While I’m the first to admit I love all food, many people either can’t or won’t eat a particular food, and I’ve always had the utmost respect for that. So much so that even though I eat meat, I always have various other options when entertaining. I was recently able to use my outdoor space and have a few friends by for a visit, and since we kept it all outside, we decided to do a BBQ. Once we found out that a vegan, vegetarian, and someone who didn’t eat pork was coming, we decided it was time to do…
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Elite athletes may have more natural talent than the average person, but their innate attributes are really just half the story in terms of how they can achieve the physical feats that they do. The rest comes down to a mixture of training and diet, with world-class individuals often having entire teams dedicated to getting their routines right. In addition to having a nutritionally balanced eating schedule, all top athletes take supplements to ensure that they are not at a disadvantage, and creatine is one of the most common compounds to be included in this context. So what is creatine,…
The last two years haven’t been easy for most of us. One way or another, we’ve been affected by COVID-related stressors. As things start to look up, our focus may shift away from ourselves to our jobs and family, but we still need to make some room for our own health. The best way to do this is by creating a calm and therapeutic environment by adding the following. Photo by Jason Boyd 1. Start With the Foundation Look around your living space, including the walls, windows, and doors, and think about what you could add or subtract from the…
Summer is in full swing, and with that comes long sunny days. Now I’ll admit when I was a teenager, and into my early 20’s I didn’t put sunscreen on often, and as a result, there were many times when I was burnt and most probably did some minor damage to my skin. Skip ahead a decade or so, and I find myself putting sunscreen on probably ten times a week. Between taking the dog out for long walks, my outdoor exercise or just a walk with my other half, these days, I make sure I’m always protected from the…
Vacations are by design meant to be memorable! So instead of trying to force happiness and excitement, try some of these fun ways to make your holiday more memorable and fun for everyone involved. With the right attitude and an adventurous spirit, you can create the perfect vacation for anyone. Photo by Asad Photo Maldives Go Somewhere Unique Every Time There’s a big world out there, and no reason kids’ vacations should all look the same! Keep things exciting by changing up your destination. This means paying attention to where your kids have been before and what types of locations…
Last year was hard on all of us, and we’ll undoubtedly need some time to recover fully. The global pandemic has reshaped our future and changed our lives in a way we never thought was possible, and although the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is coming, some businesses still struggle to find their way back and enter the market. In addition, the global pandemic has accelerated shifts to e-commerce, which means that many businesses have no other choice but to sell their goods online. With that being said, business owners have to find a way to develop an effective digital…
After breaking up with someone you’ve been with for a long time, you may start having regrets about ending the relationship. If your ex is having the same thoughts, then you may wish to reconcile. Before jumping back into a relationship with an ex, you need to talk about the past so that you can move on from it. Here are five ways to put that past behind you and start dating your ex again. Don’t Consider it a New Relationship Although it may be tempting to wipe the slate clean and treat the reconciliation as a new relationship,…
Do you ever feel like your money seems to disappear, or are you surprised when you check your account balance? It can be challenging to keep track of spending in an age where you can buy anything at the touch of a button or the touch of a card, but there are ways to take control. In this guide, we’ll explore some simple hacks you can employ to scale back spending. Photo by cottonbro Creating a budget This is the number one rule for anyone who wants to regulate spending, work towards saving goals or start clearing debt. Budgeting is…
With millennials poised to surpass Baby Boomers to become America’s largest generation, the entire landscape is changing. The culture, values and goals held by millennials are not necessarily aligned with those of older generations and therefore, the same traditional solutions used in the past no longer apply. College students are beginning their careers with an ever-growing mountain of student and consumer debt while saving less than their parents did and facing increasing challenges to homeownership today. One in four millennials is constantly stressed about money, as found in the Winter 2018 Better Money Habits Millennials Report. With that in mind, here…
For anyone out there like me, if you’ve recently moved, you too may have ample empty wall space staring back at you. After a big move about six months ago, getting my whole place painted, sorted, and looking almost exactly how I want it, there were still two empty spots that I wanted to fill. We already have some excellent art, mirrors, and even some rather exciting pieces, so I wanted an easy solution to add some interest and colour to the rooms, my living room and my downstairs bathroom, that is. So I went in search of some posters.…