Pink Magazine - Vol. 5 July 2016

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ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION: A LIFE-SAVING CONVERSATION CHARLOTTE L’OSTE-BROWN

SUMMER MARKET 2016 JESSICA FORBES

PRACTICE GRATITUDE, NOT GUILT

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Our Team PUBLISHER James Huber james@getcompass.ca MANAGING EDITOR & ART DIRECTOR Mustapha Itani moe@getcompass.ca EDITOR Jenn Litzenberger jm_graff@hotmail.com GRAPHIC DESIGNER & MAGAZINE COORDINATOR Courtney Larson courtney@getcompass.ca WRITERS Jessica Reimer jessica@paperplanecomm.com Cheryl Kirkness cheryl@momsandmunchkins.ca Sara Lindsay info@saralindsay.ca Joy Tesch joyteschhair@gmail.com Michelle Strawford strawfords@live.ca Holly Barker Holly.Barker@anytimefitness.com Jessica Forbes jforbes@royallepage.ca

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Note from our Editor For many people, summer means vacation. For some, it only involves weekend trips to the cabin, or taking an extra-long weekend so you can go to your cousin’s wedding in Calgary. For others, it requires months of planning so you and your family can take a 6-week-long RV trip to Nova Scotia. For most, it just means having the time to sit out on your deck with a cold drink in your hand, reading your favourite book, while listening to the birds or children playing in the background.

A vacation doesn’t have to be a big ordeal. It simply means “to vacate,” or “to leave something behind.” In this month’s column, Holly Barker talks about leaving behind a life of guilt and embracing one of gratitude.

Perhaps this summer, you can try to leave the world behind for a minute, so you can enjoy the sweet moments that make your life so great.

Cheers to warm days, cool drinks and full hearts, Jenn Litzenberger

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ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION: A LIFE-SAVING CONVERSATION by: Jessica Reimer

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ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION IN SASKATCHEWAN: THE FACTS • Saskatchewan organ and tissue donor rates are among the lowest in Canada.

• Less than 1% of people who die in Saskatchewan are organ and tissue donors.

• Donors must place a red ‘Organ and Tissue Donor’ sticker on their Saskatchewan health services card.

• Next of kin must confirm donor status at time of death before a transplant can proceed.

• There are two types of organ and tissue donations: living donations (e.g., kidney, liver, bone) and deceased donations (e.g., cornea, heart, lungs, pancreas).

• Living donors are responsible for nearly 50% of kidney transplants in Saskatchewan.

• Organ and tissue donation is anonymous.

• Approximately 20 - 30 organ transplants occur in Saskatchewan annually.

• Currently, there are over 90 people waiting for a kidney, 70 waiting for a cornea, and countless others awaiting other vital and non-vital organs and tissues.

For decades, Charlotte L’Oste-Brown led an active, busy life. In addition to managing a 15,000 square foot greenhouse in her hometown of Hazenmore, Saskatchewan, the spirited mother of two also coached softball, sat on the local school board, and was known and admired for her energetic and affable personality.

In June 2003, life as she knew it changed forever.

Charlotte awoke one morning to find her arms swollen nearly

diagnosis. Her only beacon of hope: a lung transplant.

Thirteen years later, Charlotte has been fortunate to outlive her prognosis but continues to wait for a suitable donor, painfully aware that each passing day threatens her already compromised ability to breathe. Despite being moved to the top of the list last year following a life-threatening suffocation attack, Charlotte still has no indication of when – or if – the call will come.

In order to accommodate her deteriorating health, she has had to alter virtually every aspect of her life, an experience she described as “devastating.” On top of selling her beloved greenhouse and relocating to Regina, where she has improved access to healthcare services and professionals, Charlotte has also been forced to forfeit many of life’s simple pleasures: golfing, curling, and dancing, to name a few.

“My entire lifestyle changed overnight,” she laments. “The doctors told me, ‘This is going to get nasty,’ but I didn’t realize what exactly that meant. My physical capability, my energy… everything changed. I now have to plan my outings around my oxygen tank.”

