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FEELING VS FUNCTION: Are You Healthy?

Many people, when asked the question, “Are you healthy?” have to think about how they feel before answering the question. If they feel good, they say “yes”. If they don’t feel good, they say “no”. My questions for you are: Can you feel sick and still be healthy? Can you feel fine and be sick?

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Take the case of food poisoning. Your body knows it must get rid of the poison or there will be serious consequences. You feel horrible and spend your time in the closest bathroom, yet your body is responding in a very healthy way. It is doing everything it can to get rid of the poison in your body. This is a case where you feel bad, yet your body is functioning exactly as it should.

In the case of many chronic illnesses, the problem could be there long before you have any symptoms. The condition is slowly building and you are unaware until later on. For instance, in many patients with heart disease, the first symptom is a major hearth attack (which can often be fatal). This means you are not healthy, even though you may feel fine.

So if we can’t judge proper health on feelings, then we must judge it on the functions of the body. Since your nervous system (which is located largely in close proximity to your spine) controls all functions in your body, chiropractors focus on making sure your nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves) and spine are functioning properly. When your spine and nervous system are healthy, your whole body is healthier. This means that chiropractors can not only help people with back and neck pain, but they can also help people with a weak immune system, acid reflux, constipation, insomnia, and many more health conditions.

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I’m so excited I can hardly write the editor’s note this month. WE ARE FULL GLOSS for the 1ST time in our history. THE NEWSY NEIGHBOUR has grown and changed a lot over the years, remember the days of 32 pages and no gloss at all? Look at us now, we have reached the milestone we have been thinking about since our conception. WE ARE SO PROUD OF OURSELVES. It is all because of you – you all should be proud of yourselves. Our readers and advertisers we consider part of our team – we are ALLTeam Newsy.

Aleesha and I went to the Alberta Magazine Conference this past week and we came to realize how special our “Newsy Neighbour” is, there is absolutely no other magazine like ours. Truly altogether different. This very special Wedding Issue happening at this time in our life is such a synchronistic event. No accident’s in the universe.

This is another one of those keeper Issues and when you flip through the pages of the magazine you are actually going to have an emotional uplifting feeling. The coming together of all our contributors, artwork and design is absolutely phenomenal.

If you are getting married this year this Issue has absolutely everything you need to know, think about, ponder and get excited about – it is AMAZING. I’m not going to mention individual articles or page numbers because you are not going to want to miss a single page in the magazine. Make sure you set aside some time just for you, because you deserve it and because you are part of our team, make sure you give yourself a pat on the back – you make all this possible.

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pt for whole grains Like everything else in your body, the brain cannot work without energy. The ability to concentrate and focus comes from the adequate, steady supply of energy - in the form of glucose in our blood to the brain. Achieve this by choosing whole grains, which release glucose slowly into the bloodstream, keeping you mentally alert throughout the day. Opt for 'brown' cereals, wheat bran, granary bread and brown pasta.

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YOUR INNER COMPASS What is life all about? Why are you here?

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We all have an internal compass that guides us in our life and when we go against it, there is a reaction. At first, you feel a gentle tugging at the back of your brain; something does not feel right. You feel “off.” If you pay attention to this feeling, the cause or causes will slowly become clear. But if you don’t pay attention, your subconscious will get louder and louder and the bad feelings begin to turn to physical symptoms — you may have bad dreams, difficulty sleeping, stomach issues, illness or even injuries, or self-medicate with alcohol or drugs.

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Inside each of us is a compass. Although we can’t see it, it spins and turns in ways we can feel, if only we learn to tune in to it. The purpose of this compass is to guide us safely toward what serves us, what best makes use of our talents and gifts, what shall give us happiness, contentment, or freedom.

Most people go through life with no sense of purpose. I think we’re all put on this earth to do something and everyone is given the opportunity to make a difference. But, you have to be willing to search for that purpose.

I think that a spiritual journey necessary to find your inner compass. Yet, the percentage of people who embark on a spiritual journey in our society is quite small.

A spiritual journey can be explored almost entirely internally. In fact, the larger part of a spiritual journey is something that goes on inside of us. So here are a few questions you might want to ask yourself to gain some clarity on finding your inner compass: • What do I absolutely love and live for?

• What brings a sense of joy, ease, and lightness into my life?

• When am I most present in my life? (This might be the one most important, if not only question that will enable you to find that inner compass) Eventually, you will make a transition from doing to being. In that moment, you’ll have found your inner compass.

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Honeymooners Dreaming of the honeymoon may be one of the best perks of getting married. After the wedding, couples look forward to escaping from family, friends and all the busyness. Activities build to a feverish pitch, cumulating with the wedding day, so the opportunity to relax together is a welcome respite. The honeymoon tradition dates back to the 16th century, historically a time of arranged marriages. This was often the first opportunity for couples to truly have time alone, perhaps fall in love and enter into the physical aspects of their relationships. The literature of that time provides great love stories and some wretched tales.

The choices that individuals and couples make during this “sweet” period that may have lasted about a month (the period of a moon) likely set their future direction of their life together.

So what happens when the honeymoon is over? Life too quickly returns to normal and can become routine. The drama is over, a situation that some have difficulty adjusting to but others embrace. How then do couples build a life together that thrives?

Here are some valuable tips for the new journey you have chosen to take together: •Remember to be friends, not just lovers. Physicality changes over time but friendship, if nourished, grows stronger from shared memories and moments. Committing yourself to a lifetime with someone provides an opportunity to grow together as individuals and a couple.

Personal fears and barriers need to come down if this is to happen.

•Keep the romance alive and find time for each other. When someone is a priority in our lives, we make time for them. Find ways to have fun together, but make sure that the interests of both individuals are considered. A relationship that leans too heavily in one direction may

topple.

• Learn to communicate in each other’s language of love. We all say “I love you” in different ways. Some do so by talking or touching, while others find doing things, big or little, shows their love. It is like learning to speak Portuguese if you are living in Brazil or Portugal. If you don’t take the time to learn the native language, your experience will not be as rich or fulfilling.

• Invest in each other. If all you do is withdraw money from your bank account, it will soon be depleted. Regular deposits over time allow for the ebb and flow of life to occur but provide the necessary resources that allow you to stand the test of time as a couple.

• Remember, love is more than a feeling. It is a choice and a commitment you make. Situations and people may change dramatically, creating the need for decisions to be re-examined. Long term relationships require tweaking over time to enjoy the journey.

A dear friend of mine shared how her parents’ love affair of almost 50 years greatly impacted her view of marriage. Spending time with them allowed me to see why. They have dramatically different personalities: she is a passionate extrovert and he is a calming presence. Now retired, they often spend evenings sitting on their patio enjoying a glass of wine and discussing their days. They may not agree on everything, and I think quite often they don’t; but they’ve learned or chosen to accept the differences and embrace them. They recognize the value of connecting through conversation and small touches. It is inspiring to watch them together and the investment that they continue to make in each other.

Seeing them renews a belief that the honeymoon can be the beginning of a journey that lasts a lifetime. The choice is up to you.

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But looking together in the same direction. ~ Antoine de Saint–Exupery A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity. The order varies for any given year. ~Paul Sweene

A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you. ~Author Unknown

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A happy marriage is a long conversation that always seems too short. ~Andre Maurois

Grow old with me; the best is yet to come. ~ Robert Browning To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage. ~Lao Tzu

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height that my soul can reach. ~Elizbeth Barrett Browning True love stories never have endings ~Richard Bach

A successful marriage requires falling in love many times with the same person. ~Mignon Mc Laughlin

Success in marriage is much more than finding the right person. It is a matter of being the right person. ~Unknown

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11 Impossibly Fun Wedding Ideas 1. Have a pre-wedding field day so your groomsmen and bridesmaids can get acquainted with one another.

