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Keep Your Feminine Fitness With Outdoor Activities

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2012-02-07 00:25:03 Topic Category: Health Comments: 0 Weight loss has become a major concern among most ladies. Between taking care of the kids and ensuring effective management of the family, it seems that we are the most over-weight population. Notwithstanding, most of us have also tried several workout programs, from dancing with Richard Simmons on the TV to registering for a workout program in the gym center.

However, going through the hard work involved with these programs for a few days and watching the response of your body system, it is easy to lose enthusiasm and wonder if a miracle will happen. But all hope is not lost yet. A lot of people have found a great difference between taking a routine workout program and engaging in an effective outdoor activity. While the former will sometimes be boring and render you very weak, the later is all fun, will boost your spirit and you will also enjoy it while you lose a lot of calorie in the process.

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Featuring IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel Valentine's Day Collection

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2012-02-05 23:33:49 Topic Category: News Comments: 0

Award-winning American plus-size designer brand IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel, http://www.igigi.com, has launched The Art of Fashion in Motion campaign, a trailblazer montage of color, movement, and art inspired by the great revolutionary abstract expressionists like Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, and Lee Krasner. The Art of Fashion in Motion is a strong visual extension of the company’s more-than-a-decade long mission to transform the world’s view of beauty. The Art of Fashion in Motion is to the plus-size fashion world what the contribution of these revolutionaries has been to the art world; a groundbreaking, exciting and out-of-this-world approach to the way we perceive plus-size women and fashion. In a visual feast that tells the story of wearable art designs, plus-size model Kailee O’Sullivan appears as a woman of multiples facades. She is a canvas of seductively moving curves where fashion and art merge as one to create a truly eye-opening campaign for an industry that is still believed to be stuck in the time of the muumuus.

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New virtual world for Tweens

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2012-01-31 00:38:15 Topic Category: News Comments: 0 A groundbreaking, safe and empowering social network, called BunkiMunki™, provides "Tweens" (ages 7-15) with a unique opportunity to navigate a voyage of personal growth as they mature into their teenage years.

www.BunkiMunki.com is a safe, meaningful virtual world aimed at providing kids with the motivation to become positive thinkers and ultimately, confident and well-rounded young adults.

Kids can join BunkiMunki™ for free and immediately have fun by customizing their own alias in the likeness of BunkiMunki™, the brand character. They can create their own home space with realistic décor to suit their own individual style and personality. With activities like journal writing, music creation, earning badges, and playing games, kids will be rewarded with Bunki Bucks, a virtual currency. Bunki Bucks earned can be used to make purchases at the virtual store, The Emporium.

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What Men REALLY Think About Lingerie!

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2012-01-28 17:20:14 Topic Category: Relationships Comments: 0 We all know that a man appreciates when you get all gussied up for him and whet his appetite in something short and lacy.

Gulp.

If you are anything like us, you cringe at the idea of going to Victoria's Secret and finding something to wear with a man. The dressing room mirrors alone are a nightmare. All we seem to see in them are the back rolls and dimpled cheeks that the down-light so wonderfully enhances. The pictures of gorgeous models on the walls around you are enough to make you ditch the lingerie idea entirely and go straight to the food court for an insecurities-soothing ice cream cone.

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Anxiety Disorder - The Causes of Panic Attacks

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2012-01-28 17:05:53 Topic Category: Health Comments: 0 People who have an anxiety disorder need to become aware of it's causes and symptoms.This will help them find the right solutions to the problem.

Acknowledging they have this disorder is a step towards recovery. Together, let us discuss the possible indications and reasons why people end up with anxiety disorders. This will give us an idea whether they possess some of the qualities of a person suffering from the disorder..

