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In this season of giving thanks, we often find ourselves reflecting on the many blessings in our lives. The true spirit of Thanksgiving encourages the conscious expression of gratitude. Its focus is on spending time with those that you love and encourages giving back in a meaningful way. While ambition, competition and slaying goals can be very healthy, forgetting to place importance on being present, enjoying the ride and appreciating those around us that have helped us along in our journey, can leave us missing out on what truly matters. We’ll never be content if we look outside ourselves and at our possessions or titles to determine if we are fulfilled. True contentment comes from within and from fulfilling who we were made to be. Our November issue is dedicated to stories of gathering, gratefulness and giving back to our community. We are so thankful for the residents and businesses in our community who support so many wonderful organizations and help make our city the vibrant community that it is. We are especially thankful for our advertising partners who help bring this magazine to your doorsteps each month. They are part of our vision and purpose of bringing inspiring stories and the good news of the community directly to you. This holiday season as we prepare to gather with our loved ones, and in the true spirit of Thanksgiving, let’s set time aside to consider what truly makes life meaningful and stop to reflect on those blessings. Blessings to you and your family,

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inside the issue The Thankful Issue

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18 With Open Arms

Lifestyle Letter

Giving Back

Treasure Valley comes together

City Scene

Financial Buzz

responding to the refugee crisis

Hometown Hero

Education Corner

around the world

Family Care

Travel Journal

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Photography: @Carey One of the most popular decorations for Thanksgiving is the cornucopia, a horn-shaped basket filled with fruits, vegetables, nuts, and flowers. It is a symbol of an abundant harvest giving thanks during the first Thanksgiving.

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WITH OPEN ARMS On a smoky summer evening in mid-September, I sat on a couch scrawling notes as quickly as I could while Wahida Ivey shared her stories. She spoke of adversity and overcoming, of challenge after challenge; but mostly she shared her dedication to supporting Idaho’s refugee system. “I just rolled up my sleeves and got to work,” Wahida said with a determined smile on her face. The concept of working hard and getting things done repeated itself throughout our time together and it became clear from the start that Wahida was built with a seemingly endless capacity to help others. This woman stands less than five feet tall yet has more love and commitment than anyone I’ve ever met. “My whole life I’ve always been dedicated to volunteering. I feel a responsibility to the people and my community. This gives me so much more than a paycheck ever could.” Wahida is a devoted mother of two alongside her husband of more than thirty years. She served in the U.S. Military as a Linguist and Cultural Advisor and has spent time working for local hospitals and the Boise Police Department. All the while, committing every spare minute to Idaho’s refugee population. When the Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021, Wahida found herself fighting for her life to return to her home in America. An Idaho resident for more than fifteen years and a United States citizen for nearly forty, she anticipated it would be a quick trip to visit her family and back. Unfortunately, no one could

have predicted the fervor with which the Taliban would take over the country and what should have been an easy flight home turned into many hungry days waiting in endless lines, watching the chaos that surrounded. But as with all challenges presented to her, Wahida took this experience and plunged herself further into volunteerism. As Idaho opened its arms to accept Afghan refugees, it became immediately apparent that community support would be important in helping new arrivals find success. Idaho’s three refugee resettlement agencies experienced funding and staff cuts in recent years because federal policies and the pandemic severely limited the number of refugees coming to the U.S. As resettlement agencies have built back staffing and structures to welcome new arrivals, support from community members like Wahida and many others who have stepped up to help has been vital. The Treasure Valley has come together over the past year to respond to the crisis in Afghanistan and welcome people with open arms. “I do everything I can,” Wahida said, “from fixing meals and shopping to taking them to their doctor visits, translating, setting up clothing drives, organizing events and helping to keep the kids busy with trips to the park or zoo.” For many refugees, Wahida is their go-to person for nearly everything—including late-night phone calls and being a listening ear. She is a support system and lifeline for dozens of people at any given time.

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Angie Smith from World Refugee Day Boise, June 18, 2022. Photo: Wahida Ivey

Wahida and IOR Communications Manager, Holly Beech

Wahida has volunteered with local organizations including the Idaho Office for Refugees (IOR), a nonprofit that oversees Idaho’s refugee resettlement program through agreements with the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement and local resettlement agencies. IOR honors its mission to ‘ease the transition for those seeking refuge in the United States by providing education, connection, and space for growth.’ They offer pathways to self-sufficiency and connect people with English learning courses, employment services, community events, and so much more. “Idaho has a legacy that stretches back decades of being a light of hope for people who have been forced to leave their home countries,” said Holly Beech, Communications Manager for IOR. “Our community sees the value in welcoming people and helping them rebuild their lives. It’s what we would want others to do for us if we were in their shoes. Refugee resettlement enriches our state through meaningful relationships, cultural richness, and economic contributions.”

