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4 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 27 18 32 26 contents Publisher • 2013 New Century Press {{ september } Managing Editor Eileen Madsen 10 507.354.6158

Sales Team Go Tasha Weis Ruth Klossner Fun, Festivals & Frolics ...... 8 Dana Melius Welsh Heritage Farms/Harbo Cider ...... 18 Charlie Bornhoft Oh The Fun! Boutique Guide ...... 22 Tami Leuthold Deb Moldaschel 213: History Transformed ...... 26 Cory Sjoblad Primitive Gatherings, Old, New & Everything In Between ...... 27 Patio Wining & Dining Guide ...... 29 Graphics & Design Amy Leuthold Treasures ...... 30 Of Brits & Celts & Castles ...... 32 Contributing Writers Eileen Madsen On Your Mark, Races, Walks and Runs ...... 37 Ruth Klossner Dana Melius Be Ronda Gibson Nicole Helget Women and Asset Protection ...... 7 Permanent Cosmetic Tattoo ...... 16 Photography Get Mental - Training Your Mind - Part 1 ...... 42 Shayd’s of Color Photography Ruth Klossner Dealing with Bullying ...... 44 Eileen Madsen Good Nail Health ...... 45

River Valley Woman Office 18 1/2 N. Minnesota Street, Do New Ulm, MN 56073 Secrets to Fear-Free Social Media Use ...... 13 507.354.6158 Good Reads - Go-To Cookbooks ...... 34 rivervalleywoman.com Bright & Non-conventional Colors for Home Decor ...... 36 Good Taste - An Apple a Day ...... 40 River Valley Woman is published monthly and distributed free in the Minnesota Three Simple Cheese Platter Ideas ...... 41 River Valley area. The content used in this magazine is copyright 2013 River Valley connect Woman and may not be reprinted in part or in whole without written consent by Lather, Rinse, Repeat - Editor’s Column ...... 6 the publisher. All articles and editorial Sarah Kuglin: ‘Always Connected’ ...... 10 material represent the opinions of the Zonta Club Empowers Women ...... 14 respective authors. Love on the Prairie ...... 38

RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 5 Lather, Rinse, Repeat by Eileen Madsen, Editor

Fall is upon us and thoughts turn interesting people! Since the start of this magazine I’ve had the pleasure of meeting, to orchards, wineries and cheese shops. talking to, and e-mailing women I would have otherwise never known. And what is Although my thoughts turn to wine year really nice is I’ve had men contact me suggesting their wives or other women friends to ‘round, probably more often than it should. consider for features. RVW really appreciates these tips so keep ‘em coming. But wine is just so right, so often. You can Our feature cover model Sarah Kuglin, is the face of social media in this area. drink it one day and you think, hey this is Although we’ve never met, she and I have worked together in a variety of instances really good. The next day you might have it from creating websites for mutual clients to having her help me figure out the online again and you think, hey this is STILL really newsletter site Mail Chimp. She saved me hours of grief and tears. The key here is, good! Wine never wears out its welcome. we’ve never met. Yet we’ve associated with each other for a couple years. We have the It can come to the party wearing jeans or a internet and social media to thank for that. It has made business relationships, jobs, sequined gown and I’d still open the door visiting with old friends, and attending seminars and meetings from your home office, and say come on in! That isn’t to say I like all possible. Yea it’s annoying and can take over your life if you’re not careful but the wines. If it shows up wearing pink with the positives outweigh the negatives. words white zinfandel embroidered on its One particularly annoying negative I must say, is the target marketing based on any jacket I may give it the bum’s rush. Although online purchases one has made or websites looked at. I recently ordered a particular bra guests might like it, so, ok get in here, product that shall remain nameless, and now every website I visit has, well...boobs in ya crazy party crasher! my face with aforementioned nameless bra product adhered to their headlights. And if Don’t let that glass of merlot be a lonely that isn’t enough hint as to what I ordered then never mind, just take a look next time wallflower at your get-togethers. Find it a you see the new smooth me. But don’t be too obvious about it, ok? There is probably a cheesy dance partner, but don’t set it up on way to turn off the net’s ability to sweep up your information for these purposes but I a blind date. Learn about cheddars, stiltons, don’t know what that is. But I’ll bet Sarah does! and gorganzolas. I suggest an Irish brogue Thanks to our readers for participating in the Good Reads question from last month when you say cheese if you like an intense, “What is your go-to cookbook?” Seems like we’re all church-ladies at heart with many flavorful experience. Look for Irish cheddar, of you referencing recipe compilations from your local religious organizations. Seems Dubliner and O’ther such Gaelic wine mates. the saints have one up on Betty Crocker. There are a lot of great cheeses out there so If there is anything universal about women, ranking right up there is probably experiment and explore local cheese shops our penchant for shopping. Whether it’s for clothes, makeup, food, school supplies, and deli departments. Consider something furniture or just for fun, like it or not, we women are out there doing it, and probably beyond compressed “cheese food” products take it for granted. The Zonta club, featured in this issue, helps make shopping a reality in those mind-boggling plastic wrappers or for women in all types of situations. The empowerment of women is Zonta’s goal brick-shaped orange rubber. Life is too short. through their many programs and fund-raising efforts. To help you out in this mission River Valley Oh, this issue is so packed full of good stuff inside. Kind of like the No. 213 and Woman takes you to Lake Crystal area and to Primitive Gatherings shops in New Ulm, overflowing with neat items old and new. Welsh Heritage Farms & Harbo Cider. They’ve While you’re out and about you’re gonna want to look good so you might want to got it all...apples, cider, wines, and over 100 consider the get-up-and-go advantages of permanent cosmetics. Staci Lowe at Salon kinds of cheese. Put it on your road trip 07 in Mankato can fill you in, literally. agenda for fall. I know it’s on mine. Once again, River Valley Woman follows its mantra to GO (eat cheese and drink wine). There are so many cool places to discover BE (inspired by those who give to others). DO (cook something from scratch tonight). in the Minnesota River Valley and so many CONNECT (in person, via Skype, email or Facebook). See you out there! RVW

6 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 Lather, Women And Rinse, Asset Protection: Repeat How Insurance Can Help

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omen are successful professionals, Maintaining a household is a full-time job, and you have many important roles and business owners, and knowledge- duties. If you die, your surviving spouse may have to pay for services such as child care, Wable investors. At some point in transportation for children, and housekeeping. Proceeds from your life insurance can their lives, women may have to manage their help your spouse pay for these services. own finances due to divorce, widowhood, or Many women find themselves providing care for both children and elderly family remaining single. members. Unfortunately, these added financial responsibilities often continue after your Every day, women face a variety of risks death. Life insurance provides a source of funds that can be used to help pay for these to their life, their health, and their property. expenses as well. Although you can’t eliminate many of these Life insurance is also important for women business owners. If you die while owning risks, you can take steps to guard against your business, life insurance can be used to provide cash for company expenses such as resulting financial losses. Insurance is the payroll or operating costs while your estate is being settled. Also, life insurance can be a primary way to provide needed protection. It useful tool for women business owners structuring buy-sell arrangements or providing can provide both peace of mind and financial benefits to key employees. security to you and your loved ones. Many types of insurance are available to help guard Health insurance against devastating losses. Health insurance can safeguard your assets from the high costs of health care. You may lack the financial resources needed to pay medical expenses associated with a health Life insurance crisis, and the costs of physical exams, prescription drugs, hospital stays, pregnancy, and Life insurance provides funds for your routine medical conditions can add up and cause you to suffer financial hardship if you loved ones when you die. If you’re a working must pay for them entirely on your own. woman, your income can have a significant Frequently, women obtain their health insurance through their employer or as a de- impact on the quality of your family’s life- pendent in a family health plan. If health insurance isn’t available through an employer, style, even if you’re part of a two-income you may be able to obtain coverage through an association, club, or other organization household. Life insurance protects your or on your own by purchasing a private health insurance policy directly from an insur- family by providing proceeds that can be ance company. Generally, health insurance pays for all or a portion of specified medical used to replace your lost income if you die costs. The cost and range of protection that your health insurance provides will depend prematurely. on your insurance company and the particular policy you purchase. RVW

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RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 7 Fun, Festivals Frolics

Thurs.-Fri., Sept. 5-6 Battery & NU Municipal and Martin Thurs.-Sat., Sept. 12-14 Wasioja to Washington, 6:30 pm, • Minnesota Shorts Play Festival, Luther College Students; fireworks, • Lambrechts’& Gifts Fall Workshops, Library Meeting Room, New Ulm. 7:30 pm, Mankato West High School 8:30 pm. Marktplatz Mall, New Ulm. Fall home Screening and discussion Theatre. Nine short plays, selected floral ideas. 6:00 pm Thursday, 1 pm of documentary. from nearly 500 entries, each night. Sat.-Sun., Sept. 7-8 Friday, 10:30 Saturday. Info: mnshorts.com. • Rock Bend Folk Festival, Minnesota Fri., Sept. 13 Thurs. Sept. 19 Square Park, St. Peter. 23rd annual • Lambrechts’ Gifts Fall Workshop, Fri., Sept. 6 free event celebrates Minnesota • Classic Car/Bike Night Grand 6 pm, Marktplatz Mall, New Ulm. • John Lind House 2nd Annual folk arts & artists; arts & crafts, music Finale, 5 pm, Dave’s Place, Lafayette. Fall home floral ideas. Pitchfork Fondue Steak Fry, 4:30- (blues, bluegrass, jazz), food, more. 7 pm, Hermann Heights Park, Info: 507-924-3400, Sat., Sept. 14 Fri.-Sun., Sept. 20-22 New Ulm. Steaks cooked using www.rockbend.org or • Scarecrow Festival, Morton. Fall • Mahkato Pow Wow, Land of customized fondue vat and ‘secret [email protected]. festival, flea market & craft vendors, Memories Park, Mankato. 3 pm ingredients. Info: 507-354-8802 scarecrow contests, baked fruit pie Fri., 9 am Sat. & Sun. Dancers, or [email protected]. • Farmamerica Fall Fair, 10 am-4 pm, contest, food vendors, more. Info: traditional music, food, crafts. rural Waseca. Horse & tractor pulls, 507-697-6912. Info: 612-990-2518 or Fri.-Sat., Sept. 6-7 food, antique farm equipment, [email protected]. • Piece by Piece Quilt Show, 9 am, threshing; youth, Native American & • Lake Crystal Area Recreation Bethel Evangelical Free Church, pioneer events, more. Info: Center Fall Fest and 5 & 8K Run, Sat.-Sun., Sept 21-22 Fairmont. Biennial Quilt Show of [email protected] 10 a.m., LCWM Sec. School, Lake • Women’s Weekend Show, River Prairie Star Quilt Guild of Southern Crystal. Music, family friendly Hills Mall, Mankato, during mall Minnesota and Northern Iowa. Sun., Sept. 8 events, food. Info: lcarc.com. hours. Featuring beauty, health, Info: 507-238-5473 or • Harvest Festival, St. George jewelry, nutrition, skin care, travel, [email protected]. Catholic Church. Mass (8:45 am), • Younger Brothers Capture home decor and more. Contact bratwurst & roast beef dinner Observance, Madelia & LaSalle. B&J Promotions for vendor Fri., Sept. 6-Sun., Sept. 29 (10:30 am - 2 pm), entertainment, Realistic reenactment of the information 507-387-7469. • Minnesota on the Map History games, raffle. capture. Info: Exhibit, 12-4 pm, Thursdays- [email protected] or Sun., Sept. 22 Sundays, Redwood County • Grandparents Day at the Harkin [email protected]. • Preparing for Winter program, Museum, Redwood Falls. On Store, 1-4 pm, Harkin Store, rural 1-4 pm, Harkin Store, rural New Ulm. temporary loan from Minnesota New Ulm. An afternoon of activities Sun., Sept. 15 Displays of candle making, canning, History Center in St. Paul. that grandparents of a century ago • Auto Restorer’s Car Show & Swap sauerkraut making, plus historic enjoyed with their grandchildren. Meet, 8 am-3 pm, Nicollet County equipment and pictures. Sat., Sept. 7 Info: [email protected], Fairgrounds, St. Peter. 38th annual Info: [email protected], • Miles for Smiles 5K Walk/Fun Run, 507-354-8666 or 507-934-2160. event. Info: 507-345-6541 or 507-354-8666 or 507-934-2160. 9 am, MN State University, Mankato. clubs.hemmings.com/autorestorers. Raise funds for MSU dental hygiene Mon., Sept. 9, 16, 23 & 30 • Minnesota Welsh Hymn Festival, students to travel to Belize to • Farmer’s Market, City Hall East • Norseland Community Harvest 1:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church, provide free dental care. Info: ahn. Parking Lot, Sleepy Eye, 3-5 pm. Festival, 12:30 pm, Scandian Grove 220 East Hickory, Mankato. mnsu.edu/dental/5Kfundraiser. Church Park. Sweet corn and Performing choir, four-part Tues., Sept. 10 & 17 pork chop meal, live music. congregational singing of • 125th Anniversary of Hermann • Classic Car Roll-in, 6-9 pm, Welsh hymns (in English). Monument Cornerstone AND 150th downtown Henderson. Cars on Tues., Sept. 17 Anniversary of New Ulm Battery. display, 50’s & 60’s music, vendors, • Fourth annual KNUJ Senior Thurs., Sept. 26 10 am, Hermann Heights, New Ulm. food, local businesses open. and Pre-Senior Fair, 12:30-5:30 • Zonta Glitz & Glam Fashion Show, Tours, cannon fire, musical groups. Info: 507-248-3691. pm, New Ulm Holiday Inn. Free 5:30 pm, Verizon Wireless Center, Thunder in the Valley, 6:00 pm, admission, seminars, door prizes & Mankato. Fashion, dinner & silent Harman Park, New Ulm. Cannon refreshments. Info: 507-359-2921. auction to benefit Open Door and music celebration by New Ulm • Civil War Round Table: From Health Center. Info: [email protected].

