Pink Magazine - Vol. 4 February 2015

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Features Vol. 4 - Issue 2 - February 2015

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Cover Story Love is Love

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Living Your Healthiest Lifestyle

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Travel Beyond The Big Five

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In this Issue

Our Team Publisher Compass Advertising Ltd. info@getcompass.ca

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

17 FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR

Hair column by Joy Amistad

18 THE BEAUTY OF LOVE

Beauty column by Sara Lindsay

19 #styleliveshere

Fashion column by Michelle Strawford

24 Design Matters WRITERS Jessica Reimer jessica@paperplanecomm.com Cheryl Kirkness cheryl@momsandmunchkins.ca Sara Lindsay info@saralindsay.ca Michelle Strawford strawfords@live.ca Dale Strawford streeha@gmail.com Joy Amistad carmeljoyamistad@gmail.com Holly Barker Holly.Barker@anytimefitness.com

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Note from our

Editor

Ahh, February … the month of cupids and arrows, red boxes of chocolates and love notes.

It’s easy to get caught up in the hearty Hallmark holiday and fun to lavish others you care for – by all means show your love.

But if I may suggest, take the time this February, to shower love on another deserving soul – you.

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“To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.” ~ Oscar Wilde One quality I have often admired in others is self-acceptance. It of course goes hand in hand with self-confidence.

After all we are constantly told, “How can we love if we don’t love ourselves?” And, I’m pretty sure it’s solid advice.

So, let’s work on some self-awareness, self-love and acceptance this month.

Let’s begin with celebrating triumphs big and small. Whether it’s mastering taking the stairs up a few floors instead of the elevator, or achieving your Master’s degree - be sure to take time to acknowledge personal growth.

Look at the differences that make you unique. You are who you are and that is something – there is only one you. This is a fact that truly needs to be embraced rather than resented.

Learn from mistakes, and appreciate that you made them. We are all human and we all have faults. Instead beating yourself up over them, take a moment to understand how they occurred? Then work to not repeat them.

Most of all be gentle with yourself. Give to yourself. Love yourself. Only then, will you be free to fully love others. xoxo Jenn Smith Nelson

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LOVE IS LOVE A Story of Strength

By Jessica Reimer

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This year, Darlene and Shauna Mitchell will celebrate their first wedding anniversary, an important milestone for any new couple. For the Mitchells however, this is an especially momentous occasion: a celebration of two women demonstrating strength, resiliency and fearlessness in the name of love.

“Love is open-hearted,” says Darlene, a Regina-based hair stylist and celebrated artist. “Once you close your heart, there is no love.”

To this end, Shauna – an insurance broker in Prince Albert – agreed.

“Love is patience. Love means forgiving and trying,” she says.

In December of 2013, the two met via an online dating service.

After a few weeks of virtual correspondence, they decided to travel from their respective cities to attend a wedding in Saskatoon. Shauna proudly announced that, without fail, every weekend since has been spent together, building the foundation for a happy, healthy and successful union.

“It was a very easy transition for me,” says Darlene, who openly identifies as having a big, strong and sometimes outspoken personality. “I’m someone who prides themself on being openminded and having a lot of personal strengths. I’ve never given people the option to judge me. Whether it’s my family, my work, my clients – they either have to like me, love me, or they don’t.”

Years after her divorce, Darlene met and married a woman who she described as playing a pivotal role in the growth and development of both she and her children. Overall, Darlene’s experience of “coming out” was extremely positive and elicited strong support and encouragement from those around her. She acknowledged that there have been instances of awkwardness or discomfort for people in both her and Shauna’s lives; however, most tended to be temporary, the result of a period of adjustment to change.

“You don’t have to yell, scream, argue or debate about who you are and why you are who you are,” she says. “All you need to do is just be. Everyone has worries, emotions, thoughts, but they are theirs to worry about, not yours.”

You don’t have to yell, scream, argue or debate about who you are and why you are who you are, all you need to do is just be.

“It was pretty instant,” says Darlene of her connection and bond with Shauna. Darlene had only been registered with the dating service for a couple of days before meeting the woman who would – ten months later – become her wife.

Last October, Darlene and Shauna said “I do” amidst the picturesque, mountainous landscape of Alberta’s Banff region. Each spoke enthusiastically about the day, describing the weather and overall atmosphere as “the best day ever.”

As with many relationships, though, the road that eventually brought these two together was not without its share of bends and turns. A recurring theme in the conversation concerned the importance of cultivating self-awareness and confidence in order to create a life that brings feelings of joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment.

