5 trending houseplants for 2023

Is your monstera losing its appeal? Are you ready for an upgrade from your maintenance-free sansevieria to a humidity-desperate calathea? Well, good news. Just like…

Spring is finally springing

The National Institute of Health says children grow faster during spring than at any other time of the year. If spring makes most living things…

How everyone can pitch in to protect water supplies

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.…

Family Day activities for families to enjoy together

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…

Resolutions for a strong family

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…

In lieu of flowers

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…

Funeral flowers, colours, and what they represent

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…

Keep your plants happy until summer

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…

Welcome to winter

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…

Why poinsettias are the official Christmas flower

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…

Keep kids safe on Halloween

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…

Avoid these common Halloween costume dangers

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…

How to keep pets from causing home fires

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…

Head: Things to consider before lighting up your fireplace this winter

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…

7 study tips for high school students

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…