Happy Halloween article! Catholic Daughters tomorrow. :)

Hello everyone!

Life is very busy as always. I will be in the Titanic musical in Jamestown next weekend. It's been a busy few weeks getting everything together. I'm actually writing this article while I wait for my next scene to rehearse. Life is a busy, busy ride. I love it though.

Tomorrow morning I will be sining at the Catholic Daughters event in Perham. I'm looking forward to it. Hope to see you there!

Happy Halloween!

            Can you believe it’s already time to start celebrating Halloween again? I can hardly believe it is now the end of October. We have been incredibly blessed with beautiful fall weather. I’m hoping Monday night has some great trick or treating weather in store for all the trick or treaters.

            I want to focus this week on having a safe night of trick or treating.  I have great memories as a child going from door to door asking for candy and treats, and trying to stay warm. I even remember the year I dressed up as Miss America. My dress didn’t last very long, and my crown was hidden under my earmuffs a bit after we started. My parents instilled safety each year we went trick or treating and I wanted to share some of my favorite tips.

            Safety tip number 1, be sure to encourage your children to watch for cars as they cross the street. Caution them to also watch their step as they run frantically from door to door. Secondly, have your kids wear their hats and mittens if need be! Your child’s costume won’t be ruined, I promise. Thirdly, talk to your kids about interactions with strangers. Warn them of possible dangers, and discuss how to handle situations that seem unsafe. And once you get home from your evening of fun, be sure to look over all the candy they collected. Throw away candy that doesn’t have a tight seal or doesn’t look safe for consumption. Most importantly, have fun and make incredible memories as a family. Many blessings and a Happy Halloween to you!

EOT Article. "Do what you love."

Hello everyone!

            This weeks article comes to you live from the Jamestown College Jimmie Java Hut as I sip my coffee and enjoy a time of relaxation. In the midst of our busy lives, I hope you find moments to take a minute just for you.  Having these moments allow us to reflect and cherish the “little” things in life.  I hope one of my “little” moments from this week stirs some thought.

I am an active member of an organization called “Students Against Destructive Decisions,” which focuses on the importance of educating students about good decision making for the betterment of their future. As a member of the Student Leadership Council of SADD National, I share my desires and concerns for people my age. I recently took part in a conference call discussing how to prevent underage drinking. All of us partaking in the call came to agree that teens need to start doing things they love so alcohol doesn’t become their love.

My point in sharing is that I hope you know what you love to do. I hope you know what brings you joy, what brings you satisfaction, what brings you encouragement, and that you let nothing pull you from it. I am ever so thankful for the activities, opportunities, and people who bring me joy each day. May you encourage those around you to do what they love. This will help them make decisions that will positively affect their future. May teens be inspired by how they can contribute to society with the gifts and abilities they have been given. Let’s all work together to avoid the dangers of destructive decision-making and do what we love.

Blessings to you throughout this week! 

EOT Article :) How to Fight the Seasonal Cold.

Hello everyone,

I hope all of you are enjoying the fabulous weather we have had these past few weeks!

Here is this weeks article which focuses on how to fight the seasonal cold. Last week I fought my first college cold. I'm feeling much better this week. I hope you are all staying healthy! Enjoy. :)

Hello fellow friends in Perham!

            I’m continuing to stay busy with many different college activities, classes, and   Miss Perham duties and opportunities. I’m already starting to prepare for the Miss Minnesota pageant, which will take place in June of 2011. Mock interviews, wardrobe searches, and preparation are off to a great start. I’m enjoying every bit of the journey.

            Unfortunately, most of us know the cold and flu season has arrived. I’ve been fighting a bit of a head cold. When searching for ways to recover quickly, I discovered some handy tips. #1, Vitamin C becomes your best friend! Airborne, and Vitamin C drops are a great way to fuel your body with cold fighting power. #2, sleep is vital to recover quicker and to stay healthy. This task can be difficult to accomplish when your schedule is packed. Slow down for a bit, it’s what your body needs. #3, drink lots of fluids to hydrate your body. My favorite, #5, people who are smoke-free suffer less from colds than non-smokers. Each year the average person will experience one common cold. Let’s be sure you don’t have more than one.

            Stay healthy! Much love, and hugs to all.