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In the twenty-first century, it’s not unusual for a woman’s busi-ness card to feature the designation CA (BAdmin) behind her name; gone are the days when men dominated the accounting and business management field. However, some industries are still inherently masculine, mostly due to the nature of their busi-ness; the automotive field is one of those. Automotive sales, service, parts and assembly businesses are dominated by men, and often overlooked by women establishing a career. In that respect, Brenda Gelowitz is a rarity, as the Controller and Vice President of Auto Electric Service Ltd, a well-respected Sas-katchewan company established almost seventy years ago.

“I attended the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance meeting last week and it’s overwhelmingly obvious that this is a man’s indus-try,” Gelowitz told me. “When I give my suggestions at the infor-mation technology meetings, the guys always seem fascinated by my ideas. I think it’s because women certainly don’t think like men, so they certainly wouldn’t think of the same solutions!”

As for her choice of accounting as a career, the decision was an evolutionary process. Growing up on a farm outside Yorkton, she didn’t have the preparation for school that children do today - no options such as preschool or kindergarten; even watch-ing Sesame Street on television was considered frivolous by her hard-working parents. “I actually struggled in Grades One and Two,” Brenda admits. “Then in Grade Three I had a great teacher who was able to explain things so I understood.” Her academic success accelerated quickly from that point on. “I think having someone early on to believe in your potential and convince you of your intelligence can make a big difference in your life. After that year, school became much easier because I was convinced that I could figure anything out if I kept at it and kept asking questions. That became my truth.”

Like many young women in rural areas at the time, Brenda Gel-owitz assumed that she’d marry her high school boyfriend and work until they began a family, so she enrolled in Hotel & Restau-rant Administration at SIAST in Saskatoon. The course wasn’t what she hoped for so she dropped out. Before she did, how-ever, she realized how much the accounting classes interested her. Moving to Yorkton, working the usual menial jobs available to someone with no experience, she luckily found a position with a government agency helping women get back into the work-place. “The counselors said I was wasting my talents doing cleri-cal work,” Brenda recalls. “They also convinced me to ditch my boyfriend, who wasn’t doing me any favors. The program direc-tor and counselors strongly suggested that I apply to university.”

Gelowitz decided to complete a Bachelor of Administration with a major in accounting; she was quite surprised to learn she would have to take even more classes after university to actually be considered a professional accountant. Research convinced her that Chartered Accountant was “the” designation to have and that Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants was the best firm in town. Rather than participate in the usual recruiting pro-cesses, she asked her professor for the name of the person to talk to at Ernst &Young and called him directly to ask for a sepa-rate interview, an indication of her tendency to set her sights on a goal and follow her own path to the prize.

As an articling student for a public accounting firm, Gelowitz had the opportunity to work at a variety of different companies providing accounting or auditing services. One of her clients was Auto Electric Service (AES). She established a rapport with Mor-ley Wagner, then President of AES. He eventually offered her the position of Controller but she refused; the timing and circum-stances just didn’t fit. In 2001 the position opened up again and Gelowitz accepted. She started March 1 and has never looked back. In 2002 she began to purchase shares in the company. In 2007 she and six other staff members entered

into an agreement to purchase all common shares; she became Vice President.

Of course work isn’t the only facet of Brenda’s life; she speaks fondly of her patient spouse, Wes, who supported her educa-tional and career goals. Together for ten years before they mar-ried sixteen years ago, they have raised two children. Having a family definitely influenced Brenda’s decision to join a private company. She learned, as do all women, that a mother needs flexibility and fulfillment at work rather than a job that entails countless hours of overtime like an accountant must put in with a large firm.

“My days are never really typical,” Gelowitz explains. ”I do have ‘routine duties’ performed every day, month and year, but the non-routine issues consume the majority of my time.” Most of those non-routine issues involve IT matters. If staff or manage-ment has any questions on how to produce a report from the system or how to get the computer to perform a certain task, Gelowitz is asked for advice or direction. “I’ve been responsible for setting up most of our computer software applications, so I know how to get them to work (or know what they can’t do),” she explains. In this computerised era, a business relies end-lessly on the systems that so many people take for granted; AES is no different. There’s a system for automotive parts sales and inventory, a general ledger / accounts payable program, a dispatch-delivery system, bar-code receiving equipment, three different online ordering programs and over fifty personal com-puters company-wide. Then, too, there are endless reports to

track sales, inventory and payroll.

“I approve all of the invoices for the company,” Brenda men-tioned. “We produce over three thousand cheques a year and have about twenty drawers of invoices for our main location alone, so that’s a lot to look at and to sign.” Shop work or-ders must also be scrutinized and tracked. Payroll information is constantly updated; benefit plan changes are distributed and explained to employees. New customers must be set up and trained to use the online ordering system.

Auto Electric Service Ltd operates branches in Regina, Wey-burn, Estevan and Yorkton, plus a paint/autobody supply ware-house and Mainline Fleet Service in Regina, where the focus is on industrial and agricultural parts and service. “For the most part, the branch managers run each of their stores indepen-dently, but I am available for consultation on non-recurring is-sues they might have with customers or staff,” Gelowitz told me. “I also work with our president and main business partner, Bob Jaworski, to consult on overall corporate decisions.”

It’s very clear that Brenda Gelowitz has mastered her somewhat traditional role as a female in a rather untraditional industry. One of her many favorite quotes and acronyms is TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More). “I’m so very proud of our business and the people who work here,” she says. “Together, we really are achieving more.”

A DAY IN THE LIFE OFBrenda Gelowitz By: Lee Parent

a day in tHe liFe oFBRENDA GELOWITZ

Mindy Sjogren by Lee Parent

While living in Australia a few years ago, Mindy Sjogren saw an IMAX movie called Born to be Wild, featuring elephants and orangutans in the rain forest; the film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them, saving endangered species one life at a time. Entranced with the orangutans in the film, Mindy began to research Orangutan Foundation International (OFI). Through their website, she discovered that an internship position in Indonesia was available; she applied online, participated in two telephone interviews and was approved for the position within a month. From October 2011 until April 2012, Mindy volunteered as a ‘daily release intern’, one of three people to pioneer the program.

“Every day I took orangutans out to the forest to forage and play,” Mindy explained. “They live in small sleeping enclosures and need to get out often to maintain their physical abilities and to learn how to forage.”

For a month, Mindy focused on learning the Indonesian language and observing the care center employees doing daily release. She spent extensive time with the orangutans in their cages, patiently building relationships with them before taking any of them out alone. “I worked consistently with seven adolescent females and males,” she described. “And with ten babies. I also

helped with enrichment for the orangutans that are too big to be released daily.”

During her stay in Indonesia, Mindy saw extensive forest destruction. Hundreds of square kilometers of former rainforest have been cultivated as palm oil plantations or destroyed by illegal logging. “Since my return to Canada, I’ve given presentations about my experience to raise awareness about our consumption of palm oil,” Mindy told me. “My hope is to educate people on the importance of the rainforest, not only for the orangutans and other wildlife, but for all the oxygen and rain it gives us! It takes a hundred and twenty years to grow back a rainforest habitat. I believe the only way to stop palm oil production is to educate people. If the demand is lessened, perhaps we have a chance to save the remaining tropical rainforests.”

Mindy’s goal is to return to the rain forest and help improve the living conditions of orangutans that may never get the chance to be re-released into the wild. Although she didn’t set out on a fundraising campaign, many people seem to be connecting with the cause when they hear her presentations. Donations

have come in at a surprising and gratifying rate. Audience members can’t help but admire Mindy’s passion and selflessness; listeners want to help her achieve her goal.

Sadly, orangutan babies are often caught and sold as pets. People raise them until they get too big and active, then hand them over to a care center when the animals are no longer suitable to be kept in a home environment. Animals raised in such circumstances have not developed the crucial skills they need to survive in

the wild. Furthermore, it’s very difficult to gain permission to re-release all of the orangutans currently in captivity, or to find suitable areas to do so. Many remaining forests already have an existing population of wild orangutans; putting extra pressure on their food supply is not an option.