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Borderline Personality Disorder - Rigid Thought Patterns

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2012-01-28 16:57:56 Topic Category: Health Comments: 0 These rigid thought patterns actually trap people in the active throes of Borderline Personality Disorder until and unless they get professional help to begin to learn how to think beyond the distorted and constricted magical thinking of a primitive concept of "self" and "other". The all-or-nothing, black-and-white, cognitively distorted thoughts that are a hallmark of Borderline Personality Disorder begin in early childhood and are compounded over time resulting in people with BPD, in adulthood, being triggered back to past unresolved psychological woundedness that has its center in what I refer to as the core wound of abandonment.

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What Will Love Give You?

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2012-01-28 14:01:34 Topic Category: Relationships Comments: 0 Did you grow up believing that if only someone REALLY loved you in the way you needed to be loved, then you would feel happy, safe, lovable and worthy?

Certainly being truly loved by parents goes a long way toward supporting children in feeling safe and lovable, but it is not the whole story. Even if your parents did love you the way you needed to be loved, if they didn’t role-model loving themselves, then it is likely you absorbed their forms of self-abandonment – judging themselves, turning to various addictions to manage their feelings, and making others responsible for their feelings and sense of worth.

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When You Love Yourself, You Let Others Off the Hook

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2012-01-28 13:59:10 Topic Category: Relationships Comments: 0 Frequently, when I start to work with a new client, they believe that loving their self is selfish. Nothing could be further from the truth. A more accurate definition of selfish is expecting others to give themselves up and do for you what you can and need to be doing for yourself.

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When You Feel Hurt By Your Partner

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2012-01-28 13:58:18 Topic Category: Relationships Comments: 0 I grew up with a very angry mother who would attack me out of the blue. As a highly sensitive only child, the fear and heartbreak of being treated so unlovingly was unbearable. So rather than feel the hurt, I numbed it out by learning to stay in my head rather than being present in my body, and by focusing on caretaking others' feelings. The only way I could survive was to not know that I was being so hurt.

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When Should You Take It Personally?

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2012-01-28 13:57:29 Topic Category: Relationships Comments: 0 We hear so often, "Don't take it personally." What does this really mean? The answer is NOT simple!

Let's say that you are in a great mood, feeling loving and expansive, and someone - either someone close to you or a stranger like a clerk in a store - is withdrawn or attacking.

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Top Prize Winner Of The Body Shop Social Media Contest

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2012-01-25 21:18:09 Topic Category: News Comments: 0 Toronto, ON – The Body Shop is thrilled to announce that Canadian grassroots charity, Children of the Street Society, has won top prize in its Holiday social media contest which ended on December 25, 2011. The winning charity will receive $1,000 worth of The Body Shop products to support their causes. Children of the Street Society were recently selected by The Body Shop as one of five international organizations in the three week social media campaign which launched on December 5.

"We're so grateful for the awareness that The Body Shop has helped raise for our organization, locally, nationally and internationally" says Executive Director Diane Sowden. "A huge thank you to all of The Body Shop fans for their participation in this contest and for their support."

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Breitling Watch of the Hour: What Timepiece Fits Your Lifestyle?

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2012-01-25 15:14:03 Topic Category: Shopping Comments: 0 Written by Laura Rensing

It's a charming accessory to your outfit. It's a necessary tool to keep you on the dot. It's one of the few items you wear all day, every day, and it says a lot about who you are. There are tons of watch models out there with a lot of exciting features, but navigating the exact specifications for each timepiece can be a pain. With a little bit of know-how (aka this article!) watch hunting can become more exciting than shoe shopping. After all, how many pairs of shoes have diamond accents?

The first step is to find a fantastic brand with a history of quality, such as Breitling watches, which have been established in refining watches since 1884.

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Pizza Hut Introduces Ultimate Stuffed Crust Pizza

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2011-12-27 01:11:25 Topic Category: News Comments: 0

Tantalizing Dogs Across Canada



Pizza Hut partners with the Talking Animal YouTube Channel to celebrate the launch of a crust so good, it won’t go to the dogs

Humans aren’t the only ones drooling over Pizza Hut’s new Ultimate Stuffed Crust pizza — the canine community is also begging to sample the cheesy meat-filled crust!

