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22 A D V E R T I S I N G S P E C I A L TRIDENT, NOVEMBER 14, 2005 you’ve gotten there. Attainable: The steps needed to reach your goal must be reasonable. Example: I will put aside enough money each week to reach my goal within three months. Relevant: The goal needs to make sense. You don’t want to work toward a goal that doesn’t fit your needs or means. Example: You don’t need to save to buy mom and dad a plasma TV when they’d really like new slippers. Time-related: It’s important to commit to a definite target date. Example: My goal is save $1,000 to buy all the presents on my list by December 15. By playing it smart, you won’t only bring joy to those around you, but your smart approach to saving and shopping will bring you peace and happiness as well. Visit www.practicalmoneyskills.ca for more information and tools to make budgeting, saving and managing money a little easier this holiday season and beyond. Shop safely and securely this holiday season This holiday season, shop with confidence knowing that you’re protected when using your credit card at local stores. To make your holiday shopping less stressful, keep these tips in mind: Treat your card like cash. Don’t leave it unattended or in places where criminals can easily access it. Ask questions. If you notice that a cashier swiped your card through more than one card reader, ask why. There are some legitimate reasons for swiping cards through more than one card reader as a merchant’s cash register may not be connected to its point-of-sale authorization terminal. Always ask questions if you are concerned about a merchant’s practices. Ensure that you get your card back immediately after every purchase. Information associated with your card can be copied very quickly—the sooner you get your card back, the less time criminals have to copy the information. Check your billing statement, and verify the amounts of your purchases. Look for any transactions you don’t recognize and report them immediately to your financial institution. Check your card when it is returned to you. Ensure the card you gave to the cashier is the same one you get back and that the card has not been altered in any way. Sign the back of your new card as soon as you get it. Destroy unwanted cards so no one else can use them. Make a list of all your cards and their numbers and keep this list in a safe place. This information is helpful when reporting lost or stolen cards. Report lost or stolen cards immediately to the financial institution that issued the card. The sooner your financial institution knows about a lost or stolen card, the sooner they can block the account. If your Visa card is lost or stolen, or used for unauthorized purchases, you are protected through Visa’s Zero Liability policy. As long as you can prove to the satisfaction of your financial institution that you didn’t make the purchase, you will not have to pay for fraudulent charges. More tips and tools can be found at www.visa.ca/securewithvisa. By playing it safe and keeping your credit card secure, you will ensure that your holiday season will be filled with peace and joy. Lets talk turkey Weight as purchased Stuffed Unstuffed 2-4 kg 5-8 lbs 3:00 to 3:30 hrs 2:15 to 2:30 hrs 4-5 kg 8-11 lbs 3:30 to 4:00 hrs 2:45 to 3:15 hrs 5-8 kg 11-18 lbs 4:00 to 4:30 hrs 3:15 to 3:45 hrs 8-10 kg 18-22 lbs 4:30 to 5:00 hrs 3:45 to 4:15 hrs 10-11 kg 22-24 lbs 5:00 to 5:45 hrs 4:15 to 3:45 hrs 11-13 kg 24-29 lbs 5:45 to 6:00 hrs 4:45 to 5:00 hrs Ten tips for a topnotch turkey Regardless of whether you are cooking your first turkey this year, or you’ve got a few under your belt, these 10 easy tips, using the Open Pan Roasting Method, guarantee a picture-perfect turkey that will have your holiday guests asking for more. 1. Start off right. Refrigerator thawing is the best way to thaw a turkey, but be sure to allow one day of thawing for every four pounds. If you’re short on time, submerge the turkey in cold water. Thawing the turkey at room temperature is not recommended as it can promote bacteria growth. 2. Keep things clean with some easy home food safety tips when handling turkey: wash hands often; keep raw turkey and ready-toeat foods separate; cook to the proper temperature; and refrigerate cooked turkey promptly after the meal. 3. How much is enough To make sure everyone has a full serving and still have leftovers, allow 1.5 pounds of turkey per person. 4. Turn it up! To consistently create a tender and juicy, goldenbrown turkey, Butterball experts recommend the Open Pan Roasting Method at 325°F (160ºC). 