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herlife | contentsCOVER STORYPAULA HADDOCKA career in broadcast journalism and a love of Colorado led Paula Haddockto Denver, where her investigative skills continue to make a difference forthe city’s citizens. Read more about the ways she shares the best ofColorado with her viewers.16contentsIf you’re taking control of yourhealth by improving your dietand increasing your exercise,there are a profusion of newgadgets to help you track yourprogress and stay motivated.8It seems hats fell out of fashionaround the late 1960s. Butnow it seems, hats are back…with a vengeance. Here aresome tips for finding theperfect hat for you!12Times are tough for recentgraduates who head into thework field only to return to theirparents’ basement emptyhanded.Here are a few essentials,however, to preparing andeventually landing a job.306810121416202224272830324042444851WelcomeHealthSpotlightBeautyCulinaryInspirationsWineMother's PerspectiveCravingsHome and DesignFine ThingsWorking WomenTrendsetterFinanceHomeShe Said YesPetsScene and Be SeenHERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 5

herlife | welcomeLET'S CELEBRATE!Have an inspirationalwoman in your life?If you or someone you knowhas a great story that you thinkshould be told, please email usat linnore@herlifemagazine.com!Like HERLIFE Magazine onFacebook to stay current ongreat discounts, special eventsand behind-the-scenes details:facebook.com/herlifedenverHelp us be green! Please sharethe love and recycle when youare done reading this issue!When asked to name a favorite month, I do have a few to name, but the month of Maywill definitely be one of them. Why, you ask? Is it because of Mother’s Day or Cinco deMayo? Well—there are a lot of celebrations and events that take place in May but themain personal reason the month of May makes my list is…(Drum roll please!) becauseI get to celebrate my birthday! Yes, May is my birthday month and like most of you Ido look forward to a month-long birthday celebration. This year I will travel to Hawaii (my favorite place)again to spend my birthday with my family. This time we will spend my birthday week in the islandof Oahu. I am pretty sure I will have great stories to share with you next month about this trip. In themeantime, I would like you to celebrate the month of May with me by reading and enjoying this fabulousedition we have prepared for you!In this edition, my friend Paula Haddock, host ofColorado’s Best, is on our cover and shares her fabulousstory. Paula talks about her broadcasting career, her fundraisingand charity projects and, of course, the things sheloves—her husband, her dogs and her love of travel.If you dream, if you love, if you wonder, then enjoy thebeautiful photos of Perpetual Beauty from the creative mindsof Ballet Nouveau Colorado/Wonderbound in our Trendsettersection. Are you are a business looking for a professional,or are you seeking the perfection of part-time employment?Read about and learn how 10 til 2, a cutting-edge staffingcompany, can assist your business in finding a professionalemployee on a cost-saving part-time basis, or land you thatperfect part-time job. And since we are all celebrating, don’tforget to celebrate with two of our couples in our “She SaidYes!” section.Thank you for celebrating the month of May with me,and for continuing to support and read HERLIFE!6 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

herlife | healthGADGETSTOHELP YOUGETHEALTHYby catie watsonIf you’re taking control of your health by improving your diet andincreasing your exercise, there are a profusion of new gadgets tohelp you track your progress and stay motivated. Thanks to digitaltechnology, wireless communication and social media, gettinghealthy can be a lot more fun.Today’s modern pedometers do more than count your steps.The Omron Pocket Pedometer measures steps taken, distancecovered and calories burned. It also keeps a seven-day history ofyour activity in its memory. Besides measuring steps, distance andcalories, the Striiv Smart Pedometer motivates you with a colortouch screen and built-in apps. Part pedometer and part gamingsystem, the Striiv lets you play games that are powered by your walking,compete with family and friends, view your stats and goals at theStriiv website and share your progress via Facebook and Twitter.The Nike+Fuelband is the ultimate digital pedometer. This personalactivity-tracking gadget is a sleek bracelet with a built-in screenthat displays steps taken as well as overall movement, time elapsedand calories burned. You can use it to track all types of exercise, fromwalking to shooting hoops. With the push of a button you can syncyour data via Bluetooth with the Nike+ website or an iPhone app andthen view a graph of your day’s activity on your computer or phone.Watching your weight is less of a chore when you use a hightechbathroom scale. Digital readouts have become the norm and thenewest twist is a digital scale that talks. A company called NewlineWhen you’re looking for healthand fitness gadgets, don’t forgetyour smartphone. There are ahuge number of fitness appsavailable for both Apple andAndroid devices, though manyare not worth downloading.makes a scale that will announce your weight in pounds or kilograms.Operation of the Newline Digital Talking Bathroom Scale istotally hands-free. You turn it on with a tap of your foot and it turns8 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

off after ten seconds of non-use. If there are some days when you’drather keep your weight private, you can turn off the audio.If you’re ready to take your scale to the next level, the FitbitAria WiFi Smart Scale promises to accurately measure your BMI(body mass index) and body fat percentage as well as your weight.Most fitness experts agree that these additional measurements cangive you a more accurate picture of your overall health. The AriaSmart Scale uses your wireless network to automatically upload yourstats to an online Fitbit account. The scale’s software will recognizeup to eight different users and keep each user’s data private. Youcan view graphs of your progress over the Internet or from yoursmartphone.Digital scales aren’t the only gadgets that can help with weightloss. The BodyMedia CORE Armband tracks motion, heat loss,skin temperature and galvanic skin response to determine how manycalories you burn throughout the day. This smart armband alsomeasures the quality of your sleep, an important weight loss factor.You can view your stats throughout the day with an optional displaydevice or upload them to an online Activity Manager or smartphoneapp. The Activity Manager Dashboard website lets you log your calorieintake, set up weight loss goals and analyze your progress.My personal favorite fitness gadget is the Wii Gaming Console.After spending a few years working out on my own, I’ve gottenback into fitness classes. When I can’t make it to the gym for a class,I spend an hour working out with the Wii. Unlike exercise DVDs or onlinevideos, the Wii controller tracks your motion and, depending onthe game, provides feedback on your skill level, progress and caloriesburned. My favorite games are EA Sports Active and Zumba Fitness2. Both games provide enough challenge and variety to keep me motivated.Other popular exercise games for the Wii include Wii Fit Plus,My Fitness Coach, Just Dance 3 and the Biggest Loser Challenge.When you’re looking for health and fitness gadgets, don’t forgetyour smartphone. There are a huge number of fitness apps availablefor both Apple and Android devices, though many are not worthdownloading. Check out top apps like Nike Training Club, which includeshundreds of workouts tailored for women, Couch to 5K, whichtrains you to run a 5K in nine weeks, and Pocket Yoga. All of thesefitness apps feature virtual coaches and video clips that demonstrateworkouts and routines. For runners, walkers and cyclists, the Run-Keeper app uses your phone’s GPS to track any type of activity thatinvolves movement and displays your route on a map.These exercise gadgets and apps can be fun motivators. Mostpeople find that tracking their fitness data increases their healthawareness and helps them stay on track. Just remember thatgadgets won’t do the work for you and there’s still no substitute foreating better and exercising more. ■HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 9

herlife | spotlight10 til 2by kathleen m. krueger |photography by lightbox images photographyNot-for-profitorganizations, propertymanagement companies,construction and designbusinesses and consultingfirms make up a large portionof 10 til 2’s client base,according to Olin. “We’veeven been able to fillpositions with quite obscurecriteria, such as a geneticscounselor,” she added.Where will you find a highlyqualified,experiencedprofessional willing to accepta part-time position at a smallto mid-sized company? You’llfind her among the more than 50,000 job seekerslisted on the rolls of 10 til 2, an innovativestaffing company based in Denver.What is 10 til 2? Perhaps we shouldstart with what it is not. It is not a tempagency. While some professionals in 10 til 2’snetwork would be willing to take a short-termposition rather than a permanent one, mostare looking for a long-term job with part-timehours. 10 til 2 also is not a supplier of unskilledlabor. Over 90 percent of the individualsin its database have a bachelor’s degreeor higher. Most also have several years ofexperience in the workforce, with a medianage range between 38 and 42 years old.This pool of untapped talent has grownand developed as professionals reassesspriorities and make lifestyle choices thattrade their full-time careers for somethingmore flexible. These job candidates may bespecialists in their field, such as marketing,or they may have more generalized skills,perhaps as an executive secretary or officemanager. They are the type of employeeswho can step into a position of responsibilityand hit the ground running; they are All-Stars willing to play in the minor leagues inexchange for a less-demanding schedule andare sometimes referred to as “mothers andothers” seeking work-life balance.10 til 2 was founded in 2003 by Jill Ater10 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

