December 2015 hammer time

1. HammerTime News
HABITATFORHUMANITYOFUTAHCOUNTY
December 2015
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF UTAH COUNTY TO CELEBRATE 24TH BIRTHDAY
WITH RESTORE SALE
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will be celebrating its 24th birthday this weekend with a huge sale
at its Orem and Spanish Fork ReStores. There will be great discounts, refreshments, and giveaways.
All interested community members are encouraged to join in the celebration from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is one of more than 2,300 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity Interna-
tional and was started by a group of local community members concerned about substandard housing
and homelessness in Utah County in 1991. The local Habitat affiliate builds and renovates simple, de-
cent homes with families in need in Utah County. The affiliate also repairs and beautifies existing home-
owner occupied homes and properties and helps to revitalize blighted neighborhoods in its service area.
Habitat serves individuals or families living or working in Utah County who make up to 80 percent of the
Area Median Income and are living in substandard housing situations.
To date, the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate has completed 60 homes (eight of which have been
renovated) in its service area, providing 98 adults and 185 children with safe and affordable housing.
The organization has also completed a number of critical home repair and home preservation projects
throughout Utah County in the last three years, completed the South Franklin Community Center at the
Boulders Apartment complex, and renovated and restored the historic George Taylor, Jr. home in down-
town Provo. The local Habitat affiliate also administers Provo City’s Neighborhood Revitalization Pro-
gram.
In addition to its affordable housing and critical home repair and home preservation programs, the local
affiliate also provides a mobile neighborhood tool library in Provo City and basic home maintenance and
life planning courses for Habitat families and other interested community members.
The organization also runs two ReStore Home Improvement Outlets where new and used building mate-
rials, appliances, and furniture are sold with profits going to the affiliate’s operating and program costs.
The ReStores have not only raised thousands of dollars for the affiliate, but are now paying for a most of
the operation costs for the affiliate and stores and have also kept millions of pounds of waste out of the
local landfill. Because of the success of the ReStores, the organization is now looking at opening a third
ReStore in northern Utah County.
The Utah County affiliate also promotes aluminum, scrap metal, and vehicle recycling through its Habitat
Recycle program and works to bring community awareness to the potential deadly effects of radon gas.
“We are truly grateful for all the community has done to support our affiliate over the last 24 years,” said
Kena Jo Mathews, Executive Director. “Because of all their support, generosity, and service, we have
been able to change the lives of many families in our service area.”
GETTIN AHEAD TO GRADUATE
Nine new graduates from the “Gettin Ahead in a Just-Getting’-By World” program will be honored at a
graduation ceremony on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Habitat for Humanity of
Utah County office at 340 South Orem Blvd., Orem. All the graduates are current Habitat partner family
members.
The Getting Ahead program is a step-by-step life planning and education program, sponsored by the
local Habitat affiliate, which includes facilitated education, group support, and hands on experiences.
Participants attend a weekly group session facilitated by a trained facilitator and follow a workbook with
various modules. The group sessions last for 12 weeks. The overall goal of the program is to help area
families work together to break the poverty cycle, find solutions to community issues, and build bridges
to a more stable and productive life. To date, 97 community members have graduated from the program
that was started locally in 2008.

2. What’s Up
HABITAT SPONSORING “IT’S A WRAP” AT PROVO
TOWNE CENTRE
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is sponsoring the annual
“It’s A Wrap” gift wrapping booth at Provo Towne Centre dur-
ing the holiday season. This year’s gift wrap booth will be lo-
cated outside the new Shoe Dept. Encore on the Lower Level
inside the Red Robin Entrance and will be open starting De-
cember 19, 2015. Proceeds will go towards a Habitat home
currently being built in Spanish Fork with the Young family.
Volunteers are needed to help gift wrap. Sign up atwww.habitatuc.org/volunteer.htm.
GOODBYE ASHLEY! WELCOME ERIC!
Habitat Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator, Ashley Burton, will be leaving Habitat mid-December to go on a
once in a lifetime adventure to teach English in China. She has worked hard and has done a great job expanding
Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization programs locally. We will miss her and wish her the very best. We would
like to welcome Eric Jorgensen as the new Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator. Eric has been serving as the
Neighborhood Revitalization Committee Chairperson and brings a wealth of experience to the position. We are
excited to have him join our staff.
