Memorable Highlights from Our Ireland Trip

It’s been almost 6 six years since I ventured with the family to an overseas vacation – we have been mainly visiting Canadian and American destinations during that time.  We finally made the decision to venture back “overseas” and made Ireland and London our stops this summer combining a chilled laid back road trip along,…

How to Develop a Compelling Story in Your Presentation

With the wealth of information out there you need to help your audience make sense of all the information being presented so they can digest the information appropriately.   For this, you need a narrative. A narrative means you’re telling them a story with a clear, simple and logical flow; you’re conveying to them an idea…

Subtly Sweet Honey Cake for Afternoon Tea

You can tell by now if you saw some of my other dessert posts is that I enjoy desserts with subtle sweetness that are great for everyday coffee/tea breaks.  But most of them are versatile enough where you can add more sweetness for those who prefer it more on the sweet side.  There is definitely…

Navigating the Sandwich Generation: Tips and Challenges

The “sandwich generation” – a term coined to describe middle-aged adults who are simultaneously caring for aging parents and raising children – is a growing demographic. This unique set of circumstances presents a unique set of challenges and rewards. I am by no means a social or medical professional, but here are my thoughts based…

Let Yourself Make Something: Tap Into Creative Expression for Stress Relief

By Elmer George, Contributor (Image courtesy of Freepik) Stress doesn’t always crash through your day with alarms blaring. More often, it seeps in quietly: the subtle tension in your neck, the restless flicker behind your eyes, or the lingering tightness in your chest. When that happens, pushing through rarely helps. Instead, releasing matters. Creative expression offers…

Why Our Tastes Evolve: Understanding Culinary Preferences

Our palates are like living organisms, constantly shifting and changing. What we craved as kids might now seem bland, and yesterday’s “guilty pleasure” could be today’s healthy obsession. This evolution is natural and exciting! But sometimes, we can be too hard on ourselves when our tastes change. Why Do Our Tastes Change? Letting Go of…

Starting Your Professional Photography Business: From Vision to Reality

By Elmer George, Contributor (Image courtesy of Freepik) Essential tools & systems Before you snap a single client photo, arm yourself properly. Your camera is just the start—you’ll also need lenses tailored to your photography style, reliable tripods, reflectors, and crucially, storage solutions that won’t crash on you mid-edit. Consider investing in software that keeps your…

Cardamom Walnut Tea Cake: Versatile Recipe for Any Occasion

I tried this one and it came out as good as it sounds, nice and fluffy with great flavour.  I made it for a family reunion comprised of people who have crazy sweet tooth, to those that don’t eat sweets at all.  I had all of them taking seconds, it really covers the whole spectrum…

Igniting the Spark: How to Keep the Love of Learning Alive in Your Child

By Elmer George, Contributor (Image courtesy of Pexels) It’s easy to forget how much magic there is in learning when life becomes busy with routines, responsibilities, and due dates. But if you’ve ever watched a child ask a string of “why” questions or get lost in the pages of a book, you know that curiosity is…

BRRR Method Explained: Build Your Real Estate Wealth

The BRRR method is a popular strategy in real estate investing that stands for Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance. It’s a cyclical approach that allows investors to acquire properties, improve them, and leverage their equity to acquire more properties. Here’s how it works: Benefits of the BRRR Method: Challenges of the BRRR Method: Tips for Successful…