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You should be proud of who you are—and that includes embracing your name, however quirky it might be. It’s important to have a good sense of humor and realize that not everyone will ‘get’ your name. Sure, some people might mispronounce it a dozen times, but it’s a part of your identity. Equally as important is a parent’s decision on what to name their child: it’s a moment that will define their future. Because, let’s get real, naming your kid something super unique and weird will likely make their life hell in the playground.Perhaps it’s best to steer clear of...

Poverty awareness is such an important topic and sensitive; however, there is of great importance in knowledge. Undoubtedly the last few years since Covid-19 began it has caused even more stress for Canadians. People had to change employment, work virtually, or businesses closed and lost jobs. Either way, I believe poverty awareness has heightened for Canadians and will continue to do so. Today, I want to explore poverty awareness and why teaching children about poverty is essential. Poverty Awareness Is More Than Just Food Over the past two weeks, I’ve watched poverty awareness documentaries on YouTube. One specific documentary caught...

CIMENTO made its debut at this years Salone del Mobile with new collaborations and the art direction of Aldo Parisotto P+F Architetti. It was an architectural display of volumes and geometries that perfectly complemented the work being showcased. The collaborations with designers and architects featured in the Cimento Collection were all created with the compound, which includes over 90% mineral aggregates mixed with a cement binder. With the collection being inspired by Venice, new elements were added to create fresh colors true to the city. Salone 2022, Canal Grande Paintings and Zattere Stools by Patricia Urquiola \\\ Photo: Sara Magni...

With Amazon Prime Day approaching, this may be the perfect time to take the leap and learn how to cook sous vide at home. If you’re not familiar with the term, “sous vide” (pronounced soo-veed) is a method of vacuum-packing food in a plastic bag and then cooking it submerged in a hot water bath. When sous vide cooking was introduced to the American public in 2006 on the TV show Iron Chef America, people didn’t know what to make of the funny-looking tools. The show’s commentators called them “nice toys.” Little did they know that sous vide would prove...

Sweet potato and zucchini fritters are a tasty, vegetarian meal that adults and kids will love! Made with shredded zucchini, sweet potato, chickpea flour, eggs and cheese, this easy zucchini sweet potato recipe will become a family favorite. Are you a fritter fan? They’re kind of a mix between mini burgers, sliders and patties. Whatever you want to call them, I love them. These healthy sweet potato fritters are similar to my salmon zucchini fritters and corn and bacon fritters, but are vegetarian. Leave out the cheese and you have vegan sweet potato fritters. Either way, these gluten free fritters...