Something truly magical happens when you sit amongst 20,000 kids in a stadium. The cheers are loud and each face is beaming with excitement. Welcome to WE Day - the celebration event that recognizes kids who do good in their communities and globally. WE Day, founded by the brothers who started the … [Read more...]
David Foster And Friends Help Families In Need Of Organ Transplants
As parents, we will do everything in our power for our kids. So, when I grumble about the silliest, most minute things in life I am often pulled back into place and remind myself of the incredible families who have challenges beyond imagination. I stopped everything I did the other day when I … [Read more...]
The Countdown To This Year’s WE DAY Is On!
We're getting pretty excited around here for WE DAY as things are already buzzing this week! The We Day Tour 2015-2016 is held in 14 cities across Canada, USA and UK starting off in Toronto on October 1st. We've just found out that everyone can get involved now! It was just announced that TELUS … [Read more...]
Back-To-School Smartphone Etiquette 101
Like many of you we've got a shopping checklist as we gear up for back to school. This list includes the fresh backpacks, pencils, markers, new running shoes and a few wardrobe updates for the kids—don't they grow like weeds over the summer? This coming school year, we've also decided it's the … [Read more...]
Geocaching Is The Coolest Discovery Scavenger Hunt Ever
"Did you find it? The hint says 'orange is almost the mark' and it's 30 ft away from the beach walk but watch for muggles! Wait, I see something orange! I see something orange!" If you're already a Geocacher you will already understand why we're extremely excited. Geocaching may just be the best … [Read more...]
How To Survive Travelling With The Kids
We love to get away when we can with our kids and they've always been great travellers even as babies—much to our amazement. This has allowed our family to go further each time we get on a plane. Actually, in most cases kids who are well-equiped with activities to keep them busy and entertained are … [Read more...]
How Safe Are Your Apps?
Smartphones have become a part of our lives and so have the apps that come with them. Whether you use apps for productivity, creativity, social sharing or just for fun, just how safe are they? Many apps can access and use our personal data without our knowledge or permission. So, what can we … [Read more...]
Sustainable Lifestyle & Best Designer Consignment Shops
When you have time to think and assess life, ever wonder what you can do to make the world a better place? I'm not talking about massive changes—unless you want to, of course. But what manageable steps can we take in our lives, right now? How can we adjust our everyday lifestyle to do our part for … [Read more...]
Top 10 We Day Quotes To Inspire Kids
Imagine a stadium filled with 20,000 kids cheering and screaming in one of the most incredible events of the year. No, I'm not talking about a One Direction concert. I'm talking about We Day — an all day event that inspires kids to do good locally and globally. This annual event is one of the most … [Read more...]
Who Are You Going To See At We Day Toronto & Vancouver?
We're excited to share the first big news about the upcoming We Day youth empowerment events in Toronto and Vancouver. Taking the stage this year is a cast of returning favourites and new faces, including Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Hedley, Katie Couric, Joe Jonas, Shawn Mendes, Orlando Bloom, Big … [Read more...]