King Living Home & Lifestyle Magazine - NOVEMBER 2015

NOVEMBER 2015

H OHMOEM & L LEE MMAAGGAAZZI IN E L &I F L IEFSE TS Y TY NE E

The

Holiday Season IS HERE!

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME’S

AIR QUALITY MAKING THE

CHRISTMAS TREE

THE HEART OF YOUR

HOLIDAY HOME www.KingLiving.ca

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HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME’S INDOOR AIR QUALITY

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SAY CHEERS TO MEN’S HEALTH THIS MOVEMBER

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MAKING THE CHRISTMAS TREE THE HEART OF YOUR HOLIDAY HOME

LIGHT UP YOUR HOUSE SAFELY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MAIN STREET CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS IN KING CITY

P re s e nt e d by

Join the festivities as King City businesses open their doors offering special treats, surprises and holiday cheer to all who attend. Event highlights include the tree lighting ceremony and live performances.

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Saturday, December 5th from 3-9pm For more information visit www.amainstreetchristmas.com

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HELP YOUR FAMILY

FIGHT THE

Flu Season

(NC) With each day the weather gets colder, and thoughts turn to bundling up and hunkering down. But as the temperature drops, we are reminded that flu season is right around the corner.

“There are some really simple ways to help your family fight the flu this winter,” explains Laura Weyland, a pharmacist with Shoppers Drug Mart. “People don’t have to wait it out and hope for the best. There are three easy tips to help keep you healthy this year: eat well, wash your hands frequently, and get the flu shot.”

“While it’s important to make healthy food choices all year, it’s also a good idea to look

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at what you eat during flu season to ensure you’re getting the nutrients your body needs,” says Laura McCann, a registered dietitian with Loblaws. “Vitamins C and E are antioxidants for the maintenance of good health while zinc supplements have been proven to help maintain immune function. Foods that contain an abundance of these are good to look for during your grocery shop.”

Below are a few foods that will help you maintain a healthy diet:

• Citrus Fruit - Not only are citrus fruits a good source of vitamin C, they’re naturally delicious. If fresh fruit is not an option,

look for fresh or frozen 100% fruit juice.

• Nuts and Seeds - A variety of nuts and seeds during cold and flu season help you benefit from vitamin E – a dietary antioxidant that helps in the maintenance of good health.

• Garlic - Raw garlic has been traditionally used in herbal medicine for hundreds of years to help relieve the symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections and catarrhal conditions.

To help protect your family, make sure everyone gets a flu shot. Flu shots are available at Shoppers Drug Mart or at your local grocery store pharmacy. www.newscanada.com

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR

HOMES INDOOR

Air Quality

(NC) Did you know that Cana- precautions to safeguard their advancement called Truman Cell dians spend nearly 90 per cent health and improve indoor air technology, will also capture and of their time indoors? This is quality, as follows: destroy allergens and dust, as especially true in colder months. well as larger particles like hair Consequently, concern about 1. Store varnishes, paint, and and lint. Look for a unit with an indoor air quality is increasing solvents outside of the home. ‘oxygenator’ stage that converts – and rightly so.

Opt for a storage area with good ozone to oxygen for cleaner air. ventilation to deter the effects Air pollution and contami- of off-gassing. Paints, varnishes 4. Introduce house plants into nants can be found in abun- and solvents can emit volatile your home. Some plants can dance throughout our homes organic compounds (VOCs) be very effective at improving in products and materials that that are potentially harmful air quality and even removing we are in contact with every to human health and the envi- harmful VOCs like benzene, day. Poor air quality can be ronment. caused by household chemicals, by biological pollutants 2. Prevent and remove all housesuch as mould, mildew, and hold mould. Ensure there is dust mites, and by off-gassing adequate ventilation in rooms from building materials and prone to water vapour, namely HVAC systems. Advancements the washroom. Likewise, fix in home construction have also leaks in pipes, walls or floors created dwellings that are more or on the roof. Invest in a dehu-

formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene. Good plant choices include aloe vera, dracaena ‘Janet Craig’, areca palm, and dragon tree.

