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It’s Party Time! 18 Birthday Checklists What you need for D-day and parties
20 Pinspiration editorial
Editorial Director Kandice McKee kandice@fromthenestmag.com c r e at i v e
Art Director Stephanie Lindberg stephanie@fromthenestmag.com From The Nest Publications P.O. Box 9641 Springfield, Missouri 65801 www.FromTheNestMag.com
Our Mission: As journalists and designers juggling motherhood, we hope to be an invaluable resource for fellow parents in Southwest Missouri through offering tips and information on child rearing, finance management, health and fitness, and socializing opportunities available in our area. We aspire to bring a unique perspective to parents from Springfield to Branson by publishing inspiring columns by local parents, promoting community family events, and a host of other educational and entertaining articles in our quarterly, FREE magazine. Submissions: All unsolicited manuscripts must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Written changes may be sent to the advertising, editorial and creative office at P.O. Box 9641, Springfield, Missouri 65801. From The Nest is published quarterly by From The Nest Publications, LLC. It is distributed FREE of charge. If you are interested in receiving complimentary copies of From The Nest to redistribute at your place of business, please contact us at (573) 434-6754. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of From The Nest Publications. Copyright ©2013. All rights reserved.
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A simple, DIY cupcake bouquet
22 Flying the Nest Venues to make birthday party memories
24 The Dish Apple Smiles: A fun and easy party recipe
O n T h e C o v er
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Momtrepreneur Granolove, Christine Daues
Halloween Trick-or-treat off the streets
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Give Thanks
25
Breastfeeding Tips
Kid-friendly volunteer activities
What you need to succeed
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Cupcake Bouquet Advertorials 05 Fitness Fix Making time for fitness, baby
09 Healthy Smiles Start a Tooth Fairy tradition
Columns 14 Thrifty Tips Check out these tips on month-to-month sales cycles
30 Mrs. White Hearts Art Kandinsky circles inspires children of all ages
32 Forever Family
In Every Issue
Back to School: Learning positive adoption language
04 Featured Photographer Jarreth Hunt
04 From Us FTN publishers reveal their own breastfeeding experiences
29 Mommy Club Springfield MO Moms helps families socialize
34 Sweepstakes
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F r om U s Trysta Herzog Advertising Director
See how Jarreth Hunt captured Christine Daues in action with her children and business.
My experience: Breastfeeding was, hands down, the biggest commitment I’ve ever made— one that I had a hard time reconciling at times, but I was determined to stick with it. My advice: Take some solo time every day, whether it is a bath or a walk, to regroup between those around-the-clock feedings.
Kandice McKee Editorial Director My experience: Breastfeeding for the first month or so with my firstborn was absolutely miserable. But, I’m delighted I stuck with it, and I found it exponentially easier and less painful to breastfeed my second child.
Photo Credit: Jarreth Hunt
My advice: Seek help if you need it! And persevere — the bonding and benefits are well worth the struggles.
Stephanie Lindberg Art Director
Photographer Jarreth Hunt www.JarrethHunt.com www.Facebook.com/JarrethHuntPhotography I live with my awesome wife, Racheal, and our awesome dogs, Thor and Jax. My time is mostly spent taking photos, shooting video and doing graphic design. I’m a selfclaimed movie buff who could bore you to death with facts you never knew you didn’t want to know. Along with that, I am a huge comic nerd and you can always find me at the midnight showing of the newest marvel movie blockbuster. My love for photography came from my love of music and the local scene. It’s where I got my start and how I grew to love photography even more.
My experience: As a first-time mommy, I thought that breastfeeding would just come naturally. I quickly learned that this is not always the case. I had no idea what I was doing, but I had a lot of help and it was worth it. My advice: Don’t feel that you have to choose one option over the other. Do what feels and works best for your situation.
Read more about our personal struggles with breastfeeding, find out our favorite benefits, and follow links to online sources we found helpful on our blogs at www.fromthenestmag.com
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By Glynis Nelson
a d v e r t o r i a l | f i t n e s s FI X
Finding time for
fitness
Are you wondering how you’ll find time to workout now that you’re a mother? One of the best things you can do for your child is take care of yourself. There are ways to work fitness into your day no matter what age your child is. MOMS OF BABIES AND TODDLERS
MOMS OF SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
While many suggest that nap time is a great time to get your fitness routine in, that’s much easier said than done. Once the baby finally goes to sleep, you’re either so exhausted yourself that you need to rest, or the mounds of laundry and sink full of dishes are staring at you and nap time turns into chore time. Make your baby part of your fitness regimen and not only will you get the health benefits, you’ll be modeling a healthy lifestyle to your child. An easy way to start is walking—put the baby in the stroller or wear a front carrier and get moving. Make sure you’re maintaining proper posture while walking; stretch up nice and tall, eyes forward, head up, shoulders relaxed and abs tight. If you’re pushing a stroller, make sure you’re doing all of that plus keeping your wrists in a neutral position. Once you’re comfortable walking, start adding more intensity to your walks. You can speed up the pace, stop and do squats and lunges at 5 –10 minute intervals throughout the walk, and add hills into your route.
As your child starts to become active in her/his own activities, you don’t have to become a sedentary chauffeur. Practice a favorite sport, even if you’re not very good! While your child is at practice, you can still watch while you walk laps around the field. Go on family bike rides or hikes.
MOMS OF PRESCHOOLERS
Once your child is a little older, you don’t have to try to sneak a workout in—you can have her/him join you. Put on some music and have a dance party. Go outside and kick a ball around, play tag or take a walk together. If you want to create a calmer atmosphere, try doing some stretching or yoga together. Kids love to stretch tall in tree pose or go upside down for downward dog. You’ll not only be creating memories, but you’ll be teaching your child that fitness is fun. www.fromthenestmag.com
MOMS OF ALL AGES
Try to make everyday tasks a workout. Walk to your destination whenever you can, and take the stairs instead of elevators. When picking up toys from the floor, squat to get them instead of just bending down. Do leg lifts when brushing your teeth and calf raises while drying your hair. There is a great website, www.squeezeitin.com, that has an abundance of ideas of how to work little bursts of fitness into your daily activities.
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Just remember that the more you move, the more calories you will burn. Consistency counts, so try to make a conscious effort to be more active each and every day!
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M o m t re p re n e u r
By Kandice McKee
A Kitchen with a
Mission Momtrepreneur: Christine Daues
Photo Credits: Jarreth Hunt
Business name: Granolove Business established: August 2010 children: Joey, 6, and Jude, 4
Delivering food for thought is nothing new for Christine Daues. As a local news producer, reporter and anchor, Christine worked for years to captivate audiences with her words and engage them with her reports. After having her second child, Christine now works to captivate local taste buds and engage the spirit of giving with Granolove. What was your career in your past life before being a momtrepreneur?
night at our house was very taxing. We didn’t have any family in town at the time, and the stress of all that juggling was taking its I was a broadcast journalist, starting my career at 19 as an intern in toll on our family. the “Five on Your Side” Consumer Unit at WEWS-ABC in CleveFacing Judes’ surgeries, physical therapies and multiple hospital land, Ohio. I worked for 17 years in TV news as a producer, reporter visits to St. Louis, plus everything I mentioned above, put us in a and anchor in Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio; Springfield, Mo.; place where a change had to be made. I left my TV career behind and Tulsa, Okla. and started Granolove.
What inspired you to leave that career behind and become a momtrepreneur?
Why granola?
