Gratitude for longer days, more light, and you!
With the month of March comes a sense that spring might just be around the corner. This time of year, I feel gratitude for the brighter and longer days, the warmer breezes, and the time left to appreciate winter activities while they last. In keeping with this sense of gratitude, …
Let’s get cooking!
I love to cook, and I strive to make healthy meals for my family. This time of year though, I sometimes get in a bit of a food rut and lack inspiration at times. Do you ever feel like this? Don’t despair! We have just the motivation for you, because …
Food for thought
Hi everyone! I hope that you are enjoying the longer days, and that more sunlight is doing you well. I know I’m feeling an energy boost. March being Nutrition Month, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the importance of nutrition not only for ourselves, but in our …
Do your heart good
Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing: It’s time to let your heart speak for itself. In case you didn’t know, February is Heart Health Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, I invite you to show your heart …
I heart February
With the end January and the start of February comes the Lunar New Year, a holiday widely celebrated around the world. In the Chinese zodiac, 2023 represents the year of the rabbit, a symbol of optimism. In the Vietnamese zodiac, it is the year of the cat which is a …
Overcoming the blank page
Starting the new year can often feel like starting a new page in our lives. A blank page can be overwhelming of course. We may have plenty of ideas and projects, maybe even some apprehensions, but nothing on paper. For me, a blank canvas is as inspiring as it can …
Time to ring in the New Year
Just like that another year has passed and we embark on a new year. Can you believe that we are in 2023? Wow, where did the time go! As time seems to fly by faster and faster, remember to cherish these precious moments while your little ones are small as …
The snow is here to stay
Now that we have a good blanket of snow on the ground, it is beginning to feel a lot like winter, even if not officially yet on the calendar. These are the perfect days to get out and play in the snow with your little ones as it is not …
Navigating the holidays together
As the end of autumn washed away the daylight, just in time, the snow arrived to brighten our days and lift our mood. Like the natural flow of the seasons, I like to think that we humans are resilient and can renew ourselves despite the challenges we face. With the …
It’s Hamper time!
And just like that, I’ve finished my rookie year as Volunteer Coordinator! Over the last year, I have had the pleasure to welcome over 60 new volunteers to our “Community of Care” within the Wellness Centre and Saint Brigid’s Home. A special welcome to everyone who joined this year, including …