The Mill Creek Influence December 2011

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MilloCreek
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a publication exclusively for the residents of mill creek • December 2011

Meet the King Family!
Photography by Chelsi Greenwood Photography

Look inside for the...
i-fly Seattle Indoor Skydiving Review!
Restaurant Review for Preservation Kitchen!
Massage Envy Review!

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425-328-0035 Mcca security PHOTOGRAPHER Chelsi Greenwood Photography
425-745-6175 Mill creek Police
360-668-5357 Fire District #7 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Tara Mellum
Charles Doepp
utilitiEs Lisa & Lindsay Ware
800-483-1000 Verizon Lori Pacchiano
888-225-5773 Puget sound energy
CREATIVE TEAM Christie Joyce
425-783-1000 snohomish county PUD
Kylie Martin
425-481-1100 Waste Management nW
Amanda Barnette
800-COMCAST comcast cable
425-787-0220 alderwood Water District
425-337-3647 silver Lake Water District

schools
425-338-5180 Mill creek elementary
425-338-5080 Penny creek elementary
425-338-5175 silver Lake elementary
425-338-5150 Woodside elementary
425-338-5000 Heatherwood Middle school
425-316-5200 Henry M Jackson High school
425-379-6363 archbishop Murphy
206-289-7783 King’s school

othEr
425-337-1116 city of Mill creek animal control
425-743-1444 Mill creek country club
425-743-5544 Mill creek Public Library
425-353-7433 everett transit
425-745-1891 city of Mill creek
http://www.cityofmillcreek.com/