At the time the answer was because I was already making it, and My family. When Jude was born she was diagnosed with FFU we believed in the product — it is unique! But in hindsight, I think Syndrome (Femur, Fibula Ulna Syndrome). Jude’s bones did not the big reason Granolove is out there is because it was marketable. develop correctly in the womb; as a result she faces physical chalWe had a great tasting product, but there are hundreds of lenges on her left and right arms, left hand, right leg and spine. people out there making great tasting products in their kitchens. My husband and I were working as evening co-anchors for the There are a thousand steps between your kitchen and getting it ABC affiliate in Springfield after Jude was born. That meant we into the hands of consumers at the grocery store. I had been makboth had to be at the TV station from 2 to 11 p.m. Trying to jug- ing this granola recipe for a while, developed it from scratch and gle two different daycares during the afternoon (my son was old my family and friends loved it. A friend encouraged us to try to enough to be in a pre-school; Jude was not) and get them both start selling it. We started at the local farmers market in Springpicked up after daycares closed, plus coordinate care for them at field, and it grew from there. 6 | Fall 2013 | From The Nest
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Who came up with the name Granolove?
What has been the toughest part of starting/sustaining your My husband Joe (and he’ll never let me live own business?
The first two years. Trying to make enough Granolove by myself in a kitchen I rented here in Springfield was bone-tiring work. Why Granolove? It’s a simple brand that gets the point of the I think I permanently injured my right product across immediately. Granolove shoulder from all the hand stirring. My tells people it’s granola, and they know Mom and Dad moved here and started there’s an extra level to the brand with the helping me after a while — that was a Godsend! And then after mornings of baking “love.” That extra level is Shriners. and packaging and cleanup, I would go home and take care of two young children, How did the partnership between try to keep our household and do the bookGranolove and Shriners begin? Our daughter Jude has been treated at work on the business at night. That was just Shriners Hospitals for Children in St. plain exhausting! The most rewarding part? Giving our Louis since she was born. They have outstanding pediatric orthopedic services check to Shriners every year. And having administered by world-renowned doctors. someone come up to me and say, “I bought Even with that level of service, there are your Granolove and I love it!” I will never some things modern medicine just can’t fix get sick of hearing that. for Jude…yet. There is no way to regrow the bones she’s missing on her left arm and What kind of advice would you give hand now. But we hope somewhere down to moms thinking about starting the road there will be. their own business? We hope to grow Granolove big enough Get a good support network in place. My so we can fund major bone development husband is an amazing partner on the busiresearch projects for kids. Right now, the ness, as well as in life. There’s no way this money is donated directly to Shriners would have succeeded without him stepHospital in St. Louis. They designate it for ping up to take over parenting duties in the whatever their most pressing needs are, mornings before he went to his full-time for example Shriners does NOT charge job (he’s still doing that 2 to 11 p.m. nightly any patient for care. So Granolove’s do- news shift) and pitching in on the housenations are helping to offer life-changing hold and the business work. I’m going to treatments to kids who may not have ac- thank him right now in this article: “Thank you, Joe!” cess to them otherwise. Also, research, research, research. The As Granolove’s donations continue to grow, we’ll earmark for specific research more you can learn about the business you projects. Right now, we give 10% of Grano- want to go into before you take that step, the better. I worked at a food marketing love’s profits to Shriners. company for three years before I launched For moms wanting to eat healthier/ Granolove. Having that experience and the connections to people who lived in the more local but are apprehensive, what kind of advice would you give? food marketing world made a huge differGo to your local farmers market with your ence for Granolove. kids, walk around, ask questions, sample. For new moms, I would say start right What has been the hardest part of from the beginning with your kids. Our being a mom? children have never known a weekly menu The lack of sleep. How do people adjust??? without fresh vegetables and fruit on it. I still haven’t. We’ve been eating Granolove for breakfast since they could chew solid foods. It’s all The most rewarding part? about what they are exposed to from the I’m living the most rewarding part every day. start and what they see you eating. So I try I get to be the person who takes Joey and Jude to school and picks them up every day. to set a good example…most of the time. it down).
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Joey, 6 Years Old I’m the one they tell about their day and show their schoolwork to right after school when the memories are fresh and they’re ready to talk. I get to spend the days and nights with them all summer. I’m the one who gets to witness and shape the majority of their young lives. I know some situations don’t allow Moms to do that; I used to be in that situation. I’m incredibly grateful that Granolove has allowed me to take back what I feel is the most rewarding part of motherhood, just being with my kids. Because I know soon enough, they will be more interested in their (insert: friends, sports, social lives) than Mom. I’m soaking it all up now while I can!
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tooth fairy traditions Every birthday brings new milestones. Around the sixth birthday, most children lose their first teeth. Here in United States, that lost tooth means that it’s time for a visit from the Tooth Fairy! If you’d like to create some Tooth Fairy traditions, we have some ideas and resources to get you started.
A Tooth Record
Use a tooth chart to record which tooth was lost, along with the when, where and how details. You can Google “tooth chart” for an image that you can use, or you can visit The Office of the Tooth Fairy online (www.officeofthetoothfairy.com) to purchase your own tooth fairy kit.
A Tooth Fairy Door
The Tooth Fairy has to be able to get into your child’s room to collect the tooth and leave his/her gift. You can make this easier for her by installing a tooth fairy door. Pick up a dollhouse door at a craft or hobby store and finish it to your liking, and then attach it to the wall. The Tooth Fairy will use her fairy magic to make it work properly. (example here: www.smartbottomenterprises. blogspot.com/2011/07/tooth-fairy-door.html)
A Tooth Holder
Make it easier for the Tooth Fairy to find her prize by putting it in something. You could customize a plate or bowl at a paint-your-own pottery place, make a tooth box from a matchbox or other small container covered in scrapbook paper, or help your child make his/her own felt tooth pouch (instructions here: www.ziggityzoom.com/activity/make-cute-toothfairypockets). If you aren’t crafty, you can purchase a tooth pillow, which has a pocket on it to hold the tooth and sometimes even has a handle to hang it from a door knob.
The Tooth Transaction
Many kids have told us that the money they receive from the tooth fairy sparkles with fairy dust, and sometimes the Tooth Fairy even leaves a glittery trail through the house so that you can tell where she has been! The Tooth Fairy loves to receive a note from the tooth owner, and she loves a little water and cheese as a snack to keep her energy up. The Tooth Fairy can also help you keep track of those lost teeth by filling out a tooth fairy receipt (download and print a free version here: www.ohmygluestick.blogspot.com/2012/11/free-tooth-fairy-toothreceipt-by-oh-my.html).
Toothy Apps
And finally, there are a few apps out there that can help with both the fun and logistics of creating Tooth Fairy Traditions: • Tooth Fairy Beacon – Scan your child’s tooth to see how much sparkle it has and then send out a beacon to call the Tooth Fairy to your location. (iTunes) • Tooth Fairy Was Here – The Tooth Fairy is pretty stealthy, but this app allows your phone’s camera to see the Tooth Fairy in action! (iTunes) • Tooth Fairy Calculator – See an estimate of how much the Tooth Fairy might bring your child based on demographics and inflation. (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/calculators/calculate/toothfairy.php) ‘Dr. Craig’ Rechkemmer earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees from the University of Missouri, Kansas City in May 2002. He spent six years on the Tooth Truck providing dental care to at-risk children in the Springfield area. In 2008, Dr. Craig joined the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock where he created a state-wide Dental Outreach program and provided care to children. After four years with the Children’s Hospital, he has returned to Springfield to create Little Grins Dental, where he will continue to provide care to children. www.fromthenestmag.com
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Halloween
Have a
Screaming
Alt e r n at i v e s By Kandice McKee
Good Time Off the Streets
Whether it’s store-bought, special-ordered, or a DIY, at-home project, there’s something liberating about wearing a costume. Maybe it’s dressing up as a favorite superhero, princess, creature, athlete, professional or what-have-you. Maybe it’s the candy or decorations. Either way, Halloween is a favorite holiday among children and adults alike. Halloween doesn’t have to be spent at home if the little ones are too little to walk the neighborhood, your neighborhood doesn’t have a lot of trick-or-treating activity or you just want to celebrate away from the streets.
