Sundays have always been, and still are, a bit of a ritual in my family. Most days, I am rushing to get out the door. And while a lot of us are busy going about our own days Monday through Friday, there’s still something so inviting about the thought of a slow, relaxed morning with my loved ones.  It isn’t that we... MORE

It’s getting tougher to deny, but another summer has passed. Everyone has their places to go as we prepare ourselves to return to our routines. Nevertheless, I refuse to be saddened by the notion that the days are steadily becoming shorter and cooler.  Fall is a great season for many changes and transitions. As a kid, the... MORE

As we say good-bye to swimwear and shorts — not to mention the warm weather that they accompany — I can’t seem to let go of the desire to exercise in the outdoors.  The added sunshine has definitely been... MORE

Forget about snails ridding your garden of dying plants and vegetables. And who even eats escargot anymore? These benefits of snails are a thing of the past. When you think of snails nowadays, contemplate the notion of them helping... MORE

I sat at the edge of my seat last night, utterly dumbfounded by what I had seen — as I’m sure many hockey fans had. Somehow the Canadians won. Somehow the Capitals choked. Somehow all those Capitals I picked in my hockey pool were eliminated. Somehow one of my least favourite NHL teams was... MORE

There is nothing like stepping outside into the warm, fresh spring air. In fact, the idea of coming inside seems downright silly. Our homes, which were once our private sanctuaries against the bitter Canadian cold, have become... MORE

No, no, no… not talking about the creepy movie with Bruce Willis playing a ghost who doesn’t know he’s a ghost. If you haven’t already seen the movie, I apologize... MORE

Every Easter, there can be a big temptation to spoil the kids and one-up the Easter chocolate by actually getting them a bunny. They’re small and absolutely adorable, so why not? Well, after the honeymoon stage,... MORE

It’s finally spring: The sun is shining, the temperature has warmed and we can walk the sidewalks in peace knowing that no ice is hiding beneath our feet. I hope that you’re taking the opportunity to turn... MORE

Even though spring is upon us and I’ll be busting out the open-toe shoes pretty soon, you won’t be seeing me getting a pedicure.  I have the ultimate foot phobia. I can’t imagine anyone — and even myself — touching my feet. So pedicures for me are out of the... MORE

Many of us believe there’s nothing worse than Monday morning, but there’s truly nothing worse than the Monday morning that follows daylight savings. Gosh, am I ever groggy. I’m sure you... MORE

Forget the shuffle button when you exercise — deliberately bring out all the ladies like Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Rihanna. Sitting stationary on a bike for an hour is extremely unexciting and monotonous. Getting pumped for the gym is already hard to do and when you’re there, getting into the... MORE

January is one of the harshest winter months; it’s long, freezing and relentlessly dark. It’s no small surprise that most of us struggle to wake up in the morning and sit gloomily during the day, hoping for a ray of sunlight or a freak gust of tropical air. The cold-weather depression many... MORE

Do these symptoms sound familiar – runny nose, coughing or fever? Oh the flu; what a headache – literally. On average a person can expect one or two every season and this winter season hasn’t disappointed either.  It’s had its fair share of chilly days and the flu’s certainly made its rounds. Having a coughing... MORE

Perusing through Facebook is a great distraction.... MORE

It’s 10 a.m. and the first bleary-eyed clients of Vida Spa, at the Sheraton Wall Center location in downtown Vancouver, wander into the glass-enclosed lobby. The typical west-coast design in the foyer makes you feel like... MORE

Ever wondered what you would look like 30, 40 years down the road? Now, what about if you threw long-term smoking into the equation? My intrepid colleague Jessica (a non-smoker, by the way) agreed to find out, using a nifty digital imaging technology known as "smoke-aging." Voila! the before-and-after images... MORE

After taking Toronto by storm, Passport to Prana continues to spread the yoga love by expanding this year to Ottawa, Vancouver and, starting next month, Montreal. The way the program works is simple: For a one-time fee of $20 to $30 (depending on the city), passport holders can attend one free yoga class at each... MORE

So you wake up and there’s a ruckus going on outside your bedroom window.  Honking cars, rumbling trucks, rattling train – the works.  It’s 5:30 a.m., you’re tired and you feel like sticking... MORE

One of my favourite The Simpsons episodes of all time is "King-Sized Homer." Remember that one? America's favourite animated dad – who already sports quite the zaftig... MORE