Jefferson At Berry

Midterms and Stress Management

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:55:23 -0400

After an exciting weekend of Homecoming fun, it’s about that time that students start buckling down on school and start studying for midterms. We all know that studying for any sort of test can be a stressor. Here is a great article about stress management. The article offers up great stress relieving activities.

**One way to relieve stress is exercise! Jefferson at Berry has a great work out room… so if you are feeling stressed, utilize our work out room!

** Good luck on your midterms!!

For 50 years St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has...

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:36:31 -0400

For 50 years St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been finding cures and saving children all across the 50 states and from all around the world. St. Jude’s mission is to find cures for children with cancer and other diseases. To help give back, Jefferson at Berry hosted a Garage Sale and Bike Auction where all of the proceeds went to St. Jude. As a team we raised over $800. Without the help of our fabulous residents, we wouldn’t have been able to do this! So a big huge THANK YOU to everyone that supported our event.

J@B will be hosting a few more events this year to help raise money for St. Jude! So be sure to stay tuned to hear about upcoming events and fund raisers!

To hear about other upcoming events at J@B, ‘like’ our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jeffersonatberrystpaul

For more information about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital check out: www.stjude.org

Click me for awesome DIY decorating

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:10:31 -0400

Click me for awesome DIY decorating:

This site has great DIY projects that will turn your apartment from drab to fab! Enjoy!

Welcome Back Events!

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:44:04 -0400

We are so excited to have all of you back! Although the number of summery, sunny days is slowly coming to an end, we can still get excited for fall! Upcoming events on campuses around the area are a great way to show your school spirit and meet new people.

9/7 Tomorrow you can show off your Gopher Spirit by attending Party in the Plaza! Join in the Gopher Pep Fest out front of Coffman Memorial Union at 11:30am! There will be guest speakers, music, prizes and much more. Be sure to sport your favorite Gopher gear!

For more information visit:

https://events.umn.edu/Party-on-the-Plaza-022113.htm

9/8 After getting all pepped up by Coach Kill at the Party in the Plaza on Friday, you can go cheer on the Golden Gopher Football Team in their home opener on Saturday. Show your spirit by cheering on your Golden Gopher Football team at 11am in the TCF Bank Stadium.

St. Thomas football team takes on UW-River Falls at 1:10pm. Be sure to support your Tommie Football Team!

9/9 This Sunday you can join in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle by running The Next Level Back to School 5k. It is free for all students.

To learn more about the event, visit:

http://events.twincities.com/minneapolis_mn/events/show/270458027-the-next-level-back-to-school-5k

Jefferson at Berry Welcome Week:

Each year Jefferson at Berry host a Welcome Week to celebrate the arrival of our new residents and the start of a new year at J@B, this year we are hosting the following events:

9/10 Monday, the crew at J@B will be hosting an ice cream social in the courtyard between buildings 2 & 4. Come on down and meet other residents and play yard games!

9/11 Tuesday is Bingo and Brats night in the hot tub area in the JB clubhouse. From 7-9pm you can enjoy some delicious grilled food and participate in Bingo! Good food and great prizes!

9/12 Wednesday night you can take cooking classes with JB! Starting at 5pm, cooking classes will be held in our Model Unit. To sign up for a time slot just visit our crew at the front desk.

9/13 Thursday is our Annual Fall Vendor Fair. Stop by the hot tub area from 6-9pm for free stuff!

9/14 On Friday we will end our Welcome Week with breakfast on-the-go! From 8-10am stop by the JB clubhouse to grab fuel to kick-start your Friday morning!

"“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other..."

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:41:02 -0400

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“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.

- Albert Einstein

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- http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/20-inspirational-quotes-to-brighten-your-day.html

Bingo and BBQ

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:07:45 -0400

Our bingo and bbq party last night was a blast. Even though it rained… the show went on! Go to our facebook and check out our bingo and bbq event pictures! Thank you everyone for coming out… it was a blast!

Come join the J@B crew on Wednesday July 25th for a BBQ and...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:54:47 -0400

Come join the J@B crew on Wednesday July 25th for a BBQ and Bingo night in the J@B club house! You could win great prizes ranging from a $10 Target gift card to an Apple iPad!

