Water is easily taken for granted, especially in areas of the world where access to clean water is as simple as turning on a faucet.…
Thanks to increasingly busy schedules that have families running in different directions for work, school and extracurricular activities, Family Day is an ideal time to…
There are plenty of resolutions that families can enjoy together. Undertaking goals as a family unit can create accountability that keeps everyone on track. Here…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with a loved one often involves a gift exchange, a fancy dinner, or a night out. And flowers. Different types and colours…
I call myself lucky enough to not have had many friends or family members pass, but I attended a funeral last week in northern Manitoba…
With the holiday season over and southern Ontario in its not-so-cold start of winter, what better time to talk about how you can keep your…
If you are reading this on Dec. 21, welcome to winter. Winter officially begins today and Christmas is frighteningly close. Hopefully you, unlike me, are…
Originating from Mexico, poinsettias are often considered the Christmas flower and rarely will you have a hard time getting your hands on one leading up…
When Halloween arrives each October, most people are interested in the entertaining aspects of the holiday in addition to the abundance of sweet foods that…
Children and adults may spend weeks planning their Halloween costumes. Movie or television characters, political figures, horror icons, or everyday heroes are among the most…
Both cats and dogs can get excited around sudden loud noises, visitors and potential fire hazards in the home. Excited pets can pose a safety…
A warm fire can make even the coldest winter day more enjoyable. Fireplaces may not get much use in spring or summer, but come late…
Assessments such as quizzes and exams help educators recognize areas where students are excelling and where they might need a little extra help. In addition…
Research by NASA has revealed that in 24 hours houseplants can remove 87 per cent of air toxins. Studies also show that having indoor plants…
Events that bring residents of a community together in one place had been on the back burner as the world was and is continuing to…