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COMPLIMENTARY Volume 3, Issue 4August | September 2014

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An evolution As a new issue of Grand Cities Woman makes its way into homes, busi-nesses, and mobile devices, and as the summer winds down and brings thoughts of the approaching start of a new school year, we begin an evolution of our own.

Grand Cities Woman is em-barking upon a new beginning, a chance to move forward, reinvent ourselves, and offer a fresh new appearance to our readers. As the magazine celebrates its two-year anni-versary, I’ve had

the pleasure of reflecting upon the many interviews I’ve had with area women about their hopes, dreams, and pas-sions. I fondly recall the many stories that have moved me to deep thought and inspiration, and hope that they have had the same effect on you. Perhaps you have read a story about women business owners who encouraged you to start your own business, or maybe you read a story about a woman who will-ingly gives of her free time to volunteer in the community, which inspired you to find a program that you are passionate about. We are not here to empower you

because you are already empowered. We merely want to relate great stories about inspirational women. Within the Greater Grand Forks area is a wealth of knowledge, resil-ience, and a sense of community; that wealth lies within you. Our readers and advertisers have helped this magazine grow into a publication for which I am proud. The group of businesses that ad-vertise with us, to the women we feature, to the women that read our publication have one thing in common: they are on fire. All the women I have met over the years have conveyed this sense of inten-sity within for what they are passionate about. That is why we have made the decision to rebrand our publishing com-pany as Girl on Fire Publishing. We feel that our new name and look encom-passes what we really stand for: Women supporting each other with a common bond and a burning passion. We will begin implementing new features into our website (www.girlonfireonline.com), which will offer more benefit to our readers. Make sure you “like” us on Facebook to receive updated information about our innova-tions. I look forward to continuing the mission we have already put in place and advancing this publication that we proudly publish in Grand Forks for the women of the Greater Grand Forks area.

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Please call ahead to confirm events. Promote your October and November community events by sending infor-mation to [email protected] or calling Autumn at (701) 261-2692 by September 1, 2014.

AuGuStColored Gem eventRiddle’s JewelryStop in to Riddle’s Jewelry the whole month of August for special offers on colored gems.

AuGuSt And SePteMberthe norwegian Solje Wedding Crownvelkommen, downtown Grand ForksMonday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Permanent installation and ongoing. Available for rent during weddings or other special heritage events. Dates are filling up quickly, so reserve your dates by calling 701-775-8482.

AuGuSt 2Screening Saturday:Athletic Performance Assessment9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Sanny and Jerry Ryan Center for Prevention and GeneticsMeet with Altru’s Performance enhancement Specialist to identify the correct training path for you. The free assessment will focus on functional movement, identifying limitations, asymmetries, and providing recommendations to improve your speed, strength, and agility.

AuGuSt 7Health Care Planning6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Altru Clinic in east Grand ForksThis free community class will cover the impor-tance of Advance Directives. An Advance Direc-tive allows you to designate a health care agent to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so during a medical emergency. During this class, various Altru staff will be avail-able to answer questions and provide guidance as you complete your own Advance Directive. If you have questions, call 701-780-5179.

AuGuSt 9 tHrouGH SePteMber 23form + functionvekommen, downtown Grand ForksMonday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.An exhibit and sale showcasing the design of small and large ceramic works into heart-shaped forms by Swedish designer Ylva Olsson. Olsson is educated in applied art and design. Her designs focus on functional table products. After receiv-ing her master’s degree in 2007 at the University of Art and Design in Helskini, she is now running her own design studio in the southern part of Swe-den. For more information, call 701-775-8482.

AuGuSt 12Cherished Children Memorial Service7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Altru HospitalThe death of a child, regardless of age, is extremely difficult. This event seeks to support families who have lost a child by any means, and at any stage of life. Two families will share their personal story of loss. Participating organiza-tions include TeARS Suicide Prevention Project, Sunshine Memorial Foundation, Altru’s Child Life Program, Wings of Hope – Altru’s Infant Bereave-ment Services, Camp Good Mourning, and Altru Health Foundation. Certified therapy dogs and their trainers will also be in attendance. Attend-ees are encouraged to arrive between 6:30 and 7 p.m. to create a luminary that will be used at the conclusion of the service. Please call 701-780-5257 for more information.

AuGuSt 14Child Passenger Safety Made Simple6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South WashingtonThis class is for expectant parents or those of newborn babies. If you have already purchased a car seat, bring it along for hands-on training on how to properly install the car seat into your ve-hicle. For more information and to register, please call 701-780-5179.

AuGuSt 14Car Seat Checkup4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South WashingtonStop by and make sure your children have a safe ride. For more information, contact Safe Kids Grand Forks at 701-780-1489 or go to www.safekidsgf.com.

