Sunday, August 14, 2011 - North Shore News - A25

A special section of the

for back to schoolget readyget ready

PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN

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New school year, New school year, new start.new start.

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Stocking up on Stocking up on school supplies. school supplies.

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Win a waste-free Win a waste-free lunch kit.lunch kit.

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5 Star Return-It Depots Set the Standard

5 Stars for North Vancouver Bottle & Return-It Depot

Want to experience the 5 Star Depot

difference for yourself? Conveniently

located at Brooksbank Avenue and East

3rd Street, North Vancouver Bottle

& Return-It Depot is easy to access.

They offer friendly, helpful, courteous

service in a clean, family-oriented

environ ment. In addition to the standard

containers they also accept empty

milk and milk substitute containers and

your acceptable unwanted electronics.

The staff is always happy to see you so

plan on stopping in soon.

Mr. Jong Jin Kim assures customers have the best possible recycling experience at the North Vancouver Bottle & Return-It Depot.

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E ncorp Pacifi c’s Return-It Depots are the public face of one of the most respected recycling programs in

North America.Not content to rest on their laurels, recycled or otherwise, Encorp is constantly striving to raise the bar. Their innovative 5 Star Return-It Depot program is a perfect example of this commitment to excellence. Like the hotel industry, where a 5 Star designation assures the hotel guest of an exemplary standard of service, cleanliness, design and comfort, Encorp Pacifi c’s 5 Star Return-It Depot program assures customers of the best possible recycling experience.

To encourage depot owners to meet the high standards Encorp offers a generous subsidy to help pay for improvements. Depots that display 5 Star Certifi cation have to meet a rigorous checklist of facility enhancements, effi cient operating procedures and outstanding customer service.

What distinguishes a 5 Star Return-It Depot?

In addition to a clean, bright interior and a welcoming ambience here are some of the things that make a 5 Star Return-It Depot stand out.

Finished fl oors• The fl oor of the customer area is fi nished

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Look for this insignia

at a Return-It Depot in your

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the online directory

of Return-It locations

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you at return-it.ca/locations.

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back to school

MANY of us — even those without children or in school themselves — view the fi rst day back at school as the start of a new year.

As we were all in school at one time or another, we all recognize that the day after Labour Day really is an opportunity to start fresh, shake off some bad habits and kick-start some new ones.

As such, it’s a great time to refl ect and make some steadfast “resolutions” to stick to until the end of the school year (or even permanently).

We all know it’s easier to turn a resolution into a habit by doing it with other people. In doing so, you’ll feel more responsible to hold up your end of the bargain, so why not extend the resolution to your entire family?

Kids can get really excited about new activities and rituals, so take a moment and sit down together to brainstorm. By making it a family affair, you’re setting your family up for success and hopefully instilling some life-long habits that will increase your health and wellbeing.

The following are a few thought-starters, but the fun part is customizing

and tailoring the resolutions to your family:

■ Sit down together every morning for breakfast. Mornings can be hectic, but if you choose a simple breakfast that is a crowd-pleaser and that everyone can help themselves to, such as cereal, it’s a resolution you can keep. Experts worldwide agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, for kids and adults alike. Plus, it’s a great way to connect before the day begins and everyone goes their separate ways. More information about the benefi ts of

choosing cereal can be found online at www.loveyourcereal.ca.

■ Pick one TV show that you will all watch together every week. It could be a favourite sitcom, sports or even a cartoon, but sharing a laugh together and talking about your favourite parts in the show is a really great way to make lasting memories. Make this a must-attend event. Once the show is picked, everyone has to make the time and a commitment to share in it together.

■ Make physical activity a part of every day. We all know that kids these days are leading more sedentary lives than their parents and grandparents did. It’s important to show children the value of exercise and how fun it can be. It could be a bike ride, walking, skating, rollerblading, dancing in the family room or even a scavenger hunt in the backyard, but setting aside at least 30 minutes a day for your kids to engage in physical activity is a must.

■ Set chores for everyone. Parents lead by example, so it’s important that your children understand how much work their parents do and what they can do to help. Once they have ownership over a certain task, make it fun for them by handing out stickers or playing music during clean-up time, and they will more than likely continue to do it.

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SITTING down together as family for a breakfast is a great way to start both school- and workdays.

Erica Smith, age 9Contributing writer

DO you like yummy lunches? I do!

Here are some things my friends and I recommend for you to have for lunch.

Parents, listen up! No more having to think all day about your child’s next school lunch, or asking your children what they want for lunch, and getting the reply:

“I hate when you ask this question every day!” Do you hear this every morning? If so, look at my list of fantastic ideas!

■ You could have a yummy peanut butter

jelly sandwich or some peanut butter and cheese crackers! You’ll love this lunch! (editor’s note: since many schools prohibit peanut butter in lunches, a tasty nut-free alternative is made with soy beans. Look for it at your grocery store.)■ I prefer to have soft things if I have a loose tooth (or hurting braces). Sometimes, I have applesauce in these situations. Otherwise, I recommend an apple.■ Want your child to have a bigger dish? Choose some couscous, coleslaw, pasta, macaroni, grilled cheese, soup, chicken salad, or a croissant. My friends and I love these things!■ Feel like dessert? Pick a chocolate chip cookie or a muffi n. I love these desserts!■ Do you get snack-time during the day?

