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H O M E & L I F E S T Y L E M A G A Z I N EH O M E & L I F E S T Y L E M A G A Z I N E

BACK TO SCHOOL!

GET INTO A HEALTHY ROUTINE

FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR

YOUR GUIDE TOWHERE TO

EAT IN KING

SEPTEMBER 2015

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10GET INTO A HEALTHY ROUTINE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR

11YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE CHOCOLATE PRETZEL BARS

contentsS E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5

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APPLY THIS VISION FOR CERTAIN SUCCESS IN SCHOOL

(NC) The classroom is a place for children to learn and grow, but for those with a vision problem, it can be a real challenge. According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, one in four school-aged children has a vision problem.

“Children are very adaptable and don’t necessarily have the experience or knowledge to decipher between normal vision and abnormal”, says Amber Fournier, a licensed optician at the Sudbury Real Canadian Superstore. “Back-to-school is the perfect time for eye exams to be top of mind for parents. Having the ability to read the chalkboard and their textbooks clearly can greatly impact a child’s success in the classroom.”

Did you know that Loblaw Optical services, located in various Loblaw banner grocery stores across the country, offer eye exams by licensed opticians? For children who require glasses, their Kids See Free program provides free eyeglasses including frames (up to $49) and Prescription Kids Safe lenses for those aged 10 and under.

While experts recommend school-aged children receive an eye exam once a year, parents and guardians should be on the lookout for indicators of possible vision problems between visits. Fournier suggests watching for the following behaviours as a possible sign of a vision problem, and the need to see a vision care expert:

• Excessive squinting• Lack of interest in reading things near or far• Difficulty concentrating• A constant tilting of the head• Frequent eye rubbing• Constantly knocking over toys• Bumping into things

Additional information is available at loblawstores.ca including an optical location in your neighbourhoods.

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T H E D I Y A B C ' S O F

LANDSCAPEPROJECT

MANAGEMENT

PLAN YOUR WORK;WORK YOUR PLAN

f you’re going to have a hand in your landscaping, whether it be planting your own gardens, hedges, trees or tackling your own deck, patio or water feature. Having a plan on paper, a design or list of what needs to be done and in what order is the best way to troubleshoot problems ahead of time. Potential problems like making sure a particularly vital sequence of actions are done in order,

no tasks get forgotten and everything gets budgeted for. On large complex landscaping projects, working with a Professional contractor is a great way to go, they should always have a Designer to help put your thoughts and wants into a comprehensive plan. Creating the landscape drawings is how you can see into the future to the finished landscape, it will allow you to cost things

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out accurately within your budget and develop a schedule (work back plan) to implement. There is an often overlooked benefit of having a design or plan for smaller landscape jobs, this is the most frequent mistake most people and a lot of specialised landscaping pros make. Every Professional shows up to your home and sees the potential of their specific application. For example, swimming pool company “X” sees how best to get the biggest pool the easiest way into your backyard. Good General Contractors and Landscape Designers have the knowledge to guide and steer hardscape and softscape selections, which Professionals to get and even where to buy materials for your DIY pieces. I have designed landscapes and supplied material direct from professional/industry wholesalers for clients on a tight budget who then install everything themselves.

Before you meet with a General Contractor or Designer to start your project..

BRAINSTORM IDEAS. You should include a list of “must-haves” as well your dreams. The

“if money and time were no object” what would you want stuff? Look through magazines and online resources; there are many places to go online for great photos and ideas. You can then narrow down what kind of features and gardens

would you want to have? Notice what kinds of design themes you are attracted to, and why (i.e. You are into simple, silent and serene Japanese rock gardens because you spend most of your outdoor time reading etc)

SKETCH OUT A DESIGN. If you’re tech savvy you can use free software like Google SketchUp, or for a more old school approach use graph paper. Use the graph lines to approximate sizes and distances accurately so your drawing is more or less accurate to real life.

DECIDE ON YOUR SCHEDULE. There are some elements that need to be done first and some that make sense to be done in a particular order. If you're not sure, this is where a Pro can help with an inexpensive consult. If you’re working with a designer, they will be able to create a schedule for you. This is particularly important for larger projects that will be installed over more than a season. You may decide to plant gardens with a small patio and follow up with a pergola or other larger features in following years. Having a plan gives you specific goals and even timelines to follow. It also helps you budget accordingly and if you’re relying on professionals to do some of the work, there is clear communication on what is expected from them. This is invaluable if you’re getting

quotes from a few different contractors, if they all see the same plan, they will be quoting the same scope of work.

