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december 2011 the basics of building bonus resource guide for building needs home inhearts our for the holidays 12 tips 1 · local military informational guide for troops their families a discountdiscounts for 2012

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december 2011 editor nicole boyle design kristi keenan graphic designer bryan huffman writers brandy snow contributers steve crain liz salvog ask an army wife walt pam brown ryan for me thinking about growing up conjures a sentimental montage of images that run like a movie reel inside my head swimming in the creek scouting for deer tracks in the woods helping aunt alma plant flowers playing croquet with aunt tammy learning how to cook by my mom s side mom s homemade biscuits are a must with a hot cup of coffee and i can clearly remember my uncle calling every weekend asking her to whip him up a batch during a recent trip to my husband s hometown in illinois my children were fortunate enough to experience some of these very things that i hold dear from my own youth they helped out in the kitchen with the preparations for a wedding brunch and were then able to play outside with their cousins my oldest son was even able to ride four-wheelers which is one of my favorite pastimes my daughters eagerly put on some water boots and marched through the creek playing king of the hill with their aunt chery breanna and sam excitedly discovered deer tracks but it was obvious their favorite activity was riding rose the pony it was on the ride back to north carolina that i began reflecting back on my own sweet memories of childhood they came back to me easily and warmly with a peace and fulfillment i just couldn t deny with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season waiting just around the corner i encourage each of you to take time for the little things take the time to do something with your children that they will remember 30 years from now cut down a family christmas tree in the woods together attend a candlelight service prepare food for the homeless or simply sit around a fire and reminisce with your children about your own memories of christmas past don t let another season pass where the department stores not your family get the best of you home is important and families are precious make it a priority this holiday season to let those closest to you know that they are important and loved although i m away from my childhood home and my family in south carolina i now truly understand that home really is where the heart is and i know that my heart will always be with my soldier and when i am called to leave this world one day i know my home will be in heaven god bless each and every one of you i pray you have a safe and wonderful holiday season letter from the editor advertise with us do you want to advertise your special military service rate or event contact us today our deadline for the march issue is february 5 nicole boyle 910 688-7144 nicoleboyle@localmilitarydiscounts.com local military discounts is published quarterly and distributed free of charge at various locations in harnett lee moore and cumberland counties for subscription information or to add your location to our distribution list please call 803 920-8708 nicole boyle 4 · local military discounts

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contents 6 14 16 26 12 tips for 2012 flu 101 home in our hearts for the holidays affair proof your marriage december 2011 28 29 my honey my hero tax talk income property taxes the basics of building 38 in every issue 4 letter from the editor 36 did you know 24 ask an army wife 22 kids corner 33 guys guns glory to god i would like to recognize antex exterminating bill smith ford and southern pines woman center for sponsoring fam jam 2011 helping homeless children in moore county get christmas presents there s still time to volunteer contact me at nicoleboyle@centurylink.net local military discounts · 5

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b efore we know it 2012 will be on our doorstep bringing with it not only a new year but countless new opportunities to renew and reinvigorate our lives if you re like the thousands of americans who make new year s resolutions each january and then haplessly discard them come spring stop don t make just a new year s resolution ­ make a life change and commit yourself to it enforcing your goals throughout the year instead of for just a few months kick those yo-yo diet dreams to the curb and get on track to making real changes on a path to a more enjoyable and fulfilled year here are 12 tips to getting your 2012 started on the right foot eat wisely ever heard the saying you are what you eat make 2012 the year you decide to kick the drive-thru habit and all the easy greasy convenience foods that come along with it it s not too late to start setting a healthy example for your children and letting them see there s more to a meal than chicken nuggets and fries begin meal planning with one thought is there anything healthy on my plate it s easier ­ and tastier ­ than you might think add in fruits and veggies with each meal and look for ways to substitute healthy flavorful alternatives in place of the same old thing replace traditional starchy fare with whole grains like brown 6 · local military discounts

