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ContentsNOVEMBER/DECEMBER Volume 3 Number 6

Happy holidays!8 Set the table Welcome guests, help others.

23 Beyond pumpkin pieMake muffins and more.

39 Elegant up ’dos, you doThe long and short of holiday hair styles.

HOMEFAMILYSELF

HOME11 Unexpected company?Six quick ways to get your home ready.

12 Holiday budgetLocal women share their advice to avoid

overspending.

14 Fire safetyPlanning ahead could save lives.

18 Picture perfectA how-to on hanging and framing your art.

20 Snowman wreathGet crafty this winter.

FAMILY26 RelaxBusy moms, slow down. That’s an order.

28 Winter puzzleKids’ activity.

30 Ohhh baby!The ultimate Christmas gift.

34 Flu seasonTake preventive measures to protect yourself.

36 To-do listManage your busy schedules.

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12 SMART TIP:A simple homemade gift Make ornaments. Simple glass balls

decorated with kids’ thumb prints made to

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Be sure to put the date on them, and the

relatives will have a keepsake to treasure

for years to come. For more cost- saving tips go to page 12.

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Editor’s note I never know what to do with my hair. Whether I’m headed to work or a wedding, I’m at a loss. Should I flip it up? Curl it? Straighten it? Use a barrette or band? So when graphic design editor Samantha Dellinger suggested a story about holiday hair-styles, I was excited. Maybe I would finally be able to put an end to my hair issues. I watched as two stylists from Par Exsalonce Salon and Day Spa in Springettsbury Township demonstrated easy-to-do styles, which we included on pages 39-43. Zaida Laboy created a ’do on our long-haired model, Amy Litteral, that looked com-plicated. But, Laboy assured me that I would be able to create it at home. Although I would save money if I did my own hair, sometimes I splurge on a trip to the salon. It’s nice to have someone blow dry and curl my hair, especially while I’m pregnant. This holiday season, I’ll be in my third trimester. As you’ll see on pages 26-27, it’s important for moms to take time for

themselves, and I think I’ll heed that advice. This magazine is filled with lots of tips to make the 2009 holiday season brighter, includ-ing a list of places to go and shows to see on pages 6-7, as well as some budget-stretching tips from local ladies on page 12. Last year, I planned ahead. I bought and wrapped presents in advance. I had cook-ies ready for my daughter’s Christmas party at school. My reward was a few minutes alone, sipping tea on my couch, basking in the glow of our tree after all the work was done on Christmas Eve. It was nice to have a chance to stop and appreciate the moment.

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NEXT ISSUE — JANUARY/FEBRUARY

Recipes that will chase away the winter chill.• Teach kids values by focusing on your own.• See the winner of the March of Dimes•

beautiful baby contest.

ON THE COVERCover photo by: BiL BOWDENKathy Doores, 31, of East Manchester Town-ship, flashes a smile next to our holiday craft (see it on page 20). The red door is the entrance to the home of Wayne and ingrid Spriggs of west Manchester Township. Ingrid said she loves her red door because she likes bright colors.

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Celebrations• The founder of Kwanzaa, Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga, will be at Millersville University at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 for a free public event. Tickets are not required. Karenga, who was born Ron Everett in Parsonsburg, Md., graduated from william Penn Senior High School in York in 1958. The seven-day holiday, which begins the day after Christmas, was founded in 1966. For details, visit www.millersville.edu.

• Every November, the Crispus Attucks Rising STARS program hosts a Cultural Thanksgiving Celebration for CA members, staff and the greater community to pro-mote an understanding of cultural and racial diversity. This year’s event will be 6 p.m.

Nov. 23 at the center, 605 S. Duke St. in York. For details, contact Jacquie Martino-Miller at Crispus Attucks at 848-3610, ext. 262.

• A free community Hanukkah celebration will be 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Jewish Community Center, 2000 Hollywood Drive, York Township. Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan will lead a menorah-lighting demonstration followed by a sing along. Later, enjoy lat-kes, mitzvah and arts and craft projects, as well as bingo, a latke-eating contest and a dreidel-spinning tournament.

The Nutcracker• See the Greater York Youth Ballet perform the “Nutcracker Ballet” at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 or 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, 50 N. George St. in York. For details, visit www.strandcapitol.org. You can also catch “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 12 or 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at The Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, 222 Market St. in Harrisburg. More details available at www.whitakercenter.org.

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Fun for the whole family• New to Christmas Magic at Rocky Ridge County Park will be more LED light-ing, additional indoor displays, a larger penguin village, a new entertainment stage, synchronized lighting and a barnyard Christmas scene. The display opens Nov. 27 and runs through Dec. 31. it’s closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas. Check www.yorkcountyparks.org/chmagic.html for details.

• From 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Light Up Night 2009 kicks off. The event includes live entertainment, a children’s activity area, carol singalongs, and, of course, the lighting of the York holiday tree. For details, visit www.yorkcity.org.

