Columnist Michele Blais lists 60 of her family's favourite summertime things to do in the North Okanagan.
A ball is the simplest of toys, yet can give hours of enjoyment to kids of all ages
Michele Blais takes a trip down memory lane, recalling the fond summers spent on family camping trips
Michele Blais takes a look at the psychiatric floor at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and finds it is long overdue for a makeover
Michele Blais believes it really does take a village to help raise a child
Michele Blais goes back to basics and brings out the board games for fun nights at home with family and friends
Michele Blais stresses the importance of being there for family, friends and enjoying every moment
Michele Blais takes a look at what makes this country great, and the importance of all of us pulling together
Michele Blais remembers the school days of her sons and urges parents to be involved
Thanks to her husband's enthusiastic handyman skills, Michele Blais is enjoying her 'new dock' at her lakefront cabin
Columnist Michele Blais tells of her admiration for the Canadian athletes who are competing at the London Olympic Games.
Michele Blais shares a few favourite summer activities and says there's no time like the present to create your own memories
Michele Blais reminisces about special times with family and friends
Columnist Michele Blais expresses her love for Canada
Michele Blais shares her fond cycling memories and encourage safety along with the fun
Michele Blais takes a look at the student-led protests in Quebec over tuition free hikes
Michele Blais honours mothers and all they do for their families, and pays tribute to her own mom.
Michele Blais shares a few tips for making the outside of your home as appealing as the inside.
Michele Blais shares fond memories of gardening with her young children and her own childhood spent playing in the garden.
Columnist Michele Blais finds a trip to Panama is a great place to travel with her adult son, and a chance to share ideas, hopes and dreams