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In the last issue of Lifestyles Maga-zine I mentioned I had noticed amarked increase in requests forgluten-free products in the past fewyears.In our restaurant, we have experi-mented with various alternatives towheat flour in order to provide op-tions for our customers. I think wehave found the best formulation forour scones (which we also makedairy-free) and we have a wonderfulcookie recipe, which is gluten-free,dairy-free, egg-free and sugar-freebut yummy. I thought I would sharethe flour blend again. I find worksbest for baking cakes, muffins,cookies and scones. Remember youmust always add gum either xanthanor guar. It provides the bindingneeded to give the baked productproper elasticity, keeping it fromcrumbling. (½ teaspoon per cup offlour for non-yeast baking)All of these products are available at

the local Bulk Barn, most grocerystores and health food stores.Preheat oven to 350oF. Generouslygrease a large cookie sheet or line itwith parchment paper.

Place flour blend, coconut flour,coconut, baking powder, bakingsoda, guar gum, cinnamon andsalt in a bowl, whisking to com-bine.In a separate bowl, combineraisins, oil/shortening, honey,vanilla and applesauce, beatinguntil smooth.Add dry ingredients and mixonly enough to combine.Drop dough by rounded table-spoons onto prepared bakingsheet. Flatten cookies into cir-cles with damp fingers allowing½ inch space between cookies.They will not spread. For larger

cookies, shape dough into portionsof about 3 tbsps each and then flat-ten.Bake cookies on middle rack of pre-heated oven until lightly browned,about 15 minutes. For larger cook-ies, bake about 18 minutes. Halfway through baking rotate pan in theoven.Cool cookies slightly then transfer toa rack to cool. Store cookies for upto a week in a covered bowl or tin,separating each layer with parch-ment paper. Refrigerate or freeze forlonger storage.You can replace the applesauce with4 eggs and reduce baking powder to1 ¼ tsps.

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Rainwater Harvesting is the capturing, divert-ing, and storage of rainwater and has been im-plemented since 3rd Century B.C.

Why?To provide drinking water for humans (if puri-fied) and livestock, watering gardens, flushingtoilets, washing your car, you name it! In partsof Australia, Germany, California, and Greecerainwater harvesting is at times the only sourceof water period. In other places such asBermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and parts ofIndia, the law requires all new construction toinclude rainwater harvesting adequate for theresidents.

FurtherAdvantages:• Combined with a gravity-fed water purifier,ensures an independent water supply duringrestrictions, drought, and long power outages.You and your family are more self-sufficient!

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Ifthe recession of 2009paid any positivedividends, the realizationby many people that theyneed to pay closer

attention to their personalfinances would no doubt beone of the more beneficial sideeffects.That realization not onlyhelped people gain greatercontrol of their personalfinances but it also helped theenvironment as well.As peoplebegan to look for ways to savemoney, things like increasing the

fuel efficiency of their vehicles andsaving on their energy bills began to take

on greater importance.But those hoping to continue saving in theyears to come can also make several smalladjustments that can end up paying bigdividends for their bottom line and theenvironment.

• Use your dishwasher.While it might seemthat a dishwasher would be environmentallyunfriendly, that isn’t the case at all. Doing afull load of dishes in the dishwasher is moreefficient than washing those same dishes byhand in the sink. For example, energy-efficient dishwashers use roughly 4 gallonsof water per load. However, when washing afull load’s worth of dishes by hand, you canexpect to use between 20-25 gallons ofwater.

• Consider moving the refrigerator. If thehousehold refrigerator is exposed to directsunlight or within spitting distance of theoven range, chances are the heat generatedby either the sun or the range is forcing therefrigerator to use more power than shouldbe necessary to operate. Refrigerators use asmuch as 2.5 percent more power for eachdegree that the surrounding room

temperature is above 70. If it’s simply notfeasible to move the refrigerator, considerhanging curtains to shade it from directsunlight.

• Get rid of excess appliances.While agarage refrigerator is a nice throwback toyesteryear when homeowners routinelyworked in their garages, those days arelargely gone while the power-hungryappliances remain. Unless you routinelywork in the garage, get rid of the refrigeratorand other appliances such as a basementfreezer that might be nice, yet unnecessary,luxuries.

• Check the toilet for leaks. One way inwhich many households routinely waste isvia a leaky toilet. Unlike a leaky faucet, aleaky toilet isn’t always obvious to thenaked eye. To determine if your toilet has aleak, pour a little food coloring into thewater in the tank and avoid using the toiletfor a couple of hours. If, after a couple ofhours, the water in the bowl has started tochange colors, then the flapper in the tank isleaking. Replacing the flapper isinexpensive and easy, and can save youthousands of gallons of water each monthwhile lowering your monthly water bill aswell.

• Turn the water heater temperature down atad. Many people enjoy a hot shower, andthere’s definitely nothing wrong with that.However, turning the water heatertemperature down by as little as 20 degreescan reduce the monthly water bill whileprolonging the life of the water heater at thesame time.Ahigher temperature on thewater heater leads to more mineral buildupand corrosion and a higher utility bill aswell. But turning the temperature down 20degrees won’t make for too noticeable adifference when you get in the shower, andit will save youmoney and wear and tear onan appliance that can cost more than $1,000to replace.

• Use higher wattage light bulbs.At firstglance, increasing the wattage on light bulbscan seem as perplexing as theaforementioned tip to use the dishwashermore. On the surface, it might not seem as

prudent or as energy-efficient. However, itreally boils down to simple math. One lightin a room that uses a 100-watt light bulb cansubstantially illuminate a room. Oftentimes,one light with a 60-watt bulb cannot.As aresult, many times people employ the use oftwo lamps with 60-watt bulbs to light aroom instead of going the more efficientroute and using just one 100-watt bulb tolight the room.What’s more, one 100-wattincandescent bulb emits more light than two60-watt bulbs despite using less power. Sodecrease the amount of bulbs you use andup the wattage, and you’ll notice your homewill magically get brighter as a result.

