Our kids' generation has a new tag. They are all a part of Generation G, a generation that recognizes the growing importance of 'generosity' as a leading societal mindset. The argument goes that while consumers are becoming more disgusted with greed and its consequences for the economy, the need for more generosity is coinciding with the emergence of an online-fueled culture of individuals who share, give, engage, create and collaborate in large numbers.  Generation G is made up of passionate, empowered individuals who are more willing and able to give, to share and to collaborate. In essence, they are a... More »

Congratulations to Diana from Thunder Bay, ON, who has won a prize pack from Moxie Trades. Enjoy your pink boots, Diana!!!New year, same old hole in the kichen wall, leak in the bathroom ceiling, and broken overhead fan in the kids' bedroom (probably a priority project as the kids' room houses bunkbeds which reach said broken fan). What's a girl to do??? While many of us think the only tool to use in these circumstances is a cell phone, many  more are turning to the traditional tools of the trades.As more and more women are entering trades traditionally employing men,... More »

New Year's resolutions. We've all made them (whether we admit it or not) and we've all broken them (whether we admit it or not...). This year, I'd like to try to make others' resolutions a little more fun with some great giveaways. During the month of January, Trend Watch columns will bounce off resolutions as a theme, and suggest some resolutions you may want to consider. To make it interesting, each resolution will have a fun giveaway to help you achieve your resolution goal. First off, you may want to consider resolving to take better care of yourself. Starting with... More »

New Year's resolutions. We've all made them (whether we admit it or not) and we've all broken them (whether we admit it or not...). This year, I'd like to try to make others' resolutions a little more fun with some great giveaways. During the month of January, Trend Watch columns will bounce off resolutions as a theme, and suggest some resolutions you may want to consider. To make it interesting, each resolution will have a fun giveaway to help you achieve your resolution goal. First off, you may want to consider resolving to take better care of yourself. Starting with... More »

If, like mine, your kids have ripped through the wrappings and trappings of every gift they received and are now lying around in a bloated state of boredom, you're probably desperate to find something to keep them occupied between now and January 5 (so that, like me, you can crack open the new novel that's been sitting waiting for you since you opened your stocking!). Enter some exciting new products from an old favourite, Crayola. Crayola sent my family a few new products to test out, and they've been a hit with various age groups. First up, the Crayola Beginnings... More »