Do you think you could go 25 days without social media? If yes, you could win money for taking a technological detox. All Home Connections created this challenge where people can take a break from social media and possibly get paid $2,500. The application process closes on October 25, so sign up now if you’re...

Sarah Biren
Food Journalist
Sarah is a baker, cook, author, and blogger living in Toronto. She believes that food is the best method of healing and a classic way of bringing people together. In her spare time, Sarah does yoga, reads cookbooks, writes stories, and finds ways to make any type of food in her blender.
Many fairy tales depict step-parents are evil but this is not always the case in real life. In fact, one stepdad and marine, Leonardo Avila, brought up his step-daughter, Alessandra, ever since she was less than one year old. He was the warm and loving father figure in her life, but when Alessandra turned eight...
The first day of pre-kindergarten could be difficult for little kids. There are so many unfamiliar things happening at once, such as separating from their parents, going to a new location, being surrounded by new people, and discovering a brand new routine. It’s a lot to take in at once, and many kids cry from...
Last year wasn’t a happy one for many people. However, with all of the difficult memories of 2020, here’s a heart-warming moment to sweeten the bitterness. Before all of the lockdowns, Crystal Kouri from Los Angeles, California, went grocery shopping with her son, PJ. The two-year-old was born with Treacher Collins syndrome, a genetic disorder...
Many people marvel at the parents of twins and triplets, wondering how they manage. Now imagine getting 10 babies at once! A South African woman reportedly has broken the world record, giving birth to 10 babies. The mother, Gosiame Thamara Sithole, was surprised herself after giving birth in a hospital in Pretoria. Pregnancy scans showed...
Summer means two things. One, every person with a sweet tooth is craving something cold and chocolatey. Two, no one has the time to invest in long, complicated recipes. These banana bites solve both issues while being a healthy snack suitable for almost every dietary lifestyle. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened. Those who are...
These Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies have three things going for them. Incase you didn’t get what those are already, they are: chocolate, peanut butter, and no baking! Oh yeah, and they’re healthy to boot—gluten-free, high in fiber, and low in sugar. Some people may not consider the perks of a no-bake recipe. Just think...
We’ve all been there. A toddler visits the beach for the first time, and they are enthralled. The waves, the sunshine, the sand, and all that fun; sensory overload! The toddler loves the sand so much, she has to taste it — a lot of it. Eating sand is almost a right of passage at...
There’s something extremely comforting about baking. It’s a hobby that gives a sense of achievement. After all, you created something, and you get the instant reward of something delicious to eat. Additionally, the rhythm of baking is extremely relaxing. Your hands do all the work while your mind just follows the directions. Many people turn...