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CITYKIDZ REGINA TRANSFORMING LIVES AND COMMUNITIES
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MAUI
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Welcome to 2016! Wait what? Where did 2015 go? I am really finding it hard to believe another year has come and gone already. Perhaps it has something to do with all the weather that made it feel like winter wasn’t going to come after all. But, of course it eventually did.
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Regardless, it’s a new year, a fresh start. Days have already begun to get longer, making it easier to stay motivated. I’m not sure about you but I had one very sleepy December. I’m ready to dig into the new year. Are you the resolution type? I don’t make formal resolutions but something about the change into the New Year tends to get me focusing more on myself, especially my health and goals. I’ve also been trying hard to figure out a bigger picture purpose. Anyone else feeling the same? Do you have a sense of your place in this world - do you think about it? Our cover story this issue speaks to finding one’s purpose and giving back to society, paving the way for children to have a brighter future. CityKidz Regina Branch Manager, Donna West shares her inspiring story of finding her place via fulfilling and meaningful work. Be sure to give it a read. Looking forward to sharing another year full of great stories with you. Cheers and Happy New Year!
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CITYKIDZ REGINA TRANSFORMING LIVES AND COMMUNITIES By Jessica Reimer
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By the age of five, CityKidz Regina Branch Manager Donna West already knew she would one day make a career for herself working with children. “I have always wanted to encourage kids, to be a mentor and help them build confidence and resiliency” she says. “I want to help them realize that they don’t have to walk away from their dreams.” For West, this was a lesson learned the hard way. West’s experiences growing up in the small, tight-knit farming com-
most widely recognized program is CityKidz Saturday. The program represents a collaborative partnership between CityKidz, First Bus Canada and Souls Harbour Rescue Mission. Each week, children are bussed to Zeike’s Place – Souls Harbour’s youth centre – to laugh, play and learn with their peers in what West calls a “game show atmosphere.” “It’s kind of like a playhouse theatre,” says West. “There’s music being played to create a very welcoming environment. We play three games and take what we call “commercial breaks” to teach impor-
I have always wanted to encourage kids, to be a mentor and help them build confidence and resiliency. I want to help them realize that they don’t have to walk away from their dreams. munity of Francis, Saskatchewan motivated her to pursue a career as a school teacher. Unfortunately, however, financial barriers deterred her from turning her dream into a reality. Instead, she found herself in a constant state of flux, switching jobs every few years and never feeling like she was quite where she belonged. Although she always made the best of her situation – an attitude she now shares with children and youth around Regina through her involvement with CityKidz – West explained that it was not until she “shifted gears” and began the process of bringing the CityKidz program to Saskatchewan, that she finally rounded her way back to her childhood goal. “I really enjoy watching children rise up,” she says. “Many kids walk into our program feeling sad or lost, but they leave excited and full of smiles. It’s very rewarding to teach and share life lessons with kids.” CityKidz is a registered charity whose aim is to positively impact the lives of at-risk youth across Canada, encouraging children in lowincome communities to develop resiliency and dream big dreams. The organization has a vision of ridding Canada of child poverty, and promoting equal opportunity for children from all walks of life. Staff and volunteers work towards achieving this goal by providing children ages five through 12 with a variety of year-round and seasonal programs that offer inspiring experiences, a welcoming community and a nurturing environment. The faith-based program has its roots in Hamilton, Ontario, where it was founded by Executive Director Todd Bender in 1993. In September 2010, the organization would open two new chapters: one in Ottawa and another in Regina. The latter was made possible by the hard work, commitment and dedication of West and a team of volunteers that would continue to grow over the years. “Although the faith component is a major part of our program, we do not turn any child away because of their faith, race, ability, or economic status,” says West. “Our lessons are all planned to be accessible to anyone that attends CityKidz. We teach the children the Golden Rule: do unto others as you would want done unto you.” In addition to seasonal initiatives such as Summer to Remember, where children who would otherwise lack the means receive an opportunity to attend a summer camp, CityKidz Regina’s largest and
tant life lessons: things like how to be a good friend and how to be part of a community.” The afternoon concludes with a video and a nutritious lunch, allowing children time to unwind after the day’s activities and volunteers the time and space to build the relationships that are the cornerstone of CityKidz’s philosophy and mandate. “It’s very important we remove all barriers,” says West. “That’s why our program is free of charge and we provide door-to-door transportation, music, games, snacks and a healthy lunch. We have heard a lot from parents that without this, they would not be able to enroll their kids in our program.”
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For us, success is defined by how many children have increased their resiliency levels, built hope and pursued their dreams. “For us, success is defined by how many children have increased their resiliency levels, built hope and pursued their dreams.” CityKidz programming is supplemented by a weekly home visit for all children registered with the organization. Visits are performed by CitzKidz volunteers and serve as an opportunity to check in with children and their parents to see how they are doing, how the week has been, and to learn more about the kinds of challenges or obstacles a particular family might be facing. Because many children in at-risk or low-income families lack stability and structure, the response to these visits has been overwhelmingly positive, making it clear that it is a worthwhile investment of time and resources. “For us, it’s all about relationship building,” says West, who has found the home visits to be an especially effective way to connect with children, break down metaphorical walls, and learn about how to help young boys and girls achieve their goals and lead a healthier, happier life.
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Programs like CityKidz Saturday – designed to instill positive attitudes, habits and lifelong skills – certainly have their place in Regina. Statistics regarding the city’s Aboriginal and other youth poverty rates underscore the need for community-based initiatives that work proactively with youth to promote resiliency and adaptability, helping them to overcome situational or circumstantial barriers. One major catalyst behind the launch of CityKidz Regina involved the controversial article published by Maclean’s magazine in 2007. The feature labelled the city’s North Central district as “Canada’s Worst Neighbourhood.” West, a single parent who identifies and empathizes with many of the financial and emotional pressures at-risk families face, felt that the article – despite prompting a renewed focus on the community and a flurry of social programming efforts – did the neighbourhood an injustice by focusing solely on “the negatives” and not on the heart and soul of its inhabitants. Although subsequent publications
have supported an increase in mean household income and reductions in crime and unemployment rates, there are still a number of pressures, challenges and obstacles families in this neighbourhood continue to face.
