Category: Lifestyle Blog

You still need sunscreen, we’ll say that up front. But there’s a growing body of research (and herbal wisdom) that says what you eat and drink can help protect your skin, too. While no supplement or smoothie will replace your broad-spectrum SPF, certain nutrients and plant compounds have been shown to support skin health, reduce…

Risk-taking is all too often framed as reckless, or even deadly. But in childhood and adolescence, the right kinds of risks are essential. From trying out for the soccer team to raising a hand in class, strategic risk-taking builds confidence and mental well-being. Western society has grown increasingly fearful of letting kids fall and fail.…

This smooth and luscious sorbet made with backyard fruit has a kick of heat from a serrano pepper that gives it a unique taste experience. Infuse honey with this hot pepper and enjoy a treat that is sweet, spicy, and refreshing all at once. This recipe was originally published in the August 2025 issue of…

Who doesn’t love raspberry ripple? This childhood classic gets a modern makeover with frozen yogurt infused with honey, ginger, and rose petals. Be sure to use culinary grade rose petals or, if drying your own, make sure they are pesticide free. This recipe was originally published in the August 2025 issue of alive magazine.

Millions of Canadian teens spend too much time watching TV or playing video games, and this trend starts at a young age. Before their fourth birthday, 85 percent of toddlers already exceed the health guidelines for daily screen time. Summer invites you to switch things up. With the right approach, you can motivate your family…

If you’ve ever zoned out in a sound bath and called it “healing,” you’re not wrong—but according to sound facilitators Alex Artymiak and Anna Yang, there’s more to the story. The founders of Empty Space, a stunning new sound and breathwork studio tucked inside a restored barn in Old Chatham, New York, are on a…

When your summer soirées start to call for something a touch more refined than the usual “burgers on the grill,” Beth Le Manach’s debut cookbook Entertaining 101: 101 Recipes Every Host Should Know How to Make has just the thing. This grilled salmon is the definition of easy elegance, light, fresh, and impossibly simple, yet…

Blueberry and basil make a delicious summer pairing in this semi-frozen treat served in slices then topped with blueberry purée. The recipe features a light and airy Italian meringue made by drizzling hot honey into whipped egg whites, which is then combined with vanilla and yogurt before being streaked with blueberry basil purée. Perfect for…

This icy-cold soda is a refreshing way to cool down on hot days—and a quick, no-churn alternative to a classic summer treat. Honey and fennel come together in a subtly sweet, lightly licorice-flavoured sip that’s as elegant as it is easy. It’s delicious any time of the day. Serve it as a midday refresher, a…

Children visit their primary care provider an average of 31 times from birth to young adulthood. But if medical anxiety runs amuck, kids may associate pain and other unpleasant experiences with their healthcare provider (HCP), and refuse cooperation with examinations going forward. We need to help kids of all ages mitigate their anxiety about medical…