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Finding Magic In Music, Magic City Chorus
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Editor’s Note You can’t pour from an empty cup. We’ve all heard this advice before. Take care of your self so that you can care for others. We know what we should do, but we easily get lost in the insanity that is life. The things that used to get us excited fall to the wayside in place of priorities like work, spouses, kids and/or school. We get run down because we don’t take time to fuel ourselves. I’m guilty of this myself, but thankfully I’m surrounded by supportive and loving people who remind me that what I love matters too. For me, what fuels my fire is music. Having the outlet of creativity is so important to my well-being. Whether it’s listening to music, singing with my local community choir, going to a concert, or recording with friends, I need that little bit of “me” time to re-charge so that I can be a good mom, wife and friend. I read a question once asking “If I asked you to name all the things you love, how long would it take for you to name yourself?” That really hit me. We are raised in a society that often makes it seem narcissistic to do things for yourself. And it’s hard. It’s really hard to be away from my kids. It’s really hard not to feel selfish for wanting to do something for myself. It’s hard to love ourselves if we aren’t caring for ourselves. But YOU should be a top priority. You matter. If you like to run, go for a run. If you enjoy painting, start taking a paint class. If you haven’t picked up a book in months, get reading! Whatever it is that makes you feel like a whole, fulfilled, healthy, happy person, make sure you set aside some time-even if it’s just half an hour a day, or one evening a week-to do it. You won’t regret it. Jenn Litzenberger
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FINDING MAGIC IN MUSIC MAGIC CITY CHORUS By Jennifer Graff Litzenberger
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Whether you want to hear today’s ballads, yesterday’s classics, famous show tunes, or music that is streaming now, you will find yourself pleasantly surprised if you attend any of the shows by the Magic City Chorus. Known for their barbershop style of performance, they blend rich, four-part harmonies through energetic and exciting productions. Founded under the parent organization of Sweet Adelines International, Magic City Chorus in Saskatoon has been bringing the barbershop style of vocal performance to the city and surrounding area since 1958. As an independent, non-profit music education association with over 23,000 members, Sweet Adelines is one of the world’s largest singing organizations for women. Under the direction of Cheryl Pearce, the Magic City Chorus strives to abide by the mission statement of the Sweet Adelines by “ advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through opportunities in education, performance and competition.” (https://sweetadelines.com/) What began as the Saskatoon Chorus in 1958, became the Magic City Chorus about 25 years ago. Norma Wallace, the assistant director, bass section leader, and long-time member said, “at the time, the city was talking about Saskatoon being ‘magic’...we really liked that because we think singing is magic.
male or female, “it’s about the ringing chords. The way the barbershop arrangements are, the chording is, it produces an overtone. When you hear that 5th note...that’s the magic.” For Norma, joining Magic City Chorus was an expansion of her passion for music. Raised in a musical family with a mother and sisters who also sang in a barbershop chorus, Norma found herself needing to do something for herself. Busy with work and 4 kids at home, singing in a chorus was that perfect place to find some “me-time” and to find fellowship amongst a group of likeminded women. This love of performing and enthusiasm for music is what has kept Norma in the group for over 30 years. These same qualities are what she feels help draw in new singers: “Because we are so many different ages and occupations, it’s a group for anybody. The connection is singing. It doesn’t matter where you come from or what your background is. It’s all about the singing.” Meeting every Tuesday night, Magic City Chorus gathers to rehearse for various performances throughout the year. They are always looking to recruit new members as, like many choral organizations, membership fluctuates from year to year. Anyone interested in checking out MCC doesn’t have to wait for the beginning of a new season, they can come to any Tuesday night
