Callista's RamblingsA Canadian Lifestyle Blog (Home, Health, Pets, Education and General Lifestyle)2026-05-22T17:45:06Zhttp://callistasramblings.com/feed/atom/WordPressKathleen Baileyhttp://callistasramblings.com<![CDATA[Enough to Share]]>https://callistasramblings.com/?p=3422026-05-22T17:45:06Z2026-05-22T17:45:05ZThis is a picture book called Enough to Share by Mary Helen Berg and illustrated by Sue Todd. It’s from Tielmour Press and is a beautiful book about the Great Bear Rainforest which is threatened. Great Bear Rainforest is on First Nation land and it’s important to their culture. The book is written for I’d ages 5-9 with small groups of sentences which make it easier to understand or even read to themselves depending on their reading ability. The illustrations are a unique style that are really beautiful. Here let me show you inside: This is a beautiful book with a story to tell. Besides the story line like what is shown above, some pages have background information about such things as climate change, endangered animals or pollution. Buy Enough to Share at Amazon.com
This is a picture book called Enough to Share by Mary Helen Berg and illustrated by Sue Todd. It’s from Tielmour Press and is a beautiful book about the Great Bear Rainforest which is threatened.
Great Bear Rainforest is on First Nation land and it’s important to their culture. The book is written for I’d ages 5-9 with small groups of sentences which make it easier to understand or even read to themselves depending on their reading ability.
The illustrations are a unique style that are really beautiful. Here let me show you inside:
This is a beautiful book with a story to tell. Besides the story line like what is shown above, some pages have background information about such things as climate change, endangered animals or pollution.
]]>Kathleen Baileyhttp://callistasramblings.com<![CDATA[Children’s Books from Annick Press]]>https://callistasramblings.com/?p=3332026-04-26T15:05:14Z2026-04-26T14:37:55ZMy good friends at Annick Press publishers sent me some children’s fiction to share with you here. Annick Press is a Canadian publisher so all these books are Canadian! Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher, and Wâpos’s Friendship GardenAges 6-9, 160 pages About: Spring break has arrived, and Sarah is happy that her Kôhkom (grandmother) has come to stay with her while her mom is away on a work trip. Sarah will have Kôhkom all to herself! Or will she? Sarah has made a special map to show Kôhkom her favourite places in the city, but her plans keep getting interrupted… Thoughts: This book introduces us to Cree culture and Cree words. There is a glossary at the front that shows the words you will be introduced to. The story has illustrations in it but is still mostly a chapter book and would be fun for more diversity in your literature. Little Bee: The Buzz About the Party by Danny NevillAges 6-9, 152 pages About: This book is about Bee (and her friends.) Bee’s third grade class is hosting an upcoming Mother’s Day celebration but she has 2 dads. Is she allowed to celebrate with her dads? Thoughts: This book is cute with large type for early chapter book readers. It’s not too thick either. A simple contemporary story with LGBTQ+ themes. Legendary Allies: The Healer and The Phoenix by Linda TrinhAges 7-11, 172 pages About: This is a fantasy series about a powerful group of ten year olds who, along with their legendary ally animals, must work together to find their voices and help heal a broken world. This is the first in a four book series that explores social justice, empathy and resilience. Thoughts: The first thing that popped out at me was that all the illustrations are in full-colour! That rarely happens. The author is a Vietnamese Canadian and the book definitely has Asian vibes. The series looks fun for kids around 10 to see themselves as able to do something to make a difference. Cassette City by Jarett Sitter (Graphic Novel)Ages 7-11, 208 pages About: “Cassette City is the coolest place to hang out, whether you’re at the arcade or the skate park, catching a monster movie marathon, or snagging your favourite’ band’s newest album at the music store… on cassette tape of course! When a wisecracking raccoon, an easygoing mushroom, and a robot with big feelings recruit the standoffish new girl Melody Li to help them win the Rock Your Socks battle of the bands, Melody might just discover that these misfit musicians are the friends she really needs. After all, life is better when you band together.” – official summary Thoughts: I love that this graphic novel harkens back to my childhood a bit with the cassette tapes! The premise is definitely strange but the characters seem fun and the story is great for a young graphic novel lover. Even someone who isn’t used to graphic novels might want to try this one. Lying, Stealing and Other Ways to Save the Planet by Curtis CampbellAges 14-18, 192 pages About: Ever since the best story of his career became the worst humiliation of his life, teen reporter John O’Neil has gone rogue. He has turned his nose for news toward blackmailing those responsible, namely Lance McPhee, diabolical heir to the local country club. When John learns that the club plans to expand into a bird conservation area founded by his late grandfather, he begrudgingly joins forces with the school birdwatching club to expose the scandal. And if John ruins Lance’s life along the way? He’s only killing two birds with one stone. John races against the clock in a desperate bid at environmental espionage involving forgeries, a car chase, and a high-stakes heist. But it’s a race John won’t win without former best friend/co-reporter Rachel Miller, who just so happens to want him dead. Can this motley crew flock together long enough for their mission to take flight? Thoughts: I didn’t read much of this one but it’s definitely for 14+. It’s a book about coming of age, climate change, cynicism and collaboration according to the book info. It’s not long but the text is smaller as you’d expect for an older audience. Enjoy!
