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WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS WINTER WE’VE HAD?

I said to a friend a few days ago that I’ve never wanted to start mowing our yard like this before. I’m good with the four seasons we get, and usually enjoy the first annual snowfall, but enough is enough already! Bring on the 100 degree heat- index days. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PARK AND WHY?

I think Rocky Mountain National Park is the ultimate playground. The summer is my favorite time of year there with all of the different things to do. It’s a great family destination and makes you really appreciate the natural beauty of our country. WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT SPRING?

Having an April birthday always makes it a great time of the year for me. The sun is finally starting to break through the clouds and the annual work on my golf game can begin in earnest. The budding flowers, trees and green grass are all great too!

MATTHEW P. SIBBING WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT SPRING?

Obviously, after this winter, I will mostly be looking forward to the warmer temperatures spring will bring. My favorite thing about spring lately has been coaching and watching my three kids play their spring sports. We have one that plays baseball and flag football, a softball player and a track and soccer athlete. Spring is always busy, but a lot of fun. WHAT’S YOUR IDEA OF A GREAT NIGHT OUT IN LEE’S SUMMIT- WHERE WOULD YOU GO AND WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

My wife and I really enjoy trying new places to eat, and luckily Lee’s Summit has had a flourish of newer restaurants recently. We enjoy Third Street Social , Pearl Tavern and Smoke Brewing Company just to name a few. Downtown Lee’s Summit has a number of places to catch live music, so if we can grab dinner and catch a live show, then that’s a pretty good night! WHAT TOPS THE LIST ON PLACES YOU HAVE TRAVELED?

We have been blessed to travel to a number of places, but New Zealand is probably on the top of the list. We traveled there with my parents, which was very special. The views and scenery were unbelievable. We saw many places where films had been shot, such as The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. I really hope to be fortunate enough to travel there again someday.

MATT KNEHANS WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE WINTER OF 2018-19?

I have enjoyed the snowfall and the children missing school. It gave us the opportunity to slow down from the busy lives we have created and allowed us to enjoy each other’s company. WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT SPRING?

The smells of spring, getting outside and working in the yard, and watching the cycle of life begin in nature. HOW DOES YOUR FAMILY CELEBRATE EARTH DAY?

We plant trees on our property. Usually two shade and two fruiting trees.

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$187,000

Oak Tree Farms

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Tri Level

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$200,000

Deerbrook

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Split Entry

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$206,000

Summit Wood

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$212,100

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Ranch

$237,500

$232,500

Vista Del Verde

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Side/Side Split

$239,500

$228,000

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$237,000

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Atrium Split

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Pryor Meadows

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California Split

$264,900

$255,000

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2 Stories

$305,000

$282,000

Meadows Of Winterset

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2 Stories

$312,000

$305,000

Napa Valley

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2 Stories

$324,900

$319,900

Lakewood

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Ranch, Reverse 1.5 Story

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$321,000

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Ranch, Reverse 1.5 Story

$400,000

$355,000

Eagle Creek

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2 Stories

$376,330

$361,950

Oaks Ridge Meadows

Traditional

2 Stories

$360,000

New Longview

Victorian

3 Stories

$375,000

$365,500

Mill Creek Of Summit Mill

Other

2 Stories

$415,000

$399,950

Raintree Lake

Traditional

Ranch

$402,000

$410,000

Legacy Wood

Contemporary

2 Stories

$418,000

The Estates at Chapman Farms

Traditional

Reverse 1.5 Story

$426,000

$431,460

Reserve at Stoney Creek

Traditional

2 Stories

$519,950

$465,000

Park Ridge Summit

Traditional

Ranch, Reverse 1.5 Story

$542,947

Winterset Valley

Traditional

Reverse 1.5 Story

$599,900

$569,000

Dalton's Ridge

Traditional

1.5 Stories

$675,000

$643,500

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2019 PUBLISHER

Laura Paszkiewicz | laura@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

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Letter from the Editor

Angela Broockerd, Judy Goppert, Lisa Moyer, Natalie Fieleke, Kathryn Leo CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Janie Jones, Lindsey Bishop Clark, Shawn Beelman

