Friday, May 29, 2015

Federal Tax Removed on Feminine Hygiene Products

Jen Zoratti of The Winnipeg Free Press writes about Ottawa removing the federal tax on feminine hygiene products starting July 1:

www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/columnists/Hurrah-Menstrual-hygiene-products-no-longer-taxed-in-Canada-305388601.html

Saturday, May 9, 2015

World Fair Trade Day 2015

Today is World Fair Trade Day - an opportunity to discover what Fair Trade is all about, see how you can get involved and make a difference in the lives of artisans and farmers around the world.  "Why?" you may ask and the answer is simple:  "Because we're all connected."  Consumer choices, especially in the west, affect so many people around the world - many who are living well below the poverty line, unable to provide the basic necessities of life for their families.  I have many links to various Fair Trade websites on the right side of my blog, so take some time to check them out today.  Small changes can make a big difference so choose to purchase Fair Trade today, whether that be chocolate, coffee, tea, bananas, wine or flowers (and the list goes on!).


ESSE QUAM VIDERI - to be, rather than to appear
"Let my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God."
~Robert W. Pierce