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Where women shop, talk, learn and laugh.

NOVEMBER 2011

Where women shop, talk, learn and laugh.

NOVEMBER 2011

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Editor in Chief | Melissa Gilman

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Lead Writer | Sara Glassman

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4 Letter from the Editor

5-6 Shopper Pop-up sales; Avanti Shoe Boutique.

7-10 Local Finds New clothes, jewelry & décor from advertisers.

11 Beauty & the Bounty Learn how pruning your apple trees can help feed the hungry.

15 Power tools & ponytails Catching up with Nicole Curtis.

16 Health Preventing dating violence.

17 Family Plugged in preschoolers.

18 Budget Find the win within: Creative compensation ideas.

19 Fun Alix in Candyland is a sweet spot.

20 Reader makeover See Jacque's new look.

21-22 Scene Photos from Ficus & Fig; Twin Cities Live; Boots & Boas.

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Sara’s Style By Sara Glassman

Snake charmerIf last fall was the season of leopard, then this fall is defi nitely being taken over by python. Subtly textured, patterned python prints are insanely glam and designers created some sleek new offerings of the reptilian variety.

� Arden B. kimono belt, $29, ardenb.com. Wrap this faux python belt around any solid top or dress to defi ne your waist and make a dramatic style statement. � Snake skin effect earrings, $25, topshop.com. These bold earrings will light up your face and be a conversation starter. � Haskell bracelet, $30, macys.com. This snake cuff will add a pop of color and print to your wrist. � Forever 21 tee, $19, Forever 21, Mall of America. The subtly abstract snake-print scoop-neck tee will pair perfectly with a black blazer and jeans. � MICHAEL Michael Kors clutch, $118, michaelkors.com. Use this embossed leather clutch on its own or pop in your bag as an oversized wallet. � Calvin Klein loafers, $85, zappos.com. Move over ballet fl ats, the slip-on loafer is the hot look in practical shoes for fall. Wear these leather uppers with any colorful outfi t. � Crate & Barrel placemat, $9 each, crateandbarrel.com. Get your table settings in on the fi erceness with easy-to-clean metallic PVC placemats.

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We love our readers and we’re always looking for ways to

excite, engage and reward you whether it’s through

stories, photos, events or contests. This month in the

Scene section, pages 21 and 22, you’ll see photos of readers who have

participated in events created and hosted by Savvy.mn Magazine.

Nearly 80 people turned out for the free Savvy Soiree at Ficus & Fig

in Burnsville; 150 ran or walked in the fi rst Boots & Boas 5K; and 50

readers participated in a live studio audience at Twin Cities Live. One

of our readers even received a free makeover, which was revealed on

live TV, page 20.

So far we’ve hosted nearly 20 Savvy Soirees as well as our one-year

anniversary event called Savvy in the City. Readers have shopped,

learned about fashion and style, stretched into warrior pose, screened

a new movie, cruised Lake Minnetonka and much more. If you have

never attended one, please do. Many of them are free and we love

meeting you in person!

Our business partners enjoy seeing new faces and always reward

guests with special discounts and prizes at the Soirees. We especially

want you to meet the cool women we get to talk to on a daily basis.

One such opportunity, Savvy Soiree with The Cheap Chick, is on Oct.

27. There are just a few spots left for this happy hour event with Erin

Schneider of Fox 9 Buzz. Learn fi rsthand how to put the fun in frugal

living. Register at Savvy.mn and click on Soirees.

This month we have two reader giveaways from some of our smart

sources:

Patty Hlava is celebrating the publication of her new book,

“Cultivating Gratitude,” which is an in-depth exploration into

gratitude with specifi c strategies for how to develop this skill and

practice into daily life. Patty is gifting one reader a pair of books:

“Cultivating Gratitude” and “Living Gratitude.” Visit the Savvy.mn

website and share your thanksgiving story (things for which you’re

grateful or how you show or have been shown gratitude).

Roshini Rajkumar

shares advice for getting

better compensation

at work, even without

a raise, by clearly

communicating your

value to the company,

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with her CD “Common

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and share your worse

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Finally, we hope you

enjoy the visual treat of

Ashley Fox’s gorgeous, vintage-inspired fl oral bouquet. It’s an unusual

look for a Thanksgiving arrangement and yet it’s refreshing and

lovely. Ashley shares ideas for how you can shake up your fall table

settings on page 13.

