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Happy New Year, Papillion! For many of us, this time of year is full of excitement. It presents us with a reset, new horizons, and goals to pursue. For others, January can be a reminder of failed attempts and the burden of expectation that this year will be different. We approached this issue of Papillion City Lifestyle with the mindset of valuing what is sustainable over the long haul instead of quick fixes to check boxes in the short term. This can be achieved through education and consistency, leading us to an overall healthier well-being. We want to inspire you to make lasting, realistic, long-term improvements to your life that will not only better your life in 2025, but well beyond. I have never been a fan of New Year's resolutions, instead I like to set goals. What do I want to accomplish this year? Sometimes it is a big goal, and sometimes a small one, but more often than not it is a mixture of the two. For me, it's important to create a visual representation of my goals and hang it in a prominent place that I will see every day as a reminder of the end goal. When it comes to anything in life -- business, finance, food, home, and personal health - it's not what we do some days that move the needle - it's what we do MOST days. Having a constant reminder of the goal can be just what we need to take the required action most of the time. So, let's stop focusing on the sometimes choices we make and start focusing on the choices we make most of the time. Go ahead and plan that restful vacation, but also work to establish more regular rest in the work week. Join a fitness community or gym, but don't forget to occasionally enjoy that extra scoop of ice cream. Because again, in the end, it's not what we do some days, but what we do most days that will lead to a more peaceful, fulfilling, and fantastic year. We got this! Let's rock 2025 together!

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Hamilton Heights: Nurturing Wonder

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1: Mickey Mouse brought Christmas cheer to Winter Wonderland. 2: Community members hopped aboard Santa’s sleigh sponsored by ALLO Fiber. 3: New light display on First Street Plaza debuted at Winter Wonderland. 4: Children enjoyed seeing Rudolph at Winter Wonderland. 5: Santa with his helpers from Papillion Job’s Daughters during Winter Wonderland. 6: Moving Veterans Forward’s Ron Hernandez received a Hometown Hero Award by Kyler Hendrickson and Debbie Meyer. 7: Community members at Winter Wonderland.

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This past year, Troy Gibler attended a business advisory meeting with PapillionLa Vista Community Schools, where he learned about female students facing physical and mental health risks and missing up to 25% of school due to a lack of access to period products. As a father of three daughters, Troy was deeply moved and determined to take action. “We have to fix it; this is our community,” he said. From this, the Sarpy Period Project was created in partnership with Access Period. The initiative has already begun delivering products to schools in the district, with plans to expand to other Sarpy County schools. An estimated 2,850 students in grades 5–12 lack access to period products, requiring approximately 170,000 products quarterly. To eliminate period poverty in schools, the Sarpy Period Project aims to raise $107,000 annually and has already secured $84,000. Thanks to Access Period, they can purchase products at wholesale prices, making financial contributions the most impactful way to help. Every dollar donated helps ensure students in our community have access to the products they need. To donate to the Sarpy Period Project please visit accessperiod.com/sarpycounty

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Hamilton Heights Child Development Center has established itself as far more than just a daycare center. Instead, they make it their mission to nurture wonder in minds as young as six weeks old. “We don’t take care of days,” says Adrianne Agulla, owner and executive director. “We take care of children.” Hamilton Heights offers educational programs for infants up to twelve years old, built on the belief that children’s natural curiosity leads to learning. “We are unique in that we are child-led,” Agulla says. “Our staff and our teachers have extensive training in early childhood development and education.” She describes the process of a child- or play-led program as one in which the teacher carefully observes each individual child and combines the classroom’s interests and children’s developmental needs to develop tailored lesson plans. “We see what the kids are interested in and what they have natural curiosity for,” Agulla says. “Play-based learning builds on what is sparking wonder in the classroom.” This approach of tailor-made lesson plans is used throughout the facility, even with Hamilton Heights’ youngest children, who are six

weeks old. These infants, Agulla explains, may not learn the alphabet or numbers, but the teachers provide sensory-based experiences, teach infants sign language, and speak to them audibly all day. “The more kids hear, the more they learn,” she says. Most importantly, the crucial relationship between child and caregiver, then student and teacher, begins in these early years and sets the foundation for intellectual and emotional growth and development. This commitment to child-led learning naturally extends to two crucial areas: health and well-being. “We believe that movement contributes to learning and wellness, so we have a strong emphasis on moving our bodies and keeping kids active,” Agulla says. Outdoor play is a large part of the program, with a portion of every day spent outside. “We have some weather guidelines, but we believe it’s usually bad gear, not bad weather.” The center’s wellness approach extends beyond physical activity to include social-emotional development and nutrition. Familystyle meals provide opportunities for social learning, while their in-house catering ensures nutritious options for children. CONTINUED >

