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Inside this Issue

06Confessions from a Smart Phone Addict From the Editor

14Digital Screens Wreak Havoc on Eyes Health & Fitness

24Jan Kirch Woman in Business

32Top Tips to Make Your Peepers Pop Beauty

60Abby Lynn Fischer Mom of the Moment

38Decorating Tips & Trends Home & Garden

50The Me I WasBook Review

56Don’t Look It Up!Humor

36Beauty Reviews: LED Tooth Whitening Beauty

46Strategies for Success in a Demanding Digital WorldBusiness

08Gift of Sight Girl Gives Back - Feature

18Unearthing Your Best Skin Health & Fitness

28Questionable Fashion Trends Fashion

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Hi, I’m Tracy and I’m a smartphone addict. I wish I were kidding. Basically, I’m a MOFO with my FOMO (fear of missing

out). Between email, text strings, epic Words with Friends battles, social media, weather checks, argument solving (Hey Siri, how many millions of pounds of beef does Taco Bell serve?), I shatter the statistics with the number of glances I give my device daily – and the statistics aren’t good. One study found that young adults use their phones an average of five hours a day – roughly one-third of their total waking hours. That’s a lot, and we are just now realizing the adverse effects on everything from anxiety to the quality of your ZZZs.

Realistically though, smartphone use is only going to amplify as the capabilities of the technology broadens. And while there are downsides, there are numerous benefits as well. We just need to find the right balance. In the last six months, I’ve experimented with finding that balance. One of the things that has helped me tremendously is turning off all of my no-tifications. I no longer see the little red number yelling at me that I’m missing things. It hasn’t been enough though, and I recognize that I need to do more.

This morning on the news, I happened to catch a lifestyle coach named James Clear talking about habits. His conten-tion was that habits matter and every activity you do is a vote

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for the kind of person you want to be. I really don’t want to be a red-eyed, strung-out techie with no actual face-to-face relationships. So, my journey to finding a healthy relationship with technology continues. One piece of advice James gave was to put friction between you and your bad habits. For example, by making it more difficult for me to see that I have unread emails or Facebook notifica-tions, I’ve made it a little harder for my phone to compel me to look at it. We’ve included a couple of articles in this issue to help you navigate this topic and would love to know about what works for your families. I’ll most likely be on my phone, waiting to hear from you.

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A Black Hills Ophthalmologist

provides sight-saving surgery to

individuals with severely impaired

vision and financial hardship.

By Kayla GahaganPhoto by Amber Heredia

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that sweet moment when a patient takes off the eye patch, looks around, and realizes their whole world has changed.

For Dr. Gail Bernard, an ophthalmologist with The Eye Doctors at Rapid City Medical Center, it’s one of the best parts of her job, particularly when that person has been the recipient of a Northern Plains Eye Foundation (NPEF) Gift of Sight grant.

“I get to be there for that moment,” said Bernard, who serves on the NPEF board. “It’s pretty overwhelming and emotional for them and it’s very rewarding to do that for folks.”

The Gift of Sight program started in 2008 and awards sight-saving surgery to individuals with severely impaired vision and known financial hardship.

“These are people who don’t fit into Medicaid or Medicare, they don’t have access to healthcare, and they fall through the cracks,” said NPEF executive director Rhonda Gusinsky.

For many of them, the loss of their eyesight also means the loss of a job, less independence, and a lower quality of life.

“It might mean they can’t balance a checkbook, drive to the store, or read a label,” Gusinsky said. “Their lives are impacted and 80 to 90 percent of them have cataracts, something so easily treatable.”

But without insurance, a single-eye cataract surgery comes with a price tag of $5,000 to $8,000.

“It’s just not feasible,” she said.

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“If it weren’t for doctors like Bernard, the program wouldn’t exist,” Gusinsky said.

Last year, 12 Gift of Sight surgeries were performed, with several area doctors providing the surgery to the foundation at Medicaid rates. The surgeries are often-times performed at Black Hills Surgical Hospital, which also provides a reduced rate to the foundation.

Bernard said the foundation makes it possible for physicians to truly help a patient in financial need.

“As a physician, I can waive my fee for someone, but I can’t guarantee the other fees for surgery will be waived, like the hospital, anesthesia, medication, and eye drops,” Bernard said.

For people who apply but are not selected, the foun-dation works to help them find additional resources, including help through the state’s Department of Health and Human Services and their program for the blind and visually impaired.

Gusinsky said the Gift of Sight helps a small number of individuals each year, but so significantly changes the course of their lives.

“We’re helping one person at a time,” she said.

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Dr. Bernard with Patsey Morris

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The Black Hills community is home to several non-profits that do incredible work, she added.

“And we all fill the void between health care and govern-ment services,” she said. “This isn’t a program that helps thousands every year, but it allows a small number of people to regain their livelihood. Talking to these folks, that is a dark place to be when they’ve lost hope. That’s what is special about this program.”