2. Add a line for a DJ song request on your RSVP cards.

3. Give out sparklers as favours.

4. Hire a food truck for a late-night snack.

5. Decorate the bathrooms with childhood photos.

6. Keep the program simple and to the point.

7. Put crayons at the kids table.

8. Forgo confetti for pom-poms.

9. Have a ball pit.

10. Enlist your grandmas to be your flower girls 11. For a midnight snack, serve up a waffle bar.

The Do’s & Don’t for brides, one week before the wedding DO: • Write your spouse-to-be a love note!

• Start breaking in your wedding shoes.

• Get a massage or pamper yourself.

• Start packing.

• Get your wedding day emergency kit together and organize all your accessories and make-up.

• Get your vendor tips together into envelopes, then give them to a trusting family member or friend to hand to the vendors the day of.

DONT: • Get your face waxed, unless you have done it a thousand times before.

• Use a new facial product. Breakouts and random rashes are NOT welcome on your wedding day.

• Get a haircut or dye your hair. Especially if you are trying out a new look.

• Get your dental work done. You just never know what could happen.

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A Mindful Minute

By Rebecca Stone – Becky is a yoga instructor and the owner of Pranava Yoga in Strathmore, AB. Pranava yoga is a community minded studio, fostering the growth of the yoga community in Strathmore (and the world) by promoting the values of personal practice, creativity, abundance and community spirit. Make sure to check out her website at www.pranavayoga.ca, call her at (587) 365-3651 or email her at: info@ pranavayoga.ca

If you could find more joy in your marriage, how would that change your life?

This month’s Newsy Neighbour is dedicated to weddings, and I thought it would be appropriate to try to speak to you as a member of one of the most sacred and challenging partnerships – a marriage.

I have been married to my wonderful husband for 12 years this summer!

And, I think like most marriages, it has truly spanned the spectrum of the best of the best all the way to the worst of the worst. There has been times in my marriage that I was sure there was no one happier, more connected to their mate as I was. And there has also been times when I have struggled to find a valid reason to stay a part of such a miserable union. And that spectrum has happened way more than once over the course of the last decade! If you are married, perhaps you can relate to this?

One thing you can do to help support your marriage is to begin to notice, daily, the joy that is a natural part of a union. If we begin to practice finding the joy we have in being part of a partnership and a family, the better we will be able to ride the roller coaster ride that comes with being married.

Here are a few practices I do to help me find joy in my marriage each and every day.

Practice Being Present: • This is truly one of the simplest and most difficult of all of these. It is, however, the one that will make each of these following ideas work.

Giving your full attention to your partner when you are with them is a simple (not easy) key to finding joy in each moment. We spend a lot of our time wrapped up in our heads - reliving the past, mentally working on a project, thinking ahead to the future, mulling over expectations and end up spending a lot of our time together distracted.

• Try this: Next time you are with your partner, give them your full attention. Start with your breath. Breathe in, and breathe out, and be aware of that process. Notice when your mind is somewhere else, or you are thinking of what to say next, or if you are bored. And then give all of your attention to your time together. Try it. Repeatedly.

Cultivate a Beginners Mind: • When you first begin your life together, there is a sense of innocence and discovery that is so joyful. But the six hundredth time you have woken up to morning breath staring you in the face... that is a little less exciting. Cynicism and boredom are the bane to joyful experience.

• Try this: Every experience you have with your partner today, pretend it is the first time you have ever had it. Whatever it is that you do together – be it greeting one another at the door, cooking a meal, putting the kids to bed, or driving somewhere together – pretend that you have never done it before – and notice the joy you will find in even the most mundane of activities. There is power in this practice.

Feel it All: • You know you have heard it enough; it is a cliché... you can’t feel joy

without pain. Yet it is so very true. I heard this not too long ago and it has sat with me since - when you dull the experience of pain you also dull the experience of joy. I think that forgiveness is one of the most important qualities of a marriage, if not the most. Until you have acknowledged your pain or hurt, how can you let go of it? In our society we are often encouraged to ignore or dismiss or cover up the uncomfortable parts. And in this day and age, it is all too prevalent to see a marriage end because of hurt and anger and fear left for too long.

• Try this: When you are next overwhelmed with emotion, give yourself the permission to FEEL it. Find a quiet place, give yourself a time limit if you need, sit or lay quietly with attention on your breath and then give yourself the time to truly allow the emotion to move through you. And then, when you are ready, practice letting it go. Your marriage does not need to be defined by the emotions you have; you are having an experience. Give yourself permission to experience hurt and you will more easily give yourself room to forgive and to experience joy.

Practice Gratitude: • Gratitude is medicine for the soul. We tend to take for granted the abundance that already exists in our life, because we are so focused on that which (we believe) is missing, or wrong, or out of our control.

When you tune into the good that exists in your life and experiences, even in those that hurt or are uncomfortable, you will experience more joy each day, lower stress levels and increase your own esteem of yourself and your life.

• Try this: Spend 5 minutes each evening writing down 5 things about your partner/marriage/life that you are grateful for - even if it’s as small as a putting the toilet seat down or as huge as being grateful for the forgiveness extended to you for a hurt you incurred. Make it a habit, and your habit will change how you view your partner and your marriage.

I sometimes look around at my life in wonder: this life partner that loves me despite my faults, the hard times that we have stuck through to emerge back into the light, the family that we have created together.

Daily life as a married couple is often made up of the mundane aspects of life. All of it is made more joyful when I take the time to practice these four things. Practice being aware of it and this joy can be there for you, even when times are hard... Joy that has the potential to fill out all the corners of your life and lift you up like hot air filling a balloon.

Please give these a try today. Share with me if you have tried them in the past, if they help you or where you struggle with it. And if you have other things that you do that help you to find joy in your marriage, let me know! There is a vast repertoire of tools out there, these four are only a few. We need only to find the ones that work for us and put them into practice. Joy already exists - we need only to tune into it.

Namaste, Becky

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“And do you solemnly swear to protect me from spiders, as long as we both shall live?”

I, (Grooms Name), take you, (Brides name), to be my wife. To have and to hold, to run out and get ice cream in the middle of the night for, to always put the toilet seat down when I am done, to pick up my dirty socks, to kill all the spiders you come across and to occasionally miss a football or hockey game when we have something else to do. Occasionally! This I promise you from this day forward!

I promise to be your best friend. To have your back no matter what. To let you fight your own battles, but will tap in when you need help. I promise to share the covers and make sure to leave some hot water for you. To love your family as if they were my own (as much as possible). I promise to make sure I’m not just hungry before I yell. To not make you go to Disneyland for every vacation. I promise to try new experiences as long as it doesn’t have curry on it. To hold your hand every chance I get. I promise to defend you to others, even if you are wrong. I promise to put your happiness before mine.

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Flower Symbolization F

lowers can have a variety of symbolic meanings. They commonly represent love, affection, commemoration, resurrection, life and innocence. To gaze upon a beautiful, brightly coloured fresh flower arrangement is to experience pure emotion. Depending on the colour of the arrangement or bouquet, the emotion one feels will be slightly different. From the deep passionate red of a rose to the elegant white of a calla lily, to the exuberance concentrated in a bouquet of golden tulips, the colour of flowers sends an emotional message. Over the centuries, these messages have been written down and exchanged as the symbolic meaning flowers express. When it is time to pick your beautiful flowers for your wedding, this list may help you with your choice.