Volunteer opportunities range from assisting with home visits to facilitating program delivery and providing administrative support. More information is available through the CityKidz Regina website (https:// citykidz.ca/branches/regina/).
West has been an active volunteer in the area since 1999 through various community outreach efforts but was pleased to add CityKidz to a growing list of resources available to the city’s most vulnerable populations.
From a personal standpoint, West has taken tremendous joy and reward out of developing what has become a distinguished and celebrated inner-city program in Regina. Though her days may be long and she is the wearer of many hats – volunteer and program coordinator, fundraiser, and recruiter, to name a few – she explained that the result is worth the work.
“At CityKidz we do something very few do: we bring together the spiritual and socio-economic aspects of programming. We believe in building partnerships with all levels of the community, from churches and schools to businesses and media.” Currently, a total of roughly 150 children throughout the city are registered with CityKidz, with Saturday attendance generally between 85 and 90. This is an especially impressive feat when considering that five short years ago the average weekly attendance ranged between 25 and 30. In order to keep up with an increase in demand for services, however, the organization relies on the compassion and selfless commitment of its volunteers. “Our biggest focus right now is on building up our volunteer base,” says West. “We would like to see 200 children impacted by our program next year, but in order to do that we need to bring on more volunteers. We’ve had to close registration due to a lack of volunteers.”
“You get to watch [the children] grow,” she says. “A real transformation takes place. The feedback we have received from corporations and individuals in the community has been very positive. We need to make sure that our youth have positive impact in their lives, otherwise they risk being forgotten. People are excited to support what we are doing.” To learn more about the CityKidz initiative, please visit https:// citykidz.ca/ or https://citykidz.ca/branches/regina/ to learn specifically about programs underway in the Regina area. CityKidz Regina is also active on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/citykidzregina/. Those who are interested may subscribe to the CityKidz newsletter by visiting https://citykidz.ca/sign-up/. Alternatively, you may reach Donna by e-mail (donna@citykidz.ca) or phone (306-529-8656).
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MAUI: AN ADVENTURE IN THE MAKING By Dale Strawford
If all the world is a stage and we are all actors in it, there aren’t many places better than Maui for a stage. While being only 727 square miles, Maui packs a tremendous amount of opportunity for fun within its Pacific playground. It certainly isn’t age specific either as there is so much to do for the young, the old, and the young at heart. Our family of five decided Maui would be our choice for an eighteen-day holiday in November and December, expecting it to be an escape from the start of the cold Saskatchewan winter. The joke is sort of on us, as the fall has continued to bless prairie folks with weather warm enough to need another grass mowing. In any event I still think we made a good choice as our motivation for the visit was to give our children the opportunity to experience Maui and enjoy all the things we have learned to love about it. One of the things I have learned about travel is that your experience is almost always what you make of it. Being a stranger in a strange land presents many chances to be someone you aren’t normally, to do things you may not typically gravitate towards or have the opportunity to do. You have to be ready and willing to take a chance and go for it. Our first day was a perfect example of this. We spent a great day at Maluaka Beach snorkelling, swimming and wearing off our jet lag in the Maui sun. Leaving to the parking lot satisfied but still wishing we had seen some turtles, we came upon a small group leading a prayer service on the path to our car. Not wanting to be disrespectful, we patiently waited for them to finish their ceremony before passing by. This simple act gave us a window into what was happening. Locals had constructed a ti leaf lei to send to the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks and were blessing it in a ceremony, where they then planned to measure it. No ordinary lei, it was expected to measure in at over one mile long, and so we volunteered 14 |
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to help them with the measurement. Each of us were handed bundles of lei spaced ten feet apart, slowly uncoiling it and laying it gently on the ground. Others connected lengths together to create long sections. The manager of the Maluaka Beach and Golf Club shared with us that the location was symbolic - part of the Kings Trail, an ancient pathway constructed in the 1500’s by King Pi’ilani that circled the island and is 137 miles in length. The lei had a sticky consistency and while rope like in appearance, was fragile and required care not to damage. Our entire family worked to help the ‘Lei for Paris’ team and we consider ourselves fortunate to have been able to participate. The lei was transported to Paris and presented as a symbol of Aloha from the people of Maui with its final form adorned with flowers. Cool stuff. A friend who used to run an adventure travel company in Maui took my wife and some friends to one of his special spots. Located in the West Maui Mountains, this hike was a tiny sliver in the road that led down to a series of pools and waterfalls that were like something out of a movie. While it was too wet and slippery to enjoy climbing down a giant banyan tree to a lower level, we spent over an hour cliff jumping into a plunge pool and swinging on a rope swing someone had put up years ago. The kids loved it and once they had a taste of it they could not get enough. In preparation for our vacation I enrolled my oldest son Ty in scuba diving courses to get his PADI certification. I hoped he could learn to enjoy the ocean in the way I have learned to love it. And also, so I had a diving buddy. He fulfilled his part of the deal by passing his open water dives and getting certified. That allowed us to go on a manta ray dive together, something I had always wanted to do. We were not disappointed when a giant manta ray appeared only sixty seconds into the dive. What a treat! We
dove several more times over the next ten days where we also enjoyed visiting with a shark, huge green turtles and more fish than you could ever count. We even got inked by an octopus! It’s really amazing how such a small animal could create such a huge cloud of ink. It was great time shared together.
Turn Your Retirement “Vision” into Reality
Our kids take their scooters wherever we go. On a road trip around the north shore we stopped at the Lahaina skate park for a session. It was quite hot but the boys sucked it up to enjoy some scooter and inline skate time that they hadn’t had for about a month and half. The smile on our son Kai’s face was large as he had broken his foot on the ramp in our yard a few months back and this was his first scootering since his cast came off. We did the Road to Hana trip a week later and checked out Hana skate park, which was empty for our arrival, and the kids ripped it up. A rare treat to enjoy new skate parks in a foreign land.
