Christmas Shopping Tips for Busy Moms
In this segment of The Marc and Mandy Show, Mandy shares some of her favorite shopping tips for busy moms just trying to surviv...
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Smart Snacking: Before & After a Workout
When you start working out, there is a lot to learn. How far can you push yourself, how much can you handle, etc. One aspect that a...
3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Beautiful Image
This year, why not simplify your life so you can savour every last second of the fleeting summer months? On personal style, for exam...
Honey Fennel and Grapefruit Glazed Chicken
As we get deeper into winter, it becomes more difficult to fill our shopping carts and dinner plates with fresh, in-season produce....
5 Tips for a Stress-Free Back to School Eve
Do you get more worked up about BTSE (Back to School Eve) than New Year’s Eve? Approximately two thirds of Canadian parents s...
The Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly Textiles: Sustainable Fabric Explained
Understanding Eco-Friendly Textiles Eco-friendly textiles have become a significant topic of conversation in the fashion and garment...
Creative Organization for Your Jewelry
Jewelry drawers can quickly become a nightmare of tangled jewelry. These organization tips can help keep everything organized and on...
Home Automation and the Lutron System
Curious about home automation? Mark, from Union Lighting and Furnishings, talks to us about home automation; specifically, automated...
10 Tips for Saving Energy in Your Home
Pay attention to peak hours. In winter, electricity costs tend to peak in the morning and around the time most people get home from...
Christmas Lighting Trends and Tips
Dressed up trees If you have a deciduous tree on your property, you might notice in winter it tends to look a little desolate and ba...
Creative Ways to Save Your Down Payment
Start a separate account for funds that will exclusively be used for your down payment. Consult with a financial advisor and set up...
Pregnancy Survival Tips
Pregnancy can be a wonderful time in a woman’s life. You can feel the little bundle of life growing inside you and you just ca...
5 Common Healthy Eating Myths (& The Truth You Need to Know)
Myth: Celery has negative calories because you burn more calories chewing it than they actually contain. Truth: Generally, t...
3 Tips for a Kitchen Makeover on a Budget
1. To fix those mismatched appliances without having to buy brand new ones, use MACtac paper in stainless steel. You can cover your...
The Secret to a Fabulous Hair Salon Visit
A new season often means a new haircut is in order, so you’re likely headed to the salon soon. But did you know that visiting...
Snack Your Way to a Healthier You
We all know fruits and vegetables are good for us. For the estimated 87 per cent of Canadian women who will resolve to eat healthier...
Spice Up Your Meal With This Unique Hot Sauce
Schug is a Middle Eastern hot sauce that originated in Yemen. It can be either red or green, depending on the colour of hot chili pe...
3 Natural Ways to Stay Happy
Although the sun is shining outside, you might not be feeling bright on the inside. Sometimes we feel down in the dumps and are unsu...
10 Tricks for Never Losing Your Luggage
Don’t let a lost or delayed suitcase put a damper on your holidays — use these tips from the Canadian Transportation Agency to...
Shoe Trends to Watch in 2016
Shoe trends are something of the past yet the past keeps returning. There are many many great shoe trends that come up all the time...
Tips for Hosting a Holiday Wine Tasting
If there were ever a month to eat, drink and be merry, this would be it. And while we can’t necessarily gift your merriment th...
Sleep Well
As a health professional, I believe that sleep is non-negotiable because sleep allows you to bring your best self to all of your oth...
What’s Hot in Denim for Fall?
Now that fall is here, denim is in! Who doesn’t look great in a denim jacket or a fantastic pair of jeans? On the runways and catwal...
5 Tips for Reducing Post-Workout Soreness
In the realm of exercise, it is totally normal to experience some muscle soreness post-workout, especially if you are new to gym-ing...
Top 5 Tips For Losing Weight After Having A Baby
Just about every new mum is really concerned with how to go about shedding those extra pounds left over from her pregnancy as quickl...