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My Son, the Superhero

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A local mother’s terminally ill son teaches her the true meaning of strength and gratitude

How Edmonton’s signature fashion event is keeping up with the 21st century + all of this year’s hottest looks!

Edmonton boxer hopes to capture seventh world title

How to eat organic on a budget!

ARISA COX

ON MOTHERHOOD, BIG BROTHER CANADA, AND MUCH MORE!

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ometimes it can be hard to imagine the view from where you will be, when you are standing in front of a mountain that still needs to be conquered. We spend much of our lives envisioning the places we will go, the things we will accomplish, and what we will feel like when we do. Some days, we feel determined and empowered to reach our goals, and others, well, not so much.

There are days when it can feel like the energy that is required to complete even the simplest of tasks would drain us completely, or days when we just can’t seem to shake a looming lack of motivation. We each have our own way of dealing with our down days – we may need to vent to loved ones, we may need some time alone to clear our minds, or we may need to listen to Ray Lamontagne on our record players for hours on end, while we resist the urge to cry tears of frustration into our glass of Riesling (Okay, so that last one got a little personal. Just me?).

The women in this edition of Edmonton Woman Magazine have all experienced down days. Whether it is cover girl Arisa Cox, who leaves her two small children behind in Edmonton each week to travel to Toronto and film Big Brother Canada, or six time world champion boxer Jelena Mrdjenovich who experienced her fair share of defeat before she rose to become a six-time world-boxing champion, no one is exempt from feeling in the dumps at some point in their lives. And as is the case of Soula Mcinnis, a local mother whose 13-year-old son is terminally ill, those days where we feel defeated can seem magnetizing, pulling at our attention and demanding our focus.

But, there is a common theme that runs through every story of success, one that also runs through this edition of Edmonton Woman Magazine – those who make it to the peak of triumph, are those who make the conscious decision to give their attention to the good days.

Sometimes, it really just doesn’t matter whether or not the glass is half empty or half full. Sometimes all that matters is that we don’t waste the half we have, focusing on the half that we don’t.

And to that, I will certainly raise a glass of Riesling!

“We all have bad days, but one thing is true: no cloud is so dark that the sun can’t shine through” - Miranda Kerr.

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COVER STORY

My Son, the Superhero What a local mother has learned from her terminally ill son

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Swinging for Number Seven Edmonton boxer Jelena Mrdjenovich Hopes to Capture Seventh World Title

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Edmonton’s premiere fashion event keeps up with the 21st century

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Creating Community The women of Edmonton’s farmer’s markets Downtown Dining Week Mouthwatering highlights from the 11th annual event Fashion Against Cancer Charitable fashion event sees second year of success Western Canada Fashion Week How to Eat Organic on a Budget Local resources for healthy food that won’t empty your pocketbook

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Lose the Clutter and Spring Clean Your Life How tidying up your living space can clear your head space too Page 6

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Arisa Cox HOW SHE BALANCES RADIO, MARRIAGE, PARENTHOOD AND BIG BROTHER CANADA

By Danielle Higdon

As the host of Big Brother Canada (the Canuck version of the hugely popular American reality TV show), Arisa Cox is a familiar face to many.

In front of the camera, Arisa appears to balance effortlessly on the tightrope between confident and inviting, bold but yet personable, doing so with an ease that gives the impression that she’s had all the time in the world to prepare. And while Big Brother Canada often airs live, rendering it impossible to ever truly be prepared for what could happen next (as last year’s finale proved beyond all doubt), in a sense, Arisa is always prepared. This is something she’s been working towards her entire life.

Born in Toronto to Trinidadian parents, Arisa was raised by her single mom along with her brother and sister. At a young age, she says her mother instilled the importance of creating your own success and happiness in her.

“If anything, being raised by my mother encouraged me to be focused on my goals. I wasn’t living to get married; I wasn’t living for that happy ending.

Now married to her husband for four years, with two children of her own (Aella, 4, and Cassius, 2) Arisa says she is certainly grateful that those things eventually came her way, but that historically it was her career that took top priority.

“I worked hard,” she explains. “It was no joke. When I was a teenager I did not party, I did not have sex, I did not do drugs, I didn’t smoke cigarettes, and I didn’t drink. I was focused.”

And while it may have felt like missing out at the time, it is evident that the hard work and dedication were monumental in getting her to where she is today. Arisa attended the Claude Watson School for the Arts in Ontario, a public school in which you have to audition to attend, and graduated, going on to study journalism at the renowned Carleton University.

“It was in the third year at Carleton that we did television, and that was when it all sort of fell into place,” she says. “I was able to keep doing all the things I loved doing – writing and staying connected to the arts scene, while trying something new, which was being in front of the camera. It was like a performance aspect was thrown into the mix.”

Arisa was still in university and working part time as a local TV news reporter when she auditioned for a reality TV show on a whim.

The series, entitled “U8TV: The Lofters”, began when reality TV was just beginning to skyrocket in popularity. And while she didn’t know it at the time, it would be an experience that would hugely influence the rest of her career.

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“I remember when we finished The Lofters, I thought to myself ‘I never want to do that again’,” she says. “I never wanted to live somewhere and have someone watching and orchestrating what I do all day.”

However, when the opportunity was presented to her to be the host of Big Brother Canada, Arisa says she realized the experience gave her an edge on any competition.

“Doing Big Brother, it’s crazy because I empathize with these people on a whole new level. I don’t look down on them or think they are crazy for doing the show. When I was 22 years old, had I been given the opportunity to be on Big Brother, put me on the first plane and I would have been there.

But now, being older, and being a bit more mature, I am so thankful to be able to lead this cast through such a crazy point in their lives and be able to truly understand what they are going through.”

Arisa says her empathy was never greater for a houseguest than during last season’s epic finale, which earned her a Canadian Screen Association Award nomination, after contestant Topaz Brady accidentally voted for Jillian MacLaughlin to be the season’s winner, when she had intended to vote for Gary Levy. The experience was jaw dropping for those watching at home, and the host says that it was even more so on the set.

“That was pretty drastic. I was faced with a situation that was completely off script. I didn’t have someone in my ear telling me what we were going to do.”

Arisa says that witnessing Topaz’s reaction was gut wrenching.

“I saw Topaz literally go through the five stages of grief live on air – anger, acceptance, bargaining, the whole spectrum,” she explains. “She was in her own personal hell at that time. She felt so bad.”

Despite the controversy surrounding the finale, Arisa says that the experience gave her a new found sense of confidence for season two.

“I think having the most stressful situation for a host happen in the first season was so freeing. Now I feel like I can handle any curve ball that comes my way. It feels better walking out onto that stage now because of that confidence.”

Hindsight is always 20/20, and Arisa says that she is glad that her experience as a contestant on reality television occurred before the introduction of social media and the hyper-connectivity of the Internet.

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“I was raised by a single mom, and if anything that encouraged me to be so focused on my goals.

