http://www.cjry.ca/ Thursday May 17, 2012 Thursday May 17, 2012 11:20:37 MDT http://www.cjry.ca/templates/images/RssLogo.gif http://www.cjry.ca/ Shine FM en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://cjry.ca/blog/yourchildreninadigitalworld/ http://cjry.ca/blog/yourchildreninadigitalworld/ Balance... it seems to be a buzz word as of late. How do you achieve balance in today's fast-paced world? Better yet, how do you help your children strike a balance between life and all things digital. Experts say that children are spending an average of 8 hours a day utilizing all that the digial...]]> Hollie Taylor 15 May 2012 08:00 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/ThingsMomSays/ http://cjry.ca/blog/ThingsMomSays/ This weekend we have the privilege of celebrating our moms! Every year my sisters and I put pressure on ourselves to try to figure out how to full express our love and appreciation for all that our mom has done and sacrificed for us.  A card just doesn't seem to be enough.  We also like ...]]> Hollie Taylor 11 May 2012 08:30 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/ParalysedWomanParticipatesinLondonMarathon/ http://cjry.ca/blog/ParalysedWomanParticipatesinLondonMarathon/ I love hearing stories about people who rise above their current circumstances and achieve the seemingly impossible.  Today there was such a story! Imagine being paralysed from the chest down and still participating in the 2012 London Marathon.  Claire Lomas is doing just that. It is pro...]]> Hollie Taylor 04 May 2012 08:25 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/GoodTurnWeek/ http://cjry.ca/blog/GoodTurnWeek/ This morning we had the lovely Kaylee from Scouts Canada in to speak with us about their new initiative that encourages those in and out of the Scouts Canada program to do something nice for someone else.  It's called "Good Turn Week".  When we found out about this we had to ha...]]> Hollie Taylor 12 Apr 2012 08:20 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/bullythemovie/ http://cjry.ca/blog/bullythemovie/ We've all heard the stories of lives lost to soon. It's even more tragic when it's a child who felt death was their only option.  Today, bullying is seemingly growing in intensity within schools and with the popularity of social media; playground taunts can follow children home each night.&nb...]]> Hollie Taylor 04 Apr 2012 08:05 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/WhatNottoBuyataDollarStore/ http://cjry.ca/blog/WhatNottoBuyataDollarStore/ 'To buy or not to buy' is apparently the question today as we opened up discussion on going to one of the many dollar stores in town to purchase specific items such as party supplies.  It would just seem obvious that there are things you shouldn't purchase there, but is it really that obvious...]]> Hollie Taylor 28 Mar 2012 07:05 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/RememberingBerenstain/ http://cjry.ca/blog/RememberingBerenstain/ This morning we found out that Jan Berenstain had passed away at the age of 88.  What an amazing legacy she and her late-husband Stan left behind! The stories told will stay with us forever and the lessons learned will be passed down to furture generations. Thanks to all of you who share...]]> Hollie Taylor 28 Feb 2012 14:20 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/NationalFlagDay/ http://cjry.ca/blog/NationalFlagDay/ National Flag of Canada Day   February 15 was declared National Flag of Canada Day in 1996. It marks the day in 1965 when our red and white maple leaf flag was first raised over Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and indeed, hundreds of communities across Canada. Red and white were design...]]> Hollie Taylor 15 Feb 2012 07:30 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/Internetsafetyday/ http://cjry.ca/blog/Internetsafetyday/ Yesterday was Internet Safety Day, so today we looked into ways of keeping you and your family safe online.  One of the main things we talked about was encouraging open lines of communication between you and your kids.  When we were kids, bullying stopped once we got home, but these days...]]> Hollie Taylor 08 Feb 2012 09:45 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/HollieTaylor_ThenandNow/ http://cjry.ca/blog/HollieTaylor_ThenandNow/ Thanks to Ryan McQueen for sending us these pictures and to Photoshop for helping us put them together!  It is amazing the difference in Edmonton between last year this time and now.  (Click to see larger image)   ]]> Hollie Taylor 12 Jan 2012 08:45 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/hollietaylor_7giftcardtips/ http://cjry.ca/blog/hollietaylor_7giftcardtips/ Following a lengthy discussion at a recent family function, we learned that a) all the cousins are fine with receiving gift cards for Christmas and b) my mom is DEFINITELY not! It got my thinking though about the meaning behind a gift and what about the 'rules' behind a gift card. So if...]]> Hollie Taylor 19 Dec 2011 09:20 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/HollieTaylor_GiftListApp/ http://cjry.ca/blog/HollieTaylor_GiftListApp/ We are just over a month till Christmas! If you're like me, I'm doing my best to get started on things now, but it can be hard to organize all that we have crammed into a day let alone the list of things to do as we prepare for Christmas. But in this modern day world of technology, we hav...]]> Hollie Taylor 23 Nov 2011 06:45 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/ANewTwisttothatMillionDollarSmile/ http://cjry.ca/blog/ANewTwisttothatMillionDollarSmile/ You may have spent a mint on making sure your children have nice straight teeth. Here in Canada, straight teeth are viewed as important, not just for looks, but for health reasons as well. But a new trend could be sweeping the nation....of Japan that is.  I can't see this taking off here, but...]]> Hollie Taylor 26 Oct 2011 07:00 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/NovemberFallBreak/ http://cjry.ca/blog/NovemberFallBreak/ This morning we got a ton of calls and emails from you sharing your opions on why or why not you agreed with the Edmonton Public School Board shorting your child's summer vacation by a week, only tack on a week in November for a 'Fall Break'. If you would like to take the survey the EPSB crea...]]> Hollie Taylor 19 Oct 2011 13:25 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/BeatYourCaseoftheMondays/ http://cjry.ca/blog/BeatYourCaseoftheMondays/ This morning I woke up and hit snooze... and then hit it again... and again. I knew it was a Timmy's morning, but when I tried to order my coffee, the words I was trying to say just wouldn't come out! Yep...I have a 'Case of the Mondays'! If you can relate, here are some things yo...]]> Hollie Taylor 26 Sep 2011 08:10 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/DDB_ChocolateCreamPuffs/ http://cjry.ca/blog/DDB_ChocolateCreamPuffs/ Seibe stopped by today with more yummy food and info on all the exciting things going on at Dutch Delicious Bakery.  They are celebrating their 5th Year Anniversary and today the featured treat is Chocolate Cream Puffs. Mmmmmm ]]> Hollie Taylor 01 Sep 2011 08:40 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/10FutureCarFeatures/ http://cjry.ca/blog/10FutureCarFeatures/ Rumour has it there will be some pretty cool features that we see on cars as a luxury item or we hear being developed that will be available as a standard feature. I like the sounds of this!  Here are 10 to watch out for! 1) Warnings - Even though your car won't drive itself, it could ha...]]> Hollie Taylor 18 Aug 2011 06:40 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/IndyFamilyActivities/ http://cjry.ca/blog/IndyFamilyActivities/ It's here! The 2011 Edmonton Indy is here and with it plenty of activities for you and your family to take part in.  Some of these activities will even allow you to escape the rain! INDOOR ACTIVITES: Meet Paul Tracy - Today at JB Power Centere (11680-170St) from 5:30-7:30p WEM ...]]> Hollie Taylor 22 Jul 2011 07:55 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/JamieGracieHoldMevideo/ http://cjry.ca/blog/JamieGracieHoldMevideo/ I'm loving this new tune from Jamie Grace. She'll be opening up for Toby Mac when he is in town October 15 (Get Tickets Here!). Check out the music video! Jamie Grace - Hold Me (Click picture to view music video.) ]]> Hollie Taylor 05 Jul 2011 08:30 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/WillandKateCalgaryItinerary/ http://cjry.ca/blog/WillandKateCalgaryItinerary/ This Thursday and Friday, the Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge will be in Calgary as the Stampede kicks off.  I'm hoping to sneak out early on Thursday to be there for when Will and Kate land at tje airport around 1:30pm and then for when they kick off the Calgary Stampede.  Here is their ...]]> Hollie Taylor 04 Jul 2011 08:20 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/HappyAboriginalDay/ http://cjry.ca/blog/HappyAboriginalDay/ Today is National Aboriginal Day and there are activities happening not only all day today, but all week.  