Pink Magazine - Vol. 5 February 2016

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Laura Hamilton

Created by Heart, Painted by Soul

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Features Vol. 5 - Issue 2 - February 2016

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Cover Story Laura Hamilton

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Ask Holly

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Real Estate News Jessica Forbes

with Holly Barker

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17 FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR COLOUR

PHOTOGRAPHER Cover Story Darrol Hofmeister Sharpshooter Photography (306) 949 9113

Hair column by Joy Tesch

18 PANTONE 2016

Beauty column by Sara Lindsay

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24 ASK HOLLY

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30 A TASTE OF ITALY Recipes

34 MOMS AND MUNCHKINS

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American author Brené Brown once said, “Vulnerability is the birth-

“I am not ashamed of what happened to me,” says Laura. “I think it’s

place of innovation, creativity and change.” This rings especially true

something that needs to be shared.”

for Moose Jaw artist Laura Hamilton, whose journey to embracing her creativity and artistic ability has been one marked by introspection and self-awareness.

Laura described feeling anxious, burned out, and unable to cope with change after returning to the classroom at the end of her maternity leave. A panic attack in November 2014 was, for her, the

“I’ve always thought of myself as a sponge,” says Laura. “I soak up

tipping point; shortly thereafter, with the love and support of her

moods, desires and energy. At times it can be exhausting, but I think

friends and family, Laura took a month-long leave of absence from

that kind of sensitivity goes hand-in-hand with creativity. The energy

her job to embark on what she called her “journey to self-discovery.”

My mom and dad saw and nurtured my creativeness. The freedom they gave me was really good for me and I try to do that for my boys.

Little people are not afraid to make mistakes!

I feel, I can communicate through art.”

“Taking that time away to read, meditate and develop compassion

Laura’s affinity for art dates back to her early childhood and remains

for myself was like magic,” she says. “I tapped into this new source

a critical and defining piece of her identity. In second grade – at the

of energy and it was during that time that I finished my first painting:

age of only seven – her mother enrolled her in an oil painting class

Lucy in the Yellow Dress.”

alongside a group of retirees. She remembers the experience fondly, both for the creative fire it sparked within her and as a symbol of her parents’ unfailing support.

“My mom and dad saw and nurtured my creativeness,” says Laura, now a mother herself to two budding artists: five-year-old Luke and two-year-old Lincoln. “The freedom they gave me was really good for me and I try to do that for my boys. Little people are not afraid

Much like the oil painting class from her youth, the work she produced during her leave of absence from teaching was transformative.

“Something opened up inside of me,” shares Laura. “It was pure, raw … and I had no idea I had it inside myself.”

“Art is about communication and being able to tell a story,” she

to make mistakes!”

After high school, Laura – inspired by the many encouraging and empowering teachers she had growing up – decided to pursue a career in education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Education from the University of Regina and moved back to Moose Jaw, where she taught both kindergarten and elementary school. Although Laura is still passionate about teaching art to and sharing art with others – especially younger audiences, she admitted during her early adult years, she began to feel disconnected from what once brought her such tremendous joy.

“I didn’t give [my art] the time or room it needed,” she says. Laura shared that every six months or so she would dig out her art supplies, paint for a few weeks only to then pack everything up and put it out of view.

Laura’s transition from teaching art to pursuing her independent practice full-time was neither pre-meditated nor intentional; instead, it was something of a serendipitous coincidence.

Following the birth of her youngest son, Lincoln, Laura struggled with postpartum depression. A testament to her strength and her character, Laura has chosen to be very open about her struggle in an effort to reduce stigma and increase awareness about mental health. According to the Saskatchewan Maternal Mental Health Group, an estimated one in five Saskatchewan women will experience some form of depression during pregnancy or after childbirth.

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Art: it has always been a part of my life. It’s who I am. Painting has helped to heal me; I am braver and more intuitive now than I ever was before. continues. “Through this process of self-discovery, I have learned to tell my story, to make sense of myself, but also to touch the lives of others. People have shared with me their stories and their struggles; it is an honour to know you are breaking down walls and evoking emotions.”

When Laura returned from her leave, she did so on reduced hours.

This was the result of a joint decision between her and her husband Kieran to invest their time, money and energy into nurturing the art and the light that had emerged during a time of intense darkness.

