A recent Canadian grocery store commercial featured two roommates bringing the entire floor of their apartment building together by setting up tables in the hallway and inviting everyone to eat their dinner together in a communal setting. The final scene shows the group of...

When it comes to holiday gifting, teenagers can often be the hardest people on your list to buy for. With very specific opinions about clothing, music and electronics, choosing just the right thing for a teen can be a challenge. Gift cards are a...

There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep, but sometimes those restful nights can be frustratingly elusive. However, when sleep has been shown to help with weight control, protect you from heart disease and diabetes, help you regulate your emotions, repair and restore tissues in...

When you’re a senior on a fixed income, a student on a budget, or a family with strained resources, it can be challenging to manage your money responsibly and still feel like you’re enjoying life and not missing out. A tight budget is limiting,...

Waking up in the winter can feel difficult some days. Well, most days, if we're being honest! It's dark, and everything outside the duvet is freezing cold; it's no surprise that we just want to stay in bed. Of course, this is not feasible for...

Working in an office can be great at times. You'll be surrounded with colleagues you can socialise with, who will be there to support you if you're having trouble with your job, and are always willing to share the best gossip. However, when winter...

By now you’re probably very familiar with the Black Friday phenomenon. It’s the Friday immediately following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, and it marks the official start of holiday shopping season. So named because it’s a very profitable day for retailers, it’s a...

In addition to being the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday season can also be the most expensive! From gift giving, to decorating, to hosting parties and overnight guests, it can seem like your wallet is never closed during the holidays. Before things...

The phrase, “there is strength in numbers” is especially true when you’re talking about the power to make a difference in your community and around the world. The efforts of just one person can still change lives and make a positive impact for years...

Chances are that your parents or grandparents have regaled you with stories about how they gathered around the radio with family and friends, listening excitedly to the tales unfolding before them. Little Orphan Annie, Jack Armstrong the All American Boy, and The Lone Ranger...