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THE LEGAL NAVIGATOR NOVEMBER 2021
FROM THE DESK OF Mike Bryan
Hello everyone, and Happy Thanksgiving! This month, I’d like to feature another key
member of the Estate, Healthcare and Wealth Preservation Team, my Financial Data Analyst, Marie Wisecarver! If Courtney Haug is considered “my right hand”, then Marie is certainly “my left hand”! Marie completes all of the behind-the-scenes work necessary to understand each client’s financial situation. She is a critical component of our team and helps us understand exactly what assets, debt, and income each client has and compiles this into a format that is easy to understand. You might see her during document signings as well. Marie also has a background in the healthcare industry too, which also brings a wealth of knowledge to our team. She has a great personality and I am sure you will enjoy working with her. Feel free to watch my interview with her by visiting: swbwlawfirm.com/meet-your-estate-healthcare- and-wealth-preservation-team.
Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice
Spicing Up Your Fall Coffee
If you’re a true coffee lover, then you’re no stranger to the many ways to spice up your morning brew. Plus, fall is a fabulous time to toss in some seasonal flavors to get the holiday cheer flowing! Let’s be honest — nothing is better than a hot cup of coffee on a chilly morning or afternoon. While you may be comfortable with your daily coffee routine, there are countless ways to turn your usual go-to cup of joe into a warm treat to make for great conversation in front of the fireplace this fall. Keep in mind that if a hot drink makes you a tad too toasty where you live, you can always convert your coffee creation into an iced drink!
Thanks, Marie — for being part of our team! It is much appreciated. If you have time this month, please drop her a note to say thanks for everything she does.
Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Pumpkin spiced everything is certainly the fall motto! In fact, it just wouldn’t be Halloween and Thanksgiving without it! With some milk, pumpkin purée, sugar, pumpkin spice, and vanilla microwaved and mixed together with a whisk, you can then add some of your favorite coffee, and you’ll have yourself a yummy pumpkin spiced latte!
See you next month!
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Mexican Mocha
The spices add a certain depth to the coffee and will have you craving more. Caffeine overload, here we come!
Hot cocoa is a MUST over the holidays. Mix hot cocoa with coffee and a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, cream, and cayenne pepper, and you’ve got a Mexican mocha! The spices will have your throat tingling with warmth, and it’s easy to make, too. All you have to do is mix the dry ingredients together and combine them with all of the liquid ingredients and you’re done!
Autumn Spiced Brown Sugar Maple Latte
This one sounds like more of a dessert than coffee — and oh, boy is it delicious! This latte combines coffee, milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, and autumn spices to send your taste buds right to heaven — a true cup of joy!
Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte
Hazelnut Macchiato
Mixing caramel with pumpkin spice and cream or milk is truly delicious and is sure to get you in the fall spirit. These ingredients complement
There is something that is just mouthwatering about hazelnut anything! By combining milk with steamed hazelnut coffee creamer and espresso and topping it off with some mocha drizzle, you’ll have a perfect pick- me-up for the fall season. Make sure to check out your favorite recipe source for amounts and step-by-step instructions for every single one of these fun fall coffee treats, guaranteed to keep you warm all fall long! So, grab your cozy socks and a cuddly blanket, and pick one of these warm coffee treats to whip up — or just try them all!
each other so well, creating a delicious and creamy treat. However, don’t forget to mix it with some coffee and top it off with whipped cream and caramel drizzle!
Autumn Spiced Toddy
Have you ever been told to drink a hot toddy when you’re feeling under the weather? Placing a spin on this drink, that some associate with being sick, can jazz up any coffee with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Cryotherapy Isn’t Just for Athletes Anymore Can It Really Slow Aging Like Celebrities Claim?
Alicia Keys has enough money to spend her weekends in Paris, on a private yacht, or being pampered in a spa — so what compels her and other celebrities to choose shivering in a nitrogen-filled chamber instead? The answer is a trend: whole-body cryotherapy. You may have heard of cryotherapy. The word itself just means using cold temperatures as a form of treatment, like we do with ice baths and cold compresses. Whole-body cryotherapy, however, is an extreme version that first gained traction with athletes as a way to slow blood flow, reduce swelling, and relieve pain after workouts. To do it, you have to stand in
a tank that drops to minus 200 degrees F for several minutes! Stars like Steph Curry and Cristiano Ronaldo swear by cryotherapy, and there are even rumors that Ronaldo has his own chamber at home. These days, cryotherapy goes far beyond use for athletic purposes. According to the International Business Times, Lindsey Lohan, Mandy Moore, Jennifer Aniston, and others use it to achieve all kinds of goals, including to lose weight and slow aging. Unfortunately, this isn’t a bandwagon you should hop on just because celebrities say so. According to University of Utah Health professionals, “The use of this type of cryotherapy for anti-aging is not as well understood or supported by rigorous medical science [as its benefits for recovery from exercise].” Studies are also split on whether cryotherapy can help with weight loss, but most seem to indicate it’s only effective in the long term and/or when combined with exercise. What cryotherapy can help with is arthritis, joint pain, and post-workout recovery. And you don’t need to shell out $30–$50 for whole-body cryotherapy (or hundreds of dollars for a cryotherapy device that can be pointed at your sore spot) to see those benefits. You can achieve similar results with an ice pack or ice bath, although those are recommended more for minor aches and injuries. For bigger pains, visit a doctor or PT to get their professional recommendation before hopping into a cryotank!
