PINK Magazine - Vol. 2 March 2013

Vol. 2 - ISSUE 3 - MARCH 2013

The Perfect Storm

The University of Regina Cougars women’s basketball team A DAY IN THE LIFE OF Rosie and the Riveters

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A day in the life Rosie and the Riveters

Cover Story The University of Regina Cougars women’s basketball team

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Note from our Guest Editor March is both my favourite month and least favourite month.

Spring is so close that you can almost smell the flowers, but a cold snap could be just around the corner. The articles this month point to signs of spring coming. It made editing these articles a pleasure. I can’t wait to wear the cropped pants that Riley talks about in her fashion article. Beyond that, the stories of the women of Saskatchewan continue to inspire me, months after starting to edit this wonderful magazine.

I hope that you will share the joy of spring, and of the magnificent stories found in these pages. I’ll see you under the sun, among the blossoming flowers.

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The University of Regina Cougar’s women’s basketball team

playing for Weber University in the United States. “We’ve got

will soon take to the court in what can only be described as a

the mindset that we have the opportunity to battle for this

“perfect storm”. It is the end of a series of events, five years in

championship in our home court and nobody’s going to come

the making that could mean this is the year the Cougars bring

into our house and beat us.”

home the National Championship - their first since 2001.

For the seniors, this year is a chance for them to end their The elements are all there: a strong leadership core; an experi-

basketball careers on the ultimate high note. It is the culmina-

enced team made up of four seniors who will retire at the end

tion of five years of eating, sleeping and breathing nothing but

of the season; a healthy team heading into the final games of

basketball and their studies.

the season injury free; a collaborative team; and, to top it all off, a championship game that will be played in front of a home

“The last time we hosted nationals I was a redshirt on the

court audience in Regina. For the teammates of the 2012/2013

team,” says senior Danielle Schmidt, “so I kind of saw it from

Cougars, it doesn’t get much better than this.

a different perspective. But I just know that listening to the other girls that were there then, including my sister Becky, that

“Last year, despite making the final, nationals didn’t pan out

it was a once in a lifetime opportunity, something that they’ll

for us the way we wanted it to,” says second-year player Madi

never forget. So I’m really looking forward to it. It’s the kind of

Docherty, whose grandfather coached the men’s Cougar team

situation and environment you always want to be playing in.”

for six seasons. Her brother plays for the men’s team today.

“This year, we want to prove something, and, with four seniors

“It’s bittersweet,” adds fellow graduating senior Lindsay Led-

on the team, I’m hoping it gives us the added drive and desire

ingham. “During Senior Night, it was sad knowing we were

to just get out there and get it done.”

playing our last regular season home game, but, at the same time, there’s still a lot of basketball left. I know when it wraps

“I think it’s also a pride thing,” adds Kehlsie Crone, another

up I’ll be pretty disappointed if we don’t end our careers with

second-year player, who spent her first year post high school

that championship.”

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“It’s a really big part of who I am and not something I can easily just let go of, You’re either all in or all out, says Crone.” future careers, while still completing their athletic training. This For Ledingham, a Kinesiology and Health Studies student,

is yet another area where this year’s Cougars excel. Many of

majoring in Fitness and Lifestyle, this past season has already

the players have achieved the Academic All-Canadian desig-

been a banner year even if they don’t win. She secures a spot

nation by having an academic average of 80 per cent or higher.

in the Cougar’s history books as one of only ten players ever to have achieved 1,000 career points. This is an accomplish-

While Crone studies Business Administration and prepares to

ment that has her joining the ranks of such Cougar legends as

sit the LSAT, the next step in her dream to becoming a lawyer,

Cymone Bouchard who, in 2001, led the Cougars to win the

and Docherty makes the transition from Arts to Social Work,

program’s first and only national title.

seniors Ledingham and Schmidt are taking their education to a Masters level. Ledingham looks to take a Masters in Audiology

”I reached the 1,000 mark a couple of weekends ago,” says

at Western Ontario University or UBC. Schmidt looks to cap off

Ledingham. “I had no idea coming into the season that I was

her Nursing degree with a Masters in Kinesiology and Health

that close so it was a huge accomplishment for me. The other

Studies, a program she’s spent the last year juggling with bas-

women in this group are such amazing basketball players that

ketball and her casual work as a nurse.

I feel extremely honoured to be able to join them.”

“If something is your dream and your goal,” says Schmidt, “you While most athletes vying for a championship, or a gold medal,

just have to work hard at it and don’t let anybody tell you, you

have to have a certain amount of focus and balance as they

can’t do it.” This is the mindset that the team credits Head

train, for University athletes like the Cougars, it’s a balance that

Coach Dave Taylor with. He stresses it to all of his players.

takes on a whole new level as they attempt to study for their

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“Our coach really focuses on making academics a priority, as well as basketball,” says Ledingham. “I think he knows how important academics will be later in life. He sides to it: we’re here to get an education and to work hard playing basketball.”

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doesn’t want people to think that they’re just there to play basketball. There are two

early afternoon. Then they have two hours of practise in the afternoon. On the weekends they are playing out of town, the team will usually travel on Thursdays, either by plane or by bus depending on their destination. Friday sees them up and practising, following pre-game rituals before their evening game. Saturday, the routine is repeated, ending with another game. If they’re lucky enough to have arrived by plane, they usually have a chance to head back to the hotel and get some sleep before catching a plane home the next morning. But, if they’ve bussed it, they’ll leave that same night, driving through the night and arriving back at campus early Sunday morning. That

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“It’s a really big part of who I am and not something I can easily

At the core of their potential, all of the women agree, is how

just let go of,” says Crone. “You’re either all in or all out. I am

well the team gets along both on and off the court. This cama-

definitely all in for this game. You only get to play for so long,

raderie gives them a special chemistry that allows them to work

and then you can’t play it at this level anymore. I intend on do-

hard in practise and compete hard in games.

ing just that for as long as I possibly can.”

“We really enjoy being around each other,” explains Docherty.