Should the deforestation of the rain forest continue at the present rate, the habitat of the orangutans may be wiped out in as few as eight years. Mindy Sjogren is determined to do what she can to prevent that dreadful situation from happening. You can learn more about her quest at http://www.facebook.com/magicmindy. As for information about the animals she has come to love and the foundation trying to save them, there’s a wealth of information on the website of the Orangutan Foundation International at http://www.orangutan.org, complete with photos - some of them endearing and all of them beautiful.

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Features Vol. 2 - Issue 1 - January 2013

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Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers Regina by Gail Jansen-Kesslar

10 Questions

1 What is Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers Regina?

2 How did Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers Regina begin?

3 What motivated you to get involved in the first place?

4 Are you a Grandmother yourself?

5 So why should someone think, as you did, and join an organization entitled Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers if

they aren’t an actual Grandmother themselves?

6 What do you think an older generation of volunteers has that younger volunteers might not?

7 What kind of Fundraising events do you hold?

8 How much money has Grandmothers 4Grandmothers Regina raised to date?

9 What kind of programs do the funds you raise support?

10 What do you hope you’ll be able to pass on to your own Grandchildren through your involvement in this

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A new year is upon us. It is a time of both reflection and looking forward. Rather than make resolutions, I like to look back on the previous year, the lessons I have learned and decide how I can apply them to the current year. I hope that you are able to do the same. One of my favourite authors sums this up nicely:

“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re Doing Something. So that’s my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody’s ever made before. Don’t freeze, don’t stop, don’t worry that it isn’t good enough, or it isn’t perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life. Whatever it is you’re scared of doing, Do it. Make your mistakes, next year and forever.” ~ Neil Gaiman

Thank you again to the wonderful team at PINK for allowing me to work on the magazine. It is always a privilege.

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Karen Wallace spends her days trying to reach out to clients through the age-old

practise of art therapy, amongst the colour-coded rooms and soft soothing music

played throughout her practise.. A therapy that, while relatively new to the accepted

therapeutic practises here in Saskatchewan, is one that has been evoked and prac-

tised unknowingly since time began. It is one that Wallace, herself a highly creative

individual, practised unwittingly as the curator of an Art Gallery in the Gulf Islands many

years ago, simply because it has always just been a natural process for her to com-

municate with people in creative ways.

“I wrote a book on archetypes,” says Wallace. “And during the process of writing that

book I realized that what I have always been doing is art therapy. I have always worked

with people in one way or another. I have always taught workshops. I have always

worked with children. I have always worked with the people that came through the

gallery, and worked through their art process. For me, it was always something that

was really just innate.”

“Being a therapist is really about being interested in people’s lives, in psychology and

in how people can move ahead in their lives,” continues Wallace. “So putting the two

together was just a really natural avenue for me.”

Described as “using the expressive arts to work psychologically and emotionally with

people,” art therapy is similar to conventional therapy where individuals come in to

talk about their problems, says Wallace, who obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in

Art Therapy, from the B.C. School of Art Therapy in Victoria and a M.Ed. But, instead

of just working cognitively, something that can be difficult for many of the clients she

sees, art therapy gives them another way to communicate and express themselves.

For clients who have experienced trauma, are autistic, or who have experienced a

brain injury, typically some of the hardest clients to work with, art therapy can fill the

void that traditional therapies cannot fill for those lacking in verbal skills.

“When you have a brain injury, things are so complicated and it’s so hard to find heal-

ing. Art therapy is one way where I see clients moving ahead in this process.”

“We might use art to help self-regulate, which means helping the body calm down and

get to a more relaxed state or to make meaning,” explains Wallace. “So I have lots of

different techniques and ways of using art, visual art, movement – which help people

open up and see different possibilities. It’s not just working verbally. It’s not just using

the head. It’s using the body, creative expression and the creative process to move

forward.”

Following one of two different routes depending on the needs of the client, Wallace

says art can be used as the therapy in and of itself, allowing people simply the expres-

sion of creating. It can also be used in conjunction with other therapies as a whole

process, where a client will come to talk about a specific process and then use art as

a way to take the discussion to a new level to be explored further.

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lives, they’ve seen what their lack is; they’ve seen what they

can’t do. But when they come here, they feel really successful

because they like what they make. And, for all types of clients,

it’s really important to de-stress and have a place they can relax

in, which is why the atmosphere here is really relaxing and really

calming.”

As a life-skills tool, art is something that can help teach or re-

teach common problem solving skills by mimicking the stresses

of ordinary life in a place of safety. From something as simple

as working their way through a difficult piece of art to trying to

figure out why something isn’t working, art and creative expres-

sion help people to work through the problems and realize they

can find solutions.

“Some of my clients have simply stopped. Art can be a way for

them to take a risk again. Sometimes just creating something

new can be a safe way to take a risk. And, if they can take a risk

in here, maybe,” adds Wallace, “they can take a risk, however

small, in their everyday lives. They can realize that it’s okay to

do something they don’t know. They can still do things. They

can still make something with their hands. They can still figure

things out. So, it’s really good practise for doing that in their

larger lives.”

It’s a technique, says Wallace, which also offers solutions to

those of us that may not have undergone a major trauma or

injury, but rather simply suffer from the regular stresses of ev-

eryday life.

“I think we’re all creative,” says Wallace, “and tapping into that

creative process is really healthy and really life affirming.”

From cooking a gourmet dinner, dressing with new colour and

flair, to journaling, creative writing, drawing, painting or other

forms of creating, it’s important to remember to play and to have

fun, and most importantly, to get out of our heads.

“One thing that happens when we get stressed is we leave the

body – it’s really easy for us to get into our heads and forget

“i think we’re all creative, and tapping into that creative process is really healthyand really life affirming.”


about the body. Yet, as soon as we’re back in the body and we

can feel our feet and are moving, it calms down the autonomic

nervous system and slows down our heart beat; that is just such

a healthy thing to do. Most people just feel relieved when they

remember that they have a body, so finding a way to ground

yourself, by taking an art class, or a cooking class or a dance

class, something where you can get out of your head, is defi-

nitely a good step.”

For Wallace, who left a successful practise in B.C. where she

had been constantly in demand, the move to Saskatchewan it-

self wasn’t as daunting as was the idea of having to try and com-

municate what art therapy was all about to a potentially doubtful

audience.

“When I first came here I was really discouraged because it didn’t

seem like people understood what art therapy was. I came from

being totally overbooked and having my services in demand to a

place where I was thinking, “oh no I have to start from the begin-

ning and explain.” But quickly, I found myself in a place where

again I’m in over-demand and I’ve got a waiting list.”

“Art therapy works really well here. It works well with the First Na-

tions community and the youth that I work with. I work with a lot

of people in long term foster care, with social services and with a

lot of youth who don’t want to go to a therapist. But they’ll come

here. They’ll come here and they’ll do art; they’ll do movement

with me – and if I’m lucky they’ll do some meditation. So, this

is a good avenue for a lot of people who will not try traditional

therapy. Ultimately, moving to Saskatchewan ended up being a

really good fit.”

“I feel really blessed to be here,” concludes Wallace. “I feel like

this move has taken me directly to the work that I care about,

and to the people that I really want to work with.”

“We don’t have to take ourselves so seriously. We can play; we

can have fun; anyone can do it – anyone can find something

artistic to add to their lives.”

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Wood Kitchen Floors

An old wood floor is a good pick for your cottage style floor. Flaws that would mar another floor look good in a cottage style setting. I suggest using light colours to give an airy feel to your kitchen.

High gloss finishes do not go well in a cottage kitch-en. A hand polished or waxed look is a better choice.

Pine wood floors and reclaimed wood are ideal choices. Among other hardwood species Mesquite with its high janka (hardness test) rating and unique rugged looks is an ideal pick. You could either opt for solid hardwood or choose engineered wood flooring.

Hardwood kitchen floors can last a lifetime. They make a pleasing visual blend with just about any kitchen decor. Warm, natural, and hardy, wood floors only gain charm and character with life’s fated nicks and dents.

Rustic oak, with its strong grain, is great for laid-back or country traditional-style kitchens; fine-grained ma-ple and cherry create richly elegant looks; ash, beech, and birch are sleek and used in modern kitchens. Other handsome picks are hickory, pecan, walnut, mahogany, and teak. Soft woods, most often pine, have a country-style charm but do show wear and damage more than hardwoods.