To celebrate the launch of the Ultimate Stuffed Crust pizza, Pizza Hut partnered with Andrew Grantham, producer of the YouTube sensation The Ultimate Dog Tease to create a side-splitting sequel that depicts just how far dogs are willing to go to try to get at that leftover pizza crust.

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The Myth of Explaining and Defending

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2011-12-27 00:49:51 Topic Category: Personal Comments: 0 "What's the matter with you?"
"How could you do that?"
"Explain yourself, young lady/young man."
"Why are you dressed like that?"
"Why are you late again?"
"What did you do to your hair!"

How often did you hear some variation of this when you were growing up? I heard it all the time. And what I learned to do was to desperately defend and explain in fruitless attempts to get my mom or dad to stop judging me and SEE me. Or I would apologize and become the "good girl," so they would approve of me.

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The Truth About Gossip

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2011-12-27 00:43:38 Topic Category: Personal Comments: 0 By Shavonta Arline

Girl...guess what?

Just then, I bet your ears perked up, you can't wait to hear what I'm about to say. I've heard those words a thousand times (and probably said them just as many). Those eager words, dripping with the juiciness of some sweet morsel of info that you just have to hear, words that often creep up out of nowhere and bring a dull, dry conversation to life. They turn many eager heads toward them, waiting, anticipating, practically dying to know just what it is.

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Time Off From Your Children Is Necessary for Everybody

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2011-12-27 00:36:25 Topic Category: Family Comments: 0 By Anne Benissan

They have pressure for their kids health, for their children's manners, for the right preschool, for the right school, for the homework, for the right activity, for the right parenting technique, for the right friends etc...

It is a 24/7 job that lasts for long. Everywhere you read how wonderful it is, the truth is that it is not always wonderful. It can be draining.

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Get Joy Online at the Body Shop this Holiday

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2011-12-19 16:31:33 Topic Category: News Comments: 0 The Body Shop is giving everyone a daily chance to win!

Until December 25th The Body Shop will be giving away a top prize of a $100 gift card every day, as well as its beloved Body Butters at canigetmyorderforfreeatthebodyshopyet.com

Players can follow clues on Facebook and Twitter to play for a chance to win these great Holiday prizes and there’s even a downloadable widget to make playing even easier on your smart phone! A festive snow globe graphic invites players to “shake” the globe to see if they’ve won. What’s more, five amazing grassroots charities across the US and Canada stand the chance of winning $1000 worth of The Body Shop products to support their causes.

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Tasteful Theme Party Costumes

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2011-12-15 23:35:09 Topic Category: Shopping Comments: 0 Theme parties are a blast, there’s no denying it. You get to decorate, plan snacks, and pick music that’s all related to the type of party you’re throwing! But, the best part is: choosing a costume! However, that might prove a little difficult, especially if you want to stay tasteful. There are millions of types of costumes out there, and a lot are, how do you say, a little more revealing than others. If you want to wear an outfit that is a little more refined, that covers you up, while still looking super cute, you’re in luck! We’ve come up with four ideas of classy adult costumes, perfect for any theme party!

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The Engineering Lab by the James Dyson Foundation

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2011-12-14 15:10:42 Topic Category: News Comments: 0 Opens at Science World British Columbia

Dyson believes that creativity and innovation are related to discovery and exploring the world in a hands-on way.

That’s why the James Dyson Foundation has teamed up with Science World to create a North American first: the Engineering Lab and Interactive Classroom by the James Dyson Foundation.

“Inventing and creating must be encouraged and Canada has a wonderful legacy of engineering and innovative research and development. From the creation of the epic Trans-Canada railway and highway; to the invention of insulin, IMAX films, revolutionizing air and public transit through Bombardier, IT advances and the list goes on,” explains James Dyson.

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Do You Isolate?