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The Vintage GypsyThis tunic is a must-have for your transition to a fall

wardrobe, $34. Own your own unique piece of jewelry, made with vintage items, $25. A rich wine-colored

handbag with silver hardware and crochet detail, $49. A beautiful piece of art made from repurposed metal and leather, $85. Vintage suitcases are extremely popular, $22. The Vintage Gypsy, 16228 Main Ave., Prior Lake,

952-388-9478; thevintagegypsy.com

It's a wild holiday at St. Clair Consignment!Let your inner animal free this holiday - come to the store and fi nd holiday and decor items that will help you create an amazing holiday atmosphere in your home! Open Tues. through Sun. Check us out at consignmentchaskamn.com and get a preview and a peek at what we're about! Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. St. Clair Consignment, 114100 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska,612-229-4312; consignmentchaskamn.com

Camille on RougeVintage cherub candle holder, faux plant and vintage Transferware tureen. Camille on Rouge, 16220 Main Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, 612-756-1556; camilleonrouge.vpweb.com

Ficus & FigFicus & Fig is your holiday shopping headquarters! We are fi lling the store with fall and Christmas merchandise in all price ranges. Save the date for our Holiday Open House on Nov. 4-6 and enjoy a weekend of shopping, door prizes and food samples! Ficus & Fig, 12750 Nicollet Ave., Ste. 100, Burnsville, 952-746-4456; fi cusandfi g.com

Encore Consignment BoutiqueChocolate metals for fall. Necklace, $36. Brace-let, $28. Mesh purse, $38. Encore Consignment Boutique, 8264 Commonwealth Dr., Eden Prairie, 952-944-9290; encorecb.com

Glenrose Floral and BridalGrapevine pumpkin, $36.50. Grapevine acorn, $17.50. Naked Bee lotions, $4.95.Ceramic pumpkin, $12.50.Glenrose Floral and Bridal,582 W. 78th St., Chanhassen,725 Main Street, Hopkins,14705 Excelsior Blvd.,Minnetonka;glenrosefl oral.com

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Carver Country Flowers & GiftsYou’ll love the expressive faces on these poseable elves, which come in two sizes (and seven personalities) to liven your holiday home. Find these and other unique holiday gifts and décor items at Carver Country Flowers & Gifts, 109 3rd St. East in historic downtown Carver, 952-681-7582; carverfl owers.com

Beat the holiday crowds by shopping the pop-up sales with tons

of locally made goodies.

Wild Ruffl e Pop-Up SaleWhat: Blogger and crafter Cate Mezyk has created a pop-up

shop fi lled with shoes, handbags, jewelry and home goods, in-

cluding items by local artists Liv Lane, Renee Larson, EKate De-

signs, Urban Halo, Lovefeast Table and, of course, Wild Ruffl e.

When: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nov. 5.

Where: 16120 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake

Website: wildruffl e.com

Holiday HustleWhat: Food, fashion and shopping designed to help you kick

off the holiday season. Look for Alma Ann’s Chocolates, Amon

Designs, Beaded with Charm, Beijo Bags, Body Bliss by Judity,

Celebration Generation, Cookie Lee, Cuddle Boutique, Envy Skin

Clinic, Lia Sophia, Miche Bag by Crazy Girl, Nancy Nelson’s Our

Little Secret, Norwex, Stella and Dot and much more.

When: 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Nov. 19, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Nov. 20.

Where: Minneapolis Convention

Center, 1301 2nd Ave. S., Mpls.

Admission: $10 or an unwrapped

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Autumn Festival,An Arts & Crafts AffairWhat: One of the top art shows in

the country with more than 500

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try and hourly giveaways, food

and entertainment.

When: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Nov. 10

and 11; 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Nov. 12;

and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Nov. 13.

Where: Canterbury Park, Shakopee

Admission: $8 adults, free for kids 10 and under

Website: hpifestivals.com

Your head has smoothly tran-

sitioned into fall mode, but

your feet remain a step behind.

Get them up to speed at Avanti Shoe

Boutique.

Avanti means “forward” in Italian and

is an appropriate name for the shop.

Owner Jennifer Breyer will have you

adorably accessorized in no time.

Like the framed Cinderella quote on a

shelf says: “One shoe can change your

life.” Avanti has a trendy and affordable

shoe and boot collection with options

from Nicole, Volatile, Rocket Dog,

Nicole, Madeline and Minnetonka Moc-

casins. Chooka rubber boots with fl eece

liners will keep feet dry and warm in

the wettest weather. Bags, including

those by Big Buddha, are less than $75.

