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Happy Holidays! DECEMBER 2015

t’s amazing that December is here and hard to believe the year is less than a month away from being over. December is such an important month. Everyone is running around getting their last minute holiday shopping done, putting up decorations, and getting ready for family and friends to arrive. Why not take a few moments to relax from the holiday chaos and enjoy our December issue? There is so much to read! Not only do we cover all the fun things to do this time of year in our beautiful city, but we also offer ways to help you make 2016 your best year ever! For starters, our feature article, "Staying Healthy and Active as We Age,” offers tips from Eskaton, Capital Athletic Club, and Senior Computer School on keeping both the body and mind healthy as we get older. Something as simple as a good night's sleep can also have a huge impact on your quality of life. For those suffering with sleep apnea, Dr. Ashkan Alizadeh of Marconi Dental Group talked to us this month about a dental device that can help. Maybe your looking to get your finances healthier in 2016? Bryan J. Bentley, investment advisor at Bentley Financial, offers eight tips for year-end financial planning. Pay close attention to this article as their advice is tremendously important as we monitor the trends of our ever-changing economy. And we even offer ideas on making the most of your home in 2016! Valerie Valentine at Design Galleria by Valentine, Inc., offers a variety of tips, from lighting to f loral arrangements. As always, we sincerely thank you for bringing us into your home each month. We enjoy working hard to put together a publication worthy of your time. We are grateful for the wonderful support and kind comments we have received regarding our new publication, and we are thankful for and honored by the participation of our advertisers. We wish everyone a very healthy and happy Holiday Season and look forward to a strong finish to 2015, while looking forward to a new start in 2016. From all of us here at Sacramento Lifestyle, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Lori R. Cruz, Publisher

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Around Town own well and pump systems -- they do not receive water through municipalities. Their wells and pump systems are professionally inspected and serviced regularly for maximum efficiency, as are their sprinkler systems. Self-supplied well water entities, such as East Lawn, are required by the Governor’s Executive Order B-29-15 to reduce potable water usage by 25 percent. However, East Lawn’s goal is to continuously try to find the most efficient means possible to reduce water usage and they have exceeded that mandate by conserving over 50 percent and significantly minimized run-off. East Lawn has also elected to temporarily stop the flow of water in its fountains. Unfortunately due to these water cutbacks, a few brown spots have appeared in some areas of East Lawn’s parks. They are cognizant of the responsibility they have to properly maintain the beauty of the cemeteries and they ask for your patient and understanding as we all negotiate this

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8 TIPS for Year-End Financial Planning ARTICLE BRYAN J. BENTLEY

s the year winds down, the cool winds begin to blow, and (hopefully) the rain and snow descend upon us, it’s time to double

check your financial and tax planning to make any year-end moves to help reduce your taxes, avoid pitfalls, and position yourself for the year to come. Below are eight ways that may help reduce your tax bill, improve your portfolio returns, and save you money.

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• Tax loss harvesting. This bit of advice typically

• Business owners — consider making large pur-

chases, such as an automobile, copier, computer, or machinery before year end to take advantage of Section 179 deduction. This allows a business to expense a sizable portion of certain capital expenditures instead of depreciating the full amount over time.

shows up on financial advice lists at the end of each

• Don’t forget to take your Required Minimum Dis-

year, but it’s probably been since 2008 that many

tribution if you are over age 70 ½. The penalty for

folks have had any significant losses to address. This year is likely to be different, so consider selling any losers, but be wary of the wash sale rule if you still like the company.

• Maximize plan contributions, including your IRA,

SEP, or 401K/403B if you still have time.

