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News: Joannie Rochette named top female athlete of 2010 by Canadian Press

Like so many Canadians, I spent February 2010 glued to my TV, brimming with patriotic pride and overcome by Olympic fever. I tracked the torch. I cried during the opening ceremonies. I sported... Read more

Posted by on December 29, 2010, 12:01 am

Beauty tips: Last-minute stocking stuffer ideas

If you're down to the wire with gift giving and are headed to the drugstore for stocking stuffers, check out this new bath line at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix called Bath Retreat. As the folks at Shoppers say, a soothing bath is an "accessible... Read more

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Posted by Rhonda Rovan on December 23, 2010, 03:51 pm

Health tip: I’m dreaming of a migraine-free Christmas.

While many may have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads, the endless cheese platters and the bottomless glasses of red wine send my... Read more

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Posted by Lisa Hannam on December 23, 2010, 10:43 am

Can you get fit shopping?

How much time do you spend looking for the perfect gift? According to a recent Ipsos Reid poll, Canadians will spend 11 hours, on average, shopping for presents for... Read more

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Posted by Lisa Hannam on December 21, 2010, 11:29 am

Debate: Would you buy your child a doll that gives birth?

Now that many of my peers are thinking about embarking on the grand adventure that is motherhood, it occurs to me that there are aspects of the birthing process... Read more

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Posted by Jennifer Goldberg on December 21, 2010, 11:11 am

Meatless Monday: Lentil Moussaka

Now this is a great dish to please a big family for dinner in the busy run-up to the holidays. It's so easy and so tasty: In a skillet, brown thin slices of eggplant and thin slices of zucchini [one large of each vegetable]. Set eggplant aside Layer... Read more

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Posted by Bonnie Munday on December 20, 2010, 03:40 pm

News: Mixing booze with energy drinks could be dangerous, study says

If you're going to be indulging in the occasional cocktail over the holidays, I offer this one piece of advice: Just say no to Jagerbombs (or any beverage that mixes alcohol and energy drinks, for that matter). It turns out, they might be bad for your... Read more

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Posted by on December 20, 2010, 12:13 pm

Finding the perfect gift for kids isn't always easy

This is the first year where I was totally stumped for gift ideas for my kids. Usually by this time we have at least our youngest son writing a letter to Santa that spells out exactly what he hopes to find under the tree. But none of my kids has that... Read more

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Posted by Jennifer Walker on December 16, 2010, 11:42 am

I tried it: P90X, day one

Last night was "day one" of my 90-day commitment to working out with P90X, an intense DVD fitness program that’s transformed many and put the fear of God in others.When... Read more

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Posted by Lisa Hannam on December 15, 2010, 04:42 pm

Would a great design make you take the stairs?

You hear it all the time: "To burn extra calories, just take the stairs instead of the elevator." Elevators usually win out though because, let's face it,... Read more

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Posted by on December 15, 2010, 11:34 am