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Is It Summer Yet?

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Weeknight Hero • Welcome to Weeknight Hero—a speedy, slam-dunk recipe you’ll want to cook again and again, any night of the week.

By the Book • Meet the bestselling author who pulls fashion inspo from her colourful covers.

A SUMMER FOR THE BOOKS • It isn’t summer, for me at least, until I’ve devoured an entire book on whatever dock, deck or patch of grass I’m lucky enough to park myself on—and I wish you the same idyllic experience. These eight Canadian page-turners, from cozy mysteries to cottage romances to a zany murder plot that screams Lifetime miniseries, are perfect contenders for this season’s TBR pile.

5 MORE NEW NOVELS TO KEEP ON YOUR RADAR

Yes, I Pee A Little. No, I’m Not Ashamed Anymore. • Postpartum incontinence caught me off guard in my 20s. Hereʼs how I learned to laugh, leak and live a little lighter—with pads and perspective.

Fancy Pants • After weeks of testing, we got to the bottom of the comfiest—and cutest—Canadian undies.

Do You Really Need All-Body Deodorant?

How A Weighted Vest Amped Up My Walks • Our editor straps in and steps out.

Magnesium 101: How to Maximize Its Benefits for Your Body and Mind • Discover why adding this multit-asking mineral to your daily routine could be the wellness upgrade you didn’t know you needed

All the Trends to Have on Your Radar This Summer

Butter Up • For a hit of dopamine, indulge in the season’s hottest hue: butter yellow. Soft and comforting, it shines in both monochrome moments and small pops of colour. Pair with neutrals to energize your basics or with a rainbow of pastels for a joyful approach to summer dressing.

Off the Hook • Breton stripes with a twist, breezy crochet standing in for cable-knit sweaters, preppy boat shoes (bonus points if they’re customized with colourful laces and charms) and sardine motifs on absolutely everything—the reimagined fisherman aesthetic is a playful take on prim-and-proper nautical staples. To complete the look, go ahead and order the oyster platter.

TINTED LOVE • Skin tints are the secret to a fresh-faced summer. Think of the featherlight base as the middle ground between a tinted moisturizer and a foundation—it offers sheer, dewy coverage, with built-in skincare benefits and zero cakiness.

It’s Giving Haute Girl Summer • Who says great style needs to be expensive? Giant Tiger’s bougie-on-a-budget summer fashionlooks areperfect for the beach, backyard BBQs or dancing the night away—without breaking the bank.

Lima • Searching for your next girlfriends’ getaway? The Peruvian capital awaits.

Semi Detached • I lived with my ex-husband for nearly a year while we negotiated our divorce. It saved us a lot of money—but it wasn’t always easy.

Here Comes The Sun • The temperature is rising and that means it’s time to brush up on the basics of sun protection. From application tips to cool new SPF innovations to the basics of sunburn care, here’s a dermatologist-approved guide to a safe—but still sun-soaked!—summer.

5 Spots You’re Probably Missing When Applying SPF

Mane Focus

SKIN SAVERS

Skin Series • For the perfect skin

Logan Red Crow Is Racing Toward History • The 24-year-old jockey from Siksika Nation is blazing a trail for women in the extreme and perilous sport of equestrian relay racing.

How My Dishware Obsession Got Out of Control • Resale sites are flush with vintage dinner...