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2011-12-05 19:55:31 Topic Category: Relationships Comments: 0 In my counseling practice, I often have clients who tend to isolate as a way of protecting against their fears - especially their fears of rejection and engulfment. They are so afraid of being disliked, disapproved of, attacked or having demands made on them, that they choose to avoid relationships, rather than learn how to deal with these challenging situations.



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What Is It About Teenage Girls That Makes Them So Difficult?

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2011-11-05 13:22:39 Topic Category: Kids & Teens Comments: 0 By Maureen Hamilton

Ah the teenage years. They creep up on parents out of nowhere, and explode with a hard slap of reality in the face, usually in the form of moody behavior, snide comments, and flurries of rolled eyes. Children who once worshiped and idolized their parents suddenly recoil at the thought spending time with them or listening to anything they say. The teenage years can be a particularly turbulent time for mums and their daughters, and many mums, forgetting how difficult their own teenage years were, scratch their heads and wonder: why are teenage girls so difficult?

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The Challenge of Accepting Our Helplessness Over Others

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2011-11-05 13:16:23 Topic Category: Relationships Comments: 0 Helplessness is a very difficult feeling. It can even feel like life or death to those of us who were left to cry for hours as babies, with no one coming to help us. Because we were so helpless over ourselves as babies and small children, it can trigger feelings of panic. It's hard to remember, in these moments when fear is triggered, that as adults, we are not helpless over ourselves.

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Does Crying Make you Feel Better?

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2011-11-05 13:12:34 Topic Category: Personal Comments: 0 A recent study indicates that crying does not make people feel better. But there is a problem with this study.

(Crying shame: Tears don't make you feel any better, study
shows, By Cari Nierenberg, http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/07/29/7190543-crying-shame-tears-dont-make-you-feel-any-better-study-shows#.TjR9l8uTx0A.email)

The study indicates that:
"Shedding tears only improved mood in one-third of criers who kept tabs of their bawling behaviors, finds recent research."


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Burned by Coffee or Burned by Heartbreak - They Feel the Same

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2011-10-16 21:18:08 Topic Category: Relationships Comments: 0 "Science has finally confirmed what anyone who's ever been in love already knows: Heartbreak really does hurt." www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/03/28/burn.heartbreak.same.to.brain/index.html
"In a new study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), researchers have found that the same brain networks that are activated when you're burned by hot coffee also light up when you think about a lover who has spurned you.

In other words, the brain doesn't appear to firmly distinguish between physical pain and intense emotional pain. Heartache and painful breakups are "more than just metaphors," says Ethan Kross, Ph.D., the lead researcher and an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor."


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A 50th Anniversary keepsake: Tips and Planning

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2011-10-10 11:54:48 Topic Category: Holidays Comments: 0

A milestone that many around the world set out to one day accomplish, should only be accompanied by the best and personalized ideas. Not only should they be memorable but personalized, so they can incorporate the dynamic resemblance and atmosphere of that special memory. Whom ever plans for the occasion should always take into consideration the time needed for planning and following up with contacts, time and availability is very scarce and if it will include family and friends, using the right communication is essential for accommodating those who have been near and dear in the couples personal life.

Personalization is the key in making this moment a true milestone, for every couple has a distinctive and different experience; even though they all share the joy of memories bestowed upon them that day. It should be no exception that this 50th wedding anniversary goes without joy and warmth in the hearts to the heirs of another blessed anniversary.

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Russell Peters and Pepto-Bismol put the ''giving'' back in Thanksgiving with Fea

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2011-10-05 02:03:41 Topic Category: News Comments: 0

Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes and pie - it is all the trappings of the ultimate Canadian Thanksgiving, including pink sidekick: Pepto-Bismol. However, for the hundreds of thousands of Canadians who struggle to put food on the table, Pepto-Bismol wants them to know it has their backs, too this Thanksgiving. The pink sidekick is teaming up with Russell Peters, one of Canada's most famous comedians, and Food Banks Canada to launch its Feast For All campaign.