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• Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will be participating in this year’s
#GivingTuesday effort on December 1, 2015. Community members are encouraged
to donate to Habitat or their favorite charity during this special day of giving. Donations
can be made to Habitat online at www.habitatuc.org/donate-now.htm. All donations
made that day will be used to provide safe and affordable housing for a hardworking
mother and her two teenage children in Spanish Fork.
• Are you doing your holiday shopping online? Support Habitat by shopping at smile.amazon.com today!
• The Utah County Habitat for Humanity ReStores have a large inventory of Styrofoam ornaments and bags
and bags of peppermint taffy for sale! Great for holiday crafts or neighbor gifts! Locations and hours at
www.habitatuc.org/restore.htm.
• Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is partnering with H&R Block this tax season! Get a referral code from
Jimmie Smith at (801) 344-8527 or jimmiesmith@habitatuc.org and take it to the office when you have your tax
return prepared. If you are a new H&R Block client, we will get a $20 contribution.
• New Neighborhood Revitalization Chairperson Announced – Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization Com-
mittee has a new chairperson, Julie Beck. Julie is a long time Habitat volunteer and has been serving on the
committee for the last few years. We appreciate Julie’s willingness to serve and look forward to growing the
program under her leadership! We would also like to thank Eric Jorgensen for his dedicated service as the
chairperson for the past few years. We are grateful for all of his efforts and all he has done to build the new
program. We are happy to have him join the Habitat staff.
• Thank you to Habitat for Humanity's 45,000+ (and growing) car donors! Your generous car donations help
make homes for the holidays a reality for local families. Learn more at www.habitatuc.org/cars-for-
homes.htm.
• Recycle all the aluminum cans from your holiday parties and help provide safe and affordable housing for
families in need in our community. Drop off locations at www.habitatuc.org/recycle.htm.
• Go holiday grocery shopping and help provide safe and affordable housing for families in need in our com-
munity! Sign up for Smith’s Community Rewards Program at www.smithscommunityrewards.com, link
your account/card with Habitat for Humanity of Utah County (#48773) and then go shopping at your local
Smith’s Grocery Store. Smith’s will then provide a financial contribution to the local Habitat affiliate.
• Check out Habitat’s FUNSAVER Site! Habitat for Humanity has partnered with VP Deals to get all the latest
bargains on local products/venues. Check out this week’s FUNSAVER specials at www.habitatucdeals.info.
A portion of your “fun” purchases will help Habitat further its housing mission in the community.
• Did you know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer? Protect your family today from this
cancer causing gas by testing your home! Test kits are available at the Habitat ReStores in Orem and Spanish
Fork for only $6.00 (includes lab fee). More information about radon, look online at
www.habitatuc.org/radon.htm.

3. PHOTO GALLERY
Volunteer Opportunities3
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CREW LEADERS AND SITE HOSTS NEEDED TO
HELP GUIDE CONSTRUCTION
Volunteers with construction experience or those wanting
to improve their construction skills are being sought to
participate in the affiliate's Crew Leader and Site Host
Programs. Orientations are monthly. The next orientation
will be on at the Habitat office in Orem on December 5,
2015. For information, contact LeAnn at the number or
email below.
For more information, look online at www.habitatuc.org or contact LeAnn at (801) 368-2250 or
leann@habitatuc.org. You can also sign up online at www.habitatuc.org/volunteer.htm.
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO SERVE ON
COMMITTEES
Volunteers are needed to serve on all of Habitat’s
local committees. Monthly or quarterly meetings,
limited time commitment, no experience necessary,
varying interests and skills needed. For more infor-
mation, contact LeAnn Hillam at (801) 368-2250 or
leann@habitatuc.org.
HONORING VETERANS THROUGH SERVICE - Habitat’s
construction crew spent Veterans Day building a porch and
ramp for a local Veteran. George Jordan served in the United
States Army from 1970-1972. He lives in a mobile home in
Orem and has had difficulty accessing his home due to his reli-
ance on an oxygen tank. Now with an extended porch and
ramp, he and his dog Teddy are able to come and go as they
please.
In June, Habitat partnered with the Lindon Home Depot to help
another Veteran in Orem, Kent Hinkson, who served in the Ma-
rine Corps. Volunteers renovated the interior of his home, com-
pleting three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a family room. Kent
has extreme sensitivity to light and sound, and the renovations
improved the home so that less sound and light from outside
come in. Recently, Habitat was also able to provide materials
for Kent and his family to complete the exterior of their home.

