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6 Publisher'sNote 8 ForBusyMoms:EnjoyingThat FirstSipofCoffeeintheMorning 10 TenTipsforaDebt-freeHoliday 12 TheUnpluggedWonderofaWinter RoadTrip:8ActivitiesthatProve- HalftheFunisGettingThere! 16 VolunteerOpportunities:Over- comeTheseObstacles& VolunteerwithYourFamily 18 SafeTeenDrivingSeries:The RoadtoSaferTeenDriving

13 GiftsthatGiveBack 14 GiftIdeasforPets 15 AwesomeStockingStuffers 15 GiftIdeasfortheTeacher 20-21 Editor'sGiftPicks 21 GiftBasketIdeas 21 GiftIdeasforTeens 22 5oftheMostPopularChildren's ToysforChristmas2013(&Hard- esttoFind) 23 TheGiftofClass:GivetheGiftof aClass

6 2013CoverPhotoContest 11 MonsterJamTicketsGive-Away 14 PetsAddLifeChildren'sPoetry Contest 19 BookGive-Away Winners

15 Family-FuneventsfortheHolidays 17 Family-friendlyCalendar 19 Christmas/HolidayLightShows

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Health Occupations Applications are now being accepted

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From the publisherWelcome to our Novem-ber/December Holiday issue! With this issue, we begin our 8th year of West Virginia Family Magazine. Thank you to

all of the wonderful parents, caregivers, educators, and family-friendly businesses who help make it pos-sible. West Virginia Family captured the heart of WV in 2006 as a free, high-quality, award-winning maga-zine especially for West Virginia families. Through the years we have provided articles, news, and tips on parenting, education, health & safety, recreation, and more. Our Guides & Directories have been a staple of our existence, including: the Summer Camps & Pro-grams Directory (which comes out in our two Spring issues), our Ultimate Guide to Summer, the Back-to-School Guide & Directory, our Holiday Gift Guide and Volunteer Guide (both in the Nov/Dec issue), and the Family Health Directory (Jan/Feb issue). New for 2014 is our Annual Baby Guide. This guide will be in our January/February issue with the Family Health Directory, with a focus on pregnancy, new moms, and baby. We will provide information, articles, tips, product reviews, and a listing of OB/GYN, Pediatri-cians, family services, and more.

In this issue you will find some great articles, tips, a family-friendly calendar full of holiday events, a listing of Christmas/Holiday light shows around the state, our Annual Gift Guide, and much more. I would like to say "Thank you" to Cover Kids Tanner and Malia who assisted with the WV Family Magazine table at the Stockert Youth Center Children's Festival in Buckhannon (pictured below). Tanner was on the cover of our Spring 2013 issue and Malia was on the cover of our Fall 2013 issue. They greeted visitors and helped children with the craft activities.

Thank you for reading WV Family Magazine. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

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• We are seeking photos that are high resolution (300 dpi or higher) with crisp and clear images. Photos should have good lighting and great color. We accept jpg, tif, or pdf.• Cover photos must be vertical, like a magazine cover (see samples above).• Please do not crop the photos. We need plenty of room at the top and sides for editorial content - see cover shot in this ad. (Tip: when you think you have a perfect shot, take a giant step backwards.)• Photographed children should be between the ages of 0-17 years old. • Photographed children must be WV residents.• Photos should be recent photos - taken within the past 12 months!• Only natural photos will be accepted. No costumes or glamour shots. No photo- shop touchups. No school photos.• If your photo is chosen to be on a cover of WV Family Magazine you will be asked to sign a photo release form - allowing us to use your photo. If the photo was taken by a professional photographer, you must include a photo release form from the photographer at the time of submission. (This can be mailed, faxed, or scanned and emailed to us.)• The legal guardian(s) of the child(ren) in the photo will be asked to sign a parent consent form if an entry is chosen.• Family and sibling photos are welcome. Photos with a pet are welcome.• Semi-Finalists will be featured in the May/Jun 2014 issue of West Virginia Fam - ily Magazine. Winning photos will be featured on the cover of an upcoming issue of West Virginia Family Magazine. • The composition and final cover design are at the discretion of the publisher of WV Family Magazine.Submission Guidelines: Submit your entry by emailing your photo to [email protected] (We will send you a confirmation email upon receipt.) Be sure to put “Cover Photo Contest” in the subject box.Include as text in your email: Name of the child(ren), age, name of parent/ guardian, your name, your relationship to the child, your address, phone number, and email address. All entries must be received by March 31, 2014.

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Children are not like adults, especially when it comes to burn injuries. Kids need special care so they can recover from the physical, developmental and emotional e�ects of burns. As the region’s only hospital that is veri�ed as a pediatric burn center by the American Burn Association/ American College of Surgeons, we rebuild lives and restore hope.

