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Relax in 2022 – with Shine Holistic

Relax in 2022 – with Shine Holistic

Welcome to 2022! Now that the holidays are over and we're getting back to the reality of our world, stress levels are sure to start inching up. Keep stress at bay with an amazing aromatherapy massage and reflexology treatment from Lori at Shine Holistic! Helping...

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Here's hoping for a better year for us all. The majority of us have never been through a pandemic before and the past couple of years have been tough. Hopefully we will be able to resume more normal lives. But then, what? What will you do, once the pandemic's over?...

Births, Deaths, and Food Insecurity

Births, Deaths, and Food Insecurity

When I was a kid and someone we knew died, shortly after receiving the news mom would head to the kitchen. She'd make a meal of some sort for the family who'd suffered the loss. It would usually be something that could be frozen, like a casserole or lasagna. She and...

Why You Need a Good Enemy

Why You Need a Good Enemy

A well-defined enemy is one of the best things you can hope for in life. You need a good enemy to bring out your best. Without one, you'll live a more comfortable but more mediocre life. What's an enemy? Someone or something that poses a threat to you, personally,...

Four S’ that Can Help with Mental Health

Four S’ that Can Help with Mental Health

I'm interested in mental health issues. Probably because I've had them. More likely because I'm still going through them. I suppose we all are suffering to some degree (how Buddhist!), especially during the Covid restrictions. I heard something that some people might...

Do You Think Like Me?

Do You Think Like Me?

I wonder what other people are thinking. A lot. Probably more than I should. I don't particularly care whether they're thinking about me. Chances are when I observe other people they're not even aware of me. It's just that I'm aware of them, and I'm wondering what...

The Destructive Force of Freedom

The Destructive Force of Freedom

Marketers know that one of the most powerful words is "free". "FREE CONSULTATION" "FREE DOWNLOAD" "FREE TRIAL" Companies know they'll get more uptake from prospects when something's free. What I wonder though is what we're actually exchanging INSTEAD of money. I think...

Why Wouldn’t You Just Order From Amazon?

Why Wouldn’t You Just Order From Amazon?

My small business works with other small businesses. Mostly local ones. You know who cares about small businesses? Mostly small business owners. I'm largely convinced that the "average" person cares mostly about themselves and that the plight of small businesses is...

The Cult of Free Shipping

The Cult of Free Shipping

We have changed many of our behaviours as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. One change many of us have made is to switch to online shopping. With so many companies offering free delivery, what's not to love about online shopping? Well, when you stop to think about...

Where We Go From Here

Where We Go From Here

With a vaccine for Covid-19 on its way to us, I'm wondering what comes next. Dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic has been an immense global challenge. Having an effective vaccine will be a game-changer, but what else is going to change as a result? Haves vs. Have-Nots...