I wasn’t living to get married; I wasn’t living for that happy ending.

I am so lucky and thankful that’s what happened, but I wasn’t looking for it.

And that’s when the best things happen.”

Fun Facts Favorite Edmonton Restaurant:

“There’s a little place called Curry Corner, it’s delicious and affordable!”

Favorite Big Brother Moment: “The ice berg challenge where the houseguests were on a ledge and they were getting sprayed by cold water, and Topaz ended up stepping down because Jillian convinced her that she would be safe and she certainly was not. That was so exciting.”

Favorite Canadian Artist: “I’m a huge fan of K’naan, and K-OS, Astero, Michael Bublé.

It’s a long list! I could go on and on.”

Favorite Fashion Accessory: “A bangle. I’ve been obsessed with bangles since I was young and my family is Trinidadian so it’s a part of that culture.”

If she could pick any three people for a special celebrity season of Big Brother: “Rob Ford without a doubt, Michelle Obama and Justin Bieber. I would watch that!”

Photos by Claudine Lavoie Photography Dress by Clover Canyon Shoes by Zara Styling by Lisa Williams May/June 2014

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My son, the

Superhero

By Danielle Higdon

On December 18th, 2000, Soula Milanos gave birth to a healthy, jubilant baby boy. She had always wanted to be a mother, and was overjoyed to finally have her long-awaited bundle in her arms. Everything was as she’d imagined.

What Soula hadn’t imagined, however, was that just 12 short days after giving birth to her son, he would contract Meningitis Hydrocephalus. There had been an outbreak in December of that year, and little Jacob had been exposed. His head began to swell, and he became very ill.

That was when they had to put his first shunt in, a device that goes from the head, and coils down into the stomach, to help drain cerebrospinal fluid. In Jacob’s case, the swelling and pressure were so bad, that he would become life dependent upon his shunt.

Typically, a person can go upwards of 10 years before needing a shunt replaced, but that is unfortunately not the case for Jacob.

In his young 13 years of life, he has undergone 93 operations, the majority related to replacing the device.

Jacob has had the most surgeries of any 13-year-old boy that his doctors are aware of. He has been on life support several times, been given 24 hours to live, and spent up to 18 months at a time within a hospital, unable to so much as step outdoors.

As he continued to grow, Jacob would also be diagnosed with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and would require a wheelchair.

At present, Jacob’s shunt is in the last available spot in his body that hasn’t been damaged by multiple surgeries. He is considered to be terminally ill, and his family and doctors are aware that his condition is now a matter of time.

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(Far left) Soula Milanos comforts her son Jacob after one of his 93 surgeries. (Above) Jacob holds onto a Superman figurine, one of his favourite superhero action figures.

(Right) Despite his fragile health condition, Jacob maintains his vibrant personality, giving a smile and thumbs up for the camera.

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Yet, despite it all, Jacob’s zest for life remains intact.

“He is always happy,” his mother, Soula, describes. “After going through surgery or anything difficult, he always thanks his doctors or his nurses right away.”

And when he is feeling well enough to enjoy time away from the hospital, he does so to the fullest.

“He loves to be outside,” she says. “When he does get to go, he takes nothing for granted. The sun, the rain, the snow, or a storm – it doesn’t matter to him. He is just so thankful to experience it because so much of that gets taken away from him so often.”

Soula says throughout Jacob’s journey with his illness, she has tried to maintain a sense of normalcy for him and for his life, comforting him as much as possible, but that sometimes, the roles become reversed.

“There are so many times where he tells me to come here, and he gives me a hug,” Soula says. “It’s almost like he is strong for everyone around him. When he’s about to go in for surgery, he always says ‘Don’t be sad’, or ‘Don’t worry’. There’s almost a guilt that comes with it, like I am supposed to be doing that for him as his mom, yet he gives me that strength.”

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to maintain a sense of balance within the situation.

“It’s hard because I have to stay a medium.

I know he has had as many surgeries as he can have, I know the shunt is in the last place in his body that isn’t damaged. We’re out of options and that scares me daily. But I don’t want to waste the chances I have left to be happy that he is here. I live for right now and I try to make this moment a memory.”

“We’re out of options and that scares me daily. But I don’t want to waste the chances I have left to be happy that he is here.

I live for right now and I try to make this moment a memory.”

She says that while she refuses to focus on the dreaded day when she will no longer get to spend each moment with Jacob, their life requires her to always be ready for what may come.

“No matter what, I always have a bag packed,” she says. “He is critically ill. It’s not going to go away, there is no fixing him.

There’s no way to cure his condition. So I

always have his favorite blanket ready, his favorite superhero belongings. I am always prepared to go because his life is so fragile and we just don’t know.”

And while it is difficult beyond description to come to terms with what the future holds for Jacob, Soula remains certain that she would do it all over again.

“I would never have known a love like this,” she says, her voice cracking with raw emotion. “I would never have known I had this kind of strength. I wouldn’t change a thing.

“He has shown me more love in his 13 years than I could have ever hoped for in my lifetime, and even though it seems so strange in a situation like this so say that I am thankful…I truly am.”

Throughout Jacob’s stays in hospital and his various procedures, Soula says there was a recurring theme within their family.

“We always called him our little superhero,” she explains. “Even when he was really sick, we would hang his Superman cape up in his hospital room and we would say Superman was just taking a little break.”

And now, looking back, Soula says she realized just how true their lighthearted family saying really is.

“There really are heroes in your life. Kids like Jacob change more people than they will ever know. They touch so many lives.

That’s the real superpower of it all.”

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Swinging for Number Seven Edmonton Boxer Jelena Mrdjenovich Hopes to Capture Seventh World Title

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By Amanda Van Slyke

blonde-haired woman stands in a sapphire cocktail dress, a silver trophy reflecting off her gleaming smile. At first glance, you might think she’s a model who has won a beauty pageant. But instead, meet Jelena Mrdjenovich, current World Boxing Council’s Featherweight champion and the Edmonton Combative Sports Commission Boxer of the Year.

Jelena is a six-time world-boxing champion. Her perseverance comes from not only the awards she’s won but the way she began boxing in the first place - rather than dreaming of the sport when she was young, she got started as the result of a dare. Not one to do anything halfway, what began as an effort to prove she could do it, turned into a full time career.

“I kind of just fell into it,” she says. “I had torn my ACL playing basketball, and during my rehab was watching boxing on TV with my dad [when he] jokingly said I wasn’t tough enough. At that point I knew I wanted to prove him wrong.”

Jelena credits her career to her stubbornness to overcome defeat, as well as the supportive team she has around her. She says that she doesn’t accept failure well.

“I’ve gone through many ups and downs, and every time I’ve fallen, with the help of my team, I dust myself off and we start over. Having an amazing support system and team have definitely helped me along the way.”

Jelena’s favourite thing to do is train, but when she isn’t preparing to fight she says she likes to be with her two dogs and loved ones, and also catch up on some reading to relax her mind.