AuGuSt 16rollin’ on the river 6:00 a.m. Packet pick upChoice Health and Fitness

AuGuSt 182014 fall Showcase4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Gorecki Alumni CenterThis is an event where members and the general public can visit with OLLI instructors about their upcoming courses and enjoy an upbeat social event with refreshments. Our guest speaker is Dr. Robert Boyd, vice President emeritus for Student and Outreach Services at UND. He’ll be discussing, North Dakota: The Rectangle Gets Recognition. For more information or to view a list of upcoming courses, please visit UND.edu/olli or


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AuGuSt 19 & 20north dakota ballet & Academy open House5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.For more information go to www.northdakotabal-let.org or call 701-746-6044.

AuGuSt 26Child Passenger Safety Made Simple4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South WashingtonThis class is for expectant parents or those of newborn babies. If you have already purchased a car seat, bring it along for hands-on training on how to properly install the car seat into your ve-hicle. For more information and to register, please call 701-780-5179.

AuGuSt 31 And SePteMber 119th Annual Stump Lake Village threshing beeThe event begins with a threshermen’s breakfast at 7:00 a.m. on both days at Stump Lake village on the edge of Stump Lake Park. The event includes entertainment, old time demos, parade, food, crafts, and tours of the village. The admis-sion fee is good for both days.

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SePteMber 6Autumn Junkfest & flea Market*10th Anniversary*Foster County Fairgrounds, Carrington9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Calling all junk enthusiasts! Come celebrate 10 years of vintage & junky goodness with the JunkFest Girls and over 80 vendors. A fun festival featuring raw junk ready for your creative hand, creative up-cycled junk ready to place in your home, vintage estate finds, antiques, jewelry, modern handcrafts, quirky garden art, and so much more! Grab a delicious bite at one of the many food vendors on site and enjoy the live music of Wild Hands while you hunt for your treasures. Admission is $5 for adults while children 12 & under are admitted for free. Parking is free. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/junkfest or www.junk-fest.blogspot.com.

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SePteMber 11Child Passenger Safety Made Simple6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South WashingtonThis class is for expectant parents or those of newborn babies. If you have already purchased a car seat, bring it along for hands-on training on how to properly install the car seat into your vehicle. For more information and to regis-ter, please call 701-780-5179.

SePteMber 11Car Seat Checkup4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South WashingtonStop by and make sure your children have a safe ride. For more information, con-tact Safe Kids Grand Forks at 701-780-1489 or go to www.safekidsgf.com.

SePteMber 11 And 12Altru Alliance Jewelry Sale7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Altru HospitalAll sales are located in the lower level of Altru Hospital (meeting rooms A-D).

Proceeds from these sales benefit Altru patients and their families.

SePteMber 132014 Walk to end Alzheimer’s—Grand forks8:00 a.m. Registration9:00 a.m. WalkLion’s Park on 3251 17th Ave S, Grand ForksFor more information contact Traie Dockter at 701-277-9757 or send an email to [email protected].

SePteMber 23Child Passenger Safety Made Simple4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South WashingtonThis class is for expectant parents or those of newborn babies. If you have already purchased a car seat, bring it along for hands-on training on how to properly install the car seat into your vehicle. For more information and to regis-

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SePteMber 24Altru’s rehab Autism Screening Clinic8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Altru Rehabilitation CenterOne in 88 children are diagnosed with autism. early detection contributes to more effective treatment while decreasing the likelihood of developmental problems later in life. Parents who have concerns regarding a child’s develop-ment have access to the autism screening clinic at no cost. For more informa-tion, call 701-780-2481 or visit www.altru.org/autism.

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day dreamsDay Dreams Specialties is now licensed to print NDSU gear. See their ad on page 15.

Amish GalleryThis beautiful Amish handcrafted McCoy Mantel Clock features two distinct chimes. With superior Amish craftsmanship, this stunning mantel clock is available through the Amish Gallery at Home of economy. See their ad on page 13.

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VelkommenNow introducing I Skinn AB, a ladies couture collection of soft merino wool (designer knit jackets and coats) straight from their workshop and studio in Gavle, Sweden. Call 701-775-8482 for your one-on-one personal-ized consultation/styling service available from velkommen, downtown Grand Forks. See their ad on page 30.$379.00 - Knit jacket shown (S-XXL)

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VelkommenThis newly translated and illustrated edition of “Pippi Long-stocking,” by Astrid Lindgren, of book one in the Pippi series will introduce another generation of children to the irrepress-ible Pippi Longstocking and her outrageous adventures. The original Swedish version was published in 1945. Your number one Scandinavian resource for this and other heritage gift books and calendars is velkommen, downtown Grand Forks. See their ad on page 30.$36.95 - hardcover, 203 pages

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dunn bros. CoffeeDon’t forget to pick up your fresh roasted beans. You also receive a free brewed coffee with each one pound cof-fee bean purchase. All of the beans at Dunn Bros. Coffee are roasted on-site, right here in Grand Forks. See their ad on page 17.


