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LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2021 PUBLISHER

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KIDS AND PETS OH MY!

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THIS MONTH’S THEME IS ABOUT TWO OF OUR FAVORITES: KIDS AND

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

PETS! Summer is all about the kiddos and making sure they get a year’s worth of

Siena Gagliano

entertainment into a two and a half month window. It is all about working parents

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keeping these guys busy all day so they can still make a living. We will be checking out some young business owners, the amazing world of competitive cheer, a wonderful place to shop that has the family in mind, and some excellent ways to pamper your pet with healthy alternatives. These are just some of the wonderful things we have in store for our readers this month. Boerne Lifestyle is all about family and this month is no different. Make sure to check out some of the fun travel options and even ways to plan for your next generation’s future. The important thing is to do as many things as a family as you

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can. Those little ones will be moving out and on their own before you know it. Cherish every family moment! Make sure to take care and love each other this Summer! John Rutherford, Publisher

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2021 FEATURES 14 Pamper Your Pets With Healthy Alternatives Your Pets Can Create Beautiful Art For You

22 Young Business Owners At The Boerne Trading Company New Shop Offers A Variety of Goods

26 Fuel Senior Level 4 Cheer Team Looks Forward To Another Winning Season

28 Amber’s Closet - A Resale Boutique Mission - To Teach My Autistic

28 22

Daughter How To Be Successful In The Business World

DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Culinary Creations

14 DIY 18

Financial Buzz

26 Local Limelight 28 Local’s Choice 30 Healthy Lifestyle 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Travel Destination

GOOD TIMES 1.

Always Something To Do In Boerne Summer months are upon us but that doesn't stop locals and visitors alike from enjoying all the Boerne area has to offer. From a grand opening to 750 cyclists pedaling across back roads to art shows and rodeos. There is always live music somewhere and historic tours are available.

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AROUND TOWN

THE WALKER BELDEN FOUNDATION SUPPORTS MORGAN'S WONDERLAND

NEW MISSION CITY CHURCH OPENING Mission City Church opened its doors to con-

Walker was born in 2010 with a heart defect known

gregants at the end of July. The Church will have

as Tetralogy of Fallot. He had heart surgery and the

a children’s ministry, space for classrooms and

next day went into cardiac arrest and was placed on

playground equipment. Check out Mission City

life support. He had suffered an anoxic brain injury

Church’s website and social media pages for news

and faces many challenges on a daily basis.

and upcoming events. The Church will be a great

The Walker Belden Foundation brings under-

addition to the area! https://missioncity.church/

standing for children with disabilities and supports establishments that focus on those special needs children. Proceeds are donated to Morgan's Wonderland to assist with park operations. Help those children enjoy the amusement park experience! https://thewalkerbeldenfoundation.com/ Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle. com/Boerne using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think.

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"Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:7

CULINARY CREATIONS

Breakfast For Dinner? SURPRISE THE KIDS!

ARTICLE CRYSTAL HENRY/THE BASIC PITCH PHOTOGRAPHY CRYSTAL HENRY

YOU CAN PUT EGGS AND BACON ON PASTA AND IT’S CALLED CARBONARA. But no pasta and all of a sudden you’re eating breakfast for dinner. As a kid, breakfast for dinner was a safe way to break the rules. Scarfing pancakes after 11 a.m. feels almost dangerous and daring. But in reality it’s often the result of a forgone trip to the grocery store or sheer exhaustion from the chef on duty that night. An upscale brinner is a smorgasbord complete with orange juice, eggs, bacon, fruit, pancakes or even French toast. The Wednesday night warrior is a bowl of cold cereal on the couch. The novelty of inviting breakfast foods outside morning hours isn’t reserved just for dinnertime. Brunch is the elegant upscale cousin of the more mischievous brinner. But it’s the simple act of turning routine on its head that makes those dishes taste different. There are no restrictions on when to merge a waffle mountain with your menu, Violet Henry enjoying breakfast foods at dinnertime

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because after all … breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

