Perhaps you’ve already heard of NOVICA, one of the leading fair trade artisan websites, but I was just introduced to this gem of a site a couple of weeks ago. NOVICA works with National Geographic to give talented artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and provide access to the world […] Read more…
Last fall, I wrote about the Hearts For Hearts dolls (Changing The World One Heart At A Time) that my girls would be receiving for Christmas, and predicted that they would be a hit…and they sure were! (A sign of successful Christmas gifts is when the kids are still playing with them in October.) When I […] Read more…
Lord knows that while I see the importance of making environmentally-friendly decisions, often convenience wins out for me. Enter Caroline from Eco Baby Boom, who answered my call for guest bloggers, and is sharing here all sorts of quick and easy changes we (okay, I) can make to do our part to preserve our world […] Read more…
You may have heard of The Heart Truth Fashion Show, The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s annual event where Canadian celebrities and fashion designers bring the Red Dress to life on the runway, raising awareness of the need for women to protect themselves from heart disease and stroke. This year, they’re shaking things up a little, and in addition to their […] Read more…
Little children do not fully get the concept of “a donation has been made in your name”. Nor would I really expect them to. But when they actually know what has been donated, it’s a bit different. When they get to choose their donation…well, that’s an authentic introduction to philanthropy. Every Christmas my parents give our family a gift from the […] Read more…
So I know I said we’re cutting back on “stuff” for the girls this Christmas, but I don’t think either one of them is ready to celebrate the holiday without a new doll…and these ones actually help support a good cause too! Hearts For Hearts Girls: You can empower girls to change the world with this charitable […] Read more…
Update: Sophie and Justin are expecting their third child in March 2014. You may know Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau as the wife of Liberal MP (and son of former Prime Minister Pierre) Justin Trudeau. Perhaps you recognize her from her onscreen gig as Quebec correspondent for CTV’s eTalk. My image of Sophie is based on her tireless philanthropic work, including her […] Read more…
You can help support the world’s most vulnerable children by purchasing one of Hallmark’s new UNICEF everyday greeting cards. A portion of every card will support UNICEF’s work ensuring child survival wherever children’s lives are at risk. On the back of each card (there are 116 designs, for occasions ranging from birthdays to weddings to […] Read more…
How the time flies. It was two years ago that Peterborough, Northumberland and Lakeridge Kids first published my “Green Halloween” article, with tips for celebrating the holiday without harming the environment. I will admit that I haven’t embraced all of the advice I shared (I’m not much of a ‘homemade-costumes’ kind of mom, and living […] Read more…
As a huge movie-lover (who has passed the quality on to both of my daughters) I thought the following was worth sharing. In a nutshell: free movies and $2 concessions…and it’s all for a good cause! Read on for details! ***** SAVE THE DATE FOR FREE MOVIES! October 22nd is Community Day at Cineplex. Join […] Read more…