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If you would like to learn more about the Idaho Office for Refugees or how you can help, visit them online at IdahoRefugees.org. There are many ways to get involved, including volunteering your time, sponsoring a refugee family, or by simply spreading Idaho’s community spirit. “As a refugee and an Idahoan, I just want to say that we haven’t given up,” Wahida said. “I am so grateful for the people in this community, the volunteerism is truly amazing. They have really come together to help and have given Idaho refugees a warm welcome.” Wahida’s story reminds us to look outside ourselves and accept others with open arms. You truly never know what someone has gone through to get here, but there is always room to be a force for good and positive change in this world.

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As if being a teen doesn’t come with enough challenges. Imagine spending Friday night in the hospital instead of attending the big game, missing adventures with friends, adding steroids that make you gain extra weight, and chemotherapy that makes you go bald. That’s why so many of Camp Rainbow Gold campers, family, and friends say they are thankful for Camp. The Idaho nonprofit started when a boy was told he couldn’t attend summer camp with his friends because he had cancer. Now 39 years later, Camp Rainbow Gold serves approximately 400 Idaho family members who endured—or are now facing—a pediatric cancer diagnosis. The nonprofit provides college scholarships, teen support, family activities, and camps for children with cancer, teens, siblings, and families. “For a week I get to hang out with people who understand what happened,” said 15-year-old Marissa Daigle who was diagnosed with cancer at age 10. “We get to learn about each other and empathize, and not be judged. I’ve had friends who passed away from cancer and that really sucked. And then, seeing other kids here, you can tell they are struggling, but they still want to be here.” This summer marked Marissa’s 4th year at Camp. A week filled with old friends and new, water fights, archery, canoeing, bikes, horses, dancing, cabin pranks, and one epic lip sync contest, where one of her friends, Reese, instead of dropping the mic, dropped her crutches.

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Launa Eddy Transforms Xanadu Community Arts Center ARTICLE BY CHELSEA CHAMBERS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY GERALD ADAMSON, GURPS CHAWLA, HEATHER WHITE + MARY ELLEN

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“Create, create, create. Number one rule—do the work. The rest will follow.” – Launa Lee Eddy For centuries, art has been a cornerstone of community. It cultivates a sense of identity that can transcend the barriers of time and the boundaries of borders. From Romantic era sculptures to modern-day murals, art both brings us together and creates a shared purpose. Although Launa Lee Eddy lives in New York City, she has fallen in love with Boise (who wouldn’t?) and has spent more than four months as Xanadu’s Artist in Residence. Launa has spent her time crafting a massive 25-foottall sculpture, constructed with hand-formed steel, entitled The Mind’s Eye. “The Mind’s Eye represents the human ability to take struggle and pain and turn it into something beautiful and absurd. This piece is about the transformation from dark to light and is a monument to the human capacity to overcome adversity with imagination,” shared Launa. “The hope is that this piece inspires people to feel seen, and to experience a sense of wonder and joy from its poppy, colorful surrealism.” Launa grew up in a family of offshore lobster trappers and spent her childhood learning how to operate boats and repair lobster traps. When the family wasn’t embarking on 100mile journeys into the open ocean, they were raising timber wolves. To this day, Launa has a deep fondness for the ocean and prefers to live nearby, gathering materials like driftwood and vines to craft temporary sculptures. “However, I don’t want to romanticize it too much. The ocean is a hard place to work, with hard people working it. And beneath the surface is a world of predators that clearly inspires some of humanity’s science fiction.” Her journey from lobster-wrangler to renowned artist began with writing. “I first discovered

that I could change my perspective and the perspectives of others through writing,” she said. “I started creating by writing dark brooding poetry as a kid—it helped me process difficult things.” Her ability to craft varying perspectives opened the door to transforming the three-dimensional world, through art and, eventually, sculpture. Fast forward to today, her wearable sculptures and masks have been featured at Art Basel in Miami, commissioned by Sean Lennon, seen in performance on David Letterman, and featured on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Using Xanadu’s creative space, Launa was able to craft the second half of The Mind’s Eye and revealed it to the world for the first time at this year’s 2022 Burning Man festival. Xanadu, a community center founded by nonprofit organization, the Idaho Burners Alliance, Inc, is an open studio available for rent. They cater to artists, teachers, dancers, and more. They host events and classes with the goal of inclusion and education in the fields of art, technology, science, and more. Their website touts an important mission: ‘The goal of inclusion is part of our desire to find ways to combat loneliness, isolation, feelings of suicide or depression, and to bring in those that might otherwise not know how to take part in community. Old or young, all income levels and ability. We hope to create increasing ways for everyone to belong.’ They’ve truly cultivated a space where creativity and community can flourish together. Xanadu inspires us to not only appreciate the arts and education, but to feel deeply connected to both ourselves and to our surrounding community. To learn more about Launa Eddy and The Mind’s Eye, please visit launaeddy.com. For more information on Xanadu Community Center, you can visit IdahoBurnersAlliance.org.