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DIY YOUR PETS CAN CREATE BEAUTIFUL ART FOR YOU

ARTICLE MICHELE AND JESSICA JAIME PHOTOGRAPHY CONNIE MCFALL CLARK

pamper your pets with healthy alternatives FETCH & FRISKERS IS YOUR SOURCE FOR ALL YOUR DOG AND CAT NEEDS IN BOERNE. It is a woman-owned Christian business excited to celebrate its tenth birthday on December 15th this year. The shop is proud to be petfriendly and the sales associates thoroughly enjoy it when people bring their fur-babies in to shop with them. Fetch & Friskers offers fresh-baked, all-natural, humangrade pet treats – baked in small batches in the store. All the treats have been approved and are certified by the state of Texas. We offer decorated cookies for birthdays and also have seasonal themed cookies that change each month. In addition, we offer Pupcakes for your pups’ special occasion or birthday. Although it may look small from the outside, Fetch & Friskers has a large variety of items for all your dog or cat’s needs. Roaming the interior of the shop's multiple rooms is an adventure. The shelves of products offer the highest quality frozen, freeze-dried and traditional kibble dog and cat foods. We specialize in stocking durable but fun dog toys.

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There is a large selection of collars, leashes, harnesses and pet apparel - as well as high quality pet beds that won’t fall apart when laundered. Costume your pet in your favorite sports team attire. Those tiny outfits are the cutest! As you walk through the store you will notice that the variety of products (especially food and treats) we carry are not found in your typical large box pet store. Check out their Facebook page and the shop on Main Street at Hosack. And why not create a fun piece of art made exclusively by your pet? Here's a great activity you can share with your pet of any kind. LICK ART Supplies: + Canvas small enough to fit in a gallon Ziploc bag + Gallon Ziploc bag + Acrylic paints + Pet-safe peanut butter Directions: + Randomly blop paint on the canvas. + Smear some peanut butter on the outside of your Ziploc bag. + Put your canvas with the paint on it into the bag. + Close and seal the bag with very little air in it. + Place the bag on the floor and let your pet lick the peanut butter off. + Carefully take the canvas out of the bag. + Let it dry and viola' – you have masterpieces!

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A COMPLEX SUBJECT

ARTICLE TAMARA PAGE

AS A LICENSED FINANCIAL ADVISOR, ONE OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS I GET IS, “WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO INVEST FOR MY CHILD’S FUTURE?” The resulting conversation ordinarily results in the establishment of either a 529 college savings account, a Uniform Gift to Minors Act account (UGMA), or a combination of both. A UGMA/UTMA account is owned by the child but controlled by the custodian. The funds deposited are gifted irrevocably to the child and cannot be reversed. Taxes are paid on earnings annually with some “Kiddie Tax” benefits. Investment choices are not restricted and the use of funds is not limited. Control of the account shifts to the child when he/she reaches the age of majority. The funds in these accounts can reduce the child’s college financial aide eligibility by up to 20% of the account value. This type of account is also beneficial if used for non-educational expenses.

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FINANCIAL PL ANS FOR CHILDREN’S FUTURE

FINANCIAL BUZZ

A 529 account is owned and controlled by the custodian until the

3. Federal grants and loans are available to

child reaches the age of majority. Investment options are more lim-

most students. Scholarships are also offered.

ited and taxes on earnings are deferred until they are withdrawn and

There are more and more businesses that offer

are not due if they are used for qualified education expenses. If the

education benefits to their employees.

funds are withdrawn for nonqualified expenses, they will be taxed

4. Do you feel comfortable with your child

at the beneficiary’s tax rate at the time of withdrawal and may be

having control of a UGMA account when they

subject to a 10% penalty. If the child decides not to go to college or

reach the age of majority? Some parents prefer

trade/vocational school, the account can be transferred to another

to put funds away in a trust.

family member. A 529 account is viewed by FAFSA more favorably

5. Some parents find it to be important for

and will only reduce financial aide eligibility by as low as 5.64% of

their children to be financially responsible

the account value.

for themselves, or are in a position where it is more important for them to contribute to

FACTORS TO CONSIDER:

their retirement.

1. How certain are you that your child will pursue higher learning

Investing in your child’s future is an

or go to private K-12 school? Could another family member benefit

important component of a more holistic

by the account should they decide not to go?

financial picture. A trusted financial advisor/

2. Are there family members/friends that would be more likely to gift your child money if they know it will be used for their education?

planner can help you develop a personalized financial strategy.

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YOUNG BUSINESS OWNERS AT THE BOERNE TRADING COMPANY NEW SHOP OFFERS A VARIETY OF GOODS

Bristol/Blankenship Soap Co.

