I was brushing out my hair after a shower at the pool on Friday when I saw this very old woman undoing her shoes. It knocked the wind out of me for a second. Those shoes, those wrinkled, arthritic hands taking them off. It felt like my grandmother was in the room with me. Later that afternoon, I … [Read more...]
How To Help Your Daughter Deal With Mean Girls
Written by Kait Fowlie Bullies, just like the trauma they inflict, come in all shapes and sizes. Mean girls are a tough breed particularly among elementary school age children, who are gaining social independence and trying on new identities. Insecurity can get the best of kids at times, and the … [Read more...]
8 Super Simple Ways to Get Healthy With Your Kids
Written by Kait Fowlie January—the month of fresh starts and health kicks! Too bad it's bleak as hell outside and getting out of bed in the morning is about as inspiring as the morning after New Year’s Eve... So, here’s the deal: getting your healthy resolutions under way isn't about waiting … [Read more...]
What To See At The Interior Design Show #IDS15
Spring is just around the corner, I promise! But while we wait, you'll can check out the Interior Design Show, January 22-25, 2015 at the Metro Convention Centre. Under one massive roof you'll discover the latest in home design trends, decor, technology and innovations for all corners of your home. … [Read more...]
Sustainable Lifestyle & Best Designer Consignment Shops
When you have time to think and assess life, ever wonder what you can do to make the world a better place? I'm not talking about massive changes—unless you want to, of course. But what manageable steps can we take in our lives, right now? How can we adjust our everyday lifestyle to do our part for … [Read more...]
3 Simple Rules To Actually Keeping Your Weight Loss Resolution
What did you resolve to do differently in 2015? Were you like the 38% of Americans surveyed in a 2014 study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology who listed weight loss as their number one goal? In fact, the same study ranked "lose weight" at the top of their list of resolutions for 2014, … [Read more...]
A Dim Sum How (And Where) To
Dim sum is a tradition for many Chinese families and it's becoming more mainstream as our taste for global cuisine broadens. It's something our family does almost every weekend. Since we're coming up to Chinese New Year, I thought I'd give you all a dim sum how-to to guide you on your way! What … [Read more...]
How To Visit San Francisco With Kids
When I mentioned to friends that we were taking our younger son to San Francisco, they all had that same reaction! With deep sighing breathes everyone responded with, "Oh, I LOVE San Francisco!" We've visited several times and it must have been at least ten years ago since I had last visited (and … [Read more...]
How To Enjoy The Winter With The Family
Written by Natalie Ast Don’t let old man winter put a wrench in your fun! Here are some great winter activities for the whole family. Winter campfire Following a day of snowshoeing or shoveling the snow, create a winter fire in your own backyard (if it’s allowed) to roast marshmallows for … [Read more...]
Ontario’s New Sex-Ed Curriculum Takes A Stand Against Rape Culture
If you have a computer, a smartphone, a television, a tablet or even a newspaper, you'll have at least heard the term "rape culture". Coined in the 1970's, rape culture refers to the many ways in which our society accepts, creates and normalizes sexualized violence. In Transforming a Rape Culture, … [Read more...]
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