Seasonal Allergies and Itching

 Seasonal allergies and itching due to skin irritation can be uncomfortable and downright annoying. Although Spring is a special time of year for most people, it creates havoc for others. Spring, a time of new plant growth and beautiful blossoms, is dreaded by many allergy sufferers and can be, in

Outdoor versus indoor allergies

 It's officially spring, full of warmer weather, longer days and seasonal allergies. Allergies are the second most common minor ailment pharmacists get asked about, which isn't too surprising given almost a quarter of Canadians are affected. There are two main causes of allergy symptoms — indoor and outdoor triggers. Symptoms

Deviled Eggs 3 Ways for Spring Brunch

 With spring finally here, and Easter and Passover in full swing, we are all ready for some delicious brunch! Deviled eggs are a staple for this time of year and they are just so aesthetically pleasing when set out on a table spread. Perfect for that food flatlay you’ve been

5 smart tricks to make cleaning faster and easier

 Get a jump on your spring-cleaning with some tips that'll leave every corner in your home spotless in no time. Make it part of your routine. If you wait to clean and tidy up once a week, a month or even a season, you're setting yourself up for a long, heavy

Spring into Fashion!

 Refresh Spring has sprung and we’re celebrating by breaking from the darker shades we’ve worn all winter and filling our wardrobe with bright colours to celebrate the beginning of the new season. Rebooting your wardrobe with modern spring styles has never been easier. At the top of our list for

Spring Has Sprung

 How you do you prepare your home for spring? There is just something about the sun streaming in through my home, windows open and a gentle fresh breeze  blowing in! The days are longer, and this marks the beginning of months of carefree days in the sunshine. Kind of like

Glam Up Your Closet for Spring!

 Spring has not only Sprung, with home refreshening in the mix, but what about reorganizing your closet? It’s time to switch out the winter clothes and bring in your new season’s wardrobe. As climate can be extreme in Canada, we look forward to the next months of warmth. For me,

Contest: Go Green at the Ottawa Home and Garden Show

 Spring is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to dig out your trowel and dust off those gardening gloves. Ottawa Life Magazine is helping you get ready for the planting season by giving away two tickets to five lucky winners to attend the Ottawa Home and Gardening Show. To

The Old Man

 I went for a walk today Along a woodland path When I met an old man Looking at some flowers Who turned to me to say Why do the seasons come and go For I love spring, summer and autumn But not the winter's snow Once I was young like

How The Trout Lily Got It’s Spots

 One day in early May The Trout Lily was heard to say Why are my leaves dappled this way? The Spring Beauty nearby replied with a sigh The answer lies in the meadows green Where the wily fox cannot glean Beyond the valley and in a stream Are fish so

A Windy Day In Spring

 You should have heard the wind Roaring in my orchard One fine spring day in May He was so full of himself He almost blew the trees away Why he was in such a foul mood Even the robins couldn’t say All I know for sure Is that once he

Daffodils

 If there was ever a flower That herald’s a new Spring Daffodils stand out For the joy that they bring These beacons of light So celestially glow They help raise our spirits After a long winter’s snow With crowns of yellow In woodland and knoll They cheer the heart Of

Spring

 Spring with your blossoms So pink and white Please stay awhile don't leave me During this early morning light Your fragrant beauty so fragile Is a captivating call Of leafy boughs and melodious birds For I can see them all This moment is a transient time Beyond the world’s hourly

Folk Rock Hits the Road to Ottawa

 Shining headlights across the country, Vancouver-based folk rock band The River and The Road are touring Canada in support of their new album. They will be stopping in Ottawa on Thursday, May 14, for a performance at Cafe Dekcuf. The band started off as a busking duo, consisting of singer

The Farmer’s Ghost

 I once heard a story About a ghost Who defied the fates And lurked about Fields and pastures And farm yard gates Each morning The phantom So the locals state Haunted farms And worked the fields Until very late Legend claims A farmer took his life After going insane When

Building Outside the Box

 After hours of walking through the furniture store, picking out pieces you like, loading them into your car and heaving them into your house, would you say you are excited about following the directions and building your new desk/closet/shelving unit? Julian of Outside the Box Thank goodness Outside the Box

Experiencing Wonderkind

 Learn what it means to feel “wonderkind” with the cross-Canada tour of Language Arts this spring. Toronto’s unique alternative jazz-pop band has been together for ten years, although it has been a rotating door in terms of members. Currently the band consists of classically trained Kristen Cudmore, drummer Neil MacIntosh, keyboardist Joel

March Break at the Canadian Museum of Nature

 Photo credit: © C.W. Clark  Trying to put together a fun list of family-friendly activities for you and the kids over March break? Look no further than the Canadian Museum of Nature! They have a schedule jam-packed with hands-on learning, exhibitions and some on-screen entertainment. A few highlights include: Arctic

How ‘Springing Forward’ Alters Sleep Patterns

 Photo credit: Dollar Photo Club Now that daylight savings time has come, we have been springing forward our clocks to enjoy longer days of sunshine at the expense of one hour of sleep. For some, this transition isn’t easy. Your body naturally functions on its own biological internal 24-hour cycle

New York Fashion Week 2014: Street Style

 It’s a wrap! Another season, another New York Fashion Week. Models, designers and fashion enthusiasts descended on New York for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to see the shows, meet-up with fashion friends and to take part in one of the world’s biggest fashion events. Everyone knows that if you want to

The Bulbs are Back: Canadian Tulip Festival Injects Colour in the Capital

 It's been a long spring -- if one could call it that. Finally, Ottawa will be exposed to bright, bold colour (and hopefully some sun) at this year's Canadian Tulip Festival. The event runs from May 9 to 19, offering ten fun-filled days of family events and activities. Claimed to

Spring Behavior

 As the weather turns warmer, the OLM team shares their secrets on seasonal must-haves, beauty essentials, and vacation locales.   

Grilling 101: Annual Cleaning

 The 25th annual Weber Canadian GrillWatch™ Survey tells us Canadians are passionate about their grills – 84% of us grill at least once a week or more during the barbecue season. But shockingly, only 17% of Canadians know what is involved in cleaning their gas grill properly. Unless you want