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Cover Story The Co-operators

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...In One Day?

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Moms & Munchkins Cheryl Kirkness

Dale Strawford

In this Issue

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Fashion column by Michelle Strawford

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Note from our

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Let me keep this short but sweet - it’s July after all – time to be outside, in the sun, camping, attending festivals, walking around the park and exploring.

Great advice this month stems from Dale Strawford – urging you to make the time to explore your own backyard. For those of you who know me, this is a motto I also tend to scream from the rooftops.

Photo by Kiriako Iatridis

We live in a beautiful province that in the summer especially, offers a wonderful variety of things to do no matter your interest. Saskatchewan really is the ideal spot for a summer staycation!

It would be great to see how you and your families spend your summer days. Send us a note or post your pictures to Facebook and Twitter tagging us. You can find Pink on Facebook at facebook.com/ pinkmagsask and Twitter at @pinkmagsask.

From lounging at the cabin to zip lining Saskatchewans’ newest course up at Elk Ridge Resort in Prince Albert National Park, we would love to see how you enjoy summer in the province.

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Here in Saskatchewan, we take great pride in our ability to sustain strong, vibrant communities. We continue to enjoy economic prosperity in large part because of our collective commitment to the health of our province and its people. We are compelled towards organizations and initiatives that support this deeply entrenched value system, and the Co-operators Group Limited (the Co-operators; http://www.thecooperators.ca/) is a prime example of these values in action.

With almost 2,600 licensed insurance representatives across Canada, 22 independently owned Co-operator locations in Saskatchewan, and over a decade’s worth of recognition as one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada, it is clear that the company has an undisputedly positive reputation and is an attractive option for individuals interested in a career in insurance and/or financial services. The

Unlike traditional corporations, co-operatives function as a collection of businesses owned and democratically controlled by the men and women (members) who access its services. At its core, a cooperative is fundamentally concerned with the well being of individuals and communities.

Membership in a co-operative is beneficial in that solutions are tailored to suit individual need and profits are shared among members relative to the amount of business that member engaged in throughout the reference year. Although the business model has firmly established roots in the insurance sector, it has since expanded into a variety of arenas that include healthcare, retail, labour and others.

Of the 22 facilities in Saskatchewan, seven are managed by female Insurance/Financial Advisor/Owners: Joanna Vandenberghe

Women make more financial decisions in families and businesses than ever before and hopefully these women are represented in the financial community more and more in years to come.

Co-operators’ focus is on building community-minded businesses that are inviting, inclusive and accessible to those seeking financial advice and care.

“At the Co-operators, everyone is welcome,” says Joanna Vandenberghe, Insurance/Financial Advisor/Owner for Moose Jaw and Assiniboia. “There is a sense of pride in what we do, and although every agent will have a different demographic that they work with, we are not scared to share our wins and our losses. These men and women really are like family to me.”

As a company, the Co-operators is unique both in structure and scope, providing multi-line insurance products, programs and services to more than two million people across the country. Its philosophy – referred to as “the Co-operative Canadian spirit” – has a rich history spanning over 65 years that is founded on a people-centric approach to business.

(Moose Jaw/Assiniboia); Erin Shannon (Regina – Harbour Landing); Jacqueline Goertzen (Prince Albert); Karmelle Solvason (Saskatoon – Stonebridge); Tracey Dayman (Weyburn/Estevan); Lori Jasper (Yorkton); and Joan Barbondy (North Battleford).

In connecting with each of these women, one clear theme emerged: all seven exhibit a shared passion for and a caring, community-driven approach to their work and to the teams they manage. From community outreach efforts to listening actively to the circumstances and concerns of clients, their dedication to improving quality of life remains at the forefront.

Advisor/Owner Tracey Dayman, whose offices in both Weyburn and Estevan are staffed entirely with women, shared how humbled she was by her ability to help clients find solutions to a broad spectrum of issues. From more transactional exchanges such as vehicle claims to emotionally-charged situations involving critical illness, disability or the loss of a loved one, each day brings with it a fresh set of challenges and opportunities to learn and assist others.

“We help men and women feel at ease,” she explains.

“In both offices, everyone on my team treats clients like family.”

Discussions surrounding family were threaded through each successive conversation. This provided an interesting context for why these nine women are so fiercely passionate about their careers and the tangible impacts the work they do each day, has on lives of others.

