Pamper yourself all year long, and make any day feel like Mother's Day, with these five quick, easy and affordable pick-me-ups for moms
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Shopping Toronto for non-toxic, eco-friendly relaxation is easy with these three fabulous places for Toronto moms to escape to in the city
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Get your family off the couch and bouncing off the walls at Toronto's Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park.
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Shopping Toronto to get ready for travel is fast, easy and light on the earth thanks to these tips and tricks from Toronto mom Lisa Borden
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Alma Natural Spa caters to busy women who care about what they put on their skin, providing natural, non-toxic treatments in under an hour
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So, what’s a flu-fearing, germ-wary, busy person supposed to do during cold and flu season? As always, eat well and eat real, exercise and take good care. It’s not medical advice, just common sense. Washing your hands, taking cover, warming up and cooling down, eating right, detoxing and recovery are all things that we recommend and have considered, and that I incorporate into my life, so I know they are tried, tested and true, and below are the essentials. Remember, if you are hit with the flu, this too shall pass. Coconut Water Staying hydrated is one of the
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The Belle Method is the creation of Pilates Instructor and professional Dancer Nikki Bergen. Belle is Fitness Philosophy designed for women that combines the core technique of Pilates, the intensity of bootcamp and the zen of yoga. Belle is about feeling strong and beautiful inside and out and we’re sure Toronto moms will love Nikki’s holistic and effective programs. Belle Method Philosophies Being true to yourself: It’s about self-care, carving out time for yourself and being honest about your needs. Sometimes you have to come first! Elevating your awareness: What’s working and what’s not working
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In a society that glorifies ultra-thin bodies for women and overly muscular bodies for men, kids feel pressure to live up to these unrealistic and dangerous expectations. Here's how to help your kids understand that healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes:
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Toronto Mom Now recently sat in on a mommy and me yoga class with local birth doula and certified prenatal yoga instructor Jamie Kalynuik and discovered that babies love doing yoga with mom. While these are called mommy and me classes, they are open to any infant caregivers and promote bonding through loving touch (during the class Jamie cheerfully recommends “now reassure baby with a kiss”) as well as sight, sound and movement stimulation. Jamie founded Toronto Yoga Mamas to create a community where women can learn, nurture and connect with eachother through their birthing journeys
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Like most first time moms I know, I was worried about getting back my waist line and fitting back into my favourite pair of jeans before I even gave birth to my son. After my six-week postpartum check-up, I was ready to hit the gym. Except, if you’re like me, you probably haven’t set foot in a gym in a long time. I do however love exercise classes. I heard about Fitmom, which has locations all over Toronto and surrounding area, and I immediately signed-up for a class offered in my neighborhood. For moms and their babes The Fitmom classes are
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