5. Timing is everything. Use the chart below as a guideline and start checking for readiness 30 minutes before recommended time ends. 6. Do it right, but don’t over do it. When the turkey is two-thirds cooked, loosely cover the breast and top of the drumsticks with a light foil to prevent overcooking the breast. 7. To baste or not to baste Basting throughout the roasting process is unnecessary and opening the oven door periodically can cool the oven and possibly lengthen the roasting time. Before roasting, lightly coat the turkey’s skin with vegetable oil to prevent the skin from drying. 8. The heat is on, so be sure to always use a thermometer to know when the turkey is fully cooked. The deep thigh should reach 180° F (83ºC), and 160°F (72ºC) in the centre of the stuffing. 9. Patience makes perfect. Let the cooked turkey stand for 15 minutes to let the juices set and the stuffing temperature rise to 165°F (75ºC). 10. Fresh or frozen The choice is yours. Fresh turkeys don’t need thawing and are ready to cook. Frozen turkeys can be purchased weeks in advance, but require several days of thawing time. Fresh Butterball turkeys are deep basted with margarine and Frozen Butterball turkeys are deep basted with brine to be extra tender and juicy. For more great turkey tips call the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line at 1-800-BUTTERBALL or visit www.butterball.ca. PilchersFlowers.com Proudly Serving Military Families over 74 years Oldest still Family Owned & Operated in Halifax Charles & Pauline Pilcher 2778 Windsor Street at Almon St. Wedding & Funeral Specialist Also Christmas Wreaths, Christmas Plants, Candy Gift Baskets, Gourmet Baskets & more. (Order Online / Buy Direct / 59 Pages) Daily Deliveries in Metro455-3120
TRIDENT, NOVEMBER 14, 2005 23 Faciliter le déploiement pour les enfants Par Christine Sulek Intervenante de la Ligne d’information sur les missions Le déploiement peut être difficile pour les conjoints et les parents, mais il peut perturber les enfants. Un jour papa joue au baseball et le lendemain il est parti pour ce qui semble être une éternité. Durant l’absence, il existe bon nombre de façons d’impliquer l’enfant et d’atténuer les effets négatifs que peut avoir le déploiement sur lui. Il peut être tentant de condenser six mois d’activités parentales dans les quelques semaines qui précèdent le départ, mais cela peut être déroutant pour l’enfant. La routine est très importante dans la vie d’un jeune enfant qui comprend difficilement pourquoi maman n’est plus là pour le border tous les soirs. Même si c’est difficile pour le parent en déploiement, la vie de tous peut être simplifiée si le parent qui jouera tous les rôles commence à les assumer avant le déploiement. C’est aussi une bonne occasion d’apprendre à border l’enfant correctement. De même, le parent déployé peut apprécier être le centre d’attention, mais le parent qui reste peut être aux prises avec des problèmes de comportement par la suite. Il vaut peut-être mieux garder les événements spéciaux pour le moment où la famille sera réunie. Tentez de prévoir des moments de répit pour le parent qui reste à la maison. Certaines familles peuvent choisir de passer une semaine ou deux dans la belle-famille, d’autre de demander les services d’une gardienne un soir ou deux par semaine. De temps à autre, vous pouvez aussi garder les enfants d’une autre famille durant une fin de semaine, une nuit ou un après-midi et l’autre parent vous rendra la pareille. Le tumulte qui en résultera lorsque tous les enfants seront chez vous en vaudra bien la peine lorsque vous pourrez prendre un bon bain chaud sans interruption. Faites participer les enfants à l’écriture des lettres et à l’envoi de colis surprise au parent en déploiement. Faites participer les enfants à l’écriture des lettres et à l’envoi de colis surprise au parent en déploiement. Rien n’égaie plus une tente qu’un dessin d’un cheval (ou est-ce un chien). Vous pouvez enregistrer le doux gazoullis d’un bébé et le babillage d’un enfant qui commence à parler. L’enfant d’âge préscolaire adorera enregistre r une chanson ou une lettre et le plus âgé s’amusera à faire une émission de radio ou un montage. Assurez-vous que le parent déployé dispose d’un magnétophone sur le terrain. Choisir les articles à envoyer et écrire les lettres aidera l’enfant à garder le contact avec le parent au loin. Il est très important que ce dernier réponde aux lettres le plus rapidement possible. Le délai de livraison peut faire paraître l’attente interminable. Si le parent