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Introducing The Newest Wonder Food: The Chia Seed

As in chia pet? — you’re thinking, wondering if Lifestyle is teasingly attempting to bring back the green-haired/furred houseplants of ‘80s fame. But what are houseplants doing under the flavour section of our online blogs? Trends come and go, with nutrition as well as home décor. While we aren’t suggesting that you take a nibble out of a stucco wall, Lifestyle has shifted our focus from décor to dining when it comes to these potent potted plants. Not quite convinced? Here’s a quick look at the facts:... MORE

Noodles Fit For A King

Many a college student knows the joy of ramen.  Set a pot of water to boil, add half a teaspoon of chicken bouillon, drop in a square of frozen noodles and five minutes later you’ve got a tummy-warming, satisfying meal.  It’s quick, simple and best of all, light on the wallet.   Now ... MORE

Those Sweet Words

This Valentine’s Day, send your sweetie a love note that even candy conversation hearts can’t beat. Designer Beverly Hsu has created Helvetica Cookie Cutters, perfect for expressing that sticky-sweet sentiment in a way that would make Hallmark wish they thought of it first. Made of aluminum and acrylic, these cookie cutters are a perfect size to use for cookie dough with chocolate chips or small candies that can usually compromise the shape you’re trying to create. The choice of... MORE

Crave-Worthy Valentine's Treats

If you’re rushing around thinking of something to get your significant other, stop fretting! Everything you need is probably in your kitchen already. Baking is a wonderful way to show your spouse that you put time and effort into their gift.  It will have sentimental value and also satisfy their sweet tooth.  For people who have a sweet tooth (who doesn’t?) and can’t say no to candy and sugary desserts, here are several delicious Valentine’s Day suggestions: Style at Home has a delectable recipe for lollipops – yes lollipops. It may be a candy traditionally for children, but this treat also looks lovely when wrapped and to be perfectly honest, every person has a child hidden within them. They are incredibly simple to make, believe it... MORE

Green Eats — Asparagus Milanese

A great way to help the environment and revitalize your own vigour is to diversify your recipe box with some meat-free dishes

Green Eats — Blackened Tofu Flair

A great way to help the environment and revitalize your own vigour is to diversify your recipe box with some meat-free dishes

Green Eats — Mega Life Salad

A great way to help the environment and revitalize your own vigour is to diversify your recipe box with some meat-free dishes

Green Eats — Portabella Mushroom Stack

A great way to help the environment and revitalize your own vigour is to diversify your recipe box with some meat-free dishes

The Vegetarian’s Secret Weapon

Indian food makes a sometimes-challenging diet a whole lot easier

Style 1. COME HITHER Neither your swing nor trolley will be thrown off balance with the Steward Golf X5 dream machine. This remote-controlled trolley can remain MORE
Green SolarBC and nine Solar Communities are hosting the first annual BC Solar Days, on May 28 and 29. This province-wide solar celebration runs in conjunction MORE
Escapes Nestled in between the pounding Pacific surf and rugged mountains is a small community that has dedicated itself to pursuing the perfect lifestyle. Here, MORE
Escapes GALLOPING GOOSE REGIONAL TRAIL (Victoria — Sooke) From end to end, this 55-km-long trail will take you through urban, rural and semi-wilderness MORE
Wellbeing Invisalign has made a splash in the field of dentistry and orthodontics. We sat down with one of British Columbia’s top orthodontists and Invisalign MORE
Wellbeing Everyone deals with wrinkles differently. One of the first signs of maturity are lines on cheeks and eyelids, which are accentuated by smiling or frowning MORE
Wellbeing When your pearly-whites aren’t looking so white anymore, it’s hard not to be self-conscious of your smile. Even celebrities like Victoria MORE
Wellbeing Many Canadians will pay more tax than they should. Taking the time to learn about tax planning could result in retiring earlier, extending vacations, MORE
Escapes Open for more than a quarter-century, The Bearspaw Country Club ranks #1 for Lifestyle Alberta readers. Boasting many awards and hosting top local events, MORE
Escapes Sitting high on a cliff in Vernon, B.C., is a building that would fit in among the Emerald City, Ice Palace and Prince Charming’s Castle of our MORE
Wellbeing The loss of a tooth or multiple teeth, for whatever reason, can cause a lot of distress. Often times, people are given one solution: dentures. However, MORE