Prior to her marriage to Shauna, Darlene spent nearly ten years married to a man. She explained that she was in no way regretful of her decision to marry her now ex-husband, as it was with him that she bore her two children, ages 18 and 21. Rather, the conversation focused on how – following the dissolution of her marriage – she courageously chose to explore her sexuality and experienced it as something natural and, in a way, effortless.

Darlene expressed gratitude for growing up and living in Saskatchewan, a province she described as a “good home base” and a great place to be.

“I’ve never been a victim of “gay” and I don’t view it as a weakness,” she explains. “The way I see it, it’s no big deal. Love is love. A person married to a person. That’s all there is to it.”

Darlene and Shauna share a sense of ambivalence about labels like “straight” and “gay.” This is not so much a lack of support for or appreciation of gay pride, nor is it something born out of fear of judgment, but rather it spawns from a shared belief that individuals cannot be characterized or qualified by their sexuality.

“I get why we have gay pride,” says Darlene, a passionate advocate for education and awareness. “I like to engage in conversations about [my sexuality] because I think I’ve blown up all the stereotypes. At the end of the day, though, I’m not just “gay” – I’m a person. A woman, a worker, a mom.”

Darlene’s veracity is certainly visible in all aspects of her life, particularly when it comes to her art. It is often the case that, through a desire for control and order, critics, consumers and even artists tend to categorize themselves as partial to a particular genre or artistic medium. Similar to her philosophy in all of

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her personal and professional relationships, here, too, Darlene is unafraid to be expressive, honest and authentic.

Darlene began painting nearly a decade ago when, on a holiday, she noticed a painting and felt compelled to create something

Even through the struggles, you have to keep your heart open. You must always have courage and just carry on. Let the rest of them worry about it, not you.

Her portfolio – housed under the name Darlene Gate and available on her personal website (http://www.darlenegate.ca/) – offers a rich range of artistic styles complete with bold colours, textures and patterns. She shared that her skills were entirely self-taught and her pieces are based on instinct and desire alone.

“I don’t limit myself to anything,” she says. “Creativity is a gift and you just need to be willing to put yourself out there. When people connect to your art, they really feel something.”

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similar. Her first paint kit has since evolved into a full art studio she built in her garage, allowing her the creative space necessary to continually develop her skills.

The following artist statement is borrowed from Darlene’s website and captures nicely her philosophy about not only her artistic process, but also about her thoughts on relationships:

“I tend not to recreate the external world perfectly but anchor it with a hint of realism and then fill the canvas with emotion and spirit. There is beauty in everything.”

She described the process of building confidence and self-esteem as gradual but rewarding. This has been further aided by Darlene’s unfailing support and encouragement.

Shauna echoes that same level of emotionality but concedes she is the quieter and more reserved of the pair, proving true the infamous cliché that “opposites attract.”

“[Darlene] has really helped me to grow,” she says. “She is always empowering me to be who I want to be.”

Though never married, Shauna explained that she chose to hide her sexuality and any ensuing relationships for well over a decade due to self-imposed fears about her faith, her family and herself. Following a break-up from a long-time partner, she spent a few years engaging in independent soul-searching, looking to learn more about and embrace her likes, wants and needs.

“I wasn’t confident in who I was,” says Shauna. “Over time, though, I realized that I deserved to be happy and to fall in love just like everybody else. Now I am comfortable in my own skin and I am proud of who I am, no matter what.”

Shauna went on to say that she was immediately drawn to Darlene’s very personable, caring nature and how the two complement each other in countless ways.

“She is very supportive of me, of herself and of pretty much anyone that she comes across. She has strength, kindness and beauty inside and out.”

Darlene, too, said that she was captivated by Shauna’s kindness and believes her capacity for creating deep and meaningful connections with others played an important role in laying the

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foundation of their relationship.

“Shauna is gentle, a great caregiver and very demonstrative. Of the two of us, she is definitely the romantic one. Almost every Friday she walks in the door with flowers, and I have at least 50 cards from her!” says Darlene.

Currently, Darlene and Shauna live in separate cities and make weekly commutes as often as possible to be together. While this does present certain challenges, they shared that the distance has, in fact, helped to strengthen their bond.

“Yes, we’ve definitely put some kilometers on our vehicles but, for us, this distance has created a lot of strength, too,” says Darlene. “You really need to learn to communicate, because it’s easy for insecurities, monsters and issues about trust to surface if not.”

Shauna agreed communication is the foundation for a successful relationship, marriage or otherwise. For her, that kind of commitment and dedication requires a lot of perseverance and willingness to problem solve, understanding that for every good day there will be bad days, too.