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I have had many exciting and challenging jobs in my professional career but the best and most rewarding one has the title of “mother.” A nurse by profession, I went through twelve weeks of orientation and countless hours of additional training to prepare for my job in nursing. However, being a mother doesn’t come with any prep courses, orientations, or training programs. Motherhood is one of, if not the, most impor-tant job a woman will ever have and yet little “instruction” is provided. That’s where Safe Kids Grand Forks comes to serve as a resource, particularly when it comes to keeping kids safe. Whether you’re becoming a parent or grandparent, or if you’re taking care of a child, one of these important steps to help prepare you and your home for children is child-proofing and baby-proofing your home to make it a safer environment. Many things can be overlooked during the baby and child proofing process. Make sure you cover all power outlets and pick up small objects. To spot potential threats, parents and caregivers should get down on their hands and knees to see their home from a child’s vantage. Some plants around the home that are in reach of small children can be poisonous. To find out if your plants are safe, call Poison Control at 800-222-1222. Today, many people are buying flat screen televisions and putting the old tube Tvs in their children’s rooms. every 45 minutes, a child visits the emergency room somewhere in the U.S. because of a Tv tipping over onto a child. In less time than it takes to watch an episode of “Sesame Street,” a child can be injured from a television falling on top of him or her. Seven out of 10 children injured by Tv tip-overs are 5 years old or

SAfe kidS CornerBRINGING HOMe YOUR BABY: BABY-PROOFING 101Written by Carma Hanson, MS, RNCoordinator – Safe Kids Grand Forks/Altru Health System

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younger. To prevent Tv tip-overs, secure your Tv with a wall mount or anchor the television to the entertainment center. Keep televisions off of dressers or other furniture that are not mounted to the wall. Often, children use the dresser drawers or shelves as a step ladder to reach the television, causing it to topple over. Televisions should only be placed in areas of the home where children are supervised and never store the remote or other objects where kids can get on top of the furniture piece.

A child’s bedroom or nursery is the most important room to inspect for potential hazards. If the child is sharing a room with an older sibling, be sure to keep their toys separate. Many toys for older children pose a major choking hazard to young children. To test if a toy is a choking hazard, you can use a small parts tester. An alternative to this device is the “toilet paper roll test.” If a toy can fit through the middle of an empty toilet paper roll, then a child less than three years of age could potentially choke on that toy. Another danger in the nursery or bedroom is the blind cords that hang from windows. Children can become caught and strangled in these cords, so be sure to shorten them or tie them up high. Furniture placement in a child’s bedroom is important as well. Avoid putting furniture in front of or near a window where a child could climb up and fall out of the window or get tangled in the blind cords.

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products. These standards include the ban of traditional drop-side rails on cribs. For more information on the new crib standards, go to www.cpsc.gov. Never use blankets, pillows, quilts, or crib bumpers in the baby’s sleeping area. Be sure to keep soft objects such as stuffed animals and loose bedding out of the crib. Babies need to sleep in a crib or playpen, never on an adult bed/mat-tress, a couch, or other furniture. Also, babies should not sleep with an adult or other child due to the risk of being rolled on and/or suf-focated. The easiest way to remember how to create a safe sleep environment is to think of the ABCs of sleep:Babies sleep safest Alone, on their backs, in a Crib.

A Another threat to a child’s safety is poisons within the home. Poisons can range anywhere from dish soaps to medications and can be a silent killer of small children. Poisonous threats to small children that most people don’t know about are button batteries. These batteries are the small circular ones found in electronic toys, car starters, and even baby thermometers. If swallowed, a button battery can cause significant damage within 2 to 3 hours. A child who swallows a button battery should be taken to seek medical attention immediately. Other poisons such as cleaners and medications should be locked away in cabinets and kept out of children’s reach.

When childproofing your kitchen, make sure cupboards containing hazardous or dangerous materials are secured with child safety locks. Materials such as dish soaps, cleaners, and knives should be locked up and away from a child’s reach. Not all cupboards need to have cabinet locks, just those containing the hazardous materials. Highchairs are also a concern while child-proofing your kitchen. Make sure the highchair cannot be tipped over easily, and if it is a folding highchair, make sure it is locked each time you set it up. Whenever the child sits in the chair, use

