Just as we want a calm mind and body, so, too, do our furry friends. So here are a few tips on calming an anxious pet: Like humans, pets thrive off of contact. Some extra snuggles and cuddles can help to relieve some pent up anxiety. Exercise. Blowing off some steam can be a great way to ...

Wrangle up the whole family, get your snowsuits on, and head out to one of the many hills offering tobogganing, sledding or tubing. Check out Mont-Royal, where daily passes are available at the equipment rental counter of Les amis de la montagne located on the ground level of the Beaver Lake Pavilio...

This healthy creamy chicken recipe is delicious with any combination of mushrooms. To save money, opt for white or cremini mushrooms over the more expensive varieties. Serve the chicken over whole-wheat egg noodles. Ingredients  4 4- to 5-ounce chicken cutlets  4 cups mixed mushroom...

Manolo Blahnik 70MM Hangisi Swarovski silk satin pumps are the epitome of style and luxury. Made in Italy, they come in different shades including red, beige, black and white. Available through Luisaviaroma, $1717

I don't know why early spring is such a busy time of year for birthday parties, but I've planned my fair share of kid's to-do's, and there's a way to streamline the whole process. The most important things to remember is: have the supplies and have fun. Here's how... Have ...

Despite the icy sidewalks and snowbanks on every corner, spring fashions are already popping up in clothing stores and boutiques. There are slews of cool trends for the season that will keep you on fashion point while looking trendy. So here's how to seek out new spring fashions that have dazzle...

Many cultures around the world have a variation of dumpling soup. This version gets its flavour from the curry paste and rice vinegar. Ingredients 1/2 lb (250 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced small 1 pkg (946 ml) Kitchen Basics No Salt Added Chicken Cooking Stock 1 cup (250 ml) sl...

From the author-illustrator of The Book of Mistakes comes a gorgeous picture book about caring for your own heart and living with kindness and empathy. My heart is a window. My heart is a slide. My heart can be closed...or opened up wide. Some days your heart is a puddle or a fence to keep the...

Our makeup blogger just got back from a trip to Florida where she took the opportunity while away to film a vlog in the Morphe store in the Aventura Mall. Check it out below. Marla xxx Marla Overland BSW, PSW is a Professional Social Worker in practice for over 30 years in the Public Healt...

I have many vivid memories of myself as a child. Most are very positive, while others a little more negative. One of the more “not-so-positive” memories that I hold was the constant battle I put myself through by comparing myself to others. No matter who I was comparing myself to, I alwa...

Hooray for Valentine's Day! OK... I'm not into the whole commercial, charge me $100 for a bouquet of roses, kind of V-Day, but I do love it for my son's sake. I mean, what's more fun when you're a kid than Valentine's Day in class, where you and your classmates exchange littl...

Did you know that, according to Ethnologue, there are approximately 7,097 spoken languages in the world? That’s remarkable, but, according to me, there are five languages that overthrow all: the five LOVE languages! What are the love languages, you ask? They are the key to strengthening absolu...