Trying to decide what to get Mom this year? Here are 5 last-minute gift ideas for Mother’s Day! #1 gift cards The easiest way to make sure a gift arrives on time is to send an e-card. Purchase a gift card to your Mom’s favourite store online and have the gift certificate delivered right away […]

As much as is doesn’t feel like it right now, social distancing and the COVID 19 pandemic will eventually end. What will life look like when it’s over? In part, that’s up to us! Here are 10 things to do when social distancing ends… #1 Slow Down The number one thing I’ve learned so far […]

I’m a complete homebody and I don’t think I’ve ever spent this much time at home!! With 2 active kids, one large husband, a crazy beagle puppy and my absent-minded self at home it’s chaotic!! If you’ve been wondering how you’ll possibly manage to clean your house during quarantine I’ve made some easy to follow […]

We are going on one month of our new way of life. Social distancing, quarantine, N95, underlying conditions, WHO…these are all terms that are suddenly commonplace. During this time our family has made it a priority to be as healthy as possible. By eliminating toxins from our daily cleaning rituals in the house, we give […]

So I don’t know about your kids, but mine weren’t always the most enthusiastic when it came to doing their chores. The lure of an allowance didn’t seem to be enough for them to want to help out around the house. But all hope is not lost! We have two little girls who now do […]

It’s that time of year! Time for a fresh start! I love decluttering & organizing in January to prepare for the new year ahead! I know Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but I love a good clean and purge after the holidays almost as much as all the Christmas bustle! Here […]

Our kitchen is fairly small at 11ft x 12ft! It feels larger because of the open floor plan, but the cabinetry space is limited so we maximize every square inch! Read on for our ideas on the best ways to organize a small kitchen! We gutted and renovated this kitchen in 2011. If you want […]

I truly believe that any house can be a home no matter what the size! Our house is a 1350 sq ft bungalow built in 1993. It took vision to see its potential, but now we love small space living! Here are 12 reasons to embrace small space living! #1 The Price is Right In […]

When I want to house to smell good over the holidays, stovetop potpourri is my go-to solution. It creates the most delicious aroma and it looks pretty on the stove! I’m usually in a hurry over the holidays and I don’t have time to source fancy ingredients from a health food or speciality store. This […]