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Vero Beach, Fl - Ed. 02.05.2015   

            
     
   

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Hello FLASHERS~

Well, days turn into weeks and weeks into months and...voila...we have already launched ourselves into February! February, the month that reminds us to tell those we love... that we do! That's a simple yet powerful thought. It reminds me that sometimes less is more and so it will be with this week's Editor's Note.  I encourage you all to take a moment and make a list of the things you love in this world and in your life: People, Places, Foods, Sayings, Events, Music... You get the idea?  Your 'happy' list! We all need one and it never hurts to remind ourselves of the good things in our lives. Some of the listings will probably be simple things and they might be the ones that bring the most joy. The people that find their way onto your list; please write them a hand written note this Valentine's Day. Let them know that they are important in your life and that they actually landed on your 'happy list'. Be specific about what it is you like about them. You will make their day! We all enjoy knowing that we are important, liked and cherished. Telling someone just that IS a simple yet powerful thing. Spread the love FLASHERS and while you're at it spread the FLASH! Send us to a friend and help us continue to grow by leaps and bounds!

 

 

PS...I LOVE our FLASHERS! You are on my 'happy list' and I appreciate you greatly!

PSS...Check out all of the amazing things on the calendar and select a few things to go out and enjoy!

 

Valerie Watkins

Publisher

PLEASE NOTE: ... Last week we mistakenly listed incorrect information for the open houses. We apologize and ask you to please refer to the correct dates and times listed below!
Thank you and our sincere apology for any inconvenience.

Kashi Ashram's Sunday Market

Sunday, February 8th
 9 am - 2 pm

11155 Roseland Rd. ~ Sebastian

 

                               
 ~ COME ENJOY ~ 
Local Artists & Crafters, Bric-a-brac, Jewelry, Seasonal Organic Produce, Gently Used Books, Tarot Readings, facials and bodywork, essential oils and crystals, Vintage Items, Handmade Goats-milk Soaps and Body Products, HOT Cinnamon Rolls, Fresh Juices & Organic Coffees. Kids storytime, kids' tours of goats and chickens.

Freshly Prepared Lunch Buffet 

(This organic vegetarian buffet draws the crowd...You are going to love it!)

SEE YOU AT THE MARKET!

STOCKING A HEALTHY PANTRY

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12 STAPLES 

YOU SHOULD NEVER BE WITHOUT

 

This slideshow from WEB MD will give you some ideas for quick but healthy last minute meals. Click here.

 

VALENTINE OPEN HOUSE

WEEKEND PROJECT
"It is better to light a candle than complain about the darkness " 
 Confucius
And so why not try creating these over-sized floor candle sticks the weekend.
 

I found this tutorial on the Impatiently Praying for Patience blog and I love them.  If you have ever priced over-sized candle sticks you know that a pair will have you paying out at least a couple of 'Benjamins'. The candle sticks pictured here can be created for pennies in comparison. When you look at the tutorial...don't forget that Home Depot will do the big cuts for you at no extra charge if you purchase the wood from them. Don't let that big saw in the tutorial scare you...You don't need it! So, go light the way FLASHERS and don't you be caught complainin'! :)

ALL ABOUT DUCHESS KATE!

 

I will happily admit that I became one of the many fans of Kate Middleton ever since she became engaged to Prince William. (My Great-Great Grandmother was a "Middleton," so heck...we're almost family! :) Her elegance and style in fashion is a welcome change from the blatant style of the Kim Kardashian types of today. If you agree, you will want to scroll this website I found. It  shows her favorite jewelry:, - some pieces loaned from the Queen herself, some from the late Princess Diana and other more modern (and more affordable!) items. You can also click on her fashion choices at the site. Click Away!! 


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FLASH TIP OF THE WEEK
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Use a plastic lazy susan in your fridge. It's a great way to save space by double stacking your smaller jars of jams, condiments etc. With the ease of a little spin you will have everything at your fingertips! :)
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Oh happy Day!
 

