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Why I Won’t Apologize For Having Wine O’Clock At My House

August 10, 2017 by Leslie Kennedy Leave a Comment

“It’s wine o’clock” “Bottle opener = Mommy’s fidget spinner”  “My kids whine so I wine.” I’ve seen so many ‘mommy loves wine’ references across my social media I’ve lost count. They all make light of our love for wine. Many of us share them in solidarity of how we enjoy ending our long days … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: destress, drinking, relax, wine, wine o'clock

Canada Finally Gets Long-Overdue National Concussion Guidelines

August 2, 2017 by Michelle Reddick Leave a Comment

Last week, new Canada-wide guidelines for physicians, parents, coaches, trainers, teachers, and athletes to diagnose, manage and treat concussions were unveiled. On hand at the press conference to help announce the guidelines was Steve Podborski, former 1980 Olympic downhill medallist, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports & Outdoors Tagged With: concussion, guidelines, Health Canada, helmets, incidents, Injury, kids athletics, Parachute Canada, sports

Hey Working Moms, You Don’t Owe Anyone An Explanation

July 31, 2017 by Erin Pepler 16 Comments

When my credit card bill came in last month, I died a little inside. It was huge—way higher than usual—and I felt my stomach turn over slightly as I stared at the figure at the bottom of the page. Ugh, seriously? I hate bills and dealing with money and adult responsibility in general. The guttural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Work & Career Tagged With: career, child care, expenses, explanation, financial, job, moms, money, working, working mom

Dryness And Going Commando: Debunking Vagina Myths

July 25, 2017 by UrbanMoms Leave a Comment

When I was little, my mother told me that I should sleep without underwear every so often to give my whole body a chance to breathe. I felt like my mom must be filled with wisdom so I abided by that instruction religiously, for years. I’ve never really thought about whether or not it was an old … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness Tagged With: dryness, female health, stigma, vagina, Vagisil

Inspiring Yoga Classes In Toronto That Take Place Outside The Studio

July 19, 2017 by Sonya 8 Comments

More and more fitness classes are taking place in locations outside your usual gym or studio spaces. Yoga classes are popping up everywhere now that it's summer. They're not just motivating but also inspiring. Here are some places we've discovered in Toronto. By the way, you don't have to be a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life Tagged With: Bombay Street Food, CF Sherway Gardens, Lole, Lole white tour, lululemon, Radiate Happy, Scarborough Town Centre, Shops at Don Mills, Ste. Anne's Spa, The Hazelton Hotel, Toronto, yoga

Radiant Skin For The Summer Season

July 11, 2017 by UrbanMoms 4 Comments

It’s summer time and there’s nothing worse than putting on that bikini for the first time this year, only to notice dry flakey skin for all to see. AVEENO®, a leading expert in skin care for more than 70 years, has got you covered. Say goodbye to dry, irritated, red and flakey skin and say hello to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Style & Beauty Tagged With: Aveeno, dry skin, eczema, Summer Skin

My Doctor’s Refusal To Give Me Liposuction Was A Blessing In Disguise

July 7, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne Leave a Comment

I have always been a little bit self-conscious of my belly fat, even though I am someone that would be considered of normal weight. Even in my late teens, I had a small belly-paunch that I was concerned about. Looking back now, I didn’t appreciate the fact that I was pretty thin at less than 120 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: body image, liposuction, self esteem

Road Trip! How To Bring Your Family Pet Along For The Ride

July 5, 2017 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Are you hitting the road with your family pet in tow?  It's a really big undertaking but can be a lot of fun for the whole family if done correctly. So what do you need to know about taking your pup on the road with you? "The biggest issue with summer travelling is the concern with the sun and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Pets Tagged With: Dr. Chip Coombs, family pets, health, Pet Insurance, travel, Travel Tips with Pets, Travel with Pets, Veterinary

Making Friends In Your 40s (Without A Cottage Or Boat) Is Brutal

June 26, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne 8 Comments

Even as an adult, you never shake the feeling of being that kid in the schoolyard, awkwardly standing with your arms outstretched, asking, ‘Hey, wanna be my friend?’ Now it’s more likely to happen in a fitness class, at work, when you're hanging around your kids' sports activities or at their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: 40 year old, couple friends, friendship

Beat The Heat: The 12 Best Ice Cream Shops in Toronto

June 9, 2017 by Sonya 1 Comment

I'm melting in this heat! Okay, I'm using any excuse to get to my favourite ice cream shops in the city. While there are our go-to's nearby for ice cool treats (hello, Menchies and Baskin Robbins!) there are also a few places that are worth getting in the car or jumping on public transit for. Heck, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Life Tagged With: Arctic Bites, Bang Bang Ice Cream, Dutch Dreams, Eds Real Scoop, Greg's Ice Cream, Ice Cream Shops, Kekou Gelato, SOMA Chocolate, Summer's Ice Cream, Sweet Escape, Sweet Jesus, Sweet Olenkas, Toronto, Tsujuri

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