How to Teach Kids the Importance of Giving Back to the Community

April 26, 2017 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

As adults we tend to understand the importance of giving back to the community and the different ways we can go about it. For kids, however, it can be a hard concept to grasp. If you’re looking to teach your children about the importance of giving back, but you’re not sure how to broach the subject in a way that makes it clear for them, then you’ll appreciate these tips.

Create a Family Donation Jar

You can get the ball rolling by involving the whole family in giving back, not just the kids. This shows that contributing to the community is something that every member of the family should take part in, because it’s that important. If you want to be able to give a charitable donation, why not start a family donation jar? [Read more…]

Tangerine Celebrates #OneYearBolder by Supporting #BrightWayForward Charities

May 14, 2015 by Kathryn 37 Comments

I’ve used Tangerine as my savings bank of choice for a few years now, but the company recently underwent a name change and today it celebrates #OneYearBolder as Tangerine! I have to admit, I like the new name a lot, but what was most important to me was that the great service and savings from the bank stayed the same…and it did!

But that service doesn’t just include providing great banking options to Canadians. It also includes supporting local communities through the Bright Way Forward program! This fabulous initiative supports local charities across Canada through sponsorships, financial donations and more!

So what types of programs does Bright Way Forward assist? These are just some of the amazing partnerships the organization has right now: [Read more…]

Choosing Interac Debit and Interac Flash Help You Support Your Favourite Local Businesses #YourChoiceMatters

November 19, 2014 by Kathryn 51 Comments

One of the things I love most about living in a small town is the connection I have with the people in the community. I’ve been in the same town since I was born so many of my friends and neighbours have known me ever since I was a young child. And now, as an adult, many of the people I know from my school days have started their own families and businesses in the community.

The main street of Lumsden is where the vast majority of the town’s businesses are found and most of them are locally owned and operated. It goes without saying that I have a close personal connection to many of them. In fact, my friend Lasha, who was one of the members of my graduating class, owns and operates a fabulous bakery in one of the street’s oldest buildings. And my younger brother’s former classmate Deanna runs a great massage therapy and aesthetics shop just a few steps down the street.

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SO SO Happy Clothing and Accessories are Now Available in Canada-Giveaway

December 13, 2013 by Kathryn 101 Comments

One of the most important lessons we can teach our kids is that being different makes them special, and that concept is one that the fun-loving brand SO SO Happy embraces to the fullest. Recently, SO SO Happy made its Canadian debut with an adorable and original line of clothing and accessories available at Walmart Canada. I fell in love with the quirky characters and bright colours of the clothing at once and was so excited when I received a few of the items to check out for myself.

The SO SO Happy line includes t-shirts, hats, gloves, onesies, stationary and plush toys that are sure to make kids smile. And making kids smile is what the company is all about! It was created by Cindy Bailey as a way to spread positivity and self-empowerment to children after her own child was bullied. The company donates 10% of its proceeds to organizations that help kids in crisis; in Canada, the company is donating its proceeds to Breakfast Clubs of Canada. [Read more…]