qui s’absente signe les cartes d’anniversaire avant son départ, l’enfant sentira que ses parents travaillent toujours en équipe, même si un des membres est au loin. Célébrer des jours pas si spéciaux contribue aussi à marquer l’absence de six mois de moments de plaisir et à lancer une tradition familiale. La reconnaissance du Jour international de l’omelette au fromage peut se répéter plusieurs fois et simplifier le menu. L’enfant peut constater que ses parents s’ennuient l’un de l’autre, mais si l’enfant est votre seul soutien, vous devez demander de l’aide. Communiquez avec le CRFM de votre localité ou avec la Ligne d’information sur les missions pour obtenir d’autres suggestions pour rendre le déploiement plus agréable pour toute la famille. Ways to make deployment easier on children By Christine Sulek Mission Information Line Counselor As hard as it is on spouses and parents, deployment can be very upsetting for small children. One day, dad is there playing ball and the next day he is gone for what seems like a lifetime. Still, there are many ways to help involve children in deployment and to lessen the negative outcomes for them. As tempting as it may be to squeeze six months of parenting into the few weeks before departure, this can be very confusing. Routines are very important to small children and if mom tucks them in every night they may have a hard time understanding why she suddenly stopped. Although it may be hard on the deploying parent, it can be easier on everybody if the parent who will be taking on all these roles starts doing them a while before the deployment. It will also give them a chance to learn the correct way to tuck the children in. Similarly, being the centre of attention is great fun for the deploying parent, but can result in behavioral problems for the parent left behind. It might be better to save special events for when the family is reunited. Involve children as much as possible in letters and care packages to the deployed parent. Try to arrange a break for the parent remaining at home. For some families that might mean a week or two at the in-laws, for others it might mean calling a babysitter in for an evening every week or two. Another option is to trade kids for the weekend (or an overnight or an afternoon) with another family every once in a while. The chaos that ensues when the whole gang is at your house is well worth it when it’s your turn to soak in the tub without interruption. Involve children as much as possible in letters and care packages to the deployed parent. Nothing brightens up a weather-haven quite like a crayon drawing of a horse (or is it a dog). A small tape recorder will capture the sweet noises of young babies and the beginnings of babbling. Preschoolers will enjoy singing or telling letters on Tel: (902) 425-3100 Fax: (902) 425-3777 Email: insol@goodmanrosen.ca Suite 620, 1718 Argyle Street Halifax, NS B3J 3N6 tape and older kids will have fun making up radio plays and mixed tapes. Just make sure that the deployed parent has a tape player available to him or her at the other end. Choosing items to send and writing letters will help keep children feeling connected to the parent who has gone away, but it is especially important that the deployed parent make a point to write back as quickly as possible. The delays in the postal system can make it seem like it takes forever. By signing cards ahead of time to mark special events, Trustee in Bankruptcy Insolvency Consultants Trustees: Paul G. Goodman, FCA, FCIRP, FIIC Mark S. Rosen, LLB, FCIRP Solutions to Financial Problems kids will feel like their parents are still working as a team, even if one member of the team is far away. Celebrating not-so-special days can also help break up the six months into fun bits and may start a tradition in your family. Recognizing International Day of the Cheese Omelette can be shared over the miles and also simplifies the menu. While it’s okay for the children to see that their parents miss each other, if you find that the kids are becoming your support system, it is important to ask for help. Contact your closest MFRC or call the Mission Information Line for ideas to make the deployment more fun for the whole family. • Greg Lockyer, CRA • Chris Flick, AACI • Steve Horswill, AACI • Lisa Wilson, CRA Buying, Selling or Relocating Are you buying a good investment What is your property worth We are experts in Real Estate Valuation, providing accurate ESTIMATES OF VALUE, serving military families for over 12 years. 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