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Theme: this second annual all handmade Breast Cancer Walk, 10 am, “The Universe at Its Limits.” Info: and home grown autumn event. For Sat.-Sun., Oct. 19-20 Riverfront Park, Mankato. Info: gustavus.edu/nobelconference. more visit www.makerfair.org. • Mankato Marathon, Minnesota 507-380-8565 or State University, Mankato. Toddler [email protected]. Thurs., Oct. 3 Sat.-Sun., Oct. 12-13 Trot, Diaper Dash, YMCA KidsK & 5K • Girls Night Out, 5-8 pm, • Harvest Fest, St. Peter’s Catholic Saturday afternoon. 10K, Relay, Half • The Great Arf Walk Festival, throughout St. Peter. Evening Church, St. Peter. Silent auction, & Marathon Sunday morning. Info: 10:30 am-2:30 pm, Land of planned by women for women, turkey dinner, other events. 507-385-6660 or Memories Park, Mankato. Live sponsored by St. Peter business mankatomarathon.com. music, local art, crafts, food vendors, community; special gifts, • Ewenique Quilt Show, dog games. Not only allows, but promotions & grab bags. 722 Sunrise Drive, St. Peter. Sun., Oct. 20 encourages dogs. Proceeds to 100+ quilts, gift boutique, vendors, • Lonesome Ron’s Round-up, BENCHS humane society shelter. Fri.-Sat., Oct. 4-5 and scissor sharpening, demonstrations. 1-4 pm, Harkin Store, rural New Info: 507-625-6373 or Fri.-Sat., Oct. 11-12 Info: 507-934-7943 or Ulm. Folk, country and bluegrass [email protected]. • Octoberfest, Friday evenings and [email protected]. musicians bid “happy trails” to the Saturday afternoons & evenings; Harkin Store season, the colors • Harvest Festival, 5-8 pm, downtown, Holiday Inn, Schell’s Sun., Oct. 13 on the river, and the harvest. Area Minneopa State Park. Old-fashioned Brewery & Morgan Creek Vineyard, • 1870s Transportation program, musicians invited to participate. fall event, bonfire, hayride through New Ulm. Musical entertainment, 1-4 pm, Harkin Store, rural New Ulm. Info: [email protected], park, refreshments, hiking on German goods, food & drink. Info: Information and picture display of 507-354-8666 or 507-934-2160. candle-lit trail. Info: 507-384-8890 507-233-4300, 877-359-2941, or different types of transportation or [email protected]. [email protected]. used in the area. Sat., Oct. 26 Info: [email protected], • 10th Annual Halloween Fun Run & • Prairie Seed Collection, 12:30 pm, Sat., Oct. 5 507-354-8666 or 507-934-2160. Walk, 8 am, 600 S. 5th St., St. Peter. Minneopa State Park. Help collect • Fall Colors Paddle, 1 pm, Most runners dress in costumes for and clean native prairie seed to Minneopa State Park. Paddle Mon. Oct. 14 the 5K run. Info: 507-934-0667, 507- restore other areas. Volunteers must 10 miles from Judson to Land Girls Night Out at Lambrechts Gifts 934-0667, or contact Harry Meyering Center at of Memories Park. Canoes and in downtown New Ulm. 4-8 pm. [email protected]. [email protected] to equipment provided. 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RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 9 Sar ah Kuglin: ‘Always Connected’ with Redwood Valley Technical Solutions

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arah Kuglin is a bundle of energy. And by her guru Fast Company Magazine in 2009 called “the Pied Piper of the online “ own account, she’s “always connected.”“I bring my MacBook everywhere.” world,” that it all came into focus. As founder and owner of Redwood Valley Technical “It’s been such a huge thing for me, Solutions, being connected with her clients is essential as a person, as a social media consul- forS Kuglin. It’s what she stresses to rural businesses who seek her tant,” Kuglin says. “She’s real. When out in hopes of developing an improved online marketing plan. It she wrote a book about relationships, might be their first-ever attempt at the growing presence of social about being intelligent on how to build media. It’s a responsibility Kuglin takes very seriously, a vision and better relationships, everything clicked philosophy deep-rooted in her Redwood Falls up-bringing. for me.” Kuglin, a 1997 graduate of Redwood Valley High School, returned “In all honesty, reading her book did home in 2002 and quickly envisioned her plans as a web designer it for me. It talked about how businesses and online marketing consultant. At a time when social media should be reaching out via social media.” was in its infancy and Facebook wouldn’t even surface for another Kuglin always had that vision and goal Kuglin’s go-to resource two years, Kuglin had a vision. She wanted to live and work in to help rural businesses. Now she had the book. rural Minnesota, in her home town, and strategy. She began to apply the lessons she wanted other rural businesses learned in Smith’s book, The New Rela- to prosper. tionship Marketing, and Redwood Valley Technical Solutions took “I saw a need in our off. And with her personal business success, Kuglin brought many rural areas to get better of her rural Minnesota clients with her for the ride. connected, to develop “If I can teach you how to build better relationships, how to do a better relationships,” better job at online marketing, I’ll also help keep businesses stay- Kuglin says. ing and striving here,” Kuglin says. “I feel it’s my duty to share what But she doesn’t I know, to put my business sense and knowledge to work for your claim to have found business.” her niche right away, And it continues to be more than just a personal business strat- that it didn’t come egy for Kuglin and her company – it’s a dedication to small town without some strug- living, a responsibility she doesn’t take lightly. gles. The worldwide “I get to learn everything about somebody’s business,” Kuglin web was rapidly changing says. She loves to tell them that “facts tell and stories sell,” a phrase both personal relationships tagged from author Lee Odden in his book, Optimize. and business strategies. How So she helps that business design an online marketing strategy. to apply such vast and growing It will include the design of a business website, but it will also stress opportunities would challenge large the need for continuity in frequently updating one’s message Sarah Kuglin and mentor, author Mari Smith. and small companies alike. So, Kuglin through the myriad of social media options. It can be an over- followed the trends, learned on the whelming task for a small business owner, Kuglin admits. fly, solidified her personal and busi- Kuglin’s company presence includes many of those popular ness strategies, and dreamed of a rural Minnesota that could con- social media options: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinter- nect to the world. est, YouTube and RSS. And she strongly encourages each client She received an associate’s degree in network administration at to include blogging as a regular business strategy, recommending Hennepin County Technical in Eden Prairie, went back to receive WordPress. additional schooling through a University of Minnesota web de- “All the websites we design have a blog,” she says. “Every busi- signer certification program. But it wasn’t until she discovered the ness has different needs and resources. And I want every client to words and passion of Mari Smith, the national internet marketing

10 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 “If I can teach you how to build better relationships, how to do a better job at online marketing, I’ll also help keep businesses staying and striving here, I feel “ it’s my duty to share what I know, to put my business sense and knowledge to work for your business.”

have control and the ability to use social media and update their own website.” uglin also knows she has to stay fresh and up-to-date with the latest changes and social media options. KAnd she stays in touch with Smith, ” highlighted by a journey in April 2013 to San Diego, along with a couple dozen other online marketing consultants, who Kug- lin says remain her on-going, personal mentors. Kuglin blogged this after her San Diego journey: “Imagine 25 business women who have been part of a mastermind group online, meeting and conversing over business topics and social media on a regular basis each month…The group of social savvy women are from all over the globe, traveling from every corner to meet, learn and grow person- ally, spiritually and through business.” This “inner circle” group, as Kuglin and

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RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 11 of members who get “I’ve been called a web together for webinars, designer, internet devel- discussions, coaching by oper, WordPress designer, Mari and more. “I have social media consultant, learned so much from geek and nerd, passionate Mari over the years about about the web, not scared social media and online to share my opinions, marketing, but most of addicted to my devices, all about building better always connected,” she relationships online and says. in person,” said Kuglin. One of Kuglin’s opinions Smith’s message is simi- about rural Minnesota is lar to her clients. the need for expanded “I think it’s really impor- broadband opportuni- tant for people, whether ties for farmers and small you’re a small, medium businesses. Farmers need or large company, to re- Kuglin joined other online marketing consultants that important infrastruc- ally get innovative,” Smith for a 2013 training in San Diego. ture, she urges. A farmer’s told Fast Company Maga- tractor may have the most zine. “Look to see what current technology, but people are doing that’s working and see how you can get even more without broadband to rural Minnesota, adequate access to the web creative.” and these growing online options is limited, Kuglin says. “I’m a great believer in that there’s no such thing as competition,” Does she worry about information overload, for herself and her Smith added, “most definitely for the small business owner and cer- clients? tainly for the ‘solopreneur,’ because there’s only one ‘you.’ Nobody Yes, but it’s today’s business and personal reality, Kuglin stresses. can claim to offer what you do in the way that you do it and in the The internet is here to stay, will continue to evolve, and social media mediums that you do it, with all the different experiences and skills and online marketing will be critical for small businesses building that you have.” better relationships with consumers, according to Kuglin. With that advice, Kuglin reaches out regularly to clients, new and “They know this is the way it’s going to be,” she said. old. Her Redwood Falls-based “Social Media Breakfast,” affiliated It’s a way even her three-year-old daughter, Eva, grasps. with a national group, meets the first Friday of each month. She also “She just turned three and has been using it for a year now,” Kuglin recently sponsored a similar group and function in Worthington, says, while stressing a mom must limit such use and control its con- discussing “Twitter basics.” Next event is the September 6 Social tent. “It’s just a new version of old toys.” Media Breakfast Redwood Area, Sarah is speaking on the Basics of Kuglin, who married her “high school sweetheart” Jesse, hopes Twitter, then the Social Media Rockstar Conference on September 19 her family can remain in rural Minnesota, just as she envisions other at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel. small business futures. It drives her. And while she wants others to One of her testimonials came from a Shelly Haasch, a past board share her success and vision, one look into her three-year-old’s eyes member of Minnesota Health Strategy & Communications Network: is enough incentive for Kuglin. “Sarah had a vision years ago about how the web could benefit small “Your world changes when you become a parent. When I think of businesses in the Redwood Falls area, and that vision has grown into the future, I hope my daughter someday can keep living in rural Min- a very successful company.” nesota.” RVW It’s a whirlwind business and personal lifestyle for Kuglin. And her newest PowerPoint presentation pokes a bit of fun at herself.

