For members of the LGBTQ+ community, the journey to parenthood can be challenging. Gay, transgender, and queer people face a lot more barriers than heterosexual people when trying to have their own children – from legal hurdles to financial challenges and discrimination. In this article, we’ll look at the different obstacles that may stand in the way of LGBTQ people who want to build a family and how they can get around them. ...
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How To Warmly Welcome Holiday Houseguests
I always look forward to my family staying over in my home for the holidays or any time of year, but I can't help but worry about whether or not they feel welcome! If you're like me, you know what it's like to be a houseguest for the holidays and feel like you're missing home. It can be so discombobulating to be away from home. The bed never feels as comfortable, you don't have your favourite snacks or entertainment. And OMG! you forgot the most basic essentials! Hopefully, your hosts ...
Caregiving Services – Support for you, care for those who depend on you
This post brought to you by Elizz. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Being Tazim. She may not have known she'd end up a caregiver, but my mom always knew she wanted to be in the service of people who she cared about. When we lived in Texas, my mom owned and taught in a montessori school. She really cared about the children whom she was helping, really wanting to make sure they got a good education. Although she loved working with children, she had always dreamt of being a ...
How to Give Care While Taking Care of Yourself, Too
This post brought to you by Elizz. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Being Tazim. My mother has been a caregiver in one way or another for my entire life. While most of the years and time she was a caregiver for family members, she also gave care to elder members of the community and family friends. It can be hard to see yourself as a caregiver, whereas it is easier to see yourself as a daughter, sister, spouse, or friend. As such, it's important to take care of yourself ...
3 Sparkling Drinks to Share Amongst Friends
Sparkling drinks make me think of celebrations shared with friends and family. It's a given that I'll spend some quality time with my family around the holidays. There are dinners, movie nights, walks in the park to look at the lights, and of course shopping. I cherish the time I'm able to spend with my family this time of year. I never want to forget how important my friends are to me, though. Before we all spread out throughout Canada to visit family, it gives me the warm fuzzies to hang out ...
Guilt – What is it Good For?
A guilty pleasure, something that we do even though we know we shouldn't, normally describes things like desserts, TV shows, music, or similar. Those are the kinds of things that I am fine feeling guilty about. Some guilty pleasures of mine include: Nibbling the chocolate from the outside of a Kit Kat bar, then eating and licking each layer of each wafer. *edit - this was when the dark chocolate Kit Kats were Vegan ...
Adventures, Journeys, and Travel Tips from the Archives
Why the picture of a glass of delicious homemade iced tea? Well, that photo was taken in Calgary, in my brother's house are few months ago—before we moved back to Vancouver and had a few interesting adventures. That's what this post is all about—adventures, destinations, and journeys taken. Sipping on the sweet nectar of our memories I'm in the beginning stages of planning a trip for my dad and I to take together—the first time we've done so, apart from trips to the zoo or him showing me ...