Retirement can be an exciting, active time of your life. But if you’re going to get the full benefits from your retirement years — which could last two, or even three, decades — you’ll need to have a vision for what you want to do. And to transform this vision into reality, you’ll need to take a “holistic” approach — one that involves a financial strategy, clear communications with family members and an awareness of the challenges that may stand in your way.
Timing is everything and the Target Maui Pro women’s surf competition was underway on our drive. As the conditions were perfect, we sat and watched from the cliffs above Honolua Bay as the ladies rocked huge waves. Saskatchewan snowboarder Mark McMorris’s girlfriend Coco Ho was among the competitors. We saw pictures of him at the Lahaina skate park but our paths didn’t cross. The Road to Hana is often spoken about and one that we had done three times previous, something that rather than deter us due to familiarity, encouraged us to experience again. The road is a long and winding beauty that takes you through tree tunnels of tropical forest and scenic north eastern Maui coastline. It’s over 600 curves naturally slow you down and its fifty nine bridges are only wide enough for one car, which increases your trip allowing you the time to enjoy what is around you. We spent some time in a stop where they have planted trees from all over the Pacific, my favourite being the painted gum tree. We pushed forward past normal hiking trails, through mud and fences to see the past workings of what appears to be a small farming spot, perhaps taro. Irrigation had painstakingly been created through diversions of a small stream entering the valley. Now fenced in, our guess was it was to protect it from pigs to preserve its historical appearance. We also spent time at Ohea Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools) which was closed to swimming. I asked park rangers about it and they said remote sensing equipment that monitored the stream flow up valley had been stolen and they were no longer allowed to check it manually forcing them to close the pools to swimming due to threat of flash floods. My guess is that it was an act of vandalism to reduce tourist activity. It was said to have happened in August and was not yet repaired. From the condition of the park facilities, it was also clear cutbacks were preventing much of anything from being fixed. Very short sighted for an island that sees over eight million visitors a year.
To articulate your vision, ask yourself a series of questions, such as the following: • What do I want to do? When you retire, do you plan on traveling around the world? Purchasing a vacation home? Pursuing your hobbies? Or maybe you’re even thinking of opening a small business. Clearly, you have many options — and you’ll need to be aware that some choices are going to be more costly than others. If you can identify how you want to spend your retirement years and then put a “price tag” on your goal — or at least come up with a pretty good estimate of how much money you’ll need each year — you can then work with your financial advisor to create an investment strategy designed to help you meet those goals. Such a strategy will include both your need for growth — during your pre-retirement and retirement years — and your need for income, especially during your retirement years. Your investment strategy should also take into consideration your risk tolerance, family situation and time horizon — how many years you have until your retirement. • What “roadblocks” might I encounter? As you work toward achieving your retirement vision, you may well encounter some “roadblocks” along the way. One significant roadblock is the amount of health care expenses you might face during retirement. Many people think provincial health insurance will cover everything, but that’s not the case — in fact, you could easily spend a few thousand dollars each year, out of pocket, for health care costs. And since these costs typically rise as you move further into retirement, you may need a reasonable portion of your assets to be allocated to investments with the potential for rising income. Even beyond normal health care costs, though, you need to be aware that you could eventually need some type of long-term care, such as a stay in a nursing home or assistance from a home health aide. These costs can be enormous; to cope with them, you need to prepare well ahead of time, so you may want to consult with your financial PMS 5535 solutions. advisor for possible • How can I protect my family? Your retirement vision can’t just involve yourself, or even just yourself and your spouse. To fully enjoy your retirement years, you may need to know that you are helping to protect your grown children from financial and emotional burdens that could fall on them should you become incapacitated in some way. Among the steps you might consider taking is establishing a durable power of attorney, which allows you to appoint an agent to manage your financial affairs, make health care decisions or conduct other business for you during your incapacitation. Consult with your legal advisor about creating a durable power of attorney. Seeing yourBlack retirement vision come to fruition can be a great feeling. So, take proactive steps to help make it happen.
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A few of us decided to hike several miles up Pipiwai Trail. We stopped partway for a dip in a river pool then hiked through a bamboo forest so thick it turned day to night. A haunting hollow knocking was generated by bamboo shoots contacting each other in the breeze. The end of the trail was 400 foot high Waimoku Falls where we posed for an obligatory photo before jogging down the mountain. We had overstayed our hike a bit, so owed some time back to Michelle and Kai. We like to hike as a family. The Iao Valley in the West Maui Mountains is a beautiful and scenic hike and we enjoyed a picnic together after a long muddy trail. It was a cool day, which was just fine given how humid and hot it can be on this hike. We always step off the beaten path and this path requires you to step though the fence to enjoy. We were rewarded with tremendous views of the valley with towering emerald peaks in every direction. The Kings Trail passes along the barren southern coast where the last lava flow in 1750 occurred, begs for exploring. Accessed from La Perouse Bay parking lot, it’s a largely ignored and uncrowded trail of beauty. It was so great we did it twice and while we only went several miles, it rewarded us with small isolated beaches, cobalt blue waters and tangled tree oases’s. A picnic, hunting for sea shells and marvelling at the pieces of coral the size of pineapples were part of the fun, along with a forty strong group of tiny goats. This trail spans ten miles along the coast and is highly recommended to visit. The biggest surprise of the trip was our family’s new love of surfing. I had tried it before once in South Africa and once in Maui
but hadn’t quite got the hang of it. The boys loved it and despite getting really frustrated as its hard work to catch waves, they picked it up quickly and began really working for it. Ty really started to excel at paddle boarding and surfing, consistently catching waves and riding them to shore. To date, we have spent two full days surfing at the Cove Beach Park and I expect we will spend a third before we go. While we were here, world famous surfing break Peahi, or Jaws as it’s more commonly known, saw forty foot waves and the World Surfing League had a Big Wave event go down. Importantly, there was no tow in surfing allowed so competitors had to display their paddling skills just to get to their waves, let alone ride the mountainous slabs of water. Unfortunately viewing to the general public was not allowed due to environmental and safety concerns. Our days have been mostly spent exploring beaches – snorkelling and riding boogie boards and skim boards to our hearts content, broken only by a beach lunch of sandwiches and cool drinks. We have spent some great time snorkelling along with huge turtles, enjoying their seemingly effortless motion. We continue to be amazed at how they just seem to sneak up on us. The turtles have now become so frequent in our daily swims the kids hardly even react anymore. My boys forget how lucky they are and how they soon will look back fondly on having swum with them, when and if that chance will come again. Familiarity does that even to the littlest people, that’s why trying new things is so great – it keeps you exploring, and seeking adventure.