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12 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 Secrets to fear-free social media use

Many Americans love social media, but it scares them, too. While they are reconnecting with old high school classmates, viewing photos of a colleague’s new baby and chatting with a friend about a new job, social media users are also worrying about having their identity stolen from a social media site.

That fear, however, is not stopping them from including on their and you don’t catch it, your account may open up and be accessible profiles the kind of personal information that identity thieves love, the next time someone else uses that PC to visit that website. a new study from TransUnion indicates. Nearly half of participants n Lock it up: Change your privacy settings on all social media in the Google Consumer survey commissioned by TransUnion said accounts to the most restrictive, which allows you to control all they were concerned about having their identities stolen from a information that is posted. Set your profile to “private” and make social media website, yet more than a third also said they included sure you have to approve all friend requests, comments, photo personal information such as their birth date, address, employer and tags, links or posts that appear on your page. phone number on their profiles. n Get creative with passwords: Create intricate, unique “Social media is a great way for people to connect and exchange passwords for each social media account. Change passwords every ideas, but social media users need to be careful about what personal few months. information they include in their profiles,” says Heather Battison, n Avoid over-sharing: Never reveal travel plans on social vice president of consumer education for TransUnion. “Remember, media sites. If they know your house is empty while you’re away, cy- the general rules of connecting and engaging with others online is ber thieves could become actual thieves, and break into your house the same in social media as everywhere else - use common sense to rob it while you’re out of town. when giving someone information.” n Teach children about social media safety: While Social media users can better safeguard their identities with these your children may be more adept at navigating the Internet than tips: you are, they may not fully understand the implications of posting n Less is more: Avoid giving out personal information on social private information, photos or potentially offensive material. Make media sites, such as address, phone number or your birth date. Omit sure your children understand and follow the same rules as you do this type of information from your profile. Identity thieves can open for social media use. accounts and commit a number of financial crimes with just this n Monitor your credit: Make sure you periodically check information. your credit reports for accuracy and consider signing up for a credit n Never leave a cookie trail: If you use a public or work monitoring service, which can alert you by email to changes in your computer to log into your social media accounts, do not save your credit report - a helpful way to prevent identity theft. password on that public PC. Beware - some social media sites default For more information on how to minimize your exposure to iden- to automatically remember your password when you sign in, so be tity theft, visit www.TransUnion.com. RVW sure to check (or uncheck the box, if needed). If the site autosaves 236041

RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 13 Glitz & Glam fashion show supports Zonta causes Mankato Zontians roll up their sleeves to empower women

By Ruth Klossner

he Zonta Club of Mankato is a hands-on service club Locally, the Clothes Closet is one of the club’s biggest projects. It where members aren’t afraid to dig in and get their started two years ago. hands dirty. True, it gives financial support to service “We wondered how we could reach and help immigrant women projects that members have chosen and hold dear. But who are living in Mankato,” club president Diane Volden recalled. it goesT much farther than that. Vice President Kate Loging added, “We wanted to help them and The club’s 25 members work shoulder-to-shoulder to get the job to provide an opportunity for our members to meet them.” done, whether it’s at the every-other-month Clothes Closet, work- As club members explored ways to achieve their goal and devel- ing at the Civic Center, putting on the Blooming Pretty Flower Tour, oped the Clothes Closet concept, they worked with the YWCA and or organizing the annual Glitz & Glam fashion show. Some of the its Women in Two Worlds program, the local women’s club Business projects benefit local women directly; others are fundraisers to sup- and Professional Women (BPW), Lifeworks Planning Center, and port local programs or scholarships. All support women. Women Executives in Business (WEB). The Mankato group was chartered in September 1974 and is one Volden is the owner of encore!, a consignment shop for women. of 1,250-plus Zonta clubs in 67 countries and geographic areas. Club members couldn’t think of a better way for women to get to Zonta International was founded in 1919 as a global organization of know women than over a shopping experience. Soon plans were in professionals working together to advance the status of women. It place to open encore! to immigrant women once a month. The shop- has more than 33,000 members. ping experience was soon expanded, to others in need—women in shelters and safe houses and mentally challenged women. Zonta members, along with volunteers from BPW, WEB, and the YWCA act as “personal shoppers” to assist the women find the things they need and want. Volunteers also set up and take down racks and racks of clothes, shoes, purses, accessories, and even home decorating items. They also prepare and donate appetizers, desserts, and beverages for their guests. The clothes and other items come primarily from encore! consigners. They consign their items for three months; if they don’t sell, the articles go to the Clothes Closet, if the consigners agree. “We cannot thank them enough for their part in this project,” Volden said. “About 85 percent of our consignors opt to do it.” Volden and Loging recalled some impactful moments from the clothing distributions. “One woman came in and went right to the shoes. She was wearing old sandals that hardly stayed on. She found a pair of shoes that fit perfectly and asked us to throw her old ones away,” Kate said. Volden’s favorite is of a CADA house resident who had to wait to be in the second load of people brought to the site by the house’s van. “When she came in, she came with a vengeance…grabbing things here and everywhere. She was oblivious to what she was taking. She was crying and said she was sorry, but that she had waited and waited to get here. She had been married for 17 years and had never been allowed to buy a single piece of clothing—she was still wearing what she had in high school. The second time she came, she was more selective and got some household items. She left an abusive environment and got her own apartment.” Volden and Loging also recalled another exciting time when a Mankato Zonta officers Diane Volden, president, left, and Kate Loging, box of Mary Kay cosmetics was donated by a consultant going out vice president, with a rack of clothing at encore! Other current officers of business. The items remaining were for dark-skinned women. The are Kelly Fleming, secretary; Sara Sletten, treasurer; and Shelley shoppers loved them so much that they had to be divvied out. Schultz and Vicki Young, directors. Photo by Ruth Klossner.

14 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 “It’s a very rewarding organization. It’s not networking, but roll-up-your-sleeves. We want to give back to the community”

After being a monthly event at the start, the Clothes Closet is now held every other month. “We were exhausting our volunteers. We have a lot of racks to move…we want to display things in a dignified manner. This also gives us a two-month period to accu- mulate things,” Volden said. The volunteers have been grateful for the experience and opportunities they’ve gained from working the program. “The Clothes Closet is a win/win program. Women are receiving much needed clothing but our project volunteers are receiving much more in return,” Volden said. Zonta members waiting for canoers to arrive for a break during the Women on Zonta’s current “big project” is the fall fashion show, Water event this past June. They are, from left, Bonnie Bennett, Carol Lee, Glitz and Glam. Proceeds from the Thursday, September Judi Leibbrand, Tricia Stenberg, and Deb Ikier. Through the new event, the 26 event at the Verizon Wireless Center, will go to the group was able to raise money for another scholarship. (submitted photo) Open Door Health Center and other local Zonta programs. The collaboration of Zonta, WEB and BPW organized Women’s Last year’s event netted $14,319, with $10,000 of that going to Night Out with 40 vendors, a dinner, an inspirational speaker, door Open Door. prizes, and goodie bags. Proceeds from the evening went to the Y’s “That money is not earmarked and there’s not a lot of red tape. It Girls on the Run project. can help a lot of people,” Volden said. “We’ve been doing the show As it approaches its 40th anniversary, Zonta of Mankato has 25 for 15 or 20 years and it gets better every year. It’s really fun. There’s members, “give or take.” The club is excited to have younger women a wine thing, a silent auction, and about a dozen stores, including getting on board, as well as some who have been with the group for encore!, take part in the fashion show.” 30-some years. The members come from a variety of backgrounds— Tickets are available online at www.zontamankato.org, at encore! business, education, non-profits, marketing, retired. and at Community Bank Hilltop until Monday, September 9. “We have women from all walks of life. We have some pretty With service uppermost, Zonta does a lot of projects to raise dynamic women. We’re very non-judgmental. We all have different money for the club’s causes. The club’s second biggest fundraiser reasons for joining. It’s a very rewarding organization. It’s not net- is the Blooming Pretty Flower Tour, with proceeds going to scholar- working, but roll-up-your-sleeves. We want to give back to the com- ships for high school and college women. munity,” Volden said. “We share and bond much more by working A new program, Women on Water, in early June raised money for alongside women to help others, rather than attending meetings another scholarship. and saying ‘aye, aye, aye.’” The local club traditionally holds business meetings at 7:00 a.m. Loging added with a smile, “We have fun, we do service, we make on the second Thursday of the month and social/program meetings friendships, we drink wine.” RVW at 5:15 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month. “It’s key to me that we learn about and support women’s issues around the world,” Volden said. To that end, the club had a scholarship winner, who is from Turkey, attend a program meeting to speak about women’s issues in her country. She also shared her favorite recipes, which were made for club members to try. The club has five major committees, with service being one of them. “The major campaign for our service committee is the international “Zonta Says No” campaign to end violence against women,” Loging said. “We invited Cara Bishop, the mother of Josselyn Bishop, Zonta Logo who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in Mankato, to speak at one of our events to bring awareness about violence to women. It’s an The Zonta International Emblem is a composite built of emotional issue.” Sioux Indian symbols that, when superimposed, take on a Bringing awareness about violence was also incorporated into special significance for Zontians. They include the symbols Women’s Night Out. The club created a doll, “Rosa,” as a symbol for for Ray of Light, Inspiration, To Band Together, Loyalty, awareness of violence against women. Rosa has appeared at numer- To Carry Together, Shelter, Honest, and Trustworthy. ous events and people have been invited to write inspirational messages on it.

RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 15 Permanent Cosmetic Tattoo: A look you’ll love . . . forever!

By Rhonda Gibson

I found Salon 07 nestled in a quaint strip mall located on N. Augusta Ct. Cosmetic tattooing isn’t just for women. Men as well can benefit from in Mankato. It’s a light-filled salon with a warm and inviting atmosphere. adding hair strokes to eyebrows or scalp to enhance thinning hair or to After I met cosmetic artist, Staci Lowe, I felt like I was visiting an old friend help cover scars. . We chatted about her love for beauty, color and of course, creating permanent make-up solutions. Do Your Homework . “I’m flattered how many women trust me,” said Staci in regard to put- When it comes to permanent makeup, it’s important to select an artist ting their faces in her care. based on the quality of work, not price. Background should also factor After serving so many customers Staci has earned a reputation for giv- into your decision-making process. You want to know that he/she has ing women a look they’ll love, permanently. been properly trained and has a great track record and a list of satisfied clients. Staci has over 11 years of experience in the business, and still at- Who Should Get Permanent Makeup? tends classes to stay current in the field. From age 18 to 100, permanent makeup is perfect for women seek- “My job is my passion,” said Staci. “I have been in the beauty industry ing an enhanced natural look, according to Staci. It’s especially helpful for 19 years. As a stylist, colorist, and cosmetic tattooist-- training in all my for those with active lifestyles, fields are important to me. Keeping up with what is new but remember- women with difficulty applying the basics.” ing makeup on their own or for Staci encourages customers to ask as many questions as they want dur- those who have sensitivity to ing a consultation. She wants you to feel safe and comfortable. perfumes or preservatives in Show Me What You’ve Got! regular cosmetics. If you have Ask to check out Staci’s album of before and after photos (many shown missing eyebrow hairs, thin or here). A happy customer will love having their photos taken to flaunt their pale lips or just want to wake results and share their enthusiasm with others. up looking beautiful permanent Here is what some people are saying about Staci: cosmetic tattooing might be the “I love my cosmetic tattooed eyeliner. The mucosal color brings out my answer. “Permanent makeup is eye color. It makes my eyes look younger and gives my face a youthful artistically applied to enhance look too. I save time and money everyday not having to apply eyeliner. your own beauty. It simplifies My eyes look freshly made up all day long. I do not have to touch up my your life by not having to spend makeup because of rain, tears or swimming. Staci is a professional cos- as much time applying makeup. metic tattoo artist. Her assistance in helping me pick out the best colors What could be more convenient and information made the entire process seamless. I recommend her and in today’s fast-paced life,” said cosmetic tattooing to all my friends!” (Kathy Hiene) Staci. “I absolutely love permanent make-up. My only regret is I wished I had Staci Lowe done it sooner! I was a little skeptical at first but after talking with Staci