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Going green need not cost more green10 inexpensive, eco-friendly ideas

Many people think that adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle is expensive. Although there are some eco-conscious products and practices that can be pricey, most people will find going green doesnʼt have tocost a lot of money.Installing extensive solar panels or switching to organically grown food are ways to be green, but suchdecisions can prove costly. Fortunately, there are many other ways to go green without spending much.1. Wash laundry in cold water. Only use warm water when

washing heavily soiled items2. Clean filters in the car and home routinely. Clean filters

enable items to operate more efficiently.3. Turn down the temperature on the water heater.4. Recycle everything that you can. If your town or city

doesnʼt collect recyclables, bring them to the transfer orrecycling center.

5. Buy recycled products.

6. Switch to a low-flow toilet or place a water-filled plasticbottle in the toilet tank to cut down on the amountof water used.

7. Remove excess items, including golf clubs or fishing gear,from a car trunk to improve fuel efficiency.

8. Consider using public transportation. Oftentimes itʼs lessexpensive than commuting by car.

9. If possible, walk or bike to work instead of driving.10. Work more from home if your company allows it.

There’s a vampire on the loose, and it’s not EdwardCullen or anotherfrom the “Twilight” gang. The trouble is, this vampire doesn’t onlylurk at night. It’s continually sucking up yourmoney and affecting theenvironment. But there is a way to stop it without sunlight, garlic or

wooden stakes.All youmay have to do is pull the plug.Vampire power, also known by another ghoulish name— phantom load— isthe powermany plugged-in devices use evenwhen they’re in the “off” position.Chances are if the plug is warm, it’s sucking electricity, wasting energy andcosting youmoney.The Energy InformationAdministration reports that in theUnited States alone,vampire power costs individualsmore than $3 billion a year.While one cellphone charger does not an energy crisis make,multiply all of themicrowaves,televisions, alarm clocks,A/C adaptors, etc., that are plugged in throughouthomes across theworld, and one can quickly see how vampire power can do itsshare of damage. It’s estimated thatmany electrical devices usemore energyand cost consumersmore in the hours they’re not being used, simply fromvampire power drain.Vampire power varies in its level of destruction. Some devices, such as chargers,

have been nicknamed“wall warts” because theycanwaste up to 50 percent ofpower. They continually providea charge even if there is no device.Other devices, such as electric coffeepots ormicrowaves, use vampire power tokeep clocksworking or to illuminate digitaldisplays. Refrigerators requiremonitoring of internaltemperature to knowwhen to kick themotor into gear.Televisions use phantom load to be ready on amoment’s notice to recognize aremote control signal. Other devices use the energy tomake sure they don’thave to “warm up” before use; certain parts of the device are on all of the time.There is a growing threat of vampire power proliferation.As long as newtechnological devices come on themarket, the chance for the vampire to sink itsteeth into the electrical supply continues.All of these devices are knownvampires: TVs,VCRs, DVDplayers, answeringmachines,MP3 players, cellphones, stereos, laptops, and desktops.Also, look out for anythingwith aremote, anythingwith a charger, or anythingwith a clock display.

Many electronic de-vices continue to usepower even if they areturned off.

DON’T LET VAMPIRE POWERSUCK YOUR WALLET DRY

FightVampire Power Pests1.Reduce the demand for energy.

Gadgets are certainly fun, but decidewhat’s a necessity andwhat’s not.2.ChooseEnergyStar qualified electronics and appliances,

which generally use less power.3.Seek out the real “off” switch. Somedevices have a soft power

switch on the front that simply powers down the device.The real“off” switchmaybe located in the back.

4.When in doubt, simply unplug it from the outlet.5.Use a power strip. Plug all of your devices intoone power strip and turn off the power stripwhen not in use.This provides less hasslethan juggling plugs and outlets.6. Invest in a smart strip,whichmeasures power usage of computersand peripherals.Thereforewhenyou shut down the computer,the peripherals get powered

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Lately you don’t know what to expect whenyou receive a bottle of wine as a gift. Willthat be a screw cap, a traditional lookingcork or perhaps a growing trend towards asynthetic version of a cork. In this articlelet’s get familiar with corks.Winemakers, wineries and scientists havebeen researching the pros and cons of natu-ral and synthetic corks for years and thereis much debate about which is better to sealyour wine. Winemakers and wineries alikehave many things to consider before cap-ping a batch of wine.

What is “cork taint”?Natural cork can harbor a fungus calledtrichloroanisole, or “TCA”, which causesmusty odors and flavors in wine, generallyreferred to as “cork taint”. An estimatedone in 20 bottles sealed with natural corkwill suffer from a form of “cork taint” anespecially nasty and costly problem forboth the professional and amateur wine-maker. For the wine industry this can addup to thousands of dollars in lost revenue.For the winemaker, even one bottle like thismeans disappointment.This is why you are seeing more and morewineries shying away from the traditionalcork and moving to a synthetic version asrecommended by Tim Vandergrift, Techni-cal Services Manager, Winexpert, a retailgroup of do-it-yourself wine stores. Ac-cording to Vandergrift, the synthetic corkmakes sense since they go into and out of

the bottle easily, don’t rot, chip, split, leakor go moldy.

Let’s take a look at the various corksgoing into commercial and amateur wine.