and Jodi Olin. As members of this demographicof talented and successful professionals,both women also had life prioritiesthat were driving their career choices towardpositions which offered a more flexibleschedule than the typical 9 to 5 work day. AsAter and Olin sought employment that wouldprovide a pared-down schedule to fit theirneeds, they discovered something unexpected.There were many small to mid-sizedbusinesses that desired and appreciated thequalities of the most competent individuals,even if it meant only engaging them on apart-time basis.Ater and Olin also discovered that noone out there was filling the critical role ofmatchmaker between these two parties. Fill avacuum and you’ll have a solid foundation forsuccess, it is said; so that is just what theseladies did. They established the very first 10til 2 office based in Denver; candidates andbusinesses flocked to their doors.To date, there are five 10 til 2 offices:Greater Denver Metro, Southwest MetroDenver, Cherry Creek, Dallas-Fort Worth andthe Washington, D.C., Metro area. The list ofjob candidates and positions being filled coverseverything from accountants to lawyersand marketing specialists to office managers.Typically, a business owner will contact 10til 2 with a detailed description of the criterianeeded to fill the position they have available.10 til 2 staffing experts search their vast networkof qualified candidates for individualswho meet those criteria. They then presentthe employer with two or three candidatesthat they believe would be an ideal fit in bothskills and personality.“Our clients appreciate all the hassleand time we save them,” said Ater. “We makeour clients’ lives so much easier by handlingthe search and interview process, taking careof all the payroll and HR paperwork duringthe entire employment period,” she explains.According to Cindy Wagstaff, businessmanager for 10 til 2’s Southwest MetroDenver and Cherry Creek offices, employersalso appreciate the cost savings of having apart-time professional. “They get the talentedpeople they need at a price they can afford,”Wagstaff explained.Companies without their own HR departmentand solo entrepreneurs are oftenthe types of businesses that seek out 10 til2 job candidates. Businesses without themeans to process payroll on their own canutilize the payroll services of 10 til 2, evenwithout a 10 til 2 employee under contract.Not-for-profit organizations, propertymanagement companies, construction anddesign businesses and consulting firms makeup a large portion of 10 til 2’s client base, accordingto Olin. “We’ve even been able to fillpositions with quite obscure criteria, such asa genetics counselor,” she added.The high-quality candidates availablethrough 10 til 2 are the perfect solution foremployers needing a talented employee afew hours a day, a few days a week, or evenon a schedule closer to full time. At the sametime, these employees receive the covetedbenefit of work-life balance that is often hardto attain.10 til 2’s part-time staffing model constitutesa perfect marriage, proving to be alucrative employment option for businessesand job seekers alike. ■Visit online at tentiltwo.com to learnmore about the services, opportunities,and locations of 10 til 2.HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 11

herlife | beautyHATS TO SUITYOUR STYLEby kelly jo mcdonnell“It is impossible for a hatless woman to be chic.” ~ Emily PostWhen one thinks of hats and fashion, perhaps visualscome to mind of hat heroines of the past—names likeIngrid Bergman and Audrey Hepburn flash to the forefront.But Bergman and Hepburn are classics from the past—why aren’t there hat heroines of today? It seems the lids fell out offashion around the late 1960s. But now it seems, hats are back…witha vengeance.The resurgence seems to be rooted in fashion that’s seen inpopular TV and film projects. Laura Schara, fashion expert and trendcorrespondent, has worked the Macy’s runways from New York toLos Angeles, and she credits the television show Mad Men for inspiringa throw back to the 1950s dressed-up style. “With Mad Men,the men have seen a surge of classic. There’s alsobeen vintage classic menswear popping backinto fashion,” explained Laura. “Dressing formal iscoming back, and with that, comes hats.” She creditsthe media frenzy of the Royal Wedding (William and Kate) foralso sparking an interest in statement hats. The British Royalwedding, as well as the popular show Downton Abbey, areputting fascinators front and center, which area headpiece hat usually made with feathers,flowers or beads. Not all the current hat crazesare formal—newsboy caps and fedoras arehot hat trends as well.“I think you should make a statement!” exclaimed Laura.“That’s what fashion is for, and it represents who you are,what you do every single day and what you choose to puton. Don’t shy away from wearing a hat. It’s saying,‘This is who I am.’ Be ready for complimentsbecause hats are conversation pieces.Laura herself is enjoying the fedora trend.It’s a men’s hat that has been adopted forwomen’s wear. It’s brimmed and made of feltwith a lengthwise crease in the crown. While Laura said the fedora is agood, classic hat, her go-to is still a floppy wool hat that’s inspired bythe 70s. She said to always keep in mind that the hat is a statementpart of your outfit, so tie it all together. A little research on the historyof the hat style may give you ideas on what outfit will look best. Also,12 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

keep the accessories minimal—remember that the hat is the main accessory.“If you have a hat on, a simple pair of earrings will do. Yourhat is going to say a lot, so keep everything simple,” she reminded.Like clothing, be mindful of your hat styles, and know what worksand what doesn’t work for you. Find a color that complements yourskin, and keep your hairstyle in mind. Some women just plunk a hat ontop of their everyday hairstyle. This can sometimes exaggerate a wideface if you have one. If you have long hair, pull your hair back in a lowponytail. If you have short hair, tuck your hair behind your ears.Like clothing, be mindful of your hatstyles, and know what works andwhat doesn’t work for you. Find acolor that complements your skin,and keep your hairstyle in mind.Some experts say the face shape doesn’t matter as much, butto try to pick a hat shape that seems to flatter and fit your face. Ifyou have an oval or triangular face, you can pull any hat on and lookfabulous. If you have a round or square face, perhaps wear your brimat an angle. Hats with a high and wide crown will also work well. Ifyour face is more of an oblong shape, stay away from tall hats. You’llneed a wide brim to counterbalance. Also pull the brim down, to hideany excess forehead that might be showing.Also remember that the angle of the hat is important, too. If thehat doesn’t look great when you first try it on, you may not be wearingit far enough forward or backward. Play with it a little bit. If you can’tfind a position that works—move on to the next hat. “Some peoplehave smaller heads, and some have bigger heads, some have smallerfaces and bigger faces,” explained Laura. “You don’t want a biggerhat to overwhelm you and disappear. You don’t want your hat to wearyou—you wear your hat! Make sure the hat size complements yourface size and your body shape. Taller women can carry off a granderhat than a petite woman. You can’t have a big Kentucky Derby hatwhen you’re 5’2” and a size 0. That’s an example of where the hat isgoing to wear you!”Some of the fun types of hats to choose include: the beret, a feltcap with a wide circular crown; the cloche, a felt hat from the 20s thatresembles a bell; the derby or bowler, a hat with a domed crown anda narrow brim that curls upward; the fedora is rimmed with a lengthwisecrease in the crown; the newsboy cap is a full-fabric cap with avisor; and the watch cap is a knitted sailor cap that rolls down. ■Sources: mightygirl.net,thatsaprettyhat.blogspot.com.HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 13

herlife | culinaryTHESECRETTO SOUFFLESby sherry l. granaderThe thought of making a soufflé may be intimidating to many;however it is much easier than you think. Light, but rich, soufflésget their puffy texture from whipped egg whites that arefolded into a base mixture of egg yolks and other flavoringssuch as fruit, chocolate, liqueurs or cheese. The heat of theoven causes the beaten egg whites to expand, making the soufflé rise toutter deliciousness. Served hot or cold, they make a perfect dessert orside dish any day of the week with simple ingredients you have on hand:eggs, sugar, starch and fruit, chocolate, cheese or liqueur.Even the savviest of cooks may turn the page when they seea recipe for a soufflé; however they are really simple to make usinginexpensive ingredients for the most impressive dessert or side dish.You may create an incredibly satisfying and memorable dish thatyour family and friends will rave about for years to come as they bragabout your cooking.The secret to soufflés is in the eggs, specifically whipped eggwhites that make the dessert or side dish tower over the baking dishor ramekin. The proteins in the egg whites transform into a solid massof deliciousness once taken out of the oven. It is totally normal forall soufflés to fall a little bit as the air inside the bubbles cools down.Make your soufflé ahead of time and refrigerate, if you are concernedabout spending too much time in the kitchen when entertaining. Reheatyour soufflé in the oven and it will rise again for a great impression.You can still whip up a soufflé for your guests in about 10minutes, allowing 30 minutes for baking. If you prefer to really planahead, soufflés can be frozen and placed directly into a hot oven tobake for an additional five minutes or more. As a timesaver, defrostedfrozen egg whites make excellent, fluffy soufflés. Here is a basicrecipe for a delicious soufflé. Vary the recipe by using other ingredientslike chocolate, liqueurs or fruit.Vanilla Soufflé1/3 cup plus 3 Tablespoons sugar1/4 cup flour1 cup milk4 egg yolks at room temperature1 Tablespoon vanilla extract5 egg whites at room temperaturePinch of salt1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar2 Tablespoons unsalted butterSifted confectioner’s sugar for dustingAdd extra height to a soufflé dish or casserole by tying a but-14 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

