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Peak Summer

Refresh your summer wardrobe for less • Five hot-weather must-haves from Giant Tiger that won’t break the bank

THE DISH • A LITTLE BIT OF THIS, A LITTLE BIT OF THAT

HOT SWAPS • I’m a ride or die for a serrano pepper’s zippy, green herbal flavour—but it isn’t always available in grocery stores. Here are a few other options.

A FEW SHRIMP TIPS • Fresh or frozen? Shell on or off? Some common crustacean Qs, answered.

Great Expectations • Think maternity style is all flowy dresses and leggings? This editor shares how she’s staying true to her personal style through her pregnancy

Paging All Readers • Did you know that only 12 percent of books sold in Canada are written by Canadian authors, according to Book-Net Canada? It’s definitely not due to a dearth of top-notch talent. This summer, we’re vowing to read more Canada. Want to join us? Here are 10 compelling new releases to get you started.

Carry-on Suitcases • We tested countless pieces of cabin-sized luggage to find the smoothest ride for every type of trip and traveller

How Much Water Do You Really Need to Drink Every Day?

A Naturally Sweet Way to Rehydrate? • In search of a less cloying alternative to my go-to sports drink, I took maple water for a spin

Running in Circles

LASHING OUT

Vacation Mode • Here’s how to put together a heat-wave-proof look worthy of the French Riviera (even if you’re just renting a rustic cottage)

Screen Time • Ready for a sun-soaked summer? At home or away, SPF is a must. These innovative formulas have such luxurious textures that you’ll want to drench yourself in them

A Clean Getaway

How to Make an Outdoor Pendant Lamp • Capture some sunshine to keep the party going after dark

MAKE YOUR OWN • Want to repurpose an existing item? Almost any woven basket or planter can be transformed into a stylish pendant

Set the Table • When hosting a backyard bash, opt for an eclectic mix of vivid hues to get the (dinner) party started

AT HOME with Nani • I never imagined I’d have an 85-year-old roommate well into adulthood. But living with my grandmother has been a lesson in patience, humility and matriarchal love

CHANTAL KREVIAZUK IS DOING THE WORK • The singer is in it for the long haul—in her music, her philanthropy and her marriage

I Quit My Job to Make Bannock • Six years later, I’ve experienced great success—and I’ve also realized the importance of bringing our culture back to our people

Dive into summer with an all-Canadian pool party

SOME GOOD NEWS FROM MEMOR LANE

DO MEMORY-SUPPORTING SUPPLEMENTS WORK?

A Family Affair? • If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, it’s easy to assume you’ll eventually get it too. But that’s truly not the case

SLEEP ON IT • How catching some quality ZZZs can boost your memory

Memory: Is There an App for That? • Why you should exercise caution with brain games on your phone

what it feels like to be 95 • This year marks Chatelaine’s 95th anniversary. As part of our year-long celebration, we spoke with five other nonagenarians about their experiences of life at 95. All in all, they still feel young and are still fired up, just like us! Read on for their inspiring takes on aging.

SHE DID NO THING WRONG. SHE WAS ARRESTED ANYWAY • In 2020, Breeanna Bascombe was detained on a murder-related charge. She was released, but her life will never be the same

THE SPREAD • 30 DELICIOUS, DOABLE RECIPES

A BACKYARD PIZZA–PARTY GEAR GUIDE

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