Natural Cut Cork• punched directly from cork oak bark• traditional closure, used for more than400 years

• can be hard to find and expensive,potential for “cork taint”

• allows in small amounts of oxygenwhich many believe helps age the wine

Agglomerated Cork• made from chipped cork compressedwith food-grade adhesive

• inexpensive & readily available• potential for “cork taint”• allows in small amounts of oxygenwhich many believe helps age the wine

Synthetic Cork• made from food-grade high densityplastic

• inexpensive and readily available• resistant to cork “cork taint”• will not break or crumble• not known how/if it affects aging overlonger periods

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TIPS FOR MANAGINGAND PREVENTING STRESS

WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF MYSTRESS?Stress can be caused by a number ofthings, but for many people, the maincause of their stress is work. In fact, areport from the National Institute forOccupational Safety and Health foundthat 40 percent of workers found theirjob was very or extremely stressful.Stress at the workplace has becomeeven more overwhelming in recentyears as the economy has sagged andworkers who managed to keep theirjobs were asked to do more to makeup for smaller staffs.If work isn’t stressing you out, then itmight help to maintain a stress jour-nal, where you can track stressful inci-dents in the hopes of identifying justwhat it might be that’s stressing youout.

HOW CAN I MANAGE THISSTRESS?Stress levels can worsen depending onhow you respond to stressful inci-dents. For many people, effectivestress management revolves aroundfinding healthier ways to cope. Unfor-tunately, it’s common to respond tostress in a host of negative ways.Overconsumption of alcohol, smok-ing, over- or undereating, withdrawingfrom friends and family, and sleepingtoo much are common, yet very un-healthy, ways to respond to stress.Managing and coping with stress in-volves finding solutions that benefityour emotional and physical health.Drinking too much or avoiding familyand friends certainly won’t accom-plish either of those things, so findhealthier responses, which can includea better diet, quitting smoking, reduc-ing alcohol consumption, and exercis-ing more. If your solution to stressimproves your overall health and in-volves something that makes you feelbetter both emotionally and physi-cally, then you might begin to noticethat the stress is no longer so over-whelming.

CAN I PREVENT STRESS?Stress prevention can be difficult,though it’s not impossible. Since somany people cite work as their pri-mary cause of stress, it might be im-possible to eliminate stress entirely.But there are ways to prevent unnec-essary stress from overtaking yourlife.Recognize you have limits. Highrates of unemployment have left manyworking men and women feeling asthough they need to keep stretchingthemselves at work in order to keeptheir job and stay afloat. But you mustlearn to say “no” if stress has becomeoverwhelming. Don’t take on addedresponsibilities if your workload is al-ready excessive.Avoid the source of stress.Whenpossible, avoid the source of yourstress. For example, if you spendample time each day sitting in a trafficjam, consider an alternate route towork or even public transportation.Learn to manage your time more ef-fectively.Many overstressed peoplefind there simply isn’t enough time inthe day to get things done. Managingtime more effectively, which includesplanning ahead and not procrastinat-ing, can help turn a hectic, stressfulschedule into one that’s far more man-ageable.Make time to relax. Part of stressmanagement and prevention is mak-ing time to relax and have fun. Spendtime outdoors and don’t skip outingswith family and friends. Use your al-loted vacation time even if you juststay at home and relax. Taking timeout for yourself can help you rechargeand put you in a better position tocope with stress when it returns.Living with stress is something withwhich men and women have grownaccustomed. But employing somemanagement and prevention strategiescan help you avoid succumbing tostress and can improve your quality oflife as well.

For many adults, stress is an ever-present part of life.Though statistics on stress can be easily manipulated,it’s safe to assume many men and women experiencesignificant stress, especially when the economy isstruggling, as it has been over the last several years.The prevalence of stress serves to highlight theemphasis men and women must place on reducingit and, whenever possible, preventing it. Though itmight prove impossible to eliminate stress, learningto manage that stress can improve your quality of lifesignificantly. When attempting to manage stress, itcan help to ask yourself the following questions.

Getting outdoors and exercising is one wayto effectively manage and cope with stress.


When trying to gethealthy, men and womenrightfully place great

emphasis on diet and exercise.Ahealthy diet androutine exercise make a great team. Many peopledon't exactly jump for joy when adopting ahealthy diet because they may feel the diet mustbe devoid of their favorite foods to prove effective.

But a healthy diet isn't necessarily one that lackstaste. In fact, changing a few ingredients is a greatway to make some of your favorite disheshealthier while ensuring you still get to eat them.The following are a few ways to substitute healthyingredients in some your favorite recipes.

• Instead of whole milk, use fat-free orlow-fat milk.

• Replace heavy creamwith evaporated skimmilk or a combination of low-fat yogurt andplain low-fat unsalted cottage cheese.

• Replace sour cream with low-fat unsaltedcottage cheese or fat-free yogurt; fat-freesour cream is also a healthier choice thanregular sour cream.

• Swap cream cheese with soft margarine that

is low in saturated fat and free of trans fatsand blend the margarine with unsaltedfat-free cottage cheese.

• Use margarine that is low in saturated fatsand free of trans fats when a recipe callsfor butter.

• Choose egg whites instead of regular eggs.

But healthy eating goes beyond ingredients. Manypeople find it difficult to avoid all of those deliciousyet typically unhealthy snacks. But even snacks canbe healthy and provide an energy boost throughoutthe day. All it takes is choosing the right snacks asopposed to those most readily available, which areoften the most unhealthy.

• Replace potato or corn chips with pretzels orreduced sodium low-fat potato chips.

• Avoid high-fat cookies and crackers in favorof fat-free or low-fat options, including grahamcrackers, rice cakes, and fig or fruit bars.

• Choose angel food cake over devil's foodcake.

• Replace ice cream bars on hot afternoonswith frozen fruit bars.

• When making pudding, make it with fat-free

or low-fat milk insteadof whole milk.

• Opt for toast instead ofa doughnut or bagel.

Fortunately, many restaurants have startedinforming customers about the ingredients intheir offerings, and some establishments areeven obligated by law to share calorie informationwith their customers. Still, there are waysfor customers to go one step further and makethe meals they enjoy when dining out evenhealthier.

• Replace cream-based soups with broths thatboast lots of vegetables.