the safety straps, including the crotch strap. This will prevent your child from slipping down, which could cause serious injury or even death. Lastly, do not put the highchair near a table or counter; your child might be able to push hard enough against these sur-faces to tip the chair over. While each topic is important to protecting a baby, the number one cause of injury and death to children is motor vehicle crashes. Parents should take time to pick out a good car seat and then learn how to use it correctly. Reading the instruction manual for the car seat and your vehicle is a great place to start. Most car seat manufacturers also provide installation instructional videos on their websites. Safe Kids Grand Forks offers car seat classes for ex-pectant parents and car seat check-up events are another great resource to get one-on-one assistance from a trained expert. This summer, Safe Kids Grand Forks is offer-ing a record number of car seat events around the region and we have them rou-tinely in many areas of our region throughout the year. For more information about our car seat classes, go to our webpage (http://safekidsgf.com) and look under the events/Classes tab or select the Click here for up-coming events link on the home page. While being a parent doesn’t come with a prescribed and formal orientation, there are many resources available. Altru Health System provides many parenting classes and Safe Kids Grand Forks has a multitude of information about injury prevention. This fall, Safe Kids Grand Forks will also be hosting the inaugural “Tummy to Toddler expo” on October 12, 2014. This event will show-case safety information and demonstrations, in addition to featur-ing the latest fashions, products, and services for new parents in the Greater Grand Forks area. Watch for more details about this exciting event on our website or Facebook page (Safe Kids Grand Forks). New or expectant parents, grandparents, or others caring for children are invited to attend this informative and fun event. Parenting is an important job because bringing up children that are healthy and safe is important to all who take on this role. Parents and caregivers have access to books, classes, websites, friends, and family to gain information and tips on raising or caring for children. However you tackle the important task of raising children, we hope that you will look to Safe Kids Grand Forks for some of your childhood safety tips. We pride ourselves on using proven and effective ways to keep kids safe from their number one killer: unintentional injuries. Thank you for entrusting us to be a partner in your efforts. Altru Health System is proud to serve as the lead agency for Safe Kids Grand Forks. For more information on baby-proofing, other childhood injury prevention topics, or the Tummy to Toddler expo, contact us at [email protected]. You can also sign up for our quarterly newsletters on our website by selecting the Click here link on the right-hand side of the Home page. [GCW]


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School is about to be back in session and parents and caregivers are buying clothes and backpack supplies. They are anticipating the upcoming school year and all that it will bring for their kids. For some, there is excitement and joy; but others might feel anxious or fearful regarding whether their kids will fit in with oth-ers in the classroom, if they’ll thrive in their academic environment, or if they will succeed not only academically but as an individual. Most often, our goal as parents and caregivers is to assure that we set our children up to succeed. The costs associated with raising children, preparing them for school, and fostering their growth and development can oftentimes be stressful and a financial struggle. Kids get sick. They fall and get bumps and bruises. They need vaccines and doctor visits to help with their health and well-being. Some children have long-term health issues such as diabetes, ADHD, or asthma that benefit from good and on-going medical management. All these things cost money and without health insurance, these needs can quickly turn into a financial bur-den that prevents parents or caregivers from seeking out the care that children need and deserve. That’s where Healthy Steps comes in. If your children are currently not covered by health insurance and do not qualify financially for Medicaid, they often have no coverage at all, often causing parents to not seek medical care for preventative or on-going health needs. Healthy Steps is an insurance program for the children who live in North Dakota and meet the following criteria:• No health insurance coverage• 18 years of age or younger• Do not qualify for the North Dakota Medicaid Program• Live in families with qualifying incomes

In 2012, a total of 11,653 North Dakota children did not have health insurance coverage. This translates to about 7 per-cent of children statewide who are uninsured. One-third of these children—an estimated 34 percent—are actually eligible for cover-age through Medicaid or Healthy Steps. Within the greater Grand Forks metropolitan area, 6 percent of children are uninsured. The percentages are slightly higher in the surrounding region: Grand Forks (6 %), Nelson (9%), Pembina (9%), and Walsh (9%). As school time draws near and your back-to-school “to do list” is made, consider adding this important step to that list: sign up for Healthy Steps. This program will assure that your children can have the medical care they need and deserve and you can have the peace of mind knowing that your children’s healthcare needs will be met. Having health insurance is a good way to get your children on the path to success, both academically and medically. For information about Healthy Steps or to apply, go to www.healthystepsnd.com or call 1-877-KIDS NOW (1-877-543-7669).

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Melinda Myers | WriterGardening expert, Tv/radio host, author, and columnist Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Can’t Miss Small Space Gardening and the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DvD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment segments. Myers is also a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Myers’ website, www.melindamyers.com, offers gardening videos and tips.If you would like to become a contributor to Grand Cities Woman, please contact us via email at [email protected] or call us at 701-261-2692. We are currently searching for experts in their industry to submit articles relevant to women in our area.

You can see and feel the change of seasons. Fall color is starting to appear, pansies, mums, and asters are in the garden center and your thoughts are turning toward preparing your landscape for winter.Those in warm climates are switching to winter annuals, while those in colder regions are fortifying their landscapes for the cold winter ahead. No matter where you live, invest some time in preparing your landscape for the change in seasons. Dedicating some time now will pay off with healthier, more beautiful plants next spring.

• Continue to mow the lawn high while it continues to grow; there’s no need to cut it short unless that is the look you prefer. • Fertilize the grass with a low nitrogen slow release fertilizer like Milorganite (mil-organite.com). Fall fertilization provides the greatest benefit to your lawn and gives you the best value for the time and money invested.-Those in cooler regions that grow blue-grass, fescue, and perennial ryegrass should fertilize around Labor Day when temperatures start to cool. Then, make a final application between Halloween and Thanksgiving before the ground freezes.-Those in warmer climates that grow centipede, Bermuda, and zoysia should also fertilize around Labor Day. However, be sure to make the last fall application at least one month prior to the average first killing frost. • Shred leaves as they fall. Leave some on the lawn to add organic matter and nutrients to the soil. If you can see the grass blades through the shredded leaves, your lawn will be fine.