“Basketball has almost become my life because almost every-

“And when you enjoy being around each other, you enjoy play-

thing I do is dedicated towards it,” agrees Ledingham. “After

ing. When you enjoy playing, you’re having fun; when you’re

all the hard work I’ve put in, it’s nice to be at the level I am

having fun, you play your best basketball. That’s when you’re

knowing that my hard work has paid off. I really do love playing

successful.”

the sport.”

“Basketball will be one of my biggest memories of my time It’s because of Ledingham and the other departing members

at university,” says Schmidt. “It’s not just the sport but also

of the team that Crone and Docherty say they and the rest of

all the friendships and stories I’ve shared with my teammates,

the team, plan on giving this run for the national championship

coaches and even with my family along the way.”

everything they’ve got.

A one of a kind team and a perfect storm they hope will end “I really want to pull it out for our seniors,” says Crone. “We just have such a good opportunity this year to win it all if we really put our minds to it.”

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF The BeauTy of CollaBoraTion

Rosie the Riveter was a cultural icon during World War II - a symbol of the strength and perseverance for and of the women who were left behind to work in factories while their men went off to war. It’s that same strength and character that singer/ songwriter Farideh hopes to capture with her new group, Rosie and the Riveters.

Comprised of four women, each with their own unique style, the group includes Farideh’s own sassy seductive sounds, paired with Kiera Dall’Osto’s sharp whiskey-drinking gypsy vibe, Alexis Normand’s rich textured smooth flare, and Melissa Nygren sweet melodic style. This eclectic group allows the members to complement their independent solo careers through collaboration.

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says Farideh. “Male musicians tend to hang out, have a couple of beers, play their guitars, and write songs, all the while getting better musically as they do so. I think a woman’s writing process is a little more introspective, so that kind of getting together just doesn’t really happen.”

“How often as girlfriends do we sit down and say “Hey, let’s jam,”” laughs Farideh. “As women, that’s generally just not our way.”

Or at least it wasn’t until Farideh had the idea to form an all-woman’s group that could showcase their talents, their strengths, and give them an opportunity to collaborate.

Farideh found her three other like-minded collaborators after holding auditions in March 2011. Soon after Rosie and the Riveters was born.

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“A few months in, we noticed how we were starting to sound,” explains Farideh. “Alexis Normand is a jazz singer, so when we put her in the group it kind of gave us this jazz mentality, a sort of throw back sound to the Andrews Sisters and that 1940s war time sound. So we wanted to choose a name that reflected that.

We also wanted to choose a name that talked about female empowerment. We tried on many hats, but when I threw out Rosie and the Riveters, it seemed to fit.”

In addition to their wartime sound, with the colourful costumes to complement, the group also fulfills Farideh’s own obsession for Southern Gospel - a form of music she loves more because of its upbeat positivity than because of any religious messages.

Add in some jazz and folk standards from Neil Young to Bob Dylan, and original works they’ve written for their solo careers and you have a fun, musical mash-up that can only be described as “Rosie-style”.

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Audiences are lapping it up.

“We were really nervous about audiences’ reactions at first,” says Farideh. “We’ve played open stages where there’s a real cross section of people but our message through the gospel songs is not so much about religion as it is about an exploration of spirituality, life, music and vocal harmony.”

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“You’d think people would be weirded out about any kind of spirituality in a bar, but people seem to be really into it, cheering us on and clapping, hooting and hollering.”

A reaction Farideh ascribes as much to the groups ability to have fun on stage as she does to the groups combined and varied talents.

“I think people respond to seeing us having a great time on stage, and we involve our crowd in that time. It’s not negative

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“We’re sometimes hyper-feminine on stage,” laughs Farideh.

“And we embody that 1940s vibe. We laugh and giggle and yes, sometimes we handout cupcakes. It’s because we believe in our own strength that we can access that kind of femininity without seeming weak or oppressed. That hyper-femininity and sense of fun is actually an element of our strength.”

A strength that is growing for each of the members, not just as a group, but as individual performers who are taking what they’ve learned as Riveters and applying it to their solo careers. They’ve been able to keep these solo careers active and balanced despite the time commitments that being a Riveter requires.

“Certainly there’s times of the year, when one of us will have to say, as a personal artist, “I understand we have this gig, but this is a bigger opportunity for me, so I’ve got to go,” but so far that hasn’t been much of a conflict. For the odd time that it’s come up, we have subs who are able to step in and fill the spot.”

With touring dates for Rosie and the Riveters taking place mostly during summer months, and their individual careers touring in the winter months, it’s a balance that seems to work perfectly.

the Riveters and I’ll develop new ideas about how to engage my audience and be entertaining that I’ll bring that to my solo career.

They’re not really as separate as you would imagine because they intertwine with the learning.”

Soon Rosie and the Riveters will head off to the International Folk Alliance conference in Toronto, where they will meet the organizers of the festivals they’ll be playing at this summer.

Before summer can call them away, they’ll be spending the month of April touring right across Saskatchewan, hitting both bigger centres and smaller towns. They’ll use the long car rides in between to work on new music, new arrangements, and new costumes.

“Rosie and the Riveters has become so much more than I originally planned for, or what the other girls originally thought they were getting into,” says Farideh. “It has become a place where we not only collaborate as artists, but a place where we can come together and create something new and fun. And that really is the beauty of collaboration.”

“When I go on tour for three months in the winter, I’ll come back and my voice is stronger, so I have something to offer that really enhances the group,” says Farideh. “Then I’ll go on tour with

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Discover Saskatchewan

Have you ever wanted to become an explorer in your own province? Even your own town or city? Join along and discover special spots in Saskatchewan that satisfy your tourist urges.

Written and Photography by Jenn Smith Nelson

Wanuskewin: – educational, entertaining and enriching Sometimes you don’t have to go far to discover something new, or in this case something very old. A mere 5 kilometers outside of Saskatoon city limits will transport visitors to a place where ‘discovering’ is a main component of what a visit will entail.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park offers visitors the ability to immerse themselves in the land’s dynamic past and learn about the people that resided there thousands of years ago.