One recipient was a grandmother with a large family who struggled with finances and had come to terms with the idea that she was permanently losing her eyesight. She asked her family for a gift – a family photo with everyone in it.

“She wanted to be able to see everyone in a family photo before she lost her eyesight,” Gusinsky recalled. “It’s humbling. It makes me tear up a bit. Oftentimes these individuals have struggled so much and so many say, ‘I totally lost all hope that anything could be done.’”

Bernard recalled a man who worked as a local meat cutter. His employer was so concerned about the man’s failing eyesight, he bought him metal gloves and eventually decreased his hours to part-time.

“Then he lost his health insurance because it was part-time,” Bernard said.

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The surgery helped him regain his job and enabled him to get control of his diabetes and other medical issues.

Bernard said she stays involved in the foundation, and the program, because of people like him.

“I feel like I have the ability to make a difference in peoples’ lives,” she said. “I don’t want pay to be a factor in their care. I live a comfort-able life and I can give back. It’s nice there’s a program out there to help.”

Gusinsky said Bernard has been a mover and shaker in more than just the Gift of Sight program. “I look at our foundation and our outreach to the community and it could not be done without someone like Dr. Bernard,” she said. “She has been instrumental in the ongoing development of the foundation all these years.”

Bernard was also part of the group of people who championed the foundation’s Children’s Vision Screening Initiative, which provides free eye exams to thousands of children each year.

“She really dug into that,” Gusinsky said. “It’s incredibly important to have people like her, someone who is an eye care professional and has a caring heart.”

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As most parents will attest, the amount of time kids spend plugged-in is excessive. There are many good reasons for parents’ alarm.

First, despite the amount of time kids spend on social media, the activity is isolating. Also, the sedentary nature of watching TV or using other digital devices increases the likelihood of childhood obesity. Then there’s the widespread problem that being constantly plugged-in is linked to decreased attention spans.

But there’s another issue many parents aren’t familiar with. Digital screens also cause eye damage and vision problems. One of these problems is called computer vision syndrome, also known as digital eye strain. Most concerning, however, is the permanent damage caused by blue light. Both of these eye problems affect kids and adults alike.

Digital eye strainComputer vision syndrome, as the American Optomet-ric Association (AOA) explains, is eye discomfort and vision problems that result from extended viewing of computer screens, e-readers, tablets, and cell phones.

With this condition, the more time spent on digital devices, the greater the discomfort becomes.

According to The Vision Council, the symptoms of computer vision syndrome include eye strain, dry eyes, headache, blurred vision, and neck and shoulder pain.

Fortunately, there are several solutions to prevent or cure computer vision syndrome. The first is to set limits on daily leisure media use for your child. In 2016, because of the numerous adverse effects of media consumption, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced recommendations for children’s media use as follows:• For children 18 months or younger, limit screen

media exclusively to video-chatting.• From 18 to 24 months, look for high-quality program-

ming. Although the APA doesn’t specify an amount of time for this age group, less than one hour a day can be presumed based on the next age group.

• For ages 2 to 5 years, allow no more than one hour per day of media.

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• Kids ages 6 and older should have consistent limits for their total media time plus specific limits on various types of media. The APA, in recognizing each family and child is different, hasn’t set a standard amount of time for this age group. However, outside of family media activities and homework, kids should spend only a small fraction of their day plugged-in.

Another way to protect against computer vision syndrome is by wearing computer eyeglasses. If you or your child experience symptoms of digital eye strain, make an appointment with an optome-trist for a vision check and to discuss screen-use to determine if computer glasses are the right choice.

There are also several other ways to reduce eye strain while using digital devices. When using a computer, the screen should be positioned at an arm’s distance away. Increasing the font size helps to reduce strain as well. Also, to eliminate glare, reduce overhead lighting.

According to Adam Jorgensen, MD, a specialist in cataracts and glaucoma at Black Hills Regional Eye Institute, one of the easiest ways to combat electronics-related eyestrain is to remember the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look away from the screen for at least 20 seconds, and look at something at least 20 feet in the distance.

Blue-light hazardsIn addition to computer vision syndrome, exposure to blue light is another hazard of digital screens.

Blue light comes from many sources, including and primarily sunlight, LED, and fluorescent lighting. But smartphones, flat-screen TVs, computers, and electronic notebooks also emit significant amounts of blue light.

The reason this is a problem is that our eyes cannot block blue light. According to Dr. Jorgenson; “Excessive exposure to blue-light wavelengths, including those emitted from electronic screens, may increase the risk for vision loss from age-relat-ed macular degeneration.” One way to minimize this risk is by reducing time in front of computer monitors or other electronic devices.

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Harvard found that blue light affects the circadian rhythm and throws off the body’s biological clock as well. In fact, as reported in the Harvard Health Letter, “Blue light has a dark side,” night-time light exposure appears to be particularly unhealthy. Numerous studies have linked exposure to light at night (while working the night shift) with breast and prostate cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. But our eyes aren’t the only thing impacted by blue light.