Our team of compassionate burn specialists includes child care specialists and psychologists dedicated to making a positive di�erence in the lives of children. We o�er a comprehensive treatment plan that includes a full range of services speci�cally designed to speed healing, reduce pain, minimize scarring and build con�dence.

Make sure your child gets care from the very best. For more information about inpatient and outpatient services at the West Penn Burn Center, visit www.westpennburncenter.com. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

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Children are not like adults, especially when it comes to burn injuries. Kids need special care so they can recover from the physical, developmental and emotional e�ects of burns. As the region’s only hospital that is veri�ed as a pediatric burn center by the American Burn Association/ American College of Surgeons, we rebuild lives and restore hope.

Our team of compassionate burn specialists includes child care specialists and psychologists dedicated to making a positive di�erence in the lives of children. We o�er a comprehensive treatment plan that includes a full range of services speci�cally designed to speed healing, reduce pain, minimize scarring and build con�dence.

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Enjoying that First Sip of Coffee

In the Morning

By Meagan Ruffing

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The holidays are approaching and the lives of us moms are about to get even busier with all things winter-related. With the passing of cool, crisp mornings and nights, comes the anticipa-tion of family get-togethers and tucked in children come eve-ning time. Why not start the beginning of your next chilly morning with a long sip of hot coffee to perk your senses? After all, coffee does have more than 1,000 antioxidants and is a proven stimu-lant to keep that body of yours in motion at least a few hours upon consumption. Read through this simple list of ideas for an easy and orderly start to your day – starting with that first sip of coffee in the morning.C – Coffee. Get your coffee prepped the night before. Whether it’s your Keurig machine or an instant cup of Joe, laying out your favorite mug and spoon for when you awake can save even the most organized mama a few minutes each morning.O – Openyour eyes towhat is goingonaroundyou. Do the kids need help getting their backpacks ready for school? Or does the dog need to be let outside before you leave for your child’s carpool? Pay attention to what is going on around you while sipping on your most delicious cup of coffee.F – Forgetabouttheworries from yesterday and the things you have to do tomorrow and just live in the moment for today. Sitting down for a few minutes each morning to gather your thoughts and inhale the rich aroma of coffee beans can have a relaxing effect. Not only will it benefit you and your stress level but your kids will feel the difference in your mood when you are not so wound up.F – Fillup. Be sure to include a healthy breakfast alongside your coffee. Some people like to have that first sip before any-one else gets up or before eating anything at all. Others like to dip their breakfast scones, muffins or donuts in their coffee

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while they ‘wake up’ for the morning. What-ever your preferred method of eating breakfast is – make sure you have some. It does a body good.E – Enjoy the taste.Coffee can be such a yummy, relaxing drink. Nothing says ‘Good Morning’ like the smell of coffee wafting through the house on a cool, crisp morning. Enjoy every sip and linger in the taste of your favorite coffee flavor before your crazy, busy day begins. E – Earlyrisers.If you have early risers in the house…say, before 7am…let them be a part of your daily coffee ritual. Holding a yawning baby on your hip and smelling her sweet breath across your face while you press the ‘roast’ button, is cure for any type of early morning wake up call. If you have school-aged children, let them help out by getting your cream and sugar ready. Kids love to help their parents; especially when they see how pleasing it is to mom and dad. Take this simple opportunity to let them know that you appreciate them and talk about the day’s events to come.

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Despite your best intentions, you’re likely to overspend (again) this holiday season. You may

be lured in by marketing tricks or get caught up in the spirit of generosity. Perhaps you feel trapped by your previous spending history or pressure to keep up with the kids’ expectations. You just want everyone to be happy.

Rationalizations aside, holiday indulgences aren’t worth risking your financial future. Although holiday spending takes place in a short period of time, paying off the resulting credit card balances can take all year long. With the debt-busting strategies below, you can psych yourself up financially. Remember: nothing you could buy feels as good as starting the New Year in the black. Here’s how to do it.

1. Examine your expectations. Holiday spending gets out of control when you give in to unrealistic so-cial pressures or the kids’ expectations, says Kather-ine Liola, an Ameriprise financial advisor in Vienna, Va. The most meaningful gifts aren’t expensive.

2. Budget everything. Include decorations, cards and stamps, food for parties, holiday clothing, baby-sitting, teachers’ gifts and year-end tips for service people. Gifts are only one line-item.

3. Spend time. Parents make costly decisions when they’re rushed, Liola says. Plan a family trip instead of buying gadgets. You’ll treasure shared memories long after today’s technology is obsolete.

4. Be card smart. Leave credit cards at home to avoid overspending. Studies show people spend about 15% more when they pay with credit cards, says consumer finance expert Kevin Gallegos of Freedom Debt Re-lief.

