It's already been a big year for the transgender community. And by the looks of it, it's just going to get better and better—all thanks to stories like this. In a big step towards equality, The Girl Scouts of America is welcoming all girls into it's ranks, including transgender girls. According … [Read more...]
Is It Time To Spring Clean Your Social Media Profiles?
While we normally think about cleaning up around the house during this time of year, ever considered doing a little cleaning of your social media? I sure have, especially in the past few days! I'm taking a good look at my profile and I know it's time to clean house. It's a good habit to get … [Read more...]
Daughter Inspires Bully To Make Amends & Apologize 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago, bullying wasn't as much of a hot topic as it is in our society today. There weren't countless programs to teach kids why they shouldn't bully, organizations whose only aim is to help kids who are bullied or social media hashtags like #stopbullying, #noh8 and #wearedamo bringing … [Read more...]
Everything You Need For A Gorgeous Weekend Getaway
Whether you're jaunting off to Muskoka or Montreal for the weekend you'll want to make sure you've got all the right necessities to enjoy a weekend getaway and the summer sun, soon! Here are our favourite picks perfect for your weekend escape! While boxy luggage is great for long-haul getaways … [Read more...]
Moncton Teen Speaks Out Against School’s “Unjust” Dress Code
A Moncton, N.B., teen is speaking out against her school's "unjust" dress code after getting detention for wearing a full length halter dress to school on Monday. The grade 12 student later received a one-day suspension after submitting an open letter complaining to her vice principal. Taking her … [Read more...]
#Mombod Takes Over The Internet
Last week, it was all about the dad bod -- the online trend praising men with realistic bodies types. The dad bod is used to describe men who are relatively fit but with some extra weight around their midsection. Think Leonardo DiCaprio, Seth Rogen and Chris Pratt (pre Guardians of the Galaxy, of … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Refreshing Drink Infusions To Get You Drinking More Water
We all know how important it is to get at least 8 glasses of water a day—it's great for your skin, helps you loss weight and, in these summer months, keeps you cool and hydrated. But what if you just aren't a water person? What if you struggle to drink one glass let alone 8 a day? This latest food … [Read more...]
Kids Cook To Care Celebrates Kids Who Volunteer
It's not very often when one of Canada's most celebrated chefs invites a group of kids to one of the country's best restaurants. Chef David Lee, of Nota Bene, did just that last week. Nota Bene, #9 on the Canada's 100 Best Restaurant list, a restaurant loved and adored by the country's top food … [Read more...]
Finally, It’s Mother’s Day!
It's Mother's Day weekend! Oh I'm sure you knew that from the usual bombardment of advertising and commercials...all designed to make us weep and get emotional. (Don't they know I'm like that 365 days a year). For the last 15 years, I've found Mother's Day so difficult, not having my mother. The … [Read more...]
Amazon Makes A Move Toward Gender-Neutral Toys
When I was a little girl, for a while I was obsessed with these tiny little toys he had called Battle Beasts. (Shout out to my older sister and Google for helping me figure out the name of these bad boys.) They were marketed towards boys but for whatever reason, my sister and I loved the little … [Read more...]
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