ACORN – Nordic Symbol of Life and Immortality ARBUTUS –Thee Only Do I Love BLUEBELL – Humility CAMELLIA, Red – You're a Flame in My Heart CAMELLIA, White – You're Adorable CARNATION, Pink – I'll never forget you CARNATION, White – Sweet and Lovely; Innocence; Pure Love; Woman’s Good Luck Gift CATTAIL – Peace; Prosperity CHRYSANTHEMUM, General – You're A Wonderful Friend; Cheerfulness and Rest CHRYSANTHEMUM, Red – I Love 26

CROCUS – Cheerfulness DAFFODIL – Regard; Unrequited Love; You're the Only One; the Sun is Always Shining When I'm With You DAISY – Innocence; Loyal Love; I'll Never Tell; Purity DANDELION – Faithfulness; Happiness FERN – Magic; Fascination; Confidence and Shelter FERN, Maidenhair – Secret Bond of Love FORGET–ME–NOT – True Love; Memories FORSYTHIA – Anticipation GARDENIA – You're Lovely; Secret Love GLADIOLUS – Give Me a Break; I’m Really Sincere; Flower of the Gladiators GLOXINIA – Love at First Sight HEATHER, White – Protection; Wishes Will Come True HYACINTH, Purple – I am Sorry; Please Forgive Me; Sorrow HYACINTH, White – Loveliness; I'll Pray for You HYDRANGEA – Thank You for Understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness IRIS – Fleur–de–Lis, Emblem of France; Your Friendship Means So Much to Me; Faith; Hope; Wisdom and Valor; My Compliments IVY – Wedded Love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection IVY LILY, Calla – Beauty LILY, White – Virginity; Purity; Majesty; It’s Heavenly to Be with You LILY–OF–THE–VALLEY – Sweetness; Tears of the Virgin Mary; Return to Happiness; Humility; You've Made My Life Complete MISTLETOE – Kiss me; Affection; To Surmount Difficulties; Sacred Plant of India; Magic Plant of

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The Good Things Marriage Can Offer

• I appreciate waking up and having someone call me beautiful.

• I appreciate that I have a partner that I can lean on when I am hurting or scared.

•I appreciate that I have someone to tell my most intimate secrets to without judgment.

•I appreciate the little jokes throughout the day that brighten my mood.

•I appreciate having someone to share the challenges life can bring raising children.

•I appreciate the father he is to my children.

•I appreciate that he always makes sure we have everything we need and a little more.

• I appreciate that he is still by my side, loving me, even though I tried to destroy that love because I thought I was not worthy.

•I appreciate the strength and comfort he brings me.

•I appreciate he chose me to share his life with.

•I appreciate that I have been given the chance to recognize what I really have instead of concentrating on what I didn’t have.

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Wedding Superstitions We’ve all heard the common rhyme used when someone gets married, Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, but what does it mean? Wearing “something old” represents the bride’s past, while the “something new” symbolizes the couple’s happy future. The bride is supposed to get her “something borrowed” from someone who is happily married in the hope that some of that person’s good fortune rubs off on her. “Something blue” denotes fidelity and love.

Good Luck and Bad Luck 1. Hey, brides; tuck a sugar cube into your glove -- according to Greek culture, the sugar will sweeten your union.

2. The English believe a spider found in a wedding dress means good luck. Yikes!

3. In English tradition, Wednesday is considered the “best day” to marry, although Monday is for wealth and Tuesday is for health.

4. The groom carries the bride across the threshold to bravely protect her from evil spirits lurking below.

5. Saturday is the unluckiest wedding day, according to English folklore.

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6. Ancient Romans studied pig entrails to determine the luckiest time to marry.

7. Rain on your wedding day is actually considered good luck, according to Hindu tradition!

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10. Peas are thrown at Czech newlyweds instead of rice.

11. A Swedish bride puts a silver coin from her father and a gold coin from her mother in each shoe to ensure that she’ll never do without.

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12. A Finnish bride traditionally went door-to-door collecting gifts in a pillowcase, accompanied by an older married man who represented long marriage.

13. Moroccan women take a milk bath to purify themselves before their wedding ceremony. See more Moroccan wedding customs.

14. In Holland, a pine tree is planted outside the newlyweds’ home as a symbol of fertility and luck.

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15. Engagement and wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because it was once thought that a vein in that finger led directly to the heart.

16. About 70% of all brides sport the traditional diamond on the fourth finger of their left hand.

17. Priscilla Presley’s engagement ring was a whopping 3 1/2-carat rock surrounded by a detachable row of smaller diamonds.

18. Diamonds set in gold or silver became popular as betrothal rings among wealthy Venetians toward the end of the fifteenth century.

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19. In the symbolic language of jewels, a sapphire in a wedding ring means marital happiness.

20. A pearl engagement ring is said to be bad luck because its shape echoes that of a tear.

21. One of history’s earliest engagement rings was given to Princess Mary, daughter of Henry VIII. She was two years old at the time.

22. Seventeen tons of gold are made into wedding rings each year in the United States!

23. Snake rings dotted with ruby eyes were popular wedding bands in Victorian England -- the coils winding into a circle symbolized eternity.

24. Aquamarine represents marital harmony and is said to ensure a long, happy marriage.

25. Queen Victoria started the Western world’s white wedding dress trend in 1840 -- before then, brides simply wore their best dress.

26. In Asia, wearing robes with embroidered cranes symbolizes fidelity for the length of a marriage.

27. Ancient Greeks and Romans thought the veil protected the bride from evil spirits. Brides have worn veils ever since.

28. On her wedding day, Grace Kelly wore a dress with a bodice made from beautiful 125-year-old lace.

29. Of course, Jackie Kennedy’s bridesmaids were far from frumpy.

She chose pink silk faille and red satin gowns created by AfricanAmerican designer Ann Lowe (also the creator of Jackie’s dress).

30. In Japan, white was always the colour of choice for bridal ensembles -- long before Queen Victoria popularized it in the Western world.

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Why I Love Being Married I consider myself very lucky that for 30 years, I’ve been married to my best friend and soul mate. To this day, I still look forward to coming home to my Lady, my Wife. We can still make each other laugh. I’m the first to say that without my Wife in my life, I would be lost. Yes, we’ve had problems. We even have had to seek counseling. But we both were determined that we would make our life together work.

We made a commitment to each other when we first were married that divorce was out of the question. Were there times when neither of us thought that maybe a divorce would be best? Of course. I don’t think that anyone who’s been married for years hasn’t thought that.

But the beauty of marriage is that there’s always a way to make your commitment and love for each other help you to work out problems together. All I know is that I’m very lucky to have my best friend & soul mate to share my life with.

--warl ordofks Holding each other up during the difficult times in the marriage, such as job loss, illness, any number of things that have happened over the 45 years we have been together. Whatever happened, we just put our heads together and figured out what to do to make things better.

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Five Lessons to a Healthy, Happy, Long Term Relationship or Marriage

A healthy relationship needs to stay in the here and now. Complement, encourage and learn from one another. It is about supporting and being there for each other. After 27+ years in a long term relationship, I realize that I am a real person; both making decisions for myself and then with my partner. Even after so many years I still need to practice trusting, communicating, listening and unconditionally letting my partner be who they truly are. As a couple, we must never give up on each other. It is important to enjoy what today can bring in order to dream of tomorrow.

Relationships evolve and change as the individuals involved are constantly learning and growing. So if you are starting a new relationship, are in an existing one or taking the next big step (marriage), practice these five lessons. Live, love, and laugh; for now and always!

