Read Full ArticleWeekend In Calgary The first Canadian city to play host to the Winter Olympics and the hometown of supermodel Heather Marks and Glee’s Cory Monteith, Calgary is not quite the winter-cold, cowboy-overrun city you may have imagined it to be. We have the insider scoop on how to properly enjoy Calgary - there's something for everyone.The Stampede Queen and Princesses march on horseback in the Stampede ParadeThe Stampede: Also known as the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the Calgary Stampede draws one million... | ||
Read Full ArticleYour Top 6 Sunscreen Questions Answered With the SPF myths battling the skin cancer realities out there, choosing the right sunscreen for you is a more challenging feat than you might think. We caught up with Kristen Ma, owner of Toronto’s Pure + Simple Beauty, and BeautyGeek Janine Falcon to get the scoop on suncare shopping. ChickAdvisor: What is SPF (sun protection factor)?Kristen Ma: SPF is the given factor multiplied by your burn time. For example, if you burn in five minutes and wear an SPF 10, you will now... | ||
Read Full ArticleAcademy Awards 2010: Our Oscar Picks Sponsored Feature“And the Oscar goes to…” Four words that leave the cinematically obsessed lurched forward in their seats, elbows perched on their knees as their fingers rest delicately on their lower lip in anticipation. As a Film Graduate and Oscar night devotee, I tend to keep my predictions as objective as possible - and it has proven successful in the past. So for those placing bets, take notes: this isn’t considering cheating. We start with the most obvious category: Achievement... | ||
Read Full Article4 Reasons Why You Should Have a Destination Wedding Wedding in Florence, Italy by Cynthia Martyn Events; photo credit Mimmo & NazThere is no doubt that Destination Weddings continue to be a hot trend for engaged couples in 2010. But is it an option for your nuptial plans?Reason #1: Save MoneySurprisingly, the financial savings can be substantial. You may safely assume that most of your guests will be those truly close to you and invested in your relationship. Obligation invites like distant relatives and coworkers are less... | ||
Read Full ArticleHow to Stay Fit While Traveling Between a beachside escape from winter and road trips for work, maintaining your usual fitness regime can be a challenge. George Gianniotis of G2 Kinetics Personal Training offers his best tips for how to keep your sleek physique, no matter where you're traveling.While you may find a good range of fitness options at your destination, your vacation and work priorities may limit your time. "Commit to maintenance," Gianniotis suggests. Even a downscaled version of your normal... | ||
Read Full ArticleWhy 'Friends With Benefits' Doesn't Work Commitment is not up everyone’s alley, yet many yearn for the physical closeness of a relationship. “Friends with benefits”, or the open relationship, is common but tricky. “A ‘friends with benefits’ relationship can be great for a person who wants all the physical components of a relationship with zero commitment,” says Kimberly Moffit, a Toronto-based relationship expert. “This means no requirement for dates, no birthday gifts and no meeting the parents.”The downfall is that... | ||
Read Full Article5 Mid-Winter Getaways Forget Paris, Rome, and the Florida Keys. This year, try a vacation destination off the beaten tourist track!Sunset over the Grand Canyon (photo credit Amanda Williams)Road trips are to America what backpacking is to Europe — see a lot, spend a little. The key is to make it last as long as possible. So while the journey from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon in Arizona takes only a few hours, don’t forget to stop at the mandatory dodgy diner along the way. Enjoy the relative peace and... | ||
Read Full Article5 Ways to Make Your Party Eco-Friendly Whether it’s an evening soiree with friends or a birthday bash for your hubby or little one, today’s woman needs a green thumb for eco-conscious party hosting. It’s a scary thing living with pollution and all the toxins in our environment, never mind the thought of raising our kids in this world. Moms are rightfully concerned with how those things are going to affect their children.“In my experience, new mothers seem to be the driving force behind the green movement,” says... | ||
