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Things to do in Toronto in the fall

Things to do in Toronto in the fall

There are only a few days left until temperatures drop below zero.  Prepare your mind and body for the long winter with these ideas of..

October 31, 2013
Surviving family during the holidays

Surviving family during the holidays

Holiday season is a great time to get together with the family to celebrate. Unfortunately, many people dread having to spend time with the..

October 9, 2013
Quick and easy apple cake recipe

Quick and easy apple cake recipe

This quick and easy to make  apple cake tastes great with tea or coffee, and takes minutes to prepare: all the ingredients can be mixed..

September 27, 2013
Beauty Secrets from an Organic Spa Owner

Beauty Secrets from an Organic Spa Owner

By Lynn Shulman, Elixir Organic Spa owner If there’s one thing I learned after 10 years in the beauty business as an organic spa owner,..

September 20, 2013
12 Things to do this September

12 Things to do this September

Here are 12 ideas for things to do this September in Canada. Take a trip – September is the cheapest time of the year to travel and..

September 2, 2013
Should I make my own wedding cake?

Should I make my own wedding cake?

When I was planning my small wedding for about 20 guests, there was one wedding tradition that I absolutely had to have: a wedding cake. I..

August 2, 2013
Tips for having a small budget wedding in Toronto

Tips for having a small budget wedding in Toronto

A lot of work goes into planning a wedding, big or small. Having had a small intimate wedding for about 20 guests, I have discovered that..

August 2, 2013
Wedding dress shopping advice for brides-to-be

Wedding dress shopping advice for brides-to-be

A wedding dress is one of the most expensive items in your wedding budget. Plan your wedding dress purchase carefully, don’t rush and try..

August 1, 2013
10 Things you wish you knew before the wedding day

10 Things you wish you knew before the wedding day

No matter how much planning goes into the wedding, there will still be some unexpected surprises you wish you knew of beforehand. Here are..

July 31, 2013
How to make Marshmallow Fondant

How to make Marshmallow Fondant

You don’t have to be a professional baker to cover your cake creations in fondant. Fondant is the sugary paste that is rolled like..

July 10, 2013