Preparing for School Days
Text by Helen Lepp Friesen With the changing of the leaves comes the new school year. Here are some things to consider as you prepar...
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Summer Activities For Kids Of All Ages
Text by Sheila Kolesar It’s summer. You’ve got kids at home and no idea what to do with them. Better yet, you have kids at ho...
Father’s Day DIY Ideas for Grown Ups!
A DIY gift is meaningful and memorable, not matter what age you are! Here are some great DIY gift ideas that aren’t meant for...
Your Guide to the Pardon Process
Do you have a criminal record? If you have trouble finding employment due to charges on your record, you may want to look into a par...
Don’t Forget What You Learned As a Kid
Proper dental care is something many people learn at a young age. It seems that waking up and bedtime routines are synonymous with b...
Mother’s Day Gifts for a New Mom
If someone you know has just had a baby, Mother’s Day can provide the perfect opportunity to honor her. Here are some gi...
Thoughtful Gifts for the Mom-to-be
Whether you’ve been invited to a baby shower or you just want to celebrate your friend’s pregnancy, coming up with gift...
Easy Paper Plate Bunny Crafts
If you are looking for a fun spring or Easter craft to do with your preschooler or kindergartener, these paper plate bunny crafts ar...
Have You Had Your Flu Shot?
Text by Meinred Signer There is no question that health is important. Vaccinations can prevent us from getting communal diseases suc...
QUILTING WITH GRANNY
Text by D. Spalding Many centuries ago, people learned that they could keep themselves warm by putting layers of material together t...
Winter Activities for Families
Text by Paul Friesen I look out the window and watch the snowflakes slowly fall to the ground, covering my lawn in a blanket of pure...
Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Little Ones
STOCK UP Fill their stockings with colorful gifts they can use at home and school like this fun calculator, available in a var...
The Perfect Holiday Gift: Chocolates with a Twist
Chocolate is the universal holiday gift idea. It’s the perfect gift for a hostess, a client, a hard to shop for loved one or t...
7 Ways to Eat Halloween Candy Without Ruining Your Teeth
Halloween is a sweet time of year for kids, but it can be a nightmare for health-conscious parents concerned about excess sugar lead...
4 Creative Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy
Freeze it. Candy can last anywhere from two weeks to a year, depending on how you store it. Check the labels or do a quick G...
Discover Fun Ways to Keep Your Pet Active this Fall
Getting outside with your pet in the hot summer for lots of activity isn’t always easy, but fall is the perfect time to enjoy...
Pumpkin Craft Ideas for Kids
‘Tis the season for fallen leaves, beautiful colours, and of course, pumpkins. As the weather starts to get chillier and the d...
Creative Hacks for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
Cooking a big meal, especially for a high pressure occasion like Thanksgiving, can be a intimidating and overwhelming. Chef Rob shar...
Top 5 Tips For Losing Weight After Having A Baby
Just about every new mum is really concerned with how to go about shedding those extra pounds left over from her pregnancy as quickl...
