BHBB Ottawa Spring Summer 2014 - BHBB

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Spring/Summer 2014
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Blueberry
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Ottawa
Events
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Fashion for everyone at
The Handmade Bride
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exercises for
computer
atheletes
CONTENTS
Natalie Esau talks sun safety.
Do you know your SPF?
COMPUTER ATHLETES
Tips to combat computer aches.
WHAT’S ON IN OTTAWA
Events to look out for in the
capital this spring and summer.
FOOD SPOTLIGHT
We catch up with the team at
Ottawa Foodie TV.
RECIPE
A delicious lemon
and blueberry biscuit.
recipe.
OTTAWA NEWS
The latest lifestyle news
in the city.
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COVER
STORY:
Everything
is made
with love.
ON THE COVER
Photographer: Erika Szostak for PhotoMadly, Hair:
Susan Bond, Makeup: Cornelia Page, Model: Dolly
Diamond, Floral styling: Wookie Floral Design, Styling: Louise O’Mahony & Kate Morton, Birdcage and
bead necklace: Jeremy Hoye, Gold plated coral bangle:
Baroque jewelery, Assistant photography: Mark Liddell.
Dress by Louise O’Mahony, available at The Handmade
Bride, Ottawa.
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Photo: Lynda Graveline
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KNOW YOUR SPF
elcome to BHBB’s
first printed issue!
Wow! What a truly amazing,
few years it has been. BHBB has
grown from a PDF newsletter,
to a website, and now to a print
publication!
BHBB will continue to support
the amazing local businesses in
the city. A HUGE thank you to
everyone that has been part of
this new publication!
I hope that you enjoy this very
first issue as much as I have
enjoyed creating it.
Publisher
BHBB Ottawa
www.bhbbottawa.ca
info@bhbbottawa.ca
@BHBBOttawa
Publisher: Sarah Hoy
Editor-in-Chief: Sarah Hoy
sarah@bhbbottawa.ca
Copy Editor: Stacey Hill
Contributers: Natalie Esau, Ania
Kraszewska, Shirley Plant, Ashley
Notley, Vanessa Ronksley,
Lynda Graveline
BHBB Ottawa Magazine is printed by Be Healthy, Be Beautiful Ottawa. The publisher does not assume any responsibility for the contents of any advertisements. The publisher is not liable to any
advertiser for any misprints in advertising not the fault of the publisher and in such event the limit of the publisher's liability shall not exceed the amount of the publisher's charge for such advertising.
No portion of this publication may be reproduced, in or in part, without the express written permission of the publisher. BHBB Ottawa accepts stories and press releases. Editor has the right to edit all
received copy. The contents of this publication is not an opinion of the publisher/magazine. Facts are correct to the best of the publishers ability at time of print.
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BHBB OTTAWA NEWS
BIKINI FASHION FIND
Look like a star on the beach this
summer in this stunning Maaji fashion swimsuit, appropriately named,
Island Calling. Available at Marianne’s
Boutique, Westgate Mall.
613.722.6614
www.mariannesboutique.ca
SUMMER
GNOMES
Aquatopia opens
There’s a fun new venue coming
to town! Aquatopia will be a super
elegant, glass-enclosed conservatory
located in Carp. The new venue boasts
an on-site café, aquatic garden retail
experience, and the largest public
indoor water garden in eastern
Ontario. The Aquatopia project is set
to open in July.
www.pondclinic.com
These adorable gnome stud earrings
from Vuela Vuela, can be picked up at
Flock Boutique and Workshop Studio
& Boutique.
613.695.0834 and 613.789.5534
www.workshopandflock.com
PUMPED UP KISSES
You may have heard of cruelty-free Ottawa-based cosmetic
company Mistura Beauty after they were featured on Dragon`s
Den five years ago. We love their entire collection, but we can’t
keep our hands off the Pump & Glow lip glosses. Available at
www.Giveoply.ca. www.misturabeauty.com
Photos supplied by companies of products. Auqutopua supplied by Karma Creative Solutions
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SKINCARE NEWS
Photo: B. Kamins Labortories
KNOW YOUR SPF
"Believe it or not... sun exposure
causes most of the skin changes we
think of as the normal part of aging!”