5. Cash out. Maximize savings by carrying large bills, not a pile of ones, fives, and tens Gallegos ad-vises. You’ll be less likely to break a $50 bill to buy a latte or a silly stocking stuffer.

6. Go big. Buy one significant gift for each recipient, not several smaller ones. When you buy a $12 trinket for one child, you’ll feel pressured to buy the others trinkets, too, says financial coach Kelley Long, CPA. Soon, you spent $40 on “nothing.”

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7. Trade up. Purchasing decisions are trade-offs: money spent on ornaments isn’t going to your retirement account or kids’ college funds, Liola says. Focus on long-term wealth and well-being, not short-term satisfaction.

8. Keep track. Overspending doesn’t happen by accident, says Liola, but people often don’t realize how much they’re spend-ing. Writing down each expenditure will make you think twice before buying.

9. Just do it. Work late so a co-worker can attend her child’s holiday party or take her packages to the post office. She’ll ap-preciate your gift of service more than any token you could buy.

10. Skip yourself. Avoid “to me, from me” gifts, says Long. When you see something you like, write it on a wish list. Your

spouse and kids will be happy to give you something you’ll really enjoy.

Bottom line: Stop spending and savor your good fortune this holiday season. True abundance is in your heart and your home, not at the mall.

Heidi Smith Luedtke is a personality psychologist and mom of two. Get more psychology lessons for real life at www.HeidiLuedtke.com

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So much about family road tripping has changed! I remember what a big deal

it was when FM joined AM on the radio, but now…DVDs, DSs, video games—kids have more entertainment than ever to stave off boredom and enjoy the ride.

Still, all that electronic media can leave families disconnected. Can you honestly stomach watching “The Incredibles” one more time? There are plenty of healthy cre-ative unplugged activities for kids which will keep them occupied during the long drives.

Take these suggestions to create lasting memories before you even arrive at your destination, and re-connect with the ones you love most.

1.PipeCleanerParadise. A pack of inex-pensive pipe cleaners and a nail clipper will keep fidgety kids happy for long stretches of travel time. They can bend the fuzzy sticks or wrap them around pencils to form cheerful colorful creatures. The best part? When they’re satisfied with their creation, they can play imaginative games with them for more stimulating fun.

2.CootieCatcher. Remember these things? You pick a color, then a number, then you get to read your fortune. You only have to show your kids how to do this once before they’ll be able to come up with variations and stay busy for hours!

3. Figures & GamesWith String. Sup-plies required: string. They can make “Ja-cob’s Ladder,” “Kitty Whiskers,” “Cup and Saucer,” or play “Cat’s Cradle.” AND IT”S QUIET!!!

4. Go Nuts With Foil. Remember when shiny, reflective aluminum foil was magical to you? Give your artsy imaginative kids a cheap roll and watch them go to town! They can transform themselves into superheroes, making masks and “power bracelets.” Girls especially might enjoy constructing ti-aras, jewelry, and headbands. And it’s fun to sculpt foil into cool animals—with no cleanup!

5.Old SchoolCardGames.Card games are great for traveling because a deck is easy to transport, and there are tons of games to play. Crazy Eights and Old Maid are two possible kid pleasers.

6.LicensePlateGame. Before you leave, print out a map of the U.S. so the kids can color in the states as they see license plates. They can even record the time and date they saw it.

7.VirtualHide and Seek. This guessing game is a hoot! Pick a place inside your house to hide (in your imagination) — and here’s the fun part — it can be any size at all! A sock drawer, the dishwasher, the med-icine cabinet…everybody asks questions until they narrow it down and find you.

8.Make aWackyRoadsideStop. Go to the website www.roadsideamerica.com to find quirky, eccentric, touristy, places to visit. The kids will remember these nutty detours with you forever.

Michele Ranard is a professional counselor/tutor and mother of two. She

loves a good road trip and authors the popular inspirational blog Hello Lovely.

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American Pet Products Association (APPA) encourages students in grades 3rd - 8th to submit creative poems about their pets for a shot at scholarship dollars and other pet prizes. This is a great opportunity for kids to creatively express their love for their pets, from hermit crabs, fish, cats, and dogs, to rabbits, horses, and everything in between.

Students are invited to write a unique poem about their pets, what they love about them and the joys they bring. Then post it online at www.PetsAddLife.org, via PAL’s Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/petsaddlife), or mail their final poem and submission form to: Pets Add Life, 661 Sierra Rose Drive, Reno, NV 89511.

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Teachers within the contest grade levels are welcome to incorporate this national contest into their lesson plans, and submit poems as one entry, on behalf of the class.

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Sometimes even a healthy baby will cry for hours.

Stay calm try to soothe your baby.

