Articles written by Julie Burtinshaw

Patients with ME/CFS often experience severe physical symptoms such as extreme fatigue and muscle/joint pain. Should they exercise?

Jan 31, 2011 - Julie Burtinshaw

ME/CFS is a potentially debilitating disease of the nervous system, according to the World Health Organization.

Jan 25, 2011 - Julie Burtinshaw

Next to the wedding, the rehearsal dinner is the most important event for the families of the bride and groom, so dinner invites should be well-thought out.

Jan 24, 2011 - Julie Burtinshaw

There are many online services available if you want to find a person or a business and you only have limited information.

Jan 23, 2011 - Julie Burtinshaw

College and university students at every level look forward to mail and packages from home. Here are some great ideas for student care packages.

Jan 10, 2011 - Julie Burtinshaw

When a child leaves for college, it can be hard on parents. Learning how to cope with empty nest syndrome is an important part of learning to let go.

Jan 10, 2011 - Julie Burtinshaw

An interview with environmental writer, JD Bauer. "Unless you do your part, don't expect the next person to do theirs."

Jul 13, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

After young adult writer, JD Bauer launched Book 1 (Quest for Water) in her Trinity of Superkidds Series, she spoke to suite101.com about her writing.

Jul 13, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

There are many types of wedding receptions and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Find wedding reception ideas here.

Jun 11, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

The titles for the 2011 Chocolate Lily Book Awards nominees have been released. Pick up some of these great titles for kids up at the library or bookstore.

Jun 8, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

Passionate about beautiful gardens? Love to travel? Enchanted by Irish music? Like the thought of exploring Irish castles? Visit Ireland now!

Jun 7, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

A boutique travel company offers travellers passionate about everything Irish: gardens, abbeys, castles and music, a unique opportunity to visit Ireland.

Jun 7, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

Thank-you notes are easy to write and mean so much. Learn the do's and don'ts of thank-you card writing. Examples of thank-you notes included.

Jun 3, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

Ties and socks are passe. This Father's Day give your Dad the gift of words. Tell him just how much he means to you with a funny or sentimental quote.

Jun 1, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

When faced with a best friend's special day, so many people ask; What should I write? Here is a mixture of quotations expressing friendship.

May 31, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

A Wedding Speech or toast is always better with a few well-placed quotes. This is the right place to find the perfect words for the bride and groom.

May 25, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

The winners of the British Columbia Red Cedar Awards have been announced and the nominated titles for next year are revealed.

May 20, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

Throw a successful bridal party for the bride-to-be by following this simple planning guide and easy how-to rules.

May 18, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

Art lovers and history buffs along with other visitors to Ontario will not want to miss the spectacular AGO, located in the heart of downtown Toronto.

May 18, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

Get Out of the Way is Book One in a series from Dinges about America in the last century. Dinges talked with Suite101 about his motivations and his writing.

Apr 7, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

An important part of any wedding reception is the Toast to the Bride and other speeches. Organize who will be speaking and when in advance of the wedding.

Mar 9, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

Who qualifies for a marriage licence in Canada and what is the application process? Does everyone need a licence? Get the answers to your questions here.

Mar 6, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

Planning a wedding a year before the marriage and reception should not be stressful. Twelve months is plenty of time to organize an elegant wedding and reception.

Mar 5, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

Buying a wedding dress can be stressful for brides-to-be, but by following these simple rules, it can also be an enjoyable part of the wedding preparations.

Mar 4, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

Write a wedding speech that will capture the hearts of the bride, groom and their guests by including two or three romantic quotes or even a funny quip.

Mar 3, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

Passengers departing from Vancouver's International Airport (YVR) are asked to follow the "Five, four, three, two, one checklist" to ensure a smooth departure.

Feb 25, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

A visit to BC Street in Richmond, British Columbia, allows visitors to experience the best the province of British Columbia has to offer.

Feb 22, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

Collaborative artist Monk plans to dedicate a large painting to Luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, who died so tragically at the 2010 Olympics in Whistler.