tered 4-inch band of thick aluminum foil around the rim of the dish.The foil collar should extend two inches above the rim of the dish.The secret to soufflés is in the eggs,specifically whipped egg whitesthat make the dessert or sidedish tower over the baking dish orramekin.Butter the soufflé dish with one tablespoon of the butter, sprinkleit with sugar, coating it evenly and knock off any excess. In a bowl,combine 1/3 cup sugar, the flour and 1/4 cup of the milk, whiskinguntil the texture is smooth.In a heavy saucepan, bring the remaining 3/4 cup of milk to asimmer, stirring constantly. Slowly pour the hot milk into the flourmixture, constantly whisking the mixture. Return this mixture backinto the saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer while whisking.The minute it begins to bubble up, lower the heat to low and whiskconstantly for two minutes.Temper the egg yolks by adding a little bit of the simmeredmixture into the eggs, whisking the mixture each time. Do not rushthis step; otherwise you will end up with scrambled eggs. Transferthis mixture to a bowl, whisk in the vanilla extract and top with the remainingbutter. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours, so this recipecan be made ahead of time up to this point.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, placing the oven rack on thelower middle part of the oven so the soufflé has plenty of room torise.Use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites with the salt untilfrothy. Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until the whiteshold stiff peaks. Then add sugar one tablespoon at a time until stiffpeaks form again. Be careful not to knock or tap the bowl at thispoint or the bubbles formed during whipping of the egg whites canburst.Gently add 1/4 of the egg whites into the yolk mixture and blendwell. Fold the remaining egg whites into the mixture and carefullyspoon into your prepared soufflé dish.Place the soufflé on the lower middle rack of the oven and carefullyclose the oven door. Lower the temperature to 375 degrees.Bake for at least 30 minutes, avoiding any major vibrations aroundthe oven to avoid a fallen soufflé. The soufflé will be done when thetop is a puffy, golden brown color. Remove the collar, dust with confectioner’ssugar and serve immediately. ■HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 15

herlife | inspirationsPaula HaddockCO-HOST OFCOLORADO'S BEST“I wouldn’t trade it for anything!”That’s what Paula Haddock saidabout being the co-host ofColorado’s Best, the consumerorientedtelevision show that airslive each weekday at 9:00 a.m. onKWGN, Colorado’s Own Channel 2.For those unfamiliar with theprogram, it highlights Coloradobusinesses and nonprofits in aformat that is both entertainingand informational. Paula co-hoststhe program with Joana Canals,each of them bringing their ownunique flavor to the show.by kathleen m. krueger | photography bylightbox images photography | hair andmakeup by lindsay ambrosio ofmakeup madamePaula grew up in Oklahoma, but Colorado was her family’sfavorite vacation destination. She always knew she wantedto live here. When she married her husband, Jim Adams,she was thrilled to find out that he shared her love forColorado. In 1997 they moved to Colorado and have madeit their permanent home.Paula has worked in television broadcasting for over 20 years;that was how she met Jim. They were both weekend news anchorsin Arkansas at the time, but working for competing television stations.Just like the typical chick flick romance, their relationshipstarted out as a strong rivalry, but each built a sense of respect andappreciation for the other that drew them together instead of drivingthem apart. Jim has since left broadcasting and has struck out ona new entrepreneurial adventure as co-founder and CEO of QrunchFoods, the maker of a quinoa-based burger that tastes great and isgood for you.Prior to co-hosting Colorado’s Best, most of Paula’s broadcastingcareer experience was as a hard-core news journalist. Shehas been known and loved as a local news anchor in places likeDenver, Colorado Springs, Memphis and Tulsa. She’s been recognizedwith several awards during her career, including two regionalawards related to her coverage of the Columbine tragedy.Superheroes have often cloaked their true identities in theguise of mild-mannered reporters. Paula has probably never beenaccused of being mild-mannered, and her fights to expose corrup-16 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

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tion and protect the innocent consumer have not been accomplishedwhile wearing a red and blue superhero costume. Nevertheless, shehas earned some notoriety for championing the causes of consumersand helping bring the bad guys to justice.Most recently it was her investigative reporting in Denver thathelped put a fraudulent attorney behind bars and end his victimizationof citizens seeking legal help. After the conviction of this predator,Paula received an email from the Colorado Supreme Court Officeof Attorney Regulation thanking her for her service to the citizens ofColorado and acknowledging that her investigative work had preventedmore names from being added to this man’s list of victims.This type of crusading was nothing new for Paula; when sheco-anchored the KKTV 11 News in Colorado Springs she helpedfound the consumer advocacy franchise Call for Action. She enlistedand trained volunteers to receive tip calls from citizens. The resultinginvestigations from the tip calls received have recovered millions ofdollars for Colorado citizens. The franchise continues to operate andkeeps citizens informed about ways to protect themselves from thepractices of scam artists and unscrupulous business tactics.Through Colorado’s Best, Paula feels that she gets to work onthe more positive side of the spectrum by highlighting businessesand nonprofits that are providing services and products that extendbeyond the average. “The individuals and organizations that I interviewfor the program are all so passionate about what they do,” Paularelated. “I feel privileged to assist them in sharing their stories.”The Food for Thought Program is an example of that positiveside of the spectrum. Paula and Colorado’s Best have teamed withbroadcaster and author Dom Testa and Mix 100 in a collaborativeprogram that will offer discounts to selected first-class Denver restaurantsthroughout 2013, with proceeds from the program benefitingthe Big Brain Club. The Big Brain Club is a nonprofit founded by DomTesta which targets middle school and high school students with themessage “Smart Is Cool.” It encourages students to embrace theirintelligence and talents and offers them opportunities for publishingtheir writing.On a personal level, Paula has a couple of different charitycauses that have particular significance to her. One is the fight to finda cure for juvenile diabetes. Paula’s nephew and niece, Jacob andJessica, both wear insulin pumps due to their type 1 diabetes. Havingwitnessed first-hand how frightening and difficult this disease canbe to live with, Paula is passionate about encouraging the public tosupport research efforts that could protect and improve the lives ofchildren diagnosed with the disease.Breast cancer research is another cause to which Paula relateson a very personal level. She is literally surrounded by breast cancersurvivors. Her mother, her sister, her mother-in-law and the sister ofher co-host have all battled the frightening disease. Promoting awarenessfor women and the funding of breast cancer research are bothhigh priorities for Paula.Being a local television personality may seem like a glamorousjob on the surface, but, in reality, there are many hours of researchand hard work that go into each program before it airs. Knowingthat you’ll be broadcasting live, many times on location, adds theunpredictable to the stress factors that Paula faces each day. Herhectic and somewhat public life is offset by her ability to retreat to thequiet of home and the serenity of nature that is so close at hand inColorado.For Paula, home includes two short-legged friends that arealways excited to greet her, Ana Banana, a five-year-old wire-haireddachshund, and Red, an eight-year-old longhaired dachshund. Herhusband Jim jokingly calls Paula the “Dachshund Whisperer.” Shegrew up with a dachshund as part of the family and can’t imagine livingwithout one. Even with their short legs, the dogs manage to keepup with Paula and Jim when they take them out hiking through theColorado landscape.Paula and Jim don’t limit their exploring to the hiking trails ofColorado. “I live to travel,” Paula said, and those travels take thecouple around the globe. Learning about other cultures and othergeographical areas first-hand is something that nourishes Paula’s innerbeing. New Zealand, Croatia, South America and Central Americahave been some of their favorite destinations.Visiting Croatia, still in recovery from the years of civil war in the1990’s, made a big impact on Paula. They visited Plitvice Lakes NationalPark, which includes 16 surface lakes that are interconnected18 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