16 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 I had complete confidence in her. I desperately needed eyebrows as I had lost them due to a thyroid condition. Having permanent eyebrows saved me a lot of time not having to pencil them on and the permanent eyebrows look much better. My eyes needed help too. I liked wearing eyeliner but my eyes would become red and irritated from the eyeliner. I no longer have that problem and my eyes feel so much better. My lips were becoming very thin and with the permanent lipstick we were able to make them appear fuller. I love the hassle it saves me from applying makeup. I’m now maintenance free and “I absolutely love read to go. “ (Lana Glynn) What to ExpecT. Expect to spend at least two and a half hours at the salon. Come in having applied your makeup or permanent make-up. go barefaced, either way is fine. The tattooing won’t begin until you and Staci discover exactly what works for you! If you’re having your eyebrows done, you can expect to chat a while before anything My only regret is begins in order to get a feel for how your eyebrows move naturally and comfortably. Staci will help you create the perfect shade for your lips involving three colors for fuller dimensional lips. Natural is the Best Way To Go. I wish I had done Before your ask for that hot pink or daring lime green eyeliner, consider this, permanent makeup is… well, permanent. Like any tattoo, it will experience life as you do. What’s in style now may not be it sooner!” as stylish in 20 years. For a day to day look Staci recommends a natural look to your permanent makeup. This allows you the flexibility to add more of your own cosmetics as you wish for special events or — Lana Glynn when you want to go a bit more daring. Whatever you choose to have enhanced, permanent cosmetics can be a good choice to simplify your life, save time, help you look and feel your best. RVW

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RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 17 From selling apples out of a pickup along the highway, to making first class hard cider, the Harbo family has grown its apple business from the ground up. The operation—started in 1980—has become a summer and fall staple in south central Minnesota. The sale of fresh apples is the backbone of the business, but the Harbo family has expanded to include everything from selling fruit trees to using their home-grown produce in elsh Heritage its delicious products. At W “Farmer Larry” and “Baker Pam” Harbo, along with son and Harbo Cider daughter-in-law Tim Harbo and Libby Warren, greet custom- Farms/ ers in the two buildings that house their ever-expanding business. Welsh Heritage/Harbo Cider is located along Highway Apples are 60 between Mankato and Lake Crystal. Opening in late April each year, the business reaches its peak about this time of year, as more and more varieties of a Family apples ripen. State Fair apples were the first to reach the shelves, in mid-August. More than a dozen other varieties fol- Affair low, with picking and packing taking place daily in the orchard and warehouse. Honey Crisp apples are the top sellers, with other varieties including Paula Red, Beacon, Sweet Sixteen, Red Baron, Pie Blend #1 and #2, Wealthy, McIntosh, Cortland, Honey Crisp, Haralson, Regent, Honeygold, Fireside/Connell Story & Photos by Ruth Klossner Red, and Golden Supreme, and maybe a few I missed. Only a few feet away, Libby and her crew are busy every Apples. Apple pies. Apple butter. day, baking up fresh pies, apple cider donuts, and more. Dur- ing the peak of the season, they make 500 pie crusts a week Fresh cider. Hard cider. and can easily assembly 200 pies a day. While the majority of the pies—caramel apple pecan, French apple, peach, and You’ll find them all—along with peaches, sweet cherries, strawberry rhubarb—go out in baked form, about 25 percent blueberries, and sweet corn in season—at Welsh Heritage are sold frozen, as “take and bake.” Farms Apple Orchard and Pie Shop/Harbo Cider Winery and The apple barn/bakery also stocks and sells apple butter, Cheese Shop. apple cider syrup, honey, jams and jellies, popcorn, and more.

Below: The Harbo family presents its products—Tim holding Splitladder Syder, Libby Warren a caramel apple pecan pie, and Pam and Larry State Fair apples.

Welsh Heritage Farms/Harbo Cider is located right along Highway 60, between Mankato and Lake Crystal.

Next door, Harbo Cider Winery and Cheese Shop features and Pam teaching second grade for 12 years in Minnesota’s very own hard cider, an alcoholic beverage Prior Lake—when they decided to return to their home area made on-site from pressed and fermented apples. And, to try something different. Pam’s mother “planted the seed” with cheese being a good side to cider, Tim Harbo stocks for starting an orchard. over 100 kinds of cheese. The first trees were planted in 1980, with Pam carrying “I love cheese,” Tim stated. “I started with five kinds…I’ve baby Tim on her back. To develop a clientele while waiting learned that people really love cheese. I keep the popular for their trees to bear fruit, the Harbos first secured apples kinds—I don’t replace them. I have all the varieties I started from La Crescent and La Crosse. Larry sold those apples out with, I just keep adding.” of a pickup truck, then sold from the farm site. Next, they The younger Harbo converted a tenant house started the hard cider busi- into a showroom. ness as a way to add value to “We decided that we the family business by spin- “We stress quality over quantity. needed to get down to the ning off and opening a new We believe people are looking for highway. This location was avenue. Because of licens- my uncle’s pasture land ing regulations, the cider/ a touch of history, a touch of before the highway came cheese shop is in a separate tradition—and things that through,” Pam said. building. The first sales building, “I’ve always had an inter- taste good .” put up about 1983, was est in fermented fruit,” Tim small—with more space said. “We’ve always pressed added in 1987 and 1990. Us- cider but we had to work with other facilities. Now, with our age has morphed and every bit of space is used now—for own, we can control it ourselves.” the showroom, apple packing area, and bakery. Large glass Outside, the Harbos sell apple, plum, peach, and pear windows allow visitors to watch the workers in both areas. trees, along with roses. While roses may seem an unusual The same holds true over in the cider building, built in 2009, item at an apple store, Larry pointed out that they’re just where the pressing is done. “keeping it in the family.” All of the fruit trees—along with Sweet cider production starts this month, with cider cherries, raspberries, strawberries, and even almonds—are produced over the winter months. Fermentation is done in the rose family. in December and January, with bottling in the spring. Hard The Harbo businesses and accompany- cider is available all year long. ing orchard are on farms that have been The hard cider is sold under the Splitladder Syder brand. in Pam’s family—the Richards and the That name was created by Tim’s sister Jennifer, in reference Davises—for five generations. That Welsh to the ladders that she, Tim, and older brother Christopher family heritage led to the climbed (and fell off of) as they picked apples when they naming of the store. were kids. Syder is an old world spelling for cider. Both Larry The Harbo family still uses split ladders to pick apples, but and Pam plans to reduce that use in the future. were teach- “We have machines to handle apples after picking, but ers— L arr y picking is done the same way it was in the 1700s…by hand,” teaching Larry said. biology and To make picking easier, the Harbos have started to switch chemistry from semi-dwarf standard apple trees to full dwarfing. All for 11 years apple trees are grafted, with the root under the tree deter- s in Jordan mining the size. With full dwarfs, the trees will be about

The kitchen is always a busy place at Welsh Heritage! Making pies are, from left: Sheryl Utter, Katie Hanson, and Libby Warren.

RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 19 Two varieties of Splitladder Syder are now available, “Gold” and “Hard.” Another is in the works. The family uses a morphed Welsh dragon as its logo for the hard cider, as well as on T-shirts, etc. To make picking easier, the Harbo orchard is switching to full dwarf trees that are trellised, making it look more like a vineyard than an orchard. The trees will mature at about eight feet tall.

eight feet tall. Because those trees put less energy into wood Store hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. seven days a week. and more into applies, they won’t be able to stand on their The Cider store opens two hours later on weekdays. For own. Consequently, they are planted with trellises, making more information, go to welshheritagefarm.com. RVW the apple orchard look more like a vineyard. “You get more trees per acre this way. It’s easier to pick the apples when you can reach the top of the tree…you’re not falling off ladders,” Tim said. “There are less apples per tree, With a hundred varieties of cheese to choose from, picking the but we should get more product per acre because the trees right one(s) takes time! are planted only three to four feet apart.” So far, the Harbos and orchard manager Roy Marrs have taken out two rows of traditional apple trees, replacing them with three rows of trellised Sweetango, Honey Crisp, and Cortland apples. They’ll soon replace more trees, as they figure 30 years is kind of the benchmark for tree life. All together, the orchard has about 2,000 trees on 10 acres. “We’ve been here about 30 years,” Tim said. “We’re constantly expanding and trying to come into a new age by providing traditional things like homemade pies from scratch. We stress quality over quantity. We believe people are looking for a touch of history, a touch of tradition—and things that taste good.” Pam added, “It’s a family operation and continues to be as we expand. Tim and Libby were married in January. Libby has a degree in horticulture and has worked with us for two years. She’s taken over the bakery and runs the front store. I’m helping more in the cider business now.” Larry and Pam’s daughter-in-law Jennifer does the payroll for the business. She, husband Christopher, and family live in St. Peter. Daughter Jennifer and husband Mark Green and family live in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Welsh Heritage Farms hosts a fall festival over five week- ends each fall. This year’s dates are September 29, October 6, 13, 20 and 27. Each Sunday has a different theme—Open House, Cider Pressing Day, Make Your Own Caramel Apples, Sample Day, and Pumpkin Contest, respectively.

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Fall is a great time to hit the road in Minnesota and taste test the area’s growing Autumn in the Country meA selection of wineries and September 14-15 oCtober 17 through 20 orchards. Apple butter Stir i hAlloween pArty September 21-22 oCtober 26 See our October issue for more locations to sample FAll hAppening CleArAnCe SAle beginS and enjoy. September 28-29 november 2 Apple butter Stir ii open DAily oCtober 5-6 10 Am - 6 pm JACk o’lAntern JAmboree oCtober 12-13

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RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 23 Recipes

Apple oatmeal Serves: 4 (about 1-1/4 cups each)

ingReDientS: 4 crisp apples, such as Jazz or Pink Lady, divided 1 c. Hy-Vee steel-cut oats 4 c. water 3 tbsp packed Hy-Vee brown sugar, divided 1/2 tsp Hy-Vee ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 c. Hy-Vee plain nonfat Greek yogurt, strained, divided

All You Do 1. Shred 2 apples using the large holes of a box grater, leaving the core behind. 2. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oats and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add water and the shredded apples; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, chop the remaining 2 apples. 4. After the oats have cooked for 10 minutes, stir in the chopped apples, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon and salt; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the oatmeal is quite thick, 15 to 20 minutes more. Divide the oatmeal among 4 bowls. Top each portion with 2 tablespoons yogurt and 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar.

healthy options ingReDientS: 8 ounces Hy-Vee cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp Hy-Vee taco seasoning for you and 1 (16 oz) can refried beans 1 c. Hy-Vee salsa your family 1 c. Hy-Vee shredded 2% sharp cheddar cheese 1 c. shredded lettuce 1/4 c. Hy-Vee sliced olives 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes YouR HY-vee pRoDuce DepARtMent: 1 bunch scallions, chopped

top left: Left to right - Produce clerk Curtis McKoy, produce All You Do Mix cream cheese and taco seasoning until well blended. Spread department manager Dan Hanson at Hilltop HyVee’s outdoor mixture in bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Layer remaining ingredients tent sale. Middle: Na Chum, produce clerk, Riverfront HyVee over cream cheese mixture. Bottom: Left to right - Levi Kraft, Kory Reuvers, Daily nutritional values: Danny Picha, produce clerks at Hilltop HyVee 6% vitamin A 4% calcium 4% vitamin C 2% iron Nutrition information per serving: RiveRfRont Hilltop Calories: 60 Protein: 2g 410 S. Riverfront Dr. 2010 Adams St. Carbohydrate: 4g Saturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 10mg Sodium: 210mg Mankato, Mn Mankato, Mn Dietary Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g 302307 24 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013507-625-1107 507-625-9070 Fat: 3.5g Trans fats: 0g Recipes

Apple oatmeal Serves: 4 (about 1-1/4 cups each)

Daily nutritional values: 2% vitamin A 6% calcium 10% vitamin C 10% iron Nutrition information per serving: Calories: 280 Protein: 8g Carbohydrate: 60g Saturated Fat: 0.5g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 170mg Dietary Fiber: 8g Sugar: 27g Offering fresh, Fat: 3g Trans fats: 0g delicious, 7-layer gameday Dip Serves: 32 (about 2 tbsp each) healthy options ingReDientS: 8 ounces Hy-Vee cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp Hy-Vee taco seasoning for you and 1 (16 oz) can refried beans 1 c. Hy-Vee salsa your family 1 c. Hy-Vee shredded 2% sharp cheddar cheese 1 c. shredded lettuce 1/4 c. Hy-Vee sliced olives 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes YouR HY-vee pRoDuce DepARtMent: 1 bunch scallions, chopped top left: Left to right - Produce clerk Curtis McKoy, produce All You Do Mix cream cheese and taco seasoning until well blended. Spread department manager Dan Hanson at Hilltop HyVee’s outdoor mixture in bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Layer remaining ingredients tent sale. Middle: Na Chum, produce clerk, Riverfront HyVee over cream cheese mixture. Bottom: Left to right - Levi Kraft, Kory Reuvers, Daily nutritional values: Danny Picha, produce clerks at Hilltop HyVee 6% vitamin A 4% calcium 4% vitamin C 2% iron Nutrition information per serving: RiveRfRont Hilltop Calories: 60 Protein: 2g 410 S. Riverfront Dr. 2010 Adams St. Carbohydrate: 4g Saturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 10mg Sodium: 210mg Mankato, Mn Mankato, Mn Dietary Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g 302307 507-625-1107 507-625-9070 Fat: 3.5g Trans fats: 0g No. 213: History transformed

Owned by Theresa Wager and Stephanie Schwab, pictured at right.