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• Allow disease and insect-free perennials to stand for winter. This will increase their winter hardiness and your enjoyment. The dried leaves, stems, and seedheads provide beauty for you to enjoy, seeds for the birds, and overwintering homes for many butterflies and beneficial insects.

• Plant trees, shrubs, and perennials. The soil is warm and the air is cool—perfect conditions for planting and establishing trees, shrubs, and perennials. And for those lucky enough to garden in warm climates, add a few winter annuals.

• Continue to water the landscape as needed throughout the fall. Be sure to water evergreens and new plantings thoroughly before the ground freezes.No matter where you live or the size of your garden, get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of fall. And be sure to invest a bit of energy now to ensure that your landscape is ready for the season ahead. [GCW]

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The Miss Grand Forks Scholarship Organization, a not-for-profit group and official local chapter of the Miss America Organization, recently formed a new com-mittee. The new interim committee, effec-tive June 2014, consists of Nicole Kringstad, executive Director and Miss Grand Forks Director; Autumn Graber, Business Manager and Miss Grand Cities Director; Laura Har-mon, Miss Grand Forks’ Outstanding Teen Director; and Becky Ronkowski, President. Nicole Kringstad works for Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons and runs her own health and fitness business in Grand Forks. She was born and raised in Grand Forks and attended the University of North Da-kota. Nicole began volunteering with the Miss Grand Forks Scholarship Organization in the fall of 2009 and is excited to further her commitment to the organization. Autumn Graber is a former titleholder and now publishes Grand Cities Woman Magazine, a bimonthly women’s publication for the Grand Forks area. She has volunteered as a judge for the Miss Grand Forks Scholarship Organization over

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“You just have to let that go,” he said, shrugging his shoulders. I searched his eyes, hunting for the “how” in that statement, half-smiling as I thoughtfully absorbed my coworker’s advice.

That spring afternoon conversation around the break room table fifteen years ago flitted from topic to topic like a butterfly from the budding tree branch to the deck railing. Just like the butterfly settles in for a few minutes’ rest, so did the conversation, which had settled on the topic of how to say “no” without feeling horribly guilty after-ward. From my co-worker’s perspective, it was as simple as that: Just let it go. However, I found it to be more complex than that—then and now.

Fifteen years later, and after continual practice of uttering the “let that go” mantra, I have found that I am not the only one grumbling. Over the years, I’ve heard many women utter some phrase about how they accepted a task that they really don’t have time for because it’s just too hard to say no. Correspondingly, I’ve heard some mention how they are figuratively sick to their stomach because they acquiesced to a task that they have no idea how to accomplish successfully.

On the other hand, I’ve witnessed some successful refusals, where requests were made, a polite (albeit confident) decline was given, and everyone parts with neither hard feelings nor lingering fogs of guilt. Seeking others’ advice, I’ve asked how they were successful at simply “letting it go.” And through my observations and their answers, I have found inspiration, extracting what I feel are some of the best practices for saying “no” without guilt:

1. Be gracious: You are being asked for a reason, having been identified as one who possesses the skills or talent needed to get the job done. This is a compliment.

2. Be respectful: When you answer—whether it’s a yes or a no—be polite, enthusiastic, and respectful. Remember, someone had to work up the courage to ask you.

3. Avoid leading people on: If you decline an offer, stop yourself from saying, “Maybe next time,” unless you actually mean—and are willing—to help out next time.

4. Move on: Wish the person luck in finding someone else. You could offer to keep your eyes and ears open; however, be careful when mentioning specific names. Instead, if you know someone who might be inter-ested in the opportunity, contact him or her privately first, provide the contact informa-tion, and allow him or her a chance to initiate contact, if interested.

I encourage you to volunteer and get involved with your areas of interest and expertise. If you commit to something, give it your all. But, keep in mind that you are the only one who knows how full your plate is, and the only one who knows when you’re over capacity. Be watchful for those times when you need to step back and take care of yourself. In other words, as my co-worker stated, you need to know when to “let that go.” Simply let the breeze carry away any feelings of guilt when you confi-dently say, “Thanks, but no thanks.”

I’m not claiming that it’s easy to say “no” without feeling guilty. I’m just hopeful that going forward from this day, you might find it easier. [GCW]

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Do you accept yourself as you are? Are you living the life you were meant to live?

In a society where many of us look for, and rely on, the acceptance and approval of others, and where many of us live our lives conforming to someone else’s expecta-tions and standards, it’s becoming more difficult to value and accept ourselves for the individuals we truly are and to live the life that we were meant to live.

So, how do we become more accepting of ourselves? Although a variety of meth-ods exist to help one find self-acceptance, I’m going to share one of the methods that best works for me. This method is an exercise that I complete each morning as I start my day, which contains a series of important reminders that help reinforce the acceptance that I have for myself and

keeps me on the path of living a life full of purpose and passion. Following are a few of these simple yet affective remind-ers, along with a brief explanation of their importance.

reminder # 1: Don’t compare yourself to others.

