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Eastlake AcosLtualú I P JUN 2021 | VOL II H DL ESA R S Home Coming Soon in Summer 2021 D E Rolling Hills Ranch .oAAf Ct.hHLeI E2V0AE2MW0E N A R & Former Model Home TS 6 bedrooms/4 baths/ R .E E 4,000 square feet Great location and lot. ES TAT Stay tuned for details. REAL Top 3% Award I was just recognized as one of the top 3% producers of REALTORS® in all of San Diego County by Pacif- ic Southwest Association of REAL- TORS® and received the prestigious Real Estate Achievement and Lead- ership (R.E.A.L.) award! I am deeply honored and thrilled to be able to share it with all of you. Thank you for sup- porting my business and allowing me to practice what I love to do! – Camille Bruno CA Voters approved Prop 19 which favors homeowners aged 55 and up balancingBy Karen Brosi, CFP, EA If the replacement residence is of equal or lesser value mary residence, the difference in full cash values must On November 3, 2020, California voters approved than the original primary residence, the taxable value of be calculated and added to the transferred factored base the original primary residence may be transferred to the year value. MOTHERHOODProposition 19. The new law provides two changes to the replacement residence. • $800,000 – $700,000 = $100,000 (difference in full statutes for transferring existing property tax valuations: If the replacement residence is of greater value than cash values) 1. It adds new provisions for a base year value transfer the original primary residence, partial relief is available. The new base year value of the replacement residence • $225,738 + $100,000 = $325,738 (add difference to & CAREERof a primary residence for persons at least age 55 or se- is the sum of the factored base year value of the orig- factored base year value) inal primary residence plus the difference between the verely disabled or victims of wildfires or natural disasters. full cash values of the original primary residence and the • New base year value of replacement primary resi- 2. It changes provisions of the parent-child and grand- replacement residence. dence is $325,738. parent-child. Example: Under Proposition 19, a person who is over 55 years Base Year Value Transfer Karen, who is over age 55, sells a primary residence on of age or severely disabled may transfer the base year Beginning on and after April 1, 2021: the law now pro- June 28, 2021, for a full cash value of $700,000. At the value of a primary residence three times. However, the time of sale, the single-family residence has a factored language in Proposition 19 is not clear as to whether the vides that an owner of a primary residence, who is over base year value of $225,738. On July 22, 2021, a replace- “three times” would include a previously transferred base 55 years of age, severely disabled, or a victim of a wild- ment primary residence is purchased for a full cash value year value or if the “three times” would be in addition to fire or natural disaster, may transfer the base year value of $800,000. this. of his or her primary residence to a replacement primary Since the full cash value of the replacement primary residence; primary residence must be located anywhere residence exceeds the full cash value of the original pri- These provisions are subject to “applicable procedures in California and purchased or newly constructed as that and definitions as provided by statute,” so we anticipate person’s principal residence, within two years of the sale that the Legislature will clarify these procedures and defi- of the original primary residence, regardless of the value nitions through future legislation. of the replacement residence. Housing Inventory and Interest rates are at an all-time low.  If you are DRE#01273092 thinking of selling, there has NEVER been a better time to sell your home.  Contact Camille at 619-818-3556, to get a free Market Evaluation of your home and find out about her Top Shelf Marketing Package to successfully sell your home for top dollar in record time!  619-818-3556 [email protected]

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VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 5 | May, 2021 3 SAN DIEGO NICE GUYS HOLD AUCTION TO GIVE A HAND UP place else to turn. Whether it is a medical For 42 years, the San Diego Nice Guys bill, a car repair, clothes after a house fire, one of San Diego’s most renowned accordion have been giving help to San Diegans in a wheelchair...whatever it takes to help get players, and amused by a classic French mime need of a hand up - those who have some- them back on their feet and their lives back while bidding on silent and live board items. how fallen through the cracks and have no on track. The live auction portion will feature a dozen unique and fantastic items. Dinner, paired with “Every cent the Nice Guys raise goes to these French wines will be served by The French individuals and families who have fallen on Gourmet. A hosted bar is also included. The hard times. We have no overhead and no paid evening will feature a screening of the 2011 staff and all administrative costs to run the romantic, whimsical, time travel fantasy “Mid- organization are donated by our