The Knack

Friends of mine have been taking up new hobbies like crazy: Cindy is taking golf lessons, Paul's off to tai chi on Saturdays and Allana's doing a film class in the evenings at a local university.Tennis is a fun sport that also happens to be great exercise. It doesn't...

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I know it's Oscar night, but the show is 4 hours long. That's a ton of time that you could be doing something else.I love the idea of having a game night on Sundays. It's one of those old tyme pleasures that is just right for our frenetic...

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Getting reading for Oscar night tomorrow?Then you're going to want to have goodies from Sea Change Savouries Canada on hand.Become a supreme baker with the Beer Bread Mix. I can't bake to save my life, but I made an award-winning loaf. It's so easy, even I can do...

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Happy Friday!Today I'm focusing on how to make life easier and better all around. It's been a heckuva week, hasn't it? Let's enjoy ourselves this weekend and forget about work, deadlines, chores and duties.At least until Monday...1. **Pfifer Reader**Normally I read a couple of books a month.Now that...

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A signature scent is one of the most essential items in your wardrobe. It says as much about you as that little black number that you pull out for hot dates and that big satchel that you use to heft work to and from the office.One of my favourite...

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In the last 6 months or so, I've been calorie counting.And I've not only lost the weight but I've kept it off.To help me further my goals and keep me on track, I'm using the amazing Measure Up Bowls, created and designed by Heather Harvey.I think calorie counting along with...

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Winter ain't over yet, ladies.Despite the shop windows being full of mannequins clad in short shrts and tanks, it's going to be awhile before we can stop wearing boots (you know what I'm talkin' about NYC - and even B Hills).But don't worry - I've got the perfect...

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Now that it's March it feels like spring is getting closer after all.But try telling that to my dry winter skin. It's having none of that.That's why I am thrilled to have found eight body moisture.Founder Vicki Weaver-Payne battled dry skin, as did her mom, who developed the formula...

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Do you drink tea, coffee, hot water or any other hot beverages at all?If so, you're going to want to get yourself the Chef'sChoice SmartKettle.This electric kettle is far beyond any other you've ever seen!If you're a tea lover, you'll know that not all teas should be steeped in...

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Have you noticed how since many of us work on the weekends, the fun has slowly gone missing from our Saturdays and Sundays?They've become all about errands and getting things done.I think we should infuse more fun into our weekends, just like it used to be before flex time, freelancing...

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I love a product that is beautifully designed. I've rounded up 5 of my latest faves.Happy Friday!1. **The Punch Card by TWELVEZEROSEVEN**The Punch Card is awesome. You can create any message that you like. Punching out the perforated pieces gives you a sense of accomplishment and the...

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Reusable shopping bags have come a long way since they started. Now you can get ones of every colour and material.My latest favourite find are Green World Bags.Created in response to the "negative environmental impact created by the throwaway plastic bags...

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Why buy drugstore or supermarket soap that's filled with harsh cleansers and chemicals when you can get the healing powers of Ayurvedic medicine in Auromere Soaps.These wonderful fragrant soaps are formulated with a natural coconut oil base that softens your skin and gives you the lather that you've come...

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I just wrote a piece on organizing and doing my taxes, and another area that could use a serious overhaul in my home is my cosmetics mess.I tried keeping everything organized and together in a plastic container with drawers. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but...

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This is the last Monday of my 5-part series dedicated to Franklin Covey's amazing, life-changing products.Miss the rest of the series? Don't worry, you can catch up quickly. Here are the previous posts:Read Week 1 - Her Point of View Planners and Binders Read Week 2 - The Chantel...

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Do you know how old that mascara is? Is it all clumpy and kind of smells, but you continue to use it? What about that foundation? Do they even make that brand anymore?Ech.Bacteria is forming, folks, and you could be risking an infection or bad irritation!The problem...

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I don't know if I've told you this before, but I have a salad just about every day.And it's been that way for the last 20-25 years or so.I don't eat it to be thin (I am not) or to act like I don't eat meat (I do - tons)....

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Whether you're an artist, musician or business person, chances are you have an online presence.But are you getting the most out of your profiles?Social media - a term that means using platforms to communicate such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. - is a much bandied about term, but many people...

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Hempseed Oil is one of those wonder products that once you start using it, you wonder how you could have come this far without it.After all, it contains "Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9 fatty acids, as well as gamma linolenic acid (GLA) that combines to provide anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, antioxidant and moisture-balancing...

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I love Marcelle Makeup and Skincare.So much that I wrote about their skincare twice last year - incredible moisturizers and the AC-Solution line that treats acne and blemishes.Now let's talk about their wonderful new Marcelle Minerals line - made with a micro-mineral, mica and clay blend, your skin gets a...

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I don't know about you, but I love a rockin' high heel.Teetering high. Where my leg is instantly elongated and my gait gets a little more ba-dunk-a-dunk-dunk.However, I am a regular woman. Not one that is driven around from place to place like a socialite or Hollywood star....

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Ahhh. Though it is Monday, the beginning of the week, I am excited. One, because this is Week 4 in my 5 Week Series covering Franklin Covey's life-changing products. And two, it's President's Day in the States and Family Day in Canada, so almost everyone is off and able to enjoy...

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I have had my makeup done only a few times in my life.I worked events as part of a team of people showing off new makeup done by revolutionary makeup artists. This wasn't the normal makeup of new spring pastels. I had black shadowed eyes like a vampire and bright...

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