Trunk-or-Treats
Consider these alternatives to the more traditional door-to-door trickor-treating ventures.
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October 31st Party
Check your or friends/family’s churches Similarly, James River Assembly hosts the or city governments to see if one is spon- “October 31st Party” each year at its Ozark soring a Trunk-or-Treats event the days and Battlefield locations. While candy leading up to Halloween. isn’t passed out from attendees’ vehicles, Most events end before sunset and allow inflatables, games, shows, free kettle corn, costumed trick-or-treaters to walk through cookies, balloons and candy are all availa parking lot and visit treat-givers, whom able for children to enjoy while in costume. often dress up or decorate vehicles’ trunks accordingly. It’s an easy way to condense Date: October 31 the walking for trick-or-treating, especial- Time: 6 to 9 p.m. ly for those who are stroller-bound or have Location: James River Assembly little legs, as well as limit the amount of South Campus (65 & CC) and treats and keep an eye on the whereabouts West Campus (60 & FF) of your kids. Cost: Free Ages: All ages welcome For more information: (417) 581-5433 or (417) 887-5433 www.jamesriver.org/news-events
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Battlefield Mall Halloween Celebration and Kidgits Mall-O-Ween
Date: October 31 Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Location: 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 65804 Cost: Free, though the cost to be in the Kidgit club is $5/year Ages: 12 and under, and their parents For more information: (417) 883-4111 www.simon.com/mall/battlefield-mall
Branson Landing’s Annual Safe Street Trick or Treat Merchants will once again participate in the seventh annual event that invites costumed children, up to age 12. Visit the businesses with the Halloween Signs in their windows — as those signs will mark the participating “Trick or Treat” businesses, located up and down the Branson Landing Promenade. There will also be a Witch in Town Square with treats. A Monster Bash Street Dance will likely once again follow the Safe Street Trick or Treat. Date: October 31 Time: 5 to 7 p.m. Location: 100 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, 65616 Cost: Free Ages: 12 and under, and their parents For more information: (417) 239-3002 www.bransonlanding.com
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Merchants will provide candy from 5 to 8 p.m. to all participants. The Kidgits MallO-Ween will be held in East JCPenny Court, also from 5 to 8 p.m., where extra goodies will be given beyond the candy provided by merchants. Costumes are permitted at the simultaneous events, though masks and face paint can only be worn by those 12 or under. Toy weapons are not allowed. Costumes must be appropriate and are allowed only during the event times.
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YMCA Boo Bash The Downtown Springfield YMCA and Pat Jones Y hosts this family activity that includes inflatables, games, prizes, hay rides, food and candy. Canned food donations are accepted for the Ozarks Food Harvest. Date: October 25 Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Locations: 1901 E. Republic Road, Springfield, 65804 41 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, 65806 Cost: Free, a can donation recommended Ages: All ages welcome For more information: (417) 881-1599 or (417) 862-7456; www.orymca.org/jonesboobash.html
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f e at u r e
By Kandice McKee
Be grateful,
giving year-round Gratitude. It’s the buzzword for November, Deliver meals/supplies to those in need – OK, so you might though the virtue needn’t be confined to holiday be the one driving and doing the delivery, but by bringing the kiddo(s) along, he/she is vicariously doing service. As the sayconversations. Teaching toddlers, young children ing goes, be the person you want your child to be. and adolescents how to be grateful, giving, hum- Toddlers sometimes can help organize the shelves or careble and accepting can’t be done in a day, a month, packages for such organizations, too, with parental guidance, of course. Check with the organization you’re thinking of or even a year. working with on how to best get the little ones involved. Don’t know what to do or who to help while getting your family involved in community service Local Organizations: year-round? Here’s a list of activities for all age groups and local organizations that could benefit from such activities, with icons representing the For young children: Collect food – Food drives are especially popular around organizations beneath the activity. Maybe next year’s Thanksgiving dinner table Thanksgiving. Collect canned food and other non-perishfood items from your pantry, neighbors, and family and talk and what-are-you-grateful-for answers will able friends for such drives. For toddlers/young children, this can be even more inspiring for doing so. be turned into a counting game. For toddlers: Donate toys – If your child’s bedroom or your living room has turned into a giant toybox, consider donating. Or if you’re shopping, especially at a store with 2-for-1 specials on toys, consider donating a new toy. Be sure your child is involved in the process of picking out which toys to give to other kids. Say things like, “You know how happy this toy made you? Well, you don’t play with it much any more, and there is another little boy/girl that doesn’t have any toys and would looooove to play with this.” It might be a struggle at first, especially for those toddlers stuck in the mine-stage, but it’ll most certainly be the beginning of a worthwhile tradition. After all, your child learns how to be giving, another child gets a piece of happiness, and your home may lose some of the toy clutter. Local Organizations:
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Be sure to explain to your children why your collecting food for others; nearly 25 percent of people living in Southwest Missouri are food insecure—lacking access to enough food and nutrition or neglecting other necessities to pay for food, according to Feeding America.
Local Organizations:
For pre-teens and adolescents: Organize a food/item drive – While younger children can collect food, older children can organize the drive. From creating fliers to helping supervise drive locations, pre-teens and adolescents should contact an organization that supports a cause he/she is passionate about to determine what the organization is need of most at that time. Some organizations can also help with publicity of the drive. Local Organizations:
Create care packages – Many organizations need items donated or care packages made. If you host a food/item drive for a particular organization, many will help in getting the event publicity. If you’re hosting a birthday or event party, ask attendees to bring a donation rather than a gift.
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Ozarks organizations for you and your family to help
Sometimes care packages must be done at the organization’s headquarters, but sometimes they can be assembled at home. Local Organizations:
Community outreach – Teenagers 16 and older can help with Habitat for Humanity either at its retail division, ReStore, or on a construction site, depending on the project’s stage. Help furry friends – Children 10 and older can be junior volunteers at the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri and help with walking dogs, socializing cats, general office work, cleaning, bathing and grooming, and several other opportunities to work with the animals and organization.
For all ages: Activity and supervision will vary depending on child’s age Walk for a cause – Check for walk/run events that support causes that are close to you and your family. Whether your child is stroller bound, in a carrier, or running on their own, all members can get involved in this activity. Clean up environment – Either as a family or part of a larger group, Mother Nature doesn’t turn away young helpers. Organizationally, the James River Basin Partnership’s River Rescue is Oct. 5 this year. The organization also sponsors tree plantings and do an annual cleanup of Lake Springfield on/around Earth Day. Visit the elderly – The innocence and playfulness of a child can bring happiness and peace to the seasoned men and women who may get few or no visitors. Many nursing homes and senior living communities will accommodate volunteers of all ages. Check with one you might be interested in visiting.
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Web: www.carerescue.org Phone: (417) 875-6565
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Care To Learn
Least of These
A no-kill animal rescue service that medically treats and offers for adoption pets in Southwest Missouri
Seeks to meet health, hunger and hygiene needs so children can be successful in school Web: caretolearnfund.org Phone: (417) 862-7771
Convoy for Hope
Provides/delivers meals and sack lunches to the homeless that live and work in the Branson area
Helps impoverished families and seniors in Christian County through providing food, clothing and hygiene products Web: www.leastofthesefoodpantry.com Phone: (417) 724-2500
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Newborns In Need
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Provides handmade blankets, sleepers, hats, toys, bottles, wipes, toiletries, diapers, etc., to families with newborns in need
Developmental Center The Kitchen, Inc. of the Ozarks Services include housing, food, counseling, Specializes in services for developmentally disabled, delayed and/or physically disabled infants, children and adults
healthcare, education, youth services, clothing, advocacy, life skills and homelessness prevention
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Column
| thrifty tips
By Cris Swaters
SEPTEMBER
Back-to-school sales will continue through Labor Day, around which you can get all sorts of deals on things like restaurants, movie theater perks and shoe and apparel store weekend passes. It’s also Diabetes Awareness Month, so glucose meters, Glucerna cereal and diabetic care products will be on sale.