My good friends at Annick Press publishers sent me some children’s fiction to share with you here. Annick Press is a Canadian publisher so all these books are Canadian!
About: Spring break has arrived, and Sarah is happy that her Kôhkom (grandmother) has come to stay with her while her mom is away on a work trip. Sarah will have Kôhkom all to herself! Or will she? Sarah has made a special map to show Kôhkom her favourite places in the city, but her plans keep getting interrupted…
Thoughts: This book introduces us to Cree culture and Cree words. There is a glossary at the front that shows the words you will be introduced to. The story has illustrations in it but is still mostly a chapter book and would be fun for more diversity in your literature.
About: This book is about Bee (and her friends.) Bee’s third grade class is hosting an upcoming Mother’s Day celebration but she has 2 dads. Is she allowed to celebrate with her dads?
Thoughts: This book is cute with large type for early chapter book readers. It’s not too thick either. A simple contemporary story with LGBTQ+ themes.
About: This is a fantasy series about a powerful group of ten year olds who, along with their legendary ally animals, must work together to find their voices and help heal a broken world. This is the first in a four book series that explores social justice, empathy and resilience.
Thoughts: The first thing that popped out at me was that all the illustrations are in full-colour! That rarely happens. The author is a Vietnamese Canadian and the book definitely has Asian vibes. The series looks fun for kids around 10 to see themselves as able to do something to make a difference.
About: “Cassette City is the coolest place to hang out, whether you’re at the arcade or the skate park, catching a monster movie marathon, or snagging your favourite’ band’s newest album at the music store… on cassette tape of course! When a wisecracking raccoon, an easygoing mushroom, and a robot with big feelings recruit the standoffish new girl Melody Li to help them win the Rock Your Socks battle of the bands, Melody might just discover that these misfit musicians are the friends she really needs. After all, life is better when you band together.” – official summary
Thoughts: I love that this graphic novel harkens back to my childhood a bit with the cassette tapes! The premise is definitely strange but the characters seem fun and the story is great for a young graphic novel lover. Even someone who isn’t used to graphic novels might want to try this one.
About: Ever since the best story of his career became the worst humiliation of his life, teen reporter John O’Neil has gone rogue. He has turned his nose for news toward blackmailing those responsible, namely Lance McPhee, diabolical heir to the local country club. When John learns that the club plans to expand into a bird conservation area founded by his late grandfather, he begrudgingly joins forces with the school birdwatching club to expose the scandal. And if John ruins Lance’s life along the way? He’s only killing two birds with one stone.
John races against the clock in a desperate bid at environmental espionage involving forgeries, a car chase, and a high-stakes heist. But it’s a race John won’t win without former best friend/co-reporter Rachel Miller, who just so happens to want him dead. Can this motley crew flock together long enough for their mission to take flight?
Thoughts: I didn’t read much of this one but it’s definitely for 14+. It’s a book about coming of age, climate change, cynicism and collaboration according to the book info. It’s not long but the text is smaller as you’d expect for an older audience.
