This article appeared first in Calgary’s Child Magazine, March/April 2018 issue.
At 14, many girls might shudder at the thought of going bra shopping with their mother. But, Kate van der Merwe believes it’s an important bonding and learning opportunity for her and her daughter, Isabelle.
Nancy Smith’s 81-year-old mother is on social media. I guess you could say it runs in the family. Smith, who spent 12 years working in social media and digital marketing, is now guiding both her son and her mom through the complex online world…in a positive way.
There have been a lot of changes recently to some our our favorite rewards and loyalty programs in Canada. The Scene program, Shopper’s Drug Mart and Ivivva have all made changes to their programs. Read on for an update to this post, which was originally published last year.
Aloha! We’ve just returned from Kauai, the Garden Isle of Hawaii. It’s quickly becoming a popular vacation spot, offering tons of fun adventures and a taste of “old Hawaii.” So, I’m adding it to my running list of great destinations for families.
*This post does not replace medical advice. Talk to your doctor when choosing birth control methods.
Are you having this discussion with your daughter yet? It’s probably just a matter of time. Any day now she’ll come home and tell you her friend is on the pill and she wants to go on it too! What will you say? How will you react? Are you prepared for this discussion?
I don’t know about you, but there’s just something special about fresh greens during the holiday season. Having a beautiful and festive planter by the front door to welcome guests or a stunning evergreen centerpiece for those family meals simply elevates your holiday decor. And, you can do it yourself thanks to my friends at Esme Floral Bar and Eline’s Floral.
A couple of months ago my daughter had a nasty skin reaction to traditional deodorant. An itchy, painful rash that lasted for weeks was enough for me to start looking for an alternative that might be easier on her sensitive skin and contain more natural ingredients.
I love writing about inspiring women and Melanie Beckwith is certainly one of them. I sat down with her recently to talk about the BRCA1/2 genetic mutation, hard choices and finding happiness.
Calgarians love pie!! Just two years after opening its first location in the city’s southwest, the Pie Junkie has opened a second location in Kensington.
Calgary R&B/pop artist Ruben Young to make special appearance
For some women in Calgary, including single moms, immigrant and low-income women, the road to successfully landing a job can be a long one. The final stumbling block can be one that all women face at one time or another — what to wear??