Details at: www.edmonton.ca/aboriginal ]]> Hollie Taylor 21 Jun 2011 06:45 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/VancouverRiots_Aftermath/ http://cjry.ca/blog/VancouverRiots_Aftermath/ Here is the video I referenced today.  It's a video of the national appology under-aged Nathan Kotylak made after he got a court order giving him permission to go public.  I know what he did wasn't acceptable, but then again, so does he.  I am glad he came forward and is enc...]]> Hollie Taylor 20 Jun 2011 11:30 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/Appsthatpickyouroutfit/ http://cjry.ca/blog/Appsthatpickyouroutfit/ It would seem as though I should be doing a daily 'app for that'! I'm starting to find all kinds of wonderful things in app-land!   iFrockUp App - a FREE tool to help you prepare for attending multiple formal events, so you don't get caught wearing the same outfit each time. We...]]> Hollie Taylor 08 Jun 2011 09:55 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/concussion_app/ http://cjry.ca/blog/concussion_app/ There's an app for anything, including helping you recognize and respond to concussions.  I found a free app online for you to test out: Concussion By SportSafety Labs, LLC Here are some concussion facts for you to keep in mind. 1) 10% of all concussions invovle loss of consciousnes...]]> Hollie Taylor 07 Jun 2011 07:25 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/Starfield_HockeyMom_DanceInstructions/ http://cjry.ca/blog/Starfield_HockeyMom_DanceInstructions/ Okay, how much fun did YOU have at YC? I'm reading some great Facebook messages about the amazing time you and your kids or youth group had and about the amazing things God did in your life. WELL....on top of all those wonderful things, I got a 1-on-1 dance lesson with Tim Newfeld of Starfie...]]> Hollie Taylor 02 Jun 2011 15:25 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/10GarageSaleDontBuys/ http://cjry.ca/blog/10GarageSaleDontBuys/ As I was driving around over the weekend I saw my first garage sale sign.  'Tis the season for bargin hunting and discovering hidden treasures amongst someone else's trash.  As you rumage, hunt and seek out bargins, here are things NOT to buy no matter what.  1) Bike or motorcy...]]> Hollie Taylor 30 May 2011 09:35 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/WeekendActivites/ http://cjry.ca/blog/WeekendActivites/ And in no particular order, here are some activity ideas for you this Victory Day long weekend! 1)  The Phantom of the Opera - Runs May 17-20 at Strathcona Christian Academy - www.scafinearts.com 2)  Fort Edmonton Park - Officially opens up for the season TOMORROW!!! :) - www.f...]]> Hollie Taylor 20 May 2011 09:45 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/TopPlacesforMotherstoLive/ http://cjry.ca/blog/TopPlacesforMotherstoLive/ I was a weeeeee bit shocked when I saw that Canada didn't even finish in the top 10 on the 'Top Places for Mothers to Live' list.  Countries were judges on a critera that included maternity care, mother and infant mortality rate and how the kids were doing in each country in areas like pre-sc...]]> Hollie Taylor 09 May 2011 06:55 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/RevDavidWilkersonKilledinCarCrash/ http://cjry.ca/blog/RevDavidWilkersonKilledinCarCrash/ Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Rev. David Wilkerson in light of his passing yesterday due to a car collision. "Rev. David Wilkerson, founding pastor of Times Square Church in New York City and author of the well-known book The Cross and the Switchblade, was...]]> Hollie Taylor 28 Apr 2011 07:00 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/RoyalWeddingSpoof/ http://cjry.ca/blog/RoyalWeddingSpoof/ For you Royal Watchers out there, here is the Royal wedding procession spoof T-Mobile posted over the weekend.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kav0FEhtLug ]]> Hollie Taylor 18 Apr 2011 09:05 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/LeaveEasterAsIsPlease/ http://cjry.ca/blog/LeaveEasterAsIsPlease/ First it was Happy Holidays and now it's Spring Sphere Hunts. I can understand people wanting to be sensitive about others, but when it starts to take away from the holidays we hold near and dear to our hearts because of their true meaning, some things should be left well enough alone.  ...]]> Hollie Taylor 18 Apr 2011 09:05 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/DecodingYourCravings/ http://cjry.ca/blog/DecodingYourCravings/ If you're anything like me, there are days when all I want is chocolate and others when chips are my Achielles tendon. According to NYC nutritionist, Keri Glassmen, R.D, it is wise to pay attention to these cravings.  