Monthly Archives: May 2012

Hats Off To Tonight’s YWCA Women Of Distinction

Tonight, CTV’s Carrie Doll hosts the YWCA’s Women Of Distinction Awards.  It’s the 30th anniversary celebration of some of the best and brightest women and girls who make Edmonton one of Canada’s most dynamic cities to call home.  Ticket information … Continue reading

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How To Live Your Dream Job

The federal Tories have introduced legislation to tighten the rules for Employment Insurance.  It will primarily affect seasonal workers and repeat applicants and could require recipients to accept positions that don’t match their skill sets or pay only 70% of … Continue reading

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Saving Money – 10 Sideways Moves

  We’ve all heard that rule about “paying yourself first”.  Have a portion of your pay, the standard of 10% is tossed around, automatically socked away right off the top before you even see it.  But how many of us actually … Continue reading

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Krav Maga Is Killer! How To Look Good Naked Here

Academy award winning actress Charlize Theron says she only looks good naked…from a certain angle.  “Side nudity”, she says, is her best look.  She appears in the buff (in the bath!) in her new role as The Evil Queen in … Continue reading

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What To Do This Weekend-Edmonton Events

This weekend is going to be beautiful.  And there are all sorts of things to get out and enjoy doing with your family and friends.    Here is where the Lite 95.7 Community Cruiser is heading this weekend: MEC Bikefest Ezio … Continue reading

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Making It Work-’Cause Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (Or How “50 Shades of Grey” Could Save Your Marriage)

Growing up I watched my mom and dad have their share of troubles but despite everything, they opted to stay together.  In 2006, my mom passed just six weeks shy of their 50th wedding anniversary.   My own marriage lasted seven years, … Continue reading

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Skin and Sun Smarts

Believe it or not, even on a day like today with the rain pouring down, it’s still important to wear sunscreen.  Sun damage occurs even with cloud cover because the UVA and UVB rays still penetrate.   Sunlight naturally suppresses your immune system … Continue reading

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Summer Daycamp Options Here

Now that we’re into June, it is officially the 11th hour if you haven’t got your childrens’ summer daycamps figured out yet.   I dug around and put together some of the daycamps offered in Edmonton and surrounding area.  If you would like to add to this … Continue reading

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May Long Kicks Off Summer in the City

With the May long upon us it seems a good day to have a look at all there is to do this weekend.  Traditionally, it’s the weekend most gardeners get the lawn airated and fertilized, bedding plants, etc. in so expect … Continue reading

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Planning Your Best Ever Garage Sale

Ready, set….sell!!  It’s Garage Sale season.    If you’re planning one, there’s an article in today’s National Post that’s a must read.   Garage sales now face the same responsibilities as legitimate retailers when it comes to screening for banned or unsafe products.  That applies … Continue reading

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