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...
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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...
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...
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...
Valentine`s Day Recipes To Make With Your Kids
If you have a family, you’ll know that the Valentine’s Day festivities are never limited to just mom and dad, and rightl...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Things to Consider Before Installing a Central Vacuum
Generally speaking, a central vacuum system, also known as a built-in duct system, is more convenient, more powerful, and muc...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Creative Camping Hacks
Camping is fun, isn’t it? There is nothing like waking up in the morning to a beautiful sunrise or hearing the sound of hot d...
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...
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...
Valentines Day Traditions to Start With Your Family
If you have kids, you’ll know that Valentine’s Day festivities are openly celebrated at schools, day cares and amongst f...
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...
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....