As we look back on 2020, one has to think how we made it through the year with our optimism intact. Keeping Life is Good's Superpowers in mind helps. Love, Creativity, Compassion, Authenticity, Simplicity, Humour, Openess, Courage, Fun and Gratitude.

We have so many things to be grateful for and I bet you can think of some as you are reading this.  My grateful moments of 2020 have been the support from our "Life is Good" family and friends, our continued efforts to keep each other safe and healthy, reaching out by phone and Zoom to make sure everyone is getting asked "are you doing ok?', dressing up in costumes for our virtual meetings and get togethers and most importantly, spending more time together as a family doing crafts, playing games, cooking special dinners and taking regular hiking treks.

One of our current tees has the message "There are two ways to live life- as if there are no miracles, or as if everything is a miracle." I have chosen to look at every day as a miracle this year even in the most trying times. This holiday season, I encourage you to find the small miracles. 

All of us at Jake by the Lake wish you a holiday filled with Superpowers and Miracles and a wonderful and healthy 2021. 

Life is a Miracle. Life is Good! 

Fall is seriously underway. The leaves are changing from vivid green to scarlett red and the air is feeling crisp. It's a season of comfort foods and cozy blankets. Most of all, it's that time of year when Jake by the Lake does our annual campaign for Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario (formerly Children's Wish Foundation). 
This year, like many other things these days, we've changed how we're fundraising. In the past, our Pumpkins for Wishes campaign was a local hit but we wanted to broaden our reach. That's why we're offering these special edition 'Be-Leaf in Yourself' Crusher tees for men and women. Not only can you wear your Optimism but give back at the same time. $10 from every shirt sold will be given to this charity close to our hearts. Doing Good IS Feeling Good!

The Impact of a Wish

When children are battling a critical illness, so much of normal childhood is taken away from them — it is exhausting, both emotionally and physically. A Wish is something that gives kids the opportunity to look outside their illness — it restores a sense of childhood back to the child and normalcy back to the family.