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it s time to swap those processed sugars and sweeteners for naturally sweetened options in order to bounce back and regain energy rice or quinoa cooking these grains and some veggies with a bouillon cube can add tremendous flavor instead of chocolate cake or pie for dessert try greek yogurt with honey and berries or dark chocolate squares or even popcorn which is also a whole grain food skip whole milk in favor of 2 or skim to save calories or even try one of the new almond milks available in the dairy section to save on fat and increase protein intake understand that variety is the spice of life and impart this in your children so that they in turn will learn to appreciate and eat a variety of good-foryou food options make today the day you break the chicken nugget binge butterfly a class might be the best option try a buddy system for a more personal experience with accountability invest in a good dvd if you prefer the privacy of your home lastly purchase a nice workout outfit or two that flatter your figure and make you feel good about yourself looking good flush out all the toxins and clean house one of the main culprits of sluggishness is processed white sugar which can suppress the immune system cause premature aging weaken eyesight lead to weight gain and even feed cancer cells it s time to swap those processed sugars and sweeteners for naturally sweetened options in order to bounce back and regain energy a sugar detox is the perfect option for those trying to kick the habit and it involves weaning yourself off sugars eliminating cravings and re-training your taste buds for more information on sugar detox visit fusion wellness at www.fusionwellnessnc.com reconnect spiritually get moving there s always an excuse i m too tired i don t have enough time i ll do it tomorrow before you know it the week has ended and you still haven t made it up off that couch but one thing is certain no diet or healthy lifestyle is complete without an exercise regimen the trick is finding out how to find the right workout for you and effectively making it a part of your routine schedules are busy ­ between work kids and other commitments it can be near impossible to find a solid half-hour to workout if that s the case break it down into 10-minute segments of mixed cardio strength and ab work and aim to do at least three of these segments throughout the day try to build the workout to fit your personality if you are a social and feeling good are the perfect motivation to get moving cleanse the body sometimes a new year calls for a fresh start especially after the holiday rush when a lack of time and energy have left us grabbing convenient non-nutritious food options in the interest of saving a few minutes in our day eventually that kind of attitude takes its toll on the body and we need a way to is your glass feeling half empty these days the closing of a year the letdown after the christmas excitement subsides and the dreary days of winter can all converge to leave the ol batteries feeling pretty low times like these we need to recharge and reboot the system to reconnect with our normal energetic personality first reflect on the things in life for which you are thankful and realize how much you have in a world where so many have so little to their name consider meditation ­ you need not be a guru but instead find a quiet place where you can retreat inward into your mind quiet your thoughts calm your breathing and just be take time to feel the breath entering into and leaving your lungs with each breath and find the harmony between mind body and soul partake in some yoga where you will use ancient local military discounts · 7

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stretching and balancing techniques to encourage stability and solidarity throughout your mind and body channel your romantic literature era ideals by returning to nature and finding a secluded spot to simply sit outside and enjoy the breezes and vitality of the world around you while marveling in god s creations revive your relationships the new dozen roses on all new and pre-owned vehicles purchases at some point in a relationship you will face some sort of turmoil whether it s a sibling a best friend or even your parents feelings are hurt egos are wounded and instead of working things out you retreat into your corner to lick the wounds and lament the argument many times pride stands in the way of the love you have for each other and reason is clouded by pain and anger after the flare-up subsides many agree there are words we d like to take back but we all know that things once said cannot be unspoken so instead we let time pass usually with no communication at all culminating in a fear of saying i m sorry in 2012 are you ready to make amends take a moment to focus on the root of the problem and decide if it is important enough to matter or silly enough to let it go decide whether it s in your best interest to re-open the lines of communication or not if you choose to call take time to listen to their side of the issue and then calmly express yours without harsh words or raised tones reiterate your call was intended to bridge the gap and repair the relationship if a face-to-face meeting or call isn t the right move write a letter to catch up and express your feelings via that medium if after reflection there is to be no reconciliation try instead to focus on forgiveness to unchain yourself from the hurt write a letter expressing this forgiveness though you don t even have to mail it use it at least as a form of therapy in order to provide closure $500 military discount maintain a schedule stop by our service department anytime and we will check air pressure in your tires check oil level top off all fluids ,check belts and hoses and a visual inspection of brakes and tires all free of charge with no appointment needed have you found your day planner wreaks havoc on your happy family life for some a full calendar is like a popularity contest but honestly when it comes to schedules and family harmony the old adage less is more holds true could it be that busy schedule is really a means of avoiding a confrontation at home marriage problems and issues with teen tween attitudes could most likely be stemming from such busy schedules as it inhibits bonding and communication opportunities now is the time to 8 · local military discounts