]]>Kathleen Baileyhttp://callistasramblings.com<![CDATA[Canvas Photo Prints #LetsPrint #FujifilmPrintlife]]>https://callistasramblings.com/?p=3272025-12-14T16:16:13Z2025-12-14T16:09:27ZAre you looking for personalized gifts such as canvas photo prints, photo mugs, photo blankets or even photo prints? Fujifilm PrintLife is where I get my canvas photo prints and we love them. They also have tons of other personalized items. I even got a few photo magnets this time as gifts. Best of all they are printed IN CANADA! Disclosure: I received products from Fujifilm Printlife in exchange for this post. Fujifilm PrintLife So how does it all work? You go to the website and look through all their product choices to see what you want. Once you select a product, you choose a few options and then upload your photo(s). You can adjust how the photos look and it will tell you if your photo is too low resolution. So make sure you use a good quality photo. After you change a few more options and finalize your choices it will show you a preview of what your product will look like. If you are happy with it you can add to your order. Just like any website it has a cart so you can add as many products as you like and then see the total and place the order when you are ready. It’s easy to use and I’m happy with my choices. The canvases specifically are very thick and will last a long, long time. They were easy to hang. You just hammer the included piece onto the back of the canvas and then use a nail on the wall and hang. It doesn’t come with nails though. I will be using Fujifilm PrintLife again for sure.
Are you looking for personalized gifts such as canvas photo prints, photo mugs, photo blankets or even photo prints? Fujifilm PrintLife is where I get my canvas photo prints and we love them. They also have tons of other personalized items. I even got a few photo magnets this time as gifts. Best of all they are printed IN CANADA!
Disclosure: I received products from Fujifilm Printlife in exchange for this post.
Fujifilm PrintLife
So how does it all work? You go to the website and look through all their product choices to see what you want. Once you select a product, you choose a few options and then upload your photo(s). You can adjust how the photos look and it will tell you if your photo is too low resolution. So make sure you use a good quality photo.
After you change a few more options and finalize your choices it will show you a preview of what your product will look like. If you are happy with it you can add to your order. Just like any website it has a cart so you can add as many products as you like and then see the total and place the order when you are ready.
It’s easy to use and I’m happy with my choices. The canvases specifically are very thick and will last a long, long time. They were easy to hang. You just hammer the included piece onto the back of the canvas and then use a nail on the wall and hang. It doesn’t come with nails though.
I will be using Fujifilm PrintLife again for sure.
]]>Kathleen Baileyhttp://callistasramblings.com<![CDATA[These Games Are in Fluxx]]>https://callistasramblings.com/?p=3162025-11-27T17:18:00Z2025-11-27T17:17:59ZI love games and Looney Labs is the maker of the Fluxx Games where the rules are in a constant state of flux(x). Have you played a Fluxx game before? Let me introduce you to Mystery Fluxx, Word Fluxx and Cat Fluxx. So how do these games work? All Fluxx games have similar rules to start with but some of them have other cards that others don’t have. Also the rules of course fluctuate as you play, more on that later. There are different types of cards that all Fluxx Games have such as GOAL (what cards you need to play to win), KEEPERS (the cards that might be needed to win depending on the goal), ACTION (cards that can change up the game), NEW RULE (changes up the rules of the game) and then there are other ones that certain games have. Mystery Fluxx Below are just SOME of the fun cards in Mystery Fluxx. As you can see this game includes SURPRISE, DANGER, CREEPER and META RULE cards. SURPRISE cards can be played even when it isn’t your turn, DANGERS can cause one or more players to be eliminated from the game (possibly temporarily,) CREEPERS which are like KEEPERS you do not want. They can sometimes stop you from winning if you have them. META RULES stay in play until game is over (whereas other NEW RULES change all throughout the game. Word Fluxx Word Fluxx does not have extra cards but the KEEPERS are all letters of the alphabet and the GOALS are all word related such as making an acronym or a certain kind of word. This game can be considered educational because of the word aspect so we will use this in our homeschool for sure! Cat Fluxx The Cat Fluxx cards had me laughing. The only special card is the CREEPER which again can stop you from winning! I mean come on look at these card names. The CREEPERS are a Vacuum Cleaner, Smelly Litter Box and Cone of Shame (and others.) The nemesis of cats everywhere! The KEEPERS include all kinds of cats as well as their favourite things such as cat food, laser pointer and toys. There is even a NEW RULE card that gives you a bonus if there is a real cat in the room with you. So fun! These games are so much fun and there are so many MORE varieties you can find besides these three. Buy Fluxx Games at Amazon.com
I love games and Looney Labs is the maker of the Fluxx Games where the rules are in a constant state of flux(x).