B.Kamins Laboratories.
Always look for a broad spectrum
sunscreen when choosing an SPF for
your face and body. Broad spectrum
will protect you against both ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, the main cause of
sunburn, which are the strongest in
the summer, and ultraviolet A (UVA)
rays, which remain constant throughout the year.
Although less intense than UVB,
UVA rays are up to 50 times more
predominant, and go through glass,
making sun protection necessary
indoors as well as out. Remember B,
burns while A ages. Looking for an
SPF in your moisturizer will help you
stay younger for longer, even if you
are staying out of the sun!
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor
which refers to the theoretical amount
of time that you could stay out in the
sun without protection. An SPF 15,
would protect you
15 times more than
your natural sun
protection. If your
skin would naturally redden after
15 minutes of sun
exposure with an
SPF 15 it would take
225 minutes. SPF
also only applies to
UVB rays not UVA.
To make sure that
you are covered,
look for ingredients such as titanium dioxide or zinc
oxide. These are opaque materials
that reflect light. If applied correctly
these will help to block out UVA rays.
When choosing an SPF for overall
body protection, look for a waterproof SPF 30 and reapply every one to
two hours. SPF can easily be washed
away by sweating during physical
activity or water exposure. You only
need to apply an SPF to the body on
those days when you are outdoors
for an extended amount of time; 20
minutes or more depending on how
fair you are.
A daily SPF 15 should be applied
to the face in your day cream and/
or foundation. This will protect you
throughout the day from regular dayto-day exposure. When spending an
extended amount of time outside,
you should apply your SPF 30 in addition to your regular day protection.
SPF 15 layered with an additional
SPF 30 does not accumulate into an
SPF 45. You are only protected by
the largest number you have applied.
Even an SPF 100 does not mean twice
the protection of SPF 50.
Remember that an SPF 15 sunscreen
blocks over 90 percent of UVB rays,
so you don't need an SPF of 80 or 100
for adequate protection. You would
only choose these higher SPFs if you
have extremely fair skin. This type of
protection is unnecessary for common exposure unless recommended
by a physician. Proper and repeated
application is more important. More
sunscreen simply replaces what has
worn off, it does not start the clock
over.
By Natalie Esau, beauty expert and
owner of The Upkeep Shoppe
www.BHBBOTTAWA.ca
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HEALTH TIPS
COMPUTER ATHLETES
For many people it is almost impossible to get away from the desk at
work. Here are five amazing tips to
help keep your body strong and painfree while stuck at a computer.
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Engage your muscles.
The reason we become sore
after sitting for a long time is because we are slouching. This causes
a lot of strain on muscles and joints.
Sit with a straight back and your head
over your torso. This will allow your
muscles and bones to work together
to prevent your neck and lower back
from becoming compressed.
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Do chin tucks.
We tend to lean towards the
computer screen, which causes a
forward head posture.
At the end of your work day, while
keeping your eyes and jaw level,
bring your head back as comfortably
as it will go. Hold and breathe deeply
(not forcefully) for 10-30 seconds.
Repeat this exercise three to five
times, at least once a day, to stretch
the muscles being compressed and
strengthen those responsible for supporting your head.
3
Decompress your spine.
When we sit, our lower back (un
less properly supported) becomes
compressed. This deprives our muscles, joints, and vertebral discs of
nutrients.
To stretch the lumbar muscles and
vertebrae, begin by lying down on
a soft flat surface. Bend your legs as
you bring them up, clasp your hands
behind your knees, and hug them to
your chest. At the same time, bring
your head and your hips off the floor.
Breathe, and hold for 10-30 seconds.
Repeat as needed.
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Use heat and ice.
Use heat (i.e. hot water bottle, heating pad) for your chronic
low back or neck pain, as heat will
increase blood flow and help relax
your muscles.
Use ice for acute injuries or when
existing ones flare up in order to
remove inflammation and help numb
pain. You can use heat or ice on sites
of pain, depending on what you
respond best to. NEVER use heat on
an area that is already inflamed or
warm to the touch.
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Get a massage.
No matter how hard we try, we
will at some point develop knots in
our muscles that can become quite
painful if left untreated.
