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Hooking Up With No Regrets

Hooking up takes skills, and not in the way you’re thinking. Joanne Davila, PhD, and relationship expert Kaycee Lashman have…

Flourless Black Bean Brownie Recipe

I’ve been hearing a lot about Black Bean Brownies lately, so I decided I needed to try them out on…

Genius Dollar Store Organization Hacks

Spring is in the air, and there is something about the longer days and warmer temperatures that puts me in…

How to Cleanse Your Closet: a Step-by-Step Guide from a Pro Stylist

Clearing the closet of clutter is like clearing your head. And letting go of all of those old, ill-fitting pre-mat leave clothes or plain-and-simple bad purchases makes space for items that you do love and feel good in. 

Should We Be Worried About Kidnapping?

In the 80s, I can remember my parents telling me ‘don’t get kidnapped!’ when we went out to play. That…

Tips for effective communication with your doctor

10 Tips for Effective Communication with Your Doctor

Like any healthy relationship, good communication is fundamental, and that applies to the doctor-patient relationship as well. When that vital…

8 rules for keeping kids off cell phones and devices

8 Rules to Keep Your Kids Off Their Devices

Limiting screen time is super difficult for parents these days. Especially because we are often on our phones or our…

How This Mom Leaned-in to Heal from Her Miscarriage

Allison McDonald is the owner of September Project. In her own words, it’s ‘all about unique and honest messaging delivered…

Where Chic Moms Go in Calgary

Recently I found myself packing up cold-weather gear and heading west to Calgary. Forget a vacation of sunning myself under an…

How to Update Your Wardrobe Even If You Hate Shopping

Years ago I heard Carlyle of Good for Her give a talk to a room full of new mums. The…