Gold Party Canada hits SK – a gold engraved ...

There’s a new trend in home parties, and it’s a welcome one. Think about what you love most about home parties – a relaxed evening in, time to chat and catch up with girlfriends, perhaps some wine and a delicious spread of goodies to share.  Then think of all the invitations you have guiltily turned down in the last year – why did you?  Most of us receive invitations to home parties regularly, but...

Raising earth friendly kids

Another Earth Day has come and gone, and this year it has gotten me thinking.  We have never really made much fuss over the day itself, preferring instead to make whatever changes we can year ’round.  As our son has grown old enough to attend school, he’s been kept busy enough at school with activities, school yard cleanups and artwork. But now we have two young kids to raise, and guide through this world, and...

Tiny mirrors

One of the most beautiful things about having kids is seeing them learn to share their hearts with others.   But it can also be one of the most difficult areas of parenting to navigate.  Where are the right answers when dealing with kids’ emotions?  How do we know when we are on the right track?  Where is the finish line? Let me save you some time – there are no right answers, there are many different paths and...

Women to celebrate

A while ago I spent a Friday evening sharing some of my favourite women to follow on Twitter – with the hashtag #WomenToCelebrate.  I enjoyed it so much that I want to expand on the idea.  After all, not all of you are on Twitter, or perhaps that’s not where you find connection most easily. Every so often, I want to spotlight women who I feel are worth your time to celebrate.  Some may have given me a moment...

How to teach your kids about money AND not to figh...

When did you start teaching your kids about money?  Have you started yet?  How did you know where to begin? In some cases, talking about money can come easily with kids.  We start simple:  learning the names of coins, discussing how much something costs, and so on.  But for many people, it can be hard to figure out how to take the conversation further – or how to make the topic interesting enough that their younger...