• Catch a “Holly Jolly Christmas” from Nov. 12 to Dec. 23 at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster. For details, visit www.dutchapple.com.

• York Little Theatre in Spring Garden Township continues its children’s series with “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” the story of a young girl’s quest to break the curse placed on her animated nutcracker and defeat the evil Mouse King. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 11-13 and 18-20. For details, visit www.ylt.org.

Crafts and more• The York Folk Art and Craft Show is a great place to find gifts for the holidays. Event is Nov. 20-22 at Memorial Hall East at the York Expo Center in West Manchester Township. For details, visit www.goodrichpromotions.com.

• The Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood is holding a community

Hanukkah bazaar 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 22 at Temple Beth israel, 2090 Hollywood Drive in York Township. Hanukkah begins at sun-down Dec. 11.

• The 2009 Winter Nationals Ferret Competition comes to York County Dec. 4-5 at the York Expo Center’s Horticulture Hall. For details, visit www.ferret.org.

New Year’s Eve• Celebrate the new year in downtown York during New Year’s Revolution 2010 from 6 p.m. to midnight Dec. 31. Visit www.yorkcity.org for details. Ring in the new decade with music from the Big Band era at The Majestic Theatre, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. The dance floor will be open, starting at 7 p.m. For details, visit www.gettysburgmajestic.com.

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Set the table for the holidays and after

PHOTOS BY PAUL KUEHNEL for Smart

Judy Brillhart places a copper pumpkin and demonstrates how items can be reused to make different holiday and winter table settings.

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Here are some ways you can help set the tables for those in need:•SOUTHERN YORK COUNTY FOOD PANTRY, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 315 N. Constitution Ave., New Freedom, needs canned goods, other nonperishable items and cash donations Call Ed Smith at 235-5928 or 870-6125.

•YORK’S HELPING HAND FOR THE HOMELESS, 412 W. King St., York, needs turkeys and all the trim-mings, such as milk, eggs, potatoes and other canned goods. For details, call Cynthia Kemp, at 846-9275.

•THE FOOD PANTRY, at 15 First Ave. in Red Lion, is collecting Bags of Blessings for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. The bags include hams and turkeys, boxed or canned potato products, hot choc-olate, stuffing mixes and dessert mixes. The Food Pantry is low on supplies overall and needs cere-als, soups, canned meats, spaghetti sauces, tuna, fish, paper goods and house-hold cleaning items. It also accepts warm clothes and blankets. For details, call Muriel Slenker, the director of Red Lion Area Community Services, at 244-6934.

•YORK COUNTY FOOD BANKS, 254 W. Princess St., York, is always accept-ing donations, visit www.yorkfoodbank.org for details.

•YORK RESCUE MISSION, 367 W. Market St., York, needs nonperish-able food items, hygiene and paper products, as well as donations of turkeys or hams for the holiday season. This year, the mission will need more than previous years because it opened its Women and Children’s Shelter, 17 Jefferson Ave. in York, in October. For details, call Kathy Jones, director of volunteer ser-vices, at 812-1692.

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Sure, the turkey, Grandma’s secret dressing recipe and traditional cranberry sauce are typical staples for a holiday meal. But setting a festive table can help welcome guests to a special dinner, as well as establish a family tradition. Judy Brillhart, decorator and owner of The Strawberry Shop in North Codorus Township, said a trend this year is to incorporate fresh fruits. “For a more casual look, use fresh pumpkins and mini gourds,” she said. Brillhart also puts dried berries and a candle in a glass vase wrapped in a fall-colored ribbon tied in a knot, which is more chic than a traditional bow, she said. She then sets the vase in some chopped straw. “Using the beautiful elegance and smoothness of glass against the primitive straw just gives a neat look,” she said. Bronze and copper colors are also in. “I’m actually using a lot of metal prod-ucts,” she said, adding that an artificial

or fresh wreath placed around a metallic plate makes a pretty setting. It’s easy to transform a place setting from autumn to winter by changing the colors and fruits, she said. Fall ribbons, candles, napkins and fruits in orange, brown and yellow hues can be substituted with those in Christmas colors, she said. And for just about any other special occasion, a classic clean and monochro-matic theme is always tasteful, Brillhart said. “Keep the table settings simple,” she said. “I enjoy using white plates.”

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1. Focus on the entry. Come in your front door as a guest would, and look for things that need to be straightened up or cleaned.

2. wipe the tops of tables in the rooms where your guests will be.

3. Have a coat strategy. Tidy a closet, or buy or rent a coat rack to put in a hall or bedroom. Don’t just throw coats onto a bed.

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5. Make the bathroom sparkle. Mirrors, toilets and countertops should be spotless and the bathroom clutter-free. Don’t waste time tidying medicine cabinets or cleaning a shower that’s hidden by a door or curtain.