Wood Flooring Comes In Several Forms

Plank flooring features boards three to seven inches wide and three-quarters of an inch thick cut in lengths up to about eight feet. Wide planks show off the grain of the wood and are linked with traditional looks, espe-cially when wood dowels, plugs, or decorative nails are

used to anchor the boards.Strip flooring features narrow boards (under three

inches wide). All-purpose and attractive, strip flooring works for both casual and formal, traditional and mod-ern rooms. Ideally, boards should run parallel to the room’s long axis. Using only “shorts” (boards shorter than 18 inches) makes a room look larger. Special ef-fects can be created with borders of different woods.

Parquet, not normally used in cottage kitchens, is patterned wood flooring made of 5/16-inch-thick geo-metric shapes made to create larger pieces about eight to twelve inches square. More pieces mean more chanc-es for moisture to seep in and warp or loosen flooring. With its multidirectional patterns, parquet is less likely to draw attention to a floor with many dimensions.

While historic purists promote natural oil treatments to resist moisture and staining, I suggest a polyure-thane, moisture-cure urethane, or water based urethane finish. Some wood floors are given an aged, distressed finish at the factory or after installation; for real aged floors seek out dismantled barn planks to plane and install as flooring.

Rubber Kitchen Floors

A popular flooring in health-care, restaurant, and other commercial settings, rubber floors are a clever way to have commercial-style kitchens at home. Among the most resilient and comfy floorings to walk and stand on, rubber floors are easy to clean and are highly forgiving of dropped glassware. Offered in textured sheets or tile, rubber floors may last 20 years of high use.

Ceramic Tile Kitchen Floors

An ornate building material since ancient times, ceramic tile retains its colourful charm close to forever.

Made of clay that is pressed, glazed, and fired, ceramic tile has many stone like traits: It stands up easily to hot pots and is cool to the touch, but it is tough on dropped glassware. Ceramic wears for ages but, like stone, can chip or crack under heavy abuse.

Colours and designs are without limit. In addition to a vast choice of striking patterns, you can custom-order tiles that are hand-painted with colour schemes and motifs you specify to work with your kitchen.

High-gloss finishes make it easy to clean. For floors, it’s safer to select matte or textured-glazed tiles to reduce slipping when wet. To reuduce grout staining caused by mildew and food, specify a grout with mil-dewcide in the mixture or a mid tone grout.Quarry and Terra-Cotta Tile Kitchen Floors

Rustic and handsome, quarry tile is a mix of clay, shale, or earth extruded to produce an unglazed tile. Terra-cotta (literally “baked earth”) tile is made of clay that’s been fired but left unglazed. Some terra-cotta tiles come with a baked-on sealer; other terra-cotta tiles and quarry tiles should be sealed to prevent perma-nent staining. These tiles may also be glazed for more lustrous colour and a more refined look.Natural Stone Tile Kitchen Floors

Stone and hardwood flooring are two of the most popular flooring materials for cottage kitchens. Lime-stone, tumbled marble, and slate tiles are among the most elegant flooring choices. These tiles share prop-erties with marble, granite, and other stone materials which makes them valued for their textures. Natural stone tiles must be sealed to prevent stains.

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6 apples - peeled, cored and sliced1/2 cup white sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 cup raisins/cranberries1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup whole milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 de-grees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish, or coat with non-stick cooking spray.

Place apples in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Stir spice mixture into apples until evenly distributed. Fold in rai-sins and walnuts. Spoon into prepared dish. Pour milk evenly over apple mixture.

Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 min-utes, or until soft and bubbly. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Recipe makes 10 servings1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped3/4 cup uncooked quinoa1 1/2 cups vegetable broth1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayenne peppersalt and pepper to taste1 cup frozen corn kernels2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.

Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes,

Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Recipe makes 8 servings1/2 cup Parmesan cheese1/8 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons light mayonnaise2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/8 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon celery salt2 pounds tilapia fillets

Preheat oven broiler. Grease broiling pan or line with aluminum foil.

In a small bowl, mix together the Parme-san cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lem-on juice. Season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. Mix well and set aside.

Arrange fillets in a single layer on the pre-pared pan. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes. Re-move the fillets from the oven and cover them with the Parmesan cheese mixture on the top side. Broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to over cook the fish.

Recipe makes 18 muffins1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1 1/4 cups white sugar1 tablespoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups grated carrots1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped1 cup raisins1 egg2 egg whites1/2 cup apple butter1/4 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons chopped walnuts2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 de-grees C). Lightly oil 18 muffin cups, or coat with nonstick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, apple butter, oil and vanilla.

In a large bowl, stir together flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in carrots, apples and raisins. Stir in apple butter mixture until just mois-tened. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.

In a small bowl, combine walnuts and wheat germ; sprinkle over the muffin tops.

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed.

Recipe makes 6 servings6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halvesground black pepper to taste1 teaspoon garlic salt2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried rosemary1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Season chicken breasts with ground black pepper and garlic salt. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet, and brown the onion and seasoned chicken breasts.Pour tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken, and season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes.

Tilapia ParmesanQuinoa and Black Beans Breakfast MuffinsBraised Balsamic

Chicken Baked Apples

Calories: 206 kcal Calories: 136 kcalCalories: 153 kcal Calories: 224 kcal Calories: 194 kcal

Healthy Recipes for the New Year!


6 apples - peeled, cored and sliced1/2 cup white sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 cup raisins/cranberries1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup whole milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 de-grees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish, or coat with non-stick cooking spray.

Place apples in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Stir spice mixture into apples until evenly distributed. Fold in rai-sins and walnuts. Spoon into prepared dish. Pour milk evenly over apple mixture.

Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 min-utes, or until soft and bubbly. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Recipe makes 10 servings1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped3/4 cup uncooked quinoa1 1/2 cups vegetable broth1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayenne peppersalt and pepper to taste1 cup frozen corn kernels2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.

Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes,

Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Recipe makes 8 servings1/2 cup Parmesan cheese1/8 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons light mayonnaise2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/8 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon celery salt2 pounds tilapia fillets

Preheat oven broiler. Grease broiling pan or line with aluminum foil.

In a small bowl, mix together the Parme-san cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lem-on juice. Season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. Mix well and set aside.

Arrange fillets in a single layer on the pre-pared pan. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes. Re-move the fillets from the oven and cover them with the Parmesan cheese mixture on the top side. Broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to over cook the fish.

Recipe makes 18 muffins1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1 1/4 cups white sugar1 tablespoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups grated carrots1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped1 cup raisins1 egg2 egg whites1/2 cup apple butter1/4 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons chopped walnuts2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 de-grees C). Lightly oil 18 muffin cups, or coat with nonstick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, apple butter, oil and vanilla.

In a large bowl, stir together flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in carrots, apples and raisins. Stir in apple butter mixture until just mois-tened. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.

In a small bowl, combine walnuts and wheat germ; sprinkle over the muffin tops.

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed.

Recipe makes 6 servings6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halvesground black pepper to taste1 teaspoon garlic salt2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried rosemary1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Season chicken breasts with ground black pepper and garlic salt. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet, and brown the onion and seasoned chicken breasts.Pour tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken, and season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes.

Tilapia ParmesanQuinoa and Black Beans Breakfast MuffinsBraised Balsamic

Chicken Baked Apples

Calories: 206 kcal Calories: 136 kcalCalories: 153 kcal Calories: 224 kcal Calories: 194 kcal

Healthy Recipes for the New Year!


10 QuestionsNot yet a grandmother herself when she became one of the founding members of the Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers group in Regina back in 2006, Sheila Fahlman knew only that it was an important cause that was near and dear to her heart.


We’re a group of Regina and area grandmothers and others who are dedicated to alleviating the plight of grandmothers in Africa as they care for children orphaned by the AIDS pandemic. We’re part of a nation-wide movement that has been inspired by and supports the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s (SLF) Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.


I first heard of the organization in the summer of 2006 when an International AIDS conference was held in Toronto. The Stephen Lewis Foundation, which by then had been going for about three years, held a “Grandmothers Gathering” there where they brought some African Grandmothers over and invited Canadian women, both members of existing Grandmother groups and other inter-ested women to come to that event. CBC did extensive coverage of the Gathering, not just on the news, but also through some of their other news type programming, and it just seemed that every time I turned on the TV they were talking about these Grandmoth-ers.

