Chatelaine's May 2016 issue

Upfront

• Editor’s Letter
• Notebook: Ms. Chatelaine, Natalie Panek, plus our favourite things to do, watch and read this month.
• One last thing: A date with the Property Brothers.

Style

• Notes: Watches for springtime, find your new favourite mascara, a 50th-anniversary shoe from Vans, great Mother’s Day gifts under $25 and more.

• The mane event: Anti-aging solutions for three common concerns: greying, thinning and coloured hair.

• Game on: Athleisure is a real thing—and it’s fantastic. Score major style points with these sporty pieces.

Home

• Notes: Elegant outdoor dishware, colourful products for every room, a look at the Fat Paint brand and more.

• Just add paint: Paint like a pro! Our DIY guide has everything you need to know about colour, tools and techniques.

Health

• Notes: Practise the art of “forest bathing,” say goodbye to hay fever, Dr. Danielle Martin on whether yearly physicals are necessary and more.

• Run like a girl: Shoes, snacks, stretches, bras, form—our ultimate running guide has everything you need to hit the pavement this spring.

• What it feels like to smile for the first time: Kelsey Ferrill is one of approximately 20 Canadians born with Moebius Syndrome, a rare neurological condition that causes facial paralysis.

Life

• The mother load: A look at the complicated bond between mothers and daughters, plus Katrina Onstad on how motherhood became a defining role in her life.

• The Chatelaine Q&A: Lucy DeCoutere reflects on healing and moving forward in the wake of the Jian Ghomeshi trial.

Food

• Kitchen notes: Iced-coffee concentrate, a blind taste test of home brewing methods, super seeds you should try and more.

• Breakfasts of champions: Kick off your morning with these delicious and energy-boosting recipes.

• The dinner plan: Your guide to easy weeknight meals.

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