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Bring In the New Year With Flare
By Joy Tesch
Over this past year I’ve been fortunate to be involved in numerous photo shoots working with local models, photographers and makeup artists. I have come to know many fashion forward, likeminded people, and been consistently reminded that this industry is continually growing. There are new looks, techniques and trends that pop up every day! Thanks to Pinterest and social media, clients constantly want something different. It’s up to me the hairstylist, to recreate the image and make it their reality. It is my job to keep up with the trends and to never let clients feel bored with their hair. For this I am grateful. Clients’ needs fuel my passion to stay current and enhance my knowledge as much as possible. Here are some images by Chantelle Zerr from Zerr Photography, which showcase diverse ways hair can be styled. This year, braids are a must and messy detailed up-styles cannot be ignored. Have fun with your hair and try styling it differently from the same old safe, flat-ironed look. Enjoy texture, movement, patterns and volume. For hair tips fallow me on Facebook or Instagram at Joy Tesch Hair. Happy New Year and happy hair days!
Clockwise from Top Left: Kayla Madder from MASALA Model and Talent, MUA: Steph Lemieux Brittney St Amant from Edge Agency, MUA: Amanda Zinovich Jeanny Sojor Buan from MASALA Model and Talent, MUA: Steph Lemieux Sophia Reisinger, MUA: Steph Lemieux.
Joy Tesch is a passionate hairstylist who originated in Vancouver and has continued to develop her talent by further training not only in Vancouver, but as well as Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, Miami and is now residing in Saskatoon. Her extended training has furthered her knowledge in precision cuts, hair colours and up styling. Hair is a fashion industry that is continually changing and growing; she truly values the importance of continually upgrading and enhancing her skills. She doesn’t believe hair dressing is just a job, it’s her passion. Joy is a hair stylist in Saskatoon. For more hair tips, follow her on Facebook and instagram at Joyteschhair. FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | VOL. 5 ISSUE 1, JANUARY 2016 | 17
HIGHLIGHTED By Sara Lindsay
During the winter months, our skin sometimes feels a little lifeless. Whether it’s dry or dehydrated, lacking sunshine or needing a good exfoliation, skin can use a little boost of luminosity. The best way to achieve this of course, is with a healthy diet and regular water intake. However, if you need to fake it in a pinch, here are a few of my favourite highlighting products that will give an instant glow and help create the radiance we all love our skin to have. Highlighter should never be over used. A little goes a long way and is very effective. Too much highlighter looks false and obvious, and can actually age a person by accentuating fine lines with excessive product or the wrong placement.
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Ilia Beauty- Polka Dots & Moonbeams Illuminator
Kevyn Aucoin- Celestial Skin Liquid Lighting
Kevyn Aucoin- Candlelight Loose Shimmer Shadow
Think of highlighter as little beams of light in strategic spots on the face that accentuate the high points of the bone structure. Whether it’s a cream, liquid or a powder, remember less is definitely more. Try to hit the highest points which include the very edge of the upper cheek bone, the bridge of the nose, the cupid’s bow of the lip and the very highest point of the brow bone. I tend to use my fingers in order to feel the planes of the face and allow the product to melt into the skin. This helps it to become part of the complexion rather than sitting on top as another layer. You can get different effects by using different formulas and colours. I typically don’t like to use anything too white or cool toned as I find a little warmth always complements skin. Cool tones can be used for certain effects but for an everyday natural highlight, I recommend warmth. Be careful not to choose anything too far to the side of yellow either. Here are a few of my favourite highlighting products. For further advice on highlighting, pop by the store and one of our team or I can help you find the perfect product and show you how to use it properly. We now offer lash extensions, regular and gel polish manicures and pedicures and gel nail extensions in studio with Lyndsay and Miranda. We would like to welcome makeup artist and esthetician Delaney, makeup artist Kelsey and esthetician/makeup artist Miranda to our growing team. I offer private makeup lessons for any woman wishing to update or change her look, or just wanting to learn how to apply her own makeup. NOW BOOKING ONLINE ON OUR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK.
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About the artist... Originally from Canada, and having spent many years of her career in the United Kingdom, Sara Lindsay is a professional makeup artist, with training from some of London’s top fashion academies. Having had the opportunity to work with some of Britain’s top artists, Sara brings an edge to her hometown of Regina. Sara’s professional experience includes runway work, editorial spreads, compelling commercial campaigns, weddings and special event clients. London Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, the Junos, and the CCMA’s are just some of the highlights of her career. Sara was named Canadian Makeup Artist of the Year at The Mirror Awards 2011 and was named a finalist for 2012. Sara’s successful freelance career, which complimented her time as a regional associate with MAC COSMETICS UK, gave her valuable experience in working closely with clientele to consult and direct their transformation to the extraordinary. In a consultative style, Sara works to achieve a look that is uniquely your own. 18 |
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#STYLELIVESHERE FASHION MEETS FITNESS
By Michelle Strawford January often brings New Year’s resolutions. As you plan to hit the gym, why not plan an upgrade your wardrobe on your way there? We all know that when you look great, you work harder and feel great - right? BELLA CHIC is proud to be chosen as a select retailer for the IPWN yoga collection. What is IPWN you ask? “IPWN” 1. For the person “i”- to be victorious or display adept skill over adversity. 2. To win at an everyday situation. IPWN Yoga Apparel is a lifestyle brand for the modern day yoga practitioner. Their collection reflects their yoga practice - fun, energetic and with strict passion. Mindful. Playful. Fabulous. The IPWN collection brings with it the highest quality apparel along with ecofriendly fabric. Their website reads, “Yoga pants can be taxing on the planet. On average producing 1 meter of polyester fabric will consume 13 liters of water and over 29000 kilojoules of energy. On the other hand, producing 1 meter of IPWN fabric will only consume 3.9 liters of water and 8700 kilojoules of energy.” IPWN has gone one step further by choosing fabric produced locally, using some of the lowest rates of water consumption and heat in the industry. IPWN printed fabric is made using the latest technology and equipment, using a fabric processing system that reduces the amount of water and heat consumed during the manufacturing process. That averages out to leggings made with 70% less water, 70% less heat and 70% less energy. IPWN is proudly Canadian. All IPWN leggings are designed, manufactured and hand sewn in Canada. Find all you need to complete your fitness look at www.bellachic.ca. Share your favorite fitness style on our Instagram feed @Style_Lives_Here_BellaChic.
