Lisa Thibodeau

story of loosing child

My son died, and my heart has been shattered

He passed away from an infection he developed while undergoing in-patient chemotherapy to treat an extremely rare form of lymphoma. Lymphoma he developed from his anti-re…

By Tara Richmyre

story of loosing child

Bottega Mini Sparkling Icebag Set

Pop, fizz, cheer: mini Prosecco, maximum joy

I love a bit of bubbly, so my go-to gift for the holidays — besides my shortbread cookies — is this gift pack of mini Prosecco bottles. Who says you can’t have it a…

Bottega Mini Sparkling Icebag Set

Women's Lodge Down Duffle Coat-The Honest Talk

The cocoon coat: your winter-walking best friend

There was a time when I walked to school in Ottawa, in January, wearing a jean jacket, no hat, and with my hair wet from the shower. There was also a time when my mother …

By Tudor Robins

Women's Lodge Down Duffle Coat-The Honest Talk

Galya Matkovska The Honest Talk Sézane sweaters for winter

Sézane knitwear: wrap yourself in Parisian perfection

I am that person who doesn't just wear clothes — I want my wardrobe to reflect myself. The clothes I wear help me to express myself and often even make a statement. That’…

By Galya Matkovska

Galya Matkovska The Honest Talk Sézane sweaters for winter

Why I left my dream job — Nicole MacAdam

On a clear January day in my second year of university, part of my life’s path was illuminated when I walked into the student newspaper office at the University of Wester…

things we love — honest talk — recommendations for canadian women

Budget-friendly book binge? Yes, please!

Feed your book addiction … on a budget with Kobo Plus eBook & Audiobook Subscription. Kobo Plus gives you access to over 1.5 million ebooks and 150,000 audiobooks (an…

things we love — honest talk — recommendations for canadian women

books recommendations things we love

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow — review by Jennifer Stewart

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, by Gabrielle Zevin is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. I was apprehensive at first because the book is about a start-…

By Jennifer Stewart

books recommendations things we love

what should you know about your muscle

Why muscle is your secret weapon against aging and illness

Why you should care about your muscles Dr. Carla Prado studies muscle and its effect on health in her University of Alberta laboratory, she speaks on the topic all over t…

By Tudor Robins

what should you know about your muscle