19 Aug Top 3 Eye Shadow Palettes
With the amount of makeup brands out there it can be hard to choose one over the other. When it comes to makeup kits, my rules are that they have to be 1) pigmented & 2) affordable.
18 Aug Dive in!!!
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I’ve had days that I’d rather go for a bikini wax than actually put on a bikini or bathing suit - but I’ve put my bathing suit induced anxiety aside to hit the pool for a swimming workout.
15 Aug WHAT YOUR FINGERNAILS REVEAL ABOUT YOUR HEALTH
The colour of our fingernails can tell us a lot about our overall health.
Here are some examples of common nail anomalies. Not everyone with these symptoms may have diseases but if in doubt consult your dermatologist. Some of these pictures are shocking so be aware of changes so you can treat them in time.
14 Aug A Weekend of Debauchery, Mommy-Style
Three years into this motherhood gig and I feel I have finally mastered the art of “me time”. I get my nails done religiously. I have fairly regular nights out with friends. I even find moments to sip my Starbucks alone, uninterrupted.I do all of these indulgent things with a clear conscience. I feel zero guilt. It has become crystal clear to me that in order to be the best mom I can be, in order to sustain my sanity, I’ve got to set aside moments in the week to prioritize myself.
08 Aug WHAT I HAVE LEARNED WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA
I have always focused my attention on helping individuals with various forms of memory loss, whether guiding families on the difficult journey that follows a diagnosis of Dementia or actually helping the patient throughout the progression of the disease.
07 Aug Talking to Kids About Sex!!!!
Being a mother myself of two young kids, 5 and 8 years old, I participate in a lot of mommy talk. There’s my parlor group, the ladies at PTA, at soccer, ballet, hockey, etc. etc. Some of the most common discussions often revolve on how to prepare our kids for the world. How to shelter them but also how to help them handle the stresses that will surely affect their lives as they grow and develop as people.
05 Aug Finding Your Inner Musician at WIMA
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Sky and Joel Ovadia[/caption]
When my son, Aidan, was about 10, he started asking for drum lessons. My response was somewhere along the lines of, “No freaking way!”. The mere thought of having a drum kit in my house was enough to give me a massive headache. Also, we’d had a previous unsuccessful stint at piano lessons that required the purchase of a keyboard - which now serves as a musical dust collector.
04 Aug Birthdays at Summer Camp…….
Birthdays are special in my family, especially for my children. I am someone who doesn’t particularly love, or need all the bells and whistles for my own birthday, but my daughters are true birthday queens.
04 Aug Saying Yes to the Dress
Saying Yes to the Dress You’ve got the ring and now all you can think about is the perfect dress. This is THE most important dress you will ever wear…but how does one go about finding that special one that makes you just want to scream “YES...
01 Aug The Imposter Bride by Nancy Richler
There are so many questions going through one’s mind when one finds out that their mother left them when they were just a helpless baby. The reasons for abandoning children are unfortunately wide and varied, but there is always, ultimately pain in the end.
31 Jul Nail Biters Beware!
We've all been caught at some point in our lives with our fingers in our mouth, either nipping at a hang nail with our teeth or tearing at the skin on our fingers. Well next time, think before you put those fingers near your lips. Biting your nails or skin is just asking for germs and bacteria. Not only does it look awful and embarrassing (coming from a former nail biter) but it is hazardous to our health.
28 Jul Homemade Energy Bars- The Perfect on-the-go Snack
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When you are a working mother, busy student, or young professional with a non-stop schedule keeping you busy every minute of every day, sometimes eating properly or regularly just doesn't happen.
It is often the case that you simply can't find the time to stop and make yourself something, or even go out and pick up something quick. Hours go by without eating, and when starvation hits, we transform into irritable, short-fused rage monsters that just want something to eat- anything that will satisfy our bellies, and keep us going without taking up too much of our time.
25 Jul How to get that beach wave…
Looking for that sexy beach wave that all the celebs are doing?
24 Jul Putting Yourself Out There and Taking a Risk
I recently went through two situations where I was required to put myself out there and hope for the best. In both cases, I had to trust that others would make the right decisions based on the information that I had provided.
23 Jul Let’s Talk Brushes
It can be intimidating to walk into a beauty store to pick out brushes. With so many options you may be feeling a little lost. Maybe you’re someone who has a ton of makeup brushes sitting in a drawer somewhere with no clue how to use them. Or maybe you apply all of you makeup with your fingers? If so keep reading!
