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Memories in the Making: Your Kids’ First Ski Trip

December 4, 2015/in Blog, Family, Fitness, Lifestyle /by GetAssist Author

Whether you’re tackling the Rocky Mountains from the powder in Banff or riding the gondola to the top of Breckenridge ski resort, the thrill of jumping on the snow-capped ridges pales instantly when considering looking out for the little ones. Making sure you don’t collide with inexperienced kids on the slopes is hard enough, but what about bringing them yourself? We came up with a few pointers to ease your mind and make sure everyone—your kids and the other skiers on the mountain—have a fun time.

Prepare Your Business for Winter Tourists—There’s Still Time!

December 2, 2015/in Blog, Business /by GetAssist Author

In the first eight months of this year, Canada welcomed 12.6 million international travelers, making it the strongest season in seven years, according to Destination Canada. In addition, many Canadians are choosing staycations as a way to stretch their budget in a soft economy.

A Personal Tale of Transformation: SOMETIMES BUSIER IS BETTER

November 30, 2015/in Blog, Self Improvement /by GetAssist Author

I loved her for more than 40 years, and then one day she did the unimaginable – she broke my heart. My mother passed away seven years ago, and when I sit down and think about it, I think one day the pain will go away and the grief will eventually disappear. Instead, it hovers. It never goes away.

By Lisa Juliano

4 Unforgettably Fun Family Night Ideas

November 25, 2015/in Blog, DIY, Family, Lifestyle /by GetAssist Author

When you look back on your childhood, what pleasant memories do you most remember? The answer is different for all of us, but it usually has to do with those little moments that were made special because they weren’t forced.
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Marketing Tips to Help Your Business Get a Piece of the Holiday Pie

November 25, 2015/in Blog, Business /by GetAssist Author

Holiday marketing is not something you should haphazardly throw money at. Competition for your consumers’ attention is fierce during the season and you absolutely have to engage in a really unique way if you want them to see you. We mean a Really. Unique. Way. There is more pressure on businesses today to deliver winning holiday messages than there was just a few years ago. True story.

Self-Care During the Holiday Season: The Path to Rejuvenation

November 25, 2015/in Blog, Self Improvement /by GetAssist Author

Whether you are ready for it or not, the holiday season is underway. Family visits, holiday shopping, unplugging from work—these are just a few of the demands that offer us less than relaxing thoughts. But it’s of particular importance that we remember to take care of ourselves—both physically and mentally—and believe it or not, the best time to do so is over the holiday break!

Debunking Empty Nest Syndrome

November 18, 2015/in Blog, Family, Lifestyle /by GetAssist Author

Back in the ‘70s, both psychologists and the media popularized the term “empty-nest-syndrome”—a myth that parents, especially mothers, feel a sense of depression and loss of purpose when their children leave home. But researchers are now debunking this myth and suggesting that this period in a parents’ life can be one of increased opportunity, heightened excitement and renewed relationships. They are proving parents are excited over a wealth of opportunity they hadn’t seen since prior to having children.

EMV Chip Regulation: What It Means For Your Small Business

November 16, 2015/in Blog, Business /by GetAssist Author

The ways we pay have changed in a huge way over the last few years, and the US has finally jumped on board by implementing EMV standards across the country. Magnetic strips on the backs of many of our credit cards are one of the largest security issues we encounter in our daily lives. It’s increasingly common that cards are being duplicated because the technology has been used for such a long time and there’s no real process to make sure the person who possesses the card is who the card actually belongs to.
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Charity Talk: 4 Takeaways From Movember

November 14, 2015/in Blog, Community /by Ravi Shinde

2003: 30 “Mo Bros” ban together to collectively accept a challenge—Bring back the mustache.

Millennials: Time to Coach the Boss

November 9, 2015/in Blog, Business /by Ravi Shinde

Millennials (at least in sheer numbers) are the largest generation making up the working class in both the US and Canadian workforce this year. That’s a fact.

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Spring Flooring Trends For 2019

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