"Summertime and the living is easy, fish are jumping, and the cotton is high … the long, lazy..."

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:31:13 -0400

“Summertime and the living is easy, fish are jumping, and the cotton is high … the long, lazy days of summer are almost here. Beach weather, watermelons, fruit-flavored sorbets, sand-between-your-toes, fireworks, barbecues, flip flops and bathing”

- 50 Ideas for Your Summer Bucket List

SuperFoods on a Budget

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 09:20:23 -0400

Getting Your SuperFoods on a Budget

By Geoffrey R. Harris, MD

Eating healthy does not need to be expensive. Take a look at these ways to live a SuperFoods HealthStyle without spending too much of your hard-earned money.

With food prices on the rise, I have been hearing grumblings from my patients about the cost of eating a healthy diet. I thought I would gather up some of the ideas that my wife and I use to get lots of SuperFoods in our diet without breaking the bank.

The first, and most important thing, you can do to cut costs at the grocery is prepare yourself for your trip. Start by taking some time to plan meals for the week and prepare a list. Keep to the list at the store. Also, my wife and I always try to eat before we go to the market because when we are hungry, it is harder to resist buying things that aren’t on the list. By having a plan and a list, you will help prevent impulse buying. Try shopping with your spouse or a friend if you find yourself prone to buying things that aren’t on your list. Furthermore, look through the flyers that come from each of your local groceries and compare prices. Use coupons whenever possible.

Here are some more tips that will help you eat healthy and stay on budget:

Choose produce that is in season. Fruits and vegetables that are in season will be more reasonably priced and will typically last longer.

Buy apples, onions, potatoes, and oranges in large bags, instead of from the single or per-pound bin.

Look on the internet for local farmers markets or produce markets. My wife and I buy most of our produce from a market about 35 minutes away that has great prices on produce that isn’t perfect enough to be in the local groceries. If you don’t mind fruits and vegetables that aren’t gorgeous, then a place like this is great. Many restaurants get their produce from markets like this. Since I don’t display or photograph my fruits and vegetables, I really don’t care if it is perfect. This market just had blood oranges, orange peppers, and Mineola tangerines for 49 cents a pound—you can’t beat that!

If one of your favorite fruits or vegetables is on sale, then buy extra and freeze some for later.

Buy generic when possible. Be sure to compare the labels, but typically the name brand and generic have the same nutritional value.

Stop drinking soda and bottled water. These are expensive items that can really add up.

Get yourself a reusable stainless steel water bottle (like a Klean Kanteen) and fill your own water bottle with filtered water from home and take it to work or the gym.

Get to know your grocery’s frozen food aisle. You can buy frozen berries, fruits, vegetables, and meat. Be sure to look at the ingredient labels to be ensure that there isn’t any added sugar or salt.

Avoid processed food. Whether it is frozen or bagged or boxed, processed foods will be more expensive than if you made the meal from scratch. These processed foods are also not as healthy and nutritious as a meal you made from SuperFoods. Processed foods tend to add lots of sodium, extra fat, and preservatives.

Look for sales on meats and cheese. Poultry can be skinned, divided, and frozen for later use. Cheese can be frozen and thawed as you need it.

Limit the amount of junk food, candy, chips, and cookies that you buy. These foods tend to be expensive and have very little nutritional value.

Always look high and low in an aisle. Typically the highest priced items are at eye level and the cheaper alternatives end up down at the bottom or at the top of a shelf.

Canned fruits and vegetables are okay if you look for low sodium options and the produce should be packed in water or juice, not oil or heavy syrup.

Canned tuna or salmon is a great way to include fish in your diet and it is very reasonably priced. Choose fish that is canned in water, not oil.

Buy cereals and whole grains in bulk, without fancy packaging, and put it in airtight containers when you get home.

Buy block cheese and shred it yourself.