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By KARA EBERLE for Smart

Holiday shopping can be stressful, overwhelming and not to mention expensive. For my children, I’ve learned to check for items they would like to have in consignment shops and online sites such as eBay (ebay.com), York Bookoo (york.bookoo.com) and Craig’s List (www.craigslist.org). For others on my list, I do a lot of baking. Who doesn’t appreciate a home-made treat around the holidays?

— Mary Cutler, 34, mother of two and ownerof a small pot-belly pig farm in Stewartstown.

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I stick to a budget by purchasing year-round. Shopping end-of-season sales, 75 percent off tables and mak-ing homemade gifts are a sure way to pinch pennies. If you do this, keep a journal of what you have purchased and where you stored it. Purchase a bathrobe or towel set at a discount retailer and have the recipients’ initials or monogram embroidered on it. Last year, I gave embroidered Nautica robes to my mother and sister for $15 each.

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“ We set a spending limit for each person we buy gifts for. Also, after-Christmas sales are usually really good, so we buy for the following year ahead of time.

— Staci wise, 32, lives in East Manchester Township. She is the assistant organizer of Moms of York County.

The holiday season is about joy, happiness and, unfortunately, spending lots of money. The goal is to make sure each holiday season doesn’t end with an empty bank account. The same formula doesn’t work for everyone, but a few local women share their tips and tricks.

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Fire safetyPlanning a safe escapeBy TARA HAWKINS for Smart

When a fire occurs, you might only have minutes to get your family to safety. The more prepared you are, the faster you will be able to exit your home. Stephen and Jill Genco live in Dover Township with their three children: Anthony, 10, Olivia, 9 and Noah, 7. Olivia and Noah were both challenged by their Scout troops to develop and practice a fire safety plan.

in February, Greg Scritchfield holds his son Benjamin, who slaps the hand of another firefighter after a fire in their home in Wrightsville. After getting his family out of the house, Scritchfield ran to the fire station less than a block away to bring an engine back.

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Fire safetyPlanning a safe escape

This is a challenge that Assistant Fire Chief Trever Rentzel of the Manchester Fire Company recom-mends for all families. Rentzel suggests practicing your escape plan quarterly. The time it takes to implement and

rehearse the plan will be worth it. For each room in your home, you should devise two ways to exit. Exiting through the door might be the easiest way. Make sure to close the door behind you. If using the door isn’t an option, a window might be the next choice. To safely escape from their two-story home, the Gencos invested in two drop-down ladders. The ladders are conveniently stored in two of the upstairs bed-rooms. Rentzel agrees that these ladders can be great if the chil-dren are capable of using them. Because many kids are afraid of heights, Rentzel recommends instructing them to get the ladder ready for use but waiting until absolutely necessary to use it. Sometimes, a window might be difficult to open. Children need to be taught how to break out a window if they can’t open it. Once outside, have a special place that is a safe distance from the home to meet. Call the fire department from there. Never try to go back into the home. Make sure every member of the family understands the plan. Sometimes, a map can help younger chil-dren remember. A special worksheet is available on the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Web site at www.nfpa.org. Jill Genco said that they were given a perfect oppor-tunity for a run-through the day that their newly installed oven malfunctioned. Because they often discussed sce-narios for escape, the family was able to get outside and find their meeting place in about one minute.

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Fasten outdoor lights to trees, house, • walls or other firm surfaces to protect from wind.

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Preventing a fire The best plan is to prevent a fire from happening. Having an operational smoke detector is the first step. According to the NFPA, smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom and on each level of the home. Change your batteries when you change your clocks for daylight saving time. The actual smoke alarms also need to be changed. Rentzel suggests checking them every three to five years. Detectors in the kitchen often become clogged with grease. Detectors in high-dust areas can also lose their sensitivity.

Putting out a fire Every kitchen should be equipped with an ABC Fire Extinguisher. Check it annually. A gauge on the device shows if it is still operational. Do not use water on an electrical or grease fire. Flour or baking soda can be used to smother the flames. If a fire does occur, call the fire department even if you were able to extinguish it. Don’t be embarrassed. Firefighters are trained to assess the situation and determine what damage has been done.

Keeping your kitchen safe Mindy Poe is a firefighter and vice president of the North Hopewell-Winterstown Volunteer Fire Company in Felton. She is also the mother of two and an active member of the United States Air Force. Mindy shares some of her practical advice for keeping your kitchen safe.

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By NICKI STIGER for Smart

The folks on HGTV make

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sweats, some frames get

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he said. “It will stick to the

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tect your photos, here are

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Like Arendt, Bev

Munchel-Kievit, a framer at

Framer’s Workshop in York

Township, said to avoid

placing a picture directly on

the glass. Use an acid-free

mat to elevate the picture

off the glass 1/16th to 1/8th of

an inch.