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July 14, 1977: At a Utah hospital, a 16-year-old Boise girl was about to give birth. She’d been hidden away with her aunt and uncle. Her pregnancy was a secret and considered shameful by her family’s religion and public sentiment. The child was born. The girl didn’t hold the baby and she didn’t know the gender. She knew she’d struggle to let the child go if she did. The girl went home. The child went up for adoption. And 44 years later, Marcia Schaumburg met Ryan Jensen for the first time. Their journey back to one another was fraught with secrets. “It was just never talked about,” Schaumburg said. “Like it had never happened. Never talked about in the ways of ‘How are you feeling about it?’ Never talked about physically either.” Schaumburg said she dealt with the situation as best she could. “I tried to be very self-reliant and positive with who I was. It was very hard to have friends at that age. I kept busy with work.” Schaumburg graduated Meridian High School, then married soon after.

“Probably I married so soon because of just wanting to grow up,” she said. “I had two children in my 20s. After I left that marriage, I went on to remarry, and I had two other children.” Around this time, Schaumburg adopted a girl with special needs. “I had always wanted to adopt a child. For me, it was a way of showing appreciation for what someone else did for me.” For work, Schaumburg opened Faust, a home furnishing store in Boise, with her brother and parents. Then her brother passed away. Faust closed. Her second marriage dissolved. “I was forced to reinvent myself and figure out what I wanted to do next,” she said. She created Ricochet Home Consignment in 2009, all while raising five children. And still, she thought of her first child. “I had thought about trying to find him, but I didn’t want to disrupt his family.” She wondered if the child had been told about the adoption, or if they’d died. But Schaumburg finally decided to look and registered with Ancestry.com. “I continued on with the CONTINUED >

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Marcia Schaumburg (center) at 15.

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business and continued to raise the kids. I remarried. My life was good, except there was this missing piece.” And then Schaumburg contributed to a May 2022 Meridian Lifestyle Magazine piece, “Advice to My Younger Self.” She wrote, “Your amazing family arrives differently than what you’re thinking, but in the way it’s supposed to.” In Kaysville, Utah, Ryan Jensen’s friend Matt Keddington sent him the article. Just the day before, Jensen revealed to his friend he’d found his birth mother. “She seemed so soft and so open and so lovely,” Jensen said. For Jensen, he’d found he was adopted after some kids taunted him with that fact. “I really didn’t know what that meant at the time,” he said. “I do remember going home and asking my parents about that. And they explained it to me—about not being my parents and that I was adopted into their family. That was about as much as I spoke about it with my adopted parents. It was sort of just swept under the rug. I was always in fear that I would disappoint, upset, or hurt my adopted parents if I asked, ‘Where did I come from?’” Jensen grew up, got married, had three children, and started working as an

Ryan Jensen and Marcia Schaumburg and the Jensen family.

insurance broker. The questions about his birth family lingered, but so did his apprehension. Things changed at a dinner with Jensen, his wife, Jordan, and their friends, Lisa and Todd Henderson. The topic turned to family traditions. Jensen mentioned making aebleskiver, a Danish dessert of sweet, puffy pancake balls. “Lisa turned to me and said, ‘You don’t even know if you’re Danish.’” Jensen mused, “My wife has always been poking me for years and years to look. By the time I got back to the dinner table, my friend had ordered an Ancestry.com DNA kit.” The results came back with Schaumburg. “I opened it up; it gave her full name. It said, ‘Significant Match, Parent/Child or Sibling.’ It sort of took me aback, an overwhelming type of thing.” He found her on Facebook and created a group text with Jordan and the Hendersons. All four started tracking down details. And that’s when Jensen messaged Keddington, telling him the whole story. The next day, Keddington’s evening reading choice meant Jensen read Schaumburg’s own words to her younger self.

