symptoms of a head injury can be difficult There exists a ldquosuck it up and swallow your injuryrdquo attitude that infuriates her she says She worries students will be prone to second impact syndrome (SIS) which can result when a concussion injury is not fully healed and an athlete is hit in the head again soon after The brain can swell acutely and from there everything can spiral downward with severe consequences Even death
But as any parent knows itrsquos tough to tell a son or daughter they need to give up the sports they love
ldquoI donrsquot think I could manage life without sportsrdquo Nick Brasel says ldquoItrsquos a big part of my liferdquo emsp
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
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n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
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by Kara Wesely photography by Bill Sitzmann
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
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styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
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ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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ingredientsbull 34 cup skim milkbull 34 cup nonfat
sour creambull 3 Tbsp trans fat
free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
bull 14 tsp saltbull 14 tsp pepperbull 4 cups cooked
multigrain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
bull 14 tsp paprika
preparation1 Preheat oven to 350deg Lightly coat
a 2-quart casserole dish or 6 (7-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
n ext time yoursquore in the mood for mac and cheese donrsquot open a box filled with high calories and processed cheesemdashtry the real thing You can have creamy cheesy mac and cheese for fewer calories
and much better taste
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
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Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
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by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp27
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
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explores the power of friendship This sweet and
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especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
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- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
interactive and immersive live trip back in time
to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
first big splash to the last wave goodbye 7 pm
Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
you tick in Identity An Exhibition of You the
highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
- DURHAMMUSEUMORG
BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
dance numbers featuring Dancing with the
Stars pros along with So You Think You Can
Dance and American Idol finalists This ballroom
production spiced with hip-hop and a few
surprises makes for an exciting family-friendly
evening 730pm Tickets starting at $5175
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
journey into some of our planetrsquos most extreme
environments with Carsten Peter The German
photographer and filmmaker is enthusiastically
obsessed with devising innovative photographic
techniques that allow him to capture dramatic
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humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
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PIXAR IN CONCERTFEBRUARY 14 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
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JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing
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ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
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AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
DODGE ST This exhibition explores the ways
American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
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for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
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THE SECOND CITYFEBRUARY 26 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
comedians joins a long line of former Second
City performers who have gone on to super-
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Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
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Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
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Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
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402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
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Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
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a h January The season ofhellipnothing Blistering winds and lingering darkness traps us inside wanting
nothing to do with the tundra-esque conditions outside
So what do we do We hibernate Light a candle and crack open a good book Currently I have my nose buried in Blue Like Jazz for the third time Unfortunately the parking ticket that is being used as my bookmark is not exactly setting an inspirational mood
I strongly believe that whether you have a little or a lot you should love each and every item in your homemdashincluding your bookmarks The Free People blog has always been a favorite of mine I remember seeing a post last winter about creating bookmarks out of random household items and elements So this week I decided to give it a shot
No Book Smarts Needed for These
Bookmarks
SUPPLIESbull Small twigsbull Yarnbull Featherbull Spray paintbull Craft stringbull Dried flowersbull Heavy duty paperbull Modge Podge
DIRECTIONS1 For the first bookmark I gathered some
handmade paper I had at home Since the paper was so thin I attached a few pages together with the Modge Podge adhesive and cut out a simple shape
2 After spreading another layer of Modge Podge on top of the paper I placed some dried pressed fuchsia flowers into the adhesive and covered them with another thick layer of Modge Podge
3 After letting the bookmarks dry for a couple of hours I poked a hole in the top of the paper String through anything you want Yarn craft string leather or whatever fits best for you
4 I chose to spray paint the twigs I used for the second and third bookmarks You can forego this step if you would like to keep your bookmarks more rustic
5 For the second bookmark I cut some old yarn in various lengths and dyed them with different strengths of coffee and tea
6 While still wet I tied each individual string to the gold twig without paying too much concern to the lengths or inconsistencies of the yarn The point is for this to look organic and for the yarn to hang outside of the book when closed
7 The third bookmark is the simplest I simply held some dried flowers up to the gold twig and wrapped and tied some craft string around it I tied a feather at the end of the string to give it a definite ending and voila Yoursquove got yourself a bookmark
You can choose to make any one or all three of these bookmarks They are relatively simple but each beautiful in their own wayemsp
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m egan Scott turned downfield to get into a better position
SmackA soccer ball nailed her in
the back of the head Megan blacked out for 30 seconds finally mustering the effort to get to her feet But then she fell back down into the grass ldquoI want to playrdquo Megan said to the referee crouched next to her ldquoYou canrsquotrdquo he informed her
Her club team Omaha Futbol Club 9798 won 5-1 in the state finals Megan doesnrsquot remember much of that game
Headaches Confusion Fatigue Megan felt all of these for the next month and a half For two weeks she attended school for only half the day
Megan had sustained a severe concussion a major brain injury suffered in a sport many parents may still believe is immune to the damaging violence of the gladiator games like football and hockey
According to a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study two years ago football players have the highest rate of concussions among high school athletes with 112 concussions reported per 10000 athletes However many other sports account for the 38 million sports-related concussions per year as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics The NAS saw soccer for example as the most dangerous for head injuries among girls with 67 concussed cases per 10000 athletes Lacrosse meanwhile has 69 concussions per 10000 while basketball has also seen an increase over the years
Dr Tarvez Tucker a neurologist at the Oregon Health and Science University says concussions add up over a lifetime and can lead to dementia as an adult She also mentions peoplersquos brains are not fully developed until later in life especially those of males ldquoAn injury that occurs while the brain is not developed can be more seriousrdquo Tucker adds
Jacque Tevis Millard West High Schoolrsquos girlsrsquo soccer coach says she does not remember a time when she has gone a year without someone on her team having a concussion
Tucker says most concussions are not even ball related but rather head-to- head injuries
Nick Brasel can relate After sprinting for a fly ball during baseball practice with his youth baseball team he hit his own teammate head on
ldquoWhere am Irdquo Nick asked his father when he woke up in a car heading to the hospital
Nickrsquos next memories are sporadic He recalled being rolled into the hospital on a stretcher and receiving multiple tests including a CAT scan He has no memory of the incident
He was left with a bloody baseball hat swollen cheek and eye and a severe concussion
Like Megan Nick fell behind in school and was able to go only half days for the next week and a half
ldquoI had trouble paying attention and kept falling asleeprdquo Nick says gt
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by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
Head ShotsSerious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
Brandon Bauer
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp15
lt Across Nebraska Including in Omaha Public Schools districts have begun adopting new concussion-related policies Millard Public Schools for example has a new concussion policy this year in compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act which allows students time to make up missed work since cognitive functions can cause an increase of symptoms
Most doctors including Tucker believe students should have flexible schedules until fully recovered Tucker says it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to get athletes ldquothe heck off the fieldrdquo when a concussion happens
Meganrsquos father Tim knows there is always a concern or risk but says it is tough to take away something his daughter loves If Megan has a third concussion Tim may encourage her to stop playing
Tevis though says that many times she canrsquot see her players from across the field She also has difficulties with athletes not informing her when a blow to the head happens
ldquoHopefully these young athletes will start to recognize as we learn more about how serious even a lsquomildrsquo concussion can be that they have to be honest with us because literally their lives could be at riskrdquo Tevis says
Tucker notes that getting kids to self-report symptoms of a head injury can be difficult There exists a ldquosuck it up and swallow your injuryrdquo attitude that infuriates her she says She worries students will be prone to second impact syndrome (SIS) which can result when a concussion injury is not fully healed and an athlete is hit in the head again soon after The brain can swell acutely and from there everything can spiral downward with severe consequences Even death
But as any parent knows itrsquos tough to tell a son or daughter they need to give up the sports they love
ldquoI donrsquot think I could manage life without sportsrdquo Nick Brasel says ldquoItrsquos a big part of my liferdquo emsp
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
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she graduated early
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n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
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by Kara Wesely photography by Bill Sitzmann
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
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styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp21
ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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Mac amp Cheese
ingredientsbull 34 cup skim milkbull 34 cup nonfat
sour creambull 3 Tbsp trans fat
free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
bull 14 tsp saltbull 14 tsp pepperbull 4 cups cooked
multigrain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
bull 14 tsp paprika
preparation1 Preheat oven to 350deg Lightly coat
a 2-quart casserole dish or 6 (7-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
n ext time yoursquore in the mood for mac and cheese donrsquot open a box filled with high calories and processed cheesemdashtry the real thing You can have creamy cheesy mac and cheese for fewer calories
and much better taste
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Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
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by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp27
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
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- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
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JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
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John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
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Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
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FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
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you tick in Identity An Exhibition of You the
highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
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ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
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EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
journey into some of our planetrsquos most extreme
environments with Carsten Peter The German
photographer and filmmaker is enthusiastically
obsessed with devising innovative photographic
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humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