There’s also jewelry, including the 31

Bits line. Starting at $10, the colorful

bracelets and necklaces are handmade

by women in Uganda.

As for fall, here are a few of Jennifer’s

favorite footwear trends:

■ Grays: It’s the new neutral. You

can wear them with everything –

browns, black, different shades of

gray and colors.

■ Ankle boots: They’re very versatile!

Wear with skinny jeans so they

become an elongating extension of

your legs. They can be concealed

under boot-cut pants. Or let them

pop with skirts.

■ Wedges and stacked heels: The

1970s trend translates into foot-

wear. With a more supportive heel,

they are stable and extremely com-

fortable.

■ Embellishments: Clothing is sim-

pler this season, so you can easily

add a little panache with shoes or

bags that have buckles, metal hard-

ware and buttons.

Thanks to Avanti, you’ll be a “shoe-in”

this winter.

Avanti Shoe Boutique, 314 Water St.,Excelsior, 952-474-3527, myavantishoes.com

EKate Designs photographed by CT Ryan Photography

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Foot doorin theStory & photos by Sara Glassman




LaBelle BoutiqueAlison Sheri sweater jacket with a Mezon applique fl oral top. Tribal brown stretch pant. Funky Junque necklace. LaBelle Boutique, 8160 County Rd. 42, Ste. 400, Savage, 952-440-2955; labelleboutiquesavage.com

Needful ThingsFind what you need at Needful Things like this outfi t! Sweater cardigan with ruffl e detail $59. Grey lace camisole $12. Necklace and earing set $19.95. Minnetonka Moccasin grey suede fringe hobo purse $75.95. Grey fl annel wedge shoe from Lindsay Phillips $66. Needful Things, 212 N. Chestnut St., Chaska, 952-920-9240; needfulthingsboutique.com and facebook.com/fi ndwhatyouneed.

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Home Accents, Etc.Fall has arrived and we have just the right fashions for those cool days. Look fun and warm at the same time with the Tribal washable vest and matching turtleneck sweater. Add a warm and wooly hat and glove set along with a very colorful handbag. Home Accents, Etc., 16161 Main Ave., Prior Lake,952-440-5624; homeaccentsetc.com

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Encore ConsignmentBoutiqueAttilio Guisti Leomeruni boots, $68. Chico's purse, $38. Dana Buchman sweater jacket, $42. Neiman Marcus sweater, $34. Crux necklace/earring set, $20. Encore Consignment Boutique, 8264 Commonwealth Dr., Eden Prairie,952-944-9290; encorecb.com

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Rosie PosieGet ready for the holidays with our must-have sequin sweater dress. Paired with leggings and a gorgeous necklace. Rosie Posie, 6880 Boudin St., Prior Lake, 952-226-5241; Rosieposie.net

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Giggle GalsL.A. Idol jeans, $46.99. Gold sophisticated style handbag, $72.Angie jacket, $139. Giggle Gals,16180 Hastings Ave.,Ste. 100, Prior Lake, 952-440-4257; gigglegals.net

LaBelle BoutiqueBracha copper sateen jacket with a Mezon applique ¾ sleeve top. Fiere handbag #427, Access necklace and matching earrings. Pair with dress slacks. LaBelle Boutique, 8160 County Rd. 42, Ste. 400, Savage, 952-440-2955; labelleboutiquesavage.com

The Stash of WaconiaFall's hottest accessories are hats! Plaid wool hat, $14.50, Super stylish bucket hats, only $16.50 at the Stash, now OPEN EVERY WEEK, Thurs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Find us on Facebook!The Stash, 544 S. Elm St., Waconia, 612-805-0130; thestashofwaconia.com

The Stash of WaconiaHeather grey goes with everything and this jacket is a must

have at $54.50. Boots, $22.50 and scarf, $14.50. Now OPEN EVERY WEEK, Thurs. 10-7 and Sat. 10-5. Find us on

Facebook! The Stash, 544 S. Elm St., Waconia, 612-805-0130; thestashofwaconia.com

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Allure SalonPureology Hydrate is designed for

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The HangerExpress T-shirt, $14. Twiggy poncho, $18. Faux fur scarf, $16. True Religion jeans, $56.50. Maria Pino boots, $62. Coach purse, $23.50. The Hanger, 7924 Victoria Dr., Victoria, 612-839-4213; thehangeronline.com

The Vinery Floral and GiftsHey you biker chics, stop in and check out our new bling to keep you warm while riding! From head-bands, $12.99-&19.99, to hats, $14.99-$28.95, scarves and much more. Miss Me jeans and purses with an extra touch of bling. New stuff in weekly, so come in and check it out. The Vinery Floral and Gifts, 214 Water St., Jordan, 952-492-5222.