SPRING IS FINALLY HERE! I think I can speak for most of us and say that warmer temperatures, budding trees, green grass and the sunshine is a welcome friend after the long winter we all just endured. I can’t remember a year where I yearned for spring to come quite like I did this year. While I love the four seasons we get to experience living in the Midwest, I have to admit I was pretty envious these past few months of my family and friends who live in warmer climates. With spring comes the desire to get out and explore the city more. Dog parks, trails, outdoor patios and parks are bustling with people, and I can’t wait to be part of it. Gardens and seedlings are being prepped, and for those of us without a green thumb, the local farmers markets around town are the perfect place to pick up fresh produce and support local farmers and growers. It all sounds glorious to me right now, as I am guessing many of you can relate to how ready I am to thoroughly enjoy this season. For our April issue, we wanted to feature some of our favorite things about the chang-

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and enjoy nature. Lastly, you will find tips on arranging fresh cut flowers and decorating outdoor living spaces. I hope this issue finds you well, enjoying some sunshine and full of hope in this new spring season.

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FEATURES 22 Natures Art Arrange a Simple Spring Bouquet

28 Namely Marly Lee’s Summit author releases vegan meal prep cookbook

36 Explore the outdoors Adventures at Fleming Park Lake

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44 Outdoor Living Decorating a porch 2 ways

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22 Artist’s Palette 40 Giving Back 44 Inspired By 50 DIY 54 Lifestyle Calendar 58 Local’s Choice

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DEBBIE WHITE AT REECE NICHOLS LEADS THE WAY ARTICLE LISA MOYER | PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

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FOR DEBBIE WHITE, SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE AT REECE NICHOLS IN LEE’S SUMMIT, A QUIET EVENING SPENT AROUND THE FIREPIT AT HER HOME IS ONE OF LIFE’S SIMPLE PLEASURES. Her home is where she loves to cook, listen to music, and enjoy the company of her husband of 40 years, Kevin, along with their children, grandchildren and rescue dogs. White understands the profound importance of the home—where people treasure their families and pursue their passions in a place they love. It’s what motivates her every day. “I love helping people realize the American dream of home ownership,” White says. “Whether purchasing their first home, moving up to the next, or downsizing to fit their needs, I love opening the door to new chapters in their lives.” As a longtime resident of Lee’s Summit, White has been serving the KC metro for 19 years with skill, sincerity, integrity, and enthusiasm. “Debbie White is fully committed to her clients and to the community,” says business associate Cindy Stokes. “As a business referral, we are ALWAYS confident that our clients will be treated with dignity and respect when we refer them to Debbie. We never question her knowledge in the real estate market and completely trust her opinion and advice.”

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exemplary service, but she is quick to credit her team for any success: “I have an amazing transaction coordinator, Jeni Cross, who helps keep everything moving smoothly and White has been awarded the Real Estate

seamlessly, and Debbie Dziurawiec is an

Five Star Professional Award (top 5 percent

agent on the team whom I’ve worked with in

of agents) every year since its inception in

various ways for more than 19 years.”

2005. White and her team at Pathway Home Group are in the Chairman's Circle with Reece Nichols. She has Specializations in:

Client Josh Pritchett says that he would refer Debbie White to others. “She is a very kind and compassionate per-

says, “including our three fur children–our beloved rescue dogs.”

+ Buyers

son who is extremely hardworking and puts

White adds that she is passionate about

+ Buyers Agent

her client’s needs above her own,” Pritchett

making a difference in the lives of the peo-

+ Land

states. “She’s also very knowledgeable about

ple she serves.

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real estate–not just about the market but

“I plan to continue to pour myself into

+ Multi Family

about the physical makeup of a home–what to

my clients for an extraordinary level of

+ Residential

look for and be concerned about.”

service before, during and after their

+ Sellers

As a proud citizen of Lee’s Summit, White

transaction,” she says. “I love what I do,

+ CREN (Certified Real Estate Negotiator)

says she enjoys supporting its families and

and I want to provide people a lifetime of

+ e-Pro

promoting its businesses.

friendship and service.”

