You maybe haven’t done any air travel in, oh, two years or so, but if there are any flights in your upcoming holiday season, download these apps before you head out to help keep you one step ahead of any delays, changes, or other holiday-travel-headaches: Your airline’s app Air Canada, WestJet, and most major US […]
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Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: June 14-20
Happy weekend! Are you hitting any patios this weekend or doing a non-essential shopping trip? If you want some safe and at-home alternatives, check this week’s Stay Home Club out! [Watching] This weekend only, TIFF is showcasing Indigenous films for free at the digital TIFF Bell Lightbox. Check out the selections here. [Reading] Jonny Appleseed […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: June 7-13
Now that that heat wave is behind us and cooler temperatures are here, what have you got planned for the weekend? Patio-going, non-essential retail shopping and larger outdoor gatherings are possible again. But, maybe you’re like me and just want to stay home and wait it out till the hype wears off. If that’s the case, […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: May 31 to June 6
How’s your week going? The stay at home order is lifted, sort of? But I think it’s alright to assume staying home is a safe bet. If you need something to do this weekend, I’ve got you covered here. [Listening] If you couldn’t get enough of “Blue Moon Drive”, not to worry. iskwē and Tom […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: May 17-23
Happy long weekend! What have you got planned? The weather is looking mostly good, but quite warm. It’s perfect to get the gardens going, which has been super helpful for my mental health this year. Besides that, there’s a lot you can get up to this weekend from the safety of home. Check it out. […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: May 10-16
Happy weekend! Finally, some proper May weather! What have you got planned for the weekend? I’ve got some ideas below! [Reading] It’s the perfect time to get outside with a good book. This week I’d recommend Super Sad True Love Story from Gary Shteyngart. Although a little existential and kind of a downer at times, it makes […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: May 3-9
Happy Friday! It looks to be a rainy weekend ahead. What are you up to? I have some ideas to keep you busy! [Watching] Another day, another crime doc! This week I checked out The Ripper, which follows the story of the Yorkshire Ripper, a serial killer that terrorized the UK between 1975 and 1980. […]
Celebrating Mother’s Day this Year
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has put most of the world on hold, Mother’s Day will not be cancelled. Sure, we won’t be able to celebrate by going out to fancy dinners or engaging in other special activities. But there are still ways we can make this year’s Mother’s Day feel special. For those who […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: April 19-25
Happy weekend! This week has had a lot of ups and downs with snow in the mix and then the paid sick time saga, but we’re ending it off with sunshine and confirmation that there will, indeed be a paid sick day program in Ontario. In the meantime, you might need some stuff to do […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: April 12-18
What’s up? How’s the week going? Not as nice weather this time around, and kind of perfect to set the mood for staying in as much as possible. Need some inspiration for how to spend your time? Check out this week’s Stay Home Club. [Watching] After news of its cancellation last month, I’ve been wrapping […]