DETERMINE YOUR BUDGET. You as the Home Owner and project manager need to determine what overall budget you can afford and feel comfortable spending. Call around for quotes and put all the feedback into a spreadsheet so it’s in one place, easy to manage and prices are easy to compare. When contractors show up to quote or proceed with work, make sure you have agreements in place and preferably a signed contract with the scope of work clearly identified. Never pay the full amount upfront, but it’s not unusual for down payments and deposits up to 50%. As part of your contract include a payment schedule, depending on the scope of work you may need to put a deposit and pay several times throughout as work progresses, just make sure you holdback 25-30% until the work is completed to your satisfaction. This doesn’t apply to material suppliers who get paid upfront before or upon delivery. Always try to minimize risk and protect yourself, with that said, if you’re working with Professionals nothing is worse for Business Owners than having clients that makes excuses to not pay on time or with less than the agreed amount. Fair is Fair.

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KING CITY

Hogan’s Inn at Four Corners905-833-531112998 Keele Street (S of King Rd.)www.hogansinn.com

King City Market905-833-66212240 King Road (E of Keele St.)

King City Tim Horton’s905-833-07071700 King Road

Kingbridge Conference Centre & Institute905-833-308612750 Jane Street (S of King Rd.)www.kingbridgecentre.com

Locale Restaurant & Bar,Locale 2GO Take Out & Catering905-833-250012981 Keele Street (S of King Rd.)www.localekingcity.ca

Paper Crane Sushi Bar & Bistro647-693-583112975 Keele Street (S of King Rd.)

Pine Farms Orchard905-833-54592700 16th Sideroad (W of Keele St.)www.pinefarmsorchard.com

Pizza Nova905-439-00001700 King Road

Pizza Pizza416-967-11112075 King Road (E of Banner Lane)

Posto Panino905-833-33281700 King Road

Rockford’s Bar & Grill905-833-04002124 King Road (W of Banner Lane)

Subway Restaurant905-833-30302115 King Road(SW corner of King Rd. and Banner Lane)www.subway.ca

NOBLETON

Sunset Grill905-833-22221700 King Road

The Arbour Pub & Grill905-859-444513775 Hwy 27 (N of 15th Sdrd)www.arbourrestaurant.com

Cappuccino Bakery905-859-44145978 King Road (E of Hwy 27)

Carmine’s Italian Cuisine 905-859-006012926 Hwy 27 (S of King Rd.)

King’s Pizza and Panini905-859-555512984-B Hwy 27 (S of King Rd.)

Mario’s Bake Shop905-859-225313305 Hwy 27 (N of King Rd.)

Misoya Sushi905-558-1833Japanese Restaurant5888-B King Road (E of Hwy 27)

Noble Wok905-859-999713065 Hwy 27 (N of King Rd.)

Nobleton Lakes Golf Club (seasonal)905-859-4080 ext. 223125 Nobleton Lakes Drive (E of Hwy 27)www.nobletonlakesgolf.com

Nobleton Tim Horton’s905-859-101613305 Hwy 27 (N of King Rd.)www.timhortons.com

K I N G C I T Y

N O B L E T O N

S C H O M B E R G

K E T T L E B Y / P O T TA G E V I L L E

H O L L A N D M A R S H A R E A

S N O W B A L L

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Raffaele’s Cantina905-859-44295975 King Road (SE corner Hwy 27/King Rd.)

Subway Restaurant905-558-600013255 Hwy 27www.subway.ca

Sunset Grill905-558-738013255 Hwy 27

Two-For-One Pizza & Wings905-859-024113305 Hwy 27 (N of King Rd.

