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By Christopher Bennett Special to The Freeman DELAFIELD — Size matters when considering last-minute Christmas shopping or a pre- sent for the person whose gift gives you the biggest headache. Clothes are an excellent option when you're left with one name on your Christmas shopping list. You know that feeling. It's the one person you push off until the very end, because when you try to think of a gift your mind turns to a gray haze. Clothes are where it is at for such a person, whether male or female, son or daughter, hus- band or wife. Face it — most everyone wants to leave home looking their best. All one must do to purchase a gift in such a situation is pay atten- tion. "The key questions we ask are does your wife dress more casually or dressy?" said Car- rie Rozek, owner of Element Style Boutique, a women's bou- tique at 630 Milwaukee St. in Delafield. "What is her favorite color? We would ask what their style is — sporty, stylish and trendy, or more conservative?" Amy Koeppler, owner of The Barn Owl, a women's boutique at 727 Genessee St. in Delafield, said she would work to narrow choices based on preference. "I would ask, 'Who are you shopping for?'" Koeppler said. "Once I know that, I would ask if she likes clothes, shoes, jew- elry, or home décor." Koeppler said she strives to get a feel for what the recipient of the gift might like based on the information provided. "If I know she likes jewelry, I'd recommend a brand we carry that fits her style, based on what you describe," Koep- pler said. Koeppler and Rozek differ slightly on the topic of know- ing what size someone wears. Rozek said she and her staff will get an idea of the size of the person and eyeball the size, and might even use a store associate as a template. Koeppler urged shoppers to know the size before going shopping, and hinted at conve- nience as the reason. "It's pretty important," Koeppler said. "You become a more effective shopper. You don't have to return the item. We can always try something a little less form-fitting." Koeppler's and Rozek's advice is also applicable to women shopping for men. Get a feel for style and how they dress for work and play. "The interesting thing in men's clothing is I find what they do in their free time dic- tates what they wear in clothes," Rozek said. Rozek said a golfer might prefer a polo shirt, and a motorcycle rider might prefer something emblazoned with the logo of their ride. Buying clothes, while a ter- rific idea, might not be the best solution. Perhaps the thought of shopping for clothes makes you cringe. If that is the case there are still plenty of options for the last name on your Christmas shopping list. Jayne Lynch is the Special Events/Public Relations Man- ager for The Bon Ton Stores, Inc., which is located in Mil- waukee and is the parent com- pany of Boston Store. Locally, Boston Store is in Brookfield Square and Mayfair Mall. Lynch suggested simple items with near universal appeal. Most everyone wears a scent – consider the person's perfume or cologne of choice. Most everyone favors a sports team – buy clothing or acces- sories bedecked with that team's logo or mascot. Coffee, chocolates and pop- corn always make great gifts, and likely merit a holiday arti- cle of their own. "It's always safe to select items where sizing doesn't matter, like handbags, wallets, watches, scarves, throws or a phone charger," Lynch said. Both Lynch and Koeppler said an excellent default, if all else falls short and you are out of options, is a gift card. "I would definitely recom- mend a gift card," Koeppler said. "If it gets pretty difficult to find something you're really sure about, I would recom- mend a gift card." Page 4A • FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE LAKE COUNTRY DECEMBER 2014 *New Subscribers Only! Offer valid to those who have not subscribed to The Freeman within the past 60 days. Waukesha County addresses only. Not valid with any other offer. Payment must accompany order. 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"Honestly, the most important thing you can do is take all things in modera- tion," Dr. Joshua Fritz said. Fritz is a chi- ropractor and owner of Lake Country Chiropractic, 864 Rose Dr. in Hartland. "People just kind of gorge and overeat and snack all day long. You really have to make some good decisions." Fritz said he will not advise skipping pie and cookies, but instead said to be mindful of what and how much is on your plate. "So many people just overeat at (holi- day) dinners and feel pretty bad after- wards," Fritz said. "There's no need for it." Fritz advised a reasonable dinner and another helping later if one is still hun- gry or wants to try something different. And don't be afraid to leave food on your plate if you're full. "Instead of finishing your plate, focus on some moderate portion sizes," Fritz said. "Don't overload your plate. Take a little bit of everything – just make it small portions. If you want a little bit more, pick and choose." The breads and potatoes and starches consumed during holiday feasts are not ideal. They raise blood sugar and even- tually turn into fat. The same is true with dairy products. "Anything starchy and full of sugar is what should be limited," Fritz said. Consider subbing-in a salad and roast- ed vegetables in your holiday menu, in addition to the protein one derives from meat dishes like turkey and ham. Fritz also said to be mindful of calo- ries. One can consume 750 calories of soda, which Fritz said is typical of a large fountain drink. The soda is absorbed quickly and becomes fat. But one must consume 21 cups of broc- coli to equal 750 calories, while ingesting just one and a half teaspoons of