Becoming an Auntie Becoming an aunt (or auntie) is completely out of one's control. When your sister or sister-in-law becomes a mom, you become an aunt. There is no life planning or great thought put into this occasion: it just happens, and it…

The biggest bear deterrent is cleaning up after yourself. But, there are several common sense ways you can keep bears away from your house.

I Love My Blender! If you're like me, you love your blender! The latest incarnation of this popular household appliance is called the Magic Bullet, and I personally could not live without my Bullet. The Bullet allows me a one-minute breakfast that is…

Wind at My Back Was a Treasure Discovering the television show Wind at My Back was like finding a hidden treasure. This gem of a show was set in the 1930s during the Depression in the fictional town of New Bedford, Ontario. The show aired from 1996…

Relating to Teenagers Teenagers are a different breed. They tend to be unpredictable, and not really into the same things we adults are—like making a living and cleaning our house. So, how do we get along with these sometimes moody creatures—the ones…

For Plus-Sized Women: Accessories Are Your Best Friend For plus-size women, finding clothes we love that fit both our bodies and our personal style can be challenging. Sometimes it's a bit more work to pull together a look—but it's very possible to…

Dare to Wear a Dress There is just something about a dress that screams "woman!" Wearing a dress is a surefire way to feel more like a woman, bring out your inner girl and lift your spirits. Why don't we wear more dresses? Wearing a dress takes a bit…

Change in Your Christian Marriage Is Possible When your marriage is in trouble, nothing else seems right. Being at odds with the person you are supposed to be the closest to is one of the worst pains imaginable. When we have marriage troubles, we…

Should I Get a Divorce? Most people have thought about divorce at least once during their marriage. For some, divorce is a constant threat; for others, it feels like the only hope. Whether you avoid the thought of divorce or think about it every day,…

Sometimes Second Marriages Feel Impossible! Sometimes second marriages seem impossible, but this article has ten tips for making it more manageable. With exes, custody, and getting over the past, a second marriage can seem so complicated. In fact,…

Teacher Movies Are Inspiring The teacher movie genre is so inspiring! Most of these movies are a version of the following scenario: An educator believes in a group of students who don't believe in themselves. Then, through tough love and…

I Name you Diamond Hard and rigid You stand Against fire and wind Immovable A rock among men. I name you diamond Clear and brilliant Your face Reflecting the sun Pure and sure Lightness shines through. I name you Diamond Gem of gems You compete With…

For Those Who Have Lost Their Mom Those of us whose mothers have passed away live differently in this world. We are no longer anchored by the comforting knowledge of that one person who has known us since before we even knew ourselves. We are cut off…

How to Deal With Bullies at Work We know about bullies at school, but when we graduate from school and get jobs, we expect it to stop, right? We're grown up. How can anyone bully an adult? The sad reality is that people can be bullied at any age and…

Landing a Teaching Job If you want to be a teacher, you will have to pass an interview. Nervous? You'll need to know what to expect. This article will explain the process of a teaching job interview, what to expect in the actual interview, and some…

Colds: They Happen Every Year Every year, without fail, kids and parents get colds, stay home from school, and are generally miserable. The next steps are predictable: go to the drugstore, pick up some medication, and hope that it goes away. Well, I…

Questionable Actions of the 70's A recent conversation with my sister sparked the idea for this hub. She told me about a recent discussion she'd had with some friends about the seventies. They all roared in laughter remembering that decade of their…

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel: Castle Of The Rockies Castle of the Rockies To the west of the Canadian Prairies and to the east of the Pacific Coast, lie the Canadian Rockies, home to the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. This castle of the Rockies is…

The Hoodoos are very interesting rock formations Drumheller Has Awe-Inspiring Views A trip to Drumheller, Alberta is full of surprises, including plenty of dinosaurs, and also the amazement of finding a desert paradise plunked down right in the…

Tweaking Hubs Is A Privilege Did you know that tweaking your hubs is a great privilege? Many, if not most, writing platforms will not allow you to keep making changes. Think of your morning newspaper. Does the reporter get to fix a spelling mistake…