organizations
Mill creek Women's club
http://www.millcreekwomensclub.com
West coast aquatics center
http://www.swimwca.org/
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This section has been created to give you easier access when searching for a LANDSCAPING REAL ESTATE AGENT SECURITY & SOUND TIRES, BRAKES AND
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make this newsletter possible. Please support these businesses and thank REAL ESTATE SALES www.nwsecurityandsound.biz Mill Creek, WA 98012
them for supporting you!
MATTRESSES Darren Munson (425) 337-6373
Mattress City (425) 338-9400 SHOPPING AND www.lesschwab.com
121 SE Everett Mall Way Suite A www.munsonhomes.com ENTERTAINMENT
Everett, WA 98208 Country Village Shops TRAVEL SERVICES
(425) 355-7378 RESTAURANT 23718 Bothell Everett Hwy Suite H Bourke Travel
AUTO CARE - REPAIR DENTIST - PEDIATRIC FAMILY DOCTOR FRAMING www.mattress-city.com La Palmera Bothell, WA 98021 16120 Cascadian Way
Quality Foreign Auto Lynnwood Kids Dentist Western Washington Family & Artisan Custom Framing 1629 Center Rd (425) 483-2250 Bothell, WA 98012
18002 Bothell Everett Highway 18833 28th Ave W Suit B Pediatric Medicine 15111 Main Street A 104 ORTHODONTIST Everett, WA 98204 www.countryvillagebothell.com (425) 787-1115
Mill Creek, WA 98012 Lynnwood, WA 98036 4301 Hoyt Avenue Mill Creek, WA 98012 John W Stieber D.D.S. (425) 379-5100 www.bourketravel.com
(425) 481-1200 (425) 774-1285 Everett, WA 98203 (425) 385-2121 1025 153rd St. SE www.lapmillcreek.com SPA
www.qualityforeignauto.com www.kidsdentist.com (425) 317-8025 www.artisancustomframing.com Mill Creek, WA 98012 Lorinda's Salon Spa Store WINDOW COVERING
www.medgroup.com (425) 745-6322 The Jet Bar & Grill 800 164th St SE Budget Blinds
CHILDREN AND DOG BOARDING HEALTH SERVICES www.jwstieber.com 800 164th St SE Mill Creek, WA 98012 9915 7th Ave St Se
FAMILY PHYSICIAN Doggy Haven Resort and Spa FAMILY FUN Providence Physicians Group Mill Creek, WA 98012 (425) 743-9722 Everett, WA 98208
Puget Sound Ear Nose & Throat 5303 Interurban Blvd Mill Creek Family YMCA (425) 316-5080 PRIVATE SCHOOL (425) 743-4594 www.lorindassalon.com (425) 338-7933
15021 Main Street Suite K Bothell, WA 98012 13723 Puget Sound Drive www.providence.org Archbishop Murphy www.thejetbar.com www.budgetblindsmillcreek.com
Mill Creek, WA 98012 (425) 482-4472 Everett, WA 98028 12911 39th Avenue Southeast TAEKWONDO
(425) 337-4810 www.doggyhaven.com/ (425) 337-0123 HOME CLEANING Everett, WA 98208 ROOFING / HOME White Tiger Martial Arts YOGA
www.pugetsoundent.com www.ymca-snoco.org Maid Brigade (425) 379-6363 IMPROVEMENT 3922 148th St SE Laughing Buddha Yoga
FACIALS / SKIN CARE (206) 362-8439 www.am-hs.org North Creek Roofing Bothell, WA 98012 17624 15th Ave SE 111A
CHURCHES Mill Creek Skin and Laser FINANCIAL PLANNER www.maidbrigadenw.com 17624 15th Ave SE Ste 105A (425) 357-0357 Mill Creek, WA 98012
Gold Creek Community Church 15111 Main Street Waddell & Reed King's Schools Bothell, WA 98012 www.white-tiger-ma.com (206) 617-1672
4326 148th St SE Mill Creek, WA 98012 19217 36th Ave W Suite 201 HOME 129303 Fremont Ave N (425) 822-6921 laughingbuddhayogastudio.com
Mill Creek, WA 98012 (425) 316-8200 Lynnwood, WA 98036 IMPROVEMENT Shoreline, WA 98133 www.northcreekroofing.com TAX SERVICES
(425) 316-3333 www.millcreekskinlaser.com (425) 774-9053 Granite Transformations (206) 289-7783 Toyer Dietrich CPA
www.goldcreek.org bhendrickson.wrfa.com/ 11524 Mukilteo Speedway www.kingsschools.org SALON & DAY SPA 3705 Colby Ave
FAMILY ATHLETIC Mukilteo, WA 98275 Spa In The City Everett, WA 98201
COSMETIC CLUB FIREPLACES & (425) 773-4938 PROFESSIONAL 9505 19th Ave SE, Suite 109 (425) 258-3432
DENTISTRY / ORAL Columbia Athletic Club BARBECUES www.granitetransformations. PHOTOGRAPHY Everett, WA 98208 www.toyercpa.com
SURGERY 505 128th St SE Hearthside & Home com/northseattle/ Chelsi Greenwood Photography (425) 948-7723
Bill J Mulliken DDS Everett, WA 98208 4829 196th SW #D (509) 795-0215 www.spainthecity.net
16030 Bothell Everett Highway # 280 (425) 745-1617 Lynnwood, WA 98036 HOSPITAL www.chelsigreenwoodphotography.
Mill Creek, WA 98012 www.columbiaathletic.com (425) 771-6434 Providence Regional Medical Center com
(425) 337-4001 www.hearthsideandhome.com (425) 261-2000
www.millcreekdentistry.com www.providence.org


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Happy holidays and welcome to the north creek roofing
December issue of The Mill Creek Wine picnic basket
Influence. Quality Foreign auto
50.00 dollar gift certificate towards any major service
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I really want to thank all the residents artisan custom Framing
who have contributed and made this $40.00 gift certificate
possible. It seems like every issue just Dr. Mulliken at Mill creek Dentistry
gets better and better with the more Gift Certificate to Massage Envy & Azul
involvement we have. We have so many White tiger Martial arts
fun events planned for all of you, from One Month of classes including uniform & t-shirt
indoor skydiving to restaurant reviews the country Village shops
at top restaurants around town. Next $50 gift certificate to Country Village
month we will be featuring the hands-on glassblowing event Budget Blinds
that had at Glassybaby last month. We are always busy doing In spa Gift Certificate
something so if you haven’t gotten involved yet, jump in and Waddell and reed
join us! Comprehensive Financial plan ($900 value)
Mattress city
I’d like to thank all our advertisers for making the magazine Memory Foam Pillow
possible. We have some great businesses supporting The Mill Western Washington Family Medicine
Creek Influence and as you are doing your holiday shopping, Emory’s Restaurant Gift Certificate
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chelsi Greenwood Photography
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December, the next time you hear from me it will be 2012!! Gold creek community church
$20 gift certificate to the Cafe - -
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Golf Tip of the Month WESTERN WASHINGTON
MEDICAL GROUP
What every golfer wants for christmas.
With Christmas just weeks away, what have you planned to get Nothing will create a smile faster than
your golfer this year? Could you be thinking new clubs, shoes,
a nifty sweater? For those of you that have been especially nice,
picking up a wrapped gift that has just
that right size, weight and sound. (People
Fa m i l y M e d i c i n e
what about a golf vacation? still shake Christmas presents don’t they?)