Busy with work and 4 kids at home, singing in a chorus was that perfect place to find some “me-time” and to find fellowship amongst a group of likeminded women. It’s not just a city chorus, it does reach beyond. We have members right now from as far away as Anglin Lake, Prince Albert, Birch Hills, Harris, Waldheim, and Martensville. “ Magic City Chorus is a chorus in Sweet Adelines’ Region 26, which includes British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, the only all-Canadian Region in the Sweet Adeline organization. Saskatchewan has three women’s choruses: Magic City Chorus, Battlefords Blend Chorus in North Battleford, and Prairie Gold Chorus in Regina. For those who aren’t familiar with the barbershop genre, Norma explained: “Barbershop singing is an American art form that has three voices harmonizing to the melody. The four voice parts – tenor, lead, baritone and bass - sing a cappella, which means without musical accompaniment. Women’s barbershop has been around since 1945 when Sweet Adelines formed. Barbershop singing has (typically) been separated male and female, although right now there are some barbershop choruses and quartets starting that are mixed.” Norma stressed that no matter the group, quartet or chorus,
rehearsal and see if they are the right fit. The MCC is constantly welcoming women of any age from 16 and up. “It’s a very welcoming group because we have that common goal. Everyone is there for the love of singing. You just embrace everyone that comes through the door because they want to share in that. It’s like any team, I guess, you’re working together and in doing that, having that common goal, striving to succeed as a group, the group is very supportive. That brings people back week after week,” Norma said. She explained that with the four difference voice parts: tenor, lead, baritone and bass, there is always a part that is just right for YOU. “Women do not need to know how to read music to join our chorus. Our chorus provides excellent learning tools for the members. Repertoire music is put onto learning tracks (sound files) so that members can practice at home. We don’t teach music theory specifically, but the theory comes through when you’re talking about where people are within the chord, that type of thing. Some people love that {theory, learning} aspect, some people just say ‘hey, I just want to sing.’ It’s tailored to both
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groups of people.” Education is a primary focus of the group, so every Tuesday feels like a vocal lesson, as much as a group rehearsal. “Vocal production is weaved throughout the rehearsal,” Norma said. “We do have special educational workshops throughout the year. Because we are part of a much larger organization, we also have all the benefits of the education that is provided through the parent organization, Sweet Adelines.” In addition to providing leadership and education to Magic City Chorus, chorus director, Cheryl Pearce is a member of the Regional Educational Faculty and
seemed like they are unable to sing... and then they come to our chorus and go, ‘where have you been all my life?’ because they can sing and they are able to actually use their voice in the range that is their natural range. That’s one of the things that is really great to see in people.” Sometimes people are seeking a challenge, and need that competitive edge to get them interested. If that’s the case, Magic City Chorus may be right for you. They compete annually within their region, vying for a spot on the international stage, which this year takes place in Las Vegas. In 2017 Magic City Chorus won
Sometimes people are seeking a challenge, and need that competitive edge to get them interested. If that’s the case, Magic City Chorus may be right for you. also coaches other choruses throughout the Region.
3rd Place Division AA at the regional competition in Surrey, B.C.
Norma has personally seen the benefits of the learning opportunities this group provides, witnessing the self-confidence in others grow from learning and singing. She said it is especially rewarding to see and hear people come out of their shell.
There are many opportunities within the organization to become involved in. With so many moving parts to a production, people are needed for choreography, costuming, emceeing, administration, or for joining the board or music team. Due to the connection with Sweet Adelines International, there is access to bigger programs for people to grow in different areas such as arranging, judging or even script writing. There is even a director certification program available to those who want to expand in that area.
“Some people come in being told that they are not singers. Somebody might have told them, ‘just mouth the words,’ or have been teased about their singing and find out, ‘I really can sing.’ And sometimes all it is just finding the right range. That’s a huge advantage for barbershop singing for women; there is a low vocal range. So for someone who has a low range, it always
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No matter what you are looking for, it is quite clear that within the Magic City Chorus is a community, a sisterhood of singers.
If you have always enjoyed singing but were never quite sure if you were good enough, ever wondered if you could be part of a professional group but have no experience, or have put your love of music on the back burner for far too long, the MCC may just be the group for you.
grandparent’s trunk, weaving a story throughout. Taking place on Saturday, November 4th, 2017 concert-goers can choose between two performances, the first at 3:00PM and the second at 7:00PM. Tickets are available in-store at McNally Robinson, on-line at Picatic.com, or from members of the MCC.
