Tag Archives: healthy living

Dangerous Messages

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Recently I received an email from someone who thought I’d be interested in reading and sharing her latest blog post with my readers. To be honest, I was shocked she assumed I would consider her blog deserving! Anyone who reads … Continue reading →

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Believe It Or Not!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Believe it or not, there is an annual “World Naked Bike Ride” in Toronto and I have the images to prove it! Please beware: these photos are not for the faint of heart. Please don’t confuse the above event with … Continue reading →

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Helmet Safety Controversy

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Karyn Climans

I’ve never shied away from controversy, in fact, I welcome open discussions. It’s healthy to listen to differing opinions because no one has all of the right answers (especially me)! I was pleased to receive the following comment on my … Continue reading →

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“Mothers Against Naked Riding” Campaign

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Karyn Climans

It’s official … we’ve launched our new Tail Wags Helmet Safety Campaign: Mothers Against Naked Riding (M.A.N.R.). Some of you may be asking what this campaign has to offer YOU. My goal for the campaign is to encourage more people … Continue reading →

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Dog Unfriendly Cities

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Karyn Climans

The City of Toronto has become increasingly dog unfriendly and I’m fed up. It was pouring rain this morning and the forecast was for thunder and lightning yet I was still stopped and asked to leave the Don Valley golf … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Boredom is Better

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Karyn Climans

A little bit of boredom never hurt anyone. In fact, in moderation, it’s actually good for us.  Downtime gives us a chance to re-focus our thoughts and allows the creative juices to start flowing again. When we’re constantly on the … Continue reading →

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Monkey See, Monkey Do!

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Karyn Climans

We all want our kids to be healthy, active and happy. Do you know what is the best thing you can do as a parent to encourage this? It’s simple, be active yourself and your kids will likely follow suit! … Continue reading →

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What I Learned This Weekend

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Karyn Climans

It was girls weekend in Collingwood this past weekend and we had a BLAST! 5 of my closest friends that I’ve known since the early 1980’s and I laughed, hiked up the mountain, partied, ate/drank too much, and significantly boosted … Continue reading →

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Biking for Fun & Fitness

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Karyn Climans

There’s an article in today’s Globe & Mail encouraging immigrants to get fit and “fit in” by cycling within their communities. However the message of this article applies to all of us: Biking is a fantastic way to communicate, be … Continue reading →

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All Work & No Play Makes You Grumpy!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Karyn Climans

Every small business owner can relate … Working 24/7 for extended periods of time leaves you feeling tired and stressed. That’s how I felt on the morning of Friday, May 6th. I was sitting in front of my computer screen, … Continue reading →

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