With a lifelong passion for fashion Michelle Strawford runs multiple businesses all with a focus on showcasing and bringing style to Saskatchewan. From owning a photography company and producing SK’s top retail events, not to mention owning a women’s fashion company too, Michelle lives and breathes what she loves. Find out more at: BellaChic.ca | Facebook: /BellaChic.Fashion | Twitter: @BellaChicOnline Fotobella.ca | Facebook: /fotobella.ca WhatWomenWantRegina.ca | Facebook:/WhatWomenWant.ca | Twitter: @WhatWomenWantSK Instagram: @Style_Lives_ Here_BellaChic Contact Michelle at michelle.strawford@sasktel.net | Twitter: @michelleStrawf1 FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | VOL. 5 ISSUE 1, JANUARY 2016 | 19
FUELING YOUR NEW YEAR’S GOALS (NC) The New Year is a time to reflect on the year behind us and plan for exciting months ahead. For many of us, it’s a chance to re-evaluate our food choices and set new healthy goals. To help you kick start your resolutions and refuel after a season of indulgence, try adding superfoods to your everyday recipes.
• 2 tablespoons white miso
“Creating a salad bursting with superfoods is one of the easiest ways to recharge after a hectic and sweets-filled season,” says Chef Cory Vitiello, a restaurateur and star in Food Network Canada’s Chef in Your Ear. “Combine your superfoods with a homemade dressing that uses nutrientrich Florida grapefruit to boost your salad’s taste. Florida grapefruit is the juiciest at this time of year, so I try to add its bold flavour to every dish I can.”
• 1 teaspoon salt
The salad recipe below created by Chef Vitiello is the perfect way to add superfoods and refreshing taste to your lunch or dinner, while keeping your New Year aspirations on track.
1. Peel and cut the butternut squash into 1 inch pieces. Blanch in boiling water for about 4 minutes or until just tender. Drain, pat dry and set it aside until ready to use.
Florida Grapefruit Superfood Salad
2. In a small pot, bring 2 cups of lightly salted water to boil. Add the quinoa and turn heat down to medium. Cook the quinoa for 20 minutes or until the quinoa triples in size and becomes tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
Serves 4 | Prep time: 35 minutes Ingredients: • 1 butternut squash • 1 cup organic red quinoa • 2 Florida grapefruit • 1/2 small Napa cabbage • 2 cups baby romaine leaves • 1 cucumber • ½ cup goji berries • ½ cup hemp hearts • ¼ avocado Dressing: • 1 small carrot • 2 green onions 20 |
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• 100 mL fresh Florida grapefruit juice • 1 inch piece of peeled ginger • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 75 mL olive oil • 75 mL canola oil Directions:
3. Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a blender and puree on the highest speed for several minutes until very smooth. This can be done a day in advance and held in the refrigerator. 4. Using a sharp paring knife, cut the ends off of the Florida grapefruit so it sits flat on the cutting board. Carefully run the paring knife under the peel and trim away all of the pith, leaving just the grapefruit flesh. Slice the grapefruit into 8 even segments. 5. Cut the Napa cabbage into quarters and remove the core. Cut the cabbage crosswise into thin shavings. Hold this in a large salad bowl suitable for serving. 6. Cut the baby romaine leaves into bite sized pieces and add them to the salad bowl. Slice the cucumber lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut the cucumber on an angle into very thin slices and transfer to the salad bowl. 7. Combine the squash, Florida grapefruit slices, hemp hearts, goji berries, avocado and quinoa into the salad bowl and toss liberally with dressing.
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with Holly Barker Happy New Year to everyone!! With every New Year, there is a fresh start and a new mind to try to change some things for the better. Be sure to write in and ask me anything!! I would love to help in your new start! Hi Holly! Due to a childhood injury, I have limited use in my right arm that has led to an imbalanced physique. In order to maintain some proportion, I have been weight training on balance platforms for the past several years in order to keep from over compensating with my strong side. My trouble is now I’m growing extremely bored with my routines. What can you recommend for new exercises that will allow for the same controlled balance I need to continue to progress. -Cody Hi Cody! Without knowing more about your injury or your specific limitations, I will try my best to help. I totally understand how performing the same routine for an extended period of time becomes monotonous. You become bored with not only the routine that you know inside and out, but also your body stops responding to the activity the way it would if you were changing things up every few months. An easy way to stimulate your mind and change up your workouts without running the risk of injury is to continue to perform your strength training with the balance platform that you have been, but implement a time under tension philosophy. This method of training focuses on the mind muscle connection and encourages growth and change to the muscle group. Many times when we perform the same routines week in and week out, we become very focused on hurrying up the movement to get the workout done. Many times, we are just going through the motions and seldom are we encouraging an environment for change, muscle growth or response. Slow your movements down and focus on a slow and controlled eccentric movement. Do not lock out or pause at the top of the movement, but keep the motion controlled and fluid throughout. Push yourself to work with a weight that will cause fatigue by the end of the movement, but not injury. Some other ideas to spice up an old routine: - Implementing new sets, reps and order of exercises performed. - Implementing resistance bands into any exercises you can. - Implementing cables into any exercise you can. - Separating the movements into an alternation of sides focusing on each side separately. This slows down the movement and ultimately uses the resting side to stabilize your body and practice balance. 22 |
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- Add one exercise at the end of each workout that isn’t on your plan and burnout with the movement. Happy training and be sure to tag me @hollsbarksfitness on Instagram so I can see your progress and workouts!! Hello Holly, I am starting out with a membership to a gym, but I am very skinny. What can I do to gain weight and add muscle? Thank you for your help! - Thomas Hi Thomas! Way to go on the new membership! Sometimes gaining weight can be even harder than losing it, especially when you are trying to gain muscle along the way.
