30 Oct Porn Is Not Real Sex Ed
29 Oct Design Indecisive?
Throughout the years I have learned that many people are what I like to call "design indecisive". So what exactly is a design indecisive person, and are you one?
28 Oct It is FLU time again!
It is FLU time again! Yes...the dreaded fever, cough, fatigue, aches, sore throat, runny nose, and general discomfort that comes with the season. UGH!
28 Oct The “D” Word
Lately I find myself surrounded by DIVORCE. It seems that everywhere I look the dreaded “d” word crops up. Every magazine I read seems to have countless stories about people divorcing. Every television series showcases at least one divorced couple.
25 Oct It’s Time To Re-Decorate My Daughter’s Bedroom!
For those of you who don’t know... I was an interior designer in another life!
Nothing makes me a happier then home decorating projects. I LOVE everything about them.....the contractors, the paint fumes, the trips to Home Depot and even the mess. I love the rush of running through Homesense or Ikea with a full basket and the exhilaration of receiving my online purchases at my front door from Restoration Hardware. And the most fulfilling aspect of designing my OWN space is that I can take RISKS with colours, textures, and design! I love to make changes in my home and every project I've conquered so far has been exciting.
25 Oct Curb Appeal
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Sold by Tatiana Londono![/caption]
There’s an old saying that goes, you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. In real estate, the outside of your home is the first thing potential buyers see when they come for a visit, and it’s their first opportunity to start forming judgments. If your house is unattractive, or looks poorly maintained, people won’t want to go inside. Even if the inside of your home is immaculate and gorgeous, you’ll lose potential buyers if the outside lacks curb appeal. This is one case where people really do judge a book by its cover. If you’re unsure about the condition of your house, ask your real estate agent for an objective opinion. But be prepared to handle the truth.
24 Oct Putting that white t-shirt to good use
Last week, I talked about a great white t-shirt being a true wardrobe essential, but I neglected to mention WHY this very basic item is so important. Here's the thing - a white tee can really serve as the foundation for a great outfit...with a pair of jeans and a great necklace, under a blazer, tucked into a skirt, knotted at the waist - the options are virtually limitless.
24 Oct Dining chair makeover DIY
I wanted to share a project I had already completed about a year ago. Once upon a time, I loved modern design and had short back white leather chairs with metal legs. But after falling in love with shabby chic, rustic and farmhouse decor, I decided we needed a change. I began my hunt online for four second-hand dining chairs using resources such as:
23 Oct Ryu – Thankfully Rethinking Montreal Sushi
Let’s talk about Montreal’s sushi scene for a sec. We all have our favourite corner sushi stops and while I am certain that mine is still far better than the most, the large majority of sushi places have rolls baring the same names, the same ingredients and the same dominating spicy-mayo tempura flavours and carrot flowers immaculately carved to mask the fact that your chef’s choice dinner for two really is somewhere between mediocre and decent.Ryu - ryumtl.com 288 Laurier West Montreal, QC H2V 2K2 (514) 439-6559
23 Oct Being a hands-on grandmother
I love being a hands-on grandmother! It's especially easy when you have daughters-in-law who welcome your involvement. Since my grandkids were babies, I've managed to maintain my own career, run to the gym, play golf, have lunch with my friends, and travel with my hubby.
23 Oct BEST TIME SAVING IDEAS FOR THE KITCHEN
BEST TIME SAVING IDEAS FOR THE KITCHEN Whenever I watch one of the cooking shows or worse – a variety show with a guest chef, they cook up a feast and have everything in cute, convenient, pre-measured little containers. Doesn’t it all look so very easy? Not like at home where you might need a GPS to navigate the nether-reaches of your pantry. Whenever there’s a way to bring the tricks of the cooking trade into my kitchen, I’m all for it! One of the best resources I’ve found is “Cuisine at home” (www.CuisineAtHome.com). This is a no nonsense, so ads, just cooking magazine. Here are some of my favorite time saving ideas for the kitchen:
22 Oct There are no bullies, just kids who bully. Here’s the difference.
Kids pick up on the power of language at a very young age. By the time they are three or four, many of them know that calling another child a bully will get instant adult attention. I call this the power of the "b-word," as in some of the following examples:
22 Oct The new green salons!
As we all know global warming is in effect and people around the world have been trying to do their part by recycling. Here at Coiffure ColorTown we have joined the movement of Les Salons GreenCircle in order to do our part to make our salon a little more environmentally friendly.
21 Oct Give yourself some credit
Give yourself some credit
You've decided you want to assert your financial power. Great! But... Where should you start?