members” night in Paris”. “Un temps splendide est garanti states John Jensen, vice president of the Nice pour tous” – a splendid time is guaranteed for Guys and chair of the upcoming Midnight in all! Paris auction. “We hold two major fundraisers SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2021, 5:30 PM each year: our Nice Guy of the Year gala in the Sheraton Four Points San Diego fall and our auction in the spring.” The theme 8110 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123 of this year’s auction was inspired by Jensen’s Free Self-Parking frequent trips to the ‘city of lights’ and his Hosted Bar/Dinner by The French Gourmet fascination with the 2011 Woody Allen movie SILENT, BOARD, AND LIVE AUCTIONS Midnight in Paris which he has watched 72 Individual Ticket with open seating: $150 times and counting. Reserved table of 8: $1,200 To Purchase Tickets: The auction will give you an opportuni- Visit: www.sdniceguys.com ty to contribute to one of San Diego’s most or deserving charities and bid on fantastic items Mail Checks to: such as fabulous nights on the town, weekend The Nice Guys getaways, a lease on a new Mercedes from Robert Patterson/Treasurer Mercedes of Escondido, jewelry, purses, wine/ c/o Patterson Capital Investment Group, Inc. whiskey, sports packages, and tropical vaca- 402 West Broadway, Suite 2600, San Diego, tions. Our auction is renowned for offering CA 92101 outstanding bargains on a plethora of unique The event will be held outdoors ‘on the items. We hope you can join us to support this green’ - appropriate footwear is suggested. worthwhile cause. Upon arrival guests will be greeted with a glass of chilled French champagne, serenad- ed with vintage French music performed by SAN DNIEICGEOGNUICYSE GUYS 3 42nAdNNAUNANLUACLHACRHIATRYITAYUCATUICOTNION SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2021 5:30 PM Sheraton Four Points San Diego 8110 Aero Drive San Diego, CA 92123 For more information contact John Jensen: [email protected] LOCAL NEWS | LocalUmbrellaNews.com /LocalUmbrellaMedia @LocalUmbrellaMedia ADVERTISE | [email protected] MOMSTOWN • JUN 2021

Letter from MomsTown! Let’s have a big round of applause for all the moms who Another voice taking the world by storm is that of Poli van made it through the school year! We recognize all of the ef- Dam. Poli, the leader of The Bombpops, shares with us how her forts also put forth by all of you dads and kids, but...hey… this childhood band (formed right here in North County) has been is MomsTown! ;) touring the world and what’s in store next for the punk rock mom. It’s been a roller coaster of a year, but summer is here. Hooray! It’s time now to slip on those flip flops, grab the beach Meg Applegate recently published a comprehensive list of chairs, take a big deeeeeeeep breath, strike a few yoga poses helpful resources for moms interested in career advancement. and relax! You’ve earned it. And finally, award-winning designer, Dasha Hervey, gives us tips to pretty up our patios. And when you’re hanging out on the beach or putting your feet up in the backyard, we’ll be there for you every day on As always, thank you to our amazing sponsors and our loyal MomsTown365, The Daily Podcast for Mom Creators. We’re readers! excited to announce we’ve moved into our new studio in Downtown Encinitas. We’ll be bringing you even more inter- We invite you to head on over to MomsTown365.com and views, interesting guests, great tips, life hacks and so much check out our lineup of great guests. If you’re interested in more (and sometimes even a little comic perspective)! Our starting a podcast, we are building a fabulous community of goal is always to keep it upbeat, informative and inspiring. mom podcasters, right here in our own backyard. Drop us an email to [email protected]. Our guests always seem to put the wind in our sails. For example, we recently interviewed Christy Harst. She’s the Happy Summer! “Mom behind the Machine!” She’s the voice of John Deere. She shares her journey of turning her voice into her business. Warmly, Heather & Mary [email protected] LOCAL UMBRELLA MEDIA publication ADVERTISING San Diego CA [email protected] Paid advertisements or advertorials herein are not endorsed PUBLISHER or recommended by Publisher; therefore, Publisher shall not be held liable for business practices of advertisers. Publisher Inspired Media, Inc. or MomsTown, Inc. not liable for images or content accepted Reproduction or duplication of any part herein requires in good faith. written permission from Publisher (Inspired Media, Inc). All information herein is correct to the best of Publisher’s MOMSTOWN • JUN 2021 knowledge as of publication date. Corrections should be forwarded to Publisher at: [email protected]. 4

