Read Full ArticleWeekend in Paris Sitting at Café Flore in Paris on a Sunday afternoon, sipping on your tiny glass of jus d'orange, you look up at Sophie with flickers of pain and ambivalence in your eyes: "Just what exactly did we do this past weekend?" She smiles over her cup of coffee, her tired eyes beam with delight at the memories racing through her head, "Well…" *Reverse time warp haze*Friday:11:00 a.m. You've been awake for hours getting ready. For the picnic with Sophie you are in charge of... | ||
Read Full ArticleWedding Series: How to Choose the Perfect Venue Booking your wedding venue is probably the most important decision of the entire wedding planning process. Did you know that the ceremony and reception venues and their associated costs for site fees, food & beverage will consume at least 50% of your total budget? Finding the perfect location can easily take weeks or months and, understandably, can be one of the most stressful decisions a couple makes. Important factors like food quality and atmosphere need to suit the... | ||
Read Full ArticleChick Picks '09: Best of Health Clubs Cold weather is coming, and the days of running in the city park may be soon be few and far between. In our belt-tightening economic times, asking for a personal recommendation on an investment like a gym membership is a smart move.Which gyms and studios met ChickAdvisor members' standard? We checked your reviews for the answer.Pole dancing was an improbable choice for some initially, but now has firmly established itself as a bona fide fitness option. As a still... | ||
Read Full ArticleMy Health: The Right Weight for Me After Mark Fast’s near disaster at London Fashion Week, you may be giving yourself another look in the mirror. The Canadian designer’s decision to feature models in his runway show sized 12-14, lead to controversy in the fashion world including one of Fast’s stylists quitting as his team scrambled to finish his design. The three models, Hayley Morley, Laura Catterall, and Gwyneth Harrison, who fiercely took to that runway are considered “plus sized models” by the industry leaving me... | ||
Read Full ArticleH1N1: The Vaccination Debate To vaccinate or not to vaccinate: that is The Question.A rhetorical one until recently, because most of us had long made up our minds about immunizations one way or the other. Now the threat of H1N1 (aka human swine influenza, or swine flu) has reignited the debate, including here on ChickAdvisor.How do we sort fact from fearmongering fiction? I must start with the disclosure that I have just recently recovered from a suspected case of the swine flu, so I have some personal bias here. At the... | ||
Read Full ArticleWedding Series: Invitations & Favours When designing your wedding, both the invitations and wedding favours are typically two areas where engaged couples can have a little fun with their wedding style! The invitation set that you send out to your guests is their first introduction to the magical event that awaits them, and give cues to the formality of the wedding, the setting, and the style (is yours a casual backyard BBQ affair or is it a formal gala at a ritzy ballroom)? Likewise, the wedding favours that guests take... | ||
Read Full ArticleRevamping Your Finances One minute you’re in school, then you’ve got the entry-level job, and then you find yourself paying bills, trying to save a down payment or pay for a big wedding. Reality has set in, and you really need to revamp your finances. With predictions that this generation will have difficulty achieving the same lifestyle their parents enjoy, it makes you wonder what you can do to beat the odds. Here are two examples of situations with solutions that can help you overcome possible... | ||
Read Full ArticleChickAdvisor Third Birthday Giveaway We are excited to celebrate our 3rd birthday! What started as a solution to Ali's wedding dilemma has rapidly grown into a thriving community we are so proud of! This momentous occasion could not be possible without the support of our amazing members. You guys rock! To celebrate and thank you for the fantastic support over the years, we are giving away one big basket of goodies worth over $750! Enjoy youthful looking skin, pretty lingerie, a new makeup look, and a new hairstyle on us... | ||
Read Full ArticleWeekend in Toronto When visiting a metropolis such as Toronto, its size can be quite overwhelming - especially if you’re in a time crunch! So if you have only one weekend to explore, let’s hope you brought your walking shoes. Whether you are a shopper, an eater, a rocker or privileged socialite, the beauty of Toronto is that there is definitely something for you.Sight SeeingCN Tower (photo by Patricia McCullagh)St Lawrence Market (photo by Ali de Bold)The iconic CN Tower is must-see. If you're not up for... | ||
Read Full ArticleBridal Hair Trends Choosing a hair style for your big day can be a challenge for many brides. Let's face it - hair is a very personal thing, and an important element of our personalities and identity. Throw in a wedding day, and the pressure to find your perfect "do" can cause some major stress!The latest trends in bridal hair will have you sighing with relief - natural styles with beautiful accessories are in.Loose, Natural & LovelyOne of the big trends we are seeing right now is a genuine... | ||