“IN A PROCESS THAT I THOUGHT WAS GOING TO BE BEYOND STRESSFUL, IT HAS BEEN SEAMLESS FROM THE GET-GO. I’M SO HAPPY WE’VE HAD THE CHANCE TO WORK WITH DEBBIE. I RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A REALTOR.” — SCOTT AND LAURA TACKE “Reece Nichols has been an extraordinary

“My husband, Kevin, and I have raised

“In a process that I thought was going

place to work with amazing agents, brokers

two sons here. Lee’s Summit has the ame-

to be beyond stressful, it has been seam-

and leadership,” White says. “A sincere

nities of a larger city, but retains a home-

less from the get-go. I’m so happy we’ve

atmosphere of camaraderie helps each

town feel. I love Downtown Lee’s Summit.

had the chance to work with Debbie. I

other excel, but more importantly, helps us

It has grown and morphed into THE place

recommend her to anyone looking for a

serve our clients and community.”

to be–great shopping, fabulous restaurants,

realtor.” — Scott and Laura Tacke

White says that the mission statement at

entertainment and much more.”

Pathway Home Group continually inspires

Along with walking, hiking, and snow skiing,

her team “to create a real estate experience

White enjoys just spending time with family.

driven by our combined expertise, leader-

“Our children and grandchildren are

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FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS ARE THE PERFECT WAY TO FRESHEN UP YOUR SPACE AND ADD A POP OF COLOR TO THE ROOM. Learning to arrange flowers is a fun way to add personality and artistic vision to your home. Here's a simple step-by-step guide for how to arrange flowers.

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H O W

T O

A R R A N G E

F L O W E R S :

S T E P - B Y - S T E P 0 1 Gather your materials. + Scissors + Vase + Plant food + Flowers of choice — You’ll need greenery, primary flowers and secondary flowers for the arrangement.

0 2 Remove any extra leaves to create clean stems. It’s okay to leave some foliage, but remember that you’ll also have greenery to fill in any extra space.

0 3 Measure the flowers against your vase of choice and cut to size. Be sure to cut the stems at a diagonal. This will let the flowers soak up more water and help them stay alive longer.

0 4 Fill your vase half full with water. You’ll want to change the water every three days. 0 5 Pour the plant food into the vase and stir. 0 6 Start by criss-crossing your foliage to create a base. Forming this lattice pattern will create a sturdy base for your other flowers.

0 7 Add in your focal flowers, making sure they are spread out. The focal flowers are the ones you want to highlight. They may be the most colorful, the biggest or just your favorites.

0 8 Add in any of your secondary flowers. Secondary flowers tend to be smaller and will round out the flower arrangement.

0 9 Rearrange or fill in as needed. Remove any petals that are wilted and adjust the foliage so that it fills in any empty spaces.

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F O R

V A R Y I N G

V A S E

S I Z E

+ When arranging flowers in a tall or cylinder vase, it’s important to consider which flowers you are choosing. The vase itself is already large and makes a statement, so you can choose just a few types of flowers. The flowers you decide on should have long and sturdy stems. Find one colored variety that can be used as the centerpiece and then fill in neutral toned secondary flowers around it. + When arranging flowers in a medium vase you have the most freedom. Medium vases usually have a wide opening and can fit many floral varieties. Try picking a colorful main and secondary flower and then filling in the rest of the vase with textured neutral colors. With this many flowers, it’s important to criss-cross the stems or even tie them with twine so that they stay in one place. + Arranging flowers in a small vase looks best when there are a few bright statement flowers. To create a more dynamic look, choose contrasting colors and a variety of textures. With a smaller vase, it’s not necessary to fill the base with greenery because there won’t be as much extra space that needs to be filled in. Pro Tips by FTD by Design April 2019 | Lee’s Summit Lifestyle

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Marly McMillen is an unlikely vegan food blogger and cookbook author. In her 20s, spending time in the kitchen felt overly domestic.

