Living

Are you ready to make a change? How to take the first step and turn your dreams into a reality

Nestled in the lush Annapolis Valley, this artsy university town's natural landscape is as fun to play in as it is striking to see

I had painted the bedroom, bought the books and hung the pictures. But no amount of preparation could ready me for the trying and touching moments of the first few months with my newly adopted six-year-old son

Smile and the world smiles with you, goes the familiar phrase. It's a lovely idea. And perhaps it's true. But it may be that the world isn’t smiling with you as much as it's laughing at you for being such a softie.

For those who are overwhelmed by the demands of work, family and home life, not to mention one’s own personal well being, there's good news: you don’t have to make huge changes to improve your life. Make small changes and you’ll create a significant dent, or so suggests a recent article in The Evening Standard.