• Request melba toast, pita bread orwhole-grain rolls in lieu of bread, muffins orcroissants.

• Choose a baked potato or brown rice insteadof french fries.

• Request that your chicken be grilled insteadof fried.

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There are many different food trends thatcome and go throughout the years. Whetherlinked to recent medical research or broughton by experimentation, different foods oringredients can quickly become the must-have items for foodies.Every year seems to boast its own trends,and 2012 has proven to be no exception.Based on the latest buzz, hereʼs a lookat a few.

• Korean food:Move over Chinese, Japanese and Thai, Korean food is now theselect Asian cuisine among many foodies. The spicy and robust flavors of thiscuisine make Korean meals popular across the country.• Artisan chocolates: Forget those run-of-the-mill chocolate bars sold at theconvenience store; small producers of carefully sourced cocoa beans are turning upleft and right. These types of chocolates appeal to eco-conscious consumers as wellas those who simply enjoy good food. The chocolates cater to adult tastes and veeraway from standard chocolate and nut creations.• Gluten-free: The demand for gluten-free products has increased significantly, asmany people are in tune with their personal health and reticent to consumeproducts that feature gluten. Look for new blends of soy, rice and corn flour used ineverything from pastas to pancakes.• Resurgence of butchers: Fed up with the humdrum flavor of mass-producedbeef from the supermarket, consumers have essentially driven the resurgence ofindependent meat markets across the country. There is also a growth in heritagecattle and pig breeds to produce more flavorful meats.• Fancy salts:Although salt has not always been trendy, new opinions on salt maybe helping reshape salt’s reputation, and it all starts with artisan salts. Today’sgourmands are enjoying Black Hawaiian sea salt, alder-smoked salts and merlot-infused crystals.• Cooking kits: The do-it-yourself chef has been spurred on by the wealth ofinformation available over the Internet and on television. Still, some would-becooks find it intimidating to put all of the necessary ingredients together. Pre-packaged kits with step-by-step instructions can help with the creation of a varietyof food from cheeses to pies.• Quick response codes: Though not edible, QR codes are being used by more andmore food manufacturers. These scannable codes enable consumers to use theirphones or tablets to learn more information about an item than can actually fit onthe packaging. Winemakers are using QR codes to help consumers make informeddecisions about pairing wine with different meals.

Food trendsthat are growingin popularity

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Preheat barbecue and set on low.Brush vegetables with olive oil,season with salt and pepper, andgrill slowly until tender, turningonce. Transfer the vegetables to atray, arranging them in a singlelayer, and cover tightly with plasticwrap. The vegetables may begrilled a day in advance, andrefrigerated after cooling. Bring thevegetables back to roomtemperature before proceeding.Assembly

Stir together the ricotta, thyme,salt, and pepper in a small bowl.Place one slice of eggplant on alightly oiled grill sheet or foil pan.Spread 1 tablespoon of the ricottamixture over the eggplant. Coverwith 2 slices of zucchini, 1 slice ofonion, 1 slice of mozzarella, 1 sliceof tomato, and 2 slices of zucchini.Spread 1 tablespoon of the ricottamixture over the onion, and topwith another slice of eggplant.Repeat this procedure with theremaining vegetables to make 5more stacks.Insert a wooden skewer throughthe centre of each stack to create ahole from top to bottom. Removethe bottom leaves from eachrosemary sprig, leaving one inch ofleaves on the top. Insert 1 spriginto the centre hole in eachnapoleon, and return to thebarbecue.Heat for about 10 minutes on low,or until mozzarella is melted andvegetables are warmed through.

Recipe gives atantalizing taste toGrilled VegetableNapoleonsHot, lazy summer days are tooprecious to waste in the kitchen.Enhance your outdoor leisure timewith a visit to a local farmerʼs stand ormarket to choose fresh vegetables forthis colorful recipe.

Grilled VegetableNapoleonsIngredients: Substitute or add other vegetablesas you wish. Some nice additions might benew potatoes or red peppers. Although thestacks are attractive and easy to serve, youmay also arrange the grilled vegetables andcheese in a casserole.

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best ways couples can save money, and thereare so many ways to do just that and still ensureguests have a great time into the night.• Limit the guest list. Receptions are moreexpensive the more guests a couple invites, solimiting the guest list is perhaps the best wayto avoid breaking the bank to pay for thereception. Caterers and banquet halls typicallycharge per-person, so trimming the guest listby as few as 20 people can lead to substantialsavings. Before sending out your save-the-datecards, peruse the guest list to determine if anyguests can be removed. It might be nice toinvite professional acquaintances, but if theyaren't people you know socially then they

aren't likely to be offended if they're notinvited to the wedding.

• Choose a buffet instead of a sit-down meal.Choosing a buffet-style reception is anotherway to save money on the reception. Sit-downmeals in which guests are brought their ownplates can be significantly more expensive thanbuffet style. In addition, a buffet might havemore options for guests, which benefits largerreceptions with guests of various palates.

• Consider a package deal. Couples open toall-inclusive package deals, which typically in-clude the cost of the wedding, reception andpossibly even the honeymoon, can save moneythat way as well. These are most common fordestination weddings, but couples might beable to find a package deal in their hometownsas well.

• Host the reception at a private residence. An-other way to reduce reception costs is to avoid

banquet halls entirely and host the reception ata private residence, whether it's your ownhome or that of a parent or other relative. Thisoption will save you the cost of renting thebanquet hall, but it might only be doable forcouples having a smaller, more intimate wed-ding with relatively few guests.

• Hire a DJ instead of a band. Music presentsanother opportunity for cost-conscious couplesto trim some of their reception costs. Somecouples insist on live music, while others arefine hiring a DJ. If you're among the latter, gowith the DJ, as disc jockeys tend to be far lessexpensive than live bands. If you simply mustgo with a live band, look for a local band whomight be more willing to give a hometown dis-count.