“All these things were sort of lining up, like it was meant to be,” Jensen said. “From that magazine article, [and with the support of] my friends, it was by Friday evening that we decided to go up there the next day.” Saturday, they stepped onto Schaumburg’s doorstep. “My name’s Ryan Jensen and I believe I’m your son.” Schaumburg spoke the words she’d always wanted to: “I have been thinking about you every freaking day of my life. And when I saw you, I knew. I knew. I’m so excited to see you!” “I went from sitting in the room with my mom for two hours to being surrounded by 30 family members in three hours,” Jensen said. “I’ve never felt comfortable more quickly with a small group of people. For once, I felt that I was at home. It was amazing to feel so much love and so much acceptance so quickly. That reunion was amazing.” “It’s been the most freeing moment of my life to say, ‘This is my son,’” Schaumburg said. “It’s been very empowering. With it being a secret, I have felt like a secret myself. I had to keep this from one side of my family and my friends. It’s not a secret, and it never needed to be a secret.”

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Perhaps one of the most powerful aspects of being human is our innate ability to transform tragedy into something extraordinary, something monumental. For the Richter family, that’s exactly what they did after losing their mother—Laurel—to a long battle with cancer. “What I remember most was my mom’s positively infectious personality and her smile. She was beautiful and she lived life with such a powerful presence,” shared Pete Richter, Laurel’s eldest son. Shortly after Laurel’s passing, family friend Todd Pike came up with the idea to host a large gathering, a luau, in Laurel’s honor. It was a way to come together in support, to honor and cherish Laurel’s memory, and to share stories about her life and the many people she impacted. With no expectations other than to create a space of healing, Todd and Gary (Laurel’s husband) bought a large pig and some drinks for the evening. Laurel’s reach was wide, and hundreds of people showed up to the event. Without prompting, everyone at the luau began pooling their own money together to help support the cost of the food and by the end of the night, they had more money than they started with. In that moment, they realized that in Laurel’s honor, they could make this an annual event and raise money for other families affected by cancer. “After every Laurel’s Luau event, I feel overwhelmingly humbled by the generosity of our friends, family, and community,” Pete said. To date, the organization has raised more than $70,000 and these funds go directly to beneficiaries and their families, to help offset the painstaking cost of cancer treatment. Over a decade later, Todd also fought his own battle with cancer and passed away in early 2014. His eldest son, Kyle, joined Laurel’s three children—Pete, Sam, and Stephanie—in taking over the planning and organizing of the annual luau.

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I attended the event myself for the first time in 2022 and, despite knowing only a handful of the hundreds of people in attendance, was welcomed with open arms and endless plates of food. I watched people laugh heartily, with tears welling in their eyes, as they shared stories of not only Laurel and Todd, but also the beneficiaries and their families. It was a blessing to witness such a strong display of love in the face of so much pain and hardship. Because in truth, the only way to heal from all the grief, suffering, and loss that cancer brings is with a heart full of love. And a full belly helps too. By the end of the evening, after devouring more tri-tip and fried rice than a human should eat, the air was simply vibrating. Even as the sky opened up and rain burst down in sheets, splashing into cups and over tabletops, the mood wasn’t dampened. It was alight with laughter and people frantically packing away wet canopies. And once again, the group came together, without prompting, without force, to overcome the challenges that life often offers us. Even now, months later, my heart still rings with the energy of Laurel’s (and Todd’s) Legacy. To learn more about this beautiful initiative, visit them online at LaurelsLegacy.org or on social media @LaurelsLegacy.

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As the days grow shorter and the temps drop each day, the excitement for the holiday season and the holiday festivities grows. Dropping leaves, warm pumpkin spice, fuzzy socks, impending snow and winter activities add to the anticipation. This time of year, stress might also be creeping in. Competing social engagements, holiday shopping and reflecting on goals and aspirations can feel heavy. This is the time to do some self-care by grabbing a great book, exercising, or finding quiet time for yourself. A centering activity for me is list-making, which leads to developing a plan. Having a plan helps put things into perspective, allows me to divide the goal into smaller tasks and helps meet deadlines. So, what does this have to do with saving for education? It’s hardly breaking news that the costs of going to college or pursuing career and technical education is going up. Tuition, room and board and other expenses have been on a steady increase over the last several decades, strapping many graduates with burdensome debt heading into the next phase of adulthood. As Executive Director of IDeal, Idaho’s 529 College Savings Program, it’s my job to make sure Idahoans know that they have a proven partner in helping to plan and save now for their loved one’s postsecondary dreams. We help families make that list and continually check it—way more than twice! I see the impact of these proactive steps play out every year in the lives of thousands of students, parents, and grandparents. For example, take the story of Mike Adolf and his family of southwest Idaho. As a boy, Mike learned the value of saving when his grandfather passed away and left him $500 with instructions that the money