“Our love is an ordinary love,” shares Darlene. “We get up, we buy groceries, we go to the mall, we go home. When people get to know us, they understand that.”

When asked what piece of advice the two would provide for someone afraid to explore or embrace their sexuality, Darlene spoke with conviction about the importance of self-esteem.

“Even through the struggles, you have to keep your heart open,” she says. “You must always have courage and just carry on. Let the rest of them worry about it, not you.”

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ested in learning more about the lesbian, bisexual, gay or transgender (LBGT) community. These include, but are not limited to: Regina’s Rainbow Wellness Resource Centre (306-359-7972; http://rainbowwellnessregina.blogspot.com/) and Saskatoon’s Avenue Community Centre (306) 665-1224; http://avenuecommunitycentre.ca/).

RRSP Strategies for Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s & 60s Financial strategies change as you advance through life.

With only a minority of Canadians in the workforce covered by an employer pension plan (about 40%, according to Statistics Canada), many of us will have to look after ourselves in our retirement years.

The Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and its close cousin, the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), will likely be the most important tools available to support our financial needs in retirement.

Here are some key strategies to keep in mind at various stages in your life: Your 20s & 30s If you walk away with just one pearl of wisdom at this early stage in your life and career, it is this — absolutely do not waste your single biggest asset: time.

While spare cash at this age may seem modest and there will be plenty of competing interests for your money, you have time on your side to allow even the smallest savings to become significant 30 or 40 years down the road. As those who wait until later years to save will tell you, delays in saving have a dramatic effect on your final balance going into retirement.

This is where an RRSP becomes a young person’s best friend. Unlike a traditional bank savings account, an RRSP allows you to make tax-deductible contributions for retirement to grow quietly at a steady pace. Since the money is only taxed if withdrawn before retirement, there is less temptation to spend your savings.

Consider the following: • Divert a manageable amount of money from your paycheque to your RRSP and/or TFSA monthly (even a minor amount is better than nothing) • Take full advantage of any matching employer contributions to your RRSP • Try hard to develop good savings habits and don’t just save for retirement — you may need other savings for an emergency or as a down payment on a home Finally, now is the time to start developing a relationship with a trusted financial advisor. Don’t worry that you don’t have major investable assets yet. A good advisor will appreciate your earnest desire to save for the future, and will provide a financial strategy to help you achieve both your short-term and long-term goals.

Your 40s By now, there will be many different interests competing for your money. From children to home ownership to vacations and hobbies, money will likely appear to be going out as soon as it is coming in. It’s also at this stage when most people who haven’t begun saving will realize the error of their ways. Don’t worry, it’s not too late.

To get on track and begin surging forward, this is an even more critical time to have a relationship with a good financial advisor to help identify your current expenses and income available for a flexible savings plan. You should begin thinking of longer-term goals and objectives, such as envisioning your retirement objectives and choosing a path to get there.

If you already have savings in place, this is the time to determine whether your money is working hard enough for you.

Your 50s

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For many, these are the years when income potential is peaking and that means having a very clear picture of what you are spending year-to-year, and whether you are on a path to live the lifestyle you desire in retirement. Your financial advisor can help you determine whether you are contributing enough to your RRSP and TFSA to meet future goals. Again, you may also want to re-examine and lower your exposure to market risk in your investment portfolio, including your retirement savings plans.

Your 60s Whether you are ready to retire or just considering another chapter in your life, this is when you will begin taking a hard look at your income needs year-to-year and your outside sources of funds, such as government retirement benefits, rental properties and savings. It is also an important time for both you and your spouse or partner to talk about how you want to spend future years. Some couples are surprised to learn of each other’s different expectations for living standards in retirement.

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From a financial perspective, you need to know how much you have to rely on savings and investments, and whether you are on track. The reality is that your portfolio must not only provide for your current income needs, but also must be able to sustain your needs throughout your retired years, which can be 25 years from now.

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Fall In Love With Your Hair This Valentine’s

By Joy Amistad from Visions Salon and Spa, Saskatoon

Do you have stick straight hair and wish it were curly? Do you have curly hair and think it’s too frizzy? Does your hair lack volume? Or do you have too much volume and and wish it were flatter? Does this sound familiar? Why do we do this to ourselves?

As women, we always seem to want what we don’t have, or at least compare ourselves to others. We see beauty as the physical outward appearance. We see flaws in ourselves that no one else would notice. We are our toughest critics. Instead of focusing on the dozen things we wish we could change about our hair or ourselves, we should embrace and love what we have.