Feb 21, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

British Columbia is well known for its resource based economy, but Michael Bidu, Pres. of DigiBC wants the world to know that BC is quickly becoming a New Media Star.

Feb 19, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

On February 18th, 2010 in Canada's Olympic City, Canadian Rick Hansen's accomplishments were recognized in front of international media.

Feb 18, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

Every Christmas concerned animal agencies plead with consumers to delay purchasing puppies until the Holiday Season is over. Sadly, many people don't listen.

Dec 15, 2009 - Julie Burtinshaw

A good book review deserves to be read, but how can book reviewers drive readers to their content and increase pageviews? Learn how to write a strategic book review.

Dec 9, 2009 - Julie Burtinshaw

Follow these tips and you can make money by writing book reviews for ezines and other web-based publications.

Dec 8, 2009 - Julie Burtinshaw

Beer and Cheddar Cheese Soup is a made with simple ingredients, but the final product is complex and rich in texture and taste. Beer soup in less than 30 minutes!

Dec 7, 2009 - Julie Burtinshaw

It's not always possible to be with family and loved ones during the Christmas holidays. That doesn't mean missing out on a tasty Christmas feast and all the trimmings.

Dec 1, 2009 - Julie Burtinshaw

The third set of upper and lower molars or back teeth are called 'wisdom' teeth and usually appear in young adults between the ages of 15 and 26 years-old.

Nov 12, 2009 - Julie Burtinshaw

Responsible, environmentally aware people prefer not to use polyethylene bags in the home, but what alternatives to plastic bags are available for consumers?

Nov 11, 2009 - Julie Burtinshaw

With US unemployment over 10% and money tight for families, many households are looking at ways to host an affordable Christmas dinner for friends and relatives.

Nov 9, 2009 - Julie Burtinshaw

As many emerging writers discover, it is easier to start a novel or a poem than to finish one. Here are some tips on how to successfully complete a marketable manuscript.

Nov 9, 2009 - Julie Burtinshaw

From the author of the Magic Mountain Series comes a new picture book dedicated to all the animals that did not survive as a result of the loss of their habitat.

Nov 4, 2009 - Julie Burtinshaw

The vaccine for H1N1 has been made available for high-risk groups, including young children from the ages of six months to five years.

Nov 3, 2009 - Julie Burtinshaw

Jeffrey and Sloth is one of those rare books designed to appeal to all ages. Winters deals with the power of the imagination and creativity on many different levels.

Nov 3, 2009 - Julie Burtinshaw

The founder and managing director of the Quick and Dirty Tips Networks talks to suite101.com about her work and her philosophy on learning.

Jun 9, 2008 - Julie Burtinshaw

Author and award-winning podcaster Mignon Fogarty talks to suite101.com about the challenges of writing about language.

Jun 9, 2008 - Julie Burtinshaw

Dr. Muhammad Yunus, founder of the Grameen Bank, visited the University of British Columbia to speak about his dream of eradicating poverty one loan at a time.

Mar 17, 2008 - Julie Burtinshaw

Award winning children's series by Canadian writer/illustrator team Carol McTavish, Lori Nunn and Linden Wentzloff will grab and hold the attention of young readers.

Mar 6, 2008 - Julie Burtinshaw

The following exercises will help you to build realistic, believable characters for your novel or short story.

Jul 16, 2007 - Julie Burtinshaw

From 1831 to 1996, there were 150 residential schools in operation in Canada -- their goal: "To kill the Indian in the child." They were unsuccessful.

Jun 14, 2007 - Julie Burtinshaw

Robert Service fans familiar with his poem, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," will delight in this novel that explores the characters in Service's original story.

Jun 8, 2007 - Julie Burtinshaw

Randolph Westphal was diagnosed with terminal cancer over twenty years ago. His reaction: "I won't sit in the corner and wait for death."

May 15, 2007 - Julie Burtinshaw