Estimated Time To Read This: 2 – 3 minutes       The leaves are falling One by one Summer’s over And school’s begun It was just about this time last year that I wrote a blog  on “Back to school once again”.   And here we are a year later.  How time flies!!!!!   Once again, I had my two kids (well teenagers) stand on the front step for pictures on the first day of school.   As in past years they did so to please me (albeit reluctantly).   It was a sad moment for me, as this will be the last ... Read More

Estimated Time To Read This: 2 – 3 minutes        I must admit February is my least favourite month.  The shortest in actual days, but it seems the longest in actual time….By now we are pretty much sick of Winter.  But the end seems so far away.   We long for Spring Flowers, Warm Temperatures, Sunshine….We just want to put those boots away and hang up that winter coat.  I searched out some tips on how to help you get through the month: Mood Food….We tend to load up on Carbs…Maybe even polishing ... Read More

Estimated Time To Read This: 2 – 4 minutes       I know it’s hard to believe, but before we know it the Holiday Season will be here. Between now and then, our daily routines and schedules continue, but we now have the added stress of getting ready for that “one” day. I try and follow some tips I’ve received from friends and family, or have learned myself over the years. I am sure you have some you could add to the following list. Holiday Shopping: Start early. (Remember this for next ... Read More

Estimated Time To Read This: 2 – 4 minutes       It’s important for companies to understand generational differences in today’s working environment. After all, the person sitting next to you could be old enough to be your mother or young enough to be your daughter. I think this understanding not only helps the overall company, but the employees within individual work units or departments. So you’ve probably heard of Gen X, Baby Boomers or Millennials. What do they all mean, and which generation do ... Read More

Estimated Time To Read This: 2 minutes       The leaves are falling One by one Summer’s over And school’s begun I love the first day of school; I even get my kids (albeit, reluctantly) to stand on the front porch for their annual ’1st day of school’ picture. Routines begin again, bedtimes change and sleeping ’til noon stops. I always consider this time to be an opportunity for me to do something from a professional development standpoint, too, whether it be a course at the local college or ... Read More

Estimated Time To Read This: 2 minutes       Packing for the family’s north-bound cottage vacation last week, my company laptop was part of the “stuff” that we had to squeeze into the trunk. My husband, who also brought his, understood and just packed my laptop along with everything else. That’s the way it has been for years in our house, even with my daughter saying, “Mom, you’re on vacation, leave it home.” Like most things I got my way, and the laptop sure helped with the long drive along ... Read More

Estimated Time To Read This: 2 – 3 minutes       All work and no play… Can make your business a pretty dull place. Planning social gatherings for your employees outside of work is one of the best ways to encourage a healthy work environment where team morale can thrive.  If your organization hasn’t done an outing in a while, consider planning an office event and lock it in the company calendar! It’s been a trend for employers to organize social activities outside the workplace for employees and ... Read More

Estimated Time To Read This: 1 – 2 minutes       Planning that annual family vacation this summer that involves a long car ride? Are your family road trips relaxed rides with plenty of breaks? Or do you do car travel like a space capsule, hurtling through vast distances without a stop? Most of us muddle through, somewhere in between. Here are some tips for surviving car travel with kids. The 4 P’s of surviving the road trip Pace: try to allow enough time for rest stops. Two hours of car time, then a ... Read More

Estimated Time To Read This: 1 – 2 minutes       The Government of Cuba has established a new entry requirement that is effective May 1st, 2010. Travelers visiting Cuba must present proof of health insurance to cover medical care fees that may be incurred during their trip. This insurance must be issued by a Cuban insurance entity or by a foreign insurance company recognized by Cuba. The insurance policy should be purchased in the traveler’s home country but for those tourists arriving without proper ... Read More

Estimated Time To Read This: 2 minutes       Are you ready for Bill 168…..Less than 3 months before Bill 168 becomes law. Effective June 15th 2010, workplaces in Ontario where more than 5 workers are regularly employed will be required to have the necessary policies, programs, measures and procedures in place. This Act amends the Occupational Health and Safety Act. How is it defined? Under Bill 168, workplace violence is defined as: • “The exercise of physical force by a person against a worker in a workplace ... Read More