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Right now the models for organizations is in rapid change and restructuring. And that means so is your life. You are affected by this …
June 2012
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Great Read | Review & Excerpt The Power of Communication by Helio Fred Garcia Irene Becker | Just Coach It-The 3Q Edge™ | QBlog Bill Gates said many years ago the 21st century leader will be a leader who empowers. It was a…
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Jun
30
2012
I had a brilliant idea to make mulberry ice cream for dessert when some friends were coming over for dinner. My son and I took an afternoon stroll to our neighbours’ yard. After very sweetly asking permission (though how could they refuse –…
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2012
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate Not Far From The Tree’s 5th birthday party. We are always so overjoyed with the incredible support from all our volunteers, fruit tree owners, donors, fans, and local business partners and this occasio…
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Fri, 2012-07-06
Meet Mike the Trail Guy Suminski. This extreme athlete is no stranger to running and has competed in 37 marathons over a …
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2012
For a list of meals and drop-in programs that will be open over the holiday weekend, please click here or…
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2012
Here’s an interesting story if you or your kids insist on eating processed dairy foods: a study published in Nature found that concentrated saturated milk fats commonly found in processed foods causes a boom in bad gut bacteria, leading to an imb…
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Jun
28
2012
Read all about the city’s new charity garbage removal fee, Daily Bread’s new Take Action Project for youth this summer…
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Fri, 2012-06-29
A common concern many parents have is how to prevent their child from becoming a picky eater. In order to develop y…
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Jun
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2012
StyleDemocracy came by RfR HQ to spend some time talking to Co-Founders, Lisa & Kristy, and taking in all the fabulous frocks. To view the full article on RfR as the Store of the Week, click here. Tweet
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Jun
28
2012
Just a few more days and we’ll be celebrating the 145th birthday of our beloved Great White North! And we’re not going to lie, here at RfR, we are extremely excited to be celebrating…well, frankly, anything! Canada is such a wonderful country, and we’re blessed with so many opportunities and privileges. We’ve got some great [...]
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When you’re addicted to the planet Q: How much pollution am I sucking in by running outdoors? A: There’s one thing that binds Canadians, and that is a deep affinity for complaining about the weather. Personally, I love hot, sweaty, humid …
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Jun
27
2012
Nora Ephron was the Queen of Romantic Comedy (Rom-Com). As a writer and director, she somehow knew how to drill down into her own pain and joy, and magically pull out a story that made us laugh — and cry: the perfect combination of emotions that make a good story. Much has been written today [...]
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Jun
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2012
I was a college freshman the first time I saw When Harry Met Sally. An impressionable time for any number of things, but I left the theater knowing who I wanted to be when I grew up: Sally. And it wasn’t just the beautiful, funny, real love story, or h…
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Jun
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2012
Blogging Success Tips-The Positive Side of Blogging A Pink Paper (Cousin of the White Paper) by Irene Becker, Just Coach It Well, this post is too long to be a blog post, and it is not a white paper. I call it a Pink Paper because it is all about the P…
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Jun
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2012
Here’s something interesting if you skip salad dressing or opt for low-fat varieties: New research published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research concludes that dressings made with monounsaturated oils boost the absorption of nutrients in you…
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Jun
27
2012
Please come out and support one of our fabulous PFW Gold Members, Angie Tobon, at the grand opening of her new retail store. All welcome!
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Jun
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2012
The summer months give women so many reasons to ditch the eye makeup and simply stick with the lipsticks and glosses. This is because on a day off, you never know where you’ll end up. You could start off at a patio having lunch with friends but you could be head deep in a pool, [...]
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Can you believe it? Not Far From The Tree is five years old! To celebrate, we’re throwing a birthday party on the rooftop of our new office at 401 Richmond. It will be a lovely evening to celebrate all that this little project has accomplished si…
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Jun
26
2012
We are happy to welcome Klassen Blueberries as one of the most recent farms to become Certified Local Sustainable in Ontario! They are a family owned and operated U-Pick blueberry farm located in Essex County. Ted, Celia and their son Tyler have all been great people to get to know during the certification process and we have [...]
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Jun
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2012
“In a single moment, it is all gone.”-Revelation 18:17 We live in a society of constant to-do lists in the pursuit of feeling “accomplished,” “getting things done,” and “delivering on promises.” Perhaps this is a familiar setting for you or for those around you. Then we come across one bold statement that challenges the way [...]
