If you ask your children they will say that rainy days are the most boring days because they can’t go out and play. To understand that, we have to imagine what would we do if we were them. Just imagine: you are full of energy but stuck inside in your home and there is not [...]
The Dyson Purifier Challenge is going on from June 30 to July 28. During this time, anyone who purchases a Dyson Air Purifier will receive a free filter replacement (valued at $99.99) before six months of usage. Visit DysonCanada.com for more information. Out of sight, out of mind rings true with air pollutants, but just [...]
If you have a garden, then every day into September that you stay above zero is a good day. Some of our plants still have food to grow and the days are getting shorter, and cooler. Then there comes the one day that it’s just done. And that is the day that you wake up [...]
Long, sunny days means more time spent outside playing and entertaining. As my husband put it last week, “If it isn’t raining, I’ll be outside until bedtime for the rest of the summer”. Here are some tips to change your back yard style without breaking the bank (because we all need to save our dollars [...]
As I sat on my deck a few mornings ago admiring the beautiful blue sky, I remember taking a deep breath of fresh air and thinking what a great day it was going to be. Not five minutes later, I checked my Facebook feed only to discover that the air in Edmonton had an air [...]
Looking around our home, it became clear that over the last five years the aesthetic appearance of our family room was not a priority. There was the rest of our house, in all of its lovely beige shades (not that there’s anything wrong with that!), then there was what resembled a daycare that we called [...]
When I look around my home, I see a pattern of neutral colours. Brown shades fill my rooms and halls and I’m starting to think I have a fear of straying from what I deem to be my safe colour choices. We bought our home five years ago, and since we’ve owned our home, I’ve [...]
When I got my first car (1988 red Chevy Cavalier), my dad taught me how to own it. Every few months, he would change the oil while I watched, and now and then, I would get an air filter too. He spent a lot of time helping me wash and wax it and reminded me [...]
I made this up the other day whilst putting together valentines for my children’s classes. I wanted to make something up for the teachers without spending a lot of money. I looked at what I had on hand and put together this little craft that I think is pretty and thoughtful. Mom’s would love it [...]
With the price of groceries climbing, many people are trying to find low-cost alternatives to feeding their family while keeping everyone eating healthy. A summer garden is the perfect way to add to your fresh food while saving money. Planning a garden takes time and patience if you want to pack as much as possible [...]
Winter packs a punch in Canada. The cold temperatures, shorter daylight hours and wind drive up energy consumption and, with that, our winter energy bills can skyrocket. These simple tips can help keep your house warm and your monthly bills in check. Regular Furnace Maintenance If you take good care of your home comfort equipment, [...]