Charlotte has demonstrated tremendous resilience despite an ongoing physical and psychological battle. She credits her optimism to a supportive network of friends, family, and health care professionals who have taught her to live through her diagnosis, take pride in her appearance, and find joy in her day-to-day life.

“I’ve learned a lot about patience through this experience,” she shares. “In this day and age, there is so much expectation to look a certain way; with an oxygen tank and a tube up my nose, I know I look different and that can lead to depression and em-

My entire lifestyle changed overnight. The doctors told me, ‘This is going to get nasty,’ but I didn’t realize what exactly that meant. My physical capability, my energy… everything changed. I now have to plan my outings around my oxygen tank. four times their normal size. This was the catalyst for a summer spent in waiting rooms and on examination tables. By September, Charlotte was diagnosed with polymyositis, a connective tissue disease causing muscle inflammation and degeneration.

barrassment. But I’ve learned that you have to try and live for the day – update your wardrobe, indulge in a manicure, try a new hairstyle – and don’t lose sight of the beauty you have. It’s important to treat yourself.”

The progressive effects of Charlotte’s polymyositis triggered a second, harrowing diagnosis: pulmonary fibrosis. With pulmonary fibrosis, the tissues around and between the lungs’ air sacs thicken and, ultimately, become scarred and damaged beyond repair.

“On x-rays, my lungs look like crackled glass when I see them on an x-ray,” she explains. “That’s because no air is getting in.”

Charlotte is not alone in her struggle. Today, she and roughly 4,500 other Canadians await organs and tissues that could save their lives. Unfortunately, however, there is insufficient supply to meet demand. According to Health Canada, 278 Canadians died in 2014 waiting for transplants. A nationwide scarcity of organ and tissue donors leaves throngs of men, women, and children with no other option but to wait and hope.

Charlotte’s prognosis was all the more distressing: because there are currently no effective medicinal treatments available, approximately 70% of pulmonary fibrosis patients die within ten years of

This shortage is particularly evident in Saskatchewan. Recent evidence suggests that less than 1% of people who die in Saskatchewan are organ and tissue donors, a number far below FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | VOL. 5 ISSUE 7, JULY 2016 | 7

I’m not waiting for someone to die. I am a woman who has no other choice but to wait for someone who has made the choice to give the gift of life. estimates elsewhere in the country. Premier Brad Wall has responded to this disheartening statistic by calling for a legislative committee to explore options to boost the province’s donor shortfall. Results are expected later this calendar year.

Although Charlotte is encouraged to see the issue of organ and tissue donation finally receiving political attention and intervention, she fears that, for her and for others, they simply “can’t wait that long.”

Saskatchewan does not currently have a registry, online or otherwise, for organ and tissue donors to submit their consent to donate. Instead, individuals interested in donating must move through a two-step process: first, they place a red ‘Organ and Tissue Donor’ sticker, which accompanies every health services card package, on their card. Next, they communicate this decision to their loved ones, as next of kin will be called upon at time of death to confirm or deny the individual’s donor status.

Transplantation cannot go ahead without consent from both the individual and a family member.

“People need to talk about [organ and tissue donation],” she implores. “Putting that red dot on your health card is a starting point, but it’s not enough. The people around you need to know if you’re donor; it’s all about talking and having that conversation with the people in your life.”

That a single organ donor can save up to eight lives, and a tissue donor upwards of 75, proves the life changing potential of this conversation.

Dr. Katherine Miller, a resident family physician, advocates for the importance of public education and awareness about organ and tissue donation. She stresses the importance of sharing the decision to donate with friends and family in conversation and through written documents such as a living will or advanced directives.

Dr. Miller acknowledged that the decision to donate is a “very personal choice,” one that must never be coerced. For those who wish to declare as an organ and tissue donor, the ability and willingness to discuss that decision with others is essential.

According to her, resisting or postponing a conversation about donor status is often the biggest barrier medical professionals and transplant recipients face to accessing eligible organs and tissues.

