Safety

In many ways, we have paired down our needs versus our wants, even more so since the pandemic began. At the same time, we have gotten really good at knowing what things we use the most, and what things we require for our road trips, back and forth to our…

Social media makes it easier than ever to keep in touch with family and old friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. We can share status updates, photographs, and milestone events. However, are we sharing TOO much? This is officially the first day of school for many children in Canada. It’s about a…

It was a late winter night as we approached the country house. The boys were sound asleep in the car as we began to empty bags and bring them inside. We tried to keep quiet as we brought in the groceries, the luggage and all their special treasures, stepping in…

After an extensive meetup with a health specialist at the end of last year, one of the biggest recommendations I had was to drink more water. Ok, let’s be honest, the recommendation was to drink water. I did not drink any water. Well, that has since changed. The benefits are…

You know when you feel something deep inside you that you know is important, and sharing it will make a difference? When you have something that needs to be addressed and you need to find the right audience and the right collaboration to do it? Well, this is the case…

“The sun isn’t that strong right now, there’s shade where I’m sitting, I’m just jumping in the water to refresh myself, I won’t be in the sun long”…and the list goes on. When it comes to putting on sunscreen, it’s easy to play the excuse card, especially these days. I…

If you had asked me a few weeks ago what the safest form of payment is, I might have had a different answer. But after being schooled in fraudulent activity from Interac over dinner, I now know so much more. It turns out, with all the chips on our new…

It’s one of those things we are required to do as parents with school-aged children: labeling. Everything. Every. Thing. I still remember, back in my elementary school days, my father would sit at the kitchen table with a thin indelible marker, and write my name on every single pencil crayon…

First aid knowledge is vital – especially when you’re raising a family. Today, we’re discussing allergies and EpiPens and why it’s so important to learn how to use an EpiPen. A little while ago, I took a First Aid course in my sister’s home with Red Cross instructor, Nancy Reynolds of…

Ah, spring! We have waited long enough for it in Montreal this year, don’t you think?? I’m not going to mention that there might be another round of snow falls because I do not believe it. I WILL not believe it. So instead, I’m focusing on spring and all the…