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including Toy Story Wall-E Up and Bravemdash
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ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
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and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
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for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
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Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
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Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
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Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
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Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
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Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
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m egan Scott turned downfield to get into a better position
SmackA soccer ball nailed her in
the back of the head Megan blacked out for 30 seconds finally mustering the effort to get to her feet But then she fell back down into the grass ldquoI want to playrdquo Megan said to the referee crouched next to her ldquoYou canrsquotrdquo he informed her
Her club team Omaha Futbol Club 9798 won 5-1 in the state finals Megan doesnrsquot remember much of that game
Headaches Confusion Fatigue Megan felt all of these for the next month and a half For two weeks she attended school for only half the day
Megan had sustained a severe concussion a major brain injury suffered in a sport many parents may still believe is immune to the damaging violence of the gladiator games like football and hockey
According to a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study two years ago football players have the highest rate of concussions among high school athletes with 112 concussions reported per 10000 athletes However many other sports account for the 38 million sports-related concussions per year as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics The NAS saw soccer for example as the most dangerous for head injuries among girls with 67 concussed cases per 10000 athletes Lacrosse meanwhile has 69 concussions per 10000 while basketball has also seen an increase over the years
Dr Tarvez Tucker a neurologist at the Oregon Health and Science University says concussions add up over a lifetime and can lead to dementia as an adult She also mentions peoplersquos brains are not fully developed until later in life especially those of males ldquoAn injury that occurs while the brain is not developed can be more seriousrdquo Tucker adds
Jacque Tevis Millard West High Schoolrsquos girlsrsquo soccer coach says she does not remember a time when she has gone a year without someone on her team having a concussion
Tucker says most concussions are not even ball related but rather head-to- head injuries
Nick Brasel can relate After sprinting for a fly ball during baseball practice with his youth baseball team he hit his own teammate head on
ldquoWhere am Irdquo Nick asked his father when he woke up in a car heading to the hospital
Nickrsquos next memories are sporadic He recalled being rolled into the hospital on a stretcher and receiving multiple tests including a CAT scan He has no memory of the incident
He was left with a bloody baseball hat swollen cheek and eye and a severe concussion
Like Megan Nick fell behind in school and was able to go only half days for the next week and a half
ldquoI had trouble paying attention and kept falling asleeprdquo Nick says gt
14emspHerFamily bull January 2015
by Lisa Lukecart photography by Bill Sitzmannfeature
Head ShotsSerious Brain Injuries Arenrsquot Just a Football Problem
Brandon Bauer
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp15
lt Across Nebraska Including in Omaha Public Schools districts have begun adopting new concussion-related policies Millard Public Schools for example has a new concussion policy this year in compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act which allows students time to make up missed work since cognitive functions can cause an increase of symptoms
Most doctors including Tucker believe students should have flexible schedules until fully recovered Tucker says it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to get athletes ldquothe heck off the fieldrdquo when a concussion happens
Meganrsquos father Tim knows there is always a concern or risk but says it is tough to take away something his daughter loves If Megan has a third concussion Tim may encourage her to stop playing
Tevis though says that many times she canrsquot see her players from across the field She also has difficulties with athletes not informing her when a blow to the head happens
ldquoHopefully these young athletes will start to recognize as we learn more about how serious even a lsquomildrsquo concussion can be that they have to be honest with us because literally their lives could be at riskrdquo Tevis says
Tucker notes that getting kids to self-report symptoms of a head injury can be difficult There exists a ldquosuck it up and swallow your injuryrdquo attitude that infuriates her she says She worries students will be prone to second impact syndrome (SIS) which can result when a concussion injury is not fully healed and an athlete is hit in the head again soon after The brain can swell acutely and from there everything can spiral downward with severe consequences Even death
But as any parent knows itrsquos tough to tell a son or daughter they need to give up the sports they love
ldquoI donrsquot think I could manage life without sportsrdquo Nick Brasel says ldquoItrsquos a big part of my liferdquo emsp
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
Young Mother Young Scholar
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she graduated early
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Marlen and Isabella Fernandez
n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
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by Kara Wesely photography by Bill Sitzmann
Spirited FunParties get a lot more interesting
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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a
Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
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styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
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ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
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by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
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You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
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- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
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JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
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John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
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Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
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$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
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BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
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EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
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New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
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bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp15
lt Across Nebraska Including in Omaha Public Schools districts have begun adopting new concussion-related policies Millard Public Schools for example has a new concussion policy this year in compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act which allows students time to make up missed work since cognitive functions can cause an increase of symptoms
Most doctors including Tucker believe students should have flexible schedules until fully recovered Tucker says it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to get athletes ldquothe heck off the fieldrdquo when a concussion happens
Meganrsquos father Tim knows there is always a concern or risk but says it is tough to take away something his daughter loves If Megan has a third concussion Tim may encourage her to stop playing
Tevis though says that many times she canrsquot see her players from across the field She also has difficulties with athletes not informing her when a blow to the head happens
ldquoHopefully these young athletes will start to recognize as we learn more about how serious even a lsquomildrsquo concussion can be that they have to be honest with us because literally their lives could be at riskrdquo Tevis says
Tucker notes that getting kids to self-report symptoms of a head injury can be difficult There exists a ldquosuck it up and swallow your injuryrdquo attitude that infuriates her she says She worries students will be prone to second impact syndrome (SIS) which can result when a concussion injury is not fully healed and an athlete is hit in the head again soon after The brain can swell acutely and from there everything can spiral downward with severe consequences Even death
But as any parent knows itrsquos tough to tell a son or daughter they need to give up the sports they love
ldquoI donrsquot think I could manage life without sportsrdquo Nick Brasel says ldquoItrsquos a big part of my liferdquo emsp
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
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n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
18emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Wesely photography by Bill Sitzmann
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
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styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp21
ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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sour creambull 3 Tbsp trans fat
free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
bull 14 tsp saltbull 14 tsp pepperbull 4 cups cooked
multigrain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
bull 14 tsp paprika
preparation1 Preheat oven to 350deg Lightly coat
a 2-quart casserole dish or 6 (7-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
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i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
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by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
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especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
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- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
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to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
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John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
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Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
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highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
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BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
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- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
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obsessed with devising innovative photographic
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humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
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AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
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American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
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for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
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301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
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Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
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Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
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Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
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lt Across Nebraska Including in Omaha Public Schools districts have begun adopting new concussion-related policies Millard Public Schools for example has a new concussion policy this year in compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act which allows students time to make up missed work since cognitive functions can cause an increase of symptoms
Most doctors including Tucker believe students should have flexible schedules until fully recovered Tucker says it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to get athletes ldquothe heck off the fieldrdquo when a concussion happens
Meganrsquos father Tim knows there is always a concern or risk but says it is tough to take away something his daughter loves If Megan has a third concussion Tim may encourage her to stop playing
Tevis though says that many times she canrsquot see her players from across the field She also has difficulties with athletes not informing her when a blow to the head happens
ldquoHopefully these young athletes will start to recognize as we learn more about how serious even a lsquomildrsquo concussion can be that they have to be honest with us because literally their lives could be at riskrdquo Tevis says
Tucker notes that getting kids to self-report symptoms of a head injury can be difficult There exists a ldquosuck it up and swallow your injuryrdquo attitude that infuriates her she says She worries students will be prone to second impact syndrome (SIS) which can result when a concussion injury is not fully healed and an athlete is hit in the head again soon after The brain can swell acutely and from there everything can spiral downward with severe consequences Even death
But as any parent knows itrsquos tough to tell a son or daughter they need to give up the sports they love
ldquoI donrsquot think I could manage life without sportsrdquo Nick Brasel says ldquoItrsquos a big part of my liferdquo emsp
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
Young Mother Young Scholar
Not only did Marlen Fernandez graduate
she graduated early
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n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
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ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
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2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