Harvard researchers also point out that even dim light affects people’s circadian rhythm and interferes with melatonin secretion. The resulting lack of sleep then increases the risk for depression. So, there are multiple reasons to reduce your, and your child’s, exposure to blue light. In addition to minimizing

screen time, as suggested for reducing digital eye strain, there are several other ways to reduce yours and your child’s exposure to blue light.

Shut down devices with digital screens two to three hours before bed, if possible, or at least dim the screen light in the evenings.

If your child requires a nightlight, use a dim red light, which has the least impact on the circadian rhythm and the eyes.

If you or your child spend much time on digital devices, stay up late, or work the night shift, wear blue-light blocking glasses to reduce the likelihood of damage to your eyes or throwing your circadian rhythm out of balance.

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Unearthing Your Best Skin

By Dan Daly

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L iving in the Black Hills means spending a lot of time outdoors – hiking, mountain biking and skiing in the bright South Dakota sunshine. That’s what we love about this place. Our skin, however, doesn’t love all that exposure to the elements. Fine lines, deep

wrinkles and discolored patches of skin can be the result.

Increasingly women are turning to dermabrasion, chemical peels and laser treatments to restore the youthful appearance of their skin.

Skin naturally renews itself throughout your lifetime. Cells on the surface die off and are replaced by newer cells just beneath them. The deepest cells, called the basal layer, begin their march toward the surface as soon as they are created.

When you’re young, the trip from the basal layer to the surface takes about three weeks. As you age, the process slows down to as much as five weeks from basal layer to skin surface. Laser treatments, chemical peels, derm-abrasion and other skin rejuvenating treatments are designed to speed that process, according to Dr. Hunter R. Moyer of Regional Health Plastic Surgery in Rapid City.

Laser TreatmentOne treatment that has been getting a lot of attention is carbon dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing. Short bursts of laser light remove skin cells one layer at a time until newer, smoother cell layers are revealed. However, Dr. Moyer is not a fan of CO2 lasers. “The problem”, he said, “is that the CO2 beam can be too intense, which can cause burns and longer recovery times.”

In his practice, Dr. Moyer uses the Sciton laser, considered one of the safest lasers available. “The most important component of any laser therapy is the skill and expertise of the operator,” he said.

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Regional Health Plastic Surgeryregionalhealth.org/plasticsurgery | 605-519-5881

Board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Hunter Moyer, M.D., specializes in:

• Natural breast augmentation and reconstruction

• Facelifts

• Liposuction

• Tummy tucks and more

Using the latest techniques refined by years in practice, his main concern is always personalized care – helping you be the best version of you.

To make an appointment, call 605-519-5881.

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Chemical Peel / Dermabrasion“These treatments are as effective as – and much less expensive than – lasers in removing outer layers of skin cells to reveal the younger cells

below,” Dr. Moyer said.

Chemical peels use acid to remove the layers of skin, and dermabrasion is a mechanical means of scraping

the surface cells. The process smooths the skin, removes

discoloration and gives the patient a healthier appearance.

Dr. Moyer, who moved to the Black Hills from Atlanta last

year, said his Georgia patients repeated the treatment once a year.

In South Dakota’s sun-exposed climate, he recommends yearly treatments

as well.

Stem CellsDuring his residency and fellowship in Georgia, Dr. Moyer participated in research into adult stem cells at the Stem Cell Physiology Lab, a joint project of Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology.

Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells

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CONFIDENCE BEYOND MEASURE

Regional Health Plastic Surgeryregionalhealth.org/plasticsurgery | 605-519-5881

Board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Hunter Moyer, M.D., specializes in:

• Natural breast augmentation and reconstruction

• Facelifts

• Liposuction

• Tummy tucks and more

Using the latest techniques refined by years in practice, his main concern is always personalized care – helping you be the best version of you.

To make an appointment, call 605-519-5881.

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Dr. Hunter Moyer is a board-certified plas-

tic surgeon from Atlanta, GA. Dr. Moyer

has lectured nationally and internationally

on cosmetic and reconstructive surgical

techniques, and he continues to hold

clinical and research faculty positions.

Dr. Moyer’s research has led to multiple

patents, three start-up companies, and a

Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) “Shark

Tank” Award.

He is trained in the wide breadth of plastic

surgery with a focus in cosmetic surgery

of the face, breast and body. He also has

a passion for cancer reconstruction and is

skilled in the latest free flap techniques.

Dr. Moyer is the founder of AcCellerate

Skin Rejuvenation Company, winner of

the 2014 PSF “Shark Tank” Competition

and is also the founder of Vivid LED

Technologies, a home LED skin tightening

therapy.

found throughout the body. Their job is to reproduce themselves, replace dying cells and regenerate damaged tissue. Scientists are working to harness that regenerative power to direct those cells to become fat, cartilage, bone or other human tissue. And since the cells come from the patient’s own body, these tissues are not rejected by the body’s immune system. Dr. Moyer and his colleagues in Georgia were working to make stem-cell-based dermal fillers for the face. Other types of fillers are currently used, but they eventually pass out of the body and must be replaced.