Cravings often tell you that there is something missing in your diet. ...]]> Hollie Taylor 15 Apr 2011 07:40 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/EarthHour2011/ http://cjry.ca/blog/EarthHour2011/ WWF is calling us to think more seriously about how we use and produce energy.  A tangible way to see how our commited group effort can positively effect the amount of energy used will take place tomorrow (March 26) at 8:30pm.  Simply power down! :) Turn off your lights, unplug appliance...]]> Hollie Taylor 25 Mar 2011 09:03 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/HollieTaylor_NewScoutsCanadaUniform/ http://cjry.ca/blog/HollieTaylor_NewScoutsCanadaUniform/ I learned something new about Johnny today. He was a scout in his younger years.  He can tie knots, start fires and make a lean-to.  Turns out I'm working with one handy dude! This discovery after we heard the announcement about the 'fresh' new look for Scouts Canada thanks to Joe ...]]> Hollie Taylor 25 Mar 2011 07:50 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/HollieTaylor_WrinkleFreeSkin/ http://cjry.ca/blog/HollieTaylor_WrinkleFreeSkin/ All we hear about when it comes to beauty is the many lotions, potions and technologies that promise "eternal youth".  I always had the goal of aging gracefully, but now that I notice my skin changing and the emergance of fine lines, I struggle to find the 'finess' in them. Acc...]]> Hollie Taylor 18 Mar 2011 08:14 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/HollieTaylor_SpringSpending/ http://cjry.ca/blog/HollieTaylor_SpringSpending/ I'm not sure what it is about Spring, but for me it's not only is the season of new life, but the awakening of a seasonal addiction...shopping.  Winter items on sale; I needing to 'refresh' my summer wardrobe; time to redocorate indoors and out... The possiblity of things to buy is endless! A...]]> Hollie Taylor 16 Mar 2011 08:06 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/HollieTaylor_BeingPrepared/ http://cjry.ca/blog/HollieTaylor_BeingPrepared/ The key number is 72... 72 hours is the time frame to be prepared for in case of emergency.  According to the Edmonton Sun this morning there are serveral things to have on hand to protect you and your family. Emergency Kit: -Water; 2 litres per person per day as a minimun -No...]]> Hollie Taylor 15 Mar 2011 08:15 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/RealLifeUpHouse/ http://cjry.ca/blog/RealLifeUpHouse/ Check this out! "Over the weekend, a team of scientists, engineers and “two world-class balloon pilots” launched a 16 foot by 16 foot, eighteen foot tall house using 300 eight foot weather balloons (all brightly colored, of course) from a private airfield near Los Ange...]]> Hollie Taylor 08 Mar 2011 08:43 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/OnlineSafety/ http://cjry.ca/blog/OnlineSafety/ As if keeping your kids safe from danger wasn't hard enough 20 years ago, now we need to protect them from the potential pitfalls the Internet makes easily accessible.  Keep your kids safe on sites such as Facebook by downloading monitoring software.  For a FREE web application that help...]]> Hollie Taylor 03 Mar 2011 07:44 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/FreeonFamilyDay/ http://cjry.ca/blog/FreeonFamilyDay/ Alberta's museums and historic sites offer free admission on Family Day Edmonton... Albertans of all ages can enjoy a variety of Family Day activities as many provincial museums and historic sites offer free admission on Monday, February 21. Royal Alberta Museum - Edmonton In addition...]]> Hollie Taylor 18 Feb 2011 08:01 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/DutchDelicious/ http://cjry.ca/blog/DutchDelicious/ Dutch Delicious Bakery's Seibe stopped by to show us what they have on sale this Valentine's Day season.     ]]> Hollie Taylor 10 Feb 2011 08:30 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/bedbugs/ http://cjry.ca/blog/bedbugs/ If you are feeling a bit concerned when it comes to bedbugs after hearing about the number of places they've been spotted in Edmonton, rest assured are things you can do to prevent the spread. 1.  Wash everything after a trip not just the dirty items. 2.  Double-check secondhan...]]