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for petsDonate to an Animal Shelter as Your Family Gift This Year

Area shelters are in need of dona-tions to help make it

a merry Christmas for shelter pets. Either make a money donation (many shelters can now take credit cards through their website), or check the shelter's Wish List and purchase items they need. Make it a family event to shop for the items

and deliver them. Go ahead and say hello to some of the animals! They will love the company.

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Check out these Family-Fun events for the HOLIDAYS!

* Christmas SpectacularatAmericanMountain Theater-Seepage8.* Monster JameventatCharlestonCivic Center-seepage11.* The NutcrackerbyMorgantownDanceand MorgantownBalletCompany-seepage18.* Christmas Light Shows-seepage19.* One-Horse Open Sleigh Rides-seepage15 andpage20.* Adaland Mansiontoursandevents-see page22.Formorefamily-friendlyevents,seeourcalendaronpages17and19.

Enjoy Our One-Horse Open Sleigh, Complete With the "Jingle" of Sleigh Bells at Canaan Valley Resort beginning December 20, 2013, natural snow dependent.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Do you ever think of volunteering with your kids as a little like eating broccoli? It's something you know you should do, but

you can't get excited about it?

Sure, you've heard about the benefits: volunteering can teach your children how to be compassionate for others and caring of the world around them. While helping out they can learn new skills, gain self-confidence, and learn about people with different back-grounds and beliefs.

Yet when you think about signing up, all you may be able to focus on are the obstacles. Fortunately, overcoming those barriers is a lot easier than learning to love broccoli.

Here are several common objections to volunteering alongwithwaystoriseabovethem.

"We'll volunteer eventually, but my children are too young now."

It's true that many organizations have age restrictions about who is allowed to volunteer. But you may be able to work on a project that doesn't involve showing up onsite. For instance, if you kids really love animals but they are too young to volunteer at a shelter, your family may be able to or-ganize a blanket or towel drive, collect dog food, or make cat toys. The bonus is that when you deliver your goods, you'll prob-ably be able to spend a little quality time playing with the animals you're helping.

"There are so many good causes, there's no way we can decide on one to get our help."

Think about your interests to help you decide where to give your time. Many non-profit service organizations can be broken down into three broad categories: human welfare, environmental welfare, or animal welfare. Once you define your broad category, think about what your family members like to do. For instance, if you all like being outdoors, you can work at a community garden for a local food bank to benefit human welfare. You can help clean up litter from local beaches or riverbanks to help the environment. Or you may want to participate in a backyard bird count or help restore a wild habitat to contribute to animal welfare.

"I can't even get my kids to help out around the house, there's no

way I can get them to volunteer to work somewhere else."

The key is to make volunteering more like fun than work, which it can be. And you need to get buy-in from everyone involved. If you present a volunteer opportunity to your kids as something they will do whether they "like it or not," you'll almost certainly get resistance. But if you ask their opinions and give them a voice in choosing a cause to work for or a project to help out on, you may be surprised at the enthusiasm they show.

"My kids already spend time on service projects through their Scout troops, there's no need for us to spend more time volun-teering."

It's true that service organizations of many types help kids learn the pleasures of giving their time. But there's also an advantage to be gained from working together as a family. You get to see your kids succeed at tasks they may not normally do, and you may also

find out about issues that are important to them. And it's not bad that your children get to watch you commit your time and energy to something you believe is important. An-other bonus: the possibility of meeting oth-er families who believe in the same causes you do.

Once you break the volunteer barrier, don't be surprised if you find yourself adding a regular project to your family's calendar.

There's something about helping an organization or contributing to an is-sue you care about that's good for you. Just like broccoli, only better.

Cindy Hudson has volun-

teered as part of Girl Scout troops, school groups, mother-daughter book

clubs, and with her family and friends. She lives in

Portland, Oregon with her husband and two daughters.

Visit her online at www.MotherDaughterBookClub.

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November is Family Volunteer Month

Overcome These Obstacles

by Cindy Hudson

Check these online sites for more ideas on how your whole family can get involved in helping out: http://www.handsonnetwork.org/ http://thevolunteerfamily.org/ http://www.volunteermatch.org/ http://liveunited.org/volunteer/ http://idealist.org/

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ONGOING

Sundays are Family Day at the Morgantown Ice Arena 1001 Mississippi St., Morgantown, WV. 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. A family of four skates for $10, with skate rentals $20. Add additional family members for $2. 304-292-6865. www.boparc.org.

Horseback Riding - Open Year Round at Mountain Trail Rides, 255 Freeland, Davis, WV. Horseback riding in the beautiful moun-tains of Canaan Valley, WV. 304-866-4652 www.mountaintrailrides.com.