Please tell us a little about yourself? Theresa: I work full time for Blue Earth County as a computer support technician. I have two children a son Daniel who is 20 and just starting out on life’s journey and my daughter Stephanie who is a therapist and my business partner at No. 213, located at the south end of Minnesota Street downtown New Ulm.

I have had a passion for all things old my entire adult life. I have instilled that love in my children and have worked with them side by side to create things for my home. I always have had a project to work on: it could be refinishing furniture with my dad, making quilts with my neighbor or doing craft projects with my children.

Stephanie and I began talking about doing an occasional store but had thought it would be a couple years down the road. Last May, everything fell into place for No.213. We found a wonderful historic building in New Ulm and it was an opportunity we just couldn’t let slip by. So our business venture began.

Stephanie and I have such an incredible relationship, we complement each other extremely well as business partners. She brings her youth and energy to the partnership. I like to think I bring experience and a vision for the potential things have. We really feed off of each other’s ideas when we are creating displays it just seems so effortless. We love finding great deals and imagining what we can turn them into.

Stephanie: I work full time as a therapist at a private practice that I started with my two colleagues in 2011. I love my profession and have a passion for working with children and helping families. My other passion is creating and decorating. Opening the store has allowed me to have an outlet and has really turned into a stress reliever for me. Refinishing furniture and decorating has always been a hobby of mine. I love finding old things and giving them a new purpose and now it is even better because I can do it for others to enjoy. I married my husband two years ago and we recently moved to the family farm. He has been a great source of support in my business ventures and doesn’t even complain too much when I bring home “junk.” He has learned to trust my instincts and is often surprised by the creations and transformations that No. 213 and Primitive we can do with things that we find. My mom and I are a great team and really do complement one another. We Gatherings team up are not afraid to take on new challenges, get dirty or once a mont h w it h experiment with different looks and techniques. coordinated weekend sales. What can shoppers expect to find when they They support and promote visit? e ac h ot he r to he lp m a ke Shoppers can expect to find refinished furniture and a compilation of both vintage and repurposed items New Ulm a destination spot as well as retail items from some of our wonderful for fun, unique shopping vendors. Our store changes with every sale, depending on what we find and the furniture that we refinish. experience. Actually, the store tends to change daily due to frequent rearranging that we do when things are sold. We like to move pieces and change things up often to show the many s different ways that the pieces can be used in a home.

26 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 Primitive Gatherings Old. . . new . . . and everything in between

Owned by Doris Scheibel

RVW: Please tell us a little about yourself? I was born and raised in Sleepy Eye on a farm and attended country school up to the 6th grade. Then I attended St. Mary’s for two years. I graduated from Comfrey High School in 1967. After high school, I attended cosmetology school in Fairmont. I have five children which included one set of twins and am a grandmother of eight which includes two sets of twins, who keep me pretty busy. I retired in June of 2011 after 24 years at 3M. I have many varied interests such as gardening and crafting, and spent many years in the wedding industry as a decorator.

What can shoppers expect to find when they visit? Primitive Gatherings is located on the south end of the business district in downtown New Ulm. We carry many handcrafted items including soft sculpture, candles and pot- pourri. We have furniture that has been lovingly refurbished and repurposed. There are seasonal items for everyone’s home decor needs as well as many items for outdoor decorating. You’ll find everything from antiques, painted furniture, and primitive decor.

How long has your shop been in New Ulm? I opened Primitive Gatherings two years ago this November.

What made you decide to offer this type of store? It was a dream of my mother’s for me to open my own shop.

What do you enjoy most about running your shop? We love helping customers find that perfect item for themselves or for gifts. We love seeing new faces.

What is most popular items with women at your store? Seasonal items especially fly out the door

Do you have any special events coming up? Our second anniversary will be in November. I also have a market once a month and load the outside of the shop as well as inside with all kinds of neat finds.

Anything else you’d like people to know? People are still discovering Primitive Gatherings so tell your friends and come in for a visit. There are always new treasures to be discovered. RVW

PHOTO AT RIGHT: Jan Johnson, Doris Scheibel and Ellen Allee.

RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 27 We also carry Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint products, a wonderful line of paint for refinishing furniture for all of those who are interested in doing things themselves. It’s a great, environmentally-friendly product that produces beautiful pieces and a smooth, protective finish without odor or chemicals. We are planning to offer classes soon to teach people how to work with the paint and refinish their own furniture. Relax and How long has your shop been in New Ulm? We first began our venture in May, 2013 when we found our location. We spent the first two months preparing and going on hunts to find furniture, old windows, vendors and other items to fill the shop. We have now had two sales, one in July and one in August and will continue with monthly sales. What made you decide to offer this type of “occasional” store? enjoy patio Ever since Theresa closed her quilt shop in 1999, we have talked about opening a store together. This year things were finally starting to calm down in our lives and we began thinking about it more and viewing it as more of a reality. We visited several occasional shops and always felt that we could do something similar. We both have similar decorating styles and love old items that can be given a new purpose. Our store is filled with items that we love and would use to decorate our own homes. Having the store only open once per month gives wining & us to opportunity to work on things at our own pace, take the time to find furniture and other vintage items and allows us to be there for each sale and really get to know our customers.

What do you enjoy most about running your shop? We both love seeing the furniture that we refinish be transformed. It is amazing dining. what can be done with furniture that no one wants or appreciates, or that has lost its luster. We are both good at seeing the beauty of pieces that need updating and love to see our final products. We also love meeting our customers and have enjoyed getting to know them and see what they have done with the There is still plenty of great things they have purchased. weather on tap to enjoy How many people work at No. 213? drinking and dining At this time, it is only us. We both do all of the refinishing and also are there for the opening dates. Although we are the only “employees”, we have had such outdoors. Fall is an especially wonderful support from our family and friends and wouldn’t have been able to do this without all of the help from all of them. pleasant time to take advantage of the many What is most popular items with women at your store? The most popular items are the furniture pieces that we refinish. That seems to decks, patios and sidewalk be what draws people in and what they look for most often. Our old windows with word art are also a popular item. It seems that people really enjoy the one seating offered by our of a kind things that we offer. advertisers. See you there! Do you have any special events coming up? We are planning to attend a Milk Paint workshop in Baltimore in September with Miss Mustard Seed herself. Following the workshop, we plan to offer our own workshops to teach people how to use the paint to refinish their furniture pieces. Customers have been very responsive to the paint and eager to try it so we are very excited to be able to offer classes to teach some of the wonderful techniques.

Anything else you’d like people to know? We are currently in the process of expanding to an online shopping site. We plan to do an online deal once a week from one of our vendors. The products will be chosen by us and we will offer ideas about how to use them and display them in a home. The items will be offered at a great price and be changing frequently.

You can find us on Facebook if you search “No.213.” We update our page with pictures frequently and give previews of our upcoming sales. Visit www.shop- number213.com for more information. RVW

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RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 31 By Pete Steiner of KTOE Radio

or 10 years, my wife Jeanne and I have led trips for the informed than we, how and why did these pre-historic people Travel Center of Mankato – usually four- or five-day week- arrange these massive stones the way they did, without benefit of ends to some of America’s great cities. This year, our travel the wheel or iron tools? coordinator, Monica said, “I have bigger plans for you.” That night we had a sumptuous banquet in the 1000-year-old FAnd so on July 26th, with 31 others, we were off on an all-night, non- castle in the southern Welsh port city of Cardiff, which was once stop flight from Minneapolis to London, to be followed by seven the coal-exporting capital of the world. The Welsh, of course, are days of touring England and Wales. known as good singers, and our banquet entertainment from a We reached our hotel in the heart of London about three the next young Welsh troupe, was highlighted by a rollicking, sing-along afternoon. Though jet-lagged, we knew we only had two days in version of “Delilah” – a big hit for that most famous Welsh singer, London, so quite a few of our group skipped napping and headed Tom Jones. off on walking tours to legendary nearby sights like Westminster Tuesday we were off through the hills and valleys of Wales, a Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Regents’ Park and Covent Garden. mystically beautiful land not as well-known as the other lands of Jeanne and I chose one of the ubiquitous pubs for “a pint” and a Great Britain -- England and Scotland and Ireland. Virtually every plate of “bangers and mash” – a tasty, filling late lunch of sausages, steep hillside meadow in Wales is dotted with sheep. It’s a country mashed potatoes and carmelized onions. of 3 million people and 12 million sheep! Next day, our more formal, guided tour began with a journey to In Caernarfon on the north coast, we spent a couple rainy hours the infamous Tower of London, where Henry the Eighth did Anne exploring the stone hallways and narrow turrets of another old Boleyn the “courtesy” of importing an executioner from France, castle, the one where Charles was invested as Prince of Wales in who would “properly” and deftly separate his second wife’s head 1969. It’s likely that if Charles one day ascends to the throne as King, from her body. William would then be invested at Caernarfon with all the pomp On Monday, we headed for Wales, the small country that occu- and ceremony the British do so well. Incidentally, only a week after pies the southwest flank of the big island of Britain. But first we the birth of the new Prince George, we tourists found that most stopped to marvel with hundreds of other tourists at the mysteri- of the royal baby merchandise had already been snapped up, with ous, ancient Stonehenge, left to wonder, as do experts far more souvenirs hard to find.

32 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 By the middle of our week, I had pretty much lost track of time trying to take in as much as I could. I noted I had not used my cell phone for almost a week, although we were able to use wi-fi in the hotels to send e-mail. We left Wales, heading for Stratford-upon- Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare. Swans still glide gracefully along the river. On one of the hottest days in England in decades, tourists from all over the world jammed the streets, filing through Shakespeare’s boyhood (un-air- conditioned, of course) home. Everywhere in England, we noticed carefully-tended flower boxes adorning nearly every home as well as many commercial establishments. Shopping was a daily goal for many. While none of us made it to legendary Harrod’s Department Store in London, quaint country shops proved just as fun. One of our group picked up unique quilting squares at a number of our stops, and she will stitch them into a permanent memory of the trip. Our final day featured a visit to Windsor Castle, only about an hour outside of London. With a thousand rooms, it’s the Queen’s SUM- MER residence! The concentration of wealth there is stunning, the splendor and opulence nearly overwhelming. About a third of our group attended Evensong in the Castle’s pris- tine gothic chapel, sung by a wonderful boys’ choir from the south of England. From vast, sprawling London to picturesque Caernarfon, it had all gone by so quickly, leaving many of us with a bucket list of return visits to make to favorite stops on a wonderful whirlwind tour. RVW

RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 33 RV W Good Reads

n Erin L. My go to cookbook is the classic n Betsy P. Mark Bittman. Anything written by Betty Crocker. him as well as The Joy of Cooking.