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Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
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by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
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DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
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A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
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John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
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Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
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FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
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ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
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EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
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Date January 24th 2015
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Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
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m arlen Fernandez is counting down the final days until her December graduation The 17-year-old Northwest Magnet High School senior is already
earning credits toward becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and beginning some job-shadowing Her educational goals are firmly in place finish her CNA program and continue to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program at Metropolitan Community College and then transfer to the University of Nebraska-Omaha to earn her credentials to become a registered nurse Ultimately Fernandez expects to work in a newborn intensive care unit
ldquoI am proof that you can finish high school and even graduate earlyrdquo Fernandez says ldquoThere is always a chance for you and if you set your mind to it nothing is impossiblerdquo
Therersquos more to her success story however Fernandez is also a teen mother with a 2-year-old daughter Isabella And when she discovered she was pregnant at 14 Fernandez contemplated dropping out of school
ldquoI was pretty far along and I didnrsquot want to go through the embarrassment and all the criticizing I thought maybe I should just leave school to work and try to do my best in liferdquo she says ldquoMy parents told me lsquoHaving a child isnrsquot a bad thing Itrsquos a blessingmdashjust at the wrong timersquordquo
Their lsquonothing is impossible wersquoll find a wayrsquo attitude made Fernandez reconsider her options
ldquoThatrsquos what honestly changed my mind having their supportrdquo she explains ldquoI thought lsquoDropping out of school will not get me far in life and I will not be helping my childrsquordquo
Her principal Thomas Lee agrees ldquoA high school diploma has more worth to it than what some young people understand it does provide for your future You do have higher chances and opportunities to be successful employment-wise with that diplomardquo he says
Fernandez says she knew her resolution to give her daughter a good life would mean accepting the loss of some of the best parts of her own
ldquoAs a teen you want to go out with your friends But when yoursquore a mother you donrsquot have time to go outyou have to make your time useful Irsquove made my child
my priority Shersquos going to be with me for my whole liferdquo Fernandez explains ldquoYour friends will come and gordquo
Support from community and school programs also help make it possible for determined young women like Fernandez to successfully juggle teen parenting and high school Lee says
ldquoFamily Consumer Science (class) has developed over the years into a lot of different areas and teen parenting is one of thoserdquo he says ldquoItrsquos just something we face in our society Rather than ignoring it or running from it we take it head-onrdquo
Fernandez also credits a community program called Avenue Scholars with helping her stay on track through high school and beyond
ldquoAt the end when Irsquom done with my college education they help me find a career and I graduate from the program once Irsquom in my career and have everything settledrdquo she says
ldquoNot a lot of kids do thisrdquo Lee says ldquoThey donrsquot finish they kind of give up or maybe they give up for the time being and finish later But this young lady persevered That showed me her maturity and it also showed me the support systems she had in placerdquoemsp
Young Mother Young Scholar
Not only did Marlen Fernandez graduate
she graduated early
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n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
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styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
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ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
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2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
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Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
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by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
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by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
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explores the power of friendship This sweet and
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especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
winning play Starting at $10 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
interactive and immersive live trip back in time
to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
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JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
first big splash to the last wave goodbye 7 pm
Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
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FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
you tick in Identity An Exhibition of You the
highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
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BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
dance numbers featuring Dancing with the
Stars pros along with So You Think You Can
Dance and American Idol finalists This ballroom
production spiced with hip-hop and a few
surprises makes for an exciting family-friendly
evening 730pm Tickets starting at $5175
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
journey into some of our planetrsquos most extreme
environments with Carsten Peter The German
photographer and filmmaker is enthusiastically
obsessed with devising innovative photographic
techniques that allow him to capture dramatic
never-before-seen images of places few
humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
402-345-0606
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PIXAR IN CONCERTFEBRUARY 14 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
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all with the scores played live while visually
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JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing
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ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
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AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
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American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
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for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
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THE SECOND CITYFEBRUARY 26 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
comedians joins a long line of former Second
City performers who have gone on to super-
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Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
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the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
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Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
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Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
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n ancy Langenfeld really connected with her dad at a recent party He was able to communicate things to her that he never could before Her mother and sisters surrounded her and heard his
message too But herersquos the catch Her dad wasnrsquot there He wasnrsquot even close The last time Nancy saw him was on Sept 3 1993 the night before he died
Safe to say this was not your typical family get-together It was a psychic medium party one in which Nancy and her loved ones (both alive and deceased) had been looking forward to for months Langenfeldrsquos daughters booked Kelli Millermdashaka The Medium of the Heartlandmdashand knew their mom would love it
ldquoI was excited when I first heard that this was going to be my gift from my daughtersrdquo Langenfeld says ldquoI have been interested in the idea of communicating with people who have crossed over since I first watched [psychic medium] John Edwardrsquos showrdquo
Langenfeldrsquos excitement mingled with a little apprehension
ldquoI thought it was going to be a memorable night but it was like stepping into the unknown I felt like the group had started out on a journey together and I was wondering where we would be at the end of the nightrdquo
As the guest of honor Langenfeld was the first out of the group of eight to complete her reading with Miller Langenfeld asked to speak (via Miller) with her father who was a devoted St Louis Cardinal fan
ldquoThe first thing she said he wanted to tell me was lsquoHavenrsquot you noticed the Cardinalsrsquo I was astonished My dad always loved the Cardinals I love the Cardinals and whenever I see Cardinal birds around our yard I always think of my dad I was really blown awayrdquo
Some came with a bit more skepticism Erin Dahms Langenfeldrsquos daughter knew she would enjoy the evening but didnrsquot plan on buying into everything Miller had to say
ldquoI tried going into it with an open mind I didnrsquot expect to be amazed but also didnrsquot discount it entirelyrdquo Dahms says
But while Dahms walked in with a healthy amount of skepticism she walked out a believer
ldquoAfterwards I was pretty amazed by what she was able to tell us and the things
18emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Kara Wesely photography by Bill Sitzmann
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with a psychic medium
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Medium Kelli Miller
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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for Holidays
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styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp21
ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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ingredientsbull 34 cup skim milkbull 34 cup nonfat
sour creambull 3 Tbsp trans fat
free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
bull 14 tsp saltbull 14 tsp pepperbull 4 cups cooked
multigrain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
bull 14 tsp paprika
preparation1 Preheat oven to 350deg Lightly coat
a 2-quart casserole dish or 6 (7-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
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Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
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Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
26emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp27
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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SESAME STREET LIVEJANUARY 2-4 CENTURYLINK CENTER OMAHA ndash 455
N 10TH ST The Sesame Street Live Shows are
something the under-six crowd will be smiling
about for a long time After all here are their
much beloved television characters come to life
right in front of their very eyes 8pm $21-$117
402-341-1500
- CENTURYLINKCENTEROMAHACOM
BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Back by popular demand Balloonacy
explores the power of friendship This sweet and
inventive tale is packed with physical comedy
especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
winning play Starting at $10 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
interactive and immersive live trip back in time
to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
first big splash to the last wave goodbye 7 pm
Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
you tick in Identity An Exhibition of You the
highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
- DURHAMMUSEUMORG
BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
dance numbers featuring Dancing with the
Stars pros along with So You Think You Can
Dance and American Idol finalists This ballroom
production spiced with hip-hop and a few
surprises makes for an exciting family-friendly
evening 730pm Tickets starting at $5175
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
journey into some of our planetrsquos most extreme
environments with Carsten Peter The German
photographer and filmmaker is enthusiastically
obsessed with devising innovative photographic
techniques that allow him to capture dramatic
never-before-seen images of places few
humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
PIXAR IN CONCERTFEBRUARY 14 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Treat your family
to favorite scenes from DisneyPixar films
including Toy Story Wall-E Up and Bravemdash
all with the scores played live while visually
stunning clips from the movies play on the
big screen 730pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
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FOR MOM amp DAD
JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing
his signature stand-up routine Seinfeld has
been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about
the little things in life that relate to audiences
everywhere Seinfeld now sets his sights on
performing both nationally and internationally
in 2015 7pm Starting at $64 402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
SHEN YUNJANUARY 13-14 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH
ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
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music company 730pm 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
DODGE ST This exhibition explores the ways
American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
world This exhibition will have a ticket fee Free
for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
college students with ID 402-342-3300
-JOSLYNORG
THE SECOND CITYFEBRUARY 26 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
