Canadian Living

The Canadian Living Magazine for helpful articles on food, cooking, health, relationships, family and lifestyles in Canada.

Canadian Living • EST. 1975 | VOL. 50, NO. 7 | SEPTEMBER2025

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TAKE IT easy

11 tricks, tips and ideas we love this month

PUB NIGHT • Enjoy this crispy beer-battered and breaded fish and French fries combo for the classic British fare made at home.

fashion & beauty • For a fresh look, try highlighting your hair in a dark-to-light gradient. The style is easy to maintain because there’s no need for root touch-ups: your hair stays just as beautiful as it grows out.

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

Recipe for success • In pursuit of the healthiest scalp and tresses, tons of skin care-inspired hair products have hit store shelves. With the plethora of active ingredient-packed shampoos, scrubs and masks available, how can we embrace this hair-care revolution without going overboard?

beauty sleep • After a sleepless night, our mood isn’t the only thing that suffers—our reflection in the mirror also takes a hit. We asked the pros about the effects of fatigue on the skin and for tips on drifting off to dreamland with ease.

6 tips FOR BETTER SLEEP • GETTING RESTFUL SLEEP ISN’T ALWAYS EASY. SET YOURSELF UP FOR HIGH-QUALITY SLUMBER WITH THESE SIMPLE HABITS FOR PEACEFUL NIGHTS.

GOING GREEN • No matter the shade, this verdant hue never goes out of style. Get inspired with our go-to green picks.

STEPPING INTO sneakers • Combining fashion and function, these trendy kicks are simply begging for a spot on our shoe rack.

styled CLASS IS IN SESSION • To greet September in style, try these six ensembles sprinkled with collegiate-inspired pieces.

ONE SHIRT 3 LOOKS • Complete with a structured collar and pinstripes, this classic workwear piece can be styled for just about any occasion.

life & community • September means back to school and work after summer holidays. If you’re looking to up your note-taking game, try bringing a pen and paper to your next class or meeting. Studies show that writing by hand, as opposed to typing on a keyboard, allows you to engage better with the materials being presented. When writing longhand, you process the information more deeply while you listen, which can help you to better comprehend and recall details later on.

What’s ON? • It’s time to snuggle up in front of the telly to catch what’s new this season.

BACK TO THE BOOKS • What better time than these days filled with back-to-school vibes to pick up one of these edifying new releases?

MAGIC/MAYHEM • WHETHER YOU LIKE YOUR SEASON HAUNTED OR HEARTFELT, THERE’S A HALLOWEEN RELEASE FOR YOU.

PROMISE THE MOON • WHILE SUMMER READS SEEM DRENCHED IN SUNLIGHT, AUTUMN’S TITLES HARNESS MYSTERIOUS LUNAR POWER.

LIVES WELL LIVED • FALL DELIVERS TIMELY BIOGRA-PHIES AND MEMOIRS FROM PEOPLE WE WANT TO KNOW BETTER.

END THE SPEND • Professional organizer Ivanka Siolkowsky challenged herself to a year of no shopping—and loved it so much, she started it all over again. These are her tips for mindful consumption and doing more with less.

health & fitness

Lean into liver • Love it or loathe it, liver is one of the most nutritionally dense foods available and is often more nutritious than muscle meat. Packed with protein and low in calories, liver is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals. What’s especially great about this superfood is that many of its nutrients are easily absorbed by the body. Different types of liver are enjoyed worldwide, with the most common including beef, calf, chicken, cod, goose, lamb and pork. Read on to learn why we...