Cravings. We all get them. Some cravings are clockwork, like that 3 pm lull at the office when the vending-machine demons start to haunt, or the 10 pm siren call of the ice cream while you watch Netflix. Other cravings are based on real hunger, like the desire to down a giant, cheesy omelet after your early morning bootcamp class. Here's how to know the difference, and what your cravings might be telling you about what your body really needs.
There are very few activities our family won’t try at least once. If it looks remotely dirty, crazy, or messy, you can be sure the kids want to sign up.
We recently completed our first Colour Me Rad 5KM and not only did we love it, we are certain you will too!
So what are all these colour runs about and do you actually need to be a runner to have fun at one?
Leslie is a professional writer and editor and mother to two kids who keep her on her toes. When she's not at her computer typing away, Leslie enjoys hitting the yoga mat (a new passion!) or discovering new shows to serial-watch with her husband.
I was recently asked a question by a fellow Mom about whether or not it was safe for her tween son to be consuming protein shakes. Her question went something like this:
I layer my warmest clothes, lace up my skates, tighten my scarf, and the last thing I do before I put blade to ice is fasten my helmet.
Skating has quickly become our favourite winter family pastime. A recent afternoon trip to our local outdoor rink left me confused and surprised. In the span of about two hours I watched at least 50 adults skate out onto that rink and I was one of only two who was wearing a helmet.