• Use up your Flexible Spending Account funds. The

rules have changed in recent years and you may now have until March 15th to use the funds in your Health Care or Dependent Care FSA, or you may be able to carry up to $500 over to the following year, but they are still “Use it or lose it” accounts. Use the time you have to gather receipts for reimbursement or make plans to use the remaining funds. • Make charitable donations. This can be a tricky

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failing to take your RMD is the biggest tax penalty the IRS levies — 50 percent of the required amount that was not taken. RMDs can be tricky and it’s important to have a strategy on how to deal with them. There are also ways to reduce the amount of your RMDs, such as converting a Traditional IRA or a 401K to a ROTH IRA, or putting some of your funds into certain annuities, such as a QLAC (Qualified Lifetime Annuity Contract). If you are uncertain

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about any aspect of an RMD, be sure to talk to an expert to avoid getting burned.

• Pay certain 2016 bills, such as property taxes, by year end. This will bring forward deductions on items you need to pay early next year anyway.

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ging is no excuse to give up exercise. Staying active can improve the way you feel, keep your

mind and reflexes sharp, and research shows, add years to your life. So what can seniors do to slow down the aging process or at least stay active and healthy while aging? Bruce Coolidge, programming director for the Capital Athletic Club in Sacramento, advises “If you are active now, stay active. If you’re not, get started.”

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Coolidge advocates patience for seniors just getting started with exercise. Don’t assume you can move like you did in your 20s. It takes time to build up and seniors should start from the ground up. Coolidge advises people to build strength in their feet, then their legs, then their core and upper body. He also advises seniors to devote more activities to balance. “By the time you are in your fifties, 10 percent of your exercise routine should be devoted to activities designed to promote and improve balance.” Coolidge, who started at the Capital Athletic Club in 1989, has seen a lot of changes in the club’s membership over the years. Back then, he says there were only a small number of members in their 70s. But today’s generation is different and more and more seniors are seeking to stay active and healthy. Now 10 percent of the club’s membership is comprised of people in their 70s, 80s, and 90s. And, not surprisingly, a number of those members have had joint replacements. Coolidge, himself the recipient of a hip replacement, specializes in helping new members with joint replacements adapt to an exercise routine. When you have a limitation due to pain, you move less so he focuses on helping them restore “movement confidence,” to restore and rebuild. Coolidge says, ”If you don’t move with confidence, you don’t move.” Coolidge also advises seniors to keep their heads up when they walk. He said that as people age and their eyesight declines, they start to narrow their focus and look down as they walk. “You can still move slowly but keep your head up and see the hazards around you,” says Cooledge. Looking up expands your field of vision, taking in millions more data points to scan the environment, and anticipate what’s ahead. He has taught this technique to many of his older clients and he says the effect is amazing: “Like watching a person transform into a whole new being.” CONTINUED >

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class called “Laughing Yoga.” The cer-

way that seniors can expand their oppor-

Suzanne Olson, executive director of

tified instructor who teaches it incor-

tunities and world is to take advantage

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porates stretching with silly moves and

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Sacramento region, advises seniors to “find

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Eskaton also recently piloted a new sys-

seniors who want to stay current and use

that will challenge you.” She also says that

tem using “SingFit” for assisted living and

technology to communicate, research, or-

“Activities are the most important thing in

memory care. SingFit is a music-thera-

ganize photos, run clubs and even keep

helping people age well.”

pist-designed cognitive and physical stim-

track of bowling scores.

And Eskaton offers its residents plen-

ulation program that incorporates singing,

The school, in its 25th year, is run complete-

ty of activities. There are yoga and tai

movement, and reminiscence. SingFit can

ly by volunteers. Housed in a double wide

chi exercises, puzzles and trivia games,

also be downloaded as an app from iTunes

trailer behind Rio Americano High School,

computer classes, music, and a generous

for at home personal use. Olson says that

the classroom holds 16 workstations for stu-

selection of outings to restaurants and

“music is the best therapy” for memory chal-

dents. Most classes run for six sessions over

cultural events. She says that Eskaton

lenged seniors.

a two week period at an affordable cost of

residents, particularly in the independent living communities, often find themselves

$30 per student. The school runs year round STAY SHARP

and offers classes ranging from computer

So we know that exercise and social

fundamentals, word processing, the Internet

Eskaton also offers some of the more

activities help us stay healthy while aging.

and Email, Excel, to a course on genealogy

innovative programs. One offering is a

How do we keep our minds sharp? One

and how to use the tools to trace your family

busier than ever before.