Being a local televisionpersonality may seem like aglamorous job on thesurface, but, in reality, thereare many hours of researchand hard work that go intoeach program before itairs. Knowing that you’llbe broadcasting live, manytimes on location, adds theunpredictable to the stressfactors that Paula faceseach day.with waterways and have multiple waterfalls accenting the travertineterrain. Paula described it as one of the most beautiful places she hasvisited in her travels. The local people have worked hard to restorethis natural treasure, not even allowing visitors to dip a foot under itssurface. Yet, on this very site, the civil war began on what is referredto as Plitvice Bloody Easter in 1991. “You would never know that thispristine park had once been filled with land mines, or that the buildingshad been destroyed by heavy bombing,” Paula said.In the rain forests of Ecuador, Paula and Jim sat in silence fortwo hours to experience the rare sight of hundreds of cobalt-wingedparakeets all descending at once like a tidal wave in the midst ofthe forest. In the Galapagos Islands, they were greatly impressedwith how carefully the residents protect the environment along withthe exotic animals that live there. The 100-hundred-year-old gianttortoises and the exotic blue-footed boobies were two of the uniquespecies they observed during their visit to the islands. Paula is alwaysamazed at the kindness and generosity of people living in the povertyof developing nations. “They are so quick to embrace strangers andtake such pride in their work and in their countries,” Paula said.Paula makes no secret of the fact that she enjoys adventure.Whether it’s exploring exotic locations in the southern hemisphereor researching a new story in her hometown streets, she’s alwaysinvestigating something. With a Qrunch Burger to fuel her energy andfaithful companions Red and Ana Banana trotting by her side, PaulaHaddock continues to champion all that is good, right and “Best” inthe great state of Colorado. ■HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 19

herlife | winespanish foodand WINEby sherry l. granaderWine drinkers in America are becoming more interested inwines from Spain than ever before. Once known for offeringinexpensive, good-quality wines, Spanish vintnersare now demanding much higher prices for the qualityfermentedbeverage. Bars and restaurants throughoutthe U.S. are now offering a variety of Spanish wines by the glass, introducinga multitude of delectable wines to their patrons.Some of the best restaurants in the country stock high-quality Spanishwines, making it more tempting for food lovers and American chefs to travelto Spain for not only the wine but also the diverse Spanish cuisine. In theprocess, they have discovered the wide range of Spanish wines that aredelicious, flavorful and affordable.Traditional Spanish cuisine has received a modern twist, with newtechniques and updated dishes offering a broad spectrum of flavors that gowell with Spanish wines. However, this delicious cuisine also pairs well withwines from other countries, including California, France, Italy and Australia.When the opportunity presents itself, taste different Spanish wines pairedwith Spanish food, and you will be pleasantly surprised. There is a wholenew world to experience for wine lovers, chefs and restaurateurs alike whenit comes to Spanish wines that are now readily available in many marketsthroughout this country.Spain is home to hundreds of wine-grape varietals, leading you torecognize that not all grapes are created equal. Three grape varietalsin particular produce some of the most amazing wine. In the famousRioja region of north-central Spain you will find the Tempranillo redgrape, a vibrant, aromatic varietal that offers spicy, red fruit aromas20 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

and flavors. Catalonia also produces a wonderful red grape known asGarnacha, while Galicia, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, producesthe Albarino grape for a refreshing white wine. Galicia is Spain’s mostcoastal wine region, where women made most of the wine. They didn’thave much choice, because the men were out in the ocean catchingsardines, octopus, hake, turbot and mackerel, the main source ofincome for many in the region.Seafood is a big part of Spanish cooking, especially when the day’scatch is often made into a fish stew on board the fishing boats, usingpotatoes cooked in seawater mixed with what was caught that day at sea.Sardines stuffed with breadcrumbs and Serrano ham is also a popular dish.Fishermen are known for drinking Albarino wine with their seafood suppers,a wine that offers a fresh, vibrant flavor with the fruit of green apple andpineapple, making it the perfect partner for any shellfish or fish entrée.The regions of Spain stretching along the Mediterranean coast andincluding part of the inland are known for their simple, down-to-earthcuisine that features meat or chicken with fruit. All these dishes pair wellwith Garnacha-based wines, delicious and distinctive, from the regionsof Priorat, Emporda-Costa Brava and Montsant. The Garnacha wines,also known as Grenache in France, produce some of the most expensive,sought-after wines in the country, like Alvaro Palacio’s L’Ermita,but also some delicious, less-expensive wines. Regardless of price,Garnacha wines are among the most lush, sultry wines that combineflavors of sweet cherries and ripe raspberries for an amazingly smoothand rich flavor.These wines go well with Catalan Picada Chicken, made from chocolate,toasted bread, parsley, nuts and a variety of spices, for a sweet-savoryflavor that is really nothing more than braised chicken with a twist. A juicybraised lamb goes well with any of the Garnacha-based wines for a charmingappeal of flavor.For most wine drinkers in the United States, Spanish wine was knownas Rioja, often dry, a bit sun-baked, slightly dusty, but in a refined, polishedway. The varietals of grapes in the wines were based on the region in whichthey were grown. For example, wines from Tempranillo were characterizedby cherry flavors, changing to more of a blackberry flavor in warmer years,with firm tannins and quite tart. Today, Rioja wines are offered in a variety offlavors from powerful reds to those made by Artadi, known for some of thenewest flavors.Rustic dishes like potatoes sautéed with a chorizo sausage or friedpork loin with grilled vegetables pisto, a type of Spanish ratatouille, pair wellwith Rioja’s red wines that are meant to stand up to the heartiest of ingredients.Spicy chorizo, potatoes, grilled lamb and pork with wild mushroomsand plenty of Spanish olive oil make for a perfect meal of Spanish origin.Take some time to explore Spanish cuisine and the endless selection ofSpanish wines for a meal you will not soon forget. You will be pleasantlysurprised by the wide-ranging, diverse sources of foods and wines that willopen up a whole new world to experience and enjoy. ■HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 21

herlife | mother’s perspectivethe importance ofsafety EQUIPMENT IN SPORTSby kelly jo mcdonnell155,000 Little League baseball players ended up in the emergencyroom last season. My son was one of them. Although he had onhis baseball helmet, when the foul ball rocketed into the dugoutand hit him square in the mouth, it didn’t help much. A trip to theER later, my little-leaguer had a lip contusion and a permanenttooth damaged. He’s in 4th grade.While we know that outdoor play is important to kids, and we asparents relish watching our kids do well on the fields, there’s a loomingstatistic hovering over the fun. Kids suffer around 3.5 million sportsrelatedinjuries annually in the U.S. Although 3 in 4 of these injuries aren’tserious, it’s still a sobering stat nonetheless. It brings to mind questionsfor parents: which sports are responsible for those 3.5 million injuries?Basketball lands more than half a million kids in the ER. “There’s noway to protect the knees,” explained Marifel Mitzi Fernandez, MD at thePrimary Care Sports Medicine Health Partners Clinic in St. Paul, MN. “AndACL injuries happen.” She explains the damage to the anterior cruciateligament (or ACL) is a common injury, and basketball involves twisting,jumping, squatting, making sudden stops, and pivoting—all actions thatput kids at risk. She stressed that taping the ankles and wearing bracescan be helpful. She also said not to forget mouth guards and safetygoggles, especially if your young child is wearing glasses, andnot in contacts yet. Shatterproof goggles are available,and it’s a good idea to check with the coach forideas on best shoes, mouth guards, athletic cups,supporters and padding.Next on the list isn’t one sport per sebut the injury that hovers over two popular sports: concussions. Footballand bicycling top the list for concussive head injuries. 485,669 kidswere sent to the ER for bicycling accidents, versus 418,200 for football.It goes without saying that helmets are a necessity if your child is on abike. Research has shown that wearing a bicycle helmet while bikingcan reduce the risks of head injuries by 85 percent. Dr. Fernandez is abig believer in this education, and became even more passionate whenshe herself was struck by a motor vehicle while biking and sustainedhead injuries. “Always we emphasize the importance of wearing helmets,”explained Fernandez, “I see a lot of bumps and scrapes, but lotsof head injuries in general. With all the research in professional sportsand concussions, wearing helmets isn’t just for football, but for manysports in general, and especially biking.”The American Journal of Sports Medicine confirmed that footballis number one when we tally up sports-related injuries. But it’s a popularone—3 million kids play football at the youth level, and an additional 1.2million play football for their high school team. Most organized-sportsrelatedinjuries, including those sustained playing football, occur duringpractices rather than games—62 percent of them, to be exact. Parentsmust take note of this, and take the same safety precautions during yourchild’s practices as you would for a game. Safetygear for football also includes mouth guards,shoulder pads, athletic supporters, chest/rib pads, forearm, elbow and thigh pads,shin guards, and proper shoes.Other sports to watch22 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

