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I was cleaning up the other night - sorting out the garbage, recycling and green bin items. Looking at the amount of recycled products that my family of four generates in a two week period is — quite honestly — embarrassing!  My husband Greg and I are now trying to buy items with less packaging.  For instance, I love the plastic boxed baby greens for salads but I am now buying different salad greens (radicchio, arugula, etc..) in a bunches and making it myself.
 
I really dislike throwing things in the garbage - where does it all go?  My goal is to cut our garbage in half.  This can be accomplished by composting, using the green bin and recycling as much as possible  - but at the same time consuming items that use only recyclable materials.
 
I sometimes get frustrated with all the little plastic toys that my boys (age 3 & 6) have acquired.  When they break they are simply thrown into the garbage.  My babysitter Dana told me about a friend of hers that made a large wreath and hot glued all her kids odd and damaged plastic toys onto it.  What a great idea!
 
Hope the New Year brings you much health and happiness!
Tanya
XO
 

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It’s January!  I woke up this morning went downstairs and got on that bike. The thing about riding a bike inside is it can get pretty boring; all you’re thinking about is when is this going to be over.  So to amuse myself during my ride, I put on my stepson’s favorite movie Stepbrothers (extremely funny). 

I rode for about 45 mins, did some stretching and then free weights.  It felt really good to accomplish my workout first thing in the morning.  You feel alive, strong and ready to take on what ever challenges the day brings.

Denise

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I am always trying to find ways to be smarter environmentally…  sometimes I feel overwhelmed with my day to day life as a very busy working mom with two active little boys. I know that I can not use this is an excuse!   That’s why - once again this year - I am trying to be greener! 

I am also setting an example for boys. I grew up in a household with a father who was very strict about composting and re-using.  If my Dad made my lunch for school  - my sandwich would be in a old cereal bag!  He never allowed us to throw away food, plastic wrap or any vegetable/fruit peel or eggshells -  (they would all end up in our garden)  At the time, he used to drive me nuts!  Now I look back and realize how right he was. 

Stay with me as I explore new and easy ways to be “greener” - my first attempt is to address my garbage, green bin and recycling.

All the best for the new year ahead,
Tanya

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Well it’s a new year and my resolution is to stick with a fitness program.  I find there is never enough time in a day to fit everything in and it seems my workouts have suffered recently.

The first thing I have to figure out is a plan. I think if I set aside an hour each morning to work out, I will have greater success.  I also want to speak with a trainer to get an idea of how to maximize my routine to get the best results.  Maybe I will pick up a couple of fitness magazines to get me inspried and keep me on track…

If you have any tips on how to fit exercise into a busy schedule, I’d love to hear from you!

Happy New Year!
Denise

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My New Year’s resolution is to find healthier ways to eat faster. With three kids and a full time job getting healthy meals on the table quickly can sometimes be difficult.

My goal this year is to find recipes that my children will eat (always an issue with kids!) that I can prepare and serve quickly and easily. So bring on ideas for me! Lunches are also an issue as they get bored of sandwiches, so I’m looking for some new things to pack them for school as well.

I’ll be testing out some of our own products as well as recipes I find online & from other Moms, and I will let you know how it goes.

Post any ideas & tips you have!
Renee

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As we gear up for a very exciting 2009, we’re also celebrating all the incredible product & collections we launched to our customers in 2008. Look for these customer favourites to return in the new year, as well as many more brand-new and innovative collections we’re looking forward to showcasing for you!

Some of our best-selling 2008 introductions included:

bareMinerals by Bare Escentuals
David Babaii for WildAid Haircare
Canadian Diamonds
Victoria & Albert Jewellery
Dr. Rey’s Shapewear
Tad B Fashions

Shop more of our most popular 2008 launches at theShoppingChannel.com now >

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From all of us at The Shopping Channel, have a happy & healthy New Year!

The Shopping Channel is proudly Canadian, and we strive to source and showcase made-in-Canada products whenever possible. In this backstage video interview, TV guest Stacey Schieffelin talks about why she chose Canada as the country to produce and manufacture her y.b.f Stacey fashion collection.

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Canadian Diamonds
Ammolite Gems
Marallis Fashions
Kim & Co Fashions
Skyler Sport Activewear 
Isomers Beauty