Imagine if a lipstick could boost self-esteem and offer a woman the confidence to achieve her potential. It can and it does. The origins of lipstick can be traced back to 3,500 B.C. and the product remains a staple in beauty routines to this day. Small but powerful, lipstick can change a person’s mood, give a […]
New research shows that more than half of women 18-34 have felt pressured to consent
Survey finds drop in Canadians’ understanding of consent A new study from the Canadian Women’s Foundation has found that Canadians’ understanding of consent has decreased over the last three years, with only 28 per cent of Canadians fully understanding what it means to give consent, compared with 33 per cent in 2015. Despite the powerful […]
Support Campaign to End Violence this May with the Canadian Women’s Foundation
Since the #MeToo Movement grabbed the headlines, many have woken up to the realities of sexual assault and harassment. While this momentum is positive, women and girls in Canada continue to face gender-based violence in many forms, including intimate partner violence. For too many women, the barriers to leaving an abusive relationship remain steep. Too […]
Get Your Colour On and Support Cancer Research #GetYourColourOn
May is #GetYourColourOn Month! Get Your Colour On and Support Cancer Research! This May, Colour Your Hair to Conquer Cancer. A bold and engaging new fundraising program challenges Canadians to colour their hair and raise funds to help Canada Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime. There are many different ways to Get Your Colour On. Colour your hair with […]
Talk Mindful Spending with Cait Flanders [and Twitter Party]
We had the pleasure of reading The Year of Less, a book written by Canadian financial blogger Cait Flanders. Our thoughts? The book was quirky, honest and most importantly; relatable. While we were expecting to gain tips and tricks on how to become financially ‘free’, Cait Flanders’ approach was to share how she identified the […]