include favorite summer pastime sports baseball and soccer. The soccerball is soft, but it sends 175,000 girls and boys seeking aid at an ERevery season. “With soccer, shin guards are very important,” remindedDr. Fernandez, “Unfortunately, there’s no way to protect the knees really,but there have been some ACL provisions in different programs.” Withbaseball, as I learned, kids should always wear their protective gear, andbe taught how to safely slide into bases. Today’s kids train hard and hitthe ball hard—you have to be ready for anything.And what about the girls? While that fast-traveling softball causesmore than 106,000 girls to end up in the emergency room, it pales incomparison to a girl’s activity that high school sports associations want toclassify as a sport, due to its large injury numbers—cheerleading. Cheerleadinghas accounted for approximately 66 percent of all catastrophicinjuries in high school girls over the past 25 years, and girls make up 96percent of U.S. cheerleaders over the age of 6 in the U.S. There were37,000 emergency room visits for cheerleading injuries among girls ages6 to 22, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Forgetsideline pompom cheers—today’s cheers require gymnastics and throwinggirls 25 to 30 feet into the air.All in all, researching and taking precautions can help prepareparents and players against unexpected injuries, no matter what the sport.And did I mention...my son wants to play 5th grade baseball thissummer. ■HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 23

herlife | cravingsLaCreperie Caféby kimberly martin | photography by lightbox images photographyEnjoyed for centuries, crêpes (French forpancakes) are still making a statementtoday in the culinary world throughoutAmerica, France and other countriesacross the globe. Originating in Brittany,the northwestern region of France, crêpes wereoriginally used as bread and rarely had fillings.Today they may be filled with sweet fillings likestrawberries and whipped cream cheese, or evensavory fare such as chicken with artichoke heartsand sundried tomatoes.I didn’t know a thing about crêpes until Ihappened upon La Creperie Café, which hasbeen nestled in the Southlands Mall in Aurora forthe past six years. It was here that Chef ThesalaJones, executive chef and general manager,educated me on the delicate nuances of masteringthe crêpe. According to Jones, a seasonedchef with a culinary arts degree from Johnsonand Wales University in Denver, to make a perfectcrêpe one must master the art of “crêpe spinning.”I looked on as she worked her magic,pouring the thin liquid batter onto the hot castiron crêpe skillet with a trace of butter sizzlingbeneath on the pan’s surface. The batter wasthen spread evenly around with an offset spatulauntil it was flipped and turned a delicious goldenbrown.24 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

I was surprised to learn that La Creperie Café imports all of itscrêpe batter straight from France, and, if gluten-free is your preference,they use buckwheat flour as well as wheat flour to make theircrêpes. This charming crêperie makes 90 percent of its dishes fromscratch, and what I found to be so beguiling was that all the staffmembers, from dishwashers to waitresses to line cooks, have beentrained to cook by Chef Jones herself and are given the opportunityto create the daily specials.Whether you are hungry for a full meal or just a dessert or snack,La Creperie has something to suit your needs. Since I was there foran early lunch, I began with the escargot bourguignon, succulentescargots sautéed in garlic, shallots, butter and herbs. The ratatouillecrêpe followed, with seasoned tomatoes, onion, zucchini, eggplantand bell peppers topped with a spicy red bell pepper sauce. To finishoff the meal, Chef Jones recommended the Nutella crêpe, which wasfilled with delectable Nutella and topped with confectioners’ sugar,chocolate and strawberries.Some of the other popular dishes on their menu include threesteak tournedos, the salmon lox crêpe, the baked French onion soup,all the savory chicken crêpes and the French Alps fondue for two,which blends gruyère and Swiss cheeses. La Creperie maintains afull wine selection along with mimosas, Bloody Marys, champagne,French press coffee and loose-leaf teas as well.HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 25

Since this café is within walking distance of a movie theater, theyalso offer a movie menu, which is guaranteed to take 15 minutes,and includes a spinach bread bowl, chicken Caesar salad, Frenchdip sliders and crème brûlée. A monthly cooking class is another funevent they feature, and this summer they will be hosting kids’ cookingclasses for 5-to-12 year-olds. If a date night is what you desire, liveperformers are there Friday and Saturday nights.If you are looking for somewhere special to go for Mother’s Day,make sure you call ahead to make a reservation if you want to enjoytheir formal tea service, Mimosa trio, tableside flambé or daily brunchselection, which includes unlimited champagne or Mimosas until 2p.m. ■La Creperie Café is located at 23955 E. Plaza Avenue in Aurora,Colorado. Call for reservations, 720-274-5310, or visit the websiteat lacreperiecafeco.com for more details and hours. Reservationsmay also be made online through the website. Takeout and cateringservices are available upon request..Kimberly Martin has a BA in journalism from California State University, Northridge and has worked for varioustrade magazines as well as SHAPE Magazine. After taking a few years off to raise her two sons, who are nowteens, she is back working at HerLife Magazine and loving every minute of it. In her free time, she enjoys hiking,kayaking, playing tennis or just hanging out enjoying good food and conversation with family and friends.26 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

herlife | home and designlove the space you’re inby linnore gonzalesQ: I HAVE TONS OF PICTURESAND ARTWORK AND A LOTOF WALL SPACE IN MYHOUSE TO HANG THEM.DO YOU HAVE SOME TIPSTO DISPLAY AND HANGTHE PICTURES SO I KNOW IAM ON THE RIGHT TRACK?– KARA, CENTENNIAL, COA: Kara, there is an art to hanging pictures. Here are some generalrules and helpful tips to prevent you from making common picturehangingmistakes.Rule 1: Hang pictures only after you have determined a roomlayout and have all your furniture in place. Accessorize last.Rule 2: Define your boundaries. To reinforce a sense of order foryour groupings, you must define your positive and negative space.The negative space on the wall is the area you can hang your pictures.Look at the shape of the space and hang a picture or a groupingthat reflects this shape.Rule 3: When grouping pictures, keep the spaces betweenpictures 2’’ to 4” apart. Spacing should be consistent vertically andhorizontally throughout the grouping. The larger the art, the wider thespace can be. If you have too much space between your pictures,your composition will look disjointed and will make the pictures feelthat they are floating away from one another.Rule 4: You don’t have to hang a picture or grouping on everywall. This can make your space look too busy, fussy and preventsyou from creating a focal point in the room.Rule 5: As a general rule, hang art at eye level, which is 58” to60” off the ground to the center of the image. Do not hang picturesat different heights in the room. Keep them at the same level so youreye is not bouncing from picture to picture.Rule 6: When hanging a picture over a piece of furniture, leave6” to 8” above the sofa, table, chest, sideboard or mantel. Remember,you want to place art low enough that it relates to the furniture,but not so low that it gets hidden by the accessories. Adjust theheight depending on the accessories that are placed on the surface(i.e., vases, lamps, books, etc.).Rule 7: Size counts. A small picture over a big sofa will lookawkward. A common mistake is hanging a grouping that is too smallfor the furniture underneath. Plan your arrangement so it covers atleast two-thirds of the wall space. For example, if your sofa is sevenfeet wide, your grouping or picture should be five feet wide or more.Although your grouping can be more than two-thirds of the sofa, itshould not be wider that the sofa or furniture itself.More Tips:• Before committing to putting a hole in the wall, try out apicture by leaning it against the wall of a mantel or by cutting a pieceof paper of similar size and taping it to the wall.• Keep in mind that strong horizontal lines can make a narrowroom look wider, while vertical lines can make a space with low ceilingshave an illusion of height.• A symmetrical arrangement is one of the easiest and mostpopular groupings. An asymmetrical arrangement usually requiresodd numbers.• If you are after a “gallerystyle”presentation, then hang a singlerow of three to four framed pictures.The sizes of the frames should bethe same. This is great for displayingblack and white photography! ■Linnore Gonzales is also the owner of a full service decorating company, Decor & You. “Decor & You furnishesand refines residential and commercial interiors. Our designers have the power to simplify how people achievecomfort, style and value in their homes and businesses. It’s an ambitious goal, and Decor & You delivers it –right to your door!”photo provided by jm photoartHERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 27