Read Full ArticleBouncing Back from Yule Log and Egg Nog Approximately 3.5 hours on the treadmill at a good running pace will help me burn off the 3500 calorie turkey dinner I had on Christmas Day. Well that's not daunting at all (you have to burn 3500 calories to lose 1 lb!), considering I had several such meals during the holidays and no time to exercise. I know I'm not alone feeling like the holidays left me with an excess of calories and a deficit of hours logged at the gym. It's time to enlist professional help: George... | ||
Read Full Article4 Ways to Green Your Wedding With the New Year behind us, we are thrilled to welcome our ChickAdvisor readers to the official start of wedding planning season! The Christmas holidays are typically the busiest time of year for engagements, and we send our congratulations to all the newly engaged brides-to-be. If you are just starting your with your planning, you may be seeing plenty of coverage on one of the most visible and important wedding trends right now: the marked shift to producing and designing... | ||
Read Full ArticleWeekend in London A weekend in London can be a bit like spending the afternoon in an all-you-can-eat chocolate bar— the treats may be tempting, but your body will give up long before you’ve tasted everything. Undertaking this historical city is no small feat, so here are a few tips and Must-Sees to help you map out your fabulous mini-break. An iconic double-decker bus chugs toward the Victoria Tower, part of the Houses of Parliament.The London Underground Posh Spice didn’t get her nickname grabbing her... | ||
Read Full ArticleBouncing Back from Holiday Stress The Holidays for many means decorating, Christmas movies, and parties. But it can also mean stretching yourself and your wallet too thin, stressful family get-togethers, and a few extra pounds. So why is it that some women seem to sail through the holidays unscathed, while others wear the stress of the season on their sleeves? Sometimes it’s not about whether or not you feel the holiday stress, but rather how you bounce back.We sought out some tried and true pieces of advice and... | ||
Read Full ArticleSurviving Holiday Feasting To move effortlessly through the holiday season, maintaining your health into the New Year, my advice: indulge in your favourite holiday cookie, savour the perfection of a holiday feast and keep up your normal routine as much as possible. To stay motivated here are 4 must haves for a healthy holiday season: Concord grape juiceLook deceptively glam sipping this deep purple juice from a wine glass in your sequin mini-dress. Perfectly chic, this virgin cocktail provides a huge... | ||
Read Full ArticleGift Guide: for the Party Prepared How many holiday parties are crammed into your calendar? In the spirit of the season, it just wouldn't do to show up empty-handed. Let us help you arrive Party Prepared:L'Occitane Provence Candied Rose Candle, $32Awaken your senses with the fragrant Provençal tradition of coating rose petals with sugary syrup. It all comes to life in this limited edition candle from L’Occitane that will fill your home with fragrance for up to 30 hours. Absolut Vodka Holiday Bottle, from... | ||
Read Full ArticleGift Guide: For Kids Christmas shopping for the kids is simple, right? It should be as easy as strolling into Toys 'R Us and voila - the perfect gift is right there front and center. The truth is, Aunties and Uncles of the world, it's not. Take a page from your own childhood and look to revamped favourites and engaging new tech as sure bets for the tikes and teens of 2009.(1) Cake Beauty Winter Wonderland Flavoured Lip Gloss Trio (from $10)A Lip Smackers upgrade: this triple pack of glossy... | ||
Read Full ArticleTraveling at Christmas: Tips & Trips Will you 'Be Home For Christmas'? Being the holiday spending mood no doubt has you looking oh-so-casually at the travel brochures. But where to begin?European Getaway for the GirlsRecapture the enchanting fairytale-feeling of Christmas you had as a child by grabbing your best gal pal, and flying to the home of the famous Christmas markets: Germany. Stroll along snow-covered cobbles, sip hot mulled wine and munch on roasted chestnuts as you take in traditional and handmade... | ||
Read Full ArticleTop 5 Food Trends for 2010 2009 was the year of individually wrapped, ‘portion controlled’ products and sodas disguised as vitamin-enriched ‘waters’ and teas lending a false impression of health. Will 2010 be another year of good intentions? My predictions of the top five food trends for 2010 are all about action. We’ll see a call to eat more sustainably, an increase in scare campaigns, and a flurry of support for those ready to change but not sure how. TREND #1: Rethinking Fish The boost in eating... | ||
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... | ||
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