It is estimated that people have been gathering at Wanuskewin for the past 6000 to 8000 years. Since the 1930s archeological digs have taken place on the park’s site. Professional digs continue today. The excavation project at Wanuskewin is one of the longest running in Canada. During spring and summer months, park visitors can observe university students taking part in active excavations.

Through various programming that includes cooking, art gallery tours, exploration, ecology, and traditional arts, crafts and dance to name a few, those who visit can reconnect with the natural (past and present) environment.

This past month, once again with the boys in tow, I visited Wanuskewin. As we drove into the park a lined row of tipi frames led the way. Tall and sculptural, the minimalistic design of the frames was beautiful, so we stopped to take in the scenic landscape. As we walked up to the building, the feeling of being led inward continued as sculptures of a bison hunt directing us inside.

The building, called Newo Asinyak, which means four stones in Cree, sits on one of the main bison jump sites once used in the area. Once inside, you are still drawn to keep moving forward (as the bison once did) and you will end up at a row of windows that overlook the valley. You have been led here for a reason. It marks the spot where many bison met their ultimate demise. Lucky for us we were not being hunted!

In fact, we were warmly welcomed. One of the best things I have to say about our visit is that the staff exuded such passion and enthusiasm for the park. They took true care and were extremely informative. It was clear that they are practiced storytellers.

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they started us off with a video as it certainly allows for a visitor to gain upfront knowledge in an easy format of why the park exists.

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men’s traditional dance display by Julian Kakum from Little Pine. Before and during his dance performances, Julian took the time to explain to the audience the history behind traditional dance and what that meant to him and his family.

He also went into great detail on the significance of each dance and how his costume (and all of its components) was developed. It was truly an entertaining education on this piece of First Nations culture.

The word Wanuskewin, originates from a Cree word meaning “seeking peace of mind” and “living in harmony”

I would, however, suggest that if you are traveling with young children from a distance beyond 5 kilometers that you: 1. Stop at the great play structure outside the building before entering (to stretch their legs and wear them out a bit) and, if it applies, 2. Avoid at all costs telling them in advance about the hotel waterslide prior to visiting the park.

In my case, this would mark two out of three mistakes I made during this trip before we even set foot in the building. The last thing the kids wanted to do after our two and half-hour drive was sit still for another minute. Ah, hindsight.

Anyhow, back to the video.

The video urged us repeatedly to answer a lingering question: “What is Wanuskewin to you?” With that in mind, we set off to find out.

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As the performance wrapped up it became blatantly clear to me that the waterslides were calling. My kids had experienced enough learning for one afternoon, so we called it a day.

I suggest a visit to this unique and interesting park and if you go, why not try a ‘tipi sleepover’? Take in this truly unique experience, which includes late night snacks of bannock and muskeg tea, a warm pit-fire, story telling and interpretive programming reasonably priced at $35 per person.

Before heading outdoors for a trail hike, the boys took in some traditional games: the stone and hoop game and bone toss game.

The object of each game was to teach the kids how to aim and improve their accuracy, a necessary hunting skill. They enjoyed the games but definitely could have used some more practice before I would consider arming them with a bow and arrow!

Next, we took advantage of the beautiful winter morning and headed out for a trail walk. I thought open space would be a good plan at this point; the boys were starting to go a bit stir crazy. It was, but here is where I made mistake number three during our short visit.

We set out down the Discovery Trail, one of four paths that features a beautiful valley view and sits atop two archeological sites.

We quickly came upon and spent a good amount of time in a serene spot that had three tipis and a fire pit. It was peaceful, quiet and sheltered.

We eventually got back on track and made our way halfway through the trail, most of it easily manageable, even by my kids.

Then it happened. Plunk. One of my legs fell through the snow. I was thigh deep. Thinking this was just a fluke, I re-emerged and continued. Plunk. Plunk. I felt as if I was a thousand pounds and nothing could keep me from sinking into the snowy depths. I had my sons pull me out. Then I made the executive decision to turn around, all the while cursing my earlier decision of turning down the snowshoes the kind and knowing staff had offered.

Although the walk was cut short, we enjoyed the rest of the visit.

We took our time perusing through many fabulous items in the gift shop and we all ended up buying some dream catchers. Then we enjoyed a great lunch at the Wanuskewin restaurant, which serves up authentic First Nations cuisine. Once again I allowed the chef to pick my meal and ended up with tasty bison sliders. I totally recommend if you like ‘meat falling of the bone deliciousness’ that you give these a try. Or perhaps try the rabbit stew!

About the writer: Jenn Smith Nelson is a freelance travel writer/blogger/photographer who is a sky lovin’, prairie wonderer at heart. With enthusiasm she seeks to explore, capture and promote the beauty of our province and share it with those who are curious to learn more.

You can read more about her travel experiences and life in Saskatchewan at www.travellinlady.com.

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by Dale Strawford

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Chartering a fifty foot sailboat isn’t something that most people think of doing. And if you are from Saskatchewan why would it?

Especially in the middle of winter with all available water frozen several feet thick. Maybe it’s just something that happens when you’re in Antigua.

whittled down the options and found the JabberWocky. The typical catamaran trip is $150 per person, or $600 for the four of us. A chartered sailboat was $700. Your own private chartered sailboat! We called and it was available so we booked it immediately.

The Caribbean region is comprised of more than 7,000 islands, reefs and cayes. It is a known paradise for vacationers young and old alike. The combination of sun and sand is an irresistible draw for people from all over the world but it was only this year that I learned of the wonders of sailing. It’s certainly not just Antigua, the entire area is a sailing mecca and haven for boat enthusiasts, but it was there that I was introduced to the JabberWocky.

The three words that come to mind are ‘money well spent’.

It was our first time on a sailboat of that size and the owners were great at catering to us and making it our home for the day.

