Remember your feathered friends with a festive DIY bird feeder
As you are busy decking the halls with boughs of holly, take a moment to remember your feathered friends as well with a festive do-it-yourself bird feeder. This can be a fun project for anyone with young children or for those who are young at heart. Adding special...
From frazzled to festive: Taming holiday stress
We all know the song, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” But as we’re driving to the supermarket, wrapping gifts, cleaning the house, cooking, decorating, and baking, we might not feel that way. The holidays can be magical, but they can also pile on pressure,...
Best wines of 2025
Drink Up! This time of year, I like to anticipate the coming weeks while looking back on the past months with gratitude. Firstly, allow me to express my appreciation to you for reading these articles. Many have reached out or stopped in with kind remarks and...
Helping your dog get through this busy holiday season
The holiday season has officially arrived. For most people, this means parties, shopping, decorating and maybe a little bit of chaos. The hecticness can be rough on you, your family, and your pet. The holidays bring a mix of excitement and stress; your dogs can pick...
Not your parents’ retirement
When we think about retirement, our natural tendency is to look at those folks who we know who are already retired. Typically, the people closest to us in retirement are our parents or even grandparents. There is a distinct danger in viewing our own retirement through...
