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Is there anything better than the feeling of a clean and organized home? Spring may have already sprung, but summer can also be the perfect season to refresh your surroundings and rejuvenate your mind. Here’s how.

Summer cleaning (Payne)

Life is about balance. We provide you with strategies for a lifelong commitment to strength and well-being in all areas of your life. 

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There’s a reason camping is one of Canada’s biggest pastimes. The possibilities are as endless as the Canadian wilderness itself. From backpack camping to bike camping, spend this summer seeing nature up close and personal.

Get ready to camp (Duvauchelle)

Heat&#x2d;related injuries and risks are on the rise, especially with Canada’s climate heating up at twice the global average. Don’t sweat the small. These simple, straightforward tips will keep you safe, strong, and fit during a hot summer workout.

Guide to outdoor exercise in high heat (Duvauchelle)

Whatever your favourite summer activity is, there’s a way to make it more eco&#x2d;friendly—while still having a blast.

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BBQ Jackfruit Quesadillas

Grilled Gem Salad and Smoked Coconut Chips

Grilled Vegetables

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Food is medicine. It all starts here. We create recipes with functional, whole organic ingredients that nourish your body and feed your soul. 

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SERVES 8 / READY IN 45 MINUTES 

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Get that summer glow on the inside and outside with expert tips for all ages.

Beauty series

Beauty starts within. We celebrate natural, organic beauty that is better for the planet and helps you look and feel your best.  

Beauty

This summer, check out the many delicious craft beers on offer. Not only are local restaurateurs embracing these flavourful new brews, but they’re also imbuing their culinary creations with them. Why not try it yourself with our flavourful beer-infused recipes?

Beer-Infused Recipes You'll Want to Craft This Summer | alive

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Harissa Spiced Moroccan Vegetable Soup

Falafel Sliders with Smoky Tomato Sauce

Honeyed BBQ Chicken Kebabs

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Keeping up with a constant influx of texts, tweets, emails, and notifications can be exhausting. Here's how to really unplug from technology.

Creative Ways to Unplug From Technology (and Why You Should) | alive

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A vacation can quite literally save your life by helping you to better manage stress. Yet most of us struggle to make time to relax.

Why Taking a Vacation Could Save Your Life | alive

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Not only are these summer meals delicious, but they’re also simple—so you won’t be stuck in a hot kitchen when outdoor adventures are calling your name.

Perfectly Simple (and Vegan!) Summer Meals | alive

Quick and Easy Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Mac ’n’ Cheese

Whole Grain Vegan Cornbread

Vegan Cornbread Panzanella

Chickpea Scramble Breakfast Bowls with Roasted Vegetables

How do you preserve your beauty routine during the hot, humid days of summer? Learn how to use light summer makeup to achieve a natural glow.

How to Achieve a Light Summer Makeup Look—Naturally | alive

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You’re all geared up for your summer adventure. But did you remember your sunscreen? And did you remember to check the label on that sunscreen?

Oxybenzone: Why This Common Sunscreen Ingredient Harms the Environment | alive

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It’s a sparkling summer day—perfect conditions for an adventure on a paddleboard. This picture-perfect video is some serious fitspiration.

Fitness Teaser: Paddleboarding in Paradise | alive

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A perfectly ripe local peach can be one of summer’s sweetest treats. But our peaches recipes show that this fragrant fruit has a savoury side, too.

5 Savoury Peach Recipes to Make This Summer | alive

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Summer is the perfect time to venture outside of your comfort zone! Paddleboarding is fun and easy to learn, and it's a surprisingly good workout.

How to Paddleboard Like a Pro | alive

Stability Ball Wall Sits

Cable Twists

Straight Arm Cable Lat Pull-Down

Paddleboard Pushup

Paddleboard Split Squat

Paddleboard Like a Pro

By riffing on one master vinaigrette recipe, you can make four unique salads for revamped lunches, picnics, and dinners.

1 Master Vinaigrette Recipe With 4 Salad Variations | alive

Master Vinaigrette

Do you know what to look for (and avoid) in sunscreens? This natural sun protection primer reveals which ingredients can keep you safe and healthy.

Summer

10 Must-Have Supplements for a Feel-Good Summer

Your Smart and Sustainable Cleaning Routine

Welcome to Summer Camp

Beat the Summer Exercise Heat

Your Guide to an Eco-Friendly Summer

Is Sunscreen Worth It?

Host an Epic Backyard Barbeque

Glorious Grilled Veggies

All-Dressed Barbecued Jackfruit Quesadillas

Beauty Series Part 1

Brewed Flavours

Let’s Unplug!

Summer Unplugged

Perfectly Simple Summer Meals

A Light Touch

Protect Your Skin and the Environment

Fitness Teaser: Paddleboarding

Peachy Keen

Paddleboard Like a Pro

Summer Vinaigrettes

How to Be Sun Safe

Cool Summer Soups

5 Tips for Eco-Friendly Travel

Cool Summer Soups