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A twist on milk
World Plant Milk Day (August 22) celebrates dairy alternatives, such as soy, almond, oat and coconut milk. Lactose-free, nutritious and sustainable, plant-based options can be found in Costco warehouses and at Costco.ca.
Back story
PLANT-BASED MILK is created by grinding legumes (e.g., soybeans), nuts (e.g., almonds) or grains (e.g., oats), then adding water, flavours, vitamins and minerals. Some people turn to plant-based milk due to an allergy or intolerance to cow’s milk, including lactose intolerance.
Because no animal products are used to make them, dairy-free alternatives are also part of a vegan lifestyle. While many prefer plant milks for being low in fat, free of cholesterol and rich in calcium, others just like the taste. A (plant-based) milk mustache is just a bonus!
CONAIR
KEEP IT CLEAN
Tips for Men’s Grooming Day
With Men’s Grooming Day set for August 18, Conair offers these tips for using an all-in-one body groomer.
- Start with a clean, slightly damp beard and mustache.
- Trim your beard using smooth, even strokes going toward the natural growth.
- Trim your mustache from the top down.
- For nose- and ear-hair trimming, use a circular motion.
- For chest and other body hair, trim going against the direction of the hair growth. Use a skin-soothing product afterward.
- Exfoliating on a regular basis will help prevent ingrown hairs and razor burn.
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UNIVERSITY BOUND
Tips for parents
Ease the stress of saying goodbye to your teen by making sure they’re ready for their fi rst year. Parents.com has a host of tips, including packing essentials like quality bedding, a first-aid kit and kitchen and storage basics.
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ORDER TO GO (OUTSIDE)
Eat Outside Day
Use August 31 (Eat Outside Day) to enjoy a delicious meal in your garden or nearby park while the weather is still nice. You can find plenty of outdoor-friendly foods in your local Costco warehouse and at Costco.ca.
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GARDEN VARIETY
Calling all creative gardeners
If you are an avid gardener and you use products from Costco to design a creative and fun garden, we’d love to hear from you. Send an email to jjmadera@costco.com with your pictures and the story behind them.
RENEÉ RONCONE
FUN IN THE SUN
Great minds think alike
On a tour of Death Valley National Park, Costco member Reneé Roncone (pictured on the left) found she wasn’t the only one wearing a sun shirt from Costco. Martha, Margaret and Gale—three women she’d never met before—had the same idea. “What are the odds?” Roncone asks.
