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10 Simple Ways To Go Greener Without Breaking the Bank

April 19, 2017 by Alicia Dakins Leave a Comment

Trying to make the transition to Eco-friendly can seem daunting at times—and not to mention, pricey. However, it’s a lot easier and cheaper than you think to make the switch (and in some of our examples, you could actually save yourself some money). So, in honour of Earth Day this Saturday 22, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: earth day, easy, easy swaps, eco-friendly, environment, go green, green

3 Sweet Snacks To Revive You From Your Afternoon Crash

April 17, 2017 by UrbanMoms Leave a Comment

Has all the energy drained out of you? Did you already eat your lunch and go outside for a walk in the sunshine? Is it 2.30 pm? If you're experiencing an afternoon crash, the good news is, you're not alone. California Almonds conducted a recent survey surrounding the workday slump and found that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: afternoon crash, Almond, Chocolate Chip Almond Cookies, Chocolate Mocha Almond Clusters, Cinnamon-Maple Candied Almonds, snacks, sweet, sweet tooth

New Year, New Neighbours: Why I’m Mourning The Loss Of My Friends Next-Door

April 17, 2017 by Erin Silver Leave a Comment

I know that change is supposed to be good—it’s what I tell my kids, anyway—but ever since my next-door neighbours moved two weeks ago, I haven’t been able to get over the loss. I didn’t expect to be so emotional, nor did I realize I’d grown so attached, but this family is extraordinary. They … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship Tagged With: friends, leaving, loss, neighbours, next-door

I Went To Spin Class And It Was Basically A Rave On Wheels

April 7, 2017 by Erin Silver Leave a Comment

I tend to do many things at the same time because, let's face it, women are especially good at multi-tasking. For instance, I will help my kids with their homework while making dinner and paying the bills online. I will workout with friends so we can catch up while squeezing in some cardio. Recently … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness Tagged With: bike, class, Community, event, exercise, fitness, music, spin, SPINCO, studio, Toronto, Trend, workout

No Reservation: Should Kids Be Allowed In Fancy Restaurants?

April 4, 2017 by Alicia Dakins Leave a Comment

The debate of whether or not children should be permitted to dine in restaurants is hardly a new topic of discussion. So, when the owner of an Italian restaurant called Caruso’s in Mooresville, North Carolina made the decision to ban children under five from the establishment, it was no surprise … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: ban, Caruso's, Clint Edwards, controversy, debate, five-year-old, food, kids, Mooresville Tribune, north carolina, restaurant, restaurants

How To Find The Perfect Workout For You

March 31, 2017 by Marianne Litman 7 Comments

It’s March, the gyms are starting to get a little less busy and fitness classes seem to have a lot more availability. People are easing off their New Year’s resolutions just a little bit, for better or for worse. So if you’ve made the goal of staying active and working out a bit more in 2017, how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life Tagged With: barre class, Barreworks, Beyography, bloor street boxing, boxing, crossfit, dancing, fitness, get fit and have fun, high intensity interval training, hiit, how to enjoy your workouts more, nike training club app, pure barre toronto, the perfect workout, yoga, zumba

Home Decor Ideas For Spring (And Not A Bunny In Sight)

March 28, 2017 by Alicia Dakins 1 Comment

Spring and Easter go hand-in-hand with one another. So, amidst all of the Easter baking and crafting, if you’re looking to spruce up your home without bombarding it with bunny sculptures and baby chicks, then look no further. Below are some doable design swaps to get your home looking fresh for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design/Decor Tagged With: accents, affordable, colour pop, decor, design, DIY, Easter, easy, garlands, home, no bunny\, table centrepieces, wood accents, wreath

Not An Old Person’s Disease: I Was Diagnosed With Juvenile Arthritis At 18

March 20, 2017 by Rebecca Eckler 8 Comments

When most people think of arthritis, they think of it as an ‘old person’s disease’. Yet more than 24,000 Canadian children live with arthritis. Children and teenagers can be affected by arthritis in many forms, and it can cause joint inflammation, stiffness, and affect a child’s growth. Often, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness Tagged With: arthritis, child, inflammation, joints, juvenile arthritis, Medikidz Explain JIA, pain, rheumatologist, stiffness, swelling, Teen, The Arthritis Society’s Childhood Arthritis Advisory Council

Five Indoor Rainy Day Forts You Can DIY

March 15, 2017 by Guest Author 2 Comments

When April showers strike, having a few engaging indoor activities at-the-ready is key for avoiding cries of boredom. Here are five DIY hideouts you can make with sheets, duct tape, hula hoops, fans and other household items. For reading, imaginative play or video gaming in, these forts are inviting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Life Tagged With: blanket forts, diy teepee, fan fort, fort, forts, how to make a diy fort, rainy day activities, teepee

5 Ways To Practice Mindfulness Without Annoying Everyone You Know

March 7, 2017 by Sonya Leave a Comment

We're already into the third month 2017 and while I'm not one for making new year's resolutions, I do believe that practicing ways to be calm can help in many aspects of our lives. It's not easy to remain calm and carry on when our kids won't PICK UP THOSE GODDAMN SOCKS even after the twelfth time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: artist, Ayurveda, Calm, Calm.com, Marie Kondo, meditation, Randi Zuckerberg, Sarah Knight, Tetley Tea

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