Too many days are wasted in compar-ing ourselves to others and wanting to be something that we are not. There will always be someone somewhere who we think is prettier, smarter, or more success-ful. That does not mean they are better. We, too, excel at certain things that other people wish they could. Just as we wish to be more like someone else, chances are that someone somewhere wishes be more like us. This is our journey, and it is unique and special. We need to accept it, em-

brace it, and live it!

reminder #2:You are in control of what you think and how you feel.

Often, we allow outside influences affect our thoughts and feelings. It’s time to take control of what we think and how we feel, especially when it comes to our thoughts and feelings about ourselves. Instead of concentrating on negative feelings like doubt, shame, and regret, we need to shift toward positive feelings of trust, pride, and forgiveness. Although accepting all feel-ings is important in helping to process and make sense of our experiences, anytime we feel down or have a negative thought, we need to take a step back to see the bigger picture and then redirect our focus in a more positive manner.

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reminder #3:Accept what is right now.

Right now, everything about us shapes who we are, which makes us special. every life experience molds us into who we are today, so we need to appreciate who we are in this moment. The past cannot be changed, forgotten, edited, or erased; it can only be accepted, helping us evolve into better people tomorrow than we are today.

reminder #4:Acknowledge and embrace your strengths and weaknesses.

Just as we need to celebrate our strengths and accomplishments, we also need to embrace our weaknesses and shortcom-ings. One big misconception that people often have about self-acceptance is that it means liking everything about ourselves and not having to change anything. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Self-acceptance means that we are happy with who and what we are; however, it does not mean that we give up hope for change or improvement. No one is perfect. Accept everything we are and are not; only then will we be able to enforce change and grow as individuals.

reminder #5:Surround yourself with others who also accept you.

Many of us continually search for others’ acceptance and in the process lose our own identity. Stop worrying about what people think. Quit living up to someone else’s expectations or standards. Distance ourselves from people who judge us and bring us down, and surround ourselves with those who accept and believe in us for who we are.

Whatever the method for finding self-acceptance, it’s an invitation to reveal our authentic selves. Let there be no mistake: self-acceptance takes some work. It might be easier for some than others, but until we are willing to practice self-acceptance, we will continue to feel uneasy about our lives. With a little commitment, we can find the self-acceptance that helps us live in ac-cordance with our own expectations and standards. More importantly, we will live how we were meant to live: full of purpose and passion.

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As I sit and sip my cosmopoli-tan, trying to channel my best Candace Bushnell, I smile as I reminisce about a trip taken just three short weeks ago. Twenty women and one man boarded a plane to New York City on June 19—and then we all got off. That’s right, we all got off. We had already been delayed due to a thunderstorm in Minneapolis, so nerves were beginning to fray. “That’s okay,” we all agreed. It’s better to be safe than sorry. So we waited patiently. And we waited. We boarded again at 10:15 a.m., thrilled to be back in business. The ticket agent had informed us, “Wheels up at 10:45.” As we approached the runway, we felt the plane engine rev while it turned the corner to jet off. As the thrill of our trip was becoming a reality, we heard the loud thundering sound of the engine begin to fade and fade down to nothing. The pilot announced, “Bad news folks. We have an electrical issue.” I looked at my husband, feeling shock, fear, and frustration all mixed into one. “I’m going to have nineteen really ticked off women on my hands,” I whis-pered. At 10:44 we all got off the plane again. The trip to New York City, hosted

by Grand Cities Woman, had been in the works for over a year. I had worked with Sue Schwan from Sue’s Travel Center diligently to plan the most exciting trip we could. We booked nineteen women, plus my husband and me, to travel to New York City for four, fun-filled days of shop-ping, shows, and urban enlightenment in the concrete jungle. I wanted to cry, but I didn’t. Instead, I stood at the ticket agent desk, trying to convince the agent that we needed to be put on standby for other flights out of Minneapolis in case we missed our connecting flight, all the while sending Sue texts with updates and getting advice from her on what to do (by the way, I will never travel again without the support of a travel agent). I had to talk the ticket agent out of redirecting us to Atlanta and then back to Minneapolis. (What? Are you kid-ding me?) Once the ticket agent and I were on the same page, and we worked out a game plan to get us on a plane—any plane, to an airport…any airport near New York City—I think I began to breathe again. At 1:51 p.m., I sent Sue a text, explaining that “we finally got on the plane.” Third time is a charm, right? Right. We took off

and landed safely in Minneapolis at 2:56. However, the flight we were on standby for lifted off just as we touched down. We managed to get the group on standby for a flight at 5:55, then a flight at 7:15. Finally, we were confirmed for a flight out at 8:55 p.m. into LaGuardia, NY. I glanced back at a text that I had sent Sue at 5:22 p.m., which read, “We are still smiling!” We were. The group was amazing. We all agreed that you can’t control the weather and it’s important that the plane is operating prop-erly. So what else could we do but hit the lounge with our $20 vouchers from Delta? Once we finally boarded our flight to New York City and safely landed at LaGuardia at 11:03 p.m., I didn’t care that we missed our first tour. I just cared that we were all there, everyone was happy, and all were ready for New York City. At least we would be when our luggage finally caught up to us at 5:30 the next morning. I truly believe that we got all the “bad stuff” out of the way with our travel on Thursday because the rest of the trip was unbelievably amazing. The weather, the accommodations, and the company were amazing beyond words.