The Jewelry LiquidatorFabulous, funky fashions for fall. Necklace and earring sets, all $15 per set. Open every Sat. from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jewelry Liquidator, #5 - 11th Ave., Hopkins, 612-801-1242

The Jewelry LiquidatorThere's no such thing as too much BLING!Austrian Crystal necklace sets, $25-$60. For the gal on the go! Large selection of hobo bags, all colors and styles, $10. Open every Sat. from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jewelry Liquidator, #5 - 11th Ave., Hopkins, 612-801-1242 All tweens sparkle

at Zelaz…particularly in this darling sequined top, $46. Pair it with this fall's must-have – fl eece lined leggings, $36. Stop and see our amazing selection of accessories including tanks and specialty jewelry selected especially for tweens. Zelaz, 287 Water St., Excelsior, 952-920-1044; zelaz.com

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Ah, the apple tree. Every year, you water it, watch the fl owers

bloom and then the apples don’t grow.

That’s okay. And you don’t need a green thumb when you have Fruits of the City Program, a division of the 30-year-old non-profi t Minnesota Project dedicated to helping your fruit trees thrive.

In the fall, they offer classes about pruning your fruit trees so that after the dormant season, they’ll be ready to grow next spring.

Fruits of the City started in 2009, hoping to reduce the amount of wasted fruit from local trees with the goal of getting donations to food shelves that were not just about quantity, but quality.

“We want to get that produce that usually goes to waste to increase the availability of local foods to underserved populations,” said Heidi Coe, the program’s coordinator. “That’s where our heart is. Why not take

something that’s a valuable resource and feed people nutritious local food.”

The classes are taught by Jeffrey Johnson, an arborist for more than 30 years. The morning session is classroom educating – how and why to prune. After lunch, you have a hands-on workshop where you can bring you pruners and do some actual pruning. “Once you do it, you feel more comfortable with it,” said Heidi. “You leave feeling like you can go home and prune your own trees. If it’s pruned correctly, it will reduce disease and increase the amount of fruit.”

Whether you have a brand new tree or one that’s been around for while, this class can help fi ght insects and disease and maximize circulation and sunlight. In a few short months, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Fruit tree pruning classes, 10 a.m. -3 p.m. on Nov. 5 at Mississippi Market and Nov. 12 at Bachman’s on Lyndale. Details at mnproject.org or call 651-789-3321.

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“My earliest memory is picking peas out of

the garden,” said Ashley Fox. “The smell

of dirt and the smell of green were just

good. I was a teenager and I would still be planting

herb gardens.” The Chaska resident credits her

parents for her nature-loving, conservation-minded

ways. “You take care of it, it takes care of you.”

She lives on one of the original streets in the old part of Chaska and renovated the 1885 home she shares with her husband and their two kids – Evelyn, age 5 and Luc, age 4.

As an outdoors lover whose property is covered with cutting gardens and a few chickens, Ashley has a different way of tracking time. “This was our 7th summer – I mark it by growing seasons,” said Fox. “The basement stays nice and cool, which is really good for the fl owers.”

They bought the place in shambles, but cleaned it up and have transformed it into an idyllic spot. They recently held a vow renewal for their 10th wedding anniversary in the backyard.

Fox has always been drawn to fl owers, nature and gardening. She earned a bachelor of science in Agriculture, Food and Earth Science from University of Wisconsin, River Falls. She worked in a fl oral shop in Minnetonka, worked at the recently shuttered Chaska Farm and Gardens and was the family programs coordinator at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

In 2006, Fox decided to be a stay-at-home mom. She kept her green thumb in the fl ower business by doing fl owers for a few friends’ weddings. In early 2008 she decided to make her business offi cial as Ashley Fox Designs, which focuses on weddings. “With fl oral design, it’s a little bit different every time,” she said. “You never get the same bride twice.” She was a MN Bride 2011 Best of Floral nominee.

When she’s not putting together bouquets and centerpieces, she is in the garden. “I like to have my quiet time – weeding is my meditation. It’s kind of my therapy.”

Her creations are all about classic lines. “I can create a bold, clean sort of bouquet, but I’m getting into a more pulled together, ‘I went into my garden, picked it and there’s your bride bouquet look’,” she said. “Let the blooms speak for themselves.”