Have you played a Fluxx game before? Let me introduce you to Mystery Fluxx, Word Fluxx and Cat Fluxx.
So how do these games work? All Fluxx games have similar rules to start with but some of them have other cards that others don’t have. Also the rules of course fluctuate as you play, more on that later.
There are different types of cards that all Fluxx Games have such as GOAL (what cards you need to play to win), KEEPERS (the cards that might be needed to win depending on the goal), ACTION (cards that can change up the game), NEW RULE (changes up the rules of the game) and then there are other ones that certain games have.
Mystery Fluxx
Below are just SOME of the fun cards in Mystery Fluxx. As you can see this game includes SURPRISE, DANGER, CREEPER and META RULE cards. SURPRISE cards can be played even when it isn’t your turn, DANGERS can cause one or more players to be eliminated from the game (possibly temporarily,) CREEPERS which are like KEEPERS you do not want. They can sometimes stop you from winning if you have them. META RULES stay in play until game is over (whereas other NEW RULES change all throughout the game.
Word Fluxx
Word Fluxx does not have extra cards but the KEEPERS are all letters of the alphabet and the GOALS are all word related such as making an acronym or a certain kind of word. This game can be considered educational because of the word aspect so we will use this in our homeschool for sure!
Cat Fluxx
The Cat Fluxx cards had me laughing. The only special card is the CREEPER which again can stop you from winning! I mean come on look at these card names. The CREEPERS are a Vacuum Cleaner, Smelly Litter Box and Cone of Shame (and others.) The nemesis of cats everywhere! The KEEPERS include all kinds of cats as well as their favourite things such as cat food, laser pointer and toys.
There is even a NEW RULE card that gives you a bonus if there is a real cat in the room with you. So fun!
These games are so much fun and there are so many MORE varieties you can find besides these three.
]]>Kathleen Baileyhttp://callistasramblings.com<![CDATA[Hitster the Music Party Board Game]]>https://callistasramblings.com/?p=3082025-11-25T13:06:39Z2025-11-25T13:06:38ZAre you looking for a family game that is all about the music? Hitster is so much fun and will have everyone singing along even though that’s not the aim of the game! About Hitster the Music Party Game Hitster is for 2-10 players 16+ although we played with an 11 year old. The only problem was it was harder for her but she had fun with it. Play is pretty simple but you do need to download an app and connect it to your Spotify account. You don’t need premium Spotify. To start the game each player receives a card like the one’s shown below. Each card has a date in the middle of it and a song and artist on it as well. You get one to start your timeline. I played the role of the DJ. The DJ gets to play as well. The DJ will scan the current player’s card’s QR code with the app and it will call up Spotify and play 30 seconds of the song after you turn your phone over. The player whose turn it is has to identify where in their timeline the song belongs. So if your starting card says 1985 you have to determine if the current song is from BEFORE 1985 or AFTER. Above you can see me scanning a card. There are also two tokens in the photo. The game comes with tokens for added play but you can play without them. You start with two tokens and you can earn more tokens (up to 5 more) by naming the song title and artist. You can also spend tokens on things such as skipping a song you don’t know, stealing a card or getting a free card. You don’t have to know the songs to play although it certainly helps. My 11 year old used her knowledge of what music from different decades sounds like to correctly figure out where it goes. The game gets harder the more cards you have. Hitster the Music Party Board Game is so much fun!
Are you looking for a family game that is all about the music? Hitster is so much fun and will have everyone singing along even though that’s not the aim of the game!
About Hitster the Music Party Game
Hitster is for 2-10 players 16+ although we played with an 11 year old. The only problem was it was harder for her but she had fun with it.
Play is pretty simple but you do need to download an app and connect it to your Spotify account. You don’t need premium Spotify.