What golfer would not like a trip to southern California to play There are many types of golf balls. OK,
winter golf? Temperatures in the high 70’s, world-class golf most of them are white, but the compari-
courses and direct flights make a combination hard to resist. son ends at the color. If you do not know
which to pick, consult with the golf shop
How do you put it all together? There are travel companies the professional. Prices and performance vary
focus strictly on golf vacations. (Search the internet to pick one that greatly. The important thing is to get a
fits your desired location and proposed itinerary.) They can offer ball that fits your golfer’s game.
packages, book tee times, or create a personalized golf experience.
And, best of all, you can compare options from the comfort of your So be it extravagant or practical, do not
own couch. forget your golfer when spreading holiday
cheer this season.
Not enough in the gift budget for travel? Here is a suggestion
that is sure to be a hit with any golfer – a dozen golf balls. Charles Doepp

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Photography by Chelsi
Greenwood Photography

review
MaSSage eNvy

ever wish that you could have a professional massage on a regular basis to unwind
from a stressful day at work or running after the little ones? Maybe even having one
on a weekly basis for pain, but are afraid of racking up enormous fees at the spa?
So, how does Massage Envy measure up
to residents who have had many other
professional massage therapy treatments
in the past? We asked Mill Creek resi-
dents and entrepreneurs to try The Mill
Creek Massage Envy for the first time
and give us some honest feedback.

I am 5 1/2 months pregnant and my
prenatal massage at Massage Envy was
just fabulous! I was not quite sure what
instantly relaxed me. All the staff there
was very friendly and welcoming.

The massage rooms were perfectly heated,
lit and had great soothing music play-
ing- my hour went by quickly as Kenedy
worked on relieving my stress areas as well
as giving an all over stress massage- I truly
felt that my needs had been addressed.
Galinda Porter (River Crossing)

Today, more and more people turn to massage therapy not just to relieve stress to expect with a prenatal massage, but Although all of our participants may
but also to heal aches and pains, including symptoms associated with arthritis this massage was just what I needed with enjoy going to full service spas every once
and fibromyalgia; so the demand for affordable, accessible massage therapy has all of the aches that I am starting experi- in awhile and indulging themselves, they
become greater than ever before. That fact is one of the reasons that has made Mas- ence. The staff was so welcoming and all found the value and professional mas-
sage envy one of the fasted growing franchises in the nation, as well as their commit- made me feel comfortable and completely sage techniques displayed by the staff at
relaxed from the time I walked in until the The Mill Creek Massage Envy worthy of
ment to giving excellent service for healing their clients at prices they can afford.
time my massage was complete. I look for- referring to other residents as well. For
ward to my next prenatal massage at Mas- those who need frequent massages due
sage Envy! Valerie Gautreaux (Brighton) to injuries and residents who travel a lot
Massage Envy is not trying to be a spa, memberships at all locations nationwide, state. The regional member rate is $39 per for work can also take advantage of the
but it does have a relaxing and serene which now is up to 700 locations in 43 hour or $57 per 90 minutes. The regional The atmosphere at Massage Envy nationwide membership plan.
environment and offers low-cost plans states. A client can use his or her “prepaid” monthly dues are only $59, which includes was soothing the minute you walked
in the door. The warm compress (bag DISCLAIMER: The business reviewed in this sec-
that make multiple massages in a month massages at any nationwide clinic or pay a 1-hour massage. All additional massages tion provided products and/or services free of charge in
very reasonable. A membership includes the membership rate in that particular are at the member rates. of rice LOL) on the back of my neck exchange for this review.