Instead of taping the

photo to the mat, you

should use an acid-free

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board available at craft and

framing stores to stabilize

the piece. If you don’t like a

mat, you can use clear spac-

ers in the corner to elevate

the photo, she said.

If you are unsure of

where to start, both the

Camera Center of York and

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“It depends on the size of

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Once the piece is framed,

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When deciding where to

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If it’s in a hallway, it

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As for arrangements of art,

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Some people are particu-

lar and use a level to hang

work. Lenkner said this isn’t

necessary. While this works

in some cases, Lenkner said

people will be viewing the art

with their eyes, not a level. If

it looks good to you, it will

look good to others, he said.

As for the hardware,

YorkArts gallery director Jess

McPherson said photo wire

is a must for heavier pieces.

If you are unsure of how to

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If you have a lighter piece,

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a J hook and a nail or screw,

but be sure it’s anchored into

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Create a fun welcome for guests when they arrive at your front door this winter. This easy-to-make holiday wreath can become a project for the whole family.

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Add some jingleStep 1 Attach three bells to pipe cleaner. Tie ends to garland.

Step 2 Attach addi-tional bells, with flo-rist wire. (FIG. 3)

Add snowStep 1 Apply spray mount over garland and then sprinkle with white glitter. Let the glue and glitter dry for about two hours. Then spray again and let dry for another hour.

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Step 2 Add twigs for arms.

Step 3 Use glue gun and glue small pine-cones onto garland.

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Beyond PUMPKIN PIEBy BETH BENCE REINKE for Smart

Stocking her freezer with fresh pump-kin each fall is a tradition for Cathy Burton, whose family owns and operates Burton’s Farms in Hopewell Township. “Having pumpkin in the freezer means I can make a pie or muffins in the win-ter without going to the store,” she said. Burton prefers fresh pumpkin because it’s creamier than canned. Plus, she likes the satisfaction of having prepared it herself. Burton suggests going to a pumpkin patch to choose your own cooking pump-kins. “Look for blemish-free, totally orange pumpkins. No green on the rind at all,” she said. Although any pumpkin can be used, Burton prefers white neck pumpkins or “red warty things” (yes, that’s their actual name) for cooking. You might recognize red warty things as dark orange, misshap-en pumpkins with little bumps all over, she said. Often, people are hesitant to try pump-kin cookery, because it seems intimidat-ing, Burton said. “In the 15 years we’ve had the pump-kin patch, I’ve educated lots of people in the art of cooking with fresh pumpkin,” she said. “It really is simple.” Whether you’re carving or cooking, working with pumpkins is messy, Burton said. Some people cut a pumpkin in half to cook it, but Burton likes to cut up the whole thing, seeds and all. “It’s easier than making a jack ’o lan-tern. You just cut away the goop instead of having to scoop it out while up to your elbows in slippery membranes,” she said.

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How to cook a fresh pumpkin:

Wash the outside of the rind with mild dish soap and warm water.

With a large, serrated knife, slice pumpkin in half from top to bottom, then cut into 4-by 4-inch pieces.

Cut away the membranes and seeds but not the outer peel.

Place pieces in a single layer, skin side up, in a 13-by-9 or larger pan with at least a 1-inch side on it. Add a half-inch of water to pan and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for about one hour or until the flesh is soft when pricked with a fork.

Remove from oven and cool com-pletely. Scrape soft flesh from the skin with a spoon and place in colander to drain for at least one hour to remove as much moisture as possible.

Pumpkin is ready to freeze or use in a recipe. To freeze, put 1-2 cups of pumpkin mash into plastic freezer con-tainers. A 20-pound pumpkin yields about 10-12 cups of pumpkin mash, Burton said.

To roast the pumpkin seeds, wash them well in cool water, rubbing them between your hands to get the mem-branes off. Place seeds on a cookie sheet, coat them lightly with cooking spray and stir. Bake for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle with salt if desired.

On the shelf:Beth innerst uses fresh and canned pumpkin in her kitchen. “It depends on what time of the year it is and what i have avail-able,” she said. Innerst recom-mends this book for would-be pumpkin cooks: “Pumpkin: A Super Food for All 12 Months of the Year” by DeeDee Stovel, Storey Publishing, 2005.

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A. Add sugar to the butter and cream it well in the mixing bowl. B. Add two eggs to cream mixture. C. Add one cup of pumpkin. D. Pour batter into muffin cups, recipe makes about 20 muffins.

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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Blend olive oil with thyme, salt and pepper. Place carrots and potatoes and in a large bowl. Pour in half of olive oil mixture and toss to coat. Spread mixture in single layer in an ungreased 15-by-10-by-1 pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in same large bowl, toss pumpkin with remaining olive oil mix-ture. Add pumpkin to baking pan and stir. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until veg-etables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Pumpkin Muffins 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup pumpkin 1 cup raisins 3 1/2 cups flour, divided 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 1/4 cup milk

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and pumpkin. Dredge raisins in 1/2 cup flour. Sift together 3 cups flour with baking powder and spices. Add dry ingredients and milk alternately, mixing until just blended. Fold in raisins. Spoon into greased muffins tins or muffin papers, filling 3/4 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Makes 2 dozen.