“While many people find it uncomfortable to discuss the topic or feel they are far from dying, the reality is that none of us know when things may change and we might find ourselves in the position of being a potential organ donor,” she explains. “It is im8 |

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portant to prepare for that, not only for the benefit of potential transplant recipients, but also for your close friends and family members.”

Both Charlotte and Dr. Miller identified age and chronic health conditions as two of the biggest misconceptions deterring potential donors.

“The elderly and those who have chronic illnesses often incorrectly assume that no one will want their organs,” says Dr. Miller.

“In truth, there is no defined age cutoff for organ donation in Canada, and there are very few illnesses that would preclude an organ and tissue donation. Even if one organ isn’t suitable for donation – a failing heart, for example – there are likely other organs or tissues that are suitable and would make a world of difference for recipients.”

“Before you receive an organ, you are given as much information and history about it as possible,” adds Charlotte. “There is a big misconception that if you’re a smoker, you can’t donate. This simply isn’t true. Some smoker lungs can be used. Another fact is that 80% of the lungs that are donated are, not usable.”

Another common concern amongst potential donors is one of integrity – that is, that medical professionals will not demonstrate the same quality of care and service to an organ and tissue donor as they would to a non-donor. Dr. Miller was quick to dispel this myth, stating that the misconception “goes against the ethical and moral codes of all healthcare professionals.”

“Every effort is made to save every patient, regardless of donor status,” she says, adding that the professionals who tend to an individual in their final days or hours of life are not those who facilitate an organ or tissue transplant.

Like Dr. Miller, Charlotte has embraced the role of advocate and actively seeks opportunities to educate and inform the public about organ and tissue donation. She explained that audiences have mixed reactions to the fact that a new life for Charlotte necessarily requires an end of life for someone else. She tempers these reactions with a simple yet insightful truth: organ and tissue donation has little to do with life and death, and everything to do with a profound, selfless concern for others.

“I’m not waiting for someone to die,” she asserts. “I am a woman who has no other choice but to wait for someone who has made the choice to give the gift of life.”

For now, Charlotte continues to wait, her bags packed and waiting dutifully at her front door.

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of new lungs. “I’d also have a new perspective on what it means to be healthy and live life to the fullest. All I want – all anyone wants – is to resume everyday acts like a normal person.”

For more information about organ and tissue donation, dial the Saskatchewan HealthLine at (306) 655-5054 or consult the following websites: Health Canada: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/diseases-conditionsmaladies-affections/donation-contribution-eng.php#a21 Canadian Transplant Society: http://www.cantransplant.ca Government of Saskatchewan: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/ residents/health/accessing-health-care-services/organ-and-tissuetransplants-and-donations Saskatoon Health Region: https://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/ transplant Alternatively, information is available through the Saskatchewan Transplant Program at Saskatoon’s St. Paul’s Hospital (1702 – 20th Street West; (306) 655-5054) or Regina’s Kidney Health Centre (235 Albert Street North; (306) 766-6477).

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Of course, you can find a broad array of financial topics to discuss. But if you want to concentrate on just a few, you might consider these for starters: Investing for the future – When young people are paying off student loans, they may not think they can also afford to invest for the future.

Indeed, this can be challenging – but it’s not impossible. So, if your children go to work for an employer that offers a retirement plan, such as a group RRSP, you may want to point out that they can have money automatically invested – and since they never really “had” this money in the first place, they are less likely to miss it. They can start by deferring small amounts; when their earnings rise, they can increase their contributions.

Buying a home and paying off a mortgage – With interest rates still low, now is not a bad time for prospective first-time homebuyers. Of course, if your children truly are starting out in the working world, it will likely take them a few years to save up enough for a down payment. But even after they reach that goal, you may want to warn them not to become “house poor” by spending a large portion of their total income on home ownership. If they do buy a house, though, and their incomes go up as their careers progress, they may wonder if they should pay down their mortgage quicker. While they might feel good about lowering that debt, you may want to point out that an argument could be made for putting money in assets that will likely be more liquid, such as stocks and bonds. For one thing, if your children were to lose their jobs, and they needed cash to tide them over until they were once again employed, they’d likely find it much harder to get money out of their homes than their investment accounts. Also, in terms of accumulating resources for retirement,PMS they5535 might better off building up their investment portfolios, rather than sinking every extra dollar into their homes.