As evidenced on her Twitter, Jelena also enjoys activities such as getting her nails done and riding roller coasters with her siblings.

It’s clear from how she speaks that family plays an important part in her life.

Jelena has had many achievements that go above and beyond simply being able to get in the ring. Her favourite milestones in her career are the ones where she has surpassed people’s expectations, like the time she received WBC Comeback Fighter of the Year.

“My family and I are big concert or festival goers, especially when they involve country music,” says Jelena. “One of my fondest memories was of my birthday: I kidnapped my two sisters and my brother and we took a road trip for the night to go and see Garth Brooks in Calgary at the stampede.”

“Despite everyone counting me out, I kept my head down, continued to work hard and came back to become a world champion again,” she says. “It was nice to be recognized by such a prestigious organization.”

It’s clear Jelena is someone to look up to, for not only her siblings, but those who are interested in getting into boxing, becoming more in shape or even just those who are looking to draw from her inner strength.

Another memory that stands out to Jelena is when she reclaimed the WBC featherweight title from Melissa Hernandez in a match that people were calling “the fight of the decade”. The photos are gruesome but proof of a momentous feat, and depict the total opposite of the polished woman who stands in a cocktail dress accepting a trophy.

“Get out to that gym and try it out – you never know where it might take you,” says Jelena to those who are interested in the sport.

“Never be afraid to dream big and jump in.”

“I was head butted in round two, and despite the constant flow of blood from the cut on my forehead I continued to press forward and win a six round unanimous decision,” says Jelena. “I was proud of that fight because despite the fact that ninetyfive percent of people in my position would have quit, I showed courage, perseverance and determination to keep going as long as I could.”

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With the amount of determination Jelena has, she won’t be putting down the gloves any time soon.

“I have a ton of fight still left in me,” she says. “I’m starting training camp for my next bout in June, where I’m hoping to capture my seventh world title.”

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Summer GoLovin’ have a blast!

By Tracey L. Anderson

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pring has finally blossomed in Edmonton and not a minute too soon for most of us. Winters in the capital city can be long and draining. The moment that spring feels like it’s coming, we rejoice. It’s a short season, though, and soon our much-anticipated summer will finally arrive.

I can hardly wait for the warm sun on my cheeks and the evenings filled with light until well past nine o’clock. Since summer graces the city with her presence for such a short time, many of us are already dreaming—and have been for months—about how we want to spend those idyllic days. Edmonton offers so many fabulous things to do at that time of year; it’s tough to pick just one favourite. So I won’t. I’ll put three on my summer lovin’ list: food, football and festivals.

I love to eat at any time of year, but nothing pleases me more than dining alfresco. A good meal easily becomes a great meal when I can savour it outdoors with a warm breeze and a frosty drink. This year, as always, I’ll take every opportunity to eat outside: backyard barbecues, park picnics, and café patios. No outdoor meal will make me smile more, though, than breakfast on my front patio.

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Travel & Entertainment From Page 12 My husband Roland built the patio for me for our tenth anniversary, and my favourite moments are noshing there with him and our dog Bailey, enjoying a morning coffee and the view of our boulevard full of huge elm trees in their green finery is bliss.

Another July and August favourite is Edmonton Eskimos football (though I do hope this year’s results on the field are an improvement over last year’s fiasco). I’ve always been a home team fan, and when Roland and I lived abroad, we put Esks games on our calendar—in ink—when we came home every summer. We have fun cheering on the team in person, especially at afternoon games.

Edmonton’s wide selection of festivals has made our city famous.

With all the entertaining choices, I go to a festival nearly every week from late June through August. I am especially fond of the performance-based festivals like Street Performers’ Festival, Edmonton International Fringe Festival and Freewill Shakespeare Festival. I also adore the food-based festivals like Taste of Edmonton and Heritage Days.

So what do other Edmonton women daydream about doing this summer?

Like many of us, Susen F. is anxious to “get out of my cocoon” after a long winter. For her, that includes planting flowers in the garden, golfing and sitting on some sunny patios. University of Alberta grad student LeeAnne P. says, “I have earned a good summer and intend to play hard. I intend to play the clay at Garneau [Tennis Club] as much as possible [and] hit the farmers’ markets.” She’s also on a quest to “find the patio with the best sangria in town!”

Like many locals, Nerissa M. sees Edmonton as a festival city with “an event for every taste, style and hobby.” She’s particularly anticipating

Heritage Days and the Fringe. Sharayah P. is keen to spend time at the Fringe, too, because “I’ve been getting more involved in local theatre lately.” Alouise D. is another theatre lover waiting for the Fringe, but this year she says, “I also want to check out some festivals I haven’t been to yet like Cariwest and the Edmonton International Jazz Festival.”

Beverly M. lived away from the city for several years. Her main focus this summer is “falling in love with Edmonton again... Fort Edmonton Park, the zoo, Hawrelak Park, Muttart Conservatory, I want to get to know my home town again.” In contrast, Mallory H. is a fairly recent transplant to the city from British Columbia. Her plans, though, sound like she’s always lived here.

She wants to “explore the world’s best farmers’ market downtown and Hawrelak Park.” For quiet moments, she’ll “sit on top of the hill overlooking Muttart and enjoy the view.”

Aalyssa A. looks forward to outdoor pursuits, like walking in the river valley, and she’s excited for Taste of Edmonton and the recentlyrenamed-to-what-it-used-to-be K-Days. Linda M. also plans to spend time in the river valley because “riding or hiking the trails that interlink to the parks is great way to spend a day with a picnic lunch.

As a dog owner, I also love to take my two dogs to the Terwillegar offleash park, which has a dog swim area along the river.”

When our all-too-short summer finally gets here, we’ll be blessed with opportunities to embrace it. You can take part in a few activities you’ve always done and maybe try one new thing.

You can even steal an idea from one of these Edmonton women.

Maybe it will become a new tradition to add to your summer lovin’ list. No matter what you choose, go have a blast.

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This sense of community extends to charity for some markets, such as the Eden’s Market on 124 street.

“All of their net revenue is donated to Y.E.S.S. (Youth Empowerment and Support Services),” says Amy Cheung of Jewels By Amy.

“This makes me very proud to be at the market knowing that we are giving back to the community and supporting local charities.”

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Creating community: The women of Edmonton’s farmers’ markets

By Cheryl Cottrell-Smith

Edmonton is renowned for its farmers’ markets.

The Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market has been providing Edmontonians with quality homemade goods for over 30 years. This past January, the City Market Downtown was named as the best Farmers’ Market in the world by National Geographic travel blogger, Andrew Evans. Our farmer’s market culture is making a mark on an international scale.

Add in the handful of other farmers’ markets that have popped up throughout the city – particularly during our beautiful summer months – and you’re left with a distinct market culture that only appears to be growing.

Behind the scenes of those juicy vegetables, delicate, hand-crafted items, and mind-blowing cheeses and dips, though, are a number of talented women with a unique vision for Edmonton’s emergent market culture.

