Modern Lifestyles

SaskEnergy presents Modern Lifestyles

The Co-operators Centre, Arena #1

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Welcome to one-stop shopping, educational entertainment and demonstrations. It’s all in one place, at the SaskEnergy Modern Lifestyle Showcase, in Arena 1.

Whether you’re interested in health and wellness, financial advice, fashion or tips about running your own business, ruraland

urban-based women from across the Prairies will find something of interest here.

Keynote speakers in 2010 include Reena Nerbas and Rick Van Duyvendyk.

Rick Van Duyvendyk is a horticulture entrepreneur from Dutch Growers Garden Centre. Past President of the Saskatchewan Greenhouse Growers’ Association and the Canadian Association of Family Enterprises (CAFE) and current director of Gardenscape, one of the country’s largest garden shows. Rick is the host of Garden Talk on 650 Talk Radio Saskatoon, and “Dig,” a television gardening series. As a leading expert in horticulture, Rick also brings a wealth of experience in family business and succession planning to his engaging presentations. Rick’s passion for working with growing things and his commitment to his industry has fuelled his passion for teaching others how to appreciate, enjoy and profit from horticulture. 

Join Rick for one or all of the following topics of interest:

Saskatchewan Horticulture Opportunities: The 100 Mile Diet, seed to fork, and locally grown are all key phrases for today’s consumer. Homemakers, chefs and grocery chain produce managers are all looking for fresh product that is locally produced, resulting in significant interest in the horticulture industry in this province. Find out what’s possible for you and your farm.

Trees and Shrubs for the Rural Prairie Home Landscape: The right plant for the right location is not as easy as it sounds. Rick will answer all your questions about what works where, and how to achieve a low-maintenance landscape that will be the envy of your neighbours.

Fruit Crops for Enjoyment, or Profit: Add diversity to your farm or acreage with fruit crops. Whether you’re a hobby gardener, or looking to expand your farm gate profit options, Rick will cover a wide range of fruit plants that will thrive in your area.

REENA NERBAS
Reena Nerbas knows all the secrets and she’s ready to share. Cleaning, gardening, cooking, organizing and decorating are all in a day’s work for Reena. Writing and speaking about them are now part of her day’s work, as well. Life with a husband and four children has given her many opportunities to test home-made solutions on the toughest stains and she has made a successful career of sharing those solutions – and many others – with the world. A nationally syndicated columnist and author of three best-selling “how to” books, Reena is a regular guest on radio stations across Canada and the U.S. and has appeared on television shows such as Canada AM, Good Morning Canada, Breakfast Television and City Cooks. If you have tough questions, Reena has the answers.

Reena’s Session Topics will include:

Household Solutions Revealed

Stop crying over onions and clean your house with mayonnaise! Learn how to reduce toxic chemicals in your life by using what you have on hand. More and more, people are being “greenwashed” into thinking that the products sold on store shelves are healthier, when in fact there is no current government legislation about what can be considered non-toxic, green or environmentally friendly. Get back to the basics with the safe and inexpensive products our Grandmothers used.

Household Solutions Gardening Secrets

Grab your mouthwash and weed the garden. Get rid of garden pests using only those products you have on hand. Our grandparents got rid of weeds using good old-fashioned, non-toxic products. We can, too. Gardening can be amazingly easy without store-bought products. Banish wasps, skunks, slugs, cats, mice and many other garden critters with less expensive, environmentally friendly, non-toxic solutions.

Be a Chef without Going to Chef School

Ever wonder how restaurants make perfect pies, cakes, icing, cookies and gravy? Get ready to learn tricks to turn out timeless classics! Cooking and baking has never been easier – you’ll “wow” your family and friends with food that looks and tastes like they were created by professionals. The secret is out and your life is about to get easier!