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OPENED IN JUNE ON MAIN STREET AND IS HOME TO SEVERAL COMPANIES. What I found most interesting is that Jennifer Blankenship who co-owns the store with Brad Dickey provides an area for young entrepreneurs to sell their products. After Jennifer’s daughter, Bristol, couldn’t get her business placed in other shops, the bright idea was implemented. The children business owners pay for booth space and a percentage of the utilities as well as getting a DBA or LLC with a sales tax permit like all businesses. They are required to set up and decorate their space as well as replenish stock to keep up with sales. Bristol makes glycerin and goat milkbased soaps using oils for fragrance. She gets her Mediterranean Sea colored bath salts from an outside company but experiments with adding coconut oil and a variety of scents. Bristol began her business to buy a synthesizer that her mother said she had to help pay for. “I find it fun to make soap and Mallory/Mallory's Boutique

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MERCEDES ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONNIE MCFALL CLARK

hope to sell in other stores as well.” You can also find loofas, soap savers, T-shirts and umbrellas with her logo.

Ty, Makenna, Shane/ Last Resort Designs

Mallory opened Mallory’s Boutique offering an array of

button glitter studs and leather earrings. “I always wanted

to create earrings and I love fashion and jewelry. I thought it would be kind of fun to sell in a store so people could see them. It is exciting to run my own boutique!” She has been successful with sales and offers a variety of designs with and without bling. Her leather earrings are unique in that she uses a double sided material. Ryleigh’s display is Angels From The Sea. She explains, “My mom, brother and I saw tiny Coquina shells at the beach and talked about how they look like angel wings. Mom said that must be a sign from Aunt Rachel that she was with us since she loved the beach.” They hope to offer comfort to others experiencing loss with the angel wings. The paperweights, charms and key chains contain these angel wings. New stock will also have sand incorporated into the designs.

Quinn/Wildrye

Last Resort Designs features the works of Ty, Makenna and Shane who live on the Last Resort Ranch. “As soon as we could hold a tool, we were taught the art of sewing, quilting and woodworking.” These brothers and sister display a beautiful array of quilts, wooden art and containers, soap, hand towels, socks and doll blankets. Quinn, a sixteen-year-old is with Wildrye, a grass fed beef ranch. His display offers camo insulated coolers, baskets, caps and other items for the outdoors. The brand was created to inspire others to connect with the land. The family passionately merges their ranch with the outdoors. Their goal is “to provide a synergistic respect for the animals and the land.” The Boerne Trading Company has a Facebook page. Ryleigh/Angels From The Sea

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THE RETREAT HOME FOR CHILDREN

educational and family backgrounds. The primary factor that makes a girl vulnerable to being trafficked is her age. As the crime of sex trafficking of children gains wider attention, and organizations already working in the juvenile justice system IF NOT ME THEN WHO? Not willing to stand by and witness the

become efficient at identifying children who are victims, the num-

vulnerable continue to have no local placement for medical and

ber of children needing specialized services for the trauma of sex

psychological stabilization, I took immediate action. As founder

trafficking will continue to grow. However, there are currently only

and CEO and with assistance of others we created a faith-based

a handful of places in the United States where these children can

501c3 and began the two-year licensing process. The Retreat

receive the kind of services they need. The Retreat opened in May

Home For Children has a very specific mission: To provide trau-

2021 and it is the only live-in rehabilitation facility for child survivors

ma-informed, medical and psychological stabilization with on-site

of sex trafficking in the Bexar County area.

services for girls, ages ten to seventeen, who have been exploited through sex trafficking. The development of a place where child survivors of sex traf-

Partner with us to provide hope and healing for child survivors of sex trafficking. Every dollar you give will make a difference in the life of a survivor. www.retreat4kids.com.

ficking can find safety and have access to the proper therapeutic services for healing from the trauma they’ve endured has been a long-time passion of mine. Upon moving to Kendall County in 2018, I discovered many others with the same passion. With strategic relationships built in her medical work with survivors and others in the movement to end trafficking, along with strong community will and leadership in Boerne and neighboring communities The Retreat Home For Children was launched in June 2020. Our story is the story of a community reaching out to the broken-hearted, the weak and weary, and the one who feels forgotten in order to bring hope and healing for a new life free from violence and exploitation. The story of The Retreat reflects God's story to all of us in Psalm 119:114: “You are my place of quiet retreat. I wait for your word to renew me.” It’s happening here, not just across borders. Studies have been unable to get a true account of how many children worldwide have been exploited. This is because many cases are never reported, or even noticed. Because of this, many children suffer for long periods of time, facing harsh conditions, lack of food and clean water, dirty living conditions, lack of contact with their families, and physical and mental abuse. The harsh reality is that young girls are being sex trafficked across all socio-economic, racial,

