4Rent – Greater Toronto Area – February 11, 2023

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fighting inflation, making the most of your purchasing power

Inflation is quickly raising prices of goods and services, and significantly impacting monthly budgets. But there are ways to help lessen the effects. The first thing to do is figure out where inflation is hurting your household budget the most, likely with gas and groceries.

To help offset high gas prices, plan your errands and routes to cut down on travel time. Set up a carpool for your daily commute or the kids’ activities, and take public

transit, bike or walk when the distance and weather permits.

For groceries, try to find in-season local produce, check weekly flyers for sales and plan your meals to avoid unnecessary waste. Further stretch your savings by growing your own greens, fruits and vegetables in a garden at home.

When substitutes aren’t available, find ways to mitigate costs. Rewards programs can help you save on future purchases and adventures. If you’re not part of a rewards program, look for one that

maximizes the money you spend, such as the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard.

Travel, entertainment and dining don’t need to be put on the backburner due to inflation. It’s been a long two years and many of us are eager to get back to the activities we’ve missed out on. Use your earned rewards points towards hotel rooms, flights and tourist attractions. With a plan in place and early preparation, you’ll be able to enjoy your summer holidays within budget. ■

— News Canada

easy ways to cut food waste at home

With rising food prices, we’re all feeling the pinch. Here are four ways you can cut food waste at home so your grocery dollars can go further.

stock up on stock

Making your own stock is a great way to use up scraps, save money and take control over what’s in your family’s meals. Whenever you’re trimming vegetables, from carrot tops to the green part of leeks, toss the scraps into a freezer bag along with any produce that’s too wilted to consume fresh. Once you have a full bag, simmer up a pot of stock. For heartier, more flavourful stocks, freeze your roast chicken or turkey carcasses,

save beef bones from steaks and ribs and add these to the mix.

make a plan

To avoid buying excess perishables, you should always take stock of what you already have at home before you go grocery shopping. In fact, what you already have in your fridge and freezer should be your starting point for menu planning. There are numerous online tools that can suggest recipes based on the ingredients you have on hand.

refresh and repurpose

Rather than tossing out bread that’s gone stale, you can chop it into bite-sized pieces, toss with some oil and herbs, and then lightly toast in

the oven for homemade croutons. Another option is to make your own breadcrumbs. First, grind the bread in a blender and then toast the fine pieces in the oven to remove any moisture. Store in an air-tight container.

freeze extras

If you won’t be able to finish off all your leftovers within a couple of days of cooking, you should freeze the extras. You can also prevent certain items – such as pizza or pasta sauce –from spoiling after you open a jar by freezing the leftovers once you first use them. Ice cube trays help you create the perfect portions to dole out when needed.

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BY CHUCK RESNICK

Moving an elderly loved one can be tough. No one wants to upset that person and everyone wants the move to go as smoothly as possible. This can seem like mission impossible.

The children and families of the Baby Boomer generation – people born between 1946 and 1960 – are already helping their loved ones move into downsized or elderly assistance accommodations and often are not emotionally prepared for the task at hand.

Senior loved ones can be very set in their ways and often are not well equipped to express their emotional frustrations in a constructive way as moving day draws closer.

It all can seem like a daunting task.

Over the years, we have packed and moved many seniors and the important thing is to stay organized, be patient, calm and respectful throughout the entire moving process.

If you are moving a senior loved one into a retirement facility or a condo, you should first contact the management to find out what they are allowed to bring in, appropriate moving hours and if they have any tips specific to their facility to help smooth the moving process.

Remember the following:

organize, begin packing weeks in advance

If your loved one is moving from a large home to a one-bedroom condo, there will be more furniture than needed. Get a floor plan of the new space and help your senior plan the space with their favourite furnishings, then help them decide what to do with the left overs. If the item is a family heirloom and cannot be accommodated in the new space, suggest giving it to a close family member like a favourite grandchild.

sort before you pack

Seniors tend to collect things they don’t need or use. Be sensitive when suggesting to get rid of possessions. Ask if they use the item and if they would mind if you donated it to raise money for the Salvation Army, for example. Start packing early to avoid feeling overwhelmed as moving day draws closer.

pack, clean as you go

When helping sort and pack your senior’s belongings keep in mind that their eyesight and reduced mobility prevents them from doing regular chores and can result in poor housekeeping habits. Instead of commenting, offer to clean as you pack and try not to be judgmental.