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acknowledges is and will likely always be, her biggest challenge.

“It’s so cool to get to ride these waves with him,” says Laura. “Kieran is able to see things in black and white. He helps with the business to keep everything well-rounded and I couldn’t imagine doing this without him.”

In just over a year, Laura’s art has taken off. Laura’s Facebook page now boasts a following of over 1,100; her work is on display in shops and homes around the province; and at events like Regina’s Cathedral Arts Festival, Laura’s artist booth buzzes with activity. A look through her website (http://www.laurahamiltonart.ca) will show that she has expanded her products from original paintings to include

prints, commissioned pieces, holiday ornaments and even velveteen

ing water, I could make the paint dance across the canvas. In some

pillows.

ways, it’s like the picture is painting itself.”

“It has been a crazy, crazy year!” she exclaims excitedly. “I feel so

In addition to her penchant for painting outdoor scenes, almost all of

lucky to get to bring happiness to other people by doing what I love.”

her art works contain another common element: a faceless female

On her website, Laura describes her approach as “my own impressionistic style.” When asked to qualify that statement, she laughed and confessed that it was of little consequence to her whether or not that was the objectively “right” term for the kind of work she creates; instead, it was simply a word that resonates with her.

“I call my work impressionistic because it can be whatever you want it to be,” she explains. “My paintings are my impression of everyday life and my interpretations of life on the prairies. They are intentionally imperfect because, well ... life isn’t perfect!”

Starting out, Laura painted at her kitchen table with her canvas laid flat across it. Although her studio space has been relocated to an open concept room on her home’s upper level, her approach – a combination of oil paint, household latex paint, acrylic paint and

figure. These paintings are often titled with what Laura called “old” names – Josephine, Edna, Victoria, and the like – because, for her, those names are rich with history. In each painting, the female subject bears one defining feature: wild, curly hair.

“People always want to know about the girls. Who are they? Why do they all share the same kind of hair? Every time someone asks about a girl, I tell them: she is me, you, your sister, your niece, your best friend. She is whoever you need her to be!”

Since completing ‘Lucy in the Yellow Dress’ in 2014, her collection of paintings depicting that same female figure has grown substantially.

Laura explained that, in many ways, these women chronicle her journey of self-discovery and represent the qualities she was either working to embody or learning to embrace at that time.

water – has stayed the same. Laura’s pieces are characterized by

“Her spirit connects all of my work,” says Laura. “She is bold and

open landscapes, earthy tones, and a lot of interesting line work

exudes strength and confidence. She is soulful, graceful, and lives

that, taken together, achieves a dynamic, layered look with plenty of

the simple life we all strive for. When I look from then to now, I can

movement and visual interest.

see the evolution, and I’ve been told by many others that when they

“I love the messiness part of the creative process,” says Laura, who

see her, they feel a connection to someone in their own lives, too.”

still prefers to paint on a flat surface with big brushes and without

Looking to the future, Laura plans to further reduce her hours spent

rules. “When I work, paint is rolling everywhere. I knew that by add-

in the structured classroom environment and exchange that time for

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time spent playing in her studio. Although she has become skilled

Laura welcomes visits to her Moose Jaw studio and maintains an

and diligent at wearing many hats – mother, teacher, artist and wife,

active online presence, both through her website (http://www.lau-

to name a few – she expressed that in order for her creativity to con-

rahamiltonart.ca) and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/

tinue to flourish; she needs to trade rigidity for flexibility. It comes as

laurahamiltonart). Outside of Laura’s home studio, her work is also

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The Pantone colours for 2016 are soft and pretty. I love these colours because in makeup, they are easily suited to most people. It thought it might be helpful and fun to recommend a few products that are reminiscent of this year’s colours, Rose Quartz and Serenity.

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#STYLELIVESHERE ROSE QUARTZ & SERENITY

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YourLooking Home Healthcare for assistance with personal care services in the comfort of your own home? nd Assisted Living Provider Do you require help to keep your property maintained?

Just looking to spend some time with someone to talk, listen, and engage?

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! We are Eden Care at Home. Providing Regina elders with key services designed to make life easier for you while allowing you to stay at home.

Eden Care a Home is supported by Eden Care Communities; Regina’s leading not-for-profit housing and health care provider.