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Even though I have been married for over 25 years and have two adult daughters, I am not an expert on marriage or relationships; but the experience does enable me to help others with their family related relationships.

There are 5 important things to remember and learn as you grow old together. They may be the key to a happy, healthy, loved-filled and successful long term relationship or marriage!

1. Don’t try to change each other. If you are starting to change to make your partner happy, you are really losing your authentic self. Stay true to yourself and the love you share will grow stronger.

2. Recognize you are two individuals who have decided to share their lives. Respect the things you have in common and the differences. It is alright to have two different opinions and at times there will need to be negotiation. This ultimately brings you to a shared ground which represents a part of each of you.

3. Communication and listening are the cornerstone to a successful relationship. This is one of the most challenging areas as we are either a good listener or a good communicator; it is hard to be both. Awareness of which one you are weaker in means you need to challenge yourself to practice that particular skill.

In all personal and also professional relationships, good communication and listening can make all the difference. We all want to feel heard; so it is important to not interrupt when someone is talking. Communicating your true feelings helps you feel lighter and can also let your partner know exactly how you feel about a situation.

4. Trust in yourself no matter who or what temps you. Remember, nothing happens unless we allow it to happen! There is always a choice; so ask yourself, “What is the consequence?”

Ultimately, it comes down to your beliefs and it is important to communicate those beliefs to your partner before getting too involved. Make sure that you both have the same values, as this will make it easier to trust each other.

5. Self-love comes first before you can share unconditional love with others. What does it mean to say that we “love” someone? It should mean that our feelings are open and honest, with no strings attached.

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When you meet someone who can cook and do housework--don’t hesitate a minute--marry him. - Anonymous A man inserted an ‘ad’ in the classified: “Wife wanted”. Next day he received a hundred letters. They all said the same thing: “You can have mine.” - Anonymous How to be Happy Though Married.

- Reverend E.J. Hardy, book title, first published 1886 Before marriage, a man will lie awake thinking about something you said; after marriage he’ll fall asleep before you finish saying it.

- Helen Rowland Marriage is like a hot bath. Once you get used to it, it’s not so hot.

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The Shoe Game

This hilarious game is a great way for guests to get to know you better as you learn how much you really know about each other. Place two chairs back-to-back on the dance floor. Remove both of your shoes, then trade a shoe with your new spouse so that you’re holding one of each. Then, have a designated person ask a series of questions about the two of you and your relationship. After each question, hold up the shoe of the person you think has the best answer to the question.

Here is some good questions to ask: 1. Who is older?

2. When you first met, who made the first move?

4. Who is the better driver?

5. Who got better grades in school?

8. Who is smarter?

9. Who is better at keeping secrets?

11. Who will be doing the cooking?

12. Who is more likely to get injured?

14. Who is more likely to be running late?

16. Who is the better dresser?

17. Who is better looking?

18. Who said ‘I love you’ first?

19. Who starts the argument?

20. Who is first to say “I’m sorry?”

21. Who wears the pants in your relationship?

22. Who spends more money?

23. Who is going to pay the bills?

24. Who will be most likely to wake up grumpy?

26. Who is more likely to get lost?

27. Who is messier?

29. Who has the smelliest feet?

30. Right now, who do you love more than anyone in the world?

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Dear Lifelines, 2. Have your partner’s back – It’s important to feel you are a team.

Although it’s fine to have different opinions on issues, when situaI am getting married in the fall and wonder what the single tions arise and you find yourself challenged by other people or by most important thing is that I can do to make this marriage systems, it’s imperative to know that your partner will back you up. work, unlike the majority of people I know whose relationSo if you have just spoken up to the drycleaner about a pair of pants ships have ended in divorce? that was ruined, you want your partner there to support you, not Sincerely, minimize your experience or make excuses for them in front of you.

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Here you will find some very wise advice to help you bring your relationship back to that wonderful place of bliss, or something like it.

Making the decision to get married is “the big one”; the decision that will change your life forever and ever. How do you know for sure that this is the person you should marry, and will you still feel the same in two years? What about 20 years? Regardless of what your heart (or biological clock) says, you do not need to be in a rush to get married. It is important to take the time to prepare yourself for such a huge step. Are you emotionally ready to get married? You should question your reasons for wanting to marry this person. If it is to make you happy or relieve loneliness, you may find yourself disappointed after the wedding. Or if you have emotional wounds from your past that you have never dealt with, perhaps you should seek counseling about those issues before proceeding with marriage. Couples also need to take time to prepare themselves financially for marriage. Love can hold people together through tough times, but it doesn’t pay the rent.

When you marry someone, their credit history and debts become yours too. Be sure your finances are in order and try to pay off any large debts before you get married.

So, you have gone through with the wedding and have been married for a couple of years. Maybe your life is not going as planned, maybe the excitement, passion and fun has worn off… what then? Trust me, no one has the perfect marriage and it is truly a relationship you have to work at every single day, some days in small ways and other days in big ways. Here 34

you will find some very wise advice to help you bring your relationship back to that wonderful place of bliss, or something like it (I hope).

Touch as often as possible.

Hold hands. Touch your husband on the arm when you’re both making your morning coffee. Place your hand on his cheek when he kisses you good night. Think about these little points of contact as love "marks" that stay with him throughout the day. At the end of a long day, pamper each other with foot and hand massages while you’re watching your favourite TV shows on the couch. The physical contact creates happy hormone oxytocin, and non-sexual physical contact keeps you feeling adored by each other. You’d be surprised how long time married, whose relationships have grown stale, never touch each other anymore in these little adoring ways.

Talk about your early days of dating.

Rather than bringing up the past in a wistful sense ("why don't we ever do that anymore..."), express appreciation for all the ways that your spouse has helped you. For example, you could say something like, "I was just thinking about that romantic dinner you planned by the fireplace on our third date. That was really wonderful." It's an ego boost for him and it shows that you value his best efforts. www.thenewsyneighbour.com

Cook together.

Make it an occasional treat to prep a new meal together. The sensory experience of cooking and co-creating a fabulous, romantic dish or snack is way better than popping some toaster tarts in the oven.

Give your spouse alone time with their pals.

Even if your husband's friends love you, there are still some events he’ll be invited to — like going to a game — as a guy’s night out. Don't make him feel guilty about leaving you home alone by pouting and checking in with him constantly while he's out (and yes, guys do this too!). Maintain separate social lives and be supportive of one another.

Drop your old issues.

We all have scars and damage from our dating days and from our families, but don't use an old fight as a weapon in a new one. It's unfair to throw unresolved issues at one another — drop those sensitivities by avoiding hot button issues that you've already discussed (and hopefully resolved). If you're still having trouble letting it go, consider journaling or talking to a counselor to prevent these bygones from weakening your marriage.

Fight fairly.

Avoid using absolutes like "always" or "never" to accuse your spouse when you’re revved up and kind of irrational during a particularly bad argument (i.e. "You never listen to me!").

Within the argument, establish a "take it back" code whenever either of you says something you don't truly mean. Remind your husband that you love him and stay focused on finding a solution, which opens the door for a compromise. You both need to know when to apologize; love does mean saying "I'm sorry" sometimes.

Have a sense of humour.

Don’t be uptight or overly sensitive, making it impossible for your spouse to playfully tease you if you do something silly. If you’re always a raw nerve, he'll feel like he's walking on eggshells, which makes you a chore. Laugh off a joke to show him that you're a carefree partner who doesn't make him nervous to kid around with.

Know when to listen (without offering advice).