Using credit wisely – Urge your children to avoid taking on excessive credit card debt and taking out non-essential loans. As you know, having a good credit score can pay off in several ways, including getting better rates on mortgages. You may want to risk sounding “old fashioned” by encouraging your children to live within their means. And consider pointing out that it’s often the people who are the most frugal today who may end up with the most money tomorrow.

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LIVING YOUR HEALTHIEST PRACTICE GRATITUDE, LIFESTYLE NOT GUILT with Holly Barker

Gratitude, the power of positivity, the secret….you can choose to embrace it and make a change, or you can choose to fight it. The message is, it’s you who chooses the actions that result in your lifestyle. Before there are any workouts designed or meals prepped, there is something much more important we should focus our efforts on that will help us in not only living our healthiest lifestyle, but our best and most successful life ever!

The practice of gratitude.

It’s easy to lead a life of guilt without realizing it. We are somehow conditioned to believe guilt as a normal practice and we easily push ourselves back into the shadows rather than leading in the light. When we release guilt from running our lives and practice gratitude, we are able to flourish and lead the life that we wish, along with the health, happiness, opportunities and success that follow. Placing emphasis on the actions, places, people and things that bring you happiness allows you to create a positive effect rather than constantly subconsciously telling yourself you are not worthy.

This summer, follow my tips in order to shift your perspective from one of guilt, to one of gratitude.

Document it.

Enjoy as your life takes a turn.

We are lead by habitual behaviour. We do the things we do because we have told ourselves that this is the proper way to take action, or to react to the events that add up to the life we live. So even if we know something we consume, whether it be a behaviour, relationship, food, substance, work load or sleep pattern does not serve us positively or add to our life value, habits take the lead and tell us that it’s simply what we do or who we are. To create a life of gratitude, we must create new habits and consciously take action towards a movement that serves us better.

Change is hard. Change is scary. But our behaviours are all a result of habit. We create them, so we have the power to recreate and change them. Start with little steps and suddenly the path ahead will be more clear. Associating yourself with nonworthiness discounts yourself and results in everything that surrounds you and the energies you attract.

Change your habits of guilt: Wake up and ask yourself, “What do I get to do today?”

Setting the mindset that your day is what you choose right off the bat sets you up for success. If each day you think of things in terms of what you “have to do” instead of what you “get to do,” you attach a negative connotation to them, like a chore. Find ways to change those ‘have to’ thoughts into ‘get to’ thoughts and see your perspective change to being grateful for the ability to do certain things.

Ask for accountability, not answers: Create a network or find a partner or group that can help you succeed and keep you accountable. Not a ‘yes’ person who follows and agrees with all that you do, but someone that inspires you and will tell you to scrap something if it does not serve you.

Friend Up: Surround yourself with influencers who are doing the things you thought impossible and learn from them. It is possible.

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Look Up: Walk with your head up. Look at the landscape. Meet the passersby with a smile and “Hello.”

Self Talk: Yes, you can. That’s all you need to say. Look at yourself in a mirror, ANY mirror, and tell yourself that what you are dreaming is possible, the challenge you are facing is possible, the life you dream is possible, the day you face is possible, the workout you do is possible. Your thoughts become your actions and everything is possible if you believe in you.

Like AND Comment: Do not hide behind the scroll. Make this promise to yourself – I will like and comment on everything I scroll through. Allow yourself social media time, but pay attention to what you are scrolling through. Is it not likeable or interactive? How does this serve you? Do you follow something that brings out negative feelings, guilty behavior or thoughts of lesser than?

Unless this pushes you to go out and be great, unfollow. Social media is a beautiful place to interact and share, but if it is becoming a place that is creating an anxious behavior, FOMO (fear of missing out) or thoughts of wishing for things out of your control, it’s time to reassess your friends list and follows.