The Magic City Chorus can be found performing throughout the city at a variety of community events and functions, as well as putting on their own productions.
If you would like to have the Magic City Chorus perform for your next event, contact Fran Gordon, the Booking Coordinator, at 306-242-3319. Whether you are hosting a holiday party, community event or celebration, the MCC can provide entertainment for whatever your needs are.
The next big show for Magic City Chorus is their show, “Canada – One People, One Voice!” As a celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, the show will feature music by Canadian artists and writers, with a special guest appearance by Joseph Naytowhow. Joseph is a singer songwriter from Sturgeon Lake First Nation, who will be performing his own music and traditional drumming, as well as singing with the chorus. Audiences can expect an extensive program, filled with a variety of performances by soloists, trios and a cappella groups. The show’s narrative is focused around a couple of sisters who are going through their
To find out how you can join the Magic City Chorus, contact Yvette Jaspar, the Membership Coordinator 306-955-6033. To keep up with the latest from the group, find out about upcoming performance dates or to watch videos of their past performances, the Magic City Chorus is available on Facebook, or online at magiccitychorus.com.
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Ingredients:
• ice cubes, or as needed
• 6 apples
• 6 fluid ounces Cabernet Sauvignon wine
• 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 1 splash cranberry juice • 1 splash raspberry schnapps Directions: 1.
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Fill a glass with ice cubes. Combine Cabernet Sauvignon wine, cranberry juice, and raspberry schnapps in a shaker. Shake cocktail well and pour over ice.
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• 2 tablespoons milk Directions: 1.
Remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top. Butter a baking sheet.
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Place caramels and milk in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave 2 minutes, stirring once. Allow to cool briefly.
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Roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. Place on prepared sheet to set.
Spicy Deviled Eggs
Bats and Cobwbs
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
• 12 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper • 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika, for dusting (divided) • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and cut in half horizontally Directions: 1.
Place eggs in a saucepan with a lid, pour in water to cover, bring to a boil, and remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water and let cool. Peel the eggs.
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Cut each egg in half lengthwise, remove the yolks, and place the yolks in a bowl with the mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and salt and pepper. Mash the yolks, and stir the mixture until smooth and thoroughly combined.
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• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: 1.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Boil pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
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Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a large skillet until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain fat. Stir in pasta sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer.
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Stir cooked pasta and half of the mozzarella cheese into the sauce; toss to combine. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
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OCTOBER IS ADHD AWARENESS MONTH: 5 THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT THE CONDITION (NC) Many people are settling into school routines, jobs and internships this time of year, but managing a busy schedule can be particularly challenging for the one-in-20 school-aged children and four per cent of adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Furthermore, recent data suggests that stigma and confusion still persist around ADHD: a new poll by Purdue Pharma (Canada) showing that close to one third of Canadians surveyed mistakenly identified ADHD as a mental health condition.“ADHD is actually a neurodevelopmental disorder that has been clinically observed for more than 100 years,” says Dr. Annick Vincent, a psychiatrist and ADHD specialist. “It’s a chronic condition characterized as a deficit of the nervous system resulting in inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and often emotional hyper-reactivity. Science has shown that genetic and biologic factors can be involved in the development of this disorder.” Learn about five common misconceptions about ADHD: 1. Males are more likely to have ADHD – 42 per cent of Canadians surveyed believed that ADHD was more prevalent in males; this is a myth. However, males may show more of the visible “hyperactive” symptoms, rather than the less obvious “inattentive” symptoms and are possibly diagnosed more often.
