Homework has always been regarded as a non-glamorous chore by kids for more than a century. It’s funny though that nowadays, as adults, we are working from home more and more. So what’s so different from “home” work and work home? If we can manage to be fulfilled by staying home to work, why can’t …
SCHOOL LUNCHES -HOW TO REINVENT HEALTHY LEFTOVERS AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE
Back to school rhymes with back to school lunches, well not quite but you catch my drift. Whether you are a veteran in the matter or a newcomer, it’s all the same. You have to try to plan your meals ahead of time, try to create variety in the lunchbox, at least 5 times a …
A DAY OF RELAXATION BY THE WATERS TO INVIGORATE YOUR BODY AND MIND – SPA EXPERIENCE IN MONTREAL
Going to a spa in Montreal is a rite of passage for any newcomer. It’s a zen place with usually a eucalyptus scent that immediately relaxes you. Whether it’s a trend or inspired by a Nordic way of life, going to the spa has become a popular pastime in Montreal. Open to adults only, with …
GET FIT WITH A PERSONAL COACH FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME WITH THE KICKOFF APP
Exercising? Who needs that? Have you ever dreamed of having your own personal coach? I’m not much of a health fitness freak, probably because it isn’t part of my European culture. Sure, I joined the Y before, took some Zumba classes here and there and even took taekwondo classes with my son. But exercising on …
HOW TO HELP A CHILD GET DRESSED ON HIS OWN AND AVOID THE MORNING DRESSING CRISIS
Well, it’s a new school year or maybe it’s the first steps towards kindergarten. Either way, this time of year is always full of changes. A new routine begins. You have to get up early every morning, prepare the lunch box, the school bag and get dressed. When you only have yourself to dress, this …
TWO PAW-FECT DAYS IN THE BAY OF FUNDY NOVA SCOTIA WITH YOUR DOG
The Bay of Fundy is shared by the provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in Canada and is a dog heaven. With tons of walking trails and beaches, your dog will have the time of his life. The Bay of Fundy is world-renown for its incredible high-tides. If you had never heard of it …