Talk to your food and create a love affair: If you’ve been following our monthly column, you know I am first and foremost an advocate of food as fuel. To live your best life, it starts with how you fuel yourself. Creating a positive relationship with your food and how you want it to fuel you is most important. Don’t fight the fact that health is nutrition. Do not fuel yourself with chemicals. Do not tell yourself that chemicals are the fuels you truly want and are depriving yourself of….ex: “I’m dieting so I can’t have cupcakes.” This simple sentence is telling yourself that you are restricting yourself (negative behavior) in the name of diet (negative association to health) and truly wishing for sugar.

This is such a hurtful way of thinking and sets yourself up for a binge reaction in the future.

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From a former non-believer who shifted to a dream-chaser and worldchanger, I encourage you to ask yourself these questions: What in my life is great right now? What do I have the power to change today? Do my actions today, add to the value I am trying to create?

Be so in love with your life that your first reaction to others successes and adventures is genuine happiness. You will find your wishes disappear and your dreams come true. Capture moments and memories and believe in the greatness you set out to achieve. When you mindfully and consciously do your best and believe you are capable, there are no limits to the impact you create.

An amazing Saskatchewan woman adding to positive impact and beautiful moments is my friend Olga – OS-Photographyy Thank you so much for capturing my family! (use code: Hollysfriends for 10% off of your photoshoot!!)

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Try to find a way to fuel yourself that enables you to perform and feel amazing, to be productive and happy. Constantly assure yourself that you are fueling yourself with the best fuel, to be your best. This is not restriction; this is a constant awareness of rewarding yourself with things that will pay you back positively.

Thank you to all of you that continue to follow, and who continue to reach out and inspire me. I feel blessed to have this network and I am excited to continue to adventure this lifestyle with you all!

Plug the meter or pay for the next coffee in line: Simple ways of paying it forward without intention of receiving create positive impacts. You may never know how these actions will affect someone and shine through those you reach.

Go to sleep with thanks, not things to do: Rather than creating the list of things to do tomorrow as your last conscious thought for the day, leave yourself with thoughts of gratitude. List 3 things that you are grateful for as you are in your life right now.

I am grateful for my family.

I am grateful for my health.

Xoxo

I am grateful for my smile.

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#STYLELIVESHERE

By Michelle Strawford

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Summer – what do we savour most? The sun, the sand, time spent with friends and family and wearing our favorite summer outfits! There is nothing like the perfect pair of cut off shorts and tank, sun dress or hoodie for around the camp fire to make for the best summer day.

Our BELLA CHIC team loves summer fashion and we are bursting at the seams with the perfect styles to keep you looking and feeling your best this summer. Graphic tanks, tees and pull-overs are bigger than ever this season. Paired with your favorite shorts or boyfriend jean you can’t ever go wrong with this look.

You can never go wrong with the gorgeous summer dresses. Bright maxi dresses paired with a cropped jean jacket and statement necklace have to be one of our favorite looks. Z Supply also features a line of effortless cotton dresses to allow you to swing into summer in fabulous style.

Created from their Lux Linen Blend, a sub linen knit, the fabric is incredibly soft, has the perfect amount of drape, and boasts a subtle linen texture.

These dresses are amazing paired with flip flops or dressed up with a great pair of strappy sandals.

Summer also brings weddings and outdoor parties. BELLA CHIC has a great mix of unique, gorgeous dresses and separates to keep you looking amazing whatever the occasion! We are so in love with the DEX and BLACKTAPE collections this season. They are high quality and on trend while being fabulously priced, making these brands top sellers in the boutique.

Shop Bella Chic online at www.bellachic.ca. Also visit Bella Chic in our new store at 5P Great Plains Rd West, Emerald Park. Just minutes East of Regina. Directions and store hours are available online. Find us too on Facebook at /BellaChic.Fashion and remember to share your favorite fashion pics on our Instagram feed @Style_Lives_Here_BellaChic.