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2. ADHD is a made-up diagnosis – ADHD is recognized by all major medical associations and government health agencies. Its existence is supported by over a century’s worth of scientific evidence. 3. ADHD is over-diagnosed – Although ADHD is the most prevalent childhood psychiatric disorder in Canada, it remains under-recognized and underdiagnosed, despite being one of the most treatable psychiatric disorders in the country. 4. ADHD gets worse as the day goes longer – Though we all lose stamina at the end of a long day, people with ADHD experience symptoms of their condition from the moment they wake, with these symptoms fluctuating throughout the day. 5. People with ADHD will eventually outgrow it— About 80 per cent of children maintain their diagnosis into adolescence and at least 60 per cent remain symptomatic in adulthood. Find more information online by visiting the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada at CADDAC.ca/adhd/
Hair Hacks Every Girl Should Know By Joy Tesch at Visions Salon and Spa 1) Winter static has your hair going crazy? Keep half of a dryer sheet in your purse and rub it downwards with hair shaft to say goodbye to static-filled hair. 2) Bobby pins can’t seem to stay in your hair? Try hair spraying the bobby pin first and placing it in your hair rigged side on the bottom. Use another bobby pin (using the same procedure above) to create an X. These three steps will secure your bobby pins and hair in place. 3) Can’t afford to get your greys covered up too often? When you find your grey stripe is coming out and you don’t have another hair colouring appointment for a few more weeks, try a root concealer. You can find root concealers at your local cosmetic store or Sephora. They come in spray form, powder or dabbers. Root concealers are temporary until the next time you wash your hair, but can make the world of a difference in covering up those greys. This is a great technique to stretch out your hair colouring appointments without breaking the bank. 4) Cannot seem to tame those fly always? With a bit of hair paste or styling product of your choice use a toothbrush to smooth those baby hairs in the direction you want. If they are still unmanageable, rewet that section of your hair and blow dry it into place. Hair spray always helps too! 5) Don’t have time to curl your whole head of hair in tiny sections? Place your hair in a high pony tail and curl your hair. Then gently take the hair tie out and you have loose tousled curls with half the effort. Stays tuned for more hair hacks that will help you feel and look like a hair pro.
Happy Hair Days!
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. 6 ISSUE 10, OCTOBER 2017 | 15
EXPLORING MEDICINE HAT IN ONE DAY
Last month I travelled to “The Hat” for a week of exploration. Not quite sure what to expect, I was delighted with my time adventuring in parts of Alberta outside the mountains. With a population of nearly 65,000 people, the city is the perfect “bite size” location to spend a few days and enjoy a variety of the experiences and activities it has to offer. What all is there to see and do in a day in the Gas City and how will it work with your budget? Here is the fun day I planned:
9:00AM - Explore the trails Cost: Free The Medicine Hat Visitor Centre offers bike rentals for free. Decide what kind of an adventure you’re in for, then pick up either a cruiser or a mountain bike. I hopped on the trails at the Gas City Campground and headed west of the city to find a green jewel amongst the prairie grasses: Echo Dale Regional Park. Although I only biked a five kilometre portion, Medicine Hat has more than 100 kilometres of trails. If you’re looking for intense adventure, connect with 670 Collective, the city’s offroad based cycling club. 12:00PM - Sample Craft Beer at Hell’s Basement Brewery & Tap Room Cost: $6 Flight of Beer A euphemism for its natural gas fields and immortalized by Rudyard Kipling as having “all hell for a basement,” Hell’s Basement Brewery capitalizes on the peculiarity of the reference. A local craft brewery, both their beer titles and can designs are as interesting as the flavours they offer. From a seasonal mango milkshake named The Yard to one of their core beers, All Hop’s for a Basement, there’s a beer for every palette. 1:30PM - Dine at Local Public Eatery Cost: $15-30 There are dozens of fantastic restaurants to pick for a lunchtime