“My family has experienced the tragedy of property loss, disability and even death,” shares Prince Albert Advisor/ Owner Jacqueline Goertzen. “These experiences have fueled my passion to provide each and every client with the coverage they need to protect their own family.”

While women have played an active role in financial

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! u o y lp e h o t e r e h A team that is “As women, we think about our future and the futures of our children and having a loyal, female advisor to help sort out all the questions and worries we have is a valuable asset. sector for decades, recently there has been a company-wide shift in the number of females occupying roles ranging from entry-level positions through to senior management. Since 2001, for example, the number of Advisor/Owners in Saskatchewan has more than doubled.

“I find that the more we talk about women in finance and the insurance industry, the more obvious it becomes that this is a changing demographic,” explains Regina Advisor/Owner Erin Shannon.

“Women make more financial decisions in families and businesses than ever before, and hopefully these women are represented in the financial community more and more in years to come.”

of relationships she is able to build with her advisors and their teams.

“You can have the best marketing plan, the best office, and the best business plan, but if you don’t have the right people in the right chairs, drinking your Kool-Aid, you won’t succeed,” says Hirsch, whose management style was described by her colleagues as inspiring and extremely people-focused.

Another important element discussed amongst the group related to the importance of achieving and maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Barbondy, who assumed her new role as Financial Advisor Trainee for North Battleford, Wilkie, and Meadow Lake effective July 1st, spoke about the kinds of realities many women face today.

Carla Hirsch – District Manager for the recently formed Prairie District, which comprises both Saskatchewan and Manitoba – and her Associate District Manager Brenda Love have played an integral role in promoting this career path as a viable option for women from all levels of experience and walks of life.

“I am very proud to be female and to manage, coach and consult based on relationship building, building rapport with colleagues, and working collaboratively for the success of all involved,” says Love. “I love to coach advisors to be profitable, viable and successful in managing an agency, and to provide peace of financial mind to their clients.”

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“As women in the workforce, there are many roles and responsibilities required of us,” she explains. “There are constant pressures and decisions to be made about how to spend our time. Watching so many confident, strong, resilient and beautiful women take on leading roles makes me so proud of how far we have come and motivates me to strive to achieve more right alongside them.”

When asked to account for the company’s gender shift, Vandenberghe referenced the dedication and commitment of the female spirit. “[Women] delve into a client’s history and needs from a traditionally softer approach than men,” she says, pausing to note that this approach serves to complement and not undermine that of her male counterparts. “We ask different questions and have a different take on detail. It’s a truly empowering experience.”

“I listen to understand, not to just come up with a response or quick solution,” adds Saskatoon Advisor/Owner Karmelle Solvason. “As women, we think about our future and the futures of our children, and having a loyal, female advisor to help sort out all the questions and worries we have is a valuable asset.”

The idea of loyalty prompted a conversation about the kinds of qualities that pair seamlessly with a profession in the insurance and financial services sector. Vandenberghe, whose steadfast belief in continuing education and professional development is a critical component of her approach to management and business ownership, validated the importance of devotion.

“This is an environment where it’s impossible to know everything,” she says. “With insurance, you’ll either love it or you’ll hate it. You need to be easygoing, able to admit mistakes, and committed to going beyond the traditional 9-to-5 role in order to do what needs to be done. Above all, though, you need to care – about your clients and about your coworkers.”

Together, the group has crafted a tight-knit community with a high regard for both caring and sharing. The establishment of this nurturing community has a ripple effect that extends to clients and the kind of quality, attentive service they can expect to receive, no matter which Co-operators location they visit.

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“Standing side-by-side with my Co-operators family – male and female – gives me a great sense of accomplishment and pride,” says Vandenberghe. “I’m empowered and inspired to watch this company and industry grow with a strong, knowledgeable and dedicated female influence.”

To learn more about the Co-operators community of care and find the financial advisor nearest you, please visit their website (http://www. cooperators.ca/Cooperators/PublicPages/AgentLocator.aspx) or follow the Co-operators on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ TheCooperatorsInsurance?fref=ts) and Twitter (@The_Cooperators).

Thank you to Joanna, Erin, Jacqueline, Karmelle, Tracey, Lori, Joan, Brenda, and Carla for sharing their experiences and for ensuring that the people of Saskatchewan have access to a comprehensive range of insurance and financial solutions delivered by a team of knowledgeable and caring agents.