the rideThe Ride boosts itself as a theatrical show and immersive tour. Our tour guides presented the tour with high energy and Broadway show level acting. The guides interacted with those of us in the bus and used an external loudspeaker to speak to the people walking outside on the sidewalk. Some interactions were cho-reographed from a tap dancing business woman waiting for a taxi after work to a breakdancing delivery man. In addition to the entertaining street performers, we got an evening tour of the city of lights and learned about historical aspects of Times Square.

9/11 freedom tourOur first tour of the trip consisted of a six-hour walking tour through the 9/11 Memorial, lower Manhattan, and a ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty and ellis Island. We learned about the history of Wall Street and the competition between builders that began in the early 1800s to have the highest buildings. This tour also gave us our first subway ride experience. During this tour, and after being in New York not even a day, one of our guests grabbed my arm and whispered, “If this trip ended now it would still be wonderful!”

family Style dinner at Carmine’sOn Friday evening, we all gathered on the terrace at our hotel for a group picture before taking a short walk to Carmine’s in Times Square for a family style Italian din-ner. We dined on Zuppa di Mussels in Red Sauce, Penne alla vodka, veal Parmi-giana, Chicken Scarpariello, and of course, New York Cheesecake.

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Wicked at the Gershwin theatre Once our taste buds were satisfied by the authentic Italian meal and we left feeling more like family, we trekked a few blocks to the historic Gershwin Theatre for that evening’s entertainment. As we walked into the ro-tunda, the bronze nameplates that climbed to the ceiling commanded your attention with the names of Broadway’s Theatre Hall of Fame. One name that stood out to me was that of Dorothy Stickney, a native North Dakotan, who made her Broadway debut in 1926.

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yacht and brunch Our trip ended on a high note with a yacht tour and brunch around the tip of lower Manhattan. We dined on a delight-ful buffet and lazily strolled the deck watching the skyline pass us by while we felt the sea breeze tickle our skin. The morning coffee and bagels from Pick-A-Bagel are a distant memory, but memories are what we will share with our first tour of twenty-one—forever twenty-one. Most of whom have already committed to another group trip with us. Our trip might have started out a little shaky, but we made it to our summer in the

city. We smelled the hotdog stands that line the streets, brushed shoulders with people we have never met nor will ever see again, and we created lifelong friendships with women we didn’t know before. I couldn’t have handpicked a better group of women (and one man) to experience it with. To be placed on a list to receive information about our next trip to New York City, please call Autumn Graber at 701-261-2692. You can also send your name and address via email to [email protected]. Once dates are set, we will notify everyone interested in traveling with us to the Big Apple. [GCW]

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A struggle seems to exist be-tween perceived expectations and reality regarding holidays and celebrations in the wake of social media. America just celebrated Me-morial Day, and one look at Facebook shows that people seem to have different interpretations of what it means. Some interpret the day as a sign of summer, the perfect time to fire up the grill, invite your friends over, and hopefully bask in the sun. Others see Memorial Day as a time to remember fallen soldiers and honor those who gave and continue to give service to our country so that we could enjoy the freedoms we have today. This misperceived notion carries over into some of our oldest holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Overeating, parades, and football seem to prevail on Thanksgiving, rather than focusing on being thankful for life’s blessings. And Christmas appears to have lost its mean-ing amongst the commercialism that fo-cuses on buying bigger and better gifts for friends and family. Honestly, I can’t even tell you what I got for Christmas last year, but I do remember the awesome family gatherings, where the family sat together sharing stories and memories. However, I will admit to remembering a recipe or specific food from a holiday, but I am a little obsessed with food. Birthdays have also gone over-board, which is evident in the countless articles about parents trying to outdo oth-er parents in planning the biggest, most expensive birthday bash for their kids. For the most part, I had normal birthday par-ties, except when I was in third grade. My parents loaded the family suburban with me and a bunch of my friends and took us to the Winnipeg waterslides and The Old Spaghetti Factory to celebrate my birth-day. Now, what one might reasonably expect me to remember on that day—the fun I had with friends in an exotic city for my birthday—was completely different

from reality. What I remember about that day is a member of the border patrol rip-ping the heads off of my brand new Troll dolls to look for contraband. Personally, I think we can all do a better job of restoring—maybe even dis-covering—meaning in our celebrations. We need to strip away the expectations (or aspirations) to out-do the neighbors next door or the friends on our online feeds. And, we’ve got to stop spending all of the money or, in some cases, more than what we have to win the perceived invisible trophy among human beings for throwing the best celebration. It stresses me out just thinking about all of the thought, time, and plan-ning that went into some of the celebra-tions I’ve attended. Sometimes, I find myself wondering what it’s all for.