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break, but I particularly liked the front patio at Local Public Eatery. Their fish tacos are some of the best I’ve had. Or consider Fresh Healthy Café for a wrap and smoothie on the go. The turkey cranberry is a solid choice. 3:00PM - Pick up a Godfather Root Beer Coffee Cost: $5 Two shots of espresso, two bumps of vanilla, a shot of cream poured over ice and the most interesting ingredient of all: a bottle of The Grizzly Paw Soda Company Root Beer. Yes, this is a real coffee drink and a sweet one at that. Just down the street from Local it’s the perfect post-lunch pick-me-up. 3:30PM - Play in the Mud Clay Experience at Medalta Cost: $200 for two hours, up to four people It’s necessary to book in advance for a pottery throwing experience at Medalta in the Historic Clay District of the city. The century old factory which has been turned into an industrial museum and arts facility also offers weekend classes. But, if you’re only in town for a few days it’s most convenient to get a private lesson with their artist-in-residence. I admit, it’s much harder than I expected to properly throw a pot on the wheel. The one-on-one teaching is worth it. 5:30PM - Market at Medalta Cost: $12 Museum Admission, Free entry to the Market Every Thursday night the Medalta hosts a market to connect local vendors to the community. After touring the museum, stop in and check out some of the great local products on offer. Grab a bite from the half dozen food trucks and enjoy the weekly entertainment. 7:30PM - Milkshake at Tino’s Cost: $5 Finish your night with a milkshake from Tino’s Drive-In. It’s one of the city’s most iconic fast-food restaurants as they’ve been serving up burgers, fries and frosty treats since 1967. The hardest part will be choosing from the dozens of flavours they offer. Feeling adventurous? Go for “Don’t Know,” an unknown combination, or the “Graveyard,” a random selection of flavours. Ashlyn was a guest of Tourism Medicine Hat, Stay in Medicine Hat, Travel Alberta and the Canadian Badlands Suffering from insatiable wanderlust, Ashlyn George is an award-winning travel writer and photographer who has travelled through more than 55 countries and onto every continent before the age of 30. In 2015 she travelled 37,000 kilometres across her home province of Saskatchewan as the official personality and travel blogger for the Government of Saskatchewan. Currently she documents her adventures and stories on her blog The Lost Girl’s Guide to Finding the World.
To connect with Ashlyn and follow her journey, find her online at www.thelostgirlsguide.com or at ashlyn@thelostgirlsguide.com. As well as on her social media channels: Facebook.com/thelostgirlsguide • Instagram: @thelostgirlsguide • Twitter: @lostgirlsguide FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | VOL. 6 ISSUE 10, OCTOBER 2017 | 17
#STYLELIVESHERE By Michelle Strawford
HELLO FALL! My favorite season is well upon us and gone are the flip flops, shorts and tanks. No wait… tank tops can stay! Fall is full of transition pieces that should be kept in your closet while we move into the Saskatchewan winter months. Tanks for layering, mini skirts with booties, cropped pants, and wraps or ponchos are just the start of the transition pieces to keep you on point this inbetween season. It’s all about adding a touch of cozy to your look - try a buffalo plaid jacket over a tank, or a fabulous knit sweater with a mini skirt, and when in doubt an oversized jacket over your favorite slip dress or tee and shorts. You do not need to look far to find the best fall styles and prices. Shop Bella Chic online at www.bellachic.ca. Visit Bella Chic in our store at 5P South Plains Rd West, Emerald Park. Now open 7 days a week. Directions and store hours are available online. Find us on Facebook at /BellaChic.Fashion and remember to share your favorite fashion pics on our Instagram feed @Bellachic_Canada. photos by Dex, Glamour.com 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 Instagram: @BellaChic_Canada Facebook: /BellaChic.Fashion Twitter: @BellaChicOnline Fotobella.ca Facebook: /fotobella.ca 18 |
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WAFFLE BAR A waffle bar is a great party buffet idea for breakfast, brunch or dessert. You could even host a savoury waffle bar for a lunch or dinner party. Buffets are a great idea for parties because it gives guests the freedom to pile their plates with their favourites, hopefully leaving you with fewer leftovers afterward.
Setting The Scene: My favourite way to decorate the backdrop of a party is by decorating foam poster boards with wrapping paper-you can find these at the dollar store. Then you simply lean these against the wall behind your party table – no sticky tape on the walls required! To display your party food, you’ll want a variety of bowls, plates and cake stands at various heights so guests can easily see and reach all of their options. I often use decorative boxes from the craft store to give height to serving bowls and plates. For a savoury waffle bar, you’ll want serving dishes that can keep foods like fried eggs and sausages warm until guests are ready to eat. For this Waffle Bar sign I used an inexpensive wooden frame from the craft section at Michaels, then twisted fake flowers (from the dollar store) around the frame. I used a black poster board behind the frame and gold stickers to display the words “Waffle Bar.” Other easy ideas for decorating your party table include decorative candles on tall candlesticks, fresh flowers, or a homemade ribbon banner pinned to the front of the tablecloth.