get ready Father's Day! to read for Shopping for Father’s Day can be difficult. From tools to tech toys, some gifts are used over and over again, but thoughtful gifts that match your dad’s interests can make this year’s present a memorable one. If he enjoys reading, there are options that align with almost every hobby and interest, from advice for hands-on projects to thrilling mysteries and exploration of the challenges many dads face every day, and these picks can provide a reminder of you every time he sits down to read another chapter. PRACTICAL ‘DADVICE’ FOR EVERYDAY TASKS From the host of the YouTube channel that went viral, “Dad, How Do I?,” comes a book of the same title that’s part memoir, part inspiration and part DIY advice. Rob Kenney wished he had someone who could teach him the basics — how to tie a tie, jump-start a car, un- clog a drain, use tools properly — as well as succeed in life. In this book, he shares his sto- ry of overcoming a difficult childhood, with an absent father, through the strength of faith and family, and offers words of inspiration and hope. In addition, he provides instructions for 50 practical DIY projects, illustrated with helpful line drawings, as well as the occasion- al dad joke. A RIVETING RACE AGAINST TIME “New York Times” bestselling author Linwood Barclay returns with a riveting thriller, “Find You First.” Diagnosed with a terminal illness, tech millionaire Miles Cookson begins a search for the children he’s never known. Somewhere out there, after having been a sperm donor, he has nine unknown kids who might be about to inherit both the good and the bad from him — maybe his fortune, or maybe something much worse. One by one, Cookson’s heirs are vanishing — every trace of them wiped, like they never existed at all. AN EXPLORATION OF THE CHALLENGES FATHERS FACE Growing up in Columbia, South Carolina, Craig Melvin, news anchor of NBC News’ “To- day,” had a fraught relationship with his father. Lawrence Melvin was a distant, often absent parent, due to his drinking as well as his job working the graveyard shift at a postal facility. A powerful, intimate exploration of fatherhood, addiction and resiliency, “Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father” is the story of their long journey to reconciliation and understand- ing, as well as an investigation of the challenges facing all dads. Find more stories to share with your dad at Facebook.com/WilliamMorrowBooks 5 MOMSTOWN • JUN 2021

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KITCHEN DOUGH a baker's dozen reasons to start a COTTAGE FOOD biz California’s Homemade Food Act (AB 1616) allows makers and bakers to create food businesses from home. So, what was once illegal is now legit! If you have a great recipe and an overwhelming need to knead, here are some reasons you might want to consider turning your dough into cash: 1. FULFILL A DREAM to make under your state’s cottage food license. Also, noteworthy in many If you've always dreamed of being in the food business, the cottage food jurisdictions, there are different classes of licenses. Homework is import- industry is potentially a great way to start. And, you can get started today! ant. Do your research. We suggest starting with the Harvard Food Law & Policy Clinic Guide. 2. SHARE A RECIPE A lot of cottage food startups got their jumpstart with a treasured family 10. WORK WITH LOVED ONES recipe. Cottage businesses, by virtue of operating from home, often involve work- ing with family and friends. 3. SHARE A CULTURE Food is one of the best ways to introduce people to the tastes and tradi- 11. CULTIVATE YOUR CREATIVITY tions of different cultures. Food helps us engage with the past so we can Creating a food product takes a creative soul. Beyond the recipe, there is be rooted for the future. the presentation, the packaging, the marketing and being creative when it comes to finding new ways to sell. 4. WORK FROM YOUR HOME KITCHEN Cottage food laws make it possible to enter the food industry without 12. THERE IS JOY IN COOKING spending a lot of money on commercial kitchen rentals. There is joy in the creative satisfaction of taking ingredients and making something that nourishes and/or pleases others. If you love being in the 5. SET YOUR OWN SCHEDULE kitchen and it brings you joy, then a cottage food business is perhaps one FREEDOM! of your callings. 6. HELP YOUR LOCAL ECONOMY 13. PROMOTE BETTER LIVING THROUGH BETTER FOOD Local businesses attract local consumers and keep dollars within your Food made the way grandma made it. What's better than that?! local community. 7. CONNECT WITH LOCAL PEOPLE To catch more cottage food buzz, be sure to tune into the podcast Kitchen Food unites us. Food starts conversations, creates connection and Dough, Making Money from Your Home Kitchen. strengthens bonds. Building a business around a community is definitely satisfying. 8. FULFILL A MARKET VOID The cottage food market gives food starters an opportunity to fill a market void and gauge the possibility for traction. 9. PAY THE BILLS There is money in cooking. The transaction of selling food helps feed your family. But, like most ventures, cooking is not a get-rich-quick-kind-of-ven- ture. It’ll take time to build your business and that’s when the “Joy” factor will play an important role. It’ll be a lot easier to swallow the difficulties you’re inevitably going to encounter if you're enjoying the journey. It’s also important to note that, in most states, there are literally caps on how much you can make in a cottage food business. So, before you jumpstart your food venture, be sure to check into what kind of money you’ll be allowed MOMSTOWN • JUN 2021 7

