Essential Tips for Building a Soapbox Car with Your Kids
Looking for an entertaining and educational project you can do with your kids? Ever heard of a soapbox derby? Back in the day, soapb...
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Decoding Real Estate Listings
Real estate listings can be confusing, especially if you’re new to home buying. Real estate expert, Michelle, gives us some ti...
Make Family Time an Active Affair
Setting a regular night for a family dinner is a great way to stay connected. However, if you and your children are spending too muc...
Downsizing and Organizing Your Kitchen as You Age
Downsizing can be tricky, but it’s a necessary step to take as you get older or if you’re planning on moving to a smalle...
Creating a Man Cave for the Whole Family to Enjoy
We all have that one room in our home that we don’t know what to with; so why not turn it into a man cave? Lisa Leoppky, desig...
Energy Efficiency in a Log Home
Today we’re talking about energy efficiency, in log homes in particular, with Rich. Rich and his family live in a beautiful lo...
Creative Ways to Save Your Down Payment
Start a separate account for funds that will exclusively be used for your down payment. Consult with a financial advisor and set up...
Home Buying Tips for New Homeowners
Buying your first home can be a daunting experience. It’s a huge investment and a complicated process. Sometimes it can be har...
Window Covering Safety Tips
Children and window cords do not mix. Corded window coverings are considered a “hidden hazard” in homes because parents...
Colour: Your Best Tool to Organize and Declutter
In the world of décor there is an emerging trend towards using bold colours against a white or soft grey backdrop. From your closet,...
Super Easy and Frugal Dessert Recipes
Cookies are yummy! These easy dessert recipes will have your kids saying more please! Most of these ingredients you probably have in...
5 Wardrobe Savers Every New Mom Needs
You’ve just brought your new baby home and things are a little hectic. This is the happiest time in your life, but being a mom...
How Much Will You Actually Save?
1. Resealing your windows and doors. Whether it’s warm or cold outside, windows that leak can be a major energy drain in your...
Three Ways to Grocery Shop Sustainably
Whether it’s recycling, switching to public transit or using energy-efficient lightbulbs, there are always ways to reduce your...
Wellness in the Workplace
Wellness in the workplace is becoming a really hot topic. Wellness expert, Jordan Cieciwa, shares some great tips for keeping yourse...
The Importance of Music Education for Youth
Music can have a profound impact on the development of today’s youth. Beyond being a recreational activity, it creates opportu...
How Education Changes Lives
Education is one of the most important investments a county can make both in its people and its future. Not only does it give people...
Top 10 Flu Survival Tips
It’s that time of year again when Canadians collectively brace themselves for the inevitable spread of the flu virus. However,...
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
With food prices on the rise, every trip to the grocery store can feel like a battle against your wallet – especially if you&#...
Winter Camping Made Easy
Camping is an iconic Canadian pastime enjoyed by millions every year. But while most campers pack away their gear once the frost set...
Quick Tips for Staying Safe While Enjoying Winter Sports
Cold and snowy Canadian winters allow for many fun outdoor activities like skating and tobogganing. When your children are outside p...
Preparing Your Pre-Teen for Their Career
It’s rewarding and often a relief, when your child decides on a career and gets started on the right path. But for many parent...
Role Reversal: Caring for Aging Parents
People are living longer, and many want to remain at home for as long as they can. This means that children of elderly parents are f...
Make Wintertime a Learning Time for Toddlers
Winter months give parents a valuable opportunity to plan budget friendly, family-centered learning activities. Robin Stevens, a reg...
3 Simple Steps for Making Mornings Easier on Mom
Getting your kids out of the house in the morning, and in a timely fashion, can often be an ordeal. Jody Loeppky gives us three step...