Captain Nick was quick to tell us that the boat could list to 38 degrees when it was pulling hard through the wind and not to worry because “a sailboat this big won’t tip over”. We put our faith in his statement and sailed into the beautiful blue waters that surround the island. We even put the boat to the test at one point with the sail really grabbing the wind hard and I am sure were close to 30 degrees list, enough to make the ladies scream. Maybe it was because I was at the helm.

You can be guaranteed that any island will always offer the standard boat cruises and catamarans that take you on short trips around the island or out to a snorkeling site. These are certainly great and I have done them many times before. It was over a cold Carib beer that I put a bit more thought and consideration into the whole valuation of such a trip and realized that with my wife and friends along for the ride the costs were pretty comparable to charter our own yacht.

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After a few hours we anchored in a quiet bay with aquamarine water for some snorkeling and lunch. The meal was outstanding and could compete with anything you’d get a five-star restaurant – mahi mahi with mango, wild rice and some fresh fruit for dessert.

drum band I’ve ever seen. The band was 15 members strong, all playing with such intensity the crowd could not ignore them if they tried. Some danced. Like me, some shuffled. But everyone was smiling.

After some excellent barbeque and Carib, the afternoon soon turned to night. As the music played on I was struck by a shirt I saw on one of the band members that said “Be Extraordinary”.

Indeed.

We all took turns at the helm throughout the day. It was a most pleasurable experience to command such a big vessel. We helped where we could with the rigging but largely everything could be done by the owner Nick and his wife Kaye. We were a little wary of the very short wire railing that wraps around the deck. If you fall over, you would never be able to swim and catch the boat. They caution you to remain where you are and swim only to a life preserver when it gets tossed to you. The slight element of danger just seems to makes it more fun.

Our day lasted an impressive seven hours. We all came away impressed with the experience and what a great value it had been. It was new to us all, and we all savoured it.

Antigua certainly had put sailing on our future agenda but we had come for the sand (and the sun). For an island only 14 miles long and 11 miles wide, it boasts an incredible 365 beaches. To be fair, that is a bit of a marketing term to ensure they had one for every day of the year and clearly counted some small spits of sand that you could never possibly get to or use. There are still more beaches there than you can enjoy in a week’s vacation.

We visited only a handful yet, in each instance, they provided the same wonderful qualities. Beautiful sand and very few people.

One of the evident things about visiting Antigua is that ‘tourist density’ is very low, which offers you much more opportunity to enjoy the island without the crowds. Beaches, restaurants, everything really, is just a little bit better when you have it to yourself.

An unshakeable image of the Caribbean is the steel drum and its unmistakeable sound. Originating from nearby Trinidad and Tobago, these drums sound magical. From what I have experienced, they always seem to have the ability to make people smile and dance. At a beach resort restaurant a band consisting of about ten members, all with steel drums, found a way to play almost every song you could think of. We enjoyed their rhythms for hours as we lazed in the sun.

We were also fortunate enough to attend the Sunday afternoon party at Shirley Heights, a restored military lookout point. A weekly party held at its location high upon a hilltop, which has remarkable views of English Bay, a large protected harbour. We also got a glimpse of the Maltese Falcon, the world’s largest private sailboat. Of course we were at a distance, but this monster of a boat commands attention even when you are a mile away. This boat is for a different type of person, someone who can afford its permanent crew of 18. The Maltese Falcon is 290 feet long; its freestanding masts are 180 feet high; its sails cover over 25,000 square feet. There is no way not to be impressed.

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Carib, Wadadli (another name for Antigua) and whatever beer you can find.

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Supermarket chicken. Antiguans make great chicken and there is ready-made chicken for cheap right in the supermarket.

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Zip Lining. The Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour was a big hit with our friends who screamed across all 9 zip lines suspended high over the jungle floor.

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Rent a car. It’s the only real way to explore the island and see things at your own pace and price (taxis will add up fast). Plus you can listen to island radio and enjoy the ever present ‘air horn’ they play every 30 seconds during every song. They also talk through the whole song but that’s another story.

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Shirley Heights Sunday Party. Enough said.

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Hero Nicole Wall

By Lee Parent

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More than 2200 Saskatchewan families are affected by brain injury every year. Their lives are changed, often in the blink of an eye. For most of them, life is never the same again. Should such a tragedy impact a family, one resource they can turn to is the

Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association (SBIA). Their mission statement is succinct, yet all-encompassing: The SBIA strives to prevent brain injuries and to improve the lives of survivors and their families.

“I believe that my story is one of hope. We never gave up” The youngest member of the SBIA Board of Directors is Nicole Wall. Although Wall is only twenty-three, she’s been a member of the Board for two years. This Regina resident is passionate about her involvement with the organization. Her main role is fundraising and organizing community events; she also does media releases to raise awareness about the Association.

While many brain injuries are a result of trauma; others result from medical conditions which often linger unsuspected until a catastrophic event makes the condition all too obvious. And so it was for Nicole Wall’s family. Her tireless work for the SBIA is a direct result of personal experience. Both of her parents are survivors of a brain aneurysm.

In a factual and straight forward manner, Nicole tells a story that would leave many a mature adult wondering where to turn; hearing it from the point of view of a girl barely into her teens, the events are heart-wrenching. “When I was in grade seven and my mom had her aneurysm rupture just before Christmas, my life changed,” she relates. “My family’s life changed. As a child I couldn’t really do much so I just hung on for the ride and made sure to visit my mom every day.”

Nicole’s mother, Monica, required an open craniotomy to repair her aneurysm. It was several days before she woke up and a few months before she moved to the Wascana Rehabilitation Cen-

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tre; about six months later, Monica could finally go home. “Our lives continued on,” Nicole relates. “My mom continued going to weekly meetings at Wascana for survivors. My dad continued working more hours to make ends meet; my brother Kris became a teenager and I graduated high school.” Her self-assured manner reveals little of what must have been a frightening, traumatic time for the entire household, an emotional struggle that required courage and strength and fortitude beyond imagining.

