Make meal preparation a family affair
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
EMC Lifestyle - As the summer begins to wind down and parents get ready to send their kids back to school, it's a good time to start setting new routines and habits.
"Getting children involved in making dinner and school lunches helps get them excited...
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Time management tips for busy college kids
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC Lifestyle - Today's college students are busier than ever before. Tuition hikes and higher cost of living has forced many college students to work part-time jobs in addition to their full-time jobs as students. In addition to the need to work,...read more »
Crows pester Mary's family until mom gets serious
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Mary Cook EMC Lifestyle - Father was telling Mother again that a scarecrow in the garden would do no earthly good. "They never worked before and they aren't going to work now," he said. "Those birds are scared of nothing." The garden was bountiful all summer,...read more »
Six simple steps to a healthier pet
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
EMC Lifestyle Like humans, dogs and cats have special dietary needs that change with age and overall health.
After all, how many 50 year-olds can eat the same diet they did when they were 15? The same holds true for our pets.
"The right balance...
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Savoury mushroom stuffed pork tenderloin
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC Lifestyle A moist and flavourful stuffing makes an impressive but simple meat dish. Top with an apple or calvados drizzle if desired. Refrigerate any leftovers as it slices beautifully the next day. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time:...read more »
Whole-wheat tea biscuits are a real treat
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Pat Trew EMC Lifestyle - Hot homemade tea biscuits are easy to make, and they're always a great addition to a light summer meal. The biscuits in this recipe are made with a combination of white and whole-wheat flours, then sprinkled with sunflower seeds. They...read more »
Enjoy sweet local corn
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC Lifestyle In Ontario, over 5.5 million tonnes of corn are grown every year, and almost all of that corn is dent, or "field", corn. In fact, over 50 percent of our cropland is used for "field" corn, whereas less than one percent is used for sweet...read more »
Managing arthritis on the job requires minimal work
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC Lifestyle - Coping with the pain, fatigue and stiffness of arthritis at work can seem like a full-time job in and of itself. However, it's possible to make adjustments in your routine and develop strategies that allow for a more productive workday....read more »
The 'perfect storm' for asthma
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC Lifestyle As summer winds down, many parents and students focus on the school year ahead. That usually means buying school supplies and longer pants. But for parents of children with asthma, the start of the school year should also include taking...read more »
Converting that empty nest
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
EMC Lifestyle - Homeowners who have spent many years in one home likely raised a family and shared many memories inside of those walls. When the kids grow and move on it can be somewhat bittersweet. Being left with vacated rooms especially ones still...
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Clean getaway: From powder room to premier spa
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
EMC Lifestyle Minimalism was originally introduced as an artistic principle that focused on using a minimum number of colours, shapes, lines and textures.
Designers and architects adopted the style, resulting in homes that were spare and simple,...
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