Living

I am always on the prowl for new apps, websites or tools to make my life easier, better or just more interesting. This week I thought I would share a potpourri of just such resources. Be warned: I am not responsible if you end up wasting time.

One of our most important roles as parents is to protect our children

IT'S that time of year again: when everyone's thoughts turn to charity and good will toward all. Oh right . . . no it isn't.

LANDSCAPERS and gardeners are working hard to beautify the gardens they are charged with designing, building and maintaining. We ask a lot of the green thumbs who work in our gardens and rightfully so for the amount we pay for horticultural services.

Young artist of the week: Pardis Chehrazi, 12 School: Queen Mary elementary Art teachers: Todd Clark and Ieke Giesey Favourite art: drawing Favourite artist: Pablo Picasso Her teacher writes: Pardis is inspired by portraiture.

YOU'VE probably seen one at some point driving around town. They're big, colourful cement mixer trucks, some with giant asparagus painted on them, some with a smiling sun.

Grape Juice Wine Auction: A fundraiser for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland Thursday, April 26, 5: 30-8: 30 p.m. at Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver, 1860 Burrard St., Vancouver.

- Babies on the Bus by Karen Katz, Holt (unpaged) $17 KAREN Katz is the author of many books for babies and most parents find her signature bright pastel coloured illustrations and adorable roundheaded infants instantly recognizable.

HARD to believe, but it's barely 20 months since former BCWI director Christine Coletta and husband Steve Lornie - along with an extended family of industry heavy hitters - unveiled their Haywire Winery.

DURING volatile times, a financial advisor can be invaluable. Unfortunately, many investors seem to share a few common frustrations with the service they receive.