Monthly Archives: July 2012

Bite Back When It Comes To Mosquitos

Posted on July 31, 2012 by shirley

Coming home from the park last night I had to keep swinging Carmella’s hat in front of her face so the mosquitos would leave her alone and then I had to cut a conversation with my neighbour short because the … Continue reading →

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Becoming A Runner Is Easier Than You Think

Posted on July 30, 2012 by shirley

The olympics may inspire you to get more active. Or if you like me you caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror while wearing your bathing suit and though hmmm thats not supposed to look like that! If you’ve … Continue reading →

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The 8 Ways To Be A Happier Mom

Posted on July 27, 2012 by shirley

I always joke that my daughter Carmella will either be totally normal or totally whacked out – no in between because of her mother. But lately I’ve read a bunch of news stories involving bad parenting and it just made … Continue reading →

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How To Be Healthy and Still Indulge At The Ex

Posted on July 25, 2012 by shirley

Spending time at the Capital Ex isn’t just playing games and shopping – its also the carnival food right? I say it every year on Canada Day that it’s the beginning of mini donut season because thats when I begin … Continue reading →

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Winning At The Midway

Posted on July 24, 2012 by shirley

One of the huge draws of ANY carnival is the midway right? Don’t tell me that you don’t see someone walking with a HUGE stuffed animal in their arms and a small part of you doesn’t say “How do they … Continue reading →

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Things To Do With Coffee Filters

Posted on July 23, 2012 by shirley

I don’t drink coffee at all and my husband usually buys his coffee but every now and then he makes his own at home. That being said we always usually have lots of coffee filters hanging around, falling out of … Continue reading →

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The Many (Amazing!) Uses For WD-40

Posted on July 20, 2012 by shirley

Do you know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is?  The answer is at the bottom of this post.  The W D stands for ‘Water Displacement #40′. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to … Continue reading →

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Weekend Events Roundup – July 19-22nd

Posted on July 19, 2012 by shirley

It’s going to be all big hair and neon at the 80′s POOL PARTY, QUEEN ELIZABETH POOL, Friday, July 20, 7-10pm.  Dance to 80′s cover band MIXTAPE, Synchro Alberta will be performing and offering mini-lessons.  A camera-less animation workshop – DIY … Continue reading →

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Cuts of Beef – Here’s all the Bull

Posted on July 18, 2012 by shirley

Every time I go into the grocery store I usually pick up either a nice rib eye, sometimes a flank to marinate into a nice Steak Salad.   As for all the other offerings – I couldn’t tell you one cut … Continue reading →

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Sickos Attacking Women In The City – Would You Know How To Protect Yourself?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by shirley

It sucks that even though we live in one of the safest countries in the world, in one of the most advanced cities on the planet – and yet, as women, we don’t have the security of person to walk our … Continue reading →

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