Private Music Lessons Saint Paul School of Music LIFE UMC Clarksburg and Fairmont locations. New students accepted anytime. Beginner - Advanced. Ages 5 & up. 304-366-3758. See ad on page 23.

P.U.R.R. WV Adoption Events are ongoing at various locations around North Central WV. P.U.R.R. WV is a no-kill cat rescue Please go to http://www.purrwv.org/html/events.html for dates and locations. $5 Friday Adoptions at Eastern Pet Supply 9 a.m. See ad on page 14.

Studio Kids Classes at The Wow Factory, Morgantown, WV. Ages 5-12 Tuesday or

Thursdays 4:30 p.m. $15 per session. 304-599-2WOW (2969) www. thewowfactoryonline.com. See ad on page 9.

The Polar Express Rides - Durbin & Green-brier Valley Railroad Elkins, WV. The Polar Express begins Nov. 7 – reserve your tickets today! Mtn-rail.com or call 866-874-7653.

WVReads150 is a reading challenge for all ages to celebrate WV's 150th Birthday. Indi-viduals and teams are invited to read 150 books between Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013. Visit your local library to register or for more information.

Tickets on sale now! Monster Jam Show will take place on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at the Charles-ton Civic Center. Kids' seats only $5 (ages 2-12) with a paying adult. See ad on page 11.

2014 Cover Photo Contest - see information on page 6.

NOVEMBER

November is FAMILY VOLUNTEER Month.November is ADOPT A SENIOR PET Month.

Nov 1 All Saint's Day

Nov 3 Daylight Saving Time Ends. Also

check batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

Nov 3-9 National Animal Shelter Apprecia-tion Week

Nov 11 Veterans Day

Nov 13 World Kindness Day

Nov 15-17 4th Annual WV Arts & Crafts Christmas Spectacular Mylan Park Expo Cen-ter, 500 Mylan Park Lane, Morgantown, WV. Over 170 booths! Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. 724-863-4577 www.familyfestivals.com

Nov 23-24 The Nutcracker presented by Morgantown Dance and Morgantown Ballet Company, Metropolitan Theatre, Morgantown, WV. Cast of area dancers and guest artists. 304-292-3266. morgantowndance.org See ad on page 18.

Nov 23-Dec 21 3rd Annual Christmas in the Park (Saturdays only) Riverbend Miniature Golf, Veterans Memorial Park, Clarksburg, WV. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come see the lights, play miniature golf, and other family-friendly activities also will be available. Small fee for mini-golf. 304-624-1655.

Deadline for the next issue is December 1, 2013. The next issue will be on shelves January/February and is our Family Health & Baby Guide issue. Send us your family-friendly event.

Please call 304-472-4528 or email: [email protected].

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With all the pressure to take advanced classes in high school, many kids don t get the opportunity to take Driver's Education. That means the responsibility is on parents, now more than ever, to keep kids safe on the road. Many parents tend to focus on teaching kids to never drink and drive, and that is good. But it is only part of the story. Two thirds of car accidents that involve teens have nothing to do with alcohol or sub-stance abuse, according to a recent study by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Instead, inexperience, distractibilityand impulsiveness are the biggest fac-torsthatcausekidstocrash.And all of those factors are things parents can impact before they hand over the car keys. It is critical that teens get lots of experi-ence in all kinds of driving situations while a parent is still supervising and guiding the process, says Arthur Goodwin, a senior research associate with the Center for the Study of Young Drivers at the University of North Carolina. As nerve-wracking as it can be, parents must allow kids to drive more often and

under tough conditions while they have their learner's permits. To help, the center has developed an iPhone application (software/program, aka "app") designed to help parents boost their teen's driving experience. The idea grew from research that shows many teens do not get enough practice, especially in challenging situa-tions, such as: driving in the dark, driving in bad weather, or in heavy traffic. As a re-sult, when teens begin driving without an adult in the car, their crash rate increases sharply. Whether you use an app or not, practice is needed. But an app may speak more loudly to today's kids than yelling at them from the passenger seat. The app, called Time To Drive, helps par-ents track how much time kids spend driv-ing, along what routes, and in what con-ditions. In addition, the app also provides tips on how to handle a teen who may be scared to drive, or how to choose an ap-propriate vehicle for a

newly licensed teen driver. Another feature is a hard stop meter that will help parents and teens identify when the teen brakes too hard. The goal is to help teens learn to brake sooner and more gradually, since braking too late is one of the most common contributors to teenage driver crashes. Time to Drive can be purchased in the Apple iTunes store. Proceeds go toward supporting research by the Center for the Study of Young Drivers. For more infor-mation, see www.timetodriveapp.com.

Kiki Bochi is the Managing Editor of Broward Family Life

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Nov 24-30 National Family Week

Nov 27 Hanukkah Begins (ends at nightfall on Dec. 5).