OCTOBER
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October is a hauntingly good month to find deals on Halloween candy, costumes and accessories. Also, look for baking supplies like canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, baking chips and pie crusts to be on sale until after Christmas.
Sales Cycles
NOVEMBER
In preparation for Thanksgiving, look for baking goods, canned foods and holiday staples to be on sale. This is also a great time to look for clearance Halloween leftovers for next year. Finally, Black Friday and Cyber Monday—enough said.
DECEMBER
Holiday dinner items and baking supplies will still be on sale, as well as canned foods.. Look for Thanksgiving clearance items now that they are at least 50 percent off.
Month-by-Month Guide to Shopping Smart JANUARY
As the fun festivities of summer wind down, it’s time to start thinking about sending those kiddos off to school. (I know there are some moms and dads out there who are more than ready to have those eight kid-free hours back again.) However, the backto-school season typically costs a pretty penny for most to get their learning-machines ready for the first day. Families can find savings throughout the year to help offset those expenses. Produce, as you know, is seasonal, and the best time to stock up on fruits and vegetables —as well as canning and freezing for the rest of the year— is in the summer when it is at its lowest annual cost. Did you know that the same concept applies to school supplies and most other products? Packaged foods and household items are also seasonal. With each calendar month, there is a new batch of sales that you can count on every year. For example, during August and September, you will always find coupons and sales on school supplies, and even better sales after school has started until Labor Day. The best thing to do is to plan ahead. When you find an awesome sale (especially paired with a coupon) after school has already started, you will want to stock up for the next school year. As school supplies won’t be the only item that has a sale cycle, here’s a list of what will be on sale each month. 14 | Fall 2013 | From The Nest
It is National Oatmeal Month so quick, oldfashioned, rolled and steel-cut oats, as well as oatmeal packets, will be on sale. January is also when many people commit to New Year’s resolutions that involve dieting, so look for sales on diet foods such as cereal, frozen entrees, meal and granola bars, diet shakes, and diet aids. Super Bowl Sunday planning happens this month, too, so look for soda, chips, dips, cheese, sandwich items, crackers, snacks, wings and food trays to go on sale. Look at Christmas clearance items for next year. It’s always good to plan ahead.
FEBRUARY
National Canned Food Month and National Hot Breakfast Month is in February, so anything in a can is fair game to be on sale, as well as anything hot you can have for breakfast like oatmeal, Cream of Wheat, frozen waffles, bacon and sausage. The Super Bowl Sunday sales will likely also continue. Valentine’s Day will provide sales on candy and many other items. www.fromthenestmag.com
MARCH
March is Frozen Food Month, so clear out your freezer and get ready to stock up. Holidays like St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and March Madness will bring sale tags to everything you need to have a good time on these holidays, including party food, decorations, corned beef and cabbage, egg dying kits, baking supplies and candy. You may also find winter things like clothing and snow shovels as well as ski and sledding equipment on sale.
APRIL
The sales will continue for Easter items until the holiday has passed. You should always hit up stores the day after each holiday to look for clearance items that you can pair with coupons you already have, stocking up for next year. April is also the month for Earth Day and gardening, so look for natural and organic foods, along with personal care products, reusable bags and water bottles, gardening equipment, seeds and allergy medication.
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MAY
Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day are the big holidays in May. Look for everything you need to have a Mexican fiesta, an outdoor barbeque and everything to make mom happy. Summer is also starting to get going, so look for sales on insect repellent, sunscreen, outdoor furniture, shorts, lawn mowers, barbeques and grilling utensils. All your gardening equipment will also still be on sale.
JUNE
June is National Dairy Month, so everything in the refrigerator that comes from a cow will be on sale. (For whatever strange reason, eggs are also on sale even though they aren’t actually dairy.) Toward the end of the month, look for Fourth of July supplies to go on sale.
JULY
National Ice Cream Month is July and the Fourth of July sales will continue. Toward the end of July, you will see the back-toschool sales begin.
AUGUST
Back-to-school sales will be in full swing, including erasers, pens, crayons, paper, binders, backpacks, notebooks, markers and note cards. Lunch items for school, like pudding cups, lunch meat, single serve juices and Lunchables, will also go on sale. Also look for sales on disinfectant cleaning products along with the leftovers from summer. Keeping an eye on the sale cycles and stocking up when you find a great deal will help you save a lot of money this back-to-school season as well as throughout the rest of the year.
Cris Swaters is the communications coordinator at White River Valley Electric Co-op and a lover of extreme couponing, frugal living, social media and healthy home cooking. Get more tips and healthy eating recipes from Cris at www.purrfectportions. wordpress.com.
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Birthday Checklists
It’s Party Time!
Autumn is the busiest season for birthday celebrations, and we’ve got you covered. Find tips and ideas in our special, Birthday section to prepare for the long-awaited birthday (or night!) and to commemorate the celebration each year after.
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Birthday * * Checklists By Kandice McKee and Rachel Lechner
Whether you were a list-maker prior to motherhood or not, chances are you now make list after list after list. Or maybe you think about making that list, but often forget to make the list of things not to forget (story of my life!). Either way, we’ve done the busy work for you — whether you’re getting ready for your newborn’s arrival into the world or planning your little one’s birthday party, we have your lists made.
Delivery Bag From 37 weeks on, having your delivery bag ready and in your vehicle is critical. Here’s your survival checklist while you’re in nesting mode and prepping for the big day. For baby: Onesie. The shirt hospitals generally put newborns into allows for easy access to the diapers—which is crucial—and lets the umbilical cord air out. But you may still want a onesie that is a bit more fashionable than a plain white shirt. Or to put under his/her outfit to go home in. Baby socks. Keep those little piggies warm. Mittens. Protect your baby’s snuggly soft skin from his/her dagger fingernails. Picture/go-home outfit (and accessories, if applicable). This may be one or two outfits, depending on your desires. Be sure to pack what you want, though; explaining to someone else what to bring to you at the hospital likely won’t be as simple as you imagine it. You know that the lavender headband with the gemstones coordinates with the purple outfit you packed for the baby—your husband likely doesn’t know what color/shade lavender is.
Optional: Pacifier. For breastfed babies, pacifiers aren’t recommended right away. And the hospital has pacifiers, in case you haven’t bought any/aren’t sure what brand your baby will accept. Blanket. Again, the hospital also provides blankets, but you may want your own. Be it a swaddling blanket, receiving blanket, or homemade blanket, it will help keep the little one warm as he/she adjusts to life outside the womb.
For momma: Buy and pack! Travel/mini-size shampoo, conditioner, soap, face wash, lotion, toothpaste, mouthwash, and deodorant. If you don’t have a favorite plastic travel bag just use a gallon zipper bag. Since many of these items will get wet in the shower and could potentially spill, the plastic bag will be easiest to ensure everything else you pack stays dry and clean. Hairbrush/comb/any hair products you may want. Personally, I just needed a brush and ponytail holder. But twice, pregnancy brain got the best of me and I forgot the brush part. Hospitals usually have brushes available, but they may not be the best quality and it may take hours for housekeeping to bring it to your room. And explaining to your hubby which brush to grab from the house never ends well. Pajamas. The hospital gowns are about as comfortable as they are flattering. Pack at least two pairs of pajamas—one for warm and one for cool. Postpartum bodies are strange things. And in case the surge in hormones leaves you with hot flashes/cold chills, you want to be prepared for both. Nursing mamas should pack some button-down pajama shirts and nursing bras to make for easy access. Glasses/contacts case and solution. You may not want to worry about remembering to take your contacts out as you nap during your hospital stay, so glasses may be your best bet. If you have overnight contacts, solution is a must. Cell phone charger. For the obvious reasons of letting everyone know how labor is progressing/when delivery is over. And taking an enormous amount of pictures, of course.
