Central Minnesota Women Magazine

Holiday and Happiness

Ahhhh, do you love this season? I hope you take time to breathe it in, stop, listen and enjoy it. It’s transition at its peak…from one holiday to the next, one year to the next, one season to…well, it is winter and will be for some months. But even winter has its pleasures. I know…right?

At CMW we want to take a moment to thank our two main customers….the businesses that support the magazine through marketing; and our readers for loving the publication. It’s because of both of you in synergy that the businesses support the publication financially in order for you, the reader, to get it free of charge.

Doing amazing work in the community and supporting women is our mission. And because of the support of the community, this magazine makes a difference in the lives of many: our readers and the women we feature. For that, the team at CMW is forever grateful.

This seasonal issue is about happiness in both a stressful time and in a time of renewal. We fill up our lives giving, then we fill it up rejuvenating ourselves!

The women you read about in this issue will help you shop, party, and savor delicious delicacies. The columns and regular features will help you renew, begin and take up a challenge to cook more in 2012. Good luck with that!

Our warmest regards for a healthful and happy end of 2011 and transition to 2012.

Tamera and Doug, Co-Publishers

DEC 2011/JAN 2012 ISSUE
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COVER STORY
Marishka’s: Purposeful, Yet Unique!
Marishka’s Mary Franke has created a unique boutique where you will want to linger for a fun shopping experience in beautiful downtown St. Cloud.
By Lynn Fisher
Photos by Sue Dropp

SPECIAL SECTION!
Time Is Ticking Holiday Gift Guide
Here you’ll find some wonderful ideas for holiday gift giving. Don’t forget yourself on that list!!

HEAVENLY TREATS
Kathy's Halo Glows!
Divine toffee, creamy caramels and cookies that will make your halo glow. Kathy Carton started out small selling to family and friends and found demand for her treats convinced her to start her business.
By Linda Schwenzfeier
Photos by Sue Dropp

JEAN DOTZLER
Woman Extraordinaire!
The first one to arrive and the last one to leave the party, Jean attends to the smallest details, mindful of her clients’ vision and tastes.This is one lady whose business has seen steady growth - despite a challenged economy – because of her attention to her customers.
By Natalie Miller Rotunda
Photos by Sue Dropp

SPECIAL SECTION!
Self-Renewal Guide for 2012
Renew yourself after a stressful holiday season!. Look here to find exactly what you need to take you calmly into the new year.

HEAR HER VOICE
My Daughter Has Seizures
Missy Schraut’s daughter Gracie was diagnosed at 18 months of age, six months after noticing that something was not right. Now the family is connected to fundraising and other families with epilepsy, and the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota helps them cope with the disease.
By Natalie Miller Rotunda

FOOD EXPLORER
Cooking Basics: Encouraging you into the Kitchen!
Sweet and Sour Sausage Peppers and Onions, an easy no-fail dish to jumpstart your new resolution to do more cooking this year!
By Heather Rotunda
Photos & Comments by Sue Dropp

STEPPIN' OUT

Steppin’ Out Local Arts and Steppin’ Out Local Community Events
By Natalie Miller Rotunda

PRINTED WORDS
Holiday and Happiness
By Tamera Farrand

SHOUT OUT

Readers write to us and share their thoughts.

THE LOCAL SCENE
Provincial Market, Lifelong Learning at the Library, Little Saints Academy, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy
By Kristi Anderson

CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE
Services located in the region!

VOICES
Non-Profit Agencies In Our Area
Epilepsy Foundation of MN, Salvation Army
by Tamera Farrand

LEARNING AS I GO
Begin again.....and again and again
By Tamera Farrand

READER'S VOICE
Wonderful, insightful, reader’s thoughts as submitted to us at the Women’s Showcase in October 2011.