We are so excited to feature community member Caren Day this Friday! We can't wait any longer, so read below about her and her amazing vision and campaign towards helping children....

About Caren.....

Caren Day dreamed of writing a children’s book since she was a kid herself and her first venture into the world of children’s literature, You & Me, was born from these dreams. You & Me encourages children from ages one to eight to celebrate their unique qualities and embrace their differences through the use of exciting graphics and text. As a special bonus feature, a coloring book in the back gives kids the opportunity to use their imagination to tell their own story of diversity. Day, an advocate for improving childhood education and using business as a tool to…

While vegan leather is an animal-friendly alternative to real leather, it can mean several different materials.

There are many other materials that can be used as leather alternatives. Some of these materials are:



Vegetan — a shop-owned trade name for one grade of microfibre

Poromeric imitation leathers (sometimes poromerics) — a group of synthetic 'breathable' leather substitutes made from a plastic coating (usually a polyurethane) on a fibrous base layer (typically a polyester).

Koskin — an artificial leather material commonly found in computer laptop cases

Leatherette — a form of artificial leather, usually made by covering a fabric base with plastic. The fabric can be made of a natural or a synthetic fibre which is then covered with a…

Crafty Wednesday is here and we have an 'groovy' project for the family. It's time to repurpose those white shirts or add some spark into those plain white onesies. This tie-dye experience is safe, non-toxic and a great activity to do with the little ones. After all, who doesn't like to partake in a little tie dye experience? So grab that white onesie, some kool-aid and let's get ready for some fun...

Here's what you'll need...

white article of clothing

kool-aid colors

vinegar

bowls

rubber bands

Take one packet of each color kool-aid you wish to use and place in a bowl.…

Couscous is simply delicious.... not to mention nutritious! Did you know one cup of cooked couscous contains only 200 calories, 12% of which is accounted by protein? And that same one cup provides 35% of your recommended daily requirement of nutritious fibers and a range of different vitamins. So grab your apron and let's get started!

Here's what you'll need...

1 cup whole wheat couscous

1 cup water

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup cooked broccoli

2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint leaves

1/2 cup chopped red…