While the concept that giving to others can make you feel good about yourself is not revolutionary, there are several more subtle ways that giving to a cause can benefit your psychological, spiritual and emotional well-being. We’ve all heard the saying, “giving is receiving”. Turns out, it carries merit. It’s so easy to accumulate stuff. … Top 10 Reasons to Give to a Charity
As winter approaches many of you will light up those fireplaces and wood stoves that have been dormant all summer. Keep these tips in mind while you burn this winter. Be sure fireplaces and stoves are installed correctly. Wood stoves should have at least a 90-centimetre clearance from any combustible materials, along with a sturdy support … Fireplace Safety
Do you REALLY know fire? Be aware of fire facts, myths and realities to protect the ones you love. It won’t happen to me Reality: Everyone is at risk! According to Fire Prevention Canada, fires claim the lives of eight Canadians every week. Myth: Pets can sense danger and usually escape a fire Reality: Household pets are very … Fire Myths Debunked
I consider myself lucky having missed the social online world as a teenager. I thank my lucky stars there was no such thing as Facebook to record my less finer moments of adolescence. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE all the resources available… I am all about what technology has to offer these days, relying more … Why does it feel like somebody’s watching me?
Several years ago I found myself reading a silly little novel Confessions of a Shopaholic [bang head on wall]. Clearly, this is time out of my life I’ll never get back, but I didn’t bring this up to make you all privy to my terrible choices. I bring it up because recently, while scrolling the headlines, an … Top Tips to Avoid the Debt Trap
The importance of being challenged in our work lives is probably what people are referring to when they say “a little bit of stress is good for you.” However, when we face overwhelming demands that can’t be met, that “good-for-you” challenge transforms into stress and frustration – and eventually illness or injury. When you neglect … The secret to minimizing stress on the job
Although there are no sure-fire recipes for good health, the mixture of healthy eating and regular exercise comes awfully close. Singing the praises of a good diet is a key part to good overall health. However, this article is where physical activity gets its due. Regular exercise or physical activity helps many of the body’s … Want to Live Longer & Feel Better?
Ya, ya, we’ve all heard the best way to prevent a sunburn is to avoid sun exposure but, COME ON, how realistic is this advice? Like a siren call, that magical ball in the sky screams for us to go outside and enjoy her sweet sunshiny rays. But my friends, as much fun as it … Protecting your skin this summer
We are all guilty of it… at one point or another, we’ve complained about the rain. But hey, isn’t that one of our given rights as a BCer. That being said, do we really need to add water damage to the list of our wet-filled complaints? Our lush surroundings may be gorgeous to look at, … Do we really need another reason to complain about the rain?
I admit, I may have hijacked this article to relay my love of Netflix (just a little – I mean, there is something to be said for the ability to watch commercial-free back-to-back episodes of so many series). Yet, aside from being an inexpensive and effortless form of entertainment, Netflix is also an excellent resource for emergency preparation… … What Netflix Can Teach You About Emergency Preparation
