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Archival Back Issue: 2007 - 12 December
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Featured Articles: The Race of Her Life: Amy Jensen Giving It Her All Christmas All Year Long Life After Loss Table of Contents: From the Publisher Celebrating Best of the Season Books by Women Looking Back: "Miracle Man" Jaxon Holiday Hospitality Christmas All Year Long Knitting Together a Community Holiday Travel Tips The Race of her life/Amy Jensen is Giving Her All The Best Medicine Women Hunters/Sharing Family Traditions Rural Town Welcomes Russian Brothers The "Lefse" Lady Hope and Help at Cherish House The Many Roles of the Hospice Volunteer Influenza is Serious! Life After Loss The Gazebo of a Lifetime Take The kids With - Chapter Three An Arts Destination Tied to the Apron Strings Make Your Own BLOG On the Web Ask the Coach - Presence What Are You Reading? Don't be a Scrooge! Christmas Interupted From the Editor: Natalie S. Knudsen Each new issue of Womeninc fills me with excitement as I meet the people behind the stories and the December issue is no exception. From decorating a lovely Victorian bed and breakfast for the holidays to visiting a reindeer farm, we’re ready to help you with great tips and information. Did you know that reindeer prefer oatmeal over carrots? The Christmas season for many of us Scandinavians – and other converts – means lefse. A trip to Alicia Helling’s Little Lefse Shop in Hanska, Minnesota, is a treat and her lefse a must-have for many family celebrations. The holiday season is about family and tradition and nothing embodies the sense of tradition more than our feature on women hunters. Each hunting season these women share the hunting experience with their grandfathers, fathers, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters creating new memories for everyone involved. In this issue we also pay tribute to the strength and caring souls of women. Jan Turner of Cherish House strives to give young unwed mothers and their babies a positive start in life. With courage and bravery beyond her years, Amy Jensen shows us how to face cancer and amputation with an optimism and faith few of us can match. Long, long ago my first sewing project in seventh grade home economics (after the paper spirals) was an apron. Today, aprons are making a revival. Kathy Barth and Elva Barglof found out just how important aprons were to our mothers and grandmothers with their exhibit “Tied to the Apron Strings” at Arts on Grand in Spencer, Iowa. Judging from the aprons on display, I don’t think my first sewing attempt would have made the cut. Amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season please take time to count your blessings and tell the special people in your life how important they are to you. Remember everyone who is unable to spend time with their families while stationed away from their homes and loved ones protecting our freedoms – send a prayer of thanks their way.
Archival Back Issue: 2008 - 01 January Weddings
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Featured Articles: Bridal Attire Wedding Cake Trends Top Three Honeymoons Table of Contents: From the Editor: Hometown Elegance Bridal Attire 6 Alteration Tips Hairstyles What is Your Style? Finding the Perfect Photographer Wedding Entertainment: Telling the Couple's Story Wedding Cake Trends Bouquets for Every Season Top Three Honeymoons To Love, Honor and Share a Bank Account I Do - Mike & Lori Justin & Nicole Jacob & Andrea Ryan & Goizane Bridal Elegance Entrepreneur From the Editor: Katie Sauck Over the past year I’ve had the honor of being a bridesmaid in two of my close friend’s weddings and in May I’ll be standing up for another. Watching the girls plan their big days helped me understand the need for local resources. Our hope at Womeninc is that this premier issue of Weddings will give you a glimpse of the quality people and businesses here to help you. Throughout the magazine, area women model the latest bridal trends. From tiaras to flower girl dresses, these beautiful ladies epitomize elegance and style. Thank you to all who willingly took part in the photo shoots. Wedding photos and flowers are big items on every bride’s to-do list. Lisa Holthaus, owner of Elite Portrait Design, offers her expertise on choosing a photographer and Kari Kantack arranges some amazing blooms for every season. You’ll also enjoy some helpful advice from Kristen Dulas in her article, “To Love, Honor and Share a Bank Account.” Whether you were married 45 years ago, last year or have not yet walked down the aisle, we hope you enjoy this debut Weddings special edition of Womeninc!