comedians joins a long line of former Second
City performers who have gone on to super-
star status including John Belushi Bill Murray
Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
thatrsquos fits to twist served with a side of famous
Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
402-472-4700
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
30emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
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Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
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she knewrdquo she says ldquoI felt like she knew personal detailed things that she could not have generalized or guessed about It made me think of people who have died as still being present in one way or another rather than gone for goodrdquo
Miller says she has had much success with the party format It allows multiple people to get a 15-minute reading from Miller in the company of their friends andor family
ldquoWhen I first got started I looked at what people were not doing and decided to do parties Word spread quickly and thatrsquos all it tookrdquo Miller says
Miller offers private readings but loves doing parties
ldquoI feel like people tend to learn more in the group setting I am there for about three hours and people experience not only their own reading but everyonersquos in the group as wellrdquo
Langenfeld feels as though she learned a few things from Miller not only to notice the Cardinals but also how to get better sleep
ldquoOne thing she told me was that my dad was waking me up at 3 amrdquo she says ldquoAfter the medium party I asked my dad not to wake me up anymore so I can get good sleep Now I donrsquot wake up anymorerdquoemsp
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Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
20emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp21
ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
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m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
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Mac amp Cheese
ingredientsbull 34 cup skim milkbull 34 cup nonfat
sour creambull 3 Tbsp trans fat
free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
bull 14 tsp saltbull 14 tsp pepperbull 4 cups cooked
multigrain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
bull 14 tsp paprika
preparation1 Preheat oven to 350deg Lightly coat
a 2-quart casserole dish or 6 (7-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
n ext time yoursquore in the mood for mac and cheese donrsquot open a box filled with high calories and processed cheesemdashtry the real thing You can have creamy cheesy mac and cheese for fewer calories
and much better taste
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
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Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
26emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp27
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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SESAME STREET LIVEJANUARY 2-4 CENTURYLINK CENTER OMAHA ndash 455
N 10TH ST The Sesame Street Live Shows are
something the under-six crowd will be smiling
about for a long time After all here are their
much beloved television characters come to life
right in front of their very eyes 8pm $21-$117
402-341-1500
- CENTURYLINKCENTEROMAHACOM
BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Back by popular demand Balloonacy
explores the power of friendship This sweet and
inventive tale is packed with physical comedy
especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
winning play Starting at $10 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
interactive and immersive live trip back in time
to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
first big splash to the last wave goodbye 7 pm
Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
you tick in Identity An Exhibition of You the
highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
- DURHAMMUSEUMORG
BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
dance numbers featuring Dancing with the
Stars pros along with So You Think You Can
Dance and American Idol finalists This ballroom
production spiced with hip-hop and a few
surprises makes for an exciting family-friendly
evening 730pm Tickets starting at $5175
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
journey into some of our planetrsquos most extreme
environments with Carsten Peter The German
photographer and filmmaker is enthusiastically
obsessed with devising innovative photographic
techniques that allow him to capture dramatic
never-before-seen images of places few
humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
PIXAR IN CONCERTFEBRUARY 14 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Treat your family
to favorite scenes from DisneyPixar films
including Toy Story Wall-E Up and Bravemdash
all with the scores played live while visually
stunning clips from the movies play on the
big screen 730pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
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FOR MOM amp DAD
JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing
his signature stand-up routine Seinfeld has
been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about
the little things in life that relate to audiences
everywhere Seinfeld now sets his sights on
performing both nationally and internationally
in 2015 7pm Starting at $64 402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
SHEN YUNJANUARY 13-14 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH
ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
the worldrsquos premier classical Chinese dance and
music company 730pm 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
DODGE ST This exhibition explores the ways
American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
world This exhibition will have a ticket fee Free
for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
college students with ID 402-342-3300
-JOSLYNORG
THE SECOND CITYFEBRUARY 26 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
comedians joins a long line of former Second
City performers who have gone on to super-
star status including John Belushi Bill Murray
Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
thatrsquos fits to twist served with a side of famous
Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
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bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp29
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
30emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
a
Red Redder Reddest Five Fave Shades
for Holidays
20emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
styleby Lindsey Anne Baker photography by Bill Sitzmann
couple of years ago my friend and I went out for dinner and drinks Downtown She was
wearing a fantastic red lip colormdashdeep red and super-matte I admired it throughout cocktails I admired it through dinner (Indianmdashrice curry) There it was on her cocktail glass and on her dinner fork too Even with that transfer her lips looked the same at the end of dinner as they did at the beginning
ldquoWhat lip color are you wearingrdquo I asked as one would
ldquoNARS Cruellardquo she saidThis was how I met NARSrsquo Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil Cruella is one of its most popular variations
ldquoIt lasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe where Cruella goes for $25
Its lasting power is what makes it No 1 on our list of the five best red lip colors for Valentinersquos Day Whether you need a polished powerhouse of a shade to get you through a romantic dinner or a lighter stain for a casual soiree with friends wersquove got a shade and formula to get you through every event of the season
2 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in color 43 $20
Also known as Moulin Rouge Make Up For Everrsquos 43 is a rich red with blue undertones that make it perfect for cooler skin types Itrsquos not for the faint of heartmdashthis one requires a liner and a bit of careful application but itrsquos a beautiful choice for an after-work cocktail party
3 Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Cregraveme Lipstick in Icon $30
When I asked Batin about his top red-lip picks this was tops on his list ldquoItrsquos the perfect red for every skin tonerdquo Batin says ldquoItrsquos not too orangey and not too bluerdquo Itrsquos got a creamy paraben- and sulfate-free formula too
4 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro $22
For those like Omaha mom-on-the-go Augusta Wester who says shersquos a little red-shy a lip gloss or stain formula is a festive easy-application option Shersquos a fan of Sephorarsquos own Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence ($14) Batin chose this Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Tesoro an unexpected orangey-red as a funky alternative Both feature an easy-use wand and neither requires liner
5 Kat Von D StuddedKiss Lipstick in Hellbent $21
Another long-wearing matte redmdashthe claim is 10 hoursmdashthis rock lsquonrsquo roll-ready pick of Batinrsquos is another intense choice in a classic red shade
1 NARS Cruella Velvet Matte
Known for its lasting power NARS Cruella Velvet Matte ldquoLasts through anything but souprdquo says Anthony Batin a Beauty Studio captain at Sephora in Village Pointe
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp21
ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
1
2
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5
Posh PeacockConsignment Gallery
Furniture amp Home Decor
4029339666 - poshpeacocknet
Bel Air Plaza 704 12100 W Center Rd
A Treasure Troveof Delightful amp Valuable Things
FOLLOW US ON TWITTEROMAHAMAGAZINE
m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp23
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NOVEMBERDECEMBER bull 2013
The Road Home
Prescription Drug Abuse
Among Teens
Nebraskarsquos Premier Wealth Advisors
The Making of NebraskaJohn Jackson
SUBSCRIBE TODAY
JULYAUGUST bull 2014
war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past
OmaharsquostopDentiststrade
Best of Omahatrade Campaign 2015
The Loyal Royal Alex Gordon
Malorie MaddoxOmaha Stories
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Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine
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Mac amp Cheese
ingredientsbull 34 cup skim milkbull 34 cup nonfat
sour creambull 3 Tbsp trans fat
free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
bull 14 tsp saltbull 14 tsp pepperbull 4 cups cooked
multigrain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
bull 14 tsp paprika
preparation1 Preheat oven to 350deg Lightly coat
a 2-quart casserole dish or 6 (7-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
n ext time yoursquore in the mood for mac and cheese donrsquot open a box filled with high calories and processed cheesemdashtry the real thing You can have creamy cheesy mac and cheese for fewer calories
and much better taste
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
24emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
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Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
26emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp27
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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FOR THE KIDS
SESAME STREET LIVEJANUARY 2-4 CENTURYLINK CENTER OMAHA ndash 455
N 10TH ST The Sesame Street Live Shows are
something the under-six crowd will be smiling
about for a long time After all here are their
much beloved television characters come to life
right in front of their very eyes 8pm $21-$117
402-341-1500
- CENTURYLINKCENTEROMAHACOM
BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Back by popular demand Balloonacy
explores the power of friendship This sweet and
inventive tale is packed with physical comedy
especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
winning play Starting at $10 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
interactive and immersive live trip back in time
to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
first big splash to the last wave goodbye 7 pm
Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
you tick in Identity An Exhibition of You the
highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
- DURHAMMUSEUMORG
BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
dance numbers featuring Dancing with the
Stars pros along with So You Think You Can
Dance and American Idol finalists This ballroom
production spiced with hip-hop and a few
surprises makes for an exciting family-friendly
evening 730pm Tickets starting at $5175
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
journey into some of our planetrsquos most extreme
environments with Carsten Peter The German
photographer and filmmaker is enthusiastically
obsessed with devising innovative photographic
techniques that allow him to capture dramatic
never-before-seen images of places few
humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
PIXAR IN CONCERTFEBRUARY 14 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Treat your family
to favorite scenes from DisneyPixar films
including Toy Story Wall-E Up and Bravemdash
all with the scores played live while visually
stunning clips from the movies play on the
big screen 730pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
ndash OMAHASYMPHONYORG
FOR MOM amp DAD
JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing
his signature stand-up routine Seinfeld has
been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about
the little things in life that relate to audiences
everywhere Seinfeld now sets his sights on
performing both nationally and internationally
in 2015 7pm Starting at $64 402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
SHEN YUNJANUARY 13-14 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH
ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
the worldrsquos premier classical Chinese dance and
music company 730pm 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
DODGE ST This exhibition explores the ways
American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
world This exhibition will have a ticket fee Free
for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
college students with ID 402-342-3300
-JOSLYNORG
THE SECOND CITYFEBRUARY 26 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
comedians joins a long line of former Second
City performers who have gone on to super-
star status including John Belushi Bill Murray
Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
thatrsquos fits to twist served with a side of famous
Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
Jerry SeinfeldExtreme PlanetDinosaur Train Live
28emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp29
February 5-8 2015Donrsquot Miss The Home amp Garden Event of the Year