Cost-conscious couples about to tie the knotcan save substantial amounts of money bymaking a few adjustments with regard to theirwedding reception.

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Wedding advice:Be open to ideasand expertiseWell-intended advice couldbe an asset when planninga wedding

Once you announce your plans to getmarried, there’s a good chance thatpeople close to you will be ready andwilling to dispense their share ofadvice. Some words of wisdom will bepriceless, while others you can storeaway for another day.When polling married couples, youwill likely find they would change“this” or “that” about their weddings ifgiven the chance to do it all over again.Here is some advice that you canchoose to follow for your wedding day.

Couples often have unique ideas for their weddingday. It may seem tempting to spell out what youwant in minute detail and insist on weddingvendors carrying out your wishes to a T. But thesmarter idea may be to give vendors a little morefree reign — after all, they are the professionals.

“I had a vision in my head of what I wanted mycenterpieces to look like,” offers Jean.

“I gave the florist my suggestions and the ‘feel’ ofwhat I was trying to create, but ultimately I left thefinished product up to her. When I walked into the

reception hall and saw my centerpiece basketsoverflowing with fall-hued flowers, berries andtwinkling candles, I was so excited I had left it upto the expert.”When deciding on particular aspects of thewedding, you can give your general ideas, butleave the finished product to the professionals.Don’t list every song you want the deejay to playor micromanage all of the poses the photographershould take. After all, experienced pros have likelydone this dozens of times in the past and couldproduce results you never dreamed possible.



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Unless you are planning on auditioning for the show "Over-the-Top Wed-dings," it might pay to make your wedding more about being personaland less about wowing the crowd with special effects and expensivetreats. It's easy to be lured into extra dinner courses or be persuaded torelease doves at the ceremony, but will these extras impact yourrelationship or the life you will be building together?"If I had to do it all again, I would skip the dessert bar I had at mywedding," says Alice. "The spread of pies, pastries, cookies, andchocolates certainly looked impressive, but it cost me a small fortune.Also, people filled up on the dessert bar so much, they no longer hadroom to taste my special-ordered wedding cake."

Your wedding will hopefully be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Therefore,couples often plan to spend a good deal of money to ensure their specialday is perfect. Weddings are still viewed as a high-priority expense andmost couples save for a long period of time despite sluggish consumerspending reports. According to the market research and analysis firmIBISWorld, nearly 60 percent of couples go over their budgets when get-

ting married. Some do so at the risk of being in debt afterward."It can be easy to get carried away in wedding spending," sharesDeirdre. "I went way over budget when getting my wedding gown anda few other components of my wedding. My husband and I struggledthe first year of our marriage trying to fix our finances and battling abad case of money-related stress."Try to stick to a budget as much as possible so that you can enjoy your-self not only on the wedding day, but also long after the honeymoon hasended.

Selecting members of your wedding party can be challenging becausethere may be so many special people in your lives right now that youwant to honor. Choosing a best man and a maid/matron of honor is alarge responsibility because these people stand out in the wedding.Although couples struggle with their choices and want to pleaseeveryone, your safest bet is to choose a family member."I ended up choosing my best friend over my sister as maid of honor,"says Clara. "Although we were very close at the time, we've sincegrown apart due to work relocation. My sister and I, however, talk andhang out frequently. I regret not having asked my sister to be my maidof honor, considering hers is a friendship I know will last a long time."Unless you don't have close family members or your relationship withyour siblings or cousins is strained, choose a family member to serve asbest man or maid of honor.It is easy to be overwhelmed when planning a wedding, and couplescan expect to be bombarded with advice. However, it could pay to heedthe advice of couples who have already lived and learned from theirwedding choices.

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Creating a wedding registry now easierthan ever. Couples planning a weddingquickly realize just how challenging atask that planning can be. From paringdown the guest list to arranging themusic to choosing a menu for thereception, couples must make severaldecisions when planning their bigdays.Staying organized when planning awedding is no small task, as theplanning can be spread out overseveral months or even more than ayear, making it difficult to keep trackof what’s has and hasn’t been done.The following are a few organizationtips that should help couples keep ontrack when planning a wedding.• Write things down.Whether youwrite things down the old-fashionedway in a notebook or jot down notes ina tablet, write down your plans as yougo. Write down important phonenumbers, vendor information and allthe other details you’ll want instantaccess to. It’s important that such notesare taken in something that’s portable,allowing you to jot down notesimmediately as opposed to forcing youto remember until you arrive home.• Create a to-do list.A to-do list isanother great way to stay organizedwhen planning your wedding. As youmake certain decisions, simply strikethose tasks from the list. This way youwill know which tasks you’ve polishedoff and which ones you still need towork on.

• Create a wedding calendar. Keep acalendar devoted specifically to thewedding. Include appointments withvendors and information regardingpayment schedules and other deadlineson this calendar. If you set any deadlinesfor yourself, such as when you prefer tochoose a band for the reception, jot thesedeadlines down on the wedding calendaras well.• Take a digital camera along whenshopping for your wedding.Manycouples want to explore their optionsbefore making any decisions with regardto attire, floral bouquets and other aspectsof the wedding. But it can be difficult toremember all of the things you mighthave seen throughout the process. Bring adigital camera along when shopping soyou won’t have to rely strictly onmemory when making your finaldecisions. As you take pictures, uploadthem to your computer so when the timecomes to make a decision, those photosare easily accessible.• Delegate certain tasks. Even couplesthat consider themselves taskmasters canbenefit from delegating some tasks whenplanning a wedding. This can save yousome time and make it easier to keeptrack of everything. When delegating, askfriends or family to handle those tasksthat don’t require a personal touch. Forexample, ask a best man or maid of honorto arrange for guest transportation to andfrom the airport. It’s not too muchresponsibility, but it’s one less thing forbusy couples to worry about.