Sometimes, you or your partner just needs to vent and spill out all the frustrations of the day. Since your husband loves you and wants you to feel better, he might give suggestions that can produce the opposite effect intended. It's easy to turn your stress against him ("Don't you think I already thought of that?").

Let him know when you just want to be heard and comforted — no crisis intervention necessary — and you've just created a strong tool in your marriage.

Be financially responsible.

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unnecessary purchases. Create a joint account for bills but also keep separate accounts for your own play money, and, of course, make sure you're both socking away some money in your savings to contribute towards shared future goals.

Most importantly, be financially honest with one another, no matter what. No secret spending or hiding it from your spouse if you're having trouble paying a bill on time.

Speak well of each other.

If you vent to your friends or family members about a fight you had with your husband, they may not forgive him, even after you've forgiven and forgotten. It's a betrayal to trash-talk your spouse to others, even if he made you really mad. Your personal issues need to stay personal so that you don’t create problems in your social and family circle that will only grow worse over time. His family and friends love it when you rave about his awesomeness, just as your loved ones will adore him for speaking highly of you all the time.

Accept that you’ll both have bratty moments.

Sometimes when we’re stressed, we get snappy. It happens to everyone, and that ultra-bratty response may even be a surprise to you. So if your spouse replies with a terse comment, don’t pull the pin on a big fight grenade. Just accept it as a sign that he’s stressed and not able to respond more maturely at the moment. And if he blames your bratty remark on PMS, it’s better to walk away than get into a fight over something silly. Apologies can come a little bit later.

Divvy up chores.

Division of labour in a marriage is something that marriage counselors handle a lot with couples who are having trouble.

You can avoid resentments by simply talking to each other about which household projects you want to take on. Maybe you’re okay with killing the spiders and taking out the trash, and he’s fine with vacuuming. Make your own plan without any male vs. female labels, and then — this is important — sit down to discuss which household chores are annoying you, which you want to trade, and which you want to hire someone to do...like the dusting and vacuuming. Done!

And, last but not least, remember to be courteous, kind, trustworthy, respectful, loyal, appreciative, understanding, realistic and caring. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

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Amalia’a Oils Amalia is a stay at home Mom who has recently started dabbling in the social work world again. She was raised with the knowledge and benefits of natural alternatives and her passion in this area continues to grow as she strives to provide her own family with the same values. As she experiences the health and overall well-being essential oils has to offer her family, her desire to share this information with the world continues to grow.

Contact Amalia @ amzarok@gmail.com So I know I stated in last month’s issue that Frankincense would be highlighted this month…however, I just could not resist the chance to be a part of this months “wedding fever” theme! I have compiled a list of some (or all) of the oils one would want in preparation for their big day. Weddings are a wondrous, joyful event that radiates love and happiness. However, whether you are planning a wedding big or small, there always seem to be hiccups along the way. I’m hoping that if I can arm the happy couple with a “Wedding 911” survival kit, those hiccups will seem easier to deal with and therefore allow the happy couple and all of their closest friends and relatives to enjoy that special day.

I have broken the oils down into three categories; Health and Beauty, Relationship Maintenance, and Stress. Some categories will have a few options of oils to use; this does not mean you need all of them; just one will do. (Unless of course you wanted them all, which is ok too!).

Health and Beauty

Immune System – there is nothing more frustrating than battling a cold while accomplishing the fine balancing act of planning a wedding, working, and maintaining a healthy social life. Here are some recommendations to strengthen your immune system and help those burntout adrenals: • Thieves – Apply to bottoms of feet daily to protect you from viruses, diffuse in your home, or place cotton balls soaked in a few drops in your vents to keep the air in your home germ-free, and ensure that none of those lovely relatives and wedding planners bring their sickness into your home!

• Cedarwood – get your sleep!!! Although sleeping will feel like number one million and twenty on your To Do list, it is absolutely vital to allow you to enjoy the process and your day. If you have trouble shutting your brain off or getting quality sleep, cedarwood may be your new best friend. Cedarwood is known as the “sleepy oil” as it stimulates the release of melatonin into your body. Before bed, place a drop on your forehead between your eyebrows, as well as a drop on each wrist.

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Glowing Skin – Many brides will spend countless hours scouring bridal magazines, where they are exposed to perfectly airbrushed, glowing model brides. Unfortunately, I cannot offer the airbrushed look, but there are some oils that will help you get that beautiful, glowing skin.

Here is the recipe: • Frankincense, myrrh and coconut oil – find a small glass container (loonie store is a great place for these) and add 2-4 drops of each essential oil and some coconut oil. Mix it up and apply to skin daily to get glowing, healthy skin. Bonus: Apply to breasts to keep them healthy.

Weight Maintenance – a part of me struggles with adding this section because I really would love to be able to tell each bride that she is beautiful the way she is and her soon-to-be husband feels the same way. However, I too was once a bride and I remember this feeling really important to me. Fortunately, I was able to do it in a healthy way and really did feel great about myself that day, not to mention how much healthier I was feeling. So I offer this oil as a way to help maintain a healthy diet and exercise: • Grapefruit – Grapefruit is what I sometimes call a “sleeper oil” as it has so many amazing benefits and is on the low end of the money scale! Grapefruit essential oil has been known to help with weight loss (by curbing appetite and satiating cravings), fluid retention, depression, anxiety, cellulite, migraines, stress, and indigestion and is very uplifting. Benefits from grapefruit oil can be received by direct inhalation, applied topically or diffused.

Stress

At some point during your nuptial journey, stress is almost guaranteed to rear its ugly head, even to those who normally handle stress well.

Here are some suggestions of oils that may work for you: • Lavender, Frankincense, Roman Chamomile, Ylang Ylang, Peppermint or any of the Citrus oils – any of these oils can diffused, or directly inhaled to receive full benefits. It might be nice to keep one in your purse and when needed, apply a few drops into the palms of your hand, rub together and cup your hands over your mouth and nose and inhale three deep breaths.

Relationship

Maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner is absolutely vital to having a blissful wedding day. It is so easy let this part of the journey take a back seat, thinking that after the wedding you will have a chance to reconnect. Your partner is the reason this is all happening in the first place and it is so important to care for and nurture that relationship. I have included a few different options to help keep the passion and connection between you and your partner during this blissful and stressful time. www.thenewsyneighbour.com

For Men

• Black Pepper - is known to increase circulation and libido in men.

• Sandalwood - has a rich, sweet, warm and woody aroma that makes it enticing, erotic and soothing. No wonder sandalwood is one of the main ingredients in a large number of men’s colognes!

For Women

• Ylang Ylang - has a sweet, soft, flowery fragrance that has made it a long-time romantic favourite. This oil may help elevate sexual energy and enhance relationships. It is a great oil to diffuse so both can receive the benefits it has to offer. Fun Fact: the soft yellow petals of the Ylang Ylang flower are often strewn across marriage beds in Indonesia.

• Jasmine – the floral fragrance of jasmine is warm and exotic and has been used throughout history for romance and attraction. The essential oil may help balance the feminine energy for the body. It is also a great oil to diffuse.

• Rose – Rose is known as “Queen of the Flowers” and is probably the most common scent associated with love, romance and Valentine’s Day. This oil is known as the “heart chakra.” It is highly romantic and may help balance the hormones of the female reproductive system.

Rose oil has also been used for centuries for skin care and is ideal for dry or aging skin. To receive the benefits of the rose essential oil, put a couple of drops on the palms of your hand and rub in a clockwise direction, cup your hands over your nose and mouth and slowly inhale three deep breaths. Place a drip directly on your heart center, behind ears, on wrists and womb center. Is also wonderful in a bath.