In our August issue, n Brenda L. My favorite, go-to cookbook is n Beth O. Any cookbook from church...it Our Saviour’s Lutheran Cookbook. It is a col- seems more of the passed down recipes get we asked readers: lection of member-submitted recipes, all using submitted there, recipes that people are proud ordinary ingredients and just plain good food. of and with ingredients I can buy locally! That is where I turn when I am looking for a “wow” What is n LaJune M. St Mary’s cookbook from Sleepy meal! Eye. Got as a shower gift when I married into the Moldaschel Family. n Mary G. I don’t use them anymore, your go-to I Google it. n Lori M. Betty Crocker circa 1978. cookbook? n Julie M. St. George church cookbook n Joan W. Our church cookbook...Church of the Japanese Martyrs, Leavenworth, MN...Great n Colleen O. Internet! Food Network, All recipes by great cooks! Recipe, etc. Good Reads question for next month: n Deb M. Betty Crocker Cookbook for “how n Linda D. A little partial, I guess, but mine is to” and St. Mary’s (Sleepy Eye) Cookbook for one of two cookbooks published by Cathedral What book have recipes. in New Ulm, probably 20 years ago!

you learned the n Melanie G. Better Homes & Gardens red n Connie K. I have hundreds of cookbooks, most from? & white. My mom gave it to me when I got mar- but the one I always go to if I am in a hurry ried. The pages are coming out, but not lost... is the St. Mary’s Cookbook from St. Mary’s Email your responses to Church in Sleepy Eye. Probably one of the best [email protected]. You may n Jill K. 1969 Betty Crocker’s Cookbook, 26th basic cookbooks I have seen. I give this one also visit our Facebook page and printing, 1976. I tried to buy one for my son frequently for showers. Mine is falling apart. look for the question or mail your and they wanted $200 for it! (Think maybe they The cover is gone, but I still love it! response to River Valley Woman, should re-print it?) 18 1/2 N. Minnesota St., New Ulm, n Angel W. My husband’s family cookbook. We MN 56073. Note Good Reads on the n Michele S. A cookbook written by Sharon have some great recipes! envelope. Grams, native of Cologne, MN. Her daughter owns/operates the Buffalo Lake bakery, Down n Heather Leigh V. I love Joy of Cooking. It’s like Entrants will be entered into a Home Bakery. She covers everything from a cooking bible with everything from basic to drawing for a $25 Creekside making corn on the cob to hearty hot dishes non basic. Or American test kitchen cook book. Boutique gift card! to tasty treats and desserts. It’s almost like a church cookbook, but has extra directions n Gloria L. Betty Crocker, late 1970s. It’s falling This month’s winner of two on those rarely made items and recipes using apart. Renaissance Festival Tickets: common things in your pantry. Pam Krzmarzick! n Laurie M. Cook’s Illustrated Magazine, 1992 through present, using online index.

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RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 35 Bright and non-conventional colors bring adventure to home decor

hen it comes to ers are expressing hopefulness by incorporating statement colors, mixed trends in interior palettes and vibrant patterns ... inspired by dominant trends aimed at the design, the fore- youth market,” says Schirmeister, who has spent decades as a color con- cast through sultant for companies such as Crossville Tile, Hunter Douglas, American W2014 is looking bolder, brighter Standard and Motorola. and more adventurously col- She explains that today’s trends are in contrast to those of the recent orful than has been seen in past that were more cautious, offered less variety and had longer “shelf a while. Up-and-coming pal- lives” - staying popular over time as homeowners were hesitant to change. ettes are earning descriptions “It’s as if the market is molting, shedding its cautious colors to display including “youthful,” “vibrant” new palettes that are all about getting noticed,” she says. and “positive,” heralding the Saturated, bright and nonconventional, colors of the now are more as- rebounding market’s ready sured with wider options. The hues reflect influences from both nature return to color. and technology, mirroring the quest for balance a busy society strives to Color expert and interior achieve. Schirmeister cites Argent, a new porcelain tile line by Crossville designer Barbara Schirmeister for which she developed the colors, as an example. equates new, energized color “This product offers 20 colors that engage the entire color wheel. Even palettes to growing economic the neutral tones incorporate more colorful influence,” she describes. confidence, as well as the influ- Schirmeister showcases the trends by color collections to describe what ence of the youth market. consumers can expect to see - and enjoy incorporating - in interior design, “As the economy ticks up- in the days ahead. ward, designers and consum- Warm colors - red extensions The warm side of the color wheel features red, yellow and orange - colors often associated with excitement, confidence and emotion. The red family is extending in all venues: yellowed, blued, pale and saturated, peach, peony, azalea, and crimson, even into bordeauxs, red violets and oranges. For the coming year, yellows will be uplifting - buttercup, citrus, butterscotch and gold.

Cool hues - clean and clear On the cool side of the color wheel, which includes green, blue and purple, clean and clear will be the dominant trend. Expect to see jade greens paired with turquoise blues. The greens will be expanding, a trend that hasn’t been seen for quite some time. Military, emerald, parrot and even a green almond are glimpses of the trend. In addition, blues are gaining importance. Navy is often taking the place of black, and indigo will continue to be a fashionable, foundational color. Shades of nature-inspired purple are appearing as accessible, support tones.

Neutrals - whites, browns and shades of gray Neutral colors remain versatile and simple, yet also nod toward color confidence. The gray family, very popular in recent years, continues to have influence, while white neutrals are escalating. Also coming back are the-browns. From camel and bisque to burnt sienna and taupe, these base colors will add complement and contrast to bold color schemes, while nodding to natural influences. Want to see these color collections in action? Schirmeister suggests looking to online communities like Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Houzz for inspiration and ideas. “Social media is driving today’s trends. Color lovers constantly post about their passions,” she says. “And those exciting, youthful colors we can’t resist sharing in our news feeds are already showing up in interior decor.” RVW 36 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 & Runs aces, Walks On Your R Mark

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RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 37 Love on the Prairie by Nicole Helget Small House, Big Home

In 2004, together, Nate and I homed into this students and foster kids. But the family was a happy one, one who old, brown house on Nicollet Avenue in North knew how to home no matter where or how many they were. In my ❤ Mankato. The exact date the house was built is formative years, I moved once and only out of an old farm house into unknown, but it’s listed in the 100 year category, a new one on the same homestead. To this day, this childhood dif- and the beams in the basement suggest a ference affects us. He is transient, easily picks up and adapts to new construction time when wood was plentiful and settings. I am not. I am skeptical and uncomfortable in unfamiliar cut to withstand many decades, great winds, and surroundings. But we each liked this house on Nicollet Avenue, and generations of families. According to the Abstract of Title, we bought it. in 1856, Joseph Guenther took possession of the property on which In 2004, Nate homed out of a basement studio apartment where our house now sits as part of the Military Bounty Land Act, which a squirrel used to sit on the window ledge, make scary eye contact, Iallotted land for payment of service in the Revolutionary War and and chatter threateningly. It twitched its tail like a switchblade. I the War of 1812 to veterans or their heirs. In 1856, Minnesota was not homed out of a 2-bedroom apartment with ants that crawled down yet a state. Mankato was a young idea, about three years old with the walls whenever it rained and with mold that grew beneath only a general store and a smattering of citizens. The only way to the carpet. My apartment, too, was basement level and lightless. get here was by steamboat or wagon or stage coach from St. Paul We didn’t have much by way of possessions besides a lot of books on a rudimentary military road. between us, maxed- The railroad was coming across the out student loans, country toward Minnesota Terri- mismatched furniture tory, but hadn’t reached Mankato and pillows, and heads yet and wouldn’t for another 12 We chose it because someone had delirious with love. We years. The Guenthers would have both emerged like moles had no house in which to live, but marked the growth of long-gone out of those places and a wide open place upon which to selected the tallest settle. His property equaled 135 house on its block for acres including a nice stretch of the children on a door frame our next home, a place Minnesota River bank. So Joseph to stand up, a place to Guenther would have had to tamp { } stretch our arms, a place down grass, clear away rocks, and where, we felt, good hoe up brush to make a place things could happen, for his wife to set up her fire and cooking pot. Under the ceiling of our own personal Manifest Destiny. We chose the house because it heaven, perhaps Augusta Guenther cooked potatoes and roasted smelled like raw wood, copper pipes, and ancient cistern water. We skunk, duck, prairie hens, and geese in the same pot she made soap chose it because the window glass rippled imperfectly. We chose it and bathed the children, six of them according to the census from because someone had marked the growth of long-gone children that time, Eliza, Hannah, Mary, Sophia, Frances, and William. The on a door frame. We chose it because floors were just a tad uneven, Guenthers made a home in the grasses among the gophers. For a because the doors hung slightly askew. We chose it because it stood while, they homed in the glow of the moon and to the lulling flow of in a neighborhood where sidewalks stretched unevenly, popped the Minnesota River until, perhaps, Joseph Guenther cut sod blocks out of their beds from decades of frost bubbling up the spring soil. for a shanty or dug a dirt cave into the earth. Either one was quick-to- We chose it because the lawns sprouted crabgrass, thistles, creeping build and practical, cheap and livable. jenny, and dandelions. We were small- towners, farmers at heart, In his formative years, my husband moved 13 times, sometimes comfortable with weeds, dirt, and buildings that creak, still settling to small houses in small towns, sometimes to farmhouses on the after 100 years. outskirts, once to a trailer in a trailer park. Once to a house with a In 1857 and 1864, Joseph Guenther sold two lots off his land, one fly infestation. Once to a house where all the kids got lice. Once to a to Isaac and Anna Marks and one to Asa and Mary White. In this way, house where a person long before had hung himself in the base- he built up a community around him. With his new neighbors, he ment. One time, Nate came home from college to discover his family could swap tobacco for sugar, coffee for flour, milk for eggs. In these had moved and taken in foster kids. Before he even knew whether years, Minnesota became a state, entered a war, alternately shared or not he was in the right house, one of the whippersnappers met and stole from and fought and worked with Native Americans. him and his friend at the door and punched Nate’s friend in the balls. The Guenthers, the Marks, and the Whites and their children must For Nate, the house of his home was always different. The number have been excited with the importance of it all, of their role in the of children of his home varied, too, depending upon the births of development of a new place. From their homes along the river, they five younger siblings, the coming and going of foreign exchange could watch the steamboats arrive, bring new settlers and supplies