She’s quite taken with garden-inspired designs based on the

Find Ashley FoxAshley Fox Designs, ashleyfoxdesigns.com, 952-393-4080

Ashley Fox creates relaxed, romantic

& unexpected, fl oral designs

speak for themselves’ blooms‘Let the

Unusual table tipsCandles are highly underrated: Try this if

you don’t have a budget

for fl owers and you have a

bunch of candles around.

Put tea lights in glassware

(wine glasses or anything

else) and raise them

up to create your own

candelabra. Four or fi ve

little glasses will add some

sparkle in the middle of

your table.

Go edible: Use what you have on hand, with minimal cost and minimal effort. I’ll take a bowl, fi ll it with pears and a sprig from the Christmas tree for green. Then you can eat it for dessert with a cheese plate.

Try metallics: I’m spraying everything that doesn’t walk away. With a brush nickel spray that is a dusty, grayish metallic with great undertones of gold and silver, spray paint large preserved leaves

from Joanne Fabrics, wood fl owers or succulents. They just need a lightish coating for a glint on top. Another bonus to wood fl owers: People won’t be allergic.

Can the goods: Wash out cans from yams or another food with a nice label and fi ll them with roses or mums cut way down, so they’re just barely sticking out. Three to fi ve in the middle of your Thanksgiving table on a beautiful plate won’t obstruct your view. It’s special because you’ll have whatever you’re eating on display.

Change colors: If you don’t want to do red and green for the holidays, try a light blue, green and silver theme for your mantle. At the local tree lot, buy juniper greens with blue-tinted berries. Place them in a low or bowl with water so they don’t dry up.

Ashley Fox Designs' signature style is soft, elegant and inspired by her backyard garden in Chaska.


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This time of year it’s easy to be fall back on pumpkins

for decorating. True, fall leaves are beautiful. But why

not try something a little different? Ashley Fox created

this vintage-feeling bouquet to demonstrate a different take on

the fall table setting. It contains artichoke, Ocean Song rose,

delphinium, lavender, aster, celsoia, Silver-Dollar Eucalyptus,

white balsa wood fl ower, privet fl owers, Brazilia, tulips and

hydrangea.

look and feel of botanicals from 18th century Dutch paintings. Her Ashley Fox Designs signature: “soft, elegant, garden.”

Her favorite fl ower right now is oregano. “They have the tiniest, most beautiful purplish blue blooms that have a wonderful texture that not a lot of people use,” she said. She also favors the fl owers from the 20-some heirloom peony bushes from her grandparents, plus anything else she can get her hands on.

“I’m kind of a fl oral scavenger. I will stop along the side of the road if I see something on the rural route,” she said.

For Ashley Fox, inspiration grows everywhere.

Ponytails and power toolsBy Mollee Francisco

Sitting in the light-fi lled home offi ce on the corner of Minnehaha Parkway and Lyndale Avenue,

Nicole Curtis (April 2011 Savv.mn cover woman) can see exactly where the last two years of her life have gone. Since 2009, the Realtor/DIY’er has been rehabilitating her 95-year-old dream home on Minnehaha Creek in Minneapolis.

There’s been plenty of blood, sweat and tears along the way, much of which was captured on the fi rst season of DIY’s “Rehab Addict.” Season two, which starts soon, will pick up where the last season left off.

“Season two is the on-going saga of this home,” said Curtis.

Curtis didn’t go into the Minnehaha project with TV in mind. “Back then it was just me being crazy,” she said. “There was no show.”

But there was a handy gal with a notion

to give the long-neglected home a sense of its original grandeur. Today, the Minnehaha house is fi nished and on the market for $789,000.

Curtis has since moved on to other projects for the show including a few around her own house, but getting Minnehaha the right owners remains at the top of her priority list.

“I get so emotionally invested in my properties,” said Curtis.

Old houses will always have a place in her heart. “No matter whether I have the show or not, I’m still going to be working on old houses and talking about old houses,” she said.

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Sorry, Crayola. Crayons are so 20th century in the preschool classrooms at the Eden Prairie Schools Early Childhood Center.

Well, not exactly, but paint brushes and building blocks have been joined by technological tools.

Integrating the digital world into the classroom has really been ben-efi cial for teachers like Crystal Thompson, the only preschool teacher nationwide to be trained at Google Headquarters in Mountain View, California. “The kids aren’t just playing a game,” she said. “They think they are, but a lot of intentional teaching is happening around those focuses to get them ready for kindergarten.”