Finally, get creative. I will often make a filling SuperFoods chili by combining a can of chicken, some frozen spinach, canned tomatoes, corn, frozen green peppers, tomato paste, black beans, and lots of whatever spices I’m in the mood for. Usually this low-cost, tasty, and easy recipe lasts at least two or three meals. One last thing my wife and I have started doing is making extra dinner so that we have leftovers which are great for lunch the next day. Going out to eat for lunch everyday can be expensive and often unhealthy, while bringing your own lunch is a healthier, typically lower-calorie option. Once you start thinking in this mindset, you’ll likely find even more ways to get the most bang out of your grocery buck.

Article is from:

http://www.superfoodsrx.com/nutrition/nutritional-research/getting-your-superfoods-on-a-budget.html

12 Steps to Manage Your Weight

Thu, 31 May 2012 16:09:46 -0400

Check out the link below for 12 steps to manage your weight! Steps like watching what food you put on your plate and how to divide up the plate when it comes to veggies, carbs, and protein. Other steps ranging planning your meals to eating “filler” foods!

It is a great read! Do you love this article and crave more guidance? Follow them on twitter: @weightloss! It is a total guide with fun ideas of how to achieve everyday health.

http://www.everydayhealth.com/weight/weight-management-tips.aspx?xid=tw_weightloss_20120120_management

Alright all, I have some great health blogs for you to take a...

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:29:00 -0400

Alright all, I have some great health blogs for you to take a look at. These authors of these blogs post religiously and the blogs are actually filled with some great information! Take a look:

http://nerdfitness.com/blog/ Not going to lie this website is awesome and literally has posts about everything! Check it out, one post is entitled: Why people suck at getting healthy and what to do about it! This article gets down to it and is so interesting! There are so many similar articles like this one and also ones that just offer support!

http://fitnessista.com/fitness/ Ladies check out this blog it gives you the: Summer Shape Up Plan- A total-body fitness plan with nutrition recommendations and meal ideas to help you feel good and bikini-ready all year long! Love it; I think I may have to try this one out.

There you have it, some great things to follow and maybe make a part of your everyday life!

I am writing this blog in response to the Larry West article...

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:56:06 -0400

I am writing this blog in response to the Larry West article from
MSNLiving “Should We Abolish Earth Day”. The article talks about the
relevance of the holiday after 42 years of celebration. First of all,
no I do not believe it should be abolished, and thats not what I
believe what West was trying to get at. Earth Day is a day to make
aware of Global issues of our environment, and yes there is issues. To
all those people who just want to not have to think about the damage
they are causing, these problems are not going to just go away, and
your children or children’s children will be the ones suffering for
your ignorance. Earth does have limited resources, and thats just
common sense! These issues are real, and if you want proof, please
read The Limits to Growth, and confirmation by MIT’s Graham Turner,
which was published just weeks ago. If your still not convinced look
at the price of gas, and think back to what those prices were 5, 10,
15 or 20 years ago, when you are filling up your gas-guzzling
impractical SUV. The oil producers are not stupid, and realize they
only have a limited quantity remaining of their product, and they
better make the money on it while they still can. I want the Earth to
be a better place for myself and future generations, and it is not
fair for us to irresponsibly consume all of its natural resources. It
is our responsibility to make a conscious effort to correct the
problems we are encountering as best we can. This call to action is
for both the microscale and macroscale. Collectivley, people making an
effort to recycle, car pool, bike instead of drive, plant a tree, or
even just walk, is a great way to start. As well on the macroscale,
i.e. government, and not just America but all countries, issues need
to be addressed, and their is a need to enact and enforce standards to
prolong the life of this planet. To all the idiots who posted their
opinions on the West article, who say they are just going to
completley disregard eco-friendly practices, I really hope, or if your
religous I will pray, that you take a closer look at the issues at
hand and you can realize this that we are all in this problem
together. And please this Earth Day, do something a little extra for
Mother Earth, and if you are parents please inform your children about
these issues and have them participate, its a great way to enjoy a
healthy activity with your family. These thoughts and actions should
be carried out the remaining 364 days of the year, and Earth day
should be a celebration and a chance to re-energize our collective
effort to better the world.

- Jimmy Hill

A Fashion Show Weekend Hey everyone Katie here, just giving you...