SERVICES PROVIDED

*NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS*

PERSONAL CARE To enable clients to stay active and to continue to live independently in their home.

• Personal Hygiene • Medication Reminders

IN-HOME Yard work / minor house repairs Light meal preparations:

• Laundry • Vacuum • Sweep and mop floors • Dust

• Dressing

• Plan menu & purchase groceries

• Clean bathrooms & kitchen

• Assistance with eating

• Meal preparation

• Wall washing

• Assistance with moving safely

Light housekeeping:

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COMPANIONSHIP In-home: • Check-in visits • Recreation • Respite for caregivers Escorted: • Appointments • Shopping/Errands • Events

ADULT WELLNESS Connect with our Community Day & Wellness Centre (See next pg) • Day respite for caregives, socialization and inclusion • Sensory stimulation • Maintain and improve physical and functional abilities • Participate in meaningful Recreation programs • Continue to grow and flourish while being connected to the community

THERAPY AND REHABILITVE SERVICES

• Functional Abilities Evaluation

Through referral

• Occupational Therapy

• Recreation Therapy

• Physiotherapy

• Memory & Congnitive Impairment Management

• Social Work

• ROM (range of motion) Recovery

• Speech & Language

NURSING Connect with our Integrated Primary Health & Wellness Centre • Administering medication • Bowel and bladder care • Changing dressings • Wound management • Foot care • Intravenous therapy • Health, pain and symptom management • Chronic disease management and therapy • Palliative care • Safety assessments • Education • Medication Management • Blood Work

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COMMUNITY

Community Day & Wellness Program 125 Hamilton St, Regina SK Tel: 306 206 0256 ext 330 edencareathome@edencare.ca www.edencarecommunities.com

DAY & WELLNESS

PROGRAM A person-centred, person-directed program for socialization and meaningful activity. Also offering day respite for caregivers.

The Community Day & Wellness Program offers opportunities to be engaged in recreation and leisure activities, group discussion, outings, physical fitness, volunteer experiences, and much more.

The program serves participants of all abilities. Being an inclusive Community Day & Wellness Program we welcome any participant impacted by disability that would benefit from our program. If you, or someone you know, wants to maintain their abilities, be engaged and connected to community, or are a caregiver seeking day respite care, give us a call.

Our Community Day & Wellness Progam is supported by Eden Care at Home, allowing us to provide services such as baths to participants. We will also work closely with Saplings, our child care centre, encouraging intergenerational programming. In the near future participants may also be able to access our primary healthcare centre. All participants of the Community Day & Wellness Program will be assisted in accessing these and any other Eden Care Community facilities upon request. We do not currently provide transportation to and from the Community Day & Wellness Program but will assist any client in the booking of transportation of their choice.

Each day will be shaped to meet the needs of participants attending that day.

Every day will begin with the arrival and welcoming of participants allowing time for participants to adjust to the new building and new faces, Once settled, we will begin the day’s programs or assist with needs of participants. We want our participants to take as much ownership for their day as possible; providing us with direction and suggestions. Our programming will be led by a recreation specialist who will adapt any program to promote success for everyone. Each participant will have a meaningful experience each day physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively.

This program is currently offered from 8:30am-4:30pm. Each day consists of two snacks and a nutritious lunch. Participants will be encouraged to assist in planning and assisting with activities of the day. If you require our Day & Wellness Program outside of the hours above, please let us know, we may be able to assist.

The Community Day & Wellness Program is dedicated to providing a quality day service to participants with differing physical, social, and emotional needs. We strive to enhance the quality of life for those who participate by providing a person-centred, person-directed approach in a friendly, socially stimulating and safe community atmosphere.

MEALS Morning: coffee/tea/juice, crackers

Please ask about our extended hours of care and last minute or emergency drop in.

Lunch: Soup, sandwich, salad, small dainty (We will make every attempt to meet a participant’s dietary requirements when able.)

SPACES AVAILABLE!

Nutrition Break at 3:00pm: coffee/tea/ juice, cookies

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real estate

news

home sense: make your biggest investment work for you by Jessica Forbes

Dump the January slump! Now is the time to act on that nagging voice telling you to do more that resounds with the dawn of each new year. Lofty resolutions have often failed by the time Blue Monday, the day we are statistically at our lowest, rolls around.