Archival Back Issue: 2008 - 02 February
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Featured Articles: A Flurry of Activity Polar Bear Encounter From the Heart of a Mother: Saving a Son, Healing a Family Table of Contents: From the Editor/Facing my Fears Looking Back: Saying Good-bye One Day at a Time What Are You Reading? This Month - Valentines Day/How to Buy a Quality Diamond Polar Bear ENCOUNTER Women in Health Care A Flurry of ACTIVITY Vitamin D: What every woman needs to know for her bones, breasts and brain A Dog's Life…a Guide to Veterinary Care During the First Year From the Heart of a Mother: Saving a Son, Healing a Family Home Theater Systems bread/The Kitchen's Cure for the Winter Blues Down Under Quilting with Anne Tuma Women Investors are joining the club Women as Investors Cash Flow Rules to Live By Must See Web Sites/Who Says Women Aren't Handy? an outlet for creativity Refresh Yourself Spring Cleaning Meet a Subscriber Mingling does a person good…and flattery will get you everywhere Home Again/no jig Blizzard & THE BEAST From the Editor: Katie Sauck Before skiing, I always suffer from a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach; one of impending doom. Scared that I will break a leg or do something embarrassing like trip over my own skis and end up in a tree, dread always precedes hitting the slopes. I realize how silly this is. I’ve never even been injured while skiing! In fact, I always end up having a blast. Shirley Hansel featured on page 32 has worked at Mount Kato for more than 20 years. This woman has seen it all: the eager to learn, the hesitant snow bunnies like me, the naturals as well as those who spend the entire day inching down a hill. After reading her story, I may have to overcome my pre-skiing jitters and give it another chance. During a visit to the zoo several years ago, I stood near the underwater viewing area of the polar bear pen. Two full-grown bears swam from one end of the tank to the other repeatedly pressing their massive paws against the glass. Their footprints left an impression of great power. No barrier stood between Rachel Collins and the polar bear stalking her and a group of girls during an Arctic expedition. See her story on page 20. I admire her courage and adventurous spirit…even as a dangerous predator stood only 40 feet away. Sometimes the things we fear the most end up being the greatest blessings. I have discovered that when I face my fears, I become stronger. There is also a sense of pride and accomplishment that sustains me in otherwise scary situations. May the stories in this issue inspire you to accept any challenges you are facing with courage and hope!
Archival Back Issue: 2008 - 03 March Homes
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Featured Articles: Built for the Family A Garden of Art Shopping for a New TV? Table of Contents: From the Editor: Grandpa's Gardens The big Picture Everyday Design: Helpful hints to Avoid a Basement Botch Ready-Made Draperies A Passion for Gardening Ready for Spring Gardening? A Garden of Art Stars of the SPRING WOODS Built For the Family Evolution of REMODELING Shopping for a new TV? Homemade Maple Syrup From the Editor: Katie Sauck Growing up on the farm next door to my Grandpa and Grandma Sauck, I always marveled at the green thumbs they both had. For years my grandpa tended to three large gardens overflowing with everything from peas and onions to strawberries, sweet corn and squash while Grandma enjoyed planting flowers. Watching Grandpa make his way across the yard using a shovel as his walking stick always brought a smile to my face. Many afternoons I’d find him sitting outside in the shade cleaning radishes or cutting beans for Grandma to use in the next meal. I hope one day my grandpa’s love of gardening will pass down to me. While I don’t garden yet, I do admire those who enjoy tilling, planting, weeding and harvesting. It seems a rewarding hobby. In this issue, we highlight two amazing gardens starting on page 22. Beautiful and vibrant, each garden has character unique to the gardeners who tend them. Also in this issue, we tour a beautiful, craftsman style home in Spirit Lake, Iowa, and journey into a maple tree grove near Gibbon, Minnesota, to collect sap for making pure maple syrup. One sure sign of spring is the appearance of the first wildflowers. For those who can’t wait, don’t miss the article about native blooms on page 32. All in all, this gardening issue has me looking forward to warm weather and spending time outside. It’s almost spring!
