A Christmas Carol | How the Ghost of Christmas Future Accosted me at the Mall

Christmas Carol was an early holiday reminder: I am a woman of a certain age. As the number attached to that age mounts, my faculties may...er...alter in direct proportion. As will my husband's. If Carol is any indication, shopping shenanigans will be one of our new Christmas joys.  Continue reading "A Christmas Carol | How the Ghost of Christmas Future Accosted me at the Mall" →

MS Society of Canada| Your Charity of Choice

MS SocietyThe MS Society of Canada works to ensure that no one faces MS alone. In communities across Canada, their volunteers and staff provide information, support, educational events, and other resources for people with MS and their families.  Continue reading "MS Society of Canada| Your Charity of Choice" →

Toyota Corolla | A Car That Keeps on Giving

A corolla, according to dictionary.com,  is "the petals of a flower collectively"Corolla and it's origin was "corona" (crown, or garland). The car model that has adopted this moniker lives up to its royal history in providing some of the best (if not actually floral!) donation outcomes in Canada. Continue reading "Toyota Corolla | A Car That Keeps on Giving" →

Minivan Donations Make Maximum Impact

As a family of five, we've been the lucky owners of several minivan models over the past 20 years. Our trusty Voyager did time with us in Fort St. John, BC (square tires and all). She saw us through the arrival of all three of our kiddos. Continue reading "Minivan Donations Make Maximum Impact" →

Operation Eyesight | Preventing Blindness, Restoring Eyesight

Operation EyesightOperation Eyesight is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of avoidable blindness in parts of the developing world. They work with medical professionals and communities in Africa and India to help provide quality eye care programs and sustainable community development. Continue reading "Operation Eyesight | Preventing Blindness, Restoring Eyesight" →