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Football and Thanksgiving: A Match Made in Marketing Heaven
The second reason we watch football on Thanksgiving is more about money than tradition. In 1934, a Detroit Lions coach, George A. Richards, decided that in order to attract more fans, his team would make a point to always play on Thanksgiving when most people were off work. To sweeten the pot, he committed his radio station (an affiliate of the NBC Blue Network) to broadcasting the Thanksgiving game live on 94 different stations across America. This idea was a hit from day one! According to Sporting News, the long-unloved Lions “not only sold out the stadium, they also had to turn people away at the gates.” In 1966, the Dallas Cowboys signed on to play every Thanksgiving, too, for similar publicity reasons. Since those early days, football-themed traditions have flourished in American families. Apart from watching games on TV, one of the most popular is organizing a pre-turkey game of family touch football a la the sitcom “Friends.” (Its famed episode “The One With the Football” aired Nov. 21, 1996.) If you’ve never organized a game, this could be your year! To get started, Google “Scott’s Family-Friendly Touch Football” and click the first link.
Last year, 30.3 million people tuned in to watch the NFL’s Thanksgiving showdown between the Washington Football Team and the Dallas Cowboys. For those Americans (and probably for you if you’re reading this article), football is as essential to Thanksgiving as turkey and stuffing — but why? As it turns out, there are two answers to that question. The first is that games have been played on the holiday for almost as long as it has officially existed. Thanksgiving became a holiday in 1863, and just six years later, the third American football game in history was played on it.
According to SB Nation, the Young America Cricket Club and the Germantown Cricket Club faced off in that inaugural Thanksgiving game in Philadelphia, and football has been played on Thanksgiving pretty much ever since! When the NFL was
founded in 1920, the Thanksgiving game was official from the get-go.
Take a Break!
Baked Cornbread and Chorizo Stuffing
Inspired by FoodNetwork.com
Ingredients
• 1 lb Mexican chorizo • 1 white onion, chopped • 1 carrot, chopped • 1 celery rib, chopped • 3 garlic cloves, chopped • 2 cups premade cornbread, crumbled
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped • 1/2 cup chicken stock • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, for greasing • Cilantro, for garnish • Cotija cheese, for garnish
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 350 F. 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo for 5 minutes. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook for 10 additional minutes. Stir in the cornbread and cilantro. 3. While stirring, slowly add the chicken stock. Stir until absorbed. 4. Butter a small casserole dish, then add the stuffing in an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes, garnish as desired, and serve!
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Desk of Mike Bryan PAGE 1 Spicing Up Your Fall Coffee PAGE 1 Can Cryotherapy Slow Aging? PAGE 2 Football and Thanksgiving: A Match Made in Marketing Heaven PAGE 3 Take a Break PAGE 3 Baked Cornbread and Chorizo Stuffing PAGE 3 Why You Should Visit New England for Thanksgiving PAGE 4
WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT NEW ENGLAND During Your Thanksgiving Weekend
Last year, travel restrictions kept many families from gathering together in their homes for Thanksgiving dinner. This year, it appears that people will be able to travel freely to most locations. While a “destination Thanksgiving” might not be something you’ve ever considered, for some families, it can mean the perfect blend of quality fun and family time in an exciting new city. So, why not take advantage and bring your family to visit New England, the part of the country where Thanksgiving began? If you need more reasons than just the origin of a famous holiday, consider the scenery. If you’ve never visited New England in the fall, it’s something that every person should do at least once in their lives. The variety of colors on display in the trees throughout the quaint downtowns
and nearby forests is completely unique to that part of the country. There’s a reason that “visiting Boston in the fall” has become not only a popular vacation but also part of the American lexicon as well. As for what you could do when you’re in New England for your Thanksgiving weekend, there are a few popular destinations you just have to see for yourself. First and foremost among these are the Plimoth Patuxet Museums. When you visit, you’ll be transported back in time to one of the earliest settlements in the United States, where the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people shared the first Thanksgiving dinner. Other fun destinations in that immediate area also include wandering the quaint historic downtowns of Ipswich, Sturbridge, or several other colonial era towns. You can also find tons of fun shopping destinations in Beverly, Massachusetts. If you want your experience to be a little more rural, you can travel out to Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, or Woodstock, Vermont, to experience a true traditional Thanksgiving celebration at Billings Farm and Museum. Even though your family might not be used to traveling for Thanksgiving, how many opportunities will you have to visit Thanksgiving’s birthplace during the season? It’s the kind of vacation you don’t want to miss!
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