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…

It’s been a year since we began living life in a global pandemic. For us here in Montreal, March 13th was our official day of lockdown, just after our spring break. I remember volunteering in the library of my children’s school as I have done every week for years, but…

Have your kids come home from school this past month sharing what they are learning about Black History? If they are, there is one person we must all thank: Akilah Newton. February was first declared Black History Month across Canada in 1995. That was after I graduated from high school,…

A very long time ago, I found this treat on Pinterest, and they have become a staple fun snack for our family when we have all the ingredients and want something sweet and savoury. It occurred to me that some of you may have never seen this and you would…

Something that immediately comforts my family is warm apple pie with ice cream. This is a special treat you can whip up without even thinking and it is sure to please your family. Either as an afterschool, afternoon snack or a dessert after dinner, apple pie is best served warm,…

You are a mother, so most likely, you have decided that this new year you will do more for your child, or perhaps more for others. I have another suggestion. Being a mother channels your gratitude, love, patience and understanding, but it also shines a bright light on self-doubt, anxiety…