To keep your muscles happy, try
including massage in your healthcare routine. Aside from getting a
massage from a registered massage
therapist, you can exchange massages with your partner, or use a foam
roller to break apart knots and ease
away tension.
By Ania Kraszewska, owner of Ania
Massage. RMT.
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“At Marianne's we're proud of where we've
come from and excited about where we're
heading. There's always something new to
see! Come in and spend a few hours with
us and we promise, you'll be glad you did.”
Marianne’s Boutique, located at the Westgate Mall, Carling Avenue, has been
dressing Ottawa women for over 25 years.
Opened in 1986, Marianne’s filled a desperate need in the market providing bras and prostheses for women who have undergone a mastectomy. This
service proudly continues in a private and compassionate environment with
the latest in specialty products and comfort wear.
Now, this amazing boutique offers over 360 styles in both specialty and
regular bras. Marianne’s stocks a huge range of sizes from AAA to N. Take the
opportunity to be sized by Marianne’s caring and well trained bra fitters who
will ensure that your bra shopping experience will be a rewarding one that you
will remember forever.
At Marianne’s you will also find the largest selection of swimwear in Eastern
Ontario, boasting over 30 brands in styles and sizes for all ages, shapes and
tastes. Popular brands like Gottex, Christina, Sunflair, Diva and TYR remain in
store, while exciting new brands like Maaji, Rod Beatty and Elomi have been
added to provide even more style and fit options to a broader clientele.
Marianne’s can truly dress you from head to toe with an extensive fashion
department and accessories to compliment your lingerie and swimwear.
The boutique is happy to continue to provide the brands that customers
have come to know and love such as Simpli, Bryn Walker, Picadilly, Neon Buddah, Spanner, Dunes, Chantelle, Warner and Wacoal, and excited to introduce
new lines like Simone Perel and Panache, X2, Yest, Kooi, XCVI and fabulous
accessories from Jacqueline Kent, Michique and Transperenza.
Westgate Shopping Mall
309 Carling, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7L3
613.722.6614
www.mariannesboutique.ca
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COVER STORY
MADE WITH LOVE!
If unique handmade items, flirty petticoats, and 50s
glamour are what you are all about, then prepare to
fall head over heels for this store in New Edinburgh. Think indie!
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When you think of handmade it is easy
to conjure up the idea of romance.
Think burlap, lace, tulle... the list goes
on. The Handmade Bride, located in
New Edinburgh, is a dream come true
for the indie bride-to-be and handmade lovers alike.
Above: Meaghan Brunetti, owner of
The Handmade Bride.
Meaghan Brunetti, who lives in
Cantley, Quebec, with her four children and husband, was inspired by
her own big day to open The Handmade Bride. "I opened The Handmade Bride to fill a gap for modern
brides in Ottawa. When I got married
in 2011, I had a hard time finding
items I liked locally," says Meaghan.
She continues: "Everything seemed
so traditional and boring. The concept
was born, combining really awesome
wedding stuff with ethically sourced
and made products."
When you step in to the boutique,
you are welcomed by unique dresses and whimsical products that will
excite the bride-to-be in any woman.
Dresses range from classic white, to
almond, to black and white, to the
more adventurous polka dot and pink
petticoats.
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There is something for
everyone. If you are a oneof-a-kind bride then this is
a must-see stop on your
bridal map.
"The Handmade Bride is
really unique because its
the only shop of its kind in
the world. It offers modern
brides a casual, fun place to
shop for their dress while
guaranteeing that everything in the shop is made
sustainably and with love."
Meaghan adds: "We
focus on creating a low
pressure sales environment
where brides-to-be can be
themselves and hang out
with their friends and family
while finding their dress."
What's next for the indie
wedding store? Meaghan
says: "The Handmade Bride
is the love of my life (after
my husband and children of
course). I want to continue
sourcing amazing products
for my clients and be able
to accommodate the growing number of brides flocking to the shop every week!
We have already outgrown
our sweet little spot in New
Edinburgh and are starting
to look into new fantastic
venues to host The Handmade Bride."
By Sarah Hoy
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TOP THINGS TO THINK
ABOUT FOR BRIDES-TO-BE
1. Write some vows to yourself when you get
engaged and follow them throughout your
entire wedding planning process.
