ALMetro360 Magazine

6 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com DEPARTMENTS 8 FROM THE EDITOR 20 CULTURE International Partners – Under One Moon 24 CULTURE Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder 26 THE DISH A Smoking Non-Traditional Holiday Meal The Pies Have It 32 SPOTLIGHT 360 Kristi Malzahn – Funny Lady and Passionate About Her Kids 44 GOOD DEEDS Service Dogs Who Make a Difference 50 LIVINGWELL Managing Stress this Holiday 52 AREA BUZZ The Latest Business Happenings in the Heart of Alabama 54 DESTINATIONS Ring in the New Year in the Big Easy 58 MONEYMATTERS Tips for Managing Your Holiday Spending 60 HERE & THERE Community Events Calendar in the Heart of Alabama ON THE COVER: Kristi Malzahn, wife of Auburn head football coach Gus Malzahn, looking festive and ready for the holidays in the midst of Christmas decorations atWrapsody Boutique. Photo by Darren Freeman, Imagemasters 14 The Premier Lifestyle Magazine for the Heart of Alabama NOVEMBER 2019 SPECIAL SECTIONS 12 Holiday Gift Guide in the Heart of Alabama Shopping for the holidays can be stressful when you are trying to find just the right gift for someone who may be hard to buy for. Our Annual Holiday Gift Guide is full of inspirational ideas for anyone on your list. 34 Private School Review One of the many important decisions you make for your child is their education. The learning environment they will be in from early childhood to young adulthood provides the building blocks for future learning and career success. Therefore, identifying the best fit for your child with their learning style can set them on the right path. We have provided information for the top private schools in the area. Once you are armed with the right answers to your questions, you will be off to a good start. FEATURE 46 Once Upon a Holiday Home Decorating a the entire house makes for a magical wonderland to enjoy all season.