As we all know, with the new year comes new resolutions and they’re not always easy to keep. Very few actually manage to keep them for longer than a few weeks – over 40% give up before the first week is up! This year, if you are still at it, let’s resolve to stick …
This is the time of year already where most people are either struggling with their resolutions or have already given them up. I didn’t make a New Years resolution this year and instead started being Christmas to work towards becoming healthier – eating better and exercising with the 21 day fit program. My …
As essential oils grow in popularity everyone is talking about them. As with other things when people start talking things happen and myths pop up. Essential oils are no exception. Here are ten essential oil myths and the truth you want to know. Applying to the bottom of the feet. Thin skin on the …
While the odds of flipping a coin are easy to work out, calculating the odds of your child becoming the next US President are a little more difficult. However, Ladbrokes have done some research and they have the answers to some of the most unbelievable odds ever, so let’s take a look at some of …
First impressions have a lasting effect, especially when it comes to setting your table. Though the star of the show is undoubtedly dinner with family and friends, the table setting is what sets the festive mood no matter the holiday. Long before the first appetizer hits the table, guests are treated to the visual delight …
Keira and Ava both love Sesame Street and their favourite part of the show is the Elmo the Musical segment. As soon as it starts up you can find Keira under a pile of blankets on the couch totally focused on the TV. Ava is usually busy dancing around to any bit of music …
Recently I shared that I’d be participating in the Interac® 21 Day Credit-Free Challenge and set aside my credit card for 21 days and use my own money. The idea is to live within my own means and avoid incurring more credit card debt. How good would it feel to be debt free? Today I …
Are you making eco-friendly changes to your home? One way to make your home more environmentally friendly is to invest in solar panels. Despite the initial cost, solar panels can save you money in the long run. Interested in making these changes to your home? Here are the pros and cons of investing in solar …
Geocaching is a fun activity for the whole family and it really isn’t hard to get started with these great tips. If your family has never been geocaching, now is the time to get started. Here’s how the entire family can get started on this fun outdoor activity. There are Tons of Geocaches in …
Rules are made to be broken. Nowadays there really are no rules when it comes to fashion – and this holds true with the tradition of not wearing white after Labour Day weekend. While nothing says summer like billowy white linens, this fashion staple is finding its place beyond the summer barbecue, pool party …
The Great Depression was a financially difficult time. However, many people who lived during this era developed savings skills that allowed them to be financially successful after the Great Depression ended. Other savings skills resulted in traits like my grandmothers hatred of anything to do with soggy bread. Bread soaked in milk for dinner …
When ING DIRECT first opened in Canada my parents loved the idea of a bank that could offer no fees, higher interest on savings and no service charges. In fact, they liked it so much that they opened up an account for each of us to start putting our savings into. Things have changed since …
A perennial is a plant that generally grows and blooms in spring and summer, but die down in fall and winter, to return again in the spring. However, this doesn’t apply to all perennials. There are perennial plants that bloom in the fall to make gorgeous beds and fill the already colorful landscape with more hues. If …
Fall is coming up, and for many people that means the end of gardening. Don’t let the cooler weather make you think you can’t grow some wonderful vegetables during the fall though! One of my favourite things to do is harvest fall vegetables to make delicious soups like this Spicy Barley and Vegetable Soup. Check …
Back to school shopping can wreak havoc on a budget, especially if you have more than one child. According to a survey done in 2013 by the National Retail Federation, the average (American) family spends $635 on back to school clothes and supplies. Some families pay tuition on top of that. So how do you …
I have lived in a handful of different cities and towns but when it came time to settle down I decided to move back to Hamilton, my hometown, where I was born and raised. Hamilton gets a bad rap because of what people see from the QEW – smog, smokestacks and industrial areas. I can …
After weeks of cool and rainy weather, it’s a relief to finally feel the summer sun. Although there’s nothing wrong with soaking up some rays, you do need to take preventative steps to help keep yourself safe in the heat. Staying in the sun too long can lead to sunburn, heat sickness, and more, …
Summer has arrived which means things are about to get hectic! The kids are home from school, vacations are planned and it’s time to get out and enjoy the sunshine. With all the summer activities and commotion, it can be hard to find the time to take care of yourself. Remember, having fun this …
Making your presence known: Five tips for entrepreneurs and small business owners By Jill Schoolenberg Every small business owner has different wants and needs from their web services. But, whether you’re just starting out or have been running your business for years, one of the biggest difference makers for small businesses is having a …
Did you know that the average amount of time that it takes to conceive is six months and that between 10% and 15% of couples will continue to have difficulty conceiving after one year of trying? I’ve been very lucky so far with growing my family. We’ve been blessed to be able to conceive so …
I’ve been on a bit of a mission lately to make sure my family not only eats nutritious meals three times a day, but that we are all remembering to take our vitamins and drink plenty of water. It’s been both easy and hard to do in many ways. It’s easy because the girls love …