You walk into a room and don’t remember what you came there for. You go to the grocery store and not only have you forgotten your list, you don’t remember what’s on the list. You see people who look familiar and act like your long-lost best friends but you can’t think of their names or how you know them. What do all these things have in common? Um, oh yeah, memory! The good news is that you’re not stuck with a bad memory if you don’t want to be because there are ways to improve your brain ...
Tazim Damji
Studied Interior Design in college and Art History and First Nations Studies in university. She is passionate about gadgets, video games and technology, loves pouring over interior design magazines and blogs, and is an avid traveller. Tazim Damji
2 Questions To Ask When Dealing With Asbestos Removal
The air is full of contaminants and pollutants humans breathe in every day. From gasoline to excess fumes from factories, humans inhale a lot more than oxygen on a daily basis. While the human body can process and break down most of the contaminants, long-term exposure can pose serious health risks, leading to cancer diagnoses and other life-threatening illnesses. As asbestos.net points out, there are many long-term health concerns for people who have unfortunately been exposed to asbestos ...
Must Have Back-to-School Supplies for Lifelong Learning
If, like me, you are a lifelong learner who is always on a quest to learn something new, you're going to need a few essential back-to-school supplies. I have been spending a lot more time at home lately, writing blog posts and working on my nutritionist consultant diploma program. As I am at my desk for so long, I notice more when my supplies are sub-par. The non-negotiable essentials for a good study environment Dedicated desk with enough space for your computer and other desk-top ...
Tips for Summer De-Cluttering
A cluttered home or workspace can be stressful and distracting. Although getting rid of clutter can sometimes seem overwhelming, by taking small and manageable steps you can quickly and easily reclaim your space, helping you to feel more calm and productive. “Nothing is more exhausting than the task that's never started.” “When deciding what to buy, remember that some things are easy to buy—but then we have to use them. If they're not used, they don't enhance our lives; they just contribute to ...
Essential Tech Products for Staying Connected
Being online and connecting with friends and family (and my online audience) is an everyday occurrence. With all the apps, social media platforms, Skype, texting, and now IGTV—it seems like my cellphone is always running out of power. Can you relate? What tech products do I think are essential for staying connected? Read on to find out. ...
15 Vegan Picnic Food Ideas
I don't know what it is about eating outside, or al fresco, that makes the food taste so much better! Our senses really feel alive outside with so much to see, hear, feel, smell, and taste. This heightened dining experience is often something I enjoy during the warmer months of the year, so it feels quintessential summer to me. I know that many people partake in al fresco dining on a patio, but my favourite way to eat outside is with a picnic. I have a whole binder worth of vegan picnic food ...
Vegan Alternatives to Summer Food Favourites
Vegans—you don't need to feel left out when your friends are enjoying the best summer foods! Whether you're vegan or you're having one over for a summer get-together, these ideas will have you re-thinking the whole notion that vegan food is bland and difficult to put together. I like bringing delicious food to potlucks or get-togethers so that everyone can see and taste how yummy vegan food is. For the Grill Vegan Alternatives Grilled tofu is pretty delicious! Enjoy it on its own or sandwiched ...
How to Display Travel Memories to Extend Joy for your Trips
Whether it's a once-in-a-lifetime trip that you can cross off your bucket list or a family reunion, the memories of your travels can live on if you keep recounting the good times you had. When you display your travel memories, you're bringing and extending joy from your trip into your everyday life. Display Travel Memories on your Walls After the event, take time to look through pictures; journal or write about the experience; think about what you learned and what your favourite ...
Tips for Staying Motivated with your Spring Cleaning To-Do List
Gorgeous spring weather and an increased amount of hours of sunshine makes me want to spend more time outside and less inside. Even as I do plan on being out of the house more often soon, I love to come home in the evenings and relax. It's not very restful to come home to a messy or disorganized home, though. ...
7 Things you Need to Know when Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen
Image Source 7 Things you Need to Know when Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen The warmer weather is nearing, which makes people itch to spring clean their homes. Nothing feels as satisfying as deep cleaning your home. The kitchen is where food is prepared. Thus, this part of the home needs spring cleaning the most. Thinking about spring cleaning can be a fairytale. However, going through the list of tasks to do can be difficult and unrealistic, especially if you do not know how to start with ...