4. PHOTO GALLERY44
WELLS EMPLOYEES
TEAM WITH HABITAT
TO KICK OFF SPAN-
ISH FORK HOME! -
Wells Fargo employees
teamed up with Habitat
once again and kicked
off the construction of
the Young Family Habi-
tat Home in Spanish
Fork in mid-November.
Volunteers worked to
build the floor and frame
some of the exterior
walls at the home.
Wells Fargo, through
their Team Leader pro-
gram, is one of the ma-
jor financial sponsors of
the home.
COLLABORATING FOR A VETERAN! - Habitat
for Humanity of Utah County helped on a Heart 2
Home renovation project for a local Veteran, Ken-
neth Toone, and his family in American Fork in
November. Habitat Construction Staff members
worked with long time Habitat volunteer, Karin
Jessen, to renovate one of the bathrooms in the
home. Habitat was also able to donate some ma-
terials and supplies from its ReStores and provide
flooring and appliances through its Gifts in Kind
partnership with Home Depot.

5. Home Maintenance Tips
Winter Home Maintenance Tips
As winter nears, make sure your home is prepared to withstand another season of cold temperatures, driving
winds and icy conditions. The maintenance that you do today can help prevent more costly emergency repairs in
the height of a storm, when it can be difficult to find supplies and licensed contractors.
Following are five important categories to focus on for this winter:
Your Heating System
Before you give your heating system a workout this winter, take the time for preventive maintenance. It may help
extend the life of your system and identify potential problems.
Before winter
• Have your furnace or boiler checked and serviced by a licensed contractor at least once a year, preferably
before the heating season begins.
• Clean or replace the furnace filter on forced hot air systems.
• Have your chimney checked and serviced by a licensed contractor at least once a year. Pay particular atten-
tion to having creosote build-up removed for chimneys servicing woodstoves and fireplaces.
(www.travelers.com)
Check out Habitat & Community Action’s Free Home Maintenance Course. The next class will be Thursday,
January 28, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. The topics are: Basic Electrical Repairs, Changing Furnace Filter, Gutter and
Downspout Care. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held at the Habitat office at 340 South Orem Blvd., Orem.
At HOME DEPOT – Registration is necessary. Call store or register online. Look online for the December clinic
schedules at www.homedepot.com.
At LOWE'S - you must sign up for How-To Clinics by calling 229-1485 or stopping by their store at 140 West Uni-
versity Parkway in Orem. Look online for December clinic schedules at www.lowes.com.
At CENTRAL UTAH GARDENS – Registration is necessary. Look online for upcoming classes at
www.centralutahgardens.org/classes_events_concerts.aspx
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Home Maintenance
POURING CONCRETE! - On Friday, November 13th
and Friday, November 14th
, a total of 28 BYU
Construction Management students prepped and then poured the flatwork for the garage and patio at a
Habitat home currently being built in Spanish Fork. As part of their class, Concrete 217, they were re-
quired to volunteer on a project that entailed learning and doing hands-on work that would teach them
about concrete at a residential build site. They were taught by both Habitat subcontractor, Kenyon Bunker,
and Kevin Tippetts, Habitat’s Construction Manager. They students donated a total of 85 hours to the pro-
ject.

6. HOUSING FACT
Adequate housing is vitally important to the health of the world’s economies, communities and
populations.
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During winter
• Have your fuel tanks filled and keep an eye on levels throughout the winter.
• Set your heat no lower than 55 degrees as the temperature inside the walls where water piping is located is
colder than the living spaces; open doors to unoccupied rooms to keep an even temperature throughout the
house.
• Maintain your wood-burning or pellet stoves according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Your Insulation
• Is your insulation prepared to protect you from the cold? As an important line of defense from winter’s gusty
winds and freezing temperatures, it is worth taking some time to inspect and upgrade insulation and weather
stripping before the season starts.
• Add extra insulation in the attic to guard against ice dams. If too much heat escapes into the attic, it can warm
the ice and snow on the roof. When it refreezes, it can cause an ice dam, which can lead to water damage
inside your home or possibly even a roof collapse.
• Add weather stripping around doors and caulk windows to guard against drafts and heat loss.
• Remove screens from windows, and install storm windows.
