Supporting Local & Family-run Businesses

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At the start of one of my classes last month, someone said that there were no good places to go in the neighbourhood. We all jumped in and started listing our local favourites. Which got me thinking that we needed a proper list with links. I mostly move around the southwest area of Scarborough and …

Gendered Gifts

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I follow a popular parent page on Facebook. It lists events, outing ideas, and lets parents ask questions (oh, so many questions). After looking at the question "What gifts are 7 year old girls into?", I was saddened by the responses. It was a long list of items that amplify the idea of what we …

3D Print

As a University of Toronto Scarborough Campus alumni, I get the UTSC Commons magazine updating all on the adventures of other alumni, the staff and the campus as a whole. In the Fall 2016 edition, the last page 'Annotation' showcased the Makerspace in the library. It is a 1400 square foot space that amongst other …

Food Awareness

It is school summer holidays here which means my five year old is home and I'm looking for ideas to keep her engaged and learning. Camp is often the first choice for keeping children entertained since it provides different learning opportunities including excursions. After these full days of camp then the other activities begin with several …

Road Block Ahead

I spend my day going in circles. I am behind the wheel of a car multiple times a day shuffling between work locations, my daughter’s school and her activities. Now, this can be spent in a positive state or hinge on the edge of road rage. I try to stay cool and collected but a …