Meet Dr. Moyer

Dr. Hunter Moyer is a board-certified plas

tic surgeon from Atlanta, GA. Dr. Moyer

has lectured nationally and internationally

on cosmetic and reconstructive surgical

techniques, and he continues to hold

found throughout the body. Their job is to reproduce themselves, replace dying cells and regenerate damaged tissue. Scientists are working to harness that regenerative power to direct those cells to become fat, cartilage, bone or other human tissue. And since the cells come from the patient’s own body, these tissues are not rejected by the body’s immune system.

Dr. Moyer and his colleagues in Georgia were working to make stem-cell-

Meet Dr. Moyer

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BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE BUSINESS YOU OWN OR WORK FOR AND YOUR ROLE?

I am the vice-president and escrow officer of Penning-ton Title Company, and a licensed abstractor in the State of South Dakota. I have the privilege of being part of a team of talented, caring professionals helping sellers, buyers, real estate agents, and lenders to close their real estate transactions.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE SMARTEST CAREER DECISION YOU'VE MADE?

Earning South Dakota’s only Certified Exchange Specialist (CES) designation. The additional knowl-edge and experience I’ve gained from being a member

of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators have enhanced the level of specialized service our team at Pennington Title provides to our clients. Working with individuals and businesses to facilitate 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges is both challenging and rewarding at the same time. Providing this service locally is one of the things that sets our team of professionals apart.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST CAREER CHALLENGE AND HOW HAVE YOU OVERCOME IT?

Certainly overcoming breast cancer in the last year has been the greatest personal challenge in my life. One of my greater career challenges is one I think many women face in their professional lives – that of public

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speaking. I am fortunate to have a mentor in my career who encourages and challenges me to step out of my comfort zone and overcome! When I have the oppor-tunity to speak to our clients about the personalized service that Pennington Title offers, it feels like speaking to family. We are an integral part of the team of individuals, businesses, real estate agents, lenders, and other professionals all working toward the same goal — a smooth, seamless closing of their real estate transaction. For many individuals, this is the largest single purchase they will make in their lifetime. We are happy to be a part of their team to make that happen!

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUR

YOUNGER SELF JUST STARTING OUT?

I would tell my younger self:• Be bold! Be bold in all aspects of your life. • Love what you do for a career — it makes everything

easier! • Find your passion and incorporate it into your life. • Be a giver! You will gain much more in return when your

energy is shared in helping others succeed.

HOW DO YOU BALANCE YOUR PERSONAL

AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE?

Balancing one’s personal and professional life is so important. I love the work I do at Pennington Title and feel privileged to know the many clients I meet and work with each day. Volunteering my time and energy outside of the office to organizations which empower women and girls, both locally and worldwide, is what makes that balance easy for me. I am a member of AAUW, and also a past-president and member of the Zonta Club of the Black Hills. In addition to local service projects, both AAUW and Zonta offer opportunities for fellowships, scholarships, and awards to women and girls studying in fields of aeronautical science, business, public affairs, as well as non-traditional studies.

WHAT HABITS HAVE MADE YOU

SUCCESSFUL?

My top 3 habits for success are: 1) Have an attitude of gratitude for your clients,

co-workers, friends, and family — always.2) Help those around you be the best they can be.3) Laugh every day — it is good for the soul!

SPRING INTO BEAUTIFUL SKINGet the perfect look for your special summer occasions. Before wedding season, graduation parties and family reunions, renew and refresh your skin. The providers at Regional Health Dermatology offer a variety of services:

Medical Dermatology • Acne • Eczema • Psoriasis • Warts • Diseases of the hair, skin and nails Cosmetic Dermatology • Care of sun-damaged skin and wrinkles • Chemical peels • Botox and filler injections • Kybella injection • Scar revision

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SPRING INTO BEAUTIFUL SKINGet the perfect look for your special summer occasions. Before wedding season, graduation parties and family reunions, renew and refresh your skin. The providers at Regional Health Dermatology offer a variety of services:

Medical Dermatology • Acne • Eczema • Psoriasis • Warts • Diseases of the hair, skin and nails Cosmetic Dermatology • Care of sun-damaged skin and wrinkles • Chemical peels • Botox and filler injections • Kybella injection • Scar revision

Laser surgery treatment of: • Vascular lesions • Treatment of brown and red spots caused by photodamage • Facial rejuvenation Surgical Dermatology • Minor excisional surgery • Mohs micrographic surgery • Reconstruction after skin cancer • Excision of melanoma

717 Meade St. #100 | Rapid City, SD 57701605-519-5771

2805 5th Street | Rapid City, SD 57701605-277-1715

Same week appointments available

550 E Colorado Blvd. | Spearfish, SD 57783605-415-4557

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Departments of Rapid City Hospital and Spearfish Hospital

Siri Knutsen-Larson, M.D.Dermatologic Surgery,

Dermatology

Roger Knutsen, M.D.Dermatologic Surgery,

Dermatology

P Kim Phillips, M.D.Dermatologic Surgery,

Dermatology

Christopher Gasbarre, D.O. Dermatologic Surgery,

Dermatology

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by Holly Becker

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If you are into fashion, you like to be on trend. This year there have been some questionable styles that I just couldn’t get into. That being said, if you have confidence you can pull off anything you want.

