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TODAY WE CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF GLOBAL CARING April 22, 2020 marks the world’s 50th Earth Day and the opportunity to reflect on global environmental issues – and it will be the first time in history it will be 100% digital! Striving towards a better, more sustainable future for all, there has never been a…
Category Archives: Lifestyle
Apr
19
2020
Gatherings with friends and family and everyday tasks such as grocery shopping, going out for dinner and work life have changed drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic. It seems like, almost overnight, the entire world has had to embrace living digitally as a means of keeping healthy—both mentally and physically. The beauty about living through this…
Mar
17
2020
Realstar is actively monitoring issues related to the rapidly evolving situation around COVID-19. This has been an unprecedented week and we want to thank the healthcare workers, local communities and all levels of government for their efforts to contain the virus. Realstar remains committed to its efforts to help protect the health and safety of…
Mar
10
2020
Insurance – one of the world’s longest, most complicated business. At a time where most everything is becoming increasingly complicated; insurance is no exception. Life insurance, health insurance, auto insurance, it seems like there is an insurance for everything – your home included. It can be difficult to justify the additional spend on something so…
Dec
13
2019
The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year”. The weeks surrounding the holidays should be filled with family and friends, laughter, beautifully wrapped parcels, tear jerking holiday music and movies – it’s no wonder that everything seems to magical this time of year. As your calendar begins to fill with…
Nov
20
2019
Whether this is your first experience enjoying all the luxuries that independent living has to offer, or you have been in your own place for a while now, one thing remains – you have the control over how your space makes you feel. It can be a little overwhelming when receiving the keys and first…
Nov
11
2019
Winter is a time for snowball fights, hot chocolate, and cuddling up by a fire on a cold and chilly night – it can also be leave you wishing for the return of sun and warmth. As the sun begins to set earlier and the days get shorter, many of us struggle with what feels…
Jun
11
2019
Photo by Micheile Henderson Becoming a plant parent is a difficult decision. Depending on how much you know (or in some cases, how little), getting a plant can be either a hard choice, or a blind one. Many people don’t know what species of plants require the most care, and may opt for flowers that last…
May
24
2019
Opting out of car ownership has solid benefits from an environmental perspective and there are also other silver linings of choosing a “car free” lifestyle. Community Experience Driving can cause you to miss out on experiencing all your community has to offer. Strolling through the streets of your neighbourhood offers a more complete perspective as…
Apr
11
2019
Traditionally, the notion of buying a home has been favoured over renting along with the belief that if you rent “you’re just throwing your money away”. For many purchasing a home is a major hallmark of adulthood in committing to a long-term investment plan. However, on the flipside there are benefits to renting including the…