We Walk 4Water
Last year, Spencer West climbed Mount Kilimanjaro ...
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Crafter Q+A: Maxine Chan of Tulle Box Designs
Name: Maxine Chan Location: Vancouver, B.C. Title:...
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10 ways to set a fun-packed party picnic table for kids
The perfect party picnic table for kids Summer is ...
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Madeleines for Mother's Day
To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, go beyo...
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The Great Gatsby style inspiration
I’ll admit it, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s T...
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5 keys to clean teeth, plus win an electric toothbrush
**UPDATE: This contest is now closed. What’s...
Wendy Graves
Member since May 05, 2011
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Dog owners across Canada cherish puppies in different ways: poll
Dogs play many roles in a household: resident pet, yes, but also friend, family, cuddle buddy, sympathetic listener and, apparently, frequent bedmate. The recent Purina Dog Chow Family Poll found that 93 percent of Canadians say their dog makes their family complete. The poll also revealed some other fun facts about how Canadians see and [...]
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Giveaway: Win a pet prize pack from Iams Home 4 the Holidays!
UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Here’s a sobering stat: only 45 percent of companion animals admitted into shelters get adopted. Iams Home 4 the Holidays hopes to change that. Now in its 14th year, the campaign aims to not only bring awareness to pet adoption, but also help ensure proper nutrition for homeless pets. During [...]
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Gift guide: 12 gifts for your pet
This Christmas, don’t forget to leave a little something under the tree for the family dog and cat. No doubt your pet will love something new to get his paws on. FOR DOGS Your dog will be the most styling pooch on the block come spring sporting this FouFou Plaid Shirt. Available in five sizes; [...]
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Win a copy of Serena Ryder’s new album
UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Confession: I’m a huge Serena Ryder fan. So I was particularly excited to have been one of the lucky guests at a live sneak preview of her new album, Harmony (EMI Music Canada), held earlier this week at a Toronto club. As much as I’ve learned about Serena and her [...]
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10 tips on getting great holiday pet photos
Pets are a part of our families, so it only makes sense to include their mugs in the family photo album. We spoke with Jason Krygier-Baum, who runs his own boutique animal photography studio, Jason KB, in Toronto about how to get the best holiday pet photos. 1. Primp them up. Get your pet ready [...]
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8 fun facts about rabbits
I’m pretty sure the first rabbit I “met” was Bugs Bunny. And shortly thereafter, probably the Cadbury bunny. Based solely on those introductions it would’ve been easy to have the impression that rabbits are incredibly resourceful, ridiculously cuddly and crazy about chocolate. The reality is that rabbits are fairly high maintenance animals, and unlike hamsters, [...]
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10 fun facts about hamsters
When my brother, Robert, and I were in elementary school, we became parents to a pair of hamsters: he named his Hammy; I named mine Charleston. Hammy and Charleston gave us early lessons in responsibility, compassion and selflessness. We made sure they were well fed, received plenty of playtime and had clean cages to live [...]
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Are you ready for a cat? A highly unscientific quiz
Last week in this space my colleague Donna Paris wrote a great quiz that posed a series of hard- and not-so-hard hitting questions to perspective dog owners. Me, I’m more of a cat person. As a former member of a feline’s staff cat owner, I know how enriching it is to share a home with [...]
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An interview with Paul Brandt
With his instantly recognizable rich baritone, Paul Brandt has enjoyed a string of hit records and awards since his debut album, Calm Before the Storm, was released in 1996. On October 16, Paul released his 11th studio album, Just As I Am, a collection of well-loved gospel songs done with a bluegrass twist. “I cut [...]
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Should pets be dressed up for Halloween?
I read a stat the other day that said 15 percent of pet owners like to buy costumes for their pets. Does that mean I should expect to see the occasional four-legged witch and warlock among the crowds of two-legged ghosts and goblins come October 31? I have to be honest. I think putting costumes [...]