“A woman is the most beautiful when she smiles.” Beyonce “You can be gorgeous at thirty, charming at forty, and irresistible for the rest of your life.” Coco Chanel “Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing. And there is so much to smile about.” Marilyn Monroe

This February, why not fall in love with what we were born with, and love our hair for what it is, no matter what shape or texture it comes in? At the end of the day, we need to remember there are a lot of people out there who don’t have any hair, so let’s be grateful we have something to work with. Our hair does not define us. It does not dictate if we are beautiful or not, it’s a mere accessory.

“I truly, truly believe that beauty is something that comes from within.” Emma Watson “True beauty is not related to what color your hair or eyes are.

True beauty is about being you, as a human being, your principals and moral compass.” Ellen Degeneres “I think happiness is what makes you pretty. Period. Happy people are beautiful, they become like a mirror and reflect happiness.” Drew Barrymore

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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THE BEAUTY OF LOVE

By Sara Lindsay

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and although it’s typically associated with romance, I love the idea of taking the opportunity to show appreciation for all of our loved ones!

Of course we show our love all year-round to moms and dads, siblings and good friends alike, but designating a day to specifically honour the wonderful people in our lives is so much fun.

There’s always a way to show you care; surprising someone by clearing the snow off their sidewalk, leaving a kind note on someone’s windshield, delivering a coffee, or treating them to their beauty favourites. Here are some gift ideas for the love of your life, or anyone special you’d like to spoil on the day devoted to love.

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We now offer lash extensions, gel polish manicures and pedicures in studio with Lyndsay. Leah offers full Aveda and Unite hair services in studio. I offer private makeup lessons for any woman wishing to update or change her look, or just wanting to learn how to apply her own makeup.

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Originally from Canada, and having spent many years of her career in the United Kingdom, Sara Lindsay is a professional makeup artist, with training from some of London’s top fashion academies. Having had the opportunity to work with some of Britain’s top artists, Sara brings an edge to her hometown of Regina.

Sara’s professional experience includes runway work, editorial spreads, compelling commercial campaigns, weddings and special event clients. London Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, the Junos, and the CCMA’s are just some of the highlights of her career. Sara was named Canadian Makeup Artist of the Year at The Mirror Awards 2011 and was named a finalist for 2012.

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.

In a consultative style, Sara works to achieve a look that is uniquely your own.

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#STYLELIVESHERE

By Michelle Strawford

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Having been an owner and merchandiser for over eight years now for Bella Chic, I have worked with many clothing distributors, manufacturers and designers. My favorite relationships are always with companies who design and sometimes even create their own apparel. Ultimate passion lies with those who get their hands dirty producing what they sell.

After a long road, a long-time dream has been fulfilled with the creation of Qtees - a graphic tshirt design company owned in part by us at Bella Chic! We are thrilled to be intimately involved with the design and creation process. Limited edition designs will be launched throughout the year.

Knowing that women love to follow trends while still maintaining a unique sense of style, the Qtees line will release designs without plans to repeat them. In other words … once the shirts are gone, they are gone for good!

Plans too, are in the works to bring our Bella Chic clients into the design process by housing a design competition to name our next limited edition graphic design! There are just so many great quotes out there that hit our hearts, make us smile or belly laugh at the thought of ‘that’ being on a shirt!

We are thrilled to share that the premier launch of the Qtees line is now available at BellaChic.ca.

Find all the style you need to look your best at www.bellachic.ca. Share passion for fashion on our Instagram feed @Style_Lives_Here.

With a lifelong passion for fashion Michelle Strawford runs multiple businesses all with a focus on showcasing and bringing style to Saskatchewan. From owning a photography company and producing SK’s top retail events, not to mention owning a women’s fashion company too, Michelle lives and breathes what she loves.

Find out more at: BellaChic.ca | Facebook: /BellaChic.Fashion | Twitter: @BellaChicOnline Fotobella.ca | Facebook: /fotobella.ca WhatWomenWantRegina.ca | Facebook:/WhatWomenWant.ca | Twitter: @WhatWomenWantSK Instagram: style_lives_here Contact Michelle at michelle.strawford@sasktel.net | Twitter: @michelleStrawf1

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Living Your Healthiest Lifestyle Beat The February Blues

with Holly Barker

With October, November and December brings the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Then January arrives and the excitement of a New Year and a fresh start has us eager to achieve new goals, finish tasks and hit the New Year running.

Usually by the time February rolls around, we find ourselves in a grey area somewhere between credit card payments, work to be done that was pushed aside in previous months, and the short, cold winter days that are our realities.

The countdown until a vacation, and the hope for an early spring is all that we can think about. February: it’s not a welcomed month by many and often times, is tied to the reference of ‘February Blues’.