Post Workout - Magnum Quattro: Perfect for recovery post workout. For lean muscle gain, pair your post workout protein shake with a carb source to replenish your glycogen stores effectively. Before Bed - Magnum GSpring: This helps your body enter its resting state quickly and stay there so you are able to sleep and recover and ultimately release your natural growth hormone. And be sure to track your progress with pictures, measurements and strength gains, not just the scale. I hope this helps and please keep me posted on your success @hollsbarksfitness on Instagram.
Nutrition - Your diet and caloric intake are the most important aspect when entering into the muscle gain equation, and you need to make sure you are fueling your workouts properly to make the most of every training session. Make sure you are fueling with the proper breakdown of macronutrients to reach your weight goal. This is a consistent process and will take time; so do not get discouraged. Stay away from processed foods high in sugar and all alcohol if possible.
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Training - I would suggest keeping your training sessions heavy and in the lower rep range, lifting heavy enough to fatigue by the end of the exercise, with minimal cardio and keeping your calories high.
½ - 1 cup Coconut Water (start with ½ and add to your consistency preference)
Supplementation - A great way to confirm you are getting the most out of your heavy strength training plan is to supplement with products that provide hydration, blood flow, strength gains and muscle repair.
1 scoop Magnum Nutraceuticals Greens
My Magnum Super Strength Growth Stack:
NEW YEAR DETOX KICKSTARTER Start your new year off right with a clean and healthy gut and a head start on your healthiest year to come!
½ Apple 1 scoop Magnum Nutraceuticals Quattro Protein – Vanilla 1 handful spinach 1 stick celery Fresh ginger grated
Preworkout (strength products)
Dash of cinnamon
Big C: Creatine for muscle mass, energy and strength.
Dash of turmeric
Magnum DNA: Guarantees strength gains in 3 days. Muscle Mass, energy and recovery.
Handful of ice
Magnum Volume: NO and NO3 for muscle pumps and endurance. Intraworkout (hydration, anabolic energy, nutrient shuttle and repair) Magnum Hi 5: BCAA Amino complex for hydration, energy, endurance Magnum Quattro (mix ½ scoop with opus or hi5 for intra workout): Isolate protein helps repair muscle breakdown immediately, increase endurance throughout strength training and helps shuttle all other supplements into your system with sustainability. Magnum Opus: Beta alinine and l-leucine for an anabolic firestorm of energy, endurance, performance and hydration decreasing DOMS and balancing PH so that you can get the most out of every training session!
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Blend all of the above and enjoy….it really does taste great and the energy you will realize is crazy! Talk soon friends and as always connect with me on my social feeds and email your questions for next month! Email: thehollybarker@gmail.com Instagram: @hollsbarksfitness Twitter: @hollsbarks Facebook: /hollsbarks
Holly is a Saskatchewan born and raised fitness enthusiast. She grew up in Whitewood, Saskatchewan and graduated from the U of S School of Business. She now owns two Anytime Fitness locations with her husband in Regina and is a sponsored athlete, bikini competitor and fitness model. She loves to inspire others to also find the zest in life” and live their passions to the fullest!
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WINTER CAMPING MADE EASY (NC) Camping is an iconic Canadian pastime enjoyed by millions every year. But while most campers pack away their gear once the frost sets in, winter offers a twist on this outdoor adventure. Parks Canada takes care of the country’s national parks and historic sites and offers these tips on how well-prepared campers can take full advantage of this winter wonderland. 1. Planning in advance is key. If you’re not a camping expert, don’t fret. There are resources at your fingertips like the Learnto-Camp app. It will provide you with the insider tips you need to camp like pro. 2. Pick the camping style that is best for you. Winter camping in the woods can be a magical experience, but if you’re not that kind of camper, there are other options. Book a heated oTENTik, yurt, or cabin for comfortable winter ‘glamping’. 3. It’s all about the gear. The right equipment will make winter camping much more enjoyable. A few key items to include are a four-season tent, winter-rated sleeping bag, lantern, pillow, tarp, and warm clothes. Use a checklist to ensure no important items are forgotten. 4. Get out there. National parks are the perfect winter playground for you and your family. Grab your skis, snowshoes or skates and enjoy the snowy outdoors. Try snow tagging. Make your mark in a snowy field then hike to a lookout point with a camera.
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HOUSE PLANS © Gary Weisbrodt
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Plan 201M Modern Modern This 1851 square foot two story three bedroom two and a half bath open modern design with attached double car garage fits on a 35 foot wide lot. Every attention has been given to lessening the visual impact of the garage door. We give you the porch, a long missing feature in cold and hot climates alike. A much needed buffer zone that contributes to keeping your inner living spaces comfortable and your heating dollars in your pocket. Another much needed but missing feature the mudroom. A space that when carefully designed for your families size, needs and habits works for you day-in-and-day-out. Serving both the front and garage entry points this mudroom is close enough to the kitchen to make unloading the weekly groceries from your car to your kitchen storage a snap.