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energy and detoxes the body.

“I love the energy, the hustle and bustle of market life and the incredible people we are meeting. It’s really great to see the hundreds of people coming out because they are supporting community.”

One of the great things about Edmonton’s market culture is the lack of competition between neighbourhood markets. Many vendors sell at several markets throughout the week, choosing ones that suit both their products and their customers.

“I like how they’re often on different days so as to not compete with each other,” says Sandra Paetsch of Orange Avocado Jewelry, a company that sells unique bespoke jewelry that mixes precious metals.

“Each community can shop conveniently in their neighbourhood for locally made goods and produce.”

Even amongst the vendors, there’s a strong sense of community and camaraderie, rather than competition.

“Market people are great encouragers and supports,” says Johwanna Alleyne, owner of Mojo Jojo Pickles.

“There’s always someone to ask for help

Some women build their careers around farming, so selling at farmers’ markets is just a natural next step. Rhonda Zuk Headon is one of the owners of The Cheesiry, which sells unique cheese made from her farm’s own pasture-raised sheep. Working with her are her husband Brian and his parents, who operate the farm and help to take care of the animals.

Together with selling their cheeses at the Old Strathcona, St. Albert, and Downtown Markets this summer, you can also find The Cheesiry’s products in local stores and cafes, such as Paddy’s International Cheese Market or 104 street’s Cavern.

There are great teams running throughout each of the farmers’ market’s vendor booths – teams that make these markets such a city-wide success. From unique flavour combinations in Carol Cooper and Christina Piecha’s Fruits of Sherbrooke jams and preserves, to the tote couture and sweet delights of Envi Designs and Copycat Candy, companies run by Margot Millman and her nine-year-old daughter, Jasmine, the sense of family and community is a strong one.

Each of these women, whether sole proprietors or part of a team, feel that the farmers’ market culture in the city fosters growth – of their companies and of themselves. The support from the community celebrates the value of these products, as well as the backbreaking hard work that’s often required to get the products to the table. These women are proud of their wares. And rightly so.

“Every single one of the vendors at these markets has created their own product, whether it is growing it, stitching it, baking it, painting it, inventing it…it amazes me at the amount of talent and unique creativity we have in and around our city,” says Miranda Hartman, co-owner of Choco-licious, suppliers of ‘highly addictive’ candies and chocolates.

“The ‘market world,’ so to speak, is one of a kind and I love how it feels – like one big family.”

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Mouthwatering Highlights from the 11th Annual Downtown Dining Week

By Cheryl Cottrell-Smith

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owntown Dining Week has come and gone, leaving behind a slew of wistful downtown employees already missing the $15 lunch menus.

The 11th annual celebration of downtown dining took place from Mar. 14 to 23 this year, showcasing special multi-course menus for 30 restaurants located on and around Jasper Avenue.

Each restaurant offered a combination of a $15 set lunch menu and a $25 or $50 set dinner menu. In some cases, restaurants offered all three, giving diners a great reason to keep coming back for more.

Hosted by the Downtown Business Association, Downtown Dining Week celebrates some of Edmonton’s very best downtown eateries, many of which are born-and-bred local establishments. Newcomers to the Downtown Dining Week scene this year included Tavern 1903 and The Burg, both of which were founded in the city within the last year.

Along with offering great food at amazing prices, Downtown Dining Week gives diners the chance to enter a draw for restaurant gift certificates, with one lucky diner winning the grand prize of a deluxe weekend getaway for two at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, along with dining and shopping in downtown Edmonton.

Here are some of the highlights of this year’s downtown dining extravaganza: Blue Plate Diner offered a three-course $25 dinner menu that included Duck Confit, Phyllo-Crusted Eggplant Parmesan, and a Banana White Chocolate Bread Pudding - comfort food with an innovative edge.

De Dutch crafted a $15 lunch menu that offered up a choice between The Canadian Pannekoek, a Canadian Burger, or a Brie, Blueberry, and Red Onion Tostie. Top that off with a sweet Pannekoek and you’ll want to go Dutch more often.

CHOP Steakhouse in the Sutton Place Hotel gave the choice between five entrees for their $25 dinner menu, along with a Butternut Squash Soup to start and a Mini Caribbean Rum Cake to finish the meal. Their slow-roasted, melt-in-your-mouth Prime Rib was worth every penny.

The Harvest Room stepped up their Dining Week game with a three-course Executive Dinner for $50. Diners started with a Nova Scotia Lobster Chowder, followed it up with a Pan-Seared Ostrich Loin, and ended with a White Chocolate Quince Bombe. The result?

Fine dining at its best.

Tavern 1903’s $15 lunch was likely the best deal of the week, starting off diners with a soup or salad and giving them the choice between Aged Cheddar Mac ‘N Cheese, an Alberta Pork Shoulder and Crispy Pork Belly feast, or a tender Short Rib Grilled Sandwich.

Sabor Divino’s $50 Executive Dinner melded the restaurant’s affinity for Mediterranean cuisine with their love of seafood and red wine.

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Fashion Against Cancer Charitable fashion show sees second year of success

By Amanda Van Slyke

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hen Sheri Hammoud lost two uncles to cancer, she wanted to know what she could do to help the cause against it. The area sales manager for Sierra Homes banded together with her cousin, Nayla Hammoud, another sales manager living in London, Ontario, and the two came up the idea of Fashion Against Cancer, a benefit for people to come together under one roof to raise money towards treating cancer.

Fashion Against Cancer is a Canada wide fashion show in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. It was launched in Edmonton in 2013, and had its second annual show on April 4th, 2014 at the Art Gallery of Alberta.

The benefit brings people from all over the world in all industries, including fashion, music, business, entertainment and even sports to help raise cancer awareness.

The mission of Fashion Against Cancer states on the Facebook page that they want to provide established and upcoming fashion designers from around the world the opportunity to come together and showcase their collections. Their goal is to brand the organization as an international fashion show in support of cancer research and of those affected by cancer around the world.

The show starts off with well-dressed people mingling over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, leading towards an impressive fashion show by many well-known designers, such as HD Homme and Ryan Haber, whose collections were featured in this year’s April show. Other artists who have been involved in Fashion Against Cancer are DJ Harman and DJ Kwake.

An array of sponsors included Blu’s Women’s Wear, Zinc Restaurant, Golden Eye Concrete and River City Events.

But with so much pink-washing going on these days, how can people know that Fashion Against Cancer is the real deal?

“Every dollar spent goes to the Canadian Cancer Society,” says Sheri. “I picked them because they’re a well-known organization, they’re very well recognized and they raise a lot of money.”

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Fashion & Beauty From Page 18 The Canadian Cancer Society is well known for being one of the best in the world.

Working to fund research, prevent through screening and providing information and ways to volunteer, they can be found in most provinces and territories in Canada, helping millions of people and raising equally as much money.

