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Winter Polar Bear Craft
As we prepare for the colder snowy weather this winter, cozy up with this cute winter polar bear craft! Please note** This activity has a...
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Jan 17, 20222 min read


Fun Facts: Penguins!
As we begin to feel cooler temperatures and see a bit more snow and ice on the ground, it inspired us to learn more about the animals...
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Jan 14, 20221 min read


Orange, Carrot & Ginger Juice
This 3-ingredient recipe is not only simple and delicious, but it is also a great way to boost your immune system! Packed with vitamins...
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Jan 12, 20221 min read


Winter Snowman Craft
One of the fun ways of celebrating the winter season is through arts and crafts. As we age, we tend to do less and less of these...
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Jan 10, 20222 min read


Creamy Vegetable Soup
Proper nutrition at any age is important to ensure a healthy and active lifestyle. However, as we age, a poor diet can have significant...
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Jan 5, 20222 min read


Mason Jar Night Light
In the crafting world, mason jars are super versatile! They are no longer just used for jams and preserves, but instead have been seen...
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Dec 31, 20212 min read


Fruit-topped Sponge Cake Dessert
As the year draws to a close, you may be looking for a lighter alternative to dessert to ring in the new year. Try this delicious, yet...
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Dec 29, 20211 min read


Make Some Noise on NYE!
Ever wonder what to do with all that leftover gift wrapping and boxes?! Usher in the new year with this fun New Years’ Eve noisemaker...
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Dec 27, 20212 min read


Seated Chair Exercise
As you gather during the holidays or when visiting elderly loved ones any time of year, keeping active is key to ensuring continued...
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Dec 22, 20212 min read


Spinach & Ricotta Pinwheels
This fun and simple appetizer are not only nutritious but delicious! Before baking, arrange each pinwheel in the shape of a Christmas...
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Dec 21, 20212 min read


Classic Beef Stew
Enjoy this classic beef stew with your family during these cold Autumn evenings. A cozy combination of seasonal vegetables, hearty beef,...
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Dec 7, 20212 min read


Fun Facts: Black Friday
As the day after American Thanksgiving is here, consumers head out to their favourite stores (some sleeping overnight in storefronts!) to...
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Nov 26, 20211 min read


Flossing Tips for Seniors
Flossing and all oral/mouth care are vital to the health and wellbeing of older adults and seniors. This process removes food and...
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Nov 25, 20212 min read


Stuffed Butternut Squash
A great way to celebrate seasonal vegetables is with this delicious stuffed butternut squash recipe (originally found here). High in...
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Nov 24, 20212 min read


Nov. 23: This Day in History
#OnThisDay history was made in magazine publication, sports, entertainment and in U.S. political history. Servicing the Ottawa Community...
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Nov 23, 20211 min read


Paper Doily Christmas Trees
For some of us, Christmas shopping has already begun as we anticipate gathering more with family and friends this year. So why not begin...
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Nov 22, 20212 min read


Flower Ice Bowl
Whether it's fruit, cold drinks, or desserts, you can serve anything chilled in one of these decorative flower ice bowls. Despite their...
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Nov 17, 20212 min read


Nov. 16: This Day in History
1840 New Zealand becomes a separate colony, no longer administered by New South Wales, Australia. 1855 Missionary and explorer David...
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Nov 16, 20211 min read


An Ombre Pinecone Craft
We went for a walk in our neighbourhood and we found many beautiful pinecones in the paths of the Trans Canada Trails of Stittsville,...
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Nov 15, 20212 min read


Fun Facts: Chicken Noodle Soup
The earliest archaeological evidence for the consumption of soup dates back to 6000 BC, and it was hippopotamus soup. Now, of course,...
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Nov 12, 20211 min read
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