There’s something special about hiking with your kids, grandkids or whatever kids are in your life. It’s just exhilarating to spend time in the fresh air and explore the outdoors together. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker yourself or just starting […]
Sometimes it feels like you’ve just recovered from the last three-day weekend when the next PD day rolls around. You deserve a break! It’s time to pour yourself a cup of tea and sit down with this list of home-from-school […]
These days it feels like the phrase “everything, everywhere, all at once” describes what, where and when the world is going mad. The COVID-19 pandemic continues, the cost-of-living crisis drives food and housing costs up, environmental disasters keep on coming, […]
Winter is creeping closer and the days are getting shorter and colder. While it may not seem like prime time to be outside getting your hands dirty in the garden, there’s a lot you can do now to help prep […]
As the cost of groceries, housing and other necessities continue to rise, it can be a struggle to fill the fridge and put meals on the table. More people are dealing with food insecurity, which means not being able to […]
Now that the back-to-school bustle is behind us and cold weather is creeping closer, it’s time to take care of an important item on your autumn to-do list: update your vaccinations. A few years ago, the conversation started and ended […]
As you go through your day, talking to strangers might not be a priority. After three-plus years of COVID-19 and the masks and social distancing that came with it, striking up a conversation with a stranger may feel way out […]
At this time of year, many of us celebrate Thanksgiving – traditionally a celebration of the harvest and an opportunity to express our gratitude for the good things in life. Studies have shown that cultivating an attitude of gratitude for what we have, […]
With all signs pointing to a stormy ride for Nova Scotians this hurricane season, it’s good to be ready for any situation. That means having an emergency plan in place, which includes enough water, supplies and medication to keep you […]
After a tumultuous summer in which out-of-control wildfires and intense rains and flooding affected thousands of people in Nova Scotia, the oncoming hurricane season may feel like insult added to injury. The best way to stay safe in a natural […]