It’s clear Sheri is passionate about providing people with a fun event for a good cause.

Her confidence that Fashion Against Cancer is an important step towards bettering future generations motivate others to take a stand, such as speaker Nelson Srias, an Edmontonian man who has cancer himself.

Fashion Against Cancer co-founders Sheri and Nayla Hammoud pose with some well tailored male guests at the event on April 4th.

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“One in three people are affected by cancer,” says Sheri. “We’re doing this for the eight million people who are struggling with it.”

Besides Edmonton, two other shows took place in London and Toronto, and Sheri and Nayla are currently working on expanding Fashion Against Cancer to the United States and South America. Other shows include Miami and Las Vegas.

For more information on Fashion Against Cancer, go to www.fashionagainstcancer.com.

If you would like to be involved in upcoming shows, email info@fashionagainstcancer.com or call Sheri at 780-952-8508.

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A male model bravely bared it all to display a pair of boxer’s at WCFW. These patterned undergarmets can be found at The Briefing Room in Edmonton.

The Briefing Room displayed their bold men’s underwear selections as a part of WCFW’s Whyte Avenue Showcase.

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Western Canada Fashion Week

Edmonton’s premier fashion event keeps up with 21st century culture

By Cheryl Cottrell-Smith

Nine years of supporting local fashion.

Nine years of turning Edmonton’s fashion scene – its local businesses – into the powerhouse it is today.

For Sandra Sing Fernandes, it has taken a lifetime to get to this point.

A graduate of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, Sandra managed her own design firm, Studio Ze NYC, in New York City for many years before returning to Edmonton in 2002. She launched Edmonton Fashion Week in 2005. The event was rebranded as Western Canada Fashion Week shortly after.

As in all things, time played a significant part in the development of WCFW’s local following. Time for the Edmonton fashion scene to develop – time for local clothing businesses to gain a footing in a mall-based culture.

“We kind of had to start very basic, very much making our own way,” says Sandra, also the Creative Director for WCFW. “It’s been incredible because, along that way, we’ve discovered, enhanced, improved. We try to help small businesses – we work with businesses from 124 street and Whyte Avenue, among others. We try to drive an opportunity for them to be seen and to drive business in that direction.”

It has taken time for WCFW to reach its current status. From a small studio event hosting the collections of 10 local designers, WCFW has expanded to include many international and big name designers, with hundreds of fans in attendance each night for the one-week event.

“This season, the most exciting thing is that we’re getting interest from all over the world,” says Sandra.

“Montreal, Jamaica, Germany - those designers originally have no connection to Edmonton.”

Dana Giesbrecht, Host and Producer of Shaw TV’s Go! Edmonton channel, author of the Drop Dead Delirious blog, and one of the celebrity MCs for Fashion Week, agrees in the importance of WCFW for Edmonton’s local fashion scene.

“Every round of WCFW, I’m blown away by the calibre of talent from all sides of the industry,” says Dana.

“Yes, there are the incredible international designers who travel from all over the world, but it’s how the week fosters local talent that makes it so valuable to the fashion community. So many successful careers are launched at WCFW.” Continued on Page 23 May/June 2014

Fashion & Beauty From Page 22 The spring 2014 opening night of Western Canada Fashion Week was a busy, bustling explosion of fashion, talent, and washboard abs. The highlights included The Briefing Room’s very brief line of men’s underwear, the talented submissions for the Emerging Designer Competition (won this year by Shannon Fielding), and last year’s Emerging Designer winner, Nikoleta Tsina, and her line of 90s-inspired yet futuristic women’s sportswear.

Also featuring her first line at Fashion Week this year was up-and-coming designer Susanna Pearcey. Susanna has spent years as a local fashion blogger and volunteer for WCFW but, this season, it was time to take her place on the catwalk.

“I think involvement with WCFW is invaluable for a young designer,” says Susanna.

“Not only do I do it because WCFW helps me to reach a wider audience than I could reach on my own, but I do it as a way of showing that I’m seriously committed to building my clothing line far into the future.”

Susanna’s collection is made exclusively from second-hand materials sourced from old clothing or cast-off pieces of material.

The rescued materials are cleaned, taken apart or repaired, and rebuilt into a completely new outfit.

“Fashion weeks are not just for buyers and editors anymore,” says Susanna.

“It’s become a spectator sport and smaller fashion weeks like WCFW give local people who are interested in fashion and designers a chance to connect with fashion and with each other, in person rather than just online.”

Fashion, and Edmonton fashion in particular, is constantly changing along with local culture. WCFW incorporates Edmonton-based musical acts to break up the collections, and the collections themselves are often locked in a battle between history and modernity; between incorporating the traditionally beautiful aspects of fashion and melding them with something unique, fresh, and indicative of our 21st century culture.

Pair that with a Fashion Week that welcomes absolutely everybody rather than just media and celebrities and a catwalk that features an increasing number of tattooed models, and you’ve got a surefire sign that the fashion times, they are a-changing.

But aren’t we glad that they are?

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Local designer debuts new collection just in time for Mother’s Day Cara Cotter, Edmonton jewelry decision to follow her love of design and designer and owner of So Pretty Jewelry, accessories and began studying the art launched her latest collection on April of crafting fine jewelry and travelling to 26th. Born out of a love for semiprecious gem shows around the world to source stones and fine metals, Cara’s line offers the best materials she could get her one-of-a-kind, high quality, handmade, hands on. bridge style jewelry. “‘I’m a self-diagnosed gemstone “My feminine design aesthetic pairs addict!” she says. “Besides making pretty, modern and rough organic jewelry I love finding new gems; I’m elements together to create stunning always on the hunt!”

After eight years of crafting and versatile sterling silver and all her own pieces and 18K gold vermeil pieces,” she describes. having reached a point where sales But to Cara, her outgrew what she pieces go beyond could produce alone the materials used to Cara began her global make them. search for the best semiprecious “To me pretty isn’t just about outward beauty but shows itself more stones and dedicated craftsmen she clearly in ways such as wit, love, glee, could find.

With its rich history in gem cutting, bravery, spirit, intuition, poise, grace, and joy etc. The list is endless. After I goldsmiths and stunning semi precious complete each design it is given a name stones Jaipur, India was and is the perfect to symbolize all that is pretty in the fit. It is here where her original sketches come to life. It takes several days to hand world,” she says.

After a short and unfulfilled career cut all the stones and carefully set them in the field of chemistry Cara made the into each handmade metal smith piece.

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Arisa Cox

From Page 6 After last season’s finale, the World Wide Web exploded with feedback (both positive and negative) from viewers - something that wasn’t an issue for her while she was on The Lofters. From here on out, Arisa says she is happy holding the microphone and interviewing the houseguests, and admits that she doesn’t think she could handle being in the Big Brother house at this point in her life.

“Now, probably not. I feel like I am in such an amazing position, because I have my home and my day-to-day job here in Edmonton, but I am able to fly back and forth.

