*This article was originally published on Kingstonist.* Editorial Note: Brianne Sommerville, a graduate of Queen’s University, held a book launch event here in Kingston on Saturday, Mar. 9, 2024. Ahead of this event, she provided an advanced reader copy of her debut novel, If I Lose Her, to me to facilitate this article. If I […]
Real people share thoughts, experiences with Goodfood meal boxes
As a Goodfood Ambassador, I have been able to help out some families with free meals. At a time when prices seem to just keep going up, helping people lower their grocery bills is absolutely amazing. Like all the meal plan programs out there, Goodfood touts sustainability through recyclable packaging, customizable plans and delivery dates, […]
Goodfood is a great choice for busy Canadian families
*Sponsored content* Meal kit food boxes are everywhere. If you’re like me, you haven’t considered them because you have picky kids and, even though life is way too busy, you also like crafting dinners (most of the time.) When Goodfood reached out to me to ask if I was interested in trying a box and […]
Alice the Cat explores grief, love through the eyes of a 13-year-old girl
*Note: Smith Publicity provided me with an Advanced Reading Copy of Alice the Cat to facilitate this review.* Middle schooler Tess recently lost her mother to cancer, and feels completely alone in this world, except for her cat Alice. Her father has become a “zombie” since the passing of her mother, and barely even looks […]
Explore the world of tea with gifts from Adagio Teas
Winter is the perfect time to slow down and enjoy some of the finer things in life (preferably indoors, if you live in a northern climate.) And what better way to celebrate the colder season than brewing a hot beverage to enjoy under a blanket with a good book. While I normally enjoy a coffee […]