Improving household air quality is essential to maintaining optimal health and ensuring a safer indoor environment.

Following these tips will help you breathe easy. www.newscanada.com

...52 PER CENT OF HOUSEHOLDS LINKED POOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY AS A DIRECT CAUSE (OF ASTHMA). airtight than ever before which seal in harmful pollutants. The potential health implications can be serious.

midifier to control humidity levels in your home. Mould and mildew are known contributors to allergies and asthma.

Health Canada indicates that incidences of asthma have increased fourfold in the past 15 years. Furthermore, 52 per cent of those households linked poor indoor air quality as a direct cause. Yet, even as the issue’s prevalence grows, homeowners can take some preventative measures and

3. Invest in an air purifier.

Our homes routinely harbour pet dander, dust, dust mites and other allergens, as well as harmful VOCs. An effective solution to improve indoor air is to use a high-quality air purifier with an electrostatic precipitator, like the Oreck ProShield. This type of air purifier, featuring an

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SAY CHEERS

TO MEN’S HEALTH THIS

Movember (NC) This month we celebrate Movember when men are challenged to grow a moustache to spark conversation and raise vital funds for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity.

among men about sometimes sensitive health subjects, is one of the reasons we’re so happy to welcome back Rickard’s Red as our official beer partner,” says Claire Lamont, country director for Movember Canada.

“We know that the conversations during Movember help to save lives, as last year 76% of our participants say that they were more aware of the health issues they faced than they were previously.”

While growing a moustache “Rickard’s is so pleased to and encouraging donations support Movember again in is an obvious way to support 2015 and we’re helping guys the cause, Movember is also get in the spirit with mousan opportunity to start up tache themed cans of Ricka conversation about men’s ard’s Red,” says Eric Goulet, of

RICKARD’S IS SO PLEASED TO SUPPORT MOVEMBER AGAIN IN 2015 AND WE’RE HELPING GUYS GET IN THE SPIRIT WITH MOUSTACHE THEMED CANS OF RICKARD’S RED, says ERIC GOULET, of Rickard’s

health concerns with friends – perhaps over a beer. In fact, the idea for the movement sprouted over a few beers among friends in Melbourne, Australia back in 2003.

“Raising awareness for men’s health is crucial in our goal of having men live happier, healthier and longer lives.

Encouraging a conversation

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Rickard’s. “Sharing a relaxed beer with friends can create an environment that makes it easier for guys to have those tougher conversations about their health, which they might not feel comfortable having otherwise.”

More information is available at www.Facebook.com/RickardsCanada. www.newscanada.com

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MANAGE HOLIDAY STRESS EFFORTLESSLY WITH A FEW

DO & DON’T TIPS (NC) While the holidays are a promote production of brain DO NOT LOSE SLEEP time for festivities, you may waves associated with a state Your body needs sleep as a feel more stressed out than of calm, relaxed alertness, natural restorative, and it usual from family obligations, much like meditation. is probably the single most entertaining, cooking, shopimportant gift you can give ping and increased spending. DO LOOK FOR HERBAL yourself to reduce stress and Try these creative tips from the SUPPLEMENTS THAT stay healthy. However, it’s not Canadian Health Food Associ- CONTAIN ADAPTOGENS just quantity that’s important ation (CHFA) to increase your when it comes to sleep, but Adaptogens help to strengthen odds of feeling much better: also quality.

If you’re having and regulate the body’s major difficulty falling asleep, try stress network, the hypothaDO GET REGULAR EXERCISE diffusing essential oils in your lamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) Getting physical relieves axis. Herbs such as rhodiola, stress in many ways, such as and Asian or American ginseng helping to regulate adrena- support the production and line and cortisol, two of our fluent communication of body’s main stress-related hormones and neurotransmit-

bedroom to promote a calmer, more relaxed state of mind.

The essential oil of gardenia, for example, has been shown to have anxiety-reducing effects.