Optional:
Cloth diapers/wetbag. The hospital does provide diapers during your stay, but if you plan to cloth diaper from the very start, be sure to have your necessary supplies packed.
Depends. Any way you slice it, postpartum bleeding is a nuisance. Mommas either love or hate the mesh undies and big-enough-to-save-a-sinking-boat pads that the hospital generally provides. If you can’t stand the mesh and pad combo, adult diapers may offer a solution.
Gift for older sibling(s). The baby can greet his/her new best friend(s) with a gift in tow. Get a gift for the older kiddos that’s from the baby—a babydoll, toy car, stuffed animal, whatever your child enjoys. There’s plenty of time for sibling rivalry later.
A bag for your dirty clothes. If your water breaks at home, chances are you will leak amniotic fluid on the way to the hospital. You may want to separate those clothes from the rest as you pack up to leave the hospital.
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Birthday Party Three months before: Reserve your space! Although it sounds like it’s being way too cautious, birthday party venues book up quickly (especially during the summer and fall). If you want to make sure you have your first choice of date and venue, you have to be proactive. Also, deciding on a venue well in advance will make the rest of your party planning that much easier.
Two months before:
One month before:
Decide on a theme. This should give you plenty of time to research ideas and shop for supplies. If you haven’t already developed an addiction, please be aware that Pinterest can be your best friend or worst enemy when it comes to party ideas. It’s a great place to search for budget savvy ideas but also a great place to get overwhelmed. Remember to keep it simple. A birthday party is about celebrating your little miracle — not being the craftiest mom on the block.
Start shopping! If you are planning on ordering a custom cake, it’s a good idea to give the baker a 3- to 4-week notice. Many popular bake shops will book up several weeks in advance. Other items you will need include: Paper goods (plates, cups, napkins, utensils, tablecloth) Party favors Decorations A gift for the birthday kid
Six weeks before:
Candles (don’t forget matches or a lighter)
Make the guest list. It’s a good idea to make the guest list a few weeks before sending out the invitations. This allows for plenty of time to review before you begin to invite people. Although many people still rely on traditional paper invitations, creating a Facebook event could be a moneysaver for you. It’s quick and easy, and in many instances, could give you a more accurate count of who will actually come to the party. It’s easier for many of today’s moms to click that they’re coming rather than contacting you after receiving an invite. Just don’t forget to call could-be guests that don’t use social media.
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Food and beverages (depending on your venue) Thank-you cards A special birthday outfit for your little one
One week before: Tie up the loose ends. Do you know who’s is planning to attend? Send a message to or call guests who haven’t sent an RSVP. It doesn’t hurt to call and confirm your venue and cake reservation, either. If you’ve chosen to have your party at home, do you have activities to keep young guests entertained? Do you have enough food, beverages and favors for all attending? Do you have enough space for all guests to sit and eat? Find a central location to keep all parties supplies to make sure nothing is left behind or forgotten the day of the party.
The day of: Enjoy! Birthday parties can been overwhelmingly stressful, but make sure you take the time to enjoy the special day with your little one. Most of us know that kids are only kids for a little while and that the magic of birthday celebrations will soon fade. Take lots of pictures, cherish every smile, and just revel in the joy your child has on the day that’s all about him/her.
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Pi n s pi r ati o n
Dressing Up Your
Cupcakes By Trysta Herzog
The kitchen is definitely not my domain; the only thing I do well in the kitchen is clean. So sending me in there to crank out some cupcakes is a laugh. However, I love to do crafts. Whether I’m good at it or not remains to be seen, but it is something I enjoy doing.
P h o t o s b y : Tr y s t a H e r zo g
I also like finding cute and unique craft ideas for events, and since this issue is all about birthdays, we wanted to find ways to help you showcase those wonderfully delicious cupcakes you just made — or if you’re like me, just Directions 1. Place the Styrofoam ball into the flower pot. bought. So here is a how-to on a cupcake bouquet that 2. Distribute the desired number of toothpicks—using two per I found at www.52kitchenadventures.com/2012/04/29/ cupcake — around the exposed foam. On the sides, place the toothpicks at 45 degree angle to prevent the cupcake from how-to-make-a-cupcake-bouquet.
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• Decorative flower pot (or one that you decorate yourself ) ~ $13 • Styrofoam ball (sized to fit inside the pot) ~ $4.50 • Toothpicks ~ $0.50 • Tissue paper ~ $1 • Clear tape ~ $1 • Cupcakes (regular-sized) ~ price varies
(Total cost without the cupcakes: $20)
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3. Slide the cupcake onto each pair of toothpicks, adjusting as needed to cluster the cupcakes together while covering as much foam as possible. Using a 6-inch Styrofoam ball, you can fit about 12 cupcakes onto your bouquet. 4. Cut your tissue paper into small strips and fold like an accordion. Pinch the bottom of the accordion fold, creating a leaf-like structure. 5. Place a piece of clear tape to the pinched bottom of the tissue and stick it to the exposed area of foam, repeating until all foam has been covered.
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F ly i n g th e n e s t
By Kandice McKee and Rachel Lechner
Looking for alternatives to hosting a birthday party at your home? Create lifelong memories, whether it’s for a birthday celebration or just a day out-and-about, at these hot spots across the Ozarks.
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Springfield Libby Ferguson Training Center Though you probably can’t give your child a pony for his/her birthday, treat the birthday party honoree and guests to a supervised horseback ride. Indoor and outdoor accommodations are available. Riding and cake/presents are asked to be limited to two hours.
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information: For ages: 2 years to 12 years Cost: $100 per hour for one horse, $50 for each additional horse, $50 for each additional hour; one horse per four or five children Includes: Venue, horse(s), horse ride supervision Website: www.libbyfergusonhorsetraining. com/horseback-riding-parties/ Address: 3850 East Apple Hill Lane Phone: (417) 888-0845
Honey Heaven and the Bee-stro Café Does your little princess love tea parties? Consider a Princess Tea Party, which includes Disney princess decorations, a crown and necklace for the honorary princess, and a necklace for tea party guests. information: For ages: 2 years and older Cost: $25 decoration fee; kids’ menu includes meals for $9.99; parents can enjoy a meal $11.99; a princess cake is available for $39.99 Website: www.honeyheaven.com/princess_ tea_parties Address: 2516 S. Campbell Ave. Phone: (417) 869-0233
Fire Department Five of Springfield’s fire departments have community rooms that can be rented for various events, including your child’s birthday party (so long as there are less than 50 people). A tour of the fire station can also be requested. information: For ages: 1 year and older Cost: $35 Website: www.springfieldmo.gov/fire/comm_ room.html Address: Springfield Fire Stations ,Nos. 1, 5, 6, 8 and 12 Phone: (417) 864-1516
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1984 1984 If you have a gamer in your family, take her/ him back in time with the old-school arcade games of the 80s. Other media like magazines and videos from the era are also available. You can host either a private event, in which 1984 will be closed during, or rent a party room during regular business hours; both allow for two hours for your party. information: For ages: 8 years and older Cost: Packages available for $50 (plus admission cost) to $180 (no admission cost) Includes: Plates, napkins, cutlery upon request, invitation postcards and a discount for bottled drinks (you can’t bring outside beverages but can bring cakes, pizza, snacks, etc.) Website: www.1984arcade.com Address: 400 S. Jefferson Ave. Phone: (417) 831-3665
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Bouncers
Want to work off the sugar-rush of the birthday cake before heading home? Let ‘em bounce it out! All packages include a private party room for two hours with endless bouncing fun (for the day) after that time is up.