Nov 28 Thanksgiving Day

Nov 29 Santa Arrives at Middletown Mall Fairmont, WV. 1:00 p.m. Santa hours Nov 29-Dec 24: Mon-Fri 4-7, Sat 1-7, Sun 1-4, Dec 20 and 23 1-7, Dec 24 11-3. 304-363-3230.

Nov 29, 30, Dec 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22 Christmas Spectacular at American Mountain Theater Elkins, WV. A magical show of Christmas comedy and musical selections. See ad on page 8 for dates and times. 304-630-3040. www.americanmoun-taintheater.com.

Nov 30-Dec 1 Christmas Craft Shows at Buchannon Armory and B-U Middle School, Route 20 South, Buckhannon, WV. Now in its 31st year, the annual Craft Shows of Buckhannon give Holiday Shoppers a unique shopping choice. 100+ crafters and vendors. 304-472-1400. www.visitbuckhannon.org.

DECEMBER

Dec 6-8 Annual 18th Century Christmas Market Prickett’s Fort State Park, Fair-mont, WV. Fri. & Sat. 10-4, Sun. 12-4. Beautifully handcrafted gifts, historic tours, artisans, live music, hot wassail. www.prickettsfort.org. 304-363-3030.

Dec. 7 Beverly Old-Fashioned Christmas Beverly, WV. Get into the Christmas spirit with Beverly’s Victorian Santa and shopping at Beverly's unique shops. Christmas music, activities, and shopping specials. www.historicbeverly.org.

Dec 7 Keith Urban in Concert Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV. One of the industry’s most electrifying live performers, four-time Grammy Award winner, and American Idol judge, with Little Big Town and special guest Dustin Lynch. Visit www.charlestonwvciviccenter.com for dates and times. 304-346-0164.

Dec 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 21 The Wizard of OZ WV Public Theatre, Morgantown, WV. Times: Dec. 7, 8, 14, & 15 at 2:00 p.m., Dec. 13 & 21 at 7:00 p.m. School Matinees (for schools, children's groups, daycares, homeschoolers, etc...) are also available, please check website for dates, times, and ticket prices. For more information visit www.wvpublictheatre.org. 304-291-4122.

Dec 8 Santa Arrives at the 3rd Annual Christmas in the Park Riverbend Miniature Golf, Veterans Memorial Park, Clarksburg, WV. Have cookies and cocoa with Santa, have your picture taken, and play mini golf. Small fee for mini-golf. 304-624-1655.

Dec. 14 Feast of the Seven Fishes Fairmont, WV. Celebrate the Italian Christmas Eve tradition at this one-day event that includes with food, shopping, music, cooking demos, fish, and a street market. Visit www.mainstreetfairmont.org for more info. 10 am - 4 pm.

Dec 15 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV. More than 20 years touring North America! The classic Christmas story with a unique Russian zest. A holiday favorite for families. 5:00 p.m.Visit www.charlestonwvciviccenter.com for dates and times. 304-346-0164.

Dec 18 Adaland Mansion Candlelight Tour Philippi, WV. Enjoy every room deco-rated in holiday traditional and special themes. 304-457-1587 www.adaland.org.

Dec 21 Winter Solstice (Winter begins)Dec 25 Christmas DayDec 26 Kwanzaa begins (ends Jan. 1)Dec 31 New Years Eve

Christmas Light Shows

The Winter Festival of Lights Oglebay Resort & Conference Center, Wheeling, WV. Six mile drive of Christmas lights. Listed as one of the 10 Best Christmas Light Displays in the US, according to AOL Travel. November 8, 2013 - January 5, 2014, Sun. through Thurs. dusk to 10:00 p.m., and Fri. and Sat. until 11:00 p.m. Donation appreciated. www.oglebay-resort.com

Christmas Fantasy Light Show Krodel Park, Point Pleasant, WV. Unique light displays include Santa Claus, Santa’s Workshop, a stern-wheel, a 20 foot windmill, gingerbread men, the Mothman, and many more. New additions each year. (Donations encouraged.) 5:30-9:30 Mon-Sat. Nov. 15- Dec 31 304-675-6788.

Christmas Light Show & Drive Thru Point Pleasant, WV. This light show is located at the WV State Farm Museum. The light show boasts more than four million lights on the farm. Visitors can drive or walk the pathway of lights. Plenty of parking available. Children can visit with Santa nightly and enjoy hot cocoa & cookies. Free admission. Country Kitchen amd Country Store will be open. 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Dec. 13 until Dec. 22. 304-675-5737 www.wvfarmmuseum.org.