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shirk the guilt and realize it is okay to decline when asked to take on extra responsibilities dare to discipline begin paring down your schedule obligations one overtime hour at a time do so by establishing your priorities with family time at the top of the list everyone wants to feel important and no matter their age your children will always need parental stability love and support place firm limits on computer and cell phone usage set a time each evening when the internet surfing and texting are off-limits and use this time to really bond as a family expand your vocabulary by learning to use the word no don t be overcome with guilt if the pressures of family friends church sports business etc become to much to bear this is going to hurt me more than it hurts you ­ i bet you heard this as a child right the funny thing is until you are a parent yourself you never realize the validity of this statement who really enjoys having to reprimand their child for bad behavior and a lack of respect but as parents it is our job to set their paths straight and that is something that may seem like an uphill battle at times in the face of teen/tween attitudes and elementary school tantrums still we must be firm and consistent in behavioral expectations and punishments in order to parent effectively without breaking down the lines of communication into a screaming match why not try to approach discipline from a new standpoint ­ a way where everyone involved feels less burden and suffering talk about the root of the problem not the details if you truly want to nip it in the bud open up a dialogue with your child sitting down with them to make a list of expected behaviors and the consequences for breaking any of the rules make the list into a contract where both of you sign it with a clear understanding that local military discounts · 9

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continuing problems will result in the punishment established in the document after a few weeks review the contract to determine if any adjustments are needed if the problem has shown improvement over that time remember to reward your child with positive reinforcement taking time to praise their hard work efforts will further motivate them as well as improve their self esteem if you ve ever watched one of those hoarding shows on tv you undoubtedly realize how clutter can consume and even destroy your life there s no time like the present to begin cleaning up your home your office your yard and even your car in order to restore peace of mind invest in a couple of large cardboard boxes or plastic totes and label each accordingly yard sale donation file six-month storage and trash begin in the room of your choice and begin the sorting process use the filing bin to gather important information to retain for your records ­ tax information paid bills for the past year medical/car home/life insurance paperwork etc the six-month storage box should be filled with items you believe aren t necessary to keep but are hesitant to throw away after six months have passed dispose of any items still remaining in the bin don t forget to go through the kids toy boxes the family s clothing cosmetics and even old books repeat this easy process in every room until all clutter has been cleared away after the clutter has been cleared it s time to get organized clear out all of your junk drawers you know you have one and closets that are busting at the seams while employing some easy yet effective techniques to get your home in tip-top shape go through your desk and your children s desks tossing out broken pens and crayons as well as used-up notebooks and coloring books start a file folder of receipts and other tax deductible items to help out when tax season arrives in the kitchen organize recipes into a single drawer or copy them onto 3 x5 index cards and file into sleeves in a three-ring binder designate one convenient location near the door where you can charge your phone dock your ipod stash incoming bills 10 · local military discounts clear the clutter and leave your keys in order to avoid those lastminute time-consuming searches before you pull out of the driveway consolidate where you can ie two open bottles of the same shampoo and put all cleaning supplies together in a carry-all tub that can be conveniently taken from room to room as needed with ease take a close look around your home and identify other areas that need some organization not only will you home look better feel better and run more efficiently but you ll also cut down your daily cleaning time balance the budget be open to organization the key to success behind any financial management plan is the implementation of a viable budget if you don t already have one ­ get one and soon if you do have one ­ have you revamped it lately have you revisited your budget over the last two years to take into account inflation or new debt commitments start simply by pulling out a piece of paper and listing every monthly bill for which you are responsible from the power bill to the groceries don t forget to also include other commitments which though may not be billed monthly such as the water bill or the car insurance should be configured into the monthly budget as a portion to be set aside make sure to build in savings as well as some fun money into the budget for you and your spouse this money is for however you see fit to spend it ­ just be disciplined enough to realize that when the money s gone it s gone until next month comes take a look at your final numbers and do simple math ­ is there more money coming in than going out if not you are skating on thin financial ice and you either need to look at cutting expenses or adding on another income source to get yourself out of the red do you like giving your power away most people would say of course not without hesitation but when you amass large amounts of consumer debt that s exactly what you are doing the bible even clearly states that the borrower is slave to the lender when you are in debt ­ when you owe something to someone ­ you become tied to them the truth is debt shackles you and it steals away the possibilities of what you could do what you could buy where pay off debt