But as families do, the Walls coped, they survived, and time went on.

Unbelievably, almost two years after Nicole graduated, catastrophe struck again. “I got a phone call from my dad’s phone,” she explains. “It wasn’t him, though. It was a man who saved his life.”

Her father, Kim, was found delirious on the verge of losing consciousness at a mountain biking trail outside of Regina and was, the man told Nicole, being driven to the General Hospital.

Once again, Nicole describes nightmarish events in a calm, composed way, but her words reveal the fear engendered by that phone call and subsequent events. “The next moments of my life were a hellish déjà vu as my Mom, my brother and I headed to the hospital to be with my Dad. In the next few hours we learned my Dad had three aneurysms that were causing his symptoms.

He needed to be air-ambulanced to Saskatoon for immediate surgery.”

Nicole, her mother and brother left in the middle of the night and drove straight to Saskatoon. “The next few days were terrible,” Nicole recalls. “My dad ended up needing two surgeries during which there were complications.” The doctors were unable to operate on one aneurysm; her father lives with that condition to this day.

Nicole Wall was twenty when her father Kim survived the trauma of brain aneurysm. Obviously not a woman to pity herself, instead she decided that she was old enough to make a difference. Learning of the SBIA, she considered it a worthy cause, and describes her path in her usual straight forward manner. “I got involved, applied for the board of directors and began helping this wonderful organization!”

“I believe,” explains Nicole, “that my story is one of hope. We never gave up and now I am an advocate for families and kids just like me. My mom and I attend several SBIA events each year. My best friend, also a young lady my age, attends and helps organize fundraisers along with me in an attempt to get more youth involved and aware. I currently work full-time at a childcare facility in Regina and participate with SBIA volunteer on evening and weekends.”

In September 2012, Nicole helped organize the 10th Annual Brain Boogie, a walk in Regina to raise funds for brain injury survivors and their families in our province. The event raised over $15,000.

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This is a testimonial to the power of Nicole’s story and the success of the efforts she is making in Regina and our entire province.

When brain injury results from accidental trauma, the true tragedy lies in the fact that many such incidents may have been preventable. Unfortunately, those injuries resulting from a medical condition are often inevitable, although the result may be the same.

Death is often a consequence, although not always immediate. In the majority of cases where the sufferer survives, there is no cure, only adaptation to a drastically altered lifestyle and future. That is the realization that Nicole Wall wants to promote in the province.

“I really believe this article will make a difference and spread awareness,” this remarkable young woman commented. One can’t help but agree. As she reiterated, brain injuries are a reality, a life-altering one for victims and families. Knowledge of that will hopefully be a powerful means of furthering the aims of the SBIA. Since 1985, the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association has been helping individuals and families deal with the effects of traumatic or acquired brain injury. Their vision is a world without brain injuries with survivors at their full potential.

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Currently, Ditson is editing the second book in the series, while going to school, promoting the published book, giving talks to school groups about the writing process, training for marathons, getting her yoga instructor certification…. As most authors can testify, writing is far from a full time job! “It gets thrown into the mix of things,” says Ditson. “At least it does until you become famous!”

Ditson hopes her words will encourage fellow Saskatchewan women to pursue their dream of getting published (or other dreams), no matter how busy they are. Her book is available online through Amazon, at some drug stores in Kindersley, and in the Local Author section of both McNally Robinson and Indigo book stores in Saskatoon.

Angelic by Nyla Ditson When Nyla Ditson sits down at a computer, writers’ block seems to descend on her. So instead she usually composes her novels longhand in old school notebooks. This might slow some authors down, but not this dynamic young lady; she has written four Young Adult Christian Fantasy books, all before she turned 21. Angelic, the first in the series, was written when Ditson was just 16 years old. It was published in August 2012.

“In a nut shell,” shares Ditson, “the main character commits suicide. She then finds herself in the hallway between life and death. Neither heaven nor hell’s door will let her in, so she is sent back to earth, with her extremely good looking guardian angel.

The book outlines their adventures on earth. The main character learns the lesson that suicide is not her only option or answer to her pain.”

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What started as a dream a short five years ago has blossomed into Saskatchewan’s Premier Women’s event. What Women Want’s focus is to deliver an experience for the attendee that entertains while it allows them to indulge in shopping amongst Saskatchewan’s best local businesses.

The success of the annual event and a demand from businesses to participate has led to a doubling in size this year. “This year is going to be our best ever” said show promoter Michelle Strawford. “Having the entire building for the event allows us to be more creative with the show space and maximize the impact of the business spaces making it a better show for the attendee”.

What Women Want has always encouraged its participating businesses to bring the best of their store to the event, even creating mini pop up versions of their store. You have to love when a business brings in a chandelier to dress up their space! Back this year will be show owner Bella Chic, Regina’s original pop-up store, with their latest fashion treasures.

What Women Want believes strongly in local businesses as they offer unique and special products that a typical mall or retail chain cannot or do not offer. Local boutiques and shops are nimble and bring in the latest and greatest fashions, items or services every day, often unique items that are today’s must haves.

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Show Highlights • 200 booths of amazing shopping, sampling and entertainment • Live entertainment every 30 minutes.

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• $15,000 in fantastic prizes for prize draws with all proceeds going to the Leader-Post Christmas Cheer Fund.

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10 Questions with Annabel Townsend

by Gail Jansen-Kesslar

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How did you come to live in Regina?

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How did your fascination with coffee come about?

The situation right now in the U.K. is not very good economically, and unable to find a job after I finished my PhD, I opened up a little coffee shop in the U.K. which allowed me to bring my daughter into work with me each day. It was great when she was tiny, but when she got bigger it became completely impractical. My husband and I had been talking about coming over to Canada for years. He had fallen in love with the place after he had cycled from Montreal to Vancouver back in 1995. So, I searched for “coffee jobs in Canada” and a few places in Regina popped up. We had never been to Saskatchewan before and knew nothing about it, so we just took a chance, and we’re loving it.