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Ben O'Brien, Eskaton resident, retired doctor in his 90s, and lifelong runner, displaying medals from his latest marathons. Photo courtesy Eskaton

heritage. The school also offers a wide variety

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email keeps us connected to our friends

of workshops covering topics such as how to

tures, and save the finished product, all

and family, as does social media like Face-

use an iPad or how to understand your com-

functions that younger generations do al-

book. But there are tons of online games

puter’s operating system.

most instinctively.

and websites designed to help us keep

Instructors are patient and deliberate.

D’Alexander says that once seniors learn

These volunteers are all seniors teaching

how to be comfortable with computers,

Luminosity.com, for example, is an

seniors and they understand the challeng-

their desire to learn and do more grows

online service designed to help exercise

es their students face when learning new

naturally. He says “if I learn a little bit, then

the human brain and increase memo-

technology. One of the challenges is in co-

my curiosity helps me want to learn a little

ry through the use of short daily games.

ordinating the hand to the mouse, especially

bit more,” all the while stretching and stim-

Learning a second language is also known

for those with arthritis. Joe D’Alexander, the

ulating our brains.

to help adults fend off dementia and there

our minds sharp.

school’s long time executive director, says

He says that many seniors come to the

are many ways to learn that second lan-

“It’s hard to be accurate with a mouse and

classes because they are embarrassed

guage online. Alison.com offers free on-

that takes time to learn.”

by their lack of understanding, want to

line courses in multiple languages and is

Other seniors struggle with learning to

be online like the rest of their family, and

easy to navigate.

use a keyboard. On the day I observed a

appreciate being able to learn in an envi-

So there you have it. Aging doesn’t have

computer fundamentals class, D’Alexander

ronment that is geared for their age group.

to limit your physical, social, or mental ca-

was teaching students how to use Word by

Once seniors are comfortable using the

pacities. In fact, these opportunities sug-

creating a simple garage sale flyer. Slow-

Internet, there is a whole world available

gest that staying healthy and active while

ly, step by step, he taught them how to

to keep one’s mind active. Skype and

aging can be fun as well as challenging. December 2015 | Sacramento Lifestyle

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veryone knows a good night's sleep is important to your overall health, but sometimes it can be hard to come by. One reason a person may not be sleeping well at night could be due to sleep apnea — a disorder where a person's breathing is interrupted repeatedly during sleep. An estimated 30 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, according to the Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine. The good news is scientific research is bringing new advancements to help those suffering from sleep apnea. One of these is a dental appliance that can help correct breathing when sleeping, currently being offered at Marconi Dental Group in Sacramento. WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA?

According to Dr. Ashkan Alizadeh — who owns Marconi Dental Group with his wife Dr. Maryam Saleh — sleep apnea occurs when the tongue and soft palate collapse onto the back of the throat, stopping airflow. "People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times," he explains. "This means the brain and the circulatory system may not get enough oxygen. This can lead to comorbidities such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, obesity and depression." THE MOST COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS THAT YOU MIGHT BE 22

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One of the most common treatments for sleep apnea is called Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), which uses

SUFFERING FROM SLEEP APNEA INCLUDE:

