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Blue Christmas
Phew! What a year 2019 has been. It's been a politically charged year that has many of us feeling anxious and perhaps a little blue going into 2020. Next year is sure to follow in 2019's footsteps but maybe we can all learn to be a little more optimistic about the future. Here at Jake by the Lake, we know that 'good vibes' can go a long way. It's what we specialize in. Every year, the Pantone Color Institute comes out with their colour of the year. For 2020, it's Classic Blue 19-4052. Purposely chosen in these heavy times as it...
Not just sharing. DOING #SOMETHINGGOOD.
This Spring until October, Life is Good is embarking on a campaign called #SOMETHINGGOOD. The founders, inspired by their mother's daily question of "tell me something good" around the dinner table when they were young, want to encourage us to do something good for ourselves, for others and for the greater good.
Simply Christmas
Christmas is a holiday that is notorious for being stressful. We put pressure on ourselves to make everything "perfect." We strive for the Martha Stewart Christmas Tree elaborately decorated, an expertly timed Christmas dinner and an elegant table at which to eat it and presents overflowing around the tree- all adorned with ribbons and bows. Why do we exhaust ourselves this way? When did the Spirit of Christmas go from simply being a time to enjoy the company of our friends and family to waiting to crash out on Boxing Day from all the hustle and bustle? In thinking of...
It's the Small Things that Matter
One thing I love about working at Jake by the Lake is how they give back to the community whether it be within the small boundaries of Westport or on a wider scale such as the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada.
Life is Good...in Westport
While it's a complete coincidence that Canada's ONLY dedicated Life is Good store is located in little ol' Westport, it's made me think of all great things we have in this area.