Charity

It’s hard to believe that it has already been one year since I joined the Board of Directors at Literacy Unlimited. It’s been a fantastic experience getting to know the team that has devoted so much time and energy to help adults with low literacy in the West Island of…

It’s been one heck of a year, a couple of years, actually. I really wanted to spread some love to my readers and to my community, so I reached out to the brands I have collaborated with, and they answered the call. Christmas came early for me with over $2000…

Every year, when the weather changes from our colourful, warm fall temperature to our brutally cold days and nights, I think of those in need. Canada is currently seeing an all-time high in homelessness and families struggling for necessities. The lack of affordable housing, inflation, poverty and the pandemic have…

Just when I thought this would be a small little venture, I got some pixie dust in the mail! Once again, I am amazed by the generosity of my community and the brands I have worked with over the last decade. Given that even more sponsors came forward this week…

My annual event, Shopping From The Heart, has gone VIRTUAL for its final year! Until May 24th, you can participate by going to www.ShoppingFromTheHeart.ca It’s hard to believe that ten years have come and gone. With each event, my community grew and the event became a bigger success. It has…

There have been a few occasions that I have tried to find services, organization and centers to donate my items to. Whether it was when I was decluttering my home, or when the boys grew out of their still-new outfits, or on a larger scale when my sister, my husband…

There are many things out of our control right now in this very strange time we are living. We have been informed that staying home will help us all, and so that is what we are doing. (STAY HOME!) And while this is a great act of service in and…

What do you consider a hero to be? Is it a person with super-human powers? An anomaly that can lift buses or stop world disaster? Or can it simply be a friend helping you when you need it? Can it be a parent being a hero to their child? Heroes…

What is a henna session, and why should you have one? I spoke with Sinthusha Kandiah of Divinart Foundation, to help explain this beautiful tradition. My hope is that you learn something new and consider getting a session for yourself as a peaceful gift to yourself and perhaps celebrate a…

Just a few short weeks ago, the ninth edition of Shopping From The Heart took place and it was bigger and better than ever! On May 9th, 2019, we celebrated our ninth SFTHmtl event.  We are thrilled to announce that it was a roaring success! With the help of Donna…