Rich Abbott

Saskatchewan is not just wheat fields on the way to somewhere else. Badlands and sand dunes, a lake you can float in, Prohibition tunnels, a T. rex named Scotty and some of the darkest night skies in Canada. These are the stops worth slowing down for, from the Big Muddy in the south to Prince Albert National Park in the north.

Hard to buy for? Most men over 60 don't want more stuff. They want things that work, keep them warm and make the day a little easier. Practical gifts for dads, grandpas and husbands, all well reviewed. #ad

Manitoba is more than flat fields on the way to somewhere else. Sand dunes, prairie grain elevators, Icelandic fishing villages, old dams in the bush and the highest hill in the province. These are the stops worth slowing down for, from the Whiteshell in the east to the Duck Mountains in the west.

For the nights your mind won't settle. A simple bedtime routine: a scripture to rest on, a prayer to hand the day over, and a few small comforts that make the room quiet enough to sleep. Start with the free Rest In His Care videos, then add what helps. #ad

Creative, educational, and genuinely fun ways to keep kids busy without another screen. Discover seek-and-find adventures, coloring activities, puzzles, family games, STEM and robot kits, arts and crafts, storytelling games, travel activities, and outdoor exploration gear. Great ideas for quiet time, rainy days, road trips, learning at home, and family time—chosen to encourage curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and imagination through hands-on play. #CommissionsEarned

A thoughtfully curated collection of books about money, wealth, mindset, habits and the decisions that shape our financial lives. These recommendations explore not only how to earn and manage money, but how we think about opportunity, discipline, ownership, purpose and long-term wealth. Whether you're rebuilding financially, planning your next chapter or simply looking for a wiser approach to money, these are books worth reading, thinking about and putting into practice. #CommissionsEarned

I’ve always enjoyed stories that leave me thinking after I’ve finished the last page. This collection brings together novels built around mysteries, unusual ideas, hidden truths, questions about the world we think we understand, and ordinary people who discover that things may not be quite what they seem. Some are books I’ve enjoyed or found thought-provoking, and I’ve also included one of my own novels written under the name R.G. Abbott. If a story makes me stop and wonder “what if?”, it belongs here. #CommissionsEarned

Life with Sheba, our energetic young German Shepherd, and Skipper, our little Papillon, has taught us that big dogs and small dogs can need very different things—and create very different kinds of chaos. This is where I collect the toys, walking gear, grooming tools, feeding essentials, beds, travel gear and everyday dog products that I think are genuinely useful. Some are better suited to a big, powerful dog like Sheba, others to a little dog like Skipper, and plenty make life easier no matter what size dog shares your home. #CommissionsEarned

I’ve dealt with sciatica while still having to show up for work, drive, spend hours on my feet and take care of everyday life. Simply stopping until everything feels better isn’t always an option. This collection brings together practical products, books and resources I think are worth considering for getting through the workday, driving, sitting, standing on hard floors, using heat and cold, and getting more comfortable at night. I’m not interested in miracle-cure promises—just practical ideas that may make living and working with sciatica a little more manageable. #CommissionsEarned

Staying strong and active matters more to me as I get older, especially when everyday life still involves work and plenty of things that need doing. I'm collecting useful products, books, ideas and resources here for maintaining strength, staying active and making movement part of everyday life. I'm interested in practical options rather than miracle promises or fitness hype. #ad Some recommendations may earn me a commission at no additional cost to you.

I like kitchen things that earn their place—tools that actually get used, pieces that make everyday cooking easier, and beautiful things that make a kitchen feel like home. This collection mixes practical workhorses with the cottage-inspired pieces I naturally gravitate toward, from baking and food preparation to storage, serving and everyday kitchen life. I’m not interested in filling cupboards with gadgets; these are finds I think are genuinely useful, beautiful, or both. #ad

A curated collection of timeless ideas for creating a home and life with warmth, beauty and meaning. Explore English cottage kitchens, afternoon tea, handwritten letters, Victorian reading corners, traditional homemaking, vintage arts and crafts, slow living and old-fashioned Christmas traditions. Inspired by Parlour Secrets, these are simple pleasures, thoughtful rituals and beautiful traditions worth rediscovering in a hurried modern world. #CommissionsEarned