Name: Emma
Age: 10 ½
Grade: 5th
Favorite Movies: Soul Surfer
Favorite Music: upbeat Christian music
Sports I Play: soccer, swimming, skiing
Musical Instrument I Play/Want to Learn: I play piano and the flute
Special Interests/Hobbies: soccer, paddle boarding, rock climbing, surfing, biking,
hiking, camping, and playing with my friends
Your Favorite Vacation: Hawaii, Mexico and sailing in Canada
Upcoming challenge(s): My next soccer tournament
Something Unique About Me: I have only lost 8 teeth
When I Grow Up I’m Going to be: A dolphin trainer/photographer

Name: Will
Age: 8
Grade: 2nd
Favorite Movies: Despicable Me
Favorite Music: fast music

Sports I Play: soccer, football, swimming, rock climbing, and skiing

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Musical Instrument I Play/Want to Learn: I play piano. I want to
learn violin

kids kids
Special Interests/Hobbies: paddle boarding, riding bikes, sketch-
ing and playing with my snake and my friends
Your Favorite Vacation: Mexico and sailing in Canada and Hawaii
and camping
Upcoming challenge(s): Playing in my first piano recital
Something Unique About Me: I am outgoing
When I Grow Up I’m Going to be: I want to work at the zoo and
be a dentist


positions during the flight since we were happen if my parachute malfunctioned. information we needed before flight time
secured by handles on our flight suits The staff was fun, friendly and profes- as well as help to ease any nervous feeling
our instructor used to guide our bodies. sional. They were excited to share the we had... the only complaint I have is that
As I looked up I imagined the floating experience with others. I have a few dif- my next flight couldn't come soon enough!
scene in Willy Wonka and as he spun me ferent events that I am hoping to plan -Greg Percy Jr. – Hearthside and Home
around I laughed so hard I could feel my with this company and am excited about
saliva whipping against my cheeks…I was the possibility of learning some of the I loved i-Fly Seattle! What a great expe-
in pure delight. stunts we got to witness. I was smiling ear rience as an adult to get to feel a bit like a
Dreams of flying to ear and giggling like a kid on a swing kid again! I think we all laughed so hard
i-Fly is a professional flying tunnel and for the first time. It was so fun to share that our smiles felt stuck to our faces. It
come true for a fast becoming one of the hottest new with friends and I would definitely rec- was almost as much fun watching the

group of Mill Creek sports. Military Special Forces train at
the center daily and many of the biggest
ommend i-Fly Seattle to others.
Tracey Prader – The Jet Bar & Grill
others members of my group fly as the
thrill of flying myself; it was exhilarat-
residents! corporations plan team-building events ing! I plan on arranging 2 parties in the
to bring unity and fearlessness to their I totally enjoyed our session at i-Fly. very near future, one for my son's birth-
businesses. It’s also a great experience for I was a little nervous at first; but after day, and one for my adult friends. It was
families to come together and experience the short coaching session I felt confi- too much fun to not go again. Thank you
flying as a family unit. dent. The staff was extremely friendly. I i-Fly Seattle, I was buzzing on the inside
always enjoy finding something new to all day. Dawn Torres - Resident

i-FLY Seattle Indoor Skydiving Review The flight was actually 25% longer than do with my family. We love to experi-
the actual free fall of a true sky dive mak- ence exciting things and i-Fly definitely Thanks so much Ell and Lysa for giving
Photography by Chelsi Greenwood Photography and i-Fly
ing it essential for anyone willing to try fits the bill. It's a great outing for kids. It all of us a wonderful experience, we will
actual skydiving out of an airplane. An would also be a fun place to have a party. all be back! To book your own flight, call
amazing time was had by all as you can I had a total blast. I highly recommended or schedule online today! Be sure and
read through the following testimonials. i-Fly to my friends and have made reser- mention that you saw this in The Mill
vations to take my family back. Creek Influence Magazine!
i-Fly Seattle was such an amazing experi- Pastor Larry Ehoff; Co-Pastor - Gold
iFLY Seattle • 349 Tukwila Pkwy • Tukwila, WA 98188
ence; I can’t wait to do it again. I have Creek Community Church phone: (206) 244-iFLY • (206) 244-4359
always wanted to experience the feeling www.iflyseattle.com
of flying but didn’t want to actually be My i-Fly Seattle experience was great! The
DISCLAIMER: The business reviewed in this sec-
forced to jump out of a perfectly good staff there was very professional and friend- tion provided products and/or services free of charge in
airplane to the possibility of what could ly and did a terrific job of getting us the exchange for this review.