21 Oct Condition your nails!
Ok ladies, fall is upon us and winter is, unfortunately, fast approaching. Enter dry skin season! We all take the time to moisturize our skin on a daily basis, but how many of us think of our nails and cuticles? Not many!
18 Oct Less Electronics and More Family Time
Limiting the time your children spend on their electronic devices can be a challenge, but it doesn’t need to be a battle, leading to tears and tantrums. [caption id="attachment_2520" align="alignright" width="300"] My kids and their electronics![/caption]
Out of my three children, my 8 year old son LOVES electronics the most.
18 Oct What to buy, when to buy, where to buy?
What to buy... when to buy... where to buy???
As the ever changing market starts to shift from what was a strong balanced market to a buyer’s market, the question remains... what do I buy, when do I buy, and where do I buy??? The quick answer to this is... BUY NOW AND BUY CONDOMINIUMS!!!
17 Oct Everyone needs a white t-shirt
It always sort of bothers me when a magazine tells you what every woman should have in her closet. How can a lawyer, a teacher and a personal trainer all be expected to need the same wardrobe staples? I mean, sometimes I fantasize about dressing in tailored suits like Kerry Washington from Scandal, but sadly, my lifestyle just doesn't involve extricating the president from crisis situations.
17 Oct To procreate or not to procreate? It’s not polite to ask!
“Have you ever considered starting a family?”
“Do you think you might have kids one day?”
“Are you thinking about your biological clock yet?”
Why do people think it’s okay to ask these questions?
16 Oct Do you need a personal trainer…or not?
You have decided to start an exercise program, great!! You are now considering whether or not to hire a personal trainer. Do you really need one? How do you even go about selecting one?
16 Oct Alternative to menstrual care
My name is Stephanie Mitelman, and I am a certified sexuality educator. In this blog I will be addressing readers’ questions on sexuality, health, and relationships. Please don’t be shy to send me a question you have! I will be happy to answer one every month! My daughter is 16 years old. She does not like disposable menstrual care products. What are the alternatives? As a sexuality educator I have many opportunities to teach and hear about all aspects of puberty, sexuality and menstrual health. One thing I have learned over the years is that I always need to be aware of the concerns youth have concerning puberty, and for the young women I speak to, the menstrual cycle. Many young girls and women are not comfortable with disposable pads and tampons, but are unaware that anything else exists.
16 Oct Finding the positive
The way I see it, there are few advantages to being single at this point in life. However, to my loyal readers, last blog I promised I would write about the positive side of being single. So, I did some soul searching, asked some friends and came up with a few things that I would consider as being positive.
15 Oct Vacationing, Toddler-Style
Last week, my family and I embarked on our first big adventure: a trip to Mexico!!! I was beyond thrilled by the idea of the beach, the sun and the endless margaritas but I knew travelling with my high-energy toddler was going to be…..how shall I put this.... a unique experience.
15 Oct How to Make Healthier Baked Goods Using Applesauce
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Homemade Apple Sauce. Photo by Jennifer Maliniak[/caption]
If you love dessert, but also love your figure, you can make your sweet treats healthier by simply switching either your fat or your sugar for apple sauce.
14 Oct Me…fake it???
Insecurity at work is a career killer. That said, we all experience it at one time or another. That moment when you start a new job…or have a big presentation to make…or realize you are in over your head with that high profile project…your self-esteem plummets and you start to question yourself…“Can I really pull this off?”
14 Oct The Mom Taxi
While driving my car the other day, it struck me how very frequently I am driving from one place to another. You see, a very big role that I play in my life is that of TAXI DRIVER. I spend hours each day in my “mom taxi” shuttling my daughters to and from their respective activities and friend’s houses.
11 Oct Chronicles of the travelling Grandma
“I’m on the road again…”
When Willie Nelson wrote those words, I am sure that he was talking about me. You see, I am a TRAVELLING GRANDMA, and it is the road that carries me and Grandpa to see our wonderful grandchildren.
10 Oct Understanding special needs
Let’s start the conversation …
No one knows worry more than a mother who is concerned about her child’s development. It’s even worse if you don’t know where to turn for guidance. When it comes to concerns regarding our children's development, all too often we're placated with answers such as "all kids develop differently" or "it’s fine, just wait and see". Moreover, well-intentioned advice from family members and friends, who tip-toe around the issue, can compound the worry or add to the feeling of being judged as a parent.
10 Oct Brandy Melville and one size fits all
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I first started hearing about Brandy Melville last summer, when Sydney, my 12 year old daughter, informed me that she needed to get some stuff there for camp. I told her that she needed her sleeping bag and toothbrush, and that Brandy Melville wasn't on the list.