Manotick/Winchester - Lifestyle

Time management tips for busy college kids

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

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, college students are also embracing extracurricular activities in an attempt to make themselves ...

Make meal prep a family affair

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

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.

Delta Faucet and food specialist Korey Kealey offer parents the following tips to get kids excited about helping to make their meals.

Plan ahead - Meal calendars are a great way ...

Whole-wheat tea Biscuits a real treat

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

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 are delicious.

If there are any left after the main course, top them with strawberry jam or ...

Many possibilities for Impala's starting problems

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC Lifestyle - "Dear Brian

I have a 2005 Chevrolet Impala, 3.4 v-6 engine with 62,500 km. The problem is that it has the intermittent starting condition. For no reason the starter will not crank. The first action was to have the computer system checked and then replace the battery. One week later the same problem returned. When this occurred I ...

Separate fuel facts from fiction

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC LifestyleAccording to a new Angus Reid survey, over one-third of Canadians asked don't realize the benefits to their vehicle engine just by selecting a high-quality gasoline, and nearly one-third don't bother to seek out the correct grade of gasoline as recommended by their vehicle's manufacturer.

Here are a few useful fuel facts that can ...

Six simple steps to a healthier pet

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC LifestyleLike 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 of nutrients is key to keeping pets at different ages healthy," says Hill's Pet Nutrition expert Senani ...