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In these times of lingering economic uncertainty, we're transforming a nuisance into an opportunity by dusting off those lessons learned in 7th Grade Home Economics and returning to the kitchen.  Eating in is the new vogue!

Here on ChickAdvisor we've featured many new and tweaked favourites from the homefront stovetop.  What were your top foodie features of 2009?

We start at the...
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Will you 'Be Home For Christmas'?  Being the holiday spending mood no doubt has you looking oh-so-casually at the travel brochures.  But where to begin?

European Getaway for the Girls

Recapture the enchanting fairytale-feeling of Christmas you had as a child by grabbing your best gal pal, and flying to the home of the famous Christmas markets: Germany. Stroll along snow-covered...
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It’s getting a little nippy out. However, that doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice warmth in the name of fashion. You can look good without your tooshie freezing.

This winter, the militaristic look has resurfaced with fabric folds and sculpted contours. Fashion maven Jeanne Beker says this includes “a lot of double breasted and things that have very clean, very structured lines.”

That being...
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Usually when commercials come on I mute the TV but for these, I turn up the volume.




So bad, it's good?

"I'm right here... and I always will be."

Who can resist the Snuggie commercials? Ellen wore it on her show and it's pure amazingness:




There are many to add here. Got any suggestions?
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One perk I really enjoy on spa days is drinking loads of refreshing spa water. Mmm... cucumber and lemon or zesty orange with a hint of mint is almost as much fun as a glass of bubbly. Kim Vallee of At Home with Kim Vallee has collected a few favourite recipes you can make at home.



Bottoms up!



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Today only, The Body Shop is giving Canadians an early holiday gift by offering any three The Body Shop products for just $30* at all of its more than 120 Canadian stores.

Pamper yourself and loved ones with three new products from The Body Shop bath and body ranges – warm Nutmeg & Vanilla, sensual Black Velvet Apricot and festive Merry Cranberry. The ranges all contain natural ingredients...

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Nuxe Fluide Merveillance and Nuxe Creme Fraiche Serum



When it comes to pampering your skin it's okay to think ahead. As your skin transitions from winter to spring, Nuxe will help keep your skin looking pretty and radiant.

What is it?



A complete serum for the eyes and face, Nuxe Creme Fraiche Serum is designed to hydrate and energize tired-looking skin. It can...
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Meet Julie-Anne


Julie-Anne has just started her internship with us as an Editorial Assistant. Of course in her first week without notice we made her hit the posing wall to model these cool shoe accessories from Erica Giuliani. She has nice legs, no?

Sorry, I'm being rude. This is Julie-Anne: It just so happened that the Fringe Anklet, $28 USD worked great with her outfit and she knew when we...
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Oh boy, this one looks like a goodie! Come out and support some great Canadian designers this Thursday and Friday. I'm especially excited for David Dixon, NADA, Pat McDonagh, Philip Sparks, Lundstrom and Jessica Jensen. Can you tell I'll be in trouble?


CLOTHING
DAVID DIXON :: WAYNE CLARK :: INES DI SANTO :: NADA PAT MCDONAGH :: PHILIP SPARKS :: LUNDSTRÖM :: CAMBIA FARLEY CHATTO :: ANDREW...
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It's rainy, cold, and gray outside (in our neck of the woods, anyway). You're nodding asleep at the computer. Break time! Here's a little eye candy to brighten up your day!

People Magazine has chosen the sexiest pirate in history, Johnny Depp, as the sexiest man alive for 2009. Rightfully deserved - women just can't get enough of him. Honorees like Ryan Reynolds to sexy vamp Robert...
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