be used to help pay for higher education. This gift proved to be the driving force and motivation that Mike needed to pursue his college degree. Later in Mike’s life, he created IDeal 529 accounts for each of his four children when they were born. Today, three of Mike and his wife’s children are using their IDeal accounts to pursue nextlevel studies at Idaho colleges. This is our mission at IDeal—helping families save for postsecondary education. Like similar college savings programs across the nation, IDeal 529 is set up for account owners to save now and take advantage of the tax benefits that come with it. As we near the end of 2022, there is no better time to open or contribute to an account to enjoy the year-end tax benefits. Annual contributions are due before December 31 each year for qualifying account holders and gift-givers to claim an Idaho state tax deduction of up to $6,000 (or $12,000 if married and filing jointly). IDeal accounts are also designed to grow tax-deferred, meaning account contributions and compounded earnings can grow annually without being subject to state and federal taxes. As the holiday season approaches, we encourage you to consider the power of starting or gifting to an IDeal education savings plan. This is a great time to start a new tradition, create a legacy and empower loved ones as they plan for tomorrow. By making the list and creating the plan now, you are helping to reduce ongoing stress and are working toward making future education an affordable reality. It’s just $25 to start. Grab a warm cup of yumminess and visit idsaves.org to start saving for that future you envision for your loved one!

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A quote from Global Campaign for Education states, “Education is perhaps the most powerful tool for reducing poverty, improving health, promoting healthier economies, and providing peaceful and productive opportunities for young people around the world.” In Idaho, the number of high school seniors who go on to college is one of the lowest in the nation. Each year, over 1,200 Idaho students who are admitted to U of I don’t enroll due to their financial situation. Fortunately, the Vandal Promise program provides additional scholarship and grant support that enables financially challenged students go on to success in college and beyond. The University of Idaho in Boise shares these same principles, with an added goal of increasing opportunities, degrees, and programs for local students without the added cost and travel to their main campus in Moscow. Though the numbers of U of I Boise students are small in relation to the Moscow campus, the classes offered go beyond attending lectures in the traditional brick-andmortar classroom. These programs often require students to venture deep into the community at large. Says Chandra Ford, Chief Executive Officer, “Local access to U of I programs makes a difference. For example, the College of Art and Architecture offers this dual location program where you can spend up to two years in Boise and then move to Moscow to finish your undergraduate degree. It allows local students to pursue this degree and save up to $8,000 a year when they start here (Boise) and they make contacts locally to later get a job. The students appreciate the opportunity to start in Boise.” This locally grown outreach is best seen through the efforts of the College of Law. Boise-based students have sought opportunities for advocacy and pro-bono work.

Most recently, they’ve tackled the growing housing crisis and its impact on renters, the fallout from an unprecedented two years of the pandemic. Ford states, “The College of Law partnered with the Jesse Tree nonprofit for some housing issues and pro-bono legal work that directly affects the community.” Marketing and Communications Manager, Maria Ortega, further explains the partnership with the Jesse Tree nonprofit: “The partnership started last year because with Covid and rising housing costs some people found themselves having trouble paying rent. Jesse Tree is the only nonprofit that provides payments to landlords to help people who cannot pay, and the College of Law students do the pro-bono work by being the negotiators. It’s a winwin because it allows landlords to get their money and the renters avoid eviction.” By expanding these outreach efforts, students in other academic fields and programs were also able to make an impact by assisting in other ways that directly service Idaho and its surrounding towns and cities. This includes the Integrated Design Lab, which works very closely with industry (Idaho Power) to help create sustainable, energy-efficient and safe buildings as well as research and design for making more efficient workspaces feasible. Says Ortega, “We had a group of these students who went to the small Idaho town of Murtaugh and conducted an energy audit on their city hall and came up with ideas and suggestions on how to save money for local taxpayers by reducing their annual energy bills while maintaining comfort in the building.” Another U of I Boise program serving our community is the Food Technology Center in Caldwell. “Our Food Technology Center has launched about every type

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“We help students here apply what they learn by interacting with and supporting the community where they are living. And that is a huge learning experience for students, maybe even more than what they learn in the classroom.” of packaged food company in the valley over the years because it’s a huge commercial test kitchen and processing facility,” adds Ford. Says Ford, “The U of I’s current fundraising campaign raised a record-breaking amount of money in 2022. Much of the new funding from generous donors allowed us to increase the number of Vandal Promise scholarships. As one of America’s best value universities, U of I prioritizes affordability.” Though low graduation rates are alarming, the University of Idaho Boise sees a bright future for Idaho kids, especially by expanding scholarship opportunities and upping recruitment efforts. Keeping students immersed is the lifeblood of a local society and essential for growing a stronger community—a community that thrives and gives back tenfold.

