Singer, mother and now UNICEF ambassador Pink recently spoke about how welcoming her baby girl into her life completely changed who she was. “When you watch this bundle full of love and light that’s untarnished and untainted by heartache and any of the numerous things that change you, it’s very … [Read more...]
How Focusing On The Positive Can Change Your Child’s Life
I was at an event recently for the book launch by the guys who are behind clothing company called Life Is Good. They're known for their positive vibe T-shirt line with sayings like "Listen to Your Heart" and "Unplug Life is Good". But I learned at the event that their optimism goes far beyond hoping … [Read more...]
Lost Lyrics Brings Music From The Streets To The Classroom
Have you heard of the MusiCounts TD Community Music Program awards? Each year, nineteen non-profit organizations are awarded a collective $250,000 in funding with access to musical instruments, education and programming for youth, many in under-served neighbourhoods. The program itself was a vision … [Read more...]
You’ll Be GLAD You Donated To Your Local Goodwill
I try to teach my boys about being kind to others. I want them to know the value of being generous and caring and I want them to understand that not everyone is fortunate. We make a point of doing things like holding elevators for moms with strollers and doors for the elderly. We also regularly … [Read more...]
Kids Cook To Care Celebrates Kids Who Volunteer
It's not very often when one of Canada's most celebrated chefs invites a group of kids to one of the country's best restaurants. Chef David Lee, of Nota Bene, did just that last week. Nota Bene, #9 on the Canada's 100 Best Restaurant list, a restaurant loved and adored by the country's top food … [Read more...]
Celebrating The Holidays & Sharing Your #WellWishes
We are literally days away from Christmas, and Hanukah has already begun—it is well and truly the holiday season now. I’m pretty proud that I can say I’ve finished all my holiday shopping, my tree is up and decorated, I’ve even hung up the stocking! And while the real celebrating hasn’t even … [Read more...]
Top 10 Items Food Banks Need Now
We are in our local Loblaws more often these days as it's a busy season of hosting company over for various get togethers and all kinds of reasons to be baking. The cookie exchanges, holiday parties and the pot luck suppers... yes, I live at the grocery store. The other day hubby and the kids … [Read more...]
Professional Hockey Players Dress Up As The Cast Of Frozen
Say what you will about Frozen and “Let It Go”, but that movie has made a huge difference in the lives of children everywhere. Case in point, the kids at the Boston Children’s Hospital. Members of the Boston Bruins made their annual Halloween visit to the hospital earlier this week dressed as, … [Read more...]
Our Ten Favourite Celeb Ice Bucket Challenges
Is there anything better than celebrities getting behind a good cause? Only when that cause means they are pouring buckets of ice water on themselves! If you have yet to hear about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, here it is in a nutshell. The challenge is in support of the ALS Association and aims … [Read more...]
What Is Your Biggest Fear?
Are you afraid of the dark? public speaking? crowds? bugs? maybe FOMO (fear of missing out)? Whatever your fear, you're invited to join in the Fearless Challenge. The Canadian Cancer Society has just launched this new online fundraiser that dares everyone to confront their own fears to help those … [Read more...]
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