SCHOMBERG

The Breakfast Club905-939-25826048 Hwy 9 (NW corner Hwy 9/Hwy 27)

Crossroads Fish & Chips905-939-34746048 Hwy 9 (NW corner Hwy 9/Hwy 27)

Country Style Donuts905-939-07645964 Hwy 9 (NE corner Hwy 9/Hwy 27)

Foodland905-939-737217250 Hwy 27 (S of Hwy 9)

Grackle Coffee Company905-590-0069208 Main Street (W of Hwy 27)www.gracklecoffee.com

Il Mondo Pizzeria905-939-20126048 Hwy 9 (NW corner Hwy 9/Hwy 27)

In this corner Bar & Grill905-939-100017250 Hwy 27 (S of Hwy 9)

Leonardo’s Gourmet Pizzeria905-939-6246289 Main Street (W of Hwy 27)www.leosonmain.com

Mr. Sub905-939-07665964 Hwy 9 (NE corner Hwy 9/Hwy 27)

Port Soirée905-939-7678174 Main Street (W of Hwy 27)www.portsoiree.com

The Schomberg Pub & Patio905-939-7151226 Main Street (W of Hwy 27)www.theschombergpub.com

Schomberg Delight Chinese Food905-939-09096048 Hwy 9 (NW corner Hwy 9/Hwy 27)

Schomberg Tim Horton’s905-939-469617250 Hwy 27 (S of Hwy 9)www.timhortons.com

The Scottish Nook905-939-2710283 Main Street (W of Hwy 27)

The Scruffy Duck905-939-7772357 Main Street (W of Hwy 27)

Sheena’s Kitchen905-939-4640357 Main Street (W of Hwy 27

KETTLEBY / POTTAGEVILLE

Cardinal Golf Club, The Grill905-841-7378 ext. 1002740 Davis Drive West, (Kettleby) King

Kettle Creek Grill & Patio905-841-7378Jane Street, (Kettleby) King

RedCrest Bistro905-841-7378 ext. 40517700 Keele Street, (Kettleby) Kingwww.cardinalgolf.com

Dorio’s Kettleby Italian Bakery905-727-3045449 Kettleby Road, (Kettleby) King(W of Keele St.)

Pathways to Perennials,Garden Café (seasonal)905-939-86804681 Lloydtown/Aurora Road, Pottagevillewww.pathwaystoperennials.com

The Manor by Peter and Pauls905-939-280016750 Weston Road, (Kettleby) King(N of Lloydtown/Aurora Rd.)www.bypeterandpauls.com

HOLLAND MARSH AREA

BAR-B-Q King Restaurant905-775-662620550 Hwy 11, Bradford(N of Bathurst St.)

Riverview Inn & Restaurant905-775-223720650 Hwy 11, Bradford(N of Bathurst St.

SNOWBALL

Snowball Corners Donut Shop1494 Wellington Street West(NE corner Wellington St.W./Dufferin St.)

Reprinted with permission from King Township’s Economic Development office. For more information on ways to refresh, recharge and revitalize in King visit www.experienceking.ca

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# OF HOMES

80

56

19

50

32

King

Nobleton

Pottageville

Rural King

Schomberg

Detached Homes

LOW

$645,000

$638,000

$450,000

$290,000

$395,000

HIGH

$2,950,000

$2,385,000

$1,958,200

$2,900,000

$2,295,000

AVERAGE

$1,235,465

$1,104,161

$790,497

$952,678

$741,572

# OF HOMES

22

1

4

n/a

n/a

King

Nobleton

Pottageville

Rural King

Schomberg

Semi-Detached Homes

LOW

$624,000

$654,990

$500,000

n/a

n/a

HIGH

$915,000

$654,990

$520,000

n/a

n/a

AVERAGE

$747,359

n/a

$512,125

n/a

n/a

# OF HOMES

7

1

n/a

n/a

18

King

Nobleton

Pottageville

Rural King

Schomberg

Condos

LOW

$377,300

$646,000

n/a

n/a

$230,000

HIGH

$900,000

$646,000

n/a

n/a

$387,000

AVERAGE

$647,043

n/a

n/a

n/a

$292,111

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(NC) New and demanding routines on those first few days back at school can be intimidating for both parents and kids alike. To assist, the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) offers some tips to help your little ones start off the school year feeling strong:

Play and exercise for better sleep – Research shows that exercising helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep for longer. This is especially true for kids. Unfortunately, studies show that only seven per cent of kids in Canada get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Make sure your child gets enough sleep every night by encouraging physical activity during the day.

