SMOKEY 101 Did you know that the smokey eye has been around for centuries? This enduring look was originated by ancient Egyptians (think Cleopatra) to help protect their eyes from infection. Today, the smokey eye is one of the most sought after eye looks! There are 2...
While dating should generally be a positive and exciting part of life, it also has it’s ups and downs. A rut, bad date or a small heart break can be a blow to the ego and leave one feeling down and in the dumps. Having...
“Me get this feeling when a box of cookies are on the shelf, Me want to grab it, want to eat it, can’t control myself.” Please watch this video before reading: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PnbKL3wuH4?rel=0&w=560&h=315] Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster has always been somewhat of an impulsive character, having an insatiable...
We all seem to shy away when it comes to talking about colorectal cancer screening. Something about having our anus under the microscope makes us feel uncomfortable, but some quick and easy steps can help you take a proactive approach to early cancer detection. The Canadian...
“Good Things Come To Those Who Wait” happens to be a favorite of mine. Perhaps this is because I spend so very much of my time waiting for people and things. I like to believe that I am a very patient person.
Today is Brandon’s 38th birthday. That is, it would have been Brandon’s 38th birthday…had he not gotten Leukemia…had he not died four years ago at age 34.
I miss my love every single day. But it is on these anniversaries that his absence is that much more pronounced – the birthdays, the holidays and our family’s significant moments.
activities and learn new skills. But on the other hand, daycare is also an environment infested with NASTY, DIRTY, toddler germs. After a few months of being in the daycare scene, I finally came to the realization that there is just no way of getting around the fact that if your kid is in daycare and exposed to other children, he is going to get sick….ALOT!
Often at my parenting workshops I will ask for a show of hands from parents who feel their kids' technical skills online have outpaced their own. I'm no longer shocked by the number of hands that go up. With them come guilty confessions from parents who need their six-year-old to turn on the Apple TV, their eight-year-olds to figure out why the printer isn't working, or the ten-year-olds who help them download and set up apps on their smartphones.
In Quebec, spring has been long-awaited and it seems we Quebecers have had a long hard winter this year. Although I’m certain every year we feel this way. At 0 degrees , I’ve seen people outside shivering in t-shirts as they stubbornly want to believe that...
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Hi Everyone! I'm finally home from Florida and right back in the swing of things. [caption id="attachment_9138" align="alignleft" width="300"] Spot the Grandma[/caption] I was lucky enough to have visits from all those grandkids of mine - two weeks with the older ones and a whole month with my...
Can you believe that it is already time to begin thinking about packing for sleep away camp? After all, in my neighbourhood there's still some snow in my backyard and on my front lawn, and the looming threat of one more snow storm is in the...
'There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” -Linda Grayson I definitely feel that when it comes to friendship, quality trumps quantity. My friends are a VERY important part of my life. I can count my good ones on one hand,...
Rest assured knowing that you are not alone and there is help! A considerable amount of people suffer from acne problems; in fact one in five women aged 20 to 40 suffer from acne. If left untreated acne may lead to permanent scarring, but also, (and...
Take a look what 30 days can do… [caption id="attachment_7945" align="alignright" width="300"] Great results and she didn't lose one pound. Gained muscle.[/caption] We all get into a rut. It happens to the best of us, even someone like me whose profession is all about staying F-I-T. Try as...
Last summer, I posted this picture on my Facebook wall: I’d been on vacation in Bermuda with my family, and we were just winding up an awesome day spent snorkelling and kayaking. We all had that sun-weary, sticky, salty skin feeling and this picture perfectly captured...
There are moments in motherhood that take our breath away. There are the lovely moments, like when we hear our children giggle, when we feel the warmth of a hug and a wet sloppy kiss or just the everyday mother-child banter. There are also more difficult moments that can leave a mom feeling breathless, like willing a child’s fever to break or watching them struggle with a painful social situation.
Due to our extremely cold climate this year, most of our clients have been coming in for their manis and pedis complaining about painful, dry, chapped and even cracked hands and feet. We Bliss Girls would even say it's an epidemic this year ! OUCH! Also, because of the extreme cold, another big problem is weak, dry, splitting nails.
Whether you’re a seasoned dating veteran or just recently back on the scene, first dates can be nerve wracking— especially if a spark has ignited between the two of you already. What makes things more confusing is that everyone in your life has something to say...