I had a lot of interest in seeing about getting that going in Regina and one day in August I had half a dozen of us here in my house for tea and we talked about whether we thought we would like to or even if we could start a brand new organization and we did. We held our inaugural public meeting in Sept of that year 2006 and had some 18-20 people come, and we were on our way. Today we have over 100 very active members and we hold some significant events and raise quite a bit of money in this community the proceeds of which go to the Stephen Lewis foundation.


I’d been involved in community for many years and I was look-ing for something different to become involved in. I knew that I was interested in issues for women and children, and I was also very interested in Africa. As it happens I was born in Kenya, and lived there until I was 15 and our family immigrated to Canada. So, when I heard about this and saw that all three of those as-pects came together in one organization I could see that this was a place that I’d like to place some of my energy.


Yes I am now a bona fide grandmother, but at the time I started I wasn’t, and of course got teased about that, but we’re not all grandmothers. There’s several members of our group that we call “grandothers” – that’s how they’re known across the country. These can be single women, women without children and grand-

children, as well as many men who are involved in this organiza-tion across the country. We don’t have any men in our group as it happens but some of the groups do – and men who are very active. So that’s why we use the term “grandothers.”



At the core it is about grandmothers helping grandmothers and certainly having that understanding is a good base to relate from and wonder what it is you would do if all of a sudden in your 50’s, 60’s, 70’s or even 80’s you found yourself having to raise your children’s children. Something that would be so difficult despite the many resources we have here. But when we as women as a whole or people as a whole, stop and think about these women on the other side of the world, many of whom have fewer re-sources that we have, and are dealing with this incredible amount of grief after losing their own children, and then here’s all these little ones, who need a home – that’s what grabs the heart. So being a grandmother is part of it, absolutely, but it’s not the only part.


One thing is time, although I’m sure you’ve heard the expression “since I retired I’ve been busier than ever.” But in some ways it is time, because we’re not involved in that day to day business of raising our children and attending all the soccer games and Girl Guides and all those other things. We also bring with us a lifetime of experience. When I look around at our group and the women who have stepped forward, it’s absolutely amazing. We’re not the knitting and sitting in the rocking chair type Grannies, and while our group may not have done some of the things they’re doing now ever before, and they may not have been a part of their job descriptions when they were in the workforce, they definitely have the skills and they bring them and don’t hesitate to share them.

We’re at a stage in our lives, where we’re ready to tackle some-thing different than what we’ve been doing through the working years, and I think that’s what brings many of us to this point.


Our first major event was a dinner, and now we’re making plans this May for our 7th Annual Fundraising Dinner. It’s always been a very popular event because we bring in some truly amazing high profile guest speakers. We’ve had people like Stephen Lewis, and Sally Armstrong (former Editor of Chatelaine and Homemak-er) and this year our speaker is acclaimed Photo Journalist and Author Paola Gianturco, who is donating all the proceeds from the sale of her newest book to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

We also hold an annual Scrabble event that’s both fun and unusu-al, where people bring in pledges they’ve collected from friends and family and then set to playing against other Scrabble enthusi-asts, some of whom are more talented that others. Every second year, as it turns out, we’ve also started hosting a concert. Our first concert was in 2009, and this coming March 8th on International Women’s Day, Jeffrey Straker is going to be the artist that will help us celebrate.

We also do a number of smaller things throughout the year where we set up our display and booth, just to raise awareness and sell some of the merchandise that we’ve purchased either from wom-en’s cooperatives on the African continent, or by local women or local companies. All in all we have a very active group that’s very busy.


Our Regina group has raised well over $300,000.00 as of this past spring, and the national campaign that we contribute our funds to, in total has raised $16.5 million dollars. With those kinds of funds going towards the support of these women, there’s a real belief within The Stephen Lewis Foundation and those of us at the grassroots level that we can turn the tide of HIV in Africa.


It’s important for people to know that the funds people con-tribute to our organization do not go to governments – through The Stephen Lewis Foundation they go directly to grassroots or-ganizations on the ground. Community based organizations that meet certain criteria, and through them there is all kinds of work being done. There are schools for orphans, some of whom are HIV positive themselves, so they’re dealing not just with not having parents, but with a major health concern as well. And we know that with these groups, while there is some treatment out there for people with AIDS they need to be healthy in terms of nutrition, and have a roof over their head and have the basic necessities of life to be able to benefit from the drugs, so that all becomes a part of it.

There’s also support that includes grief counselling for grandmoth-ers as well as counselling to help them cope with the stigma and discrimination that often accompanies an HIV diagnosis. Some of the groups are also doing public education to educate the men and women and children in the communities, not just within their own organization but the greater community to understand about this disease and what could be done to halt it or at least slow things down. There’s even transportation offered in some instances because of how great the distances are to clinics and other services.


organization?

Well I’ve always hoped with this work and any work, they will see that helping others is something we’re supposed to do. That it’s important to become involved in community, whatever that may look like. On the larger scale – an AIDS-free world is the goal I think of anybody who is working in this area.

I wouldn’t want a grandchild of mine, to say: “Well, Grandma why didn’t you do something when you could have, or when there was an opportunity to do something?”

I guess that’s part of my legacy that I’ve made a difference, here in my community as well as in sub-Saharan Africa and I would be proud to share that with my grandchildren.

L to R in the back: Mary Wallace, Jean Cameron, Arleen Cornish, Sheila Fahlman Marion Tudor, Sheila McKague, and Janet Bailey (kneeling at the end) Sitting front: Gail Greenberg and Susan Whittick



10 QuestionsNot yet a grandmother herself when she became one of the founding members of the Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers group in Regina back in 2006, Sheila Fahlman knew only that it was an important cause that was near and dear to her heart.


We’re a group of Regina and area grandmothers and others who are dedicated to alleviating the plight of grandmothers in Africa as they care for children orphaned by the AIDS pandemic. We’re part of a nation-wide movement that has been inspired by and supports the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s (SLF) Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.


I first heard of the organization in the summer of 2006 when an International AIDS conference was held in Toronto. The Stephen Lewis Foundation, which by then had been going for about three years, held a “Grandmothers Gathering” there where they brought some African Grandmothers over and invited Canadian women, both members of existing Grandmother groups and other inter-ested women to come to that event. CBC did extensive coverage of the Gathering, not just on the news, but also through some of their other news type programming, and it just seemed that every time I turned on the TV they were talking about these Grandmoth-ers.

I had a lot of interest in seeing about getting that going in Regina and one day in August I had half a dozen of us here in my house for tea and we talked about whether we thought we would like to or even if we could start a brand new organization and we did. We held our inaugural public meeting in Sept of that year 2006 and had some 18-20 people come, and we were on our way. Today we have over 100 very active members and we hold some significant events and raise quite a bit of money in this community the proceeds of which go to the Stephen Lewis foundation.


I’d been involved in community for many years and I was look-ing for something different to become involved in. I knew that I was interested in issues for women and children, and I was also very interested in Africa. As it happens I was born in Kenya, and lived there until I was 15 and our family immigrated to Canada. So, when I heard about this and saw that all three of those as-pects came together in one organization I could see that this was a place that I’d like to place some of my energy.


Yes I am now a bona fide grandmother, but at the time I started I wasn’t, and of course got teased about that, but we’re not all grandmothers. There’s several members of our group that we call “grandothers” – that’s how they’re known across the country. These can be single women, women without children and grand-

children, as well as many men who are involved in this organiza-tion across the country. We don’t have any men in our group as it happens but some of the groups do – and men who are very active. So that’s why we use the term “grandothers.”



At the core it is about grandmothers helping grandmothers and certainly having that understanding is a good base to relate from and wonder what it is you would do if all of a sudden in your 50’s, 60’s, 70’s or even 80’s you found yourself having to raise your children’s children. Something that would be so difficult despite the many resources we have here. But when we as women as a whole or people as a whole, stop and think about these women on the other side of the world, many of whom have fewer re-sources that we have, and are dealing with this incredible amount of grief after losing their own children, and then here’s all these little ones, who need a home – that’s what grabs the heart. So being a grandmother is part of it, absolutely, but it’s not the only part.


