Here is a list of lists compiled by Time Magazine

Freddie Mercury would have turned 65 yesterday so Katy Perry sent out a tribute to one of her biggest influences.

A woman named Bronnie Ware, who works with the dying, compiled a list of the top five regrets her patients verbalized to her.

This list is a good reminder about what’s important; people and love, basically.  Here are the most often repeated regrets her patients had while on their deathbeds.

Today's Parent has compiled a list of great crafts, receipes and fun things to do with dad along with some great articles all about dad!

This dog really knows how to play dead! Not even a treat IN his mouth will make him "wake up"!

This is entertaining. I can't figure out how he does it! Magic? Video editing?

Astrid Van Den Broek Sat Jun 04 2011

I adore summer. Things slow down for the better, we take the time to relax a little more and that suits me just fine. So in looking ahead and making summer plans, I also put together a list of the 10 things that are a must-do for my happy summer.

Barbecuing is a great summer tradition — but if not done properly, it can make you sick.

Health Canada estimates there are between 11 million and 13 million cases of food-related illnesses in Canada every year, and the risk of food-borne illnesses increases dramatically during the summer months. Hot, humid weather creates perfect conditions for bacteria such as Salmonella and E.coli to flourish. Add to this the difficulty of refrigerating foods or washing your hands while picnicking or camping, and it’s not hard to understand why food poisoning is a particular risk during barbecue season.

By Charlotte Hilton Andersen Redbook – Tue, 31 May, 2011

Mommy? Remember the time you forgot to come to my preschool concert? I cried and cried. I was so sad you didn't come." Missing my son's preschool concert might be one of the biggest parenting mistakes I've ever made and not just because I missed him squeakily singing "This Little Light of Mine" with hand actions. No, it's because the gaffe convinced him—and all my other kids—that I can't be trusted to remember important things, so now they remind me of this every five minutes. Oh, and did I mention that the missed concert was four years ago? While it's too late for me, you can save yourself from a bad mom-memory (momery?) with a handy new app. In addition to managing your schedule, our favorite parenting apps do everything short of babysitting your kid. Oh wait—there's an app for that, too. Now if only they'd invent one to erase Mom Guilt...

This little boy know's how to give a motivational speech.  He wants you to believe in yourself and you too could learn to ride a bike!

Blistering Heat, stinging jellyfish, kamikaze mosquitoes, and sharp branches lurking along every hiking path—summer days are booby-trapped with minor health miseries. But there are more ways to fight back than you might think, and many can be found right in your kitchen cupboards. Here are five summer woes and their unexpected antidotes.

The Do Diet: Tired of feeling tired? Power up the day with foods that supercharge your stamina from morning to night — and help control your weight too

By Erinn Steringa; Consulting Dietitian Tristaca Caldwell Tue Mar 22 2011 

This is so adorable. A monkey and a dog playfully get along well with each other

I bet he cried after this... he sure looks defeated!

Watch this guys very creative and romantic way of proposing to his future wife

By Brynn Mannino Posted February 08, 2011 from WomansDay.com 

Nobody is naysaying the wonders of modern medicine—what would we do without a medication like penicillin to treat infections? But, as it turns out, everyday items have secret curing powers, too. Next time you don’t want to fork over money to get a common wart removed, consider using duct tape. Already popped two aspirin but can’t get rid of the headache? A pencil could do the trick. Below, get medical explanations behind a few bizarre—albeit brilliant—MacGyver-esque home remedies.

Read this list and see how many you already do... add some more creativity to your life!

Sometimes just using different words means all the differeance to someone.

Check out how shy and  innocent Elliott and Bowie are while they share their first kis.

What you will need:
-Scrapbook paper
-Ruler
-Glue or tape
-Ribbon
-Hole punch

We all have them: Those secret junk drawers, packed-to-the-brim closets, and attics bursting with...well, what exactly is all that stuff? It's clutter -- and it's in your way. These 19 tips will help you take your home from cramped to comfortable while freeing up plenty of space for your family to enjoy.

Try cooked, crumbled sausage in place of bacon or make a vegetarian version with sauteed spinach. Dress things up with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

• Prep Time 15 minutes 
• Total Time 35 minutes 
• Yield Makes 6

We’ve all seen people who are always happy – even amidst agonizing life trials. I’m not saying happy people don’t feel grief, sorrow or sadness; they just don’t let it overtake their life. The following are 21 things happy people make a habit of doing:

1. Appreciate Life

Be thankful that you woke up alive each morning. Develop a childlike sense of wonder towards life. Focus on the beauty of every living thing. Make the most of each day. Don’t take anything for granted. Don’t sweat the small stuff.

