Family Life Articles Personalized Father’s Day GiftsMarc & MandyJune 8, 2020 June 11, 2020Personalized Father’s Day Gifts – Showing dad you care should be an everyday affair. That said, Father’s Day gives...
Family Life Articles Prepare Your Home For an Aging ParentMarc & MandyJanuary 27, 2020 May 26, 2020Getting your home ready to support an aging parent who is about to move in with you can be challenging. Much like preparing a...
Family Life Articles Pumpkin Chocolate Chip CookiesMarc & MandyOctober 5, 2018 May 26, 2020I love baking and I love Halloween so making this recipe was a lot of fun! I’m not sure what my kids and I love more; baking o...
Family Life ArticlesThe Blog Articles Pumpkin Craft Ideas for KidsMarc & MandySeptember 26, 2018 May 26, 2020‘Tis the season for fallen leaves, beautiful colours, and of course, pumpkins. As the weather starts to get chillier and the d...
Family Life ArticlesThe Blog ArticlesTravel Articles Packing Tips for Your Summer VacationMarc & MandyMay 19, 2017 May 26, 2020Though it may not feel like it most days, summer is nearly upon us, and we’re aptly psyched about it! If you’re planning...
Family Life Articles Paleo: The New Food Trend for PetsMarc & MandyNovember 30, 2016 May 26, 2020Every pet owner knows there are an overwhelming amount of nutritional options for their furry friends. Knowing what goes into your p...
Family Life Articles Plan for a Summer of Fun – Even on a BudgetMarc & MandyAugust 21, 2016 May 26, 2020There is no shortage of exciting activities throughout the summer, but if you aren’t properly budgeting, you could be missing...
Family Life ArticlesThe Blog Articles Picking Out Shoes for Your ChildMarc & MandyJune 8, 2016 May 26, 2020Fitting your kids’ shoes can be a challenge. If you’re not having much luck getting them to sit still and stop curling t...
Family Life Articles Preparing Your Pre-Teen for Their CareerMarc & MandyFebruary 15, 2016 May 26, 2020It’s rewarding and often a relief, when your child decides on a career and gets started on the right path. But for many parent...
Family Life Articles Properly Storing Household Chemicals While Baby-ProofingMarc & MandyFebruary 11, 2016 May 26, 2020There are many things parents need to think about when baby proofing their house. With little fingers around and wondering eyes, chi...
Family Life Articles Pregnancy Survival TipsMarc & MandyNovember 19, 2015 May 26, 2020Pregnancy can be a wonderful time in a woman’s life. You can feel the little bundle of life growing inside you and you just ca...
Family Life ArticlesThe Blog Articles Preparing for When Baby ArrivesMarc & MandyJuly 13, 2015 May 26, 2020Congratulations, you are expecting a baby! Whether it is your first or your fourth, preparing for a new baby is a very exciting time...
Family Life Articles Planning An Exciting Baby ShowerMarc & MandyApril 26, 2013 May 26, 2020The birth of a child is always a special occasion and one that tends to be celebrated feverishly by the new parents and their loved...
Family Life Articles Plan a Gift that will Warm Mom’s HeartMarc & MandyApril 19, 2013 May 26, 2020(NC)—According to recent studies, Mother’s Day is now one of the top three commercial holidays in Canada. When it comes to sho...
Family Life Articles Play time can be power time for your childMarc & MandyNovember 1, 2012 May 26, 2020As a multi-tasking parent, you try every day to inspire your little giggle-monsters to reach their full potential and develop into w...
Family Life Articles Parents say it is difficult to nurse kids through a coldMarc & MandyNovember 1, 2012 May 26, 2020Why does it seem like kids get one cold after another during cold season? Many youngsters haven’t yet built up their immunity...
Family Life Articles Parenting tips for childhood depressionMarc & MandyNovember 1, 2012 May 26, 2020It’s natural for your child to feel sad or anxious at times, but if these emotions persistently show up, they could be indicat...
Family Life Articles Prepare for the holidays with your newbornMarc & MandyNovember 1, 2012 May 26, 2020For parents who have recently welcomed a newborn into their family, combining baby duties and seasonal commitments requires some bal...
Family Life Articles Part-time studies pave the way for career changeMarc & MandyNovember 1, 2012 May 26, 2020Amy Barlow helps her 5-year-old son with his homework every night. “Now it’s time to do your homework mommy,” he says to her....
Family Life Articles Picking the perfect toyMarc & MandyNovember 1, 2012 May 26, 2020As the holiday season approaches, children all over the world are carefully crafting their Christmas lists with hopes that Santa and...
Family Life Articles Planning Your Child’s Bar MitzvahMarc & MandyOctober 21, 2011 May 28, 2020For the Jewish young man, and his parents, the Bar Mitzvah is perhaps the most significant religious event of his youth. As his pare...
Family Life Articles Project generosity: Teaching children to give – By Melissa YueMarc & MandyJuly 29, 2011 May 26, 2020(NC)—Life experience has taught us that, as the saying goes, it really is better to give than to receive. Generous individuals make...
Family Life Articles Post-Secondary Education in the Rural SettingMarc & MandyAugust 24, 2009 May 26, 2020Rural students are actively seeking educational opportunities in the towns and communities in which they live. Students in rural com...
Family Life Articles Preparing for School DaysMarc & MandyJuly 3, 2009 May 26, 2020Text by Helen Lepp Friesen With the changing of the leaves comes the new school year. Here are some things to consider as you prepar...