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OCTOBER 2017
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HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES AT MALVITZ BAY FARMS My Family’s Elaborate October Traditions
Growing up with three sisters and a mom with a creative streak, Halloween was always a big deal at our house. When October rolled around, our mother would drag out a huge cardboard box from the attic. Stuffed to the brim with old clothes and trinkets that had been handed down or bought at garage sales, this was our beloved costume box.
milkmaid costume!” people said all night. I was furious. I was so obviously Laura Ingalls Wilder, after all!
The Halloween festivities also always included scarecrows for the farm, hand-made by my mom for each member of the family, and topped with a painted pumpkin head. She’d make a little baby scarecrow to swing on the baby swing in the front yard, or scarecrow versions of us climbing trees and playing in the yard. One display I remember had Grandma and Grandpa Scarecrow sitting on a bench with all of us around them. She’d ask us what kind of eyes, noses, and mouths we wanted her to paint on the pumpkins, tailoring each one to our very specific preferences. It was a blast. Trick-or-treating was a little challenging out there in the country. Besides the bitter cold, there was the fact that each house was miles apart. I remember wearing little snow pants underneath my costume one year, all of us piling into the car to cruise house to house. It would take an hour to hit just five houses, although it was made up for by our neighbor’s generosity, spoiling us with a soda and whole candy bars just for our visit. Of course, a visit to Grandma and Grandpa’s house was always a requirement for the Halloween schedule, too. This year, I’m sure my mom is working on a painted pumpkin just for baby Zoey. We’re still trying to figure out her costume, but you can bet we’ll be dressing her up. I just hope that I can pass these traditions along. I know I’ll forever be grateful for those fun October days. Dr. Lucy Meier
My sisters and I would spend the whole month playing dress up, piecing together our outlandish costumes. Our family loathed driving out to Walmart to pick up one of those hackneyed, premade costumes. We preferred to come up with something different and original (and I still do). If we had an idea that didn’t exist in the box, sometimes our mom would sew something for us. We’d don our dad’s old army gear, making the gruffest, most gravelly voice we could muster. Or we’d swap princess costumes and act out the complicated royal fantasies of pretty much every little girl. Every year, I have only one rule for every costume: It has to involve a wig. Don’t ask me why, because I can’t explain it. My favorite costume ever was my Laura Ingalls Wilder outfit, the spunky star of “Little House on the Prairie.” The show was on every afternoon right after I got home from school, and I eventually became obsessed with it. So, I found a plaid dress that my mom or grandma must have sewed, put my hair in braids, and went out trick-or-treating. “Oh, what a nice
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You may wonder if trick-or-treating is safe, especially when stories of poisoned Halloween candy circulate every year. These terrifying tales have all been hoaxes, but beyond needlessly frightening parents, these urban legends take attention away from the real danger kids face while trick-or-treating. Safe Kids Worldwide reports that children are twice as likely to be struck by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year. Here’s what you need to remember before sending your little witches and knights out trick-or-treating. LIGHT UP THE NIGHT Brightly colored costumes will help your child stay visible in the dark. That said, if your ghouls and goblins have their hearts set on being a real creature of the night, flashlights, glow-in-the-dark bracelets, and reflective tape attached to candy bags can help trick-or-treaters remain visible to drivers. DRESS FOR COMFORT The cold might not bother Elsa, but your trick-or-treater may not be ready to sing after the sun sets and the temperature drops. Have them wear jackets and gloves as needed and insist on shoes they can walk in. If your little princess is absolutely in love with her high heels, have her wear the pretty, uncomfortable shoes for pictures at the door, then switch into comfy sneakers before hitting the sidewalks. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE Masks can really bring a costume together, but they can also make it hard for young eyes to see where they’re going. Before trick-or-treaters head out to collect that sweet candy, swap out masks with face paint. It might take a few practice runs, but face paint can be just as cool. Make sure to test for allergic reactions first. KNOW THE RULES OF THE ROAD It is important for trick-or-treaters of all ages to know how to behave safely as they walk down the sidewalks. They should always look both ways before crossing the street, never run out between parked cars, and make sure oncoming traffic is completely stopped before they step out into the road. Kids under the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult, and older children should stick with their friends and never trick or treat alone. Trick-or-treating is a wonderful childhood tradition, and it shouldn’t end in tragedy. Talk to your kids about the risks and make sure they know why these rules are necessary. When you keep safety in mind, your trick-or-treaters can focus on the best part of Halloween: getting the most candy! KEEP YOUR TRICK- OR-TREATERS SAFE THIS HALLOWEEN
Bruce Springsteen: “Born to Run”
Survivor: “Eye of the Tiger”
U2: “Beautiful Day”
OkGo: “Here It Goes Again”
Florence and the Machine: “Dog Days Are Over”
Cake: “The Distance”
AC/DC: “Thunderstruck”
The Fratellis: “Chelsea Dagger”
Franz Ferdinand: “Take Me Out”
The Script: “Hall of Fame”
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IS RUNNING BAREFOOT A GOOD IDEA?