Go organic – Teaching our kids about the benefits of organic foods is almost as important as making sure that they eat breakfast

every day. When you buy organic foods, you’re investing in your health and the health of your family, and you’re supporting environmentally sustainable practices. These are all important messages we should be teaching our children.

Add a multivitamin to your mix – Mornings can be busy and hectic. Sometimes kids just don’t have time to eat a full, healthy breakfast to get all the nutrients they need. Supplementing your kids’ diet with a multivitamin might be a good idea to ensure they are getting all the essential nutrients. There are multivitamins formulated for every age, ranging from kids to adults. Speak with your health care practitioner to determine which multivitamin is best for every member of your family.

Pack a brain boosting lunch – Packing the right food for lunch can also play a role in boosting your child’s brain power. Foods that contain poly-unsaturated fats are good for brain health and provide energy. If possible, try to slip avocados or pumpkin seeds into school lunches.

Add omega-3s for brain health – The long-chain omega-3 fats in fish oil have been shown to improve cognitive performance, including improved behaviour, memory, and reading. Getting the right amount of healthy fats during pregnancy and childhood has shown to have a number of benefits for children, including increased intelligence and visual acuity. Omega-3 supplements are available in different forms for children and adults.

When adding supplements to your child’s diet, it is always a good idea to speak with your health care practitioner. Visit chfa.ca for more information on how to help your child thrive and enjoy a healthy transition back to school this September.

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(NC) Back to school for the kids means back to snack making for you. By dedicating the time on a weekend to whip up a batch of these chocolate pretzel bars will mean one less thing you have to worry about during the week.

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browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside.2. Stir unsalted butter, creamed honey and

packed brown sugar in a large saucepan set over medium-high. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in oats, puffed-rice cereal, chopped pretzels and flax seeds until combined.

3. Scrape into a greased 8” x 8” baking dish. Smooth top, then sprinkle with chocolate chips. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 min. Cut into bars. Let stand at room temperature 5 minutes before serving.

Keep well-refrigerated in a re-sealable plastic bag for up to one week. Additional back-to-school snack recipes can be found at www.walmart.ca/recipes.

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DECLUTTER THE GARAGE IN FIVE EASY STEPS(NC) After living in a home for a number of years, chances are your garage has accumulated some clutter. Perhaps you want to organize things but don’t know where to start.

“A home’s garage is a key selling feature, so there’s good reason to keep it functional and appealing,” says Alan Stewart, broker-manager with Royal LePage Sussex in Vancouver. “Although clearing it out can seem daunting, with the right approach you’ll accomplish tremendous change within a short period of time.”

Follow these five steps to a clutter-free garage:

1. Set aside a time to tackle the job and be sure to enlist some help. Many hands make light work, as the adage goes. And, if everyone is on board at a designated time, you have a starting point for your much-needed garage cleanup.

2. Designate space on the driveway or within the garage itself for four categories: Items you will donate; those you will sell; treasures to keep; and, items you will toss.

3. Methodically decide what to keep. Consider when you last used the item and the likelihood that you will need it later. For any broken things, ask what the chances are of getting around to fixing it. Lastly, consider if the cost of replacing an item would be greater than the value of the space it will occupy if kept.

4. Dispose of items and hazardous materials. Ask neighbours or friends if they have use for materials you intend to toss. Donate items that are in good repair to charity. Lastly, check with your municipality for solid-and hazardous-waste disposal programs.

5. Temporary storage. If you have exciting new plans for your garage space, you may need to create temporary storage for those items you choose to keep. Consider moving items into the space usually occupied by the car, or perhaps some items can be temporarily moved indoors. Renting a driveway storage container is another option and may buy you the time you need to create your dream garage.

More than simply a place to park the car, a garage can be transformed into many things for many people. Declutter and let your imagination take it from there.

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C E L E B R A T E WORLD HEART DAY BY KICK-STARTING

a healthy lifestyle

(NC) It may not come as a surprise that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essen-tial to helping keep your heart healthy. However, what many Canadians may not know is that there are simple and fun ways to help improve heart health. In celebration of World Heart Day on Tuesday, September 29th, registered dietitian Gina Sunder-land shares some tips to help kick-start a healthy lifestyle:

Get active: The Heart and Stroke Founda-tion recommends that adults should accu-mulate at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in sessions of 10 minutes or more. Staying active can help reduce your risk of heart disease, as well as improve mental health and wellbeing by reducing stress.