I’ve always liked the stuff from a consumer’s perspective, but I actually came to know about coffee more academically than anything. I did Anthropology in University and did a project on South American food culture, and got an interest in the coffee growing process. After University, when I didn’t get a job, I ended up working in a coffee shop for a long time and really enjoyed it before I found an opportunity at Sheffield University in the U.K. to get my PhD on different aspects of global food industries. I really like the project so I spent four years basically writing a book on coffee called, “Spilling the Beans: quality and waste in the speciality coffee industry” and I got my doctorate on that.

A transplant from the U.K. since April of 2012, Annabel Townsend has a particularly unique skillset that she brings with her to Regina.

Known as Doctor Coffee in the world of social media, she actually has a PhD in coffee from an Anthropology point of view. Having owned her own café back in the U.K., where she also wrote a book on coffee called Spilling the Beans, today she works at Aegean Coast Coffee and Tea as well as owns her own coffee consulting business. With another book brewing in her ever-busy mind, and her hands full with her busy toddler, Townsend took a few minutes out of her ever-busy life to talk to PINK about life in Regina and its growing coffee culture.

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Apart from working in and eventually owning a coffee shop yourself, how did you conduct your research for the book?

As part of the project I spent six months out in Central America and Nicaragua researching the plantations and had an amazing experience, which led to me becoming even more obsessed than I was before.

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Now have that you have your doctorate, what exactly do you do with a PhD in coffee?

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something that’s been stewing all day in a filter pot, and there’s a lot of potential for improving that. It takes a bit of training, but in terms of expense it’s not that much added. It’s an area worthy of investment if businesses are interested.

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With more and more “coffee appreciation” events popping up, is coffee something that’s much more complicated than we realize?

Almost certainly. I do barista training, and can teach people how to use the machines, but that’s only one part of it. I’m not a roaster, but I do know good roasters, and have managed to find a few over here as well. That itself is another world. It’s not just a case of sticking little beans in something hot and hoping for the best.

Just as with wine, coffee from Costa Rica is completely different and will taste very different from coffee from Ethiopia and accordingly there are good years and bad years, because it’s an annual harvest. It’s really not a case of putting beans in the top and coffee comes out the bottom. There’s definitely skill involved from both the roasting point of view and the barista skill.

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A recent buzz phrase you hear is “coffee culture”. How would you describe what coffee culture is?

I think coffee culture, or what it was that I tried to encourage in my little café in the U.K., was getting people who didn’t really know each other, to sort of meet up in there and start talking to each other. We have limited space in there, so it’s meeting strangers and using coffee appreciation as a way to spark a bit of a community.

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It’s not really sort of saying “this is the best coffee,” just like wine it all comes down to personal preference.

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What type of coffee do you personally favour?

In terms of origins, I go for Central American because I was lucky enough that I got coffee straight off the farms. It’s absolutely phenomenal and so different from anything you’ll find in a grocer. But my husband roots more for his Ethiopian favourites.

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What’s the coffee scene like in Regina?

Well, I’ve connected with a lot of people on Twitter. Coffee “geeks” or aficionados might be a better term, keep telling me that a lot of the exciting coffee stuff is happening in Saskatoon. It seems slow to pick up here, but it’s something I’d really like to try and emulate down here.

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Do you think it will be a hard sale to switch people from filtered-coffee?

Sort of like the wine industry was 10 to15 years ago, there is a slow appreciation for all of this. Places like Starbucks have been leaders in this as they’ve convinced people that this is worth paying for and that it’s an affordable luxury that you can treat yourself to. Even with a recession on in the U.K. people are still going to coffee shops because they can’t go out and afford wine in a restaurant; but they can afford to have a coffee and a cake. It’s a little treat that’s affordable. So, I think there is a place for it, certainly from the social aspect of it.

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What kind of outcome down the road would you like to see in Regina with regards to growing its own coffee culture?

I like the idea of independent places that give people the opportunity to experiment with coffee but also retain the idea of community because it’s now a local business. Ideally, the product they use would be provided by a local roaster to ensure its freshness, and then each place ends up being slightly more unique. I don’t want to see Regina ending up as a clone of anyplace else. I think there are certainly many interesting little neighbourhoods here that each could have their own coffee shop. Coffee is a global industry, but to have our own version of it would be quite cool.

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Artist innovAtion Written by Sara Lindsay When I opened my new store, I did a lot of research into the cosmetic brands that I wanted to carry.

To me, it’s very important for there to be a makeup artist behind the line who is very closely involved with the development. Makeup artists understand why different textures and colours work or don’t work. They understand which delivery systems are most effective where packaging is concerned.

So, after carefully choosing which brands I felt offer the consumer the most beautiful and beneficial product, I’m proud to be able to bring the knowledge and experience of these world renowned artists straight to you through their brands.

I thought it would be fun to share with you the profiles of some these artists and what they have developed for the luxury makeup world.

Hailing from Amsterdam, Vogue Paris has called Ellis Faas ‘one Jennifer Lopez’ monochromatic look of bronzed skin and pale of the most influential makeup artists of her generation’. The beige lips. With his moisturizing illuminating lotion, you can entire Ellis Faas line is made of liquid and cream (with the excepachieve this radiant sun kissed look. Body Bling comes in two tion of the finishing powder). It is like no other brand in the world. shades, Platinum and Original. It is easily washed away after The products are packaged in gorgeous silver pen shaped apeach use. I love this lotion. It makes it easy for anyone to recreplicators, which are very sleek and compact. Ellis even designed ate the beautiful and coveted ‘J-Lo Glow’. a holster-like holder to house everything in one place - perfect The cosmetic industry is enormous and growing every day. for the dressing table, gym or travel.

There are endless brands to choose from, all of different levels The formulas are truly decadent. The Skin Veil, in particular, is of quality and budget. Be discerning and always try the product one of the most gorgeous foundations I’ve ever encountered in before you take it home. It’s the best way to insure that you’ll my career. Ellis’ palette is based on her ‘Human Colours Collecbe satisfied. tion’. From the tawny peach of a freckle to the vivid red in our For more in depth information, I offer private makeup lessons veins, she looks to the human palette for inspiration - colours at my studio. that exist naturally.

