Links from the January 2007 issue

Links from the canadianliving.com page:

Canadian celebs share favourite Christmas memories
Natalie MacMaster, Michael Bublé, Nelly Furtado and six other notable Canucks reminisce about their most cherished holiday moments.

Video: Healthy between-meal bites -- COMING SOON!
The Test Kitchen's own Elizabeth Baird offers up a variety of delicious, waistline-friendly snacks.

8 regifting rules
Simple tips for giving that label maker or fruitcake to someone who actually wants it.

Your best Christmas party ever
From appetizers to dessert, find 100+ recipes to help you host a fabulous holiday bash.

This month in our forums
• January's Book Club pick is April Fool by William Deverell. Join us to chat about it and you could win a free copy.
• Question of the month: What's your New Year's resolution, and how will you achieve it? Post your answer and you could win a spa gift basket from Shoppers Drug Mart.

&idsmContests:

Shutterbugs, win a digital camera!
Love is in the air, and we've got a photo assignment for you. Send us your best "I love you" photo -- the kids locked in a warm embrace, a slobbery salute from your St. Bernard, a passionate smooch under the mistletoe -- and you could win a Nikon Coolpix S10, valued at $479.95.

January 2007 beauty basket
Enter for your chance to win a skin-care basket of Jergens, Ban, Curel and Bioré products valued at $100.

More links from the magazine:

STYLE
10 fabulous pairs of winter footwear
Step out in style with our roundup of party shoes and winter boots.

HEALTH
Get rid of your love handles
Firm your abs and strengthen your back in less than 10 minutes a day.

Take the hurry out of the holidays
10 stress-busting tips

FOOD
• Delicious and easy appetizers to create in the kitchen
• A dinner for friends
• Holiday desserts

Some pet-pleasing gifts that you can sew:
• An easy-to-sew kitty tunnel
• Floor cushions

More new menus and food stories you won't want to miss:
One-Bite Cookies
No messy crumbs! Just pop in your mouth and enjoy.

Steam Heat
Put your steamer to good use with five tasty recipes.

Heavenly Chocolate
Let your cup runneth over with this sensational selection of chocolate desserts.

Discover honey
It's all-natural, nutritious and comes in myriad flavours and colours. Does it get any sweeter?

Better cookies, bars and squares
The Test Kitchen staff spill their secrets for heavenly baked goods.

Cake tips and tricks
The Test Kitchen staff spill their secrets for spectacular cakes, every time.

LIFE
Do you need a spiritual retreat?
How retreat getaways benefit your heart, mind and soul, PLUS websites to get you started.

Tips from Craig and Marc Kielburger:
• Teach your kids to make a difference
• 5 ways to encourage peace-loving kids
• Living Me to We

HOME
Holiday crafts:
• Birch reindeer
• Cultural holiday centrepiece
• Holiday garland
• Personalized glass ornaments

'Tis the season: Winter
10 fun things to do with the kids on a winter day.