Celebration of Lights Morris Park, Pleasant Valley Road (I-79, exit 135), Fairmont, WV. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Nov. 29- Dec. 29. 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Drive thru 1.3 miles with over 100 Christmas displays. A $5 donation per a car benefits United Way of Marion County. 304-612-4818. www.celebrationoflightswv.com.

Christmas-In-The-Park Chief Logan State Park, Logan, WV. A winter wonderland light show where the entire park is decorated with light displays and life size Christmas cards. It is open from Thanksgiving through December 31. Dark until 10 p.m. Donations accepted. 304-792-7125.

43rd Olde Tyme Christmas Historical Harp-ers Ferry, WV. Get in the holiday spirit as the streets of this 1860 living history village is decked out in holiday decorations, merchants dressed in period costumes, and a schedule of family-friendly activities including caroling, musical performances, storytelling, and more. Weekends Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1, 5, 7, 8. 10 a.m - 5 p.m. http://historicharpers-ferry.com

Oglebay Park, Wheeling, WV

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HighlightsforChildrenHiddenPicturesClubHighlights for Children, a long time trusted publisher of chil-dren's magazines and activity books, has just introduced two different age levels of Hidden Pictures Clubs. This monthly club brings two 32 page puzzle books to each subscriber for $10.98 plus S&H/ month. Choose from Let's Play for 3-6 year olds or Eagle-Eye for ages 6 and up. In addition to hours of fun, puzzles help children build concentration, visual percep-tion, logic, and language skills. For more information, go to store.highlights.com/puzzle-book-clubs/hidden-pictures-club.

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all is secure without even knowing it's there. isABelt prevents back gap, slippage, and of course belt bulk and belt bulge in the front buckle area. A great stocking stuffer. isABelt comes in clear and black. $16.95 Original/$19.95 Wide isabelt.com.

It’s that time of year again, when lyrics to songs that we learned as youngsters

come to mind. When, driving down the road, we find ourselves singing “Over the river and through the woods . . ” or “Dashing through the snow . . . “ Both of these songs learned during our childhood remain with us through our adult years. We sometimes quite can’t remember the lyrics, and find ourselves searching for the right words. As a child, I vividly remember visualizing the horse and sleigh described in both of

those songs. I had to use my imagination, using pictures as a reference, because I never had the opportunity to actually see a horse-drawn sleigh in person. Residents of North Central West Virginia now have the opportunity to see, and ride,

a one-horse open sleigh during the winter months by visiting Canaan Valley Resort State Park. This amenity is offered on snowy weekends and holiday periods beginning December 20 and continuing throughout the winter season. Sleigh rides are natural snow dependent, to verify rides call 1-800-622-4121. The rides are given by as a cooperative effort between the resort and a local horseback riding stable, Mountain Trail Rides. Rides will be given on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rides begin and end at the resort’s newly expanded snow tubing area. The sleigh holds 5-8 people depending on adult/child ratio. Ride duration is between 20-30 mintues. Reservations are suggested. Other winter activities offered at the resort include snow tubing, downhill and cross-country skiing, and ice skating. Lodging packages which include winter activities are also available. If you are interested in more information on horse-drawn sleigh rides or other winter activities, please feel free to call Canaan Valley Resort State Park at 304-866-4121 or visit their website, canaanresort.com. Winter horseback rides are also available at Mountain Trail Rides by reservation. For more information, please call 304-866-4652 or visit their website at www.mountaintrailrides.com

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MyStoryofAmericaInspirationalStoriesofLife,LibertyandthePursuitofHappinessby Michael T. GeorgeDr. Michael T. George grew up in a small town in WV. He is the son of a decorated veteran of the Vietnam

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RingStixThis new outdoor game has won multiple awards: Best Family Fun Award by Tilly-wig Toy Awards, Best Toys 2012 Award by

Best Toys Guide, 10 Best Active Products by Dr. Toy, and Gold Award by Family Review Center. It is a fun and exciting game which is quickly learned. RingStix is the worlds only game/sport that coordinates both hands simultaneously. This game can be played any-where. Set comes with four stix and one ring. Each player needs two stix to launch the ring. $14.99+/ Set, $6.99 Replacement Rings (2). www.ringstix.com

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Adaland Mansion is a stately home built in 1870 and restored with period decor and furnishings. During the Christmas season, every room is decorated to combine holiday tradition and special themes.

Regular tours run through December 31. Special Holiday Tours Dec. 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 11-4 p.m. Christmas festivities include

Open House, Buffet Dinners, Candlelight Tour, Christmas Tea, & more.

Wed., Thurs., and Sat. 11 am to 5 pm / Sun. 1-5 pm or by appointment. $10 adults. Children under 12 are free with parents.