The sock bootieSo these are everywhere! If you have seen any runways, magazines or the Kardashians, you know this is a thing. These shoes are basically a stiletto heel with a sock over the top of them. I just don’t think a sock and a stiletto is a good look.

Lucite shoesLet’s be honest, these are reminis-cent of 2003, whether it be high school prom or adult film star. Not only is this look popular in heels, but also boots, yes, I said boots. When I think about wearing see-through boots, I think about the world observing my poor toes wedged to a point with foot sweat. No one wants to see that.

Nude leggingsI love the color nude, just not tight head to toe. I can’t get past the double take that happens when people wear nude leggings. I feel like no matter how you dress them, at first glance my brain goes, WHOA, I thought she didn’t have any pants on!

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Crazy eyebrowsI haven’t really seen this on the streets in the Mid-west, but it is all over the runways and magazines. I have seen colored, glittered and faux fur eyebrows. Bold brows are great, but I would prefer mine to be my natural color, just enhanced.

Chunky mascaraEvery girl loves full, long lashes. I can’t get behind purposely chunking them together. It drives me nuts when I have one chunked together. I can’t imagine all of them.

Bring it on 2018! I can’t wait to see what trends will be coming and what will be going… hopefully a few on this list.

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Make Your Peepers PopTop Tips to

by Jessie Fewson

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It is often said that eyes are the window to the soul, the doorway to the heart, and the place where love resides. The point is; eyes are import-ant. The eyes are one of the most captivating facial features and when they are enhanced in the right way, they can make your whole face glow. Here are a few tips to make those peepers pop!

Curl Your Lashes

This may seem too simple but curling your lashes is highly underrated. By curling the lashes, it makes them appear longer and flutterier, while also opening the eye to give you that bright wide-eye look.

Highlight and contour

Use a matte color to contour the crease line and add depth. Warm colors work best for this.

Add some highlight/shimmer to the center of the lid, the tear duct, and just under the brow. *Shimmer can make the eye pop, but it can also be overdone very easily, so remember that a little bit goes a long way.

Nude Line

Adding a nude eyeliner along the waterline (the inside rim of the bottom lash line) makes the eyes appear brighter and more awake. White eyeliner can also be used, although a nude liner is softer and has a much more natural effect.

Define the lash line

Using eyeliner along the top lash line creates the appearance of thicker lashes and creates defi-

nition for the eyes. Try to get as close to the lashes as

possible. This technique is called tightlining.

Brows, Brows, Brows!Although your brows are a separate feature, filling in your brows frames the eyes and face. For a bold brow use a pomade or pencil to shape and fill in sparse areas. To achieve a softer look, opt for an eyeshadow or powder that is one to two shades darker than your natural hair color.

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Eyelash Tinting

If you prefer not to fuss with products or makeup techniques then lash tinting is a great option to add some contrast to the eyes. Lash tinting darkens the lashes and lash line, and creates the look of fuller, longer lashes without any makeup. Tinting lasts for about three weeks so it does require follow up.

Get Some Rest

Let’s face it, makeup can only do so much when it comes to making you appear rested and awake. Being well-rested will help your eyes shine bright from the inside out!

If you are not sure what works best for you to enhance your eyes, try experimenting with a few different techniques until you find your perfect eye look.

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The Process

Bleaching gel containing hydrogen peroxide is applied to a form, which looks like a mouth guard, and placed inside your mouth. Protective eyewear is provided. The activation lamp, which is pressed up against the tooth area, emits blue light that triggers the gel; the lamp doesn’t emit heat. The tooth whitening gel enters your enamel and lifts the stains.

Our tester used the BleachBright system at a local business. The bleaching process took 15 minutes. Our tester also followed her L.E.D. whitening treatment with Bluminerals™, an enamel boosting gel that claims to seal your whitened teeth and protect them against future stains.

Product Claims

In just one 15-minute session, you’ll see your teeth lighten two to eight shades.

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Pros

- It worked! Comparison of the tooth shade guide showed that the tester’s teeth whitened by two full shades.

- Fast – 30 minutes, in and done.- No harm to dental work

Cons

- More expensive than over the counter whitening options ($110 for our tester for both the Blueminerals and the whitening).

- Whitening may not be an option for all people (i.e., those with mixed dentition or tooth-colored restorations).

- Temporary tooth sensitivity and gingival inflammation are potential adverse effects associated with whitening. Our tester experienced some mild sensitivity for about a day.