Whichever way you chose to spend your holidays, remember that your health is the greatest gift of all. Additional tips on natural, healthy living are available at chfa.ca. www.newscanada.com

THEANINE (FOUND IN GREEN TEA) HAS BEEN SHOWN TO PROMOTE PRODUCTION OF BRAIN WAVES ASSOCIATED WITH A STATE OF CALM, RELAXED ALERTNESS, MUCH LIKE MEDITATION. hormones. It has also been proven to improve the quality of our sleep. Ideally, 20 to 30 minutes of sustained cardio in your target range a few times a week is a healthy goal.

ters within the HPA. This helps us maintain a sense of calm and balance, and keep our energy levels even and sustained.

DO NOT OVERINDULGE

A little indulgence at this time of year is understandAlong with being a recognized able, but as the saying goes, antioxidant, green tea is also too much of a good thing can a rich source of L-theanine, a lead to one’s undoing! When unique calming and relaxing holiday parties get into full amino acid. Unlike most swing and the eggnog starts compounds, L-theanine has flowing, it’s worth reminding the ability to cross the blood- yourself not to overindulge. brain barrier, directly affecting You’ll also spare yourself the central nervous system. unwanted calories that cause Theanine has been shown to even more stress.

DO DRINK GREEN TEA

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KING TOWNSHIP YEAR TO DATE Detached Homes # OF HOM E S

LOW

H IG H

AV ER AGE

King City

102

$599,900

$2,950,000

$1,288,829

Nobleton

68

$560,000

$2,385,000

$1,110,579

Pottageville

24

$450,000

$1,958,200

$840,810

Rural King

63

$290,000

$3,100,000

$991,919

Schomberg

42

$395,000

$2,295,000

$727,245

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Semi-Detached Homes # OF HOM E S

LOW

H IG H

AV ER AGE

King City

25

$624,000

$915,000

$754,476

Nobleton

3

$654,990

$767,500

$715,663

Pottageville

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Rural King

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Schomberg

6

$500,000

$555,000

$524,750

POTTAGEVILLE SCHOMBERG

RURAL KING KING CITY

Condos

King

# OF HOM E S

LOW

H IG H

AV ER AGE

8

$377,300

$900,000

$633,038

Nobleton

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Pottageville

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Rural King

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Schomberg

19

$230,000

$387,000

$291,474

NOBLETON

According to TREB MLS statistic for total units sold from January 1st, 2015 to October 22nd, 2015

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EXPERT TIPS FOR

Winter

Skincare (NC) A good skin care regimen is important all year long, but a drop in humidity and temperatures during the fall and winter seasons can set the scene for dryness and irritation. In a recent survey, 68 per cent of women across Canada said that when purchasing skincare products, the most important issue is dry skin.

According to dermatologist Dr. Paul Cohen, effective moisturization is the key to preventing dry, dehydrated skin.

He explains that skincare oils can play a role in the maintenance of healthy skin, particularly during the dry, cold weather months. “When oil meets skin, an amazing thing happens,” says Cohen. “Oils such as Bio-Oil can hydrate and help balance the

YOU ALWAYS WANT TO PREVENT A BREAKDOWN OF THE SKIN BARRIER BECAUSE THIS IS WHEN SKIN CAN BECOME PRONE TO DERMATITIS AND INFECTION. says Dermatologist DR. PAUL COHEN

skin while providing a barrier to protect Cohen cautions that without proper against the elements and seal in moisture.” care, dry skin can reach a point where moisturization is ineffective and other Products like Bio-Oil have helped treatments may be required. “Dry skin, consumers become more comfortable with particularly the hands, can worsen over using oils for skincare because it’s light, time, become cracked, chafed, red and non-greasy and safe for sensitive skin. In itchy,” he says. “You always want to recent years, new choices have appeared prevent a breakdown of the skin barrier in skincare aisles, with the latest being because this is when skin can become Lipidol, an entire range of skincare oils prone to dermatitis and infection. designed to supplement the skin’s own Preventing moisture loss is important natural oily layer. to help keep the skin smooth, supple and in top shape.”

For smooth, silky skin, try replacing your usual cream or lotion with a moisturizing skincare oil this winter. www.newscanada.com

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Sip & Savour

EVENT RAISES $45,000

FOR THE KING TOWNSHIP FOOD BANK Courtesy of Margaret Hastings

It was a spectacular evening at Nobleton Lakes on Thursday, October 15, where over 250 people gathered together to sip on wine, beer and martinis while savouring the incredible food prepared by the Nobleton Lakes Golf Club at the Sip & Savour event.