Archival Back Issue: 2008 - 04 April
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Featured Articles: Blessed Among the Faces Culinary Delight For the Love of Art Table of Contents: From the Editor: Women of Character, Katie Sauck Looking Back: Pride in the Navy, Sara Gaalswyk What Are You Reading?, Nina Patten NeedsFree, Katie Sauck A Call of Duty, Mari Nielsen What is a VETERAN?, Mari Nielsen OPERATION KEMNA: Iowa Cares, Katie Sauck Overcoming a Common, Rare Disease, Sara Gaalswyk Nuts to You, Steven E Parnell Are you wearing your bicycle helmet correctly?, Immanuel St Joseph's from Mayo Clinic A Dog's Life…Adult Wellness, Tory Wunder, D.V.M. Blessed Among the Faces, Margie Kiefer Culinary Delight, Katie Sauck A modern twist, Katie Sauck Dreaming of Spring Cleaning, Darci DePoppe The New Women of Old Town, Gayle Daggett For the Love of Art, Katie Sauck Insurance and Financial Q and A, Nancy VanderWaerdt Entrepreneur Spotlight/Women Business Owners/The Two of Us Business Loans, Bryan Stading $25 Can Change a Life, Yvonne Cariveau Refresh Yourself, Katie Sauck Ask the Coach/Being in Relationship, Diana Gabriel Meet a Subscriber, Kari Hennager We've Come A Long Way, Pat McGill Getting Together…Alone, Jules Nolan What does your Mommy do for work?, Nina Patten From the Editor: Katie Sauck Women of Character Every day I am amazed by the strength and fortitude of women. These traits certainly characterize many of the people you will meet in this issue. Our cover woman, Najwa Massad, bravely left her home in Lebanon 23 years ago to escape war. She’s now a prominent business owner in Mankato, Minnesota, with an incredible story to share. Follow her journey from bombs and sniper bullets to the security of life in the Midwest, starting on page 41. Celiac disease has taken Darlene Woods down a road of great trial. After a lifetime of misdiagnoses, she settles into a gluten-free diet that improves her health. While the disease has left some lasting conditions, she has not let it stop her from living life to the fullest. This issue also highlights treasures of our area, including talented chef Sabine Johnson, who invited me into her private bistro to sample her German cuisine. It was unforgettably good, and as Sabine says, “It’s hard to talk about food, you just have to taste it.” In the article “A Call of Duty,” you’ll read about the challenges and strife as well as the rewards of life in the military. Contributing writer Mari Nielson spent time with women throughout our area to share their experiences. In support of families with women in the military, Womeninc proudly offers free subscriptions to women in active military duty. We’re delighted to provide these courageous women with a way to stay connected to home. England’s best-known preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century Charles Spurgeon said, “Hope itself is like a star – not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity.” We often learn the most while facing difficult situations. I admire the women in this issue who face adversity with hope, wisdom and courage.
Archival Back Issue: 2008 - 05 May Health
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Featured Articles: Desire to Be Fit and Fabulous! Childhood Obesity Health Risks in Men Table of Contents: From the Editor/Quality Care, Katie Sauck The Road to Better Health, Gay Rasmussen, DO Breast Development and Disease, Patricia A Mahoney, MD Overactive Bladder, Melissa Brown, MD, Urologist Health Risks in Men/Maintain your body for good health in the long run, Terry Knowles, MD Childhood Obesity, Heidi Stoltenberg, MD Headaches, Monica Schugel, DC Gum Disease, Kristie Gaalswyk Finding Your Way to a Dreamy Smile, Angela Schuck Desire to be FIT & Fabulous!, Colleen Braun Walking for Health, Katherine Kurth, RN, CNP Sublingual Immunotherapy, Carolyn Drevlow, Dulcimer Medical Center Massage…Worth the Price?, Linda Grant Preventive Care: Screening Saves Lives, Hyun Kim, MD, General Surgeon Food Allergies and Their Effects, Dulcimer Medical Center Your Health Insurance Questions Answered, Nancy VanderWaerdt From the Editor: Katie Sauck Quality Care Welcome to the inaugural issue of Womeninc Health. We are fortunate to live in an area known for excellent health care. Our access to state-of-the-art facilities and highly skilled medical professionals is truly remarkable. Many experts from throughout the region came together to provide health tips and advice. I sincerely appreciate their taking the time and effort to share their knowledge and experience with Womeninc subscribers. Dr. Terry Knowles’ article stresses the importance of men providing an example for their children and grandchildren by “maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.” Women are also given valuable insight into breast disease on page 13. If you suffer from headaches, Monica Schugel, DC discusses types of headaches and their causes as well as offering insight into relief alternatives. In the article, “Desire to be Fit and Fabulous,” our cover woman Colleen Braun encourages us to recognize the importance of our health and well-being along with great advice on how to get started on a fitness plan. Colleen’s love for fitness is contagious. After meeting her, I felt renewed and ready to overcome my own fitness plateau and to challenge myself more when working out. Preventative medicine is becoming valuable as we strive to improve our physical and emotional health. There are several features that address the role of a healthy diet and regular exercise in medical care. While covering some common health care concerns and timely medical information, we hope this issue informs, assists and inspires you.