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Are you tired of the dated, dull, or well-worn appearance of your

home’s interior? If so, an update may be in order. There are many ways to create a fresh look without breaking the bank. Use the following tips to create a new look by combining some of your existing furniture or décor with a few new or new-to-you pieces to achieve the atmosphere you desire.

Painted furniture. This trend has come and gone and come around again. That’s excellent news for creating a whole new look without the expense of all new furniture. Several styles of

painted furniture are currently popular, so there’s something to fit every personality. Painted styles include the worn look, matte finishes, and ceruse style. Colors range from the ever popular grays and muted hues to bright and bold colors.

Toss the vertical blinds. These lack appeal and have gone by the wayside. The trend is for windows to add to the beauty of a room. When windows are ignored, they make a room feel dull and uninviting. Look for elegant fabrics in solids or prints that compliment the colors and styles in your room. Another popular choice is bamboo shades, which add texture.

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Mix patterns. At one time, this was a strict no-no, but it’s become increasingly popular. There are several tricks to make it work. First, use patterns of various sizes. Use a large pattern, medium pattern, and small pattern to bring them together without conflict. Also, use patterns in odd numbers. For example, rather than two or four different patterns, use three or five. Be sure to balance the patterns throughout the room rather than cramming them all in one area.

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Navy is cool. It isn’t just that it has a cool undertone; it’s one of the most popular colors right now. For larger rooms, you could paint the entire room navy. In smaller rooms, paint window casings and doors in navy and perhaps a single wall.

Mix & match furniture. Nothing says boring more than a living room full of matched seating and otto-mans. Create contrast with complimentary colors and patterns. If your sofa is solid beige, try adding a chair with a red, beige, and brown pattern.

Combine styles. Gone are the days when everything in a room had to be of a singular style. Today, people are combining two or three of their favorite styles to create character and uniqueness. It’s merely a matter of choosing the right pieces from different styles that compliment each other.

Minimal is more. The decor is important to any room. It adds personality and creates intrigue. But overdone can feel overwhelming and make it difficult to notice feature pieces. A few scattered pieces to create focal points is better.

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Avoid ‘fast furniture.’ The era of throwing a room together with cheap, disposable furniture is over and for obvious reasons. Opt instead for quality pieces that will last and add value to a room. If the cost of new quality furniture isn’t in your budget, watch Craigslist and Facebook garage-sale pages for like-new quality pieces at a fraction of the price.

Mix metallics. People commonly use only gold or only silver tones in a room. But the two combined can be very attractive.

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Add plenty of texture. Modern and contemporary is the in-thing. But too much of it makes for a dull, sterile look. This problem is easy to solve by adding texture, which creates dimension and makes a room more interesting. Add tufted or fur pillows to a sofa. Also, add a few objects with a rough finish and a shag rug to a hardwood floor. Don’t forget to bring in elements of nature with a couple of plants or a stack of logs near the fireplace.

Mix tableware. This is a great way to save money while adding interest to your table. One option is to choose complementing patterns; one for dinner plates, another for salad plates, and another for bowls. Alternatively, select several different place settings each in different

colors or patterns. These can be found for practically nothing at thrift stores, estate sales, or on clearance.

The right size art for your wall. When choosing art, it should be proportional to the size of the wall. Large pieces go on large wall spaces, and small go in small areas. Also, hang art at the right height. An average height person’s head should come to the center of the art piece.

Add height. There are several ways to make a ceiling appear higher. First, choose a ceiling color that’s light and at least a shade or two lighter than the wall. Use short furniture to make a room look taller. Finally, order extra long drapes so you can raise the curtain rod five to seven inches above the window casing.

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is at the beginning of any day, however, you may also find it beneficial to use the space between your work-day and coming home. Use this time to do something you enjoy as you transition from work to play or play to work. By having this time, you are reminding yourself you are not the technology you use, but rather a person with feelings, emotions, and ideas. You are also allow-ing yourself to create unique ideas and insights rather than being fed knowledge by others.

One-Hour/Communicate BoundariesAs you fully immerse yourself into your workday, the sounds of technology will not subside. It is up to you to establish boundaries and when you will be acknowledg-ing the demands of the digital world. The best way to ensure social media does not consume your workday is to select one hour of each day to check, respond, and create correspondence via texting, emails, social media sites, etc. If you find this hour is not enough due to the scope of your work, you may consider carving out 30 minutes in the morning, at a time around lunch, and as you wrap up for the day.

Once you have determined your hour of communi-cation, discuss this boundary with those you often correspond with. This group of people may include co-workers, potential clients, friends, and family. Communicating your established boundaries does a couple of things for you. First, it reduces the amount of time spent on communicating throughout the day, because the expectation from others is no longer gnawing at your mind. You are able to focus without the vast array of sounds that so often buzz throughout your environment. Efficiency and productivity become your new norm. Second, those who know your boundaries

“Buzz”, “Ding”, “Swipe”, “Ring” … the sounds we hear throughout any given workday are end-less. They consume our time and quite often our progress as well. Bombarded by the constant sounds of today’s digital world, how can we ensure success rather than burnout and lack of focus? How can we grow a business using the strengths of technology and not lose sight of who we are as individuals? If the digital world has you consumed rather than you consuming it, here are a few tips to take into consideration.