Well there you have it; my quick breakdown of some oils you may want to stock up on to help enjoy your wedding day journey! I truly wish you all the happiness in the world and may your wedding day tell the story or your unique relationship!

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or feel I have missed an area you might be interested in!

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Did we say, “I love you” and hug each other?

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How can we get these two generations of workers to communicate and ensure that the knowledge of the past is passed on to the employees of the future? First, we need to throw out the concept that one generation is better than another. Baby boomers will look at younger generations as having a lack of work ethic, being more concerned with their loves outside of work and Millenials may see the Boomers as proud workaholics and less technically advanced and unwilling to learn. The fact of the matter is, it doesn’t matter.

Communicating between generations is about recognizing the different viewpoints and challenges each group has and trying to understand them. Each generation needs to realize that not all points apply to all people – there are many Boomers who are great with technology, and many Gen Ys and Millenials who are expert networkers. When you are faced with cross-generational challenges, stop and ask yourself if you are doing everything you can to empathize with the other person.

Bridging the Generational Gap How many of us have thought (on more than one occasion) that our co-workers are from another planet?

Although it may seem that way, the issue could actually be that our coworkers are from a different generation. The baby boomers are getting ready to retire and the new generation of workers are hitting the force.

But these two generations have more than just age between them.

The way that the new generation of workers look at work is different than their predecessors. Expectations of employers are higher and the scale of work / life balance has dramatically changed. They are motivated by causes and work that makes a difference rather than by loyalty to an organization. They are seen as a generation that will demand work-life balance and flexibility so that work fits into other priorities.

This is a highly educated generation that is ethnically and culturally diverse and more accepting of diversity than previous generations.

They grew up with technology, so they assume they will have access to it in their workplace and are more apt in technology. They thrive on multitasking and creative problem-solving and seek opportunities to learn.1 Younger workers are looking to have a balance in their lives that include working to live, rather than living to work.

This difference in younger employees can create a lack of communication and understanding during training. As the baby boomers retire, many companies will be looking to these younger generations for leadership, but the issue will lie in the information passed down from previous generations. What will happen to the organizational knowledge?

Will it retire as well?

Each person within a team has a purpose and if we learn to look at our fellow co-workers in that way, then we will learn to appreciate the different strengths each member has. How can we find these strengths and learn to communicate with one another? Here are a few ideas;2 • Listen. No, I mean really listen. If we let our preconceptions about other generations stop us from hearing new (or old) ideas, we are limiting our potential.

• Empathy. Try to understand where your team member is coming from.

• Team Building. Get out of the office together. Find a way to connect on a different level and truly understand what every member brings to the team. An example of this would be working with horses to learn more about yourselves and others. (www.equineconnection.ca) • Learn. Everyone has something to learn, just as everyone has something to teach. Be open to every learning opportunity available to you.

Even if it is someone who is younger (or older) than yourself.

These sound like pretty simple tools, but to truly learn how to communicate is not easy. The challenges ahead of organizations as the new generation moves into the work force will be profound, but by being aware and taking the steps to ensure a smooth transition, organizations can overcome this challenge. Be open to others’ ideas, despite all differences, and respect one another as members of a team. By keeping all of this in mind, we can help to bridge the gap between the generations.

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This program is completely different from any other program. The main focus of the program is to help children of various ages play the game of basketball. #1 Hoops not only teaches the basic skills of basketball but also etiquette, rules, and team work. It strives to show that each and every child that loves the game should be allowed to play without limitations. Children are put in game scenarios as well as worked with one on one.

The program will start May 6, 2014 and end June 16, 2014.

It will be once a week on Tuesday for an hour and half.

The program will take place at Strathmore Junior High school. #1 Hoops offers two sessions, one is for kindergarten to grade 3 and the second one is for grade 4 to grade 7. The first session runs from 6:00 to 7:30 and the second one runs from 7:30-9:00. The price of the program is $97.95. This price includes a reversible jersey, water bottle and basketball.

Please contact Shantelle Gieck to register either at 403-660-3896 or basketball1hoops@gmail.com The deadline for registering is April 15, 2014. The only way to hold a spot in the program is payment. There will be only 30 spots in each session available.

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Thanks for the Memories!

No, I am not leaving the Newsy Neighbour or my radio show on Newstalk 770, but last month I did say goodbye to a 14 year relationship as sales and sponsorship director with the Olympic Oval at the University of Calgary.

It was a relationship that started in the fall of 2000. I was enjoying a summer of unemployment after being fired by Rogers Communication and 66 CFR. I was lying on the beach in Invermere, BC, wondering what I was going to do next! Job prospects in the sports radio business were sparse and I wasn’t sure I even wanted to play radio anymore.

Olympian Jacques Thibault was the director of the Olympic Oval.

He approached me on the beach, and offered me a job. “We have a short track world cup coming up in six weeks and we need help,” he pleaded. “We have no sponsors and we don’t have a sales or marketing person.”

So let me put this into perspective. The Olympic Oval is hosting a major international speed skating competition. It’s happening in six weeks and the director is asking an unemployed radio sportscaster to come in and save the day. The first question was an easy one: “What are your expectations?”

“I really don’t have any,” Thibault reasoned. “We don’t have a sponsorship guy and I think you would be perfect for it.”

With no expectations on the line, I knew this was the job for me! In a matter of weeks, Husky Energy was on board as the title sponsor. The Calgary Sun and Corus Entertainment signed up as our media partners. TAC Mobility, National Car Rental, Molson Canadian and others soon joined in. Was it a huge financial success? No, but we were able to fill the building and the ISU (International Skating Union) used our template for future World Cup Short Track competitions.

The rest, as they say, is history. For the next 13 seasons, my newly established Marketing and Media Company would sign one year contracts with the University of Calgary to handle sales and sponsorship.

Over the years, I have seen the Olympic Oval experience so many highs and, unfortunately, a few lows. It was the success of the athletes like Catriona Le May Doan, Cindy Klassen, Jeremy Wotherspoon, Clara Hughes, Denny Morrison, Hayley Wickenheiser, Danielle Goyette and Cassie Campbell that cemented the Oval’s legacy as the medal factory and the fastest ice in the world. Every time one of these athletes stepped on the podium, the staff at the Olympic Oval felt a sense of pride as they were a small part of their success. The Olympic Oval can take great pride in the fact that the last four Canadian flag 42

bearers at the Winter Olympics (Le May Doan, Goyette, Hughes and Wickenheiser) all trained and fine-tuned their skills at the University of Calgary.

There is the iconic design of the Oval’s roof, a proud landmark of the city’s landscape and lasting legacy of hosting “The Best Ever” Winter Olympic Games. A roof that leaked from almost the day it opened until it was finally fixed in 2011, thanks to a 9.7 million dollar refurbishment plan.

This was a much-needed boost for a world class facility that was hit hard by the economic crash in 2008. The endowment and legacy funds from the 1988 Winter Olympics took a major hit, operating budgets were slashed and good people lost their jobs. These were dark days for the Olympic Oval, however the struggles were short lived and the legacy survives.

So why am I walking away from such a positive environment? The timing is right. It’s time to take a small break and re-set, re-charge and refocus on a new adventure. It’s time to pass the torch and let some new ideas flow. Besides, summer is coming and it’s time to lie on the beach!

40 Years of RILEYS! It’s April, and that means the golf season is right around the corner. On Monday, April 28th, the prestigious Calgary Golf and Country Club will host the draw for the 40th Anniversary of the Riley’s Best Ball event.