"Thanksgiving is one of my favourite holidays and the best one to wear sweat pants to dinner," said Russell Peters.  "I've been lucky enough to have had fantastic Thanksgiving dinners over the years and feel that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy this great holiday.  So I've teamed up with Pepto-Bismol and Food Banks Canada to encourage Canadians to help give back to those in need this Thanksgiving."

Making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate this Thanksgiving is easier than making gravy. To show that Canada supports this worthwhile cause, Pepto-Bismol and Russell are asking for everyone's help. From now until October 10, 2011, simply log on to Pepto-Bismol's Facebook page where Russell proudly shows off his prized Thanksgiving turkey. All people have to do to support the campaign is "like" the photo of Russell and his turkey. For every Facebook "like" the photo receives, Pepto-Bismol will donate $1 to Food Banks Canada*.

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A Problem with Today's Parenting

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2011-10-05 01:17:12 Topic Category: Family Comments: 0 Parenting

There was an interesting article in The Atlantic, entitled "How to Land Your Kid in Therapy: Why the obsession with our kids' happiness may be dooming them to unhappy adulthoods. A therapist and mother reports."

The article is about the way many parents focus much of their energy on being there for their children, but their children end up feeling lost and empty.

One of the issues I've written about extensively is that half of good parenting is being there for our children, and the other half is being there for ourselves. This article says nothing about parents becoming loving role models of personal responsibility for filling their own emptiness. In fact, these parents, who are obsessed with their kids' happiness, are likely addicted to filling themselves up through their children - not a healthy situation.

This article validates what Inner Bonding is all about - learning how to take responsibility for your own feelings. The problem with these lost adults is that their parents always took responsibility for them, rather than role-modeling how to fill themselves up.

Feeling lost and empty is the result of a lack of love. As the cartoon drawing shows, these kids received an abundance of love from their parents. But they never learned how to fill themselves with love through a personal source of spiritual guidance. They never learned how to access their own higher self to guide them in what is loving to themselves, so they end up feeling lost.

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How do I stop my dog barking?

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2011-10-05 01:10:01 Topic Category: Pets Comments: 0 Dog Barking

How do I stop my dog barking? It's a question the majority of canine owners will have pondered at some point. The thing is, all dogs bark to some degree. It's their main method of communication with us humans and in many ways you should be more worried if your canine chum is completely silent. However, if your dog is barking excessively and seemingly for no reason, then you're right to want to do something about it. Not only can barking get pretty tiresome for you and your household (not to mention the nosey neighbors), but may well be the sign of a more serious underlying problem.

Here are some general pointers to keep in mind – but of course if you're in any doubt, the vet should always be your first port of call.

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Why Do We Celebrate Thanksgiving?

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2011-10-05 00:57:15 Topic Category: Holidays Comments: 0 Thankgiving


In the United States of America, citizens celebrate the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving. As a legally recognized holiday, government and schools close in recognition of this day. Families meet to feast together and watch football. While the traditional turkey dinner mimics the intent of the original Thanksgiving meal, many celebrants question why we celebrate the holiday.

To discover why the entire country celebrates Thanksgiving, one must travel back in time to September 1620. Pilgrims wishing to escape religious persecution in Europe sailed to the New World in 1620. With the intention to land in the colony of Virginia, their ship The Mayflower instead headed north and landed on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in November 1620.

Faced immediately with winter’s inclement weather, the Pilgrims were unable to erect shelters or plant food. Half of this zealot community sacrificed their lives that first, harsh winter. Miraculously, a Native American rescued the Pilgrims in 1621. Samoset and English speaking Squanto taught the surviving Pilgrims how to hunt wildlife and plant corn. In October of 1621, the Pilgrims harvested their crops. To celebrate their gratitude, the settlers invited the Indians to join them for a three-day feast. With thanksgiving to Almighty God for His blessings and the abundant harvest, the community surrounding Plymouth generously shared the bounty they grew, trapped, and caught.