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Creating a wedding registrynow easier than everWhile many once popular weddingtraditions might have fallen by the wayside,many others have withstood the test oftime. One tradition that has endured is thewedding registry, which is designed to helpwedding guests find the right gift for thecouple of honor.Thanks in large part to the Internet, itʼs noweasier than ever before to set up a registry.Couples can do so entirely via the Web orvisit their favorite store or stores and use ahand-held scanner to add items to theirregistry. But even though registries areeasy to set up, it might help couples toconsider a few tips before they start clickingor scanning away.• Register with multiple merchants.Couples can help guests out by registeringwith multiple merchants. Doing so givesguests more options and increases thelikelihood that guests can find the store.When choosing merchants, try to choosenational stores that guests can accessregardless of where they live.• Don’t assume all guests are tech-savvy.While the Web has made setting up andaccessing a registry easier for couples andguests alike, itʼs safe to assume your guestlist will include one or two holdouts whohave never before shopped online.Because of that, couples should stillregister with a brick-and-mortar storeinstead of only registering online.• Read the fine print. Some online retailersare kinder than others. When establishingan online registry, examine the retailerʼspolicy thoroughly to be sure it does notinclude substantial service charges orexorbitant shipping fees. Guests should not

be penalized for their generosity.• Vary the options within the registry.When adding items to the registry, be sureto include items that everyone can afford.Especially nowadays, when manyweddings host guests from far and wide,itʼs ideal to include lots of affordable items.That way guests who have already spentconsiderable money getting to the weddingwonʼt have to break the bank even furtherto gift the bride- and groom-to-be.As for high-end items, keep those to aminimum. Parents, siblings or otherespecially close relatives might ask to buythose items before you even establish theregistry. But it is important to include atleast a few expensive items, as someguests might pool their resources and buythese gifts, saving you money while givingthem the satisfaction that you gotsomething you might not have been able toafford after paying for the wedding.• Set up a honeymoon registry. Many oftodayʼs couples live together before theyget married, and as a result, they might notneed some of the more common householditems like cookware, linens or homefurnishings. Couples who already havestocked cupboards and linen closets mightwant to consider a honeymoon registry,which allows guests to donate moneytoward the coupleʼs honeymoon. Guestscan donate money or pay for certainactivities the couple can enjoy while gettingaway from it all.Wedding registries have evolved, making iteasier than ever before for couples to setup a registry their guests can access.


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Most destinations have specificdocumentation requirements.Remember, you are getting married ina foreign country. Documents willneed to be completed often in a foreignlanguage requiring some additionaltime in your destination prior to thewedding to guarantee proper transla-tion and issuance.So, when selecting your travel agentmake absolutely sure they have experi-ence with destination weddings andevent planning. This cannot be em-phasized enough. Their experiencewill help ensure your dream for a won-derful destination wedding becomes areality.

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Most women find that they have to replace their brasevery 4 to 6 months because their bras lose theirshape and support or they are simplybecoming frayed in appearance. Simple"wear and tear". You can substantiallyincrease the life of your bras just bythe way you care for them. Wash-ing and wearing your bras will in-evitably relax the fabric overtime, although the better thequality and craftsmanship ofyour bras, the longer they willsustain the everyday "wearand tear".

It is also best to hand wash yourbras in cool water using only a finefabric wash, such as "Forever New",as clearly your hands are much moregentle than any gentle cycle of a washingmachine. However, if you do opt to machinewash your bras, I would strongly recommend thatyou ensure that the "hook and eye" closures of your brasare clasped together as this will prevent the hooks from tanglingamongst other items that are being washed in the machine. You should alsoconsider using a lingerie bag (or a "Bra Saver Bag") which will securelycontain your bras separately from anything else you may be laundering.The wash bag will also prevent any unnecessary damage to occur to your

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constipation and diarrhea can persist. Theseall can be relieved through Shiatsu.Shiatsu is an ancient Japanese form ofmassage that works with the body, mind andspirit. Specific acupressure points are stimu-lated through finger pressure that helps themind and body to relax, let go, and findbalance within. When your body is in aplace of relaxation, restoration can occur.Acupressure points, located within themuscles of the body, line up to create merid-ian channels and each channel has a specificphysical job and emotional significance.Meridian channels are named after majororgans. Two of these channels are the Lungand Large Intestine.The Lung’s job is to open and fill itself with

breath to nourish our body. The LargeIntestine’s job is to excrete unneeded mate-rial. Their emotional significance is thesame. For example, when your shoulder isfrozen or you are constipated it is importantto look at the emotional connection. Whatare you holding onto? Is it a past relation-ship and you are having a hard time lettinggo? Is your job changing and you want it tostay the same? Are you being rigid and notfully accepting what’s changed in your life?Balancing these meridians through shiatsuwill create ease within, space to breathedeeply the joys of life while remainingcentred in the present.

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Yoga can be so beneficial for good health. It is anopportunity to connect with what is really goingon inside of one’s body, one’s mind.Everybody, every ‘body’ is different. Everyone issomewhere different in their practice or aware-ness. Finding a class that encourages your ownuniqueness and self-discovery can be very bene-ficial.Yoga truly helps themind, body and spirit. It de-livers relaxation, rejuvenation, peace of mind,giving you strength, mentally, emotionally, phys-ically and spiritually.As well,Yoga can give you strength, stability, en-durance, balance, again from amental, emotionaland physical perspective.Themore we connect with our practice, the moreit gives us an opportunity to take what we havelearned into our everyday life.As we connectwith our body andmind, we become aware ofdifferent things going on physically andmen-tally.For instance, we learn to adjust our posture tofeel better. As well, wemay connect with our

Yoga, Getting In TouchWith The Inner You!breathingmore, (though it is something we are al-ways doing) and notice if we are stressed from thewaywe breathe or notice that we can reduce stress bythe waywe breathe.Wemay find ourselves dealing with things better.Not embracing anything in particular but knowingthat things constantly change. Things such as feel-ings, emotionally and physically will change, nothingis permanent. Once we learn to accept this, that alonecan give us a sense of freedom, calmness and peace.As Buddha said “Peace comes fromwithin. Do not

seek it without.”“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and noonemay.We ourselves must walk the path.”“An idea that is developed and put into action is moreimportant than an idea that exists only as an idea.”“The secret of health for bothmind and body is not tomourn for the past, worry about the future, or antici-pate troubles but to live in the present moment wiselyand earnestly.”