Ford adds, “We are really very proud of how much we give back. And when we talk of giving back to the community, we have 21,000 alumni in the Treasure Valley and so many of those people are leaders who work in business, government, and nonprofits and many get their degrees at the University of Idaho and move back to Boise.” Says Ortega, “We help students here apply what they learn by interacting with and supporting the community where they are living. And that is a huge learning experience for students, maybe even more than what they learn in the classroom. We support organizations and efforts that contribute to the educational, economic, and community development in the region, we are engaged in fostering communities’ sustainability, growth, and educational access and we do this through teaching, research, and outreach.”

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N : about classes, degree programs, and community outreach, please visit the University of Idaho Boise webpage (uidaho.edu/boise).

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Coeur d’Alene is a charming lake resort town offering you darling shops, incredible restaurants, and every outdoor activity you could possibly imagine. As you roll into Coeur d’Alene, you are greeted by the most breathtaking lake surrounded by rolling green hills that span as far as the eyes can see. The beaches are bustling with families playing in the waves, parasailers flying in the sky, boats cruising on the lake, and people enjoying delicious food and drink on the patios lining Sherman Avenue. We checked into One Lakeside, a luxury accommodation situated right in the heart of Coeur d’Alene, and then, my husband, our dog, Finley, and I headed out to find our own private beach on the lake. We used Tubbs Hill trail to start exploring and looking for a place to dip our toes in the water, sunbathe, and just watch the time pass. There is a place for everyone along the shores of the lake and Tubbs Hill trail is a well-worn path that leads through the trees, down by the water, giving incredible views of the surroundings along the way. We quickly found our own spot, wading in the water, playing fetch with Finley, and making friends with those enjoying the beautiful day. Tobi, Finley, and I could have spent

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much longer in this private cove but we had places to go, namely fabulous food to fill our bellies. I had heard great things about Cedars Floating Restaurant and we both decided that was the spot for the evening. We arrived just in time for a cotton candy–colored sunset to fill the sky and reflect off the lake. We sat on their floating patio overlooking the lake and ordered scallops and fresh halibut for dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed our food, the patio, and the overall experience of Cedars. The next morning, I woke up before Tobi and I decided to visit the rooftop terrace. There is nothing I love more than quiet mornings, watching the sunrise and soaking in the quiet morning. There was an added perk to the rooftop terrace with a lovely hot tub that I was able to soak in alone for an hour before getting ready for the day. The view from the rooftop spanned across downtown Coeur d’Alene and over the lake. It was breathtakingly beautiful and a little oasis at One Lakeside. Tobi and I had scheduled a full day of adventuring in Coeur d’Alene but we needed to feed ourselves first. We popped into the Vault Coffee shop and grabbed an Americano and their highly recommended pumpkin bread. Both items were delicious and hit the spot for us to be on our way. The first fun adventure we booked for the day was with Brookes Seaplanes. They fly their customers all around the lake and give an incredible history about when the area was developed, who lives where, and what’s growing in the fields. We learned so much on our seaplane tour and loved every minute of being in the air and having a bird’s eye view of Coeur d’Alene. Tobi and I returned to One Lakeside and grabbed our mountain bikes (and Finley!) and headed out for a mountain bike ride on Canfield Mountain. The trails were in perfect condition and offered incredible views overlooking the whole valley. We weaved multiple trails together since we were enjoying the views so much, but as always, we have items on our agenda that were calling our names. We wrapped up the ride and headed back to get dressed for our fancy night out on the town. We had reservations at Beverly’s just in time to watch an epic sunset across the lake. Our table was positioned right in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows that encompass the whole backside of the restaurant—one of the many reasons you want to dine here. We took our time ordering phenomenal cocktails, enjoying their in-house-made sourdough bread

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and finished with what might be one of the best-seared tuna dishes I’ve ever eaten. Our dinner was everything we had hoped and upon walking outside, we were greeted with a supermoon lighting up the night sky, the icing on the cake to end the evening. The next morning, we headed to Woops to enjoy a little breakfast before our spa appointments at Coeur d’Alene Resort. We both were pleasantly surprised when we walked into Woops darling cafe. The cafe is white and bright with the cutest tables that invite you to take a seat and stay a while. We ordered a cappuccino and flaky croissant filled with ham, cheese, and arugula and with no surprise, we finished every last bit of both. Fueled and ready to go, we made our way to the spa to have some much-needed self-care and relaxation. The spa is so inviting and really allows you to take a deep breath and fully relax in their quiet rooms and comfy spaces. Tobi had a massage and immensely enjoyed it, and I had a facial and I was amazed at how my skin looked upon leaving. I highly recommend booking some time to just relax and rejuvenate yourself on vacation; it really does a body good. Our time in Coeur d’Alene was coming to an end, but we wanted to sneak in one more good meal before we hit the road. Again, I had heard phenomenal things about Crafted Tap House + Kitchen. It features 50+ taps of beer and cider at any given time. I was surprised when I saw the taps literally lining one full wall, so many choices to choose from. The food was served perfectly and was so full of flavor. I had the banh mi sandwich and sweet potato fries and was elated by the ingredients they included. Upon our departure, there was one last spot we knew we needed to visit before leaving Coeur d’Alene for good. Panhandle Cone & Coffee is a must-stop and we were so happy to walk in and see mouth-watering descriptions of their ice cream. After a handful of tasters, we decided on a toasted coconut marionberry and salted caramel brown butter cookie. Let me tell you, I could have stayed and eaten their ice cream all day. The flavors were “out of this world good” to the very last drop in the cone. It was the perfect place to end our trip and say our goodbyes to Coeur d’Alene. Author, Mckenzie Joyner believes that life is about traveling, exploring, and finding adventure. Learn more at Sprouting-Vitality.com

