Waste not want not: recycle your Christmas tree

xmas tree_recycle

by Kate Longmoore Since my life began as a seedling years ago, I have existed for one primary purpose – to spread joy and holiday cheer during the Christmas season. Being the center of attention comes and goes as the decorations go up and come down, but are you aware of just how brief my life cycle is? It all starts with my production in a … [Read more...]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Santa

With a frosty blanket of fresh fallen snow, horse-drawn sleighs jingling through the village, shops, hotels and restaurants dressed in their holiday finest and the sound of carollers ringing in your ears, Christmas is definitely on its way. To celebrate the season Sun Peaks offers a host of activities. From an eclectic Christmas market to … [Read more...]

Gifting outside the box

Christmas present and poinsettia (close-up)

Remember the Cabbage Patch Kids? Those so-ugly-they’re-cute baby dolls of the ‘80s? How about Tickle Me Elmo, the “must have” gift of the ‘90s? If so, then you know a little bit about holiday gift giving hysteria. With the potential of another recession around the corner, consumers have more power than ever to speak with their wallets and … [Read more...]