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Crush and Covet: Steaks, Serum & Skirts

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There are two seasons in most parts of Canada: winter and summer. In theory we have four, but with El Ninjo and the polar ice caps melting and the Pollen Storm of 2015 (ACHOO!) messing with our closet space and patience levels, we're down to two. We flew from winter to summer in the course of 24-hours and now it's time to take care of our skin, uncover our legs, and brush off the squirrel nests from the BBQ. Candace Derickx - I was at a conference recently and a friend let me try …

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Do NOT Tread Lightly: Get Winter Tires and Avoid Being “That Guy”

Skidding out in the snow and ice on a closed course with great winter tires and a professional driver is super fun. What’s not fun? Skidding out on an open road, with no professional driver beside you and multiple …

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Living With A Snorer? It Might Be Sleep Apnea

This post is sponsored by RANA Here's a fact that anyone living with a snorer can tell you; no one is sleeping in the house. Not the snorer or the person lying next to them. It's something that in polite company we joke …

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Eight Healthy Habits to Slip Into Your Day

I am a workhorse, and I freely and readily admit this. I often plunk myself down in front of my computer at 6:30 am and shut it down at 11:00pm with only short breaks thrown in to make dinner or grab groceries. It’s bad …

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43 Holiday Tips to Get You Through the Season with Ease

Getting through the holidays stress-free can be a daunting task. Let's face it, no matter how many deep-breathing techniques we employ, sometimes there's just no escaping all there is to do over the holidays. I love …

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Get Cell Smart With These Simple Tips

Teenagers are never far from their phone and as nice as it would be to just separate them, my mother often says, you can’t unring the bell. The selfie generation isn’t going anywhere. On top of my constant vigilance with …

If Life Hands You Lemons, USE THEM – Beyond Lemonade, Easy Ways to Use Lemons

I've always been amused by the expression "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade." Mostly because lemons are awesome no matter what you do with them. There are so many uses for lemons the reality is that when life …

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