Your Utilities
• Freezing temperatures can be especially damaging to your home’s water piping. Make sure your pipes are
adequately prepared to withstand a cold snap and remember to take extra precautions if you are going to be
leaving your home, including shutting off your water.
• Check for water leaks and fix problems immediately; wrap water piping in UL-Listed heat tape and insulate if
it is exposed in unheated areas such as garages, crawl spaces or attics. Use only thermostatically controlled
heat tape if your water piping is plastic and follow the manufacturer's installation instructions.
• Learn how to shut off your water and know where your pipes are located in case they do freeze; you may be
able to prevent water damage.
Your Winter Safety Measures
As you prepare for winter, following are some further safety measures that are especially important during the
cold season.
• Trim trees and remove dead branches so they do not damage your home or injure someone if they fall be-
cause of ice, snow or wind.
• Keep gutters clear of leaves, sticks and other debris to ensure melting snow can drain properly. Make sure
downspouts direct water away from the foundation.
• Repair steps and handrails to make them safer in the ice and snow.
• Check smoke detectors, fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries to ensure they are
operating properly.
Your Key Supplies and Equipment
The first storm of the year can come sooner than you think. Stock up early and get key equipment, like snow
blowers and generators, in good working condition long before you need them, so you can be prepared to enjoy
what the season has to offer.
• Make sure you have snow shovels and a roof rake on hand. Stock your ice melting compound to melt ice on
walkways.
• Have your snow blower and generator serviced and any necessary repairs made.
• Keep fuel for snow blowers and generators in approved safety containers and away from heat or flame pro-
ducing devices. Do not store fuel in your basement.

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9 Holiday Savings Tips
During the holiday gift buying frenzy, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed about not having
enough money to spend on your loved ones. You do not have to go into debt to show how much you
care. With some careful planning and creative gift giving, you can enjoy some holiday cheer without the
financial fear.
Check out these holiday savings tips from Practical Money Skills:
• Develop a budget and stick to it: Do not spend more than 1.5 percent of your household annual in-
come on holiday gifts and entertainment. Check out a free online Holiday Budget calculator.
• Create a "micro budget": Write a list of everyone on your gift list and decide how much you would like
to spend on each person. Track how much you spend using this Gift Log calculator. This budget should
also include costs for additional items such as cards, postage, gift-wrapping, meals, parties, travel, etc.
• Shop early: Do not wait until the very last minute to buy presents or you may end up overspending or
buying items you did not plan to. Having extra time to compare prices is especially helpful when buying
big-ticket items such as electronics or even a new bicycle.
• Get creative: Handmade gifts or even personalized coupons can be a special treat in this age of store-
bought presents. Think about what the person may want or need then incorporate your own talents. For
example: bake some cookies; create a photo album or decorate a picture frame; knit a blanket or scarf;
compile your favorite tunes into a music CD; or give a coupon for a home-cooked meal, babysitting time,
house cleaning, or even a free one-hour lesson in an area where you are an expert (e.g., computers,
dance, cooking, art) – the list is endless.
• Draw names & create a spending cap: These ideas work particularly well for large families and groups
of friends. This way, everyone gets a gift but each person only has to buy one gift. Depending on the
flexibility and humor of the group, you could: limit the gift to $10–$20 per person; agree on a gift theme
(e.g., tropical getaway, house decor, etc.); or even re-gift!
• Shop online: It's fast, easy, and you can easily comparison shop. By ordering from the comforts of
your own home, you also resist extra temptations like eating out or making impulse purchases.
• Pay off your credit cards: If you plan to shop with credit, make sure you have enough money in your
bank account to pay off the amount when the bill arrives. Also, consider using cards that offer extra in-
centives such as frequent flyer miles.
• Donate more than cash: Do not spend more than 1.5 percent of your household annual income on
holiday gifts and entertainment.
• Enjoy free and inexpensive holiday activities: There are ample ways to get into the holiday spirit with-
out breaking your budget. Check out your local community calendar for free holiday activities and per-
formances such as a tree lighting or parade; snuggle up with the family and watch a holiday classic such
as, "It's a Wonderful Life"; go caroling; have the kids put on a holiday play and invite the neighbors for a
potluck dinner; or celebrate with Game Night and pull out your best board games.