To start the game each player receives a card like the one’s shown below. Each card has a date in the middle of it and a song and artist on it as well. You get one to start your timeline.
I played the role of the DJ. The DJ gets to play as well. The DJ will scan the current player’s card’s QR code with the app and it will call up Spotify and play 30 seconds of the song after you turn your phone over. The player whose turn it is has to identify where in their timeline the song belongs. So if your starting card says 1985 you have to determine if the current song is from BEFORE 1985 or AFTER.
Above you can see me scanning a card. There are also two tokens in the photo. The game comes with tokens for added play but you can play without them. You start with two tokens and you can earn more tokens (up to 5 more) by naming the song title and artist. You can also spend tokens on things such as skipping a song you don’t know, stealing a card or getting a free card.
You don’t have to know the songs to play although it certainly helps. My 11 year old used her knowledge of what music from different decades sounds like to correctly figure out where it goes. The game gets harder the more cards you have.
]]>Kathleen Baileyhttp://callistasramblings.com<![CDATA[Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures]]>https://callistasramblings.com/?p=2912025-11-12T17:07:30Z2025-11-12T17:07:30ZBea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures by Christine Alemshah is a cute picture book for ages 4-9 about playing with boxes and a Filipino tradition called Balikbayan. The illustrations by Dream Chen are so cute too. This adorable story features a girl named Bea who lives in America but embraces her Filipino heritage by sharing a box of goodies with her family back in The Philippines. She also shares all the fun things she does with boxes when she is playing. She and her family patiently wait for their box to arrive with their family as it’s a long boat ride for the box to get there. The book teaches you some Filipino words and there is a glossary in the back so you can look up the words. However it’s mostly obvious what the words mean. The back of the book has lots of goodies too such as instructions for how to make cool things out of boxes and suggestions on how you can make a box of goodies for someone special. Buy Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures at Amazon.com
Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures by Christine Alemshah is a cute picture book for ages 4-9 about playing with boxes and a Filipino tradition called Balikbayan. The illustrations by Dream Chen are so cute too.
This adorable story features a girl named Bea who lives in America but embraces her Filipino heritage by sharing a box of goodies with her family back in The Philippines. She also shares all the fun things she does with boxes when she is playing.
She and her family patiently wait for their box to arrive with their family as it’s a long boat ride for the box to get there.
The book teaches you some Filipino words and there is a glossary in the back so you can look up the words. However it’s mostly obvious what the words mean.
The back of the book has lots of goodies too such as instructions for how to make cool things out of boxes and suggestions on how you can make a box of goodies for someone special.
]]>Kathleen Baileyhttp://callistasramblings.com<![CDATA[10 Steps to Keep Your Holiday Safe This Season]]>https://callistasramblings.com/?p=2372025-09-07T16:53:27Z2025-11-10T07:21:00ZThe holidays are fast approaching for many people and we all want it to be a great time. Taking a few safety precautions will help keep your holiday safe this season. Candle Safety Tree Safety Light Safety Toy/Gift Safety Food Safety Have a Great Holiday!
The holidays are fast approaching for many people and we all want it to be a great time. Taking a few safety precautions will help keep your holiday safe this season.
Candle Safety
Never leave burning candles unattended.
Keep them out of reach of children and away from pets, tree decorations and wrapping paper.
Use sturdy candle holders so they won’t tip over.
Tree Safety
Make sure the tree is well-secured in a sturdy stand.
Place tree away from sources of heat such as heating vents, stoves, fireplaces etc.
Keep sharp or breakable ornaments away from young children.
Choose tinsel and other trimmings made of plastic or non-leaded metals.
Don’t let children put decorations in their mouths, as some may be harmful to their health.
Light Safety
Use indoor lights inside and outdoor lights outside.
Replace broken or burned out bulbs right away.
Check light strings and extension cords you use. Do not use if they are frayed, have exposed wires or broken light sockets.
Don’t overuse electrical outlets.
Turn off holiday lights before you go to bed or leave your home.
Toy/Gift Safety
Choose gifts that are suitable for your child’s age group.
Read and follow all instructions for any new toy.
Make sure batteries are not accessible to children and are properly installed by an adult.