Technology Free ZoneBefore considering the benefits of technology, it is important to also see the value in not having it. Find a time in your day where you devote, at the very least, an hour for personal growth, reflection, and relaxation. For many, this

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will not feel ignored by you when your response is not immediate. They know your stipulations regarding tech-nology and how often you will be connecting with them. Less fuss, more value.

Do Not Commit to It AllThe final strategy for success is to refrain from committing to every single social media outlet available to you. Find what works best for your clientele and remove the rest of the technological clutter. For example, if most of your clients are older or more traditional in their communica-tion styles, Facebook or Instagram may not be the most efficient way to reach them. You may be more productive calling them on the phone or meeting with them directly. Discover your most effective means of communication and ditch the rest.

The digital world is both a blessing and a curse; your success is driven by how you choose to use it. Set yourself up for efficiency and effectiveness by creating space for no technology, establishing boundaries and an hour of digital communication, and then letting go of what you believe you are obligated to regarding the numerous other media outlets. Your success awaits you.

Brittany Pruess is your Women’s Lifestyle Coach and owner of Little Bits Lifestyle Products living in Rapid City. Visit BrittanyPruess.com to learn more about her work and schedule a consultation.

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Book JacketJaci was 26 years old and already exhausted by the sheer act of living, of correcting the mistakes her wild youth had made when she was thrown from the back of a motorcycle into the side of a truck, and run over by the bobcat laden trailer in tow. Now with a badly mangled body and her future pulled out from under her, Jaci finds herself alone, facing a life she doesn’t want to live in a body she cannot love.

The Me I Was narrates Jaci’s quest to return to normal, a journey into herself where she finds her version of God, a hefty dose of gratitude, and true, deep joy.

Review A young woman finds herself at an unexpected crossroad in life, where she must carve her own path to freedom, or forever be lost in the dark valley of despair.

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“I was tired of searching, tired of struggling, tired of hurting, tired of heal-ing, tired of hoping. All I wanted was direction and all I got was silence.”Author Jaclyn Lanae embarks upon a search for purpose after a near-death experience in her reflective memoir The Me I Was, skillfully weaving raw emotion with vivid imagery and intentional sentences that make you pause.

Trudging through a muddled year following a motorcycle accident that should have taken her life, and told she would never walk again, Jaci must first conquer intense physical challenges before she can confront the fear festering in her damaged spirit. Jaci’s journey reminds us that healing the soul comes from listening to the heart, while external stimuli serve as mere Band-aids®.

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Jaci discovers the power of attitude, that attitude is her choice, and she can choose happy.

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by Dorothy Rosy

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When children of long ago had questions, their mothers often sent them to the encyclopedia. “Look it up,” they said, and obedient children did as they were told. More clever children realized their mothers didn’t know the answer but were too embarrassed to admit it, so they gave up and ran off to play. And foolish children asked older siblings who purposely misled them. That explains why, to this day, many adults think camels store water in their humps and chocolate milk comes from brown cows.

Things have changed. Today’s children look up information without being told to. And why not? Asking Siri or searching the internet is so easy even an adult can do it. And we do—all day long. Researching trivia has replaced walking back and forth to the refrigerator as my favorite way to avoid doing actual work on my computer. As I write, questions pop into my head and most of them have nothing to do with what I’m working on. For example, how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? Knowing that it’s approximately 252 is useful when Tootsie Pops play a role in what I’m writing, but up until this moment they never have.

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Worse, I’ve wasted time researching when I could have been working or even licking an actual Tootsie Pop myself.

If you’re thinking it couldn’t have taken that long, you’ve apparently never blown an afternoon following one link and another and another until you’ve completely forgotten what your original question was.

Let me demonstrate. Let’s say I want to make a better meatloaf. Before I type the word “meatloaf” into the search bar, I have to get past my newsfeed. I seldom do.

Today, one of the headlines is, How to pronounce Princess Eugenie’s name. I’ve never given this a thought, but now that you mention it… I click on the link and see a photo of Princess Eugenie wearing what looks like a satellite dish on her head. I love hats; I’m less fond of satellite dishes.

[American] Eu-ge-nie[British] Eu-genie

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Suddenly, I’m overcome with curiosity. Why do royals wear such goofy hats? I type the question into the search bar and an expla-nation appears, but I don’t read it because my attention is caught by a sidebar: The best haircuts for older women. Now there’s news I can use. I start scrolling.

I’m at 32—the haircut, not the age—when my attention is snagged by another sidebar, “Why you shouldn’t add milk to scrambled eggs.” I don’t, but still, I can’t help wonder-ing why I shouldn’t. I click on the link and up pops a story and photo of scrambled eggs. Dang, I’m hungry. What should I make for dinner?

