Living

Give yourself a holiday season gift this year of a personal financial advisor who does indeed relate to you personally as well as financially. And if you already have such an advisor, then give yourself the gift of appreciating how fortunate you are.

Art teacher: Sara Place Favourite art: pencil drawing Favourite artist: David Blackwood Her teacher writes: Tyanna is an outstanding young artist with a keen eye for detail, and dedication to improvement.

I love you too, I love you three by Wendy Tugwood, Illus. by Sheila McGraw, Richmond Hill, Firefly Books, $14.95 This picture book for very young children is a debut for Alberta author, Tugwood.

Jason Kenzie, Tania Ryan and Rockey the beagle promote 2017 dog calendar The Underdogs Project. The calendar is intended to support animal welfare by donating 35 per cent of proceeds to the Vancouver dog rescue society: Thank Dog I Am Out.

If this latest blast of winter on the North Shore has you dreaming of powdery slopes, check out some high-tech accessories available locally to keep you comfortable in the cold with the touch of a button.

Breastfeeding is both an art and a science that takes practice to find the perfect rhythm.

Planning a New Year’s Eve soiree this year? When the clock strikes midnight, set the mood with beautiful decorations for the occasion. Believe it or not, your decor doesn’t have to cost a fortune if you use a few money-saving tricks ahead of time.

These days I love easy recipes. In years past I liked nothing better than tackling a challenging menu that really tested my culinary skills, but now the simpler the dish the better.

A book shop in Massachusetts made headlines this week by posting a photo of their chalkboard sidewalk sign that bore the message: “post-apocalyptic fiction has been moved to our current affairs section.

While in Australia for a family visit, I checked out a seniors’ centre to get a first-hand look at programming and services for the older person.