Archival Back Issue: 2008 - 06 June
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Featured Articles: Bouncing Back From Fear From the Heart: Heartbreak, Heroes and Hope – Luke's Fight For Life Healing Paws Table of Contents: From the Editor: The green of Summer Looking Back: Sue and Rhonda - A Story of Friendship and Courage Putting Green/ Environmental Adventure Park Local Youth Doing Cool Things: Victoria Kasten Logan Petersen Mallory Bradley Restless Leg Syndrome The Good News about Stomach Acid Senior Pet Care/A Guide to Veterinary Care during the Golden Years Healing Paws Picnic Panache From the Heart: Heartbreak, Heros & Hope/Luke's Fight for Life One Bright Star Shines For Each Child Bamboo Clothing/Environmentally & Socially Responsible Clothing Lunch at Contessa Summer Safety Tips - Q and A Strawbale Winery How Mobile Can You Go? Tuscany: Wanting It All Permanent Cosmetics My First Tattoos Meet a Subscriber/Julie Cohrs-Barker Refresh Yourself Ask the Coach/Summer's Gift: Quiet and Quality Pat's Glee Club notes . . . Bouncing Back From Fear Famous Family Quotations From the Editor: Katie Sauck The Green of Summer Co-ed softball and sand volleyball fill my evenings this summer. Last year at this time I was playing on a softball team too, and we ended the season with only one game in the win column. It’s not that we were that bad – every other team was just better than us. Looking back, it’s hard to remember which game we took the win home. After our last game (another defeat), everyone still walked off the field smiling and laughing. I remember being impressed with everyone’s good attitude. Although it would have been nice to take home more than one win, we all understood that winning isn’t everything. At least that’s what we told ourselves. We tried our best and had a ton of fun! While spending time at a ball field is an all-time favorite, nothing says summer like a picnic. They can be as simple as taking the food you’ve prepared in the kitchen and moving it to a table in the backyard or picking up a bucket of chicken and heading to a park or the lake. A picnic can also be a great opportunity to use your creativity. My mom, and publisher, Kay Sauck and I worked together to create three summer picnic tables. From a fun beach party theme to a formal table setting, check out the new twists on a summer classic starting on page 33. Mike and Christina Dietz and their children from Montgomery, Minnesota, and friends from St. James and Winnebago graciously agreed to model these picnic ideas. Contributing writer Ingrid Gangestad also shares some delicious recipes and tips for a fun day outside with the family. This month, we’re focusing on going green. Many local businesses are offering their customers environmentally friendly products and services. From a restaurant that serves all-organic food to a new, natural-fiber clothing line, this issue is brimming with people who are committed to a better environment. For family fun and the chance to learn while you play, check out New Ulm’s Putting Green Environmental Adventure Park featured on page 16. If you’re interested in trying on eco-friendly clothes for size, read about April Femrite’s Natural Bamboo Clothing on page 54. To do my part, I’ve already made some changes. After washing my grass-stained softball clothes, I hang them outside on the line along with my sheets. If you’ve tried it, you’ll agree there’s nothing better than line-dried sheets and I’m saving energy too. Summer’s a great time to try new things – even small efforts can make a difference. Happy summer! Do you have a favorite recipe? Share it in September Entertaining! Send recipes to: Womeninc c/o Entertaining 2322 Lake Ave Fairmont, MN 56031 Please include your name and address as well as a brief description of why the recipe is a favorite.
Archival Back Issue: 2008 - 07 July Coffeetalk
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Featured Articles: SilverSneakers: Sneakers that Touch the Heart Women and Depression Western Thrill Seeker Table of Contents: From the Editor: Women friends Sneakers that Touch the Heart Tips Strong Women Stay Young! Planning for Incapacity Grief is a story of love that yearns to be told… Women and Depression Menopause Close the Door on Dryer Fires Bringing it to life expo Tips What should you do if you are injured in an automobile accident? Tax Return Filings After April 15 Joint Meetings Mid-Summer Gardening Western thrill-seekers Grandma's Girls It's BUNCO Time Curl Up & Dye From the Editor: Women Friends: With no sister of my own, three close girl friends have become like family to me. Maria, Amanda, Kelly Jo and I have known each other since elementary and high school and I believe we are bonded for a lifetime. After college I was the only one of us to move back to southern Minnesota. We talk often on the phone and by email, but what I treasure most is when they come home to visit. Picking up from where we left off is never a problem. With Maria, I can talk for hours, Amanda and I share a love for long walks, and Kelly Jo and I laugh until we hurt. In this issue of CoffeeTalk, we celebrate women’s friendships. On page 28, go on an adventure with Kae Luchtel and Linda Gregor. They threw their saddles in the back of a red convertible and drove west to take part in a cattle drive. Leaving as acquaintances, the women returned as close friends who share an unforgettable story. On page 35, experience a night of fun and games with a group of women from Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. I joined them on one of their Bunco nights. Walking into Sue Jensen’s home, I felt instantly at ease. I could tell how much those attending enjoy one another. For busy women, spending a night playing Bunco is “a type of therapy,” Sue says. Although I left much earlier, Sue reported the last two women stayed and talked until 1:30 a.m. Friendships with other women provide comfort and reassurance – women have the ability to empathize with and understand one another. In one of my favorite books (and movies), Anne of Green Gables, Anne Shirley often referred to her close friends as kindred spirits. These dear friendships are a rare and treasured gift. In honor of this Womeninc special edition, I encourage you to reconnect with a friend this month!
