No tricks…More Treats

October 27, 2011 Leave a Comment

Halloween is perhaps the best time of year to be a kid. Where else on the calendar are you expected to dress up and act weird and are rewarded with a barrage of candy? Halloween is situated perfectly between the end of the summer and the coming of Christmas. It provides a little boost (and sugar crash!) through the blahs of November. But Halloween also means a time for a safety check. Here are some safety tips for the little ones as they corral their candy:

Don’t enter a home unless you are with a parent and they say it is okay.

Costume accessories such as swords and knives should be short, flexible, and not real.

Using reflective tape on your bags, shoes, and clothing is always a great idea.

Don’t go out alone. Always trick or treat in groups.

Walk on sidewalks not streets.

Wear flame-resistant clothing. There are many sources of flame on this night.

Keep costume makeup away from your eyes.

Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering. Avoid homemade treats.

Bring a flashlight.

Set a curfew and stick to it.

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5 Things The Grocery Store Won’t Tell You

June 27, 2011 1 Comment

A great article by Maisie Vanriel from the Star.

http://www.moneyville.ca/article/1013680–5-things-your-grocery-store-won-t-tell-you

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Because Only The Best Will Do For Mom

May 3, 2011 Leave a Comment

mothers dayIt’s a shame we only have one day on the calendar dedicated to our mothers. For all the pain and suffering we’ve caused them, it’s not too much to ask that we give something back to the ones who have nurtured us to the successes we are today.  You don’t have to break the bank to say how much you appreciate your mom, just be thoughtful and sincere. Here are a few ideas to help you win some brownie points on Mother’s Day.

1) You can never go wrong with a gift that pampers mom. Something to take all the troubles away and to escape, even for just a few hours.  A spa certificate is almost certain to please mom. Pedicure, manicure, or massage, it’s all good at the spa. A great way to say thanks mom, now go and relax.

2) One of the greatest gifts you could give your mom is your time. As simple as that sounds, mothers all over the world just want to spend time with their children. So how does this sound? Movie night out with mom! Grab a bite to eat and hit the theatre. Of course the movie choice is hers and you’re on the hook for the popcorn too.

3) In keeping with the theme of spending time together, put your chef hat on and make dinner for your mom. That’ll definitely impress her. By now you know her favourite dish so set out to make it. Compliment the meal with her favourite vintage and treat her like an honoured guest. The evening will be full of old stories and anecdotes, sure to bring a few laughs. Hey you might even learn something about mom that you never knew before. Read more of this post

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Dress For Success

April 19, 2011 Leave a Comment

dressWhen did casual Fridays bleed into the whole week? The famous author James Laver once wrote, “Clothes are never a frivolity: they always mean something.” Although we all know that muscle shirts and belly tops are just too inappropriate for the office, the trend of dressing down leaves many wondering what to wear to work? Here are some tips on how to dress for success at work.

1) Go traditional: One of the biggest mistakes people make when selecting their work wardrobe is under-dressing. Not understanding the corporate culture may equate to career suicide. When in doubt, dress conservatively. Leave the cutoffs and flip flops for the beach yet don’t show up to sit at your desk in a three-piece suit. Use the brain that your momma gave you. Put a little more thought into your attire and making the right impression is surely to follow.

2) Presentation counts: This doesn’t just apply to what you’ll find on your plate at fancy restaurants. Presentation counts in your appearance as well. Business casual is fine but that doesn’t give you license to look sloppy. It also doesn’t mean that you have to spend a fortune on designer clothes. Just use your common sense, invest in an iron, and always remember that what you wear and how you look does say something about you as an employee or client. Read more of this post

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Breast Cancer Affects Us All

September 9, 2010 2 Comments

breast cancer awarenessBreast cancer is an efficient killer. In 2009, 23,200 women were diagnosed with breast cancer and 5,300 of them died from it. For males, the number of diagnosed cases was much lower at 180 but 50 of those were fatal. This is a disease that affects everyone and it’s time to fight back. Read more of this post

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Moms Can Raise Their Families While Running A Business

August 11, 2010 Leave a Comment

busy moms run both their families and businessMothers raising a family while running a business can be a daunting task. Momapreneurs, especially single mothers, are faced with an enormous task when it comes to managing their home and business. Both require superb time management skills, working together as a team, and a little luck to go your way once in awhile. Here are a few tips for mothers who are thinking of running their own business or entrepreneurs looking to start a family: Read more of this post

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Avoid Dehydration During These Hot Summer Days

July 28, 2010 Leave a Comment

dehydration, waterYour body is 2/3 water. This is because your bodily functions, the working of your organs and other medical-type stuff, are constantly putting a strain on your body’s water stores. It’s kind of like the water demands put on the city of Las Vegas in the summer time. Sometimes, there’s just not enough to go around.

Golfer’s, or any active person for that matter, are especially prone to the effects of dehydration. And with the incredible heat we’ve had this summer, more and more people are becoming victims of dehydration. Some of the symptoms we should look for on extremely hot, active days are: weakness, nausea, dizziness, cramping, headaches, blurred vision, and lack of urination. Here are a few tips to help you avoid dehydration during these dog days of summer:

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Don’t Become Another Skin Cancer Statistic

July 18, 2010 Leave a Comment

We all know, or should know, that prolonged exposure to the sun’s harmful rays will eventually catch up with as later in life. However, some alarming news from the National Cancer Institute reveals that cases of skin cancer are becoming more frequent in young people. In fact, since 1980 the number of incidents of skin cancer occurring in women under the age of 40 as increased by an unbelievable 50%. And 1 in 3 Caucasians will develop some form of skin cancer in their lives. With everything we know about UVA and UVB rays, how can this be? Golfers are especially prone to the disease by virtue of where and when golf is played. Below are some tips to help you avoid becoming one of the sad skin cancer statistics. Frankly, you would have to be an idiot not to follow them:

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