Forget chocolate and boring old flowers; this year, surprise your partner with one of these bold gifts!  

It’s easy to get caught up in day-to-day struggles. Why not focus on something positive? Here are five things to be thankful for:

Good friends. You’re lucky to have friends who are there for you. Hopefully, you’re there when they need you, too!

Family members to share happy moments with. Sometimes, happiness can be as simple as enjoying a tasty snack like LAY'S POPPABLES^® potato snacks with someone close to you.

Your health. We all have little aches and pains, but being healthy overall is something that is often taken for granted.

Instant access to knowledge. Thanks to the Internet and modern technology, there is an unbelievable wealth of knowledge at your fingertips. Take advantage of it!

The beauty of nature. Whether it’s the sun setting, birds chirping, a beautiful snowfall in the city, or majestic waves at the beach, nature provides so many perfect moments to be grateful for.

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 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. 

Because actions speak louder than words!

1. Make them breakfast.
It could be as simple as some toast with peanut butter and a sliced banana or a bowl of oats. Or better yet - you could pull out all the stops and impress your better half with this surprisingly simple Cinnamon Apple Crumble recipe.

2. Do an activity of their choice.
When’s the last time you did something just because the other person wanted to?

3. Cuddle before falling asleep.
Put away your phone and actually spend time with your significant other before you both doze off.

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!

Celebrate fall with the entire family by trying one of these fun activities!

Play in the fall leaves.
Head out into the yard or to the park with the kids and have fun frolicking among the pretty leaves. Don’t forget to snap some photos while you’re at it!

Watch a Halloween movie.
Cuddle up on the couch together, fire up a movie or your favourite online streaming service, and break out the popcorn.

Decorate some pumpkins.
Knives aren’t a requirement for this fun and easy activity: simply grab paint and glitter and unleash your creativity. Each family member can decorate their own pumpkin, or why not work on a big one as a team?