21 Jul 9 Montreal Patios for a Drink and a Nibble You May Have Missed
As soon as July hits, every Montreal culture and food blog explodes with lists of patios (aka terrasses) that you SHOULD NOT miss. But let's be honest, they're just regurgitating the same trendy spots we knew about already or the places we found 5 years...
17 Jul Does work life balance actually exist?
Work life balance. I am convinced this is one of those vague, undefined terms first coined by men. It is an ideology that is more for the most part, unattainable, but remains a goal for many of us women.We strive for balance. We work hard towards it. We try to achieve it. But how do we know when we have succeeded?
16 Jul Letters From Home…..
I have been writing a lot of letters lately. If you are wondering why, I will tell you. My daughter, Grace, is at sleep-away camp for 6 weeks this summer.
14 Jul My Very Own Renovation
So this is going to be a summer long blog series and will probably end up being a bit of a diary ... you have been pre-warned!
11 Jul Real estate Renos: The Best Bang For Your Buck
Whether you've been living in your home 20 years or just moved in, renovations can be a stressful yet exciting time. However, are all renovations created equal? The answer to that question my dear friends is a big fat NO. It's a statistical real estate fact that certain renovations will get you more money at resale or for evaluation purposes then other home improvements. I can also attest to this fact and will show you some great and recent examples of how this is true time and time again.
10 Jul My Personal Mission: Nurturing My Son’s Self-Esteem
When I look at my son, I see a lot of myself in him. And for the most part, that fills me with an immense sense of pride. He’s got my eyes. He’s shy around strangers, but is a serious show-man/entertainer around the people he trusts. He’s gentle and a bit passive. He’s super smart and retains everything. He’s an observer. I love that he has inherited these parts of me. These are things I didn’t necessarily teach him, they are just an inevitable part of his DNA, of who he is.
08 Jul Photo Booths: The Perfect Excuse to Bring Out your Silly Side!
Want to give your guests a special and memorable experience at your next event? Set up a photo booth at the reception with a wide array of props for the guests to use and, we promise, they will keep coming back for some photo booth fun all night long.
07 Jul Wise women website brings together local bloggers
Montreal Families - By Alissa Sklar In my three years as a parenting writer and blogger, I’ve encountered all kinds of questions and comments from readers. Some want to know more about the subjects I typically address — digital technologies, bullying and risky behaviours. But others...
07 Jul Do I have Alzheimer’s Disease? 10 Warning Signs
I cannot begin to tell you how many people have come up to me over the last 15 years and told me they think they have Alzheimer's Disease. People of all different ages, young and old, will say, "Trish, I can't remember where I put my keys, I think I am losing it"; "Trish, I walked into the kitchen and forgot why I went there"; "Trish, I lost my phone twice this week, but thank goodness I found it"; "Trish, what is wrong with me, do I have Alzheimer's Disease?" The answer is 99.99% of the time "No". I don't take these comments lightly, but lets not confuse what is normal memory loss with Alzheimer's Disease.
04 Jul Anti-Aging
In a few weeks I will be celebrating a birthday, a big one!! I’m not gonna lie… I’m dreading it!!! I know it’s just a number. I know it shouldn’t define me. No I don’t feel older, as a matter of fact most of the time I feel like I’m nineteen years old and that’s part of the problem… Where did the last twenty years go?In a blink of an eye I went from adolescent to middle aged!!! Somewhere along the way I picked up a husband, two kids, a mortgage etc… What freaks me out is what if the next twenty years go by just as quickly???
02 Jul My Top 5 Beauty Gurus to Check out !
Sometimes we get stuck in a makeup rut that we just can’t seem to kick. While having a routine is great, it can get boring quickly. One of my favorite things to do when I’m feeling a little uninspired is check out some of my favorite beauty gurus on YouTube!
01 Jul Dancing Lessons by Olive Senior
There is so much meat in this book for group discussions that I was rather surprised and disappointed when I could not find any reader’s guide for a book club. This was a feel-good story, despite the disheartened past of the main character, Gertrude Samphire.
27 Jun Go see this: Obvious Child
Last night, I had the exciting opportunity to attend the promo screening of a new film I think you should all see.
26 Jun SHELLAC NAIL POLISH : THE PROS & CONS
Shellac manicures have taken over the market in recent years . Shellac nail polish is a cross between gel nails and traditional nail polish. It gets applied like regular nail polish but dries like gel. Shellac gives your manicure a little more stability than the usual manicure, allowing longer lasting results. These manicures take slightly more time than the regular because of the UV curing process between each coat. The result is 45 minutes to an hour of your time every 2 weeks to have beautiful , mirror-like , chip free nails .