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Patio season has officially begun, and whether you have a sprawling backyard terrace or only a 14th-floor juliet balcony, entertain your guests in style with one of these refreshing mixes that incorporate fresh fruit and zesty flavours!

Spiked Cranberry Lemonade

1 46oz (1.36L) can pineapple juice, chilled
1 32oz (950mL) bottle cranberry juice, chilled
1 12oz (350mL) can frozen lemonade concentrate,...
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I am a back-sliding pacifist. This means that I mouth words of non-violence, project a forgiving and accepting mien, and spout utopian political opinions loudly—conveniently so, as someone who has not lost a close friend or family member in an armed conflict since World War II.

On the flip side, you just try calling my child "a disruptive influence" in the neighbourhood swimming pool and Imma...
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Wanna get on my bad side? Buy my kid a toy that makes noises.

We all have our shopping crutches for kids: some are gaga for stuffed animals, others (like me) give smug gifts of "educational value," and yet others (like my mister) buy whatever is closest to the cash registers for quick in-and-out shopping. 

And then there are those who are just truly evil. Or misguided. Maybe both. These are...
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Many of you have guessed over the years since you’ve been following ChickAdvisor, so now let it be stated for the record that Yes: Ali and I are sisters.

We may come from the same gene pool and have an odds-defying amazing business relationship, but the truth is that we couldn’t be more different.  She was the popular one, I was the nerd; she’s a brunette and I’m the blonde;...
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Spring showers bring May flowers and fresh cocktails (okay, maybe we added that last bit), so tease your taste buds with one of these tipples: from neon-bright cocktails to lemonade with a kick!

2011 'It' Colours:

Honeysuckle Martini

1 1/2 oz vodka
2 frozen raspberries, thawed
2 oz pear purée

Combine all ingredients and shake sharply with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a martini glass...
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When we’re talking Trends, the first thought that usually comes to mind is Fashion.  Being fashion-forward is important to many of us, but did you know that alcoholic drinks also respect the vogue?
 
Before you make a bevvie blunder at your next garden party shindig, we suggest you get up to speed using the new handy dandy Trend Report from the LCBO (Ontario) – it highlights...
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Trends previewing in Paris for Fall/Winter 2011 were dominated by strong shoulders, monochromatic blacks and whites, fur trimmings, and dainty touches like Peter Pan collars and delicate prints.

Big Shoulders
Miu Miu, Stella McCartney, Giambattista Valli

Necklines: Collars vs. Turtlenecks
Louis Vuitton, Giambattista Valli, Yves Saint Laurent
Costume National, Céline, Hermès

Colour: Whites vs. Prints...
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Green beer may be fun to look at, but it's not everyone's cup of tea.  For Saint Patrick's Day, try one of these fun cocktails instead.  Sláinte!


Saint Pat's-tini


2 oz Vodka (eg. Exclusiv)
1/2 oz Creme de Cocoa
1 oz Irish Cream (eg. Baileys)
1/2 oz green Creme de Menthe

Shake first three ingredients pour into a chilled martini glass and then sink Green Creme de Menthe. ...
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In the midst of joyful anticipation sorting out tiny onesies and planning the perfect colour scheme for the nursery, parents-to-be have some sobering decisions to make as well.  Banking Baby’s umbilical cord blood for its precious stem cells is one form of insurance against possible medical needs of the future. 

But do you know what’s really involved?

Why is it important?
Stem cells...
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