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The Comfort and Joy of Cooking
‘Tis the season for getting together with friends and family to celebrate the holidays. It’s not just about sitting down for the family feast, it’s also about communing in the kitchen. There’s nothing like baking cookies with children, or being part of an assembly line of helpful hands slicing, whisking, stuffing. Cooking with family is […]
Continue reading The Comfort and Joy of CookingTrash or Treasure?
We have too much stuff! It’s time to clean out the closets and sort things out. Keep, donate or trash? That old electric floor polisher and the outdated lamp don’t have to end up in the landfill though. Your trash could be someone’s treasure. That’s what yard sales and online classified ad sites like Kijiji […]
Continue reading Trash or Treasure?Spring into Action
Spring is in the air! Bright days and warm weather are nudging us out of hibernation and into a season of renewed activity. The increase in light helps boost our mood and motivation too! It’s time to revive those New Year’s resolutions that got buried under snow. Why not cultivate your self-renewal goals with a […]
Continue reading Spring into ActionThe All-Inclusive Family Vacation
It’s that time of year when winter is dragging on and we dream of heading south. A tropical all-inclusive paradise would be nice – just pack the bags and go. For some of us though, “all-inclusive” means something different when there are special needs to be arranged. Where do you dream of going on a […]
Continue reading The All-Inclusive Family VacationEmbracing Winter
Winter: do you love it or loathe it? Snowy days and frosty nights make us want to curl up and stay inside. The weather can put a strain on our physical and mental well-being. A lot of us get the January Blues: low energy, restlessness, and grumpy or sad moods. To beat the winter blahs […]
Continue reading Embracing WinterSummer Staycation
What are your vacation plans? According to an article by MoneySense, more than half of Canadians are planning to stay home on their vacation this summer. With so many Canada 150 events happening right now, it’s a great time to be a tourist at home and rediscover the natural beauty, history, arts and culture in […]
Continue reading Summer StaycationAccessing Happiness and the Great Outdoors
Is the rain dampening your spirits? Weather can affect our mood, but did you know that our exposure to nature is connected to happiness? So maybe it’s not the rain but being cooped up inside that makes us feel blue. In her latest book, “The Nature Fix”, Florence Williams talks about the science behind nature’s […]
Continue reading Accessing Happiness and the Great OutdoorsHappy Canada 150
Canada’s biggest birthday party is just a couple of weeks away. Celebrations are planned across the nation from backyard barbecues to Parliament Hill. How are you going to mark this special occasion? Are you planning to visit Ottawa and attend the show at Parliament Hill? The capital always puts on a great big birthday bash […]
Continue reading Happy Canada 150Doors Open… and Accessible
Spring is here and it’s time to get out and see the sites! Doors Open 2017 is taking place in select communities in Ontario in May and June. The annual event celebrates historic, cultural and architecturally significant sites throughout the province. It’s free and best of all, many buildings are wheelchair accessible. Check out these upcoming […]
Continue reading Doors Open… and AccessibleAnswering the Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions About Wheelchair In Motion
Have you ever wondered how Wheelchair in Motion can help you or your loved ones move easily from place to place? What are accessible transportation services and how do you rent an accessible vehicle? Will a van rental have everything someone with mobility challenges requires to have a safe and successful trip? Wheelchair In Motion […]
Continue reading Answering the Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions About Wheelchair In Motion