sugar. The American Heart Association's Healthy Holiday Eating Guide is easily accessible through an Internet search. The guide is 16 pages of tips on how to eat and stay active and healthy during the holidays and through the winter months. The AHA recommends balancing calo- ries with activity, which means one must know how many calories are being con- sumed at a meal. Be sure to stick with the stalwarts of a good diet. Eat whole grains, vegetables and fruits. Limit dairy and stick to lean meats, poultry and seafood. Be sure to limit sodium intake. Accord- ing to the AHA the average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day, which is more twice the recommendation of 1,500 milligrams. The AHA advises eating the turkey's white meat and avoiding the skin. A serving size of meat is roughly 3 ounces, which is about the size of a deck of cards. Gravy adds excess fat and calories. Dressing is a complement not an entrée. On the topic of complements, casseroles are often filled with fat, sugar or sodium. You might also consider finding a desert buddy and splitting the pumpkin pie. Avoid whipped topping and its empty calories. The key point of the AHA's Healthy Holiday Eating guide is to know what one is eating, eat in moderation and be healthy. The focus of one's holiday should not solely be food. Moving the focus of food might also help one avoid a New Year's Resolution to lose weight, get in shape and be healthier. There is no reason to put off living well until the turn of the year. "Why wait?" Fritz said. "Start making some good decisions." By Christopher Bennett Special to The Freeman DELAFIELD — A new year is just around the corner. Sooner than you think, 2014's year-end weight gain and credit card debt (if applica- ble) will move from the back to the front of your holiday- addled mind. Send out 2014 with a bang before getting back in shape, both physically and finan- cially. There are plenty of places in the Lake Country and metro Milwaukee will- ing to oblige a final fling. First of all, New Year's Eve this year is on a Wednesday, so New Year's Day is a Thursday. Are you really going to want to work on Fri- day? Keep this in mind. Plan accordingly. • The Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Dr. in Delafield, is holding a New Year's Eve party that fea- tures Happy Hour from 3-5 p.m. The Brewhaus is also open from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. New Year's Day. Call 262-646-7821 for more infor- mation. • The South End Blues Band is playing at Revere's Wells Street Tavern, 505 Wells St. in Delafield, from 10 p.m. New Year's Eve until 1 a.m. New Year's Day. Learn more at www.rever- estavern.com. • Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Rd. in Pewaukee, is offering its New Year's Eve family pack- age. Rate start at $249.99. Included are overnight accommo- dations, four water park passes, one carload admission to Country Christmas, 40 game tokens for the Geyser Game Arcade, four Country Springs Hotel cups and unlimited soft drink refills in the snack shop, four breakfast vouch- ers, party favors and a noon New Year's Day check out. Call 800- 247-6640 for more information. • Olympia Resort, 1350 Royale Mile Rd. in Oconomowoc, is offer- ing a number of packages featur- ing a dinner buffet, open bar, mid- night champagne toast, late-night snacks and local musical acts • Chasin' Mason and Bobby Way and the Wayouts. Check www.olympiaresort.com/nye for more information. • Stolley's Hogg Alley, 2008 N. Venice Beach Rd. in Oconomowoc, is offering live music and a champagne toast at midnight. On New Year's Day Stolley's is also holding a Polar Plunge on New Year's Day. Call 262-646-5652 for more informa- tion. • In Milwaukee, FM 106.1 and Horny Goat Brewing are throwing New Years Eve 2015 at Horny Goat Brew Pub, 2011 S. First St. in Milwaukee. Tickets start at $45 and go up. Go to http://horny- goathideaway.ticketleap.com and learn more. • The Pfister, 424 East Wiscon- sin Ave. in Milwaukee, offers a variety of options for New Year's Eve frivolity. Overnight room stays start at $189 plus tax. The Pfister's cocktail lounge Blu offers various reserved seating packages with bottle service and live music. Call 414-273-8222, ext. 2450, for reservations. • The Pfister's Mason Street Grill is serving from 5-11 p.m. New Year's Eve and is holding a champagne toast at midnight. Live music will be available in the bar. Call 414-298-313 for reserva- tions. • On New Year's Day the Pfister is holding brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults are $41.95. Chil- dren ages 5-12 are $13.95 and those four and under are free. Brunch reservations are available by calling 414-935-5950. Learn more at www.thepfisterhotel.com. • If you need to get your laughs on comedian Jim Gaffigan is headlining the Pabst Theatre at 10:30 p.m. New Year's Eve. Check http://www.pabsttheater.org for more information or to book tick- ets. Gaffigan is also playing the Pabst at 7 p.m. Dec. 29 and 7 p.m. Dec. 30. • A Milwaukee New Year's Eve staple, The Harlem Globetrot- ters are back again, and are playing at the BMO Harris Bradley Center at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve. Call 414- 227-0700 for tickets or more information. This list is by no means inclusive, but is meant as a sampling of some of the events taking place in the area. Please call ahead or check the web site to ensure details did not change in the time since publication. Last-minute shopping guide Charles Auer/Freeman Staff A variety of items available at The Barn Owl Boutique in Delafield could make good gifts for the right person. Where to spend New Year's Eve in Lake Country Moderation is key at holiday parties

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