Set milestones: Set short-term milestones to help achieve long-team goals, for example running a kilometre without stopping, or doing 10 sit-ups. Once you reach your goal, celebrate and then set another. Before you know it, you’ll be entering that road race or doing more crunches than you thought possible.

Eat a green salad everyday: Mix and match ingredients you have available for your salad. Try adding leftover grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, toasted nuts, or even a can of beans (drained and rinsed first).

Shake the salt: By eating less salt, you can help reduce blood pressure, and therefore the risk of heart disease and stroke. Help control your salt intake by cooking from scratch at home.

Make substitutions in your daily diet: Heart-healthy eating at home can start with making simple substitutions and additions to the meals your family already loves to eat. For example, cooking and baking with a soft, non-hydrogenated margarine, like Becel margarine, is a great option when it comes to eating with your heart in mind. In fact, soft, non-hydrogenated margarine has 80 per cent less saturated fat than butter and can be substi-tuted on a 1:1 ratio for butter in any recipe.

More heart healthy lifestyle tips and recipes are available at Becel.ca. To find out more about World Heart Day and how you can get involved, visit www.worldheartday.org.

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HOW TO TACKLE

YOUR HOME’S STUBBORN STAINS & ODORS(NC) From wall stains to washing machines, indoor stains and smells can be a challenge to tackle. Luckily, there are surprisingly simple methods to erase them for good. Here are a few tips to freshen up the most stubborn spots in your home.

Conceal wall stains with primer

Have your kids made artwork of your walls, or has your leaky roof caused a water-damaged mess? Tough wall stains like these can be hard to get rid of, but are easily sealed by applying a high-quality, stain-blocking primer. For example, KILZ Hide-All Primer Sealer covers problem areas on surfaces from drywall and woodwork to concrete and brick. It even masks over dark stains without allowing color to bleed through. With only a one-hour drying time before applying a topcoat, this is the perfect

one-weekend project to cross off your list. KILZ primer can also seal off odors caused by pets or smoke.

Eliminate refrigerator odors

Refrigerators are subject to a variety of spills and odors. Making time for fridge maintenance can help prevent unusual odors and keep your food fresh longer. To cleanse and polish your fridge, begin by emptying the contents of your fridge and throwing out, recycling or composting any food that is expired or beginning to smell.

Next, pull out any removable drawers or shelving and place them in the sink. Using a damp, soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge, wipe down these pieces, the interior of your fridge and the door

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with a multi-purpose cleaner. Or, mix two tablespoons of baking soda with one quart of hot water for a natural soap alternative. Don’t forget the seams of the shelves and rubber door seal.If your fridge requires an extra-deep cleaning, unplug it while you work to avoid wasting energy. Before putting all of your food back into the fridge, wipe down the exterior of each jar or container with a damp cloth. Repeat this process every two or three months for the best results.

Make grout lines shine

Tile surfaces are prone to dirt and debris, especially in bathrooms or high-traffic areas. To keep tile looking fresh and new, grab an old toothbrush or electric toothbrush for a deeper scrub. Before you start, wash the surface with water then mix two parts baking soda with one part water. Scrub the resulting paste into the cracks and crevices, then douse with water again. If the grout lines are stained, spray a mixture of equal parts vinegar

and warm water onto the area and brush. After a final rinse, the grime will be gone.

Prevent a moldy washing machine

If you own a front-loading washing machine, you’ve probably noticed the unpleasant smell that can linger after completing a load of laundry. Despite being more energy-efficient, these machines have a tendency to hold odors and harbor mold. To clean and prevent grimy buildup, try this: instead of detergent, cycle two cups of vinegar and a quarter-cup of baking soda on a hot setting. When it’s done, use a clean sponge to scrub down the inside. Finally, rinse with a plain-water cycle, and you’ll see (and smell) the results.

Whether in the kitchen, bathroom or laundry room, tricky stains and odors in your home can be a tough job, but with these four tips you’ll be able to eliminate a few messy tasks in no time.

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