Financial breakdowns can be devastating. Whether it’s job loss, unexpected medical bills, or a poorly timed investment, the impact can feel overwhelming. But remember, you’re not alone. Many people experience financial hardship at some point in their lives. Especially with increasing inflation and lack of affordability, financial burdens have become a common world wide trend,…
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Elegant and Impressive – Orange and Rosemary Cake
Don’t be overwhelmed by the ingredients and number of steps, this is a relatively easy cake to make and the taste – and presentation – will surely impress. It has a great combination of flavour and it is one of those desserts that will be talked about for sure. You can bet people will be…
The Importance of Clear Communication
What is Plain Language? “A communication is in plain language if its wording, structure, and design are so clear that the intended readers can easily find what they need, understand what they find, and use that information.” – International Plain Language Federation When a document is in plain language, we can easily read, understand and…
Back to Office Work: 6 Tips for a Smooth Transition
Going back, looks like it’s inevitable After months (or even years) of remote work, the prospect of returning to the office can feel daunting. Whether you’re excited or apprehensive, I know I am anxiety ridden by the idea, this transition requires adjustment. To help with that adjustment here are 6 tips to help navigate this…
Simple Elegant Tuna Pasta Dish for Any Occasion
This has got to be one of the easiest pasta recipes I have ever tried. I usually like dry pasta dishes (I still love me a nice arabiatta sauce and spaghetti dish though). This is great for kids, especially if they are not fans of fish and tuna generally, this is a great way to…
Embracing Staycations over Vacations
Although I don’t usually prescribe to the whole “FOMO” phenomenon (look it up) I have always been of the opinion that long stretches of vacation days (4 or more) automatically call for a trip somewhere new. I feel like it’s a waste to use up valuable vacation time around the house, even more so if…
Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
Whether you are married with kids, have a partner or single, setting boundaries never comes easy. Whether its personal or work or even your local barista, making sure you set boundaries early on is always a good idea if you are a person that find certain questions uncomfortable. But what happens if get older and…
Utilizing Your Kids’ Passion
It is always easier to humour kids, no matter how spectacular or unrealistic their ideas might be when they are younger. As they get older the expectation is that there needs to be a more grounded and realistic thought process that they take on, especially as they get closer to dedicating time to their passions. …
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND Resort, NY
This is the first year both our kids get the same school break/holidays for winter (previously our youngest was in daycare and only had 2 days off – we would feel bad for taking her out for any longer than that given that we were paying some good coin for those days). So we had…
Margat Bamiya (Iraqi Okra Curry)
Okra isn’t one of those vegetables that gets a lot of respect, and you either love it or hate it. If you love it though – this recipe is a must-try. Savoury and homey, this curry is served usually with rice but can certainly be eaten on its own or with dry bread is a…