CBC drama ‘Shoot the Messenger’, and live auction of the Raptors tickets by Art to Catherine Hughes for doubling up Hindle at the end of the evening. her auction item of a catered dinner To the over 200 people who purchased for eight in your home, followed by a tickets and attended Sip & Savour, we private concert. Thanks also to Priestly thank you for coming, and for the generDemolition for their donation of a Box osity in your bidding for auction items. to a Raptors game, and to Joe Melo at AllStone Quarries Limited for his dona- To the volunteers who helped collect auction Master of Ceremonies Art Hindle did a tion of a solid granite bench. items, helped set up the decor, then take it supreme job of kicking off the evening, all down afterwards, we thank you. and guests were serenaded by the incom- The silent auction was a great success parable Catherine Hughes. as well with thanks to the many local To our sponsors, we could never have businesses including restaurants Locale, done this without you. Your sponsorThe live auction was a great success. Raffaele’s, Hogan’s Inn and Port Soiree, ships mean that every single dollar from David Beasley, as always, did a masterful who donated fantastic auction items. the ticket sales, and the live and silent job leading the bidding. Thanks to Art The Leafs, Raptor, and Toronto FC auctions, go to the families whom we Hindle, who generously doubled up his tickets were well received. A special serve. Your sponsorship is what makes auction item of a set tour of the new thanks to the ad libbed, and entertaining Sip & Savour possible. Thank you so much.

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Big Difference FOR THOSE IN NEED

(NC) This is the time of year when everyone talks about “giving back” and helping those less fortunate than ourselves. Fortunately, many of us are easily able to meet our basic needs, but there are still too many at home and abroad who lack essentials such as food and shelter. The holiday season with its spirit of caring for families and strangers alike is a good time to think about giving back.

There are numerous ways you can engage charitably in your own and the global community: • Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or homeless shelter.

• Donate to a food bank—and donate regularly throughout the year.

• Clean out your closet and give what you haven’t worn in a while • Help the homeless as they are especially vulnerable to the elements. If you see someone outside on a cold day, provide them with warm socks, hats and scarves.

• Give your children some money to donate to a charity—and ask why they have chosen one cause over another to encourage discussions about giving.

If you want to buy a gift that provides hope and the real possibility of meaningful change for people in developing nations, numerous charitable and non-governmental organizations offer a wide range of ethical choices such as Plan Canada’s Gifts of Hope.

More information is available at www.plangifts.com. www.newscanada.com

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MAKING THE

CHRISTMAS TREE THE HEART OF YOUR

Holiday Home (NC) The Christmas tree is for a seven and a half foot one of the oldest holiday tree or six feet of depth for customs. It brings warmth to a nine foot tree, which is a the home and is at the centre great option for rooms with of many family traditions. ceilings ten feet or higher.

According to Cindy Jardim, With all trees, it’s important Style and Trends Director that they don’t look crowded. at Lowe’s Canada, a growing Allow for a three inch cushion number of Canadians are of space between furniture opting for artificial trees. and walls. The nine foot EZ Slim Aspen Fir with colour “Today’s artificial trees offer changing lights is a great lasting beauty with finishes choice for a smaller room that are easy to mistake for with a high ceiling – think loft natural trees,” says Jardim. condo. This tree features Easy “With the large selection of Light Technology with hidden tree types and range of shapes cords and a tidy plug to help and sizes available, they keep floor space decluttered. offer a tremendous amount of design versatility. What I For homes with soaring love most is the convenience. ceiling heights, the twelveThey are clean and mainte- foot Colour Changing Lit nance free, plus features like Tree is a stately tree that integrated lights make set up is sure to add a wow-factor. and teardown quick and easy. The lights change colour at the touch of a foot switch The first step is selecting a providing elegant illuminatree that works for your space, tion in warm white, multicoensuring it’s in proportion to lour, and changing colour to the rest of the room. Seven suit any décor need. and a half foot trees are most popular because they Start your own family tradiwork with ceiling heights of tions this season with a tree eight to nine feet. The Hall- selected specially for your mark Tree is a great option home. It’s the foundation of to meet these requirements. your family’s personal style It’s a pre-lit frosted pine with and a focal point of holiday branches that are designed cheer. Merry Christmas. to display holiday cards and photos. You need approxi- More information is available mately five feet of depth at www.lowes.ca. newscanada.com 12

