Every year spring signals the perfect time to organize and freshen up your home before summer. Here are some organization and safety tips to help you make the most of the season. Make a list To get through spring cleaning as efficiently as possible, conduct a scan of each room in your house and note areas that will need the most attention. Go room by room and look through hidden areas you may regularly neglect, from closets and spare bedrooms to junk drawers and the pantry. Invest in... [read more]

Winter is a tough time of year for many of us. Long, dark nights and cold weather can bring anybody down. And with the ongoing stress of living through a pandemic, this winter is feeling even tougher than usual for many. Here are a few tips to help keep you healthy and happy this season: Take care of your mental health. Maybe it’s been on your to-do list for a while, or maybe it’s never crossed your mind. But with the year we had, most of us could use some professional... [read more]

Although kitchen renovations can be very worthwhile, sometimes it’s the little things that can make a big difference. For example, consider some more eco-friendly habits. The kitchen has more potential for waste and inefficiency than other areas in the home, but there are easy ways to be less wasteful without a major overhaul, all while helping to take a load off the planet. Here’s how: Rethink storage for food and leftovers. Swap single-use food wrapping for reusable... [read more]

Sometimes it can feel like we have an endless laundry list of chores to take care of around the house, and laundry is one of them. And as we start to bundle up, put on more layers and continue to swap out masks daily, it’s important to work smarter, not harder. Here are some easy tips to help you reduce your time in the laundry room and keep your clothes looking brand new. Preparation is key – purchase a multi-bag laundry hamper for you and your kids. This way, when... [read more]

After a long, challenging year, experts are predicting a hard-hitting winter. If you’re worried about how to keep your family safe and healthy during a good-old-fashioned Canadian winter – as well as another wave of a pandemic - check out these essential survival tips:  Make your home a haven  Survival is just as much about your mental health as your physical, and... [read more]