Dispose of packing materials such as plastic bags and Styrofoam pieces immediately.
Food Safety
Cook food thoroughly to a safe internal temperature and serve it promptly.
Use warming trays or crock pots to keep hot foods hot.
Put serving trays on crushed ice to keep cold foods cold.
Throw away any food left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Store all leftovers separately, especially turkey, stuffing and gravy.
Use refrigerated leftovers within two to three days or freeze right away for later use.
]]>Kathleen Baileyhttp://callistasramblings.com<![CDATA[Honest History Magazines for Kids]]>https://callistasramblings.com/?p=2682025-11-04T14:37:41Z2025-11-04T14:37:12ZHonest History is a company that wants to help kids learn history in a fun way. They make magazines and books and have a old podcast you can still listen to. I’m going to share about the magazines here. Disclosure: We received magazines to review. Honest History Magazines are put out once a quarter (4 issues per year.) They are thicker than your average magazine and chock full of interesting history articles and some activities, comics or the occasional colouring page. It is SO colourful too! They are designed for kids but I enjoyed flipping through them and reading different articles. We will be reading the whole magazine word for word at some point in our homeschool. You don’t have to homeschool to enjoy the magazines though. If you just have a child who loves history, these would be a GREAT gift. I like that they aren’t afraid to talk about parts of history that are harder to talk about like Apartheid. Everything is talked about in child friendly words though. I’d recommend ages 8-13 for it’s ideal ages however as I said, I enjoyed it and will be reading it with my 14 year old as well as my 11 year old. Younger kids may need someone to read to them unless they are a really strong reader. There is lots of words. When you subscribe, besides the obvious get the new issues option, there are two other options you can pick from. If you aren’t ready to subscribe yet you can also purchase individual issues. Honest History is a great way to make History fun but informative.
Honest History is a company that wants to help kids learn history in a fun way. They make magazines and books and have a old podcast you can still listen to. I’m going to share about the magazines here.
Disclosure: We received magazines to review.
Honest History Magazines are put out once a quarter (4 issues per year.) They are thicker than your average magazine and chock full of interesting history articles and some activities, comics or the occasional colouring page. It is SO colourful too!
They are designed for kids but I enjoyed flipping through them and reading different articles. We will be reading the whole magazine word for word at some point in our homeschool. You don’t have to homeschool to enjoy the magazines though. If you just have a child who loves history, these would be a GREAT gift.
I like that they aren’t afraid to talk about parts of history that are harder to talk about like Apartheid. Everything is talked about in child friendly words though. I’d recommend ages 8-13 for it’s ideal ages however as I said, I enjoyed it and will be reading it with my 14 year old as well as my 11 year old. Younger kids may need someone to read to them unless they are a really strong reader. There is lots of words.
When you subscribe, besides the obvious get the new issues option, there are two other options you can pick from. If you aren’t ready to subscribe yet you can also purchase individual issues. Honest History is a great way to make History fun but informative.
]]>Kathleen Baileyhttp://callistasramblings.com<![CDATA[Grace & Stella Skincare]]>https://callistasramblings.com/?p=2602025-10-13T12:06:35Z2025-10-13T12:06:34ZMy daughters were sent some products from Grace & Stella to test out and I wanted to share their thoughts. Grace & Stella is a Canadian skincare company that also ships to the US and UK. Disclosure: We received products in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Grace & Stella have products for your eyes and face mostly. They have a whole section on eye masks. Their eye masks are easy to use, just peel and stick under your eye and let them sit there for a while. They feel nice and cool and revitalizing. My daughters love them. Other products you can find include their “F-Balm” cleansing balm and “Dew-it-all” de puffing eye elixir. The second one (pictured at right below) has a metal ball in it that helps de puff your eyes because it’s cold and also helps spread the elixir at the same time. It feels so refreshing. Grace & Stella are cruelty-free and do NOT test on animals. They are also 100% Vegan. You can take their skincare quiz to see what your needs are. You also want to check out their foot peel masks, bath bombs and beauty tools. I love the look of Grace & Stella and the quality of their products. If you want to support a Canadian skincare company, I recommend Grace & Stella. You can buy Grace & Stella at their online store, at Costco’s in US/CAN, Walmart in US, Amazon.com and Amazon.ca
My daughters were sent some products from Grace & Stella to test out and I wanted to share their thoughts. Grace & Stella is a Canadian skincare company that also ships to the US and UK.
