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Get Your Cheer On With BMO Soccer This Summer

July 31, 2014 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

The World Cup may have just come to a close, but soccer season is still in full swing. The soccer fields are always packed in the evenings and weekends, as well as during the day with all the daytime soccer camps across the country. There is no better way to spend the morning than in a park watching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life Tagged With: active kids, BMO soccer, canadian soccer, cheering for your team, keeping kids active, ready! set! goal! program, soccer

Aqua Fitness: Get In The Pool!

July 31, 2014 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

Remember how much fun it was playing in the pool when you were a kid? I used to spend hours at the community pool with my friends, splashing and having fun. I got into running in college, and pretty much forgot the pool. When my knees started acting up, I returned to the water for some workouts and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life Tagged With: aqua areobics, aquafitness, fitness, low impact fitness solutions, water fitness, water sports

Insert Canning Pun Here

July 29, 2014 by Amanda 2 Comments

This morning I tucked my too-long bangs into a lovely Sister-Wife swoop, tied up my apron and set about canning a whole bunch of fresh, local peaches. It was the first time I ever canned alone. In previous years, I tried the process under the direction of some experienced canners who did most of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Life, Uncategorized Tagged With: canning, food preservation, jars, local, mason jars, peaches, preserves, produce

Book Review: The Secret Language of Doctors

July 28, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

In my family, there have been times that we've rushed over to the hospital in some sort of emergency. We all know the routine. We get assessed by a triage nurse and then we wait. And we wait. Unless we're oozing blood we know that heading to almost any hospital in a big city means waiting, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Health & Fitness, Reviews Tagged With: Black Art, CBC, CBC Radio One, Dr. Brian Goldman, Emergency Room, GOMER, Harper Collins Canada, hospitals, Medical, Medical slang, TedTalks, The Night Shift, The Secret Language of Doctors, White Coat

Remembering You

July 25, 2014 by Kath 8 Comments

Today marks the fifth anniversary of my mother's death. And while I suppose it's true that time eventually heals all wounds, my soul knows that there are some losses that take a piece of you with them, leaving behind a deep, deep fissure. Most days, you carry on and the crack is small; not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Loss Tagged With: anniversary, cancer, death, death of a loved one, death of mother, grief, grieving, losing a loved one, loss, melanoma

Jerk Beef Salad With Grilled Peppers

July 25, 2014 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

Add a little spice to your next salad with a bit of jerk seasoning on your flank steak. With less than ten ingredients, this salad is a quick and easy way to get your greens (and proteins) in! Ingredients ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 tsp lime juice 2 tsp jerk seasoning 1 tsp soy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Life, Recipes Tagged With: canadian living: 150 essential salads, cookbooks, cooking, foodie, grilled pepper, jerk beef, salad

What If?

July 23, 2014 by Sara 1 Comment

I would classify myself as a "What if?" girl. I'm sure a good therapist would have a million reasons on why I constantly ask that question to myself. This isn't a new thing, I've been doing it for years. Now that I recognize I have issues with anxiety, I'm assuming this is the cause. Or is it the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Spirituality Tagged With: anxiety, life choices, what if

Hey Amigas! Our Favourite Recipes For National Tequila Day

July 23, 2014 by Sonya 2 Comments

Tequila has become one of our most favourite drinks of choice either on it's own or mixed into cocktails. The name tequila, was named after a small town in the Jalisco state in Mexico. According to the experts, tequila means "the place of harvesting plants."  Made from the agave plant, history tells … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Life Tagged With: Agave, Chef Arturo Anhalt, cocktails, Mexico, Mezcal, Milagros Cantina, National Tequila Day, tequila, Tequila Recipes, Tromba

So I Didn’t Think I Could Dance, Until I Met Miles Faber

July 21, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

I've always admired people who have found a passion in the form of exercise. I've tried a few things but never really found anything that kept me motivated. So, when I was invited to participate in the Summer of New Balance — a series of fitness and lifestyle experiences —  I was curious. Each … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life Tagged With: fitness, Hard Candy Fitness, hip hop, miles faber, New Balance, New Balance 711 Mesh, So You Think You Can Dance, Summer of New Balance

Entrepreneur Barbie Unveiled With New Business Initiative For Kids

July 18, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

When we were invited to the unveiling of the 2014 Entrepreneur Barbie this week, attendees were sharing their personal Barbie stories. There were several who mentioned that Barbie is where aspiring hair stylists had experimented with their dolls and others who fondly remembered Barbie for endless … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Work & Career Tagged With: barbie, Barbie Business Bursary, Canada, Entrepreneur Barbie, mattel, Strategic Objectives

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