‘Tis the season for entertaining and going to parties and racking your brain for a gift that shows genuine appreciation for your hostess. Riffling the back of the drinks cupboard for the bottle of Jägermeister won at a stag party, and that’s lasted longer than the marriage it was meant to herald, is not showing appreciation. In fact, why don’t you just crack that bottle open and de-ice your walkway with it? The best holiday hostess gifts serve two purposes: They’re thanks for getting you out of …
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Eight Healthy Habits to Slip Into Your Day
I am a workhorse, and I freely and readily admit this. I often plunk myself down in front of my computer at 6:30 am and shut it down at 11:00pm with only short breaks thrown in to make dinner or grab groceries. It’s bad …
6 Ways to Keep Your Kids Reading This Summer
No more pencils, No more books, No more teachers’ dirty looks, When the teacher rings the bell, Drop your books and run like hell. Do you remember that rhyme? While it's a fun way for kids to blow off steam at …
How Technology is Transforming Healthcare
November 23rd of this year will mark two years since my husband had his heart attack. On that day and in the time since, he has received excellent care and we have a renewed appreciation for our Canadian health care …
How to Combat Summer’s Deadly Sins
I remember that day like it was yesterday: the summer heat was over, and I traded my seasonal stretchy skirts for jeans. It soon became apparent that summery, stretchy skirts hide a multitude of pounds, because …
10 Things NOT to Do With Your Date for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is coming! You know what that means? It's time to think about how to make a special statement to your loved one by using your wallet. This is assuming you have a loved one you have to open …
Help for the Sleep Deprived
Like many, sleep was a luxury I didn’t fully appreciate until I had children. From the birth of my first daughter to the time we were back in a consistent sleep routine with our second, eight years had gone by. …