The end of each year propels us into a perplexing knot of family commitments, big purchases and often extensive travel. Grab an end and begin unknotting. Use the new year as impetus to turn your thoughts to the bigger picture. So many options are available to homeowners, and investors looking to capitalize on one of the greatest investments out there.

Often daunting updates and even routine maintenance can seem mundane, but ignoring them only leads to depreciation down the road. Instead, recognize these as opportunities to maximize on your most important investment.

Whether buying or building equity within your current property, there are simple steps that will provide you with more security and add value to your investment. Resolve to create revenue or build equity by following these timely tips.

TOP 5 VALUE ADDING TIPS:

4. MAINTENANCE: Show off the consistent maintenance that has been completed within the home that reassures the bank or potential buyers that the property has been maintained. The less work required when it is time to sell, the more likely you are to gain top dollar and avoid trouble selling to buyers who want a turn-key purchase. Consider windows, shingles, furnace and grading as key points to maintain.

5. THE BASICS: Rip out old carpet and upgrade to new tiling or laminate. This will help create an even flow throughout your home by having more continuity. Consider updated countertops such as quartz or granite, or a fun backsplash to add a memorable feature to your kitchen and bathrooms.

For more expert advice on adding value to your home, contact me today! These ideas can be deployed to update your current property for your own enjoyment or to prepare a listing or to help visualize a potential purchase you are willing to complete work on! “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away.

Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.�

- Franklin Roosevelt 1882-1945

1. CREATE A MODERN SPACE: Knocking out non-structural walls can create an open and inviting space, and provide a modern feel. Buyers on a budget still want square footage; however, opening up rooms will help develop the illusion of a larger space that every buyer is seeking.

2. IMPROVE STREET APPEAL: Manicured landscaping, walkways and a new front door can do wonders for curb appeal.

First impressions go a long way and this crucial improvement can increase salability.

3. LIGHTING: Updating light fixtures throughout the home can be an inexpensive and major way to change a space and provide an updated current feel. There are plenty of different styles to choose from in order to completely transform your home.

Jessica Forbes Royal LePage Regina Realty 306-533-7085 jforbes@royallepage.ca www.jessicaforbes.ca

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I want to hear from you!

Ask me anything! thehollybarker@gmail.com

ASK HOLLY with Holly Barker

Hi Holly!

How do you stay motivated all of the time? How can I stay motivated and make working out a habit again? I work in a gym and I am finding it hard to be motivated to stay after my shift and train.

Thank you so much for your help!

Stephanie When getting ‘back into’ a habit you used to be in such as fitness and working out, it is important to not jump right back into the things you remember doing when you were in the habit actively. Doing so, more times than not, will discourage your efforts or can be intimidating when you realize you may not be in the shape you once were.

7 tips on making fitness a habit you will enjoy: Book it in – Make space for fitness in your day just as you would any other appointment. It’s important to make whatever you wish to become a habit, a priority. Commit to the appointment, no excuses.

Prepare for it the night before – Prepare your workout bag the night before. Pack up your meals, shoes, outfit, water bottle and headphones so they are ready to grab and go in the morning.

Make a date with a friend – When you set a date to workout with a friend, you are more likely to keep the appointment. Fitness with a friend becomes an activity associated with fun and succeeding together. This is a great way to create an amazing habit that you will want to stick to. Also, when training with a partner, it is common to try new things you wouldn’t normally try and push harder than you would alone. Can you say progress?!

Start your day with fitness – If you are struggling to muster up the energy to perform after a long day and a shift in the gym, its probably best to switch up your routine starting your day putting yourself and fitness first. Get up and get it in, then get on with your day. When you do this, you have more energy to put into everything else that comes your way throughout the day. In the morning, we are fresh and energized from (hopefully) a great night’s 24 |

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sleep and we are unlikely to feel heavy or lazy as we might if we had been sitting all day. Instead of reacting first thing to emails, tasks or the social world we live in, take care of you first. You will be able to inspire yourself and others forward with a positive effect throughout the day.

Over stimulating – With a diet filled with healthy nutrients, a great multi vitamin and proper rest and hydration, you’ll find your energy will be through the roof. Too many of us rely on caffeine or stimulants to provide energy, but too much stimulation can actually create the reverse effect you are looking for, when abused.