FUN GIFT IDEA

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This company prints custom collages of snapshots or your choice of words as pictured. Perfect for graduation or even wedding gifts, you'll enjoy browsing their website. Register your e-mail address to get special offers.

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  BASKETBALL SCHEDULES

 With football season behind us, our sports enthusiasts will turn their attention to the basketball season. March Madness will be here before we know it! To keep up with your favorite college team's TV schedules and rankings, visit the NCAA website. Click here. To follow the pros, go to the NBA website. Click here.

AN EYELINER TRICK 

FOR THE LADIES

If you don't use eyeliner because you think it makes you look too  "made up," you might like this trick. Pictured here is Sienna Miller at the premiere  of the current film American Sniper. She wore a smooth line of black liquid eyeliner on top with a softer line of bronze pencil on the bottom.  The bronze balances the line of black, but it's soft enough not to scream "I'M WEARING EYELINER!"


YEEHAW...SAVE THIS FUN DATE!

 


  TODAY'S CHUCKLE 

JUST THREE WORDS


A man was sitting at a bar when an exceptionally gorgeous young woman entered. She was so striking that the man could not take his eyes off her. The young woman noticed his attentive stare & walked over to him and said. "I'll do anything that you want me to do for  $100 on one condition."
Flabbergasted, the man asked what the condition was.
The young woman replied, "You have to tell me what you want me to do in just three words."
The man considered her proposition for a moment, withdrew his wallet from his pocket & slowly counted out five $20 bills, which he pressed into the young woman's hand.
He looked deeply into her eyes & slowly, meaningfully said, 'Paint my house.'
 

FLASH VIDEO OF THE WEEK
ELEPHANT REUNITES WITH TRAINER

They say an elephant never forgets, and this video adds credence to that fact when an elderly trainer calls his former pupil from a group 15 years later.

 FLASH BEAUTY TIP OF THE WEEK
 Sponsored by: Center for Facial Aesthetics     

 SKIN CARE TIPS TO KEEP LOOKING YOUNG, FRESH AND GLOWING!

Pour on the Protection
To ensure you layer on enough sunscreen ("the best way to keep skin youthful"), fill the hollow or your palm (about � teaspoon) with a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to coat your face, neck, and ears.
Look Sun-Kissed
A recent study found a key marker of youthfulness is to add a little tint, it takes years off your face by evening out your skin tone. Tinted moisturizer or tinted sunscreens are a quick and easy way to accomplish this. Try Jane Iredale's Dream Tint or Image Skincare's Tinted Sunscreen.
Eat a Skin-Saving Breakfast
Include almonds in the first meal of the day. They contain essential fatty acids, which help put the brakes on inflammation that accelerates fine lines, sagging, and blotchiness. Not feeling like a nut? Salmon, tuna, and halibut are good lunch/dinner sources.
Spray Away Dryness
To keep skin supple, spray it several times daily with a hydrating spray that contains antioxidants. The water is packed with minerals like selenium that protect against UV damage.
Protect with Powder
Sunscreen stops working in less than 3 hours, so reapplication is key. For easy touch-ups, use a powder sunscreen. "It's light, so skincare stays intact." Our fave: Powder Me SPF by Jane Iredale

Pair Your Potions 

A 'cross-training' regimen is the key to rapid rejuvenation. Some ingredients-like sunscreen and antioxidants in the morning and retinoids and peptides at night-work better as a team.
Develop a Bedside Manner
Anti-aging regimen at bedtime can be hard to adhere to. To avoid missing her evening routine store these products in a pretty skincare case on the nightstand. You can apply your products easily while in bed. Remember to include Retinols in your nighttime routine. 
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  RECIPE OF THE WEEK


 

Don't forget that Valentine's Day is next Saturday. This is a super easy, fun, and 'love' spirited edible. The picture says it all.  Just get yourself a heart cookie cutter and some of your favorite fruit and start cutting out your hearts.  You can turn them into 'love skewers' or edible surprises by replacing the heart of one fruit with a heart of another kind. Dip some in different types of chocolate. In other words...Mix it up and have some fun and share the love! :)