Amongst my research for this unpopular months’ topic, I came across data dictating the percentage of us that are affected by depression symptoms simply due to the season. The diagnosis is referenced for the more severe cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder, but many of us feel the effects of this month every year diagnosed or not; too many, in fact, for it to not be recognized and talked about.

In our climate and with the reality of the winters we endure each

year, one milder than the next, only to be met with a more severe the following; we tend to sleep longer, eat more, eat more comfort foods, move less and watch more TV. Even our usual positive outlook can be interrupted more easily with little pokes of negativity here and there.

This month, I want to suggest a few Do’s and Don’ts to help us all conquer February a little bit easier, and to embrace each month of the year with a can do attitude and a healthier, happier today.

Do #1 - Eat right and eat often: Eat foods that will help you fight the blues and help you increase your serotonin levels. These levels help release the ‘feel good’ hormone in your brain helping you feel and perform better, and get through a long winter day much easier.

Here is a list of some of my favorite foods that help stabilize your mood and keep your energy roaring: Starch Complex Carbohydrates: Whole grain breads, oats, quinoa, brown rice, whole grain pasta, and sweet potato.

These keep your metabolism working longer and your energy levels consistent.

Fibrous Complex Carbohydrates: Vegetables – all vegetables. Your mom was not lying; the variety, color and textures are endless. Create recipes using new and favorite vegetables and your diet will never get boring.

Simple Carbohydrates: Fruit - the Earth’s sweetest gift. Enjoy.

Proteins: Lean proteins such as turkey, chicken breast, white fish, salmon, and eggs.

Fats: Nuts, avocado, coconut oil, and flax.

Keeping our bodies fueled consistently throughout the day with foods that will fuel us for the long term, help us avoid spiking our insulin levels to the point of an onset crash, and also help stabilize our moods and keep our metabolism burning. Feeling our best from the inside and avoiding the ups and downs of a carb coma or a sugar high and crash, helps us avoid the behaviors of depression or seasonal affective disorder.

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Do #2 - Move: Get to the gym, join a new fitness class, start a new program or make a new goal. The idea is to put your body to work. As the sun sets earlier in these cool months, our willingness to call it a day at 6p.m., and watch a few more hours of TV than usual becomes more ‘the norm’, and we forget activity can happen in the dark. Make a date with the gym for 30-60 minutes 3-5 days of the week (as a general guideline). The stimulation of exercise helps you release even more of that aforementioned serotonin. Plus the food you’ve fueled yourself with during the day will help you get through it, as you will have the energy to exert! Get moving!

Do #3 - Stay Hydrated: Water. Before drinking anything else, we must drink the clear stuff to keep our energy levels up, our digestive system working, our mood happy and our retention down. A lot of the time we confuse water retention with weight gain (especially during a certain period of the month). In the winter months, if/when we shift our diets into a higher carb intake made up of comfort foods typically higher in sodium and sugar, our body retains water and we may feel a bit puffy. With better diet choices and proper hydration, we lose the bloat, our skin becomes less irritated and our focus and thoughts become clear. *Aim to get 2-4 liters of water a day dependent on your activity level.

Do #4 - Enjoy the great outdoors: Yes it’s cold, yes it’s icy, yes the days may be short, but we choose to live here right? Why hibernate through these months when we can dress for the weather and get out and enjoy the beauty that winter brings? The clean air, stillness of the snow, playfulness in the footsteps that traveled in the path before you, or the adventure that lies ahead in a path without a trace of any presence until your step falls into its place. It truly is beautiful, it is temporary, and it is our reality when you live in Saskatchewan. Bundle up in waterproof layers, lace on your boots and get outside! There are so many outdoor winter activities you can enjoy for all fitness levels; snowshoeing, cross country skiing, walking, ice skating. Getting outside stimulates your mood and decreases anxiety that may have built up from wishing the days away until spring.

