Last year, when we were getting ramped up in our running, I said to my running partner, "I'd love to become one of those people who just goes for a 10 km run after work and it's no big deal." Well, I did it! Last night we met after work with the intention... Read more
Last weekend, any lingering doubts about how much the “green” movement has permeated our economy were dispelled when I attended the Green Living Show. It was my... Read more
It's said that the yogis do 108 sun salutations each day. That must make them feel beyond great. But I'm guessing that they're also not driving to the mall to exchange clothes at the Gap, making 3... Read more
With the arrival of spring comes the onslaught of birthdays in our house. In the past, I've been the crazy mom who goes overboard trying to throw the best birthday bash ever, but I always wind up feeling guilty afterwards because of the cost. Any mom... Read more
My husband and I had the good fortune to be in Florida last week for a few days' break. We stayed on the Gulf Coast, near St. Petersburg, and I have to say it was WONDERFUL to feel the warm air and sunshine after what felt like such a long winter this... Read more
Being a runner in a city like Toronto, with its poor excuse for a climate and year-round bad air, makes you appreciate the simple things in life—you know, like breathing. Throw allergies into the mix and you have to wonder if you should invest in a... Read more
It seems like everything you do these days leaves a nasty carbon footprint on the earth. And, as Earth Day approaches, you may want to consider atoning for some of your environmental sins. With Platypus, you can.Through the Platypus website, you can make... Read more
A friend told me a blender changed her life. Seriously. With the Vita-Mix (which is like an industrial smoothie blender) she could make breakfast smoothies and post-workout shakes in seconds – with the whole fruit, like apples with the skin, core and... Read more
Some great news from Brita: they're now accepting used filters to be recycled by Preserve into a variety of products, such as toothbrushes, cups, cutting boards and even plastic lumber. Just follow... Read more
I went to a great media event last week where some spokespeople from Cadbury talked about a new initiative they've started in Canada, called The Bicycle Factory. Cadbury has tight ties with Africa—that's... Read more
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