APPLE STEAK guacamole banh mi a truly memorable Complement this year’s summertime excitement with food that matches your enthusiasm for the season. Start with a fruity dip and a salad before diving into steak for the main course and a kid-friendly treat to top it all off. These recipes make the most of what summer has to offer with fresh fruits and veggies, bright and refreshing greens, tender cuts of meat and frozen treats that celebrate those memorable moments together. DIP UP This Apple Guacamole can be made in mere 2 tablespoons sugar A GOOD minutes, making it an ideal shareable among 1 pinch salt TIME loved ones, by combining mashed avocados and 1 small carrot, cut into matchsticks seasonings with chopped Granny Smith apple 1 tablespoon vegetable oil pieces. 1/4 cup water 2 Vietnamese baguettes or dinner rolls APPLE GUACAMOLE 1/4 cup mayonnaise 4 Batavia lettuce leaves (recipe adapted from the Meredith Corporation) 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped Prep time: 10 minutes ♦ Serves 8-10 1 Persian cucumber, sliced 3 ripe avocados, halved and pitted Remove steak from packaging and set aside 10 minutes. Once steak reaches 1/2 cup finely chopped Vidalia onion room temperature, place steak in deep plate or storage container. In small 1/2 cup snipped fresh cilantro bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, fish sauce, garlic, 1 teaspoon 1 lime, juice only rice vinegar and five-spice powder; pour over steak. Cover and marinate in fridge at least 2 hours, or overnight. bottled hot pepper sauce, to taste 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, finely chopped In small pot over medium heat, heat remaining rice vinegar, sugar and salt. Cook and stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool. kosher salt, to taste tortilla chips Place carrots in deep plate or storage container. Pour cooled pickling liquid over carrots. Set aside to marinate. In bowl, use fork to mash avocados, onion, cilantro, lime juice and hot pepper sauce to desired consistency. Stir in apple and season with Remove steak from marinade and pat dry. Reserve marinade. salt, to taste. Serve with tortilla chips. Heat oven to 325 F. SAVOR A Inspired by Vietnamese tradition, this Steak Banh BITE OF Mi recipe — which features tender grass-fed flat Heat heavy-bottomed pan over high heat and add oil. Once oil begins to STEAK smoke, add steak. Sear both sides, about 1 minute per side. Lower heat to iron steak, pickled carrots, bright lettuce and medium. crunchy cucumbers — is sure to be a crowd-pleaser Add reserved marinade and water to pan. Cook, covered, 3 minutes, remov- at your next summer gathering. ing lid to flip meat occasionally. Remove lid and let sauce reduce 1 minute, or until slightly thickened. STEAK BANH MI Transfer steak and sauce to large plate and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Prep time: 2 hours ♦ Cook time: 15 minutes ♦ Serves 2 Toast baguettes in oven 5 minutes. Let cool 5-10 minutes. 10 ounces grass-fed beef flat iron steak 2 teaspoons each hoisin sauce and soy sauce Slice baguettes along middle without cutting through. Slice steak into thin 2 teaspoons honey pieces. 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1 clove garlic, minced Spread mayonnaise on baguettes and add 1-2 lettuce leaves to each. Layer 1 teaspoon, plus 1/2 cup, rice vinegar, divided steak on lettuce leaves followed by cilantro, cucumbers and pickled carrots. 1/8 teaspoon five-spice powder Slice baguette into two sandwiches. Find more summer food inspiration Visit silverfernfarms.com at culinary.net for more grass-fed beef inspiration 8 MOMSTOWN • JUN 2021

apple, strawberry, blueberry WATERMELON BERRY SALAD frozen pops summer menu . . . This year, make sure you set the table with a bright, delightful bowl of greens that sets the tone for an enjoyable and festive meal with loved ones. After some fun in the pool and time spent in the sun, a cooling treat is often the perfect way to cap off a summer day. Fresh fruits make those sweet eats even tastier and easier by making dessert in the morning and letting it freeze while you enjoy the warmth outdoors. GO FOR This Apple, Strawberry, Blueberry Salad calls for SATISFYING an array of fruits, including a homemade blueberry SUMMER dressing, paired with Fresh Express 5-Lettuce Mix GREENS for a fresh and flavorful base with pecan halves to add crunch. The salads are thoroughly washed, rinsed and gently dried then sealed in Keep-Crisp bags to maintain freshness. APPLE, STRAWBERRY, BLUEBERRY SALAD SWEET These Watermelon Berry Frozen Pops make dessert SUMMERY about as simple as possible by blending watermelon, TOTAL time: 30 minutes ♦ Serves: 6 TREATS blueberries, raspberries and honey before adding to ice pop molds and freezing throughout the day. BLUEBERRY DRESSING WATERMELON BERRY FROZEN POPS 2 cups fresh blueberries 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Serves: 6 2 tablespoons honey 6 cups watermelon 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup blueberries, divided 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup raspberries, divided 3 tablespoons honey salt, to taste pepper, to taste In blender, blend watermelon, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup raspberries and honey until smooth. Press through fine mesh strainer to remove 2 large apples pulp and seeds. 