Do #5 - Supplement for success: It is important to get as much fuel as we can through healthy and nutritionally packed foods, but most of the time, we cannot get all of the vitamins we need simply through food. This is where proper and healthy supplementation comes into play. It’s usually a good idea to get your levels tested to know which FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | VOL. 4 ISSUE 2, FEBRUARY 2015 | 21

supplementation is most important for you, but you can never go wrong with a multi-vitamin; a greens and super berry antioxidant booster; a convenient protein source ideal for post workouts; or on the go fuel fixes; and an amino acid complex to keep us hydrated and our PH levels balanced. Magnum Nutraceuticals has an amazing line of supplements. I use the entire product line with the exception of a few, and love the added benefits of healthy supplementation to a healthy diet. They are 100% pharmaceutical grade and a credible Canadian company that I proudly endorse. Get all of the supplements at Anytime Fitness Regina. To beat the blues, start with this Blues Buster stack! *Magnum Primer (multi vitamin), Magnum Performance Greens (greens and super berry antioxidant booster), Magnum Quattro (protein source), Magnum Hi 5 (amino acid complex) Don’t #1 - Get out of routine: Even though the winter months make us want to follow the bears into hibernation, it’s important to wake with purpose and follow our schedules. A lazy day is ok once in a while, but do not let the weather allow you get out of your daily routine. Set your alarm, get up and start your day, even if it is hours before the sun makes an appearance. Turn on the lights and create your own sunshine. Try to avoid the snooze button or sleeping the days away.

Don’t #2 - Eat sugar The seemingly innocent and insanely abused ingredient – sugar! It hides in many things and is highly underestimated when we are fuelling our bodies to perform and to get the most out of our day. We associate this ‘treat’ with children’s do good rewards, all celebrations, work successes and missions accomplished. This is something I feel our society will bring to light in the next decade, but we can get a head start and consciously educate ourselves on the places it hides and the chemical reactions it creates within our bodies.

Do we feel sad? Or is our feeling due to the chemical reaction from the food that we just consumed? This subject, for me, is an entirely new article and I can and will elaborate as we move successfully together through this year. All I ask of you right now is to note your daily sugar consumption and directly correlate it to your mood.

Following a few of these Do’s and Don’ts will have you breezing through February and wishing that it wasn’t such a short month! Too optimistic maybe?

Remember, it’s ok to have a bad day and it’s ok to feel.

We can start to conquer every day by allowing ourselves

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to have bad days, to know tomorrow will be a better day and to stop masking our feelings with self-diagnosis, medication or food. Instead, we need to start forgiving ourselves and appreciating our bodies. It’s a much more beautiful February when you contribute to it instead of hiding from it.

Next month I am going to teach you how to stop yo-yoing and how to start living bikini-ready year round. We are throwing away the diets, 30 day promises, cleanses, detoxes and magic pills. I will share my secrets to living my healthiest lifestyle consistently year round and how you can obtain and maintain your bikini body for good. After all, we do have spring approaching and the summer months are better when we feel our best! xoxo Holly Barker Photos by James Patrick Photography

Holly is a Saskatchewan born and raised fitness enthusiast. She grew up in Whitewood, Saskatchewan and graduated from the U of S School of Business. She now owns two Anytime Fitness locations with her husband in Regina and is a sponsored athlete, bikini competitor and fitness model. She loves to inspire others to also find the zest in life and live their passions to the fullest!

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Have you become so accustomed to poorly planned homes that you often don’t recognize one when we see it?

Homes used to be all about quality design and character. But then builders started building houses — and forgot to build homes.

There’s a lot of good home design out there, and unfortunately, a lot of bad.

But when poorly designed homes are selling like hotcakes it’s challenging to argue for better design. That’s really bad news because what’s being built today is going to be around for a hundred years or more.

Homebuilders have to reconnect to the meaning of “home,” “family,” “neighbourhood” and “community” in your lives.

Today’s designers need to do that, too.

For too long builders have built homes that have little relationship to the lifestyles they’re meant to support. Homes that deliberately turn their backs on the world outside. Homes that do far more to separate the occupants from their community than they do to connect them.

Builders have a responsibility to start commissioning great design and building the best homes they’ve ever made. Homes of character and quality, free of ridiculous wastes of space, materials and energy.

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Maybe that’s because you have been taught to think of your homes as investments first, showcases for your personal status second, and only then as homes for your families.

Design process (cars, homes, T-shirts, coffee makers) is guided by recognized values. How your designer interprets your values is what makes the difference between good and bad design.

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Shaped by you

This is No. 1 on my list for a reason — the primary purpose of a home is to serve your specific, individual needs, rather than the needs of a generalized house market.

Home design needs to be both innovative and creative. This means finding new ways of meeting your needs through design, and balancing the aspects of form over function. The worst home designs plan for just one stage of life.

Shaped by its environment

At first glance this would seem to be the opposite of the previous definition, but it’s not. In addition to serving you, a home should recognize the influence that climate, topography, solar access, vegetation, culture, etc., can and should have on its design.

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Context and environment are similar, but in this definition, “context” means the other homes in the area. When your home fits in well with its neighbours it helps build the fabric of the community. But that doesn’t mean it has to look like the other houses in the area.