'SCENE AROUND TOWN'
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Vero Beach Power Squadron member Daniel Thomas received the Florida Boating Educator Award for 2014. The award is part of the NASBLA certification and award program recognizing outstanding excellence in teaching boating safety education both on the water and in the classroom. Thomas has extensive hours of teaching in the classroom for his VBPS as well as many hours volunteering as Education Director and instructor for the Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County. VBPS supports the Youth Sailing Foundation by teaching youngsters and adults sailing techniques. Thomas also volunteered his time as Training Sergeant and Special Deputy for the Indian River County Sheriff' Marine Unit. VBPS also participates in the USPS Boarman National Youth Poster Contest. Thomas enjoys teaching our local youth boating safety. The youth then draw a poster that depicts what they have learned.

Pictured above L to R: Captain Thomas Shipp of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Brian Rehlwinkel, Boating Safety Coordination for FLWCC, Daniel Thomas and V/C Peter Wm. Mitchelson, SN, National Secretary, of the United States Power Squadrons.



The Arc had a special treat last month when Kate Brown, representing the Brevard Zoo, gave a presentation on the making of oyster mats for the Indian River lagoon. After an interesting and educational presentation on how important oysters are to the ecological system here in Indian River County, Kate and her assistants Emily Der and Andrew Luering, proceeded to teach the individuals at The Arc how to make the oysters mats. Members of The Arc Board of Directors, management and staff all joined in with Kate and her crew to learn and assist the special needs adults in making the mats.  
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
FROM :  Reply

Leslie Swan, Indian River County Supervisor of Elections is pleased to announce an opportunity for local college or university students to apply for one of three $1,200 scholarships through the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections (FSASE), a statewide, professional organization made up of the sixty-seven Supervisors of Elections in the state of Florida. The scholarships

will be awarded to three Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Journalism or Mass Communication majors who have completed two years of junior college or undergraduate work and are in good standing. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be registered to vote and be enrolled or accepted as full-time students in a senior college or university in the state of Florida. Scholarship guidelines and applications are available at www.voteindianriver.com 

under the FSASE Scholarships tab. Completed applications, resume and two letters of recommendation, one from the college or university last attended and one personal reference must be submitted to the Elections Office in which you are registered to vote by March 16, 2015. 

Supervisor of Elections Leslie Swan will review all applications and select one finalist's application to be submitted to the FSASE Scholarship Committee.  The committee will then select three winners who will be announced at the FSASE Summer Conference. 

 

For further information, please contact the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections Office at (772) 226-3440or [email protected]

PHOTO CONTEST ~ SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS!
FROM DEBBIE AVERY:  Reply

Annual Photo contest sponsored by Southern Photo for the Pelican Island Wildlife Festival, March 14th. Anyone can enter up to 3 images by March 1st. Send an email to [email protected] with image attachments. Make sure to include the photographer's name and image title. Register online.
FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE
FROM UNITED WAY: 

The United Way of Indian River County is once again coordinating the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, offering free help to people who earned $53,000 or less in 2014.

 

Families with low to moderate income may miss out on substantial tax credits if they don't have assistance filing their returns. All United Way VITA volunteers are IRS-trained and certified every year to provide free tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in Indian River County. They ensure that taxpayers receive credits due to them such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or Disabled.

 

The United Way Center site, at 1836 14th Ave. in Vero Beach will accept walk-ins from January 31st, February and April on Saturdays 10am-1pm, Mondays and Wednesdays 4pm-7pm and Fridays 9am-12noon. Appointments ARE necessary in March since demand is lower and preparers are scheduled as needed. A United Way/VITA satellite site will be set up at Fellsmere Community Enrichment Program, (FCEP), in Fellsmere, 10074 Esperanza Circle beginning February 7th on Saturdays 12 noon-3pm and Thursdays 5pm-8pm.  Clients should bring their valid picture ID, social security card (or ITIN numbers) for everybody in the household, a copy of their 2013 tax return (if filed), W-2 Forms from all jobs worked in 2014, as well as any other relevant tax documentation. 

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