Kathryn Johnstone www.cedarandsage.com


Most people complete their building projects successfully, others unfor-tunately, do not. There are many reasons why their project took theroute it did, not the least of which was their preplanning and preparationskills. Success in home building is quite simple, “On Time andWithinBudget”. It’s an often-used term in the building industry, but one that isseldom respected.The desire to build one’s own home is personal and as individual as thestyles and designs of the endless variety of homes themselves. Someget physically involved to provide a level of self-satisfaction from beingable to stand back and say, “I did it myself”. For others it’s becausethey’re not convinced that the level of quality in the current mass-pro-duced track housing meets their standards. Many do it to save money,or at least try, while a good number just believe that it’s the only way toget what they really want.It is important to understand what you are trying to achieve in building anew home. What is your present lifestyle, your future plans, and howwill your home meet those needs? If you are retiring, you probably fig-ure on staying in the house for the rest of your life. A young and grow-ing family may focus more on affordability rather than create comforts.Amiddle-aged couple with teenagers and two careers will need lots ofroom and convenience while physically challenged people have special

Planning Your Dream Home?The First Thing

You Need To Know


design needs to fit their lifestyles as well. Understanding yourself and yourneeds are as important as any of the skills that are needed to see this projectthrough to a successful completion.A number of skills are required in this project, coordination, planning, negoti-ating, scheduling and supervision. The most important skill however is com-munication, as it is a part of all the others. The other major part of this projectwill be the paperwork, lots and lots of paperwork. Yes, the paper chase is thebiggest part of building a house.Usually the paper chase is conducted by the general contractor, for which you


would pay him/her a percentage of the total cost ofthe project that can easily range up to 20 percentor more of the project cost. A good general con-tractor or project coordinator is a valuable assetand worth every dollar. Taking on this part of theproject yourself has the potential of some signifi-cant savings. It also carries the risk of some seri-ous cost overruns if you are not prepared to put inthe required hours and keep the project on track.To be a general contractor or project managertakes no more that a pencil, a calculator and aphone. It does not require tools or a truck. It doesnot require an architect’s degree. What it does re-quire is an ability to handle the paperwork andcommunicate with other people, the two skills thatcan determine success in building a home or cot-tage, Most general contractors do get involvedwith some or all of the physical construction whileproject coordinators seem to stay more with themanagement side of the business.

There are many differentapproaches to building

a house and one of yourbiggest decisions will be

how to get involved inyour own project.

Your choices will vary, from hiring a general con-tractor that will build you a turnkey house, com-plete with your new home warranty, tophysically building it yourself. Some will have acontractor put up a shell which they will completethemselves. You may prefer to hire the skilledwork out to professionals, but handle all the paper-work, acting as your own general contractor. Theapproach that you take will depend on the timeand skill that you can bring to your project. Theother issue here is the amount of money that youmay be trying to save. That could take precedenceover time and skill.The money factor, usually the most integral part ofthe decision process, is the most perplexing. Anoften-asked question is, “how much money can Isave by building my own home”? This will spawna number of different responsesdepending on the recipient of the question. Myanswer is nothing, because most people will spendall the money they have saved and all the moneythey can borrow to build their home. Add to thatthe fact that they will spend that amount of moneyweather they are building the home themselves orhaving it built for them as a turnkey. The differ-ence you see is in the size and quality of the homethey get for their money. Yes that sweat equity willtranslate into a larger home or one of higher qual-ity, but most will spend it all. That’s why the youshouldn’t focus on how to save money, but ratherhow to build your home on time and stay withinthe budget that is set out to complete your project.You will be a lot happier!

Dave Traviss www.hhbcorillia.ca


RON WESTRAYJazz Credentials Extraordinaire!And, He's A Professor At York UniversityJazz musician and composer RonWestray is best known for his work as lead trombonist with the Lincoln Center JazzOrchestra directed byWyntonMarsalis and his collaborations withWycliffe Gordon.He launched his professional performance career in the early 1990s, recording and touring nationally with the MarcusRoberts Septet. He has appeared in concert with such luminaries as Ray Charles, Bob Dylan,Willie Nelson, StevieWonder, Benny Carter, Dewey Redman, Roy Haynes, Randy Brecker and a host of other pre-eminent artists.A regularon the NewYork City club circuit, he has played premier jazz venues such as the Village Vanguard, Blue Note, SweetBasil’s, Iridium, Jazz Standard and Smalls, and is a standing member of the Mingus Band.

In addition to his concerts and recordings with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, ProfessorWestray has recorded asa sideman on such major labels as Columbia, Sony Classical and RCANovus. His latest CD as leader is Medical CuresCures for the Chromatic Commands of the Inner City (Blue Canoe Records 2008). He co-leads with trumpet playerThomas Heflin on his most recent recording, Live inAustin (Blue Canoe Records 2011).As a composer, ProfessorWestray’s personal catalogue comprises dozens of original compositions and arrangements forbig band and mixed ensembles. His commissions for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra include the monumental score“Chivalrous Misdemeanors – Select Tales from Don Quixote” (2005) and arrangements of the works of Charles Mingusand Ornette Coleman. His charts have been published byWalrus Music.ProfessorWestray was an assistant professor in the Jazz Studies Department at the University of Texas atAustin prior tohis appointment at York University. He joinedYork's Music Department in 2009 as the Oscar Peterson Chair in Jazz Per-formance, a position endowed by the Government of Ontario to commemorate legendary Canadian jazz artist Oscar Pe-terson. He teaches in the jazz program and co-directs theYork University Jazz Orchestra with ProfessorAl Henderson.

www.orilliajazzfest.ca

For the past21 years Orillia

has had the privilegeof hosting the smoothand sultry sounds of

renownedJazz artists.