Pictured products are all available a Sara Lindsay Makeup Studio Ellis Faas does not test on animals. She jokes that her makeup is only tested on super models. Ellis Faas is truly innovative and has a modern approach to makeup.

Kevyn Aucoin was a true artist and is sadly missed in the celebrity world and by all people and artists that he inspired. He left his mark with his beautiful line of cosmetics that continues to flourish as one of the world’s most gorgeous cosmetic brands.

With exquisite packaging and formulas that can only come from the knowledge of such a makeup artist, Kevyn Aucoin Beauty is a line that is for every woman. With an endless palette for every skin tone, the Sensual Skin Enhancer is just one example of Kevyn’s ‘hero products’. Highly pigmented eye and cheek colours, luxurious lipsticks and juicy glosses, this line complements with perfectly rich and very wearable tones. Kevyn Aucoin’s products are a direct result of his experience with colour and texture.

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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 and The London Clothes Show are just some of the highlights of her career. Sara was named Canadian Makeup Artist of the Year at The Mirror Awards 2011 and most recently was named a finalist for 2012.

Sara’s successful freelance career, which complimented her time as a regional associate with MAC COSMETICS UK, gave her valuable experience in working closely with clientele to consult and direct their transformation to the extraordinary.

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Spring trends

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Each season I try to give a little sneak peek of what to expect on the racks so you can pinpoint which trends are your favourite, and which ones to leave out of your wardrobe. Typically, the focus on spring comes in March because we’re so sick of the cold days and dark winter tones. It’s also when the stores have quite a few of the new garments! As you may know, there are a ton of silhouettes, colours and fabrics that make up the trends for each season. To narrow it down for you, here are my top three.

ColoR of ThE yEAR: EMERAld Plus every shade of green in between. you’re going to see this popping up everywhere from pale mint to vibrant Kelly green and deep forest tones. If you’re not big into green on clothing, opt for accessories in the green family instead – bracelets, earrings, necklaces or even nail polish can be great ways to get the trend in a less drastic way. you can also use other colours as anchors if you’re feeling a bit nervous – cream/ivory, black, or denim are great choices to pair with cardigans or bomber style jackets over spring dresses or tops.

A favorite way to wear this trend: purses and accessories (inexpensive, easily changed from day to night).

PRInTs And PATTERns: We see this each season in different forms. I feel it’s more about the mixing of them that makes the trend this season. This can be terrifying! here are a few points to consider when trying your hand at it. When done well it can be an addictive addition to your styling repertoire! for beginners, try and focus on a main color and match that color in your pieces - this wil help to keep the look consistent. Perhaps your sweater has a floral print with a blue background, you would choose a complimentary print with that same blue tone in it for your accessories or scarf. or, if you’re daring, your pants! As well, pay attention to the size of the pattern/print and coordinate the pieces according to size. If your top has a small print and you want to use a scarf to achieve the mixing trend, the scarf should have a small print as well. My favorite way to wear this trend: top and accessories combos.

ThE CRoPPEd PAnT: This trend might be the easiest to jump on board with. It’s also extremely transitional from season to season. The definition of the cropped pant is simple - it’s a cut off style that comes to the anklebone. It looks great with heels for corporate, sandals/wedges for the warmer days, and tucked into boots for the fall/winter. I also love this style pant with ankle booties and flats. This is a cut that most can wear – even the short gals! Just be sure they come within an inch of your anklebone or just skim the top – no longer. It’s important to consider heels with this pant to give yourself more height/length and avoid shortening yourself. have fun! Celebrate the days getting warmer and remember: fashion is the outward expression of the inner self. how wil you choose to express yourself?

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Hair Products 101

By Joy Amistad Stylist at Visions Salon and Spa, Saskatoon

Is your bathroom full of different hair products? Nothing seems to heal your brittle hair. Does your hair color fade so quickly that it leaves you frustrated? Using the right product for your hair type is essential for happy, healthy hair. Ask your stylist to give you a full recommendation for your hair type - not only shampoo and conditioners but also styling products. Certain types of styling products work best for specific hair types. Also, to get the benefits of any product you need educate yourself on proper usage. Here are a few tips for choosing products that will work for you.

If you have course, naturally curly, or grey hair, you need moisture!

A professional moisture shampoo is designed to soften course and curly hair over time, giving you softer, more manageable hair. Also, curly hair is naturally dry resulting in frizz, especially in humidity. The right moisture shampoo cleanses the hair but also replenishes moisture back, softening and smoothing frizz.

Follow with a moisture rich conditioner.

If you have average textured hair that is chemically treated, then you need protein. In order to color, highlight, perm or straighten hair while maintaining healthy, strong hair you need to use the proper products. Many shampoos are designed to have a large luxurious lather that strips hair of its natural moisture and protein over time. This causes your hair color to fade. If your hair is ultratangled, or frail before conditioning, you are using the wrong shampoo. Specific shampoos and conditioners have been exclusively designed to maintain hair color and perms, lathering gently and strengthening the bonds inside hair.

If you find that your hair is thinning, look for a shampoo that will stimulate the scalp and remove DHT (dihydrotestosterone, the hormone that builds up in the follicle that causes hair loss). It will strengthen the hair in side the follicle creating a healthy scalp that will in turn produce healthy hair. The conditioner should be soothing, moisturizing yet very volumizing. A scalp mist strengthens the tiny hair growing inside the follicle and stimulates the papilla, helping your hair grow stronger and faster. Thinning hair systems are essential for anyone with hair loss. If you have fine hair, the right thinning hair system can grow your hair thicker, faster and healthier There is the right product designed for each hair type. Remember that to get the full benefits from any product you need to use it faithfully. Do your research! Before purchasing a product look it up and read the fine print! Also, you won’t get results from using one product just once in a while. Consult your stylist for a full recommendation for your hair type. Ask for instruction on the right products and styling techniques so that you can style your hair with confidence at home.