She flies through the air A small collection of MC group sat in a row observing the flights. The sound of the high-
with the greatest of ease, neighbors and entrepreneurs pressured fan was so loud, combined with the ear plugs stuffed in
the only thing missing is gathered at Tukwila based i-Fly our ears, that it was impossible to hear one another; but we were all
the flying trapeze. a couple weeks ago to share a able to communicate easily with the smiles and laughter. Inside the
first in a lifetime experience, to tunnel our professional flying instructor, John E Olson, guided us
fly. All of us being first time fliers, we were all excited, nervous, with the help of a trained wind specialist adjusting the speed and
laughing, dressed up in skydiving gear, helmets and goggles and pressure of the wind while sitting in a technical booth that resem-
prepared for our first flight. As we entered the tallest wind tunnel bled an air traffic control booth.
in the world based here in Washington, we were all anticipating
the freedom and thrill we would experience when we stepped in. Each flyer stepped in and suddenly started to float while trying
Our experienced instructor gently guided us individually while the to remember the hand signals and body positions to control our


Review
restaurant 17121 Bothell Way Northeast | Bothell, WA 98011 | (425) 408-1306 | www.preservationkitchen.com

Reviewed by Lisa Ware and edited by Lindsay Ware was impressed by the artistic presentation, tiny glass of milk on the plate), or a warm
and the taste did not disappoint as well! bread pudding. Between the five of us
The Wild Boar Ragu offered me a new we had a fair share of both of these deli-
definition of “comfort food”. The flavors cious treats. I am usually only interested
The Preservation Kitchen were both rich and delicious. All five of in chocolate for dessert, but I must say,
us at the review very much enjoyed our the bread pudding gave it a run for its
The Preservation Kitchen is a quaint and For our review we were presented with a main courses, and graciously offered each money! It was covered in nuts, and was
elegant restaurant located in the 1916 special menu and tried a variety of Chef other tastes of our different choices. the best bread pudding I have ever eaten.
Kaysner Estate in historic downtown Jason Northern’s specialties. For our Suffice to say, they were well worth the
Bothell. It has lovely grounds that lead appetizer we had a shrimp mousseline, Chef Jason Northern came out to our table extra calories!
you up to the main entrance, which is which was both flavorful and delicious. during dinner to share some of his stories
both warm and inviting, with a beautiful Following the appetizer, we tried sev- with us. He told us about his methods for We visited The Preservation Kitchen on
full service bar. eral unique salads such as Greens and collecting only the finest organic ingredi- a Wednesday night and the following
Bacon (yum!), and my favorite, Beets and ents for his recipes, including the greens Friday was a second visit for me when I
Upon arriving at the restaurant, we were Ricotta. for our salads that were fresh picked that took my husband there for our weekly
greeted by a very friendly and profession- morning. Chef Jason was very warm and date night. Although we live in Mill
al staff, who seated us in the main dining Next, for my main course, I ordered the friendly, and after our meal he graced us Creek and usually dine close to home, we
room, which I believe was the former liv- Wild Boar Ragu. Some of the other with a visit to his kitchen! have found a new restaurant to add to our
ing room of this lovely home. Seated by reviewers tried dishes such as Airline favorites, and it is well worth the 20-min-
the fire, we enjoyed a glass of wine while Chicken and Pork with Peas and Carrots. For dessert we had our choice of either ute drive. I would recommend to all my DISCLAIMER: The business reviewed in this sec-
tion provided products and/or services free of charge in
perusing the interesting menu. When the dishes arrived at our table, I a flourless chocolate cake (served with a friends that they try this gem!
exchange for this review.