Build bull Remodel bull Decorate bull Landscape
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Join any YMCA of Greater Omaha location in January and pay NO JOINING FEE ($49 value) FREE with your YMCA membership bull Get Started Program - includes 2 FREE sessions with a personal trainer bull FREE group exercise classes bull FREE drop-in childcare while you use the YMCA bull Reduced rates amp priority registration on YMCA programs bull Access to 9 YMCA locations in the Greater Omaha area
i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
30emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp21
ESSENTIAL RED PREP STEPSBatin recommends anyone prep for party-red lipstick by
first exfoliating and hydrating lips as matte lipsticks can be drying Thicker formulas like Make Up For Ever Hourglass and Kat Von D require a nude lip liner to prevent bleeding and feathering as well as a good lip brush which can help evenly deposit color onto lipsrsquo not-always-so-even surface Batin said a hydrating concealer can touch up any dry areas around the lips and when the night is over Sephorarsquos new oil-in-gel lipstick remover ($950) lets ladies wipe color off with minimal rubbing and staining plus a bit of moisturizing powermdashperfect for brunch-ready lips the next morning
1
2
34
5
Posh PeacockConsignment Gallery
Furniture amp Home Decor
4029339666 - poshpeacocknet
Bel Air Plaza 704 12100 W Center Rd
A Treasure Troveof Delightful amp Valuable Things
FOLLOW US ON TWITTEROMAHAMAGAZINE
m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp23
trade
NOVEMBERDECEMBER bull 2013
The Road Home
Prescription Drug Abuse
Among Teens
Nebraskarsquos Premier Wealth Advisors
The Making of NebraskaJohn Jackson
SUBSCRIBE TODAY
JULYAUGUST bull 2014
war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past
OmaharsquostopDentiststrade
Best of Omahatrade Campaign 2015
The Loyal Royal Alex Gordon
Malorie MaddoxOmaha Stories
trade
Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine
omamagcomsave
Mac amp Cheese
ingredientsbull 34 cup skim milkbull 34 cup nonfat
sour creambull 3 Tbsp trans fat
free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
bull 14 tsp saltbull 14 tsp pepperbull 4 cups cooked
multigrain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
bull 14 tsp paprika
preparation1 Preheat oven to 350deg Lightly coat
a 2-quart casserole dish or 6 (7-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
n ext time yoursquore in the mood for mac and cheese donrsquot open a box filled with high calories and processed cheesemdashtry the real thing You can have creamy cheesy mac and cheese for fewer calories
and much better taste
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
24emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull December 2014emsp25
84th amp 1st Street | Downtown Papillion402-331-9136 | papillionflowerpatchcom
Always Local Always Beautiful
MayJune 2013
ASID Designer Showhouse
The Smyth House
At HomeRockbrook Renovation
Always Local Always Beautiful
NatureChic
A Publication of
JulyAugust 2013
Architect QampA JAred gerber AiA
Homes for HeroesHelping tHose wHo serve Afford A Home
Always Local Always Beautiful
A Publication of
At Home in Sterling RidgeThe Yannones High-Tech Dream Housein Omaha
SeptemberOctober 2013
Morton Meadows NeighbOrhOOd prOfile
Landscape RedesignweStSide hOme makeS rOOm fOr hOSpitality
Always Local Always Beautiful
A Publication of
SophisticatedSimplicity
Entertaining in a Historic Home
Visit us today12965 W Center Rd 4027780650
HoursMon-Thu 10-6Fri-Sat 10-5Sun 12-4
Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
26emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp27
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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FOR THE KIDS
SESAME STREET LIVEJANUARY 2-4 CENTURYLINK CENTER OMAHA ndash 455
N 10TH ST The Sesame Street Live Shows are
something the under-six crowd will be smiling
about for a long time After all here are their
much beloved television characters come to life
right in front of their very eyes 8pm $21-$117
402-341-1500
- CENTURYLINKCENTEROMAHACOM
BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Back by popular demand Balloonacy
explores the power of friendship This sweet and
inventive tale is packed with physical comedy
especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
winning play Starting at $10 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
interactive and immersive live trip back in time
to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
first big splash to the last wave goodbye 7 pm
Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
you tick in Identity An Exhibition of You the
highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
- DURHAMMUSEUMORG
BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
dance numbers featuring Dancing with the
Stars pros along with So You Think You Can
Dance and American Idol finalists This ballroom
production spiced with hip-hop and a few
surprises makes for an exciting family-friendly
evening 730pm Tickets starting at $5175
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
journey into some of our planetrsquos most extreme
environments with Carsten Peter The German
photographer and filmmaker is enthusiastically
obsessed with devising innovative photographic
techniques that allow him to capture dramatic
never-before-seen images of places few
humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
PIXAR IN CONCERTFEBRUARY 14 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Treat your family
to favorite scenes from DisneyPixar films
including Toy Story Wall-E Up and Bravemdash
all with the scores played live while visually
stunning clips from the movies play on the
big screen 730pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
ndash OMAHASYMPHONYORG
FOR MOM amp DAD
JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing
his signature stand-up routine Seinfeld has
been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about
the little things in life that relate to audiences
everywhere Seinfeld now sets his sights on
performing both nationally and internationally
in 2015 7pm Starting at $64 402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
SHEN YUNJANUARY 13-14 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH
ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
the worldrsquos premier classical Chinese dance and
music company 730pm 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
DODGE ST This exhibition explores the ways
American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
world This exhibition will have a ticket fee Free
for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
college students with ID 402-342-3300
-JOSLYNORG
THE SECOND CITYFEBRUARY 26 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
comedians joins a long line of former Second
City performers who have gone on to super-
star status including John Belushi Bill Murray
Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
thatrsquos fits to twist served with a side of famous
Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
Jerry SeinfeldExtreme PlanetDinosaur Train Live
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i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
30emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
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Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
m any of the financial aspects of parenting can be scary Diapers day care tuition sports clubs lessons field tripshellip the list of expenses involved in
raising a child from crib to college can be daunting Recent estimates have middle-income parents spending $245000 from birth to graduation on babies born last year And thatrsquos before college expenses begin
Since my oldest is a son Irsquove heard years of horror stories about how one day adding him to our auto insurance policy will cause our rates to skyrocket ldquoWhatever you once spent on daycare will now go to pay car insurancerdquo I was once told The factors that insurance companies consider age gender marital andor student statusmdashall work against new 16-year-old male drivers
Building (and Affording)a Better Teen Driver
Well frankly Itrsquos all true But be assured there are many many things that you as the parent of a pre-teen driver can be doing right now to significantly reduce the sticker shock the day your oldest gets his license I canrsquot stress enough how important it is to plan for this Otherwise you will be like the families who walk out of their insurance agentrsquos office absolutely stunned with an annual auto insurance bill that just vaulted well over $2000 Thatrsquos not a one-time payment friends Thatrsquos every single year until their son turns 25 or otherwise leaves their policy
Here are a few things that you can do that will not only help you reduce your insurance costs but also hopefully hand the keys to the safest most responsible driver you can
22emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
mind amp bodyby Bev Carlson Lutheran Family Services
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp23
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Mac amp Cheese
ingredientsbull 34 cup skim milkbull 34 cup nonfat
sour creambull 3 Tbsp trans fat
free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
bull 14 tsp saltbull 14 tsp pepperbull 4 cups cooked
multigrain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
bull 14 tsp paprika
preparation1 Preheat oven to 350deg Lightly coat
a 2-quart casserole dish or 6 (7-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
n ext time yoursquore in the mood for mac and cheese donrsquot open a box filled with high calories and processed cheesemdashtry the real thing You can have creamy cheesy mac and cheese for fewer calories
and much better taste
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
24emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull December 2014emsp25
84th amp 1st Street | Downtown Papillion402-331-9136 | papillionflowerpatchcom
Always Local Always Beautiful
MayJune 2013
ASID Designer Showhouse
The Smyth House
At HomeRockbrook Renovation
Always Local Always Beautiful
NatureChic
A Publication of
JulyAugust 2013
Architect QampA JAred gerber AiA
Homes for HeroesHelping tHose wHo serve Afford A Home
Always Local Always Beautiful
A Publication of
At Home in Sterling RidgeThe Yannones High-Tech Dream Housein Omaha
SeptemberOctober 2013
Morton Meadows NeighbOrhOOd prOfile
Landscape RedesignweStSide hOme makeS rOOm fOr hOSpitality
Always Local Always Beautiful
A Publication of
SophisticatedSimplicity
Entertaining in a Historic Home
Visit us today12965 W Center Rd 4027780650
HoursMon-Thu 10-6Fri-Sat 10-5Sun 12-4
Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
26emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp27
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
We are the most experienced full-service family owned real estate company in America
npdodgecom
FOR THE KIDS
SESAME STREET LIVEJANUARY 2-4 CENTURYLINK CENTER OMAHA ndash 455
N 10TH ST The Sesame Street Live Shows are
something the under-six crowd will be smiling
about for a long time After all here are their
much beloved television characters come to life
right in front of their very eyes 8pm $21-$117
402-341-1500
- CENTURYLINKCENTEROMAHACOM
BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Back by popular demand Balloonacy
explores the power of friendship This sweet and
inventive tale is packed with physical comedy
especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
winning play Starting at $10 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
interactive and immersive live trip back in time
to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
first big splash to the last wave goodbye 7 pm
Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
you tick in Identity An Exhibition of You the
highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
- DURHAMMUSEUMORG
BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
dance numbers featuring Dancing with the
Stars pros along with So You Think You Can
Dance and American Idol finalists This ballroom
production spiced with hip-hop and a few
surprises makes for an exciting family-friendly
evening 730pm Tickets starting at $5175
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
journey into some of our planetrsquos most extreme
environments with Carsten Peter The German
photographer and filmmaker is enthusiastically
obsessed with devising innovative photographic
techniques that allow him to capture dramatic
never-before-seen images of places few
humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
PIXAR IN CONCERTFEBRUARY 14 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Treat your family
to favorite scenes from DisneyPixar films
including Toy Story Wall-E Up and Bravemdash
all with the scores played live while visually
stunning clips from the movies play on the
big screen 730pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
ndash OMAHASYMPHONYORG
FOR MOM amp DAD
JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing
his signature stand-up routine Seinfeld has
been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about
the little things in life that relate to audiences
everywhere Seinfeld now sets his sights on
performing both nationally and internationally
in 2015 7pm Starting at $64 402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
SHEN YUNJANUARY 13-14 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH
ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
the worldrsquos premier classical Chinese dance and
music company 730pm 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
DODGE ST This exhibition explores the ways
American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
world This exhibition will have a ticket fee Free
for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
college students with ID 402-342-3300
-JOSLYNORG
THE SECOND CITYFEBRUARY 26 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
comedians joins a long line of former Second
City performers who have gone on to super-
star status including John Belushi Bill Murray
Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
thatrsquos fits to twist served with a side of famous
Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
Jerry SeinfeldExtreme PlanetDinosaur Train Live
28emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp29
February 5-8 2015Donrsquot Miss The Home amp Garden Event of the Year
Build bull Remodel bull Decorate bull Landscape
Produced by Mid-America Expositions Inc bull (402) 346-8003 bull wwwshowofficeonlinecom
49th Annual Spring is coming to the
START 2015 STRONG AT THE Y
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Join any YMCA of Greater Omaha location in January and pay NO JOINING FEE ($49 value) FREE with your YMCA membership bull Get Started Program - includes 2 FREE sessions with a personal trainer bull FREE group exercise classes bull FREE drop-in childcare while you use the YMCA bull Reduced rates amp priority registration on YMCA programs bull Access to 9 YMCA locations in the Greater Omaha area