Is adaptable

Nothing dooms your house to obsolescence quicker than designing it for just one stage of your life. A home should be able to easily adapt to your changing needs, keeping your family in your home and neighbourhood longer.

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A carefully planned home doesn’t use any more material than necessary for function and aesthetics, and uses construction systems that are appropriate for your home’s site.

We’ve all seen houses that just didn’t look quite right — most often that’s a result of not using principles of massing, rhythm, texture and scale to create harmony. Great-looking homes result when these principles are used with skill and imagination.

Is honest

Here’s what “dishonest” design means: vinyl siding that’s embossed to look like wood; asphalt shingles that have printed shadow lines to fool you into thinking they’re thick wood shakes; window shutters that don’t actually work (and wouldn’t cover the window if they did); fake columns; stucco shaped to look like stone, etc.

Is innovative

We started building family homes on the New England coast in the 17th century. Four hundred years later, and those original Colonial homes remain the basis for much of what’s built today. We’ve had plenty of innovation in home design since then, but too many people define innovation in terms of features and gadgets. Real home design innovation means finding new ways of meeting your needs through design, not just technology.

Is intuitive

Architects sometimes go overboard in making houses that are more “art” than “home.” Appreciated by critics, but confusing to Joe Homeowner. A good home design shouldn’t require a Ph.D., to understand.

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Makes 8 Servings 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes 1/3 cup diced celery 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 3/4 cup diced cooked ham 3 1/4 cups water 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 5 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk Directions: 1. Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.

2. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.

3. Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through.

Serve immediately.

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1 onion, chopped 1 (16 oz) can chili beans 1 (15 oz) can black beans 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (12 fluid oz) can or bottle beer 2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained 1 (1.25 oz) package taco seasoning 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts shredded Cheddar cheese (optional) sour cream (optional) crushed tortilla chips (optional) Directions: 1. Place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. Add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. Lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients. Set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.

1 pound bacon 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper salt to taste 1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and shredded 2 large tomatoes, chopped 2 cups seasoned croutons Directions: 1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet.

Cook over medium high heat, turning frequently, until evenly browned. Drain, crumble and set aside.

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3. Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons in a large salad bowl. Toss with dressing, and serve immediately.

2. Remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow to cool long enough to be handled. Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours. Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

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Makes 10 Servings

2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, crushed 1 cup blanched slivered almonds 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 head napa cabbage, shredded 1 bunch green onions, chopped 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 slices Italian bread 1 tablespoon softened butter, divided 1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce, divided 1 slice provolone cheese 2 slices tomato 1 slice American cheese

1 (4 pound) boneless beef roast 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 beef bouillon cube 1 bay leaf 3 whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon garlic powder 20 slices French bread

Directions: 1. In a medium skillet over low heat brown ramen noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds with melted butter or margarine. Once browned, take off heat and cool.

2. In a small saucepan bring vegetable oil, sugar, and vinegar to boil for 1 minute. Cool. Add soy sauce.

3. In a large bowl , combine shredded napa cabbage and chopped green onions. Add the noodle and soy sauce mixture. Toss to coat. Serve.

Directions: 1. Spread one side of a slice of bread with butter, and place it, buttered side down, into a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

2. Spread the top of the bread slice in the skillet with half the pesto sauce, and place a slice of provolone cheese, the tomato slices, and the slice of American cheese onto the pesto.

3. Spread remaining pesto sauce on one side of the second slice of bread, and place the bread slice, pesto side down, onto the sandwich. Butter the top side of the sandwich.

4. Gently fry the sandwich, flipping once, until both sides of the bread are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.

Directions: 1. Remove and discard all visible fat from the roast. Place trimmed roast in a slow cooker.

2. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, bouillon, bay leaf, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder.

Pour mixture over roast, and add enough water to almost cover roast. Cover, and cook on Low heat for 10 to 12 hours, or until meat is very tender.

3. Remove meat from broth, reserving broth. Shred meat with a fork, and distribute on bread for sandwiches.

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Africa has long been a place of mystique and intrigue for many.

As a child I saw Africa through the ‘Heart of Darkness’ lens and National Geographic; the primary conduit of the world’s sights and sounds pre-Internet. For many, the image of Africa remains a place of untouched beauty; a place with rough edges to explore and experience things that do not exist anywhere else.

And they are right.

Seeing the ‘Big Five’ is a frequent goal of visitors to Africa and is an attainable bucket list item. The common definition of the Big Five includes the lion, elephant, cape buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros. Strangely enough, the term ‘Big Five,’ was coined by hunters, and alluded to the fact that these animals were the most difficult and dangerous animals to hunt in Africa. Today’s hunters largely carry cameras and safari outfitters provide that thrill of a lifetime. The Big Five are grand and beautiful and observing them in their native habitat is special.