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1. Cut a banana into 8-10 small slices, around 1/2 inch each. 2. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter (or your choice of nut butter) on each banana slice. 3. Drizzle a small amount of melted chocolate chips or caramel over each bite. 4. Freeze for 15-20 minutes and enjoy! Pro tip: A dash of sea salt flakes on top of these can be *chef’s kiss.* These are great to keep on hand in the freezer all weeklong. Once they set, add them to a closed container to keep the bananas from browning.

Late night snack cravings are real! When finding yourself rooting through the cabinets for a sweet fix, these protein cookie dough bites are a great way to curb temptation. This recipe yields around 20 small bites, which can be cut into small squares or rolled into dough balls. Each bite is around 105 calories. If you find the dough is a little too dry, add a dash of milk as needed. Ingredients • 1/4 cup milk • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder • 1/4 cup maple syrup • 1/4 cup peanut butter (or alternate nut or sunflower butter) • 1 cup almond flour • 1 teaspoon vanilla • Chocolate chips as desired Pro tip: Use mini chocolate chips and for a dash of savory add sea salt flakes on top. Once combined, store the bites in the refrigerator in a covered container to keep them moist.

Protein COOKIE DOUGH Bites

Frozen PEANUT BUTTER Bites

Danger ahead: this snack is amazing. It’s the easiest of the bunch and also satisfies a sweet tooth craving. This can be whipped together in just 5 minutes and makes just a small amount. Feel free to take creative liberty here with your amounts, but if you make it to this recipe, they are around 90 calories per bite.

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All About Book Clubs Papillion Library Is your New Year's Resolution to join or start a book club? Head to the Papillion Public Library on Monday, January 6th at 10:00 AM or Wednesday, January 15th at 6:00 PM to learn about the four adult book clubs and their upcoming book selections. You can also check out their brand new Book Club Kits, as well as resources and best practices for hosting a successful book club. JA NUA RY 1 0 T H

Fiber Arts Fridays: Tatting Demonstration Papillion Library | 10:00 AM Feeling crafty? Join the Fiber Arts Friday group and learn along as the Papillion’s local Shuttle Bugs Tatting Group will demonstrate the art of tatting, or creating lace, with thread and a shuttle. JA NUA RY 1 0 T H

Omaha Supernovas’ Season Opener CHI Health Center | 7:00 PM Cheer on defending National Champions, the Omaha Supernovas, in their first match against the Atlanta Vibe on Friday, January 10th at the CHI Health Center. Visit provolleyball.com/omaha-supernovas-tickets for ticket information. JA NUA RY 1 9 T H

Soup-uary Papillion Masonic Center | 11:00 AM Join the Papillion Area Historical Society during Soup-uary to escape from the cold with a variety of homemade soups. With each admission ticket, you can enjoy unlimited soup and place your vote for the best one. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. Desserts will be available for an additional charge. JA NUA RY 2 4 T H

Health & Wellness Fair Papillion Landing | 8:00 AM Find ways to achieve your new goals this upcoming year. Attend the Health and Wellness Fair in the Papillion Landing Community Gym from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Vendors will cover physical, social, mental, and financial health. F EB RUA RY 1 2 T H & 1 3TH

Daddy Daughter Date Night Papillion Landing | 6:15 PM Spend a "night to remember" with the annual Daddy/Daughter Date Night. This fun night includes dinner, dancing, pictures and more. Open to fathers and daughters of all ages. Choose either of the two dates offered. Semi-formal attire requested. Purchase tickets by January 31st at papillion.org/recreation.

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