The kids still have book corner, pretend play and painting at the easel, but they also have futuristic tools designed for the classroom. The Early Childhood Center currently uses four instructional technolo-gies: Sound Field Systems to enhance the teacher’s voice so all of the kids can hear it; SMARTboards to serve as graphic chalkboards that engage and motivate students; SMARTtables to help kids collaborate and cooperate as they problem solve; and iTouch and iPads that of-

fer individualized les-sons. These high-tech options play on the natural curiosity of the student and prep them for the future, while holding their attention.

Since kids have grown up watching their parents use smart phones, using technology in the classroom comes naturally to the young-est generation. “I don’t have to teach them how to use the iPads or iTouches, they’re so intuitive,” said Crystal. There’s no question about it – they sure are better than fl ashcards. “It has changed the way we teach; it hasn’t changed what we teach.”

Any parent who has witnessed a child entranced by Baby Einstein might wonder if all of the screen-time hasn’t decreased kids’ in-school socialization. “We were concerned about their social and emotional development, but it actually increases their social skills. Now they have something to talk about – ‘let me show you what I’m doing’. They’re really interacting with each other.”

Also great for parents, all of the classrooms have websites so parents can easily fi nd out what has been happening at school and reinforce learning at home. They in-clude a variety of apps that parents can download at home to continue exploring.

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With its ups and downs and uncertainties, falling in love hasn’t changed much over the years and neither has the potential for abuse that goes with it.

For more than 25 years, Cornerstone has been a comprehensive service provider, helping those in abusive situations and working to prevent abuse. They help fami-lies and individuals with everything from restraining orders to support groups.

Barton Erickson, the school-based violence prevention (PAVE Program) coordinator, explained that “dating violence means violence between people who don’t live together."

Erickson shared the following advice for preventing and handling dating violence:

Recognize the warning signs: The hard-est thing about abusive people is that they don’t show their controlling behaviors in the beginning. They will often attempt to build trust by introducing big promises and talk of the future too early in the rela-tionship, like talking about moving in to-gether after four dates. Abusers are trying to get you to trust them. Trust your gut.

Be extremely clear: Most abusive people tend to be socially blind and your desire to be left alone needs to be specifi c. Instead of saying “leave me alone,” say “do not call, do not text, do not e-mail. I will block you if you chose to do that again.” Get really specifi c with your requests and the con-sequences. This type of clarity also helps if legal action, like a restraining order, is necessary in the future.

Avoid isolation: An isolation tactic is de-signed to make sure you keep your mouth shut. Abusers are extremely manipulative and always feel justifi ed in their actions. It will feel like they keep trying to convince you two plus two equals fi ve. They try to isolate you by interfering with your other relationships. The abuser may tell you your friends and family don’t like and love you anymore.

Avoid the cycle of abuse: There’s a hon-eymoon period, tension builds, he has a blowout and then he does whatever he can to gain your trust back. “I’m sorry,” and “It will never happen again” are common re-sponses after bad incidents. It’s very easy to fall back into the relationship when the sweetheart shows up again. But over

time, the honeymoon period is shorter and shorter and bad behavior escalates.

Create a safety plan: Ending an abusive relationship or communication with a stalker is the most dangerous time. If you’re trying to break up with this person never do it alone. Don’t go to their house. Make sure other people know where you are and that you break up in a public place. You might want to program 911 under a safe name, like “Mom” or a friend’s name, so that the abusive person doesn’t get alarmed.

Put the blocks in place: Lay low for a while on Facebook and Twitter. Avoid posting a trash talking status update; the abuser is looking for reasons to contact you. Don’t accept any odd requests, be-cause people will create false identities. Keep social networking at a low volume, change your passwords and maximize your privacy settings.

Smart safety: How to prevent, handle dating violence

Contact Cornerstone at 952-884-0330 or cornerstonemn.org or Day One MN Domestic Violence Crisis Line at 866-223-1111.

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It’s that time of year when many of us lucky enough to still be employed will sit down with a supervisor for a year-end review. It’s quite possible you won’t be receiving a big boost in pay or benefi ts, regardless of your per-formance.

Managing personnel costs is of higher priority to employers than employee retention and produc-tivity, according to the 9th an-nual MetLife “Study of Employee Benefi ts Trends” (conducted dur-ing the fourth quarter of 2010).

Given the economic climate it’s understandable that employers have hyper-focused on the fi nan-cials. But there will be a price to pay, according to the MetLife survey.