She took an online course in plant-based recipe cre-

Giving up M&Ms and mozzarella was a struggle. And she

ation to identify recipes that would be simple for her online

wasn’t trying to make a moral statement with her diet.

audience to follow. That year, she also launched Chopped

But lifelong stomach problems led her to eliminate dairy.

Academy, a website and podcast where she shares blogging

Then in 2006 when she met her husband, Shawn Beelman,

tips with fellow food bloggers and experts as a resource to

also a vegan, she was even more motivated to explore and

other writers and bloggers.

fully adopt veganism as a lifestyle. “Everyone just needs to eat in a way that respects their body,” McMillen says, who describes herself as a ‘secular

Today, standing in the kitchen, touching and smelling, using both sides of her brain, and writing nourishing, delicious recipes feels simply natural to Marly.

vegan’–not someone who is in your face about all the reasons

“Blogging is the best combination of my writing skills, my

she thinks you should become one too. “I enjoy feeling like I’m

creativity, my desire to be entrepreneurial, all of those things

being easier on the environment and being healthy–for me it’s

fall together,” she says.

been a very good decision.” McMillen’s book, The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook published by Adams Media, a division of Simon and Schuster,

vegan strawberry shortcake

comes out this month, with all content written by her and pho-

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+ 3 cups all-purpose flour

super-indulgent treats to whole-food recipes written to make it

+ 2 T. baking powder

easy to get dinner on the table.

+ 3 T. sugar

McMillen describes her method of meal prep as ‘batch cook-

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ing,’ meaning she always makes a recipe in quantity to repurpose

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to consider that her writing hobby could become her livelihood.

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vegan chocolate sheet cake INGREDIENTS + ½ cup plant-based milk (vanilla or plain) + 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar + ½ cup vegan butter + ½ cup peanut butter + 1 cup water + ½ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened + 2 cups granulated sugar + 2 cups flour (1 cup white and 1 cup whole wheat) + ¼ tsp. salt + 1 tsp. baking soda + ½ cup applesauce + ½ cup vegan sour cream (we use Tofutti sour cream) + 1 tsp. vanilla For the chocolate ganache frosting: + ½ cup vegan butter + ¼ cup cocoa + ¼ cup soy milk + 2 cups powdered sugar + ½ tsp. vanilla + ½ cup chopped pecans INSTRUCTIONS For the cake: 01 | Heat oven to 350 degrees and spray half-sized sheet cake pan (12x16x3 inches) with cooking spray. 02 | In a small bowl combine milk and apple cider vinegar. Stir. Set aside. 03 | Combine butter, peanut butter, water, and cocoa powder in a microwave-safe mixing bowl. Place in the microwave and heat until butters melt. 04 | In a separate bowl, add sugar, flour, salt, and baking soda. Add to the vegan butter mixture and stir to combine. 05 | To the bowl with the milk, add the applesauce, vegan sour cream, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Add this to the batter and stir. 06 | Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20–25 minutes. For the chocolate ganache frosting: 01 | Combine vegan butter, cocoa powder, and milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments until the mixture begins to boil. 02 | Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix well. Stir in the chopped pecans. 03 | Once cake is done, remove from the oven. Spread frosting over cake while still hot. Place a half pecan piece in the center of where each slice will be. 30

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sweet corn salsa INGREDIENTS + 3 ears fresh corn, still in the husk or 1½ cup frozen + 2 tsps. fresh jalapeños, rinsed to remove seeds, finely chopped + ¼ cup red onion, minced + ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped + Juice from one lime + ½ tsp. sea salt INSTRUCTIONS 01 | Place the 3 ears of corn, still in the husk, in the microwave and cook for 12 minutes. Place the hot ears of corn on a cutting board. Chop off the bottom of the corn, and then use your gloved hands to press the corn out of the husk from the other end. 02 | Allow the ears of corn some time to cool and then use a serrated knife to shave off the corn. Place the corn in a dish and add the finely chopped jalapeños, red onion, and chopped cilantro. Squeeze juice from one lime, add the salt and stir until well-combined.