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SAVING TIP
(www.practicalmoneyskills.com)
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“Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light
of love to those who need it most.” ~ Ruth Carter Stapleton

8. 88 (www.nsc.org)
SAFETY TIP
• Never leave burning candles unattended or sleep
in a room with a lit candle
• Keep candles out of reach of children
• Make sure candles are on stable surfaces
• Don't burn candles near trees, curtains or any other
flammable items
• Don't burn trees, wreaths or wrapping paper in the
fireplace
• Check and clean the chimney and fireplace area at
least once a year
Even Angel Hair can Hurt
Putting up decorations is one of the best ways to get in a
holiday mood, however an estimated 15,000 injuries
involving holiday decorating were seen in emergency
rooms during the 2012 season.
• "Angel hair" is made from spun glass, and it can
irritate your eyes and skin; always wear gloves
when handling it, or substitute non-flammable cotton
• When spraying artificial snow on windows or other
surfaces, be sure to follow directions carefully; these
sprays can irritate your lungs if inhaled
• Decorate the tree with your kids in mind; move orna-
ments that are breakable or have metal hooks to-
ward the top
• Always use the proper step ladder; don't stand on
chairs or other furniture
• Lights are among the best parts of holiday decorat-
ing; make sure there are no exposed or frayed
wires, loose connections or broken sockets
• Plants can spruce up your holiday decorating, but
keep those that may be poisonous (including some
Poinsettias) out of reach of children or pets; the na-
tional Poison Control Center can be reached at
(800) 222-1222
• Make sure paths are clear indoors so older adults
do not trip on wrapping paper, decorations, toys,
etc.; NSC provides tips for older adults on slip, trip
and fall protections
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Enjoy a Safe Holiday Season!
• Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest
from late November to mid-January, the time when
families gather, parties are scheduled and travel
spikes. By taking some basic precautions, you can
ensure your whole family remains safe and injury-
free throughout the season.
Watch Out for those Fire-starters
Turkey Fryers
While many subscribe to the theory any fried food is
good – even if it's not necessarily good for you –
there is reason to be on alert if you're thinking of
celebrating the holidays by frying a turkey.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports
there have been 168 turkey-fryer related fires, burns,
explosions or carbon monoxide poisoning incidents
since 2002. CPSC says 672 people have been in-
jured and $8 million in property damage losses have
resulted from these incidents.
NSC discourages the use of turkey fryers at home
and urges those who prefer fried turkey to seek out
professional establishments or consider a new oil-
less turkey fryer. But for those who don't heed that
advice, please follow these precautions:
• Set up the fryer more than 10 feet from the
house and keep children away
• Find flat ground; the oil must be even and steady
to ensure safety
• Use a thawed and dry turkey; any water will
cause the oil to bubble furiously and spill over
(see video at right)
• Fryer lid and handle can become very hot and
cause burns
• Have a fire extinguisher ready at all times
Candles and Fireplaces
About 2,200 deaths were caused by fires, burns and
other fire-related injuries in 2013, according to Injury
Facts 2015, and 12% of home candle fires occur in
December, the National Fire Protection Association
reports. Increased use of candles and fireplaces,
combined with an increase in the amount of combus-
tible, seasonal decorations present in many homes
means more risk for fire.

9. RESOURCES
99 • Make sure the vehicle is properly maintained, and
keep an emergency kit with you
• Be prepared for heavy traffic, and possibly heavy
snow
• Remember, when guests are staying in your home,
make sure areas have night lights or easy-to-reach
lamps in case they need to get up during the night.
And, whether you are visiting someone else's home
or you have guests in your home, make sure all
medications are kept up and away and out of sight
from young children.
Don't Give the Gift of Food Poisoning
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
provides some holiday food safety tips. Here are a few:
• Do not rinse raw meat and poultry before cooking
• Use a food thermometer to make sure meat is
cooked to a safe temperature
• Refrigerate food within two hours
• Thanksgiving leftovers are safe for four days in the
refrigerator
• Bring sauces, soups and gravies to a rolling boil
when reheating
• When storing turkey, be sure to cut the leftovers in
small pieces so it will chill quicker
• Wash your hands frequently when handling food
It's Better to Give ... Safely
We've all heard it's important when choosing toys for
infants or small children to avoid small parts that can
be pulled or broken off and might prove to be a chok-
ing hazard. Here are some additional gift-related
safety tips you might not have heard about:
• Select gifts for older adults that are not heavy or
awkward to handle
• Be aware of dangers associated with coin lithium
batteries; of particular concern is the ingestion of
button batteries
• For answers to more of your holiday toy safety
questions, check out this Consumer Product
Safety Commission blog
• See which toys have been recalled
Traveling for the Holidays? Be Prepared
Many people choose to travel during the holidays by
automobile, with the highest fatality rate of any major
form of transportation. In 2013, 343 people died on
New Year's Day, 360 on Thanksgiving Day and 88 on
Christmas Day, according to Injury Facts 2015. Alco-
hol-impaired fatalities represented 31% of the totals.
