At the launch event for Refresh Botanicals, principal ballerina Heather Ogden explained that even she had to recently adjust her daily routine. As a new mom, you would think she would tell you that she has very little time for herself and that would make her change up how she does things. But while … [Read more...]
What Does Artisanal Mean When It Comes To Beauty Products?
We hear the words artisanal a lot these days but when it comes to beauty what does that mean? For Candice Suchocki Weir, founder of Canadian Indie beauty brand, Jordan River Soapworks, it means much more than just hand-made. "Artisanal is a way of life," explains Candice. "We love making a … [Read more...]
Elevating Family Weekend Brunch At Bareburger
When you're in the heart of any city you'll often find mediocre dining options especially for families. As a family, we tend to shy away from anything that says free refills and all you can eat. Why? Because it's all about quality! Often the better choices don't seem so family friendly with young … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Chermoula Chicken Marinade
This is a very special marinade recipe that comes is sure to awaken your senses - we need a little bit of a spring awakening, right? I was particularly drawn to this recipe as you can make the marinade and store it in an air tight container in the fridge for up to five days. It's great for poultry, … [Read more...]
Tested: RealFoodToronto.com Delivers Real Food, Fast
There's a real food movement that's taken hold and I'm okay with it. What does that mean? Well, we all lead busy lives and we're constantly searching for ways to feed our families the best we can. We're hearing much buzz about being "mindful" in all aspects of our lives including what we … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: PB&J Truffle Recipe For The Holiday Sweets Exchange
Every year just after Thanksgiving I get asked to be in some sort of holiday cookie exchange. At that time, the visions of getting together and swapping sweets with friends sounds like a great idea. Every year. The baking tradition isn't new and the purpose of an exchange is to get each other … [Read more...]
President’s Choice Wants Us To Crave More
For 30 years, we Canadians have been heading to the grocery store to fill our carts with President’s Choice products. We know PC products and, over the course of those 30 years, we have come to trust the brand and what it stands for. The Insider’s Report showed us that the folks at PC really … [Read more...]
What to See & Do: Celebrating Earth Day
We're counting down to Earth Day on April 22nd! There are numerous things that kids and families can do to celebrate and appreciate our planet. Schools have designated "clean up the community" days and the roof top garden at my son's school will be getting a bit of a sprucing up as well. Here's … [Read more...]
For the love of KALE! Chef Andrew Muto shares his passion
Kale has taken centre stage in the green leafy vegetable aisle at my local grocers. It's touted as a super food and rightly so! Kale is packed with anti-oxidants and anti -inflammatory properties according to my friend and chef Andrew Muto. I tried to serve it to my family the other night replacing … [Read more...]
Top 10 Secret Santa Gift Ideas
There's always a party or two that require us to bring a "Secret Santa" gift. Here are some suggestions that won't break the bank and will always be appreciated (or at least you know it won't be tossed aside!). These also make great stocking stuffers and gift exchanges with your girlfriends! Happy … [Read more...]