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We scored big time with this amazing vintage $150 sofa. Now what? It dawned on me that there are some tips and factors people need to consider when choosing a fabric to reupholster that I could share with you.

Help! There’s a "mean girl" in my daughter’s class and I actually may have to make a phone call to this child's parents.

Today, March 8th, is International Women's Day and I find myself celebrating all the wonderful achievements women have made over the years. And of course, being a woman in the forces, I can't help but reflect on the way the military has changed as well.

When I was a kid, my parents had a lot of books. Most of the "A-list" publications were in bookshelves on the main floor of our house but the odd, orphan publications always found their way to an old, green painted bookshelf in the basement, where they gathered dust with the National Geographics.

Our Fashion and Beauty Editor, Catherine Franklin, was on Breakfast Television Toronto this morning to talk with host, Dina Pugliese, about the latest bag trends for Spring and tips for buying the perfect bag.

For decades, Canadians have been pretty lucky — we’ve enjoyed a plentiful food supply at a relatively low cost. To see how far cheap food prices have taken us, take a moment to browse the aisles of your local grocery store and count how many kinds of cereals, yogurts, pickles, etc. you can find at any given time.

Oh mamas…maybe I’ve got happy moms on the brain lately. I hear the gripes from friends—the resentment at being the parent overseeing homework. Or the one doing midnight loads of laundry.

In today’s news: a new dating site seeks to match you with your lookalike; Obama says military action in Libya “possible”; Gwyneth Paltrow eyes record deal; one columnist’s case for monogamy; and the Green Party get’s their own paradoxical political commercial.

Stop avoiding the weight room! Lifting with free weights or machines won't make you bulky, but it will get you toned and strong. James Fell explains how to begin a weight-training program.

Don't fear fats — instead, make sure you're getting healthy essential fats in your diet with these tips. This yummy coconut ball recipe is a great place to start!

Either that or he’s turned around to fall back asleep. I was a little disappointed I missed my photo op with the world’s cutest bear – it’s a good thing Australia has plenty of other adorable creatures to bond with

The Vancouver native shares everything from her favourite swear word to her historical heroine