Senior Lifestyle
ADVANTAGE CHANGING THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT AGING
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
The Magic of
SIMPLICITY
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CLEANING TIPS FOR SPRING
Making your house sparkle
Faith &Heart
JoAnn Gieselman
LEADING WITH HER
SPRING 2018
TRENDS IN SENIOR LIVING AND
OUTDOOR SPACES
1 PHOTO BY BOBIER STUDIO, STYLED BY YOUNKERS
Gifts
Gifts
FOR THE KITCHEN
FOR THE HOME
MOTHER’S DAY, SUNDAY MAY 13, 2018
KitchenAid® KSM150PS Artisan® 5-qt. Stand Mixer younkers.com Update her mixing bowls with these fun, fresh colors. Farberware® Set of 3 Mixing Bowls younkers.com
PHOTOS BY YOUNKERS.COM
Nearly Natural® 24” Cherry Blossom Wreath younkers.com
Wall decor art galvanized style metal farmhouse sign www.hobbylobby.com
Dress up her wall with with this tobacco basket and cotton wreath! Lemonade Stand Yankton, SD lemonadestandyankton.com 10 SLA SPRING 2018
The decoration that says it all Primatives by Kathy Lancaster, PA
PHOTOS BY YOUNKERS.COM, LEMONADESTANDYANKTON.COM AND ETCHED IMPRESSIONS.COM
Give the gift of personalization from Etched Impressions & MORE Hartington, NE etchedimpressions.net
Fiesta® 5-pc. Bamboo and Silicone Utensil Set younkers.com Treat mom to something sweet from “Piece of Cake” in LeMars, Iowa www.facebook.com/pieceofcakeiowa
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Calm & Serene are the words that describe the color of the year in 2018.
DESIGN IT WITH PURPLE
Ultra Violet was announced 2018 Pantone Color of the Year
What colors swirl into purple? White, red and blue gradually combine to mix beautiful arrays in purple. Update the look of your home with these simple tips. Buy items that will blend with your current style.
GET THE LOOK
Accessorize with pillows, blankets, throws, lamps, floral, & towels to add variety. Complete any room in your home with unique dĂŠcor: include rugs, pictures, wall art, coffee and accent tables, & wall mirrors.
Explore Purple
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Hazelnut Café Latte
TODAYS
Ingredients: 2 c. whole or 2% milk 1 1/3 c. hot freshly brewed dark espresso hazelnut coffee creamer cinnamon
brunch & picnics
Directions: brew expresso steam milk add the brewed espresso to the steamed milk add hazelnut creamer
Favorite Cup O’ Oatmeal
Italian Egg Casserole
Ingredients: 1 ¾ c. steel-cut oats ¼ tsp. salt ½ c. water ½ c. apple juice ½ c. chopped walnuts 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 T. brown sugar ¼ c. red apples (chopped)
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PHOTO BY SHUTTERSTOCK
Directions: In a small sauce pan, add apple juice, water, & salt. Bring to a boil. Add steeled oats, remove the pan from the heat. Stir 5-10 minutes until the oatmeal is thickened to desired consistency. Pour oatmeal into a large cup. Top with brown sugar, apples, walnuts & cinnamon.
Ingredients: 6 Idaho potatoes 1 lb. of Italian sausage 1 cup of cheddar cheese (shredded) 6 eggs 2/3 c. of 2% milk 1 garlic glove, minced ½ c. yellow onions diced ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper 1 T. chopped parsley
Directions: Peel, cube, and boil potatoes. Drain potatoes and place in 8 – inch casserole dish. Brown Italian sausage with garlic and onions, in a frying pan over the stove. When fully cooked, drain the grease from the frying pan. Add the sausage mixture over the potatoes & stir together. In a bowl, Wisk together eggs & milk. Pour egg mixture over the potatoes & sausage. Top with cheese. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then bake 20 minutes uncovered. Remove from oven cool 8-10 minutes then sprinkle parsley.
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Sparkling Lemonade
Ingredients: 2 cups of icy water 1 ½ cups of real lemon juice 1 c. of sugar 1 bottle (750ml) of soda water 1 lemon slice (garnish) mint (garnish) ball jars
Chilled Fruit Cups
Ingredients: ½ c. granulated sugar ½ c. water 2 medium grapefruit 6 small clementine oranges (peeled) ¼. c. fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 c. halved fresh strawberries 1 medium granny smith apple, cut into ¼ inch cubes 1 medium pear, cut into ¼ inch cubes 2 cups of red grapes (halved) 1 medium banana, sliced
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Spring Watermelon Salad
Ingredients: 1 bag of spring green lettuce (pre-washed) 1 red onion (sliced) 1 c. feta cheese 1 T. olive oil salt & pepper to taste 1 Watermelon (sliced and cubed) 2 cucumbers (chopped) 2 T. lime juice ½ c. mint leaves (garnish)
ENERGIZE YOUR SENSES
with a cool cup of fresh fruit. Enjoy it for dessert with a scoop of lime or lemon sorbet.
PHOTOS BY SHUTTERSTOCK
Directions: In a small saucepan bring sugar and water to boil, until dissolved. Cool completely. Peel grapefruit, and clementines, then separate each piece, and place in bowl. Add remaining fruit to the bowl. Place lemon juice, and cooled sugar water together, then pour over grapefruit & clementines in the bowl: toss & combine. Refrigerate, covered, for 8 hours or overnight, stir in remaining fruit; apples, strawberries, bananas, & pears. Refrigerate covered, 1 hour longer. Makes 10 servings. Serve in small frozen glass dishes.
Directions: In a large pitcher combine water, lemon juice, sugar, stir and dissolve. Add soda water, ice, then stir. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours, add sliced lemons & mint to garnish. Pour into frozen ball jars. To freeze ball jars, pour cold water over ball jar, freeze for 2-3 hours.
Directions: In a small bowl, combine watermelon, cucumbers, olive oil, feta cheese, salt & pepper, red onion, lime juice and toss. Plate cool mixture over spring greens, then garnish with mint leaves. 41