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Hairstylist Colouring Terminology 101

By Joy Amistad from Visions Salon and Spa, Saskatoon Trends come and go, and hairstylist terminologies constantly change. Hair is fashion and is constantly upgrading and changing.

Over the past few seasons, we’ve transitioned from foil highlights and solid all-over colour to softer and more natural looking hair colour. These summer days it’s all about the sun-kissed, grown out and the slightly unkempt boho look.

The slow-fade styles add depth and dimension, which is great because during summer you should be out at the lake, not visiting the salon every few weeks for a touch-up on your color! This is perfect for you salon slackers out there. Yet despite the styles’ popularity, we’re still tripping over the labels. Ombré? Sombré?

Balayage? Babylights? What’s the difference? Do you find that when your hairstylist talks it sounds like a different language? Here is an explanation/definition of these trending terminologies.

Balayage, taken from the French word meaning “to sweep,” is a freehand technique in which swatches of hair are sectioned and hand painted against a backing board with a lightening agent.

After painting, each swatch is covered in cellophane or foil. As balayage highlights are less systematically placed, you end up with fatter, less symmetrical, more random highlights resulting in a more casual, beachy finish. You can balayage a short pixie crop, but for best results, work it on thick, heavy hair that sits below the shoulders. Balayage is a great option if you like the look of chunkier highlights with more contrast and less blonde.

We’ve gone into highlights by way of foils and balayage, but did you know there are different degrees of highlighting? Splashlights are sharp flashes of laser-like blonde on dark tresses, where babylights are much finer.

Babylights is when the hair is separated into itsy-bitsy sections and colour is applied to each group of strands, and then left for more than an hour. Yes, it’s costly and time-consuming, but you’re left with a more multidimensional, radiant, natural-looking dye job.

Basically, it’s recreating the hair color you had when you were a precious young one. Unfortunately, the technique only really works on blondes.

I know it’s hard to wrap your head around all the different labels.

But just keep in mind that this summer, hairstyle trends are about diversity and individuality of colour in hair. It is bringing the perfect option for any style and face shape and promising to highlight your best features. Timeless, all-natural and highly textured hairstyles to extravagant braids, updos and twists can be jazzed up with any hair colouring technique. Hair colour allows light to reflect differently along the hair, adding dimension and movement to it no matter the length, shape or style.

Colour does wonders no matter the technique. Just trust your hairstylist/colourist with whatever technique she or he decides to do. But at least now you will have a little more of an idea of what they are trying to achieve.

Ombré is the look of dark roots and lighter ends that started a few years back, worn by everyone from Rachel Bilson to Drew Barrymore. Ombré can feature quite a stark dark-to-light fade making sombré (“subtle ombré”) a much more subtle take on the dip-dye trend. Unlike ombré, which worked best for brunettes in the past, sombré works for everyone.

With sombré, the lighter sections start up a bit higher and the lower lengths have ribbons of dark colour for a more gradual transition. This is the worn-in look which makes it perfectly lowmaintenance. There’s no need for constant touch-ups due to there being no clear demarcation line or regrowth – making it an economical option, too.

Joy Amistad 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 stylist at Visions Salon and Spa in Saskatoon.

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hair luxury - oribe

By Sara Lindsay

“He has defined the notion of fashion over the course of a career of unprecedented longevity and scope. Oribe’s combination of session, celebrity and salon work spans over three decades, and he always in the right places with the right people at all of the right times; photographer Steven Meisel, makeup artists like François Nars, Pat McGrath, Kevyn Aucoin and Stephane Marais; and fashion designers like Gianni Versace, a mentor who inspired Oribe’s tattoos, and Karl Lagerfeld, who took the rock and roll hairstylist under his wing.”- Oribe.com Defining generations with his influence on hair in fashion, Oribe has made his mark indelibly on our industry.

For years and to this day, his work has been seen in every fashion magazine and runway show you can think of and on countless supermodels and celebrities.

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I am thrilled to finally have the opportunity to bring Oribe to our guests. In Canada, it can only be found in Holt Renfrew and fine boutiques and salons so we are very excited to now be a part of the Oribe team and are now representing the entire line in Regina at Sara Lindsay Makeup Studio. We’re also happy to say that our friends at Capelli Salon Studio will be representing Oribe in Saskatoon.