Nov. 16 Christmas Buffet TeaNov. 30 Christmas Open HouseDec. 1 & 15 Christmas Buffet Dinner

Dec. 8 Christmas High/Royal TeaDec. 18 Christmas Candlelight TourDec. 31 New Year’s Eve Buffet

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ZelfsZelfs come from the secret and magical garden called Zardenia. Zelfs are cute and collectible. Each has their own personality and comes with fun styling accesssories to style their hair. Three sizes and are more fun with more zelfs. List price $2.99 Lil Zelf, $6.99 Medium Zelf, $12.99 Large Zelf.

BigHugsElmoWhen he receives a hug, Big Hugs Elmo moves his arms to hug back. Elmo sings three songs and plays four fun activities. When laid down, he becomes sleepy, sings a lullaby, and makes sleeping sound effects to soothe your little one to sleep. List price: $49.99+.

Mario&Sonic at theSochi 2014OlympicWinterGamesJoin your favorite characters as they team up and com-pete in the most exciting sports events at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Compete in 24 thrilling events including bobsleigh, skiing, figure skating pairs, and even snowboard slopestyle, which will make its Olym-pic debut in Sochi, Russia! Release date - November 8.List price: $49.99+.

LEGO Minecraft Micro WorldBuildingSetBuild a mini model of the Mine-craft game that’s sweeping the Internet with a LEGO microbuild version. 480 pieces making for hours of building fun, and once

you’ve completed the main project build, you can also make your own creation. The LEGO Build-ing Set contains a hidden mine underneath a lush green terrain. List price: $44.99+.

5 of the Most Popular Children's Toys for Christmas 2013 (& Hardest to Find)

5,000 postcards $149

10,000 flyers $349

1,000 magazines $995

(16 pages, 60# paper)

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Equipping parents, developing families. Fun, Free, & Simple daily activities offered for newborn

babies to children age 5.

Give the gift of a class! The recipient will learn skillsand make memories that will

last a lifetime! See the ads on this page for classes to consider for adults or children in: Music,Theatre, Art, Dance,

and Cooking.

The Gift of Class

New Students Accepted Anytime Beginner - Advanced

Ages 5 & up304-366-3758

Private Music LessonsSAINT PAUL SCHOOL OF MUSIC

LIFE UMC Fairmont, WV

Fall Art Classes for Kids “Studio Kids”

For ages 5-12 years Tuesday or Thursday Afternoon @ 4:30pm

$15/session

Spring Art Classesfor Kids

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304-622-8606Art classes

for adults and kids (ages 6-12).

Private Parties & More

CampKids Playhouseat The Old Brick Playhouse in

Elkins, WV.Summer theatre training for

every age.For more information call

304-637-9090www.theoldbrick.org

Give the gift of a class! The recipient will learn skillsand make memories that will

See the ads on this page for classes to consider for adults or children in: Music,Theatre, Art, Dance,

The GiftThe GiftThe

354 West Main Street, Clarksburg

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Do you know a child who is not:*moving *hearing * seeing

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Every child deserves a

GREAT START!

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Hands-On!Gift Certificates

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West Virginia Family Mag ad 3.25 wide x 2.875 high” Fall 2013/Back to School Directory

Get ready to dance!

Morgantown Dance Studio For information or to register call

304-292-3266 or visit us at www.morgantowndance.org

We offer the Leap ’n Learn program for children 3-6 and classes in ballet, modern, tap and more

for children and adults at all levels Fall classes begin September 3 Auditions Saturday, August 24

Dancers age 5 and up are invited to audition for Morgantown Dance’s 2013 production of The Nutcracker to be performed at The Metropolitan Theatre Nov. 23-24.

Check our website for audition times.

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School-Based Health Centers . . . . . healthy children make better students

Community Care's School-Based Health Services focus on a wide variety of Pediatric care. In the schools, we provide comprehensive pediatric care for children in pre-K through high school. Our medical personnel provide a family centered approach to improving the health and well-being of children. Research shows that healthy children perform better in the classroom.

School-Based Health Services (including, but not limited to):

Vaccinations & Immunizations Childhood infections

Well-Child exams & School sports physicals Chronic illnesses such as asthma, allergies, diabetes,

obesity, sickle cell anemia and seizures Accidents & Injuries

Attention Deficit Disorder (diagnosis and treatment) Nutrition counseling

Vision & Hearing screenings 24-hour on-call physician coverage

www.communitycarewv.org

Community Care of West Virginia is now the largest School-Based Health organization in West Virginia! We now serve sixteen (16) schools in five (5) counties (Braxton, Clay, Harrison,

Pocahontas & Upshur). Plans are ongoing to add several additional schools this school year!

School-Based Health Center Enrollment Packets and consent forms are available on our website at www.communitycarewv.org. We look forward to partnering with you and your community schools

in helping to achieve healthier students. We invite you to visit our website to learn more.

www.communitycarewv.org

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