2. You can be yourself! No need to fit into the
strict parameters set by the wedding industry.
3. Keep it sweet, simple and authentic.
Photos:
Photography by Ashley Notley
Photography.
Dresses from The Handmade Bride.
Makeup by Blush by Jackie.
Hair by Showpony.
Linens from EVENTist.
Venue is Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen
and Bar.
4. Wedding planners are worth it, seriously,
look into it. They can add to your DIY plans.
5. If you don't know where to start, look for the
venue and the dress first. They will help set the
date and vision for your day.
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OTTAWA EVENT TASTER
Free concert. Arkells and The Sheep
Dogs headline the Tim Horton’s
Dragon Boat Festival
The Sheepdogs will headline on Friday
night and the Arkells on Saturday night.
When: Friday, June 20 - Saturday, June 21.
Where: Mooney’s Bay Park, Riverside Dr.
Information:
www.dragonboat.net
Odyssey Theatre Under the Stars The Financier
Odyssey is back with their masks and a
comedy where money rules.
When: Thursday, July 24 - Sunday,
August 24
Where: Strathcona Park
Information:
www.odysseytheatre.ca
The Ottawa International Busker
Festival
Street performers gather for free shows.
When: Thursday, July 31 - Monday,
August 4, 2014. Performances start at
11am every day.
Where: Sparks Street Mall
Information:
www.sparksstreetmall.com
Zombie Run for Humanity
Run for your life and support Habitat
for Humanity with this 5km obstacle race.
When: Saturday, October 4.
Where: Nepean National Equestrian Park,
401 Corkstown Rd.
Information:
www.zombierunforhumanity.com
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FOOD SPOTLIGHT
OTTAWA FOOD VLOGGING
BHBB sits down with
Mark Kranenburg to
talk about the newest
food vlog in the city,
Ottawa Foodie TV.
What is Ottawa
Foodie TV?
It is a fresh spin on
foodie blogging.
Josh Barbour, Ottawa
Foodie producer, and
I took a look at the
scene and realized
almost no one in Ottawa, or even Canada,
was video blogging, Above: Mark Kranenburg shows Ottawa what delicious
and promoting good delights are on offer.
food.
We do this because we love local What do you see next for food in
and small business. We love to get Ottawa?
into the kitchen where this food is We are excited to hit the streets this
being created and shed some light on summer and try some of the amazing
the love and work that goes into the street food this city has to offer. We
amazing food.
are well versed in social media and we
have found that the street vendors
What's hot on the food scene in in this city are very interactive and
Ottawa?
connect with their customers. There is
We have found that because of pop- nothing like feeling like you’re part of
ular shows on The Food Network we the family or just simply getting that
are seeing a trend in food trucks. smile from a familiar face.
For the most part, we here in Ottawa
Social media is next for the food
like great food, but are also look- culture in this city. It's becoming part
ing to shake things up a little. With of the fabric, but we're going to see
the addition of 17 new street ven- more and more restaurants and spedors in 2013 and more to come for cialty food shops create a greater
2014, Ottawa is starting to develop online presence. Witches Cauldron
a real street food culture. We are (restaurant) does it right when they
also seeing a lot of allergy-conscious send out their specials via Facebook
and organic menus, such as gluten- and Twitter everyday, letting their
free, as regular items on menus. customers know what to expect.
Catch Ottawa Foodie TV at www.ottawafoodie.com
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BHBB RECIPE
BLUEBERRY LEMON BISCUITS
Directions
Mix dry ingredients together. In a bowl,
whisk eggs, lemon juice and honey. Pour
into dry ingredients and mix well. Fold in
blueberries. Drop large spoonfuls on a
parchment lined baking tray and bake 325F
for 15-20 minutes. Timing depends on the
size of your biscuits.
By Shirley Plant
Summ
er 2014
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Ingredients
3 cups almond flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
zest of 1 lemon
pinch of sea salt
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp honey
2 eggs
3/4 cup blueberries
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Order your tickets now – seating is limited!
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Westgate Shopping Mall
309 Carling, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7L3
613.722.6614
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