Do you have a family reunion or group event to plan this summer? If you’re looking for a great way to get people laughing, try a photo scavenger hunt.  It gets people working and laughing together, requires little equipment and has lots of room for creativity. A photo scavenger hunt can easily be adapted to any space and works with groups...

Commercial flights aren’t as comfortable as they used to be. With meals and those little packs of peanuts a thing of the past, today’s savvy flyer has to take his or her comfort into their own hands.  The in-flight movie is one of the last comforts still left on commercial aircrafts.  But if you’re relying on the movie to entertain you for...

School’s out and the kids are all at home. If you’re looking for ideas to make summer more enjoyable, don’t miss  Michele Borba’s article, “Sanity Savers”.  A little prep and a few simple rules can make play dates a treat for everyone – even you! To begin with, Michelle recommends extra-kid-proofing your house. Chances are good...

On the side of the library in White Rock, BC they have a quote from William Butler Yeats in foot-high letters.  It reads, “Take down this book and slowly read”.  It’s such excellent advice, especially for summer. There is  something about the slow days of summers that just begs for the pages of an open book.  For some of us, myself included,...

What are you in the mood for? Whether you're looking for  a little mystery, some inspiration, something thought provoking, or maybe even a good laugh - chances are there is a book waiting to take you there. Don't know which book to pick? Senior Editor Claire talks with Nicole about a few of their latest favorites. [display_podcast] Still...

by Barb Klemke & Cheryl Lupul Let the sun shine this season on a fashion beach buffet! A variety of options include bright colors and soft neutrals, flat shoes and mega platforms, bright faux reptile leathers and super sized jewelry. Lift your spirits with this season's glamor fashion themes of up-to-date vintage or sheer romance, pick...