One thing is time, although I’m sure you’ve heard the expression “since I retired I’ve been busier than ever.” But in some ways it is time, because we’re not involved in that day to day business of raising our children and attending all the soccer games and Girl Guides and all those other things. We also bring with us a lifetime of experience. When I look around at our group and the women who have stepped forward, it’s absolutely amazing. We’re not the knitting and sitting in the rocking chair type Grannies, and while our group may not have done some of the things they’re doing now ever before, and they may not have been a part of their job descriptions when they were in the workforce, they definitely have the skills and they bring them and don’t hesitate to share them.

We’re at a stage in our lives, where we’re ready to tackle some-thing different than what we’ve been doing through the working years, and I think that’s what brings many of us to this point.


Our first major event was a dinner, and now we’re making plans this May for our 7th Annual Fundraising Dinner. It’s always been a very popular event because we bring in some truly amazing high profile guest speakers. We’ve had people like Stephen Lewis, and Sally Armstrong (former Editor of Chatelaine and Homemak-er) and this year our speaker is acclaimed Photo Journalist and Author Paola Gianturco, who is donating all the proceeds from the sale of her newest book to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

We also hold an annual Scrabble event that’s both fun and unusu-al, where people bring in pledges they’ve collected from friends and family and then set to playing against other Scrabble enthusi-asts, some of whom are more talented that others. Every second year, as it turns out, we’ve also started hosting a concert. Our first concert was in 2009, and this coming March 8th on International Women’s Day, Jeffrey Straker is going to be the artist that will help us celebrate.

We also do a number of smaller things throughout the year where we set up our display and booth, just to raise awareness and sell some of the merchandise that we’ve purchased either from wom-en’s cooperatives on the African continent, or by local women or local companies. All in all we have a very active group that’s very busy.


Our Regina group has raised well over $300,000.00 as of this past spring, and the national campaign that we contribute our funds to, in total has raised $16.5 million dollars. With those kinds of funds going towards the support of these women, there’s a real belief within The Stephen Lewis Foundation and those of us at the grassroots level that we can turn the tide of HIV in Africa.


It’s important for people to know that the funds people con-tribute to our organization do not go to governments – through The Stephen Lewis Foundation they go directly to grassroots or-ganizations on the ground. Community based organizations that meet certain criteria, and through them there is all kinds of work being done. There are schools for orphans, some of whom are HIV positive themselves, so they’re dealing not just with not having parents, but with a major health concern as well. And we know that with these groups, while there is some treatment out there for people with AIDS they need to be healthy in terms of nutrition, and have a roof over their head and have the basic necessities of life to be able to benefit from the drugs, so that all becomes a part of it.

There’s also support that includes grief counselling for grandmoth-ers as well as counselling to help them cope with the stigma and discrimination that often accompanies an HIV diagnosis. Some of the groups are also doing public education to educate the men and women and children in the communities, not just within their own organization but the greater community to understand about this disease and what could be done to halt it or at least slow things down. There’s even transportation offered in some instances because of how great the distances are to clinics and other services.


organization?

Well I’ve always hoped with this work and any work, they will see that helping others is something we’re supposed to do. That it’s important to become involved in community, whatever that may look like. On the larger scale – an AIDS-free world is the goal I think of anybody who is working in this area.

I wouldn’t want a grandchild of mine, to say: “Well, Grandma why didn’t you do something when you could have, or when there was an opportunity to do something?”

I guess that’s part of my legacy that I’ve made a difference, here in my community as well as in sub-Saharan Africa and I would be proud to share that with my grandchildren.

L to R in the back: Mary Wallace, Jean Cameron, Arleen Cornish, Sheila Fahlman Marion Tudor, Sheila McKague, and Janet Bailey (kneeling at the end) Sitting front: Gail Greenberg and Susan Whittick


What keeps Danielle looking forward is her upcoming wed-

ding in July 2013. It is even more special by the way she

came to find the wedding gown of her dreams. Attending a

bridal show, Danielle entered various contests, including one

that led to the opportunity to be on Keasha’s Perfect Dress, a

TV show aired on the Slice Network. Surprised and delighted

to be chosen, Danielle humorously reveals that if it wasn’t for

cancer, her mom would have never agreed to be on the show

either. Danielle says, “This is something I never would have

done. I am shy, but it was a great experience and, if some-

thing happens to me, my mom has the video and pictures as

a memory.”

Appearing on the show with her mom Denise Krusky and

sister Takota, Danielle’s heartwarming words leave anyone

watching the episode in tears. We hear Danielle recount how

she was “in remission for a couple of years and then it came

back into my lungs. We just thought we’re going to beat it

and stay positive be strong. Another day, another year, an-

other month - any time I can have, I appreciate.” Just when

you’ve dried your tears, Keasha shares a touching moment

with Denise, saying humbly: “Thank you for letting me dress

your daughter.” Danielle’s mom does well to keep her com-

posure, putting it all into perspective when she declares: “The

number one thing is for her to go into remission but it’s fan-

tastic to see her in a wedding dress.” Viewers watch a radiant

Danielle on the show finding her ‘perfect dress’. What they

did not see was Danielle bedridden for days to recuperate

after her return home from Toronto.

Despite the possibility that her health could cause an abrupt

change to the wedding date, Danielle remains hopeful all the

planning will make for the perfect day next July. A close-knit

family, the maid of honor privilege was given to her sister

Takota, a constant support to Danielle. However, Danielle

will also have that shy soul mate of a friend from Grade 5

standing up as a bridesmaid. “I am excited for Danielle to

get married and I am so happy to celebrate the day with her

and Marco,” Jessica reveals. Danielle and Marco uniting in

marriage signifies more than overcoming obstacles, it’s about

new beginnings.

It is impossible not to be inspired by such a delicate but up-

beat, strong young woman, facing monumental challenges

with acceptance and a dose of humor. Yet discussions with

her mother Denise drive home the reality of Danielle’s con-

dition. Fact like the doctors advised Danielle her treatment

had a ten percent chance of success. Denise, amazed by her

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daughter’s tenacity, relates the story of how, when she heard the percentages,

Danielle said: “So you’re saying there’s a chance.” Denise quickly came to

believe, attitude is half the battle.

Humor has been helpful, but there are harsh realities. Danielle’s treatment is

experimental at a cost of $50,000. The pills she takes for nausea and vomiting

set her back $180.00 for ten. For the most part, expenses aren’t covered. This

leads to various fundraisers. Denise is incredibly thankful for all the support

they have received, especially the prayers and encouraging cards often from

strangers. “The money raised through steak nights and selling wristbands is

used strictly for medication and treatment. Until Danielle started receiving dis-

ability benefits, my mother paid for everything. I’ve always been close with my

brothers and sisters; each of them have promised they will do what it takes to

get Danielle the treatment,” discloses Denise.

Denise also credits her faith for getting her through each day. “When I wake

up in the middle of the night unable to sleep and it’s too late to talk with

Danielle I watch the episode of Danielle on Keasha’s Perfect Dress and I feel

closer to her. I can hardly wait for her to walk down the aisle.” As for her fu-

Danielle


ture son-in-law, Denise beams, “Marco is heaven sent; I can’t

explain how good of a person he is - definitely one of God’s

blessings for Danielle. He never has a negative thought.” It’s

obvious when talking with Danielle and with her mom that

Marco and Danielle have an incredible appreciation not only

for each other, but for the life they have been given. The two

of them share a bond most young couples wish for.

Cancer, we have learned over the years, doesn’t discriminate.

It is hard for a parent to fathom their child being diagnosed

with cancer. It’s a hard reality to accept. Denise and I share

the role of being mothers to daughters we love more than life

itself, daughters we would like to protect from every possible

trouble but, knowing that to experience life, they must live it

good, bad, and otherwise. Ernest Hemingway’s quote comes

to mind: “The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some

are strong at the broken places.” While not one of us comes

out of this experience of living alive, it is within the confines

of our own mortality we can decide to see things as Dani-

elle does when she says: “Another day, another year, another

month - any I can have, I appreciate.”