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you could go life without debt however is freedom and the world opens up to everything you could consider but where to begin especially with a day-in-age such as this where some consumers find themselves knee-deep in car loans credit cards and other debt get your debt organized from smallest bill to largest bill and work your way up the chain work toward paying off the smallest debt first with minimum payments to the others and as debts are forgiven begin paying even more on the next debt in the chain before you know it you ll have paid off some major debt burdens as well as begun to improve your credit rating save for tomorrow why is it we can pass down recipes for generations or pack away clothing from another decade yet we can hardly manage to tuck away a few extra bucks into a savings account many times we will justify not saving in our minds ­ the i need this or i need that creeps into our vocabulary and we put off for tomorrow what we should be doing today truth is when something does happen whether it be a huge emergency or an everyday life expense the absence of those funds loom larger than ever before hindsight definitely becomes 20/20 financial experts generally advise having an emergency fund on hand ­ around $1,000 ­ for the unexpected before beginning to work on your nest egg an approximate three to six months of expenses so how can you make this happen especially if the hard economic times have you in a pinch start off small if you need too put whatever you can reasonably allow into a savings account each month and try to increase that when possible after all any little bit helps and it s definitely better than nothing explore different banks interest rates and don t hesitate to meet face-to-face with your bank to discuss all your options when you do build up some fluid cash consider investing in revolving cd s ranging from 3 months to 2 year terms and begin putting what you can into a retirement account studies have shown that saving a little money early in your career age and letting it ride will actually produce more retirement dollars in the long run than trying to save larger amounts later in life pilates and nutritional and holistic health coaching effortless personalized permanent weight loss sugar detox group cleanses private pilates instruction 10 military discount 910 690-2208 pinehurst southern pines aberdeen and beyond michelle@fusionwellnessnc.com www.fusionwellnessnc.com we specialize in corrective red ken 5 th ave nues alon pureolo g y hair p rodu cts color all of our stylists are licensed professionals who value excellence we have a passion for what we do continuing to learn new techniques and utilizing the latest quality products to create a style that is unique to your whole being 1 5 milita ry dis cou nt on first visit with mention of this ad salon hours tues fri 10 a.m 7 p.m 125 murray hill road suite f sat 9 a.m 2 p.m sun mon closed 910 246-5335 local military discounts · 11 southern pines nc 28387