By Clare Douglas

It isn’t polite to stare, but get ready for a wave of impoliteness — because with the Royal nuptials just around the corner and the rise of the fascinator in formal wear, it’s impossible to look away.

Modern-day fascinators, embellished hair ornaments adorned to one’s head with either a comb, clip or band have become the go-to celebratory headpiece, with society pages brimming with trendsetters showcasing their attachment to the daring hat alternative. Less fussy than a full-coverage hat, perfect for keeping blowouts voluminous, light and airy for warm summer nights and the ability to transform a simple cocktail dress into a formal stunner — the fascinator is turning heads.

 1. Over 2 billion people are expected to tune in to the event. That’s a lot of wedding guests! [Reuters]

• prep time 25 min
• total time 25 min
• makes 8

Who said post-it notes are just for writing short notes on? This talented artist shows us what he can do with them. Pretty impressive!

Miserable, incurable, and afflicting at least 35 million of us, spring allergies are fast approaching. They kick in when the immune system, mistaking pollens for harmful substances, responds by triggering the release of chemicals including histamines (the source of watery eyes, sneezing fits, and runny noses). On the bright side, an allergic response is the sign of an active immune system, and research has found that allergy sufferers have lower rates of many types of cancers. Still, allergies should be managed—they can lead to sinusitis if left unchecked—so with spring upon us, here's my advice.

From Best Health Magazine:

Stretch every extremity for 15 seconds. Try this before you open your eyes. Lift your arm and begin by stretching each finger, then your hand, then your wrist, then your arm. Repeat with the other arm. Then your toes, feet, ankles and legs. End with a neck and back stretch that propels you out of bed. You’ve just limbered up your muscles and joints, and enhanced the flow of blood through your body, providing an extra shot of oxygen to all your tissues.

What could they be babbling about so intensely?  Either way, they are adorable and fun to watch and listen to!

In honour of April Fool's day

Kim MacGregor organized this flash mob of 200 dancers to launch the "feel good" movement, "I Believe She's Amazing" in honor of her friend Erika Heller who passed away May 28th, 2009 at 31 yrs. old...this is her living legacy. The amazing choreographers and dancers pulled this together in just one-6 hr rehearsal the day before the shoot. http://www.IBelieveShesAmazing.com

Take part in Earth Hour 2011.  Go to the WWF website and join the movement. 

She had a good feeling about it!

By Karen Salmansohn

It's What You've Done for Them Lately That Matters

To hell with random acts of kindness for strangers! Now that I've got your attention, I want to share why it's important to create more conscious acts of kindness for the friends you already know and love, at least as much as you may be encouraged to do for the stranger on the street.

1. High security: Shop only at secure websites that you are familiar with. You can often find more information through buyer’s guides or consumer sites such as the Consumer Measures Committee. Research the company before you order and check for any signs of an insecure site such as prominent spelling errors, glitches or pop-ups.

 If you haven’t heard of Winnipeg native Maria Aragon, you’re in for a real treat!

A 10-year-old Winnipeg girl is getting attention from the likes of talk show host Ellen DeGeneres after praise from one of music’s biggest stars turned her into a YouTube sensation!

Lady Gaga tweeted “Can’t stop crying watching this.  This is why I make music. She is the future.”  Wow, what a compliment!

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By Randi Chapnik Myers

As a parent, I have become what I call a happy junkie. That’s because nothing brightens my mood faster than my child’s smile. Of course, my kids don’t have to dance all day long to give me that fuzzy feeling. If they throw tantrums now and again, that’s OK ? just as long as I know that deep down, they are content.

So how do you raise happy children? Here are some tips to help you do just that.

Sure, the days are shorter in winter. But to the parent trapped inside from dawn to dusk with a toddler who has enough energy to sustain a small hydroelectric plant, those cold-weather days can seem long indeed. Yes, to occupy your little ones you could help them craft a model of the CN Tower out of used gum wrappers. Or you could steal these real-world, sanity-saving ideas from parents who’ve learned how to keep kids entertained on days too chilly to head outside.