Takota (sister), Danielle, Denise (mom)

Danielle & Jessica with friends

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About the artist...Originally from Canada, and having spent many years of her career in the United Kingdom, Sara Lindsay is a professional makeup artist, with training from some of London’s top fashion academies. Having had the opportunity to work with some of Britain’s top artists, Sara brings an edge to her hometown of Regina. Sara’s professional experience includes runway work, editorial spreads, compelling commercial campaigns, weddings and special event clients. London Fashion Week and The London Clothes Show are just some of the highlights of her career. Sara was named Canadian Makeup Artist of the Year at The Mirror Awards 2011 and most recently was named a finalist for 2012.Sara’s successful freelance career, which complimented her time as a regional associate with MAC COSMETICS UK, gave her valuable experience in working closely with clientele to consult and direct their transformation to the extraordinary.

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We are all inspired every day, whether we know it or not, by the people and things around us. As we move into a new year, what will inspire you? What are your hopes, your goals and your dreams? Whatever you do, get inspired and make those things happen for you. I am very grateful that I’ve been lucky enough to do what I love in my career. This month I’d like to

feature a person who was one of the reasons I became a makeup artist.

As a young boy in Louisiana, Kevyn Aucoin had a very early interest in makeup. He practiced looks from magazines as much as he could on his younger sister, always recording his work with his Polaroid cam-era. He dreamed of a career as a makeup artist in New York. He was torn between becoming a social worker for gay rights and following his dream to the big city. After a difficult childhood of bullying and abuse, he decided that makeup artists are essentially “social workers with a makeup bag,” so off he went to New York.

Kevyn began working for free on as many photo shoots as he could until he was discovered by Vogue and was given his first cover with Cindy Crawford in 1986. 18 more covers were to follow. Kevyn was known for his very made up looks that were still very natural looking. He loved the nude look and used matte finishes and neutral tones, always accentuating each woman’s own natural beauty. He was a magician with his craft; his looks were always stunning and perfect.

But the most inspiring thing about this man was his kind personality and genuine love for everyone around him. Every woman he touched with his makeup brush fell in love with him. He was very close friends with his clients. Janet Jackson, Barbara Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Whitney Houston and Tina Turner were just a few of the iconic clients who adored him. Before Kevyn’s untimely death in 2002, at age 40, he was able to finish his own luxurious cosmetic line “Kevyn Aucoin Beauty”. His formulas and colours are second to none; the packag-ing is sophisticated and very special. It’s wonderful that he was able to leave a little bit of his insight behind for the artists and women who were so inspired by his talent. Kevyn was known for his charm, his humour and his humility. He never took himself too seriously. He was quoted as saying, with a chuckle, “makeup is fun and it’s my passion but I know I’m not saving lives.”

Kevyn wrote three makeup books that continue to inspire. They are wonderful books and if you want to learn great makeup tips and read about this wonderful man, I highly recommend them: Making Faces,

Face Forward and The Art of Makeup. A biography of Kevyn is also available, aptly titled A Beautiful Life.

I am as inspired by Kevyn Aucoin now as I was many years ago when I was an aspiring makeup artist. I am very proud to bring his exquisite line of cosmetics to my retail studio; I hope you love it as much as I do. I encourage you to read about the exceptional person, artist and inspiration that is Kevyn Aucoin.

Happy New Year!

COMING SOON! Watch for my new store/studio opening mid January at 3420 Hill Avenue in Regina, where all products pictured will be available.

For more in depth information, I offer private makeup lessons at my studio. www.saralindsay.ca | [email protected] (306) 347-7829

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I was told once that my fashion obsession began at the age of four in Regina’s Cornwall . My always supportive Dad let me wear my grandma’s size nine metall ic Mary Jane’s while shopping with him. I remember watching my aunts get ready for the day, putting their makeup and jewelry on to match their chosen outfits. I ’d often take notes about all the pretty dresses I’d see while watching award shows on TV.

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AlexAnDeR MCQueen:Many people love this designer, and for good reason – a couturiere at his finest. He was impeccably creative, supremely versed in couture construction (one of a kind creations), and incredibly influential in the fashion industry. He most certainly didn’t do your every day style pieces, which is why I love his work. It’s almost impossible for the non-sewers out there to understand how brilliant this man was – his construction alone is award-worthy, let alone the creativity behind the design. The fashion world lost a legend when McQueen left us in 2010.

CHAnel :I think it’s fair to say that if you’re at all into fashion, Chanel is an influence. The French Coco Chanel inaugurated the colors typically worn by men into women’s garments, invented the Chanel suit - a knee-length skirt and a cardigan-style jacket, trimmed and decorated with black embroidery and gold-colored buttons - and changed the way women wore clothes in their day-to-day life. she encouraged leaving the silhouette of the 50s behind for a much more tailored but less restrictive style. essentially, Chanel led the way for a lot of what we women wear today.

I also love yves saint laurent, stella McCartney, and Karl lagerfeld as designers. Influences also come from things in the world that are seen, heard or felt. I often find myself extremely affected by colors – they inspire me to design specific garments. Textures also impact me – I remember wishing I could turn a shag rug into a vest years ago! sometimes a simple song can move me to draw.

Perhaps a certain piece of clothing isn’t your style – you may hate the color and think the fabric is terrible. I encourage you to think beyond what you see and realize that someone has taken their time to make something they consider beautiful. It doesn’t mean you purchase that item for that reason alone. Designers are very passionate people who work very hard to produce something that comes from within. so the next time you wonder why we do what we do, I can answer you with one word: Art.


(NC)—As the calendar flips to a new year and we wave goodbye to 2012, many Canadians will use the celebration to make a personal resolution and, hopefully, wave goodbye to old habits.

When it comes to predicting the success of these personal promises, a 2012 study at the University of Scranton indicates this will be challenging for most Canadians.

The study discovered the No. 1 resolution is to lose weight and/or make a healthy self-improvement. And, out of the 45 percent of people who make a New Year’s resolution, only 8 percent will fully accomplish it—with 39 percent of people experiencing ‘infrequent success’.

But that doesn’t mean you should return the workout clothes you received for Christmas or cancel the recently purchased gym membership. Greek philosopher Plato reminds us that “a good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers”.

To increase the chance of triumph, three leading Canadian fit-ness experts share their ‘knowledge’ to help this year’s resolu-tions become a success story, not a number.

David Patchell-Evans, the Founder and CEO of GoodLife Fit-ness, has 33 years’ experience helping people achieve their fit-ness goals.

With 750,000 members, GoodLife’s enthusiastic founder has many tips, but the first one that comes to mind: “Get friends and family on-side with your resolution.”

”A ‘workout buddy’ serves many purposes when it comes to fitness motivation,” says Patchell-Evans. “They provide comfort for people who might be entering a fitness club for the first time,

they’re a great referee on the days when your motivation is wa-vering, and most importantly, they’re your cheering section when you begin to see results.”

For the 16 percent of Canadians who have already joined a gym or fitness club, their resolution may be to take their fitness routine to the next level.

Rod Macdonald, the Vice President of canfitpro, the largest pro-vider of education in the Canadian fitness industry, explains that one of the keys to success is enlisting professional help.

“Increase your support group. Hire a personal trainer, let your favourite group exercise instructor know about your resolution, and tell as many friends about it as possible,” Macdonald says.

Lisa Belanger, an exercise physiologist and doctoral candidate at the University of Alberta, says a third tip is to “make an emo-tional connection to your resolution. Keep reminding yourself the reasons for your actions to keep you going. For example, ‘I am going to the gym to stay active and keep up with my grand-children.’ Or ‘I’m eating more vegetables to avoid getting heart disease like my mother.’”

Although it is unlikely Plato was referring to New Year’s fitness resolutions, his statement offers perspective. Base your ‘good decision’ to become healthier on ‘knowledge’ rather than shy-ing away because of intimidating ‘numbers.’ By taking realistic steps to reach your goal, you’ll be more likely to accomplish your resolution and defy the odds.

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Before any kitchen renovation, you or the person helping you should ask who will be using this new kitchen and how will they be using it.

Does the person who will be doing most of the dishes like to work left to right or right to left?

How many people are in the family? Do you like to entertain? This will help determine the size of the walkways, work spaces and how many stools are needed.