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Backstage at London Fashion Week with Sam McNight

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2011-10-05 00:42:17 Topic Category: Beauty Comments: 0

The Show: Mary Katrantzou SS/12

The backstage scene at Mary Katrantzou, with girl's waffling around like exotic creatures in Mary's vivid colored  floral and underwater photographic prints provided the perfect inspiration for the hair look this season. The show theme; Nature vs natural, which promoted Pante Pro-V Global Ambassador Sam Mcnight to create a naive, childlike floaty style that tapped into the floaty, colorful, watery mood.

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Mineral Makeup Benefits Over Chemical Cosmetics

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2011-09-20 17:15:19 Topic Category: Beauty Comments: 0 Ancient Women Took Advantage of the Ingredients Found in Nature and Expressed Their Individual Inner Beauty

The history of makeup can be traced back to religious rituals as well as cultural folklore's. The lips, eyes, and face were known as elements that make up the window of the soul. Makeup was used to lift the spirit. Using natural ingredients to decorate the face became an everyday ritual as social cultures evolved through the centuries.

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Outdoor and Indoor Fall Activities for Kids

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2011-09-19 17:23:27 Topic Category: Kids & Teens Comments: 0 Fall is a favorite time of year for many kids. It brings Halloween, carving pumpkins, football games and colorful leaves. There are many fun indoor and outdoor fall activities that children can participate in.

Indoor Activities

Pumpkin Carving

A favorite activity of fall is to carve pumpkins. Whether your pumpkin is short and fat or tall and skinny, there are pumpkin face designs available to suit your pumpkin. Many children like to design their own pumpkin faces as well or create masterpieces such as spiders, ghosts and witches. Carving can easily be done with the special pumpkin carving tools available in the Halloween section of many stores.

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Pay it forward to help a good cause

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2011-09-14 15:41:03 Topic Category: News Comments: 0
Camp Trillium encourages Canadians to visit Septembering.ca and create a ring of support during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Camp Trillium We live in a world where people are more interconnected than ever before. Through online communities, one person’s story reaches far and wide. So how do you harness those connections to build awareness for a worthy cause?

Camp Trillium is an Ontario organization that has provided help and activities for children with cancer and their parents for more than 27 years. They’ve just launched Septembering.ca in honour of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, an innovative way to raise awareness and support for kids dealing with cancer. Camp Trillium’s new program lets donors also known as ‘ring-bearers’, pay it forward by making donations on behalf of family or friends that benefit children with cancer and improve the quality of their lives.

Camp Trillium provides a place for children who’ve been affected by cancer and their families to escape from the outside world, develop life-long friendships, and create magical memories.

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Quaker brand Launches New National Program Supporting Food Banks Canada

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2011-09-14 14:25:37 Topic Category: News Comments: 0
New Poll Commissioned by the Quaker® brand Reveals 86 per cent of Canadian Teachers Believe Hunger Negatively Affects Students’ Ability to Learn


Quaker brand They may have pencils and books, but hundreds of thousands of Canadian kids may be going back to school this fall without an essential tool to help them be their very best: a nutritious breakfast.

Statistics Canada reports that more than 700,000 children live in households that don’t have access to enough food. Comparably, Food Banks Canada reports that nearly 900,000 people rely on the assistance of a food bank in order to have enough to eat each month. Thirty-eight per cent of those assisted are children. Half of the 370,000 households helped by food banks are families with children.

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4 Lifestyle Changes for Achieving your Highest Potential

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2011-09-08 01:12:49 Topic Category: Spiritual Comments: 0 One of the most frequent questions I get from my more spiritual clients is, “How can I reach my highest potential?”

Not surprisingly, your lifestyle habits and preferences contribute substantially to whether or not you ever reach your highest potential. To do so, you must be in peak physical, mental, emotional and spiritual condition.

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Keeping the Flame Alive, Not Expensive

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2011-09-08 01:09:00 Topic Category: Relationships Comments: 0 Keeping the Flame Alive Doesn’t Have to be Expensive

Often, people will groan when they hear the word “budget,” generally because it is billed as a financial strategy that is difficult to stick to. The truth is that budgeting can be simple. It’s a great way to keep one’s finances in line and still have fun, whether single or as part of a couple. Those who are watching their pennies might not often dine on lobster and French champagne or buy the latest and most popular technological gadgets, but fear not.