you will need more time than you think

Allow enough time so your loved one doesn’t feel rushed. Sorting through years of stuff is difficult and sometimes emotionally painful. Allow your loved one time to say goodbye. If they take longer to clean out the desk drawer because they found a stack of pictures, let them take the time to walk down memory lane. This is a very important part of the process. Be patient and listen to their life stories, there will come a time you will be glad you did.

wrap small items in coloured paper

This prevents items like knickknacks from becoming lost or mistakenly thrown out.

label boxes on top and sides

Make sure to mark the top and sides of boxes as they’re packed and write in large letters to make it easier

for your loved one to read. Make sure to label boxes containing breakable or sentimental items as ‘fragile’.

pack all electronics in the original boxes

Otherwise, use low-static bubble wrap when packing these items.

use packing paper

When wrapping fine china and precious items, do not use newsprint because the ink can bleed.

seal with packing tape

This makes it easier to stack and protect your senior’s belongings.

use boxes designed for items you are packing

Invest in dish packs for dishes and wardrobe boxes for clothing. Wardrobe boxes make it easy for seniors to access their clothing on hangers.

check unwanted clothing before donating

It’s a good idea to sort unwanted clothing for donation prior to moving. Before donating any gently worn unwanted clothing, check pockets for valuables. Seniors often hide small valuable items like jewelry or cash in the pockets of suit jackets or shoes and forget where they hid it.

make your loved one’s new space feel familiar

Take pictures and colour samples of the inside of their current home. Try to decorate the new space and place objects in a similar way, so that their new space will feel like the old one. Be as detailed as you can, from arranging the bedroom furniture to placing family pictures on the bureau. This will help make the new surroundings feel like home. ■

Chuck Resnick is vice-president, marketing and operations at Two Men and A Truck – Canada®

plant-based recipes

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Many of us are now looking to incorporate plant-based eating into our meals. But this can be a daunting task, especially for meat-lovers looking to reduce their meat intake or for vegetarians living in a world of meat-eaters.

To help spruce things up in the kitchen when it comes to going plant-based, try some new recipes that everyone will love, like this delicious fusion of two of the best types of food – pizza and pasta. ■

Pizza Penne Skillet

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 min Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cans crushed tomatoes

• 12 oz (375 g) penne

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ¼ lb mushrooms, sliced

• 1 onion, sliced

• 1 red pepper, sliced

Directions:

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

• 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper

• 1 pkg Gardein Meatless Meatballs

• 1 cup shredded vegan mozzarella

• 2 tbsp torn basil leaves

1.Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving ¼ cup cooking liquid.

2. While pasta cooks, preheat broiler. Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet set over medium-high heat; cook mushrooms for 5 to 8 minutes or until they start to brown.

3. Stir in onion, red pepper, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until starting to soften. Stir in tomatoes and Meatless Meatballs; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium low; cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until sauce is thickened.

4. Add pasta and reserved cooking liquid to skillet; cook, tossing well, until pasta is well coated. Sprinkle with cheese.

5. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with basil. Find more plant-based recipes and inspiration at readyseteat.ca.

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decluttering for the New Year

The new year is the perfect opportunity to reset and refresh your home. For many of us, this kind of cleansing is a must-do before the ball drops. Not only is maintaining a clean home a great habit to bring with you into 2023, but it’s also a fantastic way to kickstart any other resolution you may have. Who doesn’t feel more productive in a fresh, clean home? Below are some tips to get you started.

set your intentions

What are you hoping to achieve by de-cluttering your home? Are

you looking to make more room in your closet for new clothes? Do you want to make it easier to find things? Having a specific goal in mind will help motivate you to get the job done.

take inventory of your tools

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to keep a tidier home, think about how you’ll do it. Do you have all the tools you’ll need to do this? Do you have enough sponges? Do you need more cleaning solution? Is it time to upgrade your vacuum? If you are in the market for a new one,

a vacuum with a telescopic wand and two quick-release batteries, such as the LG CordZero, can be especially helpful to reach into nooks and crannies without interruption.

pick a date

Even the most organized among us are prone to procrastinating when it comes to cleaning. Take a look at your schedule, choose a date that you know you’ll be able to stick to and mark it down in your calendar. Consider asking a friend or partner to help keep you accountable.

Find out more about the vacuum lineup at lg.ca. ■

— News Canada

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