2 packages (6 ounces each) Fresh Express 5-Lettuce Mix 1 pint strawberries, cut in half Fill ice pop molds 3/4 full with liquid. Add remaining whole blueberries 1 pint blueberries and raspberries to molds. Insert sticks and freeze at least 4 hours, or 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted until completely frozen. blueberry dressing TO MAKE BLUEBERRY DRESSING: In blender, process blueberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste, until smooth. Set aside. TO PREPARE SALAD: Cut apples into 1/4-inch thick slices. Using 1-1/2- inch diameter star-shaped cutter, cut apple slices into stars. Place lettuce mix in large bowl; add apples, strawberries and blue- berries. Sprinkle with pecans. Before serving, drizzle each salad with blueberry dressing. Find more summer salad inspiration images courtesy of Getty Images at freshexpress.com To find more summertime snacks, meals and MOMSTOWN • JUN 2021 treats visit watermelon.org 9

LEMON with cheesecake fruit refreshing treats Fresh fruit is finally in season. When the sun is out and kids are hitting the pool, it’s also time to indulge in some sweet fruit flavors. Watermelon, berries, bananas and more can all be found near perfect ripeness at grocery stores or farmer’s markets during the warm summer months. On a hot day, there is almost nothing better than trying something new that sounds delicious. Throw your apron on, prepare your kitchen and get baking. If you’re craving something sweet with no ideas where to start, try this sweet Lemon Cheesecake with Fresh Fruit. It’s tangy and rich, and allows you to escape to the summer oasis of your dreams, at least for a few minutes. UNFORGETTABLE The smooth, creamy texture of cheesecake mixed with a hint of tart lemon juice. Topped with raspberries, FRUITY FLAVOR mint and oranges, the burst of fresh fruit enhances the cheesecake flavor. It’s the perfect sweet treat for summer for people of all ages with its bright colors and varying flavors. LEMON CHEESECAKE W/FRESH FRUIT Heat oven to 350 F. Serves 6-8 In medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Press firmly into 9-inch springform pan. 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweet- 1/4 cup butter, melted ened condensed milk until smooth. Add eggs, fresh lemon juice and 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened vanilla extract; mix until combined. 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 3 eggs Pour into pan. Bake 50-55 minutes, or until center springs back when 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice lightly pressed. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 orange, peeled and separated Chill in refrigerator until completely cooled. Arrange orange slices 8 raspberries around border of cake and place raspberries in middle. 3 mint leaves, for garnish Top with mint leaves. Find more recipes at culinary.net 10 MOMSTOWN • JUN 2021

fluffy peanut butter STRAWBERRY cream cheese tart PIE for hot days . . . Satisfy any sweet tooth with these decadent yet easy-to-make summer dessert recipes. The perfect ending to a perfect summer day! PEANUT This is a rich but light dessert that will SWEET Get the kids in on the action and let them help BUTTER likely never go out of style. Sink your fork SUMMERY place the fresh strawberries on top of this delicous PERFECTION into the chilled triangle resting on your summer sensation. plate. With a chocolate cookie crust and a thick, delicious peanut butter filling, this TREATS pie is everything the dessert-lover craves! FLUFFY PEANUT BUTTER PIE STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE TART Serves 6-8 Serves 8 20 chocolate cream-filled cookies CRUST FILLING 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cups flour 8 ounces reduced-fat 1 cup smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup granulated sugar cream cheese 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup cold butter, 1/4 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons extra-fine sugar 1 cup whipping cream cut into small cubes 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract chocolate syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup strawberry fruit spread 3 teaspoons lemon juice uncooked rice (optional) HEAT OVEN to 375 F. 1 pound strawberries, halved whipped cream (optional) Remove cream filling from chocolate cookies; set aside. With rolling FOR CRUST: In food processor, add flour, sugar and salt; pulse until com- pin, finely crush chocolate cookies. bined. Add butter, egg and vanilla extract; pulse until combined and crumbly. In medium bowl, combine finely crushed cookies with melted butter. Lightly flour surface then form dough into ball. Slightly flatten to form thick disc. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour. Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate; chill while preparing filling. Flour a surface then roll dough to 11-inch circle. Place dough in 9-inch tart pan with removeable bottom. With rolling pin, roll over top to trim excess In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add reserved cookie dough around edges. Cover dough with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, cream filling, peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk; beat until about 30 minutes. smooth. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract. Press aluminum foil against crust, covering edges to prevent burning. Fill In medium bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold and distribute uncooked rice evenly. Bake 20 minutes. Cool completely. whipped cream into peanut butter mixture. Mix until combined. TO MAKE FILLING: In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, Pour into crust. Chill 4 hours, or until set. Drizzle chocolate syrup lemon zest and vanilla extract until blended and smooth. Spread cheese mix- over pie before serving. ture evenly over crust. Refrigerate 1 hour. Cover leftovers and store in refrigerator. In small bowl, microwave fruit spread and lemon juice, if desired, stirring often. images courtesy of Getty Images Arrange strawberry halves around tart. Drizzle heated fruit spread over Find more summer food inspiration strawberries. Top with whipped cream, if desired. at culinary.net MOMSTOWN • JUN 2021 11

balancing Motherhood & Career the challenge that so many women face I remember one day waking up to my Chula Vista residence and “Developing a formula is one part of our process. We also have to thinking . . . How can I generate an income without missing out on prove that it will deliver real results, and we do that by validating claims the growth of my children? Being a Latina makes it hard for moms to through clinical and consumer testing. If a claim doesn’t meet our high choose a career because in our culture being a mom and a wife is the standards, we won’t use it.” biggest thing and the moment that you have a career you can feel people judging you. Choosing a career with Mary Kay as an Indepen- — Dr. Michelle Hines, Director, Global Cosmetic R&I dent Beauty Consultant was the best decision for me because I am able to take care of my family while generating an income from the Next thing you know, I was increasing my sales, building a strong comfort of my home. business and then I decided to invite my girlfriends to join my team. I also learned money management, goal setting and how to be a better There were a lot of companies that tried to get my attention to mom, wife and how to become a better person. The most satisfying and sell for them. I didn’t want to get caught up with some company that rewarding feeling is helping women look and feel more beautiful as well didn’t have quality products nor the best interests of moms at heart. as be more confident. Mary Kay has been around since 1963 and is a multi-billion dollar company. I knew it was the best choice for me, and I fit right into their Balance is so important for mothers who never find the time to finish selling model. all the things we need to do every day. I have found that if I spend about two hours a day working on Mary Kay, or about 10 hours per week, it is My Mary Kay life is so simple, yet it is so fun, and it works for me! perfect for me to meet my goals and still be present for my family. It all started when I attended a Mary Kay leadership brunch and a national sales director gave her speech. After that, I literally got on the So many people have seen, during this time of COVID-19, that we phone and texted my husband to give him the great news about me need to be creative in the ways we can generate an income, as well as becoming an Independent Beauty Consultant! support the local ladies in our neighborhoods who can give us person- alized service. Mary Kay does this and more! #MyMKlife started with the support of my beautiful Chula Vista community as I was booking skincare parties, spa parties and col- I offer bilingual service to my clients in English or Spanish. Mary Kay or confident parties. I love meeting new people and teaching them is a global company and our consultants speak so many languages. about our quality and affordable products. Some women think that We offer product information in English or Spanish, depending on the you need to go to an expensive store in the mall to get the best skin first language of the client. care products. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Mary Kay has the best team of scientists who create products based on science and extensive testing. 12 MOMSTOWN • JUN 2021