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Feeling Disconnected From Your Partner?

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2011-09-08 01:06:05 Topic Category: Relationships Comments: 0 "We can't seem to connect anymore."

This is one of the most common complaints I hear in my counseling practice.

We all know that it is generally easy to connect at the beginning of a relationship - before all the protections and defenses come up. But what do you do to reconnect once you feel disconnected from each other?

In order to answer this, let's first look at what creates disconnection.


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Banana, Pineapple, Chocolate Chip Pancakes & Pepperoni Pizza Pancakes

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2011-09-08 01:03:49 Topic Category: Recipes Comments: 0 Most families have recipes that are traditionally served at certain events. There are traditional foods for various holidays, as well as foods that are "expected" at events like tailgate parties and other family gatherings.



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Speedy Spine Ring Binder

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2011-09-04 01:27:33 Topic Category: Shopping Comments: 0 Samsill Corporation, one of the world’s largest independently owned manufacturers of ring binders, announced the launch of its newest and most exciting ring binder called Speedy Spine™. The Speedy Spine™ features a patent pending spine channel construction that loads spine labels five times faster than traditional view binders on the market.

The dilemma of tight and almost impossible to insert spine graphics has plagued view binders since its inception more than 40 years ago. Since view binders are now the most widely used and best selling ring binders in the market, this is no small problem. Now Speedy Spine™ eliminates that time wasting problem by allowing easy drop-in of spine inserts for custom graphics in seconds.

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Back-To-School Time Means Cookie Time

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2011-08-31 01:44:14 Topic Category: Recipes Comments: 0

Lunchbox or After School Treats

With back to school just around the corner for many, now is the time to start pulling out the cookie recipes and filling the cookie jar. Whether for the children's lunchboxes or just an after school treat, you are sure to find a recipe here that your family will love. And speaking of love, what says love any better than a good homemade cookie! So treat your family to some love today.

MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE AND JAM BARS



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Back To School Shopping

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2011-08-31 01:41:18 Topic Category: Shopping Comments: 0 Everyone is looking for great clothing that is going to make them a standout for the upcoming school year. Not only is everyone looking for stylish clothing, but also fashionable jewelry and accessories.

Starting back to school in August is extremely hot. Cute summer dresses are great for back to school as long as they meet the standards of the school you are attending. A cute dress is so comfortable for a typical school day. A sun dress paired with a pair of sandals is perfect and super stylish for school. Another great thing to remember, is that most dresses can be worn into fall by just adding a simple light jacket and again a pair of sandals or in some cases a pair of cowboy boots.

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Back to School Green Living Tips

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2011-08-31 01:38:41 Topic Category: Environment Comments: 0

August has come and gone and everybody from young children to college students are now back at school. Most parents are breathing a sigh of relief! While back-to-school time means a bit of relief for parents as well as busier schedules for kids, it also means a ton of activities that can be harmful to the planet. Whether you're the parent of a small, school-aged child or whether you're a blossoming college student, here are some ways to make back-to-school more eco friendly.

Use Eco Friendly Lunch Packaging
If you carry your lunch with you regularly, don't use disposable bags and other plastic-based packaging. Invest in a reusable lunch sack and reusable containers for food and beverages. If you do use single-serving pre-packaged portions, be responsible about recycling them. If you purchase your lunch daily, carry reusable utensils with you so that you don't need to use disposable plastic ones each day.

Limit Your Back-To-School Shopping
We all need some new things for back-to-school, but if you pay attention to the media you'll end up thinking that you need to replace every single item that you own just because it's time to start classes again. Only buy what you really need to go back to school. Set a budget and stick to it. Also, consider hitting thrift stores to reduce your consumption of made-to-order materials. Finally, for what you do need to buy, make an effort to select postconsumer-made goods or eco-friendly brands.