— Cathy Burton, Hopewell Township

Pumpkin Soup 6 cups chicken stock 4 cups pumpkin puree 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Put all ingredients except whipping cream in large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes uncov-ered. Puree the soup in small batches using a food processor or blender. Return to

pan and bring to a boil again and simmer 30 minutes more. Stir in heavy whipping cream. Pour into soup bowls and serve hot. Makes about 8 servings.

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Pumpkin Roll Cake: 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 2 /3 cup pumpkin 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar well. Mix in pumpkin and lemon juice until well-blended. in a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices and salt. Add to egg mixture, mixing well. Spread batter into greased 10-by-15-inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, then cool for 15 minutes. Place cake on clean tea towel and cool 10 more minutes. From 10-inch side, roll cake up in towel and set aside. Beat filling ingredients together in a medium bowl. Unroll cake and spread fill-ing evenly over cake. Roll up cake (without the towel.) wrap pumpkin roll in plastic wrap. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Cut into slices. Makes 10-12 servings.

— Beth innerst, North Hopewell Township

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R-e-l-a-xBy TERESA McMINN for Smart

Moms need to remember to make time for themselves.

It’s not easy. As if caring for the kids, house and pets — while generating an income — is not enough on the to-do list, life seems to find humor in creating unexpected events such as a broken garbage disposal or some other silly problem that needs atten-tion. It all adds up to something many women have too much of — stress.And when the tension builds, Mom, the well-oiled machine that she is, can break down. To avoid that, experts recommend relaxation, which for many women means finding time to be pampered. Karen Ferree, esthetician and owner of Spoiled Rotten Pampering for Women in York Township, said most of her clients incorporate time into their routine for a facial to remove tension and revive the spirit.

“We are basically a skin-care salon,” she said of the business, which also pro-vides waxing and makeup. “The majority of the women who come here are profes-sional. Usually, when they come in, they have had a long day at work. They’re tired and just need someone to take care of them.” A session at Spoiled Rotten begins with slipping into a pajama-like outfit, she said. “The whole thing is just relaxing,” she said. “When they leave, they look totally different.” Jaime Barshinger, manager at Escape Salon and Day Spa in West Manchester Township, said the business provides pampering that includes skin, foot and hand treatments and full service hair care. “A lot of the women like it because they are by themselves,” she said. “You can see (stress) come right off their face. You can see (relaxation) in their eyes.”

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My girlfriend and I get together once a year for a girls’ weekend at the beach. We like to call it our “therapy session.” Taking that time for ourselves really renews our spirits and allows us to return to our role as “Super-mom” with a little more gusto under our cape.

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Newborn giftBy TERESA McMINN for Smart

Angie Brandt and her husband, Mike, say their family received the ultimate Christmas gift. The West York couple and their sons, Hayden, 8, and Connor, 4, welcomed Serena, 1, into their family Christmas evening in 2007. Angie Brandt recalled events of that morning. “Shortly after the kids started opening up their presents, I started having contractions,” she said. About two hours later, she knew it was time to leave for the hospital. Angie Brandt’s dad stayed with the boys while her husband drove her to the hospital. “I was the only one on the (maternity) floor,” Angie Brandt said. “It was pretty quiet.” But the Christmas spirit was evident, she said. A tree decorated the ward’s hallway, and a stereo in her hospital room played Christmas music, she said. Serena was born that evening. “I thought it was very special for her to share a birthday with Jesus,” Angie Brandt said. “It definitely is a special day. ... We all said afterward it was our best Christmas present ever ... The whole family had wanted a girl.” Like the Brandt family, West Manchester Township residents Amy Mason and her hus-band, James Mason V, welcomed the newest member of their family, James Mason VI, on Christmas Day. “My first reaction was just shock,” Amy Mason said about learning her baby, who was due Jan. 4, would arrive Dec. 25, 2008. Amy Mason said she went into labor when toddler, Maria, was opening her gifts. “I refused to leave to go to the hospital until I saw her open her Christmas presents,” Amy Mason said. The drive to the hospital was unusual, she said. “There was not a single car on the road,” she said. “It felt like it was a moment made just for us.” After baby James was born, a special family who the Masons had never met, visited them in

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the hospital. That family included a 14-year-old girl who had been born on Christmas Day and started a tradition of visiting a hospital every Dec. 25 to give a gift to a new Christmas baby, Amy Mason said. “It was such an inspiration to us,” Amy Mason said and added that she and her family might continue that tradition one day. “What a miracle (it is) to have a baby on Christmas day,” she said.