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the Mom behind the Machine she's the voice of John Deere! Another amazing mom creator joined us in-studio to talk CHRISTY HARST about how she created the career of her dreams by turning her voice into a business while working from home. Here’s her interview. HEATHER CHRISTY My husband and I were watching TV in bed last night and all We were tight on funds, so I took moving blankets from Home of the sudden a John Deere commercial came on and I said, Depot and my husband and my dad put together these PVC “I know that voice, we’re interviewing her on our show tomor- pipes. And we used shower curtain rings and punched holes row!” through the moving blankets and just made like a box in the corner of my basement. I did get lucky because I had a friend Welcome to the show, Christy Harst. Tell us how you got start- who agreed to invest in my business and she loaned me money ed in the voice over industry. to buy a computer, a mic, all the equipment set-up I needed. I eventually paid her back CHRISTY When I was 12, I decided I was going to be the next Barbara Now, I have a really nice brick studio with a door. And when you Walters. I went to college and majored in broadcast commu- push up the handle, it vacuum seals you in. And I've got a re- nications. And I did a ton of internships at radio and television ally nice mic and I've worked really hard to get me to the point stations. When I interned at MTV, in my last quarter before where I am a female voice for John Deere. You can also hear me graduation, I realized that I no longer wanted it to be the next on the World Series or Monday Night Football. Barbara Walters. MARY So, I went to work in the nonprofit world of doing events and What do you believe, with hard work aside, helped you be so marketing. But, I started to realize I was missing something in successful? my life. I was missing that passion I had for performance. And, when I was working at the city of Cleveland, I started looking CHRISTY for and getting an agent to represent me and I did. I started I found that I listened to what the universe was telling me, which getting auditions for on-camera and voiceover work. was, this is not you. You need to do what you're passionate about. And, I am so grateful that I have a supportive husband, Then I got married and we started a family and we realized supportive family and friends, and the ability to wake up every daycare would take an entire salary to pay for so we committed day and do what I absolutely love to do because it's not a job, to build a makeshift studio in our basement. I started to learn it’s a dream come true. more about how to market myself as a small business owner and now I've been doing this full-time for seven years. To hear our full interview with Christy, go to MomsTown365.com and tune into Episode #130 HEATHER I, too, left broadcasting when I had my first baby. MARY When Heather and I met, I was hosting an internet radio show for Entrepreneur Magazine. She started MomsTown, an Internet radio show. She connected with me and we happened to live three miles from each other in the same zip code! What was your makeshift studio in the basement like? 16 MOMSTOWN • JUN 2021

top career picks In case y’all didn’t know, we love LinkedIn. We are making great connections on the platform. Recently, we for MOMS ran across Meg Applegate. Meg is an award-winning IN 2021 resume writer who connects high-achieving women to career advancement under her boutique resume writing and coaching firm, Hinge Resume Collaborative. She also pens interesting articles. She recently created a collaborative post on LinkedIn that is pulling together some amazing career resources for moms. The article is so chock full of great tips we just had to share it! So . . . here ya go . . . If you don’t know it yet, motherhood is an all-out, MEG APPLEGATE hands-on, messy course in leadership. From the stork’s RETURN-TO-WORK arrival to beyond the empty nest, moms enroll in the iRelaunch - irelaunch.com Learning Motherhood - learningmotherhood.co/for-families most-character building (and trying) boot camp there is: Pathforward - pathforward.org Parents Pivot - parentspivot.com Raising children. Prepare to Launch U - preparetolaunchu.com ReacHire - reachire.com 91% agree. According to Bright Horizons’ recent STEM Re-Entry Task Force - reentry.swe.org The Mom Project - themomproject.com Modern Family Index, Moms bring a unique (and much The Second Shift - thesecondshift.com needed) combination of skills to the workplace, com- ONLINE RESOURCES / JOB BOARDS pared to working fathers and employees without kids, Bus Stop Mamas - busstopmamas.com/jobopportunity Fairygodboss - fairygodboss.com like: Flexjobs - flexjobs.com Inhersight - inhersight.com A Listening ear Remote.co - remote.co Diplomacy COMMUNITY Calm in crisis Ellevate - ellevatenetwork.com Boss Mom Crew - bossmomcrew.com Team-orientation Hey Mama - heymama.co Pass The Torch for Women - passthetorchforwomen.org 89% of the participants in Kelton Research’s study Working Christian Mom - workingchristianmom.com maintain that working moms bring out the best in their Working Momkind - workingmomkind.com employees. So when we saw 4.2 million women exit paid work in droves due to the impact of COVID-19, one BOARD RESOURCES of the greatest workforce superpowers went missing – MOMS! ACE Board Training for Women - acellc.consulting BoardRooms - broadrooms.com The rise of maternal support and flexible work ar- Catalyst Women on Board - catalyst.org/catalyst-women-on-board/ rangements is a bright light in the wake of the public CEOX - projectceox.com health crisis. LinkedIn released stay-at-home parent job Forté Connect titles in their work experience section and professional fortefoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=women_boards network, HeyMama, encouraged the add of “Mother” on Women In The Board Room - womenintheboardroom.com your resume both touting that unpaid