This event is one of the highlights on the Calgary Golf Association schedule. For the first time ever, it will feature a sit down dinner as we salute the champions from the past 39 years.

I am honoured to be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening as the event will honour my former colleague, Bill Powers. The media/manager trophy will be re-named in Billy’s memory. Due to limited seating, it is essential that you confirm you attendance on your entry form. For more information go to www.calgarygolfassociation.org.

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The pilot took up the farmer and his wife and he did some pretty fancy flying. When he landed ten minutes later he said to the farmer, “You did very well for your first flight. I didn’t hear a word from you!”

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Hot & Spicy My Favourite – Fabulous – Fantastic And Fun Stuff My favourite appetizers are hot and spicy recipes; they are fantastic and offer your guests something a little different to experience. Cultures across the globe, including Chinese, Indian and Mexican, have been pursuing the pleasures of spicy food for centuries. The primary source of culinary spice is the pepper. According to numerous studies, the heatcreating component of peppers, known as capsaicin, has several beneficial effects on the body. These effects include reducing inflammation, oxidizing fat, providing gastric relief, preventing sinus infections and even killing cancer cells. Furthermore, spicy foods encourage perspiration, which can help cool the body when the temperature is hot. So instead of serving ice cream and other frozen treats on the next hot day, try whipping up some easy spicy appetizers.

Whether you’re looking for a spicy, crispy accompaniment for a dip or some stand-alone snacks, there are plenty crispy appetizer creations to choose from, like: put saltine crackers into a large sealable bag, and then pour in a mixture of oil (about ½ cup), chili powder (1/2 tsp), pepper flakes (1/4 tsp) and some garlic salt or any other one of your favourite seasonings. You will get a feel for the measurements after your first bag – experiment with this. Shake the bag for several minutes and a spicy concoction will soon coat all of the crackers. Bake in a 250 degree oven for 10 – 15 minutes; just keep an eye on them until crispy.

For easy spicy appetizers that have more of an Asian influence, you can grill spicy meat skewers. Start by marinating chunks of meat, like beef, pork or chicken, in sweet & spicy hoisin sauce. You can also add spicy seasonings to the marinade, like black pepper, cayenne, pepper flakes

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and chili powder. After a few hours of marinating -- the longer the better -- thread your chunks of meat onto skewers and throw them on the grill. For added flavour, sprinkle on some sesame seeds and chopped green onion. To alleviate some of the spicy heat, provide cooling dips like a cucumber and yogurt dip or a creamy ranch dressing.

If you are a bit more adventurous, try these fabulous recipes. I’m making the Thai Brittle as soon as I finish this article!

Creole Deviled Eggs

8 large eggs 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese 1/4 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery 1 tablespoon Creole mustard 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco) 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash of ground red pepper Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover with water to 1 inch above eggs; stir in vinegar. Bring just to a rolling boil. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold running water until cool.

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cream cheese, and mash with a fork until smooth. Add yogurt and next 8 ingredients. Spoon mixture into egg white halves (about 1 tablespoon in each half).

Cajun Hot Crab Dip

Cooking spray 2 tablespoons minced shallots 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed, divided 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco) 2 teaspoons salt-free Cajun seasoning 1/2 cup canola mayonnaise 1/3 cup 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons panko 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives Preheat oven to 450°. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shallots and garlic to pan; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Place 1 cup crab in a food processor. Add the shallot mixture, 1/4 cup water, pepper sauce, and Cajun seasoning to crab; process until smooth. Spoon mixture into a large bowl, and stir in remaining crab, mayonnaise, and the next 5 ingredients (through black pepper). Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart glass or ceramic casserole dish coated lightly with cooking spray. Combine panko and chives in a small bowl; sprinkle over crab mixture. Coat panko mixture with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 30 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes.

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Thai Cashew Brittle

Cooking spray 2 cups sugar 1 cup light-coloured corn syrup 1/2 cup water 1 cup coarsely chopped dry-roasted cashews, salted 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon Chile paste 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemongrass 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; lightly coat with cooking spray. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water in a medium

heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring just until combined; bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reaches 335°F. Remove from heat; stir in cashews and remaining ingredients (mixture will bubble). Quickly pour mixture onto prepared pan, spreading evenly. Cool completely (about 2 hours); break into pieces.

Be adventurous for your next cocktail party and serve your guests something a little different. Hot and spicy is always yummy and by adjusting your ingredients, the recipes can be as hot or not as you like!

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Did you hear about the person who paid $33.000.00 for a mattress?

OK… it was a celebrity so we can’t really expect too much, but… for a mattress? What’s even more fun, is that that’s nowhere near the top of the mattress price game.

It’s probably safe to surmise that most of us reading this will not be dropping 30 grand on a mattress in the near future. It’s probably also safe to surmise that having just come through a daylight saving time change, the days getting longer and (theoretically) spring approaching, many of us should be looking sideways at our mattress or ‘sleep system’.

The majority of credible studies are showing that sleep is critical to our mental and physical health. Equally important are results showing that we are not getting enough quality (restful & rejuvenating) sleep.

Many of us cut sleep time figuring we’ll simply pay it back later. Think of your friendly neighbourhood loan shark; the interest rate on sleep loss is about the same – interestingly enough, the results of defaulting on repaying can be similar as well. Popular Science March 2014 edition (or www.Popsci.com) section on sleep is worth a serious read.

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Check out a mattress; - Unless you sleep alone, bring your partner along. Either one can do the initial research but both should be in on the final selection.

- Take a few minutes to lie down on a mattress. Try the sleep position you are in when you wake up in the morning.

- Ask about the mattress, its manufacturer, construction and features, including any environmental concerns. Is it Canadian made?

- Ask what makes this mattress a good choice for you.

Note that price is not always an indicator of the ‘right’ mattress but at the same time, you still get what you pay for and a permanent sale price is not a sale.

Talk over your sleep support needs with your local independent bedding retailer. They have to know their products and maintain current knowledge in the sleep system issues world. Remember, an independent retailer chooses their floor stock, so ask why they have chosen the floor selection they have and then try them out.

On the studies and results side, remember that one study doesn’t make it a rule or even correct. Take a critical look at who funded and conducted the study and, of course, who benefits. Check out www.askforevidence.com and ‘Is That a Fact’ by Canadian author Mark Battersby.

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Clean your sink with herbs.

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To remove grease buildup in your garbage disposal, periodically grind a handful of ice cubes mixed with 1/2 cup baking soda. Together, the powder and cubes will safely scour the inside of the disposer. Flush any residue by plugging the sink and filling it with 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) of water, then run the disposer while the water drains. Grind lemon peels to freshen the smell.

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Peanut Butter Squares

Luscious Joys Cereal Cereal, it seems, has been around since the beginning of time. Tell me one person who has not gotten up in the middle of the night to have a bowl of cereal? Ohh, how I long for the days when I would eat Captain Crunch, Fruity Pebbles, Frosted Flakes or my all-time favourite, Lucky Charms. Now, I have oatmeal or a healthy granola with yogurt for breakfast. Oh, to be young again and not have to worry about calories, fat or sugar!! Forget it; who cares! You only live once; I’m on a quest for cereal recipes – healthy or not. A little lusciousness every once in a while is not going to hurt, right? Don’t they say everything is good for you in small measures? Enjoy!!

Peanut Butter Cheerios Bars

Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars...mmmmmmm tasty and for a 5 minute snack, just throw these together!!