Is the person who’s putting the dishes away vertically challenged (like me) or do they have a bad back; if so, I would suggest putting the dishes in a drawer next to the dishwasher. No more stacking on the counter and then lifting them above your shoulders, or head in some cases. This is so ergonomic. Plus, it takes less than three minutes to unload our dishwasher. Cutlery is in the top drawer, with plates and bowls below. We can have both drawers open at once and be unloading with both hands. Only the breakable glasses go in the upper cabinets behind a glass door, so company can find one if there looking for one.

Is there a lot of baking being done? If so, we might want to a lower area for kneading and rolling.

Lunch - will that be for here or to go? We’ll want to work on a brown bag station if lunch is being eaten at school or the office most days. This would include a place to conveniently store Tupperware, Saran Wrap, baggies, water bottles and lunch kits.

Your layout is the most important part of any good kitchen! I know it’s more fun to work on pick-ing out colours and handles, but you’re going to be using this new space almost every day; you will only stand back and look at the small details of the handles, crown moulding and glass you choose once in awhile… more often when we have to wipe them down!

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Luscious Locks in the Coldest and Driest Times by Joy Amistad

Do you find ‘blah’ hair days come with the ice, snow and freezing temperatures? Is your scalp constantly itchy and flaking? Do you have more split ends than usual and more static in your hair than you knew existed? Here are some tips that will help you defeat your bad hair days this winter.

Brrr, it’s freezing out there! Cold temperatures cause the amount of natural moisture in the air to drop. We battle the bitter cold with old-school heating systems that push out dehydrated, dusty air. The lack of moisture leaves your skin, hair and nails dry, brittle and weak. The greatest defence in the battle of the elements vs. hair is moisture.

Try to avoid washing your hair everyday. Your hair needs natural oils that are secreted everyday to help moisturize and protect your hair, especially from the cold. Blow drying your hair daily without a heat protectorate or moisturizer can leave your hair dried out. Mist a thermal spray or massage penetrating oil into the mid-section of your hair and to your ends before any hot tool use (flat iron, blow dryer).

If you need to wash your hair daily, make sure your shampoo is sulphate and paraben free. Sulphates are strong detergents that strip your hair of moisture, colour, and all natural oils. Parabens are preservatives that have been linked to breast cancer, and are absorbed into your blood stream the minute it touches your scalp. It is very important to be aware of what ingredients are in your hair products.

Do you find that every winter your scalp becomes increasingly dry and itchy? In that case you need a therapeutic scalp treatment; a moisture rich shampoo and conditioner will hydrate your hair but will not defeat your scalp dilemma. Capsicum and peppermint are remedial ingredients found in therapeutic scalp shampoos. These ingredients will stimulate blood flow to the scalp, leaving the scalp exfoliated feeling refreshed and hydrated.

As for static in your hair, there are two reasons why it’s there - it’s either excessively dry or charged with hair products. Either way, try lightly running a dryer sheet over your head and watch the static go away. It’s amazing! Be cautious and don’t overdo it though; it can also make your hair greasy.

Good luck, these tools will help you boot any bad hair day to the curb!

Joy Amistad is a passionate hairstylist who originated in Vancouver and has continued to develop her talent by further training not only in Vancouver, but as well as Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, Miami and is now residing in Saskatoon. Her extended training has furthered her knowledge in precision cuts, hair colours and up styling. Hair is a fashion industry that is continually changing and growing; she truly values the importance of continually upgrading and enhancing her skills. She doesn’t believe hair dressing is just a job, it’s her passion. Joy is a stylist at Visions Salon and Spa in Saskatoon.


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Moose Jaw - more than expected. Surprisingly. It can be said that Moose Jaw is already a well known tourist destination in Southern Saskatchewan. This article could have easily focused on the lovely and historic downtown, the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, the Moose Jaw Casino or even the well known attraction, the Moose Jaw Tunnels. But it won’t. Not be-cause they are not worthy, but more so because there are some other gems that don’t get to be in the spotlight as much as the others, more widely known city attractions.

My personal passion for nature, the outdoors and art was fulfilled during my brief visit to Moose Jaw. With six stops in one day I left feeling like I must go back; a testament to the very positive experience I had.

Art (and History)My first stop was the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery. I have been to the Yvette Moore Art Gallery many times and have enjoyed it every time. But, much to my embarrassment, I didn’t even know there was another stellar gallery waiting for me to find. With my kids in tow, we entered the lovely and historic li-brary building situated just outside of Crescent Park. Nestled in this building is the gallery, the museum and a discovery centre for kids. I will let you guess which one we spent the most time in ‘discovering’.

At the time of my visit I lucked out. The gallery was filled with wonderful nature-based artwork by regional artists, along with a neat quilting exhibition. I started to feel like this may be my lucky day to discover, or rather uncover, the gems in this city that is nearly in my own backyard.

The museum is also really interesting in its own right. It houses over 7,000 artifacts that tell the story of Moose Jaw and sur-rounding area. Kid-friendly and highly interesting content – I will not miss this stop again when I return. (461 Landon Crescent, www.mjmag.ca)

Art (and Wanderlust)I often like to wander aimlessly when I travel to a town, in an at-tempt to find things I wasn’t looking for, but this time I didn’t stick to my usual method. I did my homework and knew I wanted to find as many of the numerous murals that adorn buildings in the downtown area. Stop by Tourism Moose Jaw, pick up a guide and conduct your own self-guided tour (easy to find if you know where Mac the Moose lives). The murals tell the stories and de-pict the history of the South Saskatchewan region. If you like art and the outdoors, it’s win-win.

When in Thailand ... or Moose JawNext was a necessary pit stop at Nit’s Thai Food, one of my

favourite Saskatchewan restaurants. Legendary for its authentic Thai cuisine and regularly visited by celebrities, I couldn’t think of a better place to have lunch. I appreciate Nits for its laid back, unassuming, vintage atmosphere and amazing food. Plus, I have to admit I love their tag line “You could live in Thailand ... but Moose Jaw’s much closer.” Feeling adventurous (it was my lucky day after all), I allowed the waitress to surprise me. Deliv-ered was menu item #22, GUY PUD KING (stir-fried chicken, beef or pork, green onions and ginger root). Let me tell you it did not disappoint and I will likely stop at Nit’s each and every time I am anywhere remotely near Moose Jaw. It’s that good. (124 Main Street, www.nitsthaifood.ca)

Tweet worthyIt happened then; my luck ran out. The stop I had most highly anticipated didn’t happen. The Burrowing Owl Interpretive Cen-tre was closed because they are running on winter hours, which are Monday to Friday (and by appointment). Somehow I failed to notice this during my research. For this bird lover, devastation set in.

Although I wasn’t able to be there physically, the conservation and educational efforts of this centre are of high importance and deserve a mention, plus it just seems like a great place to visit.

But it’s not all fun and games. These adorable birds that used to easily be found in the province are declining at a rate of 22 percent a year! They are considered endangered and deserve better. I plan on adopting an owl; if you are interested, visit the centre or its website and learn how you can help. Oh, and call ahead if you plan to visit during the winter. (250 Thatcher Drive East, www.skburrowingowl.ca)

And more ArtMy luck, however, did return. I stopped in at what once was a quaint little church on Highway #1 outside of the city, home now to Parsons Deitrich Pottery. Once inside I was warmly greeted by Wendy Parsons and Zach Deitrich. As a trained artist who majored in ceramics, this was really a treat for me. Their show room on the main floor was full of all sorts of beautiful stone-ware. I really appreciated the behind the scenes look at their working space downstairs and outside kiln. It is a truly special space. If you are in the market for finely-crafted handmade gifts, this would be a good stop to make. (1200 Lakeview Service Road, www.parsons-dietrich-pottery.com)

Winter SplendorAnother place that I had never visited before but was curious about was my last stop for the day: Wakamow Valley, a four-season park mere minutes from the downtown area. What a pleasant surprise it turned out to be.

Blessed with a beautiful day amid a bright blue sky, cross coun-try skiers, ice skaters and outdoorsy types flocked to the valley in droves. This is the winter landscape that ‘we Saskatchewan types’ appreciate and that ‘those who think we are crazy to live here types’ have likely never experienced.