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Family names: • Café Juanita is our family favorite and we celebrate most
birthdays there and enjoy the local food of Thai Bistro and
• Kurt (Father), Trisha (Mother), Shelby
Azul’s.
(Daughter)
• Our favorite place to vacation is Santa Barbara, CA. Our
• We have a high energy border collie
family has a condo there and we spend as much time as possible
named Jensen who we rescued from Paws
enjoying the sights and the weather it has to offer.
through Shelby’s elementary school auc-
tion. We also have two cats, Lola and • Shelby enjoys watching all the Olympic figure skating and
Lili, who are both rescues off the streets. Worlds competition. Together we also like to watch The Mari-
We also have a zebra finch named Jake ners and The Seahawks.
in my office to keep me company and our
fish…two tanks worth! • “Taco Sunday” is a tradition in our family as we all gather and
help prepare the meal.
• The Highlands
• “One Song Sunday” is a very special day for us as well as we
• Kurt is originally from Ocean Beach each choose a favorite song to share and talk about. Hallow-
San Diego. Kurt and I met when he een is one of our favorite holidays and we do it up in style with
moved to Los Angeles and Shelby was loads and loads of decorations, parties and fun celebrations.
born here in Seattle.
• Along with the figure skating Shelby does, she enjoys reading,
• We have lived in our neighborhood pilates, ballet and just getting together with friends.
for 22 years and are actually one of the
original owners in our development. If • Kurt manages graffiti control, we donate to schools and we
fact, Seattle Hill Road had not even been support local artists.
paved yet when we moved in. • To relax, we enjoy sitting in our backyard in “Margaritaville”
• We own our own maintenance paint- (one of many areas we have designed) movies, brunches, enjoy-
ing firm and work together on this. ing the sun and the bird oasis that Kurt has created in our back-
yard.
• Kurt loves cooking and all the aspects
of it. The shopping for fresh ingredients, • All three of us have an extreme eclectic range of music we lis-
the preparation and presentation, and, ten to, a lot of underground music as well as Jack Johnson, Red

Family
of course, the joy on our faces as we eat!! House Painters, The Fleet Foxes. We buy new music constantly
Kurt also loves gardening, and uses all of and visit St. Michele for concerts as often as possible, (most
the herbs and vegetables when preparing recently Sarah Mclachlan).
meals. On weekends, he likes to sit in the
spotlight backyard on work on his Bonsai plants. I
• As a family, we have always enjoyed the “24” series… Shelby
also likes the reality shows… Kurt and I like to watch the
love yoga and taking walks, which I enjoy “Criminal Minds” series.
with Jensen. Shelby is a figure skater and
loves it! She skates twice a day (before
Photography by: Chelsi Greenwood Photography
and after school) and competes as often
as she can. When she is not doing that,
her very favorite thing to do is hang out
with her friends!! As a family, our favor-
We have always loved the environment of Mill Creek…It ite thing to do is see a movie and eat out
together.
is a central location, has a great community feel, has many
trails and parks to enjoy, and with the Town Center so close, • For Kurt and I, our favorite place is our
own yard to hang out. Shelby enjoys The
offers great restaurants and diverse shopping… Town Center and Highland Park.


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A s s e e n o n D r. O z : C o o l s c u l p t i n g b y Z e l t i q
. Faster Treatment Sessions
What is your personal history with the car? I purchased the car
from the original owner, who purchased the car in California.
WHEN YOU PURCHASE A SET OF 4 SELECT TIRES HOW MANY treAtMeNtS Are reqUIred?
NO hassles, NO mailing, NO waiting! How long have you owned it? We have owned the car for the
Typically only one or two treatments are required and results
JUST...INSTANT SAVINGS! past 2-years.
can be seen in 3–4 weeks. Treatment time usually varies between
(SEE STORE FOR DETAILS) 10 and 20 minutes, depending on the size of the area treated.
What is the history of the car model or manufacturer? BMW
WHAt cAUSeS SPIder VeINS?
did a retro version of one of the most beautiful BMW’s ever
Red veins, blue veins or purple spider veins on the leg and face
made, the BMW 507. BMW only produced about 2,700 units
can be a result of sun exposure, use of oral contraception, hor-
during 2000-2003.
mone therapy, age or genetics.
Please visit www.lesschwab.com
to ﬁnd the location nearest you! What is your favorite thing about the car? My favorite thing
SPIder VeINS VS. VArIcOSe VeINS
about the Z8 is the sheer enjoyment of driving a modern vehicle
WE DO
Professionally
Trained Technicians Spider veins are smaller and closer to the surface of the skin
Best Brake
with the styling of a classic Car. It’s a refined muscle car.
than varicose veins. They are often red or blue in color and look
BRAKES!
Warranty
Any other thoughts you would like to share? The Z8 is a car
like a tree branch or spider web with their short jagged lines.
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What you'll need:
Medium and small green pom-poms
5-inch square piece of green craft foam
Scissors
White craft glue
Colorful miniature pom-poms
1 small glittery white pom-pom
2 small brown pom-poms

