Standing in the aisle: When you are boarding and you are trying to put your bag up in the overhead bin, PLEASE PLEASE sit down in your seat as quickly as possible! It is FRUSTRATING for everyone behind you. I mean, WHY should they stand in the aisle waiting/watching you rummage in your bags!? Get or...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, at least for literary addicts such as myself. It’s time for the CBC’s annual battle of the books, Canada Reads. Debuting in 2002, Canada Reads is the annual competition that pits 5 books against each other, declaring which title is th...

There's only one way to enjoy all that white stuff: Embrace the snow! Here are five outdoor family ideas that are loads of fun and educational too. 1. Fill up spray bottles with water and food coloring. Use them to draw in the snow or to add some detail and colour to your snowmen or...

“It’s the littler conversations that build the relationships and make an impact on each student” - Unknown Having a relationship with your teacher is very important. Every student should feel comfortable around their teacher whether it’s to seek help or answer a questio...

Becoming a mom is exhilarating and terrifying simultaneously. The two emotions together in itself can be rather confusing. But somehow women from all over the world take these emotions and turn them into something incredible. They become mothers. In the blink of an eye they have given up their entir...

Baby it's coooold outside - almost too cold to even play outdoors. If you're a parent, you know that indoor play centres are our saving graces! So here are indoor play places to combat the cold (and have lots of fun too). RecreOFUN. From the cool play structures (with ziplines, trampoline...

Cozy up to a room with this unique Chinchilla Handmade Luxury Blanket. This blanket is unbelievably soft and plush with super soft microfiber backing. Create and enjoy the real look without harming animals. Available through Wayfair Canada. $1699

Food has gone up a lot in overall price these last few months, which have hit our wallets hard. But there are ways that you can cut your food expenses down a bit, and here's how: Buy whatever is in season, and avoid "exotic" items. Look for the items that are in season right now. Th...

Photo: Tastes Better From Scratch School lunches getting monotonous? Are your kids sick of the same ol' same ol'? Then check out these 4 winning lunchbox snacks your child will actually want to eat! Ham, Apple and Cheese Quesadilla from Food Network Canada - It takes quesadillas f...

According to a media release, Starbucks' customers have shared that when they come to Starbucks, they are looking for a variety of options to make the right choices for themselves. To help customers easily find what they’re looking for to meet their lifestyle and taste preferences, the com...

Photo: NOVA West Island Improving the quality of life for vulnerable youth, families and adults across 16 municipalities is the raison d’être of NOVA West Island but it takes a lot of money to do so; approximately $1.6 million a year. And without government funding, we rely upon donat...

I know I’ve written about this in past posts, however, I feel it necessary to rewrite and remind everyone about airplane etiquette... once again! Now, where do I start?! When boarding a plane, settling in for a comfortable flight is a priority, correct? We place our belongings away in th...