So the longest I have gone without seeing my kids is six days, which is a lifetime if you’re used to being with them every single day – which most parents are, including myself.”

Arisa says that while many viewers of the show often criticize houseguests for crying when they miss their family, she now understands what they are feeling.

“They think ‘It’s just a letter and they’ve only been in the house two weeks!’ but some of them have been in hotel rooms for two weeks before that unable to contact anyone back home, and when you’re a mom, you’re the sun, moon and stars for your children and they are that for you, so to not be able to contact them, I just give kudos to those who

really want to make it on the show because it’s not easy.”

Something she knows all too well, as she flies between Toronto and Edmonton every week to tape Big Brother Canada, and also maintains a radio show on 91.7 The Bounce here in the City of Champions.

“I am so grateful that I have a really supportive partner, and his parents live in Edmonton, and my mom came to Edmonton from Toronto to help me through this period.

I leave every week on the redeye on Tuesday,

and come back on Friday and pick my kids up from school. I thought that my kids would have a meltdown, but they haven’t! They are extremely loved and very taken care of by my husband, in-laws, and my mother while I’m not here. So that has allowed me to do all of this. If I didn’t have that, I wouldn’t be able to do my best on the show.”

And while it may seem like the obvious option would be to reside in Toronto permanently, Arisa says the benefits of living in Edmonton outweigh the challenges of travel for her and her family.

“We came out here for a summer just to check it out and to make sure my kids knew their other grandparents really well, and we loved it,” she says. “We get out to Banff and Canmore a lot, we have a lot of family here my husband’s aunts, uncles and cousins live on farms around Edmonton. We do things here with the kids that we would never be able to do in Toronto. The pace is different, and being a parent here is so great.”

So for now, Edmonton remains home for this “busy” bee (in the words of fan favourite Talla Rejaei, a houseguest from Edmonton who made it to the final four in season one).

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How to Eat Organic on a Budget Eating healthy in Edmonton doesn’t have to empty your pocketbook!

By Amanda Van Slyke

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et’s get all of the myths out of the way right now: Eating organic over non-organic is not only better for your body, but it doesn’t break the bank.

In fact, in order to receive the same nutrients as seven organic oranges you would have to eat twenty-one non-organic oranges. That’s why Lindsay Marie, the founder of Kaleidoscope Art Collective, has been eating organic for five years as an eco-conscious vegan as well as a single mother.

“Organic items will give more energy because the chemical pesticides drain us and suppress the immune system,” says Lindsay. “You can feel safer knowing these chemicals aren’t present.”

Lindsay began eating organic because she wanted to feel healthier. Since discovering that nutrition and health go hand in hand, she says she’s felt much healthier since the shift in diet.

“Everything I buy is organic, if possible,” says Lindsay, who swears she can taste the difference in organic food versus non organic food, contrary to the speculation of others. “It is so worth it to know my food and drinks aren’t chemically saturated.”

Lindsay understands that eating means more than keeping yourself alive and that what you are truly is what you eat. But understandably choosing organic over non-organic can appear pretty pricey when starting out. Before you go on a shopping spree and spend your whole month’s budget on expensive health foods, it’s important to do your research in terms of what’s in your area. As it turns out, even in Edmonton eating organic is closer to home than you think.

“I get my organics primarily from superstore,” says Lindsay, who picks up most of her shopping list in the organic isle. The mother of one also recommends shopping for frozen organic foods and bulk organic foods at Costco, H & W Produce and Amaranth Whole Foods.

Lindsay’s budget for the week is $20-$30 dollars.

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seems daunting, Lindsay recommends stocking up on plenty of organic celery, carrots, cucumbers and apples, which are not only inexpensive but fantastic for juicing – something she loves to do to get the nutrients she needs on busy days.

Trey Capnerhurst, a nutritionist from Edmonton who spends only $50 per week to feed her family of four, recommends shopping for food more often in order to lower the cost.

“Shopping more often can lead to a smaller food bill, fresher food and more exercise,” she says.

Trey’s weekly budget includes organic foods such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, eggplant, tofu, onions, green onions, apple juice, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and celery. She finds these foods at the farmers market or grocery stores such as Safeway or Save On. Other options for shopping organic in Edmonton are Blush Lane, Planet Organic and Earth’s General Store near Whyte Ave. Lindsay believes becoming healthier starts with what you eat and carries on through the new energy you have to contribute to society. She holds free clothing swaps for friends and upcycles clothing in Kaleidoscope Art Collective, where old clothing is recreated as artistic designs. Lindsay also works to mentor youth from the street at iHuman through art, music and fashion.

“I feel strongly that eating organic local foods is a choice everyone should be up to the challenge to take,” she says. “[You’ll] discover just how easy it can be to shop and eat in such a way, not to mention all the delicious vegan/vegetarian restaurants [in Edmonton].”

For more information on Kaleidoscope Art Collective, please visit https://www.facebook. com/KaleidoscopeArtCollective. And for more information on eating organic, read more of Trey’s thoughts on her website http://gifts-of-nature. blogspot.ca/2011/10/organic-in-edmontoncheap-readily.html.

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LET’s PLAY GOLF A sport that was once known to discriminate against women on the fairways and in the clubhouses has now evolved into a sport where some, if not half, of the world's best players are women. With the degree of change that golf equipment has seen over the last few years has made it possible for a woman of smaller and slight build to step up on the tee and play almost equally with her male counterparts.

As more and more women take interest in the sport, questions about choosing beginner golf clubs for women arise.

The best advice for anyone thinking of purchasing clubs because they want to learn how to golf is that although everyone loves to play with a brand new shiny set of golf clubs, it is not necessary when one is first venturing into the game. Save yourself the couple hundred dollars and find a good set of used clubs that fit and will last you through at least your first season.

Secondly, the fit of the clubs is something to consider. Make sure the clubs are of comfortable length and allow you to stand with proper golf posture; you do not want to be reaching or having to choke up on the club. These days, set of clubs is designed specially for women and can usually be recognized by some sort of markings signifying they are women’s clubs. Depending on the build of the woman, youth sized club sets will sometimes fit as well. Once the golf bug has set in, it may be time to consider a new, professionally fitted set of clubs but until then, do not waste your money.

When thinking about the many equipment choices that a golfer encounters so near to 2010, it can be so overwhelming to one starting out in the sport. When looking for a set of clubs, graphite shafts are one good thing to watch for as they are much more forgiving for any beginner compared to the heavy steel of many of the older clubs that were made. Also, a slightly larger clubface will also be much more forgiving off the tee and on the fairway. Hybrid iron sets are now also available that have become a huge favorite among many women golfers.