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The back-to-school bells have rung, while the ghouls and goblins of Halloween have been laid to rest. Now, the season of blessings, gratitude, and yuletide greetings is upon us. Time moves fast and waits for no one. Each year we are lulled into thinking we have plenty of time to plan and strategize how we will make the next holidays better than ever. And each year, we find ourselves caught with less time to plan than the year before. When feeling overwhelmed, be sure to take a little time for yourself. Indulge in a quiet soak in the bathtub, take a run, or indulge in your favorite piece of dark chocolate. To prepare for event hosting and childcare, there are planning and organization professionals to help you. Here are two Treasure Valley–based agencies with ideas to minimize stress for families and allow the festivities to be more enjoyable.

Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency 1. WHAT ARE YOUR BUSINESS’S TOP SERVICES TO BUSY FAMILIES PREPARING FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Besides offering full- and part-time nanny services, we offer sitter and special event services. We can provide a one-time service if parents have a holiday party to attend without the kids. If you are hosting a party and need an extra set of hands, we’ll send a nanny. We will

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also entertain the kids with our bag of goodies for corporate parties and other special events. We also offer sitter services for holiday shopping, date nights, weddings, and family gatherings. We offer mother’s helpers, which is invaluable to mom when she needs help with gift wrapping, household chores, grocery shopping, or running errands. We offer that extra helping hand so moms and dads may enjoy the holiday season without the stress of having to juggle it all. As an added service, we also offer hotel and Airbnb sitting for families traveling here for activities like skiing, visiting family, or exploring Idaho.

2. DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR FAMILIES TO PREPARE FOR YOUR SERVICES, LIKE PREPARING THE KIDS FOR HAVING A NANNY COME TO THEIR HOUSE? Families new to our service are always welcome to meet their nanny via FaceTime, Zoom, or phone call. If your kids are old enough, we encourage them to participate in the call. If families need more reassurance, our nannies are happy to meet with you in person.

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Tidy Style Homes Organization 1. WHAT ARE THE TOP SERVICES TIDY HOMES OFFERS TO BUSY FAMILIES PREPARING FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Playroom organization is a great project for the Tidy Style team to tackle in preparation for Santa. It really makes sense to minimize and put an organizational system in place before a wave of new toys comes into play. Another popular option this time of year is our kitchen and pantry organization service. A streamlined kitchen is key to efficiency and takes the edge off hosting duties. So many of us have jam-packed pantries, and so much of that food expires because we don’t know what we have on hand. Tidy Style implements a freshness flow system in each pantry organization that we do.

2. DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR PREPARING FAMILIES FOR YOUR SERVICES? We are very proud of our Tidy Style process, and one of the biggest reasons is that our clients don’t need to do anything to prepare for our team. We will meet you where you are. No “pre-organizing” is necessary! Our project

day recommendations are that your dishwasher has been run if we are organizing your kitchen. If we are organizing closets, have the laundry done. For pantries, ensure that you are fairly stocked with all your normal staples (we will allow space for those holiday extras). Regarding other spaces, we simply need good access to those areas.

3. HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD PREPARATIONS BE MADE? We typically book 3-4 weeks in advance, but sometimes we do have last-minute openings.

4. ANY TIPS FOR STAYING ORGANIZED AND PREPARED DURING THE FESTIVITIES? Minimize to maximize! This means that once you let go of those things that don’t serve you or your family any longer, you will find that you have more space. Don’t fill it up! Once we organize for a client, we repeatedly hear they are much more mindful about what they bring into their homes. The space to breathe and feel the calm is often more valuable than what you might fill it with! tidystylehome.com Instagram @tidystylehome

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Feather and Twine Home is a carefully curated collection of gifts and home decor, hand selected by award winning Interior Designer Judith Balis with the goal of helping you add those finishing touches that make your house a HOME.