Ozark Ozark Paintball and Sport Swings From sport swings to a bucking bull, rock climbing, bungee basketball, jousting hayrides and paintball, there is no shortage of things to do at this location in Southwest Ozark. information: For ages: 5 years and older Cost: Varies depending on activity, from $10/ person for the swings to $25-$35/person on average for paintball Website: www.swingsandpaintball.com Address: 671 Jackson Spring Road Phone: (417) 848-4000
The OC With options to have a pool party, inflatable party or rock wall party, as well as the options for private pool rentals, The OC can accommodate an array of expectations. information: For ages: 2 years to 12 years Cost: Packages available for $110 to $160; private pool rentals are $200/2 hours Includes: Food (type depends on package), cake, ice cream, drinks, White Paper products Website: www.ozarkmissouri.com Address: 1530 W. Jackson St. Phone: (417) 581-7002 ext. 2009
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Branson The Track: Family Fun Parks With three different birthday packages—the Kiddomattic, Beamer and Party Blaster—available, there are several ways to entertain the birthday boy/girl and guests. Each package comes with two hours of unlimited play—may be at Kids Kountry, laser tag or another venue you choose—and one hour for cake, gifts and socializing in a party room. information: For ages: 2 years to 15 years Cost: $130 to $160, depending on the package, for up to 10 children; $11 per child after 10 Includes: Play time at the package’s venue, facility, Andy’s frozen custard minis and may include arcade card for each child depending on package (more arcade cards, batting cages and Pizza World are available for additional costs) Website: www.bransontracks.com/birthdays Address: Four different track locations Phone: (417) 334-1612 ext. 17
Grand Country Parents booking at this location can customize their child’s party and have the option of a day of indoor pool play or an exciting animal show. information: For ages: 3 years and older Cost: $150 for up to 10 guests and $15/per guest for each additional guest Includes: Admission to Splash Country for the day or tickets to the Amazing Pet Show, party assistant, decorations, invitations, thank-you cards, drinks, chocolate chip dessert pizza and a gift for the birthday child. Website: www.grandcountry.com/parties Address: 1945 W. Highway 76 Phone: (888) 514-1088
information: For ages: 2 years to 12 years Cost: $125 for members (up to 10 children); $135 for nonmembers (up to 10 children); $4 for each additional child Includes: Gymnastic instruction and facilities, invitations, plates, cups, napkins, utensils, tablecloths, clean up Website: www.allstargymandcheer.com Address: 1347 Ashley Drive Phone: (417) 725-1304
Kids @ Play Available every day, each party is completely private. Kids have access to the playground showroom, which includes wooden play systems, trampolines and more. information: For ages: 3 years and older Cost: $60 for 2 hours, plus $6 per child Includes: 2 large pizzas, drinks, paper goods and showroom access. You could also add a 5-inch birthday cake for $10. Website: www.outdoorplaysetstore.com/birth day-parties.html Address: 147 Suite G, Highway CC Phone: (417) 725-7517
Grand Country
information: For ages: 2 years and up Cost: Packages available for $125 to $265 Includes: Jumpers’ admission (number of jumpers permitted varies); birthday gift certificate for admission at a later date, paper goods, utensils, set up and clean up; some packages include food and drinks; balloons and cupcake packages are available upon request and fees Website: www.facebook.com/republicbouncers Address: 500 E. Harrison St. Phone: (417) 647-2217
Parties are available on Saturdays after 1 p.m. You can expect to spend an hour in the gymnastics facility, where a trained staff member will lead kids in gymnastics activities, as well as supervise an obstacle course, parachute fun, trampoline play and an inflatable castle. After the activities, half an hour will be given food/cake and presents.
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ThE Dish o n B i r thd ay s
By Trysta Herzog
Apple Smiles: a healthy party snack Whether you need a fun snack idea for a birthday party (think Cheshire Cat for an Alice and Wonderland theme) or a Halloween bash, these Apple Smiles will be a delightful and healthy way to feed and entertain. The kids can also help make this super simple recipe.
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Ingredients Apples Mini-marshmallows Peanut Butter
Directions Photos by: Trysta Herzog
1. Wash and slice the apples.* 2. Spread the peanut butter over one side of each slice. 3. Place mini-marshmallows onto each slice 4. Sandwich the two slices around it and serve. * Note: The thinner the slices, the more lifelike your smiles will look.
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Breastfeeding By Kandice McKee
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reastfeeding — sure, it’s the natural thing to do and what breasts are made for, but that doesn’t mean it comes naturally to everyone or is easy to do. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants be exclusively breastfed, or receiving breast milk, “for about the first six months of a baby’s life, followed by breastfeeding in combination with the introduction of complementary foods until at least 12 months of age, and continuation of breastfeeding for as long as mutually desired by mother and baby.” In Missouri, though, only about 16 percent of babies reach the 6-month target, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and even less reach the 12-month goal. Knowledge is power. And when it comes to breastfeeding, moms need factual information and plenty of support if they want to attempt and maintain a successful breastfeeding experience. Here are 10 breastfeeding myths busted by advocates and professionals from La Leche League International and Greater Ozarks Breastfeeding Coalition.
Myth #1: Breastfeeding is too restrictive for Mom. Truth: Since the baby’s food source is attached to mom, mom is obviously in-demand quite often, especially by newborns whose bellies are about the size of a marble. Many new moms may feel like they do nothing but breastfeed, especially in the first few weeks when mom’s milk is coming in and her body is figuring out the supply-and-demand situation. Other caregivers, like dads or grandparents, may feel like they are losing out on bonding time or feel unable to soothe a baby that enjoys comfort nursing. But, while some moms may feel confined to baby’s demanding feeding schedule, the benefits of breastfeeding surpass the restrictive nature. Whether it is too restrictive for mom is something each will have to determine for herself and her situation. Many moms find breastfeeding to also be liberating— breasts are always with mom, always ready, always the right temperature and never go to waste! Most breastfeeding moms get more sleep and spend less time preparing and washing bottles. Many also believe that breastfeeding moms must restrict their diets. In most cases, breastfed babies are not sensitive to anything mom eats. If baby appears to be having sensitivity to something in mom’s diet, talk to a pediatrician to see if mom should consider an elimination diet. Breastfeeding moms are also able to take many more medications than is commonly believed. If mom needs to take a medication, www.fromthenestmag.com
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check with the Infant Risk Center (www.infantrisk.com) to find out if the medication is safe or what is a safe alternative. When a breastfeeding mom does go out for an extended amount of time without her baby, she will need to pump, but chances are good she will spend more time with her baby than apart. The AAP says, “Choosing to breastfeed should be considered an investment in the short- and long-term health of the infant, rather than a lifestyle choice.”
Myth #2: Pumping is a good indication of how much breastmilk I’m making. Truth: The amount of milk that a mom can pump is not an accurate measure of milk supply. A baby with a healthy suck expresses milk much more efficiently than any pump. Pumping amounts can be very dependent on the type of pump one uses. Some women who have abundant milk supplies are unable to get any milk when they first learn to pump. In addition, it’s common and normal for pumping output to decrease over time. If there is discomfort while pumping, contact an IBCLC or LLL Leader who can make sure the pump is in good working order and flanges are sized correctly. Remember, like breastfeeding, pumping is an art that takes practice and soon becomes easier. From The Nest | Fall 2013 | 25
Whether you are in need of breastmilk or have an overabundance of your own, consider breastmilk donation.
Myth #6: Formula is just as good as breastmilk.
