Practice Makes Permanent 15 Jun 2012 | 11:56 am

You’ve probably heard the cliché “practice makes perfect.” Well, a colleague of mine added a new twist: “practice not only makes perfect but also permanent.” I immediately thought about how this appl...

The Kindergarten Classical Guitar Band 9 Mar 2012 | 11:15 am

My Special Penny 19 Oct 2011 | 03:48 pm

My Granddaughter gave me a penny, And it means the world to me. For it is a constant reminder, Of the love she has for me. She chose me to have her penny, That meant so much to her. To buy a world of...

Grandmas are moms with lots of frosting. 2 Jun 2011 | 11:33 am

Grandmas are moms with lots of frosting. ~Author Unknown What a bargain grandchildren are! I give them my loose change, and they give me a million dollars’ worth of pleasure. ~Gene Perret Grandmothe...

The 10 Health Symptoms You Should Never Ignore 26 Jun 2010 | 08:56 am

A paediatrician identifies symptoms that can be warning signals for more serious health problems Fevers, bumped heads and vomiting are all part of being a kid. But from your perspective these symptom...

Hot or Not: Babies in Denim Diapers 24 Mar 2010 | 09:41 am

Will a baby near you be sliding into a pair of jeans this summer? No, not ACTUAL denim, but denim-look “designer” diapers. Huggies is bringing the Jeans Diaper to the market in limited quantities this...

5 Ways to Make Your Spare Change Add Up 6 Mar 2010 | 01:49 pm

A few simple tips to help trim your spending Need some help finding extra money right away? Here’s a list of five seemingly small daily purchases that can add up to a lot of money, along with a few ...

Adopt A Pet This Holiday Season 2 Dec 2009 | 01:38 pm

Actress Hilary Swank, Iams Home 4 the Holidays Ambassador Thinking of putting a puppy under the Christmas tree this year? Take a trip to the local SPCA or Humane Society first. “As a country and as ...

Grandma’s Gingerbread Cookies 15 Oct 2009 | 04:20 pm

This recipe has been handed down from generation to generation and is one of our family’s favourite holiday treats. Grandma’s Gingerbread Cookies Ingredients 6 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp baking...

Grandparents 21 Jul 2009 | 05:46 pm

I grew up with practical grandparents who had been frightened by the Great Depression in the 1930′s. A grandmother, God love her, who washed aluminum foil after she cooked in it, then reused it. She w...