> Hollie Taylor 07 Feb 2011 08:49 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/SuperbowlCommercials/ http://cjry.ca/blog/SuperbowlCommercials/ If you missed the US commercials during the Superbowl yesterday you can check them out here: http://tvdonewright.com/2011/02/super-bowl-xvl-commercials-watch-them-all-here/     ]]> Hollie Taylor 07 Feb 2011 08:12 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/LocalHerosWanted/ http://cjry.ca/blog/LocalHerosWanted/ Local producer Jason Mielke, CEO of ProjEX Unlimited Productions, has pitched a new show idea to the experts on CBC's Dragons' Den (Air-date: February 16). The pitch, although as an American show, would first launch in Canada and work along side local charities.  The show will have groups of ...]]> Hollie Taylor 25 Jan 2011 08:25 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/5WaystoGetMoreEnergy/ http://cjry.ca/blog/5WaystoGetMoreEnergy/ Sometimes life gets in the way of a full 8 hours of sleep; the kids had a bad dream, the dog needs to be let out, the phone rings and the list goes on. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind to give you a morning boost. 5 Ways to Get More Energy: 1) Go easy on the caffeine.  A...]]> Hollie Taylor 24 Jan 2011 06:45 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/FrostbiteWeather/ http://cjry.ca/blog/FrostbiteWeather/ During this cold snap there are a couple of conditions to be aware of...frostbite and hypothermia.  We all know the signs our body gives us when we are at risk: Frostbite -shivering (may be absent in later stages) -lack of feeling in the affected area -skin that ...]]> Hollie Taylor 11 Jan 2011 07:09 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/DutchDeliciousBakeryQuiche/ http://cjry.ca/blog/DutchDeliciousBakeryQuiche/ Every other Thursday at 8:10am Seibe of Dutch Delicious Bakery stops by with a feature baked good. Today is was quiche and boy was it yummy! Click here to see a picture!: www.twitter.com/hollieonthespin ]]> Hollie Taylor 06 Jan 2011 08:26 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/SavvyThriftShopping/ http://cjry.ca/blog/SavvyThriftShopping/ A great way to save money this New Year is to start bargin hunting and what better place to do this than at a thrift store.  You never know what kind of treasures you'll find.  It could be unique house decor item, vintage jewlery or designer clothes at a not so designer price.  As a...]]> Hollie Taylor 05 Jan 2011 07:44 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/Debt-FreeFamilyVacation/ http://cjry.ca/blog/Debt-FreeFamilyVacation/ It's always nice to get away with the family.  It's a time for memories to be made and the pocketbook to be drained.  WAIT! The pocketbook drained?!?!? This doesn't have to happen to you. Here are some tips we dug up to help you avoid this common occurance. 1.  Start early - Fi...]]> Hollie Taylor 04 Jan 2011 07:12 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/6RegiftingRules/ http://cjry.ca/blog/6RegiftingRules/ I've done it, Johnny's done it and maybe you have to.  Regifting is the topic of the day.  Personally, I felt guilty when I regifted a present.  The only time I regift now is when it's a 'Texas Gift Exchange' type event, but maybe it's something you do often.    Her...]]> Hollie Taylor 13 Dec 2010 07:40 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/4SavingsfortheSeason/ http://cjry.ca/blog/4SavingsfortheSeason/ Of course there are more than four saving ideas and we had some great calls this morning about them, so thanks for your feedback.  Here are the ones we mentioned: 1) Book travel plans in advance because you could end up spending twice as much. 2) Host a potluck!  The cost...]]> Hollie Taylor 10 Dec 2010 08:42 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/ChristmasDecoratingDosandDonts/ http://cjry.ca/blog/ChristmasDecoratingDosandDonts/ Here are a few do's and don'ts the think about as you begin decorating for Christmas. DO: Spend money on what people will see Set the mood with candle Go bold with colours Repurpose existing decor Get tied up in ribbon DON'T: Over decorate the tree Leave decor de...]]> Hollie Taylor 30 Nov 2010 07:51 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/7ShoppingOnABudgetTips/ http://cjry.ca/blog/7ShoppingOnABudgetTips/ Today is Black Friday in the US and in true Canadian fashion, several store chains in Canada will follow suit offering their inventory at "rock bottom" prices.  So how do you stay within your budget when there are so many things to buy and so many sales to temp us into impulse buyin...]]> Hollie Taylor 26 Nov 2010 07:16 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/EmergencyCarKit/ http://cjry.ca/blog/EmergencyCarKit/ On days like today when temperatures are dangerously cold for you and your loved ones to be caught without pretection from the harsh winter weather. Here is a winter emergency car kit checklist. Emergency car kit Food – that won’t spoil, such as energy bars Water &ndash...]]