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It's just the beginning of the new year and we think it's safe to assume that a few of you have made resolutions that revolve around healthier eating. Well, look no further for a new recipe to fit your healthy new (and hopefully not temporary) lifestyle. These veggie filled puff pastries make an excellent h'orderve or main course, appealing to vegetarians and meat eaters alike! You can easily switch up the filling to accommodate your favourite vegetables. Savory Vegetable Tarts INGREDIENTS: 1 Sheet Frozen Puff Pastry, thawed4 Portobello Mushrooms 2 Carrots2 Parsnips2 Tablespoons Olive Oil2 Teaspoons Dried Mixed HerbsSaltPepperRaw pumpkin...

Happy New Years! We're ringing in the new year with some fun tunes and some slower ones that would be perfect while relaxing on a beach and escaping this wintery weather, enjoy!

Every year there are new inventions in the beauty world and sometimes it's just an update to make something that was already a beauty staple even better. This year, two of my favourite new beauty tools are just that, updates to make two products that already had holy grail status, even holier. First up is the New Generation Eyelash S Curler from Shu Uemera which is about half the size of the original. This simple change makes this version easier to reach all lashes from end to end and fits all eye shapes and sizes. Better yet, if you want...

Boxing day is over, but your sale shopping trips have just begun! There's just too many neighbourhoods to hit! You need a portable and filling snack to get you through the day, and we've got just the thing! We've amped up the classic chocolate chip muffin by adding peanut butter and bananas, making it the ideal on the go breakfast. Feel free to nix the chocolate chips by subbing in raisins or pieces of fresh strawberries.  Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Banana Muffins INGREDIENTS: - 1/2 c. butter, softened- 1 c. white sugar- 2 eggs- 3/4 c. natural peanut butter- 3...

If you're lucky enough to be hopping on a plane and escaping this not-so-festive weather, here are a couple tips for surviving the flight looking just as fresh faced as when you boarded! 1. We know most of us won't want to travel bare faced, and whether you feel like removing your makeup once you're in flight or not, we love facial mists for rejuvenating our skin and keeping it hydrated. These are especially great if you want to re-hydrate without disrupting your makeup. 2. Jojoba oil is inexpensive and natural, and it is the oil that most closely mimics...