chocolate peanut butter overnight oats INGREDIENTS + 3 T. peanut butter powder + 1/2 cup plain vegan yogurt + 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, vanilla flavored + 1 cup rolled oats + 2 T. cocoa powder + 1 T. Truvia (stevia) sweetener + 1 T. dairy-free chocolate chips + 1 T. peanut butter (for topping) INSTRUCTIONS 01 | In a bowl combine the peanut butter powder, vegan yogurt, and almond milk. Stir until smooth. Scoot ingredients to one side of the bowl. 02 | In the other half of the bowl, add the oats, cocoa powder, and sweetener. Stir to combine. Gradually incorporate yogurt mixture into oat mixture. 03 | Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour, up to overnight. 04 | To serve, transfer to individual serving containers. Top each serving with chocolate chips and a drizzle of peanut butter.

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blueberry oatmeal crumble bars INGREDIENTS Blueberry Filling + 3 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen + ½ cup water + 1 T. agar flakes + 1 tsp. lemon juice + ¼ cup agave nectar (or maple syrup/honey) Oatmeal Crumble + 1½ cups rolled oats + 2 cups almond meal + 1 T. ground flax meal + ½ tsp. baking powder + ¼ tsp. sea salt + ½ cup applesauce, unsweetened + ⅓ cup agave nectar (or maple syrup/honey) + ¼ cup almond butter + ½ cup plant-based milk + 1 tsp. vanilla + 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar INSTRUCTIONS 01 | Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare square baking dish with vegetable cooking spray. 02 | Place blueberries in saucepan. Add water and agar flakes to blueberry mixture and stir. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Once it begins to boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. 03 | Pour the lemon juice and agave in the blueberries. Stir to combine. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate. 04 | Combine the oats, almond meal, flax meal, baking powder, and sea salt in a bowl. Stir to combine. Scoot the ingredients to one side of the bowl. In the other half of the bowl combine the applesauce, agave nectar, almond butter, milk, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Stir the wet and dry ingredients together. Add a tablespoon or two of water, if necessary. 05 | Take 3/4 of oats mixture and press evenly across the bottom of your prepared pan. Set the rest of the batter aside. 06 | Place the crust in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. 07 | Remove crust from the oven. Spread blueberry filling over the baked crust. 08 | Place dollops of the remaining crust batter distributed equally over the blueberry filling. Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, until crust turns golden brown. 09 | Remove from oven and set aside to cool before refrigerating to allow the filling to set completely. 32

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THE FOUNDATION4 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION IS HOLDING ITS THIRD ANNUAL EVENT ON APRIL 7, THEMED HATS & HEELS. Do you have a dress, or a pair of jeans or perhaps shoes that make you feel confident when you wear them? That strength actually comes from deep within your heart and soul, and the clothing is just like wearing a Superman cape! That is the basic concept behind the Clothed in Confidence Fashion Show, a benefit for the amazing Foundation4DVP. This 2019 signature event is a fashion show with a twist, debuting the latest fashions from local Kansas City boutiques while educating attendees about domestic violence. Some of the models include domestic violence survivors who will share their stories with attendees, illuminating how domestic violence comes in many forms. In addition to the fashion show, attendees will also enjoy both a live and silent auction. Funds raised at Clothed in Confidence will support the development of a comprehensive program including easy-to-implement curriculum to teach students self-worth, identifying values, and skills to set boundaries with others. Foundation4DVP is working toward a world with significantly fewer incidents of domestic violence. Tracey Passantino, co-founder and CEO, had a specific reason for founding the group. She says, “On June 8, 2003, at 11:15 p.m. I got a phone call from my younger sister, Leslie. The condensed version of our conversation is that she told me her husband was in jail, she was on the couch with a loaded gun, and her kids were safe in bed. My nieces were 3 and 5 years old, and they had witnessed his abuse. The next morning, we grabbed as much as we could fit into two cars and left her home. My sister and nieces were in a shelter for two months, and the divorce process started. When she came out of shelter, she started a new life, free from the physical abuse, but far from free of the psychological damage from 18 years of emotional abuse.” In 2012, they decided they could no longer sit back and watch this social issue continue to grow. Domestic violence comes in many forms, be it physical and emotional abuse, financial control, intimidation or threats. This group seeks to create an educational model that is easy for educators to incorporate into their daily lesson plans and complies with state requirements for Social Emotional Learning (SEL). “We anticipate that we’ll have our first pilot with a fourth-grade class in Spring 2020. Behind the scenes, we are in the final stages of creating our development team, final discussions about collaborating with a local domestic violence shelter and working on the brand for the model with experts in graphics and storytelling,” Passantino says. “Many times, prevention is simply not possible because the abuse has already begun. This is why we care about reaching kids in fourth through eighth grades, hopefully before they experience abuse. “As humans we want to help others but as Midwesterners we don’t want to interfere if we suspect something is going on. You could risk losing a friendship by speaking up. Or you can keep quiet and wonder later, sometimes when a life has been lost, why you didn’t ask your friend, family member or co-worker the difficult questions.”