herlife | fine thingsCOLLECTIBLE GLASSWAREby kathleen m. kruegerWhat comes to mind whenyou think of glass collectibles?Is it goblets anddecanters? Or do you thinkof Tiffany table lamps andornamental vases? Perhaps your mind goesin a totally different direction—pop bottles,paperweights and marbles. All of these itemsfit under the heading of collectible glass.As with most collectible items, there arethree factors that generally contribute to thevalue of collectible glass: quality, rarity andcurrent market. When it comes to most glassproducts, visual appeal is often a considerationthat can further boost the price of acollectible piece. Two Tiffany lamps of equalquality and rarity may sell for very differentprices, depending on the visual appeal of thecolors and design.The age-old question of novice collectorsis always “What should I collect?” Theanswer to that question when it comes toglassware is the same as with most any typeof collecting – collect whatever you enjoythe most. If you like the earthiness of oldhand-blown bottles, that’s what you shouldcollect. If you find kerosene lanterns appealing,seek them out. If the rarity and beauty oftrue cranberry glass turns you into a treasurehunter – by all means, begin the hunt!As you strike out on your treasure huntfor those special pieces for your collection,be sure to educate yourself on the typeof glass you are searching for, so that youcan identify it when you see it and are notfooled by reproductions. There are plenty ofresources out there to assist glass collectorsin this process, and the internet, of course, isone of them.An internet resource created just for thecollectors of glass is justglass-online.com.The site is an independent resource ratherthan a merchant of glassware, which offerssome neutrality to inquirers. For the novicejust beginning to venture into the world ofglass collectibles, you’ll find the site veryhelpful in providing definitions for the mostpopular glass types and expert tips regardingidentifying marks and signs of a reproduction.20th Century Glass is a vendor of collectibleglass pieces, but the Glass Encyclopedialocated on its website, 20thcenturyglass.com,is an excellent resource as well. Itoffers visual and text descriptions of a widevariety of antique and collectible glass. Twoparticularly useful sections of this online encyclopediaare the Signature & Markings sectionand the Glass Labels section. Photo imagesof actual glassmaker signatures, trademarksand labels are available to help you identifythe makers of your glass collectibles.For glass collectors who have a moredefined interest or have a particular piece28 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

The history of glass andglassmaking reaches as far backas the Stone Age. Initially used forjewelry, ornamentation and coloredglazing on pottery, it wasn’t until theart of blowing glass was developedaround 30 BCE that glass began tobe shaped into containers.ing on pottery, it wasn’t until the art of blowing glass was developedaround 30 BCE that glass began to be shaped into containers. Oneof the oldest recovered glass containers, the Portland Vase, is said tohave originated during that period. It is a deep onyx blue vase that isoverlaid with a continuous white cameo scene.Glass has always been used in ornamental ways because of itsbeauty, but its moldable properties have taken it far beyond its originalaesthetic value and added functional form to its characteristics. Justlike precious metals, humankind has found that glass can serve usin a dual fashion. As craftsmanship advanced, translucent glass wasdeveloped. It wasn’t long before builders developed the idea of placingglass panes in wall openings to allow light in and keep the elements ofnature out; thus glass windows were born. Aren’t we thankful?!As a collector of glass in any form, you become a curator ofhistory. As you learn about how different glass objects have been createdover the years and what distinguishes the glass of one era fromanother, you also gather the story of humankind. ■they want to research, seeking out a special interest group within thebroad sphere of glass collectors may be worth their while. Specializedgroups may focus on a particular type of glass, like the Early AmericanPattern Glass Society (EAPG Society). Other groups have theirfocus narrowed to a particular type of glass object like the NationalToothpick Holder Collectors Society or the Paperweight CollectorsAssociation, Inc. Between these two extremes would be those collectorswho are fans of a particular glass company, such as the manyFenton Glass Collector Clubs.The history of glass and glassmaking reaches as far back as theStone Age. Initially used for jewelry, ornamentation and colored glaz-HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 29

herlife | working womenTRANSITIONING FROMTHE COLLEGE SCENE TO THEJOB MARKETby bre roachTimes are tough and that’s all too true for recent graduateswho head out into the work field only to return to theirparents’ basement empty-handed. There’s something thatmakes employment issues much more real and terrifyingwhen it’s you trying to find a job, frustrated that your degreeisn’t being put to use and all your hard work has gone to waste.There are a few essentials, however, to preparing and eventuallylanding that job you’ve hoped for post-graduation.For every restaurant you walk into there’s an overly-qualified bartendermixing drinks while standing on their psychology degree. In everyretail store you shop at there’s a sales associate who got theirdegree in economics but had to push it aside becausethey couldn’t find any work. The New York Timesnoted that in 2010, only 56 percent of graduates hadlanded a job by spring compared to the 90 percentof graduates from 2006 and 2007. It seems daunting,hopeless and frustrating. In 2012 the average studentwas $27,000 in debt, according to CNN, which is hardto pay off when you enter a job market that pays thatexact amount per year for a starter job. And that’sif you get lucky and land a job. It’sa vicious cycle but not one to bediscouraged over. Studies haveshown that unemployment ratesare lower for people with advancedschooling.It’s disheartening for recentgraduates because for 16 longyears they’ve been sitting inclassrooms writing thousandsof pages worth of notes, takingtests and writing papers, pullingall-nighters to finish projects and throwing money at books and suppliesthat you’ll never use again. The icing on the cake is that graduatesfeel completely unprepared after graduation in areas involvingteamwork skills, dealing with different types of people and personalities,financial budgeting, balancing social life and work demandsand, most importantly, looking for jobs and networking. These areskills that college didn’t teach us.Many students go to college and assume that their degree willland them a $40,000-a-year job right out of school, but that is rarelythe case. More graduates are finding that they have friends witha less prestigious degree who are getting jobs because theyknew someone who knew someone. This “reality-check” ishard to put into focus, but as soon as a recent graduateunderstands that it may take several months beforethey land a job, they will be better off in preparing forthe job search, according to Randall Hansen, PhD andfounder of Quintessential Careers.So what’s a recent graduate supposed to do?It’s difficult for many to find the value in a degreewhen reading statistics such as these,but the truth is that it is extremelyessential to have a skill. Whetherthat’s creative writing or sociology,you’ve spent four moreyears than someone who didn’tgo to college developing andfine-tuning a specific skill.Now it’s up to you to workthe market and network withas many people as possibleto help that skill take flight.According to Forbes, there30 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

are specific must-dos to land a job after college. One of them is tocreate a professional social media presence. For example, gettinga LinkedIn profile is a great way to connect with people in areas forwhich you’re qualified. Experts even suggest building a WordPresssite or starting your own blog to advocate for yourself. After all, if youaren’t confident in your skills then an employer won’t be either.Another must-do is to getinternships as early as possible incollege. Find a mentor who canguide you through this processand potentially help you get aninternship with the connections thatthey have…Some other advice is touse your college’s career servicesoffice. They are there to help youand place you in a job or internshipthat will build your resume.Another must-do is to get internships as early as possible incollege. Find a mentor who can guide you through this process andpotentially help you get an internship with the connections that theyhave. Finding a mentor will help you better understand the careerpath you’re trying to take and will get you recommendations forinterviews. Some other advice is to use your college’s career servicesoffice. They are there to help you and place you in a job or internshipthat will build your resume. They will also help you make your coverletter and resume as professional as possible. Taking your resumeand cover letter seriously can make a huge difference between thefirst and final interview, so take the time to perfect it.While it may seem overwhelming to prepare for jobs post-graduation,it’s better to plan ahead and be ready when the time comes.Many current college students don’t realize that the education theyare receiving is a privilege and is valued. If you make the necessarypreparations for jobs and stay dedicated in your courses andinternships, you will have a better possibility of landing a job onceyou graduate. It’s certainly not impossible. If you see yourself as avaluable asset then you will eventually be one at a job for which youhave planned perfectly. ■Sources: The New York Times, cnn.com,quintessentialcareers.com and forbes.com.HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 31

herlife | trendsetterWonderbound Company, Perpetual BeautyChoreographed By Garrett Ammonphoto by mark sink,kristen hatgi, garrett ammonand wonderbound32 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

WONDERBOUNDA New American Dance CompanyIn April, Wonderbound put on a spectacularperformance entitled Perpetual Beauty.Choreographed by Artistic Director, Garrett Ammonand containing works by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky andIsraeli-American Composer Ofer Ben-Amots, PerpetualBeauty was an uncommon celebration of the human spirit.There will be a special encore performance of PerpetualBeauty on July 19 at the Arvada Center. Tickets on saleexclusively through Arvada Center.Wonderbound is now working on their2013-2014 season and encouragesvisitors to stop by their rehearsal space:1075 park avenue westdenver, co 80305wonderbound.comHERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 33