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

fuel senior level 4 cheer team

ARTICLE CONNIE MCFALL CLARK MARTHA ISTUETA PHOTOGRAPHY

LOOKS FORWARD TO ANOTHER WINNING SEASON EVERY TEAM AT CHAMPIONS CHEERLEADING

members range in age from twelve to ninteen. During the

AND TUMBLING ARE CHAMPIONS; HOWEVER, THE

off-season, the young women continue practicing and hon-

FUEL SENIOR LEVEL 4 TEAM HAS WON MULTIPLE

ing their skills.Looking forward to another successful year,

NATIONAL COMPETITIONS, THE LATEST BEING THE

they are mentors and provide inspiration for all aspiring cheer

D2 SUMMIT WHERE THEY PLACED THIRD. Specializing

and tumbling groups. Wendy and Keith Geramita, owners

in high-level, fast-paced routines, the team is enthusiastic,

and managers since 1997 welcome girls from Schertz to

caring of each other and have the stamina and talent to

Kerrville and from Boerne to New Braunfels who attend gen-

remain in the top five in national competition. The team

eral and competitive classes. https://championscheer.net/

Fuel Senior Level 4 Cheer Team

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MISSION - TO TEACH MY AUTISTIC DAUGHTER HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE BUSINESS WORLD ARTICLE CONNIE MCFALL CLARK PHOTOGRAPHY KATE COOLEY/COOLEY PORTRAITS 28

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OCATED AT 233 SOUTH MAIN IN BOERNE, JACKIE AND

AMBER RANDOLPH OPENED AMBER’S CLOSET IN OCTOBER 2020 WITH FAITH THAT LEASING A STOREFRONT FOR THEIR FABULOUS CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES WOULD BE A WINNING ENTERPRISE. So far, that faith has manifested in a wonderful shop offering a vast array of vintage and trendy clothing. You can find more information on Facebook. Amber’s Closet is the result after a frustrating period of time once Amber aged out of the BISD special needs program in 2019 after

“We are blessed to have many high-quality, likenew items donated on a regular basis.”

graduating from Champion High School in 2017. No one in the area was hiring special needs associates. Talented and experienced in the area of fashion, 23-year-old Amber enjoys being the co-proprietor and arranging the displays to grab attention and offer a comfortable, roomy area in which to shop. She assesses the donations and determines if they are saleable or need to be donated elsewhere. Amber has an eye for quality clothing and accessories and it shows in the items offered for sale. “We are blessed to have many high-quality, like-new items donated on a regular basis. We are able to offer expensive name brands you’d find at Neiman’s or Saks for a quarter of the price,” explains Jackie. We’ll see what the future holds for Amber; whether she uses her business experience to branch out in another venture or continue to keep Amber’s Closet open. Either way, Jackie is hoping that, “Amber will be able to get work in the future.” Many parents with special needs adults are seeking the same assurances and have come to Jackie for advice. As we were conducting our interview, a young man came in to meet Amber and expressed his gratitude and congratulated her and Jackie for their venture. “So many times businesses overlook special needs people and the good they can provide in the world.”

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

ARTICLE JENNIFER ANDERSON MSPH RDN

TE AC H I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LTH Y

HEALTHY LUNCHES & SNACKS FOR KIDS AS PARENTS, ONE OF OUR BIGGEST PRIORITIES IS ENSURING THAT OUR KIDS ARE GETTING THE NUTRIENTS THEY NEED. But getting them to eat their fruits and vegetables isn’t always easy, especially if your kids are picky eaters like many seem to be. Let’s talk about the benefits of introducing healthy food to your kids at an early age. Read on to find helpful information about feeding picky eaters.

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4 B E N E F I T S O F H E A LT H Y LU N C H E S A N D S N A C K S F O R K I D S TO E AT NUTRITION IS ESSENTIAL TO KIDS’ DEVELOPMENT Kids develop quickly in the first few years of life, so incorporating a variety of nutritious foods is essential to their growth and development. BALANCED NUTRITION LEADS TO HEALTHY KIDS Feeding your child a variety of foods is the key to getting them many different types of nutrients. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables can help your child fight off illnesses. HEALTHY EATING AS CHILDREN EQUALS HEALTHY EATING AS ADULTS When little kids learn to eat fruits and vegetables at an early age, they are more likely to continue eating healthy foods as adults. COLORFUL FOOD PROVIDES ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS Each plant compound does something different in your body, which is why eating lots of different colors helps keep our bodies healthy.

