Chatelaine

A little getaway to another part of our beautiful country taught me that fear does not control me. This past week, I took a trip out to Canmore and Calgary, allowing Mark a little space in our house and some time to himself, which is vital after months in Afghanistan where he never had a moment to himself.

How the Africa United film director nearly lost her life after a devastating car crash

I had grandiose ideas of having a relaxing time making dinner tonight. I had chosen the dish and fully expected to pick up a few more grocery items and then leisurely pull out my crisp new Chatelaine cookbook...

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Five expert tips on how to put your best foot forward

OK, I love the slim lines of a flat screen TV, but that black rectangle hanging on a wall can be a real eye sore. Not if you pick the right paint colour.

Resolutions are easy enough to make, but often a lot harder to keep. Gretchen Rubin, happiness guru and author of The Happiness Project, recently posted on her site a list of helpful tips for actually sticking to them:

The good versus the bad of having a fitness buddy

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I get panic attacks at the thought of public speaking. But I have two new books out so the show must go on. Seven tips for stage fright.

I used to love making dinner. That is, if the conditions were perfect. In my young and single days, on our days off from flying (I am a flight attendant), my best friend/roommate and I would peruse recipes over our morning coffee and draft up a menu...