These simple ideas can help you feel happier on a daily basis. Give them a try!

Put a smile on your face!
Smiling more can help put you in the right mindset to have a positive attitude and feel happier.

Spend quality time with your pet.
It’s been proven that having a pet can help improve your mental health. So make sure to get in some cuddle time with your dog or cat!

Listen to happy tunes.
Whether they evoke happy memories or simply makes you feel good, boost your mood by listening to songs that put a smile on your face.

The key to snacking is preparation and planning.
Here are suggestions to help that afternoon hunger!

Rice Cakes and peanut butter.
Crunchy, gooey, and sweetly satisfying!

Avocado toast.
Sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top. Yum!

Yogurt with granola.
Add some fruit to make it even more delicious.

Pita chips with hummus.
Try different flavour combos to switch things up.

Crudités and light dip.
Cut up some carrots, cucumbers, and celery, and keep them in a container, ready to eat!

Although you should take time to recharge your batteries all year round, summer is a particularly lovely time… for “me time”.

Drink your coffee outside. Instead of sipping your morning coffee while checking your phone or email, why not take it outside on the porch or balcony, and breathe for a few minutes while you savour it.

Take a stroll around the block. Get up and move throughout the day—and leave your phone behind you. It’ll help clear your head even if it’s just for a few minutes.

Power nap or relax. Just 15 minutes can do wonders. Bonus points if you can do it outside!

Enjoy your guilty pleasure. Be it catching up on gossip in a magazine, reading a book or watching an episode of your favourite show, take a few minutes to enjoy your guilty pleasure.

Munch on your favourite snack. Treat yourself to some Smartfood^® White Cheddar popcorn and savour every bite.

Whether you’ve booked a cottage near the water or you’ll be heading to the many urban beaches scattered around Canadian cities, here are some of fun beach activities to keep you and your family active all summer!

Stand-up Paddleboard. You can kneel or stand on a wide surfboard and paddle with an oar. The best part? You can bring kids - and even pets - onto the wide, stable boards!

Frisbee. The beach is the perfect place to teach your kids the best wrist flick to throw a frisbee. Just watch out for sandcastles!

Collect and Create. Seashells and unusual rocks are perfect collectible items to get everyone in the family wandering down the beach. Have a contest for the strangest shape or colour, or use your findings to decorate a sandcastle. 

Although your to-do list may seem long this time of year, back to school doesn’t have to be complicated. Simplify your prep by checking out our top tips for success.