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On Design – Centrepieces: From Everyday To Festive

August 22, 2024

by Paul Chambers, Davidson Chambers Entertaining & Home | photos by Tanya Murchie - As we shift from the bright days of summer into the first days of fall, decorating changes more at this time of the year than any other. With a few decorating holidays upon us, we tend to put additional thought into [...]

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2024 Fall Book Wrap-Up

August 22, 2024

by Jackie LaPlante - Hey, Zoey Sarah Crossan Sarah Crossan's funny yet pensive novel explores several pertinent social issues – the foremost being whether and to what degree humans are susceptible to artificial intelligence (AI). Dolores discovers a full-sized, AI-equipped blow-up doll in her garage. Should she confront her husband? Does a dalliance with an

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Three Ways to Keep Yourself Organized for Mealtime

August 22, 2024

by Kelly Finerty - Cool rains are welcome relief to hot summer months, beckoning us to curl up over hot drinks and favourite foods. With the busyness of life waking up, fall mealtimes often fade, and I can't be alone in grabbing a bag of chips, declaring mealtime accomplished. Knowing we must eat, the question

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School Lunches Three Ways

August 22, 2024

by Charlotte Edwardson, Owner, Deep Cove Trading Co. | photos by Janis Jean - School lunches don't have to be mundane and repetitive. With a little inspiration, you can transform lunchtime into a delicious, nutritious and exciting part of your child's day. Here are three quick-to-prepare school lunch ideas that combine taste and fun to

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Warm Weather, Cool Confidence: Overcoming Social Anxiety for a Joyful Summer

July 25, 2024

by Robin Willis, Registered Clinical Counsellor - The Saanich Peninsula is magical in the warmer months. But as the sun calls us to outdoor gatherings, many feel dread rather than excitement. The thought of mingling at a neighbourhood block party or community festival can trigger a whirlwind of anxiety. Summer on the Peninsula brings bustling

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