Are you looking for a chance to give back to the community and assist those in need? Often it’s hard to make time for volunteering, despite good intentions. But Well.ca is teaming up with a local organization to create an easy way for you to give back.

Mosaic Counselling and Family Services provides counselling and support services to Kitchener, Ontario area families and individuals who need help getting back on their feet. Whether they are victims of abuse, new residents of Canada, or unemployed and lacking the basic resources they need to take care of themselves, Mosaic is there to reach out and provide guidance during difficult times.

Often the individuals who seek assistance are in need of basic personal care items that are necessary for making a good impression in a job interview or with a potential landlord. This is where Well.ca comes in. On sale now at Well.ca are 6 packages designed to assist different types of Mosaic clients, so you can target a demographic that you have a personal concern for. When you purchase a package, the contents are shipped directly from Well.ca to Mosaic, so you don’t have to do any work at all. And your gift will directly benefit those in need. You’ll also receive a personal Thank-You from a Mosaic employee in the mail.

If you’re looking for a way to do some good in the world, this is your chance. Donate today!

Well you can’t technically “add” and hour but there are a lot of ways to use the time that you do have more effectively. There are a lot of small things that you can try to knock more items off your list in an average day. Something that works well for me is setting aside set blocks of time to work on certain things and sticking to that schedule but it’s different for everyone.

Give these tips a try:

• Make a list – it’s easier to keep track of everything that you need to do if you write it down. Get a notepad or planner and keep that list with you. Having everything on paper can also help show you when things are related, you might realize that you can tackle two items on the list in the same place.
• Double up on popular meals – this is especially key for me during the school year. Make extra food for dinner and save it for lunch the next day or freeze it to eat the next week.
• Delegate and assign – make a chore schedule! Don’t try to do everything yourself, you can also switch up the responsibilities from week to week for a little more variety.

Remember, everyone needs something different for their routine so tailor these to what works with your schedule! Read here for more ideas.

The allergy season can mean very different things to different people. Ragweed, dust mites and mold are the most popular fall culprits. If fall is a trigger for your allergies, try these tips to manage your allergies:

• Pollen is at it’s peak between 10am to 3pm so if it’s possible, keep your windows closed and try to stay indoors.
• Have your heating ducts cleaned before you turn the heat on for the first time. If there are particles of mold or other allergens inside the ducts, they will fill the air in your house as soon as you switch it on.
• Wear a mask when you rake leaves to avoid inhaling mold spores.

Read more on managing fall and food allergies here and take a look at our Allergy & Sinus category for your go-to product!