I had the privilege of going on an African safari in the Serengeti in 2010 and admittedly, seeing elephants up close and personal is something I had wanted to do since I was a child.

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My heart raced. Tears formed. I am a man of many words and for once didn’t have much to say. It was the completion of a dream and was overwhelming. Lions provided a similar thrill.

Being amongst animals at the top of the food chain heightens the senses and it’s hard to describe just how incredible it really is. Watching several lions come to a watering hole to drink amidst a herd of elephants is something I will always treasure.

It contrasted markedly with seeing a leopard.

A leopard while being a magnificent creature was never something I longed to see. Yet our safari outfitter really pressed this into my head as something we had to see – part of the Big Five he said. It’s easy to buy into it – “sure, we definitely have to see it, drive on sir” as we left a pack of lions.

Our disappointment cannot be understated.

“Look!” my proudly smiling guide said as he pointed into the distance at a large tree several hundred yards away. Sure enough it was a leopard lounging in a tree during the afternoon sun. At least it looked like a leopard. Binoculars proved it indeed was,

but my family could hardly register what could be taken as awe.

It was just another thing, something that someone suggested was important that we recognize. Yet it wasn’t important to us. People tend to act in their best interests, and a tourist with money in hand is a money tree to be harvested. It’s common to be pointed towards places that your guide has been incentivized to bring you to – its supplemental income to them. In the case of our safari guide he was doing what he thought most people wanted – checking off part of their bucket list. And of course, aligning himself favourably with a potential tip.

Running out of gas just outside the Tarangire National Park filled with hungry lions. Sharing cookies with a kind stranger on a 14-hour bus ride to Arusha. Buying sandals out the window of that bus. Zebras with brown stripes. A stranger holding a sign with our names on it at a dark bus terminal is a new friend.

New friend arranging tickets on a sold out bus and stopping the bus on the highway to help us make our flights. A giraffe’s amazing tongue. The rampant entrepreneurship. Seeing everpresent Mount Kilimanjaro look so big even though it was so far. Part of my Fifty.

The Big Five were great. But what I remember is more like the Big Fifty. The ‘fifty’ things matter more than the five. Africa is an amazing land of beauty in both landscapes and people. Maps still don’t do it justice; it is a very big place. There is so much to see and so little time.

The Big Fifty are all the side dishes we remember about our journeys, things that we see and remember about places we have been. Sometimes they are not what we set out to see, but rather what we saw on the way there - the less than obvious. They endure as important to us, and what made the trip special. Why we reminisce and why we’d go back. They are the placeholders in our minds.

Big things, little things, expected and unexpected. I was lucky my eyes were wide open.

Spending time within the 300 square kilometers of the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unbroken caldera in the world and a paradise of wildlife. Elephants dwarfed by a baobab tree.

Sometimes it’s less about the Mona Lisa and more about the frame that held it.

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famous couples We’ve all heard of the celebrity couples in the spotlight (Brad & Angelina, Beyonce & Jay-Z, and the list goes on) but how well do you know the famous fictional couples? In this Famous Couples matching game, match the characters in the first column with their love interest in the second column.

1. __________ Cinderella

A. Marge

2. __________ Lightning McQueen

B. Celia

3. __________ Shrek

C. Kermit

4. __________ Fred Flintstone

D. Eric

5. __________ Ariel

E.

Minnie Mouse

6. __________ Princess Anna

F.

Lois Lane

7. __________ Popeye

G. Han Solo

8. __________ Mike Wazowski

H. Bo Peep

9. __________ Superman

I.

Fiona

10. __________ Miss Piggy

J.

Flynn Rider

11. __________ Mickey Mouse

K. Sally

12. __________ Spider-Man

L.

13. __________ Woody

M. Wilma

14. __________ Princess Leia

N. Olive Oyl

15. __________ Homer Simpson

O. Jane

16. __________ Bella Swan

P.

17. __________ Rapunzel

Q. Ken

18. __________ Tarzan

R. Mary Jane

19. __________ Barbie

S. Edward

20. __________ Princess Aurora

T.

Kristoff

Prince Charming

Prince Phillip

Answers: 1-P, 2-K, 3-I, 4-M, 5-D, 6-L, 7-N, 8-B, 9-F, 10-C, 11-E, 12-R, 13-H, 14-G, 15-A, 16-S, 17-J, 18-O, 19-Q, 20-T

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