I can tell when winter approaches not by the falling leaves and dropping temperatures, but by the itchy sensation that spreads across the back of my hands. Winter always brings dry skin, both for me and my daughters. This winter, I’m fighting back with an eco-friendly Rumidifier! The Rumidifier is easy to use. It doesn’t […]
How to Prepare for Home Repair Emergencies
Hurricanes and winter storms are often in the news, along with reports of the property damage they’ve caused. Even if you are unaffected by these storms, they should make you consider whether you are prepared to deal with such emergencies and the damage they can cause to your home. Here are some tips on how […]
Your Chemical-Free Laundry Room: Why the Way You Wash Your Clothes Matters
When I was growing up, my mom always used the same laundry detergent and fabric softener. When I married my husband, I found out he’s very sensitive to fragrances because his mother is allergic to many and always used non-scented products. When we started using cloth diapers, we were advised to use natural detergents as […]
5 DIY Home Improvement Ideas for Beginners
Having gone through the process of house hunting last year, I enjoyed this post from Sarah. One piece of advice we received from friends was to buy your home for its location. You can improve various things in your home, but you can’t improve the location. We love the location of our home, and I’ve […]
3 Reasons Why a Clean Home is Important to Your Family
I’m a neat freak. I like having a clean, organized home, with everything in its place and every surface spotless. That doesn’t mean my house always looks that way, though, especially with four kids in the house! Having a clean home is important for more than just personal preference. Here are 3 reasons why a […]
Estate Planning for New Parents: Here’s What You Need to Know
You’re a new parent. Death should be the last thing you want to think about, right? Not so quick. With thousands of people dying of unnatural and unplanned causes, the importance of estate planning should take on sudden urgency. You want to provide—at least financially—for the unlikely event that you pass from this earth in […]
7 Tips to Avoid Dry Skin by Increasing the Humidity in Your Home
Dry skin is a common problem for many people during the winter months. I can tell that the seasons are changing by the condition of my skin—or my kids’ skin. Even here in Vancouver, where winters are more rainy than snowy, we face dry air issues. If you have the same problem, here are some […]
What Every Mom Needs to Know about Her HVAC System
When we bought our own home last year, I began to think of all the responsibilities of home owners. No landlord would take care of things now. We got to repaint, but also had to repair. We had to fix appliances. And maintain the HVAC system. Wait—what do I know about an HVAC system? Immediately, […]
Finding Furniture for Your Home Online is Easy and Fun!
With all the moves my husband and I have made over the past ten years, we’ve also done a lot of furniture shuffling. While some pieces of furniture have stayed with us for a long time, others have come and gone as they fit. Now that we own our home, we’ve had fun finding furniture […]
A Day in the Life of a Homeschool Mom Blogger
I’m often asked “How do you do it?” meaning, I suppose, blog, homeschool, and mother four kids. There are days when I wonder that myself but most days we have a good routine that keeps everyone happy. So today I thought I’d give you a peek into a day in the life of the Koala […]