Disclosure: We received products in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links.
Grace & Stella have products for your eyes and face mostly. They have a whole section on eye masks. Their eye masks are easy to use, just peel and stick under your eye and let them sit there for a while. They feel nice and cool and revitalizing. My daughters love them.
Other products you can find include their “F-Balm” cleansing balm and “Dew-it-all” de puffing eye elixir. The second one (pictured at right below) has a metal ball in it that helps de puff your eyes because it’s cold and also helps spread the elixir at the same time. It feels so refreshing.
Grace & Stella are cruelty-free and do NOT test on animals. They are also 100% Vegan. You can take their skincare quiz to see what your needs are.
You also want to check out their foot peel masks, bath bombs and beauty tools. I love the look of Grace & Stella and the quality of their products. If you want to support a Canadian skincare company, I recommend Grace & Stella.
]]>Kathleen Baileyhttp://callistasramblings.com<![CDATA[Teaching Kids About Investing: Learning Together About UGMA Accounts]]>https://callistasramblings.com/?p=2572025-10-06T16:15:23Z2025-10-06T16:14:52ZAs part of teaching your child about financial literacy you will want to include learning about investing, UGMA accounts and other financial investing options. So how do you do that? Investing can be confusing. Let me direct you to a few resources that might help. Disclosure: This post is in partnership between Responsival and this blog. This is not financial advice. UGMA Account vs Custodial Roth IRA An important thing to know is that there are different types of investment accounts that are relevant to children. When deciding if you want an UGMA account or Custodial Roth IRA you will want to figure out one important question. Does your child have their own income? This can be regular or part time income but can’t be like birthday gifts or allowance. If they have their own income you will want to look at the Custodial Roth IRA. If not, look into UGMA accounts. Investing… huh? What if you don’t understand what you’re reading? If the problem is terms you don’t understand, you can check the Investing Glossary. Not sure where to look? In general use trusted resources such as .gov or .edu websites. Learning resources from investing companies are pretty good too. The kidvestors website has lots of free resources about investing with kids. Be wary of advice from any old Blogger, YouTuber or TikToker. That’s why I’m just directing you where to look. Not everyone has your back and knows what’s best for you and your family. My Kids are Older If you have teens they are old enough to learn about this themselves. I suggest directing them to a course on Personal Finance from KhanAcademy. They don’t have to be homeschoolers to use it. It’s education for ANYONE. Teen and adults alike might want to check out the Money With Katie podcast too. Hope you are able to find what you need to get investing!
As part of teaching your child about financial literacy you will want to include learning about investing, UGMA accounts and other financial investing options. So how do you do that?
Investing can be confusing. Let me direct you to a few resources that might help.
Disclosure: This post is in partnership between Responsival and this blog. This is not financial advice.
UGMA Account vs Custodial Roth IRA
An important thing to know is that there are different types of investment accounts that are relevant to children. When deciding if you want an UGMA account or Custodial Roth IRA you will want to figure out one important question.
Does your child have their own income? This can be regular or part time income but can’t be like birthday gifts or allowance. If they have their own income you will want to look at the Custodial Roth IRA. If not, look into UGMA accounts.
Investing… huh?
What if you don’t understand what you’re reading? If the problem is terms you don’t understand, you can check the Investing Glossary. Not sure where to look? In general use trusted resources such as .gov or .edu websites. Learning resources from investing companies are pretty good too. The kidvestors website has lots of free resources about investing with kids.
Be wary of advice from any old Blogger, YouTuber or TikToker. That’s why I’m just directing you where to look. Not everyone has your back and knows what’s best for you and your family.
My Kids are Older
If you have teens they are old enough to learn about this themselves. I suggest directing them to a course on Personal Finance from KhanAcademy. They don’t have to be homeschoolers to use it. It’s education for ANYONE. Teen and adults alike might want to check out the Money With Katie podcast too.
Hope you are able to find what you need to get investing!
