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Nano Filtration is a membrane that will allow some minerals such as calcium and magnesium to enhance taste. 309-663-4400 | CulliganBloomington.com 3 JUNE 2019 Contents Celebrate -•- Enrich -•- Empower -•- Connect Why You Should Join a CSA This Year page 18 Photo provided by Prairi Erth Prairi Farm by Photo provided Feature photos provided by Cook Farm, Dearing Country Farms, Henry's Farm, and Prairi Erth Farm The purpose of Pastelle Magazine is to provide a quality publication that will celebrate, enrich, empower and connect the women who live and work in the Bloomington-Normal Prepare Your Pet area, and thereby promote the unique qualities of our community. for Summer Pastelle Magazine is available FREE at over 450 locations throughout the greater Bloomington-Normal area. Thank you to the advertisers page 6 who support Pastelle and make the magazine possible. How to Keep Your Family For information about this publication, contact Angie Tossell at [email protected] or 309-657-9600 Hydrated This Summer www.pastellemagazine.com page 24 Pastelle Magazine is produced by LimeLight Communications, Inc. 2001 Hartman Rd., Chillicothe, IL 61523 • Ph: 309-681-4418. Let’s Talk Stones Layout and graphic design by Matthew R. Cusac. page 30 The opinions, statements, and claims expressed by the columnists, advertisers, and contributors to Pastelle Magazine are not necessarily those of the editors or publisher. 4 for all the shades of you Celebrate -•- Enrich -•- Empower -•- Connect YOU how play 12 Bloomington Library Has Given Patrons a Fresh Start 21 Lindsey Hale’s Lifted Shows Readers How to Choose Forgiveness Over Fear, Opportunity Over Obligation, Grace Over Guilt 26 Graduation Party Planning 101 how YOU thrive 15 Sugar Creek Home Visits — Continuing the Journey to Memory Care 22 How to Travel Safely During Pregnancy 28 Confused About Sunscreen? 34 Natural Ways to Reduce Lyme Disease Risks Photo provided by Prairi Erth Prairi Farm by Photo provided how YOU look 10 Check Your Skin This Summer! It Can Save Your Life! 14 Men Can Get Manicures for Their Wedding Days, Too 25 What Is Cosmetic Acupuncture how YOU live 8 10 Steps to Eating Clean 11 Clean Carpets? More Than Meets the Eye 16 Money Matters — Family Leave & Child Care 32 Which of the 5 Money Value Categories Do You Fall in? Like us on Facebook how YOU play Prepare Your Pet For Summer rom making plans to buying new clothes to filling your time with exhilarating (or Frelaxing) hobbies, gearing up for summer can be fun and exciting. With hotter months ahead, don’t forget that your pets need certain preparation in advance of summer also. With increased dangers like infectious bugs, poisonous plants and more time around water, plus the threat of heat itself, summer is an im- portant time to make sure your pets are ready. Start with a few simple tips that can help ensure safety throughout the summer months. Keep them hydrated. Dehydration and heatstroke can be fatal to pets, so access to a clean water bowl both inside and outside is critical during summertime. While you’re on the go, be sure to bring water for your pet in a suitable drinking container. 6 Protect against bugs. Ticks, fleas, Clean the yard. Before letting dogs, will need food and water, of course, but mosquitoes, and other pesky bugs can cats, or other pets out into the yard to play, also may require specific bedding, toys, cause headaches and health problems check for hazards that can be removed or treats, and more. when the weather warms. Many stan- prevented. Search the yard for poison- Summer can provide a great oppor- dard flea collars and solutions contain ous plants, ensure that fences are sturdy tunity to spend ample time bonding with pesticides and chemicals that can not and whole, watch the area for possible pets, but preparing in advance for some only harm your pet, but pose a danger predators if you own smaller pets, and of the pitfalls of all of the excitement can to human health as well — especially monitor your pet’s outdoor activity. Avoid ensure that your pet enjoys it just as much for children or pregnant women. There using pesticides and herbicide. Dogs can as you do. are many safe, natural methods that are directly ingest toxic chemicals by licking effective for preventing and controlling their paws and fur, and the chemicals get For more information about pests including diatomaceous earth, tracked into your home, contaminating keeping your pet in optimal health, visit commercial flea tick sprays that contain floors and furniture. Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash and Health essential oils, and apple cider vinegar. Check screens. When the tempera- Food Store for Dogs and Cats, located Groom and bathe regularly. One ture is just right, many people love to throw at 211 Landmark Dr. in Normal. They of the best ways to keep a dog’s coat open doors and windows to allow fresh have everything you need to bathe and groom your furry friend in a fun, healthy and help prevent matting and air to rush through screen doors. Howev- relaxing environment. 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