I have just wasted away an hour, and I still don’t know how to pronounce Eugenie, what my next haircut should be or how to make a better meatloaf. So if you want to know how, I’d suggest you don’t look it up.

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What is the hardest part about being a mother? The hardest part of being a mother is the responsibility of raising your children into becoming strong men and women of God with exceptional character. God placed these little ones in our care to teach and train them to become more like Him, and ultimately we are accountable to Him to meet His expectations.

What is the best part about being a mother? It is the greatest privilege to be a part of these five little lives. Each of them is created to do great things and be exceptional. I get to be a part of helping guide them into fulfilling the purposes God has

for them. It is also one of my greatest joys to see them love and care for each other. They have a special bond. They go out of their way to help and teach each other in ways only siblings can.

Tell us your favorite story about one of your kids. My second son went through a bout of minor not-so-fun accidents within about a three-month span. In separate incidents, he broke both of his arms and knocked out a permanent front tooth. In the latter case, the dentist was able to save his adult tooth, but he was only allowed to be on a liquid diet for four to six weeks giving the tooth time to heal. After all this had taken place and it looked like we were in the clear, he fell down the stairs and

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dislocated his elbow. We went in for an x-ray, and the doctor said he would have to have surgery in order to put it back in its proper place. The doctor then said they would need to take an additional x-ray for the surgeon to have the proper view of the elbow. As my son left the room for the x-ray my heart cried out to the Lord asking Him to show my son mercy and not to allow my son to go through yet another tragedy. When my son came back into the room he swung his arm around in a circle and

with a smile on his face said, “Look, Mom, my arm’s not broken anymore!” The doctor came back into the room to review the x-ray and was amazed. The x-ray showed a severe dislocation, but my son had obviously been healed. Praise the Lord!

What is your favorite time-saver? Establishing good habits for my family and myself helps us all to save time and not to forget things. With such a big family it is easy to miss and overlook things. With good habits established, we are less likely to forget these things and to accomplish tasks in good time. Also, expecting the children to help one another is essential. As much as I wished I could, I can’t be in all places at all times. I rely on them to help each other get their responsibilities done.

What is your favorite sanity-saver? Reading my Bible and staying close to God. He is my rock and my strength. I also exercise on a regular basis to keep strong and able to chase after five kids.

What is your philosophy on discipline? Being consistent and following through. It is important to have expectations requiring them to behave and act in certain ways that honor God and others. The hard part is being consistent in following through with reinforcement

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when they sway one way or the other. I could not do this without the support and encour-agement of my husband. He leads our family in wise Godly counsel. He lovingly encourages me to stay consistent and strong when I am tired and feel defeated.

What is your best parenting must-have? Ps 119:105: “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” The Bible, God’s word, is my strength and helps me get through times of hardship and times of joy. Jesus is my stronghold and my encourag-er, my ever-present help in trouble.

If you knew then what you know now, what would you do differently? I had the misconception that it would be easier, in a way, to parent a teenager vs. toddlers/grade schoolers. I knew it would be different, and thought that “differ-ent” would be easier in that you could reason with them and talk it through, etc. I was right in a sense - you are able to communicate on a different level - but the things you communi-cate about and the issues you battle are much more difficult. Also, your aim is a bit different. When you are parenting a young child you are basically doing reward/consequence for a given

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behavior. It is easier to mold the child’s attitude by how you act and react. When dealing with my teenager, my aim is more in developing character. It is helping him to become independent and able to make his own personal decisions, decisions that will affect his immediate and long-term future. I wish I would have been more prepared to help him. I should have been more mentally prepared to come up against some of these struggles.

What advice do you have for new parents? Don’t ever wish time would go by faster. You never get that time back. I wished I could keep my kids young forever. I wish I could hold my babies for longer - they get big so fast, and then you can’t swaddle them in your arms that way anymore. Every moment is a blessing; cherish them for what they are.

Name a time when you felt like a parenting genius. I have thought a lot about this question and had quite a bit of trouble coming up with an answer. I think anytime I start to think I’m a genius about anything I do I get put right back in my place and realize the only things I do

worthwhile are credited to Jesus working inside me to make it happen. All the glory goes to Him.

I could have won the worst mother award when...A local charity had a dinner banquet that our family attended. The week prior to this my kids had the stomach flu. We had one son who did not get it, and the rest were on the mend, so we decided we were safe in going. We arrived at the banquet, and we were assigned a table in the back. It just so happened that our table was called first to go through the buffet line. So we got up to stand in line to start. My son who had not yet gotten the flu was first. They gave him his plate, and he stepped up to the line. The server asked if he wanted any of the first food items. My son nodded, and while the attendant served him, he promptly threw up all over his plate, the platter of food, the server, and the ground in front of the buffet table which all the other banquet attendees had to pass in order to get their own food.

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