Homemade Snow Globes
Every holiday season, the snow globe makes its appearance on windowsills and study desks. Inside are magical dioramas with miniature villages or people in landscapes. It's fun to give them a shake and image
Host a Coffee Tasting
Coffee is a taste experience similar to wine appreciation. In fact, many of the techniques are the same and coffee connoisseurs are referred to as sommeliers. Hosting a coffee tasting for friends or co-workers
Summer Activities
July seems like the longest month of summer holidays because it's between June and August. The excitement of summer holidays has worn off and it's still two whole months until September. The days are
Picnic Essentials
Did you know that the word picnic is derived from the French word pique-nique, which describes a light meals taken outside. It was popularized during the French Revolution when the classes visited and mingled
Rainy Day Activities
Wet and soggy afternoons bring their own delights for adults and children. They're an opportunity to indulge in one's hobbies or to escape the house in search of treats and pleasures. If you're home
Condos Are Communities
One of the nice things about buying a condo is the sense of security in a collective. Neighbours usually have similar lifestyles and expectations for their home. There is a congruence of feeling and
Time Travel, Timelines, and a Timely Topic: Pemberton Memorial Operating Room
I think we can all agree that, given the choice, we would definitely prefer to have an operation done in 2022 as opposed to 1822. But is that fear warranted, or are we misunderstanding
When our Ho(l)mes are far away: The letters that connect us all
As our logo states, Pemberton Holmes was established in 1887. This date has given the family-run company time to amass an extensive history represented and recorded by an impressive archive of materials. In the
An author for young readers
Throughout his career, Richard Scarry was a prolific writer and illustrator of children's books. Always well-reviewed on Amazon, his collections inspire nostalgia in parents and quickly become a child's favourite book. Each page explores the
Planning a Stay-cation
The first rule of a staycation--the idea of turning your home into a relaxation haven rather than battle against other tourists for the best time--is to break from routine. You must be able to