The beauty of the area during winter was something to sit back and enjoy. I found myself imagining how stunning the scenery would look in the warm summer months where wildlife is sure to be abundant, and the fall months where the vibrant foliage would be radiant. For winter, it was one of the prettiest sights I have seen in a while. I recommend if you are in the area, set

some time aside to visit the valley. (www.wakamow.com)Discover SaskatchewanHave you ever wanted to become an explorer in your own province? Even your own town or city? Join along and discover special spots in Saskatchewan that satisfy your tourist urges. Written and Photography by Jenn Smith Nelson

About the writer: Jenn Smith Nelson is a freelance travel writer/blogger/photographer who is a sky lovin’, prairie wonderer at heart. With enthusiasm she seeks to ex-plore, capture and promote the beauty of our province and share it with those who are curious to learn more. You can read more about her travel experiences and life in Saskatchewan at www.travellinlady.com.


Moose Jaw - more than expected. Surprisingly. It can be said that Moose Jaw is already a well known tourist destination in Southern Saskatchewan. This article could have easily focused on the lovely and historic downtown, the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, the Moose Jaw Casino or even the well known attraction, the Moose Jaw Tunnels. But it won’t. Not be-cause they are not worthy, but more so because there are some other gems that don’t get to be in the spotlight as much as the others, more widely known city attractions.

My personal passion for nature, the outdoors and art was fulfilled during my brief visit to Moose Jaw. With six stops in one day I left feeling like I must go back; a testament to the very positive experience I had.

Art (and History)My first stop was the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery. I have been to the Yvette Moore Art Gallery many times and have enjoyed it every time. But, much to my embarrassment, I didn’t even know there was another stellar gallery waiting for me to find. With my kids in tow, we entered the lovely and historic li-brary building situated just outside of Crescent Park. Nestled in this building is the gallery, the museum and a discovery centre for kids. I will let you guess which one we spent the most time in ‘discovering’.

At the time of my visit I lucked out. The gallery was filled with wonderful nature-based artwork by regional artists, along with a neat quilting exhibition. I started to feel like this may be my lucky day to discover, or rather uncover, the gems in this city that is nearly in my own backyard.

The museum is also really interesting in its own right. It houses over 7,000 artifacts that tell the story of Moose Jaw and sur-rounding area. Kid-friendly and highly interesting content – I will not miss this stop again when I return. (461 Landon Crescent, www.mjmag.ca)

Art (and Wanderlust)I often like to wander aimlessly when I travel to a town, in an at-tempt to find things I wasn’t looking for, but this time I didn’t stick to my usual method. I did my homework and knew I wanted to find as many of the numerous murals that adorn buildings in the downtown area. Stop by Tourism Moose Jaw, pick up a guide and conduct your own self-guided tour (easy to find if you know where Mac the Moose lives). The murals tell the stories and de-pict the history of the South Saskatchewan region. If you like art and the outdoors, it’s win-win.

When in Thailand ... or Moose JawNext was a necessary pit stop at Nit’s Thai Food, one of my

favourite Saskatchewan restaurants. Legendary for its authentic Thai cuisine and regularly visited by celebrities, I couldn’t think of a better place to have lunch. I appreciate Nits for its laid back, unassuming, vintage atmosphere and amazing food. Plus, I have to admit I love their tag line “You could live in Thailand ... but Moose Jaw’s much closer.” Feeling adventurous (it was my lucky day after all), I allowed the waitress to surprise me. Deliv-ered was menu item #22, GUY PUD KING (stir-fried chicken, beef or pork, green onions and ginger root). Let me tell you it did not disappoint and I will likely stop at Nit’s each and every time I am anywhere remotely near Moose Jaw. It’s that good. (124 Main Street, www.nitsthaifood.ca)

Tweet worthyIt happened then; my luck ran out. The stop I had most highly anticipated didn’t happen. The Burrowing Owl Interpretive Cen-tre was closed because they are running on winter hours, which are Monday to Friday (and by appointment). Somehow I failed to notice this during my research. For this bird lover, devastation set in.

Although I wasn’t able to be there physically, the conservation and educational efforts of this centre are of high importance and deserve a mention, plus it just seems like a great place to visit.

But it’s not all fun and games. These adorable birds that used to easily be found in the province are declining at a rate of 22 percent a year! They are considered endangered and deserve better. I plan on adopting an owl; if you are interested, visit the centre or its website and learn how you can help. Oh, and call ahead if you plan to visit during the winter. (250 Thatcher Drive East, www.skburrowingowl.ca)

And more ArtMy luck, however, did return. I stopped in at what once was a quaint little church on Highway #1 outside of the city, home now to Parsons Deitrich Pottery. Once inside I was warmly greeted by Wendy Parsons and Zach Deitrich. As a trained artist who majored in ceramics, this was really a treat for me. Their show room on the main floor was full of all sorts of beautiful stone-ware. I really appreciated the behind the scenes look at their working space downstairs and outside kiln. It is a truly special space. If you are in the market for finely-crafted handmade gifts, this would be a good stop to make. (1200 Lakeview Service Road, www.parsons-dietrich-pottery.com)

Winter SplendorAnother place that I had never visited before but was curious about was my last stop for the day: Wakamow Valley, a four-season park mere minutes from the downtown area. What a pleasant surprise it turned out to be.

Blessed with a beautiful day amid a bright blue sky, cross coun-try skiers, ice skaters and outdoorsy types flocked to the valley in droves. This is the winter landscape that ‘we Saskatchewan types’ appreciate and that ‘those who think we are crazy to live here types’ have likely never experienced.

The beauty of the area during winter was something to sit back and enjoy. I found myself imagining how stunning the scenery would look in the warm summer months where wildlife is sure to be abundant, and the fall months where the vibrant foliage would be radiant. For winter, it was one of the prettiest sights I have seen in a while. I recommend if you are in the area, set

some time aside to visit the valley. (www.wakamow.com)Discover SaskatchewanHave you ever wanted to become an explorer in your own province? Even your own town or city? Join along and discover special spots in Saskatchewan that satisfy your tourist urges. Written and Photography by Jenn Smith Nelson

About the writer: Jenn Smith Nelson is a freelance travel writer/blogger/photographer who is a sky lovin’, prairie wonderer at heart. With enthusiasm she seeks to ex-plore, capture and promote the beauty of our province and share it with those who are curious to learn more. You can read more about her travel experiences and life in Saskatchewan at www.travellinlady.com.















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Family FunHappy 2013. It’s the beginning of a new year and the start of a new monthly feature in PINK Magazine – Family Fun! I’d like to start by introducing myself and letting you know a bit about what you can expect in this new monthly feature.

My name is Cheryl and I am the writer for Moms & Munchkins (www.momsandmunchkins.ca). Moms & Munchkins is a blog filled with ideas for family fun, activities for kids, party ideas, holiday fun, moms’ night out ideas and more. I’m a married mother of one who lives in Saskatchewan.

I was so excited when PINK Magazine asked me to write a monthly article. Each month I’ll be sharing a fun idea for you to enjoy with your family. We’ll focus on a new theme each month; it will include ideas for kids (and parents) of all ages. I’m always open to suggestions so feel free to contact me through the blog.

Now let’s get into our January theme – Family Resolutions.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever set yourself a New Year’s reso-lution only to ditch it a few days into January (if you could see me right now – my hand is raised!). Here’s one resolution you’ll want to stick to – spending more time having fun as a family. This is a creative resolution that the entire family can help plan.

Here’s a challenge for you – sit down as a family and brain-storm ideas for fun activities you’d like to try together. Is there a campground that you’ve been meaning to visit? Have you heard of a new game you’d like to try? Do you want to be more active outdoors? When brainstorming, there is no idea that’s too big or too small. Write them all down on a large sheet of poster paper. Everyone doesn’t have to agree on every idea. Each family member will have different interests. It can be a lot of fun trying new experiences together.

Next, start thinking of ways to make these a reality. You can start by creating a family fun calendar and writing at least one fun idea down for each month. For some of the larger ideas like a big trip, you could start small with brainstorming ideas to save up money for the trip.

By the time you’re done brainstorming, you’ll have a big list of fun ideas to enjoy together all year long!

www.momsandmunchkins.ca by Cheryl Kirkness


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PINK Magazine - Vol. 2 January 2013