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R E D U C E We’re saying goodbye to plastic wrap, Ziploc bags and aluminum foil, and hello to reusable wax food wraps you can wrap around anything your hungry (or full) heart desires. Compare this handmade version to Bee’s Wrap sustainable food storage.

01 PREHEAT your oven to its lowest setting. 02 CUT FABRIC into desired shapes. Using pinking shears so the fabric doesn’t fray, you can cut your fabric into any shape or size you’d like. Consider what size or

supplies

shape of food you store the most and use that as a guide.

+ Beeswax beads

03 PREP + MELT. Cover your baking sheet with parch-

+ Fabric + Pinking shears + Parchment paper + Baking sheet

ment paper and place the cut fabric on top. Sprinkle with beeswax beads and place in the oven to allow beeswax to melt for 5-10 minutes. 04 KEEP IT COOL. Remove fabric from baking sheet (careful, it’s hot!) and allow wax to harden and cool. FOR REUSE, wash in cool water (you don’t want the wax to melt!) with mild dish soap and let air dry. Tutorial adapted from ApartmentTherapy.com.

April 2019 | Lee’s Summit Lifestyle

Enjoy delicious bites from the following restaurants Amigoni Urban Winery Belfonte Ice Cream & Dairy Foods Co. Big Momma's Bakery - Cafe Bizz & Weezy Confections Bo Lings Brasserie at the Westin Crown Center Bristol Seafood Grill Carmen's Café Charlie Hooper's Chicken N Pickle Coco Bolos Wood Fired Grill & Cantina Cornbread Buffet District. Pour House + Kitchen Edible Arrangements El Indio Pollos Al Carbon Fuzzy's Taco Shop Gates Bar-B-Q Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Hiland Dairy Co. Houlihan's Hy-Vee Catering I Am Frozen Dessert Cafe

Lee’s Summit Lifestyle | April 2019

Ignite Wood Fire Grill J. Gilberts Joe n' Hash Kingswood Senior Living Lakeview Village Levy Restaurants Lew's Grill & Bar Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina Louisburg Cider Mill Luther's BBQ Mad Man's KC BBQ Magnolia's On The Move Midici The Neopolitan Pizza Company Morgana's Gluten Free Bakery Nothing Bundt Cakes O'Neills Restaurant & Bar Parker at The Fountaine Pig & Finch Pinstripes Polar Oasis

RA Sushi Saints Pub + Patio Shatto Milk Sheridan's Frozen Custard Sheridan's Unforked Southside Bar & Grille St. James Winery Taco Hangover Tavernonna Italian Kitchen at Hotel Phillips Ted's Cafe Escondido Teocali Mexican Restaurant & Cantina Thai Orchid The Classic Cup The Homesteader Cafe The Melting Pot The Roasterie Café The Well Bar, Grill & Rooftop Twin Peaks Waldo Pizza Zebra Room at the Aladdin Hotel

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