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herlife | financeFINDING“LOST” MONEYby lisa taranto butlerYou know the feeling of elation when it happens. It doesn’t happenvery often, but when it does, your heart may skip a beator your pulse may race a little.It may occur on the first chilly evening of the fall. Youput on your favorite jacket (that hasn’t been worn since lastwinter) and your fingers find a crisp 20 dollar bill nestled in the frontpocket. Perhaps you are tediously washing laundry when you spot threeshiny quarters smiling back at you from the bottom of the tub, or maybe aSaturday morning cleaning spree produces cash you never knew you hadwith a quick turn of the sofa cushion.The feeling might be similar or probably even more exciting whenyou find money that is owed to you by the federal or state government.You’ve probably heard or seen a few headlines. “Local Man $28,000Dollars Richer After Friend’s Will Finally Finds Him” or “Area WomanLands Huge Windfall from Lost Life Insurance.” These are happy newspieces, but perhaps next time the lucky “winner” will be you.According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators(NAUPA), approximately $33 billion in unclaimed property and cashis owed to Americans. Where do all these riches hide?The “free funds” can come from anywhere and go to justabout anyone—everything from a past paycheck thatwas never cashed, inactive bank accounts, forgotten401(k) accounts, and abandonedsafety deposit boxes. The missingmoney usually results fromquick residential moves,improper recordkeepingor plain old forgetfulness onthe part of the owner.Luckily for us absentmindedMikes and Marys, the US Governmentand state legislatures have becomeincreasingly heedful about returningcash and property to their rightful owners.Companies are required by law to send fundsfrom lost accounts to the state of the owner’s last known address. Thatmeans citizens could possibly have unclaimed property in every state ofresidence. So how do you know if you have a windfall of wealth awaitingyou? And how do you get your hands on it? Here are a few ideas to makesure you get your fair share.Starting Your Quest for CashThe first step is to search for your lost cash by going to missingmoney.com.This site, officially endorsed by NAUPA, offers updated informationfor the state and local offices along with contact informationand property listings. Some 40 states are listed on the site. Searchesare free and easy, so just by populating the online form with basicinformation, you may find funds you never knew you missed.From this site, you can also link to all state databases individually.So if you think you might have funds from one of the states notrepresented, you can search directly on that state’s website. Moststates require you to provide current identification, proof that you livedin the state at the listed address, and Social Securitynumber for verification.40 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

Don’t Pay For SearchesSeveral businesses use the states’ freedom of information actsto obtain owner information. These businesses will then offer toconduct a search for a person’s unclaimed property for a fee. Manystates do not even provide complete records to these firms to protectyour privacy, so this information may be incomplete. Basically, allthe information is accessible free of charge by searching online orcontacting any state’s unclaimed property office, so do the legworkat no cost to you.Property and cash get lostbecause they are forgotten and nocommunication can be made withthe owner. If you move or make achange in marital status, confirmthis modification with any businessthat holds your money or property.Most financial institutions do notforward mail for security reasons,so make sure to change youraddress with them before moving.Keep SearchingIf at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Who knows—whatwasn’t listed one month may be ripe for the picking a few monthslater. Try searching for friends and relatives, too. They will be gratefulfor the heads up on the hard cash.Don’t Lose Your Loot in the First PlaceProperty and cash get lost because they are forgotten and nocommunication can be made with the owner. If you move or make achange in marital status, confirm this modification with any businessthat holds your money or property. Most financial institutions donot forward mail for security reasons, so make sure to change youraddress with them before moving. Keep precise records of finances,insurance policies, stocks, rent, utilities and all deposits. If you havea safety deposit box, record its number, bank name and address, andgive the extra key to a trusted person.Here’s to finding lost money—hope this makes getting your coldhard cash very easy. ■HERLIFEHOTDEALS!Want to get great dealsfrom Denver area boutiques,restaurants, and salons delivereddirectly to your inbox?SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER TODAY AT:http://www.herlifemagazine.com/denverHERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 41

herlife | homereasons for using Ahumidifier or dehumidifierby linda r. priceBoth humidifiers and dehumidifiers are indispensable for controllinghumidity problems in all types of buildings: commercialreal estate, homes and office buildings. Humidifiers add waterto the environment and dehumidifiers remove it. There aremany reasons for choosing one or the other. Many medicalconditions, IT technology-related problems and building structural issuescan result from either too much humidity or too little in the atmosphere.Relative humidity refers to the amount of moisture in the air comparedto the maximum amount the air can hold. The humanbody prefers a relative humidity of between30 percent and 50 percent. Bacterial growthmay increase if the humidity is higher. Inwinter, the humidity level should bekept between 30% and 40% to preventconditions such as condensationon the windows. Commercialareas, including data processingcenters, need a well-monitoredenvironment for optimal functioningof equipment and datamanagement.As one might expect, thelungs are one of the major organsaffected by the humidity level inthe human environment. Too littleor too much humidity can affect allergyand asthma patients. Too muchhumidity causes fungal infections onthe skin and too little can cause drynessand itchiness. The respiratory system of theyoung, the elderly, and people with respiratoryallergies and lung diseases are more susceptible tocolds and flu when low humidity dries out the tissues.Mechanical devices and equipment (such as electronic componentsand boards, computers, and data centers) require a strictlycontrolled atmosphere for precise functioning. A drier atmosphere cancause static electricity to build up in factory workers and end users.When static electricity is discharged, the items a person is in contactwith can be damaged or destroyed by the electrostatic discharge. Thesame is true for humidity. When certain electronic components areused in a humid atmosphere, data can be corrupted and compromised.Researchers have found that epoxy resins can absorb up to 10 percent oftheir weight, depending on the surrounding atmospheric conditions reducingthe resins’ effectiveness.Excessive humidity in the air or the surrounding environmentcauses problems for the homeowner andher family. In addition to the medical problemspreviously mentioned, excessive humiditysimply feels uncomfortable. The bodyis unable to cool itself because thesurrounding atmosphere is heavywith humidity. Since the body’sperspiration is unable to dry onthe skin and cool us off, we feeluncomfortably hot. Sleeping isdifficult in hot, humid conditions.Damp and musty basementsare another problem forthe homeowner. These conditionsare a breeding ground formold, mildew and other pestswhich thrive in warm, damp andhumid conditions. Generally, it doesn’tmatter what kind of mold is in yourhome, if you can see it or smell it, the CDCrecommends its removal to prevent healthissues. Other pests (such as cockroaches, clothesmoths, fleas, woodlice and dust mites) love the same conditions.In our homes, dry winter heating can cause static electricity buildup;wallpaper to peel; cracks in paint, hardwood floors and furniture;and warping in musical instruments. Too, the groaning and cracking42 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

of house joints is annoying. In other words, our environment requiresa certain level of humidity for comfortable living. Humidifiers are themost common solution.Too little or too much humidity canaffect allergy and asthma patients.Too much humidity causes fungalinfections on the skin and too littlecan cause dryness and itchiness.Humidifiers and dehumidifiers are sold both online and from brickand-mortarstores.Models include point-of-use humidifiers and whole-house or furnacehumidifiers. Point-of-use humidifiers include the evaporative type, avaporizer, impeller humidifier (cool mist humidifier), and an ultrasonic humidifier.The low-tech evaporative humidifier can be a temporary solutionfor emergencies. Draping a towel in a stainless steel bowl and weighingit down allows the moisture to evaporate into the surrounding areas andincrease the humidity. Frequent changing of the towel can prevent moldand mildew.The whole house or forced-air humidifiers come in many differentstyles and with different capacities. Consulting an expert will help youdetermine the capacity you need in your building and for your purpose.Every humidifier must be used with regard to the manufacturer’s specificationsso that mold, mildew and mineral deposits are not released intothe air, creating even more problems for the home owner.Dehumidifiers also come in a wide range of types for whole housecomfort. Certain models are suitable for basements, crawl spaces andcommercial uses. Most include hoses for easy disposal of the collectedwater and filters to clean the air.As with most products, point-of-use humidifiers and dehumidifiersare relatively inexpensive, ranging from a few dollars to the hundreds dependingon size and features. Commercial products run in the thousands.However, considering all the problems associated with the relative humidityin our environment, they may be a solid investment and save hundredsof dollars on costly repairs or replacement of other household equipmentand furnishings. For consumers with health issues, they may be morethan just a convenience; they may be a necessity. ■Sources:allergyconsumerreview.com,cdc.gov,energystar.gov,ieeexplore.ieee.org,apc.com,epa.gov.HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 43