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Frugal SAHM Back to School Tips

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2011-08-31 01:35:39 Topic Category: Business Comments: 0

As frugal SAHM (stay at home moms), getting ready to send our kids back to school for another school year, there are a few tips that I recommend that can make the transition smoother, while saving money and even teaching your kids a thing or two about tightwad living.

1. Stock Up on Supplies

Late July and the month of August are the best times for a SAHM to get school supplies for literally pennies on the dollar. Most SAHMs get what is on their child's supply list and are happy with their savings. But then, most moms also run out of sharp crayons, filler paper, notebooks and scissors (anyone here actually remember where their scissors are?) by mid-year. Be a frugal SAHM and spend a little extra money now to stock up on supplies to last you through the entire school year.

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Discover Your Level of Narcissism

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2011-07-30 00:23:57 Topic Category: Health Comments: 2 All of us have some characteristics and behaviors that fall into the category of narcissism. Narcissism is on a continuum from mild, occasional, and subtle to the more ubiquitous, obvious or extreme behaviors of a Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Since narcissism is likely a part of everyone's ego wounded self, it is helpful to your personal growth and development to be aware of your own level of narcissism.

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PTSD - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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2011-07-24 02:01:48 Topic Category: Health Comments: 0 By Andrew Tudor Jones

Post-traumatic stress disorder is defined as the development of psychological symptoms following a traumatic event. This disorder was actually first recognized as far back as World War 1 where soldiers were seen to be suffering anxiety, flashbacks and nightmares which lasted weeks, months and even years after the experience of combat. Back then this condition was labelled shell shock.

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''I Can't Do It''

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2011-07-24 01:52:56 Topic Category: Personal Comments: 0 "He can who thinks he can, and he can't who thinks he can't. This is an indisputable law." - Henry Ford

Have you ever noticed how often you say, "I can't"?

"I can't lose weight."
"I can't find my soul mate."
"I can't find a job I love."
"I can't take care of myself."
"I can't heal this shame."
"I can't get myself to exercise."
"I can't find my passion."

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Let Them Eat (Birthday) Cake!

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2011-07-24 01:45:08 Topic Category: Recipes Comments: 1 By Jamie Wyatt

We’ve all seen photos, taken by doting relatives, of babies enjoying their first birthday cakes. Crumbs and frosting adorn cute baby faces, and surrounding objects! What happens to the "birthday cake tradition" after first birthdays?

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Top three tips for Choosing a Wedding Ring for your man

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2011-07-14 14:53:57 Topic Category: Shopping Comments: 0

Traditionally, men did not wear a wedding ring although men wear a wedding ring for other purposes, such as to show power or membership in a give group such a trade guild. However, it is now acceptable for men to wear wedding rings and there are numerous men’s wedding rings available on the market. Here are a few tips for picking out your man’s wedding ring, that will make the process much simpler and enjoyable.

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6 Signs You are Undervaluing Yourself and What You Can Do about It

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2011-07-09 22:37:17 Topic Category: Health Comments: 0 You value your loved ones, you value your friends, you value your business, but how much do you really value YOURSELF? For healers and many other heart-based service professionals, such as massage therapists, life coaches and Reiki channels, the honest answer is not very much.

Do Any of these 6 Signs Apply to You?

1. Not knowing what your real Needs are
Take a piece of paper and a pen and write down 10 of what you FEEL your main personal needs are, completely irrespective of what you or others THINK they should be. This can include mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs. Now read through that list and tick all those needs that are being met already… A bit sparse on the ticks?



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Are You and Your Partner Hurting Each Other?

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2011-07-09 22:19:35 Topic Category: Relationships Comments: 0 Are you aware of how you may be hurting your partner?

Are you aware of how your partner may be hurting you?

Are you aware of the painful feelings of loneliness, heartache and heartbreak you likely feel when you are disconnected from your loved one and unable to share love?



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