• Loud snoring, which is usually more prominent in obstructive sleep apnea • Episodes of breathing cessation during sleep witnessed by another person • Abrupt awakenings accompanied by shortness of breath, which more likely indicates central sleep apnea • Awakening with a dry mouth or sore throat • Morning headache • Difficulty staying asleep (insomnia) • Excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia)

a machine that forces air through the nasal passages while you sleep. However, many people find this treatment uncomfortable and may stop using it, which can be dangerous to their health. Dr. Alizadeh offers a different solution in the form of a dental device that moves the lower jaw forward, helping to prevent the sleeper's tongue from falling backward and blocking the airway. Each sleep apnea device is custom-made for each patient and Dr. Alizadeh says most PPO plans that they work with cover the cost of the therapy. Dr. Alizadeh says he has had several patients that have struggled with sleep apnea and using CPAP for many years, and since switching to the dental device have nothing but positive things to say about it. "They feel refreshed when they wake up in the morning and they did it without a loud machine right next to their beds," he says. "We have many satisfied patients and that is what makes this all very rewarding for us to offer as an extra service for our patients."

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$1,355,000

$1,260,000

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9645 Wexford Cir, Granite Bay

$995,000

$1,080,000

108%

10123 Lupine Ln , Auburn

$849,000

100%

295

5290 Moss Ln, Granite Bay

$949,000

$975,000

102%

6255 Oakridge Way, Sacramento

$895,000

$850,000

95%

3741 Bridlewood Way, Roseville

$799,000

$780,000

98%

184

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1209 El Toro Way, Sacramento

$499,000

$479,000

96%

356

111 Woodsmoke Way, Folsom

$644,900

$610,000

95%

331

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3843 Berrendo Dr, Sacramento

$575,000

$550,000

96%

2210 26th St, Sacramento

$595,000

$570,000

96%

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4512 Saxony, Rocklin

$680,000

$665,000

98%

2747 Pennefeather Ln, Lincoln

$520,000

$515,000

99%

1740 Montana Ave, Sacramento

$525,000

100%

4005 Albert Cir, El Dorado Hills

$559,950

$555,000

99%

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2019 Beckett Dr, El Dorado Hills

$529,000

100%

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108 Foxridge Dr, Folsom

$629,000

$610,000

97%

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2516 Kennedy Pl, El Dorado Hills

$535,000

100%

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8054 Shadowwood Ct, Granite Bay

$539,000

$525,000

97%

5630 Monte Claire Lane, Loomis

1080 La Sierra Dr, Sacramento

$550,000

$575,000

104%

940 El Oro Dr, Auburn

$609,000

$550,000

90%

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702 Anna Pl , El Dorado Hills

$529,000

$509,000

96%

106 Fallon Ln, Sacramento

$599,000

$580,000

97%

165

720 Rolling Green Dr, West Sacramento

$585,000

100%

277

5517 Northborough Dr, Sacramento

$515,000

$505,000

98%

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Driver’s Notebook

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV ARTICLE MARK BILLINGSLEY | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

arely does having turbo equal decent gas mileage. But with the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Utility Vehicle, having a turbo-charged 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder is really no different in mpgs than a model without turbo. The reason for this saving and the big horsepower bonus is the efficiencies designed and built into the vehicle. As tested, the top-of-the-line Santa Fe Sport with the ultimate package was listed at $37,255 and is a bargain. The turbo kicks as if there’s an extra four cylinders and the 269 foot-pounds of torque are evenly applied to the road with the 6-speed automatic transmission with allwheel drive, Shiftronic and Active Eco System. The Santa Fe gets up and goes but doesn’t take a lot of gas to get there. The EPA/DOT ranks the 2016 Santa Fe at 22 combined mpg (19 city/26 highway), which is quite nice and compares favorably to the rest of its class, the Ford Edge, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Traverse, and Toyota Highlander and RAV4. Hyundai markets the Santa Fe as a SUV, but it’s really a crossover and rides like a sedan with plenty of room for five adults. The 3.3-li-

