Category: Lifestyle

Today is the start of the Beneva Montreal Marathon!

Let’s put on our running shoes, grab our water bottle and let’s go! There are courses for everyone, from 1 km to 42 km!

The important thing is to participate. As Alexandra, one of the ambassadors of the event, says so well:

“When I participate in a race, I get passed, but I also surpass myself, that’s all that matters.”

Athlete Charles Philibert-Thiboutot shares the role of spokesperson with Alexandra.

For Charles, running is a job, but he is impressed by people who run despite having no time:

“People who, despite a demanding job, family obligations, despite lack of resources, manage to train and run 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km or even 42.2 km in the Montreal Beneva Marathon. I run twice a day, my days are totally dedicated to training, recovery and rehabilitation.

Here are the different courses on Saturday, September 24.

You can choose between a 1 km, 5 km or 10 km course.

Will you be there?

To continue the race, here is the map showing the courses for Sunday, September 25.

Attention all motorists as many streets will be closed for the event.

1,2,3 GO! Do you have your shoes?

It’s a start!

This is great news for the brand!

The Quebec-based company Rose Buddha, well known for its beautiful leggings and eco-friendly clothing, has recently launched a new line of home accessories! All accessories will be made in the same spirit as the clothes, that is to say with an ethical, sustainable and “slow living” inspired vision.

The items offered in Rose Buddha’s home line are made in an “upcycling” mode, which means that they are made from recycled and reclaimed fabrics. Some items are made here and others elsewhere, but always with an ethical vision.

“Rose Buddha is more than just clothing. It’s a way of seeing life, of taking care of oneself, of slowing down, of living simply and of being at home with those we love“, explains Maxime Morin, the founder of the brand.

All the products in the home line will be offered in small quantities, so get your hands on them quickly if you like an item! The first collection is composed of tablecloths, napkins, dishcloths, pillows and candles. Everything is available now on the Rose Buddha website.

The collection will be further enhanced with ceramic objects created by Marie-Ève Dompierre, stationery items and throws.

It’s a great project to follow!

It’s at Locoshop Angus this Saturday!

If you’re looking for a great event for this weekend, we suggest the Collectif Créatif Montréal’s big ephemeral market that will take place at Locoshop Angus on September 24th and 25th.

This is already the eighth edition of this event that brings together hundreds of artisans. And as a novelty, the market will be held over two weekends for the very first time! So, if you are not available on September 24 and 25, you can still attend on October 1 and 2!

The Collectif Créatif Montréal’s fall market will bring together a hundred artisans under one roof to offer a huge selection of objects and artworks of all kinds to visitors. There will be items for all tastes: clothing, food, decoration, items for babies and children, zero waste items, etc.

The first weekend, more than 90 exhibitors will be present, and for the second weekend, other artisans will take place at Locoshop Angus. So there will be something new for both weekends!

If you’re a fan of buying local and making art, you’ll definitely want to check out the Collectif Créatif Montréal market!

You can find more information about this event here.

Parents of young babies often wonder about feeding their babies: “How do I do it? How do I start? Pureed or chunky?”

Here are some things to think about.

First, let’s define the two types of food diversification. There is the traditional method, which consists of offering purees to the child first. Then there is child-led diversification (CDD). In this method, parents will offer large pieces directly to the child, who will eat like the rest of the family.

At the moment, DME is a very popular method. However, not all parents are comfortable with this method since it can be scary. From our side, we do not believe that one method is better than another. Only two things are important: Is your child fed? Is the meal stress-free for the whole family? That’s it! From there, make your choice based on what is best for you, your child and your family! Every family is unique! For you, it could be a mixed method that combines a little of both methods and that’s fine!

If you choose DME, the biggest advantage is the simplicity! No need to make several meals, baby will eat like everyone else. However, one disadvantage can be the fear of choking the baby. There are a few things to learn to avoid the risk of choking. For example, the importance of cutting food according to the child’s abilities.

If you opt for traditional or mixed feeding diversification instead, there are also advantages! It can take some of the stress off of you. Besides, you don’t necessarily have to make multiple meals since it’s possible to puree the family meal using a blender.

Would you do this kind of job?

If you’re looking for a job, we found a particularly interesting one for you: professional candy tester for a Canadian company!

That’s right, the Candy Funhouse company, founded in 2018 near Toronto, has published a quite enticing job offer to become “ChiefCandy Officer”.

This job, which is done from home, would pay $100,000 a year and enjoy delicious candy. Anyone can apply, even children 5 years and older (with parental permission and supervision, of course). Isn’t this a dream job!

Some of the duties include tasting candy, but also leading “candy council” meetings, being the company’s chief tester and many other fun things.

Samson Sky ‘s Switchblade has been in production for 14 years and could now undergo another round of testing.

On July 15th, the Federal Aviation Administration revealed that the vehicle is built in Oregon and will soon undergo new tests. If all is successful, the flying car could be put on the market within a few weeks.

This Ferrari red car offers all the amenities of a luxury car, including a hybrid electric drive system. When it’s time to land, the wings unfold on the sides.

For the curious, the car can accommodate two passengers. It can fly at an altitude of 16,000 feet and has a cruising speed of 258 kilometers. As far as insurance is concerned, the flying car has not been created yet.

Obviously, the flying car will not be sold on the standard car market, but rather on the “luxury” side at a cost of $170,000.

Samson Sky ‘s Switchblade is trying to catch up with the AirCar, which already has a few successful tests. Other manufacturers are also in the running. Cadillac unveiled its own airplane car at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the past.

Another automaker, Porsche, has partnered in 2019 with aircraft manufacturer Boeing to launch its own prototype.