Michele Blais

The Atlantis Waterslides are just one of the fun summer activities to do in the North Okanagan.

THE WAY I SEE IT: Fun things to do this summer

Columnist Michele Blais lists 60 of her family's favourite summertime things to do in the North Okanagan.

The Atlantis Waterslides are just one of the fun summer activities to do in the North Okanagan.

The Way I See it: It begins with a ball

A ball is the simplest of toys, yet can give hours of enjoyment to kids of all ages

The Way I See it: A tent fit for royalty

Michele Blais takes a trip down memory lane, recalling the fond summers spent on family camping trips

The Way I See it: Renovate for wellness

Michele Blais takes a look at the psychiatric floor at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and finds it is long overdue for a makeover

Neighbourhood cares

Michele Blais believes it really does take a village to help raise a child

The Way I See it: Let the games begin

Michele Blais goes back to basics and brings out the board games for fun nights at home with family and friends

The Way I See it: Be present

Michele Blais stresses the importance of being there for family, friends and enjoying every moment

This nation is built on all sectors

Michele Blais takes a look at what makes this country great, and the importance of all of us pulling together

The Way I See it: Learning is not just for kids

Michele Blais remembers the school days of her sons and urges parents to be involved

The Way I See it: an old dock gets new life

Thanks to her husband's enthusiastic handyman skills, Michele Blais is enjoying her 'new dock' at her lakefront cabin

The Way I See it: Cheering on our Olympians

Columnist Michele Blais tells of her admiration for the Canadian athletes who are competing at the London Olympic Games.

The Way I See it: Making summer memories

Michele Blais shares a few favourite summer activities and says there's no time like the present to create your own memories

The Way I See it: Silence can be golden

Michele Blais reminisces about special times with family and friends

THE WAY I SEE IT: There is so much to celebrate

Columnist Michele Blais expresses her love for Canada

The Way I See it: Take two wheels for health

Michele Blais shares her fond cycling memories and encourage safety along with the fun

The Way I See it: Peaceful protest may have gone too far

Michele Blais takes a look at the student-led protests in Quebec over tuition free hikes

The Way I See It: A toast to mothers everywhere

Michele Blais honours mothers and all they do for their families, and pays tribute to her own mom.

The Way I See it: Front door sends a message

Michele Blais shares a few tips for making the outside of your home as appealing as the inside.

The Way I See it: It’s time to play in the dirt

Michele Blais shares fond memories of gardening with her young children and her own childhood spent playing in the garden.

The Way I See It: Travels with my son

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