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ter, V-6 longer wheelbase model can seat seven in three rows of seats. Hyundai made major handling upgrades for the 2016 Santa Fe that include a better electric power steering system and suspension. They further sharpen the Santa Fe's world-class ride and handling. The 2016 Santa Fe Sport with ultimate package comes standard with remote keyless entry with alarm, LED headlight accents, steering wheel mounted audio and cruise control, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, an 8-inch color touchscreen audio display and navigation system to operate the AM/FM/CD player with satellite radio, USB and auxiliary ports, Bluetooth with audio streaming, and 12 speakers. All Santa Fe’s include pushbutton start and a hands-free liftgate system,

automatic climate control, and heated and cooled front seats. Also available is a panoramic sunroof. The sunroof is composed of two separate pieces of glass and basically replaces the roof of the vehicle. That makes it a sun, moon, planets and other stars roof. The tinting of the glass, though, prevents sunburns to those who may be follically challenged. The 19-inch wheels on the Sport model tested had low-profile tires and black alloy wheels that were classy yet eye-catching. With the wheel choice, no one will be going off road, but this is certainly a vehicle any soccer mom would love to drive. The turbo in the 4-cylinder will get Johnny to his game in no time and the 6-cylinder, normally aspirated model can pull a boat or trailer with ease.

The Santa Fe's cargo area is comparable in its class. From the cargo hold â€” accessed by a power tailgate â€” the Santa Fe's second-row seats can be lowered via a lever. There's some shallow storage in a plastic bin beneath the cargo floor, too. The hands-free liftgate system is a nice feature and only requires the owner to stand near the rear of the vehicle with the proximity key for a few seconds before it opens up. Overall, the 2016 Santa Fe is a good buy and competes well against all comers in its class. THE BASICS

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 4-cylinder, Turbo-charged 2.0 Liter engine 26 mpg highway, 19 city = 22 mpg combined Price as tested: $37,255

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Lifestyle Calendar

December THROUGH JAN 18 DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO HOLIDAY ICE RINK 2015 ST. ROSE OF LIMA PARK The Downtown Sacramento Holiday Ice Rink returns for another year, providing a playful winter wonderland escape for skaters of all ages. GoDowntownSac.com

DECEMBER 11 - 22 THE NUTTY NUTCRACKER & RON CUNNINGHAM’S THE NUTCRACKER COMMUNITY CENTER THEATER

THROUGH JAN 3 GLOBAL WINTER WONDERLAND

Join the Sacramento Ballet for the 28th production of Ron Cunningham's The Nutcracker, or enjoy a non-traditional Nutcracker experience with The Nutty Nutcracker, which is only performed every 10 years! SacBallet.org Photo courtesy Keith Sutter

CAL EXPO

DECEMBER 12

This spectacular lantern festival and multicultural theme park returns

THE UGLY SWEATER RUN

to Cal Expo with new displays and attractions, including an ice skat-

WILLIAM LAND PARK

ing rink, Circus of Light, carnival with rides and games, internation-

Sport the ugliest holiday sweater you can find for the Merriest 5K of

al food court, and more! GlobalWonderland.com Photo courtesy

the year! Join thousands of runners, walkers and prancers through

Global Winter Wonderland

holiday inflatables, music, and hot chocolate. You might even win a

DECEMBER 6

prize for Best Ugly Sweater! TheUglySweaterRun.com

PARTY OF THE YEAR CELEBRITY RED CARPET EVENT

DECEMBER 12

SALONN

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SalonN's signature blow out styles sponsored by Bravo Network's

MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

key hairstylist Peter Anthony, as well as appearances from celebrity

Presented by the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra, "Home for

makeup artists and stylists, silent auction, and Toys for Tots holiday

the Holidays" will feature both new and familiar choral orchestral holi-

drive. SalonNHairDesign.com

day music, as well as an audience singalong and lobby entertainment

DECEMBER 10 - 13

by the Vibrance Barbershop Quartet. SacramentoChoral.com

WINTER WONDERLAND

DECEMBER 17

FAIRYTALE TOWN

HOLIDAY CRAFTS AND COCKTAILS

The storybook park will be trimmed with festive holiday décor -- a

CROCKER ART MUSEUM

dazzling display of lights will light up the park at night, a flurry of snow

Enjoy holiday cocktails and good company as you get crafty on an

will fall nightly at 7 p.m., enjoy craft activities, and meet two of Santa's

entirely new level and create holiday ornaments and decorations.

