In the Spirit of Christmas

Deodorizing Room Spray Inspired by Better Basics for the Home, by Annie Berthold-Bond This is SO simple to make, and all you do is spritz some into the air of any area that needs freshening. Why go toxic when you can have a lovely all-natural deodorizing spray?! INGREDIENTS 8 drops essential oil of lavender 4…

I love it when a joint idea evolves into a plan, and that plan emerges into something beautiful. Such was our evening tonight. My day started out bright and full of energy after attending my last exercise class at the St Jacobs Community Health Centre. I’ve only managed to go to 3 classes, but it’s…

According to PBS, the average American lifespan is 78 years. If you can spare 13 minutes, this fascinating video aired on PBS’s Nova a few weeks ago and it’s well worth watching! Hmmmm, if I had the choice, would I really want to live to be 100?

After stopping briefly to reload our luggage into the car, we offered gifts of good tidings to slaDE~s sister Sherry and son Ritchie, before heading to my Mom’s for a family Christmas gathering. My younger sister Aaron was already there and Sylvia (our adopted Aunt) was soon to arrive thereafter. The day was carefree and…