When Mother Nature tosses you a few lemons – by way of a frigid weekend forecast – what are you going to do? Make Lemon Chicken, of course. Continue reading →

By: Pam Dillon

When I dropped my kid off at the golf course last Friday afternoon, the parking lot was full of stretch limos, teens in formalwear and parents snapping pictures. Continue reading →

I’m teaching a workshop next week on how to “Detox from Winter, and Clean up Your Diet for Spring” so I thought I would share a few tidbits from my workshop with my loyal blog readers. Continue reading →

By Alan Viau

Is helicopter parenting leading to sedentary kids? There’s new evidence to suggest the tendency for parents to drive their kids everywhere is negatively impacting their health. A report from Active Healthy Kids Canada notes, “We may be robbing them of an important source of physical activity.” Continue reading →

How’s this for a cool product? Whether you’re gearing up for Race Weekend or a hike with the kids to a nearby park, the SPIbelt™ (Small Personal Item Belt) makes it a whole lot more convenient to go. Athlete tested … Continue reading →

Spring kind of reminds me of the New Year’s period; it’s a time for fresh starts. The weather warms up, plants start to grow, and people are inspired to get outside and start living life again. I’ve seen many people … Continue reading →

Is there anything on your calendar for the evening of May 30? No? Get tickets for Swirl and Twirl. This fundraising event at Jean Pigott Place (Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West) features wine, beer and food tastings, entertainment … Continue reading →

By Pam Dillon

Every weeknight at this time of year, the playing fields in my neighbourhood are full of kids.  Right now, there are little ones playing T-ball and soccer. They have knobby knees and wee, toothpick legs. While parents in lawn chairs look on, the players’ younger siblings whip down slides and hang from the monkey bars at the playground. Continue reading →