Truth: The World Health Organization puts formula fourth and last on its list of newborn feeding options. Number one is breastmilk from mom’s breast, second is breastmilk from mom in a bottle, third is breastmilk from a donor, and then fourth is formula. Breastmilk is a living, dynamic food. Breastmilk is species-specific; it carries antibodies and stem cells and is incredibly healing. Informal donation: Check out the Facebook group While formula allows babies to grow and is medically necessary Human Milk 4 Human Babies — Missouri. Mothers from in some cases, formula carries a number of risks: It is difficult for around the state in need of breastmilk can seek donations, baby to digest and can damage the gut, increases the risk of SIDS— and mothers with milk to donate can make known what SIDS is reduced by more than a third in breastfed babies—and is they have to offer. linked to numerous acute and chronic illnesses, like ear infections, allergies, diabetes, obesity and others, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Myth #3: Low-milk supply runs in my family, and The AAP recommends breastfeeding for at least one year; the WHO recommends breastfeeding to two years old or beyond. there is nothing I can do. Toddlers continue to receive the same great benefits from Truth: Just because a mom or sister was unable to breastfeed breastmilk as he/she did as a baby. As baby grows and nurses less often and takes less milk, many of the antibodies and other bensuccessfully does not mean a new mom won’t be able to nurse. Every mom-and-baby pair is different, and with good breastfeed- efits of breastmilk concentrate into the smaller amounts of milk. ing management, most moms and babies can nurse successfully. For more information: Contact the Greater Ozarks Regional Mothers’ Milk Depot by phone at (417) 851-1555 or Heart of America Mothers’ Milk Bank in Kansas City at (816) 932-4888 or via email at kcmilkbank@saint-lukes.org
Myth #4: A baby should nurse for 20 minutes on each side. Truth: Rather than watching a clock, schedule or protocol, watch baby’s cues. When hungry, baby will often move his/her hands to his/her mouth and scrunch or flex his/her legs and feet. As feeding progresses, baby will relax, gradually move his/her hands away from mouth, open his/her fists, and flutter his/her eyes. Baby may fall asleep for a short while, and then wake, at which time the mom can see if baby needs to burp or wants to nurse more. Baby may be satisfied with one breast or want to switch sides. Remember that nursing satisfies many needs in addition to hunger: thirst, comfort, need to suck, regulate heart rate and breathing, and help sleeping. So don’t worry if baby wants to nurse for a long time. Offering unlimited access to the breast is important for maintaining milk supply—a full-term, healthy baby knows what he/she needs. Try to trust baby’s wisdom!
Myth #7: If baby has jaundice, formula should be given.
Truth: Jaundice is not a breastfeeding issue. Jaundice is due to a buildup of biliruben in the blood. Biliruben is a yellow pigment that comes from the breakdown of old red blood cells. There are, basically, a couple main types of jaundice; each type has its own symptoms/treatments. So long as baby is gaining weight well, having enough wet and dirty diapers and generally healthy, then there is no reason to stop breastfeeding or to start supplementing with formula. If phototherapy or extra sunlight is being used to combat jaundice then keep in mind the extra fluid requirements that baby will have. If at all possible, just try to breastfeed more (or feed expressed milk). There are plenty of ways around giving formula to a baby dealing with jaundice.
Myth #8: If mom is sick or has an infection, she should stop breastfeeding.
Truth: There is no reason to stop breastfeeding when mom is ill. By breastfeeding baby, mom is ensuring that baby will be less likely to get the infection that she has since the breastmilk conTruth: Breastfeeding is a supply-and-demand system. tains the illness’s antibodies. In the beginning, baby’s stomach is very tiny—about the size of There is also no reason to stop breastfeeding due to an infection a marble. Formula supplementation fills the baby up, takes longer in the breast, such as mastitis. Nursing baby will help clear the to digest and results in fewer nursing sessions. Fewer nursing ses- infection faster, and there are breastfeeding-safe antibiotics. sions (especially in the first 4 to 6 weeks) sends the wrong message to your body, and that can cause long term struggles with supply. Myth #9: If baby is latched correctly, The same issue can result from pacifier use in a newborn. New- breastfeeding won’t hurt. borns release a hormone called cholecystokinin (CCK) when they suckle. This hormone makes baby feel full, satisfied and sleepy, and Truth: If the baby is latched correctly, it should not hurt. it’s meant to protect mom’s supply and keep baby well-rested. So, It is, however, common for new mothers to feel tugs and pulls when a newborn takes a pacifier and falls asleep, it doesn’t mean and some pressure as the baby latches on and begins feeding and baby wasn’t hungry. milk has let down.
Myth #5: Supplementing with formula or using a pacifier won’t hurt my supply.
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Myth #10: I’ve already started supplementing. There is no way to get baby back exclusively on breastmilk or to boost my breastmilk supply. Truth: The very best strategy for this mom is to consult one of the local IBCLCs. The lactation consultant will discuss with mom the reason(s) she began supplementing and develop a plan for boosting her milk supply. It’s important for mother to remember that, after the first week of breastfeeding, milk production is linked to milk removal. So a good place to begin is to increase the number of times each day mother is removing milk; this often involves adding pumping or hand expression between feeding the baby at least 4 or 5 times daily (and ideally at least once at night). During a consultation, the IBCLC can also discuss with mother herbal and prescription medications that may help improve her milk supply.
Answers from: Elisabeth Mouery, Cathy Dickey, Kim Adams, Staci Hill, Anna Faucett—all La Leche League Leaders serving the Springfield area, and the Greater Ozarks Breastfeeding Coalition.
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espite latching and milk supply issues to sore nipples and disapproval from family and friends, breastfeeding is an invaluable experience for any mom and child that deserves respect and support.
If you need outside support throughout your breastfeeding journey, consider these local resources:
Greene County Bebé café Sponsored by Springfield-Greene County WIC For: Any pregnant or breastfeeding moms in Greene County Date: Second Wednesday of each month Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Springfield-Greene County WIC Office, 440 E. Tampa St. Website: health.springfieldmo.gov Phone: Main line (417) 851-1583 After hours (417) 838-9992 Healthy Generations Mothers’ Group Sponsored by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department For: New/expectant moms, their significant others, grandmothers, etc. Date: Third Thursday of each month Time: 6 to 7 p.m. Where: Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway Website: health.springfieldmo.gov Phone: (417) 864-1496 Breastfeeding Support Sponsored by La Leche League of Springfield For: Pregnant and breastfeeding moms Date: Second Monday of each month; fourth Wednesday of each month Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; 10 a.m. to noon, respectively Where: Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave.; Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, respectively Website: llofspringfieldmo.wordpress.com
Christian County Breastfeeding Support Group Sponsored by Christian County WIC For: Pregnant and breastfeeding moms Dates: September 9, December 2 Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Where: Christina County Health Department, 301 E. Brick St., Ozark Website: www.christiancountyhealth.com Phone: (417) 581-2385
Taney County Mother-to-mother Breastfeeding Support Group Sponsored by Taney County WIC For: Pregnant breastfeeding moms Date: Second Tuesday of each month Time: 1 p.m. Where: Taney County Health Department – Branson location, 320 Rhinehart Road, Lower level conference room Website: www.taneycohealth.org/ breastfeedingsupport.php Phone: (417) 334-4544
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According to Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, “Nipple pain is a common postpartum breastfeeding concern and a major contributing factor to early discontinuation of breastfeeding, so it is not something any mother or lactation assistant should ignore!” Nipple soreness is broadly broken into two categories: transient nipple soreness, which usually occurs in the first week, lasting 20 to 30 seconds, and then subsides; and prolonged, abnormal nipple pain, which is most often a symptom of how baby is latching or sucking. Often times, this can be corrected by changing feeding positions. If mom is unable to correct a painful latch on her own, she shouldn’t be discouraged and ignore the pain or “grin and bear it”— she should seek help from an IBCLC for assessment and suggestions.
