April is a popular month for many causes but one thing we should all care about is our planet earth. We have Earth Day, Earth Week, and some communities hold earth events that run the whole month. Another thing we have in common as humans on this earth is our regular use of beauty and hygiene products.
Julie Booker is a Canadian author who really has a witty way with words. Her first book is a collection of short stories called UP, UP, UP. Booker has already earned impressive awards from the literary world. Her fiction has been shortlisted for the Metcalf-Rooke Award, and published in the 2010 edition of Best Canadian Stories. In 2009 Booker won the Writer's Union of Canada's Short Prose Competition for Developing Writers.
World Autism Awareness Day is April 2nd. If you read my Bookalicious blog, follow me on Twitter or you're a friend on Facebook then you already know I'm an autism advocate. I've been an advocate for my son for over 24 years.
I have to admit that as far back as I can remember, I've had a long-standing love affair with words. I can't get enough of the written word but it doesn't end with literature, it also extends to my other obsession with music lyrics. On a recent evening I had the opportunity to indulge in both passions at two events that fed all of my senses.
If you're an avid reader I probably don't need to tell you who Jodi Picoult is. If you frequent the book stores or just glance at the bookshelves in line at the drug store then the name Jodi Picoult should be familiar to you. Maybe you've heard of the bestselling author's popular book titles like "House Rules" or "Nineteen Minutes" or watched one of the many movies based on her books like "My Sister's Keeper" on the big screen or "The Tenth Circle" on the small screen.
The Bone Cage is the first novel from Saskatchewan native Angie Abdou. The former competitive speed swimmer shares a compelling story of two elite athletes, a swimmer and a wrestler, training for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
One of my favorite books of all time is The Birth House by Ami McKay. I've read it two times and this is rare thing considering the number of books on my to-read pile! As an avid reader and a book reviewer for the past decade, it's always a dream to interview one of my favorite authors.
There's 52 weeks in a year and 52 cards in a deck. What if you or I could make some simple changes to improve our health by trying something new every week of the year? Author, nutritionist and former YMC Mummy Eats Blogger Theresa Albert suggests that we play our cards right and stack the deck in our favour.
One of the biggest events for bookworms like me is Canada Reads. This year Canada Reads celebrates it's 10th birthday! Where has the decade gone? I suppose we've all been busy reading, watching our collection of Canadian books grow, and sharing our favourite book titles which is the whole point to Canada Reads in the first place, right?
As each new year begins we are reminded, and sometimes even cajoled, into making New Year's resolutions. We typically resolve to lose weight, become more physically active, eat healthier, get organized, be more attentive parents, spend more time with friends, etc. Here's a novel idea, what about becoming a more compassionate person?
I’m like most busy parents out there trying to save time and money preparing for the holiday season. I don't want to be stressed about funds and pressed for time searching for the perfect gifts to give my loved ones. I have my handy dandy gift list (thanks to YMC Jen) but I need to stick to a budget and I would like to get it done all in one place.
Are you a reality tv junkie? Are you a big Kardashian fan and can't seem to get enough of those fun, fashionable, flirty sisters? Well, you'll be pleased to know that three gals from the Kardashian clan have given up the goods in their tell-all autobiography Kardashian Konfidential.
Imagine you’re a little boy named Jack. You and Ma live in an 11x11ft. space that you call Room. You have no contact with the outside world and the only other person you've seen is Old Nick. You don’t know your existence is part of a kidnapping story. You were born in captivity and Ma protects you from this reality. Room is all you know. Room is your whole world.
Anyone who gets to know me will find out that I enjoy a good laugh. Some people might say it's an unusual laugh or maybe just a loud laugh but whatever the case - no apologies here - I will admit that I just love to laugh! I prefer to remember comments like "you have a great laugh!" - Sarah Gunn aka YMC Wall Candy blogger. Like my friends and most of my family, Sarah gets it and she even goes by the name
April is a popular month for many causes but one thing we should all care about is our planet earth. We have 
World Autism Awareness Day is April 2nd. If you read my Bookalicious blog, follow me on Twitter or you're a friend on Facebook then you already know I'm an autism advocate. I've been an advocate for my son for over 24 years.
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There's 52 weeks in a year and 52 cards in a deck. What if you or I could make some simple changes to improve our health by trying something new every week of the year? Author, nutritionist and 
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I had the pleasure of meeting a Canadian author while attending 
Are you a reality tv junkie? Are you a big Kardashian fan and can't seem to get enough of those fun, fashionable, flirty sisters? Well, you'll be pleased to know that three gals from the Kardashian clan have given up the goods in their tell-all autobiography 
Imagine you’re a little boy named Jack. You and Ma live in an 11x11ft. space that you call Room. You have no contact with the outside world and the only other person you've seen is Old Nick. You don’t know your existence is part of a kidnapping story. You were born in captivity and Ma protects you from this reality. Room is all you know. Room is your whole world.