What Is the Meaning Behind #BCBuyLocal? This annual campaign of #BCBuyLocal was started in 2012 by LOCO BC, founder and executive director, Anne Robinson. Therefore, it was meant to promote British Columbia’s local businesses and their contribution to society. After…
Origins of the Christmas Stocking Hanging a Christmas stocking was commonly found many fireplaces during the Christmas holidays. Each family member had special one that was waiting to be filled by Santa Claus! According to one legend, St. Nicholas (who…
“Cyber Monday”, how did it begin? On November 28, 2005, Ellen Davis and Scott Silverman first used the term “Cyber Monday” as a way to promote online shopping. Ellen Davis was also the Senior Vice President of the…
1) The History of Black Friday In the beginning, the Americans used the term Black Friday around 1952, as the day after Thanksgiving Day in the United States. This term described the heavy traffic that happened after Thanksgiving Day. Many…
November is a very special and significant month for entrepreneurs worldwide as many of the entrepreneurs celebrate the ups and downs of starting a business from scratch! November 20 is know to be Entrepreneur Day, whereas November 19 is Women’s…
What it Means to Shop Locally Holiday shopping in local shops benefits everyone, but what does that mean? Shopping locally means holiday shopping at your local independent shops, like farmer’s markets, crafts markets and smaller boutiques. One may wonder the…
Appetites can be quite healthy after coming home from school, perhaps it’s time to look to some new inspiration for some tasty and healthy snacks for our after school little ones! Start by looking around your kitchen first. Simpler and fewer…
It’s October first today! School has been going on for a month already and families are getting back in the rhythm of things. As you take a walk outside, the colours of fall as settled in. Before we focus on…
It feels like summer break just started a few days ago, can't believe?the kids will be back to school in a couple of weeks. With that comes back-to-school preparations, like purchasing school supplies and planning lunches. School can be a…