We are entering the fourth month of the Coronavirus pandemic here in Kingston, Ontario. Local businesses are struggling. There’s no doubt about it. And with children being at home much more often, parents have been doing more than their fair share. I reached out to local mom-run businesses, to find out how they are coping […]
Fun Free things to do in Kingston (with or without the kids!)
As a longtime resident of Kingston, and a person who has never enjoyed spending money, I love that there are lots of things to do around town for free during the warmer season. Caveat: There is the option to spend money at most of the events or places I have listed below. There are no […]
May is Mental Health Month (A local entrepreneur’s story)
Over the past few years, mental health – the stigma and the reality – have become a hot topic. And rightly so. Mental health should be as normal and natural to discuss as the common cold. So why isn’t it? There are a myriad of reasons mental health has a stigma surrounding it. Rather than […]
Things to do in Kingston every Spring
I love creating these seasonal posts. Digging into fun stuff to do, then sharing it with you, is exactly what I want to do with with my writing and online influence! But enough about me. Let’s take a look at what I’ve found! (Full disclosure here – some of these “events” happen in the winter, […]
5 Water Safety Tips for Enjoying Your Summer
As a parent I spend a lot of time watching my kids play around water. We go to their Nanny’s pool almost every week in the summer, some years we go to a cottage, or camping, and sometimes we go walk along the lakeshore, or around the Rideau Canal locks. Keeping them safe is always […]