I’m challenging you in the next year to strive for getting true meaning from your celebrations, rather than focus-ing on the perceived societal expecta-tions. Take note of the warm fuzzies that come from just being with loved ones. Cut yourself enough slack to enjoy a celebra-tion rather than stress over a timeline or making sure “the perfect memory” was made or the best gift was bought. Know that you’ve done a wonderful job. Be-cause you are doing a wonderful job. I recently heard a story from a mom who had pulled out all the stops to give her daughter the best birthday party imaginable. A few months later, she asked her daughter what the best part of the day was, to which the girl replied, “Shop-ping for last-minute supplies with you in the morning. I liked the ‘us’ time.”[GCW]

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Stacey Dimmler | WriterStacey grew up in Park River, ND. She attended the University of Mary and UND and graduated with a degree in Dietetics. She worked for the NDSU extension Service from 2009 until she accepted a position as executive Director of the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals in August of 2011. She’s excited for her next career adventure as events Coordinator for Scheels. Stacey, her new husband Dustin, and black lab Abby love calling Grand Forks home.



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The American way has morphed from being a hard-working employee to calling the shots for your own business. even for me. I spent thirteen years working up the nerve to start my own company. I fretted over the risks I would take and the worry that goes along with it. I was happy with my stable income and knew that if I did my job well, I could be guaranteed a paycheck every two weeks. However, I had come to realize that I wanted more. I felt my place in this world would mean more if I could sprout my wings and fly from the everyday, nine-to-five grind, even if it meant that I might fall from the sky and land flat on my face. Ashley Rae, founder of Brand Logic, feels it is her purpose in life to help people like me. “I just really want to help women succeed and just empower them to live their dream,” said Ashley.

After graduating from the University of North Dakota in 2002, Ashley moved to Minneapolis where she began working for a web design company. With her background in marketing and an entre-preneurial spirit, Ashley decided to start her own company. “I started solely doing web design, even though my background is in marketing, and then I slowly got into the marketing services.” After noticing a growing need for her services on the West Coast, Ashley moved her company to California for a few years. She then returned to Grand Forks at the end of 2012 and underwent a rebranding. “I just didn’t feel like I was fulfilling my purpose.” During the rebranding, Ashely redi-rected the vision and focus for her company and that was when Her Brand developed. She still provides website design and marketing services for those in need, but now she focuses more of the consulting services toward women who want to or already do own their own business. “Starting your own business can be very overwhelming and confusing, and our purpose here is to simplify it and to make women realize that this is something that is attainable and you can accomplish it if you want.”

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In 2008, Ashley was diagnosed with Melanoma skin cancer. During her treatment and subsequent volunteer efforts, Ashley recognized a need for emotional support for cancer patients and families, so she found-ed the Cope Well Foundation. “It is geared to helping with the emotion-al recovery of survivorship. We help anybody that has been affected.”The Cope Well Foundation provides a connection between cancer sur-vivors and their families with coun-selors in their area. The program also hosts support socials where cancer patients can take their minds off of their treatment and go bowling or take in a free movie. “We fundraise, but we also like to create partner-ships to bring that cost down,” said Ashley. “As much as we know you have to deal with what you are go-ing through, we also know you need those moments to take your mind off of it and to rejuvenate.”


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One thing you will hear as a common problem among business owners is the feeling of isolation. Whether you are a company of one or you employ 50 people, you can feel extremely isolated. Some days, you can stare at the computer screen, knowing that you have a million things to do that day, but you can’t seem to find the motivation to do it. That is the time when a manager would offer a pep-talk to pull you out of your rut, that is, if you were working for someone else. Now, as a business owner, it’s up to you to give yourself that pep-talk. That is where Ashley and her team can help.

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Ashley operates her company from the comfort of her Grand Forks office. While she has clients right here in Grand Forks, her client list also includes businesses in Minnesota, California, Florida, Michigan, and New Mexico.

Now that Her Brand Development is firmly rooted in place and helping area women build their own brands, Ashley has be-gun the process for developing a student mentorship program geared to support and encourage college-aged women to follow their dreams into business ownership. Ashley hopes to help these young women develop self-acceptance and confidence for what they do—not what society tells them they should be. “We want the girl that is committed to the process,” she said. Ashley and her team just successfully completed a beta test of the program and will be accepting new students this fall.

Her empire doesn’t end there either. This summer, she purchased the MODe Outlet Store franchise in Grand Forks and opened its doors in June. “I did it to lead by example,” she said. She speaks with such passion about women in business that you can’t help but be motivated while in her presence. Ashley feels that life must have a purpose. “It doesn’t matter what anyone else is doing, as long as we are doing what we were meant to do. That is all that matters.” [GCW]

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