“[W]hile employers were focused on dealing with a diffi cult busi-ness climate, the recession has taken a toll on employees. The Study has reported a decline in employee loyalty year over year and that loyalty has now reached a three-year low. But what is disturbing is that employers seem unaware of this downward trend. Employer responses show that they assume employees feel as loyal today as they did three years ago.”

Let’s say you’re not ready to jump ship but you’re defi nitely feeling under compensated. What’s a hardworking woman to do?

Roshini Rajkumar, who was the February 2011 Savvy.mn cover woman, is a professional speaker, executive coach, author and guest instructor at St. Catherine University. Rajkumar shares sev-eral tips for communicating with your employer with intention and clarity in order to positively demonstrate your value to the company.

Look back to move forward: As-sess strengths and accomplish-ments during the past eleven months. Identify the wins you brought to the company, team or brand. Itemize these wins in a list. Why? Knowing your accom-

plishments helps you showcase your accomplishments.

Showcase your wins: Use clear and active language. Decide if supporting documentation is needed; for example, an exhibit, product, graph. Why? You have the most insight about your own wins.

Ask with intention: If it’s $10,000 more a year, say so. If it’s Fridays off for the summer as a way to use your stored up vaca-tion days, be clear and also point out how the heads-up helps your team plan. Do your homework on all possibilities. Why? Intentional communication is the most powerful kind and brings the best results.

Understand your big asks and alternatives: More money may or may not be what you want. Making more money may not be possible. So, think about creative compensation ideas that could make up for the money, such as an improved title; company paid conventions or training; or even a clothing allowance. Why? Seeing more than one side of the coin is a valuable tool for business negotiations and for gaining/building the respect of others.

Show gratitude: Whether in your personal or professional life, let gratitude guide you. Why? Showing gratitude pumps up overall morale and naturally opens the door to more wins for you and those around you.

Celebrate!: Celebrate and com-memorate key accomplishments. For example, Rajkumar started her business, Roshini Perfor-mance Group, on Feb. 13, 2006. Each year she celebrates that date. This past February she sent gratitude cards to everyone in her company’s database. Why? Celebrating moments and ac-complishments helps keep you mentally and physically healthy. Plus, recognition of past wins can inspire you to achieve new accomplishments.

Find the win within:Creative compensation ideasBy Melissa Gilman

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When Alice fell through the rabbit hole, she woke in a world fi lled with colorful characters. When partners Alix Noonan and Lynn Evinger opened Alix in Candyland in Edina, they created a shop where sugar-fi lled dreams come true.

Here’s the prologue: The two had been family friends for more than a decade when Lynn wanted to do open a candy store and Alix wanted to do desserts, they decided to leap into the world of sweets together. “It kind of happened over family dinner,” said Alix.

Together they opened the ultimate fun house of sweets with an Alice in Wonderland theme, featuring Mad Hatter chandeliers, white rabbit statues and whimsical fl owers. They say that the bulk candy, especially sour items, are huge for kids now and adults go for the international offerings.

Kids of all ages will fi nd something to obsess over. Many people reconnect with their youth through a taste blast from the past – Bit O’Honeys, Watchamacallits and more. “People will go through the whole story from when they were four or fi ve and where they got it,” said Alix, who’s hoping to give a whole new generation a story to tell. “I like to know that we can create a positive memory for people,” she said.

Naturally, the nostalgic powers of candy can be very personal. “If we don’t have something and someone wants it, we try to get it,” said Alix. “If we can make someone happy by giving them candy, we try.”

Some of the most popular items they have now are:

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Licorice: � They have everything from basic Twizzlers to more exotic twists in mango and green apple. Look for a wide variety of black licorice. “People are obsessed with it,” said Alix. It’s available in all sorts of textures and fl avors, including “double salt,” which Alix dares you to eat. “It’s intense.”

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at Ficus & Fig in Burnsville Sept. 15. Everyone

received a treat bag, chocolates, snacks and a

special shopping discount. Plus, many readers went

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Savvy.mn readers take overTwin Cities LiveSavvy.mn readers became Twin Cities Live’s studio audience

Sept. 29. The special Savvy Soiree at TCL included catering by

Jason’s deli, door prizes, gift bags, a Q&A with TCL hosts John

Hanson and Elizabeth Ries and the chance to see a Savvy.

mn reader’s makeover revealed (page 20). Guests also learned

how to TV clap (which means clapping in double time!)