What Dreams Are Made Of If you are like most people, you want a comfortable place to live, one that fits your tastes as well as your pocketbook. All of gjConstructs custom home designs prove that style and good planning make your home economical to build, affordable to live in and a joy now and in the years to come. A Wonderful World of Beauty In your gjConstructs home, you live in a world of beauty… beauty that is achieved by grace and line, skillful combining of materials and harmonious blending of colours. “Simple Elegance” is the expression used by your friends in describing first impressions of a gjConstructs design. A Wonderful World of Luxury Luxury and good taste are brought within your financial reach through gjConstructs design, construction techniques and buying power. Private garden patios are a visual part of every major room; elegant master bedroom—dressing room—bathroom suites; extra room for hobbies, guests, homework; abundant storage … and many many more features…in the Wonderful World of gjConstructs. A Wonderful World Of Convenience Live your New Way of Life surrounded by every convenience imaginable! The carefully developed gjConstructs floor plans create more usable living space, inside and out, than is offered in any other home! Step-saving, work-saving space-arrangement construction and material innovations and the latest built-in appliances add time to your day and years to your life. Imaginative New Floor Plan Concepts…For The Most Exciting gjConstructs Ever Built In designing gjConstructs Homes we have taken an important step forward in creating plans which meet your each and every requirement…have one custom designed for your pattern of living! 26 |
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e have taken the role of modernizing the California Modern, Cape Code, Craftsman, Saltbox, American Foursquare and Modern architectural styles and promoting an appealing affordable living option for middle-class families. Rather than reproducing traditional homes, gjConstructs refigures the design to include modern amenities to address your demands for increased privacy and up to date technology. Simplicity, functionality, and livability remain prevalent features of Gary’s updated designs.
It is an open floor plan with the exception of the added butlers pantry which by the way is another often missed benefit. The butlers pantry is where food prep including the washing, cutting and plating happens. Also provides you with storage for all your dinner ware. A place for the dishwasher and a deep sink that conveniently makes short work
of cleanup. During the meal a sliding door hides the mess away from your guests eyes. The kitchen stores everything and we mean everything behind closed cabinet doors for an always neat and tidy look. Extra space between the kitchen work surfaces make room for not one but two or more chefs working together. The morning ritual of breakfast and lunch making is a
snap given the added space. There is a lot to be said about spaces that have double use. The living and dining space can easily be swapped giving you an intimate conversation space and a mini banquet hall for serving large gatherings. You have no trouble making room for the largest of dining tables. A single open area, this part of the house puts the emphasis on
your family’s togetherness. Not one but two light wells bring abundant healthy sunshine into this home. The first one is the stairwell and the second one wraps around the fireplace focal point. Rich light streams into all areas of your home, even the basement. The second floor boasts the master bedroom and well laid out bathroom en suit, two teenager sized bedrooms with student work areas and a bonus room for TV, games crafts or overnight guests. Choose an optional second floor laundry room. If you are fortunate enough to have a lot that slopes to the rear, you could build a walkout-type of basement and increase your living area by almost 30%. The location of the basement stairs ensures that this bonus living space fits naturally into the overall home’s design. © Gary Weisbrodt Area Main Floor838 sf.
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Lot Requirements Fits on a 35 foot wide lot Added Reading • BLOG Design Matters Details Matter: gjconstructs.wordpress.com • Facebook: Search “gjConstructs” • Home: gjconstructs.weebly.com • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gjconstructs • Houzz: houzz.com/pro/garyweisbrodt Contact 306 351-0907 gjconstructs@mac.com FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | VOL. 5 ISSUE 1, JANUARY 2016 | 27
REAL ESTATE NEWS by Jessica Forbes
In honour of the very first edition of my Real Estate column for Pink magazine, I decided it would be most appropriate to introduce myself. My name is Jessica Forbes and I am the new real estate expert for Pink. I’m extremely grateful to have the opportunity to be involved with this reputable female inspired publication and look forward to providing informative, current advice and news on the real estate market in Regina. Of course in any circumstance, the opportunity to write in a magazine is a major chance to gain exposure and recognition, but my greatest appreciation of this entire scenario is in regards to the audience and focal point: local women in Saskatchewan. Female entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan have shown themselves to be constantly evolving, challenging any odds, and are a force to be reckoned with. My decision to join the real estate industry five years ago was incredibly influenced by women I grew up knowing in the industry, who continue to dominate today. LATEST REAL ESTATE NEWS Real estate, specifically within the housing market in Regina, has been recognizably different over the past year for real estate agents and consumers alike, and is predicted to remain a sustainable market in close comparison to last year. House prices have dipped in comparison to a year ago dropping nearly 3% from 2014, due to an influx in inventory, and are predicted to remain comparable in 2016. The high inventory encouraged a buyer’s market with many choices to browse through. Due to the many possibilities and choices offered by builders in the industry, the market to re-sale homes is quite competitive. Sellers must ensure their homes are showing presentable and sale ready. There are many new
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build options that can deter people from resale options, but many do prefer resale when seeking a turnkey purchase. It is my professional opinion that if resale homes on the market were not thrown through the “test run” at a heightened price far exceeding appropriate sale value for the beginning stages of their listing - the days on market increase would not have been as severe as they have been over the year. Counting upwards from the $350,000 price range, there is an expectation from today’s buyers to have a minimal amount of work to complete, and quite frankly this is a completely fair expectation. The correction derived from the excessive pricing five years ago that occurred during the market boom (that is no longer). This should have been noted from last years’ Summer Market Correction. Note to the sellers: the buyers are present. They simply have to scan through the inflated options searching for a realistic price along with a move in ready, cared for property. The result of the high number of listings available caused a 3% average drop from 2014- 2015, with the list average price from 329,000 dropping to $320,000 this year.
Statistics for November of 2015 show that after a slight decline throughout the year to date the pricing is back up at 3.7% to $309,240. Being one of the three oil-producing provinces directly affected by the oil industry, we will continue to sustain an overall healthy market with some ups and downs. Being that we are in a seasonal industry, this will inevitably happen. The latest forecast from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) predicts average home prices in 2016 are expected to dip more than 1%. Considering the abrupt changes the province and country are experiencing due to our oil prices and Canadian dollar, I believe this is a slight and expected impact that is considerably minimal considering the circumstances. Thank you for reading this month’s Real Estate column and for more information on our real estate market and local properties for sale, contact me today!
