Canadian Living

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Canadian Living

PUMP UP THE VOLUME

10 tricks, tips and ideas we love this month

LONDON a royal destination • We saw a lot of London, England, on the telly last fall, and we’re about to see more for King Charles III’s coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6th. If the spanning views of the largest city in the U.K. make you want to travel there, read on for some royal inspiration.

PERFECT PESTO PASTA • This creamy, veggie-rich pasta and meatball combo is the twist on classic spaghetti you didn’t know you needed.

DEFINED LASHES

now trending • The hottest products and the latest news from the world of beauty.

RETIN-ALL • RETINOL IS A POWERFUL ADDITION TO YOUR SKIN-CARE ARSENAL. THIS HARDWORKING INGREDIENT EXFOLIATES, UNCLOGS PORES, INCREASES COLLAGEN PRODUCTION, CLEARS BLEMISHES AND REDUCES FINE LINES, WRINKLES AND HYPERPIGMENTATION…NEED WE SAY MORE? ADD RETINOL TO YOUR ROUTINE WITH ONE OF THESE STAND-OUT PRODUCTS.

GET A leg up • With the return of warmer weather comes shorts, skirts and summer dresses, so why not give your legs a little TLC after keeping them bundled up all winter long? Here are some pro tips to keep your gams looking their best.

ONE VEST 3 LOOKS • With endless styling options, there are so many ways to rock a vest. Buttoned or unbuttoned, layered or on its own, it’s a versatile must-have in your closet.

GET THE LOOK • Feeling inspired? There are plenty of stylish vests on the market.

COLOUR ME WILD • Put away those boring grey, brown and black outfits you’ve been sporting since the new year—this month is all about colour! These eye-catching pieces celebrate bold hues, and are just the pick-me-up we’ve been waiting for.

REVISIT THE PAST

4 WAYS TO HANDLE JOB LOSS • Losing your job is never easy, but if you take these steps, you can stop it from derailing your finances.

LEARN TO LIVE SUSTAINABLY PART 2: Dietary choices • When it comes to climate change, we know that we should be driving less, reducing waste and using energy wisely, but how do our food choices stack up when considering the health of the planet?

SNIFFLES BE GONE

BEAUTY NOTES • GET YOUR GREENS ON WITH THESE SPINACH-PACKED PRODUCTS.

Strengthening spinach • A member of the amaranth family, spinach is related to other plant powerhouses like beets and quinoa. Praised by cartoon character Popeye the Sailor Man in the 1930s, who says “I’m strong to the finich, cause I eats me spinach,” this long-celebrated superfood really does help keep you strong! Whether fresh, frozen, cooked or canned, spinach is linked to numerous health benefits. This nutritious leafy green is delicious on its own, but can also be added to any number of dishes including pastas, soups, salads and smoothies.

6 FITNESS RULES THAT WERE MADE TO BE BROKEN • Whether you think exercise needs to hurt to “count,” or that walking isn’t good enough, get ready to open your mind to some new—and freeing—fitness possibilities.

SPRING FITNESS ESSENTIALS! • WHEREVER YOUR PERSONAL EXERCISE JOURNEY TAKES YOU, THESE ACCESSORIES WILL HELP YOU ON YOUR WAY.

MILKY WHITE

plated perfection • The right dinnerware can make even the simplest of meals feel like an elegant affair. Adding a splash of style to your place settings is as easy as choosing your favourite colour. Get inspired with these pretty picks.

colour coded • What shades pair well with modern, industrial, country, boho, Scandi…? Choose your hues wisely and you'll get the kitchen style of your dreams.

MANGO

JUICY, JUICY mangoes • Incredibly diverse fruits, mangoes can be eaten raw, added to baked...