How to Teach Kids to Help With Laundry
It’s a cautionary tale I’m sure we’ve all heard: the 18+ year old who moves away for university, only to realize a...
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Decor-Centric Gifts Your Mom Will Love for Mother’s Day
It’s probably safe to say that mom has spent more time in the house the past two years than any other. As such, she’s pr...
Trike Car Wash
Building a simple trike car wash out of PVC pipes is a great way to occupy the kids for hours on a hot summer day. Hang colourful st...
Expert Q&A: Radiant Heat
In the realm of fireplace design, Valor Fireplaces leads the way with their newest product: the Radiant Fireplace. So how exactly do...
DIY Easter Crafts to Make With Your Kids
Easter is about more than sweet treats and chocolate bearing bunnies, and if you’re hoping to teach your kids the true meaning...
Preparing for When Baby Arrives
Congratulations, you are expecting a baby! Whether it is your first or your fourth, preparing for a new baby is a very exciting time...
2021 Gift Guide: Family Game Night
SPLENDOR – Make a name for yourself in the prestigious and lucrative jewelry business of Renaissance Europe in Splendor, the a...
Self-Defense: An Interview with Chris Friesen
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you were attacked or your purse was grabbed? I don’t know if I would scream, if I...
Overcoming Test Anxiety By Using Private Tutors
Private Tutors – It’s estimated that over 18% of adults deal with some type of anxiety. Test anxiety can have a devastat...
Last Minute Valentines Day Gift Ideas For Your S.O. (that aren’t flowers, chocolates or a card)
Much like birthdays, anniversaries and school photo days, Valentine’s day is one of those occasions that has the tendency to sneak u...
Getting To Know: Fostering Debate Academy
What is Fostering Debate Academy? Fostering Debate Talent (FDT) Academy is Canada’s leading provider of Debate, Speech and Model Uni...
3 Tips for Shopping for the Perfect Toys
Hunting for the right gift for everyone on your list can be daunting. In fact, a recent survey shows that one in five Canadians is s...
Easy Paper Plate Bunny Crafts
If you are looking for a fun spring or Easter craft to do with your preschooler or kindergartener, these paper plate bunny crafts ar...
Share the Gift of Greening with Your Kids
It’s never too early to learn about the environment and the role you play in protecting it. This season, share the gift of gre...
Melissa Maker’s Laundry Room Tips
Your laundry room can become a crazy catch all for all kinds of things, but with a little bit of planning and organization, you can...
How to Become a Life Insurance Agent
Life insurance is a contract between a policyholder and an insurer designating a certain amount to be allocated to a beneficiary upo...
Tips for Keeping Kids’ Crafts Clean and Organized
The benefits of getting your kids into arts and crafts from a young age have been vastly studied and at this point are plain. Engagi...
DIY Noisemakers Your Kids Will Love
If there were ever a time to make a commotion, midnight on December 31st would be it. So tell you kids to use their outside voices f...
How to Properly Fit and Adjust Your Dog’s Harness for Comfort and Safety
Importance of a Well-Fitted Harness A well-fitted harness is essential for your dog’s comfort and safety. Harnesses, as oppose...
Must-Have Apps for Busy Families
If you have kids, you may find yourself scolding them often for always being glued to their hand-held devices. You may find y...
Have You Had Your Flu Shot?
Text by Meinred Signer There is no question that health is important. Vaccinations can prevent us from getting communal diseases suc...
Five Fun Activities for the Whole Family
Families need to spend some quality time together. Sharing moments as a family helps builds lasting bonds among the family members....
Exercise Tips for Seniors
Exercise is pertinent practice at any age, but as you get older especially! As you age, you may start to feel a natural slow down of...
The Importance of Date Night
Whether you’ve been dating for a week, a year, or five years with two kids and a puppy, the importance of having a regular date nigh...
Estate Plan Complications
Estate Plan – When you’re young, it seems like there’s no rush to creating a will and an estate plan. After all, y...