Read Full ArticleWeekend in New York City Planning a trip to New York, but not sure what to do while you are there-- or even where to begin? With so much to do and see, it can be overwhelming. We have narrowed it down for you to some of our Big Apple favourites:The ShoppingYou can’t see New York without doing a little shopping – there really is something for everyone.For the Recessionista:Prepare to fight the crowds and score some name brand bargains at Century 21 or Filene’s Basement. For the Designer Diva:Take a stroll down one... | ||
Read Full ArticleGreen Living: New Eco Friendly Products and Technology Back to school, back to basics. The lousy economy has many of us looking for ways to save some green. Luckily, this might mean it makes sense for you to go green too.Sure - you probably swapped out of the regular light bulbs in favor of the twisty numbers long ago, but you knew there was more you could do, if only it made sense on the bottom line. Between government initiatives (like the Cash For Clunkers program and a rumored second one planned for appliances) and your local retailer eager to... | ||
Read Full ArticleLast Minute Summer Getaways Late August is all about enjoying the last lazy days of summer. Brunching on the terrace, late afternoon sunbathing in the park, and one last quick getaway is the perfect antidote to the reality of cooler days and longer nights.The embattled economy works in our favor, at least. Airlines and hotels are slashing rates to rock bottom levels, so if you have the cash to spare now is the best time to travel! We saw some hot offers we just had to pass along... but don't forget... | ||
Read Full ArticleParis Night Life The average night in Paris isn’t something that is easily described, nor is it difficult to imagine. No matter where you are in Paris, you are surrounded by history – monuments, buildings, streets where Audrey Hepburn once roamed, streets where Napoleon marched his soldiers. The mere activity of just walking, riding a bike or hailing a cab to ones destination is magical all in itself.Fouquet'sChamps-ÉlyséesPre-drinks on the Champs-Élysées at Fouquet’s are nearly taken for granted... | ||
Read Full Article5 Outdoor Adventure Getaways Fresh air, great exercise and a shared hobby. Getting out into nature for hiking, tubing, and camping is simply part of my summer musts. And I'm not alone: our resident ChickAdvisor outdoors enthusiast Spotty, was only too excited to help me compile a list of amazing outdoor adventure spots guaranteed to impress.But where to start? True wilderness lovers ask only for an open trail and a knapsack full of trail mix and VitaminWater. Since it may take some convincing to get your... | ||
Read Full ArticleBudgeting for your Big Day So you're engaged! Congratulations! As your newly engaged glow starts to fade and you get into the nitty gritty of planning the biggest day of your life, you may find that what we call the wedding "money train" is lurking just around the corner. When clients come in to meet with me, I typically find that their budget expectations are grossly underestimated. The average wedding cost in Canada is approximately $24,000; however, that figure is much higher when you get married in an urban... | ||
Read Full ArticleBest of Member Advice: Love, Lust, & Relationships Relationships, whomever they involve, are a cornerstone in our lives. They can be messy, fulfilling, complicated, refreshingly simple - sometimes all of the above. One thing is certain: the perfect relationship does not exist.Where do you turn when you need solid counsel? We rounded up some of the best no-nonsense advice found on the ChickChat forum here on ChickAdvisor.On Love...A guy friend I’ve known for years tried to make a move on me, even though I have a boyfriend!... | ||
Read Full ArticleFrugalista: Tips from a Coupon Ninja Once, they would have called you "cheap". Now, it's just plain smart.Saving money wherever you can has gone from Gran & Gramp's penny pinching casseroles to the modern frugalista. It's gotten so popular, you might soon be invited to a home party seminar. Huh? Think Tupperware party ... with coupons.However, there is much more to saving a buck than simply clipping and redeeming. You could save so much money, it feels like stealing! And after the first time you make it out... | ||
Read Full ArticleIs My Period Normal? Mood swings, uncomfortable cramps and eating everything that isn’t nailed down to your kitchen counter is just the beginning of what some women have to deal with once a month when “Aunt Flow” comes a knockin’! But even though the PMS fog has lifted, you're still experiencing strange irregularities - scratching your head wondering “Hey, is that really normal??” To break down the “facts” from the “fiction”, Fertility Specialist Dr. Ari Baratz from... | ||
Read Full ArticleLuxury Camping: How to Tent in Style "Think about it, babe," he pleads. "You, me... in the middle of nowhere with just a tent and a Coleman stove?"Unfortunately for him, you're more of an indoor gal. Summer camp as a 10-year-old was fun, but the thought of rewarmed baked beans, a lumpy sleeping bag, and a dive in the lake as a shower substitute is just not your thing. Let's not even talk about the, um, call of nature.Or maybe you're the one trying to coax your metrosexual squeeze into a weekend outdoor getaway? He... | ||
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