James Mason Vi was born Christmas Day 2008 even though he wasn’t due until Jan. 4. In this photo, his dad, James Mason V, holds him after the holiday delivery.

The Brandt family received the ultimate Christmas present in 2007 when Serena was born. The family, shown from left, Connor, 4; dad Mike; Hayden, 8; and mom Angie had been hoping for a girl.


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Celebrities born on Christmas:Red Cross founder • Clara Barton, 1821Robert Ripley• of “Believe it Or Not”

fame, 1893Actor • Humphrey Bogart, 1899Band leader • Cab Calloway, 1907Egyptian president • Anwar Sadat, 1918Singer • Jimmy Buffett, 1946Singer • Barbara Mandrell, 1948Actress • Sissy Spacek, 1949

Source: www.christmasbirthday.net

Ways to make a Christmasbirthday special

Be sure to sing Happy Birthday at some • point during the day’s festivities, even if it’s at Christmas dinner.

Consider making the morning be all about • the birthday and the afternoon all about Christmas.

Don’t overlook the importance of a • “birthday dinner” (featuring the meal of the person’s choice) that is separate and dis-tinct from Christmas dinner.

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Cindy Carter shows off her finished style at Par Exsalonce Salon and Day Spa in Springettsbury Township. This elegant up ‘do is perfect for women with short hair.

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When pulling together a holiday outfit, don't forget to figure out what to do with your hair. It can be your ultimate accessory. Stylists at Par Exsalonce Salon and Day Spa in Springettsbury Township showed how to create two holiday styles, one for short hair and one for long. And both ’dos can be done at home. “They’re very simple, very easy to do,” said stylist Zaida Laboy.

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Curls give hair texture and volume, which is important when creating this style. Melissa Reed works on Cindy Carter’s curls at the salon.

Melissa Reed, a stylist for Par Exsalonce in Springettsbury Township, created this hair style on our Smart model, Cindy Carter of New Freedom, but says this is a style that can be easily done at home. Reed recommends that you start with day-old dirty hair. “Squeaky clean hair doesn’t hold as well,” she said. Follow these steps on the opposite page to re-create this look:

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After the style was com-plete, Laboy asked if Litteral thought she could create this style at home. ‘it won’t look that good, but I’m going to try,’ she replied.

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Amy Litteral, 39, a mother of two from Spring Grove, has fine long hair and bangs, so she needed a style that will stay put and give her hair some volume. Zaida Laboy, 30, a hair stylist at Par Exsalonce Salon and Day Spa in Springettsbury Township, had no problem transforming Litteral’s hair into an elegant up ’do, perfect for a holiday party or a night out with her husband.

How you can do it:1) Starting with dry, unwashed hair, section

the front and back of your hair. Laboy was sure to keep Litteral’s bangs out. Then, she separated the rest of her hair into six sec-tions: two smaller sections near her bangs and four larger sections near the base of her neck.

2) To hold the style, work styling cream into the hair as you section it.

3) Put two Velcro rollers in a section of hair in the front to add volume.

4) Curl all your hair to give it tex-ture, using a 1-inch barrel. Laboy said you can use larger or smaller sizes of irons, depending on the look you want. To hold the curls in place, apply thermal spray to hair before curling.

5) After the hair is curled, pull up each section, as if you’re putting it in a low ponytail, and then twist it and hold the curls in place with bobby pins. Pull up another section of curls and repeat until all sections of curls are pinned to the back of the head.

6) Remove the rollers, and pin that section back, too.

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Amy Litteral, 39, models her fin-ished style, which is perfect for women with long, fine hair. She added a pair of hoop earrings to dress up her look.

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Show your “team” loyalty with a • T-shirt that says something that only a fellow “Twilight” fan would understand. You could buy a T-shirt online. (Lots of Web sites sell these types of shirts.) Or you could make your own. Statements for Team Jacob shirts could be “La Push Cliff Diving Team” or “Imprinted.” Statements for Team Edward shirts could be “So the lion fell in love with the lamb...” or “I’d rather be in Forks.”

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Add some bite to your outfit for opening nightBy KARA EBERLE for Smart

“New Moon,” the second movie born from the “Twilight” series, hits theaters Nov. 20. But you probably knew that already. At Smart, we understand the infatuation with “Twilight.” Some of us might have even neglected our families for weeks as we devoured the series. But I won’t name any names. If the crowd on opening weekend of “Twilight” is any indication of the “New Moon” attendees, I know that many teenage girls will fill the theaters, alongside the many grown women who have fallen in love with Edward, Bella, Jacob and the other vampires and

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By KARA EBERLE for Smart

Grabbing after-holiday deals won’t be the only reason for shoppers to head to stores on the day after Christmas. Some will arrive with cars filled with unwanted gifts ranging from over-sized sweaters to some sort of hi-tech gadget that doesn’t work. Among the National Retail Federation’s top tips for stress-free returns is for shoppers to know retail-ers’ return policies and to save all their receipts. Without a receipt, some stores might force customers to settle for store credit. Others have strict dead-lines on when certain merchandise can be returned. Others require you to have photo identification. If you arm yourself with lots of infor-mation, you’re bound to have many happy returns.

