I've always been curious about shampoos and conditioners that come in bars. And lately, with the hassle of organizing liquids for travel (I've had exploding shampoo in my luggage way too many times), it seems even more appealing as a travel option. But... Read more

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Between battling chronic hip flexor and IT band issues and wanting to finish the half-marathon with an awesome time, I decided I need some help from an expert. So a friend of mine hooked me up with her personal trainer to get a consultation and some training... Read more

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In the current issue, there’s a long list of Editor's Picks books that should help to improve your sex life. But I’ve compiled a few flirty tips from Read more

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Now, don't get me wrong, I love summer and wish it lasted longer than it does. But since the hot, humid days suddenly appeared in southern Ontario on Sunday, I remembered one of the few things I don't like about summer: the layer of sweat that appears... Read more

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It's kind of a funny concept, but when you really gotta go, it's the most important thing in the world. Finding a public washroom that's clean is often a big enough challenge, but one you'd vote for as one of Canada's best? That's a secret no woman should... Read more

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This past weekend I took the train up to Kitchener-Waterloo to visit a friend and run the Waterloo Classic 10K on Sunday morning. The good: the heavy rain let up and Sunday morning was clear and a... Read more

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This is the time when I’ve pretty much had enough of the early summer asparagus—I really like it, but it seems we include it with just about every supper. But strawberries? I’ll never get tired of those. Last year I planted one—just one—strawberry... Read more

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Red hair is hot this summer, according to Clairol consulting colourist Christopher Martin. "What I’m seeing at the salon, on the runway and with some of my clientele is that red hair is all the rage in... Read more

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I would say I’m pretty good at guessing the nutritional values of foods. It’s a perk of the job, writing and researching nutrition, health and fitness. But I came across a surprising Read more

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When I took up yoga this year, the first thing I did was purchase two pairs of Lululemon pants. (Just because I was doing yoga didn’t mean that I had abandoned any of my worldly cravings. Quite the contrary. I started plotting what to buy.) One was... Read more

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