February 2nd, 2012
If you are following the trends, I am sure you must have noticed all the attention that has been paid to green and organic lifestyle in the past couple of years. Toronto, as a modern city, is keeping up with what is fashionable and therefore places offering organic goods are not rare in the city. Check out the best places to go if you want your life to be as organic as possible!
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January 27th, 2012
2012 is here and, as usual, a new year means new trends and styles. Do you know what they are? As I am not attempting to write a book here, I am not going to talk about everything that is going to be fashionable in 2012. If you are planning to change the look of the interior of your house and you want to know what colours will be hot this year, this could be helpful for you. Listen to the experts; they might well help you make your home a chic and super stylish place.
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January 16th, 2012
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article about the best food markets in the world. Do not worry: I am still convinced it is absolutely worth trying and personally experiencing as many of them as possible. If you are travelling to enjoy food, what about finding the most intriguing restaurants of the world and paying a visit to those as well? Amazing food markets combined with unique restaurants will undoubtedly make your trips unforgettable.
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January 13th, 2012
Toronto International Boat Show Poster
Bright sun and the deep blue sea, open air and gentle waves, a summer breeze and the sand beneath your toes. These things are synonymous with a boating lifestyle, and for the 54th year in a row, the Toronto International Boat Show promises to bring you all this and more at the Direct Energy Centre.
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December 19th, 2011
Condos are more popular than ever. As one of my previous articles mentioned, hundreds of condominium projects have been launched in Toronto over the last couple of years and every one of them undoubtedly contributes to the spirit of our city. How should we deal with the rising number of condos being built? What is there to know about condos in Toronto?
A graphic Vertical Toronto recently published in the Star provides answers to these questions. It tells you everything you could possibly want to know about Toronto condominiums.
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November 16th, 2011
Vintage Bathroom by 55Laney69
Do you ever think of how much of history lies in items or facilities you use daily? Look at, for instance, bathrooms. As natural as they might seem to the majority of us, bathrooms have not always been a part of everyday life. They do have an unbelievably rich history, however. If you want to learn a bit more about how, when, and where they emerged, read on.
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November 11th, 2011
Once it gets chilly outside, all one wants to do is huddle up under the blanket on a sofa with a cup of tea or hot chocolate. Believe it or not, insects have similar intentions. Not that they want to drink chocolate, but as they have no body fat, wintertime is pure hell for them. Unfortunately, what many of them are looking for is a nice, warm home to survive the cold winter months.
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November 10th, 2011
Leaving children home alone for the very first time is hard to do for any parent. Many of us immediately imagine some of the scary scenarios from the Home Alone movies, but if you and your children are well prepared, their stay at home without you should go smoothly. What should you do if you have to leave your kids at home with no supervision?
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November 3rd, 2011
Family Kitchen by Meaduva
The kitchen is a space that is commonly used by all members of the family. It serves not only as a work room, but it is also one of the main social spaces within our homes. Describing the history of the kitchen in all its complexity would take up a whole book (and some have attempted to do so — check out the Encyclopedia of Kitchen History by Snodgrass). I will voluntarily give up on such ambitions and provide you with a couple of fun facts connected to kitchen history.
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November 2nd, 2011
Trip Money by bark
Where is it more expensive to live, in Canada or in the U.S.? As surprising as it might seem, cities in neither of these countries is home to the most expensive cities in the world, at least according to Mercer’s 2011 Cost of Living Survey. Even the most costly cities here are nowhere close to the top five globally: Luanda (Angola), Tokyo (Japan), N’Djamena (Chad), Moscow (Russia), and Geneva (Switzerland). Still, it is good to know which places in Canada and the U.S. cost the most and, on the other end of the spectrum, which are the least expensive.
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October 13th, 2011
9 High Point Road
In comparison with the most expensive houses in the world, Toronto seems like quite an affordable place to live. There are no houses worth hundreds of millions of dollars here, but it is easy to find a handful of fairly highly priced homes. Check out these homes with the highest price points listed in the MLS system!
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September 30th, 2011
Distinctive Women Magazine featured Elli in their latest issue of their Profiles of Distinction! This publication spotlights business women from a range of industries with their inspirational stories of success. It was made available in Friday’s edition of the Globe and Mail.
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September 29th, 2011
Toronto Harbour Sailing by Andy Burgess
Water-related activities, as I mentioned in a few of my previous articles, are an inseparable part of the lives of many in the Toronto area. As well as playing in the water: swimming, or fishing, there are many other possibilities for taking advantage of the vast number of lakes we have here in Ontario. Sailing is definitely one of them. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sailor, Toronto has a lot to offer.
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September 21st, 2011
TIFF 2011 Logo
The Toronto International Film Festival has just wrapped up for this year! One of the most successful and anticipated public film festivals in the world took place from the 8th to the 18th of September. Everyone who attended is still full of impressions and fresh memories, so let me summarize. Take a look at what the 36th annual TIFF gave us.
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September 13th, 2011
We live in rushed times, my friends. Many of us spend very few hours at home everyday. When we are home, we want to sleep, spend time with our kids, cook, clean up, and take care of the garden at the same time. Of course, that is impossible. A great solution for those who can afford it is to hire help. The same goes for those who do not work all the time but still want to enjoy their lives instead of taking care of the house. What type of things should you consider when hiring domestic help?
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September 7th, 2011
We are very lucky to have thousands of lakes and hundreds of kilometres of fresh water in Ontario. Some people take advantage of the opportunities to relax on the water to the fullest by not only swimming and sunbathing, but also spending hours entertaining themselves with one of the most popular outdoor hobbies in Canada: fishing. Discover the possibilities of fishing in and around Toronto!
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August 18th, 2011
Sometimes it is not easy to be vegetarian. It is not because of giving up meat, but thanks to meat-loving friends who often tend to forget that their vegetarian buddies might not want to spend every Friday night at a steak bar. In some restaurants, it is exceptionally hard to order a delicious vegetarian dish. Luckily, Toronto does not ignore vegetarians, and there are plenty of places to go if you want to enjoy good, meatless food.
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August 17th, 2011
Think of the dirtiest spots in your home. Where are they? I am almost positive most of us would think it is the trash can or the toilet. Wrong answer, my friends. The real dirt is somewhere completely different. It is a little funny that we are often trying to be as hygienic as possible, walking around the house with a duster, washing our hands all the time, using antibacterial gels, and so on. When trying to get rid of all the dirt, we often tend to neglect the places that seem clean enough, but are, in fact, the least clean. Let us take a closer look and discover the places that have much more bacteria than you would even imagine.
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August 4th, 2011
Jogging became a very popular form of physical activity a couple of decades ago. It is a fabulous way to stay fit, and a growing number of those who want to keep in shape favour this type of exercise. Take a walk around a park when the weather is nice and no matter what time of the day it is, you will likely see plenty of people jogging or running, staying healthy and burning calories. Hundreds of employees actually prefer to go jogging during their lunch break than to sit around.
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August 2nd, 2011
Summer Fun by gfpeck
Summer is officially here! I know this statement does not surprise you, but I want to emphasize that we should not limit enjoyment of the warmer weather to our lifestyle — we should try to bring summer to our homes, too. I can guarantee you that almost anyone will be happier and in a better mood living in a home that radiates summer. What can we do to bring a summer atmosphere to our homes, and how is it possible to have a home fully adjusted to this time of the year? The answer, as you might have suspected, is not simple. There are some steps we can take to help get started, however. Here are some of them!
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