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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.

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#StyleliveSHere #pop-up #pop-in

By Michelle Strawford The pop-up trend seems to be literally popping up everywhere lately! In the truest sense of the word, a pop-up retail space is a venue that is temporary and involves “popping up” one day, then disappearing anywhere from one day to several weeks later.

Pop-up retail allows companies to create a unique environment in new locations without the expense and risk of a permanent location. The pop-up enables the store to bring merchandise to the customers rather than having the customers come to one permanent location.

Bella Chic has created pop-ups throughout Saskatchewan for nearly 10 years. Customers expect to find Bella Chic now in many locations including events such as What Women Want to partnering with businesses such as Spectrum Eye Centre or Wascana Florist. Temporarily sharing space with companies creates a very unique shopping experience for our customers.

New to the Bella Chic scene this year is the pop-in concept. Bella Chic now permanently resides in Core X Fitness in Emerald Park.

While Bella Chic makes this our home, we are far from creating a typical store on site. Striving to keep life in balance and with a love for juggling multiple companies, the pop-in concept was born.

The pop-in is simply a smaller scale form of a pop-up. While 100% of product is available at a pop-in, the grandeur and added décor of a typical pop-up is much less a priority. The pop-in allows for customers to come to a permanent location, see the products, try on the clothing in a very relaxed environment. While pop-ups are typically very busy with many people, a pop-in tends to be a more intimate shopping experience.

Bella Chic holds pop-ups approximately two times per month throughout Saskatchewan while pop-ins are held two times weekly at our permanent location in Emerald Park.

Learn more about Bella Chic’s future pop-ups & pop-ins at www.bellachic.ca and on facebook at facebook.com/BellaChic.Fashion. Share your favorite spring & summer looks on our Instagram feed @StyleLivesHere.

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.

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Living Your Healthiest Lifestyle Avoid the ‘Weight Loss Plateau’

with Holly Barker

and Enjoy Success Every Step of the Way! Yay! We set the goal and start with excitement and eagerness … weight loss! But what happens if you do everything ‘right’ and you still can’t seem to make a change?

This month we cover weight loss and how to avoid the dreaded plateau on your journey to success.

Nothing is worse than putting in the work and not seeing results.

A lot of the time we set a goal but do not prepare ourselves for the actual events that will happen along the way. It’s very common to hit a plateau at some point and many times this plateau is the onset for quitting or for reversing your progress altogether.

If you have hit a plateau in the past, are currently experiencing a plateau or are getting ready for a lifestyle journey of your own, follow my tips on how to avoid or conquer your plateau before it has a chance to change your mind on your healthy lifestyle plan.

1 – Measure success multiple ways Do not measure success in only one form i.e.: the scale. When the only measure of success is the number on the scale, hitting a brief plateau can set us into thoughts of giving up.

It is important to measure your weight loss success in multiple forms: Measurements: When you increase your activity level and set out to be a healthier you, you may increase weight along the way. Taking measurements will help you understand the composition changes happening to your body and demonstrate that you in fact are not gaining body fat, but changing your composition to a more fit and strong you!

Mood: When you take better care of yourself in efforts to be healthier, you will have more energy and generally, be more positive. The positivity effect will make sense, and the better you feel, the better care you will take of yourself along the way, making weight loss plateaus near impossible.

Ethic: When you set out to be your healthiest you, you will find that you are more efficient and productive in your day. Laziness is not an option and you have an increased awareness of managing time to fit it all in.

Weight loss ultimately is just that, losing weight, but so many factors go into losing weight and only measuring your success with one method is a set up for discouragement. There will be a time that losing weight is no longer possible, but hitting your goal weight may not be the number you thought it should be.

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Measuring your dimensions, body composition, mood and level of productivity are great ways to avoid the onset of discouragement if the scale is telling you that you have plateaued.

2 – Eat more, Do less Initial weight loss usually means eating less and doing more right?

After all, the formula for weight loss is Calories in < Energy out, right? This will kick start your plan at the beginning, but many times a plateau hits when your body hits its capacity to lose weight while reserving energy to expend. There usually comes a point where you don’t have more time to put in and you simply can’t do more or eat any less. Please do not get to this point. If your body hits a point where it thinks it is starving, you will stress your body to the point of going into reverse and storing more fat in an effort to prepare itself for survival mode.