reindeer on December 12-13. FairytaleTown.org

Make last-minute presents for friends and family, or gift yourself your newest creations. CrockerArtMuseum.org

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DECEMBER 18

DECEMBER 31

GOLDEN STATE HOCKEY RUSH

WHO YEAR EVENT

RALEY FIELD

SACRAMENTO CHILDREN'S

Part of the Biggest Show on Snow, celebrate

MUSEUM

the exciting sport of ice hockey with an out-

Join the museum in welcoming 2016 for

door bout between the Stockton Heat and

WHO YEAR! Children will learn about

Bakersfield Condors. GSHockeyRush.com

who is celebrating New Year around

DECEMBER 19 JINGLE ALL THE WAY

the world and take part in a variety of activities and crafts. SacKids.org

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC

DECEMBER 31

CHURCH

NEW YEAR'S EVE SKY SPECTACULAR

The Sacramento Master Singers presents

OLD SACRAMENTO

this 45-minute family concert featuring many

Sacramento's best New Year's Eve

songs kids are sure to know and are invited to

tradition lights up the skies above Old

sing along. And there might even be a surprise

Sacramento with bright colors and

visit from Santa! MasterSingers.org

flashes during the New Year's Eve Sky

DECEMBER 24

Spectacular. This free celebration features activities for the whole family,

PAJAMA PARTY

including children's programming and

SACRAMENTO ZOO

live music. NYESacramento.comÂ Pho-

Celebrate Christmas Eve at the Zoo and you

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don't even have to change out of your paja-

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mas! Admission is free and the Zoo closes early at 1:30 p.m. SacZoo.org

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Parting Thoughts

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or me, this is the best time of the year. That's because I get to give

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with abandon.

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You see, I love to give presents. In fact, my husband calls me “The

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to buy presents, I made presents for my mom and dad and siblings.

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You name it, I made it — ornaments, bookmarks, cards, picture frames,

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Giver.” This really started at a very early age — before I had any money

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And while I love to give throughout the year — for instance, I'm the type that will see something cat-related for a cat-loving friend and will

Add all ingredients to a cocktail tin (aka shaker)

buy it for her as a random gift, or I'll see something online I know my

and shake vigorously. Double strain into a rocks

sister must have and will have it sent to her – the holidays are when I

glass over a large ice cube (you can find king-size

feel like I can really shine. I think it's just the overall feeling this season

silicon ice molds on Amazon.com) and grate fresh

brings, one of joy and warmth and lots of smiles.

nutmeg on top.

However, being “The Giver” can have its downsides. A few years ago, rather than enjoying the holidays, I was a giant ball of stress, feeling more like Will Ferrell in “Elf” when he's running all-crazy-like

Now I'm once again enjoying being “The Giver.” Two years ago,

through Gimbel's department store. That's because every year I felt

everyone on my list got homemade cookies and fudge. And last year,

like I needed to out-do what I had given family and friends last year.

I had the best time ever making ornaments for my family. So not only

I mean, I had a moniker to live up to! But now instead of being “The

are my loved ones getting presents that mean more than just a ran-

Giver,” I was turning into “The Grinch.”

dom sweater or knick-knack, but I'm once again remembering the

Finally about three years ago I had a holiday epiphany of sorts

true meaning of the holidays.

— I realized I could still be “The Giver” without giving up my sanity.

To help you get in the holiday spirit, we've asked Sonny Mayugba,

Instead of trying to buy the perfect present for everyone on my list,

John Bays, and Matt Nurge, co-owners of The Red Rabbit in Sacramen-

I decided to go back to what really started it all — giving gifts made

to, for one of their favorite holiday cocktails. Enjoy one of these while

with my own hands, from my heart.

you're playing "The Giver" for your family and friends. Happy Holidays!

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