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My boyfriend of four years frequently brings up the topic of getting married. In the beginning of the relationship, it was something that seemed so far off that we didn’t discuss it in depth a whole lot. However, now it is a regular thing. The more I’ve given it some thought, the more I am convinced that I do not want to get married. My father had two affairs while with my mother, before she ultimately left him. My brother married at 26 and was divorced two years later, which resulted in an extremely difficult period in his life. I just feel as though the legal implications of marriage are not something I want to risk. Does this make me a bad person? How can I explain to my boyfriend that not wanting to get married doesn’t mean I don’t love him dearly? - Kaitlyn, 25 Dear Kaitlyn, Not wanting to get married at this point in your life does not make you a bad person. Based on the experiences of your family, I can completely understand why you have reservations about marriage.

Although it makes sense that the negative experiences of your family are impacting your values and beliefs, it is important to keep in mind that there are lots of marriages out there that do work out or that can end without devastating implications. First, I would suggest speaking with a psychologist to get further insight into this concern. If you are fairly certain that marriage is not for you, it may be important at some point to be honest and open with your boyfriend about your feelings. Now that marriage has become a common topic of conversation, waiting too long may be perceived as a betrayal or deception. You might first share with him your experiences with your family and how they have impacted your beliefs around marriage. You might also share that this is your personal value around marriage and does not change your feelings for him. However, it is possible that marriage is part of your boyfriend’s future aspirations and that he may not be okay with your values despite your feelings for him. If this is true, then knowing you have different values on the importance of marriage is good information for both of you to have.

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Between his reduced hours, and my salary, we just aren’t making ends meet. Both of our families are under the impression that we are doing fine. We have put a lot of effort into appearing much more well-to-do than we actually are, but it all seems to be catching up to us. Lately, the financial stress has completely deteriorated our relationship.

Our two children are in college, and the stress, combined with finally being alone in our house together for the first time in twenty four years, has made me realize just how dysfunctional our lifestyle has become. I want to make things better, but don’t know where to start. What do I do? - Sonia, 46

Dear Sonia, There have been lots of major changes in all areas of your life recently, which I can imagine is leaving you feeling very unstable and lost. Particularly the transition into an empty nest can be very unsettling as you try to adjust to a completely new lifestyle. Adding financial stress to all of this change is probably making everything feel very overwhelming. One way to get some breathing space would be to tell the truth about your financial situation to your family and/or friends that might be able to help support you during this difficult time. You and your husband may also want to have a conversation about your current situation and how both of you feel about it. Another option to consider is meeting with a financial consultant to start reducing your debt. Part of this process may also involve looking at all the recent changes in your lives and mapping out a plan on how to reduce spending and live more within the limits of your current situation. This might involve having to let certain things go or start having clearer boundaries around what you can and cannot afford. I would also suggest seeking out couples counselling in order to discuss your relationship concerns with the support of a psychologist.

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My 19-year-old daughter recently let her father and I know that she has been living a lifestyle that is far from our idea of what we imagined for her.

While she is not doing anything illegal, her decisions go against what we believe in. My husband has dug his heels in on the subject, and refuses to interact with our daughter the way we used to. While I disagree with what she is doing, I just can’t turn my back on her completely.

Recently, my daughter told us that she no longer wants to be around her father. She will visit with me, but not in our home when her father is around. This decision has driven a wedge between our entire family. I want our family to come together again. I hate feeling so caught in the middle. Can this be fixed?

- Corina, 42.

Dear Corina, This is a very challenging situation to be in as it sounds like you would like to maintain a relationship with both your husband and daughter. Being stuck in-between two people you deeply care about can be incredibly stressful and can leave you feeling like you need to be the mediator. I am glad that you are able to separate out your beliefs from your relationship with your daughter and still be there as her mother. It sounds like this also places tension on your relationship with your husband/family. You and your husband might want to discuss how you can still be a mother and a wife without feeling like you have to abandon one role for the other. One way to address this would be to be clear about your boundaries in regards to your relationships with both of them (e.g. being clear in terms of what you will discuss with each of them). Although it might seem like you should help repair their relationship, it is ultimately up to them to decide when or how. You might also try setting boundaries with extended family members by not sharing details with them or stopping them before they share their opinions. Lastly, I would suggest the possibility of seeking out family counselling or additional support for you during this difficult time.

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Extending your home beyond its four walls Patios today offer a whole new realm of possibility for planning livable spaces in your home. Professional designers now recognize that patios need the same attention as all other rooms, and may become one of the most used and popular places for relaxing with family and friends. Ideally the patios and porches will extend the personality of the home to the outdoor spaces surrounding it. These spaces should reflect the interests and style of the residents and provide beauty and comfort throughout the year.

MEASURE THE AVAILABLE SPACE

Step one in planning space is always measuring the space that is available. Decide if the edges will be geometric or organic. Will it be necessary to build around existing plantings such as trees? Is there a pool? A pond? A garden that you want to feature?

DECIDE ON A SURFACE TREATMENT

Will the patio surface be paved? Brick? Stone? Wood? It is not necessary to change the existing surface, but color and texture should be considered in your plans. Seating areas may be defined or accented by all-weather fiber rugs in a wide range of colors and patterns.

CONSIDER LIGHT SOURCES AND WIND DIRECTION IN ARRANGING THE OUTDOOR SPACE.

Plan for shaded areas to relax and enjoy being outdoors. Plan for pleasant views of gardens, ponds, or the surrounding natural setting.

If necessary, provide for privacy with a hedge or fencing. If electrical wiring is available, outdoor lamps and sound systems are a possibility.

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Today there is a wide selection of patio furniture to choose from in amazing new all-weather woven materials in addition to traditional cast aluminum and teak. Prioritize what the main uses of the space will be, and then shop for pieces that will facilitate those uses and fit into the available space. Outdoor casual dining is increasingly popular, new deep seating choices invite comfort and relaxation, and chaise lounges continue to be favorites.

All-weather fabrics that will not fade and will withstand the elements are now available in an exciting array of colors and textures. Cushions have fast drying fillings that discourage mildew. High quality selections may be pricier but will give lasting satisfaction for many seasons. A well designed patio space will add value to any property.

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Lose the Clutter and Spring Clean Your Life!

Do you find that when your physical surroundings are cluttered, your mind is cluttered too? Today’s woman has a full schedule filled with work, running kids to activities, and taking care of the home, and over time families accumulate stuff that can take over their living space and cause unnecessary stress. Luckily, lifestyle and wellness expert Estelle Shaw, founder of FitnessFlower.com, found a simple system to stay organized without having to take a lot of time to keep up with the system after the initial time investment to get it started.

As a busy mom herself, Estelle knows that creating a system to keep the hodgepodge under control can greatly benefit you and others in your community. Below are her expert tips for getting rid of the clutter and spring cleaning your life:

Get Organized

• Do you have a hard time finding things in your closets? Are they stuffed so full you can’t even close the door? Try categorizing your clothes on hangers. Separating garments by season or style may work well for you. Once you’ve worn one item, when you replace it, hang it with the hanger facing backwards so you can see that it has been worn. Twice a year, go through your closet, anything that hasn’t been worn can be donated. You may also adopt the philosophy that when you buy something new, something old should be donated.

