Are you one of those people that really want to garden and/or create a garden, but don’t really have much space to do so? Do you hate how little space your back yard, front yard, apartment balcony, and/or terrace has? Well, that’s okay, because a little space can go a long way when you know how to use it properly.

Here are some tips to making it work:

Grow vertically.

Many people overlook the space above the ground. Even if you’re working with the smallest backyard, a garden with height can give the illusion that it’s bigger than it actually is… Read more...

It was so hot yesterday, I was willing to spend even more time under the sun walking to my local Starbucks to cool down with a nice and cold frappuccino. Only to find:

“Temporarily Closed. Please enjoy your favorite beverage at another one of our locations.”

WHAT? I walk all the way in that grueling heat for a closed sign? I peeked through the window and it looked like they’re getting renovations done… Read more...

It’s hard to write every day, but when you do, it’s benefits are enormous. It’s not easy squeezing in that time to write. There’s also the question of what to write about, because inspiration does not strike us every day. However, ideas and thoughts do pass through the mind every day and with practice, you’ll learn to use them to inspire you - every day.

Here are seven reasons to write every day, for you, for me, for everybody.

1. It makes you a better thinker. They say you should “write, not think” but when you’re writing, you are thinking at the same time. You’re thinking about what to write, when to write it, how to write it.

2. It makes you more organized. Every day, feelings, opinions, ideas, and other things pass through your mind. When you’re writing them down, you’re organizing these ideas in your mind into words on paper.

3. It improves your communication skills. Elaborating on the idea above, thoughts in your head don’t always Read more...

It’s hot, it’s sunny, it’s summer. If you’re like me, spending summer in the neighborhood this year, then you’ll need to know what’s going on in your neighborhood… or else you won’t be able to take good advantage of this time of year’s weather. You don’t want the summer to pass you by, do you?

So this summer - check out your city’s website for local neighborhood concerts. I did, so I got to spend my Canada Day at a FREE neighborhood park concert featuring Jully Black.

The great thing about these type of concerts is that you can go with old friends, new friends, kids, your partner, the whole family… pretty much anybody. Bring a lawn chair or a towel to sit on, some food (or you can buy it), a soccer ball or something for the kids, and everybody has fun! You may even meet new people.

For me, thanks to the flyers in the mail, I found out that there would be a Canada Day concert at a Mackenzie Glen District Park in Maple (it’s okay if you don’t know where that is) about a 10 minute drive from my house. And unlike previous neighborhood concerts, there would be no tributes to the ’80s. Read more...