38 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 to Mankato. It would be another 16 years before the they appear again on our Abstract of Title in July of 1864 buying that lot from Joseph bridge that spanned the river would join the two Guenther. settlements, Mankato and North Mankato. Until In 2004, I homed in three kids, who stormed up the wooden stairs, flew through then, I imagine the Guenthers, Marks, and Whites the rooms, raced down the halls, and marked their new territory with scuff marks, planning careful treks by boat across the current. I muddy shoes and fingerprints. Nate homed his guitar into a nook, his stereo onto see their wives reminding them of supplies to pick a shelf, and his mustard yellow and brown, floral couch into the office. I homed in up from the store. Needles and thread, maybe. A Barbies, Matchbox cars, and Disney DVDs. He homed in music I had never heard of, shears. Some ointment for the baby’s cough. A Radiohead, Weezer, and Bright Eyes. I homed in real meat, wrapped in white butcher newspaper to read. The children would shout for paper, real potatoes, and real carrots. He homed in Carl Buddig sandwich products, a sweets, syrup and molasses. They would stand tin can of tuna fish, and some packages of ramen noodles. We’ve homed in house- on the bank and wave to their fathers as the men guests. My sister and her toddler homed here for a while. Nate’s brothers homed stroked across the water. here a couple of times. They rinsed their own dishes and glasses. They picked their In 2004, Nate and I chose the neighborhood wet towels up off the bathroom floor. Those brothers were pleasant to home for a because clothes flapped from laundry lines. Cars left while, used to the routines and responsibilities of a big family. We’ve homed in three oily spots on the street and rattled or squealed when new babies, each of whom has only ever known this house as their home. They don’t put into drive. Cats roamed untended. Trees, planted think it odd to share a bedroom. They don’t think it odd that eight people share a by practical people of a bygone era who wanted bathroom and a half. They’re used to someone standing outside the bathroom door, them for shade before the days of air conditioning, knocking impatiently, saying, “It’s my turn” or “Hurry. It’s an emergency!” hovered above the houses and street. Not one of It’s curious to me that both the Guenthers and the Whites had six children. Nate those ornamental bushes clipped into the shape of is the oldest of six. I am the oldest of six. I have six children. The number six has a ball or a bell or other oddball design was in sight. always been lucky for me. I like to imagine the six adults, the Guenthers, the Whites, Nor were precisely landscaped beddings of plants or and Marks watching over the two pairs of six children running over where I now garden statues of saints, virgins, or bird baths. The live. Those kids probably found pheasant chicks in the grasses, snatched up garter perennials that grew here were the old-fashioned snakes, petted coyote pups. Those families survived grasshopper infestations. They kind: irises, tiger lilies, and lilacs. The backyards had survived tornadoes and floods. The survived winter blizzards and summer scorchers. rhubarb patches. The neighborhood children yelled They survived prairie fires and famine. happily and emanated a “feral but loved” quality. Since we’ve moved in, we homed through a wasp’s nest under the garage eaves. They rode bikes monstered together with pieces We homed through a bee hive under the porch. We homed through a white-faced of duct tape and super glue. The kids were dusty possum digging through the garbage. We homed through crappy stray cats having and scraped and a lot of them had runny noses, their babies in our garage. Last summer, we homed through five or six trips to the but all around the tall brown house, up and down basement to wait out tornado warnings. This winter, we homed through a day our the uneven sidewalk, in the shade of the practical furnace broke and the temperature in the house dropped to the fifties. We homed trees, we could see mothers and grandmothers through an ARM loan. We homed through fourteen percent interest. We homed standing on porches reading magazines or standing through near foreclosure. We homed into a manageable rate. We homed through behind windows, keeping an eye out for any serious a small fire, started by Pip when he was three. We homed through a fritzy furnace, mischief but not interfering unnecessarily. These a fickle air conditioner, a plumbing system only a couple years removed from were our kind of people. outhouse days. There’s a curious narrative included in Now, we home through a strange sulfery odor in the bathroom, undiagnosed, our Abstract of Title entered on intermittent, annoying. We home through crooked walls and doors that won’t stay June 10, 1869 by Azro Stone, Sheriff closed, shoddy electrical work in the attic bedroom, which inspire the children to of Nicollet County, Minnesota, who imagine teasing ghosts of the old pioneers living in our house. found himself involved in a public We home big time in this small house. And sometimes in late August, a dank auction of the property due to foreclosure. In it he yeasty aroma, a product of condensation on the Twrites, “Deponent further says that he was well concrete foundation, lifts from our deep base- acquainted with Asa White during his lifetime, first ment, and on those days, I feel Augusta Guenther became acquainted with said Asa White in 1848, and moving about the tight mud walls of her soddy, knew him intimately since until his death in 1881. sweating in the heat, opening the door to release That at the time he first knew said Asa White, he was the steam produced by the bodies of her family, living with an Indian woman, whether married or her six kids’ voices, her husband’s breath. In early not this deponent knoweth not. That said Asa White January, when the temperature drops so low as continued to live with said woman until she died to crack the wood beams in our roof, I feel Mary in 1868 and afterwards he married another woman White in her simple wood house leave the warm in the year 1869 or 1870.” I’ve done some historical embrace of her husband in their simple bed and dabbling on Asa and Mary White, and it seems rise to light the stove. I see her moving between probable that Mary was a Native American, though I the two cots of her children, three to a bed, and don’t know for sure, but Asa White, himself, appears covering their toes. I feel the care with which she with a woman named Yellow Girl renamed Mary pulls off her own shawl and drapes it over a little on an Indian Census Roll from that general time one’s exposed arm. RVW though the specific years aren’t listed or weren’t ever recorded. By 1860, though, Asa and Mary White Nicole Helget, author of several books including The Turtle Catcher, was appear in Blue Earth County with their six children, called “the most promising Minnesota writer in a generation” by the Charles, Mary, Henry, William, Virginia, George. And Minneapolis Star Tribune. She lives in North Mankato with her family. For more information, go to nicolehelget.blogspot.com.

RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 39 good TASTE An apple a day is kind of boring actually, so let’s do something delicious, yet easy with that orchard score you just made. They are a quick grab for breakfast. You are eating breakfast aren’t you? Don’t skip it. You aren’t doing yourself any favors. Skip too many breakfasts and your body says “WTH? Where is my food?” and goes into starvation mode, slowing down your metabolism, and storing up fat and otherwise making your blood sugar go haywire. You want that? Of course not. Apples are a handy food to eat just as is, or add some cheese, peanut butter, etc. Or get creative and bake them into some muffins or dice them onto oatmeal. Apples are so versatile that they can go sweet or savory, making them perfect for anything from dessert to a main dish with meat.

Apple Glazed Chicken Apple Harvest Pockets

Apples and chicken? Yup. It’s the cinnamon that really makes this 1 (15-ounce) box refrigerated pie crusts, dish interesting. So good with both apples and chicken. So why not softened as directed on package (see Note) put it all together? 2 cups peeled, diced apples 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Caramel topping (optional) 1 (3- to 3-1/2-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Unroll the pie crusts and place on a cutting board. Cut each crust 1 cup apple jelly into quarters, making 8 wedges total. 1 teaspoon lemon juice In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, flour, and cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon mix well. 3 Cortland apples (though any other would work), Spoon 1/3 cup of the apple mixture on one half of each wedge. cored and cut into 1/2-inch wedges Fold the wedge over the filling. With a fork, crimp the edges to seal the dough. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Cut several small In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Dip the slits in the top of each to allow steam to escape. chicken into the seasoned flour, coating completely. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until light golden. Serve warm or In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Brown the cool as is, or drizzle with caramel topping and serve with ice cream. chicken in batches for 5 to 7 minutes per side. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the apple jelly, lemon juice, and cinnamon; mix well then stir in the apples. Add entire mixture to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Add reserved cooked chicken to skillet and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until no pink remains in the chicken and the sauce has glazed the chicken, turning it halfway through cooking. Serve chicken topped with apples and any glaze remaining in the skillet.

40 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 “A” IS FOR APPLE Three simple ideas for creating ABCs of Food Series an amazing cheese platter

APPLE STATS AND FUN FACTS n order of “extra cheese” is commonly heard in restaurants across + The science of apple growing is called pomology the United States. In fact, this delectable dairy treat is enjoyed by + Apples are a member of the rose family NUTRITION INFO people all around the world. The flavors and textures of differ- The top apple-producing states are: Apples are fat, sodium and Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, cholesterol-free ent cheeses make a cheese tray the perfect appetizer to please California and Virginia (usapple.org) One medium apple, with skin, a group of guests and showcase your personal style as well. And creating an has 100 calories* A interesting cheese platter is easier than you think with a few tips and tricks. One apple has four grams of fiber (almost 20% of the daily Here are three unique platter ideas that are sure to impress at your next recommended amount of fiber!)* party: Two-thirds of the fiber and 1. The cheddar flight. Wine isn’t the only thing that gets better with age. many antioxidants are found in the apple peel Offer your guests a plate of delicious, aged cheddar cheese. Black Creek’s premium cheddar cheese -is available aged nine months, two or three years and features a richly-sharp flavor. To An apple a day keeps the doctor away? = TRUE (but you have to eat the peel) create this platter, present the cheese on a cutting board, and allow your The apple skin contains phytochemicals that provide most of its anti-cancer and antioxidant properties (WebMD) guests to cut their own. Adorn each Some studies have linked apples/apple products to helping with variety with number-shaped birth- weight loss, and decreasing heart disease risk, managing Type 2 diabetes, and improving the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease day candles to show their ages. For (usapple.org) example, use a “9” for the nine- Apple peels contain ursolic acid – a valuable compound, which month offering. If you would like may protect against obesity (University of Iowa study) to serve your cheddar in cubes, 100 varieties of apples are commercially grown in the United States (usapple.org) cut the cubes in different sizes, 100 start small at nine months and The crabapple is the only apple native to North America (usapple.org) get bigger as you reach three years. Did you know? The average U.S. consumer eats an estimated 47.62 lbs. of apples and apple products – 15.4 lbs. of those lbs. are fresh apples!** Plate pairings: Aged cheddar isn’t only a delectable treat, it is also a wonderful SCIENTIFIC STUFF partner for a variety of wine and beer pairings. A full-bod- Scientists have identified the enzyme in apples that causes ied merlot will complement your cheddar cheese plate perfectly, and your them to brown. By turning this enzyme off, they can stop apples from browning.*** +1 APPLE guests will also enjoy pairing this cheese with a zinfandel, stout or brandy. 2. Tour of Europe. Italy is known for its many cheeses, but what about Eating an apple before a meal is a great way to avoid overeating. According to research conducted by Pennsylvania State University, France, Denmark or Holland? You may not know much about the cheeses people who ate an apple before lunch consumed almost 190 190 CALORIES available from these countries and chances are your guests don’t either. Cre- fewer calories.*** } ate a “Tour of Europe” platter and wow your guests with an offering that will pique their curiosity and delight their taste buds. French cheeses like brie and Is there arsenic in apple juice? Organic vs. Non-Organic Apples?*** Yes, mainly because of water used on trees or A 2012 Stanford study claims organic produce is not camembert offer a soft texture with a memorable flavor. From there take your in processing, from packaging, or residually more nutritious than non-organic produce. However, guests to Holland and Denmark, for blue cheese, extra-aged Gouda or the from soil.*** many people who choose organic do so because of salty, nutty flavor of Edam. Add flags to your cheese offerings denoting each The amount of arsenic in apple juice is below their concern about the use of pesticides applied. the FDA-approved level of 23 parts-per-billion, one’s nationality. Your guests will quickly tour the continent and try them all. but higher than the approved level of 10 A calculator at safefruitsandveggies.com measures Plate pairings: A tour of Europe will offer your guests many different tastes parts-per-billion allowed in water. the amount of fruits and vegetables a man, woman, teen and child could eat without experiencing and several beverages can be paired with this plate including stouts, ports The FDA is considering adjusting the adverse effects from any pesticide residue. acceptable levels of arsenic in juices, even and cabernets. If you’re looking to add another country to your tour, visit though the amount of juice consumed does not A woman could consume 529 www.dcicheeseco.com/cheese/region for a variety of ideas. match the amount of water consumed. servings of apples in one day 3. Flavor within flavor. If you want to offer a cheese plate with a look and without any effect even if the apples JUICE: FDA-approved level have the highest pesticide residue feel all its own, Great Midwest flavored jacks and cheddars are the perfect of 23 parts-per-billion recorded for apples by USDA. answer. Each cheese’s natural flavor is complemented with the addition of fla-

WATER: FDA-approved level vor infusions ranging from sweet (blueberries) to spicy (jalapeños) to savory of 10 parts-per-billion LOOKING FOR SOME (horseradish). Offer your guests a tray featuring fruit-filled cheeses on one APPLE INSPIRATION? side and spicy cheeses - loaded with jalapenos, habaneros or chipotle - on Apple Breeding: the other. Garnish with the fresh versions of the appropriate fruits or peppers. The University of Minnesota has been breeding apples since 1908. Its Horticultural Research Look no further than Liz Della Croce, an Your guests will love your presentation and the beautiful colors such a platter Center is the hub of fruit research and breeding, inspiring woman, soon-to-be mom of two, provides. particularly for northern climates. professional blogger and weight-loss conqueror! Her focus on healthy, delicious Plate pairings: A plate of flavored jacks and cheddars offers guests several Apple varieties introduced include: recipes is sure to spice up your meals! different tastes and is perfectly complemented by a wide array of beers. If you Need a breakfast idea? Try some Apple Sweetango® Honeygold Honeycrisp™ plan on serving a plate featuring spicy cheeses, offer your guests a riesling or Cinnamon Oatmeal Protein Pancakes or Whole Wheat Pumpkin Apple Mufﬁns. iced tea as well. How about an appetizer? These Apple Cheddar Creating that perfect cheese tray is simple once you have a theme. Let your Sweet Potato Bites will be a hit! And here’s a imagination guide you and you will be rewarded with a platter that expresses fantastic dinner idea: Apple Cider Roasted Chicken with Butternut Squash. your creativity and wows your guests. RVW

