Thursday, May 27, 2010

Sometimes...it just clicks

I had a fantastic two days of networking in Casper and Cheyenne -- thank you to the new friends and fans alike. I enjoyed some beautiful sunshine in Casper Tuesday, followed by an interview by KCWY 13's Britni McDonald on Wednesday morning (bright and early!). Blew around Casper, flew to Cheyenne (or at least it felt like that with the wind!), and enjoyed some great folks down there as well.

The thing that hit me, as I journeyed through my days, are the real people out there, making Wyoming what it is. These people are not just the business owners and leaders in our community -- they're also the employees, the stay-at-home parents, the teachers, the children, the seniors, the volunteers...all together, I have observed that we share a similar value -- we appreciate the value of PEOPLE.

I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank the wonderful people of Wyoming and those who love Wyoming from around the country and the world -- you all make what we do so enjoyable. It's a joy reporting on your lives and communities, but it's equally a joy getting out there and meeting everyone face-to-face. What a dream job!

We have many new adventures ahead -- please stay tuned as we grow...and connect with us! E-mail, Facebook, Twitter, respond to this blog -- and let us know why YOU love Wyoming!

'Til next time -- Here's a shout out to the great people of Wyoming!

Kati Hime, Editor
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Looking for your favorite WY campsites & activities!

We're polling our readers for your favorite Wyoming campsites and activities! So please, weigh in! Tell us your favorite Wyoming camping spot, and what your favorite activity to do there is... Comment on this blog, on our Facebook page, or on Twitter! See the links below -- and enjoy those beautiful WY outdoors!!!

'Til next time -- I'm craving some s'mores... :)

Kati Hime
Editor
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Monday, May 24, 2010

WY Public Libraries Make A Splash for Summer!

Last night, my children wanted to create with Legos as a family. As we sat there, my daughter creating a pirate ship that was entitled "Backwards Hat Ship" (because all of the crew had backwards hats), it reminded me of the Lego program our Albany County Public Library is offering for the summer...

This thought inspired me to write about our Wyoming public libraries -- I have enjoyed browsing through the different websites around the state this morning, getting to know the programs and enjoying the passion of those people who run our public libraries. There's something for everyone!

Here are links to the 23 Wyoming county public libraries -- tell us about your favorite! Comment here, on our Facebook page ( http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wyoming-Lifestyle-Magazine/258768099856?v=wall&ref=ts ) or on Twitter, user name: wyolifestylemag

'Til next time, I am curling up with a good book! (And encourage YOU to curl up with the latest copy of WY Lifestyle Magazine, or WLM as we call it!)

Kati Hime
Owner/Editor
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Laramie County: http://www.lclsonline.org/
Albany County: http://acpl.lib.wy.us
Carbon County: http://carboncolibrary.state.wy.us/
Fremont County: http://www.fclsonline.org/index.htm
Campbell County:http://www.cc-pl.org/
Natrona County: http://www.natronacountylibrary.org/
Converse County:http://www.conversecountylibrary.org/
Sweetwater County: http://www.sweetwaterlibraries.com/
Johnson County: http://www.jclwyo.org/
Uinta County: http://www.uintalibrary.org/
Teton County: http://tclib.org/
Sheridan County: http://www.sheridanwyolibrary.org/
Lincoln County: http://linclib.org/
Weston County: http://www-wsl.state.wy.us/weston/
Goshen County: http://www-wsl.state.wy.us/goshen/
Platte County: http://www-wsl.state.wy.us/platte/
Park County: http://parkcountylibrary.org/
Sublette County: http://www.sublettecountylibrary.org/
Hot Springs County: http://www-wsl.state.wy.us/hotsprings/
Washakie County: http://www.washakiecountylibrary.org/
Crook County: http://www-wsl.state.wy.us/crook/
Niobrara County: http://www.niobraracountylibrary.org/
Big Horn County: http://www-wsl.state.wy.us/bighorn/

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Music Together -- More than Baby Talk!

Our family enjoyed a Montessori community dinner last night in Laramie, and were mesmerized by Karen Bienz of Music Together of Albany County and her sing along. Picture the scene: crowded living room filled with twenty children 7 and under, sitting in a circle and surrounded by 40 enthusiastic parents, all creating a rain storm with their hands...snapping, tapping, stomping the floor, all in a calculated method led by Bienz...it was awe-inspiring! From there we moved to a parachute game, singing, raising and lowering the parachute over the kids as their static-filled hair stuck straight up to the ceiling...only matched by their delighted giggling!

This is Music Together, a dynamic program that inspires music and movement between adults and children. We've participated with both of our children since they were infants -- we learned how to inspire a love of music through use of tone, facial expressions and movement. As they grew, we added musical instruments like bells and rhythm sticks, learning how to make music fun by tapping them on the floor, in different patterns, and (gently!) on ourselves. :)

Karen Bienz's program is well-known in Laramie (Music Together of Albany County), and Briana Cramer has a dynamic growing program in Cheyenne (Windy Prairie Music)! Check out these programs in your area -- and let us know what other programs like these exist throughout the state! Check out the links below!

*Editor's note: You do NOT have to sing well... luckily for me and my husband!

Tone Deafly Yours (but havin' a LOT of fun with my kids!),

Kati Hime
Owner/Editor
Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine

Music Together of Albany County 307-721-2968
Windy Prairie Music, Cheyenne 307-635-1433

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Saturday, May 22, 2010

Laramie's hit by Hapi-Ness

Today Laramie Junior High School hosts the Hapi-Ness 5K, a benefit run for local families undergoing extreme obstacles. The run became a Laramie tradition in 1987, when the ninth grade organized the first run in honor of Hapi Patterson, their classmate who died of leukemia that year. Over 30 families have received help with medical bills from Hapi-Ness 5K proceeds since that time. This year, the recipients are two Laramie families, both battling with cancer.

Prizes are given for all ages and categories, and LJHS staff have even pitched in with hand-crafted items to be given away at a drawing after the race.

This annual benefit joins the countless others organized by Wyoming citizens, to benefit others in our state. Post a few of your favorites on this blog, our Facebook page or at Twitter (see below)!

Keep on finding your Hapi-Ness...

Kati Hime, Editor
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Friday, May 21, 2010

WLM Summer 2010 Issue

Welcome to our blog! Blogging is a new adventure for us, so we'd love some feedback -- leave us some comments and let us know what you'd like to see...both in our magazine as well as on our blog!

We are dedicated to producing a beautiful publication that represents the diverse culture of Wyoming. We are very excited about our Summer 2010 issue of WLM, (our staff's pet name for WY Lifestyle Magazine), which was released over two weeks ago! We made some design updates to this our second issue, and are VERY excited with the result.

Please check it out! Click on "View our NEW Summer 2010 Issue" on the home page to pull it up. If you have any difficulties viewing it with Internet Explorer or AOL, please e-mail us at editor@wyolifestyle.com.

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