i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
30emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
1 Contact your car insurance agent when your oldest is approaching time to get a driving permit (usually at age 15 in Nebraska) Find out what kind of discounts your insurer offers for safe teen drivers Most major insurers have a number of incentives to give new drivers a great start
2 Monitor your childrsquos grades Boys with good grades can have their rates cut as much as 25 simply for showing that their last report card was solid generally a B-average The reduction isnrsquot as high for girls
3 Look into teen driving courses The National Safety Council of Nebraska offers an excellent training program with requirements both in the classroom and behind the wheel Classes are offered all over Omaha all during the year There is a one-time fee You can learn more at wwwsafenebraskaorg Earning that certificate can slice another 20 percent off your childrsquos insurance
4 Meet your insurerrsquos teen driver requirements Most major insurers have their own teen driver programs and once completed those can shave yet another 15 percent off your rates In our case the program reinforced what our son was learning in his driving training plus instilled defensive awareness skills I donrsquot think he would have picked up as quickly elsewhere
5 Consider combining policies Insurers give credit to those customers who have multiple lines of insurance with them Not just multiple vehicles but other lines as well like home insurance If the current drivers in the home have good driving histories that will also bode well for new drivers coming onto the policy
6 Choose your childrsquos vehicle carefully Therersquos a huge huge difference between insuring a new sports car with your teenager as the principle driver and insuring an older less flashy vehicle for him to drive Check with your agent before you buy something new I promise you will be glad you did We did and it changed our buying decision
By doing all of these things we were able to reduce our insurance costs significantly Rather than paying thousands extra each year we pay about $100 more per month to insure our son as a driver As Irsquove stressed to him it really is up to him now to maintain that ldquosafe driverrdquo status While he might not appreciate it much now he will when he is one day making those payments
Finally something else to consider I insisted on a pre-license conversation between my son and our wise insurance agent It cost nothing but time but might have had more impact than anything else we did Jim talked to my son in a very positive way about his responsibility as a driver not only for his own safety but for everyone else on the road The great take-away from that meeting was this ldquoSon this is the first time in your life that the State of Nebraska can come after you If you are careless reckless or irresponsible mom and dad will not be able to swoop in and fix it It will be you on your own talking to the police or sheriff Make sure you understand thatrdquo
That was many months ago and so far so good I hope some of these suggestions will help you find great success in creating a safe and affordable teen driver Letrsquos keep looking out for each other emsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp23
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Mac amp Cheese
ingredientsbull 34 cup skim milkbull 34 cup nonfat
sour creambull 3 Tbsp trans fat
free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
bull 14 tsp saltbull 14 tsp pepperbull 4 cups cooked
multigrain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
bull 14 tsp paprika
preparation1 Preheat oven to 350deg Lightly coat
a 2-quart casserole dish or 6 (7-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
n ext time yoursquore in the mood for mac and cheese donrsquot open a box filled with high calories and processed cheesemdashtry the real thing You can have creamy cheesy mac and cheese for fewer calories
and much better taste
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
24emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull December 2014emsp25
84th amp 1st Street | Downtown Papillion402-331-9136 | papillionflowerpatchcom
Always Local Always Beautiful
MayJune 2013
ASID Designer Showhouse
The Smyth House
At HomeRockbrook Renovation
Always Local Always Beautiful
NatureChic
A Publication of
JulyAugust 2013
Architect QampA JAred gerber AiA
Homes for HeroesHelping tHose wHo serve Afford A Home
Always Local Always Beautiful
A Publication of
At Home in Sterling RidgeThe Yannones High-Tech Dream Housein Omaha
SeptemberOctober 2013
Morton Meadows NeighbOrhOOd prOfile
Landscape RedesignweStSide hOme makeS rOOm fOr hOSpitality
Always Local Always Beautiful
A Publication of
SophisticatedSimplicity
Entertaining in a Historic Home
Visit us today12965 W Center Rd 4027780650
HoursMon-Thu 10-6Fri-Sat 10-5Sun 12-4
Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
26emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp27
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
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FOR THE KIDS
SESAME STREET LIVEJANUARY 2-4 CENTURYLINK CENTER OMAHA ndash 455
N 10TH ST The Sesame Street Live Shows are
something the under-six crowd will be smiling
about for a long time After all here are their
much beloved television characters come to life
right in front of their very eyes 8pm $21-$117
402-341-1500
- CENTURYLINKCENTEROMAHACOM
BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Back by popular demand Balloonacy
explores the power of friendship This sweet and
inventive tale is packed with physical comedy
especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
winning play Starting at $10 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
interactive and immersive live trip back in time
to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
first big splash to the last wave goodbye 7 pm
Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
you tick in Identity An Exhibition of You the
highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
- DURHAMMUSEUMORG
BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
dance numbers featuring Dancing with the
Stars pros along with So You Think You Can
Dance and American Idol finalists This ballroom
production spiced with hip-hop and a few
surprises makes for an exciting family-friendly
evening 730pm Tickets starting at $5175
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
journey into some of our planetrsquos most extreme
environments with Carsten Peter The German
photographer and filmmaker is enthusiastically
obsessed with devising innovative photographic
techniques that allow him to capture dramatic
never-before-seen images of places few
humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
PIXAR IN CONCERTFEBRUARY 14 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Treat your family
to favorite scenes from DisneyPixar films
including Toy Story Wall-E Up and Bravemdash
all with the scores played live while visually
stunning clips from the movies play on the
big screen 730pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
ndash OMAHASYMPHONYORG
FOR MOM amp DAD
JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing
his signature stand-up routine Seinfeld has
been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about
the little things in life that relate to audiences
everywhere Seinfeld now sets his sights on
performing both nationally and internationally
in 2015 7pm Starting at $64 402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
SHEN YUNJANUARY 13-14 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH
ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
the worldrsquos premier classical Chinese dance and
music company 730pm 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
DODGE ST This exhibition explores the ways
American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
world This exhibition will have a ticket fee Free
for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
college students with ID 402-342-3300
-JOSLYNORG
THE SECOND CITYFEBRUARY 26 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
comedians joins a long line of former Second
City performers who have gone on to super-
star status including John Belushi Bill Murray
Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
thatrsquos fits to twist served with a side of famous
Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
Jerry SeinfeldExtreme PlanetDinosaur Train Live
28emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp29
February 5-8 2015Donrsquot Miss The Home amp Garden Event of the Year
Build bull Remodel bull Decorate bull Landscape
Produced by Mid-America Expositions Inc bull (402) 346-8003 bull wwwshowofficeonlinecom
49th Annual Spring is coming to the
START 2015 STRONG AT THE Y
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Join any YMCA of Greater Omaha location in January and pay NO JOINING FEE ($49 value) FREE with your YMCA membership bull Get Started Program - includes 2 FREE sessions with a personal trainer bull FREE group exercise classes bull FREE drop-in childcare while you use the YMCA bull Reduced rates amp priority registration on YMCA programs bull Access to 9 YMCA locations in the Greater Omaha area
i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
30emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Mac amp Cheese
ingredientsbull 34 cup skim milkbull 34 cup nonfat
sour creambull 3 Tbsp trans fat
free margarine melted
bull 1 tsp Dijon mustard
bull 2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
bull 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
bull 14 tsp saltbull 14 tsp pepperbull 4 cups cooked
multigrain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
bull 14 cup dry bread crumbs
bull 14 tsp paprika
preparation1 Preheat oven to 350deg Lightly coat
a 2-quart casserole dish or 6 (7-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray
2 In a saucepan combine milk sour cream margarine mustard cheddar cheese mozzarella salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat stirring until cheese is melted and a sauce forms
3 In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce Stir gently to combine
4 Pour macaroni into prepared casserole or ramekins
5 In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and paprika Sprinkle over macaroni mixture
6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes in casserole or 5 minutes in ramekins
7 Uncover bake 5 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden
Nutrition Facts Calories 281 Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 540mg Carbohydrates 35g
Fiber 3g Protein 19g
Yield 6 servings
n ext time yoursquore in the mood for mac and cheese donrsquot open a box filled with high calories and processed cheesemdashtry the real thing You can have creamy cheesy mac and cheese for fewer calories
and much better taste
Find more great recipes at HealthyKohlsKidscom The Healthy Kohlrsquos Kids program is a partnership between Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center and Kohlrsquos Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness
24emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
sponsored content by Childrenrsquos Hospital amp Medical Center food
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull December 2014emsp25
84th amp 1st Street | Downtown Papillion402-331-9136 | papillionflowerpatchcom
Always Local Always Beautiful
MayJune 2013
ASID Designer Showhouse
The Smyth House
At HomeRockbrook Renovation
Always Local Always Beautiful
NatureChic
A Publication of
JulyAugust 2013
Architect QampA JAred gerber AiA
Homes for HeroesHelping tHose wHo serve Afford A Home
Always Local Always Beautiful
A Publication of
At Home in Sterling RidgeThe Yannones High-Tech Dream Housein Omaha
SeptemberOctober 2013
Morton Meadows NeighbOrhOOd prOfile
Landscape RedesignweStSide hOme makeS rOOm fOr hOSpitality
Always Local Always Beautiful
A Publication of
SophisticatedSimplicity
Entertaining in a Historic Home
Visit us today12965 W Center Rd 4027780650
HoursMon-Thu 10-6Fri-Sat 10-5Sun 12-4
Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
26emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp27
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
We are the most experienced full-service family owned real estate company in America
npdodgecom
FOR THE KIDS
SESAME STREET LIVEJANUARY 2-4 CENTURYLINK CENTER OMAHA ndash 455
N 10TH ST The Sesame Street Live Shows are
something the under-six crowd will be smiling
about for a long time After all here are their
much beloved television characters come to life
right in front of their very eyes 8pm $21-$117
402-341-1500
- CENTURYLINKCENTEROMAHACOM
BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Back by popular demand Balloonacy
explores the power of friendship This sweet and
inventive tale is packed with physical comedy
especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
winning play Starting at $10 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
interactive and immersive live trip back in time
to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
first big splash to the last wave goodbye 7 pm
Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
you tick in Identity An Exhibition of You the
highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
- DURHAMMUSEUMORG
BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
dance numbers featuring Dancing with the
Stars pros along with So You Think You Can
Dance and American Idol finalists This ballroom
production spiced with hip-hop and a few
surprises makes for an exciting family-friendly
evening 730pm Tickets starting at $5175
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
journey into some of our planetrsquos most extreme
environments with Carsten Peter The German
photographer and filmmaker is enthusiastically
obsessed with devising innovative photographic
techniques that allow him to capture dramatic
never-before-seen images of places few
humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
PIXAR IN CONCERTFEBRUARY 14 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Treat your family
to favorite scenes from DisneyPixar films
including Toy Story Wall-E Up and Bravemdash
all with the scores played live while visually
stunning clips from the movies play on the
big screen 730pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
ndash OMAHASYMPHONYORG
FOR MOM amp DAD
JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing
his signature stand-up routine Seinfeld has
been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about
the little things in life that relate to audiences
everywhere Seinfeld now sets his sights on
performing both nationally and internationally
in 2015 7pm Starting at $64 402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
SHEN YUNJANUARY 13-14 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH
ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
the worldrsquos premier classical Chinese dance and
music company 730pm 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
DODGE ST This exhibition explores the ways
American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
world This exhibition will have a ticket fee Free
for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
college students with ID 402-342-3300
-JOSLYNORG
THE SECOND CITYFEBRUARY 26 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
comedians joins a long line of former Second
City performers who have gone on to super-
star status including John Belushi Bill Murray
Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
thatrsquos fits to twist served with a side of famous
Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
Jerry SeinfeldExtreme PlanetDinosaur Train Live
28emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp29
February 5-8 2015Donrsquot Miss The Home amp Garden Event of the Year
Build bull Remodel bull Decorate bull Landscape
Produced by Mid-America Expositions Inc bull (402) 346-8003 bull wwwshowofficeonlinecom
49th Annual Spring is coming to the
START 2015 STRONG AT THE Y
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Join any YMCA of Greater Omaha location in January and pay NO JOINING FEE ($49 value) FREE with your YMCA membership bull Get Started Program - includes 2 FREE sessions with a personal trainer bull FREE group exercise classes bull FREE drop-in childcare while you use the YMCA bull Reduced rates amp priority registration on YMCA programs bull Access to 9 YMCA locations in the Greater Omaha area
i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
30emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull December 2014emsp25
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Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
26emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp27
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
We are the most experienced full-service family owned real estate company in America
npdodgecom
FOR THE KIDS
SESAME STREET LIVEJANUARY 2-4 CENTURYLINK CENTER OMAHA ndash 455
N 10TH ST The Sesame Street Live Shows are
something the under-six crowd will be smiling
about for a long time After all here are their
much beloved television characters come to life
right in front of their very eyes 8pm $21-$117
402-341-1500
- CENTURYLINKCENTEROMAHACOM
BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Back by popular demand Balloonacy
explores the power of friendship This sweet and
inventive tale is packed with physical comedy
especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
winning play Starting at $10 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
interactive and immersive live trip back in time
to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
first big splash to the last wave goodbye 7 pm
Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
you tick in Identity An Exhibition of You the
highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
- DURHAMMUSEUMORG
BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
dance numbers featuring Dancing with the
Stars pros along with So You Think You Can
Dance and American Idol finalists This ballroom
production spiced with hip-hop and a few
surprises makes for an exciting family-friendly
evening 730pm Tickets starting at $5175
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
journey into some of our planetrsquos most extreme
environments with Carsten Peter The German
photographer and filmmaker is enthusiastically
obsessed with devising innovative photographic
techniques that allow him to capture dramatic
never-before-seen images of places few
humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
PIXAR IN CONCERTFEBRUARY 14 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Treat your family
to favorite scenes from DisneyPixar films
including Toy Story Wall-E Up and Bravemdash
all with the scores played live while visually
stunning clips from the movies play on the
big screen 730pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
ndash OMAHASYMPHONYORG
FOR MOM amp DAD
JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing
his signature stand-up routine Seinfeld has
been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about
the little things in life that relate to audiences
everywhere Seinfeld now sets his sights on
performing both nationally and internationally
in 2015 7pm Starting at $64 402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
SHEN YUNJANUARY 13-14 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH
ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
the worldrsquos premier classical Chinese dance and
music company 730pm 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
DODGE ST This exhibition explores the ways
American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
world This exhibition will have a ticket fee Free
for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
college students with ID 402-342-3300
-JOSLYNORG
THE SECOND CITYFEBRUARY 26 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
comedians joins a long line of former Second
City performers who have gone on to super-
star status including John Belushi Bill Murray
Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
thatrsquos fits to twist served with a side of famous
Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
Jerry SeinfeldExtreme PlanetDinosaur Train Live
28emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp29
February 5-8 2015Donrsquot Miss The Home amp Garden Event of the Year
Build bull Remodel bull Decorate bull Landscape
Produced by Mid-America Expositions Inc bull (402) 346-8003 bull wwwshowofficeonlinecom
49th Annual Spring is coming to the
START 2015 STRONG AT THE Y
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Join any YMCA of Greater Omaha location in January and pay NO JOINING FEE ($49 value) FREE with your YMCA membership bull Get Started Program - includes 2 FREE sessions with a personal trainer bull FREE group exercise classes bull FREE drop-in childcare while you use the YMCA bull Reduced rates amp priority registration on YMCA programs bull Access to 9 YMCA locations in the Greater Omaha area
i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
30emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Photo FinishedA Momrsquos New Yearrsquos Revolution
i attempted to snap a candid picture of my kids on the way to school because they had just requested silence in the car so that they could read (Did I just hear that
correctly) I wanted a rare photo of them reading instead of surfing their phones At first I thought they were joking It wouldnrsquot last to the first stop light But five minutes into the deafening silence I figured that I should capture this bizarre unnatural phenomenon for posterity and Facebook
But Lucy caught me and begged me not to take the picture She knew Irsquod post it on Facebook Duh why else would I take a picture
I used to scrapbook But then social media and the digital age came along For the record social media is a much cheaper and lazier way to document my familyrsquos every move Suddenly printing pictures to glue into a paper book seemed like a very quaint overly labor-intensive 1950s thing to do
Irsquove noticed my kids thumbing through their scrapbooks lately They like the idea of perusing photos and remembering the good ole days and knowing that this collective document is a unique
family artifact Maybe they show a select few elite visitors during a quiet moment of reflection maybe they donrsquot Itrsquos up to them
They are starting to protest that 500 of my closest friends saw them eating cereal with a very clever caption
Reality slaps me in the face and I remember our rule No 2 of social media Never post a picture of someone else without their approval The rules are for the kids of course but maybe not Perhaps this is one parents should make a priority to live by
So instead of a New Yearrsquos Resolution Irsquom starting a revolution Take pictures of my kids for scrapbooks or picture frames only Irsquom challenging us all to a face-free social media Itrsquoll require more creativity and I think change things up for the better while respecting our kidsrsquo and those innocent bystanders by them Facebook posts will be dedicated to very clever words Think you can do it
I tell Max and Lucy about my big idea They hold a stare petrified of the consequences of rolling their eyes at me Itrsquod make a great picturehellipfor a scrapbook of courseemsp
26emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
by Leslie Murrell mom on the rocks
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp27
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
We are the most experienced full-service family owned real estate company in America
npdodgecom
FOR THE KIDS
SESAME STREET LIVEJANUARY 2-4 CENTURYLINK CENTER OMAHA ndash 455
N 10TH ST The Sesame Street Live Shows are
something the under-six crowd will be smiling
about for a long time After all here are their
much beloved television characters come to life
right in front of their very eyes 8pm $21-$117
402-341-1500
- CENTURYLINKCENTEROMAHACOM
BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Back by popular demand Balloonacy
explores the power of friendship This sweet and
inventive tale is packed with physical comedy
especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
winning play Starting at $10 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
interactive and immersive live trip back in time
to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
first big splash to the last wave goodbye 7 pm
Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
you tick in Identity An Exhibition of You the
highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
- DURHAMMUSEUMORG
BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
dance numbers featuring Dancing with the
Stars pros along with So You Think You Can
Dance and American Idol finalists This ballroom
production spiced with hip-hop and a few
surprises makes for an exciting family-friendly
evening 730pm Tickets starting at $5175
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
journey into some of our planetrsquos most extreme
environments with Carsten Peter The German
photographer and filmmaker is enthusiastically
obsessed with devising innovative photographic
techniques that allow him to capture dramatic
never-before-seen images of places few
humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
PIXAR IN CONCERTFEBRUARY 14 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Treat your family
to favorite scenes from DisneyPixar films
including Toy Story Wall-E Up and Bravemdash
all with the scores played live while visually
stunning clips from the movies play on the
big screen 730pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
ndash OMAHASYMPHONYORG
FOR MOM amp DAD
JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing
his signature stand-up routine Seinfeld has
been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about
the little things in life that relate to audiences
everywhere Seinfeld now sets his sights on
performing both nationally and internationally
in 2015 7pm Starting at $64 402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
SHEN YUNJANUARY 13-14 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH
ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
the worldrsquos premier classical Chinese dance and
music company 730pm 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
DODGE ST This exhibition explores the ways
American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
world This exhibition will have a ticket fee Free
for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
college students with ID 402-342-3300
-JOSLYNORG
THE SECOND CITYFEBRUARY 26 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
comedians joins a long line of former Second
City performers who have gone on to super-
star status including John Belushi Bill Murray
Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
thatrsquos fits to twist served with a side of famous
Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
Jerry SeinfeldExtreme PlanetDinosaur Train Live
28emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp29
February 5-8 2015Donrsquot Miss The Home amp Garden Event of the Year
Build bull Remodel bull Decorate bull Landscape
Produced by Mid-America Expositions Inc bull (402) 346-8003 bull wwwshowofficeonlinecom
49th Annual Spring is coming to the
START 2015 STRONG AT THE Y
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Join any YMCA of Greater Omaha location in January and pay NO JOINING FEE ($49 value) FREE with your YMCA membership bull Get Started Program - includes 2 FREE sessions with a personal trainer bull FREE group exercise classes bull FREE drop-in childcare while you use the YMCA bull Reduced rates amp priority registration on YMCA programs bull Access to 9 YMCA locations in the Greater Omaha area
i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
30emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Extended Side AngleSanskrit name Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
t he extended Side Angle stretches and strengthens the legs hips knees ankles spine chest lungs andshoulders It increases endurance stimulates
abdominal organs relieves lower backaches and much moreemsp
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp27
by Rachel Joy photography by Bill Sitzmannfitness
1 Position your feet about 4 feet apart
2 Raise arms so that theyrsquore parallel with the ground Actively reach out to the sides with the palms face down Draw the shoulder blades up back and down the back
3 Firm the thighs and turn the right thigh outward so that the kneecap is in line with the ankle Press firmly into the left heel and exhale while bending the front knee so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor
4 Extend and reach up through the spine firm shoulder blades against the back release fingertips to the ground on the outside of the right foot (as shown above) or press the right palm onto a block
5 Draw the left shoulder back and extend the left arm towards the ceiling You may also reach your left arm over the back of your left ear to create space along the left side of the body Turn head towards hand
6 Hold and breathe deeply for 30 seconds to one minute Repeat other side
Exercise
We are the most experienced full-service family owned real estate company in America
npdodgecom
FOR THE KIDS
SESAME STREET LIVEJANUARY 2-4 CENTURYLINK CENTER OMAHA ndash 455
N 10TH ST The Sesame Street Live Shows are
something the under-six crowd will be smiling
about for a long time After all here are their
much beloved television characters come to life
right in front of their very eyes 8pm $21-$117
402-341-1500
- CENTURYLINKCENTEROMAHACOM
BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Back by popular demand Balloonacy