Jun
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2012
Scandalous Women is please to welcome author Deborah Hale to the blog. After a decade spent tracing her ancestors to their roots in Georgian-era Britain, Deborah Hale learned a great deal about the period and uncovered enough fascinating true stori…
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Jun
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2012
Talented Interior Design Jamie Beckwith has a great eye for style in fashion and interiors. She shares 7 ways you have infuse the popular colour, Tangerine, into your life!—->> I wanted to share the vibrant, happy shade of Tangerine, which happens to be Pantone’s Color of the Year. This radiant shade is not only incredibly …MORE
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Jun
25
2012
Up until this season I had never taken part in a mulberry pick. Now I have picked four mulberry trees amounting to over 50 pounds of mulberries! After picking these trees I am delighted to say that Mulberries are now my favourite fruit to pick. I love …
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Jun
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2012
Something we always hear is, “I really want to rent a dress, but I have no events coming up!”. Well, here are some events happening around Canada that might be just right for you to wear a fun frock to. There are concerts, theatre and all kinds of fun stuff for you to experience! CANADA [...]
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Jun
25
2012
Ever feel stuck? Hopelessly looking for love? Struggling to lose weight? If you’ve answered yes, to any of these, trust me when I say, you’re not alone. Many of us have been there and struggle to take that leap into the lives we were born t…
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Jun
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2012
As I was about to walk across the stage, host Matt Galloway remarked, “This is one of my favourite projects in the city.” Yes, he was referring to Not Far From The Tree! This very fine compliment added a little skip in my step as I delighte…
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Jun
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2012
It was the year after I was finished taking Eldepryl and Selegeline for a disease I did not have and I was feeling pretty dam confused. Having a misdiagnosis of a chronic illness was, to say the least, a little … Continue reading →
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Dog left in a trunk???
This week, I spoke to a woman who said she saw someone putting a dog into their trunk! WTF??? I asked her what she did and she said nothing. Folks, next time you see someone putting a DOG IN A TRUNK, at the very least, take the license plate number [...]
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2012
Dog left in a trunk???
This week, I spoke to a woman who said she saw someone putting a dog into their trunk! WTF??? I asked her what she did and she said nothing. Folks, next time you see someone putting a DOG IN A TRUNK, at the very least, take the license plate number [...]
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Jun
23
2012
Meet Synchro Canada’s senior national team members who are training for the 2012 Olympic Games. I recently caught up with these young women at the Etobicoke Olympium Pool. Check out what they have to say about how they push past fear, their keys to success, their dreams, hopes and the upcoming Olympic Games in this Shannon Skinner Special Report, which is part of an ongoing series of on-location interviews.
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Jun
22
2012
My interview with CBC ‘s Mark Kelley on Connect
Start at 46:36
I don’t know why I’m squinting so much. Time for glasses maybe??
( Best of luck to you and the gang, Mark. )
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Jun
22
2012
Do you find yourself thinking more about your “to do” list than your social or family life? This is just one sign of workaholism. Other signs include working after hours, on weekends or through your lunch break, feeling guilty or … Continue reading →
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Jun
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2012
As of July 1st, the City of Toronto will begin taxing charities for garbage removal. With little notice and even…
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Jun
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2012
UPDATE June 26, 2012: Event organizers have notified us today that July’s Tampon Tuesday is CANCELLED. In Canada, hunger isn’t…
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Jun
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2012
Years ago a wise person told me the “problem for most people and organizations isn’t not knowing what to do, but figuring out how to change ourselves and how to help others change.” Changing your own habits can feel about as futile as climbing Mount Ev…
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Jun
21
2012
BPW (Business & Professional Women) International’s World Congress in Helsinki, Finland a year ago this month was an unforgettable experience and one of the pinnacles in my musical career – to hear 600 women from over 60 countries around the world sing along with me on “Women of the World” was exhilerating. A lot of…
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Jun
21
2012
Do you have a dream – for your life, for your business? I dream all the time – the downside, in some cases, is that I did not put a time frame to each dream. I was in Chicago this week and finally got to visit Harpo Studios – a long-time dream of…
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Jun
21
2012
Hello, I’m Avery Peters. I have been volunteering with Not Far From the Tree for 3 years now. I began as a gleaner, last year I was a supreme gleaner and now I’m volunteering as a Communications Intern along with Visha. I first discovered Not Far F…
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Jun
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2012
Addicted to the planet Sitting on a patio in Kensington Market over the weekend as smokers on either side of me lit up, it felt like someone had flipped the time machine switch and transported us all back a decade. Where were the smoke police? The byl…
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Jun
20
2012
I’m pleased to announce that I am now a contributing blogger to the Huffington Post. Every week, you can read my posts about the interviews I do on Extraordinary Women TV, as well as some insights I will share — and a few other surprises. Check out my first post: my interview with singer/songwriter, Suzie [...]
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