herlife | she said yesKimand Shawn44 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COMby marilyn isaminger | photography by jm photoart

y marilyn isaminger | photography by jm photoartAh, Texas is a big state, and thankfully for Kim Marlowe andShawn Jarrett, Denver proved to be a bit smaller and moreintimate.Kim and Shawn both finished college in Texas, notknowing each other, and both landed jobs at LockheedMartin in Denver. Kim is in the finance department, and Shawn is anengineer. They met their first day at work during orientation and beganto play flag football together on intramural teams through work.Three years of dating resulted in Shawn’s proposal on September 29,2012.Kim and Shawn love to travel, and Vail, Colorado, is their favoriterepeat vacation spot because of its proximity to Denver. On this specialweekend, their brief getaway was spent horseback riding, havingspa treatments, and relaxing during the day. Before dinner Saturdaynight, Shawn walked Kim to a gorgeous white gazebo overlookingVail Valley from their hotel. He dropped to one knee and popped thequestion, and of course Kim said “Yes!”On Sunday, they drove home to a surprise engagement partythat Shawn had secretly coordinated with family and friends, includinghis family from Texas, who had flown in just for the occasion. Kimthought she was going to a Broncos tailgate party, so the entire grouphad pulled it off!The wedding is planned for Saturday, August 31, 2013 at theDunafon Castle in Idledale, Colorado. Family and close friends willsurround Kim and Shawn as they exchange vows outdoors and danceaway the night on the Castle’s rooftop dance floor. Theme colors willbe deep red and ivory pearl, with burlap textures for interest. ■HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 45

herlife | she said yesby marilyn isaminger |photography by jm photoartCale Crispe and Carly Amen were written in the stars longbefore they were even a glimmer in their parents’ eyes. Withfamily members growing up close together, the couple inevitablybecame friends at an early age. Finally, in high schooltheir relationship began to grow beyond simple friendshipinto one that is far more special than they could have ever imagined.They are each other’s best friends.Cale proposed on Carly’s 26th birthday, September 16, 2012.Carly said, “Even after six years and several talks about the future wewould share together, Cale managed to make the proposal a completesurprise. Though I had waited what seemed a lifetime for Caleto pop the question, I woke up that beautiful September morning witha proposal being the farthest thing from my mind. Cale had alwaystold me that he would never use another occasion, such as mybirthday, to ask me to be his forever, so the last thing I expected fora birthday gift was a proposal. My family had planned a nice dinnerdowntown at Ocean Prime that night, and Cale had called to let meknow that he had my birthday surprise at the racetrack. I agreed to lethim pick me up before dinner so that he could give me my birthdaypresent, which I believed to be a couch that I had loved.”When Carly answered the door, Cale appeared a bit nervous,but she attributed this to his being worried that she would like his“surprise.” He explained that he had driven across town to pick upher present, that it was in a trailer at the track, and Carly was furtherconvinced that it was the couch. When they arrived, Cale opened thedoor of the trailer, and when she stepped inside she found, at thevery back of the trailer, a red box and glass vase with four red roses.Carly described her reaction. “I didn’t even make it to the box beforeI started crying and turned around to see Cale down on one knee. Hewas fighting back the tears and said the five words I had been waitingto hear since I realized Cale was the one for me. ‘Carly, will you marryme?’ I lost my breath, my eyes were full of tears and I just remembershaking my head yes, then hearing ‘Carly, are you going to answerme?’ and I managed to get out a “YES!” Thankfully, Carly can relive46 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

the moment, since Cale’s brother was able to capture it all oncamera.As they drove to dinner, Cale told Carly that no one elsein the family had known about the proposal, so she could tellthem all. Carly noted, “We walked into the restaurant and Itried hugging everyone, flashing the brilliant diamond and sapphirering, with no luck of anybody noticing. Finally my momasked what I got for my surprise and I put out my hand for allto see. It was an amazing night and birthday, one I definitelywill never forget.The happy couple will tie the knot on Sunday, April 21,2013 at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, Colorado. Carlyand Cale chose this venue because it epitomizes all the beautyof Colorado and the mountains, and will take advantage ofthe natural setting by holding the ceremony in Genevieve’sGarden. They will blend the ranch’s vintage, eclectic Coloradotheme with their shades of gray with black, white, ivory, andcoral accents, for an occasion that is uniquely theirs. Bothlook forward to the ceremony and reception, which will incorporatethe long friendship of the couple and many personaltouches. ■HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 47

herlife | petsHOW TO USE CRATINGTO TRAINYOURDOGby catie watsonMany pet owners are using a training method calledcrating to housetrain their dogs. This behavior modificationtechnique has been used by professionaldog trainers and veterinarians for quite some time.Although some new dog owners may think that confininga puppy is cruel or unfair, a crate satisfies most dogs’ naturalinstinct to be in a den-like enclosure while helping the dog adapt to anew environment and new rules.experts agree that the size of a dog crate is important. It should bejust large enough for a dog to comfortably lie down, stand up andturn around. If the crate is too big, the dog may be able to defeatthe housetraining benefits by eliminating in a separate area fromwhere it sleeps. Dog crates are available in different sizes at mostpet stores and through pet supply websites and catalogs. Someanimal shelters have crates for rent, a practical option for a puppythat will grow into a much larger adult dog.What is Crating?A dog crate is a plastic, fabric or wire enclosure that’s used to securea dog. The main purpose of the crate is to confine a dog or puppyat night and during periods when the owner is not available to providesupervision. Since the majority of dogs will not eliminate in the sameplace that they sleep, crating makes it easier for puppies to learn whenand where to eliminate. When combined with regular visits outdoors,confinement in a crate helps a puppy gain bladder and bowel control.A puppy may also be crated for its own safety when the owner is unavailablefor supervision and to curb destructive behavior.Choosing a Crate for your DogA dog crate may be a plastic kennel that’s also used for travel,a soft-sided canvas carrier or an enclosed metal pen. Dog training48 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COMIntroducing your Dog to the CrateCrate training requires time and effort but provides benefitsthat make it worthwhile. Depending on the age and temperamentof the dog, it may take days or weeks to complete the crate trainingprocess. A puppy should be at least nine weeks old before youattempt to use a crate for housetraining. Your first goal is to getyour dog to voluntarily enter the crate. Be prepared for this to takeseveral efforts. Begin by putting a soft towel or blanket in the crateand placing it in a room where you spend a lot of time. Encourageyour dog to enter the crate by speaking in a pleasant tone andplacing a dog treat in front of the crate door. Place two more treatsin the crate—one just inside the door and the other further inside. Ifthe treats don’t work, try tossing a favorite toy inside the crate whileyour dog is watching.Continued on page 50

Using a Crate for HousetrainingOnce your puppy is comfortable with the crate, experiment withCrate training requires time andeffort but provides benefits thatmake it worthwhile. Depending onthe age and temperament of thedog, it may take days or weeksto complete the crate trainingprocess. A puppy should be at least9 weeks old before you attempt usea crate for housetraining.should never use a crate to lock up a puppy for an extended period.You will be sabotaging your housetraining efforts if your puppy isforced to soil its crate because it has been confined too long.When to Crate an Adult DogOnce a puppy is housetrained and is beginning to grow larger,you may want to purchase a larger crate. Base this decision on howhappy your dog seems in the crate. Some dogs never learn to enjoybeing confined, while others use their crate as a relaxing retreat. Acrate also comes in handy when you have guests or are sitting downto a meal and don’t want your dog underfoot. Dogs are social animalsand want to be involved in your activities. Instead of being isolatedoutdoors or in another part of the house, a crate allows your dog tobe present and to see what’s going on without causing a disruption.The Humane Society of the United States warns dog ownersthat crating is not a magical solution for all behavioral problems andshould never be used as a replacement for exercise and owner attention.One thing that dog trainers universally agree upon is that a crateshould never be used for punishment. Your dog will be more willing tobe confined when the crate is associated with comfort and security. ■using it overnight and for short periods during the day. Always takeyour dog outside to eliminate as soon you release it from the crate. Ifthe visit outdoors is successful, provide positive reinforcement by offeringpraise and a treat. Don’t punish your dog for having an accidentin the crate. Instead, just clean out the crate with a pet odor neutralizerand continue with the training routine. According to dog experts, you50 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM

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