A way to nourish our community...

A way to nourish our community...

One of the advantages of things re-opening is the ability to re-connect with our community. Farmers' markets connect us with each other, the season, and nature. It satisfies so many...
July 27, 2021
How to create your sanctuary

How to create your sanctuary

Chances are, you know a few people who seem anxious, worried, rushed, distracted, or unhappy when you talk to them. Some may say they aren't centred in that moment. It...
July 20, 2021
Want to know our tips & tricks?

Want to know our tips & tricks?

As a little bonus to our series on writing instruments, we thought of giving you a bunch of related tips and tricks. You may have wondered at times, what is...
July 13, 2021
We promise: no squids here!

We promise: no squids here!

Ink is the lifeblood of a pen. When you buy ballpoint and rollerball pens, you choose your ink at the same time. Most are waterproof. Also, some of these pens...
July 06, 2021
What's the difference between fountain and calligraphy pens?

What's the difference between fountain and calligraphy pens?

The Cambridge dictionary defines calligraphy as "the art of producing beautiful writing, often created with a special pen or brush". People who practice calligraphy would likely add that it uses...
June 29, 2021
Go with the flow...

Go with the flow...

If you enjoy the feel of ink flowing smoothly while writing, you'll enjoy using a fountain pen. Although they've been around for a long time, the exact date and place...
June 22, 2021
Get the ball rolling...

Get the ball rolling...

Now, since you know ballpoint pens are the most commonly purchased pens world-wide, you might be wondering, why would I want to use a rollerball? Moreover, what exactly is a...
June 15, 2021
Ball tip or Felt tip?  That is the question...

Ball tip or Felt tip? That is the question...

Sometime after you learned how to print and draw with a pencil, you likely moved on to using a pen. And chances are, you used the world's most popular type...
June 08, 2021
Pencil it in

Pencil it in

Have you ever wondered what all the different pencil types - HB, 6H, F, represent? Or what all the fuss is about Blackwing pencils? Today's the day you're going to...
June 01, 2021
Time to Thank Dad

Time to Thank Dad

Please tell us you've also bought your dad soap-on-a-rope. We can't be the only ones who've tried to find a cool, impressive, unique gift for dad only to end up...
May 25, 2021
Caps off!

Caps off!

When I heard JK Rowling say in an interview that she couldn't recall a single word from the commencement speech at her graduation, I laughed. The experience was mutual. Can...
May 18, 2021
Do you want to feel better?

Do you want to feel better?

Spring can make us a bit antsy for movement. Winter often means a more sedentary pace, but spring really calls out for us to stretch and move about. We all...
May 11, 2021