Party Food: When planning your grocery list, you first have to decide if you’re going to have a sweet or savoury waffle bar (or both). For a sweet waffle bar, cake mix waffles (recipe below) are a delicious idea. They are incredibly easy to make and there are so many great flavour combinations. For the waffle party I planned, I made cake mix waffles using an angel food cake mix and they were delicious!
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For a sweet waffle bar, buffet options could include: • regular, coconut and chocolate whipped cream • fruits like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and bananas • canned pie filling like cherry or apple • toasted shredded coconut • pudding • granola • variety of syrups • chocolate chips • mini marshmallows • sprinkles • caramel sauce • hot fudge sauce • Nutella • peanut butter • chopped nuts • ice cream • powdered sugar
For a savoury waffle bar, buffet options could include: • fried eggs • bacon • sausage • fried chicken • shredded cheese • garlic butter • creamy sauces like spicy flavoured cream cheese • syrup
Cake Mix Waffles Recipe: • 1 boxed cake mix • 1 1/3 cups water • 1/3 cup vegetable oil • 3 eggs Beat all ingredients together, on medium speed, for two minutes. Pour batter into heated waffle iron sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. The amount of batter used for each waffle depends on the size of your waffle maker. This may take a few tries to get just right (full, fluffy waffles without the batter overflowing during the baking process).
Flavour Combination Ideas: • S’mores Waffle – chocolate cake mix waffles with 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup mini marshmallows added to the batter. Top cooked waffles with chocolate whipped cream, more mini marshmallows, mini chocolate chips and graham cracker crumbs. • Banana Split Waffles – chocolate or funfetti cake mix waffles topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, bananas, cherry pie filling, strawberries, chocolate fudge sauce and extra sprinkles. • Strawberry Shortcake Waffles – white cake mix waffles topped with whipped cream, fresh strawberries and strawberry ice cream topping. • Apple Pie Waffles – white cake mix waffles topped with warm apple pie filling and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For more waffle recipe ideas, visit www.MomsAndMunchkins. ca and search “waffles”. I hope your next party is filled with love, laughter and great memories!
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BBB TIPS TO AVOID BEING HAUNTED BY HALLOWEEN PURCHASES: October is one of those months that get your creative juices pumping. Pumpkin carving, costume and mask making, baking, parties, candy… there is just so much to do, and shopping is a big part of the Halloween tradition. In 2015, Saskatchewan individuals spent an average of $170 on the occasion. Other Canadians have spent as much as $1 billion!* That kind of spending is second only to Christmas. Pop-up Halloween stores have become common place in most cities and online, supplying all of our haunting needs. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous operations might also haunt your wallet. To help ensure your personal ghost stories will not include Halloween retailers, Better Business Bureau would like to share a few holiday shopping tips: Research the company and consider location. Many Halloween-themed stores take advantage of short-term leases, setting up shop in vacant space for just a few weeks. Businesses may also change their name from year to year as a way of hiding a poor track record. If anything gives you a creepy feeling, do not make a purchase.
Be aware of refund/return policies. Read the fine print, and understand what terms and conditions your purchase entails, including return time restrictions and whether you will get a refund or store credit. It is the consumer’s responsibility to be aware of these policies. Avoid spooky online shopping. Before you buy that crazy cute tutu for your little ballerina, ensure the online retailer won’t ghost you! Look for evidence of security protocols, such as the website address starting with “https://”, and understand the website’s terms and conditions. Pay with a credit card for extra security. Keep in mind delivery time frames, and whether or not the item is shipping from within Canada (because customs fees are the candy corn of the online purchase world). Happy Halloween! *Source: Global News. “Saskatchewan, Manitoba consumers spending more than ever on Halloween.” 2015 Oct 29.
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