Breakfast Inspiration for Busy Mornings
From juggling work agendas to getting the kids ready, it can be tempting to skip breakfast on hectic mornings. But think twice befor...
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Caring For Baby’s First Teeth
Did you know that severe tooth decay and cavities, both of which are highly preventable, are now the leading cause of day surgery am...
Celeb Moms and Their Kids
Believe it or not, celebrities are just human beings and do the same things we do with our kids. They spend time with them, nurture...
Choosing A Unique Name for Your Newborn: 4 Methods to Get Started
When you find out you’re planning to have a child, one of the initial activities you’ll do is start thinking about...
Choosing an Insurance Plan: 6 Tips to Follow
Choosing an insurance plan, you need insurance that covers everything you need it for. There are several types of insurance, and not...
Christmas Game Night Favorites
Christmas Game Night Favorites as seen in the 2020 Holiday Special Edition of Home Trends Magazine and on the Marc & Mandy Show...
Cleaning Hacks for Delicates
Laundering your delicates is nothing less than serious business. Besides the fact that lingerie tends to be expensive, it als...
Closer To Home Stronger Together
Every child needs a strong family and a supportive community to feel valued and safe. Since 1995, Closer to Home Community Services...
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,...
Comfort in Every Step: The Benefits of Seamless Socks for Children
Why Children May Prefer Seamless Socks Children’s comfort is crucial for their happiness and development, even in their socks....
Common Infant Concerns During the First Year
As a new parent, do you often find yourself thinking about all the things that your newborn experiences during the first year? It ca...
Community Spotlight
Every child needs a strong family and a supportive community to feel valued and safe.Since 1995, Closer to Home Community Services h...
Convert an old Crib into a Homework Station
The first day of school is right around the corner and with that comes homework. It is a good idea to help your student(s) keep on t...
Coping With Divorce
Coping with Divorce: Most people don’t get married with the intention of getting divorced later on. For some of us, the marital prob...
Creating a Homework Station
Every child should have their own area to do homework if possible. The amount of space you can devote to a homework station really r...
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...
Creating a Room That Will Grow With Your Child
Designer Dvira shares her tips for creating a child’s room that can grow with them into the teenage years. 1. Choose pieces th...
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...
Creative Hacks for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
Cooking a big meal, especially for a high pressure occasion like Thanksgiving, can be a intimidating and overwhelming. Chef Rob shar...
Creative Ways to Enjoy Family Time
Between busy work schedules and endless extracurricular activities, fitting in quality mealtimes can be challenging for many familie...
Creative Ways to Help Mom Around the House this Mother’s Day
Life can be a bit hectic for a mom ans there is likely a project (or five) that mom has been putting off. If mom hasn’t had the time...