With a lifelong passion for fashion Michelle Strawford runs multiple businesses all with a focus on showcasing and bringing style to Saskatchewan. From owning a photography company and producing SK’s top retail events, not to mention owning a women’s fashion company too, Michelle lives and breathes what she loves. Find out more at: BellaChic.ca Instagram: @Style_Lives_ Here_BellaChic Facebook: /BellaChic.Fashion Twitter: @BellaChicOnline Fotobella.ca Facebook: /fotobella.ca 16 |

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A makeup artist’s tools are as important as the products they use; the same goes for every woman. Using good tools makes it so much easier to use makeup. Today’s modern brushes really make it easier and faster to do your own makeup. Poor tools can be very frustrating to use, so ditch the disposable sponge tip applicators and see the difference great tools can make. We are always here to guide you through which brushes and accessories will work for your routine.

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From the solid wooden handles, which undergo a 7-coat lacquering process, to the ultra durable copper ferrule, tightly crimped to ensure the longest life of your brushes, each piece is finished to the highest of standards.

I’m such a huge fan of James Molloy and to offer brushes that were created from his experience and his deep understanding of what makes makeup brushes excellent is very special.

My Kit Co. is offered in the very prestigious Selfridges in London, and now Sara Lindsay- The Makeup Store is the first to bring this amazing brand to Canada!

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Our services include: makeup lessons and applications, lash extensions, regular, gel polish manicures and pedicures and gel nail extensions. We also now offer facial and body waxing. I offer private makeup lessons for any woman wishing to update or change her look, or just wanting to learn how to apply her own makeup. NOW BOOKING ONLINE ON OUR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK.

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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.

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Feeling Sexy In Your Hair Are you bored with the same old flat hair? Can’t seem to get any lift or movement out of it? Here are a few tips to make you feel sexy in your hair.

By Joy Tesch at Visions Salon and Spa

Good luck trying out these tips! Happy Hair days!

Give yourself a blowout! I know this task seems very tedious, but trust me, once you lock down the technique it will be worth it.

Have your hair twisted in your towel while you do your make up so that most of the moisture is removed. Do not begin brushing your hair from soaking wet; wait until your hair is about 30% dry to being brushing and blow drying. Evenly distribute a light moose, root lift or a volumizing product before you blow dry, as this will make your results last longer. Blow dry your hair using a round brush in sections. Once you get to the top of your head blow dry your hair in a 90 degree angle from the root; this will maximize volume.

BACKCOMB! Add some hair spray or a texturizing powder at the roots (make sure not to use too much). Take sections, pulling hair at 90 degrees, then do small back combing motions; you want to create a cushion. Do lots of back combing to begin with, because when you start smoothing it out, if you don’t do enough back combing, you will smooth out everything that you have done. Before you smooth out your back combing, apply a light hairspray, wait a couple minutes to let the hair set, then slowly start smoothing it out to desired height. Use a mirror to check out the back of your head, and double check to make sure you look fabulous in all angles! You do not want leave the house with a rat’s nest at the back of your head.

Ponytail kind of day but still want it to look hot? No problem! Take a section from your temples to the top of your crown. Pin that out of the way, then place the rest of your hair in a high or low ponytail. Take sections from your temples to your crown, back comb, smooth and hair spray. Use the tail end of that hair to wrap around your pony tail and secure with bobby pins. This look will take your boring undone ponytail to a sexy professional up do!

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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, crushed 1 (12 ounce) sirloin steak, trimmed 1/8 teaspoon salt 16 scallions, white part only 1 red bell pepper, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 cup curly endive (frisee) 1 cup chopped radicchio

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta 1/3 pound sliced green bell peppers 1/3 pound sliced red bell peppers 1/3 pound sliced yellow bell peppers 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 zucchini, sliced 1 yellow squash, sliced 6 ounces mushrooms, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 medium tomato - peeled, seeded and chopped

Directions: 1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

2. Blend soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together in a blender or food processor until dressing is smooth.

3. Press peppercorns into both sides of steak and season with salt.

4. Place steak, scallions, and red bell pepper on the preheated grill and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook until vegetables are charred and steak is cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes more. Let steak rest on a work surface for 5 minutes before thinly slicing along the grain. Cut scallions into 1-inch pieces and bell pepper lengthwise into strips.

