Camping is one of the easiest escapes into nature, away from the chores of daily life. Are you looking for a place to set up tent? Ontario has a lot to offer. Located two hours from Ottawa and barely three hours from Toronto, why not experience the beauty of Land O’ Lakes. Located in the Land O’ Lakes Region, Bon Echo is one of Eastern Ontario’s most popular parks. At Bon Echo Park you can e...[Read More]
I am obese, for the moment anyway. I have been fighting obesity for the last 10 years and I know that I am not alone. According to statistics, one in four adult Canadians are obese. Since 2003, the proportion of obese Canadians has increased 17.5 per cent. Obesity is one of the most widespread health problems, not just in Canada, but in other parts of the world. Obesity is triggered by a variety o...[Read More]
One of life’s simple pleasures is a great cup of coffee. During the summer months though, iced coffee makes for a refreshing change of pace. There’s nothing like an iced coffee to get you going on a hot day! In fact, it is a wonderful pick-me-up any time of the day. While enjoying a chilled coffee drink is a popular past time at your local coffee shop, iced coffee can be as easily prepared at hom...[Read More]
Nothing says “summer” more than the tangy, cool blend of creamy Greek yogurt, bananas, strawberries, milk and refreshing ice. One of my guilty pleasures is a strawberry, banana smoothie. I’m pretty sure that this was the first smoothie I tried back in my younger years, when Orange Julius first opened in the local mall. While I still love grabbing a smoothie at Orange Julius, I can easily make th...[Read More]
Taking the kids on vacation this year? You don’t have to cross the continent to find great travel adventures; sometimes the best ones are right in your own back yard! Kingston, Ontario is a well-known destination for summer travel. The limestone city is home to many wonderful sites, and events, making it a very active tourist destination. You’ll be amazed how much there is to do in Kingsto...[Read More]
Compression socks are not exactly a clothing item you would think about, but perhaps you should. The modern compression sock was first invented during the 1950’s by mechanical engineer Conrad Jobst. Conrad suffered from lower extremity venous insufficiency. He noticed that his legs felt better when he was in a swimming pool. He put two and two together and designed an elastic stocking that would s...[Read More]
The latest buzz in fashion is athleisure. Yes, that is real a word. The style trend that promises a whole day’s wear from a single outfit and generously gives us women the permission to wear leggings anywhere at any time was added to the Merriam-Webster Unabridged dictionary this year. Athleisure is that gym-to-the-office look that is so vogue right now, because its versatile and comfortable...[Read More]
With a motto of “go happy, go lucky,” I am so happy and lucky my daughter is wearing Toobydoo clever kids clothing this summer. Toobydoo creates charming looks for kids out of soft fabrics that can be worn comfortably all day. Founded in 2009 by designer Paul Lips, Toobydooo puts the fun in functional by applying various color combinations to everything from natural-fabric swimwear, top’s and t-sh...[Read More]