Change up your routine – If you find you are spending more time than normal watching TV in the evenings or on social media and staying up late and sleeping in late, changing a few things in your daily routine will make your new habit of fitness fit seamlessly into your day.

Wanting unrealistic progress – Quick fixes are so 1990! There is no magic pill or quick fix to the lifestyle you are seeking. It takes work, but man is it worth it, and once you put the work in and feel how healthy really feels, there will be no looking back.

Track your progress – Make sure to track your feelings, struggles, sleep patterns and most importantly photos of your journey. The little things that change each day and become easier are easily taken for granted. You may not feel as though you are making progress, and if you are only tracking your progress via the scale, it’s easy to get discouraged if you fail to see that number change. Tracking other indicators of a healthier lifestyle will reassure that you are on the right track. *Photos of physical changes, strength gains during your workout, cardiovascular improvement, sleep quality improvement, hydration, energy, mood, skin, nails and hair. These are all indicators of how you are taking care of yourself and will let you know that you are doing a great job. Keep going!

Set benchmarks – It does not have to be a competition that you set a goal date for but you should have a goal in mind. You should do your best each day to reach that goal and then set a new goal. Set goal after goal and do not quit. Life is about living your dreams and experiencing adventures and opportunities, and living life to the fullest each day. This looks different for everyone; so don’t let someone decide your goals for you. Goal it, achieve it, repeat!

7 Things to avoid along the way: Making excuses – This is your goal and the only one that you are cheating when you make excuses is yourself. On days where you are tired, sore and lacking motivation, make it your mission to at least show up. Doing something is better than nothing and keeping the habit will help you in the long run. Make it a mission on these days to do everything you love. Wear your brightest gym outfit, play your favorite workout tunes and move.

Aiming for perfect – Perfection does not exist; practicing your best self every day is what makes you imperfectly perfect. Embrace you and practice fitness in all aspects of mind heart and body.

Eating junk – Fuel yourself to perform. Get educated on the right breakdowns for your goals and ask for help if you are overwhelmed. Indulging in a treat from time to time is A.O.K. but ignorance is not bliss when you are trying to be healthy and fit.

Lacking Sleep – Sleep is where you recover and is the determining factor for how your body will feel and respond to everything you put it through. Rest is so important!

Negative self talk – Allow yourself to believe you can achieve whatever it is you set out to do simply because YOU CAN! How do you eat the same healthy foods all the time? How do you spice up bland ‘diet’ food?

I am prepping for my first competition and I find the structured meals a bit off-putting. I am so used to eating what I want when I want, and find myself missing the conveniences of take away sandwiches and snacks. Thank you!

Erin Great question! The key to sticking to a plan is making it work for you and your lifestyle. Change is not easy, but easing into a new way of eating for your goals is something that should be done with the proper time, education and variety, making it a lifestyle that you will be able to stick to to reach new goals for a lifetime forward.

When we start a new plan we often face feelings of withdrawal from the normalcies we previously followed. It is key to recognize what you are missing and find a way to create a healthy version, which will complement your plan, not sacrifice your success.

Anyone implementing a new way of eating is going to feel moments of deprivation as the body adjusts to the new energy sources and how to metabolize them for their activity level. You will become more efficient and as your metabolism adjusts, your hunger will respond. If you do not recognize your hunger, it is easy to mistake this feeling as a moment of weakness for something you associate with comfort … those conveniences you were used to before. Instead of grabbing for old habits, recognize what your body is telling you and reward your metabolism through food that will help you succeed and calm your hunger.

The first two weeks of a new plan are the hardest. This period of time will be a physical, emotional and mental detox from the hidden sugars we have been mindlessly consuming and have become addicted to. Our energy levels actually become dependent on them, and simply trying to perform anything with the lack of our daily consumption will play a major role on mood and motivation during the first two weeks.

Without knowing it, our western diet is filled with sugar and foods that are deemed convenient and healthy but are actually filled with unnecessary sugars that we become reliant on. When preparing our meals at home, our bodies notice the lack of sugar

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and go through withdrawal telling us to go and get that sugar fix!

***BONUS***

Stay the course and trust me. Eating this way becomes easier and your body will start to ask you for the foods you are fueling it with to work towards success.