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:01:43 -0400

A Fashion Show Weekend

Hey everyone Katie here, just giving you all the updates on the upcoming fashion events going down in Minneapolis! This first fashion show that I would like to invite you all to is Scrubbed into Fashion: Africa put on by the University of Minnesota design students. The show features a fun and creative way to redesign scrubs used in the nursing field. This project runway styled competition is being put on by previous Project Runway contestant Christopher Straub. This show features a fashion show, African dance and drumming, Vitamin water, appetizers, and a silent auction. GA standing tickets are $10.00, GA seated tickets are $25.00, and VIP tickets are $50.00. The show is located at the DQ room in the TCF bank stadium and the show starts at 7:30.

The next show that is taking place this weekend is Envision: Artopia Spring 2012. Envision: Artopia Spring 2012 is the Twin Cities’ largest fashion event – an opulent evening celebrating the best in local fashion, art and music. Please join us for our 10th season anniversary to appreciate two high-impact runway shows with Ignite models unveiling talented local designers’ effervescent looks for spring, live painting, dance beats, creative cocktails, lavish decor and much more. The evening will be hosted by Joan Erakit of TheBrownGirlFiles. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Free Arts Minnesota. Information via Envision: Artopia Spring 2012 facebook page.

WHEN:

Saturday, April 14, 2012

8:00 pm VIP Early Entry

9:00 pm GA Entry

10:00 pm First Runway Show

11:00 pm Second Runway Show

WHERE:

Graves 601 Hotel, 5th floor Ballroom

601 First Ave. North

Minneapolis, MN. 55403

612-677-1100

Come to Minneapolis to enjoy the fun and support great ideas!

- Katie Mack.

Spring Jam, Hole and the Heart Its that time of year again,...

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:15:44 -0400

Spring Jam, Hole and the Heart

Its that time of year again, where the finals are creeping around the
corner and students are starting to stress about projects, papers and
exams. The upcoming sign of the apocalypse of students life and nerves
is the posting of Spring Jam signs all over the U of M campus. Spring
Jam is the Universities attempt at relieving the stress of the
students for one weekend before the last push to finals begin.
Hopefully for student safety this doesn’t end in riots like in 2009.
This three part blog series from myself will explore the upcoming
musical acts of Spring Jam, which is arguably the biggest draw of the
weekend. The Head and the Heart are the opening day headliner, which
will be playing the Coffman front Plaza from 12pm-1pm on April 19th. I
took a listen to a few of their songs, and they will probably not be
the match that lights the riot. But during this groups brief run thus
far (they were formed in 2009), they have compiled a set of complex,
deep tracks that will be a nice way to relax and hopefully enjoy a
sunny day. I guarantee the end of their set will be their big hit,
which I am sure most people have heard through cities 97 or other
commercial enterprises, “Lost in My Mind.” The Head and the Heart will
be filling a similar role to Trampled by Turtles last year, except for
a much shorter set, and having a better location(NOT ST PAUL CAMPUS).
I will definitely be checking out this group during my break between
classes. Next blog will be about the second day headliner Jesse James,
and I will see if I can find out about the Battle of the Band
participants.

- Jimmy Hill

Breakfast is perhaps one of the best meals of the day, and...

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:06:27 -0400

Breakfast is perhaps one of the best meals of the day, and nothing beats eggs and bacon! I came across this unique egg bake recipe on pinterest.com (one of the best ways to get the creative juices flowing!) and decided to try it out over the weekend with two of my best friends. It was delicious, super easy, and like nothing I have made for breakfast before!

Ingredients:
5 eggs
1 tube of crescent rolls
8 slices of bacon (we used turkey bacon)
shredded cheddar cheese
salt & pepper

Preheat oven according to crescent roll directions. Cook the bacon on the stove to desired crispiness and set aside. Crack the eggs and add a hefty pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl, whisk, and scramble on the stove. Most people don’t know to add salt and pepper to eggs before scrambling them as opposed to after they are already cooked! By doing it this way, the seasoning (in a way) becomes part of the eggs and enhances their flavor as opposed to eating eggs topped with salt and pepper. Remove eggs from heat when they are still slightly wet, as they will continue to cook in the oven.