My favorite snacks are some trail mix with my favorite toppings, or a granola bar.■ Parents, I suppose you’ll be waiting for more healthy snacks. Friends like and recommend fruit in season and ants on a log (peanut butter spread on celery and topped with raisins).■ Choose anything yummy, parents. It’s good for your child to try new foods!■ Don’t eat all of these suggestions in one meal. For example, you could have a sandwich, fruit, trail mix, and a cookie in one lunch.

I hope your child likes this list . . . of really cool ideas!

Erica Smith wrote this article while participating in Capilano University’s Serious Fun summer camp, Cub Reporters.

Eight fun and tasty lunch ideas

Time to make some new (school) year’s resolutions

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Gillian Mah, age 10Contributing writer

DO you want to know what to bring back to school?

Well then this is the column for you. Here is what I want to bring back to school.■ Colourful pencils. Instead of the boring old wooden kind, try getting more colourful pencils to write with. (If you get supplies by order you can cover the pencil with coloured paper and a bit of tape.)■ Differently designed and coloured erasers. It may be hard to erase all the rookie mistakes you make, but with fun erasers it will seem less

boring.■ Binders and notebooks with different patterns. Sick of the plain old colours like red black or blue? Well if you want to make it more fun get binders and notebooks with different designs.■ Book covers with cool colours and designs. Do you keep getting your books and textbooks dirty? Well then use book covers to keep them clean.■ Awesome designs for pencil boxes and cases.

Gillian Mah wrote this article while participating in Capilano University’s Serious Fun summer camp, Cub Reporters.

SCHOOL has been out for only a few short weeks, yet it’s already time to start thinking about it again!

Along with your child’s report card came a list of supplies needed for the upcoming school year. This year, schools will be placing more emphasis on fi nancial literacy. What better way to teach your children about saving money than with the purchase of new school supplies?

Statistics Canada reported that in 2008, $935.1 million was the total value of sales for stationery, offi ce supplies, etc. (Back to school… by the numbers 2008, Statistics Canada) This year, school supplies alone could cost the average family more than $60 for a Grade 2 student and over $200 for a Grade 7 or 8 student at your local offi ce supply store.

In a recent press release, Jeffrey Schwartz of Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada, Inc. said that while most children want new supplies for school it can be an expensive proposition, especially if you haven’t budgeted for it.

“This is an opportunity to teach your kids an important lesson: the difference between needs and wants,” he added.

Schwartz recommends the following tips to help you teach your children to be good school supply shoppers:

Reduce■ Let your kids create the shopping list and give them a budget for spending on their supplies.■ Set up a reward system if they spend less than the budgeted amount.■ Shop for supplies when they are on sale.

■ Kids grow so fast! Look for uniform resellers and save by buying a gently-used one.■ Shop for fi rst term and then replace items on an as-needed basis. ■ Schools do provide certain items; have your child check with his/her teacher before spending any money.■ Label as much as possible to avoid loss.

Reuse and Recycle■ Reduce the amount you spend by evaluating the condition of the supplies brought home at the end of school to see what can be recycled and re-used. Buy the latest fad or reuse last year’s knapsack — the choice is easy if they want the reward for not blowing the budget!

For more information, visit www.consolidatedcredit.ca or call the toll-free phone line at 1.800.656.4079.

Add colour to your school supplies

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

BRIGHTEN up the new school year with colour.

Easy does it: the three Rs of back to class

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MORE schools than ever are introducing waste-free lunch initiatives to help reduce waste and educate students about recycling and environmental stewardship.

According to the Recycling Council of Ontario, the average student’s lunch generates a total of 30 kilograms of waste per school year, or an average of 8,500 kilograms (18,700 pounds) of waste per school per year.

This fall, back-to-school shopping for many parents will include a search for the coolest kid-friendly lunch gear.

Skip the spend and enter to win this reusable lunch kit featuring the season’s latest in litterless lunch products from local eco boutique Lavish & Lime.

You could win your choice of a PVC-free cotton canvas insulated lunch bag from six different designs plus a set of boy- or girl-themed lunch gear from Kids Konserve, including a sweat-free, non-toxic ice pack made from recycled plastic bottles, an insulated food jar for pastas and soups plus a trio of stainless steel nesting containers with coloured lids,

all valued at more than $100. Answer the following

question and this $100 waste-free lunch kit could be yours!

Why is packing a waste-free lunch important to you?

Email your answer to dlancaster@nsnews.com with “Lunch Kit Giveaway” in the subject line. Or you can drop it by the Lavish & Lime warehouse shop at 272 East 1st Street, North Vancouver.

Plus, do any of the following and be sure to tell us about your entry. ■ Like the North Shore News on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.■ Like Lavish & Lime on their Facebook page or follow Lavish & Lime on Twitter.

One entry per person. The winner will be chosen in a random draw. Deadline for entries is midnight PST Wednesday, Aug. 31. The winner will be notifi ed by Friday, Sept. 2. Open to Canadian residents only. Good luck!

Check the lunch kits out at www.lavishandlime.com or see them in person at Lavish & Lime’s Cool Back to School Warehouse shopping event this Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon.

The event will include door prizes and kids’ activities plus product specialists and a teacher will be on site to answer your back-to-school questions.

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