When you strength train, you increase your body’s lean muscle mass. With an increased percentage of lean muscle, your body becomes more efficient and starts to burn calories more efficiently/increasing your resting metabolic rate. To keep our fat loss at a maximum, our energy up and our goals in clear view, we actually need to increase our caloric intake to match our training regime.

We need to make sure we fuel our metabolism and keep our training intense.

3 – Sleep Sleep and rest are so important for growth and recovery when we are working towards a goal. When we put stress on our bodies to change, we must make sure we are giving it the proper time, fuel and care to build it back up and restore. We need to make sure we structure our goals around what is best for our bodies and always listen to what our body needs first. As with #2, sometimes the answer isn’t to do more, but to do less and allow our bodies to respond.

We grow and repair when our bodies are least stressed; when we are sleeping and ultimately relaxed. Plateaus may hit if you are in a consistently stressed state, making your body react in a negative manor and resistant to change. Change is near impossible in stressed environments, so try to keep your stress level low and plan for time to recover and repair your body in order to react the way you want it to.

4 – Reset our Goal Sometimes when we set a goal in the beginning, we achieve it quicker than we had originally planned or realize that the goal may

not be what we actually want to reach for. It is important to check and balance goals and achievements along the way, and to reconfirm you are on the right path or if a change needs to be made to readjust towards a new path.

Is our end goal still our end goal? Have our actions towards this goal remained strong or have changes in our life required us to re-goal or change the path to achieve this? We must be sure to ask ourselves the right questions in order to find the path to reach success.

5 – Variety It is important to implement variety into any goal to achieve success. Where there is variety, there is less opportunity for you to get sick of the routine and less chance of hitting a plateau. The most effective way to avoid plateaus, and let’s face it, plain old boredom, is to stimulate you in mind, heart and body.

Implement new ways of breaking a sweat into your daily routine: enjoy health and fitness with family and friends; try new fresh and healthy produce daily; play with your food; change up your music or scenery, and have fun with it. What’s the point of setting a goal and achieving it through perceived punishment?

When you view things as a “have to’s” they become just additional items you must check off your daily list and something that will be easily dropped given the chance or upon completion of the goal.

When you approach a goal with excitement, energy and a wondering sense of ‘what if?’ and an encouraging affirmation of “I will!’ anything is possible and the journey will be a constant, rewarding one for many years to come.

Here’s to a successful July of consistent change towards goals and achievements in mind, heart and body! <3 Xoxo Holly Barker

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Our employers also lead us to think that way. When someone asks you how much vacation you get, it’s always described as so many weeks. But life isn’t always so simple and opportunity doesn’t always package itself in nice seven-day blocks. So to maximize vacation time, it’s often beneficial to break it down into mini-vacations, tacking a few days onto weekends for a road trip or scheduled trips for work. There is a lot you can do in one day.

I’m a big fan of leveraging work trips or conferences for some additional fun. You are often in a place you may never have been or perhaps have wanted to go. Why not add on a few extra days to go exploring in the area, or at least sample the local sights and sounds? It usually doesn’t cost your employer anything, and it can often even provide a cost savings because you have stayed over an extra day. The secret is in the planning. I have done this successfully for over twenty years and always find a way to stumble upon new experiences when I am on the road. There is simply no reason not to.

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All done in one day. And you don’t have to get on a plane to do the same thing closer to home. In Regina and area there are options aplenty. Rent a canoe and journey onto Wascana Lake, or be more adventuresome and launch onto a nearby river, perhaps in the Qu’Appelle Valley less than an hour away.

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Watermelon and Feta Salad with Arugula and Spinach

Fresh Peach Trifle

Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa

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Makes 8 Servings

Makes 6 Servings

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

6 large ripe peaches

1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced

2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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4 medium tomatoes, diced

2 cups arugula

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

2 cups baby spinach leaves

1 (10 inch) prepared angel food cake

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup thinly sliced red onion

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3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 cups bite sized watermelon chunks Directions: 1. Whisk the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and salt together in a small bowl; set aside.

2. Combine the arugula, spinach, onions, and tomatoes in a large salad bowl. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad mixture; toss to coat. Add the feta cheese and watermelon to serve.