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A full refund will be given on merchandise • that is not used, worn or altered and is accom-panied by the original receipt within 30 days of purchase.

Returns with a receipt older than 30 days can • be exchanged or credited with store credit.

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Returns of merchandise purchased from a Borders, • Borders Express or Waldenbooks retail store will be permitted only if presented in saleable condition accom-

panied by the original sales receipt (within 30 days of purchase) or Borders gift receipt (within 60 days of purchase).

Exchanges of opened audio books, music, videos, • video games, software and electronics will be permitted,

subject to the same time periods and receipt require-ments.

Returns and exchanges to a Borders, Borders Express or • waldenbooks retail store of merchandise purchased from Borders.com might be permitted in certain circumstances. See Borders.com for details.

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Some items are not able to be returned, includ-• ing digital content, such as music downloads from Napster, and etched or personalized items. For a full list visit bestbuy.com.

Opened computer software, movies, music and • video games can be exchanged for the identical item but can’t be returned for a refund.

A restocking fee is applicable in some products. • Check Best Buy’s Web site for details.

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whatever the price is that’s • on the receipt is the price you’ll receive on the return.

if you don’t have the receipt, • you will receive the sale price (if on sale) of the item as store credit.

If the item was purchased with • credit, the amount will be put back on the original credit card.

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When mailing a return, include your original sales • receipt and a brief, written explanation with the reason for your return.

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“How much more personal can it be than if you take

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Stick to your New Year’s ResolutionFive steps to get you closer to your goals

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It’s that time of year again ... you know, time to set those New Year’s Resolutions. The promises we make to ourselves and then break the first week of the year and forget about by the end of January. What do you say we don’t do that this year? Instead, choose just one area of your life, and answer the following question: “What would you like to accom-plish in the next 90 days?” Once you have answered that question, here are five steps to get there.

One of the best things about achieving goals is celebrating how far you have come. It’s fun, and it builds momentum for the future.

5. Maintain and celebrate. Once you accom-plish a goal, it’s all too easy to cross the finish line and stop doing all the things that got you where you wanted to go. We need to keep doing what has worked, and perhaps do even more of it.

4. Schedule a future action. Whatever your goal might be, right now, schedule a future action that anticipates the completion of your goal. if you want to get rid of a certain amount of weight, schedule a shopping trip to buy the clothing that will fit on that day.

3. Create a map. if you wanted to travel across unfamiliar territory you would consult a map. Here are the two most powerful steps to creating your own map. Ask yourself, “What are all the neces-sary actions i need to take to get to where i want to go?” and write down the actions you decide on and follow them.

2. Write it down. it does not matter how strong your memory might be, it’s still not as strong as the weak-est ink. There is power in writing things down because it reminds you of where you want to go. So when life gets busy and stressful, you are much less likely to get distracted long enough to lose your focus.

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The motives are simple. The logic, quite clear. But views on the oft-exercised, little-discussed practice of regifting are as varied as recipients of a funky-smelling candle or body lotion. Don’t pretend you don’t know what we’re talking about. Even if you’ve never succumbed to the temptation to regift, you’ve probably at least considered it — especially when you realize you have nothing for a hostess gift on your way out the door. Think about all those great yard-sale or flea-market finds, the bargain you got on eBay, the bottle of wine your friend brought to celebrate your latest promotion. Chances are that many are recycled gifts, unwanted accessories in an age of excess. It’s not easy to ask for a receipt; to risk offending someone who aimed for that per-fect, personalized gift and sorely missed the mark. If you can’t clearly determine where it came from, returning or exchanging isn’t an option.

To gift or to regift

By JENNIFER VOGELSONG for Smart

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So you stash it on a shelf — next to boxes of candy that aren’t quite your taste, the candles that don’t match your décor, and a collection of more bath lotions and potions than you could ever use in a life-time. Then, when a gift is called for and you’re caught off guard, you wrap the picture frame, tuck the candle carefully inside the tissue paper of a recycled gift bag and deliver with enthusiasm. Just make sure to remove all the evi-dence. If it’s a brand-new, perfectly good, still-in-the-original-packaging-but-just-not-your-taste type of thing, regift with care. That means not giving it to someone in the same social circle as the person you got it from, and

presenting it to someone you genuinely believe

might want it. “I don’t have a problem with it

if what you’re giving is within the bounds of a reasonable gift and you

think the person might enjoy it,” said Leah Ingram, a Bucks County etiquette expert and author of “Gifts Anytime: How to Find the Perfect Present for Any Occasion.” Although items such as candles, vases, bath products, scarves and picture frames are commonly regifted, Ingram warns against assuming something that falls into one of these categories is a regift. “I stock up on those things so that if I need a gift fast, I have something on hand,” she said. “As the recipient, you’ve got to shift your thinking and say ‘wow,

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GUIDELINESAlthough some people think regifting is tacky, others think it’s OK in certain circumstances.Here are some guidelines to follow if you’re considering regifting this season.