Fit Couples: Valentine’s Day Workout!!

**Examples of convenience/take away foods we often purchase when eating out that we think are healthy, but that can derail a plan to success quickly: • Salads – watch the dressings, these are often filled with fats and sugars. Also, consider the toppings and ask for anything that is not green to be put on the side. I’m sorry, but what garden grows bacon, cheese, nuts or croutons? Stick to a salad filled with everything the earth yields in a beautiful garden and you cannot go wrong.

Join forces to sweat together this Valentines day!

Gym date: AMRAP – choose a weight that challenges you for each exercise and rock each circuit together. This AMRAP workout focuses on performing each exercise (as many reps as possible) with 1-minute rest between sets. Push yourself to the limit during that 30 seconds and earn your chocolate hearts!

Circuit 1: (3 x’s – each ex performed AMRAP for 30 seconds followed by a 1 minute rest before moving on) Shoulder Press

• Sandwiches – watch the sauces, the type of bread and portion control.

Explosive Jumping Jacks

• Smoothies – These are often filled with fruit juice, frozen sorbet and fruit … sugar overload!

Mountain Climbers

• Sauces – Be weary of anything that comes in a sauce, marinade or spice mix. There is no way of knowing exactly what is in it or how much. It’s easiest to create your own at home.

Renegades

Circuit 2: (3 x’s – each ex performed AMRAP for 30 seconds followed by a 1 minute rest before moving on) Pop Squats Leg raises Weighted Sumo Squat Bosu Ball Burpees

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RED VELVET QUATTRO FUDGE BUTTER

Ingredients: 26g Ghee 30g Cacao butter 150g Unsweetened coconut 56g Unsalted cashews 10g Beet crystals 1 scoop @hardmagnum Quattro Vanilla 2 scoops @hardmagnum Quattro Chocolate 1 tsp Red velvet emulsion 1 tsp Vanilla bean powder I wouldn’t make you work really hard for a treat on Valentines Day so all you need for the above is a blender, ingredients and a spoon!!!

Throw it all in and blend away. Form into shapes or moulds or simply pour blended mixture into container and cool to a fudge consistency.

113.5 Calories 8.5g Fat 6 Sat 3.5g Carb 1.75g Fibre <1g Sugar 5.55g Protein

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 lifeâ&#x20AC;? and live their passions to the fullest!

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TRAVEL CHEAP: HOW TO GET WHAT YOU WANT FOR LESS

By Dale Strawford One of the challenges with travel is the herd mentality – the majority tends to go to a small number of places. This is often correlated with the holiday season and weather. Unless money is no object you should avoid a vacation during Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. While there used to be a lot of attractively priced deals for winter vacations to the Caribbean, those days have largely disappeared and providers have held fast on their pricing. There is a better way.

Transportation is typically the major expenditure for any major trip and that is often airlines. Working against you is the backwards pricing scale that airlines use where prices tend to get more expensive the closer you get to the departure date. Of course, showing prices for one-way flights and not showing all fees included in the advertised price is yet another challenge to your budget. But it doesn’t have to be that way. One way to stretch your travel budget is have an open mind about destinations. If you are flexible about where you want to go the world opens up to you. A favourite tool of mine for travel discounts is www.kayak.com/explore where you can input the city you are flying out of and see flight prices worldwide out into the 28 |

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future. You can see what the cheapest month or day to fly is.

Anywhere. There are other sites out there such as Skyscanner and JetRadar offering similar capabilities and scour discount airlines, something that Expedia just won’t do.

Ever notice when you keep checking the price of a flight that the price never gets cheaper and even goes up? This isn’t by accident. Airlines track your activity on their website using web browser cookies and increase the price on repeat searches to scare you into booking. So no matter where you want to fly always search in private browsing mode on your Internet browser to avoid this problem. Keep in mind that travel agencies will meet online prices you find and help you to ensure adequate layovers and such so don’t forget to leverage them. Don’t forget about air miles as they can be valuable if you use them correctly. There are travel hacking sites on the Internet that instruct you how to collect and maximize air miles and illustrate cost per mile of travel as a decision making guide. For example, they always say to use air miles for a longer haul flight.