1. Place pitted, peeled, and sliced peaches in a large bowl, and gently toss with lemon juice.

Place 1 cup of peaches in a blender, set aside remaining slices, and blend until smooth.

Place yogurt into a bowl; stir in the peach puree and lemon zest until well blended.

2. Cut the angel food cake into squares and place half in the bottom of a glass dish.

Spoon half of the peach slices over the cake.

Cover with half of the yogurt mixture. Place remaining cake squares over the yogurt.

Top with peaches, reserving 5 or 6 slices for garnish. Cover with remaining yogurt mixture.

Garnish with peach slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 cup chopped red onion 3 tablespoons olive oil Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, combine the mango, avocado, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, and garlic. Stir in the salt, lime juice, red onion, and olive oil. To blend the flavors, refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

Grilled Steak Salad with Asian Dressing

Fish Tacos

Strawberry Chantilly

Makes 2 Servings

Makes 8 Servings

Makes 1 9”x13” pan

1 (12 ounce) rib eye steak

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup butter

1/2 lemon, juiced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 egg

2 egg whites

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup beer

1 cup white sugar

2 tablespoons white sugar

1/2 cup plain yogurt

2 cups fresh strawberries

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 cup heavy cream

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 lime, juiced

1 teaspoon lemon juice

2 pinches red pepper flakes

1 jalapeno pepper, minced

Directions:

10 leaves romaine lettuce, torn

1 teaspoon minced capers

1/2 large English cucumber, cubed

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 tomato, cut into wedges

1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

1 carrot, grated

1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

4 thin slices red onion

1 quart oil for frying

3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 oz portions

Directions:

1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas

1. Season both side of the rib eye steak with soy sauce and steak seasoning. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to overnight.

2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

3. Grill steak on preheated grill until firm, reddish-pink, and juicy in the center, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer steak to a platter, sprinkle with lemon juice, and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Allow meat to rest for about 10 minutes, then cut into strips.

4. Whisk rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, sesame oil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Combine lettuce, cucumber, avocado, tomato, carrot, red onion, and steak strips in a large bowl. Pour rice vinegar dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

2. Mix flour, sugar and butter until crumbly.

Stir in chopped walnuts.

1/2 medium head cabbage, finely shredded Directions: 1. To make beer batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Blend egg and beer, then quickly stir into the flour mixture (don’t worry about a few lumps).

2. To make white sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt and mayonnaise. Gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly runny. Season with jalapeno, capers, oregano, cumin, dill, and cayenne.

3. Press two-thirds of the mixture in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish; the remaining crumble will be used for the topping. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Cool crust completely.

4. In large deep bowl, stir together egg whites, sugar (see Cook’s Note), strawberries, and lemon juice. Whip with electric mixer at high speed for 10 minutes.

5. In another mixing bowl, whip whipping cream until stiff and fold into strawberry mixture. Spread over cooled crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Freeze for 6 hours or overnight before serving.

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These parties can be really budget-friendly and I even bet you already have a lot of the supplies at home!

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• Water balloons for relay races, water balloon piñata, a version of baseball with water balloons to knock over targets • An obstacle course using balloons, hula hoops, streamer paper and more • Balloon tennis - badminton or tennis rackets and balloons • A science experiment to make balloon rockets • Creating oversized bubbles • A balloon dartboard For games that can be played both inside or outside: • Polka dot art using bingo daubers • A game of Twister with the polka dot mat • Balloon Pop Charades (hide a charades word inside inflated balloons - guests have to pop a balloon to choose a charade to act out for their team members) • Learning how to make balloon animals Favor Ideas: A colourful candy buffet (with candies like Sixlets, gumballs and jelly beans) is always a fun idea for a party favor. Other fun ideas for this theme include: • Confetti poppers • A little book on how to make balloon animals • Jar of bubbles • Large 36” balloons filled with confetti • Funfetti treats like cookies • Cupcake mix in a jar with all the dry ingredients, sprinkles and baking instructions Do you follow Moms & Munchkins on Pinterest? We have loads of themed party boards to help you brainstorm ideas for your next party. If you love this theme, check out the Balloons & Sprinkles Party board for even more decorating ideas plus loads of delicious funfetti dessert ideas.

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by Cheryl Kirkness

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