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Classy Mom Costumes You Can DIY

October 24, 2014 by Kait Fowlie 2 Comments

Written by Kait Fowlie Dressing up for Halloween is fun that shouldn’t be reserved for kids, we say. But that doesn’t mean that finding the right costume comes easy. If you don’t feel like splurging on a bare-all, glam as all get-out getup — but want something more inventive than cutting eyeholes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Holidays, Life Tagged With: Carmen Sandiego, Cruella Deville, Glinda the Good Witch, Halloween, halloween costumes, halloween costumes for adults, halloween costumes for moms, Morticia Addams, Rosie the Rivetter

New Hope For Eczema Sufferers

October 24, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

The cold winter months are coming and we often find the change of season triggers patches of eczema on my younger son. The rough patches of skin, often found on his elbows and legs, cause endless itching. While there is no cure for eczema, there are ways to manage it and lessen flare ups and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life, Style & Beauty Tagged With: 100families, dermatology, eczema, La Roche-Posay, Lipikar, microbiome

Children Address Gender Inequality in Controversial Video

October 22, 2014 by Mubina Visram 2 Comments

Several young children make it clear that gender inequality needs to end in advocacy T-shirt company FCKH8.com’s shocking viral video. In FCKH8.com’s new controversial charity fundraising video, five girls between the ages of 6 and 13, dressed as princesses make it clear that gender … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, News Stories Tagged With: charity fundraising, children's humour, feminism, funny kids, gender discrimination, gender inequality, women's rights

Value Village Pulls ‘Sexy’ Children’s Halloween Costumes From The Shelves

October 22, 2014 by Tanya Cruz 1 Comment

Value Village has agreed to pull some "sexy" girls' costumes from their shelves after a mom's blog post went viral. Raina Delisle went to a Value Village in Victoria, B.C looking for a firefighter costume for her little 4-year-old girl. When she found one, she wasn't impressed by how sexualized the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, News Stories Tagged With: Halloween, halloween costumes, inappropriate halloween costumes, sexy halloween costumes, value village

How You Can Get Fit & Support Breast Cancer Awareness

October 21, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

There are many great ways to support Breast Cancer Awareness month. I've already highlighted a few in the realm of fashion and beauty. But this one also caters to the fitness buffs that is worth some attention. New Age Performance mouthpieces are designed for one of the fastest growing sectors of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness, Life Tagged With: accessories, breast cancer, fitness, jaws, Mouthgear, New Age Performance, teeth

Warm Almond Quinoa Breakfast Sundae

October 20, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

My kid is not a big fan of cow's milk. Never has been. I assume he takes after me when it comes to drinking it straight up and cold. Since I didn't grow up really drinking milk in my home it's not that big of a deal for us. It may be part cultural upbringing as we were more accustomed to drinking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Life, Recipes Tagged With: Almond, Almond Breeze, almond milk, Amie Valpone, Blue Diamond, dairy free, gluten-free, recipes, soy free

Enter For A Chance To Win A Runtastic Orbit!

October 20, 2014 by UrbanMoms 15 Comments

Contest is now closed, thanks so much for entering! Runtastic Orbit - the new, 24-hour wearable from Runtastic — provides you with reliable, round-the-clock tracking to help you get a better sense of your daily movements, personal habits and untapped potential. It has some really great features … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contests, Fitness, Technology Tagged With: active living, active living gear, contest, fitbit, fitness, fitness gear, giveaway, runtastic, runtastic robit

Cold Weather Warm-Up: Potato, Cheddar & Chive Soup

October 20, 2014 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

It is definitely getting chilly outside and for me that means one thing: time to bring out my trusty old slow cooker and enjoy a few hearty soups, chillis and stews. Enter Canadian Living's latest title New Slow Cooker Favourites. This cookbook is packed full of inventive, delicious new slow cooker … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Life, Recipes Tagged With: Canadian Living, cheddar, chive soup, cold weather warm up, crock pot, Crock Pot recipes, potato, slow cooker, slow cooker recipes, slow cookers, soup, soup recipes

CAUSEmetics Asks Us To Think Before You Pink

October 17, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

We've seen so many products, services and fundraising initiatives that focus on breast cancer research and awareness. Everything from bubble gum to running shoes is taking part proceeds and donating to the various causes in North America during this month of "Pinktober". No one will argue the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Style & Beauty Tagged With: breast cancer, Causemetics, CBCSF, Cocoon Apothecary, Consonant, Ella's Botanicals, Graydon Clinical Luxury, Green Beauty, Lovefresh, Province Apothecary, Pure+Simple, Sappho, Schaf, Sigrid, Well

Shoe Addicts Say Hello To Tanya Heath

October 17, 2014 by Sonya 5 Comments

I am a collector of shoes... yes, that's what I'm calling myself. A collector. Addict is probably more like it but I prefer collector. I know many of you are as well. I mean, come on, shoes are a necessity. I need shoes to get me  from A to B but I also need them to be stylish and be very much a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Life Tagged With: Canada, designer, Luxury Shoes, Paris, shoes, Tanya Heath, yorkville

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