• Are your storage closets overflowing? Creating labels on shelves so everyone knows where things belong can be helpful for staying organized. Some items may need to be stored in containers with lids to create more space. You can expand your

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space by stacking items in labeled containers.

• Add shelving and hooks in your garage to store items that are used seasonally will make putting things away a breeze. Getting items off the floor will help you stay organized, save time, and keep things from being misplaced or broken.

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• As kids grow up, they outgrow their clothes. Keep a box labeled donations. As they outgrow their gently worn clothes, put them in the box and once the box is full; drop it off at your local charity. Many charities have drop boxes at shopping centers to make giving convenient Continued on Page 35

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Homes & Interiors From Page 34 • Kids always seem to have an over abundance of toys, including many they have outgrown. As toy boxes start to overflow, consider passing them down to younger family members or donating to a local daycare, church or pediatrician’s office. Gently used toys can benefit other kids in your community long after your child has moved on to other interests. Making your child a part of the process also teaches them the concept of giving.

• Donating your time can be one of the greatest gifts you could give. Volunteer at a soup kitchen, tutor kids in math or reading, take meals to shut-ins, or bake cookies for your neighbors. Teaching kids the gift of service is best learned by modeling, so try to include them in your volunteer activities. The options are endless.

competitions among family members and serve healthy refreshments.

• Try yoga, as it stills your mind and puts you in touch with your body. You can also expect to improve your posture, flexibility, strength and balance. Yoga focuses on controlling your breath and improving your balance by teaching you to move your body in new ways. Some forms of yoga focus on meditation to bring you into the present moment of total relaxation • Meditate. It’s hard for women to slow down and smell the roses. Take time to meditate and reflect. Whether you practice tai chi or prayer, finding time to

Work Out your Body and Mind

• Keeping physically active helps to clear the clutter from our mind and reduce stress. Get involved in activities that the entire family can participate in. Go on a nature walk or hike together, and if you have young children make sure the trail is stroller or toddler friendly.

Play a game of basketball to tone your lower body and work out your heart.

You can also play Wii fitness to create

connect with yourself on a deeper level can help clear your mind and keep life in perspective. Learning to be present in the moment makes you a better spouse, a better parent, and a better version of yourself.

When life starts to feel overwhelming, take a look around and see what is out of balance. Cleaning out a closet or a drawer may be the therapy you need to unclutter your physical surroundings so you can focus on inner stresses that may be troubling you.

Getting back to basics and simplifying your lifestyle will do wonders for your mental outlook.

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Go Out on a Green Date!

By Ashley Rempel

Spring is in the air and that usually coincides with love (or at least spending time with those you love)! Spring and summer are wonderful for spending time outdoors and enjoying the many events Edmonton has going on. Whether it be with your significant other, crush, or just some friends, why not try having a green date this season?

What is a green date exactly? Well, I’m just flying by the seat of my pants a little bit, but I would say anything that is eco-friendly or benefits the environment in some way. If you think about it, the majority of these can be budget friendly and also super fun to go on with your sweetie or a pal. I’ve compiled a few ideas to get you started:

1. Check out your local farmers’ market.

What could be more fun than strolling at an outdoor farmers’ market, arm in arm with the apple of your eye (or someone you’ve been crushing on). While the sun is shining, check out some of the vendors selling anything from organically grown veggies to handmade jewelry. Make it even more special by setting a budget and buying each other something before you’re done. Extra Green Perk – you’ll be shopping and supporting local, keeping your dollar in the community.

Ashley is a full-time graphic designer who has made great steps over the years to become more green and earth-friendly.

She considers herself a recycler, an upcycler, a reuser and a re-reuser.

Informing others on easy, cost-effective ways to help Mother Earth is another way she is trying to save the world one step at a time.

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2. Spend the day thrifting.

This may be best as a girlfriend adventure, but don’t turn a blind eye to your mate – you may be surprised! Take the challenge of visiting local consignment stores and putting together a trendy outfit for $50. Make a day of it, or even scout out a flip project like a cheap dresser or desk and spend the day sanding and painting, sprucing it up! Flip projects can be so much fun and you can even try flipping for profit.

3. Put together a garage sale.

Let’s face it – we’re all tempted to turn the car when we see those lovely garage sale signs.

When the signs start sprouting up, you know summer is really here. You can find some really great steals and deals. Putting together a garage sale is a lot of work, but it can be lots of fun to do with your significant other. Go through a lot of your stuff that you don’t need anymore, or haven’t used in the last year (do you really need that second microwave that’s been sitting in your basement?). Lay everything out and start pricing – remember to be realistic with your prices. The point of garage sales is to get rid of things you no longer need and that could benefit someone else, not to make tons of money (though the money is definitely an extra perk!).

Plan a weekend when to host the sale and make sure to make plenty of signs. Make it a double whammy by using the money you make to go out for dinner to celebrate your hard work!

4. Scrap the garage sale and donate unneeded items.

If putting together a garage sale seems like too much work, but you’d still like to get rid of a lot of stuff you don’t need, invite people over to help sort things into bins and feel good about donating them to your local Goodwill or other local charity in need. The extra perk – you’ll feel good about getting rid of clutter.

5. Go for a bike ride in the river valley.

The river valley is a beautiful place in the summertime. It’s almost like you step into a magical world that is in the heart of the city, but nearly blocks out all the noise and you’re surrounded by nature. Dust off your bikes (or rollerblades, or walking shoes), and spend a few hours on the trails. Get to know the person you’re with a little bit more. Make it even better by packing a lunch and blanket and stop for a picnic.

6. Plant a garden together.

Get down and dirty (literally) by plotting out a small patch in your back yard to plant a mini garden. Growing your own veggies is a wonderful way to reap the health benefits of healthy foods, especially when you know exactly what you put on it (or rather not put on it). If you live in an apartment, never fear! You can find some great mini garden planters that you can hang off of our balcony, or if you don’t have a balcony plant a mini herb garden inside. Fresh herbs are a small way to put big flavor into homemade meals.

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7. Have a no-electricity dinner.

Gather ingredients to make a dinner that doesn’t include electricity. Cut up fruits and veggies, make a cold soup, salad, cut up cheeses – use your imagination! Top it off by eating it by candlelight.

8. Plant a tree.

Find the perfect spot in your back or front yard and plant a tree that you can watch grow together – this is a great first ‘date’ idea for after you buy your first house together!

9. Pick up the trash.

Literally – put on some gloves and bring some garbage bags for a walk around your neighbourhood and do the environment (and your neighbours) a huge favour by picking up litter. This make a huge impact on the earth and the community. Some of the local kids might even see you and mirror your efforts later on (what good skills to teach!).

10. Go camping.

Leave your cell phones, ipods and other gadgets at home and go on a camping trip.

Bring a tent, pack some food, and have a wonderful time amongst nature. You’ll be amazed at how refreshed you’ll feel when you come back, especially from being away from technology for a while!

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