Joy Amistad is a passionate hairstylist who originated in Vancouver and has continued to develop her talent by further training not only in Vancouver, but as well as Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, Miami and is now residing in Saskatoon. Her extended training has furthered her knowledge in precision cuts, hair colours and up styling. Hair is a fashion industry that is continually changing and growing; she truly values the importance of continually upgrading and enhancing her skills. She doesn’t believe hair dressing is just a job, it’s her passion. Joy is a stylist at Visions Salon and Spa in Saskatoon.

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Windows and Walls Window Covering Types Venetian Blinds

When used hand in hand with your cottage kitchen venation blinds create a unique country style. Wooden venetian blinds help you make a timeless look, with their wood-based materials matching the rural settings upon which you and your family look out on. Use venetian blinds, a woven shade or a simple valance.

White plantation shutters or wood blinds are ideal light-altering options that provide you with freedom from being seen when needed.

Take note, these window coverings are a useful option when your home already enjoys attention-grabbing features such as wooden floors, or lots of wooden furniture pieces.

These blinds can be carefully tilted to suit a range of different angles, enabling you to allow the perfect amount of sunlight into their interiors at any time of the day or the evening. I like to adjust the slats to reflect the sun up to the ceiling to fill the room with light without glare. This also protects your furniture from damaging ultra violet rays.

Rather than just coming in set brown, orange and reddish colours as some people might think, wooden venetian blinds can in truth be made in various tones and shades to suit your cottage kitchen palettes.

Wooden venetian blinds do not even need to be made out of real wood. These faux wood look-a-likes come in handy for windows near sinks and steaming pots.

With so many wooden venetian blinds to choose from, those hoping to tidy up a cottage decor or give their rooms a top-to-bottom window revamp find they

have a huge choice in front of them.

Valance

Showcase the window(s) of your cottage kitchen with a frilly valance or tie-back curtains made of chintz, florals, checks or fabrics reminding you of “grandma’s kitchen” patterns. You should have no trouble finding just the right colours to go with your country kitchen’s colour scheme. Pick, for example, a valance full of yellow flowers to add a bold and cheery yellow splash.

Use valances or simple side panels to add colour to your windows. Flat sheets are easily sewn into valances or cafe curtains.

Valances can be used with shades or by themselves to trim a window. When being seen through the windows is not a concern, they’re a good choice because they stay well out of the way of cooking surfaces and sinks.

Shades Fit Right In

Shades have been around for a long time and therefore are known and accepted by people everywhere.

They give you many solutions for your one of a kind kitchen. They can be rolled up to enjoy your garden view and let light. They can be rolled down for your privacy and light control. Shades fit right into the window frame, safely out of the way of splashing water and other hazards.

There are many different kinds of shades. Roller shades are usually easy on your wallet and are ideal for blocking or filtering light. Roman shades are made from fabric. They give a tailored look but allow you a lot of freedom in choices of colour and pattern. Shades made from woods like bamboo and other natural materials hold up well in the kitchen and give a rustic, textured look in tune with cottage kitchens.

Roller Shades

Roller shades are the safe choice for you. There is such as huge variety of styles, designs and fabrics being made and sold that these shades can add the right stuff to your cottage kitchen. Roller shades have come a long way since their wide welcome decades ago when only stiff vinyl options were on the shelves. Now roller shades can be found in a wide range of styles, colours, textures and patterns designed to match your home decorating needs.

Roller shades do have a downside though, for example, they can sometimes make it harder than normal to open the window they’re hung in front of. This is because you need to roll the blind fully up to get at the window. They can also take a lot of effort to clean unless you buy the roller shades with a wipe clean surface. The main advantage of roller shades is that they’re very easy on your budget and are fitting for every room in the home. This is a plus for windows that are viewed together like from the street side.

Roller shades have a low profile build that helps them blend into any room and cut down window space. The shades fit inside of your window casings.

Roller shades are at hand with one or more trim designs for the bottom of the shade. If you have specific design needs in mind, you may want to consider a roller shade that can be altered and tweaked to match your decor.

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Easter Fun I don’t know about you, but I have a long list of Christmas traditions that we’ve either already started or are on our list to try this year. When it comes to Easter though, we haven’t started any fun traditions yet. Now that my little guy is a bit older, we’re going to start some fun Easter traditions with him. There are so many fun ideas to try with your family – perhaps some of these will make it onto your list of traditions!

Santa gets cookies; the Tooth Fairy gets teeth; the lucky leprechauns get pots of gold...so what’s left for the Easter Bunny? A healthy treat of carrots of course! Line your walkway with carrots the night before Easter. If you’d rather not leave carrots outside for the neighbourhood strays, leave a plate of carrots inside your home instead.

Growing up, we always used food colouring and water to decorate our Easter eggs. Little did I know there were so many other fun ways to decorate eggs! You could write secret messages on an egg with white crayon before you dunk them in dye; use temporary tattoos; dress up the eggs with feathers, pom-poms, googly eyes and feathers; use glitter glue pens; use stamps; or use dot stickers for polka dot eggs.

Do you plan a big family meal at Easter? What kind of treats do you put on your dessert table? If your little ones like to help in the kitchen, perhaps they could help with dessert this year. A simple boxed cake mix, a jar of icing, a few candies and marshmallows can be used for some adorable bunny cupcakes.

Your little ones will love creating the main centerpiece to sit on the table during Easter. This centerpiece could include items like foam pieces, tissue paper, pipe cleaners, glitter glue, decorated eggs, flowers and more. Let their imaginations go wild with this special assignment.

You can never be too prepared for an Easter egg hunt! Help your kids create a fun scavenger hunt before Easter to get ready for the festivities ahead. A fun idea for a scavenger hunt is to use riddles to find clues. What has 4 legs but doesn’t run? A table.

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