MEET AN APPPLE FARMER RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 41 Want to know what it’s like to live on an apple orchard? Jennifer Bixby, an apple farmer from Michigan, shares the details!

ur mind has the ability to make us stronger, more to strong effects. To remember the key principles of effective muscular, more athletic, more powerful, even goal setting, think SMARTER; your goals should be: wealthier and happier! Mental conditioning is real. • Specific - Indicate precisely what is to be done. Avoid vague ”True strength comes from within.” alternatives OWe’ve all heard similar sayings. Most successful athletes • Measurable - You should be able to quantify your goal know that their mentality plays a strong role in their perfor- • Action-Oriented - develop concrete plan of actions required mance. Many recreational athletes and trainees also realize on to move toward your goals some level that their thoughts and moods affect their work- outs. But very few actually dedicate sufficient time to their Mental Conditioning (to “train their brain”). The mind (especially the subconscious mind) actually has INCREDIBLE power that many don’t acknowledge. Our mind has the ability to make us stronger, more muscular, more athletic, more powerful, even wealthier and happier! Sound unbeliev- able? Let me explain how your inner world creates your outer world. The intention of this article is to share some of the importance of our thoughts and emotions relative to our physical goals. I will also share some simple techniques that you can use regularly to improve your performance. The truth is that it’s our mind that determines what results we will achieve.

The four basic principles of mental conditioning are as follows: 1. Set SMARTER Goals. 2. Create a strong, clear mental picture of these goals using Visualization and Imagery training. 3. Reinforce these ideas often using Affirmations. 4. Maintain a positive focus on your o bjectives and employ interventions such as negative thought-stopping techniques. The field of exercise and sport psychology is significantly more involved than this, but these principles provide a great starting point for developing a mental training program.

1. Setting SMARTER Goals: Studies have shown that appropriate goal setting leads to performance enhancement, with moderate

42 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 • Realistic - start with moderately difficult goals, rather than 8. Don’t try to relax; simply let go of the tension in your too easy or difficult to reach muscles and let them become relaxed on their own. • Time-Constrained - Set specific time limits for both short 9. Let your mind go empty. Some people find it helpful to term and long term goals visualize a calm, peaceful place such as a garden or meadow. • Evaluated - Record and monitor your progress regularly 10. Stay like this for about 15-to-20 minutes, and do your • Reversible - In cases of injury, or failure to achieve a difficult visualizations (see below). Then take some deep breaths and goal, reset goals as needed open your eyes, but stay sitting or lying for a few moments Take some time right now to write down your short term before you get up. goals as well as your long term “dream” goals (the ones that While you are in this relaxed state it is a perfect time to may seem a long way off and harder to achieve). Writing your practice visualization training for a few minutes. This is an im- goals down is the basis of a contract with yourself. It also helps portant part of your mental conditioning program. to publicly acknowledge your goals. Short-term or daily goals are the most important because they provide a focus for our training in each “All we are is the result of what and every session. Past research on elite athletes found that setting daily training goals was one factor we have thought.” that distinguished the successful performers from -Buddha the less successful. Many have also found it useful to write a Mission Statement for themselves, which summarizes their basic goals and primary objectives in their life. The key points to remember when practicing your creative 2. Relaxation & Visualization: visualization are as follows: Scientific research has shown the use of Visualization (or Im- 1. Your imagery should be as vivid and clear as possible. agery) to be an important adjunct to physical training. This is 2. Always visualize positive and controllable scenarios. why world-class, elite level athletes and coaches use imagery 3. Try to imagine in real time: the visualization of an expe- techniques regularly. In fact, past studies have demonstrated rience should last as long as the actual event (i.e.: 1 minute). that athletes using visualization dramatically improved their Often we imagine events more quickly than we actually expe- performance by comparison with those who didn’t. rience them. Model your imagery in “real time.” With clear and vivid visualization training, certain parts 4. Visualize both the process of achieving your goal, as well of our brain can be stimulated to illicit small neuromuscular as the positive outcome. signals and specific hormonal changes that can lead to real Here are a few simple suggestions of visualizations you can physical changes in your body and your performance, do, to get you started: In addition, we can reprogram our subconscious mind to de- • See yourself getting up in the morning and being really velop stronger neural “connections” that will reinforce those excited about your goals. See yourself so excited you can’t positive thoughts and beliefs that empower us to achieve our stay in bed any longer. goals. • Mentally rehearse your training drills, picturing perfect For visualization/imagery training to be most effective you performance in real time. need to be in a relaxed state with as few distractions as pos- • Imagine in vivid detail how much faster, stronger, more sible. The following simple Progressive Relaxation exercise will muscular, more powerful, more athletic you are becoming and help achieve this. how smoothly your body responds. Progressive Relaxation: • Visualize how successful you will be in competition or train- 1. Choose a quiet, relaxing place where you won’t be inter- ing. rupted. • Visualize your self as a warrior, with unlimited energy. See 2. Before you start, do a few gentle stretching exercises to yourself as unbeatable. relieve muscular tension. • Imagine you have already achieved these goals of yours. 3. Make yourself comfortable, either sitting or lying down. How does it feel? What do you see? What would you be hear- Close your eyes. ing? Picture every detail as if it’s real. 4. Start to breathe slowly and deeply, in a calm and effortless Part II: Strength Affirmations & Negative Thought Stop- way. ping and Your Daily Mental Conditioning Routine in Octo- 5. Gently tense, and then relax, each part of your body, start- ber issue. ing with your feet and working your way up to your face and head. By Jo Ann Radlinger, 6. As you focus on each area, count backward from 10 to Certified and Insured 1, relaxing more deeply with each number. Think of warmth, Fitness Professional heaviness and relaxation. 7. Push distracting thoughts to the back of your mind; imagine them floating away with each breath.

RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 43 Dealing with Bullying

Nearly half of all children in school are bullied at some point, ac- • Declining academic performance cording to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychia- • Headaches/stomachaches try. Yet children are not always the recipient of physical violence. • Sleep difficulties The definition of bullying is aggressive, unwanted behavior that • Damaged clothing or missing personal items happens more than once, or could potentially happen more than • Unexplained injuries once, and imposes a sense of real or perceived imbalance of power The most important thing is to take your child’s situation seri- on the victim. ously. Parents and other adults should support their children and The three most common forms of bullying are: have an open line of communication with them. 1. Verbal bullying Encourage them to share their concerns and remain calm, remind • Teasing them that they are not to blame, and reassure them that you want • Name-calling to help. • Racial slurs Bullying is not a rite of passage and children should not be left • Gossip to handle it on their own. They need your support and guidance on • Malicious rumors how to respond to bullying: 2. Physical bullying • Don’t fight back • Hitting/kicking • Maintain composure • Tripping/pushing • Say “Stop” confidently • Spitting • Walk away • Destroying property • Use humorous or neutral responses 3. Cyberbullying • Ask teacher or school officials for help • Harassing emails As a parent, it is important to monitor your child’s cell phone and • Abusive texts online activities, especially with social media platforms like Face- • Intimidating instant messages book. If your child is being cyberbullied, it’s important that you or • Persecuting Facebook posts your child NOT respond to messages or emails from the bully. Keep • Other social media interactions any evidence that bullying is occurring. Block the person from your Often, children who are bullied are afraid or embarrassed to child’s phone or social media network. Cyberbullying should be re- approach adults with their concerns. Perhaps they are concerned ported to law enforcement if it involves threats of violence, sexually there will be retaliation, or that no one will believe them. Some com- explicit photos or messages, taking a photo of someone where they mon warning signs that a child may be the recipient of bullying are: would expect privacy, or stalking/hate crimes. • Reluctance to go to school or ride the bus Ignoring the fact that your child is being bullied can have a devastating immediate effect on your child’s life, causing poor academic performance, truancy and even injury. It can also lead to severe long-term effects such as depression and anxiety, and can be a contributing factor for increased risk of suicide. It is important to know when to seek professional help if your Your local, independent Deb Emilee Bridget child’s fears are overwhelming. Early intervention can help prevent agent will be there. lasting problems. It is also essential to be a role model for your kids. C.O. BrOwn AgenCy/ Seeing how adults in their lives handle frustra- McClure AgenCy tion and conflict in healthy ways is beneficial 325 N. Riverfront Dr., Mankato to children. Modeling kindness and respect 888/507-387-5460 toward others can go a long way in living a healthy, happy life. RVW 507-345-4747 Carrie Mary Brenda www.cobrown.com By: Maureen Tanis, Mayo Clinic Health System licensed independent clinical social worker 236222

44 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2013 Poor fingernail health? Nail it!

By Barisa Wyse, Articlesbase

alk down any major mall and you will most likely see one or more salon special- izing in manicures and Wbasic fingernail health products. There is a misconception that fingernail health is best left up to the mall “experts”, yet in reality most common fingernail problems such as split fingernails or cracked fingernails can be easily fixed at home if you know a few simple tips.

Poor fingernail health may be caused by a variety of factors including regular contact with potent household cleansers, excessive use of nail polish remover, sickness, or even genetic causes. The consequence is frail, delicate or brittle fingernails that can lead up to a host of fingernail problems. Tip #4: “Hangnail Surgery 101”

Tip #1: “An Ounce of Prevention” A hangnail is a rip in the cuticle or in the skin by the sides of a fingernail that is induced by dryness, picking, or biting. It is safest to To fortify fingernails naturally, use rubber gloves for household get rid of the hangnail as soon as you detect it, before it gets sore or jobs, and keep hands out of very hot water. Rub in cuticle ointment contaminated. Utilize clean, sharp cuticle scissors and snip it close each day. Put on hand lotion after washing your hands and prior to its base. Wash your hands, put on antibiotic cream to the surface to bedtime. Try not to utilize your fingernails for digging out and area, protect it with a little bandage, the leave it alone! Do not chew prying, and keep them filed and snag free. Healthy fingernails are or tug on a hangnail. If painfulness increases or pus takes form, see easy with a little “TLC” (tender loving care) and a measure of com- a physician. mon sense. To prevent hangnails, put on rubber gloves when washing dishes, and utilise hand cream frequently. At bedtime, massage in cuticle Tip #2: “Beware the Tear” oil or ointment.

If you are noticing fingernails splitting, tearing, or cracked finger- Tip #5: “Bad Ideas” nails, immediately fix them with a bead of instant-bonding nail glue. Hold the glue away from your eyes. Whenever any glue con- Liquid hardeners, plastic tips, nail wrapping, and fake nails can tacts your skin, get rid of it immediately with nail polish remover. stimulate serious allergic reactions and even harm to nails. As a After the glue dries just file the surface area smooth. matter of fact many dermatologists even urge against their use. If you choose to attempt such techniques to fortify fingernails, make Tip #3: “Put the Peelers under Wraps” certain to do a patch test according to the package directions. If inflammation, swelling or itchiness arise, do not use the product! For bad fingernail nails that tend to peel off or rip, try out tape wraps Nail enamel might also stimulate an allergic reaction, but not al- that come in fingernail kits. (This is not the same as “nail wrapping” ways in the vicinity of the nail. Reddish, itch blots might come out as discussed in the next tip.) Adhere the tapes on the ends of your on the sensitive skin areas, such as the eyelids or sides of the neck nails, trim the tapes to size, then wind the edges around the tips and face, touched on by the nails. and beneath your fingernails. Fasten them with the finishing up liquid in the kit, and then polish your nails. Promoting good fingernail health is really not that difficult. If you are willing to put in the time and effort, most common fingernail problems can easily be avoided. RVW

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