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LIGHT UP YOUR HOUSE

SAFELY FOR

THE

Holidays

It’s time to make your list, check it twice, and get your home in the holiday spirit.

Take advantage of the milder temperatures right now to get your holiday lights up – and to get it done safely, consider these tips from Hydro One: • Always use Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approved lights, cords, plugs and sockets that are properly marked for outdoor or indoor use.

• Do not overload circuits. Have no more than 1,400 watts on a circuit. If other lights in the house dim when the holiday lighting is turned on or the plug is very

hot after unplugging it, your circuit is overloaded. To figure out a circuit’s load, multiply the number of bulbs by the watts per bulb, and add any lamps, appliances or other equipment on the same circuit.

• Before you put light strings on a shrub, tree or house, check for breaks or signs of insulation deterioration. Frayed cords or loose connections indicate that the wiring is poor. Replace any defective sets.

• Never install lights with the power on.

Test lights first, then unplug to install.

• Keep electrical connections off the ground. Use eave clips or insulated staples, rather than nails and tacks, to hold light strings in place. >>>

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In addition to safety, why not save energy as well this holiday season? Make the switch to light emitting diode (LED) lights and enjoy significant energy and cost savings. According to Natural Resources Canada, LEDs use 80% less energy than their incandescent counterparts, so now is the time to upgrade your old strings.

If you’re still not sure, consider this: incandescent bulbs waste a lot of energy - 90% of the energy they consume is used to heat the bulb, while only 10% is used for lighting. LEDs, by contrast, directly convert electricity to light without the use of a filament or glass bulb, resulting in less energy loss through heat.

LED light strings also last up to 50,000 hours and up to 10 times longer than incandescent light strings.

And because they don’t have moving parts, filaments or glass, they’re much more durable and shock-resistant than other light strings.

More information along with coupons for LEDs is available at www.HydroOne.com/SaveEnergy. www.newscanada.com

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GIFT IDEAS FO R YO UR

Party Hostess (NC) Festive gatherings should be fun and heartwarming occasions, but choosing the perfect hostess gift for every party can get to be a headache. The classic bottle of wine, box of chocolates or cute kitchen accessory all spring to mind, but what are some other options? Here are five holiday-themed gift ideas that are simple, thoughtful, suited to a range of tastes and won’t break the bank.

• A box of holiday-themed coffee: If your hostess owns a Keurig brewing system, treat them to a special box of coffee. The velvety and woodsy Van Houtte Holiday Blend or rich and smooth Timothy’s Christmas Blend, available on keurig.ca, are both medium roast blends in K-Cup pods perfect after a family meal or over breakfast.

• Mason jars: These handy glass containers have a million and one uses: They can double as drinking glasses, flower pots, a place to keep homemade crafts, and of course a jar for your favourite homemade jam. Your hostess will be sure to appreciate this gift that can be reused in a variety of ways.

• High quality nuts: Quality seasoned nuts are a guaranteed crowd pleaser at any party. With a wide variety to choose from like chocolate covered, salted and more, they can be shared with guests on the night or eaten as a snack the next day. It is thoughtful to check ahead for nut allergies.

• Specialty olive oil: A bottle of high quality extra virgin olive oil shows you’ve gone the extra mile to thank your hostess for her hospitality. A gift that’s both classy and refined, olive oil is widely available at international food markets as well as regular supermarkets.

• The gift of relaxation and pampering: Any party requires a lot of planning and preparation, not to mention the cleanup afterwards, so the gift of relaxation will be sure to delight any hostess. This could be as simple as a prepaid manicure or a gift certificate for a cleaning service so she can put her feet up once the guests have gone home. www.newscanada.com

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