In the mean time, arrange the crescent rolls on a pizza pan covered in foil (sprayed with cooking spray) in a circle with the corners of the dough overlapping at the center (picture below borrowed from original pinterest article to show how to lay crescents).

Lay one piece of bacon on each triangle of the crescent rolls. Sprinkle a decent amount of cheese around the inner circle of the crescent star wreath. Carefully spoon the scrambled eggs on top of the cheese, followed by another hefty amount of cheese on top of that. Then, bring the outer corners of the crescent triangles over the egg heap and gently press the dough down so it stays in place, repeat for the other crescent triangles until it forms a wreath. Bake in the oven (about 15 minutes or so) until the rolls are browned and the cheese is melted, cut into wedges and enjoy!

- Katherine Fleck

Easy healthy habits to work into your everyday life!

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:15:20 -0400

As promised, 3 healthy eating habits that pay off NOW and LATER! Seriously, these three things are SO easy to do: 1) Stand up more often 2) Help others more 3) Get smart about your smartphone! Click on the link below to find out what the benefits are in the present and in the future, it is amazing!

Not to mention those docs have been telling you to cut down on salt too, but don’t just do that, eat more fruits and vegetables! It is as easy as that!

Check out the articles:

http://www.doctoroz.com/blog/mao-shing-ni-lac-dom-phd/3-healthy-habits-pay-now-and-later

http://www.doctoroz.com/blog/daniel-heller-nd/don-t-just-cut-down-salt-eat-more-fruits-and-vegetables-too

Are you curious about the farm to school food movement, how...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:31:55 -0400

Are you curious about the farm to school food movement, how health is a human right, how the GLBTQ community rose above the devastating effects of the 1980s AIDS epidemic, the terminally ill’s controversial end-of-life decisions, or female orgasms and how the medical industry is trying to stake claim on prescription medication? If so, take note of the details below

When: April 2-6, 2012; Doors open at 5 p.m.
Program begins at 5:30 p.m. with films to follow.
Where: U of MN East Bank campus; Locations vary

Event is free and open to the public. Free light refreshments provided to all film-goers starting at 5 p.m. Experts will follow each night’s film with short remarks and Q&A.

Ever heard of Dr. Oz? He used to make appearances on Oprah all...

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:43:00 -0500

Ever heard of Dr. Oz?

He used to make appearances on Oprah all the time and now has his own show: The Dr. Oz Show. He is a cardiothoracic surgeon and after watching his latest show “The Lazy The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Getting Healthy” I decided to go on his website and see what he would have to say about health and exercise!

Check out these blogs on his site:

Want to get ready for spring and look good? I do and I am going to try it out!

http://www.doctoroz.com/blog/mehmet-oz-md/warming-your-body-spring

I know its midterm time! Some of you have had them already and some of you have them soon! Stressing out wondering if you did well or stressing out because they are coming? Check out these 4 ways to stop stress FAST!

http://www.doctoroz.com/blog/lisa-lynn/4-ways-stop-stress-fast

Try the above out for now, check back for the next health blog about healthy eating habits and 3 healthy habits that pay off NOW and LATER!

Steve Martin Transforming Comedy to writing: [May 2005] How...

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:22:39 -0500

Steve Martin Transforming Comedy to writing:

[May 2005] How Steve Martin transitioned from comedy to writing, and how celebrity affected his day-to-day life:

SM: You know, there’s a moment when you’re famous when it’s unbearable to go out because you’re too famous. And then there’s a moment when you’re famousjust right. [Laughs] And then there’s kind of a respect or distance or something, but you have a little bit more grease.

BLVR: When did the “just right” occur for you?

SM: I would say mid-eighties. There’s a kind of heat fever that just dissipates. You’re not someone who’s constantly being followed.

“Interview: Steve Martin.” — Meghan Daum, The Believer (May 2005)

Book Recommendation of the Month!: Our own Lydia Kiesling, a...

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:21:37 -0500

Book Recommendation of the Month!:

Our own Lydia Kiesling, a past winner of the 3 Quarks Daily Prize in Arts & Literature, is a finalist for this year’s prize for her Modern Library Revue of Sister Carrie.