Living simply

3 ways to protect your sentimental belongings

There’s a sick irony about natural disasters that unfold during National Emergency Preparedness Week, but that’s exactly what’s happened in Canada for the past two years – at least. May 7-13 marks this year’s awareness campaign, as flood waters cause heartbreak in our eastern provinces. I’m also thinking about the one-year anniversary of a disaster that was… Continue reading 3 ways to protect your sentimental belongings

Living simply · Parenthood · Toronto life

Summer poor

School’s out, and kids across Canada and the United States are in party mode this long weekend as our countries celebrate our respective national holidays. But what’s in store for them throughout the summer? The New York Times recently published an excellent piece about working parents who can’t afford summer learning programs for their children.… Continue reading Summer poor