� Savvy.mn readers were the live studio audience� Hosts of Twin Cities Live John Hanson and Elizabeth Ries � Latrenda and Anne Schechter � Jennifer Bharucha and Vicky Mendez� Lisa Heilman and Lori Gardner

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Savvy.mn reader receives a makeover from Twin Cities Live, New Refl ections and Lillians

Story and photos by Sara Glassman

When Savvy.mn took over the audience of “Twin Cities Live,” it meant

an afternoon of fun for a group of readers and a life-changing opportunity for one Shakopee mom.

At 33, Jacque Denardo didn’t look her age. She’s a mother of 2 ½-year-old Danielle; she works as a nurse at a care facility for adults with mental illness; and she goes to school full time. As if she didn’t have enough to do – she recently lost 40 pounds. Eating right, exercising, studying, working and being a mom meant she was taking care of everyone and everything, but herself. “When I lost 40 pounds, none of my clothes fi t,” said Jacque. “I was safety pinning them so they fi t or buying the same clothes in smaller sizes.”

That made her the perfect candidate for a TCL/Savvy.mn makeover, which was revealed live Sept. 29.

Cindy Deuser of Lillians and Coalee Carlson of New Refl ections salon presented the results on the show.

To get Jacque out of her go-to ponytail, a stylist at New Refl ections SpaSalon in Minnetonka took off eight inches of hair and added copper highlights at the part of Jacque’s hair. The color was subtle and designed to grow out naturally, but also give her a little oomph. Jacque doesn’t usually wear makeup, so a makeup artist used a lightweight tinted moisturizer, brown eyeliner and a little lipstick, all by Aveda, to give her an easy routine that she can do in minutes.

Cheryl Eterno, co-owner of Lillians on Grand, helped get Jacque out of her uniform of oversized tees and baggy jeans. “I want you to love it, wear it and enjoy it,” said Cheryl.

You don’t need a television show to give yourself a new look. “People have to put some faith in us,” said Cheryl. “We get it. We’re mothers. We have husbands. We get them as women.” She added that they are very “respectful of budget and comfort.” Jacque couldn’t wait to start mixing and matching her new dress, handbag and jewelry.

The transformation clearly had its intended effect: “I feel wonderful!” said a teary Jacque.

AFTER: Jacque in a jersey dress ($38), belt ($14), necklace and earrings ($18), handbag ($38), bracelet ($18) and leggings ($22), all from Lillians on Grand, 841 Grand Av., St. Paul, 651-290-2040, lilliansshoppe.com.

(At left) The makeover team backstage after the show: Coalee Carlson of New Refl ections, Jacque, Cindy Deuser and Cheryl Eterno of Lillians.

BEFORE: (At right) Since this family photo was taken,

Jacque lost 40 pounds.

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Boots & BoasA fl urry of feather boas and leather boots could be found racing around Purgatory Creek Park in Eden Prairie Sept. 10 as part of the Boots & Boas Dash/5k Run/Walk. The event, sponsored by Eden Prairie News, Savvy.mn Magazine and St. Francis Regional Medical Center, included a 50-yard dash where the participants could race wearing boots and boas, followed by a 5K run around the park.

Overall winnersFirst: George Oien, 18:51Second: Omar Rosas, 19:09Third: Holly Kapla, 21:25

Winners by category

Female19 and under 1st place Sidney Brastad of Chanhassen, 28:222nd place Jayden Debus of Waconia, 29:09

20-291st place Eartha Bell of Maple Grove, 24:092nd place Ellen Klahn of Minneapolis, 25:38

30-391st place Holly Kapla of Shakopee, 21:252nd place Jenae Vieregge of Shakopee 22:11

40-491st place Tracee Misgen of Shakopee 26:402nd place Karen Swift of Eden Prairie 28:09

50-591st place Annie Loney of Minnetonka, 34:172nd place Katie Loney of Maple Grove, 37:51

60 and up1st place Jeanie Lahn of Bloomington, 38:452nd place Carol Bell of Maple Grove, 40:46

Male20-291st place Joe Borer of Maple Grove, 25:502nd place Ryan Duffy of Eden Prairie, 46:28

30-391st place Omar Rosas of Eden Prairie, 19:092nd place Jason Debus of Waconia, 30:18

40-491st place George Oien of West St. Paul, 18:512nd place Rob Shuman of Eden Prairie, 25:23

60 and up1st place Mike Duffy of Eden Prairie, 23:062nd place Curt Goke of Eden Prairie, 24:40

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