5. Toss curly endive and radicchio with the dressing in a bowl; transfer to a platter and top with steak and vegetables.

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PASTA

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salt and pepper. Cover and let stand at room temperature approximately 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

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Place the blueberries in the

2 cups shredded napa cabbage 1 (1 pound) jicama, peeled and shredded 2 cups shredded daikon radish 2 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and shredded 2 large carrots, shredded 1 firm pear, shredded 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon lime juice sea salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. Place the cabbage, jicama, radish, apple, carrot, pear, and cilantro into a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly blended and serve.

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Makes 32 Servings pastry shell and set aside.

2. Combine 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, and salt. Add eggs and sour cream, stirring until blended. Pour the sour cream custard over the blueberries.

3. In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup flour. Cut in the butter with pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle the topping over the sour cream mixture and berries in the pie shell.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup butter, softened 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Mix 2 cups of flour and confectioner’s sugar together. Cut in the butter or margarine. Mix well until the

dough resembles pie dough consistency. Press the dough into a 9x13 inch baking pan.

3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

4. Beat together eggs, sugar, 4 tablespoons flour, lemon juice and lemon rind for at least 1 minute. Pour the mixture over the baked crust.

5. Bake the bars another 20 minutes, or until the lemon topping has set. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar when cooled.

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6 TIPS TO PACK THE PERFECT CARRY ON

Most North American airlines have started charging for checked luggage. The cost of checking your suitcase can range from $20-25 one way, depending on with which airline you’re flying. Unfortunately, this makes the cheap flight deal you snagged a little more expensive. But instead of checking your luggage, try flying with carry-on only.

Here are six tips to help you pack it all in a small space: 1. Roll your clothes Rolling clothing helps save space but also decreases wrinkles. Roll lighter and thinner clothing like t-shirts and pants, and place bulkier items like sweaters on top.

2. Mix and match in a similar colour scheme If you’re traveling for ten days, you really don’t need ten outfits. Consider wearing the same articles of clothing in different combinations.

Pack a variety of neutrals with a few bright colours that can be easily mixed and matched.

3. Travel size everything From blow dryers and hair spray bottles, to shampoo and lotion – travel size it. If you can’t purchase your favourite brand in a small bottle, stop at your local dollar store to pick up plastic travel containers.

Not only does this weigh less in your bag, but it also allows you to get past the 100 millilitre bottle limit on flights.

4. Wear heavier layers on the airplane Airplanes are often chilly, particularly when flying for more than a few hours. I always make sure to wear my jacket or sweater on board with me as it keeps me warm and saves space in my luggage. I also use this same trick with shoes: wear heavier shoes on board and pack your lighter sandals.

5. Keep toiletries in a lay flat bag Keep all necessary make-up and toiletries in a lay flat bag. This makes it easier to pack in the mesh top of the suitcase and distributes across the luggage nicely without bulging.

6. Pack accessories rather than more clothing To reduce the number clothes in your luggage bring smaller and lighter accessories like necklaces, scarves and hats instead. They add style to an outfit while saving on the space a few more items of clothing would take up.

Although packing is personal, these tips will help leave room in your luggage for a few souvenirs to bring home.

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summer market 2016

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by Jessica Forbes

As we enter the summer months I am happy to share the warm news surrounding not only the beautiful weather we have had, but also the upsweep of our promising real estate market, rates and incentives! Sales have shown a climb of 16% this May, proving to be the highest ranking months of 2016 thus far, as we compare the 330 sales closed in May of 2015 to this years’ month of May, which recorded 384 ends.

Regina’s average sale price in May was up 2% at $326,656, when looking at the numbers in comparison to last year. A 2% increase in average sale prices is not an extreme climb; but overall the various market indicators are favourable. Additionally, we have encountered a 6% increase in our year to date sales posted for both the City of Regina and the bedroom communities, showing 1348 sales. Saskatoon recorded an average sale price of $338,153 for the month of May, with 1915 sales recorded for year to date sales. Another promising variable to note is the fact that our rising sales dollar volume of $125.4 million is up 19% from last year in the Regina area.