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1/2 cup butter 1 finely chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup sliced carrots 1/2 pound fresh sliced mushrooms 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 6 cups chicken broth 2 cups cooked wild rice 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup slivered almonds 3 tablespoons dry sherry 2 cups half and half
16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves 1 pound lean ground beef 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 large onion, chopped 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger 1 dash Asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste (optional) 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained Finely chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil
3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2-inch medallions salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup low sodium chicken broth 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons minced Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
Directions: 1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, celery and carrots and saute for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute for 2 more minutes. Then add the flour and stir well. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly, until all has been added. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer. 2. Next, add the rice, chicken, salt, curry powder, mustard powder, parsley, ground black pepper, almonds and sherry. Allow to heat through, then pour in the half-and-half. Let simmer for 1 to 2 hours. Note: Do not boil or your roux will break.
Directions: 1. Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. Set aside. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and cooking oil in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. Cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for beef until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce into onions. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes. 3. Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile meat mixture in the center.
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place a serving platter into the oven to warm. 2. Season the chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper and dredge them in flour. Shake off excess flour. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet; pan-fry the chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Work in batches and do not crowd skillet, adding oil as needed . Place the chicken pieces onto the warmed platter in the oven. When finished with all the chicken, drain most of the oil from the skillet, leaving a thin coating on the surface of the pan. 3. Cook and stir the minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth. Scrape and dissolve any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the lemon slices and bring the mixture to a boil. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces to about 2/3 cup, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the lemon juice and capers; simmer until the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes more. Drop the butter into the skillet and swirl it into the sauce by tilting the skillet until the butter is melted and incorporated. Add the parsley; remove from heat and set aside. 4. Arrange the chicken medallions on serving plates and spoon sauce over each portion to serve.
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No Bake Energy Bites
Avocado Feta Salsa
Peaches and Cream Pie
Makes 12 Servings
Makes 24 Servings
Makes 8 Servings
2 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted and chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup ground flax seed 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 (3 ounce) package non-instant vanilla pudding mix 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained and syrup reserved 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions: 1. In a bowl, gently stir together tomatoes, avocados, onion, and garlic. Mix in parsley and oregano. Gently stir in olive oil and vinegar. Then stir in feta. Cover, and chill for 2 to 6 hours.
Directions: 1. Combine oats, chocolate chips, flax seed, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; form into balls using your hands. Arrange energy bites on a baking sheet and freeze until set, about 1 hour.
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease sides and bottom of a 10 inch deep-dish pie pan.
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2. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder and pudding mix. Mix in butter, egg and milk. Beat for 2 minutes. Pour mixture into pie pan. Arrange the peach slices on top of the pudding mixture. 3. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons reserved peach syrup. Beat for 2 minutes. Spoon mixture over peaches to within 1 inch of pan edge. Mix together 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and sprinkle over top. 4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden brown. Chill before serving.
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MAXED OUT YOUR CREDIT CARDS? MAX OUT YOUR PAYMENTS, TOO (NC) We all hate getting our credit-card bill weeks after the benefits of retail therapy have worn off. After you check your statement, you might choose to pay off the balance in full by the due date. You’ll pay no interest, thus you’re using your credit card wisely. On the other hand, you might only make the minimum payment on your credit card balance. This minimum payment will be only a fraction of what you owe, so it may seem like a painless approach to paying off the debt. But don’t be fooled: by making minimum payments, your debt will endure for years—decades, even—and interest charges can grow to the point of equaling or exceeding the original cost of the purchase. The cost of minimum payments Let’s say you have an outstanding balance of $2,000 on a credit card with an 18 per cent interest rate. Your minimum payment is $10 or two per cent of the balance, whichever is greater. Your initial minimum payment would then be $40 (two per cent of $2,000). If you make only the minimum monthly payment every month, it will take you 30 years and 10 months to pay off your balance in full and you will end up paying $4,931.11 in interest. That’s more than double the amount originally borrowed. But if you increase your monthly payment to $100, it will take you two years to pay off the balance in full and you will pay $395.65 in interest. Read your statement By law, federally regulated credit card issuers have to show on your credit card statement an estimate of how long it will take you to pay your balance if you make only the minimum payments. “Paying only the monthly minimum amount on your credit card is not a sustainable financial strategy,” says Lucie Tedesco, commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC). “Increasing your monthly payment by even a small amount can drastically shorten the length of time it will take you to pay off a credit card balance, as well as reduce your interest charges.” You can use FCAC’s credit card payment calculator to determine the impact of only paying the minimum payment on your credit card.
reduce stress, move forward, enjoy your spaces!
organization and storage solutions for your home or office Tips for the Holiday Season: •
Organize and make space in the front closet for visitors’ coats.
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Create a comfortable and inviting guest room/space.
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Keep only the holiday decorations you like, use, and have space to store.
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Switch decor items with decorations. Then store decor items in the decoration boxes/totes until you swap them back.
Bev Chandler Professional Organizer
For information or assistance call, text or email 306-536-8844 b.chandler@ccorganizing.ca • www.ccorganizing.ca
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PERSONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES FOR SENIORS
Home Alone No More! EXAMPLES OF SERVICES:
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fruit tart Have you set your 2016 New Year’s resolutions yet? If healthy eating is at the top of your list, you may want to look away now. Although this fruit tart doesn’t fall into that “healthy” category, it is delicious and we all deserve a treat every now and then ... right? This tart is filled with a delicious no-bake cheesecake and topped with fruit. It makes an excellent party dessert, if you’re willing to share. {wink} Ingredients: • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, slightly melted • 3 tablespoons granulated white sugar • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour • 1 cup 35% heavy cream • 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese package, softened • 2/3 cup granulated white sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 cups sliced fruit Directions: 1.
Tart Shell - Mix flour, butter, 3 tablespoons sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Stir well to mix. Put dough into a tart shell (greased with non-stick cooking spray) and use your hands to spread the dough evenly on the bottom of the pan and slightly up each side. Place the tart shell in the fridge for 30 minutes. Remove from fridge, prick several times with a fork, and then bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes until edges are slightly browned. Set aside and let cool completely before filling.
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No-Bake Cheesecake Filling - Beat the 35% heavy cream with 2/3 cup sugar and vanilla until peaks form. Add cream cheese to whipped cream and beat until smooth. Spoon evenly over cooled tart shell.
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Top with fresh sliced fruit and serve immediately. Store leftovers in fridge.
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