Cats are always amusing to watch.

Watch Howard play the drums!

 We hold love in our hearts rather than our hands, and we see it only when we give it to another. Simple, heartfelt gestures are the best way to offer the gift of love.

The Heart & Streoke Foundation has some fantastic tools to help you lead a healthier life. 

We could all learn a lesson or 2 from Jessica.  Watch her daily affirmations below.

 It’s one of those debates that divides parents. Do you just hand over the dough? Or do you insist that before your kids collect, they make their beds, feed the cat and put out the garbage? There’s no right answer on this one, but lots of strong feelings on both sides. Read on for two opposing viewpoints — then make up your own mind.

Edmonton student Josh Le wore the same pair of jeans for 15 months without washing them. The jeans were then tested for bacteria and you might be surprised to find out the results!

A compilation of animals with a sense of humor. This will keep you entertained for almost 5 minutes!

Studies say about 80 percent of people who have lost weight gain it all back. Fitness expert Bob Greene says your weight management might not be the problem—it could be how you manage life in general. "It's really about the psychology," he says. "What are the barriers that stand in your way?"
 
Bob says five crucial steps can help you maintain your weight and your life:

By Liz Brody
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  October 01, 2010

1. Find out what kind of flexibility you have at your job. If you stay late Monday nights, could you take Friday afternoons off? Maybe one day a month you can work from home—and that's the day to schedule the plumber, electrician, furnace repairman.

The King of Rock & Roll would have been 75 years old this week.  Take a look at this art work done on velvet of the king himself done entirely with cheese puffs! This is one pretty talented artist!

Ted Williams went from a homeless man in Ohio who had fallen on hard times to offers from countless radio stations, voiceover gigs and even the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Ever wonder how to wrap a cat? Here is a very compliant kitty to teach you how it is done!

This is such an inspring story. Everyone must watch this.

This video showcases some really lucky people

Chatelaine has a collection of cookie recipes to brighten your holidays this year.

This video will bring a smile to your face. Five year old Savannah is not only cute and smart but also very funny!

Experts, readers, and REDBOOK staffers share their best stay-organized secrets. Your sock drawer will never be the same again. (And that's a good thing.)

The idea of roughing it during a camping trip might sound appealing if it weren't for the bugs, wild animals, sudden storms, leaking tents, smelly sleeping bags and questionable food. For a number of people, their first camping experience often becomes their last, but there is now a camping option growing in popularity. Welcome to the world of glamorous camping, otherwise known as glamping. Organized glamping trips feature all of the exposure to the great outdoors as traditional camping trips, but the amenities found at the campsite far exceed anything most campers have ever experienced.

Talk about an important basic skill to have and you're talking about knowing how to change a flat tire. Although we could always wait for our man to show up and change it for us, there are times when we either don't have a man around, or he's off on a trip somewhere and we're well and truly stuck.

STEP 1
Soak your feet in a basin of warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. For best results, spike it with bath oil, moisturizing bubble bath or a mixture of Epsom salts and your favourite essential oil. (We like lavender or lemon grass.)

Make this decadent, fresh spring pasta. It's easy and tastes great!

Makes 4 to 6 servings

500 g pkg linguine or fettuccine
6 thin slices pancetta or 6 slices bacon
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
8 oz (227 g) pkg sliced mushrooms
1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) freshly grated Parmesan
2 tbsp (30 mL) cold butter, cut into cubes
6 cups (1.5 L) baby spinach

Moist and delicious chocolate-chip banana bread with bran and flax.

Makes 1 large loaf, 16 pieces (Cut loaf into 8 thick slices and then cut each slice in half)

Per slice: 174 calories, 6.2 g total fat (1.8 g saturated fat), 6 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate, 3.5 g fiber, 31 mg cholesterol, 159 mg sodium

This luxurious macaroni and cheese keeps unbaked in the refrigerator for up to a day; in the oven, it turns piping hot and creamy inside, and golden brown on top in less than an hour. Substitute your favorite melting cheeses (mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and fontina are great options), or vary the proportions of the ones listed here.

Ingredients

Serves 8

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 pound medium pasta shells
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 4 cups whole milk
• 4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (1 cup)
• 4 ounces Havarti cheese, coarsely grated (1 cup)
• 4 ounces Muenster cheese, coarsely grated (1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 6 slices white sandwich bread