In the past few years, we’ve noticed an increasing trend in patient curiosity about barefoot running and minimalist shoes. While minimalist running has become a fad in recent years, it’s nothing new to the world of podiatry. The question is, is minimalist running healthy for your feet?
structure of your foot, the sturdiness of your arches, the type of surfaces you’ll be running on, whether you experience joint or knee pain, and whether or not you’re an elite athlete. For any patient with regular joint or knee pain, we recommend sticking to quality running shoes. When running on pavement or other hard surfaces, a lack of shoes will increase the stress of each impact to your knees and joints. Many podiatrists report an increase in stress fractures and Achilles tendon injuries when patients take up barefoot running — not to mention the risk of slicing your foot on a stray piece of sharp debris. Barefoot running among elite athletes is an old concept. It’s never been uncommon for skilled runners to train without shoes for short periods of times to strengthen and train their feet. However, it’s important to keep in mind that barefoot running for training purposes is often practiced under the supervision of trained professionals and takes place in a controlled environment.
Frankly, it’s difficult to offer a blanket statement on the matter, because each person’s physical abilities and podiatric needs are unique. It depends on the
Instead of ditching your shoes, consider getting a new pair better suited to your specific feet. If you need suggestions, consult the experts at Milwaukee Foot and Ankle!
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Sausage and Barley Soup It’s a great time of year to warm up with a cup of soup, and this comforting dish is guilt-free and comes together in a flash.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 (141/2-ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped • 1/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach
• Cooking spray • 6 ounces turkey breakfast sausage • 21/2 cups frozen bell pepper stir-fry (such as Birds Eye) • 2 cups water
DIRECTIONS
and barley to sausage in pan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts.
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Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add sausage; cook 3 minutes or until browned. Remove from heat. While sausage cooks, place stir-fry and 2 cups water in a blender; process until smooth. Add stir-fry puree, tomatoes,
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Recipe Courtesy of CookingLight.com
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Dr. Meier’s Fun October Traditions
Keep Your Trick-or-Treaters Safe This Halloween
What Our Patients Are Saying
Is Running Barefoot a Good Idea?
Sausage and Barley Soup
Do Kids’ Menus Do More Harm Than Good?
DO KIDS’ MENUS DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD?
Kids can be picky eaters. This is a fact recognized by parents and restaurants alike — hence the classic children’s menu featured at many restaurants around the country. These menus are virtually identical: chicken tenders, mac and cheese, grilled cheese, french fries, and so on. Kids’ menus are loaded with fried foods and cheap carbs. Some parents love the kids’ menu. It makes deciding on food easier. Or, at least, that’s what we tell ourselves. Kids’ menus are populated with foods practically every kid loves. But they have a dark side. Aside from poor nutrition, the kids’ menu changes the family dynamic. In an interview with Eater.com, television chef and host Alton Brown (who you may know from “Good Eats,” “Iron Chef America,” and “Cutthroat Kitchen”) said, “Never, ever, ever, ever, ever let your kid eat from the children’s menu at restaurants and never, ever, ever make your kid special food to allow them to avoid whatever the family is eating.” Why? During his “Alton Brown Live!” tour, he explained that it comes down to control. By giving kids the option of the children’s menu, you relinquish culinary control to your kids. The next time you go out as a family or you make a delicious meal at home, they are more likely to demand “their” food.
perpetuate bad habits. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In a Mom.me article, Dr. Cara Natterson suggests kids eat what the rest of the family eats. For instance, let them indulge in the appetizer menu, then build up to the entrée menu and let them share and sample your food. Encourage culinary exploration. When you encourage your kids to avoid the children’s menu, you give them an opportunity to expand their flavor horizons. More importantly, it helps them make healthier choices that aren’t loaded with fat and empty carbs. Make going out to dinner a learning experience, and before you know it, the phrase “kids’ menu” will have disappeared from your family’s vocabulary.
This is a habit a child can quickly adopt — and a habit that’s tough to break. Kids are picky eaters because, as parents and adults, we let them be picky eaters. We
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