1 cup sugar 1 cup corn syrup 1 cup peanut butter 1 tsp. vanilla 5 cups Cheerios In a large sauce pan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; allow to boil for about a minute, remove from heat. Add peanut butter and vanilla and mix until smooth. Add cheerios and mix until coated.

Corn Pops

1 box (10.9 oz. size) Corn Pops cereal 1 cup pecan halves 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda Preheat oven to 250°F. Combine cereal and nuts in a greased, shallow baking pan.

In a saucepan, bring butter, sugar and corn syrup to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and baking soda. Pour caramel mixture over cereal and nuts; stir well.

Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Pour onto waxed paper and break apart; allow to cool. Store in airtight container.

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1 cup corn syrup 1 cup peanut butter

4 cups corn flakes 2 cups Rice Krispies 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine sugar and corn syrup in large pot and cook over low heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add peanut butter stir until peanut butter is melted and combined with the sugar. Then add corn flakes, Rice Krispies, salt and vanilla. Stir just to mix. Place in a greased 9x13 pan. Let cool and cut into bars.

Chocolate Yummies

3 cups Rice Krispies cereal 7 graham cracker, whole pieces 2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 package (12 ounce size) semi-sweet chocolate morsels 2/3 cup light corn syrup 3 tablespoons margarine or butter 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter Coat 13x9x2-inch microwave safe dish with cooking spray. Place 6 whole pieces graham cracker in single layer in bottom. Cut remaining piece to fit in bottom. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over cracker.

Microwave on high 1 minute or until marshmallows are puffy. Remove from microwave and cool completely. In a 2-quart microwave safe mixing bowl, combine chocolate, corn syrup and margarine. Microwave at high about 1 ½ minutes or until chocolate can be stirred smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Add Rice Krispies cereal, mixing until combined. Spread evenly over marshmallows. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. Cut and store in airtight container in refrigerator.

I’ve been working on the computer all day on articles – it is now time to go and make one of these luscious recipes and indulge all the hard work I have done today. You should do the same. Yummy in my tummy!

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Spring is finally here!

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Spring is finally here! This time of year always gives me the itch to get outside, start cleaning up from the winter and add some bright and happy accents to my home. In doing so, I have come up with some ideas with large impact to refresh your space for spring and to bring on the summer!

- First and foremost, de-clutter, edit and purge. Get rid of what has been piling up this winter and store what you no longer love, need or use. Less is always more.

- Switch your linens to crisp neutrals; this will instantly give a refreshing face lift and serve as a perfect backdrop to showcase pops of colour with your accessories, such as pillows and throws.

- Organize and use your books as your décor; arrange by colour to style your shelving units

Decorating tips.

Use bold fabric patterns in small way. A little on a footstool or accent pillows will go a long way. It won’t overwhelm and it will stand out. This is a good way to use your favourite without having to break the bank buying several yards to cover an entire couch. For large chairs, choose a small print. The chairs are dramatic enough. A small print helps balance that drama and looks more sophisticated.

Seating arrangements.

Avoid the predictable seating arrangement. You know; a sofa, a pair of matching chairs, a coffee table in between… boring! The solution is elegantly simple. It’s a trick designers call the “pull-up chair’ - a non matching chair tossed into the mix to keep the arrangement looking fresh and unique.

Painting tricks.

Add architectural interest to a room. Paint the molding and the trim around windows and doors a shade or two darker than the walls, and paint the window sashes—the sliding parts that carry the glass—an even deeper shade. Guests will ask for the name of the designer you hired!

Update lampshades.

Update with new ones in more contemporary shapes or simply fresh white shades.

- Rotate your artwork selection and/or placement, print some favourite family photos and create a feature gallery wall, and adding a mirror opposite a window will always bounce light around a space.

- If you are craftier, create new artwork. Frame or stretch fabric around canvas in colourful and graphic patterns, or bring out the paint and create something all your own.

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- Give life to a vintage piece of furniture by way of reupholstering and/ or painting. Spraying frames and existing décor pieces to establish a new feature colour for your space is cost effective with large impact.

- Bring the outside in! Fresh blooms and twigs in a dramatic, tall vase as a dining table center piece or even an herb garden on your wind sill.

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Buying a home is an exciting adventure; the thrill of finding a home that you and your family can enjoy, where you will raise your children, make friends – all the good things that home ownership brings. But there are several things that you should consider before you write an offer.

1. Does this home make sense? Now, when I say that, I mean will this home make sense for you and your family in the long run? Are you a young family and hope to expand? Maybe a two bedroom townhome is not the right buy. Sure, with one child it may be very manageable, but if baby number two is just a year away – you may be forced to move within a couple of years. With closing costs, you could eat up any profits made, and that’s just not a smart buy. Ideally, you should look for a home that will accommodate you for at least five years. This may mean forgoing some fancy upgrades, but ultimately the cosmetics of a home can be changed, whereas adding square footage is a whole different ball game.

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4. Don’t buy the best home in a not-so-great neighbourhood. Ideally, you want to buy in the best area you can, even if that means buying a home that may not have all the extras that you want. Your home is your investment, and ultimately the old saying “Location Location Location” will always hold strong. You can’t make more land, no matter how hard you try. However, you can invest in the home that you purchase through renovation. It doesn’t have to be all at once. But if you buy a home with “good bones” – i.e., good sized rooms, a practical floor plan, and structurally sound – all within a desirable location – you will be making a sound purchase.

5. Can I really afford this? If you are a dual income couple and are planning on starting a family, you may have only one income for a while.

Will the home put undo financial pressure on you? If your income was to go down, would you be able to afford the home? Just because you “can” afford to purchase a home, doesn’t mean you should. Sit down and think about your lifestyle. Do you like to travel extensively? If you do, make sure you budget that into the equation. Are you planning to send your children to private school? Factor in the annual tuition to your costs. Don’t forget to speak with your mortgage broker. Any changes in interest rates could change your mortgage payment in the years to come. Make sure you can handle any upticks in the interest rates.

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While interest rates continue to drop, it appears that the cost of getting mortgage insurance is about to go up.

Following its annual review of its insurance products and capital requirements, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) announced February 28th that effective May 1, 2014, the cost of default insurance will be increasing. While CMHC doesn’t make changes to the premiums often, they do review the premiums annually and have made several adjustments with both increases and decreases since being commercialized in 1988.

For those who are not aware, anyone wishing to purchase a home in Canada with less than 20% of the purchase price to be used as the down payment, and who are working with a traditional bank or financing institution, are subject to a default insurance premium, which is added to the mortgage amount. Unfortunately, this insurance does not benefit you as the purchaser, but it helps protect the bank or lender that holds the mortgage in the event that you are not able to make your mortgage payments for whatever reason.

So how does this affect applications for insurance moving forward? For any and all applications submitted and approved prior to May 1st, those files will be subject to the current insurance premiums, with no restrictions on when those mortgages are scheduled to fund. Any files that are submitted on or after May 1st, 2014 will be subject to the higher premiums.

For any clients purchasing a home with the minimum 5% down payment, the insurance premium will be going from 2.75% of the mortgage amount to 3.15%. This premium is then added to the mortgage amount, unless you wish to pay the premium up front. Based on a $250,000 mortgage amount, this will result in less than a $5 per month increase to your mortgage payment.

In Canada, we have three insurers that the banks and financial institutions work with when offering high ratio financing. These include CMHC, Genworth and Canada Guaranty. With the recent announcement made by CMHC, the other two insurance providers will be following suit with identical increases to their premiums, and these will be effective as well on May 1st of this year.

As always, I welcome any questions or comments you may have regarding the information contained in my articles.

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