Breastfeeding Café Sponsored by La Leche League of Springfield For: Pregnant and breastfeeding moms Date: First Tuesday of each month Time: 9:30 a.m. Where: Panera Bread, 500 S. National Ave. Website: lllofspringfieldmo.wordpress.com There are numerous websites, Facebook groups, and 24-hour hotlines available for breastfeeding moms, too. But be sure to check the credibility of your sources!
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Going several days without an adult conversation, or at least one without mention of diaper changes and nap durations, you might start to feel as if you’re living in a loop. Springfield MO Moms seeks to bring those families together to build connections and just get out of the house every once in a while. The group also helps small businesses by offering sponsorships on their sites, directing their members to those services, while keeping membership free to all in the area.
What is the purpose of your group and target audience?
How do moms benefit? How do kids benefit?
Our motto is “to help Springfield moms find sense of community.”
Moms and children benefit by socializing regularly, being active, and once again belonging to a community.
How often do you meet? And where?
Do children need to be of a We have playgroups hosted by our Play- certain age group?
group Director, Kristi, once a week on There is no age requirement for children or average, plus our Moms Night Out, with moms; each playgroup is different and can Jackie, is once a month. And then the vary on ages for their activities. group also takes part in other meetings or Are you affiliated with any other events based on current activities.
What are the membership fees/ requirements?
No membership fees; we are funded by sponsorship. The only requirement is being a mom, preferably in the Springfield area!
What can moms expect when attending one of your meetings or playdates?
No. We are independently created and operated since 2010.
How can someone find out more information on the club?
Go to our website at www.springfieldmomoms.com, or find us on Facebook under “Springfield Missouri Moms Group.”
You will meet other moms and children What would you say is the best to build lasting friendships with and thing about your group? leave feeling a sense of “community” by Our openness, welcoming environment/ belonging to something bigger than one attitudes, and definitely our dependability individual. is No. 1!!
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Our playgroups/newsletter are open for dads and other guardians, as well; not just moms! We also fund our group with sponsorship as stated above and are very proud of the affordable, small business network we have built and have to offer to Springfield small businesses!
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By Jessica White
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Artist: Kaitlyn Willis Age: 7 years old Mom: Jennifer Willis
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One of the benefits of being an elementary art teacher is watching as my young students explore the world through art. Sometimes it’s not the finished product that’s significant, but rather the actual experience of making art. For this reason, I always urge my students to try new things and not be focused on making something “perfect.” Each new school year, I have the opportunity to witness the joy that containers of paint and brushes can bring to children as they explore with mixing paint while marveling as new colors form in front of their eyes. The look of wonder on their faces and cheers of excitement as they work through the creative process is the most beloved part of my job. This project was inspired by one of my favorite paintings: “Squares with Concentric Circles” by Wassily Kandinsky. It is so much fun to watch as my first grade students have fun spotting the different circles and colors in the painting and then create a similar piece of art. Children of all ages can participate by using various types of media, including crayons or even fingerpaint!
Artist: Trey Goddard Age: 7 years old Mom: Tarynn Goddard
Artist: Andrew Mahaffey Age: 7 years old Mom: Karla Mahaffey
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Inspired by: Wassily Kandinsky Adapted for: Ages 3 –7 Objective: Color Mixing
Kandinsky Circles Instructions
1. Study Kandinsky’s “Squares with Concentric Circles” together and have the child look for large and small circles as well as O’s or donut shapes. Discuss what colors you see. 2. Fold your paper in half two times and open up. You will see that you have created 4 squares. 3. Squirt several colors of paint onto paper plate or palette. 4. In each square, have the child begin by painting a small circle in the center of one of the top squares. Paint a circle using a different color around the first circle. 5. Continue painting circles around each other until they touch the side of the square. Don’t be afraid to let the circles touch and the colors combine to make new ones. Explore with warm colors (red, orange, yellow) and cool colors (blue, green, purple). 6. Fill in the background of the square until there is no white space left. 7. Repeat in the 3 remaining squares.
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Don’t be afraid to explore and try new color combinations to see which ones you like best. And most importantly, have fun! Jessica White is an art teacher for the Republic School District. For more art project ideas, visit her blog at www.mrswhite-hearts-art.blogspot.com.
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By Bobi Spilker
Back to School Learning Positive Adoption Language
It’s back-to-school time, and I’m reminded that words are powerful. I adore words: to speak them, read them, contemplate them, be uplifted by them, help my three young daughters learn them and hear what they have to say with them. For many, adoption involves a process for which there seems little common language. Honestly, I once thought it a foreign language, as well, before I learned to speak Positive Adoption Language. The confusing use of terms such as adopt, real and your own can make adoption seem other than what is. This is especially true when hearing people say things about adoption who may not know how to word what they want to say. Here is some basic Positive Adoption Language wording: • Was adopted, instead of is adopted • Biological, first or birth parent/family, instead of real parent/family • Adoption plan, instead of given up • Parents, instead of adoptive parents Adoption is a legal process that happens one time and is final and forever. It becomes confusing when the word “adopt” is used in Adopt-A-Highway or Adopt-A-Family for Christmas; this context is short-term and of little significance. No one pays a lawyer, goes to court and commits to deliver packages or meals to a family or picks up litter on a road forever, let alone pledge unending love and family, care, financial support and emotional connection. In reality, Adopt-A-(fill in the blank) is donation or sponsorship, not adoption. Last week, I took my kids to a kids’ zone play area. One of the workers stood across the room and shouted to me, “Your girls are cute. Are they sisters?” Thanks and yes, they are sisters, I said. Quickly I knew where this was headed; every adoptive parent with more than one child knows this moment all too well. She spoke louder, I guess in hopes I’d understand her: “No. Are they REALLY sisters?”
I find that young kids and most adults are confused by what adoption is. Adoptive parents are real parents; first families are real, as well. Siblings are siblings, no matter how the family was formed. Families blessed by adoption love each other exactly the same way families formed biologically do. I promise. I cringe when I get asked, “How much did they cost?” instead of what does the adoption process cost? Children are not bought. My kids are priceless to me. However, the professionals, agencies, countries, U.S. and/or foreign governments all charge fees for everything they do to complete the legal process of adoption—just the same as the doctors, hospitals, anthologists and surgery rooms or NICUs charge fees for delivering a baby. People are curious. I understand it isn’t meant to offend, but some things are personal, and I am concerned about what my young children think and how they feel. My kids’ histories are their private and quite personal information that involves a deep loss—the loss of their first families. Many birth families loved their children, and so they did the difficult and heart wrenching steps necessary so that their children could be adopted and have a forever family. The same guidelines goes for asking why adoptive parents didn’t have “their own” kids; my daughters are all mine, 100 percent. Otherwise, I’m working way too hard 24/7, missing sleep when I have sick babes, and worrying about all the same things every other parent laments! For those of you reading this willing to explore the use of words related to adoption I say bravo and I enthusiastically thank you!
Here is a simple rule of thumb when thinking about asking questions of families formed by adoption: If you’ve been over to the family’s house for dinner then you may choose to ask, one-on-one and not in front of others, and the parents will decide if and what to share with you. If you’ve not been over for dinner then please don’t ask about it. Most families don’t usually care to share such personal information with strangers, just like everyone else. Or, if you have questions about adoption submit them to (insert email address), subject: Forever Family Colum and questions will be answered in upcoming columns. Bobi is blessed with three precious daughters, ages 3 years to 6 years old and is currently a stay-at-home mom. Among other things, she is a malaria prevention, social justice and anti-racism activist who is on the Board of Directors of Adoptive Families of SW Missouri. Enjoyments include blogging, creating community service educational programs, and fundraising to purchase, ship and distribute mosquito bed nets to fight malaria and save lives in Ethiopia, where two of her daughters were born. Her favorite things to do are to travel, learn and grow as a person.
Always with hope, Bobi
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