It is safe to say that the optimistic predictions amongst the real estate professionals in your community are in fact correct for those who encouraged the forecast of a balanced market making its way.

This is now a proven and beneficial turn-around for us all, being that it was a tough last few years during the market correction. Looking onward, I believe this will be unremitting and excel for the remaining summer months. Additionally, statistics show the fall season to be consistently sustaining a healthy market status. So, unless the inventory increases significantly, I do not foresee a buyer’s market revisiting anytime soon.

I am also pleased to mention that there has been a new home buyer incentive implemented called the Saskatchewan Graduate Retention Program – First Home Plan. Approved applicants in the Graduate Retention Program (GRP) can become eligible for an interest-free loan of up to $10,000 to use towards the down payment on the first home they purchase in Saskatchewan. The maximum of $10,000 is allocated from the potential $20,000 available via the Graduate Retention Plan. This is a CMHC approved loan, although keep in mind; banks are still implementing their policies and familiarizing themselves with this program, so make sure to have a independent mortgage broker navigate through the different banks for you to help include this loan on your mortgage application. The different banks may structure in the loan on the mortgage application

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

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It is also recommended to apply for the initial approval before having your mortgage broker apply this to your financing application. As of June 28th, 2016 230 people have been approved for this loan, after just a few months of this program launching.

Information regarding the Graduate Retention Program- First Home Plan was collected from and can be found on the Government of Saskatchewan website: http://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/ education-and-learning/graduate-retention-program/graduate-retention-program--first-home-plan • Individuals receiving the First Home Plan loan are not eligible to claim the Saskatchewan First-Time Homebuyer’s Tax Credit.

• Two or more individuals may combine their First Home Plan loans to put towards the down payment of one home.

• Individuals will continue to claim their GRP tax credits through the Canada Revenue Agency.

• Individuals may be eligible for other home owner programs. Contact Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) for more information.

I am available to make referrals to local mortgage brokers who can help to answer any questions regarding this program and how it will be used to help students contribute this loan to their down payment for their first purchase. If you are looking to apply for a mortgage at this time, I have mortgage brokers on call who also can offer rates as low as 2.29% for 5 years, conditions apply. For more market updates, information on incentives, contact me today!

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These Cookie Dough Brownies will be a hit at your next party…if you’re willing to share.

Brownie Ingredients:

Cookie Dough Layer Directions:

• • • • • • • • •

1.

In a large bowl, cream butter & brown sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until the mixture is creamy.

2.

Add vanilla and beat until mixed.

3.

Gradually beat in flour and milk.

4.

Stir in chocolate chips and mix well.

5.

Spread evenly over the brownie base once the brownies have cooled.

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ¾ cup unsalted butter ¾ cup flour ¼ cup cocoa powder ¼ tsp salt 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup milk chocolate chips

Brownie Directions: 1.

Preheat oven to 350F.

2.

Spray 9-inch cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.

3.

In a small bowl, melt butter & semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave. Do not overheat – check & stir at 30 second intervals until melted. Set this aside to cool.

4.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder and salt.

Set aside.

5.

In a large bowl, whisk sugar with eggs & vanilla until well mixed.

6.

Add melted chocolate mixture to egg mixture and stir to mix.

7.

Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture and stir well to combine.

8.

Stir in milk chocolate chips.

9.

Pour into greased 9-inch cake pan.

Chocolate Ganache Ingredients: • • •

1 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup heavy cream (35%) 2 tablespoon butter, unsalted

Chocolate Ganache Directions: 1.

Place chocolate chips in a medium bowl.

2.

In a pot, bring heavy cream to a boil and immediately pour over chocolate chips. Let stand 5 minutes.

3.

After 5 minutes, add the butter and stir until well mixed.

4.

Let this cool before spreading evenly over brownies.

Let Cookie Dough Brownies cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

10. Bake until set – approximately 30-35 minutes.

Cookie Dough Layer Ingredients: • • • • • •

½ cup unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk ¾ cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

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