skill development 5050 Women On Boards - 5050wob.com is equally as valuable as those attained on payroll. PODCASTS YOUR CAREER RESOURCE BOUQUET Mother’s Day's flowers have faded and fallen by this Called & Equipped time, but career longevity lasts a lifetime. Our ode to listennotes.com/podcastscalled-and-equipped-jessica-hernandez-zKJk- moms is more than fresh flowers, but a career resource dwFpSNG bouquet to grow with the seasons. iRelaunch - irelaunch.com/podcast MomsTown365 - momstown365.com From returning to work and leaning in to downshifting, Ready Pause Go - readypausego.com/about we need each other (and expert resources) to bloom Working Christian Mom - workingchristianmom.com/blog over the long haul. BOOKS/BLOGS This article was inspired by a LinkedIn post in May 2021. See original post and comments by visiting How Women Rise: Meg Applegate’s profile Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise Promo- Be sure to tell her Mary & Heather say, “Hi!\" tion or Job, by Sally Helgesen & Marshall Goldsmith howwomenrise.com linkedin.com/in/megapplegate Working Moms Against Guilt - workingmomsagainstguilt.com MOMSTOWN • JUN 2021 17

self esteem let's build it! with the founder of Priority Parenting ~ Laura Greer Before building our child’s self Reality check: of course you can’t do this esteem, we need to start with all the time, protect your sanity and obli- ourselves. There’s a lot to learn in gations, but look for these opportunities parenting, have you noticed? It's more! our generation that has the aca- demic studies and awareness to Learning “I am Capable” can’t be devel- realize this, so we didn’t grow up oped when we: Do too much for them, seeing parents learning to parent. Overprotect them, Do homework for The past has been Step 1: have a them, Demand. child, Step 2: you know all answers and how all things should be done. Opportunities to feel needed and signif- icant encourages “I am Capable”. Parenting begins with us, with you. In my parenting education, I know Today, children don’t have many natural that any and all emphasis on adult opportunities to feel needed and signifi- responsibility is ONLY for the awareness of effectiveness toward cant, but parents and teachers can thoughtfully provide these opportuni- your end goals— no blame or shame! ties. We have an obligation to provide opportunities for children to devel- op responsibility and motivation. Don’t we all need to be reminded of that? You got this, you really do, you are the exact right person to be the parent of your child. Children can develop capable perceptions and skills naturally when they If something isn’t working well, admit it, if you want to change are allowed to work side by side with their parents, on-the-job training some things, you can do that. while making meaningful contributions to the family lifestyle. Coopera- tion based on mutual respect and shared responsibility is more effective The foundation for children to have healthy self esteem is the than authoritarian control. development of the belief: POSITIVE DISCIPLINE’S CRITERIA FOR EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE “I am capable.” (It’s the same with you!) 1. Does it help children feel a sense of connection? (Belonging and Sig- nificance) To help kids feel capable, they need to experience creating a re- sult or solution where their actions are involved. This starts with 2. Is it respectful and encouraging? (Kind and firm at the same time) putting toys away, getting their socks on! Then it's completing their homework, taking trash out weekly. Remember, in learning 3. Is it effective long-term? (Does it consider what the child is thinking, to do something there needs to be space to do it wrong first, to feeling, deciding?) fall off the monkey bars, then try it again. 4. Does it teach important life skills? (Respect, concern for others, prob- That sequence is success, it’s being capable of starting over, lem-solving, cooperation) doing it again! Parents, you got this! Always be curious about who your child is, what Encourage kids by pointing out when they are capable of taking traits can you nurture for their greatest adult life to flourish? care of something themselves, then provide the patience, time and space for them to do so. ABOUT LAURA MOMSTOWN • JUN 2021 Laura Greer is the owner of Priority Parenting which focuses on supporting parents helping children be seen and heard. She discovered so many rewards working with families she created a side, “from the heart”, business in 2002. Serving the parenting community in every way, she continued Certification and Education paths to become a Parenting Coach and Child Development Specialist establishing Priority Parenting in 2018. Join her for: Workshops, Private Consultations, Parenting Conferences and Events. One of her sought after programs is a Music & Language Program to improve cognitive, social, behavioral, emotional and communication skills: Musical Sing & Sign Enrichment Program. EDUCATION: Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Infant & Toddler Development Specialist, Master Teacher Permit in Early Child Development, American Sign Language Studies 18

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