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by jeffrey l kingsbury md mph col mc a s the weather turns colder we look forward to the happiness of the holiday season the warmth of hot chocolate and crackling fires and the anticipation of the year s first snowfall unfortunately the new season also brings along with it a higher risk of contracting influenza known more informally as the flu in recent years we ve been bombarded in the evening news with visions of worldwide travelers donning masks shortages of flu vaccines and h1n1 scares as yet another flu season gets underway dr jeffrey kingsbury chief department of preventive medicine at the womack army medical center shares some factual information about the flu and what you can do to help prevent its spread influenza flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses according to dr kingsbury flu seasons are unpredictable and have the potential to impact dod force readiness and mission statistics show that in the u.s alone flu results in over 25 million reported cases over 150,000 hospitalizations due to serious complications and over flu 101 30,000 deaths annually the severity of flu cases differ from person to person and symptoms of the illness include fever in excess of 101f muscle aches sore throat headache fatigue nonproductive cough runny or stuffy nose chest pain and sensitivity to light though anyone can contract flu some people are more susceptible to experiencing complications and a greater severity of symptoms risk factors include children under five years of age pregnant women adults 50 years of age and older people with chronic medical conditions those with suppressed immune systems and the morbidly obese pneumonia is the most frequent complication of influenza along with others such as myocarditis chronic bronchitis and even death says dr kingsbury an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure so what strains of the flu are expected to be prevalent this year and how can we take steps now to safeguard our health the same strain of flu h1n1 that caused the initial swine flu panic last year is still being transmitted among persons worldwide during regional flu seasons in addition the strain of flu that preceded the h1n1 strain h3n2 is still circulating in regional populations during flu seasons says dr kingsbury each year the circulating strain changes to some extent sometimes dramatically as with h1n1 or only minimally these changes result in alterations being made in the vaccination given to prevent flu that being said dr kingsbury adds that the best defense against flu facts 14 · local military discounts

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contracting flu is a proactive approach including getting a flu vaccination and maintaining a healthy lifestyle each year everyone over six months of age is advised to receive their annual flu vaccination unless a medical reason prohibits them from doing so dr kingsbury also recommends pregnant women receive a flu shot to protect them and their unborn child from effects of the illness however pregnant women are not given the flumist which is a live virus vaccine flumist and flu shots are the two ways vaccines are administered to protect against contracting the flu flumist a live intranasal attenuated virus is offered to those from ages two to 49 without significant health problems medical screenings will determine who can or cannot take this option flu shots are given in the muscles and contain inactivated virus components that allow the body to develop a protective immune response children under age nine should receive two doses of influenza vaccine the first year they receive the vaccine if desired flumist if available in small quantities for civilians and military families says dr kingsbury both flu shots and flumist are effective vaccines in preventing the flu and availability and underlying health issues determine which vaccine is best for any given individual another proactive way in addition to a flu vaccination in warding off flu germs is to stay committed to a healthy lifestyle including a well-balanced diet with the recommended amount of vitamins micronutrients calories and composition less than stellar diet plans can also benefit from a simple age-appropriate multivitamin to seven days after however children and people with weakened immune systems can shed the virus for longer and might still be contagious longer than seven days especially if symptoms persist soldiers who believe they have the flu should report to their servicing health clinic for evaluation they should also ask for and wear masks provided for this purpose working while ill inappropriately exposes others thus potentially adversely affecting the overall readiness of their unit says dr kingsbury it is the soldier s duty to protect other unit personnel and each service member should take all necessary steps to prevent the spread of any illness to other unit members dr jeffrey kingsbury is a 1989 graduate of the uniformed services university of health sciences he is a board certified preventive medicine physician and has served in the u.s army for more than 26 years dr kingsbury arrived for his current tour as chief department of preventive medicine of the womack army medical center at fort bragg in july 2010 from summer 2002 to summer 2005 he also served as chief department of preventive medicine at womack dr kingsbury worked for the intervening five years within the u.s army john f kennedy special warfare center and school at the joint special operations medical training center training special operations medics local military discounts · 15 you have the flu ­ now what if you should fall victim to the flu virus remember that rest and fluids/nutrition as tolerated can be the best treatment use medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen to ease symptoms and fevers lasting two to three days do not use aspirin-containing medications for infants children or teens as this may increase the risk of reye syndrome following a flu infection the cdc recommends that school-age children stay home for at least 24 hours after the fever subsides while anyone experiencing flu symptoms should refrain from going to work school shopping social events public gatherings and traveling according to dr kingsbury people with the flu may be able to infect others by shedding the virus from one day prior to getting sick to five

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