explores the power of friendship This sweet and
inventive tale is packed with physical comedy
especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
winning play Starting at $10 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
interactive and immersive live trip back in time
to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
first big splash to the last wave goodbye 7 pm
Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
you tick in Identity An Exhibition of You the
highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
- DURHAMMUSEUMORG
BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
dance numbers featuring Dancing with the
Stars pros along with So You Think You Can
Dance and American Idol finalists This ballroom
production spiced with hip-hop and a few
surprises makes for an exciting family-friendly
evening 730pm Tickets starting at $5175
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
journey into some of our planetrsquos most extreme
environments with Carsten Peter The German
photographer and filmmaker is enthusiastically
obsessed with devising innovative photographic
techniques that allow him to capture dramatic
never-before-seen images of places few
humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
PIXAR IN CONCERTFEBRUARY 14 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Treat your family
to favorite scenes from DisneyPixar films
including Toy Story Wall-E Up and Bravemdash
all with the scores played live while visually
stunning clips from the movies play on the
big screen 730pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
ndash OMAHASYMPHONYORG
FOR MOM amp DAD
JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing
his signature stand-up routine Seinfeld has
been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about
the little things in life that relate to audiences
everywhere Seinfeld now sets his sights on
performing both nationally and internationally
in 2015 7pm Starting at $64 402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
SHEN YUNJANUARY 13-14 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH
ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
the worldrsquos premier classical Chinese dance and
music company 730pm 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
DODGE ST This exhibition explores the ways
American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
world This exhibition will have a ticket fee Free
for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
college students with ID 402-342-3300
-JOSLYNORG
THE SECOND CITYFEBRUARY 26 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
comedians joins a long line of former Second
City performers who have gone on to super-
star status including John Belushi Bill Murray
Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
thatrsquos fits to twist served with a side of famous
Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
Jerry SeinfeldExtreme PlanetDinosaur Train Live
28emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp29
February 5-8 2015Donrsquot Miss The Home amp Garden Event of the Year
Build bull Remodel bull Decorate bull Landscape
Produced by Mid-America Expositions Inc bull (402) 346-8003 bull wwwshowofficeonlinecom
49th Annual Spring is coming to the
START 2015 STRONG AT THE Y
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Join any YMCA of Greater Omaha location in January and pay NO JOINING FEE ($49 value) FREE with your YMCA membership bull Get Started Program - includes 2 FREE sessions with a personal trainer bull FREE group exercise classes bull FREE drop-in childcare while you use the YMCA bull Reduced rates amp priority registration on YMCA programs bull Access to 9 YMCA locations in the Greater Omaha area
i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
30emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
FOR THE KIDS
SESAME STREET LIVEJANUARY 2-4 CENTURYLINK CENTER OMAHA ndash 455
N 10TH ST The Sesame Street Live Shows are
something the under-six crowd will be smiling
about for a long time After all here are their
much beloved television characters come to life
right in front of their very eyes 8pm $21-$117
402-341-1500
- CENTURYLINKCENTEROMAHACOM
BALLOONACYJANUARY 10-31 THE ROSE THEATERmdash2001 FARNAM
ST Back by popular demand Balloonacy
explores the power of friendship This sweet and
inventive tale is packed with physical comedy
especially suited for very young audiences
You donrsquot want to miss this charming award-
winning play Starting at $10 402-345-4849
- ROSETHEATERORG
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVEJANUARY 23 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
Dinosaur Train Live Buddyrsquos Big Adventure
brings the beloved stars of the hit PBS series
to Omaha for the first time Come join Buddy
Tiny King Don and more in this fun-filled
interactive and immersive live trip back in time
to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earthhellip
and rode in trains 7 pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
JOHN TARGALIArsquoS IMAGINOCEANFEBRUARY 19 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
A one-of-a-kind black-light puppet show John
Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a magical undersea
adventure for kids of all ages Jam-packed with
music ranging from swing to RampB to Big Band
John Tartagliarsquos ImaginOcean is a blast from
first big splash to the last wave goodbye 7 pm
Tickets starting at $22 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
FOR THE FAMILY IDENTITY AN EXHIBITION OF YOUTHROUGH JANUARY 11 DURHAM MUSEUMmdash801 S 10TH
ST What makes youhellipyou Find out what makes
you tick in Identity An Exhibition of You the
highly entertaining exhibit on display this fall
from Philadelphiarsquos Franklin Institute Children
$6 Adults $9 402-444-5071
- DURHAMMUSEUMORG
BALLROOM WITH A TWISTJANUARY 21 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH ST
ldquoBallroom with a Twistrdquo brings a frenzy of
dance numbers featuring Dancing with the
Stars pros along with So You Think You Can
Dance and American Idol finalists This ballroom
production spiced with hip-hop and a few
surprises makes for an exciting family-friendly
evening 730pm Tickets starting at $5175
402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
EXTREME PLANETFEBRUARY 10 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Take an electrifying
journey into some of our planetrsquos most extreme
environments with Carsten Peter The German
photographer and filmmaker is enthusiastically
obsessed with devising innovative photographic
techniques that allow him to capture dramatic
never-before-seen images of places few
humans have dared ever go 730pm $22
402-345-0606
-TICKETOMAHACOM
PIXAR IN CONCERTFEBRUARY 14 HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS
CENTERmdash1200 DOUGLAS ST Treat your family
to favorite scenes from DisneyPixar films
including Toy Story Wall-E Up and Bravemdash
all with the scores played live while visually
stunning clips from the movies play on the
big screen 730pm Tickets starting at $22
402-345-0606
ndash OMAHASYMPHONYORG
FOR MOM amp DAD
JERRY SEINFELDJANUARY 8 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE Americarsquos premier
comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing
his signature stand-up routine Seinfeld has
been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about
the little things in life that relate to audiences
everywhere Seinfeld now sets his sights on
performing both nationally and internationally
in 2015 7pm Starting at $64 402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
SHEN YUNJANUARY 13-14 ORPHEUM THEATERndash 409 S 16TH
ST 5000 years of civilization on stage This is
the worldrsquos premier classical Chinese dance and
music company 730pm 402-345-0606
- TICKETOMAHACOM
AMERICAN MODERNS FROM OrsquoKEEFFE TO ROCKWELLFEBRUARY 8-MAY 17 JOSLYN ART MUSEUMmdash2200
DODGE ST This exhibition explores the ways
American artists including Georgia OrsquoKeeffe
Marsden Hartley Stuart Davis Rockwell Kent
and Norman Rockwell engaged the modern
world This exhibition will have a ticket fee Free
for members youth ages 17 and younger amp
college students with ID 402-342-3300
-JOSLYNORG
THE SECOND CITYFEBRUARY 26 LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
301 N 12TH ST LINCOLN NE This hilarious cast of
comedians joins a long line of former Second
City performers who have gone on to super-
star status including John Belushi Bill Murray
Steve Carell Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert The
Second City comedians take on all the news
thatrsquos fits to twist served with a side of famous
Chicago-style improv 730pm Starting at $20
402-472-4700
ndash LIEDCENTERORG
Jerry SeinfeldExtreme PlanetDinosaur Train Live
28emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
Calendar of Events
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp29
February 5-8 2015Donrsquot Miss The Home amp Garden Event of the Year
Build bull Remodel bull Decorate bull Landscape
Produced by Mid-America Expositions Inc bull (402) 346-8003 bull wwwshowofficeonlinecom
49th Annual Spring is coming to the
START 2015 STRONG AT THE Y
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Join any YMCA of Greater Omaha location in January and pay NO JOINING FEE ($49 value) FREE with your YMCA membership bull Get Started Program - includes 2 FREE sessions with a personal trainer bull FREE group exercise classes bull FREE drop-in childcare while you use the YMCA bull Reduced rates amp priority registration on YMCA programs bull Access to 9 YMCA locations in the Greater Omaha area
i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
30emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp29
February 5-8 2015Donrsquot Miss The Home amp Garden Event of the Year
Build bull Remodel bull Decorate bull Landscape
Produced by Mid-America Expositions Inc bull (402) 346-8003 bull wwwshowofficeonlinecom
49th Annual Spring is coming to the
START 2015 STRONG AT THE Y
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA wwwmetroymcaorg
Join any YMCA of Greater Omaha location in January and pay NO JOINING FEE ($49 value) FREE with your YMCA membership bull Get Started Program - includes 2 FREE sessions with a personal trainer bull FREE group exercise classes bull FREE drop-in childcare while you use the YMCA bull Reduced rates amp priority registration on YMCA programs bull Access to 9 YMCA locations in the Greater Omaha area
i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
30emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
i rsquove written before about Omaha not being a city of six degrees of separation but instead being one
of maybe two or three degrees at most I found out once again how true that was in the steamy confines of a local swimming pool
A recent Saturday morning found me up at Monroe Middle School working on a story about legendary swimming instructor Rose Baker Shersquos been teaching for over half a century and I knew that finding a second-generation parent would be important for that piece meaning that I was looking for a young parent who was once taught by Baker and was now having his or her kids learn from the same seasoned pro
It was perhaps no huge surprise to find two such parents at the pool that day The two degrees of separation here was the fact that both happened to be high school classmates of my eldest son Eric the father of my grandkids Easton (5) and Barrett (3)
The last time I saw Raye Sullivan (nee Bowen) she was probably in a cheerleader get-up across the parking lot at Benson High School Now she has four kids of her own Brian Neu was there as well He was an inner-circle member of the group of kids my son hung out with
Memory is a funny thing I tend to remember my kidsrsquo now-adult friends as specimens preserved in a deep freeze Neu for example will forever be a carefree 16-year-old He will forever be tucked away in my nogginrsquo as part of the gang of teen guys whose thirst for playful adventures (misadventures) is now the stuff of family legend
Speak MemoryMetaphysical Meanderings
But Neu isnrsquot 16 any more He is now 33 He has a wife and two daughters Hersquos trusted to be an electrician fiddling around with all kinds of dangerous juice He has a mortgage He thinks about bills and college for the kids Hersquos even probably somewhere along the way learned to pick up his room and put the milk back in the fridge
Thatrsquos the funny thing about memory It frames how we see and process the world around us but it is rarely accurate in any true sense and can sometimes be decades out of date leaving in this case gaping holes in my brainrsquos Brian and Raye data files
All of which takes me back to my own grandkids They are flesh and blood only when we are together in the here and now The moment we separate they are like it or not nothing more than an amalgam of memories nothing more than electrical impulses ricocheting around in my unreliable noodle
Which just doesnrsquot seem fair at allI want them to have a corporeal
existence outside of and independent of the artificial constructs suggested by my metaphysical meanderings I donrsquot want to bank on the often iffy faculty of memory as the only tool which serves to define my grandkids
I want them to be more I want them to be realemsp
30emspHerFamily bull January 2015 omahamagazinecom
the grandpa chroniclesby David Williams
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
bestofomahacom HerFamily bull January 2015emsp31
Formerly known as
402-933-19338318 Lakeview Street middot Ralston NE
wwwrestorechiropracticcentercom
Grand Opening Celebration
Date January 24th 2015
Time 400pm-700pm
Ribbon Cutting 400pm
Details Free Food and Cocktails Raffle Prizes Office Tours Red Carpet Photo Booth Chair Massages and Fun Kids Activities
New Name New Location Same Exceptional Service Our focus is to restore health by improving the function of the bodyrsquos nervous system With a better functioning nervous system our practice members report fewer headaches increased energy more hours of sleep a boosted immune system better adaptability to stress and improved overall health
ldquoWhat I am most grateful for is their commitment to me I look forward to my appointments and am so pleased and proud of the changes my body has made while under their care and my quality of life now ldquo -Mary Lynn
Our goal is to strive to make your best better
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes
Omaha Magazine5921 S 118th CirOmaha NE 68137
Professional Dance Education For All Ages Jazz bull Hip-Hop bull Lyrical bull Tap bull Ballet bull Pointe bull Modern bull Contemporary bull Dance Theater
We allow students to develop skills to their optimum potential while challenging them to achieve higher levels of dance education
4024935671 bull onpointedancecentrecom 1812 N 120th Street Omaha Nebraska 68154
We were proud to participate in both the 2011 Macyrsquos Thanksgiving Day Parade and
2014 Capital One Bowl Halftime Show
Award Winning Competition Team
Register now for summer and fall classes