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Punching above their weight“Small charities make a vast difference in support of countless causes across the country, including environmental causes,” says Nicole Danesi, senior manager of strategic communications and brand at CanadaHelps, a charitable online donation and fundraising platform.CanadaHelps’ The Giving Report, published in 2025, states that approximately 77 percent of charities in Canada are small, making less than $500,000 in annual revenue, and only 1 percent of donations support environmental organizations.Danesi adds that many of these small initiatives are running community gardens, doing environmental preservation work, and offering educational programs to teach kids about the importance of recycling and…

A simple, yet impressive, side dish or appetizer – roasted red peppers with pesto and goat cheese are full of flavor and a delicious addition to any meal.  You know I’ve been to Costco when you start to see recipes with pesto and goat cheese popping up frequently on the blog. I can’t help it. There are a few staples from Costco that I can’t be without and their pesto and goat cheese are two of them.I have to admit, since trying the pesto from Costco I really haven’t made any at home – it’s that good (for store bought!) and…

Hair Fall is one of the most common problems that many people struggle with. Everyone is looking for a solution to treat hair loss. Daily hair loss between 50 and 100 hairs is normal and if the number of hairs is more than this, it indicates that the person has severe hair loss.If you suffer from hair loss or hair fall at a young age, you should find the main cause in your family tree! However, the causes of hair loss are numerous. Hair loss is more common in men and women with age. Sometimes the problem of lack of…

If you want to build hamstrings that look strong and actually are strong, you don’t need fancy gym machines. You need one move — the Nordic curl. This bodyweight beast has earned a reputation among athletes, lifters, and even physiotherapists for one reason: it works. And the best part? You can do Nordic curls at home — no leg curl machine required. So grab a mat, a little creativity, and let’s build hamstrings that protect your knees, improve your deadlift, and turn heads. What Are Nordic Curls? Nordic curls (also called Nordic hamstring curls or sometimes Russian curls) are basically…

 What is Fear ? Do you know the answer ? If you know keep it with yourself, don’t tell to anyone. I’m also not going to tell what is fear? If I tell, it can come and join with me. So we rather focus on definition, we can go with some balance methods to avoid and overcome fear.Dears please note, in this world only one thing remains with us and that is Time. So rather focus on fear please do focus on your time. You may feel, what I’m saying is not good but it will be good if you…

Functional Barre Pilates Schedule November 24, 2025 Ali Kamenova 1 VIP Membership This content is for Gift Yoga Membership , Studio AK Monthly Membership, and Studio AK Yearly Membership members only.Register Favorite Related Posts: VIP Membership NAMASTE BEAUTIFUL YOGIS, Happy autumn. The lighting and the mood shifted as soon as autumn arrived. Of the 7 classes… VIP Membership NAMASTE BEAUTIFUL YOGIS, MONDAY  25 MINS WARM BUNS WORKOUT   TUESDAY  Jack Kruse – Light Video  THE LIGHT INSIDE ESPRESSO… VIP Membership Week Three of the Total Bikini Body Program. Keep grooving and moving your body daily. Be gentle on the days…

 Power and Mass Workouts Two workouts during the week will be dedicated to building power. After a rest day, the next three workouts are spent building muscle. The workouts are tough, but you have a mental and physical mix-up that keeps you from over training during each week. Your hypertrophy days and power workouts will support new mass and increased strength, the foundations for progressive overloads. Check Out the PHUL Workout Routine Benefits of the PHAT Workout: Increase overall strength Stimulate hypertrophy (muscle building) Improve overall strength and conditioning Foundation for strength and Fitness How the PHAT Routine Works The…

Until now, most of what I’ve shared about Levi has been our struggle with colic. And yes, those were some of the toughest months of my life, but it doesn’t tell the whole story about the past 10 months with Levi. Since the four-month mark, I can’t believe how much he has changed. No one can. He was always wonderful; he just had a hard time adjusting to being alive (worth noting that I can relate?). Sometimes I joke that he was in my belly, comfy and content and blissfully unaware, and when he came out in September 2020, he…

Find the Best Workout Split for You A workout routine split is a training program that divides the week into  separate workouts, each targeting different muscle groups. This allows you to focus on specific areas of the body on different days, ensuring that each muscle group gets enough attention and recovery time. First, let’s get this out of the way! There are many effective training splits. Second the most effective splits are those that support your goals and YOU follow through with. No matter if you are a bodybuilder powerlifter, there are number of proven exercises, sets-and-reps schemes, and training…

Meet Kristen Bilenky, B.SW, M.S.W, R.S.W Kristen is a Registered Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and groups through life’s toughest moments. She’s worked across Western Canada in child welfare, schools, justice, and hospital settings, bringing a compassionate, client-centered approach to every role. Kristen specializes in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, mood concerns, and parent-child relationships. Using CBT, DBT, and strengths-based approaches, she empowers clients to build resilience and confidence in their journey toward change. Curious to see if Kristen is the right fit for you? Book a free 15-minute consultation today.