Since the days of elementary school, you’ve probably been told breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While…
The “Locked-In” adventure
I’ve decided 2015 is the year I try new things. My speed dating adventures in early March went well for…
Cooking with Kaaleen: Springtime chicken, spinach, sugar snap pea soup
I think it’s important to start spring on the right foot with a delicious recipe to warm up our souls!…
Spring into action with seasonal produce
Spring is starting to show its face, and with rising temperatures, many feel the need to clean their diet and…
Music Monday’s: Pentatonix
On March 12, I had the opportunity to see one of my all time favourite singing groups: Pentatonix. Having formed…
Low-calorie, high-price: The relationship between food and wealth
My close friend who is studying at Western University shadowed a senior community nurse in London, Ont. One evening, she…
Twenty-one reasons I love my niece
March 21 is a day that held no meaning to me until nearly four years ago when my niece was…
Ottawa Indie Fest highlights Canadian film
Ottawa Indie Fest, a cultural, not-for-profit organization, is celebrating cinema by showcasing independent films and filmmakers from Canada. In February, Ottawa Indie…
Photo Friday: Cliffs of Moher
Between semesters, I had the opportunity to fly across the Atlantic with some friends, and spend my winter break exploring…
#CelebrateImagination: A fundraiser to change literacy rates in Ontario
Imagine not being able to read this sentence, while also being a young parent with a child to look after.…
The speed dating guide for people who don’t date
Two weeks ago, my friend, let’s call her Christine, and I decided to do something we had never done before:…
Photo Friday: Highland Cows
Scotland is known for many things; its rainy weather, its strong whiskey, and its unique bagpipe music. However, one thing that…
a quarter young 