3 T I P S F O R G E T T I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LT H Y F O O D S MAKE SNACKS AND MEALTIME FUN We all know that kids like to play and have fun, so why not make food fun? Whether you’re turning broccoli into a microphone at dinner, or playing tic-tac-toe with edible carrot sticks, kids get into it. DON’T GIVE UP Parents often assume that if a child doesn’t eat a food the first or sec-

GREEN STR AWB E R RY SMOOTHIE Real Easy

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Prep time: 10 minutes

Meal Plan

Cook time: 0 minutes Yield: two 10-oz smoothies

ond time it’s served, the child doesn’t like the food. Many children may need to see or taste a food 10 or 20 times before they are willing to eat it.

INGREDIENTS + 2 cups / 235 mL baby spinach, packed

FORCING HEALTHY FOODS ON KIDS OFTEN BACKFIRES Often, making a child eat food or eat a certain amount of food

+ 1 ripe banana + 1⁄2 cup / 120 mL frozen blueberries

backfires. It may backfire in the short run by making a child more

+ 1⁄2 cup / 120 mL frozen strawberries

selective and less likely to eat the foods you want them to eat.

+ 1 cup / 235 mL full-fat milk of choice + 1 Tbs. / 15 mL hemp hearts, optional

S TA R T H E A LT H Y H A B I T S E A R LY The key takeaway here is to introduce healthy foods to your child

+ 2 Tbs. / 30 mL nut/seed butter of choice Sprinkles, optional METHOD

at an early age. Be patient with your pickiest of eaters, and re-intro-

1. In a blender or food processor, combine all

duce a food several times. Stick with it; their long-term health habits

ingredients. Process until smooth.

depend on it!

2. Transfer smoothie to two glasses. Top

Children tend to mimic adults, so try to be a good example and

with sprinkles, if desired.

eat the foods you want them to eat. Your health will benefit too! Try

DAIRY-FREE:

to make snacks and mealtime fun for your kids so they will want to

Use alternative milk and ensure sprinkles

participate and develop a healthy relationship with food.

are dairy-free. CityLifestyle.com/Boerne

AUGUST

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

HILL COUNTRY ADVENTURE EXPO

BOERNE MARKET DAYS

Live demonstrations, outdoor class-

Since 1850, Main Plaza has been

MOONDANCE OUTDOOR CONCERTS - BIG CEDAR FEVER

room, fashion show and entertain-

a center point of trade for the peo-

Grab your lawn chairs, coolers, and

ment will be featured at this outdoor

ple of Boerne and now is home to

picnic, and head on over to the Cibolo

adventure expo. Go to info@asigna-

an outdoor market that blends the

Nature Center for some music and

tureproduction.com for vendor and

traditions of the Texas Hill Country

fun under the majestic oaks! Mark

attendee information.

with the creations of today’s culture.

your calendar for monthly concerts

Festive booths display everything

through October! Tickets available

from collectibles to modern innova-

at door. Concert venue open from

tions. Open August 14 and 15 begin-

7:00 until 10:00 p.m.

The Kendall/Boerne

HOT AUGUST NIGHTS GALA Mark Motors/Boerne

Hot August Nights Gala benefitting Rainbow Senior Center at Kronkosky Place is coming up on August 14, 2021 from 7:00-11:00 p.m. This

Main Plaza/Boerne

Cibolo Center for Conservation

ning at 10:00 a.m.

TUSCULUM BREWING COMPANY CAR SHOW

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE AGRICULTURAL

Tusculum Brewing Company

The AgriCultural Museum

All makes, models, and years are

and will be hosted at Mark Motors

On August 14th and 28th this month,

welcome to this great car show!

with entertainment brought to you

bring your instrument and play along,

Show and shine only! FIRST COME

by the SPAZMATICS!! Tables and

or just come to listen to the Bluegrass

FIRST PARK. Bring a lawn chair to

Sponsorships available by contact-

Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the

enjoy the music in the outdoor space

ing Emily: 830-249-2114 or email:

Agricultural Heritage Museum) This

from 4:00 until 10:00 p.m.

emily@rainbowseniorcenter.com.

event is free and open to the public.

year’s theme is OUTER SPACE

Open from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/ Boerne using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think.

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