• Use a designated driver to ensure guests make it
home safely after a holiday party; alcohol, over-
the-counter or illegal drugs all cause impairment
• Make sure every person in the vehicle is properly
buckled up no matter how long or short the dis-
tance being traveled
• Put that cell phone away; distracted driving
causes one-quarter of all crashes
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Community Action Services offers Home Buyer Education Classes on a monthly basis. Classes in December
will be held December 2nd
and 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. To register, please call (801) 691-5200 or go
online to www.communityactionuc.org.
Sub for Santa is a temporary Christmas assistance program that matches sponsors with families looking for
help. To gain help – call (801) 356-6200.
The Comprehensive Clinic at BYU offers convenient and affordable mental health services to eligible local com-
munity members. Call (801) 422-7759 to find out about their services and to schedule a brief, confidential phone
interview.
Habitat families who are struggling to put food on the table can contact Kena at the Habitat office. She can pro-
vide emergency food vouchers for families to receive short term food boxes from Community Action. Call her at
(801) 344-8527 x 103 for further details.
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10. HEALTH TIPS101010
HOUSEHOLD HINT
(besthouseholdhintsandtips.com)
The best way to clean and deodorize
your garbage disposal is to freeze fruit
rinds than run them down the disposal
followed by lots of cold water.
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Stock the freezer with healthy meals
Everyone's overly busy during the holidays, and most of
us want to spend our time shopping, decorating, or see-
ing friends and family, which leaves less time to cook
healthy meals. Take defensive action several weeks
ahead of time by cooking meals intended specifically for
the freezer. You'll be thankful later when you can pop
one of the meals into the oven or microwave and turn
your attention instead to writing out holiday cards with a
personal message in each.
Pour the gravy and sauces lightly
You may not be able to control what's being served at a
holiday meal, but you can make the turkey, roast beef,
and even mashed potatoes and stuffing much healthier
by foregoing the sauce or gravy or spooning on just a
small amount.
Take the focus off food and drinks this holiday
season by embracing a project that will have last-
ing meaning: Organizing your family photos.
What household doesn't have a mountain of snapshots
that need to be sorted? Dispensing with this source of
clutter will be stress relief in itself, but you also will get
an emotional lift when you glimpse the photos again.
(Plus, what better holiday gift to give yourself or some-
one you love than a gorgeous album filled with family
memories?) If you don't already have a photo organiza-
tion system, try this: Find a shoebox or another box
that's the right width to accommodate snapshots. Use
cardboard rectangles as dividers between categories of
photos. (You can also buy photo boxes with these divid-
ers.) Write a category label across the top of each di-
vider ('Martha,' 'Christmas,' 'Family,' and 'Pets,' for in-
stance). As you go through each envelope of photos,
slide the very best into an album, file other photos you
want to keep into the appropriate category in your shoe-
box, and throw out the rest.
Toast the New Year with just one glass of bubbly
You may be celebrating, but that doesn't mean that that
you should send your meal plan (and your judgment) on
holiday. Alcohol can interfere with your blood sugar by
slowing the release of glucose into the bloodstream; it
also contain a lot of calories - 89 calories per glass of
white wine or champagne, 55 calories in a shot of
vodka, and 170 calories in a pint of stout beer. What's
more, alcohol breaks down your inhibitions and judg-
ment, which makes you that much less likely to resist
the junk foods that you would otherwise be able to pass
up.
9 Stay-Healthy Tips for the Holidays
Keep the focus on fun, not food
Most holidays are associated with certain foods.
Christmas at your house might not be the same with-
out your aunt's green been casserole, but that does-
n't mean food has to be the main focus. Instead,
throw yourself into the other rituals a holiday brings,
whether it's caroling or tree trimming.