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Beauty Talk
The Mill Creek
REST SToP..
with
Mattress City, a different kind of Mattress store…
By Stewart Patey/Owner Mattress City

Getting the recommended 7-9 hours of nightly sleep can make us thinner, happier and live
longer. So why don’t most of us get enough? Here’s how to spot and stop – sleep deprivation…
keratin complex Services
We spend a third of our lives sleeping. Yet more than 70% of us seven or more than nine hours have a higher [death] rate than
are still sleep-deprived. With the demands of a 24-hour society, people getting about eight hours of sleep each night. In general, Lovers of sleek and glossy hair sing PRAISES! Keratin Complex straightening will
where overtime hours, late-night web-surfing and all-night people who get adequate sleep will live significantly longer than make your mane tame and frizz free for six weeks. The salon-based treatment (some-
gyms are the norm today, it’s important to know that this hurts those getting less. How do we know if we’re getting enough times called Brazilian Keratin) coasts strands, smoothes frayed cuticles, and leaves hair
us more than we think. Sleep is the best predictor of longev- sleep? If you’re fully alert all day with no midday dip, you’re shinier. "It will change your life", says Jaime DeRoss, lead stylist at Spa in the City,
ity and nutrition and exercise are extremely important; but you doing fine. But most people aren’t. Everett. Best of all, unlike other straighteners, it will NOT damage fragile, color-
need all three to be psychologically and physically healthy. The treated hair. To maintain results, use the keratin products designed to maintain and
lack of sleep doesn’t just leave us feeling drowsy, moody and Aside from drowsiness, how can someone tell if she's sleep- care for all your styling needs.
unproductive, it raises our risk of hypertension, heart attack and deprived? Other symptoms include mood swings, irritabil-
stroke, type 2 diabetes, periodontal disease, weight gain, depres- ity, anxiety and difficulty concentrating and remembering. In What are people saying about Keratin Services?
sion, skin problems, even cancer. chronic cases, sleep deprivation causes frequent infections or Vanessa, featured in these photos, was AMAZED at how wonderfully manageable her
illnesses, blurred vision, depression and changes in appetite. hair was after the services. She stated, "I can still curl my hair and it is not limp or
How does the number of hours we sleep affect longevity? dead! It has volume and bounce and is so Shiny!
There’s some research that shows those who sleep less than Most of us think of sleep as a luxury. It’s actually a necessity.
At Mattress City we take the time necessary to find the cor- Tara who has had the services done multiple times raves,
rect support and comfort for you. Everyone’s different in this
department! It’s not a one size fits all environment. Asking the
right questions to each of our customers helps us tailor the fit “I honestly do not know what I
so to speak. Being one of the only Non-commissioned mattress
stores in the State helps us focus on YOU and your particular
would do without this hair service!”
needs. We don’t have the agenda of rushing the process to try What is keratin?
and get to the next person. We really care about finding the This is a popular question asked by so many people. Keratin is a
right mattress that you’ll LOVE! natural protein and not a chemical like some of you might think.
Keratin is found in our hair, nails and skin and every living crea-
As a family owned and operated local mattress store, we pride our- ture has it. Keratin is also known as protein, it creates an external
selves on making each of our customers experience one that you’ll layer that protects, smoothes and repairs your hair and skin.
appreciate and remember. It’s hard today to find stores that are
PASSIONATE about not only what they do, but how they serve How long does the service take?
others. When it’s time to purchase a new mattress set for your master It really depends on your hair length and texture; but the aver-
bedroom, guest room, or you just need a new set for your children, we age time is one to two hours.
hope you’ll allow us to have the opportunity to do just that.
Keratin Complex treatment is the best in deep conditioners
From our family to yours, we hope you have the best Holiday and restorative products on the market. With any kind of new
Season. Stop by our store today to see many specials available to product, there are knock offs and other products that do not
you our Mill Creek friends. If nothing else, come introduce your- deliver. Only at Spa in the City can you get the best products
self and just say hi to Julie & I. Until next time, Sleep well… and the best prices from women who love what they do and
share their secrets with you.
Located at 121 SE Everett Mall Way, 1 block west of Target. Find us on the web at www.
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you stop into our store please pick up a FREE $50 City Rewards Card. Go to www.facebook.
425-948-7723
com/mattresscity 9505 19th Avenue Southeast #109 | Everett, WA 98208

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