Archival Back Issue: 2008 - 08 August
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Table of Contents: From the Editor - Katie Sauck - A New beginning, Katie Sauck Looking Back: Brought Together for a Reason, Kristie Gaalswyk What Are You Reading?, Nina Patten Saving the eEvironment One Recycled Glass at a Time - Pretty Birdie Feeders, Natalie S Knudsen Horses & The Women Who Love Them, Katie Sauck Running for the Right Reasons, Chantel Julian Go to Church: It's Good for You, Dr Steven Parnell Common Orthopedic Issues in Women, Jean Eelma, MD, FAAOS School-age Physicals: What to Know Before You Go, KerriAnn Mahon, MD Kitten Care - A Guide to Veterinary Care During the First Year, Tory Wunder, DVM From the Heart: Samantha Smiles, Nina Patten Autism Awareness Cards, Katie Sauck Insight on Autism - Discussion with Parents of Autistic Children, Katie Sauck A New Country Kitchen, Katie Sauck Investing in Real Estate, Judy Ness Stitches of Love, Katie Sauck A Legacy of Caring, Diane Penning MOHAIR - A Family Affair, Katie Sauck Save Childcare Money for Your Child's Future, Nancy VanderWaerdt Health Information Online Gets Visual, Yvonne Cariveau 12 - Twelve Life Questions, Terri DeGezelle Introducing Kim Reutzel, Katie Sauck Meet a Subscriber - Georgia Sheley, Katie Sauck Refresh Yourself, Sara Gaalswyk Ask the Coach - Showing up Big, Diana Gabriel Dances with Gun Molls, Jules Nolan Camping Chronicles Part 2, Nina Patten
Archival Back Issue: 2008 - 09 September Entertaining
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Featured Articles: Simple Ingredients, Exquisite Results Murder Mystery Subscriber Recipes Table of Contents: From the Editor: Savoring the Season, Katie Honnette Back to School Party, Katie Honnette and Sara Gaalswyk Murder Mystery, Lisa Steinborn Sep 08 Entertaining Holiday Etiquette, Katie Honnette Sep 08 Entertaining Going Places, Katie Honnette Falls Park Visitor Information Center Ice Cream Capital of the World Visitor Center/Museum Niagara Cave Out & About: Owatonna, Katie Honnette Simple Ingredients, Exquisite Results, Katie Honnette Local Foods are the Logical Choice, Jennifer Luhmann Girl Scouts Make It A Hit Subscriber Recipes Tuscan Recipes for Your Holiday Table, Davie Lowman From the Editor: Katie Honnette Savoring the Season September is my favorite month of the year. I love the mild temperatures, the vibrant colors of the season change and how life settles back into a normal schedule. When the warm summer weather cools into the briskness of fall, I pick apples from the tree and use them in my baking. On page 35, you’ll find two delicious apple recipes submitted by Womeninc subscribers. Fresh, locally grown ingredients are important to chef Emily Streeter of Richard’s Restaurant & Pub in St. Peter, Minnesota. Known for making complex dishes out of simple ingredients, Emily shares a savory duck breast recipe with us on page 30. Perfect for a fall meal, sweet potato hash and baby spinach complement the duck. Over the summer, Sara Gaalswyk interned with Womeninc. She was a valuable addition to our team during the busy months and I appreciate all of her hard work. With Sara returning to St. Thomas for her junior year of college, it felt natural to think “Back to School.” Starting on page 12, get some great ideas on how to throw a fun, back to school bash for the kids in your life! Jordan accompanied me to the three local attractions featured in the Going Places section. We climbed the rocks at the beautiful Falls Park, took a chilly yet interesting tour of the Niagara Cave and sampled ice cream in LeMars, Iowa. Check out these great day trip destinations starting on page 20. With the high fuel costs, I am grateful we don’t have to travel far from home to see and do some great things. It may be time to pack away the summer toys, but this issue is full of fun ideas to keep you entertained all fall. Whether you’re sending your children back to school for another year or planning a day trip, I hope you savor all this season has to offer!
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