National Wine Day, initiated in 2009, takes place on May 25th this year and is a celebration of all things wine related. Wine is one of the most widely produced and consumed drinks globally and has been enjoyed for thousands
Before moving to New York from tiny Barbados, I bought a few books that I thought would help me get into the grit and legend of this sprawling city. I wanted to live like a local, check out the traditional
On March 2nd of every year, readers across the globe celebrate reading in all its forms. National Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) to instill the love of reading in children's hearts and minds.
I’m always looking to theme my new year reading challenge. Whether different genres, specialist segments (e.g., women authors, European authors, etc.), I like the diversity that a well-defined and well-balanced reading list can bring to the books I choose to
I love having friends over for drinks and nibbles, especially during the holiday season. However, entertaining over the holidays can be stressful and time-consuming if you spend too much time in the kitchen. Nobody wants to be locked away in
I was introduced to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s work when I created my 2021 Reading Challenge that centers around women authors and feminist positions. I took my inspiration from a UN Women's article listing Twelve Feminist Books Everyone Should Read and decided that was a
Maybe you’re looking for ways to improve your writing style. Or perhaps you’re hoping to create a routine that supports you putting pen to paper regularly (or fingers to keyboard depending on your preference). Sometimes you simply need a little
Looking for inspiration to upgrade your Thanksgiving menu? Wanting to show your creativity? Or maybe you're catering for vegans or vegetarians this year as we begin to acknowledge our environmental obligations. Here's a selection of recipes that work well as
Over the past few years, I have been trying to reduce my reliance on single-use plastics to minimize my environmental impact. This has led me to seek out companies that create products that are both good for me and the
Ever since I was a young child, I've had an immense love of stationery. I spent all my pocket money on coloured pens and boxes of brightly coloured paper. My favourite Christmas gift was a massive stationery set of crayons,