As a kid, I remember the excitement of counting my Christmas presents under the tree. The big boxes and the little boxes held so much mystery—when they were wrapped, I could picture them being anything that I wanted them to be. But that fantasy was sometimes better than what ended up being inside. I … [Read more...]
Then Vs Now: When Did Kids Birthday Parties Get So Pinterest?
Do you remember birthday parties in the '80s and ‘90s? You’d invite over all of your school friends, play Dream Phone or Mall Madness and then pop in a VHS (Troop Beverly Hills or Clueless, maybe, depending on your year of birth). Younger kids played Pin the Tail on the Donkey on backyard fences … [Read more...]
Forget The Flowers: This Mother’s Day Is All About Self-Reflection
Mother's Day. A day synonymous with macaroni necklaces, heart shaped pancakes and jewellery commercials that always make us tear up, swearing we just have allergies. However, the day's roots are purer than its present-day commercialized state may imply. Mother's Day originated in 1908 when Anna … [Read more...]
Holiday Shopping Tips & Gift Ideas From A Gift-A-Holic
I’m someone who gets joy out of giving gifts to friends and family. I love the look on their faces when I’ve nailed their gifts, and I consider myself a gift-a-holic. This time of year, it’s very easy for me to get excited and maybe a little bit carried away. I try to get a jump start on my holiday … [Read more...]
Watch How Canadian Tire Saved Santa!
Well, this morning the kids got up waaay earlier than usual. Tip-toed down the stairs to see if Santa had visited, after all they have been really good this past year. So, good that Santa had to read their minds to figure out what they wanted because when they visited him at our annual brunch they … [Read more...]
Edible Holiday Gifts Perfect For Your Neighbours
Written by Kait Fowlie You've receive more pre-packaged biscotti than you know what to do with—to re-gift, or not regift? If you want your neighbors to add it to their pile of sugar-infused generic sweets, sure, hand 'em over. But if you want to show your neighbors some real neighborly love, give … [Read more...]
Holiday Gifts For The Whole Family
Are you thinking of getting a “family” gift to put under the tree this year? Or maybe you were hoping to find a family gift to give your neighbours or relatives. It may seem like a strange thing to do—buy a single gift for a whole family. But think about it, if you forgo the normal one gift per … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide For The Foodie On Your List
Social media has turned food lovers into somewhat of a phenomenon; if it isn’t #foodie, it’s #foodporn. And we eat it up, literally. For the person on your list who Instagrams every meal, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for every foodie on your list! For the busy foodie Everyone loves a … [Read more...]
Christmas Gifts For The Hard-To-Buy-For Dad
Written by Lauren Sena Dads aren’t always the easiest person on your list to go holiday shopping for. To help you avoid getting him something that he won’t use (does he really need another tie?), we came up some neat ideas that we think he will truly love. Whether he’s a techie or a sports … [Read more...]
Christmas Questions
This is it. We're in the home stretch now. Four more sleeps til Christmas Eve. If you're not ready yet, I don't envy you having to trudge through packed stores and waiting in endless lines. Unless you are my husband and don't mind such annoyances. I am done all of my shopping. Everything's … [Read more...]