It’s OK if — • you have duplicate copies of something.the item is new and in the original packaging.you know the recipient will want and/or like it.• it’s a running joke (for instance, a self-help book regifted within a group of friends).

It’s not OK if — • it is a promotional item you got for free that has the company’s advertising or logo on it.

it is an original, one-of-a-kind gift or has ini-• tials, a date, an inscription or other identifier.

the recipient might suspect it is a regift.•

Be sure to — • regift an unwanted item soon after you receive it so you don’t forget who it came from (and risk regifting to that person or within the same social circle).

• rewrap the gift and/or change the gift tag on the gift bag.

OTHER OPTIONS • Donate unwanted gifts to charitable organi-zations.• Offer the unwanted item to a friend or family member who expresses interest in it.• Sell it on an online auction site or save it for a yard sale.

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SMART TIP if it’s someone you don’t know well, grab a gift card. “How much more personal can it be than if you take yourself shopping?” said Leah ingram, a Bucks County etiquette expert. “To me, that doesn’t say ’i’m lazy,’ it says ’i know you enjoy shopping and pick-ing out your own gift.’”

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clinical managing director of The Poison Control Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She said hand sani-tizers’ alcohol content is about 120 proof; vodka is typically 80-proof. Hand sanitizer, especially brands scented to resemble foods such as vanilla, raspberry and pumpkin, can be appe-tizing to toddlers, she said. “It’s safe for kids to use (hand sanitizer) in a supervised way,” she said.

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Sanitize wiselyHand sanitizer, a foe of the flu, can be dangerous, tooBy TERESA McMINN for Smart

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ONE SMART wOMAN

A true ‘Friend’ helps others

CAROLYN FRIENDAge: 57

Occupation: Executive director of the Association for Helping Entrepreneurs Achieve Dreams

Education: 2002 gradu-ate of Sojourner-Douglass College, Baltimore

Lives in: York

Hobbies: Scrapbooking, helping people, dancing, entertaining

Community involve-ment: York Business Academy, founder of The Friend Group, 2008 recipient of York Federal Fellows Award, York County Anti-Gang initiative


Kwanzaa with the Friends Carolyn Friend has been observing Kwanzaa for the past 12 years. Kwanzaa is a celebration of family, com-munity and culture that falls on the seven days between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Each of the days is dedicated to reinforcing a single principle — unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative econom-ics, purpose, creativity and faith.

in Carolyn’s family, they aren’t able to meet on each day. “We get together on

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at pictures and trade small gifts.” “My favorite part of Kwanzaa is hearing what the principles mean to the younger kids. ... it is

always interesting, always different.”

By TARA HAWKINS for Smart

What inspired you to start AHEAD (Association for Helping Entrepreneurs Achieve Dreams)? i had my own skin-care and cosmetic business for eight years. i decided to take a class in Baltimore that

helped entrepreneurs create a business plan. i left the class inspired. What they were offer-

ing was really a missing link in business. i wanted to get out there and start my own business —

just not my old one. When i was laid off from my job in the printing industry, i went to Crispus Attucks and offered to volunteer. I formed a group that met monthly and learned about running a business. When my unemployment ran out, i was able to get a grant to start AHEAD.

What resources does AHEAD offer? (Laughs) well, we don’t have

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700 people. Mostly, we give them technical assistance and help with public-relations work. So many people go into business with great skills. They hold a grand opening and a grand closing. Sometimes, dreams can be so large.

We help people get all of the information they need to decide if they can really pull off what they set out to do. You are also the site director of York’s Weed and Seed program. What is it all about? Weed and Seed is a federally funded strategy that brings together local organizations and law enforcement. we look at problems as a whole and see how we can control violent crime. We also seek to restore and improve the 226 city blocks within our targeted area.

What inspires you to give so much back to the com-munity? When i moved to York from Baltimore in 1999, i saw the difference that living in a smaller city made. Everything felt so much more personal. i was amazed at how the community organizations worked together. I wanted to be a part of that change. i see so many urban businesses that are started to help make ends meet. when we strengthen those businesses, we give hope to the community. I noticed that you got your degree later in life. The year 2002 was great for me. That is the year i received my degree in business administration at the age of 50. I felt I needed the degree to validate who I was. I love learning. i am only sorry i waited so long. i might even go back for another degree in community development. i have gotten to the point where i feel that i can really be part of the solution.

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