There comes a time every Christmas season when you've visited every store possible, crossed off every item on your list and declare with absolute conviction that you are indeed done shopping. This is a magic time. *sniff sniff* Some would say it's when the spirit of the season really takes hold. Speaking of spirits. It's also a good time to pull out a little celebration cocktail like this Cîroc Peach Martini. After all, YOU were the one who braved the stores. YOU were the one that fought …
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When my children were babies, I felt sure that I could never let them out of my sight. As they grew into toddlers, I became anxious about sending them to school. For a time I gave serious consideration to homeschooling …
How Technology is Transforming Healthcare
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Hosting a Successful Wine & Cheese
Of all the types of parties I like to host, my favourite is the classic Wine & Cheese, or Cheese & Wine, depending on how you rank their importance. If you’re Canadian though there’s no doubt that cheese comes …
The Little Black Dress
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Getting Healthy on a Budget Can Be Done
Oops! I did it again. I've eaten my weight in shortbread cookies and blew the budget on Christmas shopping; which means this January, I am literally and figuratively tightening my belt - that is if I can find my belt …
What to Pack in a Carry-On
The hotel is booked, your bags are packed, and the flight is leaving in a few hours. That's it, right? NO! That's not it. A seasoned traveller knows what to pack in a carry-on bag. Forget laptops and …