3107 W State Street, Boise

SHOP HOURS: Thursday 11am-3pm, Friday 11am-3pm, Saturday 11am-3pm

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Boise + Eagle Events NOVEMBER 2022

3-5 - COUNTRY BAZAAR

11 - VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

2850 N Grenadier Way, Meridian at 10 AM: Holiday craft bazaar featuring handmade items, furniture, baked goods, fall & winter decor. woodcountrybazaar.blogspot.com

Kleiner Memorial Park at 11 AM: Outdoor ceremony at the Rock of Honor Veterans Memorial located inside Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park.

3 - THE FAB FOUR - THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE

11 - LUCY DACUS

Egyptian Theater at 8 PM: Uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics. @theegyptiantheatre

Egyptian Theater at 8 PM: A musician, performer, storyteller, and widely regarded as “one of the best songwriters of her generation.” @theegyptiantheatre

3 - ALBERTSON’S TURKEY ROUNDUP Multiple locations in Treasure Valley 10 AM to 5 PM. Collection of holiday items needed to provide Thanksgiving meals for the hungry and homeless men, women, and children

12 - KIDS DISCOVERY EXPO

3 - NOVEMBER FIRST THURSDAY

18/19 - IDAHO SNOWMOBILE SHOW

Downtown Boise at 5 PM: Experience art, shopping, dining, live music, family activities and entertainment. @downtownboise

Ford Idaho Center at 11 AM: The biggest snowmobile show in Idaho. snowest.com/snowshows

4 - CANDY CANE LANE BAZAAR

18 - BOISE RESCUE MISSION’S GREAT THANKSGIVING BANQUET

St. Paul’s Catholic Women’s League at 8 AM: 30 vendors, raffle items, silent auction along with a soup & pie lunch and assorted home-baked holiday cookies, baked & canned goodies. @maristhallnampa

College Church of the Nazarene at 10 AM. Nampa Thanksgiving Banquet with turkey dinner with all the fixings and give out holiday food boxes to registered guests.

4 - CASINO NIGHT GALA

18 - WINTER WONDERLAND

Galaxy Event Center at 6 PM: Man and Woman of the Year and a night full of activities, games, prizes, raffles, and more. MeridianChamber.org

Indian Creek in downtown Caldwell with over a million lights! Come join us in viewing the lights during opening weekend Nov. 18-22! @indiancreekplaza

4 - CARPENTERS PLATINUM

21 - THE NUTCRACKER

Egyptian Theater at 8 PM: A Tribute highlight the timeless hits of Karen and Richard Carpenter, icons of the 70s and early 80s. @theegyptiantheatre

Morrison Center at 7:30 PM: The Hip Hop Nutcracker is celebrating its 10th anniversary this season. @MorrisonCenter

5 - BUY IDAHO HOLIDAY MARKET Boise Centre at 5:30 PM: Buy Idaho, Inc and Capital City Public Market invite you to “buy Idaho” this holiday season! buyidaho.org

5/6 - LOWELL SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL HOLIDAY BAZAAR 9 AM: Get into the holiday spirit with live music, local performers, holiday shopping. lsmsholidaybazaar.webs.com

10 - CENTENNIAL GALA Center at Kleiner Park at 6 PM: Celebrate 35 Years of Centennial High School.

Expo Idaho at 5 PM: Explore, Create and Discover. ExpoIdaho.com

O UR TOWN | ENTERTA INME NT

22-28 - SAINT ALPHONSUS’ FESTIVAL OF TREES It’s a time for coming together to celebrate, “All About The Magic of the Season,” and revel in tradition and also a time for thinking of others.

24 - TURKEY DAY (GIT YER BIRD ON) RIDE Boise Co-op, Boise at 11 AM: Get ready for your feast and help others during the holidays. ALL Riders welcome.

24 - TURKEY DAY 5K Downtown Boise at 9 AM: Gather your friends and family and join us for this Thanksgiving morning tradition! turkeyday5kboise.com

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ON ALL CUSTOM HANDCRAFTED SIMPLY AMISH FURNITURE.

Valid thru November 30th, 2022. Call or see store for complete details.

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Simply Amish solid wood furniture is made in the USA by skilled Amish craftsmen from America’s heartland. Each piece is hancrafted and signed by the craftsman who made it. From a touch of country to the feel of an updated look, your furniture will be built to order and is made to last. Choose from custom upholstery, dining, bedroom, and occasional furniture in nearly 100 different wood styles, 75 combinations of wood stains, 70 hardware options, and over 130 fabrics.

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104 S. Orchard St. in Boise

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208-343-7769 Store Hours:

Mon-Fri 10-7 Saturday 10-6

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