> Hollie Taylor 22 Nov 2010 06:53 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/TopToysfor2010/ http://cjry.ca/blog/TopToysfor2010/ 'Tis the season to give! While you're out and about looking for Christmas gifts for your family, friends and your shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, here are some gifts ideas that your little ones are bound to like according to several gift guides. - The Toy Story 3 Buddy figures ...]]> Hollie Taylor 19 Nov 2010 07:21 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/ShovelingStretchesandTechniques/ http://cjry.ca/blog/ShovelingStretchesandTechniques/ Two things for you this morning; stretches and a reminder on the proper shoveling techniques besided enlisting your kids to do it! Warm Up Before Shoveling Squats. Spread your feet about 2 to 3 feet apart and sit back into a squat. Make sure your weight is in your heels. Do this for about ...]]> Hollie Taylor 18 Nov 2010 07:52 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/ShovelingTips/ http://cjry.ca/blog/ShovelingTips/ Today is the first major snow for the '10/'11 Winter Season and a good time to brush up on some safety tips.  Today we tackle shoveling! Below is an article I found online that addresses how to protect yourself from throwing your back out, pulling muscles and the possibility of a heart attack...]]> Hollie Taylor 18 Nov 2010 06:28 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/EatingYourStressAway/ http://cjry.ca/blog/EatingYourStressAway/ Recently Johnny blogged about some of the things that may stress us during the holiday season...  Well, that's nice to know, but NOW what? What can we do to de-stress? How about eating! I'm not talking about the emotional eating out of control, but the emotional eating in control.  ...]]> Hollie Taylor 12 Nov 2010 07:24 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/2010GMACanada/ http://cjry.ca/blog/2010GMACanada/ This past week was a celebration of Canadian Christian musical talent at the 2010 GMA Canada conference.  The four day event included a talent competition, around 50 artists showcasing at various Calgary venues and the Covenant Awards. The Covenant Awards were emceed by comedian Phil Callawa...]]> Hollie Taylor 01 Nov 2010 07:39 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/SafetyRemindersforHalloween/ http://cjry.ca/blog/SafetyRemindersforHalloween/ This Sunday is Halloween and whether or not it is something you participate in, children will be out and about in our community.  Remember to be alert and watch out for them.  Sugar highs and excitement can be a dangerous combination when it comes to child saftey.   If you are ...]]> Hollie Taylor 29 Oct 2010 08:16 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/ToyRecallSites/ http://cjry.ca/blog/ToyRecallSites/ It seems as though every week there is another toy that poses a risk to our children.  This time it's the Smiling Munchkin Bathtub Sub toy that is batter-operatered.  The moving parts could cause laceration and abrasion to children.  Here are some sites to check out regularily...]]> Hollie Taylor 08 Oct 2010 06:43 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/StretchesForBetterPosture/ http://cjry.ca/blog/StretchesForBetterPosture/ This morning I found a great article in the Edmonton Sun that addresses our children's posture.  There has been an increase in children complaining about some back or shoulder pain, which are symptoms of bad posture.  Taking breaks to stretch will not only get the blood flowing to help w...]]> Hollie Taylor 30 Aug 2010 08:17 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/PerseidMeteorShower/ http://cjry.ca/blog/PerseidMeteorShower/ If it wasn't for the rain this morning we would have been treated to a shower of another kind.  The annul Perseid meteor shower was to reach its peek of brightness just before dawn this morning, but due to overcast skies the dramatic display of lights was barely visible, if at...]]> Hollie Taylor 13 Aug 2010 06:59 MDT http://cjry.ca/blog/7WaystobeHappierandHealthier/ http://cjry.ca/blog/7WaystobeHappierandHealthier/ This morning we made mention of a stat that says you are the happiest between the ages of 40-45 and the most stressed from 25-30.  I found an interesting article in the Metro that addressed this.  It's about Dr. Susan Baili, who at the age of 28, found herself not only accomp...]]> Hollie Taylor 10 Aug 2010 08:48 MDT