Make it a weekendgetaway starting with

the official kick-off at theOrillia Opera House

Thursday October 18th.

Explore the manyvenues and shops as

the music startsFriday October 19th

and continues toSunday October 21st

with evening andmatinee performances.

For up-to-date venueadditions, performance

schedules andcomplimentary

shuttle information go to:orilliajazzfest.ca

Kick it offOctober 18thwith


The Brodkorb Simmons Guerrette Trio (or “BSG Trio”) is a new jazz group com-posed of young musicians playing well beyond their years. Having studied andplayed jazz since the age when most kids are playing Pokemon, pianist CarterBrodkorb (13), bassist Rees Simmons (15) and drummer Daniel Guerrette (15)have recently started performing in a growing list of jazz clubs across Toronto.

Training undertaken by the members of the BSG Trio include ten years studying inthe Humber College Community Music Program, the Yamaha Music System, theRoyal Conservatory of Music, years of private lessons as well as attending severalsummer jazz camps. Numerous awards have been garnered, including dozens ofKiwanis awards, HumberAwards, Musicfest Gold standards and HonourAwardsas well as the Festival’s top award for their respective instrument.

Members of the BSG Trio are also the youngest-ever players in the City of Bramp-ton Concert Band, Musicfest's YamahaAll-Star Band and the Jazz.FM91YouthBig Band. Members have also received several full scholarships to camps and theHumber program. They have been honoured and are privileged to receive invita-tions to "sit in" with some of Canada’s greatest and most accomplished jazz musi-cians.The BSG Trio, with its combination of original compositions and classics, aspireto create an exciting interpretation of jazz.

In keeping with the Orillia Opera House focus on youth and youthprogramming, General Manager Krista Storey has hired a young trioout of Toronto. The Brodkorb, Simmons and Guerrette Trio consistsof Carter age 13 on piano, Rees age 15 on bass and drummerDaniel, age 15.This programming fits in very nicely with the Orillia Jazz Festival's

commitment to supporting young musicians and specifically theOrillia Jazz Festival bursary which is presented each year to a selectedparticipant of the Orillia Kiwanis Music Festival. The committeehopes that past recipients will be on hand to open for BSG duringthe Orillia Opera House's Jazz Café on Saturday, October 20thfrom 2pm to 5pm.

• Apple Annie's - Saturday matinee TBD

• Brewery Bay - Friday and Saturday TBD

• Brownstone - Friday and Saturday TBD

• Era 67 - Chris Lemay Friday 6-10 Saturday TBD

• Grape & Olive - Friday Johnny Harrison Band 7-10:30 Saturday Ronny

Douglas Band 7-10:30

• Orillia Legion - Saturday matinee 2-5pm Fig Leaf Jazz Band

• McCabes - Saturday The Sensations 9pm-1am

• Portage Bistro Friday and Saturday TBD

• Sixteen Front - Friday The Sensations Saturday TBD

• St. Paul's United Church - Sunday 10:30-12:00 Worship to a Jazz Beat

• Bouddica Books - Saturday matinee & Saturday evening TBD

• Zat's - Friday and Saturday TBD

JAZZ VENUES (complete listing: orilliajazzfest.ca)

THE BRODKORB SIMMONSGuerrette Trio

ORILLIA OPERA HOUSE Supports Youth Programming

Join us for an event to remember!


A professional kitchen designer can discuss your family's lifestyle and create a design that will incorporate cabinets and accessories to enhancethe form and functionality of your kitchen. These are the details that will take your kitchen from ordinary to extraordinary!

Gone are the dayswhen all kitchen

cabinets did was holdyour dishes. Today,there are countless

options for cabinetsand accessories to

enhance your kitchen.Consider your lifestyle

before consulting akitchen

design expert whocould conceivably

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Kitchen Renos To MatchYour Lifestyle

Are you theentertaineror just frenzied...you choose!

What’s Your Lifestyle?

The Entertainer

Love to have friends over forcocktails and hors d'oeuvres?Consider:• Built-in wine cooler/beveragerefrigerator

• Hanging glassware storage• Built-in wine racks• Kitchen island with raised-barseating

• Under-cabinet lighting• Waste bins/recycling centre• Display cabinets with glass doors• Quartz or granite counter tops

The Frenzied Family

Has the kitchen become the hub formultiple uses in your home?Consider:• Kitchen island with flush eating bar• Electrical outlets in island forelectronics

• Microwave in base cabinet• Appliance garage• Secondary prep sink• Soft-close doors and drawers• Cabinet locks• Built-in bulletin board/messagecentre

• Mail organizer

The Gourmet

Love to impress and experiment withyour cooking? Consider:• Pull-out base cabinet beside stovefor cooking oils

• Pull-out wall cabinets beside stovefor spice storage

• Custom range hood (making stovea focal point)

• Built-in appliances (microwave,wall ovens)

• Pot-filler faucet• Pot and pan drawers/racks• Butcher block counter top• Prep sink• Tray dividers for baking pans

The Convenience Seeker

Love to spend as little time as possi-ble preparing meals? Consider:• Slide-out recycling/waste centre• Super Susan• Roll-out trays in pantries• Appliance garage for quick accessto small appliances (toaster, coffeemaker, etc.)

• Pull-out pantry for non-perishablestaple items

• Built-in bread board• Open plate racks• Quartz counter top (lowmaintenance, easy- clean)

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