This marks a new series here at Alejandra’s, with Interviews with people that I think deserve a spotlight just for them. That’s the case of my good friend Vic Echegoyen. Translator, Painter, Singer, Historian Buff and Writer of many books, I chose her to be my first interview (over e-mail), […]

By Sally Norton   One of the effects of COVID-19 is that a lot of people were forced to work from home. For the people who already worked from home, this was hardly a noteworthy change. But, for the people who previously worked in offices, working from home presented quite […]

We will continue to Update this list this month. Here is what we have been reading at Home:   The Easter Of The Mouse by Vic Echegoyen (Historic Novel)     Europe, 13th century. During the Carnival, an outbreak of pox destroys the mighty city of Cologne. Haunted by a […]

By Sally Norton   The global epidemic has us all locked down for our own safety and the wellbeing of the ones we love the most. If there is anything good about this situation, it is the fact that now we finally have enough time to spend with our families […]

We will continue to Update this list this month. Here is what we have been reading at Home:   From Lonely Planet Kids The Plastic Problem: 60 Small Ways to Reduce Waste and Help Save the Earth     We all know we use far too much plastic and that’s […]

We are early in the year, but it’s never too early to consider the colours that you want for your spring wedding. The weather may not be a guarantee, but you can always bring a little sunshine to your wedding day with the colours that you choose to use. We […]

By Patrick Adams   If you thought that the outdoor section of your house was only livable during the summer, you couldn’t be more wrong. Sure, a barbecue party or a lazy nap in the hammock is not possible in January but this doesn’t mean that the outdoor living space […]

Books As a Bookworm family, we do love our books and nothing beats a book gift for us. Here are our ideas: Pub Quiz Books   With over one million books sold to date, Pub Quiz Books from Carlton Books are a one-stop shop for quiz masters. Test your own […]

By Sally Norton As summer comes to an end, fall begins. With Thanksgiving and Halloween, September, October, and November are one of the coziest months. You may think as the weather gets chillier that your activity options are minimal. However, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor autumn activities for […]