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Surviving The Season of Sickness

Words Cassidy Nunn Photo Nunn Other Photography Paradoxically, I’m behind on finishing this column because, if you can guess from my title ... even though the sun is now shining, the daffodils are in bloom and I thought this relentless cold and flu season MUST FINALLY BE OVER, my kids are sick for the 3,450th [...]

Surviving The Season of Sickness

Style Sense – Accessories

Words & Photos Tanya Murchie “Be yourself – everyone else is taken” – Oscar Wilde Spring is in the air – no more dull grey skies and drizzle. Blue skies, fragrant air, tulips and daffodils delight us. With the arrival of a fresh, inspiring season, I feel that I need to pack away my heavy

Style Sense – Accessories

Play, Learn, Grow: Choosing Your Childcare

Words Jesse Holth Nothing is more important than ensuring your child is in a safe, fun, and educational environment – whether at home or in someone else’s care. Preschool and daycare offer the chance to socialize, learn, play and grow. For busy parents, that might mean part-time or full-time programs.  Daycare and preschool are sometimes

Play, Learn, Grow: Choosing Your Childcare

A Happy, Well-Adjusted Dog: Puppy Training 101

Words Darcie Jennings, Founder & Head Trainer, CommuniCanine Training & Behavioral Counselling Bringing a new puppy into your home is an exciting experience. Puppies are like sponges, soaking up information from their environment, so it’s crucial to provide them with the right foundation early on. Proper training, thoughtful socialization and recognizing and addressing any behavioural

A Happy, Well-Adjusted Dog: Puppy Training 101

Get Out! – Home Sweet Holiday: Why This Year’s Best Family Vacation Might Just Be Right Here

Words & Photos Shelley Tice This year, more families than ever are choosing to skip the airport lineups and traffic jams in favour of something simpler, slower and surprisingly satisfying – a good old-fashioned staycation! When you live on the Saanich Peninsula, one of the most scenic and adventure-filled corners of Vancouver Island, staying close

Get Out! – Home Sweet Holiday: Why This Year’s Best Family Vacation Might Just Be Right Here

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