Disclaimer - This is a sponsored post about Heritage Heroes: Inspiring the next generation. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. My husband and I have a daughter and I have to admit that I often think of her future. What will she be when she gets older? What are her dreams for her future? How can we help her achieve her goals in life? My parents … [Read more...]
The Giving Effect – Give Where We Live
"Every act of giving inspires another." (TELUS Give Where We Live - The Giving Effect) Growing up, my grandparents taught us to help others whenever possible. This practice has always been important to my family, and this is something I have noticed TELUS doing year after year with their Give Where We Live/TELUS Days of Giving campaigns. The message and impact of TELUS' … [Read more...]
Grow A Child’s Education with the New Heritage eGifting Program
Back when I was growing up, my parents placed such high value on education. "Study hard, do your best, be at the top of your class, continue your post-secondary education, finish university, get a good job, and establish yourself in a good career so you can support yourself and your family." Those are all words my brothers, cousins and I were told repeatedly when we were … [Read more...]
WE Day: We Are All Connected In Our Journey from Me to We #WeDay
We are all connected in our journey from Me to We. If there's one thing I wish to succeed at as a parent, it is to teach my child that there is a larger world outside of ourselves and that we all have a journey from Me to We. At the tender age of six, I believe Little One is on the right track. I see it in how caring, compassionate, empathetic, kind, gentle, giving and … [Read more...]
Fresh from the Farm: Healthy Fundraising for Ontario Schools #FreshFromFarm15
Healthy eating and healthy living are very important to our family. We grow a good portion of our food on our farm and for the food we do not grow, we try to buy locally as much as possible. For me, making sure our six year old knows where her food comes from and how it is grown are also very important. Little One is involved in all aspects of food production from … [Read more...]
Great Teaching & the Ontario College of Teachers
There's no doubt that teachers play a significant role in the lives of students. From a young age, I recognized the time, dedication and work teachers put into their students and their classes. Not only do teachers educate, but they also help students flourish and get prepared for the world outside of the classroom. I have to say that the teachers in my life have had a … [Read more...]