Imagine a neighborhood where kids are helping seniors with their groceries, planting trees together, and organizing fundraisers to support those in need. When we think about volunteer ideas for kids, those are the heartwarming scenes that come to mind. But...
As resident millennials and representatives of the so-called participation trophy generation, our pedigree as competitive kids was always questioned. We grew up in a world that (supposedly!) rewarded everyone, and when everyone wins (so goes the logic), competition is cheapened....
While a random act of kindness is great in theory, we believe that kindness is even more powerful when it’s intentional. By practicing kindness, we can make it more impactful for ourselves, the people around us, and the areas where...
One of the best ways to make a difference in your community is to donate blood. There are plenty of good reasons to get out to your local blood donation clinic. That includes: A single pint of blood can save...
After a trying couple of years that have shaken up how we work, how we play, and how we live, it’s as meaningful as it’s ever been to have a comfortable place to call home. And while you could always...
Look, don’t get us wrong. New Year’s resolutions are a great opportunity for a little self-reflection. But more often than not, the majority of our resolutions are about ourselves. If we look at the cold, hard numbers from resolutions in...
For anyone that saw the end of the Avengers franchise (no spoilers, don’t worry), it was a shock to see… Fat Thor. And not just because we’re used to seeing Chris Hemsworth about as swoll as any human could possibly...
With Canadian Thanksgiving already past and American Thanksgiving coming up, it’s time to think about what matters. (And no, not just how many slices of pie you’ll eat in one sitting on Thanksgiving Day.) It’s an important time of year...
Childhood can be a time of joy and pain, excitement and nerves. And when it comes to losing baby teeth, sometimes we experienced all of those feelings in one go (especially if the dentist was involved). But after that rollercoaster,...
If you’re feeling a little tired of scrolling for The Next Thing to watch, that’s not surprising. For one, there’s about 30,000 hours of video uploaded to YouTube every hour (and that’s a pre-pandemic estimate that doesn’t count how many...