I used them once to rent a car for two weeks because it was a great value compared to using it for a flight. Watching airline

promotions is important. About ten years ago some enterprising gentlemen once took advantage of an Air Canada promotion for $7,000 that offered unlimited flights for two months.

What they did was spend every weekend flying with the sole goal of accumulating 1,000,000 frequent flyer miles. After two months they had enough for the equivalent of ten first class flights to Australia, an approximate $70,000 value at the time!

Your ‘point of origin’ can also get you cheaper flights. Booking legs of a flight as if you are originating from another country can offer savings because they are priced for that market. Most importantly, book as far in advance as you can and when you see a price that fits your budget be prepared to book immediately because what shows up now may be gone within the hour.

Accommodations are the other major cost involved in vacations but here is where you can exercise patience and not book the first place you find. I can vouch for www.vrbo.com as the single most effective site I use to book a place to stay no matter which country I am travelling to. They are extremely reliable and I have never had a problem . Above all, they have an enormous selection of properties. While you can’t negotiate the price you pay to fly you certainly can obtain deals with privately owned vacation rentals. Depending on the season and proximity to the date of travel there are great bargains to be had and in particular, watch for similar properties in a building or area as there can be wide price gaps depending on the circumstances of the renter. It is helpful to view the availability of the property. Some owners hide this to avoid you trying this, but finding blocks of unbooked space is your opportunity. Send the owner a fair offer for a stay with them and they might just go for it. After all, at minimum they must always cover their costs. I have rented a large luxury log mountain home for half the listed rack rate using this approach. You can also book a larger place and ask for a reduction based on fewer people in your party. It works.

When staying in hotels, ask how you can get a free room upgrade upon check-in. Many large chains also have customer rewards cards that can get you a free night here and there. My wife and I often wondered if we could get the same discounts that travel agents get, so we became our own travel agents allowing us to book rooms for cheaper. This includes some luxury hotel chains at a fifty percent discount. Lastly, if there is a property you like, look for other listing agents. Sometimes they will offer the property at a better price. I took advantage of this recently to book an oceanfront property on Vancouver Island for thirty five percent less than listed on another site.

Some upfront work and simply just asking for a deal on a few key cost items can significantly reduce the cost of your trip.

Travelling cheaper is great. It allows you to use your budget in other areas for the trip such as doing something unique or special you might not do otherwise. As for myself, I am a greedy traveller and use the savings to travel even more.

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Tomato and Mozzarella Bites

Broccoli Rabe with Roasted Peppers

Creamy Pesto Shrimp

Makes 8 Servings

Makes 6 Servings

Makes 8 Servings

20 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed

1 pound linguine pasta

20 fresh basil leaves

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup butter

20 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (bocconcini)

5 cloves garlic, sliced

2 cups heavy cream

2 roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup pesto

Directions:

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe, and cook uncovered until the stems are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander.

Directions:

salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 20 toothpicks Directions: 1. Using a toothpick, spear a half of a tomato, a leaf of basil, a mozzarella ball, and another half of a tomato. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

2. Place on a serving dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix the vinegar and oil together in a small bowl to serve as a dipping sauce.

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2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add the broccoli rabe.

Cook and stir until the broccoli rabe has been cooked to your desired degree of tenderness, about 5 minutes for soft. Stir in the roasted peppers until heated, then remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the lemon juice.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

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1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, and season with pepper.

Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.

4. Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Serve over the hot linguine.

Four Cheese Margherita Pizza

Makes 8 Servings

Makes 12 Servings

1/4 cup olive oil

6 egg yolks

1 tablespoon minced garlic

3/4 cup white sugar

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

2/3 cup milk

8 Roma tomatoes, sliced

1 1/4 cups heavy cream

2 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crusts

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

8 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese

1 pound mascarpone cheese

4 ounces shredded Fontina cheese

1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature

10 fresh basil leaves, washed, dried 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

of italy

Tiramisu

2 tablespoons rum 2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfinger cookies 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions: 1. Stir together olive oil, garlic, and salt; toss with tomatoes, and allow to stand for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. Brush each pizza crust with some of the tomato marinade. Sprinkle the pizzas evenly with Mozzarella and Fontina cheeses.

Arrange tomatoes overtop, then sprinkle with shredded basil, Parmesan, and feta cheese.

3. Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Directions: 1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until well blended. Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil gently for 1 minute, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Cover tightly and chill in refrigerator 1 hour.

2. In a medium bowl, beat cream with vanilla until stiff peaks form. Whisk mascarpone into yolk mixture until smooth.

3. In a small bowl, combine coffee and rum.

Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise and drizzle with coffee mixture.

4. Arrange half of soaked ladyfingers in bottom of a 7x11 inch dish. Spread half of mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers, then half of whipped cream over that. Repeat layers and sprinkle with cocoa. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours, until set.

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Regina Listings to Watch For

110 MCCANNEL ST CORONATION PARK

3 bed 2 bath - Solid 864 sqft bungalow on over sized lot

$269,900 MLS #556033

230 PLAINSVIEW DR ALBERT PARK

3 bed 3 bath Townhouse, Bathrooms recently updated, 2 underground parking stalls

$289,900 MLS #553358

211 -2102 HESELTINE RD RIVERBEND

2 bed 2 bath Apartment Style Condo, 1061 Sqft of living space, beautiful granite, maple cabinets and dark laminate

$346,900 MLS #551304

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jforbes@royallepage.ca www.jessicaforbes.ca

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$299,900 MLS #549268

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1 bed 2 bath, 955 sqft bungalow with single detached garage with double pass through doors

2 bed 2 bath - 828 sqft Apartment style condo with single detached garage

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3 bed 3 bath, 2040 sqft 1999 built two storey with single detached garage. Energy efficient home with in floor heat, plenty of upgrades.

$544,900 MLS #557185

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VALENTINE ’S DAY PARTY The stores are stocked with heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and kids are getting their class Valentine cards ready. Will you be planning a Valentine’s Day party this year? A Cupid’s Arrow party is a fun Valentine’s party theme both girls and boys can enjoy. Instead of traditional red and pink decorations, mix this one up a bit with pink camouflage decorations. There are plenty of fun activity ideas to keep kids entertained at this party!

Decorations: Setting this party up outside would be perfect but that’s just not going to happen with our Saskatchewan winters. Instead, pull in a bit of the outdoors inside with flowers, plants and wooden serving trays. Work some pink camouflage into the party with a tablecloth, napkins, cupcake wrappers or paper dinner plates.

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Party Food: Cupid is known for his bow and arrow, so for a creative idea for party food, serve everything on skewers. Some tasty ideas include: • Chocolate fondue with fruit, cake pieces, marshmallows and candies for dipping • Cheese fondue with a variety of breads & meat for dipping • Chicken or vegetable kabobs • Cake pops • Candy kabobs – this would be a great party favour idea

matching game with playing cards or put together a creative scavenger hunt around the house. The scavenger hunt could be clue cards to find perfect pairs in your home. Some examples of clues are: • This perfect pair often joins you for dinner (answer: salt and pepper - hide the next clue in the spice cabinet) • This perfect pair often gets separated on laundry day (answer: socks – hide the next clue in a sock drawer) • This perfect pair helps dad start his day (answer: coffee and cream – hide the next clue by the coffee maker) Using a heart cookie cutter, make heart-shaped food like: • Cheese

• This perfect pair is one of Santa’s personal favourites (answer: milk and cookies – hide the next clue on a box of cookies in the pantry) You can also create tricky clues for pairs like a pair of pants, a pair of shoes, a pair of gloves, a pair of glasses, etc. Kids can solve the clues together and the final clue could lead them to a prize that they could all share.

• Sandwiches • Quesadillas • Mini pizzas Cupid matches perfect pairs, so you include some of your favourite food pairs on the buffet table like: • Chocolate and caramel • Milk and cookies • Cheese and crackers • Ice cream and sprinkles Party Games: Cupid’s Target Practice – With some toy bow and arrow sets, have the guests try to hit a large target. Make a target by simply drawing on poster board and hanging it on the wall, or set up blocks for the kids to try to knock down.

Candy kabobs – Guests can make their own party favours to take home with this tasty craft idea. Set out a variety of candies like marshmallows and gummies with kabob sticks, and have guests create their own candy kabobs.

Wishing you lots of love and happiness this Valentine’s Day!

Perfect Pairs – Cupid is known for connecting perfect pairs so a fun game idea is a matching game. Set this up as a simple

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