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Canadian Living • EST. 1975 | VOL. 48, NO. 06 | JULY/AUGUST 2023

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Dollars & Sense • Flights, hotels, meals, transportation, activities…vacations can be very expensive. If you want to travel on a budget, read on to learn how to get the most bang for your holiday bucks.

THE ULTIMATE ice cream sandwich • These elevated ice cream sammies boast both the zing of key lime flavour and the sweetness of honey graham cookies. You won’t be able to stop at just one!

fashion & beauty

now trending • The hottest products and the latest news from the world of beauty.

Essential SPF • Wearing sunscreen is a crucial part of your skin-care routine 365 days a year, so it’s important to choose one that you love. Looking for a formula that suits your skin type while providing powerful sun protection? Check out this shopping guide with tips from the pros.

glam on-the-go • Want to travel light without leaving any of your beauty must-haves behind? Here’s how to pack for your vacation with ease.

ONE PAIR OF BERMUDA SHORTS 3 LOOK • These knee-grazing Bermudas combine the easy-breezy nature of shorts with the crisp look of trousers. Here’s how to style them for every occasion.

GET THE LOOK • Feeling inspired? There are plenty of stylish Bermuda shorts on the market.

Inn Vogue • This summer, we’re venturing outside to enjoy Mother Nature in style. Turn the great outdoors into your personal catwalk with inspiration from these expertly curated looks.

life & community

Shopping Wars • Pro tips for getting the most out of your grocery budget.

LEARN TO LIVE SUSTAINABLY PART 3: Eating locally • In the last decade, shopping and eating locally have gained widespread popularity—and with good reason. Food produced close to home often tastes fresher, and purchasing local also results in a number of environmental, social and economic benefits that have a far-reaching ripple effect.

health & fitness

wonderful Watermelon • A quintessential summer snack, watermelon satisfies your sweet tooth while also keeping you cool and refreshed. What’s more? All parts of the fruit are edible: the flesh is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, the rind contains antioxidants and fibre and the seeds are high in protein and good fats. No matter how you slice it, this superfood is loaded with health benefits! Read on to learn why we’re all about watermelon this month.

GOODBYE, GUILT • Whether you’re a people pleaser, boundary breaker, or victim of the comparison trap, you can learn to let go of guilt and finally quiet that inner critic.

home & garden

light up the night • The right lighting is essential for taking your outdoor space from ho hum to haven. Check out these options that set the tone beautifully, so you can be sitting pretty into the wee hours.

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The sharpest tools in the shed • Shovel, rake, leaf broom, secateurs, branch cutters, trowel…What tools do you really need to properly maintain your land, your flower beds and your vegetable garden?

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cook & eat

INTO THE blue • Enjoy fresh blueberries as a snack, puréed in a smoothie, baked in muffins or pies, turned into jam, topped on a salad… we could go on and on. These flavourful, nutrient-rich fruits are as versatile as they come!

what’s for dinner? • Weeknight meals ready in 30 minutes or less.

Flavours to savour • A menu of grilled eggplant, succulent duck breast with beet carpaccio and decadent stuffed plums is...