Modify your eating times so that they jive with
your relatives'
Do your in-laws' meal schedules fly in the face of
yours? Here's how to compromise: Say they wake up
later than you do and serve a late breakfast at 10:30.
Then they skip lunch and serve Christmas 'dinner' at
3 p.m. To keep your blood sugar steady without over-
doing it on calories, have an early-morning snack
(such as a piece of whole-grain toast) before your
relatives rise and shine. Their late breakfast will
count as your 'real' breakfast, plus some of your
lunch. Enjoy the 3 p.m. meal - but don't overdo it! -
and have a small snack at around 8 p.m.
Cut down your own Christmas tree
Rather than buying a tree from a roadside lot where
the trees have been drying out for weeks, visit a tree
farm that allows you to cut your own. It will be fresher
and probably less expensive than they are at the lot.
You'll burn off calories and combat some of the
blood-sugar effects of the sugar cookie you snuck by
traipsing around the grounds in search of just the
right tree. And your family will have one fonder holi-
day memory to look back on.
Indulge in only the most special holiday treats
Skip the store-bought cookies at Christmas, but do
save some calories in your 'budget' to sample treats
that are homemade and special to your family, such
as your wife's special Yule log cake. Training yourself
what to indulge in and what to skip is much like budg-
eting your mad money: Do you want to blow it on gar-
bage that you can buy anywhere or on a very special,
one-of-a-kind souvenir? Just don't completely deprive
yourself on festive days - your willpower will eventu-
ally snap, and you'll end up overeating.
Make the change!
The habit: Staying physically active during the holi-
days.
The result: Gaining less weight over the years.
The proof: A study conducted by the U.S. govern-
ment found adults gained, on average, more than a
pound of body weight during the winter holidays - and
that they were not at all likely to shed that weight the
following year. (That may not sound like a lot now,
but it means having to buy roomier pants after a few
Christmases pass.) The good news is that the people
who reported the most physical activity through the
holiday season showed the least weight gain. Some
even managed to lose weight.
(www.rd.com)

11. Thank You
Kenny Seng Construction
Provo Towne Centre, Wells Fargo
Brycen Bingham
Brylie Houle
BYU American Society of Civil Engineers
BYU Construction Technology students
BYU Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter
Charmagne Wixom
Client Tether
Dave Harlow
Eric Jorgensen
Hudson Boxx-Eagle Scout Project
Jaime Alonso
Julie Beck
Karin Jessen
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Katie Carrick
Kenny Seng Construction
Kenyon Bunker
Lo Nestman
Mary Crafts
NetScout
Nicholas Peterson- Eagle Scout Project
Provo Towne Centre
Stuart Hillam
Utah Central Association of REALTORS
UVU Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter
Wells Fargo
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12. 12
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1-Building
Committee
2-Volunteer
Committee
Getting Ahead
Graduation
3-Happy 24th
Birthday Habi-
tat
4-Board and
Staff Christ-
mas Party
5-Crew and
Site Host
Training
6 7 8 9 10-
Executive and
Finance
11 12
13 14 15 16 17-ReStore 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
Of Utah County
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Building Committee December 1, 2015 2:00 p.m. Central Bank
Volunteer Committee December 2, 2015 5:00 p.m. Orem Habitat office
Getting Ahead Graduation December 2, 2015 7:00 p.m. Orem Habitat office
Happy 24th
Birthday Habitat December 3, 2015
Habitat Birthday Sale December 3, 4, 5 10-6 Orem & Spanish Fork ReStores
Board and Staff Christmas PartyDecember 4, 2015 7:00 p.m. Molly’s
Crew and Site Host Training December 5, 2015 Orem Habitat office
Executive and Finance December 10, 2015 4:00 p.m. Orem Habitat office
ReStore December 17, 2015 7:30 p.m. Orem Habitat office
It’s a Wrap Gift Wrap Booth December 19th
–December 24th
Provo Towne Centre
Happy Holidays
The Habitat office will be closed from December 24th
through January 3rd
.
The Habitat ReStores will be closed December 24th
through December 28th
. The
stores will also close early on December 31st
and will be closed on January 1st
for
New Year’s.
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Habitat Birthday Sale December 3, 4, 5 24
The Habitat office will be closed from De-
cember 24th
through January 3rd
.
The Habitat ReStores will
be closed December 24th
through December 28th
2016
The Habitat ReStores will be closed
December 31st
and will be closed on
January 1st
for New Year’s