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…

We will still have our family – they may not be in our home sharing a meal, but they can be reached by phone. Connecting with our family will be different but we can still do it. We still have friends – we can’t have our traditional get-togethers right now,…

A few days ago, I shared a picture of a cookie my son and I made on Instagram. I’m telling you, they were scrumptious! In fact, I would say they turned out better the store-bought versions you find at fancy pastry shops. The cookie itself seemed like a very complicated…